RTC Student Emergency Resources
New Resources Announcements for RTC Students!
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SEVERE WEATHER SHELTER: OPEN THIS LINK for SOUTH KING COUNTY SHELTERS: Links to an external site.
https://kcrha.org/resources/severe-weather-shelter/ Links to an external site.
You will find a resource for families with children, and day shelters through November 29th...then a new link will be published: This is for South King County: Renton, Tukwila, Kent, Auburn, Burien, SeaTac, Maple Valley, Black Diamond, DesMoines, Federal Way, etc.
ARE YOU PAYING OUT-OF-POCKET for Tuition? Tools? Transportation?
Attend: "Paying for College": Learn about Free Tuition programs at Renton Technical College!!! and Free Financial Resources - for you š Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday 2:30pm- 4:30pm (closed on Fridays) Join virtually on ZOOM here: https://rtcedu.zoom.us/j/96249161892#success Links to an external site.
Links to an external site.or Join by Phone: Call (253) 215-8782 Links to an external site.Meeting ID: 962 4916 1892 Links to an external site.
Do you have questions ? Contact Priscilla Vicktory at pvicktory@rtc.edu
Do you need financial help or Food? Make an appointment with The United Way Benefits Hub here - they can help you: https://benefitshub.setmore.com Links to an external site.
Enjoy a Visit to the RTC Food Pantry! Free Groceries and Snacks for you: Where? Building C, come to the First Floor - and shop for food. Bring home a free bag of food today! Stop by the RTC Food Pantry Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am to 7pm: / Friday 9am to 3pm
Do You Need Help with Housing? Past-Due-Rent? Food? Eviction or Move-in Help? : If you are a registered RTC student, please fill out this form, for our RTC Campus Resources Case Manager: https://rtc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6rpAVVEvq1fLoHALinks to an external site. Make a plan with support. Explore funding resources.
Moving? Learn if you qualify: there are specific requirements for this program. Check it out: Move.org Free Moving help: https://www.move.org/moving-grant/Links to an external site.
Off-Campus Food Assistance Renton and Tukwila:
Free Food - open to all zip codes
- The Tukwila Food Pantry Drive up: Starting July 1, Tukwila Pantry will be open from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. 3118 S. 140th St, Tukwila, WA 98168 (decrease your time in line arrive between 1pm - 2:00pm)
- Drive up Free Groceries every Monday from 5:30-7:30PM at St. Matthews Lutheran Church: 1700 Edmonds Ave NE Renton, WA 98056. All are welcome.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE EVENTS in Federal Way:
Every month, on the first and third Thursdays to December 21, 2023
Where: The Federal Way Library ā¢ 34200 1st Way S ā¢ Federal Way, WA 98003 ā¢ 253.838.3668 Time: 12:30 to 4:30pm Lean more here: Links to an external site. Links to an external site. Links to an external site.https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:91d52b66-9d75-3498-89e9-d7b3b9ad9473 Links to an external site.
Social Service representatives will help you with:
ā¢ cash assistance ā¢ employment and training ā¢ housing ā¢ food assistance
ā¢ health/medical care ā¢ legal assistance ā¢ dispute resolution ā¢ mental health treatment
ā¢ substance use treatment ā¢ transportation/ORCA Lift
JUSTICE-INVOLVED? Re-entering the job market? Seeking an alternative to couch-surfing or car-camping? Meet a confidential ally who has lived experience: Ken Delgado who works for PEER-Kent. Contact him: 253.340.7779 or ken@peerkent.org
FOR PARENTS:
Are you needing CHILDCARE? Or are you receiving TANF/Working Connections Childcare Subsidy? Contact Esperansa to enroll your child in the Early Head Start program: Esperansa Ocampo 425-606-8410 Esperansa.ocampo@chs-wa.org
Do you need support for Kids and Teens at Home? Visit the RTC Virtual Childcare Page here for you: https://rtc.instructure.com/courses/2012940
DO YOU NEED CHILDCARE FOR AGE 3-5 years? Check VISION HOUSE in Renton - for openings: 425.371.7314
also
BEZOS Academy schools.
The BEZOS Academy is building a network of tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschools in under-resourced communities. Our preschools offer year-round programming, five days a week, for children ages 3-5 years old. If you are interested in enrolling your child in a Bezos Academy preschool, check out our
Eligibility and Application Links to an external site. page.
https://bezosacademy.org/ Links to an external site.
Do you need a ride to campus? Via to Transit is public transportation that comes to you. Book rides straight from your phone and travel to/from key destinations across Othello, Rainier Beach/Skyway, Renton and Tukwila. Download the Via app
Exposed to Covid-19? Do This: http://covid%20exposure/ Links to an external site. Covid-19 Test Sites in King County: Protect yourself and your family: https://benefitshub.setmore.com/ Links to an external site. And more information - https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/care/testing/locations.aspx Links to an external site.
Free Food - Drive Up to receive food: open to all zip codes
- The Tukwila Food Pantry Drive up: will be open from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. 3118 S. 140th St, Tukwila, WA 98168 (decrease your time in line arrive between 1pm - 2:00pm)
- Drive up Free Groceries every Monday from 5:30-7:30PM at St. Matthews Lutheran Church: 1700 Edmonds Ave NE Renton, WA 98056. All are welcome.
Do You Need Help with Housing? Past-Due-Rent? Food? Eviction or Move-in Help? : If you are a registered RTC student, please fill out this form, our RTC Campus Resources Case Manager will help you: https://rtc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6rpAVVEvq1fLoHA Links to an external site.
There is more help at RTC! The RTC Benefits Hub Coaches work on-campus and virtually to offer financial resources for your specific needs. Talk with them. Make an appointment for help: https://benefitshub.setmore.com/ Links to an external site.
Moving? Learn if you qualify:
Move.org Free Moving help: https://www.move.org/moving-grant/ Links to an external site.
Transportation Assistance:
Check in with "Paying for College" - virtually - and ask about your eligibility for the Worker Retraining program at RTC. If you are eligible, request help with quarterly bus passes or gas voucher transportation help to RTC. Ask if you would qualify. Attend "Paying for College" Monday-Thursday from 2:30 to 4:30pm at: www.rtc.edu/zoom-lobby Links to an external site.
Links to an external site.or Call into our meeting (253) 215-8782 Links to an external site.Meeting ID: 962 4916 1882 Links to an external site.
or Links to an external site.Email : pvicktory@rtc.edu with your phone number.
or request an appointment with one of RTC's Worker Retraining Counselors for information about eligibility at: 425.235.5840.
Experiencing Stress?
Free RTC Counseling for Students! 425.235.5759 Get confidential support for: life events, coping skills, depression and more. Make an appointment today: https://www.rtc.edu/behavioral-healt Links to an external site.
For more resources: read below!
We're with you all the way!
Do you need help not listed on this site? Contact a member of the resources team: