Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Wednesday Grab Bag

School District Grab and Go Meal Sites King County is a list of food resources at school districts in King County that offer meals to all children up to age 18 regardless of where those children are enrolled. If your housing situation is uncertain, you can still access food at these locations. Includes what is available over Spring Break.

The Garage is offering Free virtual counseling sessions available for high school students age 13-18 years old.  Meet with one of the Garage Counselors while maintaining Social Distancing!  Appointments available Mondays and Tuesdays. Sign up for a private, confidential session here


Autism Acceptance Month & Holocaust Remembrance Month (Thanks, Stacy!)
Here are a couple of ways you can participate in this month's remembrance and awareness campaigns:

Check out how Artificial Intelligence is is preserving Holocaust survivors stories and our ability to converse with them even after they die.
Watch Atypical on Netflix (note: the actor does not have autism, but does give insight into the world of families that we often serve).

Visit Autism Society's Autism Awareness Month website to learn about and find ways to celebrate and spread awareness about autism.

Visit US Holocaust Memorial Museum for observances and remembrance activities this month.

Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS) application is now open!
The Career and Technical Scholarship is now open for Washington residents of any age planning to go to community or technical college on their path to a high-demand, family-wage career in the trades, STEM or health care. This scholarship offers $1,500 per quarter in scholarship funding for anyone planning to enter the workforce after earning their certificate, apprenticeship and associate degree. The scholarship can be used to cover tuition, fees and other costs of attendance like housing, transportation, food and more.

The application closes on June 4 at 11:59 pm. Watch this video for tips about how to apply! Haga clic aquí para obtener más información en español.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at awards@waopportunityscholarship.org.