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Disability & Special Needs
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E■ Aged, Blind and Disabled Program1-877-501-2233 DSHS - Olympia CSO Of ce Provides cash grants to eligible low-income adults who are age 65 or older, blind, or likely to meet SSI disability criteria for certain conditions. Those not eligible for ABD assistance may be eligible for the Housing and Essential Needs referral program, which provides access to rental assistance and essential needs items. Interpreter services available. www.dshs.wa.gov Basics NW 360-915-6868 Uses Applied Behavior Analysis as a means to provide effective, evidence-based behavioral health intervention services, to children, adolescents, a…
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Crisis / Emergency/ Referral
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&☼ Advocacy 360-357-4472 Partners in Prevention Education Advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and victims of crimes is available by appointment. Advocates are there to listen, and can help make plans and navigate systems. pipolympia.wordpress.com Child Protective Services 1-888-713-6115 WA State Department of Social & Health Services To report allegations of child abuse or neglect, call 1-888- 713-6115. www.dshs.wa.gov/ca ○ City Gates Ministries 360-705-0291 Helps people in emergency and hardship situations. Homeless prevention; food bank; homeless outreach. Al…
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Counseling
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E Counseling and Support 360-704-7170 Behavioral Health Resources 1-800-825-4820 Counseling programs for adults, children and families; community support services. Interpreter services available. www.bhr.org Domestic Violence 360-357-7986 Alternatives Professional Counseling Court-ordered or self-referred year-long program. www.alternativesprocouns.com E Family Preservation 360-918-7812 Community Youth Services Up to 6 months of therapeutic case management and counseling for families referred through DCFS. Identify strengths and resolve problems to prevent out-of- home…
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Clothing / Supplies
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○ Adventist Community Services Center 360-943-1518 Clothing bank and emergency food. www.laceysda.org ○ Baby Bank 360-357-6617 Olympia Church of Christ Services are free with referral from a social service agency. Diapers and clothing for infants and small children. Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m., or by appointment on Tuesdays. www.olycofc.com ○ Clothing Bank 360-709-9725 Olympia Union Gospel Mission Free new and gently used men’s and women’s clothing. Open weekdays. Call for hours of operation. www.ougm.org ○ Clothing Bank 360-359-5383 Sacred Heart Catholic Church …
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Child Care / Early Learning
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Child Care Aware of the Olympic Peninsula Child Care Action Council 1-800-845-1114 Parent consultation on choosing quality child care and referrals to licensed centers and homes in Thurston, Mason, Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap and Grays Harbor counties. Professional development for child care providers. www.childcarenet.org/families Child Care Licensed Family Homes and Centers Child Care Action Council 1-800-845-1114 Call for a list of licensed child care homes and centers that offer DSHS subsidy/food programs. www.ccacwa.org E ■ Early Support for Infants and To…
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Alcohol / Tobacco / Other Drugs
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AA 24-hour hotline 360-352-7344 Alcoholics Anonymous Support for people seeking recovery from alcohol abuse. www.aadistrict8.org ○ Al-Anon / Alateen 360-280-0242 The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. Alateen is for young people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Contact Tom at the listed number for more information. www.southpugetsoundal-anon.org + Alternatives Professional Counseling 360-357-7986 Chemical dependency evaluation and outpatient treatment; referrals for inpatient treatment. …
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After-School / Summer Programs
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After School, Summer & Holiday Programs ■ Lacey Parks and Recreation 360-491-0857 www.ci.lacey.wa.us ■ Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation 360-753-8380 Wide variety of summer and school break camps for all types of interests. www.olympiawa.gov/parks ■ Tumwater Parks & Recreation 360-754-4160 www.ci.tumwater.wa.us Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County Administrative Of ces Lacey Branch Olympia Branch Rochester Branch Tumwater Branch 360-956-0755 360-438-6811 360-556-3615 360-273-9397 360-570-8888 Offers programs after school and du…
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Spring 2017 Marches & Rallies
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Wed. March 1: Wolf-PAC WA rally at the CapitolSat. March 4: Congressman Denny Heck’s “March for our Healthcare” in TacomaWed. March 8: “A Day Without A Woman” National Strike; March in Olympia for International Women’s DayFri. March 10: Rise with Standing Rock Native Nations March (National) Sat. March 11: Washington Rise with Standing Rock March & RallySat. March 25: Counter “Make America Great Again” March in OlympiaSun. March 26: Students March on Olympia (date changed from March 4)Sat. April 1: “Fire the Fool” Rally in Olympia (National)Sat. April 15: Tax Day March (National)Sat. April 22: March for Science (National)Sat. April 29: People’s Climate March…
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peashooter85: Atomic Annie — The M65 Atomic Cannon, Designed in 1949 by the American Engineer Robert Schwarz, the M65 “Atomic Annie” was inspired by German railway guns used during World War II. The M65 however, was designed to deliver a nuclear payload to its target. The gun and carriage itself weighed around 85 tons, was manned by a crew of 5-7, and was transported by two specially designed towing tractors. At 280mm in caliber and capable of firing a projectile over 20 miles, the gun was certainly powerful enough as a conventional weapon, but the Atomic Annie was certainly no conventional weapon. In 1953 it was tested for the first time at the Nevada Test Site, w…
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Bernie Sanders “We Will Not Tolerate Antisemitism! Or Islamophobia! Or Racism! Or Homophobia!” World News
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The UN has declared war on ocean plastic pollution
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The Clean Seas campaign was launched last week, aimed at eliminating major sources of marine plastic and changing shopping habits. The United Nations has declared war on plastic. In an unexpected announcement that emerged from the Economist World Ocean Summit in Bali last week, the UN officially launched its ‘Clean Seas’ campaign. The goal is to eliminate major sources of pollution, including microplastics in cosmetics and single-use disposable plastics, by pressuring governments and individuals to rethink the way goods are packaged and their own shopping habits. Erik Solheim, head of UN Environment, stated: “It is past time that we tackle the plastic probl…
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