Service Providers
These organizations provide services to New Rainier Vista residents and to the surrounding community. Should this page need additions or corrections, please email the webmaster (webmaster at newrainiervista dot com). Additional information, including upcoming events, is posted at rvserviceproviders.blogspot.com/. Other resources, including SPD South Precinct contact numbers, may be downloaded here.
Asian Counseling and Referral Service
3639 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S.
Contact Name: Jocelyn Lui
Phone: (206) 695-7600
ACRS offers a broad array of multilingual, behavioral, health and social services to Asian Pacific Americans and other low-income people in King County. Services include counseling and case management, employment, naturalization and immigration, ESL, problem gambling and substance abuse treatment, recovery, food bank, congregate meals, youth development, and legal clinic. Most services are offered free to low income community members. ACRS also accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most private insurance plans for mental health care and offers a sliding fee scale based on household income. ACRS also has meeting space available to outside agencies.
Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club/Rainier Valley Teen Center4520 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S.
Contact Name: Neil Aguling
Teen Center Contact Name: Denise Lewis
Phone: (206) 436-1900
A facility-based youth service organization that provides daily access to a diverse set of programs designed for ALL kids aged 5-18! We service youth in five core programs: character & leadership development, education & career development, health & life skills, the arts and sports/fitness/recreation. Our hours of operation are Monday thru Friday 2:30pm – 7:00pm for B&GC and 2:30-8:00pm for the Teen Center during the Fall, Winter and Spring. Our summer hours are 7:30am – 6:00pm.
Columbia Health Center
4430 37th Avenue South (at Genesee)
Contact Name: Celia Thomas
Phone: (206) 296-4650
The Columbia Public Health Center specializes in children’s healthcare for ages 0-20. We provide physical examinations, immunizations, chronic disease management, illness care and dental care for children. We also provide prenatal care for pregnant women and family planning/STD services for people of all ages, including teens. Additionally, we have the WIC (Women, Infants, Children) program services available at our clinic. We provide interpreters for our clinic visits. Our application workers can help patients apply for DSHS medical insurance coupons.
The Genesee House
4425 Martin Luther King Jr Way South
Contact Name: Yvette Watkins
Phone: (206) 725-1708
The Genesee, owned and managed by the Housing Resource Group is a 50 unit affordable housing community offering 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. All apartments are either tax credit, Project Based Section 8 or HUD subsidized through the PRAC 811 program. For questions or to be put on the waiting list, please call 206-725-1708.
Healthy and Active Rainier Valley Coalition
401 5th Avenue, Suite 900
Contact Name: Diana Vergis Vinh
Phone: (206) 263-8263
A partnership aimed at building and strengthening the Rainier Valley by improving the health of its residents through culturally relevant promotion of physical activity and nutrition.
Horn of Africa Services (HOAS)4714 Rainier Avenue South
Contact Name: Rachael HaileSelasse
Phone: (206) 760-0550
Horn of Africa Services is a multi-lingual, multicultural organization offering support and advocacy services in response to the health, employment, housing, educational, and social service needs for East African refugees and immigrants living in the greater Seattle area. This is accomplished by providing East Africans with a conducive atmosphere for positive and supportive interaction and learning; offering information, guidance and referral assistance for accessing social and other related services; assisting with the development of new skills; and playing a strong advocacy role to ensure that none of its clients are denied legitimate social or related amenities. HOAS currently offers Outreach and Community Mobilization, Citizenship and ESL Classes, Computing/Technology Lab, Income Generating Activities and Youth and Parent Leadership Programs.
Impact Property ServicesImpact provides a wide range of property management and maintenance services to clients throughout the greater Seattle area. At NRV, they provide the garbage and recycling collection services as well as landscaping services. See their website in cases of adverse weather for updates on garbage and recycling collection. Special note to homeowners: contact IPS for trash cans, NOT Seattle Public Utilities.
International District Housing Alliance
2917 S. Snoqualmie Street Suite 103
Contact Name: Tien Duong-Le
Phone: (206) 331-2465
Program provides better housing, happier lives and stronger communities for youth, adults and families. IDHA works closely with Impact Property Management and service providers to provide quality services in and around the community.
The Job Connection
Administrative Specialist: Jenny Goto
4410 29th Avenue South #2
Phone: (206)722-4010 Ext. 1
The Job Connection-Rainier Vista offers holistic employment services and support for resident of Rainier Vista and those from the surrounding community who meet income guidelines. Program participants receive individualized and customized services that may include, but is not limited to career assessments, pre-employment skills development, access to supportive services such as childcare, transportation, clothing, education and job training that foster economic and employment stability, and post-employment career planning. The Job Connection staff work closely with the Rainier Vista computer lab to assist job seekers in developing e-mails, resumes and completing online applications.
JumpStart Program - Refugee Resettlement Office
1610 South King Street
Contact Name: Greg Hope
Phone: (206) 323-3152 x100
JumpStart is a micro-enterprise development program offering financial and business assistance to micro-enterprises owned by refugees and asylees living in the Puget Sound area. Financial assistance consists of loans and, for our Muslim clients, “reba-free” financing. Business assistance consists of business plan development, business compliance, cash management skills development and referrals. JumpStart works with people who may not qualify for bank loans due to the small size of their request or limited credit history. Interest rates and closing costs are generally lower than bank loans. Unlike most conventional lenders, JumpStart provides each client with one-on-one business technical assistance focused on the specific needs of the client’s business.
Tyree Scott Apartments - The Low Income Housing Institute
4000 MLK Jr. Way S.
Contact Name: Darnesha Weary
Phone: (206) 498-6846
LIHI manages and/or owns over 45 low- income to market rate apartment buildings. Tyree Scott is one of those apartment complexes. It is located on the same lot as REWA. There are 21 units of various rent amounts and bedroom sizes. There are 6 units that are strictly for transitional housing. There is a part time case manager on site for the families in transitional housing and resource coordination for all other residents. To be put on the waiting list, please go to www.lihi.org and print out a housing application and mail it back in.
Nature Consortium4437 Martin Luther King Way S.
Contact Name: Victoria Brown
Phone: (206) 722-3020
The Nature Consortium’s mission is to teach environmental lessons through the creative arts and hands-on conservation projects. Our Youth Art Program provides free enviro-art classes to youth ages 5-19 at The Rainier Vista Art Studio. Classes are offered after school Monday-Friday 4-6pm & additional classes are offered during school breaks and summer. A variety of hands-on visual art classes like painting, sculpture, kite making and performance classes such as music, theatre and martial arts are available. Our program includes educational field trips and a monthly “teen night”, which is an open art studio night for teens. Parents can register youth by visiting The Rainier Vista Art Studio anytime Monday-Friday, 3:30-6:00pm.
Neighborhood House4410 29th Avenue South
Contact Name: Kate Farmer
Phone: 206-461-4568
Rainier Vista Center offers Head Start classes, family and social services, employment and education needs, meeting space, youth and adult programs.
Family Support Worker: Annie Edwards
Phone: (206) 461-4568 ext. 215
Elderly Outreach: Efrem Seyoum
Phone: (206) 461-4568 ext. 204
The Elderly Outreach Program connects seniors with resource service to help maintain their independency – advocating for them with SHA, DSHA etc. Neighborhood House informs seniors of the entitlements they are eligible for and their rights. Efrem speaks Tigrinya and Amharic and is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Foundations For Work Program:
Allison Nackel (for English)
Phone (206) 461-4568 ext. 212
Contact: Shukri (for Somali)
Phone: 206-571-4969
Free Job search and training available. Housing resources and assistance available.
Rainier Vista Technology Center
Adult Education & Employment Manager: Amy Kickliter
Neighborhood Networks Coordinator: Tsegaye Gebru
4410 29th Avenue South #109
Phone: (206) 461-4568 ext. 202
The Rainier Vista Technology Center is a multilingual and multicultural computer lab for all Rainier Vista residents and surrounding community members. We provide free classes and workshops in basic computer skills, ESL, employment training and other skill areas. To find more about Rainier Vista Technology Center classes and schedules, please call us at 206-461-4568, ext. 202
Neighborcare Health Centers
4400 37th Ave S.
Contact Name: Nelson Lopez
Phone: (206) 461-6957 Ext. 119
Neighborcare Health Centers provides medical and dental care for the whole family. Health education, Diabetes Support Groups in the community, mental health and chemical dependency counseling are provided free of charge to public housing residents. Neighborcare Health Centers accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Basic Health Plan and other insurances and offers a sliding fee scale options to eligible patients. Interpreters and insurance application assistance is available at all sites. All ages served.
Providence ElderPlace
4515 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. So. Suite 100
Marketing & Intake Specialist: Jenny Kentta
Referral Specialist: Corina Kroll
Phone: (206) 320-5325
Providence ElderPlace assists older adults in remaining in their own homes through comprehensive medical and social services geared toward keeping people out of Nursing Homes. Some of the services provided:
• Medications without co-pays
• Transportation
• Primary/Specialty Medical Care
• Activities
Please call to schedule a tour! (206) 320-5325
Providence Gamelin House
4515 Martin Luther King JR Way South
Housing Director: Ba Cam Ma
Phone: (206) 723-1242
Providence Gamelin House is affordable senior housing offering 77
one-bedroom units with rent based upon income. For questions or
application to Gamelin House, please call 206-723-1242. There is a
waiting list.
Public Health’s Steps to Health Community Health Specialists for Asthma and Diabetes
Contact Name: Miriam Phillby
Phone: (206)296-4571
Steps to Health community health specialists help people with diabetes or asthma to stay healthy. We provide free home visits to support people in self managing their disease, working with providers and reducing asthma causing triggers in their home. We can work with anyone speaking Vietnamese, English or Spanish and look forward to working with you soon.
Rainier Health & Fitness
7722 Rainier Ave S.
Contact Name: Alicia Haskins
Phone: (206) 725-0279
Rainier Health & Fitness is a community gym encouraging its members towards healthy lifestyles and strong bodies. Memberships are affordable and members are able to work with certified personal trainers at no extra cost. Enhance Fitness classes for seniors as well as cycling, running, walking and yoga classes are offered. M-H, 5:30am - 9pm; F 5:30am - 7pm, Sat 8am - 4pm, Closed Sun. Enhance Fitness M, W, F 9AM-10AM
Rainier Valley Cultural Center/SEED
Arts Director: Jerri Plumridge
Seed Arts Director: Kathya Alexander
Office
5117 Rainier Avenue South
Phone: (206)760-4286
Center:
3515 S. Alaska Street
Phone: (206) 760-7517
RVCC’s mission is to enhance the character and quality of life for Southeast Seattle neighborhoods through the presentation of a variety of artistic performances and community initiated events. RVCC serves SE Seattle residents through an annual presenting season and as a rental facility for community events. RVCC serves multi-ethnic residents of SE Seattle, artists and arts organizations interested in multicultural programming.
Rainier Vista Service Provider Group
Group Coordinator: Gregory Schaffer
A group of service providers from the Rainier Vista Community who meet every other month to network, discuss services, events, and programs.
Rainier Vista Somali Cultural Group
Volunteer Program Coordinator: Deeqa Sh. Nur
4410 29th Avenue So.
Phone: (206) 723-3133
The Somali Cultural Group runs a parenting program which teaches mother how they raise their children in America. They share experiences and learn from each other‘s language and culture because many mothers did not born in Somalia and do not know Somali culture as well as do not read and write Somali language. The program meets every Saturday and Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
Rainier Vista Sunday School Lao/Thai Language & Arts
Program Coordinator: Maysa Ratsavong
4521 29th Ave. S. Community Room
Phone: (206) 453-5989
Mailing Address:
Rainier Vista Management Office
Attn: Maysa Ratsavong
2917 S. Snoqualmie St. Suite 103
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: (206) 721-2980 Ext. 2029
The Sunday school (3-6pm) teaches beginners to read and write in Lao, Thai as well as Laotian traditional group dance. These classes are open to all residents between ages of 5 to 85 years old. Our goal is to help everyone to be successfully in the Lao & Thai languages. I believe the more languages you know the more opportunities you will have in life.
Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA)
Community Liaison: Maggie Sung
4008 Martin Luther King Jr. Way South
Phone: (206) 721-5298 (Maggie S.)
Founded in the Rainier Valley in 1985, Refugee Women’s Alliance is a nationally recognized, multiethnic nonprofit organization that provides award winning services to refugee and immigrant families. ReWA staff speaks 24 languages and provides families with services and programs including:
• English as Second Language classes and family literacy programs
• Job readiness, job training, job search and job placement/retention services
• WorkFirst Customized Job Skill Training (CJST)
• Developmental Disabilities Program tailored for refugee and immigrant families
• Domestic Violence Program and Human Trafficking Programs
• Early Childhood Education Program with a fully licensed daycare on site
• Youth Program including after-school homework and skill building help
• Family Support Program and Parent Education Program
• Citizenship and Naturalization Programs
• Basic Food Program
• Senior Nutrition Fitness & Health Program
Seattle Housing Authority/Impact Property Management
Revelopment Property Manager: Willard Brown
Impact Property Manager: Denise Wright
2917 S. Snoqualmie Street Suite 103 Email:
Phone: (206) 721-2980 Ext. 12
Provides housing and management services for the Rainier Vista Community. Initiate and conduct lease enforcement and provide referral information to services. Provide assistance for residents to remain in public housing. Conduct unit inspections to ensure lease compliance and disseminate information to residents regarding the SHA/IPM policies and procedures and initiate lease enforce when necessary. Assist service providers in determining effective services for residents. The HOPE VI redevelopment Resource Center will be open to residents and providers.
Seattle Housing Authority/Rainier Vista Community
Community Builder: Naomi Chang
4010 29th Avenue South #2
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: (206) 722-4010 Ext. 2
Fax: (206) 461-6954
The Community Builder provides assistance with needs assessments, strengthening community partnerships and resident-based projects that help to build a stronger community. Community Building is a process that:
• Increases resident self-sufficiency
• Improves quality of life
• Increases integration with the greater Seattle community
• Maximizes resources through promoting social networks and community partnerships
Seattle Parks and Recreation Department - Lifelong Recreation Programs
SE Lifelong Recreation Programs Specialist: Tim Pretare
4600 36th Ave S.
Phone: (206) 684-7484
Aerobics, fitness, dance & classes; sports and table games; cooking classes, lunch & dinner clubs; workshops and speakers, special events, crafts, day trips and special outings. For information about the Sound Steps walking program for adults age 50+, contact Mari Becker at 206-684-4664 or soundsteps@seattle.gov.
Seattle Public Library - Columbia Branch
Adult Services Librarian: Elizabeth Carr
4721 Rainier Avenue South
Phone: (206) 386-1908
The newly expanded Columbia Branch Library has more seating, 24 public computers and better access for people with disabilities. The updated collection includes materials in Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese with smaller collections in Somali, Oromo, Amharic, Tigrinya and Tagalong. Also available are materials for people who are learning English as a second language. The library has a new children’s room, study room and meeting room. For check-out there are books, videos, DVD’s CD’s and magazines. The library’s monthly flier lists the date and time of programs, including story times at the Columbia Branch.
Seattle University School of Nursing
Assist. Professor-Family Nurse Pract: Deonne Brown-Benedict
901 12th Avenue
Phone: (206) 296-6951
Senior nursing students work with both providers and residents who live in and near Rainier Vista. They participate in health assessments such as checking blood pressures and discussing medications and health concerns at events such as monthly Senior Gathering and other group meetings in and near Rainier Vista. Students also give short health presentations at community meetings. In conjunction with Annie Edwards of Neighborhood House, students can make home visits. Nursing students are usually available on Wednesdays [all day] and Thursday mornings during the winter (Jan-Mar) and during the spring (Apr-May). Each group students plans and implements a Rainier Vista community project in partnership with the providers and residents of Rainier Vista. In the past such events have included health fairs and a Family Fun Night. The students also attend various meetings in the community such as at the Rainier Vista Providers Meeting. Other nursing students who are earlier in their nursing program may visit the RV community to interview key informants for their introductory experience to the RV community and surrounding neighborhood.
SecureTrans LLC
SHA has contracted with SecureTrans to provide on-site security at NRV. Generally, they are on-site from late afternoon to early morning; their hours may be bumped up at those times when the kids are out of school. The on-site number is 206-510-0903. The 24-hour number is 206-762-2823.
Southeast Youth & Family Services
Executive Director: Jeri White
3722 South Hudson Street
Phone: (206) 721-5542
Southeast Youth and Family Services (SEYFS) provide programs that vary in services and intensity, to respond to client and community needs. Youth and families are enrolled in one or more of the following programs, Individual and Family Counseling, Managed Care/Mental Health Services, Primary Diversion, African Immigrant and Refugee Outreach Program, Kinship Care, Family Functional Therapy (FFT), Multi-systemic Therapy (MST) and Aggression Replacement Training (ART), based on intake and ongoing assessments. SEYFS direct service staff offer periodic classes, groups sessions and workshops for clients. These programs provide specific skills training for clients who in the counseling and case management programs, and also can be an alternative for clients who do not necessarily need individual counseling.
Southeast Senior Center
Director: Ruth Egger,
4655 S. Holly Street
Phone: (206) 722-0317
Southeast Senior Center is a multi-purpose center for people “55 and better” that offers a place for active adults to gather for friends, fun, fitness and learning. Hours are Monday – Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM.
Youth Tutoring Program/CSS
Education Coordinator: Jason Rolfe
4520 Martin Luther King Way S.
Phone: (206) 436-1908
The Youth Tutoring Program is an after-school educational enrichment program for students in 1st through 12th grade. We provide a challenging, safe and stimulating environment where students can get help with homework and build skills in reading and math. Students attend two tutoring sessions a week where they are matched one-on-one with a tutor. We also partner with parents and advocate for students in their schools.
Page updated Oct. 1, 2009.
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