A Community Comes Through

Honoring White Cane Day White Cane Day Walk 2023 took place in Seattle on Saturday, Oct. 14, celebrating the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the important tool of independence, the white cane.     The White Cane Day Walk began at the Pike Place Market and concluded with a reception at the […]

On the wall behind Hopelink Case Manager Linda Tappan’s desk hangs a map of the world, speckled with red and black sewing pins. Behind every pin is the story of a family Linda’s partnered with, having pressed a pin to each family’s home country or state for sixteen years to remember each one.    “Same office, […]

Hopelink community, I write to you today to announce the departure of Hopelink CEO Dr. Catherine Cushinberry, who became Hopelink CEO in March of 2021. Effective immediately, Dr. Catherine has decided to resign her role to take time to rest and renew before relaunching her consulting business.  On behalf of the Hopelink Board of Directors […]

At Hopelink, volunteers are more than just their financial value. They add to the Hopelink experience through the relationships they build with clients, creating memorable moments of joy for many families experiencing poverty. It’s about meeting families where they are, and then adding to their experience through kindness and compassion.

What Are “Financial Capabilities” & Why Are They Important?  Q&A with Donna O’Connor, Hopelink Financial Coach    Hopelink: Let’s start at the beginning. What exactly is financial capability?   Donna O’Connor: We believe financial capability is someone’s ability to understand how to manage their money and navigate financial systems. Examples of that would be understanding money management […]

Looking back on Lend a Hoping Hand 2023  Right now, north and east King County are the most expensive regions in Washington, according to the Self-Sufficiency Standard by UW’s Center for Women’s Welfare. As household costs continue to soar, it’s become increasingly difficult for thousands of our neighbors to make ends meet. The winter season […]