English Multilingual Guide - Parks and Community ... - City of Kirkland

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ERIC and EHSF wish to thank the following sponsors: ERIC · eastside refugee and immigrant coalition
INTRODUCTION The idea for this Resource Guide started in 2001 when local agencies, City staff, United Way, teachers, police, and other community members gathered to form the Eastside Refugee and Immigrant Coalition (ERIC). ERIC works to improve services for immigrants and refugees and to make sure that families can access the help they need. ERIC has grown to over 100 members, several of whom are immigrants or are second-generation immigrants, and are working to help people from their own culture and others as well. ERIC knew that one of the problems immigrants and refugees face is not knowing what resources are available to them, especially if they do not speak or read much English. Many people come from countries that do not have the kinds of services and help that are available here in the United States. Immigrants are often surprised to find out about free services in the community. All throughout the United States, there are people and organizations that provide services for families and individuals who may be struggling financially or who need help getting adjusted to living in the U.S. Sometimes, it may be difficult to trust others or to feel comfortable asking for help, but we hope that this Guide will give you and your family the information you may need. In addition to 22 sections on general topics there is also a section with special tips and information. These are things others wish they had known when they first moved to the community. This Guide is available in Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese as well as English. Some of the information may change over time, such as addresses and phone numbers of agencies. Most organizations listed in the Guide have websites; these are almost always in English. But, if you or someone you know speaks some English, they can be a very helpful place to find out more about services. With a library card, you can use computers for free in your local library to access the internet. There are a few agencies that help your specific culture and community in the language you speak, but some of the places listed in this Guide may not have anyone who speaks your language. Ask for an interpreter if there is no one on hand who speaks your language. The American Red Cross Language Bank The Language Bank serves non-profits and individuals throughout King and Kitsap Counties. They have 442 volunteers who speak over 75 languages and dialects. They provide interpretation in person and over the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All services are confidential. They can also translate simple documents. In some cases, they are not able to provide interpretation services, but they can help refer you to other service providers.
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Page 5 and 6: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Many people and or
Page 7 and 8: TABLE OF CONTENTS YOU Banking 8-9 E
Page 9 and 10: BANKING IS MY MONEY SAFE IN A BANK?
Page 11 and 12: EMPLOYMENT About Employment Service
Page 13 and 14: that provides pamphlets, books, and
Page 15 and 16: LEARNING ENGLISH AND OTHER ADULT ED
Page 17 and 18: Lake Washington Technical College .
Page 19 and 20: • Employment-based visa petitions
Page 21 and 22: STARTING A BUSINESS A clear stateme
Page 23 and 24: TRANSPORTATION AND DRIVING About Pu
Page 25 and 26: About King County Metro Information
Page 27 and 28: About Owning a Vehicle If you are a
Page 29 and 30: Parking spaces for people with disa
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Page 33 and 34: CHILDCARE This section was adapted
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Page 37 and 38: CHILDREN’S EDUCATION About Educat
Page 39 and 40: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES About D
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Page 43 and 44: To apply for services call (206) 34
Page 45 and 46: Emergency Feeding Program (Food Ban
Page 47 and 48: HEALTH SERVICES: MEDICAL AND DENTAL
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Changes Parent Support Network ....
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Drug & Alcohol Services Alcohol/Dru
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SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITI
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Children’s Services of Sno-Valley
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TELEPHONE SERVICE How To Get Phone
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CITY SERVICES The following service
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City of Bellevue 11511 Main Street/
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EMERGENCY SERVICES: POLICE AND FIRE
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Helpful Places During emergencies,
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HUD-funded housing counseling agenc
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Kirkland Interfaith Transitions in
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If a refundable deposit is being ch
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Lockouts Landlords are prohibited f
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For Complaints about Discrimination
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LIBRARY About The King County Libra
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THE POST OFFICE About the United St
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How do I get my mail when I move? N
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NEIGHBORHOOD ACTIVITIES AND RECREAT
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Another good website that has parks
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How can I make a formal complaint a
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Hopelink Energy Line (HELP) (425) 8
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錄查 Schools -
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Papaya Vietnamese Restaurant 15600
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