Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a Diva?
To become a Diva, we need to receive a referral from your housing case manager in order to provide our supportive services to you. Please have your case manager who supported you in locating housing email us at welcomehome@dighnityfordivas.org. Once we receive the required documentation our coordinator will contact you to get you scheduled. We look forward to meeting you! Welcome Home Team
How can I get help finding housing?
We can meet with you to help you locate housing. We will need to complete the appointment virtually to speed up the process. In your appointment, I will gather information about your current situation and complete your intake application. Question for you: Have you completed a coordinated Entry appointment? If not, I will provide the information for you to schedule your coordinated entry appointment. This is a process that must be completed to assist you with locating housing. Please email welcomehome@dignityfordivas.org.
Do you accept clothing donations?
No.
Do you accept used household items?
No, all donated items must be packaged or new with tags
Are you a shelter?
No, but if you need housing support you can schedule a housing assessment appointment.
How can I donate?
Do you accept community service hours?
No. We aren’t set up for that.
Does Dignity for Divas offer rental assistance?
Unfortunately, we do not support rental assistance. Please go to 211.org and go to Rent in the search options.
here are some resources that mention rental assistance or eviction prevention: 1) The YMCA Social Impact Center has rental assistance funds for Bellevue and Auburn Residents. Click here to apply for assistance: https://www.seattleymca.org/blog/rent-help-available-residents-bellevue-and-auburn In order to qualify for the rental assistance, the below requirements need to be met: Household resides in incorporated Auburn and Bellevue city limits. Income AT or BELOW 80% area median income over the past 12 months Behind in at least 1 month of rent since January 27th, 2020. Must have been economically impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic period beginning January 27th, 2020 to present, causing loss of income and inability to pay rent. 2) Attain Housing rent assistance Households can start an application online: https://www.attainhousing.org/stable-home-rent-assistance-interest-form/ Who we can help with rent: Addresses in Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond, Woodinville, Sammamish, Issaquah, Duvall, Carnation, Bothell (KC addresses only), Kenmore (KC addresses only). Households must have dependent children 18 and under at least 50% of the time. We start working on all newly received applications on Monday each week. 3) Jewish Family Services, eviction prevention services, food bank Home - Jewish Family Service (jfsseattle.org); 206-861-8796 4) Community Resources - Bellevue LifeSpring assistance with rent, food, and utilities 425-451-1175 https://www.bellevuelifespring.org/community-resources/ 5) Hopelink https://www.hopelink.org/need-help Hopelink operates services, at multiple locations, that serve homeless and low-income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities in north and east King County. Our administrative team members are currently housed in Redmond. If you have general questions about Hopelink, or if you are not sure where to call, try our administrative office at 425.869.6000; 6) Homepage - Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington (ccsww.org) housing, utilities, move in, food 100 23rd Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98144; (206) 328-5696 7) DSHS Community Services (877) 501-2233, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Renton Community Services Office | DSHS (wa.gov), 500 SW 7th St Suite B, Renton, WA 98057 King Eastside Community Services Office | DSHS (wa.gov), 805 156th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98007 In order to provide a safe environment for customers and staff, we require everyone to self-screen against COVID symptoms and practice social distancing. The following services can be completed in the office or online or by phone at 877-501-2233: Apply for benefits or submit documents Pick up EBT cards between 9am and 4pm Before 3pm: Complete your interview for cash or food (application/eligibility review/mid-certification review) Report changes for any of your benefits Online access to Working Connections Child Care services WorkFirst/Social Services Case Management Public computers are located in the office lobbies. The computers are available to clients for DSHS business use. Customers who check in by 3pm will be served that day. When you visit a DSHS Community Services Office, please bring the following documented information to help with your eligibility determination: Your immigration status documentation Proof of Washington residency Information on your income Name of your voluntary resettlement agency (VOLAG).