R.O.A.R. of Washington
Our mission is to ease the burdens of the homeless and disadvantaged while they seek education and employment for themselves and their children so they may achieve economic independence and to ensure children are raised in a healthy, safe, secure, and nurturing environment.
Description:
Our Family/Adult Programs include HOMELESS PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION, we assist single individuals and families with rent, utilities, move-in deposits and emergency shelter vouchers. When additional funds are needed, we seek matching funds from other agencies through collaboration and partnerships. Follow-up services are available as needed. With our REFERRALS we connect those in need with agencies capable of providing assistance. With ADVOCACY we mediate disputes between landlords and tenants. For RESOURCES, we connect clients to resources for job, housing searches and other information. Our Community Technology Center is available with internet access, computer supplies, paper, printer and client support. Clients have use of our phone for local calls. SPECIAL NEEDS include bus fare, work clothes, ID, licenses, emergency food or medicine etc. provided to those getting off welfare and joining or rejoining the workforce and to those on fixed low incomes. Our priority is keeping the family unit whole and in permanent housing. PROJECT WORK NOW gives the unemployed and the underemployed basic computer and data entry skills along with resume writing and work ethics. Students learn how to access the internet for job searches etc. Children's Programs include HAPPY HOLIDAYS - volunteers collect, wrap and deliver gifts to needy children during the holidays in December. Gifts are collected and donated by schools, churches, businesses and many individuals throughout the community. BACK TO SCHOOL is throughout the year, we coordinate donations of coats and gym clothes from school lost and found departments, stuff backpacks full of school supplies, socks, and underwear which are provided at the beginning and throughout the school year. CAMPING FOR KIDS is for all children who look forward to camp every summer. Many have unforgettable memories. We provide scholarships for low-income children for summer camp. BEYOND THE BELL is our after school program. In the summer we see a great need for children living in motels to have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, take voice lessons, crafts and art (drawing with pencil, water, or charcoal), field trips and other venues. During the school year we concentrate on tutoring math, reading and writing skills.
History:
We were incorporated in February of 1992 and received our 501(C)(3) in November of 1992. Founder Janet Newell, was director of the Neighborhood Center and Food Bank at Seattle First Baptist Church for nine years. Janet retired in September of 2006 to be President of the Board and passed the mantle on to Victoria (Vickie) Leighton as Executive Director. We serve all of King County. ROAR is a member of The Homeless Coalition and Janet and Vickie are members of the Puget Sound Grantwriters Association and Northwest Development Officers Association.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (206) 634-1981
Address:
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4021 Aurora Ave NSeattle, WA 98103 (See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.roarofwashington.org
Directions:
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Nearest Bus Stop: 40th and Stoneway, 5 minute walk |
Miscellaneous Information
| Liability |
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No
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| Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers? |
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Yes
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| Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18? |
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Yes
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| Last updated on September 18, 2009 |
