Community News              FREE Cell Phones and Air Time! Government supported program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month for income-eligible Washington State Residence. Free Monthly minutes for: Calling, Texting, National Long Distance, 411 Directory Assistance, Voice Mail, Caller ID, Call Waiting, Plus 911.                                 Learn more.......            Department of Information Technology (IT)                                           We make Technology Work for the city. Community Technology Did you know you can attend classes for free or low-cost at computer learning centers in your own neighborhood? Stop by your nearest participating center and GET ONLINE! There will be activities and demonstrations on many topics, including: social networking, posting/viewing photos online, paying bills online, using email, accessing wireless networks, using Skype to make free phone calls, and using the internet safely. Also, each computer learning center will be hosting a celebration with refreshments. Call for volunteers!  Many of the centers have requested volunteers for Get Online! day.  If you are interested click here to send us your information, availability and skills you'd like to share.                        People Age 50+ Exclusive Program! Encore! is a Seattle.Gov web portal created  for people 50+. Everyone is welcome here, and the City of Seattle hope you find the information useful. They have portals to information and programs from the City of Seattle, the region, the country and the world, in diverse topics such as Community Resources, Work and Money, Arts and Recreation, Safety and Help, and Health and Fitness. Use the navigation menu on the left of each page on the Encore web site to find the info you need.                             Get Help with Your Utility Bills! Persons qualifying for the City of Seattle's Utility Rebate Program may be eligible to get fifty percent (50%) off their Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities bills. Residents living in federally subsidized housing, including SHA (Seattle Housing Authority), Section 8, and KCHA (King County Housing Authority) are not eligible. Share your Backyard Bounty,  with your Neighbors! Gardeners, Farmers and other donors can share their Fresh Produce and, Garden-by-Garden, help diminish hunger in America. AmpleHarvest.org Campaign - What We Do?  AmpleHarvest.org Campaign is a national effort utilizing the Internet that enables 40+ million Americans who grow food in home gardens to easily donate their excess harvest to registered local food pantries spread across all 50 states. Why We Do It ? One out of six Americans need food assistance, but can't get fresh produce from the local food pantry, while, millions of American homeowners grow more food in their backyard gardens than they can possibly use. It Doesn't Have to Be This Way! AmpleHarvest.org envisions an America where millions of gardeners eliminate malnutrition and hunger in their own community using only their backyard gardens. Food For Thought An estimated 100 billion pounds of food, enough to totally eliminate hunger, is thrown away annually in the United States. It does not have to be this way - and you can help. Your support of the AmpleHarvest.org Campaign helps many more food pantries receive fresh produce - improving community health while also helping the environment. Copyright © 2009 - 2012  Lokahi Foundation ~ Designated Trademarks and Brands are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved                                  The Promise      Lane Judson, a loving Dad whispers into his dying Daughter's ear and says, "Crystal, I'm going to do whatever I can to make sure this doesn't ever, ever, ever happen to anyone again.” True to his word, The Crystal Judson Family Justice Center provides a safe location where all the needs of victims are met, where children are protected, where violence stops, where families heal and thrive where hope is realized. To learn more about their services, go here.   A Special Message to our Families, Friends, and Neighbors      with illnesses and or injuries: May the skill of your doctors, the advancements in medicines, and your own personal strength all work together as an unbeatable team to get you well again. Know that you are surrounded by caring thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt intentions. Note: Respecting the privacy of our Families, Friends, and Neighbors, their identities are not listed on this site. Names will be posted upon request or written consent.