City of Everett and VOAWW cuts ribbon on brand new pallet shelter village

EVERETT—The City of Everett, in partnership with the Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW), cut the ribbon on a brand-new Pallet Shelter Village in Everett Monday, April 27, which will have the capacity to house 20 women (with up to three children each) currently experiencing homelessness. In addition to the 20, 100-square foot, individual units, […]
Here is where Mukilteo spent its nearly $6 million in ARPA funds

MUKILTEO—The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law on March 11, 2021, by President Joe Biden, provided $350 billion through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Cities with populations under 50,000, such as Mukilteo, received funds through state […]
YMCA opens new Early Learning Center in Marysville addressing the County’s childcare needs

MARYSVILLE—YMCA of Snohomish County cut the ribbon on its brand-new Early Learning Center in Marysville Tuesday, August 5, which, when it opens this September, will serve up to 68 children (aged 1-5), with 40% of them being from families below the poverty line. “Quality, licensed, childcare providers aren’t just falling from trees. It turns out […]
Mukilteo to fund four ARPA programs

MUKILTEO, Wash., September 26, 2021 – Mukilteo City Council motioned to move forward with the Community Outreach, Utility Assistance, Lodging Tax, and Business/Nonprofit Grants programs utilizing American Rescue Plan Act funds during the meeting held Monday, September 20. The meeting was held entirely virtually after a recommendation from the Health District, September 10, which stated, […]