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Get assistance from a community navigator
The Tukwila Municipal Court is pleased to have formed a
new partnership with Mr. Cornell Harris and Better Life
Community Development Corporation. Each Wednesday,
a community navigator is available to offer valuable
support to individuals seeking assistance with:
- Re-entry after incarceration
- Employment and vocational training
- Housing referrals, and
- Mentoring.
While the City's Human Services Department is limited to
serving only Tukwila residents, Mr. Harris can help anyone
who reaches out for assistance.
Since the partnership began last month, Mr. Harris has
made a significant impact. He provides clients with
essential items, helps them with resumes and job
applications (leading to successful employment), refers
individuals to housing and treatment services, and offers
ongoing mentorship and support.
Better Life Community Development is currently funded
through a Department of Commerce grant. The court is
actively seeking additional funding sources to ensure the
continued success of this partnership. The City is grateful
for the positive difference this collaboration is making in
the community.
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Preventing Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG)
from causing costly damage
As the season of renewal begins, let's give our community
a fresh start by preventing costly plumbing issues and
protecting our local environment. Fats, oils, and grease
(FOG) can cause serious problems when they go down the
drain, but with some simple actions, homeowners and
property managers can avoid the headaches and
expenses they bring.
Spring clean your pipes: Stop sewer backups
FOG can solidify in your plumbing, leading to clogs, slow
drains, and sewer backups. For single-family homes, this
means costly repairs and potential water damage. In
multi -unit residences, FOG can clog shared pipes,
affecting multiple units and leading to major repair costs.
Protecting Tukwila's environment
When FOG causes blockages, untreated sewage can
overflow into our streets and waterways, harming the
environment and public health. This spring, let's work
together to keep our city's pipes and ecosystems flowing
smoothly. Taking steps to prevent FOG buildup protects
not just your home, but also our local infrastructure and
beautiful natural surroundings.
Simple FOG prevention tips
• Scrape food scraps into the trash, not the sink.
• Use strainers in your sink drains to catch food
particles.
• Never pour grease down the drain; collect it in a
container and dispose of it in the trash.
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Cnclusion: Keep your pipes flowing this spring
By managing FOG properly, you can avoid expensive
repairs, protect our environment, and keep your
plumbing system running smoothly. It's an easy and
effective way to contribute to a cleaner, greener
Tukwila. A few simple habits can make all the difference.
Seattle has a good webpage about FOG, plus a helpful
graphic available in multiple languages.
Call 988 to connect with crisis services
Did you know? King County provides publicly funded
mental health services to low-income people in
need. To find out if you qualify for King County
mental health services, call 206-263-9200. Even if
you don't qualify for services, you can find out about
other low-cost mental health service providers.
Crisis counselors can connect you to local services,
including an appointment with a mental health
provider, for an assessment the next day or to send
mobile crisis teams to respond in person.
Call or text 988 if you or someone you ant to help
is experiencing a mental health crisis.