The Covenant Homeownership Program is now open! Hopelink was proud to support this program, created by House Bill 1474, in the 2023 state legislative session. Thousands of families in Washington state were previously denied the opportunity to build wealth for their families through owning a home due to redlining and racially restrictive covenants. The Covenant Homeownership Program was built to address the long-term impacts of those disparities by providing assistance through no-interest loans for downpayments and closing costs. To connect with the Covenant program and other homebuyer assistance, call the state Homeownership Hotline at 877-894-4663.
About us
Hopelink is a nonprofit organization working to end poverty in our community. Each year we help more than 64,000 low-income people through programs that provide stability and the skills and knowledge needed to exit poverty. Since 1971, Hopelink has provided support services to people in need in north and east King County and transportation services in King and Snohomish Counties in Washington state. We are a Community Action Agency with programs and services ranging from food banks, energy assistance and housing to literacy training and employment skills, transportation and family development. Hopelink is based in Redmond, Washington, with service centers and food banks in Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sno-Valley (Carnation) and Shoreline. In addition to ongoing programs and services, Hopelink also manages several campaigns specifically geared toward helping children: End Summer Hunger helps ensure that kids on summer break have enough to eat when their school's free and reduced fee meals are not available; Kids Need School Supplies provides backpacks and back-to-school tools for kids in low-income families; and Lend a Hoping Hand provides holiday gift rooms where parents and grandparents can "shop" for toys and gifts. Annual events include Hopelink Can Madness -- a bracketed tournament between local businesses to help stock food banks following the holidays; an annual October fundraising luncheon at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue (attended by about 1,800 guests every year); and the Turkey Trot 5K Family Fun Run & Walk on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Every year, nearly 4,000 volunteers donate over 62,000 hours; helping people and changing lives.
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http://www.hopelink.org
External link for Hopelink
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Redmond, Washington
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1971
- Specialties
- Collaborative, Innovative, Best practices, and Transparent
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
8990 154th Ave NE
Redmond, Washington 98052, US
Employees at Hopelink
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Aaron Schulman
Volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association, and PRS CrisisLink (National Suicide Lifeline)
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Janet Richards, PMP
Experienced Leader, Speaker and Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Health Care, Human Services, and Public Safety
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Bill Connors
Non-profit Systems Functional Analyst
Updates
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Transportation access isn't just about getting from A to B—it's about access to opportunities. Our recent blog explores the profound implications of transportation on poverty and how Hopelink is working towards equitable solutions. Dive into the discussion: https://bit.ly/46av6LX
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After hosting our community at Hopelink Neighborhood Fair, we were thrilled to join the City of Redmond, WA in celebration of this year’s Derby Days! We tremendously appreciate the chance to be a part of this wonderful event and are dedicated to supporting the City’s efforts in creating cultural and recreational spaces that unite us all. Thank you, Redmond, for an unforgettable day! #Hopelinkhelps #RedmondWA #DerbyDays
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Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who joined us for our second-ever Hopelink Neighborhood Fair!! The City of Redmond, WA Derby Days is such an exciting weekend for the Redmond community and we’re honored to take part in this festival. It was such a joy to connect with everyone who dropped by throughout the day to enjoy the festivities, learn about Hopelink’s services, connect with our partners, and donate to Hopelink Food Markets. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our partners who helped make this event possible: Amazon, Overlake Medical Center & Clinics, KeyBank Redmond, Waste Management Inc., Puget Sound Energy, NeuroStim TMS Centers, Northwest Kidney Centers, Sound Credit Union, IACS and Bellwether Housing. We’re also grateful to our community partners who shared their work with attendees: Oxbow Farms, KidVantage, Essentials First, Pride Across the Bridge, DSHS, Cancer Lifeline, Dress for Success Worldwide, NAMI Eastside, and the King County Library System. We can’t wait to do it all again next year!
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Hopelink’s big day, the 29th Annual Reaching Out Luncheon, is right around the corner! Hopelink Table Captains play a key role in the success of our largest annual fundraising event by opening doors for community members to connect with Hopelink’s work. Can you see yourself in this ambassador role? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gkqj6E-s
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The utilities that power our homes, including water, heat and air conditioning are essential in maintaining health and stability. Last year, Hopelink’s Energy Assistance program supported our neighbors with $10.7 milllion distributed in Energy Assistance. Read more about it in our 2023 Impact and Annual Report! https://bit.ly/3Wdw86K
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This Community Appreciation Month, we want to take a moment to thank Microsoft Microsoft for their investment in affordable housing in our region - such as with the new Together Center campus which opened last year. Nestled in downtown Redmond, residents can access multiple services on this campus where Hopelink also provides case management services. Photo courtesy: Entwined_Portraits
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Hopelink is delighted to announce the relaunch of our Connections Newsletter! Stay informed about our latest programs, community outreach efforts, advocacy work, and inspiring client stories. By subscribing, you’ll be the first to receive updates and opportunities, every other month, to make a difference in our community. Join us in our mission to engage, educate, and advocate for a community free of poverty. Subscribe here! http://bit.ly/3xhsLls
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The Energy Smart Boost Program supports an equitable energy transition by funding 100% of heat pump purchase and installation costs for low-income homeowners in Hopelink’s service area. Last Tuesday, Governor Jay Inslee, along with elected officials, local city officials, and Hopelink staff, toured two transitional housing homes operated by Acres of Diamonds that received state-funded heat pumps to highlight the benefits of heat pumps for climate mitigation and resiliency. To date, this program has supported 252 installations, 74% in low-and-moderate income households. With additional Climate Commitment Act funding recently announced from the Department of Commerce and Puget Sound Energy, Energy Smart Eastside anticipates incentivizing another 400 heat pump installations in the next twelve months. Hopelink individually guides every program participant through the process of getting a heat pump, utilizing our deep experience with energy-burdened households through the LIHEAP and PSE HELP programs.
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