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We're halfway through our online appeal for Spring

We're halfway through our online appeal for Spring into Action! We have raised $17,458 so far and need your help to reach our fundraising goal of $35,000. Our appeal ends this Friday, March 31st, at midnight! Donate at the link in our bio.

This week is our online appeal for Spring into Act

This week is our online appeal for Spring into Action! We have raised $17,458 so far and need your help to get us to our fundraising goal of $35,000. Our appeal ends this Friday, March 31st, at midnight! Donate at the link in our bio.

We are one week away from BLC’s much anticipated

We are one week away from BLC’s much anticipated Spring Into Action fundraising event on March 31st! Our week-long online appeal kicks off on Monday; help us reach our $35,000 fundraising goal by purchasing tickets or donating at the link in our bio.

Only two weeks until our much-anticipated event: S

Only two weeks until our much-anticipated event: Spring into Action 2023! Register and get your tickets at the link in our bio. Just a reminder: your ticket includes two drink tickets for beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and appetizers! Join us for a fun night of speeches, silent auction items, and supporting our community.

Remember: if you cannot attend the event in person, we are hosting an online appeal from March 27th - March 31st to help us raise $35,000 for our client-centered legal services. Our event site is accepting donations here: http://ow.ly/NYKH50Njy7M

As part of our Spring Into Action event, we invite

As part of our Spring Into Action event, we invite you to attend our FREE webinars on March 21st and March 28th! These webinars, entitled How to Help Someone Apply for Social Security Disability and the Ethics of Working with Clients in Crisis, will provide essential and valuable information to be incorporated into our client-centered daily practices. They are presented by Staff Attorney Kate Means and Executive Director Huy Nguyen. Copy and paste the following link into your browser to register! https://springintoaction.benefitslawcenter.org/

We’re less than a month away from BLC’s fundra

We’re less than a month away from BLC’s fundraising event: Spring Into Action on March 31st! BLC is excited to share the importance of our work with our community and celebrate your support. Please register using the link in our bio to join us for a fun night of drinks, appetizers, and activities!

We want to take a moment to thank our event sponso

We want to take a moment to thank our event sponsors and partners thus far in 2023. Your support dramatically impacts our work, and our ability to serve our clients. Thank you!

If you or someone you know might be interested in sponsoring our event, Spring Into Action, check out our website at https://benefitslawcenter.org/support-blc/sponsorship/ to inquire. We have sponsorship packages at varying levels of commitment!

BLC is proudly introduces State Representative Jam

BLC is proudly introduces State Representative Jamila Taylor as our keynote speaker for Spring into Action!

Jamila is a public interest attorney, youth advocate, and small business owner with a passion for community service and a commitment to serving the public good. After moving to King County in 2007, Jamila worked as the Central Area Network Coordinator for the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative, where she oversaw community interventions and supported young people facing family, peer or gang conflict; court involvement; school suspension or expulsion; homelessness; and other risk factors for youth violence. She lives in Federal Way and was elected to the Legislature in 2020.

Join us at Spring into Action to hear Jamila speak! Register at the link in our bio.

BLC thanks Jay Stansell for serving on our board f

BLC thanks Jay Stansell for serving on our board for the last six years. He will be missed for his unwavering commitment to economic justice, dignity, and willingness to step up for BLC when needed. Jay is on to his next adventure, and we couldn’t be more excited for him.

Copy and paste the following link into your browser to read Jay's entire message: https://benefitslawcenter.org/blc-board-update-jays-farewell/

Feel free to message us if you or someone you know may be interested in serving on the board for BLC. We would love to tell you more!

It’s never been easier to donate to BLC! Just te

It’s never been easier to donate to BLC! Just text Give2BLC to 44-321 and help us meet our fundraising goal of $25,000 this spring. To learn more about the online appeal for our event, Spring into Action, check out the link in our bio!

Please join us for 2023's Spring Into Action appea

Please join us for 2023's Spring Into Action appeal and event!

Week-long online Appeal: during the week of March 27th - 31st, please consider making a donation to our online appeal to help us raise $25,000 for our nonprofit legal services. If you cannot join us at our in-person event, our site is accepting donations now -- you don't have to wait until March!! Donate here: http://ow.ly/pgh150MCnwK

For our in-person event, the price of admission is $40 and includes two drink tickets and appetizers. Our in-person event takes place on Friday, March 31st, at Optimism Brewery in Capitol Hill from 5.30 - 7.30 pm. Address: 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122. The link to register is in our bio!

Thanks to the Seattle/King County Coalition on Hom

Thanks to the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH), and in partnership with Solid Ground’s Benefits Legal Assistance Program, BLC will present an in-depth training about Supplementary Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) on January 25th, 2023 from 9-11am PT. This presentation is part of SKCCH’s ‘Public Benefits are Key!’ training series. Valuable information and insight will be shared; please join us! The link to register is in our bio.

On January 16th, 2023, we honor Martin Luther King

On January 16th, 2023, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. He advocated for Black Americans to have access to freedoms such as desegregation, labor rights, and the right to vote. He spoke for those who did not have a voice and still represents the fight for equality to many.

This holiday is meant to be a day of service in his memory, so we implore you to participate in any way you can. Participation could include many things, such as volunteering, educating yourself on causes Dr. King advocated for, fostering conversation with those around you, etc.

Thank you to the BLC community for raising over $5

Thank you to the BLC community for raising over $5,300 during our #EndofYearCampaign. We are so excited to welcome the New Year, especially after having surpassed our goal of $5,000. Our supporters help fuel client-focused advocacy that centers on those who are disabled and homeless. Your donations make a genuine and tangible impact, and we cannot thank you enough.

Thanks to the dedication of BLC’s attorneys and

Thanks to the dedication of BLC’s attorneys and advocates, our clients gained $287,488 in back pay that was owed to them. To learn more about the work BLC does, check out our website at the link in our bio.

As we reflect upon the past year, we here at BLC a

As we reflect upon the past year, we here at BLC are grateful for the many ways in which you have contributed to helping low-income and homeless people living with disabilities across King County in 2022. Thank you! If you have yet to donate, please consider doing so at the link in our bio.

We wish you a happy New Year ‒ one filled with hope, health, and joy.

Through our Year-End Campaign, we are raising fund

Through our Year-End Campaign, we are raising funds to support two disabled clients through their Social Security Administrative hearings. These hearings often lead to the restoration of disability benefits -- or award new benefits -- for our low-income and homeless clients. Donate at the link in our bio.

Happy holidays to our community! This season, cons

Happy holidays to our community! This season, consider donating to BLC so we can finish the year strong and raise $5,000 to provide vital legal services to our brave clients living with disabilities. Every dollar counts! Our donation link is in our bio.

Beginning in January 2023, Social Security recipie

Beginning in January 2023, Social Security recipients will see an increase of 8.7% reflected in their benefits. But with rising inflation, and cost-of living and medical expenses, the approximately $140 more per month may not help much. Read more about it on our website's blog.

WE did it! YOUR generosity on #GivingTuesday helpe

WE did it! YOUR generosity on #GivingTuesday helped us raise $3,133 for homeless and low-income people living with disabilities across the Puget Sound area. Your support allows us to provide high-quality legal aid to stabilize at-risk people this holiday season. Thank you!

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Our Mission

Join us in our mission to prevent and end homelessness.

Who We Are

How We Help

benefitslawcenter

We're halfway through our online appeal for Spring

We're halfway through our online appeal for Spring into Action! We have raised $17,458 so far and need your help to reach our fundraising goal of $35,000. Our appeal ends this Friday, March 31st, at midnight! Donate at the link in our bio.

This week is our online appeal for Spring into Act

This week is our online appeal for Spring into Action! We have raised $17,458 so far and need your help to get us to our fundraising goal of $35,000. Our appeal ends this Friday, March 31st, at midnight! Donate at the link in our bio.

We are one week away from BLC’s much anticipated

We are one week away from BLC’s much anticipated Spring Into Action fundraising event on March 31st! Our week-long online appeal kicks off on Monday; help us reach our $35,000 fundraising goal by purchasing tickets or donating at the link in our bio.

Only two weeks until our much-anticipated event: S

Only two weeks until our much-anticipated event: Spring into Action 2023! Register and get your tickets at the link in our bio. Just a reminder: your ticket includes two drink tickets for beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and appetizers! Join us for a fun night of speeches, silent auction items, and supporting our community.

Remember: if you cannot attend the event in person, we are hosting an online appeal from March 27th - March 31st to help us raise $35,000 for our client-centered legal services. Our event site is accepting donations here: http://ow.ly/NYKH50Njy7M

As part of our Spring Into Action event, we invite

As part of our Spring Into Action event, we invite you to attend our FREE webinars on March 21st and March 28th! These webinars, entitled How to Help Someone Apply for Social Security Disability and the Ethics of Working with Clients in Crisis, will provide essential and valuable information to be incorporated into our client-centered daily practices. They are presented by Staff Attorney Kate Means and Executive Director Huy Nguyen. Copy and paste the following link into your browser to register! https://springintoaction.benefitslawcenter.org/

We’re less than a month away from BLC’s fundra

We’re less than a month away from BLC’s fundraising event: Spring Into Action on March 31st! BLC is excited to share the importance of our work with our community and celebrate your support. Please register using the link in our bio to join us for a fun night of drinks, appetizers, and activities!

We want to take a moment to thank our event sponso

We want to take a moment to thank our event sponsors and partners thus far in 2023. Your support dramatically impacts our work, and our ability to serve our clients. Thank you!

If you or someone you know might be interested in sponsoring our event, Spring Into Action, check out our website at https://benefitslawcenter.org/support-blc/sponsorship/ to inquire. We have sponsorship packages at varying levels of commitment!

BLC is proudly introduces State Representative Jam

BLC is proudly introduces State Representative Jamila Taylor as our keynote speaker for Spring into Action!

Jamila is a public interest attorney, youth advocate, and small business owner with a passion for community service and a commitment to serving the public good. After moving to King County in 2007, Jamila worked as the Central Area Network Coordinator for the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative, where she oversaw community interventions and supported young people facing family, peer or gang conflict; court involvement; school suspension or expulsion; homelessness; and other risk factors for youth violence. She lives in Federal Way and was elected to the Legislature in 2020.

Join us at Spring into Action to hear Jamila speak! Register at the link in our bio.

BLC thanks Jay Stansell for serving on our board f

BLC thanks Jay Stansell for serving on our board for the last six years. He will be missed for his unwavering commitment to economic justice, dignity, and willingness to step up for BLC when needed. Jay is on to his next adventure, and we couldn’t be more excited for him.

Copy and paste the following link into your browser to read Jay's entire message: https://benefitslawcenter.org/blc-board-update-jays-farewell/

Feel free to message us if you or someone you know may be interested in serving on the board for BLC. We would love to tell you more!

It’s never been easier to donate to BLC! Just te

It’s never been easier to donate to BLC! Just text Give2BLC to 44-321 and help us meet our fundraising goal of $25,000 this spring. To learn more about the online appeal for our event, Spring into Action, check out the link in our bio!

Please join us for 2023's Spring Into Action appea

Please join us for 2023's Spring Into Action appeal and event!

Week-long online Appeal: during the week of March 27th - 31st, please consider making a donation to our online appeal to help us raise $25,000 for our nonprofit legal services. If you cannot join us at our in-person event, our site is accepting donations now -- you don't have to wait until March!! Donate here: http://ow.ly/pgh150MCnwK

For our in-person event, the price of admission is $40 and includes two drink tickets and appetizers. Our in-person event takes place on Friday, March 31st, at Optimism Brewery in Capitol Hill from 5.30 - 7.30 pm. Address: 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122. The link to register is in our bio!

Thanks to the Seattle/King County Coalition on Hom

Thanks to the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH), and in partnership with Solid Ground’s Benefits Legal Assistance Program, BLC will present an in-depth training about Supplementary Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) on January 25th, 2023 from 9-11am PT. This presentation is part of SKCCH’s ‘Public Benefits are Key!’ training series. Valuable information and insight will be shared; please join us! The link to register is in our bio.

On January 16th, 2023, we honor Martin Luther King

On January 16th, 2023, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. He advocated for Black Americans to have access to freedoms such as desegregation, labor rights, and the right to vote. He spoke for those who did not have a voice and still represents the fight for equality to many.

This holiday is meant to be a day of service in his memory, so we implore you to participate in any way you can. Participation could include many things, such as volunteering, educating yourself on causes Dr. King advocated for, fostering conversation with those around you, etc.

Thank you to the BLC community for raising over $5

Thank you to the BLC community for raising over $5,300 during our #EndofYearCampaign. We are so excited to welcome the New Year, especially after having surpassed our goal of $5,000. Our supporters help fuel client-focused advocacy that centers on those who are disabled and homeless. Your donations make a genuine and tangible impact, and we cannot thank you enough.

Thanks to the dedication of BLC’s attorneys and

Thanks to the dedication of BLC’s attorneys and advocates, our clients gained $287,488 in back pay that was owed to them. To learn more about the work BLC does, check out our website at the link in our bio.

As we reflect upon the past year, we here at BLC a

As we reflect upon the past year, we here at BLC are grateful for the many ways in which you have contributed to helping low-income and homeless people living with disabilities across King County in 2022. Thank you! If you have yet to donate, please consider doing so at the link in our bio.

We wish you a happy New Year ‒ one filled with hope, health, and joy.

Through our Year-End Campaign, we are raising fund

Through our Year-End Campaign, we are raising funds to support two disabled clients through their Social Security Administrative hearings. These hearings often lead to the restoration of disability benefits -- or award new benefits -- for our low-income and homeless clients. Donate at the link in our bio.

Happy holidays to our community! This season, cons

Happy holidays to our community! This season, consider donating to BLC so we can finish the year strong and raise $5,000 to provide vital legal services to our brave clients living with disabilities. Every dollar counts! Our donation link is in our bio.

Beginning in January 2023, Social Security recipie

Beginning in January 2023, Social Security recipients will see an increase of 8.7% reflected in their benefits. But with rising inflation, and cost-of living and medical expenses, the approximately $140 more per month may not help much. Read more about it on our website's blog.

WE did it! YOUR generosity on #GivingTuesday helpe

WE did it! YOUR generosity on #GivingTuesday helped us raise $3,133 for homeless and low-income people living with disabilities across the Puget Sound area. Your support allows us to provide high-quality legal aid to stabilize at-risk people this holiday season. Thank you!

Follow on Instagram

Seattle Common Law Center

Our Mission

Join us in our mission to prevent and end homelessness.

Who We Are

How We Help

benefitslawcenter

We're halfway through our online appeal for Spring

We're halfway through our online appeal for Spring into Action! We have raised $17,458 so far and need your help to reach our fundraising goal of $35,000. Our appeal ends this Friday, March 31st, at midnight! Donate at the link in our bio.

This week is our online appeal for Spring into Act

This week is our online appeal for Spring into Action! We have raised $17,458 so far and need your help to get us to our fundraising goal of $35,000. Our appeal ends this Friday, March 31st, at midnight! Donate at the link in our bio.

We are one week away from BLC’s much anticipated

We are one week away from BLC’s much anticipated Spring Into Action fundraising event on March 31st! Our week-long online appeal kicks off on Monday; help us reach our $35,000 fundraising goal by purchasing tickets or donating at the link in our bio.

Only two weeks until our much-anticipated event: S

Only two weeks until our much-anticipated event: Spring into Action 2023! Register and get your tickets at the link in our bio. Just a reminder: your ticket includes two drink tickets for beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and appetizers! Join us for a fun night of speeches, silent auction items, and supporting our community.

Remember: if you cannot attend the event in person, we are hosting an online appeal from March 27th - March 31st to help us raise $35,000 for our client-centered legal services. Our event site is accepting donations here: http://ow.ly/NYKH50Njy7M

As part of our Spring Into Action event, we invite

As part of our Spring Into Action event, we invite you to attend our FREE webinars on March 21st and March 28th! These webinars, entitled How to Help Someone Apply for Social Security Disability and the Ethics of Working with Clients in Crisis, will provide essential and valuable information to be incorporated into our client-centered daily practices. They are presented by Staff Attorney Kate Means and Executive Director Huy Nguyen. Copy and paste the following link into your browser to register! https://springintoaction.benefitslawcenter.org/

We’re less than a month away from BLC’s fundra

We’re less than a month away from BLC’s fundraising event: Spring Into Action on March 31st! BLC is excited to share the importance of our work with our community and celebrate your support. Please register using the link in our bio to join us for a fun night of drinks, appetizers, and activities!

We want to take a moment to thank our event sponso

We want to take a moment to thank our event sponsors and partners thus far in 2023. Your support dramatically impacts our work, and our ability to serve our clients. Thank you!

If you or someone you know might be interested in sponsoring our event, Spring Into Action, check out our website at https://benefitslawcenter.org/support-blc/sponsorship/ to inquire. We have sponsorship packages at varying levels of commitment!

BLC is proudly introduces State Representative Jam

BLC is proudly introduces State Representative Jamila Taylor as our keynote speaker for Spring into Action!

Jamila is a public interest attorney, youth advocate, and small business owner with a passion for community service and a commitment to serving the public good. After moving to King County in 2007, Jamila worked as the Central Area Network Coordinator for the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative, where she oversaw community interventions and supported young people facing family, peer or gang conflict; court involvement; school suspension or expulsion; homelessness; and other risk factors for youth violence. She lives in Federal Way and was elected to the Legislature in 2020.

Join us at Spring into Action to hear Jamila speak! Register at the link in our bio.

BLC thanks Jay Stansell for serving on our board f

BLC thanks Jay Stansell for serving on our board for the last six years. He will be missed for his unwavering commitment to economic justice, dignity, and willingness to step up for BLC when needed. Jay is on to his next adventure, and we couldn’t be more excited for him.

Copy and paste the following link into your browser to read Jay's entire message: https://benefitslawcenter.org/blc-board-update-jays-farewell/

Feel free to message us if you or someone you know may be interested in serving on the board for BLC. We would love to tell you more!

It’s never been easier to donate to BLC! Just te

It’s never been easier to donate to BLC! Just text Give2BLC to 44-321 and help us meet our fundraising goal of $25,000 this spring. To learn more about the online appeal for our event, Spring into Action, check out the link in our bio!

Please join us for 2023's Spring Into Action appea

Please join us for 2023's Spring Into Action appeal and event!

Week-long online Appeal: during the week of March 27th - 31st, please consider making a donation to our online appeal to help us raise $25,000 for our nonprofit legal services. If you cannot join us at our in-person event, our site is accepting donations now -- you don't have to wait until March!! Donate here: http://ow.ly/pgh150MCnwK

For our in-person event, the price of admission is $40 and includes two drink tickets and appetizers. Our in-person event takes place on Friday, March 31st, at Optimism Brewery in Capitol Hill from 5.30 - 7.30 pm. Address: 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122. The link to register is in our bio!

Thanks to the Seattle/King County Coalition on Hom

Thanks to the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH), and in partnership with Solid Ground’s Benefits Legal Assistance Program, BLC will present an in-depth training about Supplementary Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) on January 25th, 2023 from 9-11am PT. This presentation is part of SKCCH’s ‘Public Benefits are Key!’ training series. Valuable information and insight will be shared; please join us! The link to register is in our bio.

On January 16th, 2023, we honor Martin Luther King

On January 16th, 2023, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. He advocated for Black Americans to have access to freedoms such as desegregation, labor rights, and the right to vote. He spoke for those who did not have a voice and still represents the fight for equality to many.

This holiday is meant to be a day of service in his memory, so we implore you to participate in any way you can. Participation could include many things, such as volunteering, educating yourself on causes Dr. King advocated for, fostering conversation with those around you, etc.

Thank you to the BLC community for raising over $5

Thank you to the BLC community for raising over $5,300 during our #EndofYearCampaign. We are so excited to welcome the New Year, especially after having surpassed our goal of $5,000. Our supporters help fuel client-focused advocacy that centers on those who are disabled and homeless. Your donations make a genuine and tangible impact, and we cannot thank you enough.

Thanks to the dedication of BLC’s attorneys and

Thanks to the dedication of BLC’s attorneys and advocates, our clients gained $287,488 in back pay that was owed to them. To learn more about the work BLC does, check out our website at the link in our bio.

As we reflect upon the past year, we here at BLC a

As we reflect upon the past year, we here at BLC are grateful for the many ways in which you have contributed to helping low-income and homeless people living with disabilities across King County in 2022. Thank you! If you have yet to donate, please consider doing so at the link in our bio.

We wish you a happy New Year ‒ one filled with hope, health, and joy.

Through our Year-End Campaign, we are raising fund

Through our Year-End Campaign, we are raising funds to support two disabled clients through their Social Security Administrative hearings. These hearings often lead to the restoration of disability benefits -- or award new benefits -- for our low-income and homeless clients. Donate at the link in our bio.

Happy holidays to our community! This season, cons

Happy holidays to our community! This season, consider donating to BLC so we can finish the year strong and raise $5,000 to provide vital legal services to our brave clients living with disabilities. Every dollar counts! Our donation link is in our bio.

Beginning in January 2023, Social Security recipie

Beginning in January 2023, Social Security recipients will see an increase of 8.7% reflected in their benefits. But with rising inflation, and cost-of living and medical expenses, the approximately $140 more per month may not help much. Read more about it on our website's blog.

WE did it! YOUR generosity on #GivingTuesday helpe

WE did it! YOUR generosity on #GivingTuesday helped us raise $3,133 for homeless and low-income people living with disabilities across the Puget Sound area. Your support allows us to provide high-quality legal aid to stabilize at-risk people this holiday season. Thank you!

Follow on Instagram

Seattle Common Law Center

Our Mission

Join us in our mission to prevent and end homelessness.

Who We Are

How We Help

benefitslawcenter

We're halfway through our online appeal for Spring

We're halfway through our online appeal for Spring into Action! We have raised $17,458 so far and need your help to reach our fundraising goal of $35,000. Our appeal ends this Friday, March 31st, at midnight! Donate at the link in our bio.

This week is our online appeal for Spring into Act

This week is our online appeal for Spring into Action! We have raised $17,458 so far and need your help to get us to our fundraising goal of $35,000. Our appeal ends this Friday, March 31st, at midnight! Donate at the link in our bio.

We are one week away from BLC’s much anticipated

We are one week away from BLC’s much anticipated Spring Into Action fundraising event on March 31st! Our week-long online appeal kicks off on Monday; help us reach our $35,000 fundraising goal by purchasing tickets or donating at the link in our bio.

Only two weeks until our much-anticipated event: S

Only two weeks until our much-anticipated event: Spring into Action 2023! Register and get your tickets at the link in our bio. Just a reminder: your ticket includes two drink tickets for beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and appetizers! Join us for a fun night of speeches, silent auction items, and supporting our community.

Remember: if you cannot attend the event in person, we are hosting an online appeal from March 27th - March 31st to help us raise $35,000 for our client-centered legal services. Our event site is accepting donations here: http://ow.ly/NYKH50Njy7M

As part of our Spring Into Action event, we invite

As part of our Spring Into Action event, we invite you to attend our FREE webinars on March 21st and March 28th! These webinars, entitled How to Help Someone Apply for Social Security Disability and the Ethics of Working with Clients in Crisis, will provide essential and valuable information to be incorporated into our client-centered daily practices. They are presented by Staff Attorney Kate Means and Executive Director Huy Nguyen. Copy and paste the following link into your browser to register! https://springintoaction.benefitslawcenter.org/

We’re less than a month away from BLC’s fundra

We’re less than a month away from BLC’s fundraising event: Spring Into Action on March 31st! BLC is excited to share the importance of our work with our community and celebrate your support. Please register using the link in our bio to join us for a fun night of drinks, appetizers, and activities!

We want to take a moment to thank our event sponso

We want to take a moment to thank our event sponsors and partners thus far in 2023. Your support dramatically impacts our work, and our ability to serve our clients. Thank you!

If you or someone you know might be interested in sponsoring our event, Spring Into Action, check out our website at https://benefitslawcenter.org/support-blc/sponsorship/ to inquire. We have sponsorship packages at varying levels of commitment!

BLC is proudly introduces State Representative Jam

BLC is proudly introduces State Representative Jamila Taylor as our keynote speaker for Spring into Action!

Jamila is a public interest attorney, youth advocate, and small business owner with a passion for community service and a commitment to serving the public good. After moving to King County in 2007, Jamila worked as the Central Area Network Coordinator for the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative, where she oversaw community interventions and supported young people facing family, peer or gang conflict; court involvement; school suspension or expulsion; homelessness; and other risk factors for youth violence. She lives in Federal Way and was elected to the Legislature in 2020.

Join us at Spring into Action to hear Jamila speak! Register at the link in our bio.

BLC thanks Jay Stansell for serving on our board f

BLC thanks Jay Stansell for serving on our board for the last six years. He will be missed for his unwavering commitment to economic justice, dignity, and willingness to step up for BLC when needed. Jay is on to his next adventure, and we couldn’t be more excited for him.

Copy and paste the following link into your browser to read Jay's entire message: https://benefitslawcenter.org/blc-board-update-jays-farewell/

Feel free to message us if you or someone you know may be interested in serving on the board for BLC. We would love to tell you more!

It’s never been easier to donate to BLC! Just te

It’s never been easier to donate to BLC! Just text Give2BLC to 44-321 and help us meet our fundraising goal of $25,000 this spring. To learn more about the online appeal for our event, Spring into Action, check out the link in our bio!

Please join us for 2023's Spring Into Action appea

Please join us for 2023's Spring Into Action appeal and event!

Week-long online Appeal: during the week of March 27th - 31st, please consider making a donation to our online appeal to help us raise $25,000 for our nonprofit legal services. If you cannot join us at our in-person event, our site is accepting donations now -- you don't have to wait until March!! Donate here: http://ow.ly/pgh150MCnwK

For our in-person event, the price of admission is $40 and includes two drink tickets and appetizers. Our in-person event takes place on Friday, March 31st, at Optimism Brewery in Capitol Hill from 5.30 - 7.30 pm. Address: 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122. The link to register is in our bio!

Thanks to the Seattle/King County Coalition on Hom

Thanks to the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH), and in partnership with Solid Ground’s Benefits Legal Assistance Program, BLC will present an in-depth training about Supplementary Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) on January 25th, 2023 from 9-11am PT. This presentation is part of SKCCH’s ‘Public Benefits are Key!’ training series. Valuable information and insight will be shared; please join us! The link to register is in our bio.

On January 16th, 2023, we honor Martin Luther King

On January 16th, 2023, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. He advocated for Black Americans to have access to freedoms such as desegregation, labor rights, and the right to vote. He spoke for those who did not have a voice and still represents the fight for equality to many.

This holiday is meant to be a day of service in his memory, so we implore you to participate in any way you can. Participation could include many things, such as volunteering, educating yourself on causes Dr. King advocated for, fostering conversation with those around you, etc.

Thank you to the BLC community for raising over $5

Thank you to the BLC community for raising over $5,300 during our #EndofYearCampaign. We are so excited to welcome the New Year, especially after having surpassed our goal of $5,000. Our supporters help fuel client-focused advocacy that centers on those who are disabled and homeless. Your donations make a genuine and tangible impact, and we cannot thank you enough.

Thanks to the dedication of BLC’s attorneys and

Thanks to the dedication of BLC’s attorneys and advocates, our clients gained $287,488 in back pay that was owed to them. To learn more about the work BLC does, check out our website at the link in our bio.

As we reflect upon the past year, we here at BLC a

As we reflect upon the past year, we here at BLC are grateful for the many ways in which you have contributed to helping low-income and homeless people living with disabilities across King County in 2022. Thank you! If you have yet to donate, please consider doing so at the link in our bio.

We wish you a happy New Year ‒ one filled with hope, health, and joy.

Through our Year-End Campaign, we are raising fund

Through our Year-End Campaign, we are raising funds to support two disabled clients through their Social Security Administrative hearings. These hearings often lead to the restoration of disability benefits -- or award new benefits -- for our low-income and homeless clients. Donate at the link in our bio.

Happy holidays to our community! This season, cons

Happy holidays to our community! This season, consider donating to BLC so we can finish the year strong and raise $5,000 to provide vital legal services to our brave clients living with disabilities. Every dollar counts! Our donation link is in our bio.

Beginning in January 2023, Social Security recipie

Beginning in January 2023, Social Security recipients will see an increase of 8.7% reflected in their benefits. But with rising inflation, and cost-of living and medical expenses, the approximately $140 more per month may not help much. Read more about it on our website's blog.

WE did it! YOUR generosity on #GivingTuesday helpe

WE did it! YOUR generosity on #GivingTuesday helped us raise $3,133 for homeless and low-income people living with disabilities across the Puget Sound area. Your support allows us to provide high-quality legal aid to stabilize at-risk people this holiday season. Thank you!

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We're halfway through our online appeal for Spring

We're halfway through our online appeal for Spring into Action! We have raised $17,458 so far and need your help to reach our fundraising goal of $35,000. Our appeal ends this Friday, March 31st, at midnight! Donate at the link in our bio.

This week is our online appeal for Spring into Act

This week is our online appeal for Spring into Action! We have raised $17,458 so far and need your help to get us to our fundraising goal of $35,000. Our appeal ends this Friday, March 31st, at midnight! Donate at the link in our bio.

We are one week away from BLC’s much anticipated

We are one week away from BLC’s much anticipated Spring Into Action fundraising event on March 31st! Our week-long online appeal kicks off on Monday; help us reach our $35,000 fundraising goal by purchasing tickets or donating at the link in our bio.

Only two weeks until our much-anticipated event: S

Only two weeks until our much-anticipated event: Spring into Action 2023! Register and get your tickets at the link in our bio. Just a reminder: your ticket includes two drink tickets for beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and appetizers! Join us for a fun night of speeches, silent auction items, and supporting our community.

Remember: if you cannot attend the event in person, we are hosting an online appeal from March 27th - March 31st to help us raise $35,000 for our client-centered legal services. Our event site is accepting donations here: http://ow.ly/NYKH50Njy7M

As part of our Spring Into Action event, we invite

As part of our Spring Into Action event, we invite you to attend our FREE webinars on March 21st and March 28th! These webinars, entitled How to Help Someone Apply for Social Security Disability and the Ethics of Working with Clients in Crisis, will provide essential and valuable information to be incorporated into our client-centered daily practices. They are presented by Staff Attorney Kate Means and Executive Director Huy Nguyen. Copy and paste the following link into your browser to register! https://springintoaction.benefitslawcenter.org/

We’re less than a month away from BLC’s fundra

We’re less than a month away from BLC’s fundraising event: Spring Into Action on March 31st! BLC is excited to share the importance of our work with our community and celebrate your support. Please register using the link in our bio to join us for a fun night of drinks, appetizers, and activities!

We want to take a moment to thank our event sponso

We want to take a moment to thank our event sponsors and partners thus far in 2023. Your support dramatically impacts our work, and our ability to serve our clients. Thank you!

If you or someone you know might be interested in sponsoring our event, Spring Into Action, check out our website at https://benefitslawcenter.org/support-blc/sponsorship/ to inquire. We have sponsorship packages at varying levels of commitment!

BLC is proudly introduces State Representative Jam

BLC is proudly introduces State Representative Jamila Taylor as our keynote speaker for Spring into Action!

Jamila is a public interest attorney, youth advocate, and small business owner with a passion for community service and a commitment to serving the public good. After moving to King County in 2007, Jamila worked as the Central Area Network Coordinator for the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative, where she oversaw community interventions and supported young people facing family, peer or gang conflict; court involvement; school suspension or expulsion; homelessness; and other risk factors for youth violence. She lives in Federal Way and was elected to the Legislature in 2020.

Join us at Spring into Action to hear Jamila speak! Register at the link in our bio.

BLC thanks Jay Stansell for serving on our board f

BLC thanks Jay Stansell for serving on our board for the last six years. He will be missed for his unwavering commitment to economic justice, dignity, and willingness to step up for BLC when needed. Jay is on to his next adventure, and we couldn’t be more excited for him.

Copy and paste the following link into your browser to read Jay's entire message: https://benefitslawcenter.org/blc-board-update-jays-farewell/

Feel free to message us if you or someone you know may be interested in serving on the board for BLC. We would love to tell you more!

It’s never been easier to donate to BLC! Just te

It’s never been easier to donate to BLC! Just text Give2BLC to 44-321 and help us meet our fundraising goal of $25,000 this spring. To learn more about the online appeal for our event, Spring into Action, check out the link in our bio!

Please join us for 2023's Spring Into Action appea

Please join us for 2023's Spring Into Action appeal and event!

Week-long online Appeal: during the week of March 27th - 31st, please consider making a donation to our online appeal to help us raise $25,000 for our nonprofit legal services. If you cannot join us at our in-person event, our site is accepting donations now -- you don't have to wait until March!! Donate here: http://ow.ly/pgh150MCnwK

For our in-person event, the price of admission is $40 and includes two drink tickets and appetizers. Our in-person event takes place on Friday, March 31st, at Optimism Brewery in Capitol Hill from 5.30 - 7.30 pm. Address: 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122. The link to register is in our bio!

Thanks to the Seattle/King County Coalition on Hom

Thanks to the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH), and in partnership with Solid Ground’s Benefits Legal Assistance Program, BLC will present an in-depth training about Supplementary Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) on January 25th, 2023 from 9-11am PT. This presentation is part of SKCCH’s ‘Public Benefits are Key!’ training series. Valuable information and insight will be shared; please join us! The link to register is in our bio.

On January 16th, 2023, we honor Martin Luther King

On January 16th, 2023, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. He advocated for Black Americans to have access to freedoms such as desegregation, labor rights, and the right to vote. He spoke for those who did not have a voice and still represents the fight for equality to many.

This holiday is meant to be a day of service in his memory, so we implore you to participate in any way you can. Participation could include many things, such as volunteering, educating yourself on causes Dr. King advocated for, fostering conversation with those around you, etc.

Thank you to the BLC community for raising over $5

Thank you to the BLC community for raising over $5,300 during our #EndofYearCampaign. We are so excited to welcome the New Year, especially after having surpassed our goal of $5,000. Our supporters help fuel client-focused advocacy that centers on those who are disabled and homeless. Your donations make a genuine and tangible impact, and we cannot thank you enough.

Thanks to the dedication of BLC’s attorneys and

Thanks to the dedication of BLC’s attorneys and advocates, our clients gained $287,488 in back pay that was owed to them. To learn more about the work BLC does, check out our website at the link in our bio.

As we reflect upon the past year, we here at BLC a

As we reflect upon the past year, we here at BLC are grateful for the many ways in which you have contributed to helping low-income and homeless people living with disabilities across King County in 2022. Thank you! If you have yet to donate, please consider doing so at the link in our bio.

We wish you a happy New Year ‒ one filled with hope, health, and joy.

Through our Year-End Campaign, we are raising fund

Through our Year-End Campaign, we are raising funds to support two disabled clients through their Social Security Administrative hearings. These hearings often lead to the restoration of disability benefits -- or award new benefits -- for our low-income and homeless clients. Donate at the link in our bio.

Happy holidays to our community! This season, cons

Happy holidays to our community! This season, consider donating to BLC so we can finish the year strong and raise $5,000 to provide vital legal services to our brave clients living with disabilities. Every dollar counts! Our donation link is in our bio.

Beginning in January 2023, Social Security recipie

Beginning in January 2023, Social Security recipients will see an increase of 8.7% reflected in their benefits. But with rising inflation, and cost-of living and medical expenses, the approximately $140 more per month may not help much. Read more about it on our website's blog.

WE did it! YOUR generosity on #GivingTuesday helpe

WE did it! YOUR generosity on #GivingTuesday helped us raise $3,133 for homeless and low-income people living with disabilities across the Puget Sound area. Your support allows us to provide high-quality legal aid to stabilize at-risk people this holiday season. Thank you!

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Seattle Common Law Center

Our Mission

Join us in our mission to prevent and end homelessness.

Who We Are

How We Help

benefitslawcenter

We're halfway through our online appeal for Spring

We're halfway through our online appeal for Spring into Action! We have raised $17,458 so far and need your help to reach our fundraising goal of $35,000. Our appeal ends this Friday, March 31st, at midnight! Donate at the link in our bio.

This week is our online appeal for Spring into Act

This week is our online appeal for Spring into Action! We have raised $17,458 so far and need your help to get us to our fundraising goal of $35,000. Our appeal ends this Friday, March 31st, at midnight! Donate at the link in our bio.

We are one week away from BLC’s much anticipated

We are one week away from BLC’s much anticipated Spring Into Action fundraising event on March 31st! Our week-long online appeal kicks off on Monday; help us reach our $35,000 fundraising goal by purchasing tickets or donating at the link in our bio.

Only two weeks until our much-anticipated event: S

Only two weeks until our much-anticipated event: Spring into Action 2023! Register and get your tickets at the link in our bio. Just a reminder: your ticket includes two drink tickets for beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and appetizers! Join us for a fun night of speeches, silent auction items, and supporting our community.

Remember: if you cannot attend the event in person, we are hosting an online appeal from March 27th - March 31st to help us raise $35,000 for our client-centered legal services. Our event site is accepting donations here: http://ow.ly/NYKH50Njy7M

As part of our Spring Into Action event, we invite

As part of our Spring Into Action event, we invite you to attend our FREE webinars on March 21st and March 28th! These webinars, entitled How to Help Someone Apply for Social Security Disability and the Ethics of Working with Clients in Crisis, will provide essential and valuable information to be incorporated into our client-centered daily practices. They are presented by Staff Attorney Kate Means and Executive Director Huy Nguyen. Copy and paste the following link into your browser to register! https://springintoaction.benefitslawcenter.org/

We’re less than a month away from BLC’s fundra

We’re less than a month away from BLC’s fundraising event: Spring Into Action on March 31st! BLC is excited to share the importance of our work with our community and celebrate your support. Please register using the link in our bio to join us for a fun night of drinks, appetizers, and activities!

We want to take a moment to thank our event sponso

We want to take a moment to thank our event sponsors and partners thus far in 2023. Your support dramatically impacts our work, and our ability to serve our clients. Thank you!

If you or someone you know might be interested in sponsoring our event, Spring Into Action, check out our website at https://benefitslawcenter.org/support-blc/sponsorship/ to inquire. We have sponsorship packages at varying levels of commitment!

BLC is proudly introduces State Representative Jam

BLC is proudly introduces State Representative Jamila Taylor as our keynote speaker for Spring into Action!

Jamila is a public interest attorney, youth advocate, and small business owner with a passion for community service and a commitment to serving the public good. After moving to King County in 2007, Jamila worked as the Central Area Network Coordinator for the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative, where she oversaw community interventions and supported young people facing family, peer or gang conflict; court involvement; school suspension or expulsion; homelessness; and other risk factors for youth violence. She lives in Federal Way and was elected to the Legislature in 2020.

Join us at Spring into Action to hear Jamila speak! Register at the link in our bio.

BLC thanks Jay Stansell for serving on our board f

BLC thanks Jay Stansell for serving on our board for the last six years. He will be missed for his unwavering commitment to economic justice, dignity, and willingness to step up for BLC when needed. Jay is on to his next adventure, and we couldn’t be more excited for him.

Copy and paste the following link into your browser to read Jay's entire message: https://benefitslawcenter.org/blc-board-update-jays-farewell/

Feel free to message us if you or someone you know may be interested in serving on the board for BLC. We would love to tell you more!

It’s never been easier to donate to BLC! Just te

It’s never been easier to donate to BLC! Just text Give2BLC to 44-321 and help us meet our fundraising goal of $25,000 this spring. To learn more about the online appeal for our event, Spring into Action, check out the link in our bio!

Please join us for 2023's Spring Into Action appea

Please join us for 2023's Spring Into Action appeal and event!

Week-long online Appeal: during the week of March 27th - 31st, please consider making a donation to our online appeal to help us raise $25,000 for our nonprofit legal services. If you cannot join us at our in-person event, our site is accepting donations now -- you don't have to wait until March!! Donate here: http://ow.ly/pgh150MCnwK

For our in-person event, the price of admission is $40 and includes two drink tickets and appetizers. Our in-person event takes place on Friday, March 31st, at Optimism Brewery in Capitol Hill from 5.30 - 7.30 pm. Address: 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122. The link to register is in our bio!

Thanks to the Seattle/King County Coalition on Hom

Thanks to the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH), and in partnership with Solid Ground’s Benefits Legal Assistance Program, BLC will present an in-depth training about Supplementary Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) on January 25th, 2023 from 9-11am PT. This presentation is part of SKCCH’s ‘Public Benefits are Key!’ training series. Valuable information and insight will be shared; please join us! The link to register is in our bio.

On January 16th, 2023, we honor Martin Luther King

On January 16th, 2023, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. He advocated for Black Americans to have access to freedoms such as desegregation, labor rights, and the right to vote. He spoke for those who did not have a voice and still represents the fight for equality to many.

This holiday is meant to be a day of service in his memory, so we implore you to participate in any way you can. Participation could include many things, such as volunteering, educating yourself on causes Dr. King advocated for, fostering conversation with those around you, etc.

Thank you to the BLC community for raising over $5

Thank you to the BLC community for raising over $5,300 during our #EndofYearCampaign. We are so excited to welcome the New Year, especially after having surpassed our goal of $5,000. Our supporters help fuel client-focused advocacy that centers on those who are disabled and homeless. Your donations make a genuine and tangible impact, and we cannot thank you enough.

Thanks to the dedication of BLC’s attorneys and

Thanks to the dedication of BLC’s attorneys and advocates, our clients gained $287,488 in back pay that was owed to them. To learn more about the work BLC does, check out our website at the link in our bio.

As we reflect upon the past year, we here at BLC a

As we reflect upon the past year, we here at BLC are grateful for the many ways in which you have contributed to helping low-income and homeless people living with disabilities across King County in 2022. Thank you! If you have yet to donate, please consider doing so at the link in our bio.

We wish you a happy New Year ‒ one filled with hope, health, and joy.

Through our Year-End Campaign, we are raising fund

Through our Year-End Campaign, we are raising funds to support two disabled clients through their Social Security Administrative hearings. These hearings often lead to the restoration of disability benefits -- or award new benefits -- for our low-income and homeless clients. Donate at the link in our bio.

Happy holidays to our community! This season, cons

Happy holidays to our community! This season, consider donating to BLC so we can finish the year strong and raise $5,000 to provide vital legal services to our brave clients living with disabilities. Every dollar counts! Our donation link is in our bio.

Beginning in January 2023, Social Security recipie

Beginning in January 2023, Social Security recipients will see an increase of 8.7% reflected in their benefits. But with rising inflation, and cost-of living and medical expenses, the approximately $140 more per month may not help much. Read more about it on our website's blog.

WE did it! YOUR generosity on #GivingTuesday helpe

WE did it! YOUR generosity on #GivingTuesday helped us raise $3,133 for homeless and low-income people living with disabilities across the Puget Sound area. Your support allows us to provide high-quality legal aid to stabilize at-risk people this holiday season. Thank you!

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