KWA Cares

KWA Cares KWA was founded by Kim Nam Hui, the Korean wife of an American serviceman. Kim and other immigrant wives came together to share meals and encourage one another.

KWA is a nonprofit organization specializing in assisting multicultural, multilingual individuals reach and maintain a high quality of life through home care services, benefits enrollment, immigration assistance, affordable housing, meal sites, and more. Their first fundraisers included selling favorite Korean foods to other immigrants living at Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base. Eventually, KWA members were able to provide them with transportation needs, translation services, and support to the women suffering from domestic violence. In 1979 the organization received its non-profit status and the first grant from Washington State. The next year, services were expanded to other Asian and Pacific Islander immigrants and refugees. Known for their unique ability in helping those whose dreams were thwarted by language and cultural barriers, word of KWA’s cross-cultural compassion spread quickly. From a single part-time employee in a 500 square-foot office, KWA now has 1,200 employees with offices in 11 counties to serve all people.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, ...
06/02/2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food. Your Basic Food benefits are based on family size and income. You may qualify for benefits if you meet these limits: Household of 1: $2,147, household of 2: $2,903, household of 3: $3,660, household of 4: $4,417, and household of 5: $5,173.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, ...
04/07/2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food. Your Basic Food benefits are based on family size and income. You may qualify for benefits if you meet these limits: Household of 1: $2,147, household of 2: $2,903, household of 3: $3,660, household of 4: $4,417, and household of 5: $5,173.



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The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, ...
04/06/2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food. Annual income requirements start at $25,760 for a household size of 1. Call or visit any of our offices for application assistance, benefit education, and/or eligibility prescreening.
Tacoma: 123 E 96th St./ (253) 536-3020
Federal Way: 31635 23rd Ave. S / (253) 946-1995
Lynnwood: 4629 168th St SW / (425) 742-8097. We look forward to connecting with you soon!



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We'd love to see you at "Tea Time with KWA Staff"! Enjoy tea and refreshments as we answer your questions about differen...
04/06/2023

We'd love to see you at "Tea Time with KWA Staff"! Enjoy tea and refreshments as we answer your questions about different job opportunities at KWA. Learn about the day in the life of a caregiver, updated training requirements, and our comprehensive benefit packages. Tea Time will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (Starting October 12th) from 1:00-4:00pm at our Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend, Bremerton, Aberdeen, and Bellingham offices (Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, Grays Harbor, and Whatcom counties). Learn more at https://bit.ly/3SnBIP9.

Port Angeles: 616 East Front St./ (360) 452-2129
Sequim: 441 West Washington, Ste. B/ (360) 582-1647
Port Townsend: 2037 East Sims Way, P/ (360) 344-3497
Bremerton: 708 Lebo Boulevard/ (360) 479-1707
Aberdeen: 301 N Broadway Ste. #3/ (360) 637-8740
Bellingham: 1333 King St. Suite A/ (360) 778-3024

KWA serves all Western Washington counties and is looking for compassionate in-home caregivers. Thanks to our team membe...
03/29/2023

KWA serves all Western Washington counties and is looking for compassionate in-home caregivers. Thanks to our team members, Laci and Traci, for getting the word out in Pacific County.

Apply in person or online at kwacares.org/careers

You're invited to "Tea Time with KWA Staff"! Enjoy tea and refreshments as we answer your questions about different job ...
03/06/2023

You're invited to "Tea Time with KWA Staff"! Enjoy tea and refreshments as we answer your questions about different job opportunities at KWA. Learn about the day in the life of a caregiver, updated training requirements, and our comprehensive benefit packages. Tea Time will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (Starting October 12th) from 1:00-4:00pm at our Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend, Bremerton, Aberdeen, and Bellingham offices (Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, Grays Harbor, and Whatcom counties). Learn more at https://bit.ly/3SnBIP9.

Port Angeles: 616 East Front St./ (360) 452-2129
Sequim: 441 West Washington, Ste. B/ (360) 582-1647
Port Townsend: 2037 East Sims Way, P/ (360) 344-3497
Bremerton: 708 Lebo Boulevard/ (360) 479-1707
Aberdeen: 301 N Broadway Ste. #3/ (360) 637-8740
Bellingham: 1333 King St. Suite A/ (360) 778-3024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, ...
02/07/2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food. Your Basic Food benefits are based on family size and income. You may qualify for benefits if you meet these limits: Household of 1: $2,023, household of 2: $2,743, household of 3: $3,463, household of 4: $4,183, and household of 5: $4,903.



Source: https://bit.ly/3R6cAew

Come visit us at "Tea Time with KWA Staff"! Enjoy tea and refreshments as we answer your questions about different job o...
02/06/2023

Come visit us at "Tea Time with KWA Staff"! Enjoy tea and refreshments as we answer your questions about different job opportunities at KWA. Learn about the day in the life of a caregiver, updated training requirements, and our comprehensive benefit packages. Tea Time will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (Starting October 12th) from 1:00-4:00pm at our Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend, Bremerton, Aberdeen, and Bellingham offices (Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, Grays Harbor, and Whatcom counties). Learn more at https://bit.ly/3SnBIP9.

Port Angeles: 616 East Front St./ (360) 452-2129
Sequim: 441 West Washington, Ste. B/ (360) 582-1647
Port Townsend: 2037 East Sims Way, P/ (360) 344-3497
Bremerton: 708 Lebo Boulevard/ (360) 479-1707
Aberdeen: 301 N Broadway Ste. #3/ (360) 637-8740
Bellingham: 1333 King St. Suite A/ (360) 778-3024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, ...
01/31/2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food. Your Basic Food benefits are based on family size and income. You may qualify for benefits if you meet these ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD LIMITS: household of 1: $25,760, household of 2: $34,840, household of 3: $43,920, household of 4: $53,000, and household of 5: $62,080. Please reach out with any questions! Source: https://bit.ly/3R6cAew

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, ...
12/07/2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food. Call or visit any of our offices for application assistance, benefit education, and/or eligibility prescreening.
Tacoma: 123 E 96th St./ (253) 536-3020
Federal Way: 31635 23rd Ave. S / (253) 946-1995
Lynnwood: 4629 168th St SW / (425) 742-8097. We look forward to connecting with you soon!



Source: https://bit.ly/3R6cAew

Come check out "Tea Time with KWA Staff"! Enjoy tea and refreshments as we answer your questions about different job opp...
12/06/2022

Come check out "Tea Time with KWA Staff"! Enjoy tea and refreshments as we answer your questions about different job opportunities at KWA. Learn about the day in the life of a caregiver, updated training requirements, and our comprehensive benefit packages. Tea Time will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (Starting October 12th) from 1:00-4:00pm at our Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend, Bremerton, Aberdeen, and Bellingham offices (Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, Grays Harbor, and Whatcom counties). Learn more at https://bit.ly/3SnBIP9.

Port Angeles: 616 East Front St./ (360) 452-2129
Sequim: 441 West Washington, Ste. B/ (360) 582-1647
Port Townsend: 2037 East Sims Way, P/ (360) 344-3497
Bremerton: 708 Lebo Boulevard/ (360) 479-1707
Aberdeen: 301 N Broadway Ste. #3/ (360) 637-8740
Bellingham: 1333 King St. Suite A/ (360) 778-3024

Thank you to the dedicated individuals in information and referral services!
11/17/2022

Thank you to the dedicated individuals in information and referral services!

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, ...
11/07/2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food. Your Basic Food benefits are based on family size and income. You may qualify for benefits if you meet these limits: Household of 1: $2,023, household of 2: $2,743, household of 3: $3,463, household of 4: $4,183, and household of 5: $4,903. Please reach out with any questions!



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We're so excited to announce our new monthly event "Tea Time with KWA Staff"! Enjoy tea and refreshments as we answer yo...
11/06/2022

We're so excited to announce our new monthly event "Tea Time with KWA Staff"! Enjoy tea and refreshments as we answer your questions about different job opportunities at KWA. Learn about the day in the life of a caregiver, updated training requirements, and our comprehensive benefit packages. Tea Time will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (Starting October 12th) from 1:00-4:00pm at our Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend, Bremerton, Aberdeen, and Bellingham offices (Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, Grays Harbor, and Whatcom counties). Learn more at https://bit.ly/3SnBIP9.

Port Angeles: 616 East Front St./ (360) 452-2129
Sequim: 441 West Washington, Ste. B/ (360) 582-1647
Port Townsend: 2037 East Sims Way, P/ (360) 344-3497
Bremerton: 708 Lebo Boulevard/ (360) 479-1707
Aberdeen: 301 N Broadway Ste. #3/ (360) 637-8740
Bellingham: 1333 King St. Suite A/ (360) 778-3024

What a night! We had an amazing time celebrating our 50th anniversary this past weekend. Thank you to everyone who came ...
11/04/2022

What a night! We had an amazing time celebrating our 50th anniversary this past weekend. Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated half a century of caring for our community and serving all people.

Thank you to all our generous sponsors for their partnership, with your help, we were able to raise $54,000 in 10 minutes! Thank you also to Mary Nam KOMO, Julie Anderson, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Gook-Ak-Hanmadang (국악 한마당 ), the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, Governor Jay Inslee and Nam Nguyen, Marilyn Strickland, Chris Gildon, and Myung Lae Park for being a part of our program. Finally, thank you to the amazing team at MadCap Marketing! We couldn't have done it without you. Here's to 50 more years of service!

Many people do not know that KWA provides domestic violence help. KWA's DV assistance program provides bilingual advocac...
10/28/2022

Many people do not know that KWA provides domestic violence help. KWA's DV assistance program provides bilingual advocacy services to any and all survivors who face immediate partner violence and other crimes such as financial exploitation, scamming, voice phishing, fraud, hate crime, discrimination, etc. Supportive services are provided at a separate location from the confidential shelter. You can call our 24-hour/7-day crisis hotline at 253-359-0470. You can also call our rapid rehousing service coordinated entry hotline at 253-441-4053 from 9:30am-3:30pm (Please note the change from the original graphic).

Thank you for joining us during as we raised awareness, uplifted survivor stories, and provided resources all throughout the month of October. Let’s continue this work every other month of the year and find a way to end the abuse together.

Learn more about KWA’s DV advocacy services here: https://linktr.ee/kwacares. Our DV assistance includes a 24-hour/7-day crisis hotline, confidential shelter, rapid rehousing service coordinated entry hotline, and prevention programs.



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We Are Family Home - KWA Domestic Violence Shelter

If you are a survivor of domestic violence, we are here for you. Abusers often degrade their partners to the point that ...
10/27/2022

If you are a survivor of domestic violence, we are here for you. Abusers often degrade their partners to the point that they believe their abuser's insults and put-downs to be true. Survivors of abuse may feel fearful that they can't do life without their abuser as they have been isolated from their family and friends. Despite what you may have been told, you have a voice and your community cares about you. Your trauma and pain is valid, and there are no comparisons when it comes to the impact of abuse.

Here are 4 affirmations for survivors of abuse:
1. No one deserves to be abused.
2. The abuse was not your fault.
3. You are not alone.
4. You are worthy of good and healthy love.

*Please note that the rapid rehousing service coordinated entry hotline number recently changed to 253-441-4053. The hotline is available from 9:30am-3:30pm.



We Are Family Home - KWA Domestic Violence Shelter

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3625 Perkins Ln SW
Lakewood, WA
98499

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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The KWA Story

KWA was founded by Kim Nam Hui, the Korean wife of an American serviceman. Kim and other immigrant wives came together to share meals and encourage one another. Their first fundraisers included selling favorite Korean foods to other immigrants living at Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base. Eventually KWA members were able to provide them with transportation needs, translation services and support to the women suffering from domestic violence. In 1979 the organization received its non-profit status and first grant from Washington State. The next year, services were expanded to other Asian and Pacific Islander immigrants and refugees.

Word of KWA’s cross-cultural compassion spread quickly. For more than 45 years, KWA has embraced its role to provide much needed services to an under served community. From a single part-time employee in a 500 square-foot office, KWA now has 1,200 employees with offices in 11 Western Washington counties offering a multitude of services. Visit our website kwacares.org for a complete listing and information on seeking aid from KWA.