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website:rentonwa.gov
City of Renton - 1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
February 13, 2015
For more information contact:
Karen Bergsvik, City of Renton Human Services Manager, 425-430-6652
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
City’s First Human Services Plan
Public Participation encouraged at World Café Conversations
WHAT: We invite you to contribute to the City of Renton’s first Human Services Strategic Plan. The
Plan will help the city address the 13 priority health and human services needs identified as part
of the 2014 Community Needs Assessment for Housing and Human Services. Please join us in
World Café conversations on how the City of Renton can best support human services.
A copy of the report is available at http://humanservices.rentonwa.gov. You can also contact
Karen Bergsvik to have a hard copy mailed to you.
WHO: All are invited. In addition, staff from the City of Renton, Renton School District, Valley Medical
Center, local businesses, non-profit organizations and Human Services Agencies will participate.
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS:
Health and Wellness (better access to health and dental care, more mental health and
substance abuse services, early childhood screenings and parenting support)
February 23, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Renton Senior Center, 211 Burnett Ave. S, Renton , WA
Neighborhood Opportunity (improved mobility and transportation options; more high quality,
out-of-school-time opportunities for youth increased access to early childhood education)
February 27, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Meadow Crest Early Learning Center, 1800 Index Ave. NE, Renton, WA
Basic Needs for Families (improved access to food, day and night shelters for homeless families
that offer services, increased services to prevent homelessness)
March 3, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Renton High School, 400 S 2nd St, Renton, WA
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Economic Opportunity (support for adults who face barriers to employment, access to living-
wage jobs and career advancement)
March 4, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Renton Technical College, Culinaire Room, 1st floor, Robert C. Roberts Campus Center,
Building I, 3000 NE 4th St, Renton, WA
CONTACT: For more information please contact Karen Bergsvik, City of Renton Human Services Manager,
at 425-430-6652 or kbergsvik@rentonwa.gov
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