A HUGE thanks to all the organizations who made our Resource Hub Block Party a big success!

It was a hot day, but that didn't stop our community from coming together with joy and purpose for the Resource Hub Block Party. We extend our deepest gratitude to every organization that showed up, set up, and served with so much heart. Your unwavering support was truly inspiring and provided invaluable, hands-on assistance to our community members.

It was more than just an event; it was a powerful testament to what we can achieve when we work together. The atmosphere was vibrant and full of positive energy, demonstrating the incredible impact of collective effort. We're so grateful for your partnership and dedication. You made the event happen, and the positive effects of your work will continue to be felt throughout the community. We appreciate our partners! Scroll down to see the list of partners below.

TURNOUT AND NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED

Feedback, data, and stories from the event are still being gathered, but early service and participation numbers are in: 

General Attendance and Participation 

• We estimate that there were approximately 175 individuals acting as direct service providers that day.
• We saw an estimated 400+ visitors from our community, not including pets.

Some Specific Agencies

• The Lifestream Cascade Blood Bank registered 24 donors and 17 units of blood were collected. This is a record for them.
• The Metropolitan Development Council received 40 enrollments into the TRIO program. 

Public Health

• Children & Vaccines: 58 children seen; 134 vaccines administered
• Community Health Assessments: 66 completed
• Safety Supplies Distributed: 10 gun lock boxes + 1 cable lock = 11 total
• Environmental Health Table: ~100 community members engaged
• Harm Reduction Table: ~150 community members engaged; 9 naloxone kits distributed (with additional distribution from other tables)

Thanks to our title sponsor evergreenDIRECT Credit Union

LIST OF PARTNERS

Alternative Solutions Program (DSHS)

American Behavioral Health Systems

Arc of WA/Thurston Mason DD Coalition

Boulder Care

Blake Refund Bureau

Capital Recovery Center

CCS Family Behavioral Health

Charlie Health

Childcare Action Council

CHOICE

Access to Baby and Child Dentistry

City of Tumwater Utilities

Community Action Council

Community Youth Services

Compass Career Solutions

Covenant Creatures

Dispute Resolution Center

DJ Mia Ohms

DVR Ticket to Work and Benefits Planning

Evergreen Direct Credit Union

Evergreen Treatment Services

Family Education Support Services

Family Support Center of South Sound

Franklin Street Harm Reduction

Grateful Dogs

Hope & Healing Clinic

Innovations Human Trafficking Collaborative

Interaction Transition

Intercity Transit

Interfaith Works

Lewis Mason Thurston Area Agency on Aging

LifeStream Cascade

Lions Club

Metropolitan Development Council

Molina Healthcare 

National Alliance on Mental Illness

NarAnon Family Group

Northwest Resources

OlyMAP

Olympia Barber School

Olympia Police Department Outreach Services

Olympic Health and Recovery Services

Peer Olympia

PFLAG

Pimp Your Pooch

Providence Behavioral Health

Salvation Army

SeaMar

Skoolie Foundation

Sound Legal Aid

South Sound Parent 2 Parent

South Sound Reading Foundation

Supreme Living Community Services

Thurston County Public Health & Social Services

Telecare Community Alternatives Team

Tempting Eats & Treats Gourmet

The Evergreen State College

Thurston Adult Behavioral Health/ Arrest & Jail Alternatives

Thurston County Auditor’s Office

Thurston County Food Bank

Timberland Regional Library

Washington State Office of Public Defense

Washington State Patrol

Working Families Tax Credit

YWCA

 

Visit Thurston County Resource Hub https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/living-thurston-county/law-and-justice/resource-hub