How We Make A Difference

We offer individualized wrap around coaching services, and long term supports, to each person.  

Cares is an anti-racist organization and is committed to connecting BIPOC communities to our resources and services. Cares has always prioritized supporting underserved and marginalized populations and we do our best to meet the needs of our clients based not only on their access needs, but their cultural and language-based needs. We provide services in a culturally relevant manner and offer translation and interpreter services for all languages.

Coaches help clients with:

  • Job search

  • Job placement

  • Mental health care

  • Childcare

  • Transportation

  • Financial education/coaching

  • Life skills coaching

Coaches also help clients to:

  • Complete job applications

  • Create resumes

  • Practice mock interviews

  • Develop Career plans

Because our services meet the unique needs of each client, outcomes are highly individualized, but broadly we expect our participants will:

  • Become employed.

  • Earn higher wages and increase their income.

  • Establish financial security.

  • Achieve their educational and career goals. 


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Who We Serve

  • Individuals served: 13,400

  • Incomes Below 30% of the AMI: 9,648 individuals (72% of all clients)

  • Individuals with Disabilities: 9,380 (70% of total impact)

  • Individuals without Disabilities: 4,020 (30% of total impact)

  • People receiving employment services who gained permanent employment: 67%

  • People who received employment services job retention rate: 77%

70% live with one or more disability 70% Live with one or more DISABILITY 38% are people of color 38% PEOPLE OF COLOR 21% Black, 8% Latino, 5% Asian, 3% Native American 85% live below the federal poverty line 85% Live below the federal POVERTY LINE
 
 

Get Involved

You too can make a difference in the lives of people we support. Cares of WA benefits from your financial support. Investment by funders and community partners makes it possible for Cares to offer the individualized support that people with disabilities and low incomes need to make permanent changes in their lives. Please know that your donation is truly appreciated and will make a difference!