ORCA Cards offered by King County Metro Transit's Customer Service
Sells ORCA cards, which can be used to pay the fare on buses and trains in the Puget Sound region. The ORCA card works like cash or a pass, automatically tracking the value of different fares and transfers.
Sells ORCA cards, which can be used to pay the fare on buses and trains in the Puget Sound region. The ORCA card works like cash or a pass, automatically tracking the value of different fares and transfers.
Between $5 and $300 can be added to the card’s E-purse to pay for trips, or a monthly pass can be purchased for an unlimited number of trips during a month.
The E-purse and the electronic monthly pass can be on the same ORCA card, and E-purse can be used to cover any additional fares beyond the monthly pass.
Provides advocacy, agency referrals, bus passes (GTA), clothing (voucher), motel vouchers (at least 72 hours prior to moving into a permanent home), food baskets, furniture, haircuts (coupons), laundry (voucher), meals, non-food pantry items, prayer and encouragement.
Partners with Christian churches to combine resources to provide clothing, motel vouchers, food baskets, furniture, haircut coupons, laundry vouchers, meals, non-food pantry items, bus passes (GTA), and advocacy. Verifies the circumstances and needs of client and attempt to provide a comprehensive plan of action. Makes referrals to other crucial local agencies and resources and based upon the recommendations, local churches respond to client's need.
Also make referrals to local agencies and resources based upon partner recommendations.
Local Kitsap County fixed-route bus service serving Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Kingston and Bainbridge Island. Our buses are equipped to load, secure and unload passengers in wheelchairs and other mobility devices. Bus service operates Monday through Saturday. Kitsap Transit has begun phasing in Sunday bus service. To view or download PDF versions of bus schedules, visit website.
Everett Transit Customer Service Center offered at Everett Transit System Customer Service Center
Provides information regarding bus schedules and lost/found items.
Riders may purchase monthly passes and regional reduced fare permits at this location. Information regarding bus schedules and lost/found items. Customer Service also provides bus schedule information over the phone. Everett Station serves as a transportation hub as well as a career development center. In addition, the Everett Station offers residents and visitors a unique look into the history of Everett through its informative and beautiful artwork.
ORCA LIFT Low Income Fare offered by Public Health in Seattle & King County's Access & Outreach
Offers a reduced-fare program for area residents whose household income is at 200% of the Federal Poverty Level or below.
Offers a reduced-fare program for area residents whose household income is at 200% of the Federal Poverty Level or below.
The card is valid for rides on the following:
- King County Metro buses, ST Link Light Rail, Everett Transits & Pierce Transit
- Sound Transit trains, buses and light rail
- Seattle street cars
- King County water taxis
The reduced fare must be paid with a valid ORCA LIFT card, which is registered and issued to each individual user. It works the same way a regular ORCA card does.
- Use the E-Purse feature and place any amount between $5 and $300 on the ORCA LIFT card. This is a good choice if the card is used occasionally. When the user taps the card on the ORCA reader, the ORCA LIFT fare will be deducted from the E-purse.
- A monthly PugetPass can be loaded on the ORCA LIFT card for unlimited rides for the entire month. This is a good choice for regular riders.
The ORCA LIFT card is valid for 24 months. After it expires, the ORCA LIFT card will charge regular adult fares, including any peak and zone charges, for rides. To continue paying the reduced fare, the cardholder will have to requalify for the ORCA LIFT program and get a new card.
Family Resource Center offered at Take the Next Step
A community resource center that provides basic needs and information for human and health services.
Provides Resource Navigation to support individual's and family's immediate and future areas of need as well as setting goals for a more sustainable future. Offers a variety of resources to help connect, provide, or work one-on-one to access items like basic utility support, rental assistance (City of Monroe and City of Snohomish only) transportation resources, employment, legal, and more. Spanish Resource Navigator available.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) offered at Washington Gorge Action Programs
Provides HEN eligible clients with basic assistance, including toiletries, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry/dish soap, and bus passes. Financial assistance may include rent, utilities, and move-in assistance, if funding is available. Must apply at the DSHS first; once qualified, call Washington Gorge Action Programs
Housing and Essential Needs Grant Funds Grant funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits. Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits. Essential Needs assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes. Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates. All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) offered at Blue Mountain Action Council
Provides HEN eligible clients with basic assistance, including toiletries, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry/dish soap, and bus passes. Financial assistance may include rent, utilities, and move-in assistance, if funding is available. Must apply at the DSHS first; once qualified, call Blue Mountain Action Council
Housing and Essential Needs Grant Funds Grant funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits. Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits. Essential Needs assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes. Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates. All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.
Veterans Assistance Fund offered at Benton County Department of Human Services
Provides assistance to Benton and Franklin County Veterans, their families, and the families of deceased Veterans, who meet the eligibility criteria for assistance.
Provides assistance for Benton and Franklin County Veterans, their families, and the families of deceased Veterans who meet the eligibility criteria for assistance. Community referrals to partner agencies for housing, case management services, VA claims and other services are given when needed. Services may include: utility assistance, rental/mortgage assistance, application fee/background checks for housing or pre-employment, up to 1 week in a motel for homeless veterans, bus passes, food vouchers, burial expenses (up to $1,000), necessary safety equipment required by employer to gain employment, dental assistance (up to $2,000), and childcare assistance.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) offered at Okanogan County Community Action Council
Provides HEN eligible clients with toiletries, such as toothpaste, shampoo, laundry/dish soap, and bus passes; as well as financial assistance, such as rent, utilities, and move-in assistance, if funding is available.
Housing and Essential Needs Grant Funds: Grant funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits. Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits.
Essential Needs assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes. Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates. All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.
Unhoused Services offered by Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank
Offers services to the unhoused of King County.
Offers a variety of services focused on assisting the unhoused,
Food: Sandwiches, snacks, water, and select canned goods & dry goods, as supplies last first come first serve
Mail: Client needs to sign mail agreement form. We do not accept packages.
Bus Tickets: as supplies last, bus tickets weekly.
Resource Referrals: Referrals are made based on need & requested assistance.
ID Replacement: Assistance with identifying locations for free IDs and/or directly assisting with ID replacements.
Case Management: Assistance on a case-by-case basis and requested assistance.
Routed Bus Service offered at Clallam Transit System
Provides local fixed route bus services to residents of Clallam County.
Provides local fixed route bus services to residents of Clallam County. Bus service routes connect riders from the west side of Clallam County in Neah Bay and La Push through Port Angeles and Joyce to the east side in Sequim and Diamond Point, as well as service to Bainbridge Island.
Provides emergency assistance for Cascade School District residents with the following: rent, utility shut-off prevention (water & power only), gas vouchers, bus tokens, or bus passes, and emergency shelter referrals.
Assists residents of the Cascade School District and Cashmere with the following services: rent, utility shut-off prevention (water & power only), gas vouchers, bus tokens, or bus passes, and emergency shelter referrals.
Provides fixed-route bus services throughout Benton and Franklin Counties. Also, provides free youth passes for 18 and younger.
Provides fixed-route bus services throughout Benton and Franklin Counties. Also, provides free youth passes for 18 and younger, which are available at the Customer Service Office /Three Rivers Transit Center and on the bus from drivers.
All buses are equipped to accommodate individuals using wheelchairs or other mobility devices. Currently offering travel training for interested individuals.
Emergency Assistance offered at Okanogan County Community Action Council
Assists low-income individuals with emergency services, such as food, clothing, gas voucher for medical appointment or job interview, transit bus pass, or any other essential needs.
Assists low-income individuals with emergency services, such as: food, clothing, gas voucher for medical appointment or job interview, transit bus pass, or any other essential needs.
Regional Reduced Fare Permit offered by King County Metro Transit's Accessible Services at Customer Service Office
Issues Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) to riders ages 65+, riders 6-64 with a disability, and Medicare card holders for discounted rates on public transportation in the Puget Sound region.
Issues permanent and temporary Regional Reduced Fair Permits (RRFPs) to senior riders, riders with a disability and Medicare card holders for discounted rates on the following public transportation systems in the Puget Sound region:
- Metro Transit
- Community Transit
- Everett Transit
- Pierce Transit
- Intercity Transit
- Jefferson Transit
- Skagit Transit
- Kitsap Transit
- Sound Transit
- Mason Transit
- Washington State Ferries
- King County Water Taxi
- Seattle Streetcar
Temporary RRFPs may be issued for disabilities that will expire over time; permanent RRFPs are offered for disabilities that are lifelong and persistent.
Those who become qualified for an RRFP could also be eligible for the Taxi Scrip program, if certain income requirements are met.
A Personal Care Attendant Ride Free RRFP-PCA is also available if certain requirements are met.
Financial Assistance - Bremerton offered at St Vincent de Paul - Bremerton
Provides limited financial help on a case-by-case basis for assistance including power, water, natural gas, food handler cards, birth certificates, cremation assistance, and at times limited bus tokens. Call Mondays to be put on list, and T - F for more information.
Provides limited financial help on a case-by-case basis for assistance including utilities, food handler cards, ID renewal, and at times limited bus tokens. Cremation/burial assistance extremely limited.
Subsidized Annual Pass offered by King County Metro Transit's Customer Service Office
Provides a subsidized bus pass for travel on King County Metro and Sound Transit to residents of King, Pierce and Snohomish counties who are at or below 80% FPL and enrolled in certain benefit programs.
Provides fully subsidized annual transit pass to those enrolled in certain state benefit programs to be used on
- King County Metro
- King County Water Taxi
- Access Transportation
- Via to Transit
- Sound Transit
- Seattle Monorail
- Seattle Streetcar
- Trailhead Direct
Provides partially subsidized annual passes (ORCA Lift) to low-income area residents.
The subsidized annual pass will cover all trips from Metro to Metro, from Sound Transit to Sound Transit, and from Metro to/from Sound Transit.
If a customer uses their subsidized ORCA LIFT card to pay for travel on Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Kitsap Transit, or Everett Transit, standard transfer rules apply for transfers within and between those transit agencies.
Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) offered at Clallam Transit System
Issues Regional Reduced Fare Permits to senior riders, riders with a disability and Medicare card holders for discounted rates on public transportation in the Puget Sound region. Each transit agency sets its own reduced fare structure.
Issues Regional Reduced Fair Permits to senior riders, riders with a disability, and Medicare card holders for discounted rates on public transportation systems in the Puget Sound region. Participating regional transit systems include: Clallam Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, Intercity Transit, Jefferson Transit, King County Ferry District (Water Taxi), King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Mason Transit, Pierce County Ferries, Pierce Transit, Skagit Transit, Sound Transit, WSDOT Washington State Ferries, and Whatcom Transportation Authority. RRFP's can be issued for temporary disabilities. A Personal Care Attendant may ride free with a RRFP-PCA card.
Housing Services offered at Quality Behavioral Health in Clarkston
Assists families and individuals with an ongoing housing program to prevent homelessness. Services may include rental assistance, eviction prevention, HEN, and limited permanent supported housing services. Toiletries available only for HEN clients.
Provides various housing programs for families and individuals living in Asotin County. Offers Coordinated Entry, Homeless Diversion, and Housing and Essential Needs (HEN).
- Coordinated entry is a process developed to ensure that all people experiencing a housing crisis have fair and equal access and are quickly identified, assessed for, referred, and connected to housing and assistance based on their strengths and needs.
- Diversion is a fast paced, short-term case management program that can assist the individual/household(s) with solving problems and barriers by utilizing the existing strengths and resources of the individual/household(s). We can assist with limited flexible funding, based on eligibility, in order to assist the individual/household with obtaining permanent housing which can include relocation and other activities that support obtaining permanent.
- Housing and Essential Needs Grant Funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits. Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits. Essential Needs assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes. Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates. All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) offered by Yakima Neighborhood Health Services in Sunnyside
Provides HEN eligible clients with basic assistance including toiletries, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry/dish soap, and bus passes.
Housing and Essential Needs Grant Funds Grant funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits. Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits. Essential Needs assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes. Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates. All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.
Reduced Fare Permit offered by Whatcom Transportation Authority
Offers a reduced fair permit to seniors, riders with disabilities and veterans.
Offers a reduced fair permit to seniors, riders with disabilities and veterans. Permit is valid on more than 10 public transit agencies in the Puget Sound region. Permanent and temporary permits available. A Personal Care Attendant Regional Reduced Fare Permit is available for people who require a PCA to help them travel all or some of the time.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) offered by Yakima Neighborhood Health Services at Neighborhood Connections
Provides HEN eligible clients with basic assistance including toiletries, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry/dish soap, and bus passes.
Housing and Essential Needs Grant Funds Grant funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits. Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits. Essential Needs assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes. Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates. All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) offered at Northwest Community Action Center
Provides HEN eligible clients with basic assistance, including toiletries, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry/dish soap, and bus passes. Financial assistance may include rent, utilities, and move-in assistance, if funding is available. Must apply at the DSHS first; once qualified, call Northwest Community Action Center.
Housing Grant Funds: grant funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits. Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits.
Essential Needs: assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes. Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates. All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.
CWDR Cares Program offered at Central Washington Disability Resources
Provides one-time financial assistance for individuals with disabilities that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provides financial assistance for individuals with disabilities that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In accordance with the CARES Act, CWDR is able to provide one-time financial aid to individuals with disabilities in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding to be utilized as rental assistance, food assistance, medical payment/COVID testing fees, utility bills, phone bills, necessary transportation, or to secure PPE and cleaning supplies.
Also provides information and referral assistance in locating accessible housing assistive technology, social security information, transportation, communication access, service animals, and other topic commonly associated with disabilities.