What a month it has been! We launched the Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Units and celebrated the SOUND of Hope Gala, raising crucial funds to expand our work. A special thank you to DK Metcalf for spotlighting SOUND Deaf Services in the My Cause My Cleats campaign. As we enter the season of giving, your support helps us touch 15,000 lives in 2024. Thank you for making a difference. Wishing you a joyous holiday season!
Weâre proud to share SOUNDâs impactful work supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). From our Intensive Residential Treatment program to partnerships like Project ECHO, weâre breaking barriers in behavioral health and whole-person care. Our work wouldnât be possible without your supportâhelp us continue making a difference for this vulnerable community.
We are thrilled to announce that SOUND has been awarded agreements to operate two Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Teams in King Countyâs South and Northeast regions. These 24/7 teams will provide in-person mental health crisis intervention in partnership with Crisis Connections and DESC. With your support, we can expand these vital services and ensure individuals in crisis receive timely, compassionate care.
As summer begins, now is the time to address the unique challenges children and families face when schools close. Thanks to grants from King County and Providence Swedish, SOUNDâs expanded summer programs offer engaging activities and parenting classes to keep clients connected and supported. From BBQs to rock climbing, weâre ensuring summer is a season of growth, care, and connection.
Sound is committed to equity for all and stands in solidarity with every individual. June provides key opportunities to elevate conversations about race, sexual orientation, and gender identity. From 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride parades marking the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots to Juneteenth commemorations recognizing the end of slavery in the United States, we celebrate diversity and inclusion.
Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf talks to Mackenzie Salmon about the 2024 NFL season and his role designing his cleats with AWSâ generative AI technology.
"The organization Sound, I recently learned ASL, and I wanted to bring more light on the deaf community, mainly here in Seattle which is basically my second home."
