NUHSA in Action

NUHSA continues to be a trusted leader in North King County, convening stakeholders, building trusted relationships and advocating for a collaborative approach in responding to our most pressing human services needs.

When NUHSA was founded in 2009, the prevailing perception was that NKC didn't have the same needs and challenges as elsewhere in the county and therefore didn’t have the same need for local or regional funding support. We’ve come a long way since then, and NUHSA, on behalf of its north-end members and providers, has effectively advocated for the recognition, funding and engagement our north-end communities deserve. 

Each year, NUHSA has develops a strategic plan to prioritize collaboration, education and advocacy to respond to both on-going and emerging issues of affordable housing and homelessness, behavioral health, older adult and other human services support.

NUHSA has expanded its membership, grown the Board of Directors to include representatives from all of the NKC cities, increased its communication and engagement with members, partners and governments across NKC in a variety of ways. We have become a key resource for decision makers on the landscape and needs in NKC and are a trusted partner in bringing people and organizations together to leverage information and resources to best serve the community. 

NUHSA 2025 Impact Dashboard

 Public Education & Outreach

• Hosted 5 major community events, including the NSD Family Symposium and Shoreline Community Forum, and Best Starts for Kids North King County Roadshow.

• Engaged participants in opioid awareness town halls.

• Created Housing Affordability Social Media Deck

• Over 500 subscribers receive NUHSA’s monthly newsletter with critical resources.

 Training & Professional Development

• Provided comprehensive training to 120+ community members on housing instability and homelessness during Affordable Housing Week.

• Host Community Partner Meetings monthly where we highlight new services and providers.

Advocacy & Policy Influence

• Collaborated with local and state governments to shape key housing policies like Tennant Protections and Comprehensive Plan updates

• Led successful advocacy efforts with King County for geographic equity impacting 20+ agencies in North King County.

• Gathered stakeholders to highlight emerging food security needs, and increased funding for local foodbanks.

Strategic Partnerships

• Strengthened collaborations with 15+ organizations, including school districts, King County, and service providers.

• Partnered with NSD and Northshore Schools Foundation to support the Summer Meal Program.

• Expanded NUHSA’s network to serve more vulnerable populations.

Information Sharing & Accessibility

• Created resource guides for Seniors facing housing instability and to support Senior Mental Health

• Shared monthly policy updates to empower advocates and community leaders.

• Shared information on grants and other funding sources for our member organizations.

NUHSA is invested in supporting our community and ensuring that all North King County residents have access to a strong and accessible health and human services system.