Helping Link currently has several available volunteer positions. Give of your time and talents for an unforgettable and rewarding experience. Here’s a look at some of the ways you can volunteer:  Instructor/TutorEnglish as A Second Language CitizenshipIpad/IphoneTutoring Graphic Designer Grant writer Marketing Board of Directors Interested in any of these volunteer roles? Visit www.helpinglink.org/volunteer to learn more. As part of signing...

Diane Cowles, Honorable Board Advisor for Helping Link, shares outcomes and goals from gathering of leaders.   On Seafair Weekend in early August, within a pocket of quietness at Helping Link’s new hub’s meeting facility, a dedicated group of Helping Link staff, Board Members and volunteers met for a Strategic Planning Retreat. Under the expert guidance...

31st Gala: Seeds of Change—Cultivating Community   Like a bridge that connects multiple points, Helping Link aims to unite and connect the Vietnamese-American community, while also empowering members to celebrate their histories, cultures and traditions. Helping Link-Một Dấu Nối is marking 31 years of service to the Vietnamese community this fall and we want you to be part...

Cassie Koscianski shares her rewarding experiences as an ESL teaching volunteer.   Three years ago, I decided to get involved in the local community through volunteering. Helping Link offered a meaningful way for me to meet new people and build connections. My experience has been filled with heartwarming moments and inspiring stories. I’ve witnessed the determination of...

Volunteer to Treasurer: Mary Kwan Smith Reflects on a Her Impact with Helping Link   As the treasurer on the Board of Directors for Helping Link, I wanted to take this opportunity to share my Helping Link journey with you and provide a few updates.   Let’s go back to 2010, where my journey began. Early in my career, I...

Although a June 9 fire in Seattle’s International District destroyed what was formerly the long-time home of Helping Link, an advocacy organization for the Vietnamese-American community, our organization was not affected as Helping Link moved out of the building months prior, relocating its operations to Renton. “I want to reach out to inform our friends in...

  This is an exciting time for Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối. While the agency continues its 30-year tradition of helping Vietnamese refugee and immigrant families become established in King County, we are also taking on new challenges and opportunities. The agency is relocating our facility to Renton, the area with among the largest Vietnamese-American population in...

Mark your calendars! May 7-8 is #GiveBIG, a day where your generosity can make a huge impact on organizations such as Helping Link. Your support of Helping Link enables us to continue to provide vital classes and services to the Vietnamese-American community. The mission of Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối is to empower Vietnamese-Americans’ social adjustment, family stability...

  The falling leaves and colder weather bring awareness that our surroundings are changing again and that we need to adjust to this new landscape. Though Helping Link cannot just replace our spring jacket with a winter coat, we are adapting to our new environment.   We are nearing the conclusion of our search for new office and...