Community Highlight - Olympia Resources
In Olympia, Washington, there are various resources available to support the community. The Thurston County Food Bank offers assistance to those in need, providing free food and meals. For senior services, organizations like Community Resources and the Family Support Center of South Sound provide support and care for older adults. The Olympia Public Library offers a wealth of educational resources and activities, while the city's recreation department provides opportunities for fitness and leisure. The Olympia Police and Fire Department ensure the safety and security of residents, and the Thurston County Public Health Department works towards promoting public health and well-being.
Thurston County Bank
With humble beginnings in the basement of a local church in 1972, volunteers began the work of eliminating hunger in our community by offering limited food choices. Our organization has grown in size and scope, now owning and operating two pantries and a 25,000 square foot warehouse providing fresh, frozen and shelf-stable foods to a four-county region of hunger relief network agencies. Future growth is focused on the concept of offering a Community Resource Hub to provide much needed food and wraparound services housed under one roof. Learn More
Senior Services for South Sound
Founded in 1973, Senior Services for South Sound has been dedicated to supporting seniors in our community for 50 years. Our mission is simple: Improving the quality of life for people as they age. Our progressive and comprehensive services programs include Brighter Days Adult Day Program, Meals on Wheels, Senior Community Dining, Senior Transportation, Care Connection Caregiver Registry, Supportive Services, Health and Wellness Programs, Adult Learning, and Independent Living Programs. The largest program we offer is our Senior Nutrition Program, provided in both Mason and Thurston counties. This program alone provides more than 130,000 meals each year to 3,000 individual seniors. We are proud to provide dozens of activities at the Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center and the Olympia Senior Center. Learn More
The Olympia Center
The Olympia Center is centrally located and beautifully situated near Budd Inlet, just across from Percival Landing, in downtown Olympia. The Olympia Center is operated by the Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department. It offers rental spaces for a wide variety of events, hosts recreation programs, classes and activities for all ages, displays world-class public art, and is the home of Senior Services for South Sound. Learn More
City of Olympia Recreation
With hundreds of classes, programs, and activities each season, there's something for everyone to experience with Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation! Whether you're looking to hone a skill, try something new, discover hidden talents, or meet health & wellness goals, we have options for every age and ability. Our fun and affordable classes and programs take place primarily at The Olympia Center, which is downtown near Percival Landing. Learn More
Olympia Timberland Regional Library
Timberland Regional Library (TRL) is a public library system that provides library services to the residents of five counties in Southwest Washington State: Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties. Under Washington State law, TRL is an Intercounty Rural Library District and is funded by property taxes and revenue from timber sales in the 5-county area. Since 1968, TRL has provided information, reading, and lifelong learning services at 28 libraries offering over 1 million items to more than half a million people. Learn More
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services
The Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department is located in Olympia, Washington. The Department is governed by the Board of Health and Board of County Commissioners. Our mission: "Working together to achieve the highest level of health and well-being for everyone". Learn More
Family Support Center of South Sound
The Family Support Center of South Sound is a lead agency fighting to prevent family homelessness in Thurston County, and serves as the Coordinated Entry point for all homeless families. We work around the clock to ensure no family is left out in the cold—providing emergency shelter, housing assistance, case management, counseling, mental health support, life skills, advocacy, resources, outdoor living supplies, computer and phone access, food, hygiene supplies, transportation, employment assistance, benefits eligibility information and more. Learn More
Olympia Fire Department
The mission of the Olympia Fire Department is to respond rapidly, with highly trained professionals to mitigate emergencies for our community. We are dedicated to reducing risk through prevention, fire and medical education, and disaster preparedness. Learn More
Emergencies: 911
Non-emergencies: 360-753-8348
Station 1: 100 Eastside St NE, Olympia 98506
Olympia Police Department
The mission of the Olympia Police Department is to consistently earn the trust of the residents and visitors in our community. We accomplish this through a team approach to proactive policing, corrections, community education and support services. We are recognized as being compassionate, respectful, highly-trained, innovative and as people who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the City of Olympia. The Olympia Police Department supports and facilitates the exercise of people’s First Amendment rights in a fair and equitable manner, without consideration as to content or political affiliation, with minimal interference with such activities as is reasonably necessary to preserve public safety and order. Learn More
Emergencies: 911
Non-emergencies: 360-753-8300
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
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