Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Employment Services in Seattle
Uplift Northwest has been dedicated to transforming lives through employment and job readiness services since 1921. Founded on the belief that dignified work provides hope and stability, we serve individuals facing poverty and homelessness in the Puget Sound Region. Our comprehensive programs connect participants with temporary employment, case management, housing support, and essential resources. In 2023 alone, we served 1,174 individuals, generating over $4.9 million in wages while fostering community revitalization. Through strategic partnerships with local governments, businesses, and organizations, we combine earned revenue with grants and donations to sustain our mission-driven operations. Our RISE Program offers four-week job training initiatives, while specialized services like graffiti abatement and community clean-up projects create immediate employment opportunities.By addressing both immediate needs and long-term self-sufficiency, we help individuals break cycles of poverty while delivering measurable economic benefits to the broader community. Our team of experienced professionals and dedicated volunteers ensures personalized support for every participant, with flexible staffing solutions for employers requiring one to 200 workers. With a century of service, we remain committed to innovative approaches that empower individuals and strengthen neighborhoods across Seattle and surrounding areas.
Services
Staffing Solutions
Graffiti Removal
Job Training
Housing Support
Community Programs
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- We've provided dignified employment opportunities since 1921 with century-long community impact
- Our RISE Program offers comprehensive four-week job readiness training with personalized support
- We combine temporary employment with housing assistance and case management services
- We partner with Seattle's government and businesses for effective community revitalization
- Our flexible staffing solutions accommodate employers needing 1-200 workers
What people say
Life-changing support
Effective job training
Compassionate case managers
Reliable employment opportunities
Community revitalization efforts
Services
Staffing Solutions
Uplift Northwest provides flexible staffing solutions connecting employers with pre-screened workers for temporary assignments. Our services accommodate businesses needing 1-200 workers across multiple industries while ensuring compliance with employment regulations. This program simultaneously creates immediate job opportunities for individuals facing homelessness.
Job Training Programs
Our RISE Program offers four-week job readiness training covering personal development and employment skills. Participants receive hands-on instruction in workplace dynamics, collaboration, and emotional intelligence to prepare for sustainable employment. The program includes post-training support for job placement.
Graffiti Removal Services
We provide professional graffiti abatement services through trained workers deployed across Seattle neighborhoods. This specialized program partners with local organizations to maintain clean public spaces while offering meaningful employment to individuals transitioning from homelessness.
Housing Support Services
Our case managers connect participants with housing resources and referrals to help achieve stable living conditions. This support includes coordination with local housing agencies and access to transitional housing programs for workers completing temporary assignments.
Community Partnerships
We develop strategic partnerships with government agencies, local businesses, and educational institutions to expand service offerings. Current collaborations include Seattle's One Graffiti Plan and workforce development initiatives with universities to enhance community impact.
People
Gina Hall
Chief Executive Officer
Gina Hall leads Uplift Northwest's strategic vision, combining nonprofit leadership experience with a commitment to community empowerment through employment opportunities.
Lee Humason
Chief Financial Officer
Lee Humason manages financial operations, ensuring fiscal sustainability while maintaining the organization's mission-driven focus on serving vulnerable populations.
Lisa Sato
Employment & Training Manager
Lisa Sato oversees job training programs, bringing expertise in workforce development and a passion for helping individuals overcome employment barriers.
Troy Coalman
Chief Impact Officer
Troy Coalman measures and enhances program effectiveness, focusing on measurable outcomes that demonstrate the organization's community impact and social return on investment.
David McIntosh
Board Member
David McIntosh contributes board governance expertise from his experience at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, supporting strategic decision-making and organizational accountability.
Questions
How does Uplift Northwest help individuals experiencing homelessness?
We provide temporary employment opportunities, job training programs, housing referrals, and case management services to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency.
What staffing services do you offer to businesses?
We supply pre-screened workers for temporary assignments ranging from 1-200 employees across multiple industries with flexible scheduling options.
How can I refer someone for job training?
Contact our Seattle office at (206) 728-5627 to connect individuals with our RISE Program and other workforce development initiatives.
What community programs do you operate?
We manage graffiti abatement, neighborhood clean-up projects, and partnerships with local governments to create employment opportunities while improving public spaces.
How is your organization funded?
We combine earned revenue from staffing services with private donations, public grants, and community partnerships to sustain our mission-driven operations.
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Reviews (4)
Leaaron Jones
Jun 06, 2022
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I am homeless and was not paid for two days I told staff days before check period if I was being accounted for they said yes then when pay period came they just shrugged and said we can't do anything if you're homeless and trying to get out of the struggle this place will only make u more frustrated
Jerome Green
May 30, 2022
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It was a very great experience to be there; they even offered me breakfast even though I had not signed up for a meal.
C. Adams
May 25, 2022
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**WARNING** Uplift will place you into EXTREMELY VIOLENT and DANGEROUS situations w/o propper PPE or training. *BODY ARMOR *CONCEAL & CARY LICENSE * CERTIFICATION IN SELF DEFENSE *SELF DEFENSE TOOLS *Narcan Cary RX; CPR & FIRST AID LICENSE necessary for most position placement from your agents at UpLift yet not prvided.
Ish
Apr 24, 2022
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Great place for temp work. Free Food and Alcohol service cards(MAST card). I think they even offer a Flaggers certification. Also there's free breakfast and lunch served weekdays. Free sack lunch also provided if sent out on a job
