Black Diamond Community Center
31605 Third Ave (SR 169), 360-886-1011
Monday thru Thursday, 9a.m.-4p.m.
Serving Black Diamond and the surround area.
PROGRAMS AVAILABLE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC:
NUTRITION – Take-Out Meals Only
Prepared Tuesdays and Thursdays, available for pick-up just after 12p.m. noon, $4.50 suggested contribution. Please stay in your cars to minimize exposure via social distancing. The menu is still the same as listed, and we ask that you PLEASE call us at 360-886-1011 the day before if you want a meal.
April 21, Tuesday: BBQ Chicken, Pasta Salad, Green Beans, BBQ Pinto Beans, Ice Cream.
April 23, Thursday: Ham, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Hawaiian roll, Peaches, Ice Cream.
April 28, Tuesday: Fish & Chips, Coleslaw, Yogurt, Strawberry Rhubarb Compote.
April 30, Thursday: BBQ Pork, Loaded Baked Potato, Lemon Garlic Broccoli & Parmesan, Applesauce.
KING COUNTY PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION PROGRAM
This program is available to property owners who are in one of the following categories and meet income requirements:
At least 61 years old on December 31 on the year before the tax is due (age 62 in the year of exemption; proof of age required);
DISABILITY: owners who are unable to work due to a disability, with no age requirement (proof of disability is required); or
VETERANS who are entitled and who are receiving compensation from the US Department of Veterans Affairs for a total disability rating to a service-connected disability (documentation required).
For more information sheets and an application form, stop by the Black Diamond Community Center, or call Cheryl or Leslie at 360-886-1011.
FREE – FREE – FREE !!!
Free Pet Food: Once a month for low-income seniors. Sponsored by the Humane Society. Come by the BDCC to fill out an application.
Puget Sound Energy Assistance is now available for Black Diamond area clients. Salvation Army appointments are available at the BDCC Monday-Thursday, 9a.m.-4p.m., for low-income families, senior citizens, and disabled persons. Households in Black Diamond, Ravensdale, Maple Valley, Covington and east unincorporated Kent (zip code 98042) are eligible. Up to $300 per household is available if you qualify. The words “Urgent Notice,” “Final Notice” or “Past Due” must appear on your letter from Puget Sound Energy. Call the BDCC at 360-886-1011 for an appointment.
Food Bank: Need an emergency box for a few days? We can help with basic canned and dried goods, and baked goods from the local Safeway. Hours are Monday thru Thursday, 10a.m.-3p.m.
Need transportation for appointments? Please call Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation at 360-802-3206, or King County Metro Access Service at 1-800-770-1999.
