Seattle Municipal Court (SMC), along with dozens of social service providers, are hosting a Community Resource Day from 10 AM to 3 PM on Friday, Sept. 12, at the Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S., Seattle.
Those who attend the event can get help with addressing SMC warrants and setting up payment plans or community service plans to address Seattle tickets. Assistance with setting up payment plans for King County traffic tickets will also be available, along with a wide range of supportive services from partnering organizations.
Currently, 35 service organizations have signed up to participate in the 2025 Community Resource Day, said Victoria Moreland, SMC’s director of equity and engagement. Click here for the list of participating organizations and the services they offer.
“For comparison, at this time last year, we had approximately 20 confirmed service providers and ultimately welcomed 40 organizations on the day of the event,” Moreland said. “We anticipate the number will continue to grow as we are actively engaging with others who have expressed interest in joining,” she added.
Linh Le, SMC’s equity and engagement program specialist, is also excited about this year’s list of providers. “I am excited to have Tukwila Municipal Court participate and offering support with the Unified Payment Program and the Washington Court’s Blake Refund Bureau. This will really round out the court services that SMC is already offering, such as warrant quashes and Seattle ticket options,” she said.
“In times like these, one of the most meaningful things we can do is show up to be of service to those in need,” Moreland said. “Community Resource Day is about just that—people helping people. It’s a reminder that when we come together to connect, support and listen, we’re not just offering services, we’re offering hope, dignity and a path forward.”
SMC has hosted a community event like Community Resource Day (formerly called Community Relief Day) for almost a decade. “Each year, we reflect on community and provider feedback to identify gaps in services and find new ways to meet those needs,” Moreland said. This year, Moreland and Le are focused on welcoming new support providers and expanding outreach to diverse communities most impacted by systemic inequities by leveraging multilingual and culturally relevant media platforms.
Moreland emphasizes that with each Community Resource Day, SMC gains valuable insight from attendees and providers that helps us improve. Based on that feedback, this year the court has focused on strengthening outreach efforts, increasing coordination to enhance the overall event experience, and launched the SMC Community Engagement Partner Network which connects service providers to share resources, collaborate on initiatives, and support court users more effectively.
“This growing network greatly enhances impact by fostering ongoing communication and community engagement beyond the event itself,” she said.
No appointment is needed to attend the event—it is open to all in need of Seattle or King County services. Pre-registration is open now; click here to register. Registration isn’t a necessity, but it helps the court determine what language interpreters to have on site and other accessibility needs. Interpreters may be available in Amharic, Mandarin, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese.