CityStream

Seattle people, places and happenings -- Tuesdays | 7 p.m.

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About CityStream

CityStream is the Seattle Channel's magazine-style show. Join our hosts as we venture to new and exciting spots in Seattle. We'll visit hidden parks, new restaurants, and favorite haunts as we bring you in-depth coverage of the happenings in the Emerald City. Learn about unique organizations and the people making a difference in our town. Hear about up-and-coming programs and what you can do to join in.

Simply put, if you live in or near Seattle - if you care about Seattle - CityStream will help you connect to life in the city.

CityStream: Learning the Language & Hidden Hunger
CityStream: Learning the Language & Hidden Hunger
12/7/201729:30

Many immigrants arrive here with special skills. Some are professors, architects, and accountants. But many don't speak the language, limiting them to low-paying jobs. Now, Seattle's nationally recognized "Ready to Work" program is providing new opportunities, allowing immigrants to write the next chapter of their lives - in English. Also, it's neighbor helping neighbor in the battle against hidden hunger. Little Free Pantries open new doors to those in need. And for busy students, getting to the dentist can be a challenge. Now, the dentist drives to them. Host Roberta Romero has these stories from Asian Counseling and Referral Service. 

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