For 35 years, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) has helped neighbors turn connection into action by supporting community-led projects, building local leadership, and bringing people together across the city. In 2026, DON celebrates this milestone with a year-long 35th Anniversary celebration, launching on Neighbor Day Saturday, May 2, 2026, through Neighbor Day on May 8,… [ Keep reading ]
UPCOMING COMMUNITY MEETING Community members are invited to join the Seattle Police Department and Seattle Department of Neighbors for the next Our City, Our Safety meeting of 2026. March 116:00-7:30 pmSouthwest Teen Life Center These meetings are an opportunity to share your thoughts and concerns about crime and safety in… [ Keep reading ]
Rooted in Roosevelt community celebration As any non-profit, community organization, or motivated group of neighbors know, a little bit can go a long way. That is certainly the case when it comes to the Small Sparks Fund grants. Part of the Neighborhood Matching Fund, Small Sparks provides grants to $5,000… [ Keep reading ]
What makes a neighborhood thrive? Connection. Pride. Shared stories. And people who care deeply about the place they call home. Best Day Ever is a new, one-day, community-powered experience designed to celebrate the vibrancy and culture of Seattle’s neighborhoods. Each day’s events bring residents together through service activities, movement, storytelling,… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle will continue its commitment to food equity by investing more than $1.45 million in a diverse group of 23 community partners for 2026. These organizations deliver free meals, share traditional food knowledge, support elders and youth, grow fresh produce, and sustain local food organizations. This cycle… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle has awarded $935,448 to support 23 community-initiated projects through the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund Community Partnership Fund. These community groups received awards averaging $40,672 and have pledged a total of $1,238,766 to match their award through local cash donations, volunteer hours, donated materials,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is currently accepting applications for the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). This granting program consists of two funds – the Community Partnership Fund and the Small Sparks Fund – which support grassroots projects that build stronger communities. The Community Partnership Fund provides funding up to $50,000. Applications are… [ Keep reading ]
Do you want to learn more about proposed changes in your neighborhood? Community members are invited to a public meeting to discuss the development plans for Aki Kurose Middle School located at 3928 S. Graham St., Seattle, WA 98118. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 15, at 6… [ Keep reading ]
Have you ever been curious how our community will respond if a major disaster occurs? Imagine a power-grid failure leaving the Pacific Northwest without electricity — how about during World Cup? Volunteer workers of the Seattle Emergency Hubs will test their crisis-response skills under just those conditions in activation drills… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is seeking volunteers for an advisory committee to make recommendations on zoning modification requests for Aki Kurose Middle School located at 3928 S. Graham St., Seattle, WA 98118. The Seattle School District is requesting the following modifications (also known as “departures”) from City zoning regulations… [ Keep reading ]
