Do you want to learn more about how city government works? Are you looking for ways to influence decision makers and support your community? We’re here to help! Each year, People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE) partners with linguistically and culturally specific organizations to co-create civic education programming that explores:… [ Keep reading ]
Finding the right person to talk to in city government can be difficult. We are here to help you, and we are making it easier for you to talk to someone at the City of Seattle. From July to December, a staff member from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods will… [ Keep reading ]
Councilmember Mark Solomon (District 2) and the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods are hosting an Anti-Displacement Resource Fair on June 14 to spotlight resources and programs that will prevent displacement and keep communities rooted in their neighborhoods. Over a dozen City departments and non-profits will be there to educate and answer questions. Interpretation… [ 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 ]
Cherry blossoms are popping. Bumblebees are buzzing. And the sun is making more frequent appearances in Seattle. You know what that means; garden season is upon us! Celebrate Earth Day and kick off your growing season at the P-Patch Resource Fair, Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is currently accepting applications for the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). NMF is a granting program that consists of two funds – the Community Partnership Fund (CPF) and the Small Sparks Fund (SSF) – which support grassroots projects that build stronger communities. CPF provides funding up to… [ Keep reading ]
by Cindi Barker If Seattle were to experience an earthquake or another large, disruptive event, are neighbors ready to support one another until help can arrive? The Seattle Emergency Communications Hubs are here to help and they are holding their major yearly practice on June 1 and June 9. The… [ Keep reading ]
The One Seattle Day of Service is Saturday, May 18. This is a great opportunity to get out and serve your community in whatever way works best for you. Here are some tips for how to make the most of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods volunteer opportunities. Volunteering with Seattle Department… [ Keep reading ]
The Neighborhood Matching Fund is a grant program of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. The program has been operating for more than 30 years and has supported over 5,000 community-led projects. These endeavors include everything from park improvements to community festivals, and youth mentorship programs. We are working with the community to review… [ Keep reading ]
Last week, the Department of Neighborhood’s leadership team toured the Seattle/King County Clinic. This annual four-day, volunteer-driven clinic provides free dental, vision, and medical care to anyone in the region struggling to access affordable healthcare. Since 2014 the Clinic has served at least 27,000 patients and provided more than $23… [ Keep reading ]
