As part of our “Stories in Place” series, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods collaborated with community member Tracey Thompson to celebrate a group of women known as the High Point Mommas. Tracey, whose mother was part of the Mommas, grew up in High Point in the 1960s and 1970s. She… [ Keep reading ]
In honor of Black History Month, staff from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON), Department of Transportation (SDOT), Public Utilities (SPU), and City Light (SCL) came together to organize celebration for City employees. The gathering included remarks from Mayor Bruce Harrell and other City leaders; performances from young local talents… [ Keep reading ]
As we wrap up 2024, we want to reflect on the past year and the many accomplishments of our areas of service. Supporting, engaging, and empowering community are always our number one focus, and over the last 12 months Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) staff has worked diligently to build… [ Keep reading ]
In November, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) hosted an event focused on Disability Activism History that included an overview of a historic context study developed by our Historic Preservation Program and a panel of local disability activists and thinkers. Panelists shared stories… [ Keep reading ]
This fall, we had the privilege of gathering with collaborators and project leaders from our Generational Wealth Initiative to celebrate and uplift the work of BIPOC-led organizations that are advancing Seattle’s Community Wealth Building framework. Launched in 2022, the Generational Wealth Initiative was born from community advocacy for racial justice…. [ Keep reading ]
By Beverly Aarons By the 1990’s, Seattle had made a name for itself as a deafblind Mecca by offering a level of community support and specialized services rarely found elsewhere in the country. And the founding of the DeafBlind Service Center (DBSC) in 1986 was critical to etching that narrative… [ Keep reading ]
Did you know that 1 in 4 American adults have a disability? Although this accounts for roughly 42.5 million people, accessibility support and infrastructure are still lacking across the U.S. As we approach the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we are taking a look back at the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Information Technology and the Seattle Office of Civil Rights are partnering with the Seattle Public Library for a film screening and panel discussion on generational immigrant experiences and building belonging for all in Seattle. The film ‘From Here’ is a hopeful story set in Berlin and New York. Filmed… [ Keep reading ]
In April, Seattle was named as a finalist for the prestigious All-America City Award. Over a weekend in early June, a group of leaders from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) traveled to Denver for the 75th annual All-America City Award Event to show how Seattle exemplifies the power of… [ 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 ]
