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Have We Met? Jim Diers, the First Director of the Department of Neighborhoods

We recently connected with Jim Diers, the first director of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON), to learn about his work building our department, the important role DON plays in building trusted relationships with the public, the value of community power, and how he has established similar programs and departments throughout… [ Keep reading ]

Black Heritage Project Seeks Community Input to Document Important Places in Seattle’s Black History

The Department of Neighborhoods Historic Preservation Program is documenting landmarks, stories, and the heritage of Black Seattle, and we need your help to get it right! We know that our records are incomplete, and there are gaps in how Black history has been preserved in Seattle. Over the years, the… [ Keep reading ]

Indigenous Advisory Council Celebrates Five Years of Advocacy for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Communities

On this five-year anniversary of the Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC), the Department of Neighborhoods spoke with Seattle City Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5), Muckleshoot Tribal Council Chair Donny Stevenson, and Indigenous Advisory Council Liaison for the Department of Neighborhoods Kolbi Monasmith about the history, the story, the background, the impact,… [ Keep reading ]

Have We Met? Chris Hopper, Black and Tan Project, Neighborhood Matching Fund Project

We recently connected with local writer, director, and producer Chris Hopper to learn about how a Neighborhood Matching Fund grant has helped support the Black and Tan Project and bring community theater to more people in Seattle. Chris has written and directed multiple plays centering Black history, culture, and experience… [ Keep reading ]

It’s Time to Show Up, Seattle! Volunteer Registration Open for 2026 Citywide Day of Service

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle Parks & Recreation, Community School – West Seattle, and community partners held a press event on Sept. 2 to launch volunteer recruitment for Show Up, Seattle!, Day of Service, the annual event which takes place on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. With events… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle Hosts “Youth Power in Action,” a Day of Civic Engagement for Tomorrow’s Leaders

The City of Seattle, in partnership with Washington Bus and the Seattle Youth Commission, invites individuals 14-19 years old to City Hall Sunday, September 20 for Youth Power in Action: Seattle’s Day of Civic Engagement for Tomorrow’s Leaders. The event gives local youth opportunities to meet City Officials, demystify the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Invited to “Show Up, Seattle!” for Annual Citywide Day of Service, Register to Host Volunteer Projects

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods invites residents of Seattle to save the date for Show Up, Seattle!, Seattle’s annual citywide day of service, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026. As the Department of Neighborhoods celebrates 35 years of partnering with communities across Seattle, we’re especially grateful for the organizations, neighborhood groups,… [ Keep reading ]

Quake, Rattle, and Roll! Seattle Emergency Hubs Host Community Practice for Earthquake Response

Have you ever been curious how our community will respond if a major disaster occurs? Or wondered what you could do to help in an emergency situation? Volunteer workers of the Seattle Emergency Hubs will test their crisis-response skills in activation drills at four Emergency Hubs across the city this… [ Keep reading ]

Have We Met? Community Liaison Abdirahman Omar Reflects on the Intersection of Football, Heritage, and Immigrant Life in Seattle

Abdirahman Omar has served a Community Liaison for the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods for over a decade. From outreach and engagement campaigns to policy implementation, culturally competent communications, and grassroots mobilization, Abdi has consistently shown up as the connector between institutions and the people they are meant to serve. He… [ Keep reading ]