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Seattle P-Patches Donate 33,438 Pounds of Produce to Local Food Banks

As food insecurity tightened its grip on Seattle communities in 2023, P-Patch Giving Gardens eased the pain by donating 33,438 pounds of fresh produce to food banks, despite an unusually hot and dry summer. Here’s a snapshot of how much organic and pesticide-free produce our resilient volunteers delivered to food… [ Keep reading ]

Get Funding for your Community Projects through the Neighborhood Matching Fund

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, with an emphasis on projects led by… [ Keep reading ]

Community volunteers needed to advise on zoning modifications at John Muir Elementary School

Español // Tiếng Việt // 普通话 Here’s your chance to serve on an advisory committee that will recommend whether to grant modifications to City zoning regulations affecting John Muir Elementary School located at 3301 S. Horton St., Seattle, WA 98144. The Seattle School District is requesting the following modifications (also… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell seeks members for the Landmarks Preservation Board Architect position

Mayor Bruce Harrell is seeking a new member to serve on the Landmarks Preservation Board in the Architect position. The 12-member Landmarks Preservation Board makes recommendations to Seattle City Council for landmark designation, and reviews proposed alterations to designated features of landmark properties. The Board is composed of two architects;… [ Keep reading ]

Volunteers needed to advise on development plans for Harborview Medical Center, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Swedish Cherry Hill, and Swedish First Hill

Español // Oromiffa // Tiếng Việt Volunteers are needed to serve on Standing Advisory Committees (SAC) for Harborview Medical Center, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Swedish Cherry Hill, and Swedish First Hill. These committees advise the City of Seattle and the relative institutions on the potential impacts of their campus development… [ Keep reading ]

International Special Review District Board announces candidates for annual election

国际特别审查区董事会宣布年度选举候选人 Hội Đồng Xét Duyệt Đặc Biệt Khu Phố Quốc Tế (International Special Review District) thông báo các ứng cử viên cho cuộc bầu cử hằng năm The International Special Review District (ISRD) Board is hosting its annual election of board members. The election will be held by mail-in ballot… [ Keep reading ]

Indigenous Advisory Council Member Profile: Jaci McCormack (Nez Perce) 

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was raised by my grandparents on the Nez Perce reservation in Idaho. I graduated from Lake Oswego High School, where I was recruited to play basketball at Illinois State. After college, I moved around trying to find the perfect balance with work… [ Keep reading ]

Indigenous Advisory Council Member Profile: Suzanne Sailto (Snoqualmie) 

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am Suzanne Sailto, a Snoqualmie Tribal member and an elected member of the Snoqualmie Tribal Council. I was born in Toppenish, WA, but I lived everywhere nationwide due to my father being in the military. I have lived in Italy, Germany, Virginia, New… [ Keep reading ]

Indigenous Advisory Council Member Profile: Asia Tail (Cherokee) 

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’ve held many roles as I explored my passion for community empowerment over the years: artist, museum educator, art administrator, grantmaker, selection panelist, board member, writer, speaker, teacher, curator, manager, bookkeeper, and countless other odd jobs required with on-the-ground grassroots organizing. Using Indigenous… [ Keep reading ]

Indigenous Advisory Council Member Profile: Derrick Belgarde (Siletz & Chippewa-Cree)

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and Chippewa-Cree. I am a father of three and have been married for 20 years. I’ve worked for Chief Seattle Club for over 7 years. I consider it a blessing to be… [ Keep reading ]