by Jenny Frankl, North Region Neighborhood District Coordinator It was a gorgeous, sunny Saturday for the 20th annual “U-District Community Clean-Up” on May 11th, 2013. Over 140 U-District neighbors – including students, families, churches, local businesses, community groups, youth groups, and non-profits – came together to give the U-District that extra… [ Keep reading ]
On Thursday October 25th, 28 up-and-coming community leaders celebrated their graduation from the People’s Academy for Community Engagement, a program of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. Known as PACE, the 7-month program provides leadership training in community involvement, empowerment, and civic engagement to emerging leaders interested in serving their community. More… [ Keep reading ]
Neighborhood District Coordinator, Thomas Whittemore, represented the Department of Neighborhoods at the reopening of the McDonald International School building following a major renovation, cutting the ribbon with Seattle Public Schools representatives, Board members, design and construction folks and community members. The new play area was funded through the Neighborhood Matching Fund, and supported… [ Keep reading ]
Below is a review of the 5th class of PACE: People’s Academy for Community Engagement. This seven-month, civic leadership development program of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods builds the skills of 30 emerging community leaders in a multicultural and participatory adult learning environment. Alma Kern (President of the Filipino Community of… [ Keep reading ]
Below is a review of the 4th class of PACE: People’s Academy for Community Engagement. This seven-month, civic leadership development program of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods builds the skills of emerging community leaders in a multicultural and participatory adult learning environment. This program is led by a team of our… [ Keep reading ]
Below is a review of the 3rd class of PACE: People’s Academy for Community Engagement. This seven-month, civic leadership development program of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods builds the skills of emerging community leaders in a multicultural and participatory adult learning environment. This program is led by a team of our… [ Keep reading ]
The community is invited to the Southwest Pool, Teen Life Center and Neighborhood Service Center dedication on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 2801 SW Thistle St. This is an opportunity to come and explore all the services and programs offered at this joint facility,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods South Region Neighborhood District Coordinator Steve Louie is pictured in this West Seattle Blog report on the Fauntleroy Food Fest.
After more than 30 years of service to the City of Seattle, Ron Angeles will be retiring March 15. Click here to read West Seattle Blog’s piece on Ron.
Yesterday, in my office at the Downtown Neighborhood Service Center, a few co-locators walked in the door with curious smiles on their faces. They apparently saw the Secret Service walking through Pioneer Square and rightfully guessed that President Obama was going to visit soon. But where, they wondered. Much time… [ Keep reading ]
