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City of Seattle Seeks Members for Community Involvement Commission

May 6, 2026

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is currently recruiting to fill vacancies on the Community Involvement Commission (CIC). The Community Involvement Commission advises the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and other City departments on coordinated, citywide outreach and engagement activities. The Commission is dedicated to holding the City accountable for increasing participation and engagement –… [ Keep reading ]

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Turn Curiosity into Civic Power: Get Up to $5,000 for Community-Led Projects 

April 9, 2026

What if understanding how city government works felt less like decoding a maze and more like unlocking a door? The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is opening that door with funding to support community-led projects that help people learn how to engage with local government and use their voice to shape… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle’s Food Equity Starter Fund Grant Now Accepting Applications 

April 7, 2026

Right now, across Seattle, something powerful is happening in kitchens, community centers, and gardens you won’t find on a map. Neighbors are building networks of care that make sure no one has to wonder where their next meal is coming from. This is what a just and vibrant food system looks like, not as… [ Keep reading ]

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The Food Equity Fund Helps Small, Community Organizations Advance Food Justice through Starter Fund Investments 

April 3, 2026

The Food Equity Fund (FEF), managed by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON), supports projects that address food insecurity and promote health and wellbeing across Seattle’s neighborhoods. In 2025, the FEF Starter Fund awarded a total of $275,000 to 11 diverse community organizations dedicated to improving access to nutritious, culturally relevant food.   The… [ Keep reading ]

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Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Nomination of The People’s Wall

March 24, 2026

Seattle Department of Neighborhood’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of The People’s Wall (1919 E Spruce Street) at its meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. A copy of the Landmark Nomination can be viewed on the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods website. Meeting Information  Members of the public can attend the meeting… [ Keep reading ]

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A New Season for Seattle’s Neighborhoods: Welcome our New Director Quynh Pham

March 20, 2026

In 2012, Quynh Pham joined the very first cohort of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE), a program designed to help community members understand how city government works and how to navigate it to create change. More than a decade later, she returns to the… [ Keep reading ]

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For 35 Years, Neighbors Have Shaped Seattle. This Year DON Celebrates Them

February 12, 2026

For 35 years, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) has helped neighbors turn connection into action by supporting community-led projects, building local leadership, and bringing people together across the city. In 2026, DON celebrates this milestone with a year-long 35th Anniversary celebration, launching on Neighbor Day Saturday, May 2, 2026, through Neighbor Day on May 8,… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Wilson Seeks New Member for International Special Review District Board

February 9, 2026

Mayor Katie B. Wilson seeks a new member for the International Special Review District Board (ISRD) Board and invites community members who care deeply about the Chinatown International District to come forward. Serving on the Board is a way for residents to shape decisions that affect their own neighborhoods—because this… [ Keep reading ]

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Help Shape Decisions Impacting Local Renters: Apply for the Seattle Renters’ Commission 

January 30, 2026

Most people living in Seattle are renters; and the city consistently populates the top ten list of “most expensive cities” to rent. The Seattle Renters’ Commission (SRC) was established in 2017 to represent diverse renter voices from across the city. Its purpose is to provide information, direction, and counsel to the Mayor, Seattle City Council, and City departments regarding issues and policies that affect local renters. The Seattle Renters’ Commission has… [ Keep reading ]

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A New Chapter for the Department of Neighborhoods

January 23, 2026

The start of a new year serves as both a time of reflection and an opportunity to set goals and plan for the future. As we look back on the past three years at Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON), one word rises above all others: connection. Our staff has served… [ Keep reading ]

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