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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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P-Patch Community Gardeners Donate 41,093 Pounds of Produce to Support Local Food Programs in 2025

January 23, 2026

In 2025, the grip of food insecurity tightened across the region as many residents lost access to healthy, nutritious food. Federal funding cuts to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, climate change, and the rising costs of groceries have increased hunger across the nation, but programs like the P-Patch Giving Gardens… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Invites Neighbors to Create Their Own World Cup Moments

January 21, 2026

Three City grant programs open door for community-led arts, culture, and recreation events across every neighborhood. When the world comes to Seattle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the biggest moments will not only happen inside the stadium. They will happen on neighborhood streets, in community centers, at pop-up performances,… [ Keep reading ]

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Your Neighborhood Has an Idea. The City Can Help Bring it to Life.

January 6, 2026

From block parties to public art, park upgrades to cultural celebrations, some of Seattle’s most beloved spaces start the same way: with neighbors who care and an idea worth building together. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is accepting applications for the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF), one of the City’s longest-running… [ Keep reading ]

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Food Equity Fund Invests $1.45M into Community Organizations and Prepares for Update to the Grant Process in 2026

December 17, 2025

The City of Seattle will continue its commitment to food equity by investing more than $1.45 million in a diverse group of 23 community partners for 2026. These organizations deliver free meals, share traditional food knowledge, support elders and youth, grow fresh produce, and sustain local food organizations. This cycle… [ Keep reading ]

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Community-Initiated Projects Receive $935,000 in Seattle Neighborhood Funding

December 9, 2025

The City of Seattle has awarded $935,448 to support 23 community-initiated projects through the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund Community Partnership Fund. These community groups received awards averaging $40,672 and have pledged a total of $1,238,766 to match their award through local cash donations, volunteer hours, donated materials,… [ Keep reading ]

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International Special Review District announces results of its annual election

December 5, 2025

The annual election for the International Special Review District (ISRD) Board was held by mail, with ballots tabulated on the evening of Tuesday, December 2. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods received a total of 89 ballots. Three positions were up for election. Barring any challenges, the election results are as follows:… [ Keep reading ]

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Get to know Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson

December 4, 2025

On January 1, 2026, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson will assume the duty of leading our city and serving the people of Seattle. As we prepare for this shift in leadership, we want to give the community an opportunity to learn more about our soon-to-be Mayor and her vision for the future… [ Keep reading ]

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Help Prevent Displacement and Shape Affordable Housing in Seattle. Apply for the Seattle Social Housing Developer Board!  

December 4, 2025

Can you devote your time to helping your community? The Seattle Renters’ Commission seeks community members to fill two vacant seats on the Seattle Social Housing Developer Board, a Public Development Authority (PDA) responsible for developing, owning, and maintaining social housing in Seattle. The Commission is accepting applications through Sunday, December 14… [ Keep reading ]

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