This summer, Mayor Harrell welcomed five graduate students to participate in a fellowship program supporting the Mayor’s One Seattle Safety Framework, a comprehensive plan to tackle public safety issues across Seattle. The fellows came from a broad range of study areas and schools in recognition of the diversity of services… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Information Technology and the Seattle Office of Civil Rights are partnering with the Seattle Public Library for a film screening and panel discussion on generational immigrant experiences and building belonging for all in Seattle. The film ‘From Here’ is a hopeful story set in Berlin and New York. Filmed… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Pike Place Market Historical Commission are seeking three new members to serve on the Commission. The openings are for: The Pike Place Market Historical Commission is a governmental body that reviews and makes decisions about proposed changes to use and design within the Pike Place… [ Keep reading ]
This year marks the 15th anniversary of our Community Liaisons (CL) Program. The program was established in 2009 to help the City do a better job of engaging with and serving historically underrepresented communities in Seattle. Community Liaisons support departments across the City of Seattle by serving as a neutral… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Bruce Harrell invites community members to apply for open positions on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board. Open membership roles include Property Owner, Attorney, and an At-Large position. Individuals who have an interest in historic preservation and/or familiarity with Pioneer Square are encouraged to apply. The ten-member Pioneer Square Preservation… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Food Equity Fund, a critical investment aimed at advancing food justice and equity in our communities. This year, a total of $1,900,000 will be distributed among 20 diverse community organizations dedicated to improving access to nutritious, culturally… [ Keep reading ]
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… [ Keep reading ]
In April, Seattle was named as a finalist for the prestigious All-America City Award. Over a weekend in early June, a group of leaders from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) traveled to Denver for the 75th annual All-America City Award Event to show how Seattle exemplifies the power of… [ Keep reading ]
The One Seattle Day of Service is Saturday, May 18. This is a great opportunity to get out and serve your community in whatever way works best for you. Here are some tips for how to make the most of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods volunteer opportunities. Volunteering with Seattle Department… [ Keep reading ]
This article was written by the City of Seattle Innovation and Performance team and was originally published on their blog. Walking through Seattle streets, you are bound to pass a Department of Neighborhoods P-Patch community garden, a lush plot of land dedicated to vegetables, herbs, and flowers. P-Patches are so… [ Keep reading ]
