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“Best Day Ever” Neighborhood Series Kicks Off with South Park Celebration 

April 3, 2026

On Saturday, March 21, people of Seattle gathered in South Park for the first Best Day Ever event, a day of service, storytelling, shared meals, and community connection co-created by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the Seattle Chamber of Connection and local partner Cultivate South Park. Best Day Ever is a community-powered celebration designed to strengthen civic belonging while spotlighting the people,… [ 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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Historic Preservation Community Occupation Series: Building Beloved Community at El Centro de la Raza

March 20, 2026

This piece is part of a short series focused on community occupations of historical places in Seattle. These stories, told by community members, showcase the power of people uniting to protect important community places in the city and the ways these places continue to provide meaningful space, resources, and services… [ Keep reading ]

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The Future is Bright: Updates from the Seattle Youth Commission

March 20, 2026

The Seattle Youth Commission (SYC) is made up of 15 Seattle teens from across the city appointed by the Mayor and City Councilmembers. Youth Commissioners represent each of the seven City Council Districts, as well as eight at-large. Department of Neighborhoods thanks the SYC for their hard work and dedication… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Awards 2026 Technology Matching Fund Grants to Organizations Addressing Digital Inequalities 

March 20, 2026

The City of Seattle announces the 2026 recipients of its annual Technology Matching Fund (TMF) grants. This year, eleven community organizations will share $455,000 in funding to provide programs and services that help Seattle residents overcome barriers to accessing and using technology. The TMF program is a partnership between the City of Seattle and community organizations improving digital literacy… [ Keep reading ]

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Kick Off the Garden Season at the P-Patch Earth Day Resource Fair

March 19, 2026

The weather is warming. Cherry blossoms are popping. And the days are getting longer here in Seattle. You know what that means; garden season is upon us! Celebrate Earth Day and kick off your growing season at the P-Patch Resource Fair, Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]

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Have We Met? Meet Kolbi Monasmith, Department of Neighborhoods Indigenous Advisory Council Liaison

March 6, 2026

Kolbi Monasmith joined the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods as the new Indigenous Advisory Council Liaison in January 2026. She is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, though she grew up in the Seattle area. Kolbi attended Seattle Central College and the University of Washington studying Political Science, Human… [ Keep reading ]

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Rooted, Resilient, and Rising: Honoring Black Leadership at the City of Seattle 

March 6, 2026

This February, City Hall felt a little different. The vibe was fuller. Warmer. Jubilant. In honor of Black History Month, staff from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle Public Utilities, and Seattle City Light came together to host Rooted, Resilient, and Rising; a celebration of Black leadership, artistry, and community in Seattle. The gathering honored history. And the… [ Keep reading ]

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In Our Neighborhoods, Everyone is Welcome. Everyone Belongs. 

March 4, 2026

Seattle is a city of neighborhoods. Every day, people build community through small, ordinary acts: getting kids to school, opening shops, gathering at places of worship, checking in on neighbors. These day-to-day connections are what make people feel at home. At the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON), that’s where our work begins. For the past 35 years, we have strengthened neighborhoods by building… [ Keep reading ]

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