From affordable housing to nutritious food, basic needs are essential to the well-being of all residents—and the community at large.
Increase affordable housing Increase access to healthy food |
Habitat for Humanity of East King County »Habitat for Humanity of East King County (Habitat EKC) works in partnership with low-income families and volunteers from our community to build affordable housing. Elizabeth Gregory Home »EGH provides crucial services for homeless women - transitional housing, a day center & case management linking those we serve to supportive resources. |
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Recent Foundation Activities
Building Resilience Initiative Update The Building Resilience Initiative (BRI) will be coming to an end at the close of 2011. This three-year funding collaborative was created by The Seattle Foundation in 2008 as a response to the economic downturn. |
Success Story
Seattle's First Housing Project for Homeless Adults Living with Chronic Alcohol Addiction Downtown Emergency Service Center operates Seattle’s first housing project, 1811 Eastlake, for homeless adults living with chronic alcohol addiction. The organization provides much-needed on-site healthcare services, case management and other supportive services. This project saved taxpayers an estimated $4 million during its first year of operation through reduced jail time, emergency healthcare and crisis treatment services. |
One-half of renters and one-third of owner households spend more than 30% of their gross income on housing. |