In a healthy community, every thriving part strengthens the whole. The Seattle Foundation believes that a healthy community is composed of seven essential and interconnected elements: basic needs, the environment, the economy, education, arts and culture, neighborhoods and communities, and health and wellness.

Elements of a healthy community The Foundation supports each of these elements individually and as part of a holistic system. Using this framework, we simultaneously target areas where philanthropy can make the biggest difference and improve the overall well-being of King County.

Released in June 2009, our report A Healthy Community: Strategies for Effective Giving describes some of the critical issues affecting our region and offers giving strategies for addressing those issues. You can order a copy today or visit us again online in the fall when we debut our online giving center, a dynamic resource center where you can access evaluation of local nonprofits, resources for giving and the Foundation’s community knowledge.