By Michael Brown Homeownership is one of the main ways that families in the US build generational wealth and achieve financial security. But due to our country’s long history of discriminatory housing practices, housing stability has been hard to come by for households that are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. The homeownership gap is […]
By: Alesha Washington In February, I shared Our Vision for the Future and focused on our senior leadership team as an important part of our journey to ensure we are a sustainable organization that is well positioned to serve our diverse and expansive community. As a continuation of that effort, I’m pleased to introduce two […]
Seattle Foundation and King County recently awarded grants to 18 community partners to advance systems and policy change to improve health, social, and economic outcomes in the region.
By Alesha Washington // Seattle Foundation has undergone many changes in recent years. As we look forward, we want to share more of our journey and what’s next for Seattle Foundation.
Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal member Diana White joins the Board of Trustees with an equity focus; Joseph Boateng leads Seattle Foundation’s investment committee.
By Vanesa Gutierrez // Seattle Foundation and King County Elections are partnering again to increase engagement and voter participation in underserved communities through the Voter Education Fund.
By Aileen Balahadia // Fall’s round of N2N grantees demonstrate how Cultura Cura or “culture cures.” N2N has a long history of partnering with Black, Indigenous and people of color, along with immigrants, refugees and youth building community and transforming their neighborhoods.
It is with deep appreciation, sorrow, and excitement that we share the news that Allison Parker, our Managing Director of Philanthropy Strategies, is stepping down and moving on from Seattle Foundation. Her last day is November 18.
“Liberated relationships are one of the ways we actually create abundant justice, the understanding that there is enough attention, care, resource, and connection for all of us to access belonging, to be in our dignity, and to be safe in community.” ? adrienne maree brown By Alesha Washington As I reach my three-month mark with […]
Washington’s expertise and commitment will advance Seattle Foundation’s mission — unleashing our collective potential to create stronger, more vibrant community for all. By Dr. Ed Taylor (Chair) and Ed Thomas (Search Committee Chair) After an extensive, nationwide search for our next President and CEO, we’re thrilled to welcome Alesha Washington to Seattle Foundation. Alesha brings a […]
