Announcing the Fund for Inclusive Recovery’s First Grantees By Kris Hermanns Today, Seattle Foundation and our partners are elated to announce the first round of funding for the Fund for Inclusive Recovery. Twenty-one organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals – those with intimate knowledge of the obstacles their communities face […]
Opportunity Center at Othello Square is dedicated to opening the door to home ownership for communities that have been historically excluded from its benefits. By Kris Hermanns, chief impact officer, and Allison Parker, managing director, philanthropy strategies The Opportunity Center at Othello Square is dedicated to opening the door to home ownership for communities that […]
Seattle Foundation launches a new fund to boost affordable housing in our region. by Kris Hermanns, Chief Impact Officer, Seattle Foundation There is no denying that we are facing a growing affordable housing crisis in the Puget Sound region. The depth of this crisis is threatening the fundamental health of our community, and the lives […]
Seattle Foundation joins an innovative guarantee pool that increases access to capital. By Kris Hermanns, Chief Impact Officer Throughout our community and our country, too many people struggle to access the capital they need to make their dreams come true. In the United States, we are fortunate to have a sector of lenders, like credit […]
