For 35 years, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) has helped neighbors turn connection into action by supporting community-led … [Read more...] about For 35 Years, Neighbors Have Shaped Seattle. This Year DON Celebrates Them
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Mayor Wilson Seeks New Member for International Special Review District Board
Mayor Katie B. Wilson seeks a new member for the International Special Review District Board (ISRD) Board and invites community members who care … [Read more...] about Mayor Wilson Seeks New Member for International Special Review District Board
You Can’t Go Home Again: The Unshakable Community of the High Point Housing Projects
By Tracey Thompson The High Point Housing Projects were built in 1942 to accommodate military personnel and workers who migrated from the South in … [Read more...] about You Can’t Go Home Again: The Unshakable Community of the High Point Housing Projects
Help Shape Decisions Impacting Local Renters: Apply for the Seattle Renters’ Commission
Most people living in Seattle are renters; and the city consistently populates the top ten list of “most expensive cities” to rent. The Seattle … [Read more...] about Help Shape Decisions Impacting Local Renters: Apply for the Seattle Renters’ Commission
A New Chapter for the Department of Neighborhoods
The start of a new year serves as both a time of reflection and an opportunity to set goals and plan for the future. As we look back on the past three … [Read more...] about A New Chapter for the Department of Neighborhoods
Bring Your Community Together: Small Sparks Grants Available to Support Community Events
Rooted in Roosevelt community celebration As any non-profit, community organization, or motivated group of neighbors know, a little bit can go a long … [Read more...] about Bring Your Community Together: Small Sparks Grants Available to Support Community Events
P-Patch Community Gardeners Donate 41,093 Pounds of Produce to Support Local Food Programs in 2025
In 2025, the grip of food insecurity tightened across the region as many residents lost access to healthy, nutritious food. Federal funding cuts to … [Read more...] about P-Patch Community Gardeners Donate 41,093 Pounds of Produce to Support Local Food Programs in 2025
Seattle Invites Neighbors to Create Their Own World Cup Moments
Three City grant programs open door for community-led arts, culture, and recreation events across every neighborhood. When the world comes to Seattle … [Read more...] about Seattle Invites Neighbors to Create Their Own World Cup Moments
American Polynesian Organization Builds Community for South Seattle Seniors One Plate at a Time.
Sharing a meal with others feels good. Food has always connected people and has the ability to break down cultural barriers, build … [Read more...] about American Polynesian Organization Builds Community for South Seattle Seniors One Plate at a Time.
Your Neighborhood Has an Idea. The City Can Help Bring it to Life.
From block parties to public art, park upgrades to cultural celebrations, some of Seattle’s most beloved spaces start the same way: with neighbors who … [Read more...] about Your Neighborhood Has an Idea. The City Can Help Bring it to Life.
Notice of Proposed Director’s Rule: P-Patch Community Gardens Plot Fee Increase
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ (DON) P-Patch Community Gardening Program will raise plot fees for the *2025-2026 biennium. Seattle Municipal … [Read more...] about Notice of Proposed Director’s Rule: P-Patch Community Gardens Plot Fee Increase
Celebrate Seattle’s Neighborhoods: Request for Proposals Open for “Best Day Ever” Community Events
What makes a neighborhood thrive? Connection. Pride. Shared stories. And people who care deeply about the place they call home. Best Day Ever is a … [Read more...] about Celebrate Seattle’s Neighborhoods: Request for Proposals Open for “Best Day Ever” Community Events