Top of the Town

Thank you for standing up for affordable housing

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Thank you for joining us!

On May 8, 2025, Community Roots hosted our annual spring fundraising dinner, Top of the Town, at the Edgewater Hotel. The evening brought together thought leaders, community developers, and housing advocates who believe in building a more affordable Seattle.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, we raised over $220,000 to address displacement through the development, preservation and operation of affordable housing. These critical funds will help us continue serving over 2,400 residents across 46 buildings in the Seattle area. Thank you to everyone that joined us and stood up for affordable housing.

Date & Time

Thursday, May 8, 2025
5:30 – 9 p.m.

Location

Edgewater Hotel
2411 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121

Tickets

$250
Dinner, drinks included

Keynote speaker

Joe Nguyễn

Director for the Washington Department of Commerce

We were honored to have Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn as our keynote speaker. Born and raised in Seattle, his experiences as a life-long Washington resident and second-generation Vietnamese American make him an ardent champion for investing in Washington families and residents, expanding economic opportunities, and taking bold steps in our fight against the climate crisis.

Gov. Bob Ferguson appointed Joe as Commerce Director on Dec. 27, 2024. He took the helm at Commerce on Jan. 15, 2025. Before that, he was a state senator from 2019-2024. In the senate, he chaired the Environment, Energy & Technology Committee and supported legislation for housing affordability, health care, public transit, climate, and education. He is a longtime advocate for working families and community members who are historically left out of the political process.

About Community Roots Housing

Everyone has the right to a quality, affordable home. At Community Roots Housing, this truth drives our work. By embracing community-led development and engaging in deep-rooted partnerships, we’re fostering vibrant, equitable communities where everyone has access to safe, affordable, and welcoming homes. Today, with nearly 50 apartment buildings and over 2,000 residents, we continue our commitment to build community with and for people. 

Learn more about our work

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New housing and support for at-risk youth
The Devonshire is an example of affordable housing preservation through rehabilitation
Preserving affordable housing in Belltown
White Center Hub May 2024 Community Partners
Community-led development in White Center

Thank you to our sponsors

Thank you to all our sponsors for making Top of the Town a success! If your company is interested in supporting Community Roots’ work, you can learn more on our sponsorship page.

Presenting sponsor

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Premier sponsors

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Signature sponsor

Alaska Airlines
BECU
FKSDO
JPMorgan Chase
KeyBank
Walsh Construction

Event sponsors

Buchanan General Contracting
Compass Construction
Foster Garvey
GeoTech Consultants
Heritage Bank
HomeStreet Bank
Hunters Capital
Kantor Taylor PC
LISC Puget Sound
Lockton
Lotus Development Partners
Marpac Construction
Mithun Architects
National Equity Fund
SMR Architects
Structure Development Advisors
Washington Community Reinvestment Association
Weber Thompson

 

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