We are excited to announce the appointment of Colleen Echohawk as the new Chief Executive Officer of Community Roots Housing! Colleen will start her new role on October 6, in anticipation of the retirement of longtime CEO Chris Persons at the end of October. Colleen Echohawk brings over 20 years of experience as an executive
This September, Community Roots Housing is hosting Omnivorous, our annual tasting benefit celebrating Seattle’s vibrant food scene. The event brings together local bars, bakeries, distilleries, pop-ups, and beloved neighborhood staples to support affordable housing. A look at the small food businesses that are making Omnivorous possible If you have attended before, you know it is
Have you ever had an emergency that interfered with your ability to pay your rent? With support from philanthropic partners, Community Roots Housing has launched a rental assistance program designed to help you through one-time emergencies, providing assistance for up to one month of back rent owed per Community Roots household. The program was launched
Canopy Apartments are a welcoming community rooted in White Center, offering high-quality, affordable housing surrounded by health and family service providers. The community is designed to help individuals and households of all sizes grow, thrive, and feel a sense of belonging. Like the rest of the region, White Center has experienced rising housing costs and
In 1925, the Devonshire Apartments opened its doors in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. With its distinctive brick façade, the Devonshire, designed by architect Herbert Bittman, combined functionality and form: the courtyard capped the garage. Since then, more than 1,300 residents have called Devonshire home. From crisis to catalyst In 1993, Community Roots Housing acquired the property,
Imagine a Seattle where every resident can afford a safe, quality affordable home in a high-opportunity area close to jobs, transit, arts and culture, and more. Since 1976, Community Roots Housing has been turning this vision into reality, creating affordable housing that does more than provide shelter— it supports thriving communities. Deeply committed to community-driven
The 2024 Unsheltered Point-in-Time Count identified over 1,800 young people experiencing homelessness in King County. Creative, comprehensive strategies are urgently needed. On January 26, construction crews broke ground at the corner of Broadway and Pine in Capitol Hill. Community Roots Housing, YouthCare, and Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority have partnered to develop
Every fall, Community Roots Housing hosts an annual fundraiser and tasting event, featuring small bites and sips from 20+ local, small food-based businesses. Tea Moss Shop has been a participating vendor at Omnivorous for the past three years. It’s a unique sea moss-based business founded by Takiyah, who spoke at Omnivorous in 2022. “I feel
In the midst of our region’s housing crisis, it’s a given that adding to affordable housing stock via new construction is critical. However, preserving existing affordable housing is just as important. One of our core values is that everyone has the right to a quality, affordable home. In some cases, those quality homes are produced
On October 5, we celebrated the grand opening of Africatown Plaza, a powerful new addition to Seattle’s Central District. In partnership with Africatown Community Land Trust, this development building is a demonstration of years of community-driven planning and collaboration. Rooted in history Seattle’s Central District has been the center of Black and African diaspora life
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