Community Roots Housing residents are warmly invited to Resident Service’s annual, weeklong Back to School event! We are excited to be in-person this year as we distribute free supplies to prepare you and your families for the school year. We’ll be passing out backpacks, books, notebooks, pens, and pencils, plus Molly Moon ice cream for a
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Join us at our annual meeting on Dec. 14
Join us at the virtual Community Roots Housing annual meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 14. Hear directly from Community Roots leadership about the current work of the organization and what’s on the horizon. After leadership’s presentations, there will be time for a Q&A. RSVP here. If you can’t attend at the time of
Read MoreCommunity Roots’ annual meeting will be rescheduled
Our sincerest apologies – the annual meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, November 15 has been postponed. We experienced some technical difficulties and will reschedule as soon as possible. Thank you to everyone that attempted to join the meeting; we will reach out when we have confirmed a new date.
Read MorePick up a free classroom kit Aug. 29 – Sept. 2
Community Roots Housing residents are warmly invited to Resident Service’s annual, weeklong Back to School event! We are excited to be in-person this year as we distribute free supplies to prepare you and your families for the school year. We’ll be passing out backpacks, books, notebooks, pens, and pencils, plus Molly Moon ice cream for a
Read MoreCommunity Roots, YouthCare partnership receives additional funding
The partnership between Community Roots Housing and YouthCare, which will redevelop the Booth Building on the corner of Broadway and East Pine Street, was awarded $4.48 million from the Housing Trust Fund last month. In addition to 84 new affordable housing apartment units, the eight-story, mixed-use building will feature roughly 25,000 square feet for a
Read MoreCafe Avole brings perfect blend to Central District
Cafe Avole has found a new home inside the Liberty Bank Building and brings a perfect blend of flavor and culture to the neighborhood. The bright, inviting space nestled between other Black-owned business including Earl’s Cuts and Styles and Communion Restaurant & Bar, is the product of a lot of love and community support. Owners
Read MoreBecome a resident board member
Community Roots Housing is seeking a resident of Community Roots Housing for our Public Development Authority (PDA) Board. We find value in having a resident as a full, voting member of the board to have representation from residents at the highest level of the organization. The PDA Board is composed of 15 voting members who
Read MoreCommunity Roots Foundation Board seeks new members
The Community Roots Housing Foundation seeks nominations of potential board member candidates from the Seattle area. Read the board member role description and review the official call for nominations. The nominations deadline for priority consideration is Friday, March 4. The primary purpose of the Foundation is to raise funds to sustain general operations and support
Read MoreCOVID-19 resources for residents
COVID-19 Vaccine Information The CDC and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup recommend a booster dose for people 18 years and older who received the Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine primary series. If you’re in one of the following groups, it’s especially important to get a booster shot for the
Read MoreRooted in community: 2021 annual report
Inside our 2021 annual report you’ll find a letter from CEO Christopher Persons and Board Chair Shalimar Gonzales, news highlights from the past year, information about our future projects, and more! Read the report
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