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Community Roots is exploring putting together a Resident Advisory Council. Join us on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about what a resident council is and what a council could do in Community Roots Housing buildings! Join the Zoom meeting by clicking on or entering the URL below. You can also

Do you want your voice to be heard? Are you interested in bettering CRH communities? You’re invited to an opportunity to build fellowship in community, hear about what a resident council is, and start the process of creating our very own. In December we will host a virtual informational session to talk more about why

Community Roots Housing and GenPride will celebrate the grand opening of Pride Place on October 25, 2023. Pride Place, which broke ground in September 2021, is the Pacific Northwest’s first affordable and affirming housing and community center designed for LGBTQIA+ older adults. It brings 7 stories of new affordable housing to the heart of Capitol

October 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted at the 12th Avenue Arts building Get ready to be spellbound by an afternoon full of fun and frighteningly fabulous activities for the whole family. We’ll host a costume contest, crafts, a raffle, mini trick-or-treating, and more. Seattle Fire Department will staff a booth at the

With the upcoming school year quickly approaching, Community Roots Housing wants to make sure every student is prepared. This year our annual Back to School event is taking on a new form. The CRH Resident Services team will be delivering backpacks filled with school supplies directly to Community Roots Housing buildings. To request a school

Last week, the number 13 spelled luck for families in Seattle. On Tuesday, June 13, 13th & Fir officially opened its doors to the community. A ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring remarks from project leaders will began at noon in front of the building (115 13th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122). Part of a larger effort to address

Community Roots Housing seeks candidates for the Emerging Leader (EL) Fellow board position from the Seattle communities in which we currently operate and serve residents, including but not limited to Capitol Hill, Central District, White Center, and Belltown. The EL Fellow program helps Community Roots Housing cultivate the next generation of leaders who will advocate

The Rise Together partners recently worked with Crosscut to provide an update on the progress of this groundbreaking capital campaign. With a project portfolio that spans three neighborhoods, 400 new affordable homes, and six mission-oriented organizations, the Rise Together team has seen incredible successes. However, there are still a few milestones to surpass in pursuit

On May 11, we were delighted to welcome 200 of our closest friends and neighbors to our largest Top of the Town yet. We want to express our heartfelt thanks to all those who were able to attend. We surpassed our fundraising target, raising over $250,000 to support Community Roots’ work building and operating affordable

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