Seattle households can NOW apply for energy assistance to pay energy bills, refill oil tanks, and repair or replace furnaces. The PSE Help and LIHEAP programs are currently taking applications. Learn more and apply today.

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Meet Wendy Armour

Wendy is a Washington State native who moved to Seattle in her teenage years. She was once a recipient of the support Byrd Barr Place provided, and it was that experience that sparked her passion for joining our team.

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Our Place in the Black Maternal Health Space

Byrd Barr Place proudly joins the call for health equity for Black women, birthing people, and children. We discuss the history and importance of maternal health equity, and the work we are doing in this space.

Byrd Barr Place Annual Block Party on Saturday July 12th from 12-5pm.

Byrd Barr Place Block Party

Join us in celebrating our 2nd Annual Byrd Barr Place Block Party, where community and family collide! This event, which is free and open to the public, offers with plenty of entertainment, food, and Seattle summertime vibes.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Black lives, due to violence fueled by racism and the effects of COVID-19. We know long-standing institutional racism has negatively impacted our Black communities and we are calling for change, as well as stand in unity with those calling for change.

Building pathways to self-sufficiency

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Households served through our energy assistance program in 2024
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Households were nourished by healthy food from The Market in 2024
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Youth and adults gained knowledge and understanding for personal finance in 2024

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