CENTERSTONE IS NOW BYRD BARR PLACE.
Roberta Byrd Barr was a legendary civil rights leader, educator, and journalist in Seattle. We’re honored to carry forward her name and legacy through Byrd Barr Place and continue to care for our community and advocate for fairness and opportunity.
You can now apply for the Energy Assistance Program online!
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ENERGY ASSISTANCE & HOME HEATING REPAIR
Facing energy shut-off? Need to repair your heating system? Our energy assistance programs can help with both.
FOOD BANK
Our food bank provides healthy food, including cultural staples and non-grocery items, three days a week for Seattle residents in need.
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
If you are a renter facing eviction due to non-payment, financial assistance is available so you can stay in your home.
We believe in a more equitable future.
Byrd Barr Place partners with organizations and individuals to raise awareness about the effects of racism on people’s opportunities to build a good life. We work together to promote solutions that will create a more equitable community.
STRONG PEOPLE. STRONG COMMUNITIES.
We envision our community strong and vibrant, where all people have access to the basic human needs that propel their health, well-being, and prosperity.
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