Life has been hard for Opal W. Now in her early 60s, Opal is unable to work due to crippling arthritis in her knees. She walks painfully with crutches, because… Read Full Article >
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Bridge the Gap Stories: Camille
All programs have rules and regulations to ensure that people are receiving the services they need, but the rules don’t always capture the “human” factor, and there are exceptions to… Read Full Article >
Meet Sarah Mestanza
“In a perfect world, my job wouldn’t exist.”
It was a pleasure to sit down with Sarah Mestanza, program coordinator for the Energy Assistance Program as she reflects upon her journey to Byrd Barr Place, and the necessity of inter-community solidarity in our work towards collective liberation…. Read Full Article >
Meet Jada Stevenson
What does it mean to know who you are?
In speaking with the newest Energy Assistance Program Client Advocate Jada Stevenson, we dig into her background, her family history, and the role she believes Black women play in creating an equitable future for Black Washingtonians…. Read Full Article >
Help Our Food Bank Provide Sack Lunches to Kids This Summer
School’s out, and one long sunny day stretches into another…but for many low-income families that rely on the free and reduced-price lunch program during the school year, the summer months… Read Full Article >
Byrd Barr Place’s Food Bank: At the Heart of the Community
Byrd Barr Place’s Food Bank touches so many lives…have you been helped, or someone you care about? The facts are staggering: More than 387,000 families in Washington State are unsure… Read Full Article >
Thank You to Our Autumn Dreams Annual Auction Supporters!
Thanks to all of the Byrd Barr Place supporters for attending our Autumn Dreams auction September 25th at the Hyatt at Olive 8! What a wonderful, inspiring evening. Check out… Read Full Article >