Building a More Equitable Future for All
Building a
More Equitable
Future for All
We are committed to helping people help themselves through direct services, community action and advocacy.
We are committed to helping people help themselves through direct services, community action and advocacy.
Our Approach
We play a vital role in providing safety-net services—food, shelter, warmth and financial tools—to Seattle residents in need. At the same time, we capitalize on our deep knowledge of our community as we work to effect systemic change.
The vision that guides us is of a strong and vibrant community, where all people have access to the basic human needs and opportunities that support their health, well-being and prosperity and that enable them to attain their full potential. In short, equity for all.
We play a vital role in providing safety-net services—food, shelter, warmth and financial tools—to Seattle residents in need. At the same time, we capitalize on our deep knowledge of our community as we work to effect systemic change.
The vision that guides us is of a strong and vibrant community, where all people have access to the basic human needs and opportunities that support their health, well-being and prosperity and that enable them to attain their full potential. In short, equity for all.
Our Values
Community
We are part of the community and believe in working together to create a more vibrant, equitable future where everyone has access to basic human needs.
Compassion
We exist to serve people. We treat everyone with dignity and respect, never judging the people who walk through our doors.
Equity
We are guided by social justice, fairness, and opportunity, inclusive of any race, ethnicity, gender, and age. We provide culturally-relevant services so all people feel comfortable and understood.
Excellence
We are driven to meet and exceed standards of excellence in all that we do. We address client and community needs in a timely and responsive manner.
Innovation
We are continually challenging ourselves to be impactful leaders in our community through new and dynamic approaches to social services.
Resiliency
We live what we teach, striving to maintain a sustainable business model that endures the test of time.
Our Theory of Change
Byrd Barr Place promotes equity for all through three interrelated efforts.
Help people in the Central District stay and thrive by
Bringing the community together to advocate for its needs
Help Black Washingtonians attain intergenerational well-being by
Raising awareness of the effects of racism and inequity
Advocating for solutions
Support Seattle Residents as they move from poverty to self sufficiency by
Providing basic safety-net services
Help people in the Central District stay and thrive by
Bringing the community together to advocate for its needs
Help Black Washingtonians attain intergenerational well-being by
Raising awareness of the effects of racism and inequity
Advocating for solutions
Support Seattle Residents as they move from poverty to self sufficiency by
Providing basic safety-net services
Help people in the Central District stay and thrive by
Bringing the community together to advocate for its needs
Help Black Washingtonians attain intergenerational well-being by
Raising awareness of the effects of racism and inequity
Advocating for solutions
Support Seattle Residents as they move from poverty to self sufficiency by
Providing basic safety-net services
Help people in the Central District stay and thrive by
Bringing the community together to advocate for its needs
Help Black Washingtonians attain intergenerational well-being by
Raising awareness of the effects of racism and inequity
Advocating for solutions
Support Seattle Residents as they move from poverty to self sufficiency by
Providing basic safety-net services
Help people in the Central District stay and thrive by
Bringing the community together to advocate for its needs
Help Black Washingtonians attain intergenerational well-being by
Raising awareness of the effects of racism and inequity
Advocating for solutions
Support Seattle Residents as they move from poverty to self sufficiency by
Providing basic safety-net services
Help people in the Central District stay and thrive by
Bringing the community together to advocate for its needs
Help Black Washingtonians attain intergenerational well-being by
Raising awareness of the effects of racism and inequity
Advocating for solutions
Support Seattle Residents as they move from poverty to self sufficiency by
Providing basic safety-net services
Help people in the Central District stay and thrive by
Bringing the community together to advocate for its needs
Help Black Washingtonians attain intergenerational well-being by
Raising awareness of the effects of racism and inequity
Advocating for solutions
Support Seattle Residents as they move from poverty to self sufficiency by
Providing basic safety-net services
Help people in the Central District stay and thrive by
Bringing the community together to advocate for its needs
Help Black Washingtonians attain intergenerational well-being by
Raising awareness of the effects of racism and inequity
Advocating for solutions
Support Seattle Residents as they move from poverty to self sufficiency by
Providing basic safety-net services
"My grandfather can age in place. I have the opportunity to plan for my mother who is also about to retire, and I can start to think about my own future."
Myron Curry - Community Reinvestment Program Client who was able to build two ADUs
"Without the community support of neighborhood food banks like Byrd Barr Place, I would have to work even at 72 years old to afford to eat."
Lorraine - The Market (food bank) client
"I was so fearful of getting my heat turned off in freezing weather, but I was rejuvenated and full of hope after receiving help from Byrd Barr Place."
Kathleen - Energy Assistance Client
"My grandfather can age in place. I have the opportunity to plan for my mother who is also about to retire, and I can start to think about my own future."
Myron Curry - Community Reinvestment Program Client who was able to build two ADUs
"Without the community support of neighborhood food banks like Byrd Barr Place, I would have to work even at 72 years old to afford to eat."
Lorraine - The Market (food bank) client
"I was so fearful of getting my heat turned off in freezing weather, but I was rejuvenated and full of hope after receiving help from Byrd Barr Place."
Kathleen - Energy Assistance Client
"My grandfather can age in place. I have the opportunity to plan for my mother who is also about to retire, and I can start to think about my own future."
Myron Curry - Community Reinvestment Program Client who was able to build two ADUs
"Without the community support of neighborhood food banks like Byrd Barr Place, I would have to work even at 72 years old to afford to eat."
Lorraine - The Market (food bank) client
"I was so fearful of getting my heat turned off in freezing weather, but I was rejuvenated and full of hope after receiving help from Byrd Barr Place."
Kathleen - Energy Assistance Client
"My grandfather can age in place. I have the opportunity to plan for my mother who is also about to retire, and I can start to think about my own future."
Myron Curry - Community Reinvestment Program Client who was able to build two ADUs
"Without the community support of neighborhood food banks like Byrd Barr Place, I would have to work even at 72 years old to afford to eat."
Lorraine - The Market (food bank) client
"I was so fearful of getting my heat turned off in freezing weather, but I was rejuvenated and full of hope after receiving help from Byrd Barr Place."
Kathleen - Energy Assistance Client
"My grandfather can age in place. I have the opportunity to plan for my mother who is also about to retire, and I can start to think about my own future."
Myron Curry - Community Reinvestment Program Client who was able to build two ADUs
"Without the community support of neighborhood food banks like Byrd Barr Place, I would have to work even at 72 years old to afford to eat."
Lorraine - The Market (food bank) client
"I was so fearful of getting my heat turned off in freezing weather, but I was rejuvenated and full of hope after receiving help from Byrd Barr Place."
Kathleen - Energy Assistance Client
"My grandfather can age in place. I have the opportunity to plan for my mother who is also about to retire, and I can start to think about my own future."
Myron Curry - Community Reinvestment Program Client who was able to build two ADUs
"Without the community support of neighborhood food banks like Byrd Barr Place, I would have to work even at 72 years old to afford to eat."
Lorraine - The Market (food bank) client
"I was so fearful of getting my heat turned off in freezing weather, but I was rejuvenated and full of hope after receiving help from Byrd Barr Place."
Kathleen - Energy Assistance Client
"My grandfather can age in place. I have the opportunity to plan for my mother who is also about to retire, and I can start to think about my own future."
Myron Curry - Community Reinvestment Program Client who was able to build two ADUs
"Without the community support of neighborhood food banks like Byrd Barr Place, I would have to work even at 72 years old to afford to eat."
Lorraine - The Market (food bank) client
"I was so fearful of getting my heat turned off in freezing weather, but I was rejuvenated and full of hope after receiving help from Byrd Barr Place."
Kathleen - Energy Assistance Client
"My grandfather can age in place. I have the opportunity to plan for my mother who is also about to retire, and I can start to think about my own future."
Myron Curry - Community Reinvestment Program Client who was able to build two ADUs
"Without the community support of neighborhood food banks like Byrd Barr Place, I would have to work even at 72 years old to afford to eat."
Lorraine - The Market (food bank) client
"I was so fearful of getting my heat turned off in freezing weather, but I was rejuvenated and full of hope after receiving help from Byrd Barr Place."
Kathleen - Energy Assistance Client