Join us for a candid conversation about the realities of money on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. Together, we’ll explore strategies and tips for creating a budget, understanding… Read Full Article >
New Water Assistance Program Helps People Maintain Their Services
Through a partnership with the Department of Commerce, the new Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) assists households whose incomes are at or below 150% the federal poverty level…. Read Full Article >
Supreme Court Abortion Decision
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v. Wade, takes reproductive rights back over 50 years. Millions have been thrust into a reality in which where they live now determines their access life-saving and deeply personal healthcare services…. Read Full Article >
AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program Spotlight
Please meet Mr. Michael Garrison – the most recent member of the AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) to come on board. Byrd Barr Place has long since partnered with… Read Full Article >
We are Transitioning to a Four-Day Work Week!
As an organization grounded in racial and social justice work, we put our community first – which also includes our staff. That’s why we’re moving to a four-day work week, creating time and space for us to reset and put our best selves forward when serving our community…. Read Full Article >
Money Matters | Online Workshop
Budgeting. Savings. Credit. If these sound like topics you want to learn more about, join us for an online workshop “Money Matters” on Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m. … Read Full Article >
Meet Christian Bell: Our Newest Board Member
As a fourth generation congregant member of a local church a few blocks away from Byrd Barr Place, Christian has watched this neighborhood change around her since her time as a young girl…. Read Full Article >
Byrd Barr Place – Who We Are
Watch our new video to learn about Byrd Barr Place, who we are and how we have been serving the community for the last 57 years. … Read Full Article >
Byrd Barr Place 2019 – 2020 Annual Report is now live!
Read more about what we’ve done over the past years in our digital report…. Read Full Article >
Unrestricted Funding from Amazon Is Helping Power Our Building Renovation
We have something to celebrate! Amazon has donated $100,000 of unrestricted funding to Byrd Barr Place in a major show of support for the Central District and broader Seattle community…. Read Full Article >
