Good health is essential to quality of life. Living in a safe home, having enough food to eat, stable employment, attending good schools, and living in neighborhoods where people trust… Read Full Article >
Equity needed in the Criminal Justice System
What comes to mind when you think of criminal justice? For Blacks, two words arise: Disparity and mistrust. The criminal justice system is responsible for protecting neighborhoods and building trust,… Read Full Article >
High Quality Education for All
A lack of teacher diversity. Inadequate funding for K-12. The rising cost of college tuition. How can education be the great equalizer in the face of these obstacles? Black Washingtonians,… Read Full Article >
Building a Foundation of Economic Security
Disproportionally high rates of unemployment. A low-wage job market with racial discrimination. High cost of living. These barriers to economic security have long existed for Black Washingtonians, but in recent… Read Full Article >
Calling all Champions for Change: GiveBIG on May 5!
When so many people around us need help, we can only overcome these obstacles with our community by our side…that’s You, our Champions for Change! On Tuesday May 5th, your… Read Full Article >
New Study on Blacks in Washington Released
We are thrilled to announce the release of a new study: “Creating an Equitable Future for Black Washingtonians”. About a year ago Byrd Barr Place formed a coalition which commissioned… Read Full Article >
Help us Take Out Hunger on April 7!
For many families in Seattle, eating 3 meals a day is a struggle—they can barely make ends meet. On April 7, we’re asking you to skip just 1 meal and… Read Full Article >
Bridge the Gap Stories: Jean M.
Byrd Barr Place was contacted by Jean’s daughter Stacy who was looking for help for her mother. Jean has a chronic respiratory illness which requires her to use medical life… Read Full Article >
Bridge the Gap Stories: Constance R.
“I’ve been so worried about how I’m going to make it. My kids are everything and I hate that they have to go through this.” Constance, a domestic violence survivor,… Read Full Article >
Bridge the Gap Stories: Joshua
“I can’t thank you enough for everything that you have done for me. I’ll be okay after this. You have helped a lot.” Joshua was a single dad facing not… Read Full Article >
