The heart of Byrd Barr Place is our community.
The volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to supporting our missions are our lifeblood. One such volunteer is Christa Hanson, who volunteers in The Market. Christa sat down with us to share what makes Byrd Barr Place special to her and her vision for a society that cares and loves like a family…. Read Full Article >
“Home is where there is love overflowing.”
Byrd Barr Place Impact Coordinator Rosie Grant grew up in the Central District, and loves calling it home. We sat down with Rosie to reflect on her first year on the team, her lifelong connections to Byrd Barr Place, and her visions and hopes for the future of our neighborhood…. Read Full Article >
Strong People. Strong Communities.
Our tagline says it all. Byrd Barr Place exists thanks to the service and solidarity of our people and communities. As we celebrate 60 years, we’re also celebrating the many folks who make this work possible…. Read Full Article >
As I reflect on my first year as CEO of Byrd Barr Place, my heart is full of gratitude. This year has been transformative — shaped by relationship building, passionately learning, and robustly planning for the future. … Read Full Article >
The history of Byrd Barr Place lives in the stories of our community. For 60 years, people like Elma Horton have given their time, talents and treasures in pursuit of an equitable future for all…. Read Full Article >
As we celebrate Juneteenth, a day that holds immense significance for the Black community, we at Byrd Barr Place find ourselves reflecting on the profound history and legacy of this holiday…. Read Full Article >
Byrd Barr Place’s vision of an equitable future is impossible without queer liberation. Our work and impact is built upon the resilience of our queer ancestors, and we stand in solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ partners and community as we create a Washington state where all can thrive…. Read Full Article >
May is Community Action Month, recognizing the vital work of community action agencies fighting poverty and empowering communities. Did you know Byrd Barr Place is one of the oldest community action agencies in the U.S.?… Read Full Article >
Read how we’re partnering with and stocking our market with fresh produce from the Black Farmers Collective, a local Black-led organization that works to strengthen food sovereignty in Black communities…. Read Full Article >
We sat down with three Black mothers at Byrd Barr Place, Dr. Angela Griffin, Rosie Grant, and Lanek Hampton to hear about their journeys to motherhood and their experiences navigating the healthcare system as Black women…. Read Full Article >
We’re back in our firehouse home at 722 18th Ave in the Central District, and are open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The hours of our new food bank, “The Market," are Tuesday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday 12 to 4 p.m, and Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Other essential services can be accessed via our website or by calling 206-812-4940.
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722 18th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
206-812-4940
Mailing Address:
1143 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Box 158
Seattle, WA 98122
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