We would like to welcome our 3 newest Board members, Michael Majeed with Skyway Solutions, Elisa Waidelich with World Vision, and Terry Easter-Hairston with Skyline Properties. Thanks for bringing your incredible experience, knowledge and skills to help enhance our capabilities and advance our mission!… Read Full Article >
Byrd Barr Place Guides the Central Area Commercial Revitalization Plan
Byrd Barr Place, in partnership with the Central Area Collaborative, is helping to guide commercial development within the Central Area district. Our goal is to retain the spirit and culture of the Central District by gathering community input on commercial revitalization efforts. The Central Area Collaborative is a group of 8 organizations working to align… Read Full Article >
Ready for Tax Season?
Tax season is just around the corner! If you need advice on how to file your taxes, please stop by Byrd Barr Place to take advantage of our free Tax Preparation services now through April. You can meet with our specialist on Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00 – 5:00 pm or call (206) 812-4940 to make… Read Full Article >
Get Help for Heat Bills
Struggling to pay your heat bill or facing power shutoff? Byrd Barr Place’s Energy Assistance Program is still open for the season! We can assist low-income families and individuals subsidize their home heating costs and minimize future costs. The average household saves $307. Check if you’re eligible and apply…. Read Full Article >
Looking for Amazing Board Members – Can You Help?
Your community needs you! If you have a little time and a lot of heart, we are seeking new members to join our Board of Directors. Learn more and contact us today!… Read Full Article >
Creating an Equitable Future for Black Washingtonians
Byrd Barr Place’s thought leadership in researching trends and data is a growing area of expertise and a strategic way to be accountable to the community’s needs. Our Research and Insights Program focuses on the core issues facing those struggling in our community to identify solutions that positively impact change. The program develops and commissions… Read Full Article >
Essentials for a Healthy Life
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 one another and feel protected are all essential to a healthy life. Lack of economic and educational opportunities have made it harder for Black people… 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, but there is perhaps no other institution more devastating to Black children, families, and communities today. If current trends continue, 1 in 3 Black men… 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, specifically Black students, are lagging behind and not reaching their full potential. For example, only 45% of Black children are enrolled in preschool compared to… 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 years have taken on new forms. A staggering 21% unemployment rate peaked in 2010 and remains high today, while studies show that Black job applicants… Read Full Article >
