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 >
Research and Insights
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 >
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 donations will be stretched by @TheSeattleFoundation and GiveBIG sponsors. Make a gift today, share with your friends, and join other Byrd Barr Place champions for… 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 this report to research the major ways our social, economic, and political systems in Washington State intertwine to create barriers that impede progress within the… 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 donate your lunch money to Byrd Barr Place’s Food Bank to help us Take Out Hunger. Give a little back and make a big difference!… Read Full Article >
