In a single generation, the African American population in the Central District has decreased from 70% to less than 20%, driving a cultural “diaspora” from Seattle’s historically Black area for over 130 years. … Read Full Article >
Announcing our new online application process
Announcing our new online application process for Energy Assistance. For the best experience, please use a smartphone or tablet Apply Online… Read Full Article >
Building Assets for Washington State’s Future
“In an inclusive economy, everyone – including the youngest among us – would have the means to have a lifetime of economic security. Yet this is not the case for… Read Full Article >
Remembering Pastor Samuel McKinney
Samuel McKinney, civil rights pioneer, community leader and longest serving pastor of Seattle’s Mount Zion Baptist Church passed away April 7th at the age of 91. We remember McKinney and… Read Full Article >
An Open Letter to the Community
Dear neighbors, allies, friends, and family, We write to you today with hearts full and hopes high—a sentiment that may feel out of place in a time when our national… Read Full Article >
Centerstone, Seattle’s historic Black community organization, is now Byrd Barr Place
The Central District’s historic Black community-led organization, Centerstone of Seattle, today unveiled a new name: Byrd Barr Place, in honor of Seattle civil rights advocate, educator and journalist, Roberta Byrd… Read Full Article >
Welcome to Byrd Barr Place
In 1965, the Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP) opened its doors. In 2012, CAMP became Centerstone of Seattle. In 2018, Centerstone is becoming Byrd Barr Place. Our new name honors… Read Full Article >
Client Story: Patrice
Patrice moved to Seattle with her family in the first grade. Living almost her entire life in the neighborhoods of South Seattle, she wanted to be more involved in the… Read Full Article >
Client Story: Kathleen
Kathleen was born in 1946 and raised in West Seattle. She has lived around the city but has always loved the West Seattle area where she grew up. Kathleen worked… Read Full Article >
Client Story: Katherine
Katherine came to Byrd Barr Place during a desperate time in her life. Born and raised in Seattle, she bought her first home in West Seattle. She has worked in… Read Full Article >
