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 >
Give the Gift of Light and Warmth
This winter season, there are people who are faced with tough choices. Pay the power bill or buy food? Keep the heat on or pay rent? Families need to keep… Read Full Article >
Liberty Bank Project a Beacon of Hope in the CD
Through a formal partnership announced recently, Byrd Barr Place is working together with nonprofit organizers Africatown, Black Community Impact Alliance (BCIA), and Capitol Hill Housing (CHH) on equitable development plans… Read Full Article >
Catch the Limelight with Public Works Seattle
Have a flair for drama? Byrd Barr Place is partnering with the Seattle Rep Theater to launch Public Works Seattle, a unique program that offers free acting classes to the… Read Full Article >
African American Financial Capability Initiative
Partnerships and collaborations are vital to the ongoing success of our organization in meeting the diverse needs of the poor in Seattle. That’s why Byrd Barr Place is currently leading… Read Full Article >
