Ushering Black life into this world is a beautiful responsibility, one that both relies upon and strengthens community. As the old African proverb says, “It takes a village to raise a child,” and healthy mothers and children are our pride and joy…. Read Full Article >
We are writing to share bittersweet news. After a 20-year tenure with Byrd Barr Place, Andrea Caupain Sanderson will be stepping down as our CEO at the end of June 2023…. Read Full Article >
Though justice is being sought, it will never be enough. For now, we say Tyre Nichols’ name as we mourn and collect ourselves for the continued work of creating a world where systems that oppress and harm us are replaced by systems that heal…. Read Full Article >
Black Well-being: Moving Toward Solutions Together elevates community identified approaches to tackling the structural barriers prohibiting Black well-being and highlights the changes needed to create the world Black people envision…. Read Full Article >
The weight of the evidence suggests that basic income measurably and meaningfully improves the social and economic well-being of recipients. The stabilizing effects of direct cash assistance are also observed with recipients spending the majority of resources on basic needs…. Read Full Article >
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v. Wade, takes reproductive rights back over 50 years. Millions have been thrust into a reality in which where they live now determines their access life-saving and deeply personal healthcare services…. Read Full Article >
As an organization grounded in racial and social justice work, we put our community first – which also includes our staff. That’s why we’re moving to a four-day work week, creating time and space for us to reset and put our best selves forward when serving our community…. Read Full Article >
Budgeting. Savings. Credit. If these sound like topics you want to learn more about, join us for an online workshop “Money Matters” on Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m. … Read Full Article >
We have something to celebrate! Amazon has donated $100,000 of unrestricted funding to Byrd Barr Place in a major show of support for the Central District and broader Seattle community…. Read Full Article >
Juneteenth is an opportunity for all of us to reflect on our nation’s history and acknowledge the profound impact of slavery…. 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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