Category: Advocacy and Insights

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,… Read Full Article >

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… Read Full Article >

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… Read Full Article >

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… Read Full Article >

We have one thing to say…and that is thank you to all of the generous people and groups who supported our Groupon Grassroots campaign that ran from July 31 –… Read Full Article >

Byrd Barr Place’s Food Bank touches so many lives…have you been helped, or someone you care about? The facts are staggering: More than 387,000 families in Washington State are unsure… Read Full Article >

March 18, 2013 is the first day that residents who have their heat included with rent can apply for Byrd Barr Place’s Energy Assistance Program. To receive energy assistance, clients… Read Full Article >

The staggering proportion of wealth inequality in America still stuns even those of us engaged on the front lines, those of us who are supposedly “experts” on poverty in our region, if… Read Full Article >

Byrd Barr Place’s CEO speaks to the agency’s transformation over the last three years.  Read her open letter to the community here…. Read Full Article >

Thanks to all of the Byrd Barr Place supporters for attending our Autumn Dreams auction September 25th at the Hyatt at Olive 8! What a wonderful, inspiring evening. Check out… Read Full Article >