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 >
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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 >
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 >
A Voice for Yesler Neighborhood
Do you or someone you know live in the Yesler neighborhood? Byrd Barr Place is helping to shape the sustainability of 30 acres of prime property in the heart of… Read Full Article >
Know the Promise of Community Action
Byrd Barr Place is honored to celebrate May as a Community Action Agency along with hundreds of non-profits across the country, working together to change people’s lives, embody the spirit… Read Full Article >
GiveBIG to innovation and change
It’s that time of year again! On May 3, you can GiveBIG toByrd Barr Place and your donation will be generously stretched by The Seattle Foundation and GiveBIG sponsors. By… Read Full Article >
Welcome to our 3 newest Board Members!
We would like to welcome our 3 newest Board members, Michael Majeed with Skyway Solutions, Elisa Waidelich with World Vision, and Terry Easter-Hairston with Skyline Properties. Thanks for bringing your… Read Full Article >
