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Category: Client Stories

Community Spotlight – The Postman

March 31, 2025 (March 31, 2025) by Holly Ajala
Client Stories

KeAnna, the owner of The Postman, was inspired to create her shipping and mailing service business through her own personal experiences. After moving frequently and recognizing the need for a secure, reliable address, she saw an opportunity to provide a valuable service to her community…. Read Full Article >

A mainstay of Byrd Barr Place for 26 years, Mr. Joseph Phan stands in front of an exhibit about the organization's namesake, Ms. Roberta Byrd Barr.

Commemorating Mr. Joseph’s 26 Years of Service

October 3, 2024 (October 18, 2024) by Holly Ajala
Client Stories

Strong People. Strong Communities. 

Our tagline says it all. Byrd Barr Place exists thanks to the service and solidarity of our people and communities. As we celebrate 60 years, we’re also celebrating the many folks who make this work possible…. Read Full Article >

60th Anniversary Spotlight – Ms. Elma Horton

September 9, 2024 (October 24, 2024) by Holly Ajala
Client Stories

The history of Byrd Barr Place lives in the stories of our community. For 60 years, people like Elma Horton have given their time, talents and treasures in pursuit of an equitable future for all…. Read Full Article >

Ms. Roberta Byrd Barr: Grandma

January 29, 2024 (January 31, 2024) by Holly Ajala
Client Stories

Granddaughters and great-grandson of Ms. Roberta Byrd Barr, our organization’s namesake, talk about how their grandmother shaped their early lives and the legacy she leaves for future generations…. Read Full Article >

Client Story: Brenda

August 4, 2020 (February 27, 2021) by centerstone_admin
Client Stories

As a native of Seattle, Brenda has deep connections within the Central District community and has engaged in a variety of Byrd Barr Place programs, events and workshops…. Read Full Article >

Client Story: Patrice

November 26, 2017 (February 16, 2021) by centerstone_admin
Client Stories

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

April 30, 2017 (February 16, 2021) by centerstone_admin
Client Stories

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

April 30, 2017 (February 16, 2021) by centerstone_admin
Client Stories

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 >

Bridge the Gap Stories: Jean M.

February 10, 2015 (December 22, 2017) by centerstone_admin
Client Stories

Byrd Barr Place was contacted by Jean’s daughter Stacy who was looking for help for her mother. Jean has a chronic respiratory illness which requires her to use medical life… Read Full Article >

Bridge the Gap Stories: Constance R.

February 10, 2015 (December 22, 2017) by centerstone_admin
Client Stories

“I’ve been so worried about how I’m going to make it. My kids are everything and I hate that they have to go through this.” Constance, a domestic violence survivor,… Read Full Article >

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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.

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Seattle, WA 98122
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Box 158
Seattle, WA 98122

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