Building a robust community goes beyond the purchasing of a home. The Community Reinvestment Project also helps homeowners to beautify their property, to not only keep it, but increase its… Read Full Article >
Category: Client Stories
Bearing Fruit with Entrepreneurial Loans: Good Business Means Good Community
Strong, locally-owned businesses support strong communities. The Community Reinvestment Project supports diverse and robust local markets by helping small businesses cover Seattle’s high expenses. The project specifically focused on businesses… Read Full Article >
Planting Seeds and Supporting Families with Down Payment Assistance
The down payment assistance loan program creates a route to homeownership for buyers who may otherwise struggle to assemble a competitive down payment in the current market.By providing 0-interest, 0-payment… Read Full Article >
Honoring Our Roots: The Importance of Celebrating Juneteenth in Seattle and Beyond
Juneteenth has always been more than just a holiday for me. Long before it was nationally recognized, it was a cherished tradition in my hometown of Pasco, WA a small but… Read Full Article >
Community Spotlight – The Postman
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 >
Commemorating Mr. Joseph’s 26 Years of Service
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
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
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
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
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 >
