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 >
Category: Client Stories
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 >
Client Story: Kathleen
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
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.
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.
“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 >
Bridge the Gap Stories: Joshua
“I can’t thank you enough for everything that you have done for me. I’ll be okay after this. You have helped a lot.” Joshua was a single dad facing not… Read Full Article >
Bridge the Gap Stories: April
April moved to Seattle from California in the 70’s and never looked back. As single mother of four, she had to work hard to make it and was always encouraged… Read Full Article >
Bridge the Gap Stories: Bernice
Bernice applied for Energy Assistance and assumed that her holidays would be warm and comfortable after receiving a new delivery of heating oil. Thankful for the warmer than usual weather… Read Full Article >