Byrd Barr Place’s 2017 – 2018 Annual Report is now available! Read about our progress, the amazing services that we provide, and other updates here.
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In 1965, the Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP) opened its doors. In 2012, CAMP became Centerstone of Seattle. In 2018, Centerstone is becoming Byrd Barr Place.
Our new name honors Roberta Byrd Barr, a community leader, educator and journalist, who once served as editor of the Trumpet, CAMP’s newspaper. Our new name is an opportunity for us to re-root ourselves and deepen our commitment to the values that defined CAMP, Centerstone, and now, Byrd Barr Place. Roberta was a passionate, fearless advocate, leading marches to demand de-segregation in schools. As a teacher and school administrator, she fought to provide the next generation a better, more equitable future. As a journalist, she woke up Seattle to civil rights issues, elevating the voices of the Black community, the poor and others.
Roberta embodied the values that are the foundation of this organization. We are humbled by her legacy and honored to carry her name forward. While our name may be different, we remain committed to helping people help themselves. We will continue to nurture a more equitable Seattle by providing programs and advocacy that enable people to live healthier, prosperous lives. Together, we will build a stronger, more vibrant city, where all people have access to basic human needs.
Byrd Barr Place’s fall newsletter is here! Read about the new collaborative coalition that is examining the racial inequities for Blacks in Washington State; see some fabulous shots from our 50th Anniversary Gala and Auction; check out what the students at Lake Washington Girls Middle School have been up to; and learn how you can support Byrd Barr Place this fall (spoiler: it involves having a beer with us!).
We have a number of exciting things to share with you in our Byrd Barr Place Spring 2014 Newsletter, including information on Centerstone’s 50th Anniversary Gala, coverage of the Community Action Partnership’s 50 years in existence, and an article on Byrd Barr Place’s new app (yes, we are going digital!). Thank you for your continued interest and support of Byrd Barr Place. We could not do what we do without the support of our fabulous community and we look forward to sharing the next 50 years with you.
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Our Annual Report 2012 is now available to the public. Read about our progress, the amazing services that we provide, and other updates here.