Heal The Hood Committee Grants

Heal The Hood Committee

The Marvin Thomas Memorial Fund requests Neighborhood Matching Funds to host five community events from November 2024 to October 2025, promoting engagement among underrepresented groups, non-native English speakers, and communities of color in King County, specifically Southeast Seattle residents who have some of the highest poverty rates and the largest percentage of low-income residents in Seattle. These free, inclusive events will strengthen community connections, raise awareness of health disparities, and celebrate local culture. Events include a basketball tournament, a community BBQ, a back-to-school supply giveaway, a cancer awareness event honoring local heroes, and a senior storytelling and basket giveaway. All events will be held in Seattle encouraging relationship building and physical, mental, and social well-being.

Heal The Hood Committee

Marvin Thomas Memorial will host a Unity in the Community Block Party with emphasis on Cancer Awareness information at Jefferson Community Center on Saturday, October 7th, from 1am to 4pm. We will enjoy music, special guest speakers, vendor booths, raffle and prizes. A few Cancer survivors in the community will be recognized. We will also have Covid supplies available such as masks and hand sanitizer. All Supplies are free and everyone is welcome to attend. Hot food and drinks will be given out free of charge. DJ Doxx, Raffles and photobooth are some of the events taking place. A photographer and videographer will be on site to document this much needed community event.

Heal The Hood Committee

This free family friendly event will raise awareness of the importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer. The two day event, October 22nd and 23rd at Franklin High School includes a basketball tournament showcasing breast cancer survivors, displays, presentations, food, fun, giveaways, and music.