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Multimedia Resources and Training Institute (MMRTI)

MMRTI's Digital Storytelling in the Time of COVID-19 (DSTC-19) project will engage eight youth interns and a variety of professional instructors to capture and document the local COVID-19 pandemic experience in the form of a one-hour documentary featuring stories from local underserved and underrepresented communities in the African American, Asian American and East African immigrant and refugee community. In addition, we will broaden the conversation through facilitated panel discussions where community members will be able to share their own stories and make connections with one another. The project will be completed by June of 2022.

Discovery Park Educational Partnership

The Discovery Park Educational Partnership will holistically present information about the rich history of Discovery Park by conducting a feasibility study and testing operations of 1-2 kiosks in the Daybreak Star Center and/or the Environmental Learning Center at Discovery Park. This project will be completed by May 31, 2019.

Discover Music in the Park

Friends of Discover Music in the Park will organize a free outdoor classical music and dance concert in Discovery Park. The event will be held on Sunday, August 20, from 1:00 to 3:00pm, at the upper field next to Daybreak Star Cultural Center, and is planned for around 500 attendees. Outreach will be done to the general public with focus on the Magnolia and Queen Anne neighborhoods, families, students, Tent City 5, Discovery Park visitors, community groups, and arts organizations that are interested in expanding music and arts performances in Seattle's parks.

Friends of Discovery Park

The Friends of Discovery Park will develop two alternatives of trail design and viewpoints for the South Beach Trail based on meetings with, Seattle Parks and Recreation and the public. The trail is periodically closed due to steep slopes and erosion. New trail design is needed to increase safety and keep the trail open. This project will be completed by May 31, 2019.

Discovery Park 50th Anniversary Partners

Discovery Park will celebrate its 50th birthday on October 1! Volunteers are planning a series of events that focus on the park's stewardship, education, and history. All of these events will culminate in a daylong celebration held at the park, located at 3801 Discovery Park Blvd Seattle WA on October 1, 2022.

Ase Theatre

Our community centers on Black folks of Seattle, connected through the historically Black Central District, a neighborhood of deep significance, even as many have been gentrified out but remain tied to it. In February and March 2025, our Dispersed project will host a workshop series where community members will become performers, guided by teaching artists. By exploring themes of Black identity and storytelling, we will foster discussions about personal and collective experiences, amplifying the stories of Black folks in Seattle as a community and place. The production is a community-driven process, where the audience actively participates. Opening night will feature a community celebration with story circles, and all performances will be free and open to the public. The play serves as a catalyst for community connection through dialogue, promoting healing and unity. It is a community event, created by, for, and within our community.

Licton Springs Community Council

We are a broad coalition of community members in Seattle's District 5 who are planning a series of three election forums to connect community members with candidates running for Seattle City Council District 5. These forums are planned for: Haller Lake (13055 1st Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125) - Monday, June 5th - 7-8:30 PM Lake City (Location being finalized) - Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - 7-8:30 PM Zoom - Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - 7-8:30 PM We are focused on community building and education and do not and will not endorse or promote any specific candidate or candidates. Every eligible candidate will be invited to the forums. We expect to record all forums and make them widely available to community members who are not able to attend the live events. We would like to provide translation and interpretation services and security for the forums. The purpose of this grant application is to request funding for both. We hosted similar community-based election forums events in 2015 and 2019.

Simposio de Muujeres Latinas

The 6th Simposio De Mujeres Latinas (Latina Symposium) will be held on Saturday May 18th from 10:00am-4:00pm on the campus of North Seattle Community College, 9600 College Way North. The theme for this year is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Strengthening Ourselves Through Our Differences. There will be panel discussions, a keynote speaker and the announcement of Estela Ortega as the winner of the 2019 Manor Unidas Award.

Northwest Share

Northwest Share will be hosting the Diwali Lights of India Festival on November 2, 2024, located at the Armory at Seattle Center, 305, Harrison St from 12pm to 6pm. The festival showcases Arts and culture of India through live music, dance performances, workshops, and various arts and crafts. This family friendly event is free and open to the public.

Amt Up 3D

The first annual Double Dutch Divas Clothes & Coat Drive will take place at the Benefit Playground located at 9320 38th Ave S Seattle WA 98118 on October 30, 2021 from 2 to 7pm. The event includes music, healthy snacks, hot coco, tea and lots of fun.

Dozer Art

Dozer Art will organize a temporary art exhibit at 2507 Beacon Ave S featuring local muralists and painters. An opening event for the exhibit will be held on September 8, 2017 from 5 pm - 10 pm. The free all ages event will feature performance art, music, and food.

Dr. Jose Rizal Park and Bridge Foundation

Dr Jose Rizal Park Empowered Filipina Women project's main objective is to unify and bridging the gap amongst our leaders within our Community, to create awareness of the park's existence to ensure the Preservation, Restoration and Beautification of the said park are being uphold. Uniting resilient Filipina leaders in our community to become Friends of the Dr. Jose Rizal Park, a project of the Seattle Parks and Recreation Dept. On Sunday, May 12th, 2024 at 4:00 PM, the Dr. Jose Rizal Park and Bridge Foundation will be hosting this event at the Filipino Community Center of Seattle.

Dr. Jose Rizal Park Restoration Project

A community and neighborhood gathering to celebrate Halloween for all ages and pet lovers. The event will be held at the Dr Jose Rizal Park located at 1007 12th Ave S Seattle WA 98144 on October 31st, 2021 from 3 to 6pm. The event will promote the iconic park and it's dog park by having a costume contest for kids and dogs, pumpkin carving contest for teens and adults. There will be live entertainment and booths promoting local vendors and the Filipino community as a welcoming host.

Dr. Jose Rizal Park & Bridge Foundation

A community outreach event will be held on Sunday, August 25th from noon to 8:00 pm at Jose Rizal Park, 1007 - 12th Avenue South. There will be great food, music and conversation. The goal is to educate both local residents and visitors to Jose Rizal Park's origin and namesake. Future plans are to advocate for increased maintenance and improvements at the site.

Phinney Neighborhood Association

D�a de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday honoring the dead with food, drink, and festivities. It's a time to commemorate the dead and celebrate their lives with family and friends. This annual Phinney-Greenwood community event sponsored by the Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) will be held on November 5, 2022, from 11am to 3pm. The celebration includes the dedication of a traditional three-tiered ofrenda (altar) for offerings to the deceased, live entertainment, food and drink, and crafts. The event is free and open to the community city-wide.

BSA Troop 284

We will be building dog agility structures for the Woodland Park Off Leash area located at 1000 N 50th Street Seattle, WA 98103 as part of an Eagle Scout Volunteer Project. The anticipated project completion date is July 31, 2025.

East African Community Services

The East African Community Services will be hosting "Family Fun Nights & Bun, Shaah & Sheeko": Starting in July 2025 and ending June of 2026. The event will take place on the last Friday of each month at New Holly Gathering Hall located at 7054 32nd Ave S. The East African Gathering is a community-driven cultural initiative designed to foster intergenerational engagement, cultural preservation, and cross-cultural connections. Hosted at the SHA Gathering Hall at New Holly, these events will create a welcoming space where families, elders, and diverse community members can come together to celebrate East African traditions. The event is free and open to the public.

Somali Youth Soccer Association

Somali Youth Soccer Association will outreach and work with East African communities to develop an after-school program starting Dec. The program includes virtual homework help and weekend soccer drills based at 7136 MLK Jr Way S. The last 15 min. of virtual homework help will also be reserved for English as second language parents to network and share resources. The program is free and open to the public and is expected to be two days a week for 2 hours and soccer drills during weekends from April to June 2021.

Eritrean Community in Seattle & Vicinity

The Eritrean Community will host a neighborhood block party on Tuesday, August 28th from 4:00pm-9:00pm. The celebration will take place on two blocks surrounding the Community Center: E. Spruce between 24th and 25th Avenue, and on 24th Avenue between E. Spruce and E. Alder streets. The event will include Eritrean and American food, fun activities for kids, entertainment including the Eritrean Dance Group and NW Tap Connection, a DJ, face painting and henna artists, and much more. The primary goal of the event is to create a stronger, more connected neighborhood and to begin a discussion among community members on potential improvements to the Center.

Eastlake P Patch

Eastlake P Patch will replace deteriorating wooden garden infrastructure and widen paths at the Eastlake P Patch in the fall of 2016 and spring of 2017. Work will be done by community volunteers under the guidance of volunteers donating their professional expertise in construction management. Improvements will be vetted with the entire garden community via community meetings, email, phone, and posting of information and surveys at the garden and in gardener?s boxes.

Amigos De Seattle

Amigos de Seattle will organize an educational event where families will learn about the culture, history and gastronomy of Guatemala. The event will feature folkloric performances and cultural exchange and will be held in early 2020 at Concord Elementary School in South Park located at 9010 2nd Avenue South. This project will unite members of the Guatemalan community as well as the incredibly diverse minority groups in the South Park area. This project will be completed by March 31, 2020.

Amigos De Seattle

Amigos de Seattle will organize a series of family-oriented workshops about Guatemalan culture, history, and peoples. Workshops will feature folkloric performances and cultural exchange and be held in early 2017 at the South Park Community Center. This project will unite members of the diverse Guatemalan community in the Seattle area along with people interested in experiencing Guatemalan cultural expression.

Department of Justice — BJA

Formula grants to state and local governments for a broad range of criminal justice programs including law enforcement, prosecution, courts, prevention, and corrections.

Seattle Housing Authority

On Saturday June 15th from 9am to 3pm The Eid Youth Celebration will take place at 4410 29th Ave S in Rainier Vista. The celebration is a youth-led community building event to honor neighbors of Muslim faith and enhance understanding and mutual respect among neighbors of different cultural backgrounds and faiths. The event is free and open to the public.