Community Roots Housing

Start the new year by making an impact! At Community Roots Housing, we’re extending the Thriving Neighbors Campaign to January 17. This is your chance to support our Resident Services program, which directly helps residents build stability and resilience. Together, we’ve already achieved: ✅ 100+ personalized consultations connecting families to critical resources. 🎒 150 back-to-school supply kits for young learners. 🎉 3 monthly events fostering connection and growth in our highest-need buildings. Join us in supporting a thriving Seattle by giving today. Every contribution, no matter the size, creates real change. Give today: https://ow.ly/Y0qs50UI68U

In 2024, Community Roots Housing has made significant strides in centering residents we successfully launched: 1. A new Resident Services program model that prioritizes residents with the highest service needs. 2. The Housing Stabilization Program to address the underlying causes of unpaid rent. 3. The Resident Advisory Council to more meaningfully include residents in organizational decision making. But...we can’t do it alone, and that's where you come in. Your year-end contribution will support the Resident Services program and will help sustain our newest resident-centered initiatives. Please give below and Happy New year! https://lnkd.in/gdjXi4cP

Your contribution can transform lives. Through your support, you’ve helped Community Roots' Resident Services program make incredible strides in 2024: ✔️ 350+ residents served through Resident Services. ✔️ Rental assistance provided to families in need. ✔️ 12+ monthly events fostering connection and community. But we’re not finished yet. Every dollar raised strengthens our ability to serve even more residents in 2025. Together, we’re building a Seattle where everyone can thrive. Make your impact today: https://ow.ly/Mc7550Uy3r2

Holiday cheer is in full swing at Community Roots Housing! Our team came together to celebrate a season of hard work, collaboration, and community. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, love, and togetherness. From all of us at CRH, happy holidays!

2024 was the year of action at Community Roots Housing! We launched three new resident-centered initiatives to better support CRH residents: – A Resident Services program model that tailors on-site programming for residents with the highest service needs. – The Housing Stabilization Program that combines one-time rental assistance with personalized service plans. – The Resident Advisory Council to uplift and empower resident voices within the organization. Join us in building a more connected, thriving Seattle! Your donation today will help sustain these initiatives. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Ti1L50Ut3sT

Seattle is growing and changing, but we can do it in a way that prioritizes the inclusion and the needs of the community. We believe that preserving existing affordable housing stock is one of the most effective ways to maintain affordable housing—take a look at Belltown. Over the past decade, Community Roots Housing has renovated more than 250 apartments in historic Belltown buildings, ensuring they remain safe, affordable homes for generations to come. From the Bremer and John Carney to the soon-to-be-completed Devonshire and upcoming work at the Fleming, we’re proud to protect both the unique character of Belltown and the housing it provides for those who need it most. This year, we’re completing the Devonshire’s transformation: seismic upgrades, modern systems, improved energy efficiency, and fresh interiors across 62 affordable homes. In 2025, a federal grant will fund renovations at the Fleming, a 107-year-old building on 4th and Bell St. Preservation isn’t just about honoring the past—it’s about creating a future where everyone has access to a quality, affordable home.

Unexpected job loss, unplanned vehicle repairs, or health emergencies can happen to anyone—a reality that was underlined over the last five years. For those living on low incomes, these experiences can often force them into deep financial crisis. Supportive service referrals, like those delivered by our Resident Services program, provide a critical buffer from circumstances that might otherwise lead to housing instability or even homelessness. Learn more about our Resident Services program here: https://ow.ly/FoPc50UqkxF

Now leasing! Do you know someone that’s looking for an apartment? Help Community Roots spread the word. Share with your networks that we have affordable studios and one-bedrooms available in prime locations. Pride Place is affordable housing for adults 55 and over. Apartments in Pride Place are thoughtfully designed to allow for modifications that adapt to the changing needs and abilities of older adults. On the ground floor is a LGBTQIA-focused community and health services center run by GenPride. Apartments start at $790 with two months of free rent the first year! Learn more: https://ow.ly/phQG50UpxXE The Devonshire is a 3-story 1920s’ brick building that serves households earning 50% and 60% of area median income. The building recently underwent a full-scale renovation that was completed this year. Conveniently located on Wall St. between 4th and 5th Ave, it’s perfectly situated next to all that Belltown, South Lake Union, and Lower Queen Anne have to offer. Learn more: https://ow.ly/CUah50UpxXF Africatown Plaza is a 7-story, 126-unit mixed-use development featuring affordable, family-sized apartments. Situated at 23rd Ave and E Spring St, Africatown Plaza and its surrounding neighborhood offer resources that anchor, celebrate, and empower Seattle’s African-American community. Learn more: https://ow.ly/k0Wk50UpxXC

Did you know in the early 1940s, the Seattle Housing Authority established Yesler Terrace as the first public housing development in the state and the first racially integrated public housing in the country? In 2023, the 13th & Fir building opened its doors and brings 156 affordable homes to the Yesler Terrace neighborhood, across the street from Bailey-Gatzert Elementary School. Community Roots Housing and SCIDpda collaborated to address displacement risks while prioritizing families, with larger units and access to childcare and retail spaces on the ground floor. Today, 13th & Fir offers new, current, and previously displaced residents convenient access to jobs, school, healthcare, transit, and opportunity. Together, we’re ensuring that Yesler Terrace continues to thrive as a vibrant, inclusive community.

We are proud to announce the launch of our 2024 Thriving Neighbors end-of-year campaign—a vital fundraising initiative designed to elevate and enhance our Resident Services Program. At Community Roots Housing, we understand that housing is just the foundation for a stable life. Our commitment is to empower individuals facing challenges such as unexpected job loss, health crises, and financial difficulties, with the aim of preventing housing instability and homelessness. Our support services—including rental assistance, grocery gift cards, childcare, and employment opportunities—provide essential buffers during times of crisis. Your contribution can significantly amplify this impact. In the past year alone, we have provided personalized support to over 350 residents. Our Resident Services program has successfully introduced: • A new, customized Resident Services model for on-site programming and deeper engagement at six of our buildings. • The Housing Stabilization Program, delivering one-time rental assistance and tailored support to help residents secure their housing. • The Resident Advisory Council, empowering residents to engage in decision-making and leadership roles. Every gift made through the Thriving Neighbors campaign will directly support the operation of Community Roots Housing's Resident Services program and ensure the sustainability of our newest resident-centered initiatives into 2025. Give today: https://ow.ly/6bMN50UjsA8