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Community Focus
Location
Community Focus
WA, American (US), Veteran, Vietnamese
Location
Tumwater, WA
We are an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Alliance brings together American veterans and their families and the South Vietnamese refugee community. We formed in spring of 2013, primarily to support construction of a joint American and South Vietnamese Vietnam War memorial in Auburn Washington. We also organize and participate in other events and activities to honor Vietnam War war dead and veterans.
Community Focus
African, WA, African American, Immigrant/Refugee, Black, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)
Location
Kent, WA
Wakulima USA is a farming and food business cooperative that advances small business development and food sovereignty for low income immigrants and people of color in the Puget Sound region. Wakulima means “Farmers” in Kiswahili the most widely spoken language in Africa
Community Focus
Immigrant/Refugee, WA, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)
Location
Renton, WA
Puget Sound Training Center provides industry-approved career training and employment services to immigrants, refugees and under-served individuals.
Community Focus
Immigrant/Refugee, WA, Low Income, Vietnamese
Location
Seattle, WA
Kandelia, previously known as VFA, is a nonprofit community organization providing direct programs, opportunities, and tools to address systemic inequities so immigrant and refugee families and communities can thrive without having to compromise values, heritage or ethnicity. Leveraging our convener model and years of experience rooted in the Vietnamese community, we center youth in our work—championing and building them up so they can be their full authentic selves.
Community Focus
Immigrant/Refugee, WA, Iranian
Location
Seattle, WA
We founded SEDA - which means 'voice' in Persian - to amplify the lost and forgotten voices of refugees, immigrants, and humans who often don't have the chance to be heard in the chaos of news and other dominating voices.
Community Focus
Foster Youth, Houseless/Homeless, WA, For All
Location
Kirkland, WA
We envision all youth having every opportunity to succeed. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we are dedicated to serving youth and young families facing circumstances of homelessness, foster care and behavioral health challenges.
Community Focus
Catholic, Houseless/Homeless, Immigrant/Refugee, WA, Low Income, For All
Location
Seattle, WA
Serving people of all beliefs throughout Western Washington since 1918. We believe that one person in need is one too many.
Community Focus
WA, African American, Low Income, Black, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), Indigenous, Latina/e/o/x
Location
Seattle, WA
When COVID-19 forced us into quarantine, we saw a need to provide food to our community in Seattle.
Community Focus
Immigrant/Refugee, WA, Low Income, Hispanic, Latina/e/o/x, For All
Location
Ellensburg, WA
CWJFON welcomes immigrants by providing free immigration legal services to low-income immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. We also engage in advocacy for immigrant justice, promote pro-immigrant policy change and to offer education to the public.
Community Focus
Foster Youth, WA, Veteran, Native American
Location
Seattle, WA
Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center is a land base and community center for Native Americans in the Seattle area, and United Indians’ headquarters.
Community Focus
Immigrant/Refugee, WA, Settler, Multicultural
Location
Auburn, WA
The Neely Mansion Association is an all volunteer, non-profit historical society, which was incorporated in 1983 to restore the Neely Mansion. The mansion has been placed on the National Register for Historic Places, the Washington Register for Historic Sites, and is a designated King County Landmark. Neely Mansion Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit historical organization. Donations are deductible to the amount allowed by law.
Community Focus
WA, Low Income, For All
Location
Seattle, WA
For 40 years, the Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank has served the basic needs of low-income older adults and families as they experience food insecurity, inadequate nutrition, homelessness, social isolation and lack of opportunity.
Community Focus
Houseless/Homeless, WA, Alaska Native, Native American
Location
Seattle, WA
We offer a place for urban American Indians and Alaska Natives. Providing a sacred space to nurture, affirm, and renew the spirit of urban Native people.
Community Focus
WA, Incarcerated, For All
Location
Renton, WA
Community Focus
Houseless/Homeless, WA, LGBTQ, Black, For All, Multicultural
Location
Seattle, WA
The Sanctuary Art Center is a collection of art studios designed to connect homeless and under-served youth populations with employment internships and artistic programs in a variety of creative disciplines.
Community Focus
WA, Immigrant/Refugee, LGBTQ, Low Income, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)
Location
Seattle, WA
Rise Together is a collaborative of six Seattle-area nonprofits working together to create equitable developments with and for community.

Together, we are building over 400 new affordable homes in the Central District, Capitol Hill and White Center neighborhoods, alongside space for community programs, health and human services, and local minority-owned businesses.
Community Focus
Foster Youth, WA, For All
Location
Seattle, WA
Leveling the playing field for youth and young adults who've experienced foster care.
Community Focus
Immigrant/Refugee, WA, Chinese
Location
Bellevue, WA
It has helped its members in health insurance; families' resettlement; financial planning; business consulting, and social activities.
Community Focus
WA, LGBTQ, Low Income, Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)
Location
Auburn, WA
Mutual aid support for QTBIPOC, low income, & people who been affected by the challenges connected to COVID-19 in Auburn/Duwamish land.
Community Focus
Houseless/Homeless, WA, For All
Location
Everett, WA
Are you a family facing homelessness in Snohomish County, WA? Call our Shelter Intake & Resources line. Leave us a message that includes your name, family size, and contact information (phone number & email) where we can reach you. We have helped nearly 470 families achieve stable housing and independence since 2009.