Community Directory

Voices of Pacific Island Nations (VOPIN)

Kingston,

Community Focus: Pacific Islanders

The Voices of Pacific Island Nations (VOPIN) is committed to inspiring Pasefika students and families by providing high-quality, culturally responsive services and resources to eliminate educational and opportunity inequities. We serve as a bridge to develop stronger relationships between students, families, schools, and the community.

Voices of Tomorrow

Burien,

Community Focus: African

Voices Rising: LGBTQ of Color Arts & Culture

Seattle,

Community Focus: BIPOC, Gender
LGBTQ2S+

Voices Rising is an ongoing series of performances by LGBTQ performers of color. Founded in 2007 by artist and activist Storme Webber, Voices Rising has emerged as the leading showcase for queer performers of color. Past shows have featured performances by standout artists such as Nedra Johnson, D’LO, Mami Watu & Avery R. Young, okonomode aka SoulChilde, Christa Bell, Dakota Camacho and many, many more. Performances are held quarterly at Washington Hall’s historic Ballroom. Funding for the project is sustained through ticket sales, event sponsorships, grants and donations.

Volya Folk Group

Lake Forest Park,

Community Focus: Eastern European
Belarusian

VOLYA (Freedom in Belarusian) is a Belarusian folk group based in Seattle, Washington (USA). It was created in 2009 with the mission of introducing the people of the Pacific Northwest to the beauty and richness of Belarusian folklore. The group’s repertoire consists of traditional songs from different regions of Belarus, with a particular emphasis on ancient Belarusian songs, many with roots in pre-Christian and Medieval times, which performed in authentic style.

WA Black-Owned Business Excellence

Tukwila,

Community Focus: Black American

Black-Owned Business Excellence is a collaboration of different organizations and individuals coming together to support, educate, inspire and elevate businesses that are owned by underserved business owners in Washington State.

WA Museum Association

Vancouver,

Community Focus: For All

Wa Na Wari

Seattle,

Community Focus: Black American

Sited in a fifth-generation, Black-owned home, Wa Na Wari is an immersive community art project that reclaims Black cultural space and makes a statement about the importance of Black land ownership in gentrified communities. Our mission is to create space for Black ownership, possibility, and belonging through art, historic preservation, and connection. Referred to as a “container for Black joy,” Wa Na Wari incubates and amplifies Black art and belonging while providing a safe space for organizing and movement building. By renting a house from a vulnerable Black homeowner, and giving that space back to the Black community, Wa Na Wari is an active model for how Black art and culture can combat gentrification and displacement.

WA State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

Olympia,

Community Focus: Asian American
Asian / Pacific Islander (API)

WA Therapy Fund Foundation

Seattle,

Community Focus: For All

Empowering people of color through mental health education and radical self care. Envisioning a world where there are no barriers to Black healing.

Wa-BLOC

Seattle,

Community Focus: For All

Building Leaders Of Change through academic and social justice leadership development

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