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Community Focus
Location
Community Focus
WA, American (US), French
Location
Mercer Island, WA
Located on Mercer Island just east of Seattle, the French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) is a private, bilingual school for children age 2 (tiny young pre-kindergarten) through grade 8. Students benefit from a rigorous academic program, arts and technology curriculum, social and emotional learning, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
Community Focus
WA, Indigenous, Native American
Location
Seattle, WA
The 40-page, full color booklet tells the story of Indigenous places through an Indigenous community member’s eyes across seven stops on campus. Stops include the Burke Museum, wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ [Intellectual House], Indigenous artworks, the Medicinal Herb Garden, the Ethnic Cultural Center, the Husky Union Building (HUB) and Union Bay Natural Area. The booklet, with physical copies available at University libraries and other campus buildings beginning Autumn 2021.
Community Focus
WA, Islamic
Location
Tacoma, WA
The Islamic Center of Tacoma was established in 1981 and is the second oldest mosque in the pacific North West. With a diverse congregation and central location, ICT is an asset to the community it serves.
Community Focus
WA, American (US), For All
Location
Seattle, WA
Community Focus
WA, American (US), Settler
Location
Mukilteo, WA
The Mukilteo Historical Society is committed to preserving the Mukilteo Light Station and the history of Mukilteo. The Mukilteo Historical Society assists the U.S. Coast Guard and the City of Mukilteo in the preservation, maintenance and accessibility of the light station for all to enjoy.
Community Focus
WA, Multicultural
Location
Mt. Vernon, WA
Student Equity & Inclusion Services assists traditionally under-represented students achieve academic success through counseling and programming activities. Our programs facilitate student success by fostering and sustaining an inclusive campus community. Our goal is to develop programs and resources that promote multicultural and social justice awareness, education and appreciation for diversity. We support a welcoming, safe and constructive environment for all students.
Community Focus
WA, Hispanic, Latina/e/o/x
Location
Yakima, WA
Community Focus
African, Houseless/Homeless, WA
Location
SeaTac, WA
To provide opportunities for African Diaspora immigrant and refugee communities, families, and individuals in South King County to attain health and housing stability, economic development, high-quality education, and referrals to legal services.
Community Focus
WA, West Asian, Asian, Turkish
Location
Bellevue, WA
Community Focus
WA, Southeast Asian, Asian, Vietnamese
Location
Seattle, WA
Community Focus
WA, For All
Location
Seattle, WA
Since 2003, Youth Speaks Seattle has been the city’s premier collective for youth spoken word poetry, creating avenues for youth voices through creative writing instruction and performance opportunities.
Community Focus
East Asian, WA, Asian, Korean
Location
Lynnwood, WA
Morning Star Cultural Center was founded in 1985 under the direction of Jiyeon Chech with the purpose of teaching Korean dance, music, and heritage to those interested in sharing the Korean culture. Morning Star has continued to expand and diversify its repertoire, programs and services to the community. Today with the combination of its art preschool, library, dance and music classes, Morning Star serves over 1,000 members of all ages.
Community Focus
WA, 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. It is located on 20 acres (81,000 m²) in Discovery Park in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood.
Community Focus
WA, American (US), For All
Location
, WA
The Washington Museum Association was established to represent and serve museums of all types and sizes throughout Washington State.
Community Focus
WA, For All
Location
Seattle, WA
Community Focus
WA, Asian / Pacific Islander (API)
Location
Tacoma, WA
Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) serves as an interactive cultural crossroads between local and international communities. APCC represents 47 countries and cultures, offering programs and services honoring their distinct artistry, business protocols, history, and social practices.


Community Focus
East Asian, WA, Asian, Japanese
Location
Redmond, WA
Its main purpose is to promote the tradition of Japanese calligraphy in the US through education and exhibition. Anyone who understands and supports the organizational goals can become a member of the organization upon approval by the board members.
Community Focus
WA, For All
Location
Olympia, WA
ArtsWA is the Washington State Arts Commission. We are a state agency, formed by the Washington State Legislature in 1961. Our mission is to nurture and support the role of the arts in the lives of all Washingtonians.

ArtsWA values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe in diverse forms of artistic expression. The arts amplify voices across all populations. Access to arts and arts education should be available for everyone. The arts can and should address inequities, model inclusion, and teach empathy.
Community Focus
WA, European
Location
Seattle, WA
The Center for West European Studies and the Jean Monnet EU Center are both housed in the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington.
Community Focus
WA, Chinese
Location
Bellingham, WA
Founded in 2003, Mei Hua Chinese School is dedicated to educate the community about the Chinese language and culture. The name "Mei Hua" is a combination of the Chinese character 美 (měi), meaning beautiful , and 華/ 华 (huá/ simplified huá) meaning magnificent. In addition, 美 is also known as the abbreviation of America (美国 měi guó) and 華/ 华 also means China or Chinese.