May 31st: Housing Levy Rally
Join the Housing Development Consortium (HDC) at Seattle City Hall on May 31 for a rally in support of affordable homes, services, and fair wages for front-line staff! There will be a public hearing about the 2023 Housing Levy immediately following the rally
Date: May 31st, 3:30 PM
Location: Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Ave | Seattle, WA 98104
You can sign up for testimony tips and talking points for the public hearing here: bit.ly/42lI1aL
June 6th: Women of Color Leading Change
Many of King County’s leading anti-poverty agencies are led by women of color. Their vision, life experience, and executive leadership skills are driving how we work to solve poverty and provide all of our neighbors with equitable access to the support and resources they need to thrive.
For the first time ever, four of these leaders will come together for a dynamic community conversation in the Social Justice Salon Series: Women of Color Leading Change.
Date: June 6th, 7 – 9 PM
Location: The Great Hall at Town Hall Seattle | 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
More Information: https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/social-justice-salons/#wocleaders
June 8th: Columbia City Project – Community Meeting
Please join us virtually for a community meeting about our Columbia City project!
El Centro de la Raza’s Housing at Columbia City will include 87 affordable, apartments for families, a multicultural, bilingual child development center, a permanent home for Church of Hope, and office space for Consejo Counseling and Referral Services.
Date: June 8th, 6 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual
RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-centro-de-la-razas-columbia-city-project-community-meeting-tickets-622080468427
June 14th: The Four Amigos,
Beloved Community Groundbreaking Ceremony
We would like to invite you to the Groundbreaking Ceremony of The Four Amigos, Beloved Community. This mixed use development will include 87-units of affordable housing, a new four-classroom Jose Marti Child Development Center, Consejo Counseling Services offices, and Church of Hope worship space located in the Columbia City neighborhood of Seattle.
Date: June 14th, 11 AM – 12 PM
Location: 3818 S Angeline St, Seattle, WA 98118
RSVP Here: Please email Camila Puelpan to RSVP. (cpuelpan@elcentrodelaraza.org)
October 14th: 2023 Building the Beloved Community Gala
Please save the date for our annual Building the Beloved Community Gala! The in-person event will include live music, a reception and plated dinner, an awards ceremony for our Roberto Felipe Maestas Legacy Awards and Scholarships recipients, live and online auctions, and more! We are looking forward to celebrating our anniversary with you!
Tickets for individuals and tables are on sale now! Early-bird tickets are available through Thursday, September 14, 2023.
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Location: Seattle Convention Center (Summit Building)
RSVP Here: https://elcentro.ejoinme.org/register2023