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Mar 19, 2019

Seattle City Council passes citywide Mandatory Housing Affordability!

On Monday, Seattle City Council unanimously voted to enact the Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) program in 27 urban villages...

Mar 19, 2019

Q & A with Catherine, Bellwether Housing Resident and Housing Advocate

On February 28th, Catherine, a resident at Bellwether’s Security House Apartments, joined a group of Bellwether Housing staff and board...

Mar 19, 2019

For Bellwether residents with tight budgets, Fresh Bucks Vouchers helped fill the fridge with fruits

“I normally would have fruits and vegetables the first few weeks of the month, but by the end of the month, I didn’t have the resources...

Nov 10, 2018

Bank of America names Bellwether Housing a Neighborhood Builder

On October 25th, Bank of America announced that they have selected Bellwether Housing as a 2018 Neighborhood Builder, recognizing...

Oct 20, 2018

8th Annual Closer to Home Breakfast sets new fundraising, attendance records

On October 17th, more than 500 supporters gathered at the Washington State Convention Center for Bellwether’s 8th Annual Closer to Home...

Jul 31, 2018

Building on Past Success, Closer to Home Breakfast Moving to Bigger Venue at Convention Center

After packing Benaroya Hall’s Grand Ballroom the past two years, Bellwether’s Closer to Home Benefit Breakfast is moving to the...

Jul 31, 2018

Residents Report that Their New Homes Put Opportunity Within Reach

At Bellwether Housing, we focus on building affordable homes that give our residents access to opportunities, services, and amenities in...

Apr 23, 2018

Learn from local thought leaders at Solve for Home: Disrupting Seattle’s Affordable Housing Crisis

On Monday, May 14th, join Bellwether Housing and local thought leaders Nick Hanauer, serial entrepreneur and founder of the policy...

Apr 23, 2018

Help Turn Arbora Court Apartments into Welcoming Homes

Imagine you are transitioning out of homelessness and moving into Arbora Court. You feel a sense of security using your new key to unlock...

Mar 28, 2018

Arbora Court Grand Opening Celebration - May 7, 2018

Bellwether Housing will celebrate the opening of our new Arbora Court Apartments with our staff, new residents, and community members on...

Mar 14, 2018

Boys & Girls Club of King County Sells N. Seattle Property to Bellwether Housing

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County announced on March 12 that it has sold its North Seattle (Greenwood) property to Bellwether Housing....

Feb 28, 2018

In a changing Seattle, neighborhood advocacy shapes a welcoming future

In neighborhoods as diverse as First Hill, Roosevelt, and Wallingford, residents are banding together to voice their concerns about...