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Jobs at Bellwether Housing in Seattle - HIRING NOW! Join our misson to create access to opportunity through affordable housing. Building management, maintenance, development and more. Careers NOW HIRING Opportunity is knocking. Will you answer? Every day at Bellwether Housing you will make a meaningful difference in our community, and find career fulfillment while serving residents and creating affordable housing in our community. We’re committed to creating opportunities for our residents and our staff. That’s why we offer work with meaning and a warm-hearted work environment where you can grow to your fullest potential. Why work here Generous paid time off and holidays Exceptional health and retirement benefits , including flexible health spending accounts Long-term disability, life insurance, and commuter/transit benefits Sense of meaning and fulfillment Our workplace culture Warm-hearted, supportive, and caring Collaborative, creative, and innovative Dedicated, accessible, and generous coworkers and leadership team Equitable opportunities for career development and advancement VIEW JOBS I got to usher all 71 households into their new place and I saw people who were coming in out of homelessness. People were able to take a better job because now they're in town. It's just been very rewarding, very amazing. Hank, Bellwether Employee The most fulfilling part of our work is serving residents and creating housing opportunities in our community. Our Values Integrity Respect Compassion Teamwork And we like to have fun together! It’s your opportunity to grow VIEW JOBS Equal Opportunity Employer Bellwether Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, including the diversity of thought and experience. We are committed to building an open and inclusive culture for all employees. We consider all applicants without regard to education, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, skills, and level of experience. We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Bellwether Housing offers affordable housing in greater Seattle. We create stronger communities where people of diverse incomes and backgrounds thrive. Housing opens doors to opportunity Bellwether Housing provides affordable housing in urban King County, WA, serving 6,000 residents each year. Located near public transit, jobs, great schools, and community resources, our apartments are more than a home, they are a door to opportunity. More about us Apartments Next Next Find your home today! VIEW OPEN APARTMENTS Get our weekly availability email See all of our buildings 1/16 NOW HAPPENING Next Next Now happening Our Story Next Next OUR STORY Our mission is to create access to opportunity through affordable housing. We provide housing that is close to transit, workplaces, schools, childcare, parks, libraries, stores, and other amenities so residents can access more of life’s opportunities and be part of strong communities. Learn more HEAR OUR RESIDENTS' STORIES Next Next Resident Stories Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing 14th Annual Closer to Home Luncheon 06:09 Play Video Now Playing Planting Seeds: Mr. Captain Larry and DeAngelo 07:44 Play Video Now Playing Cooking Together 02:51 Play Video Now Playing Behind the Scenes: Why Alex, Yvette, and Todd love their work! 05:24 Play Video Now Playing Learning to Swim: Closer to Home 2022 05:39 Play Video Now Playing Opportunity. Community. Home. Bellwether Housing's 2017 Movie 06:10 Play Video Now Playing 40 Voices of Bellwether Housing: Kobrom 01:20 Play Video Now Playing Amanda's Story 01:02 Play Video ...for the first time, I feel like I have a home... Jillian, Resident New Developments Botón Creating 53 new homes next to the North Seattle Boys & Girls Club in Greenwood. Creating 53 new homes next to the North Seattle Boys & Girls Club in Greenwood. Bellwether Greenwood Greenwood 2026 Botón Working with the University of Washington and Seattle Housing Authority, Bellwether is developing Sunbreak tower. This mixed-income high-rise will provide affordable rental housing for workers and families near the UW campus and rapid transit. Working with the University of Washington and Seattle Housing Authority, Bellwether is developing Sunbreak tower. This mixed-income high-rise will provide affordable rental housing for workers and families near the UW campus and rapid transit. Sunbreak University District 2027 Botón Bellwether is developing transit-oriented, affordable rental housing adjacent to the Overlake Village Station in Redmond. The Prisma (formerly Overlake Apartments) will provide 332 homes for low to moderate-income households (30-80% AMI). Bellwether is developing transit-oriented, affordable rental housing adjacent to the Overlake Village Station in Redmond. The Prisma (formerly Overlake Apartments) will provide 332 homes for low to moderate-income households (30-80% AMI). Prisma Redmond Overlake Village 2027 Botón Bellwether Housing is planning to redevelop the Kingway Apartments. Bellwether Housing is planning to redevelop the Kingway Apartments. Kingway Redevelopment Phase 1 Rainier Valley, Hillman City 2028 Botón In partnership with Chief Seattle Club and North Seattle College, Bellwether Housing is developing Thunderbird Nest. This mixed-use building will provide affordable rental housing for individuals and families, and a ground floor education space operated by North Seattle College near the Northgate station. In partnership with Chief Seattle Club and North Seattle College, Bellwether Housing is developing Thunderbird Nest. This mixed-use building will provide affordable rental housing for individuals and families, and a ground floor education space operated by North Seattle College near the Northgate station. Thunderbird Nest Northgate 2028 OUR NEW DEVELOPMENTS Next Next 5 BUILDINGS IN DEVELOPMENT More on our housing development RESIDENT SERVICES Next Next Services An affordable home is one just part of leading a happy, healthy life. Residents may need other benefits and services to be stable, healthy, and thriving. We are here to help. Our Resident Services team offers support and referrals. They also host community events at every Bellwether building. The Resident Services program is free and confidential for all Bellwether Housing residents. WE HELP RESIDENTS: Access medical and mental health care Find quality affordable childcare Sign up for rental assistance Access healthy food or meal delivery Access unemployment & disability benefits Find ESL Classes or go back to school Find a job, interview and resume prep Financial and legal services CURRENT RESIDENTS LINKS Resident Links Emergency after-hours service Resident servic es Pay rent online OUR COMMITMENT TO ANTI-RACISM The housing system in our country advantages white people and disadvantages Black people and other people of color. Seattle in particular has a history of housing segregation, redlining, and systematically denying people of color access to safe and affordable homes. We cannot create stable communities through affordable housing without addressing racial justice. Housing justice is racial justice. We are committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and continuing to do the work to dismantle systemic and institutionalized racism. Learn more Buildings OUR HOUSING Next Next With over 35 properties (and counting) we have homes in fantastic neighborhoods across Seattle and urban King County. The Aries at Bitter Lake Cedar Crossing Flourish on Rainier Marina Club The Rise on Madison The BLVD Renton Sage The Confluence View all properties OUR PARTNERS Next Next We are proud to partner with other organizations and leaders in Seattle and Washington State, allowing us to amplify our impact. We steward long-term relationships and actively seek out new partnership opportunities. Thank you to all our community partners that make our goals possible. Learn more Partners Impact OUR IMPACT Next Next Time and time again, Bellwether residents say that having affordable rent lifts a financial weight off their shoulders. Instead of worrying about the rent, they can focus on the things that make life meaningful. Our apartments are more than a home - they are a foundation for full and rewarding lives. Residents say they can focus on career advancement, spending time with their families, building community, or saving for the future. There is endless demand for affordable housing in Seattle. We are doubling our portfolio by 2025 in response to our region's urgent need for more great housing options for families of all shapes, sizes, and means. Sign up for our newsletter Next Next Newsletter OUR IMPACT Next Next It’s your turn – help us make a difference. Our vision is that Seattle and urban King County are accessible to all people of all income levels. When we work together, we can make our region a place where everyone can live, be supported in community, and find new opportunities to follow their dreams. We serve community members who are most impacted by the economic pressures of stagnant wages and the skyrocketing cost of living. Our residents are preschool teachers, health care workers, chefs and bakers, artists and performers, drivers, retail workers, students, retirees, and others. They are an integral part of our neighborhoods and daily life. Your support of Bellwether’s mission helps build stronger communities that are inclusive to all income levels and backgrounds. Your donation helps us build more homes and provide outstanding services to our residents. DONATE Advocate for policies that promote affordable housing ADVOCATE Your Turn

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(206) 590.2518 - Sunbreak (formerly UW Filer) is the new 16-story building that will bring approximately 240 affordable apartments to this growing neighborhood. The building will provide over 150 units apartments for individuals and families earning less than 60% of the area median income. The balance will be affordable for people earning up to 100% of the area median income. Leasing in 2027. Sunbreak Loading... (Formerly UW Filer Tower) [redirecting to https://www.bellwetherhousing.org/properties/sunbreak)

About Us People Our Residents Strategic Plan Equity & Inclusion Funding Mission History Approach Future About Bellwether We create stable communities and access to opportunity through affordable housing. Mission Mission & Vision Bellwether Housing creates stable communities and access to opportunity through affordable housing. We develop and manage homes for people with limited incomes near job centers, transit, and services. We amplify our impact by helping other organizations in the Puget Sound region do the same. We envision diverse communities where people of all incomes and backgrounds share in the prosperity of our region. History Timeline History Bellwether Housing was founded in 1980 to create housing in downtown Seattle so city workers could live close to their jobs. After over 40 years of success and growth, Bellwether is the Puget Sound region's largest nonprofit affordable housing provider. Today Bellwether apartments are home to approximately 5,000 residents (and counting). Bellwether continues to lead the affordable housing industry in finding innovative ways to build strong, healthy communities within its own portfolio and on behalf of other nonprofit organizations. We have developed thousands of apartment homes and numerous community facilities as a development consultant for other nonprofits. Our Approach As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Bellwether Housing builds and manages high quality affordable housing so that people of diverse backgrounds and incomes thrive in urban King County’s high-cost housing market. As the Puget Sound region’s largest nonprofit affordable housing provider, Bellwether Housing serves 5,000 residents annually in 3,000 apartments. Our 35 buildings (and counting!) are near workplaces, schools, childcare, and community amenities in vibrant, transit-rich neighborhoods. We serve families large and small, households recovering from homelessness, seniors, immigrants, preschool teachers and social workers, and young people just starting out. Living at Bellwether, residents gain access to the resources and prosperity of their surrounding communities and, in turn, cultivate a more inclusive and equitable city. To meet the intense need for affordable housing in the region, we plan to build and acquire more homes every year. Since 2016, Bellwether has targeted new development in neighborhoods that have incredible access to transit, public services such as libraries, parks, and excellent schools, and allow for strong ties to community supports such as YMCA’s, Boys & Girls Clubs, community centers, health care facilities and food banks. We have developed or are developing in Queen Anne, Roosevelt, the University District, First Hill, Bitter Lake and Rainier Beach. Bellwether’s resident are majority BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), and our larger households with children are nearly 80% families of color. Low-income families have fewer housing options than any other population in Seattle. Since 2016, Bellwether has prioritized the development of 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom apartments to create as many options as possible for low-income families. Although these larger apartments are more challenging to develop and operate, Bellwether believes it is imperative that our community be a place in which lower income families – particularly BIPOC families - can thrive. Our apartment communities include resident amenity areas, such as community rooms, outdoor play spaces, gardens, and laundry; and attentive on-site management. Our on-site resident services program connects residents with the resources, services, benefits, and community relationships they need to thrive. Future Looking forward, Bellwether continues to integrate four decades of success with innovative and pioneering development approaches to make housing in our region more accessible, inclusive, and affordable to all. In the next five years, we plan to build or acquire new apartments, grow our organization to maintain and operate these new units, and continue to embed anti-racism into our organization's culture and work. Five Year Plan You can view our Strategic Plan here. Timeline Bellwether Founded Virginia Anderson, Downtown Seattle Association Housing Committee 1980 Name Year Approach Future

News & Events Calendar Press Mentions E-Newsletter Blog Press Mentions Reset Search May 26, 2023 First affordable high-rise in more than 50 years opens in Seattle King5 May 26, 2023 High-rise with affordable housing units opens in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood KIRO7 Oct 21, 2022 UW, SHA Tap Bellwether Housing to Build 240-Unit Mixed-Income Development in Seattle The Registry Oct 21, 2022 Bellwether Housing buys Renton apartment complex for $80M Puget Sound Business Journal Aug 30, 2022 Affordable housing developers open TOD in Roosevelt The Daily Journal of Commerce Dec 14, 2021 Bellwether acquires South King County affordable units with $25M from Amazon Puget Sound Business Journal Dec 14, 2021 U.S. Faith Communities are Tackling the Housing Crisis Medium Dec 14, 2021 Sound Transit updates policy on TOD projects Daily Journal of Commerce Dec 14, 2021 Seattle to invest a record $110M in affordable housing; here’s how it will rise across the city The Seattle Times Dec 14, 2021 Building affordable housing takes land, money, and political will King 5 News May 26, 2023 The Rise — ‘the largest building constructed by any affordable housing provider in Seattle’ — opens on First Hill Capitol Hill Seattle Blog May 26, 2023 Seattle's first affordable housing high-rise tower in 50 years welcomes its first residents KUOW Oct 21, 2022 UW and partners plan 240 U District units in 16-story tower Daily Journal of Commerce Aug 30, 2022 In Rainier Beach, community breaks down racial barriers in swimming Seattle Times Mar 29, 2022 Amazon Housing Equity Fund to Help Nonprofit Stabilize Rents for Families Affordable Housing Finance Dec 14, 2021 Three affordable housing projects on Sound Transit property move forward Curbed Seattle Dec 14, 2021 U-District church's parking lot is now home to 133-unit Arbora Court Daily Journal of Commerce Dec 14, 2021 Seattle announces $110M for new affordable projects including five in District 3 Capitol Hill Seattle Blog Dec 14, 2021 Seattle nonprofit is first in US to crowdfund affordable housing projects Puget Sound Business Journal Dec 14, 2021 Faith Based Organizations Look to Develop Affordable Housing Seattle Medium 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3 Sorry, no results for Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3

2019 Annual Report So much has changed since we began 2020, and I find it almost surreal to place myself back in 2019. But I am very happy for this opportunity to reflect on what was very real last year - Bellwether was busy building stable communities, providing families with access to opportunity, and giving people a place to call home. Susan Boyd, CEO CEO Letter Susan Boyd, CEO Writing the introductory letter for our annual report is always an exercise in reflection. We send this report out after our financial statements for the year have been fully audited, which typically doesn’t happen until summer of the following year. So we are always sharing with you the activities and events of a year we left behind several months ago. This year, it feels less like a reflection and more like the retelling of a dream. Read More I feel happy when I wake up. It’s a weight off the shoulders to have the ability to save money and be able to actually live your life again. Diana, resident Pictured here with Anuar and Kita the pup in their apartment at The Parker. A Shared Future in Queen Anne Anuar & Diana's Story When Anuar and Diana decided to move in together, finding a home wasn’t easy. They needed an apartment close to downtown, with enough space for the couple and Diana’s young son Julian, near good schools, transportation, and parks. It also had to be affordable on Anuar’s salary as a baker. * After several months of searching, they found the perfect two-bedroom apartment at The Parker Apartments in the Queen Anne neighborhood. Read More May 2019 Bellwether Wins Construction Awards Anchor Flats Won an ABC Merit Award Arbora Court won a PCBC Gold Nugget Award The Cambridge renovation won the ABC Eagle of Excellence Award and the ABC Excellence in Construction Award Fanose and her children; having fun in the hallways; the community room at Arbora Court. Growing Homes A Year Later at Anchor Flats and Arbora Court In 2018, Bellwether opened Arbora Court, in the University District, and Anchor Flats, in South Lake Union. Both buildings have great access to transit, neighborhood amenities, schools, and job centers. But our vision went beyond creating 200 new homes in great locations. We envisioned residents weaving into neighborhood life and building community. During 2019, this goal came to life as residents settled into their new homes. Read More The roof deck at Anchor Flats has been transformed into a lush garden, pictured below. May 2019 Putt Putt Our 3rd Annual Putt Putt featured clever costumes, mini golf, and tasty beer from four Ballard breweries. Thanks to our amazing Putt Putt teams and breweries, we raised $1,960 to support our Resident Services Coordination Program! June 2019 Building Opportunity Launch 200 guests joined us at the Amazon Spheres to kick off the Building Opportunity Campaign. Guests learned how to invest in affordable housing. We ended the night with $2.4M pledged. Building Opportunity Reaches Goals Capital Campaign In 2019, Bellwether Housing launched the Building Opportunity, a campaign to raise $9M to build 750 new apartments through donations, grants, and impact investments. The campaign, which was originally set to span three years, hit several milestones this year. Read More August 2019 REEL At Real Estate Emerging Leaders (REEL), industry professionals joined us for a lively happy hour. In partnership with Puget Sound’s leading commercial real estate organizations, the event raised over $16,000 for Bellwether! Bellwether Entrusted with Two Buildings UCHA transferred Mary's Boathouse and Sortun Court to Bellwether With staff and board retiring, University Congregational Housing Association (UCHA), an affordable housing operator, chose to dissolve their nonprofit. UCHA wanted to entrust their mission and legacy of providing affordable housing. That’s why they transferred two properties to Bellwether Housing. Sortun Court and Mary’s Boat House are small affordable apartment buildings, mostly with larger family-sized two and three-bedroom apartments. Bellwether is honored to assume ownership of these buildings and continue to steward them. October 2019 Closer to Home Our largest and most successful event yet, the 9th annual Closer to Home Luncheon welcomed over 700 supporters and raised $430K. Nikole Hannah-Jones delivered a powerful speech in which she challenged us to confront and address segregation in Seattle: "White people created segregation, have maintained it, and have to undo it." 2019 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work Actions & Accountability In 2019, we continued our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work, with a focus on anti-racism. Our 2019 initiatives included: Recruitment and Compensation We started listing salary ranges for every job we post to increase gender and racial pay parity. We stopped asking for and using pay history as the basis for salary offers. By using this practice in the past, we perpetuated pay disparity for people of color, women and people with disabilities. We stopped asking for salary history in 2019 and we corrected compensation disparities in 2020. Read More November 2019 Ballard Brewed 500 beer lovers packed Hale’s Palladium to support affordable housing. Friends and neighbors enjoyed donated beer from ten Ballard breweries, listened to live music, and raised over $16,700 for Bellwether! 2019 Financials Thank You to Our 2019 Supporters!

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News & Events Calendar Press Mentions E-Newsletter Blog News & Events Stay informed about Bellwether Housing events, announcements and publications. See our blog for our latest postings. News and Press Contact Bellwether Marketing and Communications Team Send an email NOW HAPPENING Close Upcoming Events on the Calendar 2025 Closer to Home Fundraiser Luncheon Thu, Sep 25 Get Tickets Prisma - opening for residents fall of 2027 Fri, Oct 01 Details View Full Calendar

Bellwether's Real Estate team is responsible for creating new affordable homes, overseeing building rehabs, acquiring buildings, and all real estate transactions. All Housing Real Estate Development Property Management Resident Services Resident Grievances Real Estate Development The Real Estate Development Team oversees new developments, acquisitions, and rehabilitations. They manage all development phases–from planning to opening–including site selection, financing and real estate transactions, construction management and community engagement.  Some developments are owned and operated by Bellwether, and some involve developing joint ventures or operating agreements with partner organizations . Consulting Services In addition, we offer consulting services in real estate development, financing, construction management, and jurisdictional planning for affordable housing in Washington State. 5 BELLWETHER BUILDINGS IN DEVELOPMENT Bellwether Greenwood Greenwood 53 Homes Creating 53 new homes next to the North Seattle Boys & Girls Club in Greenwood. Opening 2026 Prisma Redmond Overlake Village 332 Homes Bellwether is developing transit-oriented, affordable rental housing adjacent to the Overlake Village Station in Redmond. The Prisma (formerly Overlake Apartments) will provide 332 homes for low to moderate-income households (30-80% AMI). Opening 2027 Thunderbird Nest Northgate 192 Homes In partnership with Chief Seattle Club and North Seattle College, Bellwether Housing is developing Thunderbird Nest. This mixed-use building will provide affordable rental housing for individuals and families, and a ground floor education space operated by North Seattle College near the Northgate station. Opening 2028 Sunbreak University District 244 Homes Working with the University of Washington and Seattle Housing Authority, Bellwether is developing Sunbreak tower. This mixed-income high-rise will provide affordable rental housing for workers and families near the UW campus and rapid transit. Opening 2027 Kingway Redevelopment Phase 1 Rainier Valley, Hillman City 280 Homes Bellwether Housing is planning to redevelop the Kingway Apartments. Opening 2028 View all of our buildings

Support Us Closer to Home Donate Advocate Sponsor Us Funders & Sponsors Sponsor Us Through innovative planning, we are able to create sold, lasting housing that accommodates residents from diverse backgrounds and origins. Bellwether Housing offers significant philanthropic and marketing opportunities for corporate and foundation engagement through our customized and wide-ranging sponsorship platform. Contact Us Megan Mayes , Director of External Engagement Send an email Sponsor Closer to Home Interested in sponsoring Bellwether's Annual Closer to Home luncheon fundraiser? Your sponsorship goes directly towards our efforts of coupling housing with services. Contact Megan Mayes Events & Fundraising Manager at: mmayes@bellwetherhousing.org Programs available for sponsorship include fundraising events, educational scholarships for residents, capital campaigns, and more. Our program allows sponsors to have a deep connection with our community. We look forward to working with you to identify, develop, and activate a sponsorship tailored to your company or foundation’s unique objectives and budget.

(206) 623-0506 - The first affordable high-rise in downtown Seattle in decades, with 250 homes at the corner of Madison and Boylston on First Hill. Built by 2023 by Bellwether Housing. THE RISE ON MADISON