Each year, my husband and I pick something new to do – in 2024, we watched 24 movies neither of us had seen, and in 2022, we ate 22 new fruits and vegetables. But in 2025, we’re doing something more altruistic – we’re each committing to volunteering 25 hours for organizations or causes aligned with …
“Disrupt systems that keep people in poverty.” This is the first goal of our newly minted 2025-2029 strategic plan – aligning almost perfectly with the new administration’s tenure. Voters sent a clear message by electing a disrupter to the White House, against the status quo. The system as it currently exists isn’t working for most …
Janice Deguchi, Executive Director The uncertainty many feel after the November 5th election can be stressful and unsettling. This moment may also bring fear and concern about the future. Yet, through it all, there is one constant that we at Neighborhood House hold firmly: our unwavering commitment to advocating for the marginalized communities we serve. …
Last week, I dropped off some homemade matsutake gohan (mushroom rice) and tsukemono (pickled cucumbers) to my 90-year-old uncle and spent time looking at old photographs. He’s the last of my mom’s 8 siblings, and he lives alone and independently. Me and my sister, brother, and cousins take turns checking in on him, bringing him …
Janice Deguchi, Executive Director In Springfield, OH, many Haitians are afraid to send their children to school or even go to church in the wake of a false anti-Haitian story. Here in Seattle, a new study by the Asian American Foundation found that nearly 2 in 5 AANHPI Seattle residents have been the victim of …
Janice Deguchi, Executive Director Neighborhood House joins Solid Ground, Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Casa Latina, Children’s Alliance, Jewish Family Service, Real Change, El Centro de la Raza, and hundreds of other organizations, businesses, and individuals in opposing Initiative I-2124. The initiative seeks to eliminate Washington’s long-term care insurance program WA CARES, affecting 3.9 million …
In December 2009, Muhammad Abdelmolal, his wife and four children, all under age 5, arrived in the United States after fleeing genocide in Sudan. Their path to safety led them to Chad before they eventually resettled in Seattle and began a transformative journey with Neighborhood House.“It was hard leaving my home behind and scary starting …
Last month, we lost a young man and former participant of our Burndale afterschool program to gun violence, on the eve of his 18th birthday. His sister describes Noah as… a big ball of bright energy that lit up every room he walked into. He was a huge leader and advocate for the kids in …
This month, I’m “passing the mic” to our board Vice President John Curry. John is an attorney with Adams and Duncan law firm and a lifelong Seattle resident. As a board member of Neighborhood House, I’m proud of our organization’s efforts in helping the community, from child development to housing assistance to aging and disability …
Access to good food and supportive relationships shouldn’t end when school is out. In King County, 100,000 low-income students have access to free meals during the school year, but less than 1 in 5 access free meals served during the summer. Neighborhood House’s Seola Gardens location in White Center, and our Burndale and Firwood Circle …
A couple of months ago, Neighborhood House supporter, Ami Nguyen, invited me and several friends to dim sum to introduce us to Susan Lieu, author of The Manicurist’s Daughter. The event was a fundraiser to provide copies of Susan’s book to young adults who could identify with her story. Susan shared with us why she …
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a perfect time to explore the rich history of Neighborhood House. While many view Neighborhood House as a workplace, where we spend 40 hours a week in various departments and classrooms, it’s easy to lose sight of the broader purpose behind our work. It’s crucial to remember why Neighborhood House …
I am excited to share our updated Community Needs Assessment that provides important insights into our community and organizational strengths, needs, and opportunities. There are many bright spots; as well as much work to do. I am grateful to the clients, volunteers, and staff that gave their insights, collected, analyzed data, and edited multiple drafts. …
By Roxanne Gossard (Director of Development) & Emily Tomita (Associate Director of Development) Greetings from the Neighborhood House Development Team’s new leaders! We are Roxanne (she/her) and Emily (she/her), and we are honored to have the responsibility of leading our agency’s efforts to build our community of supporters, grow awareness of the amazing work Neighborhood …
Last month, I had the privilege of attending the National Community Action Partnership Management Leadership and Training Conference in Las Vegas with Board Vice President Cynthia Wang. We were both so inspired by the keynote speaker Dr. john a. powell, Director of the Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkley. The following is a recap …
We are excited to be collaborating with Seattle Housing Authority, King County Housing Authority, Villa Communitaria, and other partners to plan six neighborhood health, back-to-school, and community resource fairs this summer. If you would like to sign up to have a resource table, or lead an activity at any of our events, please fill out …
On April 27, over 350 supporters gathered for Neighborhood House’s What Matters Most luncheon. Below is the remarks from our Executive Director, Janice Deguchi For over 117 years, Neighborhood House has been creating opportunities for people in King County experiencing language, cultural, and systemic barriers to live longer happier and healthier lives. We are proud …
My name is Syretta, and I am the manager of Neighborhood House’s High Point preschool in West Seattle. In addition to providing young children with high quality early childhood education, my job is to make sure entire families get what they need to live longer, happier, and healthier lives. Sometimes, this looks like partnering with …
Save the date for our health fairs! Neighborhood House will be in community with our neighbors this summer, providing resources and care in many locations throughout South King County. In partnership with Public Health Seattle & King County, we will be offering COVID and other vaccines for ages 6 months and older at all of these events, …
For over 20 years, Million has been serving Neighborhood House families and children in diverse positions of increasing responsibility. Million has served as Health Associate, Family Support Worker, Family Services Manager, and most recently, Family Services Director. Million’s experiences in early learning are as diverse as they are vast. He’s worked in the classroom, cooked …
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