Local Community Organizations

Organization: Seattle Public Schools’ HeadStart Program
Address: 2445 3rd Ave S Seattle, WA 98134
Contact information: (206) 252-0970
Summary of services provided: Child-care and pre-school program serving low-income children up to age 5.
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Organization: Bitter Lake Family Center
Address: 13035 Linden Avenue North Seattle, WA 98133
Contact information: (206) 368-0172; email: bitterlakefsc@chs-nw.org
Summary of services provided: support for families including: ESL programs, parenting series and workshops, parenting support groups, health and safety classes, volunteer opportunities, family activities, drop in playtime, resources and referrals, and community computers
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Organization: Community Day School
Address: 1414 31st Ave S #101 Seattle, WA 98144
Contact information: (206) 726-7972; email: CDSAone@aol.com; provided on-site at Hawthorne, Montlake, Bush, Leschi, Sanislo and Madrona
Summary of services provided: Before and after school programs; Pre-kindergarten care; summer camp
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Organization: Emerald City Outreach Ministries
Address: 7728 Rainier Avenue S Seattle, WA 98118
Contact information: www.ecomseattle.org; (206) 722-2052; email info@ecomseattle.org
Summary of services provided: Offering educational programs for youth, economic development programs for families trying to get settled in Rainier Valley and Seattle, and leadership programs for youth and community members ranging from marriage counseling to racial reconciliation in the community.
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Organization: First Place
Address: P.O. Box 22536 Seattle, WA 98122
Contact information: Gene Harris – (206) 323-0642 or www.firstplaceschool.org
Summary of services provided: school for children in a K-6 setting with small class sizes; family stabilization program with housing units and case management for families enrolled with First Place; outreach to families in crisis whose children are enrolled in other schools other than First Place; tutoring and mentoring for children
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Organization: Solid Ground (Previously Fremont Public Association) – Americorps and VISTA
Address: Americorps Solid Ground PO Box 31151 Seattle, WA 98103
Contact information: www.americorps.org or call: 1-800-942-2677
Summary of services provided: Opportunities for real life education and work experience in one. You choose how to serve for the ten-month period. Must be 18-24 to qualify.
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Organization: KidREACH/World Vision
Address: 7722 Rainier Ave Seattle, WA 98118
Contact information: (206) 622-0998
Summary of services provided: Provides mentoring, tutoring, family ESL workshops
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Organization: Powerful Schools
Address: 3301 S Horton St Seattle, WA 98144
Contact information: (206) 722-5543 or www.powerfulschools.org
Summary of services provided: teacher training, mentoring, tutoring, after-school and evening programs for elementary students and community members
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Organization: Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Address: 1600 S Graham Street Seattle, WA 98108
Contact information: Rachel DeHoyos (206) 763-9060 or website: www.bigsandlittles.org
Summary of services provided: school-based mentoring program for students; community-based mentoring – available for students ages 7-16
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Organization: Black Child Development Institute
Address: PO Box 22483 Seattle, WA 98122
Contact information: (206) 860-4048; African American Parents’ HelpLine: (206) 365-2234; website: www.bcdiseattle.org
Summary of services provided: HelpLine aids parents of K-12 African American children who need assistance working with the public system
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Organization: Camp Fire USA
Address: 8511 15th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98115
Contact information (206) 461-8550; website: www.campfire-usa.org
Summary of services provided: Camp Fire programs build confidence in younger children and provide hans’on youth opportunities for older youth through the following programs: after school programs, camping and environmental education, childcare and service learning.
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Organization: Clickerz
Address: 19023 67th Ave SE Snohomish, WA 98296
Contact information: Catherine Collins, Executive Director (206) 353-6119 or email: catherine@clickerz.org
Summary of services provided: Week-long technology day camps for students 7-12 at Kimball Elementary, Muir Elementary, Northgate Elementary and South Park Community Center
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Organization: Family Science at the Institute for Systems Biology
Address: 1441 N 34th St Seattle, WA 98103
Contact information: (206) 732-1456
Summary of services provided: Partners with schools and community centers to engage parents and caregivers in their children’s science learning through community events
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Organization: Girl Scouts – Totem Council
Address: 601 Valley Street Seattle, WA 98109
Contact information: Debra Cayz (206) 826-2197, email debraac@girlscoutstotem.org
Summary of services provided: for girls ages 5-17 – provides activities including: career exploration, community service projects, residential and day camps, camping and environmental education, sports and fitness, science and aviation adventures
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Organization: Junior Achievement
Address: 212 Plaza 600 Building, 600 Stewart Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Contact information: (206) 296-2600 or website: http://seattle.ja.org
Summary of services provided: Offer elementary and secondary programs in business and economic ideas and concepts
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Organization: Seattle Academy of Fine Art
Address: 5031 University Way NE, rm. 111 Seattle, WA 98105
Contact information: (206) 526- ARTS or www.SeattleFineArt.org
Summary of services provided: Art classes for both families, youth and teens
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Organization: Technology Access Foundation
Address: 3803 S Edmunds St. Seattle, WA 98118
Contact information: (206) 725-9095 or www.techaccess.org; email taf@techaccess.org
Summary of services provided: TechStart gives 5-12 year olds academic support and basic technology skills; Technical Teens Internship Program is four years of rigorous technology training, job readiness and paid internships; mentoring programs; Higher Education Bound helps students create individualized plans to achieve their goals.
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Organization: Treehouse
Address: 2100 - 24th Ave S, Ste 200, Seattle, WA 98144
Contact information: (206) 767-7000 or http://www.treehouse4kids.org
Summary of services provided: tutoring and support to foster children and abused and neglected children; tutoring located at various schools in Seattle Public Schools; Coaching-to-College program for 16-24 year olds
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Organization: Washington Reading Corps
Address: PO Box 43113 Olympia, WA 98504
Contact information: 1-800-323-2550 or www.readingcorps.wa.gov
Summary of services provided: provides assistance to struggling students who need extra help learning to read
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Organization: YMCA of Greater Seattle
Address: 909 4th Ave Seattle, WA 98104
Contact information: (206) 382-5000 or Meredith Matthews at (206) 322-6969; email: jtrussell@mmem.seattleymca.org
Summary of services provided: pre-school child care, youth sports, day and residential camps, special teen programs, Kid’s University at East Madison branch, middle school learning centers
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Organization: Central Youth and Family Services
Address: MLK Way Seattle, WA 98144
Contact information: (206) 322-7676
Summary of services provided: counseling and mental health support; Franklin Teen Center – access to health and mental health care; Washington Middle School – prevention and education activities; Seattle Team for Youth – works to reduce youth involvement in violence, gangs, criminal activity, and drug/alcohol use and abuse; mentoring program for youth in the juvenile justice system; management and advocacy assistance for youth and young adults ages 15-22 with shelter, transitional, short or long-term housing; drug and alcohol treatment, assessments and continuing care support
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Organization: SESO Gear Up
Address: Seattle Early Scholars Outreach GEAR UP Box 355845 Seattle, WA 98195
Contact information: (206) 543-6436 for main office of call the main number at any of the participating schools
Summary of services provided: Provides 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at African American Academy, Aki Kurose, Mercer, Madrona, Meany, Seahawks and Zion Preparatory Academy with college and career planning, college campus visits, tutoring and advising, teacher training, parent workshops, information sessions on financial aid and admissions, assistance for students with special needs and counseling services.
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Organization: Community Learning Centers
Contact information: Lisa M. Taylor, 252-0990 lmtaylor@seattleschools.org
Summary of services provided: Community Learning Centers provide an array of enriching activities for school-age children and youth after school and in the summer. They may include arts, dance, computer classes, sports and fitness, and tutoring. 18 Community Learning Centers operating in Seattle public schools for the school year. These Centers were in ten elementary and seven middle schools, and a K-8 school among others.
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Organization: Franklin Parents of African American Students
Address: 4117 41st Ave S Seattle, WA 98118
Contact information: Mary Boles-Hall (206) 323-8591
Summary of services provided:
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Organization: Interagency Academy
Address: 3100 S Alaska St Seattle, WA 98108
Contact information: Brenda Lewis, Volunteer Coordinator (206) 252-6814 or Romona Jones, Parent Supporter at (206) 252-6816
Summary of services provided: supports parents and help parents find resources in the community; offers middle and high school youth tutoring, mentoring and teen meeting groups; connects youth with resources to help with abuse, neglect and drug addiction
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Organization: Northwest Pharmacist Association
Address: PO Box 22975 Seattle, WA 98122
Contact information:
Summary of services provided: Provides annual scholarships, career forums, mentoring, and social events to underrepresented minorities to graduate and undergraduate programs in pharmacy;
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Organization: Upward Bound
Address: City of Seattle, Upward Bound/RYA Program, Division of Family & Youth Services, 618 2nd Ave Alaska Bldg. 5th Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
Contact information: (206) 386-1027 or email: ann.crisostomo@seattle.gov
Summary of services provided: Provides academic counseling, mentoring, tutoring and college bound experiences as well as a summer experience – available to high school students
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Organization: Parents of African American Students of Excellence
Address: Garfield High School; meetings are held 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 pm in various locations
Contact information: (206) 723-1232 or (206) 325-9238; email: freamonth@netscape.net
Summary of services provided: Promote and support African American students in their quest for excellence and achievement through active involvement in school, awards ceremonies, scholarships and cultivation of internal and external resources
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Organization: Pioneer Counseling Child & Family Services
Address: 8288 Lake City Way NE Seattle, WA 98115
Contact information: Katarina Ireland-Hill (206) 527-1405 ext. 103 for the JUMP mentor program or Mary Romero at (206) 527-1405 ext. 102 or email at mary.romero@p-h-s.com; website: www.pioneerhumanserv.com
Summary of services provided: JUMP Mentoring Program that links community members with SPS students; positive alternatives to school suspension; middle school mental health and support services, counseling for families or students of ages 4-19
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Organization: Safe Haven After School Program/Urban League (all levels)
Address: 105 14th Ave Seattle WA 98122
Contact information: 206-461-3792 ext. 3019 or www.urbanleague.org
Summary of services provided: After school program that offers homework time, math and writing tutoring workshops and sessions parents can choose to participate in. House buying and renting counseling, employment services.
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Organization: Seattle Parks and Recreation
Address: 100 Dexter Avenue N Seattle, WA 98109
Contact information: (206) 684-4075, website: www.ci.seattle.wa.us/parks/; crisis line: (206) 461-3222 or toll free at: 1-866-4CRISIS; Teen Link help line: (206) 461-4922 or toll free at: 1-866-TEENLINK
Summary of services provided: Offers youth programs in following areas: 24 community centers that host camps classes, before and after school activities; swimming and boating; classes at zoo and aquarium; environmental program center that host day camps and classes; youth athletic leagues, camps and facilities; 28 summer playground programs; middle school after school activity and sports programs; art classes; youth employment and volunteer opportunities; teen link help and crisis lines
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Organization: Seattle Young People’s Project
Address: 2820 E. Cherry St. Seattle, WA 98122
Contact information: (206) 860-9606, www.sypp.org or email: sypp@drizzle.com
Summary of services provided: Support youth-led projects for social change including events such as: Young Men’s Conference, Queer Youth Rights, African Youth Unitted, Artists Undoing Racism, Young Women’s Conference, and Youth Undoing Institutionalized Racism
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Organization: Seattle Youth Involvement Network
Address: 2017 E Spruce St Seattle, WA
Contact information: (206) 325-7922 or www.seattleyouth.org
Summary of services provided: focuses on leadership development of middle and high school students through summer programs, paid internships, training, community service, and recognition of accomplishments
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Organization: YWCA
Address: YWCA Girls Inc. 708 Martin Luther King Way Seattle, WA 98122 or central office at: 1118 5th Ave Seattle, WA 98101; website: www.ywcaworks.org;
Contact information: Girls Inc. or START programs: (206) 568-7854; main office: (206) 461-4888.
Summary of services provided: YWCA START program – yearlong program for girls entering ninth grade that offers summer session, mentoring, urban adventures and monthly and bi-weekly sessions related to art, technology, health and fitness and other activities; YWCA Leaders in Progress – mentoring program for teen women; Girls Inc. – science, math and technology programs for girls grades 3-8.
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Organization: YWCA Garfield Family Center
Address: 2323 E. Cherry Seattle, WA 98122 -(inside Garfield Community Center)
Contact information: (206) 861-8248; email chill@ywcaworks.org or www.ywcaworks.org; served by bused 3,4, and 48
Summary of services provided: Supporting the self-sufficiency of women and their families, and the healthy development of children and youth through: teen parent support, educational classes, health and nutrition, cultural events, information and referrals to other services and resources,
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Organization: Atlantic Street Center
Address: 2103 S Atlantic St Seattle, WA 98144
Contact information: (206) 329-2050 website: http://www.atlanticstreet.org
Summary of services provided: counseling, case management, support groups, tutoring, social skills development, self-improvement classes, cultural events and summer school
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Organization: Center for Career Alternatives
Address: 901 Rainier Ave S Seattle, WA 98144
Contact information: (206) 322-9080
Summary of services provided: adult programs that provide no cost education, employment, training and career services; youth programs for 16-21 year old drop out youth to improve skills to earn credit or get GED; mentorship for 12-18 year olds to provide accelerated instruction for expelled or long-term suspension middle school youth
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Organization: Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP)
Address: 2615 S Jackson Seattle, WA 98144
Contact information: (206) 812-4991
Summary of services provided: Create successful students by working with parents and students to complete high school requirements and develop life skills – for students not enrolled in any high school program
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Organization: Child Care Resources
Address: 2719 E Madison Ste. 300 Seattle, WA 98112
Contact information: (206) 329-5544
Summary of services provided: provides help to parents who want to find child care; helps parents make child care choices and find financial help
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Organization: Children’s Home Society of WA
Address: 3300 NE 65th St. Seattle, WA 98115-0190
Contact information: (206) 695-3200 for main headquarters or (206) 364-7930 for North Seattle and Meadowbrook Parent Information and Resource Center; website: www.childrenshomesociety.org
Summary of services provided: community-based center that offer a variety of activities and services to families including: parenting classes, violence prevention, school and education support for students, parents and schools, adoption information, Head Start program, teen parenting support
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Organization: City of Seattle Department of Information Technology
Address:
Contact information: David Keyes, email: david.keyes@seattle.gov
Summary of services provided: Provides technology services to citizens of Seattle and tries to foster better connection between the City of Seattle government and the community. This year the City will award approximately 5 -10 grants up to $10,000 each from a total fund of $50,000. All Seattle neighborhood groups and organizations that provide citizen-driven projects to increase technology literacy and access for underserved
communities are encouraged to apply.
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Organization: Energy Assistance Programs
Address: CAMP 722 18th Ave Seattle, WA 98122
Contact information: (206) 328-2356
Summary of services provided: Provides help and resources to reduce costs in electricity and hot water use for homes and apartments, teaches kids how to save energy and reduce costs
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Organization: Neighborhood House
Address: 905 Spruce Street Seattle, WA 98104
Contact information: (206) 461-8430 ext. 254 or email Kevin O’Connor, Community Learning Manager at kevino@nhwa.org; website www.nhwa.org
Summary of services provided: Youth Tutoring and Resource Center a that offer after-school and enrichment programs year round for students ages 7-18; employment specialists serve job seekers in eight different languages; ESL/Citizenship program helps students get English training, workplace literacy and citizenship; a health and nutrition project that serves low-cost easy menus for families and children; Early Head Start and Head Start programs
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Organization: Puget Sound Alliance for Community Technology (PS-ACT)
Contact information: Mike Donlin, (206) 252-0790
Summary of services provided: Organization is committed to helping those communities that are technology underserved. They partner with schools and community center to help enhance technology programs.
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Organization: PTSA
Address: 975 21st Ave Seattle, WA 98122
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Organization: Seattle Public Library
Address: branches all over city – central library at 800 Pike St Seattle, WA 98101
Contact information: Central library – (206) 386-4636 or www.spl.org
Summary of services provided: Homework help at Columbia, Lake City and Douglas Truth branches; service learning project opportunities at Douglas Truth and University District branches; library assistance on computers, internet use, research help
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Organization: Seattle Public Schools’ Curriculum and Instruction (Literacy, Science, and MESA)
Address: John Stanford Center 2425 3rd Ave S Seattle, WA
Contact information: K-12 Science Team contact – Penny at (206) 252-0060; MESA contact – (206) 543-0562 or www.seattlemesa.org; Literacy contact – Karen Kearns – (206)252-0237.
Summary of services provided: resources to help your child with reading and science; educational enrichment for underrepresented students in math, engineering and science-related fields.
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Organization: Seattle Public Schools’ Department of Bilingual Services
Address: John Stanford Center 2425 3rd Ave S Seattle, WA
Contact information: Bilingual Family Center located at Aki Kurose Middle School – call (206) 252-7750; for the Department of Bilingual Services call: (206) 252-0074 for Program Manager
Summary of services provided: translates and interprets for parents at conferences, provide student registration help, parent training, special education help, help with discipline, truancy and retention, support for Head Start and other outreach services. On-site facilitators in the following languages: Amharic, Chinese, Ilokano, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Tigrigna and Vietnamese; tutoring program
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Organization: Seattle Public Schools’ Enrollment Services
Address: John Stanford Center 2425 3rd Ave S Seattle, WA
Contact information: (206) 252-7700
Summary of services provided: information and assistance registering students for school.
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Organization: Seattle Public Schools’ Family Partnerships Project
Contact information: Linda Rose Slater at 252-0992
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Organization: Seattle Public Schools’ Family Support Worker Program
Contact information: Thelma Payne at 252-0950
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Organization: Sound Motion – Mediation in Special Education
Address: PO Box 11457 Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Contact information: (206) 842-2298 or email at mail@somtg.com
Summary of services provided: provides mediation at the request of either parents or schools when parents and school personnel disagree about the education needs for a student with disabilities
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Organization: Kidscope Radio
Contact information: toll free line: (818)-773-2482
Summary of services provided: Radio Broadcasting workshops and enrichment courses for students.
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Organization: Seattle Alliance for Black School Educators
Contact information: Betty Gray, (206) 252-8800
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Organization: Proyecto Saber
Summary of services provided: Homework assistance, workshops on topics such as racism and leadership, lessons on Latin American authors, a mariachi club, a youth club and an annual Cinco de Mayo assembly.
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Organization: African American Business and Employment Journal
Address: P.O. 22258 Seattle, WA 98122
Contact information: Charlie James (206) 322-6117 or email: aabej@seanet.com
Summary of services provided:
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Organization:African-American Family Institute
Address: 100 23rd Ave S Seattle, WA 98144
Contact information: 328-5774
Summary of services provided: Access to computers
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Organization: African American/Jewish Coalition For Justice
Address: PO Box 22843 Seattle, WA 98122
Contact information: website: http://aajcj.org; Phone: (206) 781-6654. E-mail: aajcj@scn.org
Summary of services provided: promotes goodwill and mutual cooperation between the members of both communities in order to build a more equitable and just society by various joint community activities, fundraisers, advocacy and holiday celebrations; much of the emphasis of the group is on involving youth in activities and events (community service, etc.)
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Organization: Alliance for Education
Contact information: website: http://www.alliance4ed.org;
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Organization: Asian Counseling and Referral Center
Address: 720 8th Avenue South, Suite 200, Seattle, Washington, 98104-3006
Contact information: (206) 695-7638 for childrens programs, 206.695-7600 for main line and other programs
Summary of services provided: For families: Aging and Adult Services, Consultations and Education programs; Domestic Violence Intervention for Batterers, Information and Referral Services, Legal Clinic, Mental Health/Counseling,Nutrition and Food Bank, Sustance Abuse Treatment programs, vocational and employment services; For Students: School-based services for at-risk youth; Tutoring and mentoring Safer sex education; Gang and substance abuse prevention; Self esteem and leadership skills development; Adolescent/parent conflict resolution; Educational/career development; Self/cultural identity development; Individual and family counseling and case management; Sexual assault and domestic violence intervention
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Organization: Black College Fair
Address: PO Box 3184 Bellevue,WA 98009
Contact information: http://www.scn.org/collegefair; (206) 685-6977
pbutler@u.washington.edu
Summary of services provided: An opportunity every October for students to meet face to face with Historically Black College and University recruiters. Fair activities also include Historical Black College and University exhibits and workshops on career connections, financial aid, test-taking strategies, black colleges & leadership development, and parent perspectives.
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Organization: Black Dollar Days Task Force
Address: AABD 116-21st Ave Seattle,WA 98122
Contact information: website: http://www.blackdollar.org; Email: Info@blackdollar.org; main number: (206) 323-0534
Summary of services provided: Offer business resources center and African American Business Directory
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Organization: Boys and Girls Club of King County
Address: main office: 603 Stewart St. #300 Seattle, WA 98101. There are also branches at the following locations: Bainbridge Island, Ballard, Coe Elementary, Salmon Bay School, Lawton Elementary, Bagley, Viewlands, Northgate and Olympic Hills Elementary, Rainier Vista and Brighton Elementary, Central Area, West Seattle, Wallingford, BF Day Elementary, Sacajawea Elementary, View Ridge Elementary, and Woodland Park
Contact information: Phone: (206) 461-3890; Website: www.positiveplace.org; Email: info@positiveplace.org
Summary of services provided: Provides services for students ages 6-18 such as clubs that work to develop leadership in youth, before and after school care, tutoring and career development support, drug and alcohol prevention programs for teens, arts and sports programs, and health and life skills courses directed at young girls or prevention of gang recruitment.
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Organization: Cascade People’s Center
Address: mailing: 433 Minor Ave N, Seattle WA 98109 street: 309 Pontius Ave N Seattle
Contact information: 206-587-0320; email: cascadepeoplescenter@lcsnw.org website: http://www.cascadepeoplescenter.org
Summary of services provided: After School Tutoring Program, Parent Baby Playgroup, Reunion de las Mujeres, El Mundo de los Ninos, Weekly grocery shuttle, Yoga, Parent's Night Out, & Family Fun Night.
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Organization: Catholic Community Services
Address: 100 23rd Ave. S Seattle, WA 98144
Contact information: email: info@ytpseattle.org; (206) 328-5719
Summary of services provided: The Youth Tutoring Program is an after-school educational enrichment program for at-risk elementary, middle, and high school students who live in six low-income public housing communities in Seattle.
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Organization: Center for Human Services
Address: 17018 15th Avenue NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Contact information: admin@chs-nw.org or phone: (206) 362-7282
Summary of services provided: Individual counseling for youth and adults, couples and family therapy, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender youth support, intervention programs, youth anger management, ESL classes, parenting classes, youth and adult substance abuse services and support
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Organization: Central Area Chamber of Commerce
Address: 2108 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
Contact information: (206) 325-2864 or email: DeCharlene@w-link.net; webiste: http://www.scacc.net
Summary of services provided: listings of events and activities for families and youth being held in the Central Area
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Organization: Central Area Youth Association (CAYA)
Address: 119 23rd Avenue Seattle, WA 98122
Contact information: website: http://www.seattle-caya.org; Phone: (206) 322-6640
Summary of services provided: Tutoring, Athletics, Adult Classes, Computer lab for families and youth, life skills courses ************************************************************************
Organization: Centro de la Raza
Address: 2524 16th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144-5104
Contact information: Phone: (206) 329-9442 or Website: www.elcentrodelaraza.com
Summary of services provided: A Chicano/Latino Civil Rights organization that offers a community center and a child care center that offer: case management services, transitional housing, mutual housing, senior services, food bank and hot meal service, ESL classes, job readiness and employment help, and child care services for children 1-5 in a multicultural, bilingual environment.
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Organization: Chinese Information and Service Center
Address: 611 South Lane Street, Seattle, Washington 98104
Contact information: Website: http://www.cisc-seattle.org/main_en.html; Email: Info@cisc-seattle.org; Phone: (206) 624-5633
Summary of services provided: Job search skills training, bilingual employment counseling, Vocational English, English as Second Language training, job replacement, and follow-up services; an elderly program provides information, assistance and advocacy; The Sunshine Garden Chinese Senior Day Care; immigrant orientation and assistance; youth development after-school and summer programs; parenting classes; family violence prevention and counseling and case management.
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Organization: City of Seattle, Department of Neighborhoods
Address: Dept. of Neighborhoods 700 3rd Ave., Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104
Contact information: (206) 684-0464; Website: http://www.cityofseattle.net/neighborhoods/#
Summary of services provided: Provides services such as: citizen resource bureau to help citizens resolve complaints, neighborhood activist groups to discuss how to build self-sufficient neighborhood organizations that reflect the diversity of the people who live there, classes on how to coordinate community improvement efforts, funds available for community organizations to use for neighborhood improvements, connected to the Office of Education’s programs and initiatives, and a community gardens program.
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Organization: City of Seattle, HSD, Family & Youth Services
Address: 618 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98104
Contact information: Phone: (206) 386-1001; Website: http://www.cityofseattle.net/humanservices/fys/children.htm
Summary of services provided: free childcare and discounted childcare, nutrition programs, teen counseling and employment services, youth development programs and college preparation for low-income students whose parents did not attend college.
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Organization: City of Seattle, Office of Education
Contact information: Website: http://www.cityofseattle.net/neighborhoods/education/
Summary of services provided: Oversees the levies that provide programs for children and families, including teen health clinics, out-of-school programs, child care, and family support centers.
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Organization: Consejo Counseling and Referral Services
Address: 3808 S. Angeline Seattle, WA 98118
Contact information: Phone: (206) 461-4880; Website: http://www.consejo-wa.org/
Summary of services provided: Services focused on the Latino community that serve the following concern areas: domestic violence, including women’s support groups, teen and parent classes, and advocacy; substance abuse treatment including youth prevention program, AA meetings, truancy support, nutrition support and summer employment; mental health support including counseling for all ages, STD prevention, transitional housing, and support groups; HIV/AIDS services including STD prevention with youth, case management and mental health support for HIV positive individuals; Geriatric mental health support and services.
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Organization: CORP Recovery (Cocaine Outreach Recovery Project)
Contact information: Phone: 206-323-5399
Summary of services provided: A drug self-help and recovery program
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Organization: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarships – Bertha Pitts Campbell Scholarship
Contact information: Please ask the high school counselor for assistance in getting the correct forms.
Summary of services provided: $1,000 scholarship available to a graduating senior who is a US citizen with a GPA of at least 2.7 and is attending a 4-year college. Deadline is 3/31 each year. Includes an essay on how you will contribute to the African American community after graduation.
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Organization: Family Works Resource Center
Address: mailing: PO Box 31112, Seattle, WA 98103 street: 1501 North 45th Street, Seattle
Contact information: Phone: (206) 694-6727; Email: info@familyworksseattle.org; Website: http://www.familyworksseattle.org/index.htm
Summary of services provided: Resource Center with parenting support, parent/child activities, employment and life skills resources, and food bank services.
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Organization: First A.M.E. Church
Address: 1522 14th Avenue Seattle, Washington 98122
Contact information: Phone: (206) 324-3664 or (206) 324-3665; Website: http://www.fameseattle.org/; Email: info@fameseattle.org
Summary of services provided: Children’s care and ministry, youth ministry, church school.
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Organization: Freedom Child Development Center
Address: South Elliot, Community Service Center 832 32nd Ave Seattle, WA 98108
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Organization: Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church
Address: 126 15th Ave Seattle, WA 98122
Contact information: Phone: (206) 324-6688; website: http://www.goodwillmbc.com
Summary of services provided: youth, women’s, men’s and service ministries open to all
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Organization: Horn of Africa Services
Contact information: Website: http://www.hoas.org/about.html; Email: info@hoas.org; Phone: Rainier - (206) 760-0550; Yesler Terrace - (206) 344-5872; Highpoint - (206) 935-3705; Rainier Vista - (206) 723-7424
Summary of services provided: A multi-lingual, multicultural organization offering individual and family counseling and referral services; 'Job Readiness' workshops; monthly legal clinics; citizenship videos in four major East African languages to disseminate information and help prospective individuals prepare for U.S. naturalization testing; youth services program for East African youth, 14-18 years of age, who would like a structured program to develop leadership skills and gain employment; ESL classes; and technology training. ************************************************************************
Organization: KCTS Television
Address: 401 Mercer St. Seattle, WA 98109
Contact information: www.kcts.org ; Email: start@kcts.org
Summary of services provided: programming, email newsletters and lectures on tools for parents to use with their kids; resources on what to read to kids and activities for parents to use with their kids.
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Organization: Kids’ Company/Evergreen Children’s Association
Address: Ballard location: Adams Kids' Company 2631 NW 62nd St Seattle, WA 98107; TOPS’ Kids’ Company 2500 Franklin Avenue East Seattle, WA 98102; North Mercer Island Kids’ Company 8805 SE 40th Mercer Island, WA 98040; John Hay Kids’ Company 201 Garfield St Seattle, WA 98109; Graham Hill Kids’ Company 5149 S. Graham St. Seattle, WA 98118; South Shore Kids’ Company 8825 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118
Contact information: Main number: (206) 781-8062; Email at brigidg@kidscompany.org
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Organization: Korean Community Counseling Center
Address: 302 N. 78th St., Seattle, WA 98103
Contact information: Phone: 206-784-5691; Email: kccc1983@aol.com
Summary of services provided: Information and referrals; Sliding scale fee; Free parenting class; Drug and alcohol assessment; Youth program; Pro bono legal clinic; Domestic violence advocacy.
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Organization: Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center – Cultural Enrichment
Address: 104 -17th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144
Contact information: Phone: (206) 684-4757; Website: http://www.cityofseattle.net/langstonhughes; Email: langston.hughesinfo@ci.seattle.wa.us
Summary of services provided: full season of theatrical performances; reasonably priced, late afternoon and evening classes for youth and adults in art, music, martial arts, culture, dance, and exercise; and an eclectic "mix" of special projects and new initiatives including working with film, video, and new media. ************************************************************************
Organization: Latino/a Educational Achievement Project (LEAP)
Address: LEAP is an initiative of: Concilio for the Spanish Speaking
115 N. 85th Street, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98103
Contact information: Ricardo Sanchez, Director; Website: http://www.leapwa.org/index.htm; Phone: (206) 675-1985; Email: ricardo@leapwa.org
Summary of services provided: work to provide scholarships for dual-language teachers; provide school involvement and literacy training for parents; work to provide educational alternatives for students that are non-English speaking.
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Organization: Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Address: 433 Minor Avenue N. Seattle, WA 98109
Contact information: Email: northpugetsound@lcsnw.org; Phone: (206) 694-5700
Summary of services provided: Adoption services; mental health counseling; divorce hotline; Refugee Foster Care; Cascade People’s Center; Familias Unidas; Family support center; alcohol and drug treatment and education, teen pregnancy prevention; transitional housing; youth leadership programs; home care; crisis intervention; disaster response.
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Organization: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church
Address: 13611 SE 116th St., PO Box 2145, Renton, Washington 98056;
Contact information: Website: http://www.mlkbaptist.com; Phone: 425-255-1446
Summary of services provided: youth choirs for ages 2-17; Sunday School for all ages
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Organization: Minority Executive Directors’ Coalition
Address: 105 14th Ave., Seattle, WA 98114
Contact information: Phone: (206) 325-2542;
Summary of services provided: Has mission to promote self-sufficiency and to empower our ethnically diverse constituencies as full partners in ensuring racial, economic, social and political justice. Please contact for program and volunteer opportunities.
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Organization: Morehouse Alumni Association
Contact information: Website: www.morehouse.edu
Summary of services provided: participate and sponsor events and mentoring at the Seattle Black College Fair
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Organization: Mount Zion Baptist Church
Address: 1634 19th Ave Seattle, WA 98122
Contact information: Phone: (206) 322-6500; Website: mtzion@mountzion.net
Summary of services provided: scholarships; programs for youth including Bible study, choir, and dance.
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Organization: NAACP-ACT SO Program
Address: P.O. Box 22148, Seattle 98122
Contact information: Phone: 206-324-6600; Website: http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml; Email: actso@naacpnet.org
Summary of services provided: A year-long enrichment program which identifies students’ unique talents, provides them with mentoring and coaching opportunities to perfect their talents and skills, and lastly allows them to test their skills against their peers in local and national competitions for cash awards, scholarships, equipment and prizes. ACT-SO is a community effort that involves the mobilization of adults to serve as mentors, coaches and judges in the twenty-five categories of competition offered. The students are then sent to the NAACP's National Conference.
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Organization: National Council of Negro Women
Address: PO Box 18739 Seattle, WA 98118
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Organization: Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic
Address: 2101 East Yesler Way, #100, Seattle, WA 98122
Contact information: Phone: 206-329-7870
Summary of services provided: community health clinic that offers an array of medical and dental service to youth and parents.
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Organization: Parent to Parent, Arc-King County
Address: 10550 Lake City Way NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98125
Contact information: Email: kcp2p@arcofkingcounty.org; Phone: Jodi Reimer (206) 364-4645 ext. 121
Summary of services provided: Services are provided free of charge. Parent to Parent Support is a service offered to people with developmental disabilities and their families. It includes: support groups, people to help educate families on how to advocate for and take care of children or adults with developmental disabilities.
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Organization: Philippine Cultural and Educational Services
Address: P.O. Box 652 , Bellevue, WA 98009-0652
Contact information: (206) 646-9142
Summary of services provided: committed to serve as a valuable resource of Philippine cultural and educational materials through distribution of books, tapes and other publications and sponsorships of cultural events and seminars.
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Organization: POCAAN (People of Color Against AIDS Network)
Summary of services provided: POCCAN is a multiracial AIDS prevention organization.
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Organization: Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS)
Address: 4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, #324, Seattle, WA 98103
Contact information: Phone: (206) 547-8570; Website: http://www.pepsgroup.org; Email: peps@pepsgroup.org
Summary of services provided: an organization that brings parents of young children together for discussion and support. Programs include: new born, infant/toddler program, teen parent program and PEPS programming in Spanish.
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Organization: Rainier Scholars
Address: Rainier Scholars, P. O. Box 3941, Seattle, WA 98124
Contact information: Email: info@RainierScholars.org; Phone: (206) 726-3336; Website: http://www.rainierscholars.org/
Summary of services provided: An academic initiative that focuses on preparing talented young students of color for long-term success and college graduation by placing students in rigorous academic programs at an early age. Rainier Scholars then provides support services for the children and their families over the next ten years in order to better ensure sustained academic and social success. This program’s components are: academically rigorous coursework, counseling, leadership training, and resources and information for parents.
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Organization: Randolph Carter Family and Learning Center
Address: 100 23rd Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98144
Contact information: Phone: (206) 328-5774; Website: http://randolphcarter-center.catholiccharitiesseattlearch.org;
Summary of services provided: Provides a huge array of services targeting in particular, African Americans, Families, and youth ranging from counseling, to after-school programs, to housing assistance, to support groups.
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Organization: Refugee Federation Service Center
Address: Main office: 7101 M.L. King Jr. Way S., Suite 214 Seattle, WA 98118; White Center office: 10025 16th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98146
Contact information: Main office phone: (206) 725-9181; Main office email: tung@rfsc.org; White Center phone: (206) 762-4894; White Center email: mengstab@rfsc.org; Webiste: http://www.rfsc.org
Summary of services provided: Mission is to assist refugees and immigrants in their transition to life in the United States by helping them to become self-sufficient, productive members of society while maintaining their cultural and ethnic identity. They offer employment and social services for both youth and adults.

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Organization: Refugee Women’s Alliance
Address: 3004 South Alaska Street, Seattle, WA 98108
Contact information: Phone: (206) 721-0243; Website: http://www.rewa.org/main.html; Email: jenny@rewa.org
Summary of services provided: English as a Second Language; Citizenship preparation; Parent Education; On-site early childhood education; youth tutoring, child care teacher training.
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Organization: Ryther Child Center
Address: Ryther Child Center, 2400 NE 95th Street, Seattle, WA 98115-2499
Contact information: Phone: (206)525-5050; Website: http://www.ryther.org;
Summary of services provided: residential treatment for physically and sexually abused 6-12 year olds; chemical dependency treatment for 12-17 year olds; mental health support for children experiencing behavioral or emotional problems; childcare for 2-5 year olds with challenging behaviors.
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Organization: Samuel E. Kelly Scholars Center
Address: Millie L. Russell, Office of Minority Affairs, 394 Schmitz, Box 355320, Seattle, WA 98195
Contact information: Phone: (206) 685-3637
Summary of services provided: For students grades 9-12, the Center provides tutorial assistance to high school students taking college preparatory courses and to those seeking SAT preparation. Students are tutored in small groups and individually.
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Organization: School’s Out Washington
Address: 801 23rd Ave S Seattle, WA 98144
Contact information: Phone: (206) 323-2396; Email: info@schoolsoutwashington.org; Website: http://www.schoolsoutwashington.org/home.htm
Summary of services provided: Provides quality out-of-school time programs for students 5-14; good resource for programs and camps around the city.
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Organization: Sea Mar Community Clinic
Address: Main office: 1040 Henderson, Seattle, WA 98108. Various local clinics are available throughout the state.
Contact information: Main phone: (206) 763-5210; Website: http://www.wacmhc.org/profiles/seam14.htm
Summary of services provided: Provides comprehensive, affordable, and culturally sensitive health and human services to the Latino, low-income, disadvantaged, migrant and seasonal farm worker population.
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Organization: Seattle Chapter of The Links Inc.
Address: PO Box 3033 Redmond WA 98073-3033
Contact information: Website: http://www.linksinc-seattle.org; Email: ChrysCo717@aol.com; Phone: (425) 885-5325
Summary of services provided: SAT preparation for high school juniors and seniors; scholarships and awards programs for elementary, middle and high school students; provides tickets to cultural events for local dance academies and school children; sponsors an "Arts Scholarship Showcase" in June where high school juniors, seniors and college students exhibit their talents in the visual and performing arts.
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Organization: Seattle Counseling Services for Sexual Minorities
Address: 112 Broadway Ave E. 2nd Floor Seattle, WA 98102
Contact information: Email: info@seattlecounseling.org; Phone: (206) 323-1768; Website: www.seattlecounseling.org
Summary of services provided: Provides a series of services including: therapy and case management, medication management, various support groups, consultation and education for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender communities.
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Organization: Seattle Mental Health
Address: Main office: 1600 East Olive St. Seattle, WA 98122; Other branches on Madison, near Northgate, and Eastside
Contact information: Wesbite: http://www.smh.org; Phone: 206.324.0206
Summary of services provided: Counseling for individuals, couples, families and groups; recovery-oriented community based support for those with serious mental health problems; 24/7 support for enrolled clients, critical incident debriefing; pre-employment and employment services; supervised and independent living for adults, foster care for children; specialty services for people with disabilities, age-related and other special needs; workplace support for employers and employees, community education, professional training
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Organization: Seattle Youth Employment Program
Address: 618 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Contact information: Nina LaBoy - Phone: (206) 684-4698 or Email: nina.laboy@ci.seattle.wa.us
Summary of services provided: The program targets youth ages 14-21 who have little or no work experience, who have dropped out or are at risk of dropping out of school, and who have other barriers that make it difficult to obtain jobs. The program offers internships, basic skills training and works skills training, transition services, leadership development guidance and counseling.
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Organization: Southeast Youth and Family Services
Address: 455 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Contact information: Email: seyfs@uswest.net; Phone: (206) 937-7680; Website: http://www.swyfs.org
Summary of services provided: individual and family counseling and mental health services; at risk youth intervention program; early intervention and intensive support services to youth to prevent gang affiliation; family counseling to resolve youth and parental conflicts; alternatives and support for youth under 18 that are arrested; parenting education program; assistance in healing abused children and their families; youth leadership and conflict resolution training; alternatives for struggling alternative school students; Family Support Center
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Organization: United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Address: Discovery Park P.O. Box 99100 Seattle, WA 98199
Contact information: Phone: (206) 285-4425; Website: http://www.unitedindians.com; Email: info@unitedindians.com
Summary of services provided: home for homeless youth; early Head Start program for mothers and children birth to age 3; employment and education center; help for Native American families coping with violence, drug and alcohol abuse and other issues; services for youth ages of 12 and 21 who use "street life" as a major form of social and economical survival; elder services; Daybreak Start Cultural Center with kindergarten, Head Start and art programs
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Organization: United Negro College Fund
Address: The United Negro College Fund, 701 - 5th Ave., Suite 1850, Seattle, WA 98104
Contact information: Website: www.uncf.org
Summary of services provided: provides financial assistance to deserving students, raises operating funds for member colleges and universities; increases access to technology for students and faculty at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
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Organization: United Way of King County
Address: 107 Cherry St. Seattle, WA 98104-2266
Contact information: Phone: (206) 461-3700; Website: http://www.uwkc.org;
Summary of services provided: youth tutoring and mentoring; youth volunteering and community service; help for new parents; help for students about to enter school; help for parents searching for good child care; programs to give people of color leadership training; crisis clinic and hotline

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Organization: SPICE (Success In Providing Intergenerational Community Enrichment)
Address: addresses specific to each site should be used
Contact information: Main number: (206) 634-3605; Hale HS S.P.I.C.E. (206) 282-3797; McClure MS S.P.I.C.E. (206) 378-2706; Whittier ES S.P.I.C.E. (206) 252-1693
Summary of services provided: intergenerational activities include Reading Buddies, craft classes, structured conversations about history and culture, and public service projects.
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Organization: YMCA Black Achievers Program
Address: Meredith Matthews YMCA Branch, 1700 23rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Contact information: Phone: (206) 322-6969
Summary of services provided: recognizes adult role models and encourages leadership among African American youth.
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Organization: YouthCare
Address: 2500 NE 54th Street, Seattle, WA 98105-3142
Contact information: Website: www.youthcare.org; Phone: (206) 694-4500; Email: jen.delong@youthcare.org
Summary of services provided: helps teens who are experiencing homelessness, conflict or alienation through group homes for adolescents ages 12-17; a street outreach program; center with medical, mental health and nutrition services for youth; physical activities and community involvement for youth; transitional housing; independent living spaces
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Organization: Youth Advancement through Music and Art
Address: YATMA Sandpoint Studios, 6344 NE 74th, Suite 102, Seattle, WA 98115
Contact information: Phone: (206) 523-9167; Website: http://yatma.org/; Email: info@yatma.org
Summary of services provided: Visual art and music classes – scholarships available
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Organization: Youth Advocates, Inc.
Address: 2317 E John St. Seattle, WA 98112
Contact information: Phone: (206) 388-5868
Summary of services provided: services for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth.
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