Giving Tuesday

Invest in the future of Rainier Beach by investing in the RBAC Growth Center this Giving Tuesday. Can you help RBAC reach our fundraising goal of $7,000 by November 28th?

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Restorative Resolutions for Neighborhood Issues

In light of the misguided and tragic use of firearms (July 28th) — and in the name of shifting the narrative on how Rainier Beach is represented when such things occur– we asked this question at our Shifting the Narrative Community Gathering:

“How are we resolving the issues in our neighborhood in a RESTORATIVE way?”

Youth & Neighborhood Engagement

To enhance community safety in the Rainier Beach neighborhood through youth and neighborhood engagement – an evidence based crime prevention methodology that addresses specific street segments where incidents that contribute to youth crime are high.

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Black Homeowners Initative

Creating change and opportunity for new Black Homeowners in South Seattle, South King and North Pierce Counties.

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Rainier Beach Farm Stand

Every Saturday from June 17th – October 14th is our Farm Stand where we provide free, fresh, and culturally relevant produce to the community! The Farm Stand is located at 9059 Martin Luther King Jr Way S.

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Photo of our Activation Table setup to provide resources to the community

Photo of rasberries during one of our Saturday Farm Stand sessions where we give fresh produce to Rainier Beach residents in the Summer

Photo of the Food Policy Council Circle providing local farmers a platform to discuss issues in our current food system, and provide resources to help support their work

Photo of RBAC Staff and volunteers during our 2023 Earth Day Service Event

Harvest-Fest Reflections

Oct 31, 2023

Harvest Fest Recap On October 21st, the food justice team commemorated the end of a successful farm stand season at our long awaited...

Gregory Davis Reflections

Oct 31, 2023

I had such a good day a week or two ago and thought it would be a fantastic article to write and share what a "typical day" looks like for...

What Happens When a Farmer Rests?

Oct 25, 2023

What Happens When a Farmer Rests? Reclaiming Alignment Retreat Reflection By Cly Samson When I introduce myself to...

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Rainier Beach Action Coalition (RBAC)

is a grassroot, Black-led organization devoted to locally driven development. For over ten years, it has promoted quality education, living wage jobs, affordable transportation and housing, and building community capacity in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood.

Our Mission:

Implement the Rainier Beach Neighborhood Plan (1997, 2014) and build a connected, sustainable and equitable community within the Rainier Beach neighborhood.

Promote the “made in Rainier Beach”, quality education, living wage jobs, affordable transportation and housing for all.

Promote a safe place where people thrive, a neighborhood the world calls home.

Build neighborhood capacity to enhance quality of life in Rainier Beach as well as to address critical issues threatening the welfare of Rainier Beach resident.

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