In 2025, the Economic Development Team advanced its mission to keep Rainier Beach a clean, safe, and vibrant place for everyone by supporting small-business retention, reducing neighborhood vacancies, increasing stakeholder engagement, and exploring BIA formation as a...

In 2025, the A Beautiful Safe Place (ABSP) branch prioritized neighborhood safety, youth engagement, and collaborative initiatives throughout Rainier Beach. By fostering strong partnerships, delivering impactful trainings, and engaging in hands-on projects, our team...

We are grateful for a year shaped by learning, leadership, and collective care through RBAC’s Lifelong Learning Branch. This work continues to affirm what we know to be true: learning happens across generations and throughout our neighborhood. Lifelong Learning is...

Walk the Block Photo Journal by Messiah Fagerholm

King Donuts; Community, Culture, Art! (5.5 x 8.5 in) by Messiah Fagerholm

We are incredibly excited to announce that New York Times Bestselling Author Ijeoma Oluo will be our 2025 Rainier Beach Neighborhood Heroes Gala Keynote Speaker! Ijeoma’s powerful voice and thought leadership have inspired communities worldwide to reflect on important...

by Safiyat Bayo Having joined RBAC as a freshman, I am a former student of Rainier Beach High School and a proud alumna. Throughout my childhood, I also collaborated with classmates who attended the same school as I did. Although we were more concerned about Rainier...

The Rainier Beach Business District Team at RBAC hosted its inaugural Lemonade Stand Community Event on September 19, in collaboration with Sound Transit, the Seattle Department of Transportation, and the Seattle Office of Economic Development. This free public...

by Derartu Massey It is now week 16 of the farm stand, and we have just four weeks left before wrapping up another great season. Since June 14, we’ve gathered every Saturday to share fresh, local produce, and we will continue until our final day on October 25th. As we...