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 not only exceeded contract goals but also contributed to a safer, cleaner, and more connected community.

2025 at a Glance

  • Partnered with multiple organizations on neighborhood projects, with work parties ranging from 5 to 55 participants, including collaborations with Officer Robersone on Rose Street and the Service Board at the Mapes Creek pathway.
  • Facilitated a five-day annual boot camp for Youth and Neighborhood Engagement team members and neighborhood participants, covering CPTED, neighborhood safety surveys, outreach, and workplace readiness. Two youth participants were hired following the training.
  • Held over 20 deep-dive role trainings focused on neighborhood engagement, teamwork, survey practice, and safety awareness.
  • Collaborated with the Service Board at Mapes Creek on a large-scale neighborhood restoration project, supporting youth collaboration and hands-on environmental work.
  • Attended a mayoral forum as part of our J106 contract to strengthen youth knowledge of local government, civic engagement, and voting.
  • Participated in the annual Community Safety Forum at the Rainier Beach Community Center on July 10.
  • Supported the King Donut mural event by providing event equipment and hosting an RBAC information table, helping raise funds and awareness for neighborhood public art.
  • Facilitated ongoing trainings for engagement workers, including restorative circle facilitation, outreach, surveys, and information table setup.
  • Completed 44 activations, exceeding the required 36, and conducted 365 neighborhood surveys, surpassing the J106 contract requirement of 100. Work took place along Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Rainier Avenue, Rose Street, and the Lake Washington Apartments area.
  • Completed multiple multi-day CPTED projects, including vegetation clearing along Rainier Avenue and Trenton to Cloverdale, Cloverdale & 44th Avenue (30+ yard bags removed), and a Mapes Creek restoration with approximately 50 participants and 44 yard bags removed.
  • Added a Guardianship Team to support de-escalation and youth needs during school hours and neighborhood activations.

Closing out 2025, we reflect on a year of steady presence, strong partnerships, and continued investment in neighborhood safety and connection. We are grateful to the youth, neighbors, and partners who made this work possible and look forward to building on these efforts in 2026.

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