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Reflection from our YNE Bootcamp
Our annual boot camp for the Youth Neighborhood Engagement team was organized by A Beautiful Safe Place in February. The majority of our team is made up of Black youth, ages 15 to 18, who attend high schools in the South End of...
Read MoreFacilities Update
Thank you to our employees at RBAC, as March 7th is Employee Appreciation Day! As we begin kicking off our planning sessions for Spring and Summer activities, we recognize our staff’s impact and leadership, making...
Read More‘Street food’ and Community Vibrancy
Rainier Beach is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood in Seattle, making it an ideal spot for food trucks and carts. Bringing a mobile eatery to the area isn’t just about serving up great food—it requires careful planning,...
Read MoreCSA is Back!
We are thrilled to announce our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program for the upcoming season! From July 11 to November 21, 2025, we will offer fresh, locally grown produce boxes delivered directly from local BIPOC farms...
Read MoreRamadan Mubarak
Happy Women’s History Month and Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan is a month-long fast observed by Muslims. It is also my favorite time of the year. It means family, patience, intentionality, and community. When I think of Ramadan, I...
Read MoreABSP updates, activations schedule for 2025
Hello Neighbors and Neighborhood Friends! This year we are building out a playbook for our Youth and Neighborhood Engagement Workers. The specific approaches we take to keep our neighborhood safe and vibrant are...
Read MoreFour Branches Four Colors: We Did It – and Then Some!
We are overwhelmed with gratitude as we close this chapter of our Four Branches, Four Colors: An RBAC Series. Thanks to you, our incredible neighborhood and neighborhood friends, we reached our $20,000 year-end fundraising goal...
Read MoreSeeds of Change Updates
Grab your snacks and popcorn because the Seeds of Change Documentary is coming to a screen near you! A Little Background on Seeds of Change The Seeds of Change Network is built on a holistic approach to farmer wellness,...
Read MoreBlack History Month
Have you heard of “The Gump?” You probably have; here is a clue—the home of the Confederacy. Not helpful? How about the home of the civil rights movement? Not yet? How about where Martin and Coretta Scott King got their start...
Read MoreFood Justice 2024 Recap
The food justice work in 2024 remained steadfast yet resilient through unprecedented times. Kudos to everyone who joined us this year, whether new staff, volunteers, fellows, council members, donors, funders, or virtual...
Read MoreRBAC 2024 Recap
From left to right: Khadijah Abdullah, Aviva Stamp From left to right: Robin Ginnis, Scott Hinckley, Alex Gonzales, Andre Cantyfer From left to right:...
Read MoreAPE 2024 Recap
2024 has been a busy and exciting year for the Economic Development Team. We kicked off the year strong with project management of the Recreating Henderson Project. We hosted six monthly committee meetings where community...
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