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Laying the Groundwork for Sustainable Growth in Rainier Beach: EcDev’s 2025 Highlights
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...
Read MoreA Beautiful Safe Place in Action: 2025 by the Numbers
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...
Read MoreLearning, Leadership, and Neighborhood Care: A 2025 Lifelong Learning Recap
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...
Read MoreThe Rainier Beach Business District Team @ RBAC are Bringing Neighbors Together through Dialogue, Learning, and Action
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...
Read MoreNeighbors, Nourishment, and New Faces: RBAC’s 2025 Farm Stand Season Wraps Up Soon
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...
Read MoreRBAC’s Neighborhood Heroes Gala is set for November 7!
We are thrilled to announce that Rainier Beach Action Coalition is hosting its first gala on Friday, November 7 at 6 p.m. at Labour Temple located in Downtown Seattle. Our theme, “Neighborhood Heroes: Honoring the Heart of...
Read MoreLast Chance to Join Us for the 2025 B2SB
There’s Still Time to Join Us Back2School Bash Vendor and Sponsor Registration Closes August 16 We’re in the final stretch leading up to our 22nd Annual Rainier Beach Back2School Bash, and we want to remind you there’s still...
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Meet RBAC’s Transformation Strategist Jerrell Davis: A Life of Music, Education, and Community Building
By Jarquita Brown Seattle’s Southend has always been more than just a place for Jerrell Davis,...
Read More21st Annual Back2School Bash: More than Backpacks
RBAC was able to host its 21st annual Back2School Bash on Aug 24th, an event everyone in the community is familiar with! Thanks to the extremely kind and flexible people at the RB Community Center, we held the event there and...
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Introducing our Rainier Beach Business Spotlight
Hello Again, I am thrilled to announce the launch of the Rainier Beach Business Spotlights...
Read MoreThis is Goodbye – David Sauvion
I have received many kudos over the years for the work that I’ve done in Rainier Beach and for my contribution to a strong neighborhood advocate: the Rainier Beach Action Coalition. This comes with the culture of positive...
Read MorePriority Hire Legacy Acknowledgement
RBAC gets Legacy Acknowledgement added to all Priority Hire Advisory Committee Meetings By now you know RBAC, along with many other outstanding organizations, advocated for a target local hire program in the city of Seattle way...
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