Reach out to a mutual aid group in your neighborhood that works with your unhoused neighbors; there are plenty in the city. Show up and contribute how you can. Get to know other volunteers and the ...

Since being forcibly placed in the U.S. centuries ago, Black Americans have developed communal methods of dealing with this country’s social and economic barriers, whether it’s through our music, ...

In January 1969, the Black Panther Party of Oakland, California began a program to provide free breakfasts to children in their community before school. It started with one location, but quickly grew ...

Every year 50,000 copies of this guide are distributed through a network of over 200 partners including a peer network of vendors, service providers, mutual aid groups, metro bus drivers, emergency ...

Ana Uriarte is from Nicaragua. She started her professional career as an English-Spanish translator, and then moved to work on Social Development Programs, and proposal writing and fund-seeking, ...

Real Change offers an immediate, low-barrier work opportunity and caring community. We meet people where they are, without judgement, and support each other in reaching personal and professional goals ...

The U.S. winter holiday season evokes images of gift giving and a spirit of abundance. Some people save up what little money they have to give their loved ones a special treat or outing. As someone ...

The holiday season ushers in moments of reflection, time with loved ones and contemplating what the new year will bring. With the current state of the world, it’s becoming more evident that we’re all ...

Well, 2025 is officially here, and before we jump into the eventful news cycle it’s sure to provide, our newsroom wanted to reflect on all that was 2024. We have taken the time to sort through our ...

Security guards at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) agreed to their first labor contract after going on an indefinite strike Nov. 29 amid tense negotiations with museum leadership. On Dec. 11, the union ...

Pongo Poetry Project’s mission is to engage youth in writing poetry to inspire healing and growth. For more than 20 years, Pongo has mentored poetry with children at the Child Study Treatment Center ...