Pilot program will equip Seattle high school students with skills to drive powerful change through leadership development, policy and advocacy experiences; Applications due January 16 SEATTLE (December 20)— Today, the City of Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) is announcing the launch of a new Youth Civic Engagement Program (YCEP),… [ Keep reading ]
Despite major budget deficit, funding is maintained to address community needs SEATTLE (December 10) – The City of Seattle’s 2025-2026 budget authorizes $27.25 million to implement community-informed projects spanning mental health, food equity, homeowner stabilization, public restrooms, art, cultural preservation programs, and youth support services. These projects are funded by… [ Keep reading ]
The Select Budget Committee may choose to vote on the future of Seattle’s $27.25 million participatory budgeting (PB) projects this month.
Newsletter shared by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights on behalf of the Disability, LGBTQ, Human Rights, and Women’s commissions. This newsletter amplifies updates and events from the Disability, LGBTQ, Human Rights, and Women’s commissions. This issue features each commission’s work this year and their priorities for 2025, this year’s… [ Keep reading ]
This post was originally published on the Seattle Department of Neighborhood’s blog. The Seattle Office for Civil Rights and Seattle Information Technology are partnering with the Seattle Public Library for a film screening and panel discussion on generational immigrant experiences and building belonging for all in Seattle. The film ‘From… [ Keep reading ]
This week, Mayor Harrell transmitted legislation to the Seattle City Council to authorize $27.25 million to implement six winning participatory budgeting projects focused on increasing access to housing, improving public safety and mental health supports, advancing food equity, and improving public infrastructure to meet basic needs.
Welcome to SWC Inside/Out, an interview series with members of the Seattle Women’s Commission and the community members who inspire us. This is the fifth installment of the series and we are delighted to interview former Seattle Women’s Commissioner and maternal health expert, Rokea Jones. Read on to learn more… [ Keep reading ]
Award ceremony open to the public Media contact: Sage Leibenson, sage.leibenson@seattle.gov, (206) 233-5156 This press release is shared by the Office for Civil Rights on behalf of the Seattle Women’s Commission. SEATTLE (June 10) – The Seattle Women’s Commission will present the 2024 Jeanette Williams award to Seattle-based author, Angela… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is awarding $1.2 million to support community-led services that address domestic violence outside of the criminal legal system.
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights’ winter 2024 newsletter is available now! This issue features a new video illustrating enforcement services offered by SOCR, highlights from our commissions, and an update on next steps toward participatory budgeting project implementation. Also included are a list of upcoming community events and opportunities. Read… [ Keep reading ]
