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Archives for October 2017

10th Annual Youth & Vuka Inspire Dinner

October 25, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

As people called by God, we gather to praise God, listen to him, and respond.
We nurture each other in faith and obedience to Christ. We love and care for one another as God’s people. We commit ourselves to serve and to tell others about Jesus. We pursue God’s justice and peace in every area of life.

KCIC is a Non-denominational congregation, bringing together Christians of all backgrounds.
As people called by God, we gather to praise God, listen to him, and respond.
We nurture each other in faith and obedience to Christ. We love and care for one another as God’s people. We commit ourselves to serve and to tell others about Jesus. We pursue God’s justice and peace in every area of life.

Filed Under: African American, Announcements, Community, Community News, Events, Faith, Front Page Slider, News, Northwest

Seattle MathFest 1+1=Us

October 25, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Seattle MathFest is a free celebration for families with young children ages 3-11 (siblings also welcome!). At the event, families play hands-on math games, win prizes and even get to take home some of the fun. While playing, children and adults alike build their confidence and knowledge around math. Our team has years of experience creating positive math moments for kids, building engaging math lessons for the classroom, facilitating parent workshops, and so much more.

Don’t miss your chance to experience an evening of math like you’ve never seen it before!

Event Schedule 5:00 PM Doors open   7:00PM Food service ends  7:30 PM Doors close

For questions, email us at info@zenomath.org

Avoid the lines, Pre-register!

Interested in Volunteering at MathFest?

MathFest is a great opportunity for community members and employee groups to support the development of math skills in a unique and unexpected environment!
Contact Lesly Cristino at lesly@zenomath.org for more information!

Filed Under: Community, Community News, Front Page Slider

Community Forum: Housing and Growth in South King County

October 25, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Local educators and the Firs Home Owners Association are partnering to host a community forum where we make space to come together and discuss issues of affordable housing, growth, and displacement. As rents rise rapidly and affordable housing grows more scarce, families and children fear becoming homeless and being forced from our community; while teachers and other educators struggle to support them through these traumas.

Madrona Elementary will be open for a community forum that brings together community members, educators, tenant leaders, housing groups, area business owners, and elected officials to discuss how the lack of affordable housing and growing home displacements are changing our cities Please join us to listen, learn, and work together towards solutions that are based on the wisdom of our resilient communities.

The Highline Education Association (HEA), your local educator union, is pleased to support this event.

This Community Forum will be held on October 30 from 6:00-7:45 in the Madrona School cafeteria located at 20301 32nd Ave S SeaTac.

Doors will open at 5:30. Childcare and snacks will be provided.

 

Filed Under: Community, Community News, Front Page Slider, News, Northwest, Real Estate

Rev. Lawrence Willis to be Honored as Housing Hero

October 25, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) will present a Housing Hero Award to Reverend Lawrence Willis at its annual gala and auction on November 3 at the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Seattle.

LIHI Board President Melinda Nichols, Rev. Lawrence Willis, and LIHI Executive Director Sharon Lee at SVI tiny house build in August

Rev. Willis has had a lifelong calling to serve.  He earned his bachelor’s degree in Christian Education at United Theological Seminary.  He entered the clergy in 1999 and has been Pastor of Truvine Church since 2001.  He started the transitional program LOVETO that helps low-income people of color. He conducts counseling, is the president of the United Black Christian Clergy, and serves on the Women and Minority Business Council in Seattle.

Rev. Willis worked in construction as a journeyman carpenter for 10 years before becoming the director of Seattle Vocational Institute’s Pre-apprenticeship Construction Training Program, where his passion for both education and helping those in need converged.  Through his efforts, SVI students, as part of their curriculum, have applied their learned skills for the greater good to build over a dozen tiny houses for Seattle’s homelesspopulation.  Video of tiny house build at SVI

Tiny Houses at Georgetown Village.

“Over 50 homeless men and women have died living on the streets since January.  Living in a heated tiny house with a lockable door can make the difference between life or death for someone who is vulnerable or frail.  Rev. Lawrence Willis is a Housing Hero because he and his students at SVI have built tiny houses to help end homelessness for hundreds of people,” states Sharon Lee, LIHI Executive Director.  Rev. Willis also serves on the LIHI Board of Directors.

Also to be honored are State Senator David Frockt, Terri Colbert, and Guy Astley, who have all made major contributions to LIHI’s growing Tiny House Program, helping to realize innovative solutions to homelessness in Seattle and beyond.

LIHI sponsors 7 tiny house villages across Seattle that are sheltering homeless families, singles, couples and people with pets that have nowhere else to live.  At any one time, over 350 people are living in tiny houses that are 8’ x 12’ or in tents on platforms.  Most of the tiny houses are insulated and have heat and electricity.  They share common space and a community kitchen. LIHI hires case managers and social workers to help them move to permanent housing and to obtain employment.

LIHI partners with Nickelsville, SHARE and Camp Second Chance to operate the villages on a day to day basis with self-governance and democratic decision-making.  The locations include:  Othello Tiny House Village, NW Market Street in Ballard, a new Interbay Village on Port property, Licton Springs Village, Georgetown Village, and Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Tiny House Village in the Central Area.  For more information go to: www.LIHI.org

Filed Under: Community, Community News, Faith, Featured Stories, News, Northwest, Real Estate

Free Homebuyer Workshop – Sponsored By WSHFC

October 25, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Join us November 11,2017 at 1851 Central Pl S,
Kent, WA 98030

FREE Home Buyers Workshop!

WA STATE DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANT PROGRAM!

Requirements:
Attend Manadatory Home Buyer’s Class

Minimum Credit Score 620
(not quite there?)
We have a Credit Repair Specialist available to assist
Annual income cap $98,000

Registration is required- RSVP Shorton@wastatehomebuyer.com

*SEATS ARE LIMITED *LUNCH PROVIDED *FREE PARKING!!! Register Today!

 

Filed Under: Community, Community News, Front Page Slider, Northwest, Real Estate

Gates Foundation Discovery Center Launch Party!

October 25, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Celebrate the Gates Foundation Visitor Center’s transformation to the Gates Foundation Discovery Center!

Performances by Seattle’s own “The Flavr Blue” and Gansango
Music and Dance. Explore our brand new exhibits and play games for good. Meet our amazing local partners and find out how you can turn caring into action! Drinks by Optimism Brewing Company and more! FREE.

BE INSPIRED!
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Take action at the Launch Party!

Meet and hear from individuals creating change to better communities here and around the globe. Take part in our featured take action project; Birthday Dreams with The World is Fun, dedicated to getting you involved.


Launch Party Partners include:

The World is Fun
Birthday Dreams
PATH
United Way Emerging Leaders
Mission Africa
Youth ERA
Northwest Tap Connection

Filed Under: Community, Community News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Stories, Front Page Slider, LifeStyle, Music, News, Northwest

City of Destiny Awards Nominations Accepted Now Through January 26, 2018

October 25, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Nominations for the City of Tacoma’s 2018 City of Destiny Awards, which spotlights exceptional volunteers who have worked to drive Tacoma forward, are being accepted now through January 26, 2018.

“Tacoma’s legacy of volunteerism and giving back inspires us every day,” said City Events and Recognitions Committee Chairwoman Erin Lee. “We are privileged to recognize those committed to making a difference in Tacoma.”

Eligibility requirements for the award categories are available on the current nomination form. The form is also available in hard copy upon request through Kala Dralle in the Special Events Office at kdralle@cityoftacoma.org or  (253) 573-2523. 

Since 1987, the City of Tacoma has honored more than 200 outstanding local volunteers through its City of Destiny Awards program.  The City of Destiny Awards program is spearheaded by a City Council appointed City Events and Recognition Committee comprised of local community leaders from a broad array of backgrounds and areas of expertise. This committee develops the City of Destiny Awards nomination tools and selection criteria, selects the City of Destiny Awards winners and plans the annual City of Destiny Awards event.

More information about the City of Destiny Awards program is available at cityoftacoma.org/destinyawards.

 

Photos By: Matty Photography

Filed Under: Community, Community News, Featured Stories, Front Page Slider, News, Northwest

Washington is facing a crisis level shortage of Black/African-American foster families

October 25, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

In our community, children end up in foster care when their parents are not able to care for them. We rely on foster families to provide the love and support they need until they can safely return home or are adopted.

There is a critical need for Black families to become foster parents. In Washington State, nearly 9,000 children are in foster care. Of these, 16% are Black but only 6.5% of foster families are Black. Research shows that kids do better when they maintain their cultural identity.

Anyone can be a foster parent – you just need an open heart and mind. You can:

 Be single or married, or have a partner

 Already have children in the home or be an empty nester

 Rent, live in an apartment/condo, or own your home

 Have an income that is at or above the rate set to qualify for state benefits.
For a family of two, this is $20,472.

Join Amara and others in the community for a follow-up conversation about how we can address the needs of Black children in foster care:
Saturday, November 18th 10 am-noon Tacoma Urban League, 2550 S. Yakima, Tacoma WA 98405 Or, if you have space in your home and life for a child in foster care,
please contact Amara (206-260-1700, amara@amaraputskidsfirst.org)

Filed Under: African American, Community, Community News, Featured Stories, Front Page Slider, LifeStyle, News, Northwest

~1951~ Ms. Kitty Scott is turning 66 years young

October 21, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Friday October 27, 2017

Please join us for a
birthday celebration for Ms. Kitty

4:30pm-7pm

1601 South l Street Tacoma, WA 98405
(Miles Memorial Church)

Please RSVP

Thehouseofscottwa@msn.com

253.572.9555

Filed Under: Faith, Front Page Slider

MISSION OF HEALING CENTER WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER GROUP

October 21, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Chaplain Sandra D. Little is offering this women’s group where women can come together for prayer, bible study, added support in these hard times, and straight talk about women’s issues. If you have any questions, please call me at (253)495-5942

Location: 1107 S 10 th St. Tacoma, WA

When: Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm

Starting: October 19, 2016 for 8 weeks

Refreshments will be served.

Filed Under: Faith, Front Page Slider

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