Neighborhood Blog
Thanks to Nucor Steel
There are few firework displays that are more dramatic than the explosions created from melting down scrap metal. Last week, Nucor Steel welcomed DNDA into the world of steelmaking – their mill down the street from Youngstown Cultural Arts Center has been firing up steel for more than 100 years. As there slogan suggests, they’re…
It’s time to #AwakenDelridge
Two years ago, I embraced the role of Director at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center because, for one, I saw the incredible opportunity for collaboration. Nowhere else in Seattle will you find, under one roof, affordable artist housing, nonprofit offices, an alternative high school, and rentable activity, performance, and meeting spaces for the community. Youngstown…
Gathering of Neighbors!
“What makes West Seattle livable and healthy?” That was the question proposed during Gathering of Neighbors, held at Youngstown this weekend. Members from the West Seattle community gathered to share stories, identify community assets, and develop ideas and tools to help Delridge and other West Seattle neighborhoods develop programs and services that address community concerns. I had…
The 2013 Annual Report is Here!
In 2013, the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association celebrated a year of evolution and growth. We’ve been working hard to bring improved housing services to the Delridge corridor, increase local civic engagement, and expand community arts programming at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. But our organization is nothing without the involvement of our community, which is…
The Delridge Mural Project
The Delridge Mural Project is a Youngstown art program that brings together volunteers, local youth, and professional artists to help beautify the Delridge neighborhood with original artwork. After a great start in 2013, we’re gearing up for another summer project at Youngstown! Last summer, youth participants worked with artist Andrew Morrison to paint murals on twelve traffic signal boxes along Delridge Way. As…
Give Big to DNDA on May 6th!
GiveBIG is almost here! The Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG is a one-day, online charitable giving event encouraging people to give generously to nonprofit organizations who make our region a healthier and more vital place to live. It’s a wonderful opportunity to make your donation go even further to support your community. How? Each donation made to DNDA/Youngstown through The Seattle Foundation’s website between…