Neighborhood Blog
Seattle Historical Theatre Presents: Friends Across the Wires
The Seattle Historical Theatre Project is pleased to present their theatre production of Friends Across the Wires, an original play exploring the impact of the WWII Japanese American Incarceration on young people in Seattle. The play will be presented at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center on Thursday, April 20th, at 7.30pm. This West Seattle performance is…
Transition News at DNDA
The Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA), is seeking an Interim Executive Director to lead the next stage of the organization’s growth. DNDA is a celebrated and trusted institution in West Seattle, with a 26-year history of innovative programming in affordable housing, youth arts education, and environmental stewardship. Based at their own Youngstown Cultural Arts Center,…
Spreading Holiday Cheer at Youngstown
On Saturday, December 17th, DNDA hosted the fun-filled youth & family event, Winter Splendor, at our beautiful Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. The holiday-inspired event was held in partnership with Westside HEY Coalition, Southwest Seattle Youth Alliance, Seattle Public Schools, the YMCA Social Impact Hub, the Seattle Police Department, and Target. This event was the second…
Reflecting On SYP’s Team Sports Program
For High Point youth, the end of summer signals a return to school for a hopeful year of learning, friendships, and growth experiences. However, it also traditionally signals a conclusion to DNDA’s Summer Youth Program, including its soccer and basketball team sports programs. DNDA’s team sports programs are beginner-friendly pathways for youth, especially young children,…
Reflecting On Our Family Connections Program
At the end of July 2022, we said goodbye to one of our most beloved community projects—the Positive Family Connections program. In 2020, we began a partnership with King County’s Best Starts for Kids initiative to co-create intergenerational programs with youth and families at High Point and Croft Place Townhomes. More specifically, DNDA staff members…
Staff Comings and Goings
At DNDA, we celebrate departing staff, and new arrivals! This summer we are sad to see a few folks leave the DNDA nest, bidding farewell and good luck to Bri Castilleja, Molly Duttry, Robe Kedida, Tyler Yeomans, and Jackie Brady. Bri has been with DNDA for 3 years as our Environmental Education Coordinator, strengthening school…