Neighborhood Blog
Women’s History Month 2022: Celebrating Remarkable West Seattle Women
You don’t have to look too far in Seattle to find an impressive list of ambitious, intelligent and accomplished women. As we close off this Women’s History Month, we’d like to highlight the accomplishments and legacies of two remarkable women who changed West Seattle history. Thelma Dewitty Many excellent classroom teachers became pioneering groundbreakers…
A Recap on DNDA’s Soccer Program
This July and August, DNDA and our partner Intercity Soccer League organized beginner-friendly youth soccer practices at the NewHolly and High Point neighborhoods! Over eight weeks, up to 120 High Point, NewHolly/Rainier Vista players met for practice sessions at their respective fields twice a week. High Point, NewHolly, and Rainier Vista players had the opportunity…
DNDA Board Spotlight: Shannon Woodard – Board President
Shannon is an incredibly proud parent to a precocious aspiring singer/songwriter, comic book artist, and comedian. They spend much of their time outside in the dirt and mud, dancing through puddles, and singing loud enough for all Delridge to hear. With her daughter by her side, Shannon works daily to be a housing-for-all champion. As…
Family and Community Connections at High Point
Written by Yeggy Michael. On August 14, 2021, DNDA’s Family Connections program hosted a community gathering at High Point Commons Park that attracted almost 90 participants. After over 14 months of zoom workshop and meetings, this was the first in-person gathering for the families, including four cohorts supporting Somali, Oromo, Ethiopian, Eritrean, and Vietnamese families.…
DNDA Residents Revitalize Community Garden
In the midst of the pandemic with outdoor activities limited, gardening has offered a safe outlet for those seeking to spend their time and energy on a seasonal project. Fostering this opportunity, DNDA’s Neighborhood Team revived a community garden at McLean Commons, one of DNDA’s 7 affordable housing sites and home to 19 families. The…
A message about Residential Schools
Dear Community: As DNDA progresses into our summer programming, we recognize the importance of taking a pause to acknowledge and bring to the forefront some ongoing news in order to grieve, question, and act together. This news is particularly relevant to us at DNDA as we have Indigenous and Coast Salish staff members, artists, and…