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DNDA RECEIVES ONLY IN SEATTLE GRANT AWARD
We are proud to share with you that DNDA has been awarded $20,000 from Seattle’s Office of Economic Development Only in Seattle 2018 grant! The grant is part of a collaborative effort between the Office of Economic Development, Department of Transportation, and Department of Neighborhoods to support the health of small businesses in various Seattle neighborhoods, and the communities…
DNDA’s Hiring
Director of Housing and Properties This position provides oversight and direction for all DNDA properties, including oversight of property management contracts, management of property funding relationships, administration of government reporting, and representing DNDA on issues pertaining to DNDA properties. This position is expected to adhere to the mission and values of DNDA, and will be…
Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible
Following the second event in DNDA’s Let’s Talk Race Series, The Creation of Whiteness, West Seattle Meaningful Movies held a film screening of Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible to continue the conversation about whiteness. Along with the movie, West Seattle Meaningful Movies showed a video called “The Creation of Whiteness: How Race Was Used…
From everyone at DNDA: THANK YOU!!
This past Friday was our annual Destination Delridge fundraiser party. This year’s theme was “Oh the places we’ll Grow!” where we explored and celebrated the integration of art, nature, and neighborhood growth within the Delridge community. And boy was it a success! We would like to extend a very big thank you to all of…
What is a Peacemaking Circle?
What is a Peacemaking Circle? Peacemaking Circles have been used throughout ancient and modern times as a restorative practice that mediates conflict while promoting individual and collective healing. Based on indigenous customs, Peacemaking Circles provide a safe space for honest dialogue as barriers and stereotypes are broken down. Young Women Empowered (Y-WE), a partner in…
Recap: The Creation of Whiteness
Saturday, February 24, marked the second event in DNDA’s Let’s Talk Race Series 2018: The Creation of Whiteness. Participants were encouraged to challenge preconceived ideas of race through viewing racial identity as a complex and continuously evolving facet of our collective human existence. This includes how the inception of whiteness has shaped much of our history…
Our Biggest, Funnest Event is Upon Us!
We’re ONE WEEK AWAY from our biggest event of the year! It’s our third annual Destination Delridge fundraiser party, and this year’s theme is Oh, The Places We’ll Grow! It’s a celebration of our expanding programming, partnerships, and overall reach as an organization doing innovative work to build and sustain the Southwest Seattle neighborhood of Delridge. Don’t…
Now Seeking Restoration Crew Leads
DNDA’s Nature Consortium program is now taking applications to join our team of Urban Forest Restoration Crew Leads. This is a volunteer position that involves managing and leading teams of volunteers during regularly scheduled work parties. The crew lead(s) will get experience working in an urban forest restoration program and leading volunteers of all ages. The position works on…
Destination Delridge on March 2, 2018: Oh, The Places We'll Grow!
Destination Delridge Save the date: Friday, March 2nd, 2018 Doors open at 6:00 pm @ Metropolist 2931 1st Ave S. Suite A, Seattle, WA 98134. We invite you to be a part of our upcoming event, Destination Delridge: Oh, The Places We’ll Grow. Please join us as we celebrate DNDA’s continuing legacy of groundbreaking community work in Art, Nature, and Neighborhood.…