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"Our Voices" Summer Music Program Recap
“Our Voices” Music Class at High Point and NewHolly – Summer 2017 This past summer, two very talented local hip hop artists came together to organize a 6-part curriculum for the youth of the High Point and New Holly neighborhoods: Our Voices Music Class. With a focus on the history of music and a goal of…
We reached our goal!
Thank you, Community! Because of your generosity and support, we surpassed our goal of 100 donations of $100, coming in at 103.75%!! We are so grateful for your support, and are proud to have wrapped our centennial year in such a profound way. Thank you. Our Historic Cooper School, a.k.a. Youngstown, turned 100 years old in 2017.…
Announcing the Delridge Neighborhoods Let's Talk Race Series 2018!!
DNDA is proud to present 2018’s Let’s Talk Race Series. With sponsorship from the Department of Neighborhoods Community Partnerships Fund, and support from local partners and community advocates DNDA will engage the Delridge community in an 8 event Let’s Talk Race Series in 2018. By serving individuals of various ethnic/cultural communities that make the Delridge corridor…
The Party of the Century
Youngstown 100 was definitely the party of the century! Around 200 people came to celebrate the beautiful 100-year-old Historic Cooper School, now Youngstown Cultural Arts Center this past Sunday, December 3rd. It was a “back to school” experience for 20 Cooper Alumni, and a first-time visit for about 15 party-goers. All were excited to learn…
The Party of the Century
Youngstown 100 was definitely the party of the century! Around 200 people came to celebrate the beautiful 100-year-old Historic Cooper School, now Youngstown Cultural Arts Center this past Sunday, December 3rd. It was a “back to school” experience for 20 Cooper Alumni, and a first-time visit for about 15 party-goers. All were excited to learn…
Introducing the Delridge Neighborhoods Let's Talk Race Series 2018!
With sponsorship from the Department of Neighborhoods Community Partnerships Fund, and support from local partners and community advocates DNDA will engage the Delridge community in an 8 event Let’s Talk Race Series in 2018. By serving individuals of various ethnic/cultural communities that make the Delridge corridor their home and by engaging the community through…
Summer CampOuts at Camp Long Recap
Summer CampOut’s at Camp Long: In both July and August DNDA, along with program partners Camp Long and the National Wildlife Federation, ran two CampOut programs. The CampOut program provides families living in Affordable Housing the opportunity to spend the night in cabins at Camp Long in West Seattle and provides a weekend camping experience…
Youngstown 100: a word from David Bestock
All nonprofits seem to ride some sort of roller coaster of ups and downs, and DNDA is no exception. When I became Youngstown Director 5 years ago, I stepped in at the bottom, ready to start us clicking our way towards greater heights. Well, we’ve been clicking, baby!! When I stepped in, I had one goal…
Youngstown 100
We’re having a birthday party! Featuring: Cooper Artists Art Sale and studio tours A 3D time capsule Interactive art for kids Food, drink and birthday cake Performances by local faves, including Seattle reggae band, Kore Ionz. Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 2:00 – 5:00 pm Youngstown Cultural Arts Center 4408 Delridge Way SW | Seattle, WA…