Rainier Valley Neighborhood Community Organizations And Groups

Rainier Valley Community Organizations and Groups - Rainier Valley groups sponsoring and supporting local neighborhood, cultural and seasonal events, helping to plan growth and other issues, and working for the betterment of the Rainier Valley. Also see Seattle Area Community Services page.

Beacon Hill Chamber Of Commerce - Organization of businesses, professional persons and community-spirited individuals that provides leadership to improve the quality of business and community life on Beacon Hill.

Bike Works - Formerly known as Free Ride Zone, Bike Works teaches young people how to fix bikes, rewards them with their own set of wheels, and provides affordable bicycle services in the Rainier Valley. Their programs invest in young people, the future of the community, and encourages bicycling as a clean and healthy transportation alternative.

Central Area Chamber Of Commerce
2108 E Madison, Seattle (206) 325-2864

Central District Forum For Arts & Ideas - While drawing attention to what makes African-American culture unique, CD Forum also seeks to highlight its integral place within American culture as a whole. CD Forum celebrates the diverse talents of African-Americans in all sectors of our society and enriches the Puget Sound region by creating a progressive institution dedicated to the cultural and intellectual enlightenment of every citizen.

Chinatown Chamber Of Commerce
675 S King St, Seattle (206) 423-6870

Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area - Shopping, dining, services, events, and a map of Seattle's Chinatown-International District.

Colleges & Universities - See Seattle Colleges page. Includes scholarship info.

Columbia City - Neighborhood events and goings-on.

Columbia City Business Association
4529 - 33rd Ave S, Seattle (206) 632-5234

Columbia City Revitalization Committee - The CCRC helps develop projects and events for the Columbia City neighborhood, keeps Columbia City in the eyes of elected officials, takes stands on development projects, and sponsors community events and candidate/issue forums.

Community Centers - Located on Local Activities page.

Emerald City Outreach Ministries - Believing that all people should have the power in their lives to move forward and pursue a future with hope, ECOM is engaged in the spiritual, social, and economic development of the Rainier Valley community, with specific focus on rebuilding the health and strength of African American families.

Friends of Pritchard Beach Park - FoPBP's mission is to work together as a community to create a wildlife refuge and education center at Pritchard Beach Park, to create a place where people can come together and enjoy nature close to home, and to provide opportunities for learning and understanding about this unique outdoor habitat in an urban area.

Genesee Merchants Association
4610 - 41st Ave S, Seattle (206) 722-6947

Hillman City Business Association (HCBA)

Hillman City Neighborhood Alliance (HCNA)

Holly Park Merchants Association
c/o Ron Newton/WA Mutual, 7100 MLK Wy S, Seattle (206) 461-4775

HomeSight - Promoting the revitalization of neighborhoods through affordable home ownership strategies.

Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center - Performing arts center providing performances, instruction, classes, events and programs for the community.

Libraries - Located on Local Activities page.

Mount Baker Community Club - The Mount Baker Community Club supports the community through a variety of activities, annual events and assistance to neighbors and groups, provides clubhouse space for many community groups and organizations at subsidized rates, and represents neighborhood interests before various civic groups.

Mt. Baker Housing Association - A community-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide high quality, affordable, permanent housing and services to low-income individuals and families, while supporting the development of community in Southeast Seattle.

New Holly Neighborhood Campus - News, events and services at the New Holly Neighborhood Campus.

Rainier Beach Community Club
6038 S Pilgrim St, Seattle map (206) 723-6766

Rainier Beach Community Empowerment Coalition - RBCEC's mission statement, and the reason it was formed, is to build community capacity to enhance quality of life in Rainier Beach as well as to address critical issues threatening the welfare of Rainier Beach residents. RBCEC seeks to build community capacity by supporting and bringing resources in partnership with resident-led efforts. Promoting and facilitating collaboration among area programs, organizations, churches and businesses, RBCEC seeks to leverage existing community assets, as well as acquire additional resources.
Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at Rainier Beach Family Center, 6:30-8:00pm
8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle map (206) 914-1762

Rainier Beach Neighborhood Planning Committee - Information, events and resources for Rainier Beach.

Rainier Beach Merchants Association
9238 Rainier Ave S, Seattle map (206) 722-3661

Rainier Beach Technology Center - At Rainier Beach Community Center. Provides computer access, literacy & skills, and the Internet, to the residents of the Rainier Beach neighborhood. Specialized programs for adults and children who have little or no experience with computers. FREE internet for those who need it.
8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle map (206) 386-1925

Rainier Valley Community Development Fund - A self-sustaining, community-controlled financial institution that preserves and strengthens cultural diversity, long-term livability, and economic opportunity for Rainier Valley residents, businesses, and institutions.

Rainier Valley Cultural Center - Southeast Seattle's first performing arts facility, offers space to accommodate a broad spectrum of arts: live theater, dance, literary and musical performances, along with room for classes, meetings and rehearsals.

Rainier Valley Ensemble Theatre - Provides live theatre performances for the communities of Southeast Seattle.

Rainier Valley Historical Society - Articles and photos about the Rainier Valley's past.

Rainier Valley Map - Seattle City Clerk's neighborhood map. City Maps Home.

Rainier Valley Youth Theatre - A multicultural community-based youth theatre whose mission is to foster the personal and artistic development of all participants by teaching the total craft of theatre.

Rainier Vista Neighborhood - Neighborhood news & events.

Red Eagle Soaring Native American Theatre Group - Producing traditional and contemporary Native American theatre arts, such as plays, storytelling and educational workshops that entertain, inspire and educate both Native American and multi-cultural audiences and instill pride and self-esteem in Native American communities.

Save Our Valley - Save Our Valley's goal is to fight to keep the Rainier Valley community safe from Sound Transit's destructive and potentially dangerous street-level light rail line.

Schools - See Seattle Public Schools page. Includes links to school sports pages.

Seattle Urban Nature Project - Seattle Urban Nature Project's mission is to document, improve, expand, and connect natural environments in Seattle.

South Beacon Hill Neighborhood Council - The SBHNC's purpose is to inform South Beacon Hill neighbors and businesses about events and activities which may affect the neighborhood, and to represent the neighborhood and present it's positions to the responsible bodies which have governance over those events.

SouthEast Effective Development (SEED) - SEED is a not-for-profit community development corporation that invests in the future of Southeast Seattle by facilitating social, economic, housing and cultural programs within the community.

Tenants Union - A non-profit, membership-based organization that provides information to Washington State tenants and fights for stronger tenants' rights.

Universities & Colleges - See Seattle Colleges page. Includes scholarship info.

Vietnamese American Economic Development Association
1032 S Jackson St #205, Seattle map (206) 568-7771

Yesler Terrace Neighborhood - Community news, events & services.

Youth Speaks Seattle - Youth Speaks is the premier youth poetry, spoken word, and creative writing program in the country. Founded in Seattle in 2002, Youth Speaks has helped spark the next generation of poets and writers lighting up stages and pages in all corners of the land.

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