2019 Annual Report
So much has changed since we began 2020, and I find it almost surreal to place myself back in 2019. But I am very happy for this opportunity to reflect on what was very real last year - Bellwether was busy building stable communities, providing families with access to opportunity, and giving people a place to call home.
Susan Boyd, CEO
I feel happy when I wake up. It’s a weight off the shoulders to have the ability to save money and be able to actually live your life again.
Diana, resident
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Pictured here with Anuar and Kita the pup in their apartment at The Parker.
Fanose and her children; having fun in the hallways; the community room at Arbora Court.
The roof deck at Anchor Flats has been transformed into a lush garden, pictured below.
May 2019
Putt Putt
Our 3rd Annual Putt Putt featured clever costumes, mini golf, and tasty beer from four Ballard breweries.
Thanks to our amazing Putt Putt teams and breweries, we raised $1,960 to support our Resident Services Coordination Program!
June 2019
Building Opportunity Launch
200 guests joined us at the Amazon Spheres to kick off the Building Opportunity Campaign. Guests learned how to invest in affordable housing. We ended the night with $2.4M pledged.
August 2019
REEL
At Real Estate Emerging Leaders (REEL), industry professionals joined us for a lively happy hour.
In partnership with Puget Sound’s leading commercial real estate organizations, the event raised over $16,000 for Bellwether!
October 2019
Closer to Home
Our largest and most successful event yet, the 9th annual Closer to Home Luncheon welcomed over 700 supporters and raised $430K.
Nikole Hannah-Jones delivered a powerful speech in which she challenged us to confront and address segregation in Seattle:
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"White people created segregation, have maintained it, and have to undo it."
November 2019
Ballard Brewed
500 beer lovers packed Hale’s Palladium to support affordable housing.
Friends and neighbors enjoyed donated beer from ten Ballard breweries, listened to live music, and raised over $16,700 for Bellwether!
2019 Financials


Thank You to Our 2019 Supporters!
Corporate and Foundation Support
$30,000 to $99,999
Enterprise Community Partners
$10,000 to $29,999
$5,000 to $9,999
Foss Family Foundation
$1,500 to $4,999
AFB Floors
$500 to $1,499
$100,000 to $999,999
$1,000,000+
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Individual Donors
$100,000+
J. Peter Shapiro
$10,000 to $99,999
$5,000 to $9,999
Mary Allen
$2,500 to $4,999
$1,000 to $2,499
Kristin Acker
$500 to $999