Bellwether Blog

Mar 19, 2019

Seattle City Council passes citywide Mandatory Housing Affordability!

On Monday, Seattle City Council unanimously voted to enact the Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) program in 27 urban villages...

Mar 19, 2019

For Bellwether residents with tight budgets, Fresh Bucks Vouchers helped fill the fridge with fruits

“I normally would have fruits and vegetables the first few weeks of the month, but by the end of the month, I didn’t have the resources...

Dec 10, 2018

Partnership between Bellwether and Seattle Public Library brings more than books to residents

The University Branch Library is just a seven-minute walk from Bellwether’s new Arbora Court Apartments, so the Library was one of the...

Nov 10, 2018

Bank of America names Bellwether Housing a Neighborhood Builder

On October 25th, Bank of America announced that they have selected Bellwether Housing as a 2018 Neighborhood Builder, recognizing...

Oct 20, 2018

8th Annual Closer to Home Breakfast sets new fundraising, attendance records

On October 17th, more than 500 supporters gathered at the Washington State Convention Center for Bellwether’s 8th Annual Closer to Home...

Aug 24, 2018

Sound Transit Approves Land Transfer for 360-unit Affordable Development by Bellwether and Plymouth

On August 23, the Board of Directors of Sound Transit unanimously approved a zero-cost transfer of land the agency owns in Seattle’s...

Jul 31, 2018

Building on Past Success, Closer to Home Breakfast Moving to Bigger Venue at Convention Center

After packing Benaroya Hall’s Grand Ballroom the past two years, Bellwether’s Closer to Home Benefit Breakfast is moving to the...

Jul 31, 2018

Residents Report that Their New Homes Put Opportunity Within Reach

At Bellwether Housing, we focus on building affordable homes that give our residents access to opportunities, services, and amenities in...

Apr 23, 2018

Learn from local thought leaders at Solve for Home: Disrupting Seattle’s Affordable Housing Crisis

On Monday, May 14th, join Bellwether Housing and local thought leaders Nick Hanauer, serial entrepreneur and founder of the policy...

Mar 28, 2018

Arbora Court Grand Opening Celebration - May 7, 2018

Bellwether Housing will celebrate the opening of our new Arbora Court Apartments with our staff, new residents, and community members on...

Mar 14, 2018

Boys & Girls Club of King County Sells N. Seattle Property to Bellwether Housing

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County announced on March 12 that it has sold its North Seattle (Greenwood) property to Bellwether Housing....

Mar 5, 2018

Bellwether brings record number of staff, board members to Housing Advocacy Day

Bellwether Housing flexed its advocacy muscles earlier this month when we turned out nearly 20 staff members, board members, and...

Feb 28, 2018

In a changing Seattle, neighborhood advocacy shapes a welcoming future

In neighborhoods as diverse as First Hill, Roosevelt, and Wallingford, residents are banding together to voice their concerns about...

Feb 28, 2018

Meet Samantha Hill, Bellwether's Lead Resident Services Coordinator

Helping Bellwether Housing residents achieve housing stability, live with independence, and stay in good health is a job that requires...

Nov 14, 2017

Bellwether Housing's Fall 2017 Newsletter

Read about our new Comforts of Home campaign, the progress on our new buildings, and a young artist making her home at a Bellwether...

Jun 21, 2017

Bellwether's Summer 2017 Newsletter

Read our summer newsletter for a resident profile and updates on major energy efficiency improvements at Bellwether, renovations that are...

Apr 24, 2017

Bellwether to Host Discussion about Tech's Role in Housing Equity

As part of Affordable Housing Week, Bellwether will host a panel discussion focused on the role the tech sector can play in solving the...

Nov 17, 2016

2016 Fall Newsletter

In this issue: What we're doing to address homelessness, groundbreakings, our CEO search — and more! Read the 2016 Fall Newsletter...

Nov 1, 2016

Closer to Home: supporting housing affordability for everyone

On October 19th more than 400 guests ventured out early in the morning to attend our 6th annual Closer to Home breakfast at Benaroya...

Oct 6, 2016

Anchoring Our Friends and Neighbors in Community

We are thrilled to share that Bellwether Housing broke ground on our second development in as many weeks. Yesterday, we gathered in the...

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