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  • P2P Champion | bellwetherhousing

    P2P Champion Fundraising Page Information, timeline, and templates to help you be a successful P2P Champion! Reach out to Mariel Wettick, Events & Fundraising Manager at: mwettick@bellwetherhousing.org or 206-623-0448 with any questions. THANK YOU! Thank you for being a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Champion! Many Bellwether residents worked in industries such as food services, teaching, and hospitality. These jobs were decimated during the pandemic, and our residents are still recovering. By becoming a P2P Champion, you are actively showing up for Bellwether’s residents and helping them receive support to get back on their feet. By inviting others to register and donate to our 11th Annual Closer to Home Virtual Event, you help create access to opportunity, community, and stability. Below, you will find information and materials to help you set up your P2P page, invite friends and colleagues, and follow up with your networks. WHAT IS A P2P PAGE? A P2P Page is an online fundraising page that you set up on behalf of yourself or your company. Here is an example page. While we aren't gathering in person this year, this is a virtual way to encourage support from your networks. Our P2P hosts did an incredible job last year, raising over $140,000 for affordable housing! Your support in this process is much appreciated. HOW DO I CREATE A P2P PAGE? You can create a P2P Page in a few simple steps. Follow along below. Please note - this page is not mobile optimized, for best access view this on a desktop. 1. Head over to the Create a Fundraiser page . 2. Choose a name that best represents who you are fundraising on behalf of - could be you personally or your company. Enter your email and a password. This allows you to login to the backend of your page, where you can personalize your page. See image for an example: 3. You will then be navigated to a page that displays your account details and allows you to personalize your page. It will look like this: 4. There are sections that you can customize. I have started customizing my P2P Page in the above image. Please customize the following: Name on Page: Choose a name that best represents who you are fundraising on behalf of. If you want to add in a fun title as well, please do! Add a note: why are you passionate about this campaign? Please write a personal note encouraging your network, peers, family and friends to take part in your fundraising page. Why do you care about Bellwether Housing? What drives you to support affordable housing? Your fundraising goal: This is customizable. We encourage you to set a minimum of $2,500, but we appreciate goals of any kind. Profile Image: Upload an image that represents you. This can be a logo, image of yourself, anything that you want! Hero Image: Choose any image you want that works with your page. This can also be a logo, an image of you in front of your favorite Bellwether building, etc. 5. Once you customize these sections, click the “Save” button. 6. After clicking the “save” button, you will be directed to your published and live page. You will receive an email with a link to log into your page. Make sure to bookmark and save your published fundraising page. 7. To edit your page in the future, navigate to your P2P page. If you aren’t logged in, click on the log in button in the top right corner. Once logged in, there is a button labeled “Edit Page” in the top right corner – click that button to edit your page. See below for an example. 8. Once your page is completed, send out the link to your networks and encourage folks to donate or register for the event. You can use the below templates for help. I CREATED MY P2P PAGE, NOW WHAT? Once you have created your P2P Page, we ask that you spread the word by reaching out to friends, family, and colleagues to take part in Closer to Home by donating to your page and registering. You can use our templates below to spread the invite. One of the best parts of a virtual event is that folks from far and wide can get involved! The minimum suggested donation is $250.00 but support at any level is much appreciated. WILL THERE BE VIRTUAL TABLES AT THIS EVENT? Our event will take place via an online networking tool called Remo . During the event, people will be able to mingle with other guests by clicking around the space and virtually walking up to others. You can encourage your networks to register and find you during the event. This can create a “virtual table” feeling. When people register, they can indicate who they were invited by. We can provide you updates of who is registered and invited by you. SUGGESTED TIMELINE SEPTEMBER 15: P2P Page is created and published. Invites to donate and register have gone out to your networks (templates below) SEPTEMBER 29: Halfway to your fundraising goal. MONTH OF OCTOBER: Please share out our social media posts or our emails to your networks! OCTOBER 6: Send out an email, phone call or text to your networks reminding them to register and donate to the event. OCTOBER 18: Send out another round of reminders if needed. OCTOBER 20: Send out emails, phone calls or texts reminding your networks to join you at Closer to Home at 12:00PM PST. OCTOBER 20: After the event, send out thank you communications to your networks. OUTREACH TEMPLATES INITIAL EMAIL INVITE: Hi [insert name here], I’m so excited to reach out with news of Bellwether Housing’s yearly fundraising. As you may know, I am a huge supporter of Bellwether Housing, a Seattle based non-profit that develops and manages affordable homes. Bellwether is Seattle’s largest affordable housing provider, with over 3,500 residents in 32 buildings. They have bold visions and are currently building four new apartments that will provide over 750 new homes. [Personalize this message – why do you support Bellwether?] On Wednesday, October 20th, Bellwether Housing will host its 11th Annual Closer to Home Virtual Event at 12PM. The event will be held on a mingling platform, where you will have the opportunity to mingle with fellow guests and watch incredible videos about Bellwether Housing’s community. This is an exciting opportunity to get more involved in affordable housing, learn about Bellwether’s mission, and mingle with fellow co-workers, myself, and other Bellwether supporters. You can register here and indicate that you were invited by me. I am pleased to be supporting this event as a P2P Champion, and I would love if you got involved. I have a P2P (peer-to-peer) Page set up with a goal of [enter fundraising goal] . Help me reach my goal and support affordable housing by donating here! [link your fundraising page]. There is a suggested donation of $250, but support at any level is appreciated. Your donations are much appreciated during this time and will go directly towards the care and support of their 3,500 residents. If you are unable to contribute financially, you can still be a part of the event by registering online. The event will be spectacular – you don’t want to miss out! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thanks so much! Best, [Your Name] FOLLOW-UP EMAIL: Hi [insert name here], I wanted to reach out and follow up on by below email! I hope you will join me virtually on Wednesday, October 20th to celebrate Bellwether Housing’s 11th Annual Closer to Home Virtual Event. The event will start at 12PM and run for an hour. I am thrilled to be supporting this event as a P2P Champion, and I hope you will join me in fundraising for Bellwether Housing. Help me reach my goal and support affordable housing by donating here! [link your fundraising page]. The extreme economic distress caused by COVID-19 is still present. Many Bellwether residents lost their jobs in the food industry, teaching, and hospitality. Bellwether is committed to supporting these residents, by helping residents access rental assistance, providing warm meals, and connecting residents to opportunities. Your donations will directly support the economic recovery of Bellwether residents. If you are unable to contribute financially, you can still be a part of the event by registering online. The event will feature opportunities to mingle with fellow guests, and multiple videos to watch that highlight the incredible community that makes up Bellwether Housing. You can register for the event here and indicate that you were invited by me. Many thanks, [Your Name] DAY OF EVENT EMAIL: Hi [insert name here], Today is the day! I am looking forward to attending Bellwether’s Closer to Home Virtual Event today at 12PM, and I am excited for you to join me virtually! [Link for event will come at a later date] . While watching, I encourage you to donate in support of Bellwether’s critical mission. You can do so through my P2P Page, found here! [link your fundraising page]. Thank you so much for your support. Every dollar helps Bellwether provide the resources their residents need to continue living safely in their homes. [Customize this – why is their support meaningful to you?] Thank you, [Your Name] THANK YOU E MAIL: Dear [first name], Thank you for joining me today at Bellwether Housing’s 11th Annual Closer to Home Event. I was very moved by the stories we heard today. I am still reflecting on/feeling inspired by [insert personal reflection]. I am incredibly proud to be one of the many voices that make up the Bellwether Housing community. It is inspiring to see the community come together and support affordable housing, at a time when housing is more critical than ever. You had a big impact by attending virtually, together we raised over $XXX,XXX and counting to support Bellwether Housing! These funds will help Bellwether’s residents find communities of opportunity through safe and stable housing. With gratitude, [Your name] ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Bellwether Housing is Seattle’s largest non-profit provider of affordable housing. Bellwether was founded in 1980 by Seattle business and civic leaders concerned about the lack of affordable housing options in the central city for people making lower wages. Learn about Bellwether's 40+ years of service by watching an incredible video documenting their history here . Bellwether continues to serve working people earning lower wages and also serves people transitioning out of homelessness, families large and small, independent seniors, adults with disabilities, and young people starting their careers. Most households residing in Bellwether homes earn below 60% of the area median income. In 2019, Bellwether launched the Building Opportunity, a capital campaign with a goal of raising $9M to build 750 new apartments in 4 new buildings over the next 3 years. Bellwether broke ground on three of these new buildings in 2020: Cedar Crossing, The Confluence, and The Rise on Madison, and plans to break ground on the final building, Flourish on Rainier, in July 2021. Watch the Cedar Crossing groundbreaking here and The Rise on Madison groundbreaking here . Bellwether’s team of Resident Services Coordinators connects tenants in need of support to resources and services that can help them lead independent, healthy lives and remain stably housed in their Bellwether homes. All residents have access to our Resident Services Coordinators. This is an opt-in program. Learn more about the incredible work of our RSC's here and here . Read our 2020 Annual Report here . ANY QUESTIONS? Reach out to Mariel Wettick, Events & Fundraising Manager at: mwettick@bellwetherhousing.org or 206-623-0448 This page and links will be updated as needed.

  • Cedar Crossing | Bellwether Housing

    Affordable Housing in Roosevelt / Cedar Crossing: Start your journey at Cedar Crossing. New apartments at an unbeatable location - right next to the Roosevelt Light Rail Station. Affordable studios, 1-, 2-, and 3- bedroom homes for families of all sizes. On-site, bilingual childcare offered by El Centro de La Raza. Select Language NOW LEASING!! < All < Previous Select Next > Cedar Crossing 6620 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115, USA 6620 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115, USA Select Future Building View Availability June 2022 Applications will NOT be accepted yet (no waitlist) Email us Contact us Contact info: (206) 641-9311 SDCI# 3032272-EG Apartments 254 Homes Roosevelt Close Bellevue Wilburton Brightwood Kingway Redevelopment Phase 1 Prisma Sunbreak Thunderbird Nest The Aries at Bitter Lake The Rise on Madison Anchor Flats Annapolis Arbora Court Bellevue Olive Cambridge Apartments Casa Pacifica Cascade Court Cedar Crossing Eagles Apartments First and Vine Apartments Flourish on Rainier Gilmore Apartments Graham / Terry Judkins Park Apartments Juneau Townhomes Kingway Marina Club Mercer Court Meridian Manor Apartments Olive Tower Oregon Apartments Pardee Townhomes Rose Street Apartments Sortun Court Sterling Court Stewart Court Apartments Stone Way Apartments Sunrise Tower Tate Mason House The BLVD The Confluence The Genesee The Parker Apartments The Renton Sage Views at Madison MAP LOADING ... Map [Never Expand]Floorplans No floorplans are available for this building. [Never Expand]Transit Routes Nearby Light Rail: 1 Line Bus Routes: 45, 62, 64, 67, 73, 79, 322, 522, 984, 987, 988 View nearby transit [Never Expand] to learn more about this project? You can find more information at the city website. City Services Portal Close SEND FEEDBACK First Name Last Name Email Message Property Send us your feedback View project schedule Feedback If you would like to provide input to us about this project, use the form below. Project Milestones February 2022 - Leasing beings June 2022 - Estimated opening, construction complete Printables / Downloads Community Surveys and Outreach While we are designing the building, we are accepting input from the community about how to best serve the neighborhood. Select your language to add your input: Learn more -OR- Select Language About Cedar Crossing Start your journey at Cedar Crossing. New apartments at an unbeatable location - right next to the Roosevelt Light Rail Station. Affordable studios, 1-, 2-, and 3- bedroom homes for families of all sizes. On-site, bilingual childcare offered by El Centro de La Raza. • Brand new apartment homes • Large, bright floor plans • Beautiful views • Pedestrian friendly • Outdoor public plaza • Strong sense of community • Onsite resident services program • Private rooftop playground and garden • Next to light rail + Roosevelt high school • Fantastic neighborhood • Ground-floor shops and restaurants The name Cedar Crossing honors the traditions of local indigenous people, including the Salish and Duwamish past, present, and future, who have a tradition of crafting homes, canoes, and clothing from the cedar trees native to the area. The name celebrates that many diverse paths will meet at Cedar Crossing. About Roosevelt Roosevelt THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN THIS PROJECT Cedar Crossing Find other available housing View Availability < All < Previous property Next property > Established: 2022 Neighborhood: Roosevelt Apartments: 254 Types of Units: Incomes Served: 30%, 50%, 60% Populations Served: Families, Individuals, Families with children seeking medical care at Seattle Children's Hospital Commercial Space Sq. Ft.: Community Space: Features: 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, adjacent to light rail, onsite childcare, public plaza, ground floor retail Services: Property Managed By: Bellwether FUNDERS & PARTNERS: Design: VIA Architects, The Berger Partnership Landscape Architects Construction: Walsh Construction Lead Team Members: Developers/Owners: Bellwether Housing & Mercy Housing Northwest Community Partners: El Centro de la Raza, Mary's Place, Seattle Children's Hospital, Roosevelt Neighborhood Association, Sound Transit Funding Sources: City of Seattle, King County, Washington State, Seattle Housing Authority Total Project Cost: $105M Community Surveys and Translations: Request Maintenance |

  • Flourish on Rainier | Bellwether Housing

    Affordable Housing in Rainier Beach / Flourish on Rainier: Flourish on Rainier provides family-friendly, large modern apartment homes with an outdoor garden and play space, on-site affordable childcare, and new offices for Muslim Housing Services. Located near the Othello light rail station and major bus routes, schools, the Rainier Beach community center, shopping and amenities. Select Language NOW LEASING!! < All < Previous Select Next > Flourish on Rainier 7930 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, USA 7930 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, USA Select Future Building View Availability June 2022 Applications will NOT be accepted yet (no waitlist) Email us Contact us Contact info: (206) 452-4931 SDCI# Apartments 182 Homes Rainier Beach Close Bellevue Wilburton Brightwood Kingway Redevelopment Phase 1 Prisma Sunbreak Thunderbird Nest The Aries at Bitter Lake The Rise on Madison Anchor Flats Annapolis Arbora Court Bellevue Olive Cambridge Apartments Casa Pacifica Cascade Court Cedar Crossing Eagles Apartments First and Vine Apartments Flourish on Rainier Gilmore Apartments Graham / Terry Judkins Park Apartments Juneau Townhomes Kingway Marina Club Mercer Court Meridian Manor Apartments Olive Tower Oregon Apartments Pardee Townhomes Rose Street Apartments Sortun Court Sterling Court Stewart Court Apartments Stone Way Apartments Sunrise Tower Tate Mason House The BLVD The Confluence The Genesee The Parker Apartments The Renton Sage Views at Madison MAP LOADING ... Map [Never Expand]Floorplans No floorplans are available for this building. [Never Expand]Transit Routes Nearby View nearby transit [Never Expand] to learn more about this project? You can find more information at the city website. City Services Portal Close SEND FEEDBACK First Name Last Name Email Message Property Send us your feedback View project schedule Feedback If you would like to provide input to us about this project, use the form below. Project Milestones Printables / Downloads Community Surveys and Outreach While we are designing the building, we are accepting input from the community about how to best serve the neighborhood. Select your language to add your input: Learn more -OR- Select Language About Flourish on Rainier Flourish on Rainier provides family-friendly, large modern apartment homes with an outdoor garden and play space, on-site affordable childcare, and new offices for Muslim Housing Services. Located near the Othello light rail station and major bus routes, schools, the Rainier Beach community center, shopping and amenities. About Rainier Beach Rainier Beach THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN THIS PROJECT Flourish on Rainier Find other available housing View Availability < All < Previous property Next property > Established: 2023 Neighborhood: Rainier Beach Apartments: 182 Types of Units: Incomes Served: Populations Served: Commercial Space Sq. Ft.: Community Space: Features: Services: Property Managed By: Bellwether FUNDERS & PARTNERS: Design: Construction: Lead Team Members: Developers/Owners: Bellwether Housing Community Partners: Funding Sources: Total Project Cost: Community Surveys and Translations: Request Maintenance |

  • Funders And Sponsors | Bellwether Housing

    Major Donors Construction Partners Operations Funding Partners Development Partners Sustaining Partners Funders & Sponsors We deeply appreciate the individual, foundation, corporate, and public funders who support Bellwether through donations, grants, and sponsorships. Major Donors Operations Funding Partners Construction Partners OPERATING SUPPORT IS GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY: PARTNERS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING: OPERATIONS FUNDING PARTNERS: City of Seattle Office of Housing DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS: Mercy Housing Plymouth Housing SUSTAINING PARTNERS: View our sponsors from specific fundraising events Learn more about sponsorship Bellwether Housing is a nonprofit 501(c)(3). Tax ID 91-1116960 Sustaining Partners Development Partners Thank You

  • Careers | Bellwether Housing | Seattle

    Jobs at Bellwether Housing in Seattle - HIRING NOW! Join our misson to create access to opportunity through affordable housing. Building management, maintenance, development and more. Join Our Team Work with purpose. Whether you're in the field or behind the scenes, your work at Bellwether Housing creates a foundation for opportunity, equity, and lasting change in the Greater Puget Sound area. VIEW CURRENT OPENINGS Benefits at a Glance Compensation Competitive Pay Generous PTO & Holidays 403(b) Retirement Matching View More > Health & Wellness Full Medical, Dental, & Vision Flexible Health Accounts Employee Assistance Program View More > Lifestyle ORCA Transit Pass Professional Development Events & Celebrations View More > “I got to help all 71 households into their new place, and I saw people who were coming in and out of homelessness. People were able to take a better job because now they're in town. It's just been very rewarding. Very amazing." Hank, Bellwether Employee Join Our Team The People Behind the Mission View Current Openings

  • Partner With Us | Bellwether Housing

    Become a Development Partner Bellwether is committed to the development of safe and healthy housing in communities that serve the needs of its working population. Since its inception in 1980, Bellwether has fostered very strong relationships with local officials, state agencies, community leaders, residents, lenders, and investors to facilitate development. These relationships are vital to the success of both Bellwether and its residents. Given our commitment to long-term ownership and maintenance, Bellwether also recognizes the need to build homes that will be financially and physically stable well into the future. The team has a combined 50 years of development experience, including expertise in the use of public resources to create housing and structure financially complex transactions. In particular, Bellwether specializes in the use of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, as well as the Historic Tax Credit, to create the equity necessary to capitalize a project. Are you interested in becoming a development partner? Or do you own a property you’d like to develop? Contact our Development Team today! Contact Us Vice President for Development Jovan Ludovice 206-623-0506 Send an email

  • Volunteer | Bellwether Housing

    Join our volunteer program and make a difference! Volunteer At Bellwether Housing, we’re doing more than just building apartments; we’re building a future where everyone can afford to live near their jobs, their schools, and their communities. As the region's largest nonprofit affordable housing provider, we manage over 3,500 homes across the Puget Sound, but it’s our volunteers who help turn these buildings into vibrant neighborhoods. Why Your Time Matters As a volunteer, you bring fresh energy, bridging the gap between our residents and the broader city. These vital connections help our neighbors thrive! If your organization is looking for a meaningful way to give back in our community, we would love to provide an opportunity to partner together. Ask us about team building options! Contact Us Click here to E-mail our Community Engagement Specialistfor general questions. Ready to volunteer? Follow these 2 easy steps: Step 1: Use the form below to contact us about volunteering and specify what you are interested in. Step 2: Our Community Engagement Specialist will contact you as soon as possible to setup a phone interview and discuss your interest further. Please fill out and submit. Thank you! First name* Last name* Email* What would you like to say? What are you interested in? Check all that apply.* Cedar Crossing Food Pantry Seattle Pride Events Team Building Submit

  • Client Projects | Bellwether Housing

    Client Projects Bellwether provides development consulting services for nonprofit organizations that aspire to develop affordable housing in the Puget Sound region. Our team is experienced with a wide range of project types. We tailor services to your project’s unique characteristics and the needs of your organization. Services include: Project implementation strategies Real estate, land use, and financial analysis Design development and site entitlement permitting Pro forma and operating budgeting Project funding identification and applications Project lender and investor negotiations Development agreements with public agencies Construction management Lease-up through project stabilization Featured Client Projects Please note that Bellwether Housing does not manage these properties. To get in touch with a building manager, contact the client directly. Bellwether cannot connect you to these buildings or their residents. Woodland TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Downtown Emergency Service Center OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 95 2026 Fremont Bloomside TYPE CLIENT DESC OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 100 2024 Burien Burbridge Place TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Downtown Emergency Service Center OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 124 2023 Green Lake The Landing TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Family Support Center of South Sound OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 62 2023 West Olympia The North Star TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Downtown Emergency Service Center OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 100 2022 Bitter Lake Aspen Terrace TYPE Housing for individuals formerly incarcerated and/or homeless CLIENT Pioneer Human Services OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 90 2020 Capitol Hill Valhalla Court TYPE Affordable Housing CLIENT Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 26 2018 Hilltop, Tacoma The Estelle TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Downtown Emergency Service Center OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 91 2018 Columbia City $23,966,563 Estelle will serve people with disabilities and mental illness recovering from homelessness. DESC Estelle will pioneer an innovative partnership with Harborview Medical Center to connect chronically homeless residents with high-quality on-site healthcare services. Additionally, fifteen units will be reserved for people exiting the hospital with healthcare needs that can�t be served in conventional residential care systems. Providence John Gabriel House TYPE Affordable Housing for Seniors CLIENT Providence Health and Services OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 75 2016 Redmond Bellwether teamed up with Shelter Resources Inc., Dawson Construction and SAGE Architectural Alliance to represent owner Providence Health and Services in building a new 75-unit apartment complex for senior citizens in the downtown Redmond area. Nueva Vista Apartments TYPE Affordable Housing CLIENT Kennewick Housing Authority OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 32 2015 Kennewick A 32 unit project of the Kennewick Housing Authority that will serve extremely low-income families in the Tri-Cities Area. Construction began in the fourth quarter of 2014. Sunnyview Village TYPE Affordable Housing CLIENT Housing Authority of Island County OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 24 2015 Freeland $5,992,000 Financing and new construction of a 24-unit townhome community for low-income families in Freeland, WA on Whidbey Island. Housing clustered around a central courtyard to maintain an appropriate buffer to nearby wetlands. Mason County Shelter and Shelton Creek Apartments TYPE Affordable Housing CLIENT Mason County Shelter OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 15 2015 Shelton Worked with Mason County Shelter to acquire funding to build a seven-unit homeless family shelter with an eight-unit rental apartment building for low-income families. Conceived of new construction to replace existing shelter and housing away from Shelton Creek, which periodically floods necessitating temporary relocation of residents. Argonaut II TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Plymouth Healing Communities OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 6 2014 Central District $1,600,000 The Argonaut II is an addition of 6 units to an existing HUD-subsidized project which serves homeless, chronically mentally ill clients through Plymouth Healing Communities supportive services program. The program operates in conjunction with mental health providers to help place individuals, who would otherwise be discharged from medical facilities back onto the streets, into permanent homes. Caroline W. Apartments TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Community House Mental Health Agency OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 44 2014 Capitol Hill $9,273,073 Construction of 44 apartments including common space and roof deck for low-income individuals with chronic mental illness. Everyone Deserves to be Safe TYPE Emergency Shelter and Service Center CLIENT Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 52 2013 Snohomish County Developer on 52-bed emergency shelter and service center for a private, nonprofit organization serving Snohomish County. Claremont Apartments TYPE Affordable Housing CLIENT Southeast Effective Development (SEED) OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 68 2011 Rainier Valley New construction of two buildings on two parcels owned by SEED, one of which was the site of former Chubby Tubby retail store. After demolishing the Chubby Tubby store, two parcels were developed as four buildings�three small townhomes and one 68-unit mixed-use development with structured parking and ground-floor commercial retail space. Brettler Family Place TYPE Affordable Housing CLIENT Solid Ground OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 52 2011 Sand Point $13,600,000 Assisted nonprofit Solid Ground with transformation of Sand Point Naval Station into durable, affordable housing for low-income and formerly homeless families. Challenges included integrating the former naval base's utility system into the city's systems and complying with extensive historic building restrictions. Community facilities and onsite services. Canaday House TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Downtown Emergency Service Center OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 83 2010 Cascade $16,600,000 New construction of 83 studio units of housing for chronically homeless men and women. Bellwether provided development finance consulting to the owner and manager, Downtown Emergency Service Center. KWA Senior City Apartments TYPE Affordable Housing for Seniors CLIENT Korean Women's Association and Senior City Limited Partnership OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 62 2010 Federal Way $17,200,000 Senior City Apartments is a mixed use, Transit Oriented Development (TOD) combining 62 units for low-income and disabled seniors with a 3,000-square-foot community facility. The development was built on surplus land left from the creation of the adjacent Federal Way Transit Center, a 24-hour public transit hub with a 1,000-space parking garage. The project has the distinction of being the first TOD project on Sound Transit-acquired property. Common Ground secured over $17 million in permanent capital funding and over $9 million in construction financing by combining a federal Section 202 capital advance with 4% low-income housing tax credits and by using bond financing during construction. When the project was completed in 2010, on-time and on-budget, there was no permanent debt. Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Catholic Housing Authority OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 26 2009 West Seattle $7,000,000 New construction of 26 two- and three-bedroom units with services for formerly homeless families. Bellwether provided development services for Archdiocese Housing Authority, which owns and manages the building. Ozanam House TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Catholic Housing Authority OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 56 2009 First Hill $11,000,000 New construction of 56 efficiency units for homeless senior men. Bellwether provided development services for Archdiocese Housing Authority, which owns and manages the building. Kenyon House TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Sound Mental Health OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 18 2008 Rainier Valley $4,500,000 New construction of 18 studio apartments for people living with HIV/AIDS and/or chronic mental illness. Bellwether provided development services to Sound Mental Health, which owns and manages the building. Urban League Apartments at Colman School and Northwest African American Museum TYPE Affordable Housing CLIENT Urban League OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 36 2007 North Rainier $20,700,000 Rehabilitation/reuse of the historic Colman School into 36 units of housing for low income households over museum space. Bellwether provided development services for the Urban League, which owns and manages the residential portion of the building. Morrison Hotel TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing and Emergency Shelter CLIENT Downtown Emergency Service Center OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 190 2005 Pioneer Square $26,500,000 Substantial renovation and historic preservation of 190 studios, 100 bed shelter and 11,000 sq ft of commercial space. Bellwether provided development services for Downtown Emergency Service Center, which owns and manages the building. YWCA Opportunity Place TYPE CLIENT YWCA OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 145 2003 Belltown $29,900,000 New construction of 145 studio & one-bedroom units, and three floors of administrative, educational, case management and commercial space. Bellwether provided financial consulting services for the YWCA, which owns and manages the building. Admiral Housing TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Harborview Medical Health Services OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 15 2000 Admiral, West Seattle $1,600,000 New construction of 15 studio units of housing for chronically mentally ill homeless adults for Harborview Mental Health Services.

  • Discriminatory Harassment | bellwetherhousing

    < Back Previous Next Policies Discriminatory Harassment Bellwether does not tolerate acts of harassment based on a person’s race, color, ancestry, sex, disability, creed, religion, age, national origin, marital status, political ideology, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, use of a service animal, use of a Section 8 voucher or other protected class. If you believe you have been the victim of discriminatory harassment by another resident or a Bellwether employee, please report it in writing to your Site Manager who will initiate an investigation. Previous Next

  • Neighbors and Community Safety | bellwetherhousing

    < Back Previous Next Security Neighbors and Community Safety Get to know your neighbors and watch out for each other. Discuss the building, neighborhood, and exchange contact details. Inform trustworthy neighbors when you plan to be away so that they can keep an eye out on your place. Building management hosts community events. Residents can also lead events or gatherings. If you’d like to organize community, reach out to Building Management. Being part of community events and getting to know your neighbors builds a sense of community. An active, strong, and engaged community is a deterrent against crime at a property. Previous Next

  • Partnerships | Bellwether Housing

    Partnerships Bellwether Housing amplifies our impact with joint project development and service provider partnerships.   Joint Project Development   Bellwether partners with non-profit affordable housing developers and operators who demonstrate stability, capacity, and a long-term commitment to building and maintaining affordable housing in the Puget Sound region. We focus on emerging BIPOC developers and community-based organizations to build capacity.  Mixed-income developments in partnership with non-profit developers  Mixed-use projects that combine nonprofit or commercial uses with affordable housing  Housing projects that need experienced co-ownership and management  We work together to leverage the knowledge and expertise of community-based organizations to engage the residents and local community members.  Some of the organizations partnering with Bellwether in joint project developments include Chief Seattle Club , Muslim Housing Services , University Christian Church , Mercy Housing Northwest , and Plymouth Housing .  Service Provider Partnerships   Bellwether partners with non-profit service providers to plan spaces for culturally-informed uses in our multi-use developments, such as child care and human services.  Organizations with which we have a service provider relationship include; Hopelink , Friends of the Village Collective , El Centro de la Rasa , Kids Co., Family Works , Wellspring Family Services , and DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration.  

  • Affordable Housing | Seattle | Bellwether Housing

    Bellwether Housing offers affordable housing in greater Seattle. We create stronger communities where people of diverse incomes and backgrounds thrive. Standing With Our AAPI Community | Black Lives Matter | Refer A Friend Bonus | Admin Offices Closed Find Your New Home Apartment Finder The Confluence Pre-leasing now, opening this fall. 103 apartment homes minutes from the Tukwila Light Rail Station. Hurry- large apartments are going fast! Call to reserve yours today! 206.490.0983 Check out the building! We create access to opportunity through affordable housing. About Bellwether Housing 1/1

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