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About Us People Our Residents Strategic Plan Equity & Inclusion Funding Mission History Approach Future About Bellwether We create stable communities and access to opportunity through affordable housing. Mission Mission & Vision Bellwether Housing creates stable communities and access to opportunity through affordable housing. We develop and manage homes for people with limited incomes near job centers, transit, and services. We amplify our impact by helping other organizations in the Puget Sound region do the same. We envision diverse communities where people of all incomes and backgrounds share in the prosperity of our region. History Timeline History Bellwether Housing was founded in 1980 to create housing in downtown Seattle so city workers could live close to their jobs. After over 40 years of success and growth, Bellwether is the Puget Sound region's largest nonprofit affordable housing provider. Today Bellwether apartments are home to approximately 5,000 residents (and counting). Bellwether continues to lead the affordable housing industry in finding innovative ways to build strong, healthy communities within its own portfolio and on behalf of other nonprofit organizations. We have developed thousands of apartment homes and numerous community facilities as a development consultant for other nonprofits. Our Approach As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Bellwether Housing builds and manages high quality affordable housing so that people of diverse backgrounds and incomes thrive in urban King County’s high-cost housing market. As the Puget Sound region’s largest nonprofit affordable housing provider, Bellwether Housing serves 5,000 residents annually in 3,000 apartments. Our 35 buildings (and counting!) are near workplaces, schools, childcare, and community amenities in vibrant, transit-rich neighborhoods. We serve families large and small, households recovering from homelessness, seniors, immigrants, preschool teachers and social workers, and young people just starting out. Living at Bellwether, residents gain access to the resources and prosperity of their surrounding communities and, in turn, cultivate a more inclusive and equitable city. To meet the intense need for affordable housing in the region, we plan to build and acquire more homes every year. Since 2016, Bellwether has targeted new development in neighborhoods that have incredible access to transit, public services such as libraries, parks, and excellent schools, and allow for strong ties to community supports such as YMCA’s, Boys & Girls Clubs, community centers, health care facilities and food banks. We have developed or are developing in Queen Anne, Roosevelt, the University District, First Hill, Bitter Lake and Rainier Beach. Bellwether’s resident are majority BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), and our larger households with children are nearly 80% families of color. Low-income families have fewer housing options than any other population in Seattle. Since 2016, Bellwether has prioritized the development of 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom apartments to create as many options as possible for low-income families. Although these larger apartments are more challenging to develop and operate, Bellwether believes it is imperative that our community be a place in which lower income families – particularly BIPOC families - can thrive. Our apartment communities include resident amenity areas, such as community rooms, outdoor play spaces, gardens, and laundry; and attentive on-site management. Our on-site resident services program connects residents with the resources, services, benefits, and community relationships they need to thrive. Future Looking forward, Bellwether continues to integrate four decades of success with innovative and pioneering development approaches to make housing in our region more accessible, inclusive, and affordable to all. In the next five years, we plan to build or acquire new apartments, grow our organization to maintain and operate these new units, and continue to embed anti-racism into our organization's culture and work. Five Year Plan You can view our Strategic Plan here. Timeline Bellwether Founded Virginia Anderson, Downtown Seattle Association Housing Committee 1980 Name Year Approach Future

< Back Previous Next Security Personal Safety Resources Smart911.com This is a way to put information down for emergencies. The information will only be accessed if you call 911. For example, if you are unable to speak once you dial 911 the call taker will be able to access your name, location and if you have any health conditions and dispatch the needed emergency personal. Personal safety course (206) 625-5011 Free classes and services offered by SPD. Log on to the web site and under meetings and trainings you can view the current schedule. Classes focus on situational awareness and safety precautions. Pepper Spray Keep an eye on the expiration date for proper usage. Remember that it is a defense weapon. Personal Alarm Recommend using Emergency Self-Defense Security Alarm Keychain with LED Light. You pull the pin and a loud alarm sound. Strategic Living Safety Education : Safety basics and self-defense information for women. MKG Seattle (206) 202-0748 Most workshops are focused on self defense for women. They will happily conduct specialty courses that include men, for college or high school students and are proudly supportive of our LGBTQIA friends and community. Previous Next

< Back Previous Next Rent and Access Laundry Do not leave clothes or personal items unattended in the laundry room or common areas. Unattended items attract thieves and may result in theft. Building Management is not responsible for the theft of any property left in these areas. If you must leave your laundry unattended, set a timer on your phone so that your clothes do not get left for long periods of time. Washers and dryers are maintained by CSC Serviceworks. If a washer or dryer malfunctions, visit the CSC Service Request Portal . You will need to give your name, building, address, and the sticker number of the machine. CSC will send a service person during regular business hours. Previous Next

< Back Previous Next Services Renter’s Insurance We strongly encourage all residents sign up for renter’s insurance. Renter’s insurance protects your family, belongings, and you when the unexpected happens. Renter’s insurance costs around $10-$20 a month. It typically covers: • Theft • Vandalism • Fire Damage • Water Damage • Property Damage Liability • Bodily Injury Liability • Medical Expenses • Additional Living Expenses Bellwether Housing has insurance that protects your apartment building, but we are not responsible for damages inside your apartment or to your belongings due to theft, fire, or flood. Renter’s insurance can also protect you if you accidentally damage a neighbor’s belongings. Not sure where to start? Worried about paying for it? The Resident Services team can help. Give them a call! Previous Next

Affordable Housing in University District / Arbora Court: A modern new building with spacious apartments with large windows, some with city and mountain views, lots of storage, quartz countertops, and wood trim. Located near the UW, the Ave, public transit, the library, and other community amenities, the building also includes a community room, roof deck, modern art, two courtyards, and a playground. Select Language NOW LEASING!! < All < Previous Select Next > Arbora Court 4750 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA 4750 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA Select Future Building View Availability June 2022 Applications will NOT be accepted yet (no waitlist) Email us Contact us Contact info: (206) 588-4820 SDCI# Apartments 133 Homes University District Close Bellwether Greenwood Kingway Redevelopment Phase 1 Prisma Sunbreak Thunderbird Nest The Aries at Bitter Lake 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 Mary's Boat House Mercer Court Meridian Manor Apartments Olive Tower Oregon Apartments Pardee Townhomes Renton Sage 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 Rise on Madison Views at Madison Vine Court Apartments 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 Arbora Court A modern new building with spacious apartments with large windows, some with city and mountain views, lots of storage, quartz countertops, and wood trim. Located near the UW, the Ave, public transit, the library, and other community amenities, the building also includes a community room, roof deck, modern art, two courtyards, and a playground. About University District University District THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN THIS PROJECT Arbora Court Find other available housing View Availability < All < Previous property Next property > Established: 2018 Neighborhood: University District Apartments: 133 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 |

< Back Previous Next Policies Other Concerns What if I have a concern or complaint about my residency in a Bellwether property? Most concerns can be resolved quickly by your Site Manager. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome after a discussion with your Site Manager, you may submit a written request for further review by a Bellwether supervisor. Refer to Bellwether’s Grievance Process for more information. Where do I find answers for questions that aren’t online? Many questions can be answered by reading your lease. Otherwise, please contact your Site Manager or submit an online form to contact our administrative office . Previous Next

Bellwether's Real Estate team is responsible for creating new affordable homes, overseeing building rehabs, acquiring buildings, and all real estate transactions. All Housing Real Estate Development Property Management Resident Services Resident Grievances Real Estate Development The Real Estate Development Team oversees new developments, acquisitions, and rehabilitations. They manage all development phases–from planning to opening–including site selection, financing and real estate transactions, construction management and community engagement.  Some developments are owned and operated by Bellwether, and some involve developing joint ventures or operating agreements with partner organizations . Consulting Services In addition, we offer consulting services in real estate development, financing, construction management, and jurisdictional planning for affordable housing in Washington State. 5 BELLWETHER BUILDINGS IN DEVELOPMENT Bellwether Greenwood Greenwood 53 Homes Creating 53 new homes next to the North Seattle Boys & Girls Club in Greenwood. Opening 2027 Prisma Redmond Overlake Village 328 Homes Bellwether is developing transit-oriented, affordable rental housing adjacent to the Overlake Village Station in Redmond. The Prisma (formerly Overlake Apartments) will provide 328 homes for low to moderate-income households (30-80% AMI). Opening 2028 Kingway Redevelopment Phase 1 Rainier Valley, Hillman City 280 Homes Bellwether Housing is planning to redevelop the Kingway Apartments. Opening 2030 Sunbreak University District 244 Homes Working with the University of Washington and Seattle Housing Authority, Bellwether is developing Sunbreak tower. This mixed-income high-rise will provide affordable rental housing for workers and families near the UW campus and rapid transit. Opening 2028 Thunderbird Nest Northgate 181 Homes In partnership with Chief Seattle Club and North Seattle College, Bellwether Housing is developing Thunderbird Nest. This mixed-use building will provide affordable rental housing for individuals and families, and a ground floor education space operated by North Seattle College near the Northgate station. Opening 2028 View all of our buildings

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 Bellwether Greenwood Kingway Redevelopment Phase 1 Prisma Sunbreak Thunderbird Nest The Aries at Bitter Lake 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 Mary's Boat House Mercer Court Meridian Manor Apartments Olive Tower Oregon Apartments Pardee Townhomes Renton Sage 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 Rise on Madison Views at Madison Vine Court Apartments 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 |

< Back Previous Next Services Resident Services Contact: residentservices@bellwetherhousing.org About Resident Services We hope your apartment will be a strong foundation for you to grow, stabilize, rebuild, and thrive. An apartment is one piece of a good life. You may need other benefits and services to be stable, healthy, and thriving. We are here to help. Our Resident Services team offers support and referrals. They also host community events at every Bellwether building. The Resident Services program is free and confidential for all Bellwether Housing residents. Our Resident Services team can help you: · Sign up for rental assistance · Sign up for unemployment and disability benefits · Help you find a job, career training, and volunteer opportunities · Answer Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security questions · Get DSHS services · Find childcare · Get renter’s insurance · Access low-cost, healthy food or meal delivery · Sign up for low-cost transportation · Get low-cost internet · Get a free or low-cost cell phone · Find English as a Second Language Classes · Assist with financial planning · Find low-cost health care · Access mental health services · Find addiction-treatment services · Help you find to legal services · Advocate on your behalf · Connect you to community resources Your Resident Services Coordinator is a friendly, supportive person that can help you navigate challenges and build community. Previous Next

< 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

Employees Content and links for Bellwether Housing employees are provided here. Employee Resources Okta Login https://bellwetherhousing.okta.com/login/login.htm?fromURI=%2Fapp%2FUserHome Sharepoint / Beehive https://bwhousing.sharepoint.com/sites/Intranet MyBellwetherHousing (benefits) http://www.mybellwetherhousing.com/ Paylocity https://access.paylocity.com/?ReturnUrl=%2FSignIn%3FfromSso%3DTrue AbsencePro (for leave of absences) https://absencepro.absencemgmt.com/FMLAWeb/login/login.xhtml Ethics Point https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/74625/index.html Looking for a list of our employees? See our People page

Affordable Housing in Capitol Hill / Sterling Court: Sterling Court offer spacious studios in the heart of Capitol Hill. Urban living at its best, Sterling Court is situated near shopping on Broadway, hospitals, restaurants, schools, and public transit. Select Language NOW LEASING!! < All < Previous Select Next > Sterling Court 1722 Belmont Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA 1722 Belmont Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA Select Future Building View Availability June 2022 Applications will NOT be accepted yet (no waitlist) Email us Contact us Contact info: (206) 682-9088 SDCI# Apartments 10 Homes Capitol Hill Close Bellwether Greenwood Kingway Redevelopment Phase 1 Prisma Sunbreak Thunderbird Nest The Aries at Bitter Lake 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 Mary's Boat House Mercer Court Meridian Manor Apartments Olive Tower Oregon Apartments Pardee Townhomes Renton Sage 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 Rise on Madison Views at Madison Vine Court Apartments 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 Sterling Court Sterling Court offer spacious studios in the heart of Capitol Hill. Urban living at its best, Sterling Court is situated near shopping on Broadway, hospitals, restaurants, schools, and public transit. About Capitol Hill Capitol Hill THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN THIS PROJECT Sterling Court Find other available housing View Availability < All < Previous property Next property > Established: 1984 Neighborhood: Capitol Hill Apartments: 10 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 |