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Sponsor Bellwether's Closer to Home - our annual fundraiser to help build low income housing in Seattle! Home Support Us Closer to Home SPONSOR BENEFITS Download Sponsorship Form Download Benefits PDF HIDE DETAILS LIST DETAILS Keynote Sponsorship $35,000 (only one spot available) Opportunity to introduce speakers at the event, and say a few words about your business during the program One VIP table (seats 10) Live podium recognition at the event Logo featured on event screen Linked logo on event website Logo on event communications Logo included in event program Acknowledgement on social media Acknowledgment in post-event communications and annual report Innovator Sponsorship $15,000 (only five spots available) Exclusive tour at one of our buildings in development with the CEO and Director of Real Estate Development One VIP table (seats 10) Live podium recognition at the event Logo featured on event screen Linked logo on event website Logo on event communications Logo included in event program Acknowledgement on social media Acknowledgment in post-event communicationsand annual report Visionary Sponsorship $10,000 (only five spots available) One VIP table (seats 10) Live podium recognition at the event Logo featured on event screen Linked logo on event website Logo on event communications Logo included in event program Acknowledgement on social media Acknowledgment in post-event communications and annual report Champion Sponsorship $5,000 One table (seats 10) Live podium recognition at the event Logo featured on event screen Linked logo on event website Logo included in event program Acknowledgement on social media Acknowledgment in post-event communications and annual report Advocate Sponsorship $2,500 One table (seats 10) Company name on event website Company name included in event program Acknowledgment in post-event communications Partner Sponsorship $1,500 One table (seats 10) Company name on event website Company name included in event program Sponsor Now Interested in getting involved in our 2024 Fundraiser? Have questions? Contact Megan Mayes , Director of External Engagement Manager.

What is happening at Bellwether Housing. Calendar MONTH VIEW LIST VIEW 802 days to the event Sat, Apr 01 Prisma - opening for residents spring of 2028 / Prisma Apartments Details Apr 01, 2028, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Prisma Apartments, 2877 152nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052, USA Opening date is TBD. Find out more at: https://www.bellwetherhousing.org/properties/prisma Share January 2026 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

The Seattle Housing Levy raises funds to create and care for affordable homes, like ours! VOTE YES PROP 1 - NOV. 7 2023 SEATTLE. Renew the Seattle Housing Levy — Vote YES on Prop 1! The Housing Levy is our single most effective tool to improve housing stability and equity–providing homes and housing assistance that advance individual and comm unity health, safety, and well-being. This levy is essential to creating, acquiring, and maintaining more homes like the ones Bellwether Housing residents live in. Our current Housing Levy is set to expire at the end of 2023. Without renewal, we will dramatically limit our ability to create the affordable housing Seattle desperately needs. This renewal, following months of community engagement, scales this proven tool to meet the urgent demands of the moment— creating new homes, providing emergency assistance to reduce homelessness, and addressing the staffing needs of transitional and supportive housing. Make sure you're registered to vote . Then vote YES on Proposition 1 on November 7! For more information, visit YesForHomes.org .

Advocate for Affordable Housing Bellwether has collaborated with state officials and other housing and service providers to increase future opportunities for affordable apartments. See below for ways that you can help to advocate with us for better laws and policies for affordable housing. Our Upcoming Advocacy Priorities Mobilize support for the renewal of the Seattle Housing Levy in 2023. Pass an Eastside Housing Levy in 2022, creating a new fund. Mobilize for a transformational 2023 Comprehensive Plan in City of Seattle so apartments can be built in all neighborhoods served by frequent transit. Pass the federal Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2021 . This bipartisan bill would dramatically increase federal support for developing new affordable housing. Increase State funding of the Housing Trust Fund and establish a permanent funding source for it. Our Advocacy Agenda Expand resources for housing at the local, state, and federal level. Increase housing density so more homes can be built near transit and in high opportunity neighborhoods in urban King County. Lower development and ownership costs to speed housing development and decrease operating costs. Preserve and expand other supports for the most vulnerable people in our communities, such as rental assistance, emergency eviction moratoriums, vouchers, and other service programs. Improve long term sustainability of our work and the work of other nonprofit housing and human service organizations Housing Policy Wins Housing Policy Wins 2021 City of Seattle Allocated $49.2M from the American Rescue Plan funds for housing and homelessness services. This included $1M to support resident services in non-permanent supportive housing. Rezoned properties owned by faith-based organizations. Allows for extra height and density in return for homes for households with incomes under 60% AMI (Annual Median Income). Renamed “single-family zoning” to “neighborhood residential zoning,” in advance of major rezoning in the 2023 Comprehensive Plan. King County Acquired over 850 homes for chronically homeless people through the Health Through Housing 0.1% sales tax. Another 750 homes will be purchased. State of Washington Legislature Allocated $175M for the Housing Trust Fund . Allocated $120M for Shelter Rapid Acquisition ; a new fund to acquire hotels, motels, and multifamily housing for use as emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing. Amended the housing element of the Growth Management Act . This sets the stage for major Comprehensive Plan updates by cities and counties in 2023 (HB 1220). Funded $42M in grants for utility connections for affordable housing developments. Focuses on rural and suburban areas with limited existing utility infrastructure. Enacted a $100 document recording fee. This funds $280M in rental assistance and operations for permanent supportive housing. Funded housing through the operating budget at a historic level: $130M for Housing and Essential Needs $187M for foreclosure prevention; $37M for operations, maintenance, and services for permanent supportive housing; $20M for long-term vouchers for people with behavioral health or substance abuse disorders. Passed a bill to create a soft landing for the eviction moratorium (SB 5160). This creates a legal right to counsel for tenants facing eviction, requires payment plans for past due rent, and extends some emergency pandemic protections. Federal The federal government allocated $21.5 billion for rental assistance through the American Rescue Plan Act, helping low-income renters stay in their homes. 2020 Local Seattle passed the JumpStart payroll tax, which will raise over $214 million per year, mostly for affordable housing at 0-50% Area Median Income. King County passed the Health Through Housing 0.1% sales tax, which will generate $60 million per year to provide housing for up to 2,000 chronically homeless people. State Housing Trust Fund was funded at a historically high level. Affordable housing and homelessness resources included in the final budgets totaled $174 million. SHB 1590 passed, providing cities and counties the ability to implement the local sales and use tax for affordable housing councilmanically (see Health Through Housing above). SHB 2343 passed, expanding the list of planning actions that cities are encouraged to take to increase residential building capacity. SHB 2384 passed, expanding the property tax exemption for affordable housing providers. $5 million allocated for the Housing Needs Pilot Program to provide rent assistance to elderly or disabled adults on Supplemental Security Income Federal CARES Act funded $100 billion in rental assistance. December 2020 COVID relief omnibus funded an additional $25 billion for rental assistance, to be disbursed in 2021. Established a minimum 4% rate for the 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit at 4% (has ranged between 3% and 3.3% since 2012), effectively expanding tax credit equity by one-third. How you can get involved

Help Bellwether Housing create stable communities and access to opportunity through affordable housing located near jobs, schools, transit, and services. Your Gift Builds Stability Every donation moves someone closer to home. donateform When you give to Bellwether Housing, you help more people stay anchored in the city they call home. You help neighborhoods stay connected, seniors stay independent, and working people stay close to the jobs they depend on. Housing is just the beginning, and you help make it possible. Give homefulness. Gifts of any size are appreciated. Choose the way to give that fits you best! Give Online Your online gift helps create and maintain affordable homes for people across our community. Whether it's a one-time donation or a monthly commitment, you'll be making an immediate impact. DONATE NOW Mail a Donation Prefer to send a check? Please make your check or money order payable to Bellwether Housing and send to: Bellwether Housing 433 Minor Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 Other Ways to Give However you like to give, we’ll meet you there. Explore more ways to support Bellwether and keep housing accessible for families in the Greater Seattle area. Donor-Advised Funds Easily recommend a grant straight from your DAF account Learn More Monthly Giving Commit to a regularly recurring gift to sustain our mission year-round Learn More Memorial Gifts Honor the memory of someone special by giving in their name Learn More Legacy Giving Create lasting impact by naming Bellwether in your will or estate Learn More Matching Gifts Double, or even triple, your impact through employer gift matching Learn More In-Kind Donations Donate goods or services to directly benefit our residents Learn More Stock Transfer Turn appreciated assets into long-term housing stability Learn More Workplace Giving Contribute easily through automatic payroll deductions Learn More Sponsorships Give your company a visible role in building stronger communities Learn More Have a question? Get in touch with our Community Relations Team First name* Last name* Email* Message Submit

Sponsor Bellwether's Closer to Home - our annual fundraiser to help build low income housing in Seattle! Home Support Us Closer to Home SPONSOR BENEFITS Download Sponsorship Form Download Benefits PDF VIEW DETAILS HIDE DETAILS Keynote Sponsorship $25,000 (only one spot available) Opportunity to introduce speakers at the event, and say a few words about your business during the program One VIP table (seats 10) Live podium recognition at the event Logo featured on event screen Linked logo on event website Logo on event communications Logo included in event program Acknowledgement on social media Acknowledgment in post-event communications and annual report Visionary Sponsorship $10,000 (only five spots available) One VIP table (seats 10) Live podium recognition at the event Logo featured on event screen Linked logo on event website Logo on event communications Logo included in event program Acknowledgement on social media Acknowledgment in post-event communications and annual report Champion Sponsorship $5,000 One table (seats 10) Live podium recognition at the event Logo featured on event screen Linked logo on event website Logo included in event program Acknowledgement on social media Acknowledgment in post-event communications and annual report Advocate Sponsorship $2,500 One table (seats 10) Company name on event website Company name included in event program Acknowledgment in post-event communications Partner Sponsorship $1,500 One table (seats 10) Company name on event website Company name included in event program Interested in getting involved in our 2022 Fundraiser? Have questions? Contact Mariel Wettick , Events & Fundraising Manager at: mwettick@bellwetherhousing.org

Media Resources for the media are provided here. Please contact us with any questions or special requests. If you’re a Bellwether resident, please visit Resident Resources. The Bellwether brand mark conveys; • optimism • stability • hope • security • comfort • growth Our brand represents that housing opens a door to opportunity. The Bellwether style is modern and polished, yet with warmth that can remind residents of a positive home environment. The Bellwether identity is made up of the brandmark and logotype (logo, or "signature”). The primary format is vertical, with an alternative horizontal layout, and tiny logos are available for small print or digital uses. The brandmark should always be used along with or adjacent to the logotype. Use of these marks is restricted to official Bellwether business representation. Brand Assets DOWNLOAD ALL 40MB Logos bellwether-logo 1200x1567px 853kb 31kb 337kb EPS PNG AI CMYK RGB bellwether-logo-horz 1200x500px 37kb 16kb 311kb EPS PNG AI CMYK RGB bellwether-logoicon 1200x1200 37kb 350kb PNG AI RGB Variations Show Variations Small Sizes / Icons Brand Colors PMS 1365C #FFAE4A PMS 184C #FB5373 PMS 3252C #00C2BF Warm Gray 1 #D7D2CB PMS425C #545859 Brochures #FFAE4A Bellwether Fact Sheet

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< Back Previous Next Rent and Access Packages I’m expecting a package delivery, but I won't be home to receive it. Can the office accept packages for me? Your building's office can receive packages during regular business hours. If you would like staff to accept packages for you, please make complete the Package Agreement Form and give it to your Site Manager. On the form, you can also give permission for staff to place packages inside your unit. Package_Delivery_Agreement Download PDF • 134KB This offer is a courtesy, not a guarantee. Staff may not always be available to sign for and handle your package(s) when carriers deliver due to part-time office hours, non-staffed buildings, performing other duties away from the office, holidays, absences, illnesses or vacations. If you are receiving medication or time sensitive packages, you may want to make other delivery arrangements. My package was delivered to the Site Manager’s office, and the office is closed. Can someone get my package for me? No, your package will not be available until the office reopens. Mail & Package Security We all hate it when packages get stolen! Here are some tips: Create free accounts with USPS, UPS, and FedEx. You can automatically get shipping and delivery notifications by text and email. You can also change delivery dates and locations. Send your packages to Amazon Lockers or other package hubs. Try to get packages delivered when someone is home. (We know this can be easier said than done). Using a tracking service can help. If possible, send deliveries to your workplace. If possible, make arrangements with a friend or neighbor to receive packages for you. DO NOT let strangers into the building. This is the #1 cause of package theft! Do not leave packages in common areas, lobbies, or outside apartment doors if at all possible! (We know it is easier said than done sometimes!). When you make online purchases, give specific delivery instructions. 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

Other Ways to Donate Sometimes, donations don’t fit in a box. Luckily, there are more than one way to give. Here are some options that may work for you to support Bellwether’s mission. Donations of Property, Buildings or Other Resources Past donors have gifted houses to be sold, buildings to be converted, land to be used. We look forward to working with you to identify, develop, and activate a donation tailored to your unique resources and objectives. Planned & Legacy Gifts With Bellwether Housing’s estate planning options, you can support our work into the future while also ensuring the sound stewardship of your assets by maximizing benefits to you and your family. You can work with us to make planned gifts over time, such as an annual payout for a number of years or up to a certain gift amount from a Trust. We offer many options for legacy gifts, from naming Bellwether in your will, to listing us as a beneficiary of a retirement account, to donating stock: Bequests Income gifts such as Charitable Remainder Trusts IRA Charitable Rollover Donor Advised Funds Charitable Lead Trusts View more about bequests Major Gifts A gift or pledge of $25,000 or greater is a significant investment in Bellwether's mission. At this level of giving, the impact of your donation will ripple throughout entire communities, unlocking their potential and lifting them out of systematic poverty. Major gifts may be made as outright gifts of cash or securities, as pledges payable over a period of time (typically three years) or as planned gifts. They can be restricted to certain uses, or unrestricted. Contact us to discuss options. Matching Gifts Matching gifts are a type of corporate giving program that increase an employee's initial donation to an eligible nonprofit organization. Matching gifts are usually made at a 1:1 ratio, meaning that the initial donation is simply doubled. However, some companies will match at higher ratios, with some going as high as 4:1. Additionally, corporations will institute different ratios for different employees. For example, part-time and full-time employees might be eligible for a 2:1 match while retirees or spouses of employees are eligible for a 1:1 match. If you are a company or organization who supports our mission and wants to encourage employee philanthropy, contact us to create a matching program for your employees. Fundraising Matches Fundraising matches are similar to matching gifts. The only difference is that fundraising match programs will double contributions that employees make as well as any funds that they raise for a fundraising walk, run, or cycling event. Are you interested in making a donation of the types listed here? Have an idea for an unusual donation? Contact our Fund Development Team today! Contact Us Megan Mayes , Director of External Engagement Send an email Bellwether Housing is 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. Gifts to Bellwether Housing are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Attend a Fundraiser We have one annual fundraiser to support our mission at Bellwether. In addition to that, we participate in related organizations’ fundraising events throughout the year. Check back to this page, or sign up for our newsletter to learn about our events. Closer to Home Fundraiser We hold the Bellwether Annual Closer to Home fundraiser in the fall, and it is when we have a chance to highlight the stories of our residents that inspire our work, and thank all of the people involved in our effort. Attending this event is a fun way to support us, typically with tasty catering and a generous venue. Event details Past events Partner Fundraisers We participate in related organizations’ fundraising events for affordable housing throughout the year. Upcoming events will appear on our Events page. View upcoming events Past events