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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 .

Funding & Support What does it take to provide affordable housing in the Seattle area? The actual cost of constructing 750 new affordable homes is pegged at around $257 million, but that is just a part of the cost for providing affordable housing. The ongoing costs include daily building management, maintenance, and resident services that we provide. We run our organization responsibly and with innovative financial tools to remain so. We launched the nation’s first crowdfunded impact investment that funds the development of affordable housing in 2019. This model has made it possible for us to complete our construction projects as planned while providing needed assistance to our residents. Our sources of funding are private individual and corporate contributions and loans, government funding and land donations, property development fees from our consulting work, rental income, and interest earned on investment holdings. SHOW MORE Contact Us Megan Mayes Director of Community Relations Send an email Our Financials Annual Reports 2024 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report Audits 2024 Financial Audit 2023 Financial Audit 2022 Financial Audit 2021 Financial Audit 2020 Financial Audit 2019 Financial Audit

Affordable Housing in Belltown / Sunrise Tower: Sunrise Tower is a close-knit apartment community for seniors. Located in the heart of Belltown, Sunrise Tower features recently remodeled one bedroom homes within walking distance of Pike Place Market, shopping, and public transit. Select Language NOW LEASING!! < All < Previous Select Next > Sunrise Tower 2225 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA 2225 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA Select Future Building View Availability June 2022 Applications will NOT be accepted yet (no waitlist) Email us Contact us Contact info: (206) 728-6862 SDCI# Apartments 107 Homes Belltown Close Bellevue Wilburton Bellwether Greenwood 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 Sunrise Tower Sunrise Tower is a close-knit apartment community for seniors. Located in the heart of Belltown, Sunrise Tower features recently remodeled one bedroom homes within walking distance of Pike Place Market, shopping, and public transit. About Belltown Belltown THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN THIS PROJECT Sunrise Tower Find other available housing View Availability < All < Previous property Next property > Established: 1999 Neighborhood: Belltown Apartments: 107 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 |

Affordable Housing in Renton / The Renton Sage: EXPERIENCE LIFE AT THE RENTON SAGE Welcome to The Renton Sage, your solution to affordable housing in the highly desired Renton Highland neighborhood. We offer a charming community of one and two-bedroom apartment homes. Enjoy the comfort of home and the convenience of modern residential amenities, all within a central location just outside of Seattle, close to major employers, and an enticing collection of dining and entertainment options. Select Language NOW LEASING!! < All < Previous Select Next > The Renton Sage 4455 NE 12th St, Renton, WA 98059, USA 4455 NE 12th St, Renton, WA 98059, USA Select Future Building View Availability June 2022 Applications will NOT be accepted yet (no waitlist) Email us Contact us Contact info: (425) 282-0384 SDCI# Apartments 284 Homes Renton Close Bellevue Wilburton Bellwether Greenwood 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 The Renton Sage EXPERIENCE LIFE AT THE RENTON SAGE Welcome to The Renton Sage, your solution to affordable housing in the highly desired Renton Highland neighborhood. We offer a charming community of one and two-bedroom apartment homes. Enjoy the comfort of home and the convenience of modern residential amenities, all within a central location just outside of Seattle, close to major employers, and an enticing collection of dining and entertainment options. About Renton Renton THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN THIS PROJECT The Renton Sage Find other available housing View Availability < All < Previous property Next property > Established: 2022 Neighborhood: Renton Apartments: 284 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: Community Partners: Funding Sources: Total Project Cost: Community Surveys and Translations: Request Maintenance |

< Back Previous Next Security Reporting Security Incidents Let us know about any safety issues you encounter. This helps us keep track of what’s happening at buildings. You can share with your property manager, resident service coordinator, by calling us at 206-623-0506 or emailing bellwether@bellwetherhousing.org . Emergencies If you or someone else are in immediate danger, call 911 if you are able and feel safe doing so. Consider requesting "fire and rescue only" when appropriate (i.e., for behavioral health issues). Non-Emergency Safety Issues For non-emergencies requiring a police response, such a reporting a theft or filing a crime report call: Seattle Police Department Non-Emergency Line: (206) 625-5011 Tukwila Police Department Non-Emergency Line: (206)-241-2121 Theft If there is a theft, contact the police non-emergency lines listed above. Then, please write an email or note to your Property Manager ASAP. This provides a written record of the issue and is proof in the event legal action is taken. If the building office is open, you can call your Property Manager directly. The site manager may unavailable immediately to respond, so this is why reports of non-emergency incidents should be put in writing. If you need help writing a report or need translation services, please contact your Resident Services Coordinator. If there is an emergency during business hours, call the police and call the office. The police are best equipped to handle urgent issues and reports of theft. 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 Wilburton / Bellevue Wilburton: Bellwether is developing affordable rental housing for a mixed-use Wilburton neighborhood near the light rail in Bellevue. This building will provide 120+ homes for low to moderate-income households (30-80% AMI). Select Language NOW LEASING!! < All < Previous Select Next > Bellevue Wilburton 12000 NE Bel Red Rd, Bellevue, WA 98005, USA 12000 NE Bel Red Rd, Bellevue, WA 98005, USA Select Opening in 2030 View Availability June 2022 Applications are NOT being accepted yet (no waitlist) Email us Contact us Contact info: Chris Buchanan Chris Buchanan Senior Housing Developer SDCI# Apartments 120+ Homes Wilburton Close Bellevue Wilburton Bellwether Greenwood 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 2025: Site RFP awarded to Bellevue 2026 Q1: Agreement signed with City of Bellevue 2026-27: Predevelopment, entitlement, community outreach, public funding 2028: Closing and construction start 2030: Placed in service 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 Bellevue Wilburton Bellwether is developing affordable rental housing for a mixed-use Wilburton neighborhood near the light rail in Bellevue. This building will provide 120+ homes for low to moderate-income households (30-80% AMI). The Wilburton neighborhood is changing. Years of public outreach by the city as well as leaders and community members involved in the Eastrail Wilburton Framework Plan have resulted in a vision of a lively neighborhood with easy access to work, school, shopping, and entertainment. In short, a great place to live. Bellwether Housing is excited to bring affordable housing and community resources to the Wilburton neighborhood of Bellevue. Close to the heart of Downtown Bellevue, the site is located within a high-capacity transit corridor with easy access to Link Light Rail, King County Metro, bicycle trails and greenways. Bellwether will provide high-quality affordable housing for lower income households in the Wilburton neighborhood, with ground floor spaces that will serve residents and the broader community. Once built, Bellwether Wilburton residents will enjoy a beautiful apartment and affordable lifestyle in a well-connected neighborhood. About Wilburton Wilburton THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN THIS PROJECT Bellevue Wilburton Find other available housing View Availability < All < Previous property Next property > Estimated Completion: 2030 Neighborhood: Wilburton Apartments: 120+ Types of Units: 1-, 2-, 3- bedroom homes Incomes Served: 30% – 80% Populations Served: Commercial Space Sq. Ft.: Community Space: Features: New modern apartments close to downtown Bellevue Community rooms, 58 vehicle stalls Easy access to Link Light Rail, King County Metro, and bicycle trails including the Eastrail multi-modal trail connecting Bellevue with Kirkland, Redmond, and Woodinville. Commercial space with a bicycle sales and repair shop that will enhance community engagement by providing job training for teens Services: Property Managed By: FUNDERS & PARTNERS: Design: Weber Thompson Construction: Lead Team Members: Developers/Owners: Bellwether Housing Community Partners: Funding Sources: Total Project Cost: Community Surveys and Translations: Request Maintenance |

Affordable Housing in Redmond Overlake Village / Prisma: Prisma will offer affordable homes for 328 low-income households for low- to moderate-income households (30-80% AMI), and ground floor uses focused on the local community and transit riders. Thirty-three residential units will be set aside for people living with disabilities. Select Language NOW LEASING!! < All < Previous Select Next > Prisma 2888 Da Vinci Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052, USA 2888 Da Vinci Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052, USA Select Opening in 2028 View Availability June 2022 Applications are NOT being accepted yet (no waitlist) Email us Contact us Contact info: 206-957-2736 Mindy Black , Sr. Housing Developer Bryan Yim , Housing Developer Media Contact: Megan Mayes, Director of Community Relations mmayes@bellwetherhousing.org 206-428-3761 SDCI# Apartments 328 Homes Redmond Overlake Village Close Bellevue Wilburton Bellwether Greenwood 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 2024-2025 Community Outreach, Design, and Permitting 2026 Construction Starts 2028 Open for Residents 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 Prisma Prisma will offer affordable homes for 328 low-income households for low- to moderate-income households (30-80% AMI), and ground floor uses focused on the local community and transit riders. Thirty-three residential units will be set aside for people living with disabilities. The  ground floor commercial spaces will include a city services center, small business incubator, nonprofit support hub, digital literacy media lab, and culturally informed community services to benefit residents and the surrounding community. A third commercial space will host a small tenant, such as a café or food-based business, to activate the street and promote community interaction.  The City of Redmond will own and operate a small business and city services center with a walk-up service counter and rotating public safety and human services support programming.   The Wayfinder Hub, led by the Friends of the Village Collective, will feature a commercial kitchen, media lab, and culturally relevant support services to incubate small businesses and spark community-driven innovation.  Prisma will infuse vitality into the Overlake neighborhood with a lively mix of uses, dynamic building design, and outdoor spaces that will connect residents and neighbors to one another and the region via the transit system. About Redmond Overlake Village Redmond Overlake Village THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN THIS PROJECT Prisma Find other available housing View Availability < All < Previous property Next property > Estimated Completion: 2028 Neighborhood: Redmond Overlake Village Apartments: 328 Types of Units: Studios, 1-, 2-, 3- bedroom homes Incomes Served: Populations Served: Commercial Space Sq. Ft.: Community Space: Features: Adjacent to Overlake Light Rail station Near shops, parks, and schools Services: Service Partners: Hopelink King County Developmental Disabilities Division DSHS Developmental Disabilities Community Services Community Partners: Friends of the Village Collective  City of Redmond  Property Managed By: Bellwether FUNDERS & PARTNERS: Design: Perkins Eastman Construction: Walsh Construction Co. Lead Team Members: Developers/Owners: Bellwether Housing Community Partners: Funding Sources: Total Project Cost: Community Surveys and Translations: Request Maintenance |

< Back Previous Next Policies Grievance Process Bellwether Resident Concern and Grievance Process Our goal is to provide safe, affordable, and high-quality housing. We strive to make your home just that: “your home.” We recognize that living within a community can bring unexpected issues or concerns involving neighbor relations and expectations. We also understand that residents may not always agree with our policies, conclusions, or our actions. The intent of this process is to contribute to a positive living atmosphere where our residents can express concerns without any fear of retaliation and with the expectation of a prompt, carefully considered response. We welcome and appreciate resident involvement and feedback. Step 1: Attempt to discuss concern with respective parties (staff or neighbor involved, etc.) if appropriate. Disagreements and misunderstandings do occasionally occur. We ask that before the concern becomes too great, you talk directly with the staff member or neighbor involved, as a lot of issues can be resolved this way. We also understand that this is not always an option, or it might not feel safe, in this case please go to the next step. Step 2: If unable to resolve your concern after speaking with the individual(s) involved, or if you are uncomfortable doing so, please complete a Resident Concern Form. • Please provide as much detail as possible. • These forms are available by paper copy at your Site Manager’s office or can be sent electronically by request. • If the Site Manager is the subject of the complaint, please skip to step 4. • If you need assistance with completing the electronic or paper forms, or need translation services, please reach out to either your Site Manager or Resident Services Coordinator for assistance. • If you are unable to locate the form at your building, you can request one by emailing bellwether@bellwetherhousing.org Once the form is complete, you can give it directly to your Site Manager or drop it off in the rent box at the office. Step 3: Your Site Manager will investigate your concern and provide a written response with the outcome within 5 Business Days upon receipt. Please note: • If you submit an anonymous concern, we will not be able to respond or provide updates to you directly. • Bellwether is prohibited from discussing resident issues with anyone other than the lease holder(s) unless we have a Release of Information on file that allows us to speak with that person on your behalf. • We must keep resident information confidential, so although our Site Managers will investigate and address concerns presented between neighbors, we are limited in the details that can be provided in our written responses to your Concern and/or Grievance if it involves another resident. Step 4: If you are dissatisfied with the response from your Site Manager, you can resubmit the same Resident Concern and Grievance Form. Make sure to provide details regarding your attempt to resolve your concern with your Site Manager. Once the form is complete, please email it to bellwether@bellwetherhousing.org with the subject “Grievance” or send by mail to: Bellwether Housing ATTN: Grievance 433 Minor Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 After your Grievance is received, you will receive an Acknowledgement of Receipt. Step 5: The Portfolio Manager responsible for your building will make every effort to promptly respond within 15 Business Days. They will carefully consider the written information you provided and review the situation with any Bellwether staff involved. Please note: the Portfolio Manager will investigate whether the issue was addressed with the Site Manager prior to being escalated to a Grievance. If that step did not occur, you could be redirected back to Site Manager for follow up. After thorough review, the Portfolio Manager will provide a written response to inform you of any actions to be taken in response to your Grievance. Please note: This response will be sent to you via email but if we do not have your email address on file, it will be posted to your door in a closed envelope. Step 6: If all the steps above fail to resolve your Grievance, you may appeal the decision with the Director of Property Management. You can email your letter of appeal to bellwether@bellwetherhousing.org with the subject “Grievance Appeal” or send by mail to: Bellwether Housing ATTN: Director of Property Management 433 Minor Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 Include as much documentation and information that you can with your appeal letter. The Director’s review is the final appeal level for resident concerns or grievances at Bellwether. The Director will do their best to respond within 15 Business Days of appeal receipt. If concerns/grievances are brought to the Director or any other members of Bellwether’s Leadership Team without the resident following the Resident Concern and Grievance Process, the correspondence will be distributed to the Portfolio Manager and Site Manager for follow up. Bellwether Housing welcomes qualified residents without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, political ideology, sex, marital status, age parental status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, Section 8 housing subsidy, or use of a service animal. BW provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. If you need this document in an alternate format, please speak with a BW staff person. Resident Concern and Grievance 03/2022 Previous Next

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.

What is happening at Bellwether Housing. Calendar MONTH VIEW LIST VIEW 70 days to the event Thu, Oct 08 Closer to Home 2026 / 1900 5th Ave Learn more Oct 08, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 1900 5th Ave, 1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA Our annual luncheon at the Westin Seattle Share 611 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 July 2026 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 29 30 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 9

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