Africatown Community Land Trust

The Benu Impact Report is now live, and we’re thrilled to partner with community supporters who share our commitment to Benu’s mission. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at yesterday’s event, which perfectly reflected the core of our mission and highlighted the essential work we’re doing, along with the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. This is just the beginning of our story. We’re excited to offer a glimpse behind the scenes at Benu, highlighting the wide range of programs we’re implementing to uplift communities and support their most vulnerable members. Stay tuned in the coming weeks and months for opportunities to engage more closely with our efforts to address Seattle’s housing crisis through equitable, culturally aligned solutions. Miss the event? Haven’t taken a look at the Report? Tap that link in profile to preview the Report today and tap in to support with a one-time or recurring donation to help us further Benu’s mission. #seattle #seattlehousing #seattlenonprofits #blacklednonprofits #centraldistrict #africatownseattle #community #africatown #housing

JOIN US TOMORROW | As part of our Benu Community Day celebration - tomorrow, September 7, 2024 from 10 - 11:30AM in the Benu Community Home courtyard, we invite you to join us for a Community Mobilization & Call to Action event focused on supporting Seattle’s unhoused Black male community. 🏠As the City grapples with a 27.7% increase in its unhoused population—of which, according to mist recent numbers, over 20%% are Black residents, despite making up only 6% of Seattle’s population. 🤝🏾Benu Community Home’s work is more vital than ever. With Black families in Seattle earning, on average, less than half of the city’s annual median income, Benu’s services are crucial in bridging the gap and ensuring a more equitable future. 📄This event will also mark the official release of the Benu Community Home Impact Report, a milestone document that showcases the progress we’ve made in serving our community. The Report highlights our ongoing efforts to create meaningful opportunities and calls for increased commitment and action to bridge the racial equity gap in housing. Refreshments served. Registration gor this event is FREE. EVENT DETAILS Community Mobilization & Call to Action Event 10AM - 11:30AM Benu Community Home Courtyard -1601 East Yesler, 98144 FOLLOWED BY - BENU Community Day 12PM - 3PM Corner of 16th & Washington (across from Benu)

We are proud to announce the release of our inaugural Benu Community Home Impact Report, a comprehensive document that captures the incredible work being done at Benu Community Home. Since its inception in late 2021, Benu has been at the forefront of addressing the urgent needs of Seattle’s unhoused Black male population, providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care that is both life-changing and essential. The Benu Report goes beyond statistics—it tells the story of lives transformed, dignity restored, and hope rekindled. Our data reflects not just the challenges we face, but the profound impact of our work: The significance of this Report lies in its focus on the human experience as it highlights how Benu Community Home is making a difference, not only by providing shelter but by creating a pathway to lasting change through empowerment and community support. As we prepare to celebrate the impact of Benu, we invite you to join us on September 7, 2024, for Benu Day, a celebration of community, impact, and the transformative work happening every day at Benu Community Home. Event Details: 10:00 AM - Community Mobilization & Call to Action Event Hear directly from Benu Case Managers and Guests during a panel discussion that will dive into the frontlines of our work. This is an opportunity to gain deeper insights into the challenges we’re tackling and the successes we’re achieving together. 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Community Block Party Celebrate with us! The afternoon will feature community resources, family-friendly activities, food from local vendors, and Vibe Bingo with a special guest entertainer. Location: Benu Community Home, 1601 East Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122 RSVP Now: bit.ly/benuday2024 Download your copy of the Benu Community Home Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/gymprRPD We are thrilled to partner with you to continue building a stronger, more resilient community together. #BenuCommunityHome #ImpactReport #CommunityEngagement #HousingJustice #SeattleCommunity #AfricatownLandTrust #BenuDay2024 #seattle #unhoused #community #CentralDistrict

A big thank you to KeyBank , one of our Summer of Soul Title sponsors and corporate vendors at this week’s #juneteenth Freedom Fest at #jimihendrixpark. We are so honored and grateful to partner with KeyBank and the many others who share our bision of vibrant and thriving Black communities. #summerofsoulseattle #community #seattle

Thank you to The Seattle Times reporter Mary Murphy for including us (your girl may have had a quote or two in the article 😊 ) in her most recent #seattletimes article highlighting #juneteenth history and events happening across our region over the next few days. We are so thrilled to welcome and partner with so many of you for this year's Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Jimi Hendrix Park this year from 12-8PM. Mark your calendars and meet us there! A big thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Wells Fargo and our Title Sponsors KeyBank, GGLO Design and the many others who are helping to make these community engagement opportunities possible. Check out www.summerofsoulseries.org for more info on this and other Summer of Soul events as well as info on how you can join us in this mission to build a thriving Black community. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gw4d5VVX #summerofsoulseattle #community #communityevents

Tell a friend to tell a friend - we’re doing it (bigger and better) again. REGISTER TODAY!! (Admission is free with RSVP) Grab your SOS MERCH while you’re there, too. 😉💥💥💥 Juneteenth Fest is merely ONE WEEK away and we are thrilled to bring you the best on local and national entertainment and performances this year. Where will you be this Juneteenth? We know where we’ll be. Join us next week at Jimi Hendrix Park from 12-8PM for a celebration and call to action with King County Equity Now. REGISTER TO ATTEND, VOLUNTEER OR VEND TODAY VIA THE LINK IN PROFILE! (Registration is free with RSVP) Register here: https://ow.ly/bT3z50SgC19 More info regarding volunteering, vending or sponsoring here: https://ow.ly/i1Xv50SgC18 A special thanks to all of our sponsors WellsFargo.com (Title Sponsor) Central Area Collaborative, GGLO Design Seattle Office of Economic Development, KeyBank, Port of Seattle and the many others providing the support necessary to help us keep this going and for backing our mission to build a more equitable future for Seattle’s Black communities. #juneteenth #seattle #seattlejuneteenth #seattleevents #communityevents #seattleweekend #centraldistrict #africatownseattle #equity #seattlehousing #seattleequity

We were honored to partner with Converge Media LLC to help capture and tell this story. Last week, before the Series officially began we filled the Bishop Adams Room at Byrd Barr Place with just a few of Seattle’s best, brightest and brilliant Black business owners, creators and entrepreneurs to provide opportunity and give voice to the opportunity to access capital and other resources available to help them build impactful, sustainable businesses. As an organization dedicated to building vibrant and thriving Black communities, this event is both essential and pivotal for our ongoing efforts to create a pipeline of economic mobility, encompassing housing, education, and more. We invute you to enjoy this visual story but, more than that, we invite you to tap into the opportunity to support this mission. Find out how by visiting ACLT’s website at https://lnkd.in/gJvVJ4xq today. Thank you to our dedicated sponsors, whose ongoing support empowers us to advance our mission: Wells Fargo KeyBank Seattle OED Central Area Collaborative 4Culture as well as the community stakeholders and business owners who supported the success of this event. Lewis Rudd Ezell's Famous Chicken Debrena Jackson Gandy Jay Martin Jr Monika C. Mathews Damon Bomar of Communion Restaurant & Bar Veronica Very Rodney Hines

We are honored to have KeyBank (Cassandra Mitchell ) as Presenting Sponsor for our Summer of Soul series and present to support the kickoff of our Summer of Soul events - a series of events focusing on strengthing communal bonds and cultivating opportunities for Black business owners and entrepreneurs to build economic mobility and sustainability. Yesterday was absolutely beautiful and we can wait for our next event in just a few weeks! Next up: Juneteenth at Judkins Park on June 19. Interestwd in learning how you can sponosor and support? Visit www.summerofsoulseries.org.

We are thrilled to invite you to our inaugural Honoring Our Black Wall Streets Seattle Business Mixer + Chat, leading up to the much-anticipated Honoring Our Black Wall Streets main event on May 27th. This evening is dedicated to celebrating and elevating Seattle's vibrant Black business community. EVENT DETAILS Honoring Our Black Wall Streets Business Mixer + Chat When : May 22, 2024 from 6-8PM Where: Byrd Barr Place | 722 18th Ave. Seattle WA 98122 REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/ee-b4niY Connect with local entrepreneurs and innovators, gain insights from our distinguished panelists-during our conversation portion of the evening, facilitated by Jay Martin Jr - to include Monika C. Mathews (QueenCare), Rodney Hines (Metier Brewing), Damon Bomar (Communion R-B), and Veronica Very (WOW Gallery), and find inspiration in a compelling business keynote by Lewis Rudd, CEO of Ezell's Chicken. Special thanks to our sponsors and partners, including our Summer of Soul Title Sponsor Wells Fargo and the many others who help to making this and other events possible. Space is limited. Register now. REGISTER: https://bit.ly/BWS-Mixer #seattleevents #seattle #seattlebusiness #seattleblackbusiness #businessmixer

Last Chance to Give Big! Today is the final day to support ACLT the Give Big campaign. Help us reach our goal! We cannot do this without you. Every bit helps! #GiveBig #SupportACLT Head to www.wagives/organization/africatownlandtrust today to GIVE NOW!