Community Roots Housing

Did you know that Community Roots owns, operates, and maintains Broadway Crossing on the corner of Broadway and E Pine St. on Capitol Hill? If you're familiar with the area, you might know the ground floor tenant: Walgreens. Built in 2007, Broadway Crossing was one of the first LEED Silver affordable housing developments in the city. The building features 44 total apartments serving individuals and households earning between 30% and 60% of the area median income. Residents have access to a shared rooftop deck, play area, dishwashers, garbage disposals, and free high-speed internet. Broadway Crossing is just one of 40 Community Roots properties that provide quality, safe, affordable homes to 2,000 of our neighbors.

Yesterday's Halloween celebration at the office was filled with festive fun! From imaginative costumes to a delicious potluck, our team went all out to celebrate and show appreciation for one another. Events like these remind us of the importance of coming together, connecting, and fostering a supportive workplace culture. Happy (belated) Halloween from Community Roots!

Now leasing! Do you know someone that’s looking for an apartment? Help Community Roots spread the word. Share with your networks that we have affordable studios and one-bedrooms available in prime locations. The Devonshire is a 3-story 1920s’ brick building that serves households earning 50% and 60% of area median income. The building recently underwent a full-scale renovation that was completed this year. Conveniently located on Wall St. between 4th and 5th Ave, it’s perfectly situated next to all that Belltown, South Lake Union, and Lower Queen Anne have to offer. Learn more: https://ow.ly/316850TSM5m Africatown Plaza is a 7-story, 126-unit mixed-use development featuring affordable, family-sized apartments. Situated at 23rd Ave and E Spring St, Africatown Plaza and its surrounding neighborhood offer resources that anchor, celebrate, and empower Seattle’s African-American community. Learn more: https://ow.ly/F3sO50TSM5l

Meet Laney, a resident of Pride Place, a Community Roots Housing building focused on serving adults ages 55 and up. Pride Place is more than a building, it is a home in the heart of Capitol Hill where LGBTQIA seniors can live authentically and with pride. Laney first got to know Pride Place by volunteering to help people apply for housing in the new, eight-story building. "One day it occurred to me that I could apply for Pride Place." Laney did, and she's been calling the building home since last October. "When I moved up here again, not only did I move back up to Capitol Hill, but I moved into Pride Place. I felt like this could be a community...Affordable housing is everything…the idea of aging in place is so important— and not getting priced out of an apartment. That's not going to happen to us. We're going to get to stay here, and that just makes me feel so secure." Hear more about Laney’s journey to Pride Place in this short video.

We're excited to announce that Community Roots has received $850,000 in federal funding thanks to the help of Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. This injection of capital will support critical upgrades to three buildings serving 117 households earning between 30%-50% of the area median income. Learn more about how we'll be using this money to help ensure that our homes remain safe and affordable while preserving historic buildings in Seattle: https://ow.ly/LzHU50TQbIU

Thank you for making Omnivorous 2024 a success! A huge thank you to the incredible 20 local restaurants and bars who brought their best bites, the generous supporters and sponsors who believe in our mission, and everyone who joined us last night! Thanks to you, we raised over $200,000 to help provide affordable housing for our community. Special shout-out to our sponsors who made this event possible and to all the amazing chefs, bakers, and mixologists who brought the flavor. We couldn’t have done it without you! Stay tuned for photos and more highlights from the night. Together, we’re making Seattle a place where everyone can thrive.

Last chance to grab tickets for Omnivorous tonight! What are you doing for dinner? How about tasting incredible dishes from 25 of Seattle’s best local restaurants and bars, all while supporting affordable housing? Join us tonight at Seattle Center's Fisher Pavilion. Doors open at 5:30 PM – don’t miss out on this unique culinary experience! Tickets available at the door and online: https://ow.ly/WL3a50TIk2M See you there!

Last chance! Don't miss out on Omnivorous, a bite-sized fundraiser that supports affordable housing! Join us tomorrow at Seattle Center's Fisher Pavilion for a taste of the city's finest flavors while you help make Community Root's work possible. Here’s what is on the menu: 🏡 A unique culinary experience: Omnivorous brings together top local chefs, restaurants, bars, and distilleries for an evening bursting with flavors, entertainment, and opportunities to support Community Roots’ mission. 🏡 A community of changemakers: Reconnect with others who share your belief that everyone deserves a stable, affordable, quality home. 🏡 A more livable city: Every time you attend Omnivorous, you help bring our mission to life, providing affordable housing for over 2,000 residents in Seattle. Tickets are $85 and include unlimited access to all food, sweets, drinks, and specialty cocktails. Buy your ticket while you can!

We're only two days away from Omnivorous, our bite-sized festival and fundraiser. With flavors from 25 local restaurants, bars, and bakeries, this bite-sized fundraiser for affordable housing is a must-attend. Here’s what you can expect from the night: • A taste test of the best of Seattle’s culinary scene • A chance to take home exclusive raffle and auction prizes, like free flights on Alaska Airlines and chef’s dinners at Tavolata and Osteria la Spiga • A DJ set that puts the ‘house’ in housing • An opportunity to build a more affordable Seattle Experience the best of Seattle’s culinary scene under one roof, all in one night. Join us Thursday at Seattle Center’s Fisher Pavilion for one of Seattle’s premier food and drink events. Get tickets: https://ow.ly/GhHV50TG5rS Find sips, sweets, and snack from Ba Bar, Café Avole, Chris S. Nishiwaki, Communion, Dancing Kitchen, Fast Penny Spirits, Figurehead Brewing, Footprint Wine Tap, Gold Coast Ghal Kitchen, Hello Robin, JarrBar, Jonboy Carmels, L'Oursin, Ma and Pops, Mamnooncita, OOLA, Poquitos, Revolver, RGB, Shikorina Pastries, Single Shot, STOUP, Tea Moss Shop, The Raven, and Umami Kushi.

On Saturday, we celebrated the grand opening of Africatown Plaza, a powerful new addition to Seattle's Central District. In partnership with Africatown Community Land Trust, this seven-story, 126-unit affordable apartment building is a demonstration of years of community-driven planning and collaboration. Africatown Plaza, with its distinct designs by David Baker Architects, GGLO Design, and Laurie Wilson, breaks away from the typical Seattle multifamily development. Every wave and curve of its facade illustrates a story of resilience, cultural preservation, and where the community is headed. Featuring family-sized apartments and local art by Moses Sun and Jasmine Brown, this project is about more than housing—it's about rooting community. We're honored to be part of this effort to build a future where affordability, culture, and history stand together. Learn more about the development at www.africatownplaza.org.