120 years of showing up On the evening of May 7th, supporters, community members, and partners gathered at Town Hall Seattle to celebrate something rare: an organization that has never stopped showing up. What Matters Most is Neighborhood House’s annual signature event — a night of real stories, honest conversation, and collective commitment to building …
Neighborhood House has been serving the Seattle community since 1906. Over 120 years, we have changed our name, moved our home, expanded our reach, and grown with the city around us. But one thread has run unbroken through it all: the leadership, dedication, and vision of women — women who saw a need and refused to look away. …
Our advocacy work doesn’t always make headlines, but it has a powerful impact on our clients and community. From early learning to immigrant rights to human services funding, these updates show how coordinated advocacy can create meaningful change. This November, Seattle voters renewed the Families and Education Preschool to Promise (FEPP) Levy for a total …
Big ideas, real conversations, and moments that hit home. Written by: Rose M. – Housing Advocate I had the amazing opportunity to attend HousingWA2025 in Bellevue, WA, and it was unforgettable! From inspiring speakers to real, emotional conversations about housing legislation, every moment made me stop and reflect. I even teared up, thinking about my …
At Neighborhood House, we see every day how investments in education create opportunities for young people and families. The City of Seattle’s Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy makes those investments possible — supporting children and teens through programs we operate, like ParentChild+, and through opportunities across the city. Now, with the renewal of …
This fall, Neighborhood House is proud to rename our Rainier Vista location The Wilcox Center, honoring Shirley and Louis Wilcox for their extraordinary contributions to our community. Their lives were woven into the story of Neighborhood House, shaping its mission and strengthening the neighborhood for generations. Shirley Wilcox: Leading With Vision and Courage Shirley first …
Neighborhood House’s 2025 Strategic Plan marks a critical juncture in our enduring mission to advance equity, opportunity, and community well-being across King County. At a time when the political landscape is increasingly volatile—marked by rising hostility toward immigrants and refugees, and growing threats to public funding—we remain steadfast in our commitment to our neighbors furthest …
Janice Deguchi Last month, I was invited to speak on a panel for the Arcora Foundation, whose mission is to bend the arc of oral health towards equity. I was honored to share the stage with Arcora Foundation Vice President, Sunshine Monastrial, and my co-panelist, author and activist, Ron Chew to talk about our deep …
No one intended for human services programs to cause trauma, or create barriers for families to gain economic opportunity and prosperity. But oftentimes, because of bureaucracy, lack of coordination and planning, and lack of input from those most impacted, many well intended programs do exactly that. The two-generation, whole family approach (2Gen/WFA) is one antidote …
This month, we’re excited to celebrate 60 years of Head Start! Sixty years of making a difference in the lives of 39 million children, while empowering their families and serving their communities. Yet despite this track record, the future of Head Start is in doubt. Neighborhood House’s Head Start and Early Head Start program serves …
Volunteering is not just about giving back—it’s about building connections, creating positive change, and enriching our lives in ways we don’t often expect. April is National Volunteer Month – a time to recognize and celebrate the people coming together to support a cause they believe in. At Neighborhood House, our volunteers play a vital role …
Housing. Education. Health. Economic Opportunity. For over 119 years, Neighborhood House has been a lifeline to our neighbors. M reached out to Neighborhood House because she was facing eviction, in addition to other hardships. A domestic violence survivor, she was getting back to work and had 3 school age children that were not enrolled in …
Happy year of the snake! Washington is one of only a handful of states that recognize Lunar New Year as a state holiday. We live in a wonderfully diverse state that has made meaningful investments in early learning, innovative and cost-effective approaches to serving low income Medicaid consumers, and new and sustainable community facilities. Just …
Each year, my husband and I pick something new to do – in 2024, we watched 24 movies neither of us had seen, and in 2022, we ate 22 new fruits and vegetables. But in 2025, we’re doing something more altruistic – we’re each committing to volunteering 25 hours for organizations or causes aligned with …
“Disrupt systems that keep people in poverty.” This is the first goal of our newly minted 2025-2029 strategic plan – aligning almost perfectly with the new administration’s tenure. Voters sent a clear message by electing a disrupter to the White House, against the status quo. The system as it currently exists isn’t working for most …
Janice Deguchi, Executive Director The uncertainty many feel after the November 5th election can be stressful and unsettling. This moment may also bring fear and concern about the future. Yet, through it all, there is one constant that we at Neighborhood House hold firmly: our unwavering commitment to advocating for the marginalized communities we serve. …
Last week, I dropped off some homemade matsutake gohan (mushroom rice) and tsukemono (pickled cucumbers) to my 90-year-old uncle and spent time looking at old photographs. He’s the last of my mom’s 8 siblings, and he lives alone and independently. Me and my sister, brother, and cousins take turns checking in on him, bringing him …
Janice Deguchi, Executive Director In Springfield, OH, many Haitians are afraid to send their children to school or even go to church in the wake of a false anti-Haitian story. Here in Seattle, a new study by the Asian American Foundation found that nearly 2 in 5 AANHPI Seattle residents have been the victim of …
Janice Deguchi, Executive Director Neighborhood House joins Solid Ground, Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Casa Latina, Children’s Alliance, Jewish Family Service, Real Change, El Centro de la Raza, and hundreds of other organizations, businesses, and individuals in opposing Initiative I-2124. The initiative seeks to eliminate Washington’s long-term care insurance program WA CARES, affecting 3.9 million …
In December 2009, Muhammad Abdelmolal, his wife and four children, all under age 5, arrived in the United States after fleeing genocide in Sudan. Their path to safety led them to Chad before they eventually resettled in Seattle and began a transformative journey with Neighborhood House.“It was hard leaving my home behind and scary starting …
Neighborhood House
1225 South Weller Street, Suite 510
Seattle, WA 98144
Sign up for news & updates
Neighborhood House is committed to digital accessibility.
If you encounter any barriers, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at development@nhwa.org
Visit our CharityNavigator Profile!