Reimagining Community

Real change starts close to home. This conversation dives into the power of local elections and the role we can play in shaping our community. Learn why voting is only the first step and how staying engaged, asking questions, attending meetings, and organizing with neighbors helps ensure elected officials remain accountable to the people they serve.

We're continuing our conversation with the City of Kirkland's Human Services staff to explore complex needs when it comes to advancing equity in human services funding - and resources in general. We talk about the barriers to small BIPOC-led nonprofits having adequate physical spaces, and the risk of displacement when they struggle to stay in high cost areas. How has Kirkland been responsive to these needs? What are some additional ways that city governments can partner better with nonprofit providers?

Featured Guest: Antoinette Smith, Human Services Coordinator for the City of Kirkland's Parks and Community Services Human Services Division.

We're lifting up the work of the City of Kirkland in advancing equity in its human services funding. How has the work evolved? What are some of the changes that Kirkland made to better meet the needs of all nonprofits, including those who have smaller budgets and less capacity? We talk about practical solutions and the more complicated challenges that require ongoing work. 

Featured Guests from the City of Kirkland: Jen Boone, Human Services Manager and Antoinette Smith, Human Services Coordinator

Reimagining community, one conversation and call to action at a time.

Reimagining community one conversation and call to action at a time.

Reimagining community, one conversation and call to action at a time.

Reimagining community, one conversation and call to action at a time.

Reimagining community, one conversation and call to action at a time.

Reimagining community, one conversation and call to action at a time.

Reimagining community, one conversation and call to action at a time.