Byrd Barr Place

Mission

For more than 50 years, Byrd Barr Place has provided Seattle residents with basic human needs—a warm home, food on the table and immediate financial relief—so they can break the cycle of poverty and build self-sufficiency. Our programs include housing and energy assistance, a food bank, and personal finance resources, with special attention given to emergency situations, such as power shutoff and eviction.

To ensure we effectively meet the needs of the community, we periodically conduct a citywide assessment to determine the services most valued by Seattle residents. As a member of the Washington State Community Action Partnership—a network of 30 agencies serving low-income families and individuals—we also work to identify statewide issues and social and economic trends so that we can respond to our client’s most critical needs.

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