Byrd Barr Place, a prominent Black organization with a history dating back to 1964, is inviting all community members to join them in celebrating the arrival of the fall season at their Fall Kick-off event. This event promises an afternoon of free family fun, community connection, and joy for all who attend.
The event will take place on Sat., Oct. 21, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Byrd Barr Place location, which is 722 18th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122.
The Fall Kick-off event will offer a variety of activities for community members of all ages. Highlights of the event include pumpkin decorating, face painting, and complimentary food. The organizers are emphasizing that no RSVP is necessary, and everyone is welcome to participate in the festivities.
Byrd Barr Place has a longstanding commitment to championing the rights and dignity of marginalized communities. For six decades, the organization has been dedicated to engaging the community, promoting collective action, and advocating for more equitable opportunities to ensure that everyone has the chance to build a good life.
A central focus of Byrd Barr Place’s work is addressing food insecurity, and the change to the fall season presented an ideal opportunity to engage community members around seasonal foods.
Byrd Barr Place, deeply rooted in Seattle’s Central District, strives to create an equitable future for all Washingtonians through innovative programs and advocacy efforts that empower individuals to lead healthy and prosperous lives. In Seattle, the organization provides essential services such as food, shelter, warmth, and financial tools to help people establish stability and self-sufficiency. Furthermore, Byrd Barr Place advocates for equity at a statewide level through groundbreaking research and community mobilization, aiming to dismantle poverty and racism.
The Fall Kick-off event provides an excellent opportunity for the community to come together, enjoy the changing season, and celebrate the positive impact that Byrd Barr Place has had on the lives of countless individuals and families throughout its history.
For more information about Byrd Barr Place and the Fall Kick-off event, please visit their website at www.byrdbarrplace.org
