Eritrean Community in Seattle & Vicinity Grants

Eritrean Community in Seattle & Vicinity

This event is the celebration of the 40 year legacy of the Eritrean Community Center (ECC) and those that have dedicated their lives to the growth and sustainability of our community. As a community center built by its members, the foundation of ECC is a network of families supporting families while contributing to our Central District community. We are a nonprofit organization created to assist those that have immigrated to the United States with both cultural connectivity and a gamut of necessities to sustain their livelihood. Oftentimes our community members battle harrowing life events to reach the US and our role is to create a safe space while connecting community with the resources they wouldn't have had access to otherwise. This event will honor our members that have passed away and those that are with us today.

Eritrean Community in Seattle & Vicinity

Upgrade outdated computers in the Technology Learning Center and offer basic and professional computer skills and Tigrinya language training (GEEZ) to 150 Eritrean families.

Eritrean Community in Seattle & Vicinity

Eritrean immigrants and refugees will learn basic computer and Internet skills and utilize Geez language software and web-based resources. The grant will enable upgrades to computer workstations.

Eritrean Community in Seattle & Vicinity

The Eritrean Community will host a neighborhood block party on Tuesday, August 28th from 4:00pm-9:00pm. The celebration will take place on two blocks surrounding the Community Center: E. Spruce between 24th and 25th Avenue, and on 24th Avenue between E. Spruce and E. Alder streets. The event will include Eritrean and American food, fun activities for kids, entertainment including the Eritrean Dance Group and NW Tap Connection, a DJ, face painting and henna artists, and much more. The primary goal of the event is to create a stronger, more connected neighborhood and to begin a discussion among community members on potential improvements to the Center.