Community Roots Housing

Overview
Headquarters: 
Seattle, WA, USA
Website: 
communityrootshousing.org
Founded: 
1976
Areas of Focus: 
Housing / Shelter
About Us
Mission: 

Together with residents and partners, we confront inequity to create inclusive housing and foster thriving, just communities.

Programs: 

Community Roots Housing Facts

  • Founded in 1976 by Capitol Hill community activists concerned about redlining and disinvestment.
  • Own and maintain nearly 50 apartment buildings across Seattle and White Center
  • Provide safe, affordable apartments to over 2,000 residents
  • Our organization, buildings and community projects have received over two dozen local, regional and national awards since 2000.

Community building is at our core.

From the beginning, we’ve built relationships with neighborhood organizations, and the artists, businesses, and people in those neighborhoods. Since then, we’ve grown from 11 buildings with 172 apartments in 1990 to close to 1,600 apartments today. We’ve developed amenities that not only meet the housing needs of our residents but also serve the community around them.

industry: 
Nonprofit