Community Roots Housing
Flag this Organization: Community Roots Housing for removalCommunity Roots Housing develops and manages affordable homes for more than 2,300 residents in Seattle. The organization focuses on providing quality housing and community-centered support, helping families and individuals thrive while combating displacement due to gentrification.
For more information, see the Community Roots Housing website.
News related to Community Roots Housing
Why rental assistance is as important as ever in 2025
Community Roots Housing offers vital rental assistance through two programs: the Housing Stabilization Program (HSP) and the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program. These initiatives aim to support residents facing economic hardships that could lead to homelessness due to missed rent payments....
Announcing Community Roots’ new CEO, Colleen Echohawk
Community Roots Housing has appointed Colleen Echohawk as its new chief executive officer, effective Oct. 6, following the retirement of longtime CEO Chris Persons at the end of the month. Echohawk brings over 20 years of experience, having previously served as executive director of Chief Seattle...
Special PDA Board Meeting
Community Roots Housing will hold a special PDA Board meeting electronically on Sept. 18, 2025, from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Participants can join via a provided Zoom link. The meeting ID is 935 1068 1987, and the passcode is 302578. The organization is also seeking donations for rental assistance to supp...
Special PDA board meeting
Community Roots Housing has scheduled a special PDA Board meeting to take place electronically on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, from 3 to 3:35 p.m. Participants can join the meeting using the provided Zoom link. The meeting ID is 931 6943 7365, and the passcode is 398267. Additionally, Community Roots H...
Omnivorous and KeyBank help micro-businesses access new customers
Community Roots Housing is hosting Omnivorous, an annual tasting benefit in September that celebrates Seattle’s food scene while supporting affordable housing. The event features local bars, bakeries, distilleries, and food vendors, with a majority being micro-businesses that employ fewer than si...
Government Shutdown Emergency Rental Assistance program
Community Roots is expanding its Emergency Rental Assistance program temporarily during November and December 2025 to support residents affected by the federal government shutdown. This initiative aims to assist those facing financial setbacks or unforeseen circumstances, which may include disrup...
Canopy Apartments and White Center HUB take shape
Canopy Apartments in White Center is an affordable housing development aimed at fostering community and providing high-quality living spaces for families. The initiative addresses rising housing costs and the lack of new affordable apartments in the region. In collaboration with the White Center ...
A Century in the making: The Devonshire’s Grand Reopening
Community Roots Housing has completed a major renovation of the historic Devonshire Apartments in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood, originally opened in 1925. Acquired by Community Roots in 1993, the Devonshire has served as affordable housing but faced challenges when its hot water system failed ...
Community Roots is seeking our next CEO!
Community Roots Housing is seeking a visionary chief executive officer (CEO) to advance its mission of providing affordable housing in Seattle. The CEO will report to a 15-member board, focusing on strategic vision, governance, and resource development while leading diverse programs and operation...
Community Roots, YouthCare, and SCIDpda join forces
On Jan. 26, construction began at Broadway and Pine in Capitol Hill for the Constellation Center, a collaborative project by Community Roots Housing, YouthCare, and the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority. This initiative aims to address the urgent need...