Community

We increase resident voice to build a vibrant, multi-ethnic, and proud White Center community by:

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• Supporting resident-led activities

• Strengthening resident connections & leadership

• Creating opportunities to build relationships

Family

We assist White Center early learners, young adults, and their families in achieving their goals by:

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• Building knowledge

• Accessing services

• Providing leadership opportunities

• Connecting families to schools, resources, and each other

REVITALIZE

We use a community-based economic development approach to revitalize the neighborhood by:

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• Attracting investments

• Supporting small business & entrepreneurship

• Improving health & safety

• Increasing affordable housing options

Data

Our community-oriented data approach makes our work unique and keeps us accountable to White Center residents by:

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• Incorporating data in all our activities

• Conducting surveys and interviews of residents

• Creating data dashboards

Resident Driven Impact -   5K Walk 'n Run

Tony V., a resident of Seola Gardens approached various neighborhood non-profits about an idea he had for a neighborhood 5K run.  With the support of local organizations, including the WCCDA, the White Center 5K Walk & Run was started in 2011 and is now a community-led annual tradition!  

The 5k Walk 'N Run benefits White Center by:

Promoting healthy lifestyles.

Building a sense of community.

Raising money for good causes.

Our residents and partners have been stellar in guiding our strategies and keeping us accountable to priorities of the White Center Community.  WCCDA believes we can do things bigger and better together.     

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-Sili Savusa, WCCDA Executive Director