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Canopy Apartment Residents Cap off the Summer with a BBQ

In July, our family team hosted a delightful Terracotta Painting Workshop, where participants enjoyed a relaxed evening of painting, sipping, and creating their own masterpieces. Attendees were able to take their finished artwork home that same day, leaving with a unique keepsake for their future plant babies! We loved seeing the joy and pride on everyone’s faces as they left with their handcrafted treasures!

This quarter, preschoolers took a giant leap forward during our second annual Kindergarten Readiness Week, where they developed essential skills to start school with confidence. Kids practiced fine motor skills by learning to write their names, explored social-emotional learning through sharing circles, and enjoyed movement activities to keep them energized. The Family Development Manager shared a heartwarming moment: seeing kids arrive unable to write their names and leave p

On Friday, May 29th, 2026, the White Center HUB at Savusa Hall came alive with laughter, warmth, and the spirit of community during our Eid Al-Adha celebration. From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, we were honored to host 190 attendees, a heartwarming turnout that reflected the vibrant energy of our Somali community and beyond. This Eid gathering was more than just an event, it was the culmination of months of dedication and connection. Our Somali Coordinator, Fartun, and Childcare Resou

Families from across South Seattle gathered for a joyful Summer Celebration at White Center Heights Elementary School, marking the end of a season filled with laughter, connection, and fun. The event was a highlight of our Play and Learn programming, bringing together children, caregivers, and even older siblings who had previously participated in the program. Kids enjoyed soccer games on the school’s fields, thanks to a generous donation of 30+ soccer balls from the Seattle

Families celebrated Día del Niño (Day of the Child) with a lively fiesta of games, food, and cultural traditions at our Play and Learn event. This special day honors, values, and protects children, while embracing the pure joy of childhood. Working closely with families and young children, we understand the importance of these meaningful celebrations. Children broke piñatas, played interactive games, and savored delicious treats, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere. Wit

This quarter, our Family Development team celebrated, moved forward on a long-time goal, and jumped into early childhood mental health training. Our team gave families the opportunity to share traditions and learn from one another by hosting Lunar New Year, Ramadan, and Día del Niño on the HUB campus. For Lunar New Year, we were able to have a librarian come and read Vietnamese books to the kids. For Ramadan, our kids utilized the play structure on our campus and learned abou

See our families enjoy cultural learning and fun with our Early Learning Connectors in our new spaces! Play and Learn with the WCCDA has been a long standing program in our organization started by community leaders in White Center. Our current facilitators our residents of White Center and has gone beyond the "classroom" supporting White Center families with needs from baby supplies, to case management work, even to other resources that can help them better with personal ques

As the summer winds down, we’re filled with pride looking back at the unforgettable moments we shared with our White Center community....

On the spine-tingling Sunday of October 29, 2023, from 3pm to 6pm, our White Center BOO! Halloween event swept through the neighborhood,...

Our White Center Back to School Event was a huge success this year! The WCCDA partnered with the Boys & Girls Club, Krusteaz, AmeriGroup,...