One of Mayor Greg Nickels' four goals for Seattle is to "Build Strong Families and Healthy Communities."

Thank You Letter from the Director

Dear Neighborhood Matching Fund Friends,

Thank you so much for coming out to celebrate Neighborhood Matching Fund's 20th Anniversary. It was an incredible gathering at Town Hall with old and new friends!

As we noted at the celebration - from the past 20 years, the numbers alone are impressive: 3,500 projects with a City investment of $42 million, and an additional $65 million of materials, volunteer hours, and funds matched from the neighborhoods themselves. Success that spans the world in the replication of Matching Fund programs in about 100 cities! The most enduring and impactful value of the Matching Fund has been in bringing together diverse groups of people to build a stronger sense of community through neighborhood projects.

I look forward to the next 20 years bringing more innovation and amazing projects through Seattle's Neighborhood Matching Fund. Thank you for your commitment to making our City and neighborhoods strong and healthy!

Stella Chao and Department of Neighborhoods Team

Watch the Neighborhood Matching Fund 20th Anniversary Video!

The Department of Neighborhoods has a key and central role in carrying out this goal by fulfilling its mission to build stronger communities in strong partnership with Seattle residents.

Director's Letter on the 2009-2010 Proposed Budget
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2009-2010 Budget Department Presentation
Department of Neighborhoods
Presented by: Stella Chao, Department Director
and Hazel Bhang Barnett, Deputy Director
October 7, 2008
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Build Strong Families and Healthy Communities

• Neighborhood Service Centers: Thirteen centers link City government to Seattle's neighborhoods. Some are payment sites for Seattle City Light, combined utilities, parking tickets, pet licenses and passports.
  
  
  Learn More or choose a Payment Center:  -- Ballard Central Delridge Lake City Southeast University West Seattle
• Mayor's Customer Service Bureau: Provides easy access and information about Seattle City services. Seeks equity in service delivery by resolving complaints and giving a voice to all individuals. Visit CSB.
  
  
• Neighborhood Matching Fund: Awards money to Seattle neighborhood groups and organizations for a broad array of neighborhood-initiated improvement, organizing or planning projects. Learn More.
  
  
• Office for Education: Helps all children and youth succeed in school, helping them thrive academically and to graduate from high school. Our work includes the Family and Education Levy, City/School Partnerships, and Community Partnerships. Learn More.