Meet our 2026 We See You Grantees!
This round of funding for our 2026 cohort was entirely community-driven. Each grantee was nominated by an existing We See You grantee. All leaders who were a part of the nomination process come from across the state and work across sectors, each one dedicated to improving the lives of Black people and putting in the daily work of creating a radically free Black future.
African Community Housing & Development
Led by visionary Black women and a community board of directors, African Community Housing & Development works towards prosperity for the African Diaspora immigrant and refugee community in King County through culturally relevant, holistic programs that support health and housing stability, economic development, high-quality education, and access to legal services.
Agape House
The Agape House is working collectively to end homelessness and potential human trafficking among aged-out of foster care and homeless Black and Brown women, ages 18 to 27 years in the Seattle-King County area by providing non-time limited housing as well as education, employment, and mentorship opportunities.
Arte Noir
Arte Noir is creating space, stability, opportunity, and training to serve the needs of the Black creative community who have been displaced with a permanent location at Midtown Square.
BIPOC ED Coalition
The BIPOC ED Coalition is a multicultural, cross-sector collaborative of more than 200 BIPOC nonprofit executive directors, working in solidarity to promote wellness and restore resources in BIPOC communities across Washington state.
Black Coffee Northwest
Black Coffee Northwest is a community gathering place rooted in current culture. It offers youth leadership development and supportive services focused on integrating creativity, exemplifying excellence, and meeting community needs.
Black Heritage Society of Washington State
Founded in 1977, the Black Heritage Society of Washington State holds the largest public archive dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of African Americans in Washington, and advocates for equity in the field of preservation. By documenting the stories of Black people, the society provides insight into the panorama of American history.
Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas
Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas (CD Forum) lifts up and empowers Black artists, and builds community through one-of-a-kind artistic, cultural, and culinary experiences.
Community Connection Place
Community Connection Place is working to create a multi-generational community center for University Place children and families by providing fitness, health, education, and recreation programs.
Global Perinatal Services
Global Perinatal Services believes that all pregnant women should have access to exceptional prenatal care, and provides community-based doula services to educate and empower Black, refugee, and immigrant women and their families during pregnancy, birth, and into early parenting.
Health & Justice Recovery Alliance
Health & Justice Recovery Alliance supports restoration for individuals who have experienced destabilizing crises by providing peer-to-peer, co-liberating, and holistic programs to wellness.
James and Janie Washington Cultural Center
The James and Janie Washington Cultural Center seeks to inspire creativity and build community by sharing the paintings, sculpture, and writings of Dr. James W. Washington and Mrs. Janie R. Washington; exhibiting a vast African art collection; and supporting artists in residence.
Lavender Rights Project
Lavender Rights Project elevates the power, autonomy, and leadership of Black intersex and gender diverse communities, and disrupts oppressive systems by providing intersectional legal and social services.
Legacy Learners
Legacy Learners uses an “unschooling” approach to provide a better learning experience for passionate students with small class sizes and student-guided, hands-on learning aligned with the American Common Core curriculum.
Maxine Mimms Academies
Maxine Mimms Academies provides opportunities for students who have been temporarily displaced from school to continue their education with a curriculum focused on urban agriculture and hands-on hydroponic gardening; triage, truth, and reconciliation re-entry; mentorship; and college preparation.
Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center
The Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center provides culturally relevant daycare to nurture the social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children, as well as services for families, like positive parenting, mothering and fathering support groups, military mentoring, and transitional housing.
Stand for Children
Stand for Children Washington advocates for education equity and racial justice through family engagement and organizing, supporting school districts, electoral work, and policy advocacy at the state and local levels, so that every student receives a high-quality, relevant education.
TeamWrk
TeamWrk empowers youth to reach their full potential through gaming opportunities that foster character building, promote bullying prevention, and teach about online safety and responsible online etiquette.
Technology Access Foundation
Technology Access Foundation believes that STEM is a tool for social change, and is working to improve learning opportunities and academic achievement for underrepresented students and teachers of color across Washington state by partnering with public school districts, universities, community, and corporate partners.
Trufant Family Foundation
The Trufant Family Foundation awards college scholarships to students who have been underrepresented in the Seattle-Tacoma area, and provides fundamental support to address needs, such as transportation, food, and rental assistance.
Wonder of Women
Wonder of Women (WOW) is an international effort that seeks to inspire Black women and girls to find their voice, stand in their truth, and tell their story.. InSeattle, WOW is creating an art sanctuary and cultural institute that centers Black culture and provides space for healing and learning.