Announcing 13 Awardees for Best Starts’ Capital Priority 2: Critical Health and Safety Renovations and Repairs 

Published September 14, 2023

Equitable community-driven development is essential to the health and safety of children, families, and communities. We know that when community spaces better serve and align with the community’s needs, our children and families thrive.   

Through a competitive Best Starts’ Capital Program request for proposals process, we are excited to support and partner in the renovation and repair of buildings and facilities serving children and young people across King County. 

We’re excited to announce the 13 awardees for our Best Starts’ Capital RFP!

Africatown Community Land Trust 

Children’s Therapy Center 

City of Tukwila Parks & Recreation 

East African Community Services 

El Centro de la Raza 

Encompass Northwest 

Eritrean Association in Greater Seattle 

Muslim American Youth Foundation Early Learning Center 

Primm ABC Child Care Center 

Southeast Youth & Family Services 

The Children’s Center at Burke Gilman Gardens 

Vashon Youth and Family Services 

YouthCare Orion Center 

A look at the work ahead

Read about the 13 awardees and the projects they’ll be working on to address critical health and safety repairs: 

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