West African Community Council

Neighborhood House is a community-focused organization based in Renton, WA, serving low-income families, public housing residents, immigrants, and refugees since 1906. With a commitment to embracing diversity and fostering belonging, they provide a range of services including early childhood education, housing assistance, and employment support to empower individuals and families. In 2022, Neighborhood House served 13,000 community members, of which 81% identified as BIPOC, and employed a diverse staff fluent in 40 languages. Their ongoing advocacy efforts aim to support the health and well-being of low-income communities, reinforcing their mission to empower those they serve. Generated from the website

WSRID is a non-profit organization based in Seattle, WA, dedicated to educating, supporting, and promoting the certification of interpreters and transliterators for the deaf community. They strive to provide information to the general public and execute policies and activities that further the profession of interpretation and transliteration. With a focus on community engagement, WSRID organizes workshops, meetings, and conferences to foster professional development and networking opportunities for interpreters. They also offer scholarships and maintain a job board to support interpreters in their career growth. WSRID is committed to advancing the field of interpretation and ensuring equal access to communication for the deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Washington State.Generated from the website