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Interview with Seattle Youth Employment Program Interns Kayla and Tien

Kayla and Tien are two Seattle Youth Employment Program [ https://www.seattle.gov/human-services/services-and-programs/youth-and-young-adults/seattle-youth-employment-program?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] interns who worked on a project for the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the Legislative Department this summer. The duo worked closely through the duration of their internship and interviewed each other to share their experiences at the City of Seattle.

Read more in the Front Porch Blog. [ https://frontporch.seattle.gov/2025/09/02/interview-with-kayla-and-tien-seattle-youth-employment-interns/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]








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*Neighborhood Matching Fund Invests in Grassroots, Community-Led Projects Aligned with Neighborhood Needs [ https://frontporch.seattle.gov/2025/09/12/by-community-for-community-neighborhood-matching-fund-invests-in-grassroots-community-led-projects-aligned-with-neighborhood-needs/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*



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*Calling All Indigenous Leaders: Help Shape Seattle's Future on the Indigenous Advisory Council [ https://frontporch.seattle.gov/2025/09/09/calling-indigenous-leaders-help-shape-seattles-future/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] *





*Meet Our Community Engagement Coordinators at Your Neighborhood Library Branch [ https://frontporch.seattle.gov/2025/06/17/seattle-department-of-neighborhoods-to-host-community-office-hours-at-local-libraries/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*




*Join Our Team! We are Hiring for Indigenous Advisory Council Liaison [ https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/5062111/indigenous-advisory-council-liaison?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*







Other City News

*Fun and Games at Mount Baker Light Rail Station, September 24, 2 – 5 pm:*" Join the Seattle Department of Transportation, Sound Transit, ArtStation Mt. Baker [ https://artstationmtbaker.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ], and others at the Mt. Baker light rail station plaza for yard games, chess, chalk art, snacks, and more. Bring your imagination and ideas for how to make the station, nearby bus stops, and public spaces more comfortable, safe, welcoming, and joyful!  "

*Save the Date for the 2025 Seattle Home Fair, November 8: *"Join us at the at the Filipino community center from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for face-to-face help from City experts who specialize in permits, inspections, code requirements, and rental regulations. Don't miss this one-stop shop experience for all your project needs. Learn more about the Seattle Home Fair and RSVP. [ https://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2025/09/02/save-the-date-for-the-2025-home-fair-on-november-8/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]"

*Free ORCA Cards Available for Eligible Preschool Families: *The Seattle Department of Transportation and Department of Education and Early Learning are partnering to provide eligible Seattle Preschool Program families with no-cost ORCA cards to help simplify logistics, reduce transportation barriers, and ensure families have the support they need to access essential services. Read more and check eligibility requirements. [ https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/08/29/free-orca-cards-for-eligible-seattle-preschool-families/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

*Celebrate the Graham Neighborhood at Community Block Party, Sept. 27:* The "Graham neighborhood is full of history, culture, and resilience. Join neighbors and community partners from 11 am-3 pm at MLK Jr. Way S. and S. Eddy St. for free food, music, cultural performances, and activities for all ages at this family-friendly celebration. Gather, connect with neighbors, and share your voice about the future of the Graham neighborhood. [ https://dailyplanit.seattle.gov/celebrate-the-graham-neighborhood-at-the-block-party-sept-27/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]"

*Mentors Needed for Youth Empowerment Program*: "Through the Seattle Mentors Empowerment Exchange, Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking career professionals, industry leaders, and local organizations to serve as mentors to help guide and inspire young individuals at designated Parks and Recreation sites during the 2025-2026 school year. Mentors will play a key role in preparing students for future success by sharing their expertise, providing guidance, and fostering valuable skills. Proposals must be submitted by Sept. 22. Read more about the program and how to apply. [ https://parkways.seattle.gov/2025/08/27/seattle-parks-and-recreation-seeks-mentorship-partners-for-youth-empowerment-program/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]"

In The Community

Chinatown International District Bookstore Makes Room for More Than Just Books

There is never a bad time to pick up a good book. Maybe that's "...why Mam’s Books, a small Asian American bookstore in the center of Chinatown, feels less like retail and more like a revolution. That it presents like a neighborhood living room is by design, the kind with family photos atop shelves, a couch that’s seen better days, and smiling elders eating noodles in front of the window. Each piece of the shop a little story of its own." Owner, Sokha Dahn is "...setting the pace, establishing certainties in an uncertain world. But, his passion for building consistent community ignited long before Mam’s opened, back when the White Center Library gave him and his siblings a seat, a stack of books, and a space no one hurried them out of." 

Read more in The Stranger. [ https://www.thestranger.com/asian-verified/2025/09/11/80237155/shelf-help?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]



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Seattle Group Hijabi Skaters Helps Muslim Girls Learn to Skateboard and Build Community

It's a Saturday evening in August. Asmaa Bah, 20, and her friend Seline pull a wagon with skateboards, pads, and helmets up to one side of the Seattle Center Skate Plaza. There's no one there, which is perfect. Bah started the group Hijabi Skaters in an attempt to build a community of Muslim girls who skate. They organize drop-in skate sessions and work one-on-one with girls who want to learn how to skate and practice their skills. At the moment, Hijabi Skaters isn't a full-time thing for Bah, but she has a dream of opening her own skate park one day, a place where women skaters, particularly women and girls of color, can come and feel seen and be in community with each other.

Read more in the South Seattle Emerald [ https://southseattleemerald.org/community/2025/09/08/seattle-group-hijabi-skaters-helps-muslim-girls-learn-to-skateboard-and-build-community?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].



Share Your Feedback

*The Seattle Public Library Wants to Hear From You:* "Help shape the future of the Library by taking a 10-minute public survey. Not a Library user? They want to hear from you, too! Anyone taking the survey will get a chance to win a $50 VISA gift card. The survey is available in English, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Vietnamese, Amharic and Somali. Print versions available at all Library locations.  Fill out the digital Seattle Public Library Community Survey. [ http://www.spl.org/CommunitySurvey?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]"





Resources

Seattle Area Construction Look Ahead [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/pedestrian-program/construction-coordination-and-mobility-management/project-and-construction-coordination-map?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
Seattle Customer Service Bureau [ https://www.seattle.gov/customer-service-bureau?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
Office of the Mayor [ https://harrell.seattle.gov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
Seattle City Council [ https://www.seattle.gov/council?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
Assistance and Discounts [ https://www.seattle.gov/assistance-and-discounts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
Office of Labor Standards [ https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]












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