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The Cohousing Summit: Seattle
May
16
8:00 AM08:00
partner event, learning

The Cohousing Summit: Seattle

Saturday May 16, 2026 · Seattle, WA
Local Community Tours on May 14 – 17

The Cohousing Summit: Seattle is a one-day gathering for anyone drawn to deeper connection – whether you live in community, are working to create one, or are simply curious about new models of living well together. The summit explores how cohousing and other community-rooted housing approaches can strengthen belonging, expand housing options, and support people across all stages of life.

With interactive breakout sessions, thoughtful conversations, and plenty of time to connect, the day is designed to offer both practical learning and a strong sense of community. The summit is co-chaired by Grace Kim—renowned architect, TED speaker, and co-founder of Schemata Workshop—and Mike Mariano, co-owner of Schemata Workshop. The event will also feature optional tours of Seattle-area communities before and after the summit.

What to Expect:

  • Practical skills and inspiration to bring your community dreams to life

  • A panel of experts exploring cohousing, pocket neighborhoods, co-ops & more

  • 12 breakout sessions packed with practical tools and expert advice

  • Connection with community builders, professionals & curious newcomers

  • Local community tours on May 14, 15 and 17

Schedule At-A-Glance:

9:00am – 10:00am: Registration + Connections
10:00am – 11:30am: Plenary Programming
11:30am – 12:45pm: Lunch Break
1:00 – 4:30pm: Breakouts
4:30 – 6:00pm: Closing Reception
6:00pm: Optional Dine Arounds 

Early Bird Registration Rates (before March 1, 2026):
Standard Registration: $175
CohoUS Member Rate: $125

Standard Registration Rates (after March 1, 2026):
Standard Registration: $195
CohoUS Member Rate: $150

More Information: Cohousing Assn of the US: Seattle 2026

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Affordable Housing Week 2026 Kickoff
May
18
10:00 AM10:00
learning, partner event

Affordable Housing Week 2026 Kickoff

From the organizer, Housing Development Consortium:

Join us for the kickoff to HDC's 2026 Affordable Housing Week! This event will bring together attendees from across the affordable housing, policy, philanthropic, and community sectors to launch a week of advocacy and education centered on the themes of “Charting the Future.” We will be gathering in the Wyncote room at Town Hall Seattle. Doors open at 9:30 for a 30-minute networking opportunity, and the program will run from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Light refreshments will be served during the networking period before and after.

The kickoff will feature a keynote presentation by Gregg Colburn, founder and academic director of the Housing Futures Center at the University of Washington, author of Homelessness is a Housing Problem, and Associate Professor at the University of Washington, College of Built Environments; legislative panels featuring participants such as King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, and a presentation of awards.

More details will be shared as we near the event. Register today! Affordable Housing Week Kickoff & Legislative Roundtable

This event is part of Affordable Housing Week 2026!

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Consumer Cooperative Management Association Annual Conference
May
28
to May 30
partner event, learning

Consumer Cooperative Management Association Annual Conference

A Cascade of Cooperation: Building Community Power in a Time of Change

CCMA (Consumer Cooperative Management Association) is the national annual conference for food cooperative directors, management, staff, and sector allies. The CCMA conference is organized by the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives with assistance from a planning committee comprised of co-op managers and board members, representatives from cooperative associations, development organizations, financial partners and other various allies.

Local Hosts: University of Washington Center for Cooperatives, in partnership with Central Co-op and Washington’s co-op community

We are in a moment of transition—one that calls for creativity and collaboration. Economic shifts, social change, and environmental challenges invite us to imagine new ways of working together. A Cascade of Cooperation celebrates how cooperatives, grounded in democratic ownership, spark positive change and strengthen communities through the ripple effects of collective action.

When cooperatives join forces, their impact grows—supporting resilient food systems, keeping wealth rooted locally, and advancing community well-being. As relationships deepen and leadership is shared, communities gain the ability to keep resources close to home, amplify diverse voices, and create solutions informed by lived experience.

CCMA 2026 invites food co-op leaders to come together to explore how cooperation creates lasting, cascading impact. Through learning, connection, and collaboration, we’ll share strategies for turning shared values into collective power—so that in times of change, communities don’t just adapt, they thrive.

More Information: Consumer Cooperative Management Association – Presented by the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives – UW–Madison

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Financing Co-Operatives: Innovative Financing Models through Co-Operation
May
29
5:30 PM17:30
partner event, learning

Financing Co-Operatives: Innovative Financing Models through Co-Operation

  • Vashon Island Co-Housing common house (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Hear from speakers from Shared Capital Col, Salish Sea Co-Operative, and Washingtonians for Public Banking on models of cooperative finance – including models of member-owner collective finance and models of investment and financing of cooperative housing and enterprise. How can we cooperatively scale community lending and debt relief? What are current financial products that support cooperative ownership of land, property and businesses to scale and thrive?

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Save the Date: King County Youth Leadership Summit
May
30
9:00 AM09:00
partner event, learning

Save the Date: King County Youth Leadership Summit

From Best Starts for Kids:

Save the date for King County's Youth Leadership Summit on May 30! This is a conference to unite young leaders and aspiring change makers from across all regions of King County.

We will have a full day of networking and peer-to-peer learning while championing the mission of Articles I-X of the King County Youth Bill of Rights. Stay tuned for more information!

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COO All-Partner Convening (For Currently Funded Partners)
Jun
3
9:30 AM09:30
learning

COO All-Partner Convening (For Currently Funded Partners)

Registration is now open for this June’s COO All-Partner Convening! This year’s convening is designed to bring together organizations, coalitions and partnership groups working to build power and create greater equity through policy, systems, and environmental changes (PSE change) across the COO partner network.  

As in years past, these convenings are an opportunity for partners from across the COO network to: 

  • Share space, stories, wisdom, and expertise;  

  • Build connections that support an ecosystem of systems & policy change work and community power building; 

  • And, strengthen collective capacity to uplift our stories of impact and meaningful change.  

This year we will come together to strengthen the capacity and infrastructure for sharing stories of collective impact – and the many ways that you all have built community power and impacted communities across King County for greater health, economic opportunity, affordable housing, and civic leadership. This year’s convening sessions will build upon the connections and knowledge shared at the cohort gatherings.  

Our funded partners will get an invitation and registration link from their Program Managers. Please contact us at info@coopartnerships.org if you have questions.

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PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks
Jun
8
12:00 PM12:00
partner event, learning

PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks

A community care peer support space for disabled and chronically ill people. There is a particular reality around what it means to be disabled and engaged in movement and social justice work. This will be a co-created peer-supported space grounded in restoration and action.

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COO All-Partner Convening (For Currently Funded Partners)
Oct
15
9:00 AM09:00
learning

COO All-Partner Convening (For Currently Funded Partners)

We are so excited to announce the dates of this year’s COO All-Partner convenings – Wednesday, June 3rd and Thursday, October 15th! As in years past, these convenings are an opportunity for partners from across the COO network to: 

  • Share space, stories, wisdom, and expertise;  

  • And build connections that support an ecosystem of systems & policy change work and community power building.  

This year we are focusing on the successes, challenges and learnings of partnerships and organizations currently funded through the COO Community Partnerships (CP) and Systems and Policy Change (SPC) strategies. We will come together to strengthen the capacity and infrastructure for sharing the stories of collective impact in June; and then focus on building organizational and network sustainability in October.  

Agenda details and location to come!  The times are an estimate for now.

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PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks
May
5
2:00 PM14:00
partner event, learning

PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks

A community care peer support space for disabled and chronically ill people. There is a particular reality around what it means to be disabled and engaged in movement and social justice work. This will be a co-created peer-supported space grounded in restoration and action.

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Seattle Funders Forum
May
1
9:00 AM09:00
learning

Seattle Funders Forum

From the organizer, Puget Sound Grantwriters Association:

Snag insider tips to make your proposals stand out!

Have questions for some of our region's major grantmakers?

The Funders Forum is a great opportunity to hear directly from foundation and corporate funders about their giving guidelines, focus, and processes.

Choose four 25-minute sessions led by one of our region’s significant grantmakers. In this Zoom simulation of 10-12 participants, you can engage in meaningful discussions about grantmaking with funders.

Which four funders will you meet? Attendees will participate in a first-come, first-served online Funder Selection process by mid-April, so be sure to register soon for the best options. Each funder session will have a limited number of spots (10-12) to keep the conversations engaging and interactive.

More Information: 23rd Annual Seattle Funders Forum

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Nonprofit Risk Management training
Apr
29
10:00 AM10:00
learning

Nonprofit Risk Management training

This interactive workshop with Slalom Consulting will introduce participants to a risk management framework, how to adopt the framework for your organization, and reduce the likelihood or impact of a risk. Participants will receive templates and tools to continue this work on their own as well as an opportunity for a post-training coaching call to support the implementation of learnings and tools. 

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Sustainability Innovations Summit
Apr
23
10:00 AM10:00
partner event, learning

Sustainability Innovations Summit

From the organizer, Housing Development Consortium:

Sustainability opportunities for Affordable Housing have been greatly enhanced by innovations in mechanical and technical equipment; alongside vast improvements in materials that remove toxins allowing for cleaner and healthier living environments! Our members have been leading the charge to enhance building performance and reduce carbon emissions. This live event will feature new construction and retrofitting opportunities, experiences and learnings, along with what the market-leaders see on the horizon.

HDC is pleased to convene this in-person event to offer an opportunity to peruse some of this new equipment, in combination with hearing from teams that are working to provide sustainability-focused integrative design plans that provide pathways for feasible and affordable installations.  Additional information will be provided as vendors and presenters are confirmed. 

Register today to save your spot! Sustainability Innovations Summit

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Renters Rights and Advocacy Workshop
Apr
22
5:30 PM17:30
learning, community forum, partner event

Renters Rights and Advocacy Workshop

From the organizer, Queer Power Alliance:

Join Queer Power Alliance and Traction virtually on Wednesday, April 22, from 5:30 to 7 PM for a community conversation about renters’ rights, collective action, and building a future where everyone has a safe, stable place to call home.

Together, we’ll cover:
• Your housing rights
• What to do and who to turn to when issues arise
• How change becomes possible when we organize together

You are not alone. QPA and our partners are here with you. Whether you’re facing rent hikes, landlord harassment, or ready to take action for housing justice, this space is for you.

➡️ Register here: typeform.com/to/fchcZj9C

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Rooted in Care: Honoring the Black Maternal Health Experience
Apr
11
3:00 PM15:00
learning, partner event

Rooted in Care: Honoring the Black Maternal Health Experience

From the organizers, My Time for Massage and Surge Reproductive Justice

Come through to celebrate and uplift Black maternal health stories.

Join us for a powerful evening centering Black mothers, birthing people, and families as we come together for a community screening of The Ebony Canal—an NAACP Image Award–winning film narrated by Viola Davis.

This special gathering is an opportunity to celebrate our joy, resilience, and collective care while engaging in meaningful conversation about Black maternal health and community support.

What to Expect

  • Film screening of The Ebony Canal

  • Panel discussion + Q&A with the film’s director

  • Community resource fair and local Black vendors

  • Food provided

  • Free wellness and prenatal bags for the first 30 expecting parents who check-in.

This event is both a celebration and a call to action—bringing our community together to uplift and support Black mothers, babies, and families.

Childcare

Limited childcare will be available for up to 25 children. Please indicate if you need childcare when registering.

Cost

Free and open to the community. Registration required. Rooted in Care: Honoring the Black Maternal Health Experience Tickets, Saturday, Apr 11 from 3 pm to 7 pm | Eventbrite

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PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks
Apr
6
12:00 PM12:00
partner event, learning

PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks

A community care peer support space for disabled and chronically ill people. There is a particular reality around what it means to be disabled and engaged in movement and social justice work. This will be a co-created peer-supported space grounded in restoration and action.

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Save the Date - Melanin and Medicine 2K26 - Closing the Gap (Build 2 Lead)
Mar
31
to Apr 2
partner event, learning

Save the Date - Melanin and Medicine 2K26 - Closing the Gap (Build 2 Lead)

Melanin & Medicine 2K26 returns March 31 – April 2 in Federal Way.

A three-day experience connecting Black & Brown youth to healthcare professionals, mentors, and workforce pathways—because representation meets opportunity.

More Information: MELANIN AND MEDICINE | Build 2 Lead

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Worker-owned restaurant transitions & financing
Mar
23
5:30 PM17:30
partner event, learning

Worker-owned restaurant transitions & financing

Join us on March 23rd to learn about two worker-owned restaurant journeys (Watershed Pub & Kitchen + Pidgin Restaurant) – including financing structures for each businesses transition and growth! Ben Curran will share the journey to worker ownership of Watershed Pub & Kitchen and Nathan Britton will share his experience as an investor to Pidgin's preferred stock offering. Plus additional speakers and time for Q&A & networking.

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PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks
Mar
17
2:00 PM14:00
partner event, learning

PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks

A community care peer support space for disabled and chronically ill people. There is a particular reality around what it means to be disabled and engaged in movement and social justice work. This will be a co-created peer-supported space grounded in restoration and action.

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Employee ownership: Dietician and Counseling worker owned co-ops
Mar
12
5:50 PM17:50
learning, partner event

Employee ownership: Dietician and Counseling worker owned co-ops

Join this in-person learning series session featuring two wellness business employee ownership journeys. Speakers will share why they decided to pursue cooperative ownership models -- how they work together and still retain some independence; the pros and cons they found in forming their co-ops; and their future plans post collective organizing.

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Northwest Rural Health Conference
Mar
10
to Mar 12
partner event, learning

Northwest Rural Health Conference

  • Davenport Grand Hotel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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From the organizers:

Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Northwest Rural Health Conference!

Join us March 10–12, 2026 in Spokane, WA as we focus on this year’s theme: Sustaining Care, Strengthening Communities.

Expect practical tools, inspiring speakers, new connections, and conversations that drive real progress in rural healthcare.

More details and registration: nwruralhealth.com

Hope to see you there!

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Mar
9
8:00 AM08:00
partner event, learning

Good Food Connections + Food Action Plan Summit

  • Bell Harbor International Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Good Business Network of Washington and the City of Seattle present Good Food Connections 2026 x Food Action Plan Summit, a farm-and-sea-to-table trade conference uniting farmers, fishers, artisans, chefs, buyers, and community food stakeholders around a common table.

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Abolition Narratives in Fascist Times: How to Talk About the Epstein Files, Prosecution of ICE, and Punishment
Mar
5
12:00 PM12:00
partner event, learning

Abolition Narratives in Fascist Times: How to Talk About the Epstein Files, Prosecution of ICE, and Punishment

This conversation–featuring panelists Alec Karakatsanis, Victoria Law, and Andrea Ritchie and moderated by Priscilla Grim–will explore how to talk about punishment, accountability, state violence, and public harm from an abolitionist perspective, especially in moments when calls for prosecution intensify.

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Lunch & Learn: Housing Resident Governance - February 25
Feb
25
12:00 PM12:00
partner event, learning

Lunch & Learn: Housing Resident Governance - February 25

What is a governance council, how do you form one, and what are the best practices and tools out there that can assist social housing in creating resident governance? Our special guest is Saunatina Sanchez, a resident and board member of Community Roots Housing (CRH), who led work within CRH to integrate resident governance at multiple levels of the organization.

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First Annual State of Social Housing
Feb
10
6:00 PM18:00
partner event, learning

First Annual State of Social Housing

  • Centilia Cultural Center (El Centro de la Raza) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From the organizer, House Our Neighbors:

Join House Our Neighbors to celebrate the anniversaries of passing I-135 and Prop 1A, and hear what's in store for 2026.

This February, it will have been three years since passing I-135, and one year since passing Prop 1A! On this anniversary, HON is creating a new tradition of hosting an annual "State of Social Housing" every February. Join us to celebrate these milestones, to hear about where we are at in the social housing journey in Seattle, Washington, and nation-wide, and what to expect in 2026.

Food and beverages will be provided, and there will be a children's corner with activities and volunteer oversight. If you can't make it, the main program will be recorded and posted online after the event.

Register today!

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PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks
Feb
9
12:00 PM12:00
partner event, learning

PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks

A community care peer support space for disabled and chronically ill people. There is a particular reality around what it means to be disabled and engaged in movement and social justice work. This will be a co-created peer-supported space grounded in restoration and action.

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4th Annual King County Affordable Housing Symposium
Jan
29
9:00 AM09:00
partner event, learning

4th Annual King County Affordable Housing Symposium

Join HDC and the@urbanlandinstitute for the 4th Annual King County Affordable Housing Symposium! This regional convening of elected officials and leaders across sectors will work to address the housing affordability crisis and shape the future of growth in King County.

This year, the symposium will focus on data, market insights, and cross-sector collaboration to guide regional housing solutions and explore strategies to expand supply, increase affordability, and ensure long-term stability. Join elected officials, developers, civic leaders, employers, and housing advocates for a half-day of shared data, dialogue, and actionable collaboration.

Register: 4th Annual King County Affordable Housing Symposium

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Jan
21
5:00 PM17:00
partner event, learning

Renters Rights and Advocacy Workshop

  • Hybrid and in person -- Seattle area (link or location provided upon registration) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From the organizer, Queer Power Alliance:

Housing is a Human Right

Join us for a community workshop where we’ll break down renter protections, share tools to navigate housing challenges, and connect you with resources and support.

Whether you’re facing rising rent, repair issues, eviction threats, or simply want to be better prepared, this space is for you.

You don’t have to navigate it alone.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

5 - 6:30 pm

Hybrid - Join by Zoom or in person, info provided after registration.

Open to all renters

Join us to learn, connect, and build collective power for housing justice.

Register Here

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PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks
Jan
20
2:00 PM14:00
partner event, learning

PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks

A community care peer support space for disabled and chronically ill people. There is a particular reality around what it means to be disabled and engaged in movement and social justice work. This will be a co-created peer-supported space grounded in restoration and action.

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Last Day to Register! Learning Circle - Liberatory Leadership & Governance
Jan
19
5:00 PM17:00
learning

Last Day to Register! Learning Circle - Liberatory Leadership & Governance

The Communities of Opportunity (COO) Learning Community (LC) invites you to participate in a learning circle series designed to help community leaders, staff, and board members learn how to strategically and intentionally leverage governance and leadership to transform how power flows, how systems are structured, and how culture is felt at the organizations. 

The series will be facilitated by alterNative consulting.  

What to expect: 

The series blends critical analysis, collective learning and visioning, and application of tools that translate learning into action. The series includes: 

  • 2 full day in-person gatherings. One at the beginning and one at the end of the series. 

  • Virtual individualized coaching sessions in-between in-person gatherings.  

The series would be most beneficial for organizations that can send 2-3 to participate. Individuals can still participate. 

Who Should Join:

  • Nonprofit board members, staff directors/leaders, and/or organizational stewards

  • Community organizers and movement-builders

Commitment:

  • Attendance & engaged participation at 2 full-day in-person gatherings 

  • Participation in virtual Coaching Sessions with alterNative

  • Implementation of governance tools between in-person gatherings 

2026 Cohort 1 Schedule:

  • First In-person - Thursday, Feb 26th 2026 (location TBD in King County)

  • Coaching Sessions: Feb 27th - March 25th 2026 (virtual coaching sessions to be scheduled with alterNative)

  • Final In-person - Thursday, March 26th 2026 (location TBD in King County)

Registration Link here! Spots are limited! Last day to register is January 19th. Future Spring and Fall cohorts to be announced in 2026.

Communities of Opportunity — Join the Learning Circle: Liberatory Leadership & Governance

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Jan
14
1:30 PM13:30
partner event, learning

LISC PNW - Housing Accelerator Fellowship Informational Session

LISC Puget Sound is now accepting applications for the third cohort of the Housing Accelerator Fellowship, an 18-month program led by LISC Puget Sound investing in emerging and low- to medium-capacity nonprofit and mission-aligned for-profit developers who are committed to building affordable housing in the Puget Sound region. Join this info session to learn more!


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