Participate in the EDI Fund Equity Analysis survey to submit input on potential changes to the 2020 and future funding rounds. The survey questions are intended to give the program staff and the Interim Advisory Board guidance on preferences within the Equitable Development community about strategies and goals the EDI Fund should prioritize with funding.
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Please fill out our short RSVP survey by October 29 to indicate your interests.
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We are excited to announce several opportunities for learning and skill building through Communities of Opportunity.
Moving into the next phase of COO, a Policy and Systems Cohort was envisioned to ensure community experts inform and guide a set of systems and policy recommendations at the intersection of community connection, economic development, health and housing.
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COO staff and partners recently had the opportunity to connect with King County Executive Dow Constantine and Chief People Officer Whitney Abrams to share more about their work to create greater racial, economic, and health equity that enables all people in King County to thrive and prosper.
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On June 8, 2018, Communities of Opportunity partnered with several organizations for the Peace N The Hood Job Fair for youth and young adults in White Center. Despite some rainy weather, 163 youth and young adults attended this year’s job fair, and more than 40 local employers and resource providers participated in the event.
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Communities of Opportunity (COO) has launched a rigorous, participatory evaluation to assess outcomes toward strengthening community connections and achieving equity in the areas of health, housing and economic opportunity. We caught up with members of COO’s evaluation team, Valerie Tran from BDS Planning & Urban Design and Dr. Kim Tippens, Social Research Scientist
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Communities of Opportunity (COO) is expanding efforts to help neighborhoods and cultural communities build partnerships that contribute to better health, safe and affordable housing, economic opportunity and stronger community connections for residents.COO will provide $3.1 million to six efforts that tap into the collaborative power of residents to improve health and well-being.
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Communities of Opportunity (COO) announced more than $2.5 million in investments to create and sustain policies and systems that promote equity and create a more vibrant King County. Twenty-seven non-profits will bring together fifty different organizations to strengthen community connections, economic opportunity, health outcomes and housing for low-income and communities of color in King County.
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