This transaction will support the preservation and substantial renovation of Firehouse 23, a two-story, 11,000 sq. ft. former fire station in the Central District neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The project is vital to preserving Firehouse 23 as the long-term home for Byrd Barr Place, a Black-led, nonprofit organization with a 56-year history of providing safety-net services for low-income persons, and effective advocacy to combat racial inequity and spur community-driven solutions. BBP serves approximately 15,000 low-income individuals annually, primarily people of color. This project will allow BBP to serve 30% more clients, or 4,500 additional low-income households.
