Horizon House Donates Nearly $50,000 to Local Nonprofit Organizations

Horizon House in Seattle recently awarded $42,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations. During a special ceremony May 7, honorees accept their funds and a “giant check” at the community. Most importantly, they shared with residents the impact of these grants will have on their organizations, and how the residents can get involved in the outreach work.   

Horizon House prides itself on its diversity, inclusivity and progressive attitude. Its Community Relations & Diversity Committee—a subcommittee of a Board of Trustees comprised of both local leaders and Horizon House residents—selects organizations to receive grants because their work aligns with Horizon House’s mission: Purposeful living in a diverse community. This year’s grant recipients, receiving $10,000 each, are The Freeway Park Association, the First Hill Improvement Association, GenPride, and the Low-Income Housing Institute, and receiving $2,000 is Horizon House’s own Shelter Family Sewing Group.

“This is a special opportunity for Horizon House to demonstrate our culture and values,” says CEO Erica Thrash-Sall. “Horizon House is built on generosity and dedication to its community, and to nurture an inclusive community, you have to give back to it. We want others to recognize that we care about them.”

As a part of the First Hill neighborhood, Horizon House acknowledges the work the First Hill Improvement Association performs in the changing neighborhood. FHIA champions a dynamic, vibrant, and safe First Hill through advocacy, community events, connecting residents, and more.

The Freeway Park Association provides diverse and rich programming while maintaining a beautiful space in the city’s heart, welcoming everyone to enjoy the park with the same compassion and dignity.

GenPride is an organization dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ seniors and connecting the LGBTQ+ community to necessary and important resources.

Horizon House is a place for everyone, and in turn, wants to give back to organizations that reflect its values.

The Low-Income Housing Institute develops, owns, and operates housing for low-income, homeless, and formerly homeless people and advocates for policies and support services to help those in need.

Finally, Horizon House’s own Shelter Family Sewing is receiving a $2,000 grant. Shelter Family Sewing makes items including pajamas, mittens, hats, and more throughout the year for homeless shelters and supportive housing around the city, including Mary’s Place and Plymouth Housing. In 2024, they donated more than 200 items. “Through generosity, goodwill, and compassion, we connect with our community and say that all are welcome here and this is a space where our mission drives our actions,” said resident Cami Elbow, one of the resident sewers.