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Homelessness & Parks
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Parks & Homelessness: A Call to Action

Volunteer Park Trust supports the call to action from Seattle Parks Foundation regarding homeless encampments in our city parks. We suggest the following resources to learn, read and volunteer your time to help support those experiencing homelessness in our community.

Statement of Solidarity
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Statement of Solidarity

We at Volunteer Park Trust stand in solidarity with those who are protesting and demanding justice for George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Manuel Ellis, and so many other Black Americans victimized by violence. We support Black Lives Matter, and we are heartened by the peaceful protests and gatherings across the city demanding...

Volunteers Needed Dec 5th!
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Volunteers Needed Dec 5th!

Help make Holiday in the Park the best ever - volunteer for set up and take down on Thursday, Dec. 5th!

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 in News
SPF
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Seattle Parks Foundation

Seattle Parks Foundation was founded as a partner for Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), and became an independent nonprofit in 2001. They provide 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and a suite of accounting, insurance, fundraising, and advocacy services to community groups that are making park projects happen across Seattle. SPF serves as fiscal sponsor to Volunteer Park...

FOC
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Friends of the Conservatory

Owned by Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Volunteer Park Conservatory is managed by the nonprofit Friends of the Conservatory (FOC). The mission of FOC is to advocate and encourage preservation, public participation, and education with respect to the Volunteer Park Conservatory and its plant collection. Volunteer Park Trust partners with FOC in events and event...