Rainier Valley Community Development Fund

On Friday, May 29th, we had the privilege of joining neighbors and leaders to witness the historic soil-turning ceremony for the future Tubman Health Center. Opening in 2027, this $42M, 26,000 sq ft facility will bring culturally responsive, holistic healthcare to 12,000 patients annually right in the heart of South Seattle.

As advocates for affordable and patient-first healthcare, it was incredibly inspiring to celebrate a space entirely designed by and for the people it will serve. Congratulations to the Tubman Health team on this monumental milestone! 🏛️

➡️ Learn more about their vision and support the campaign at campaignforhealthandfreedom.org.

Make your business energy efficient and save money through Greenbank!
RVCDF is partnering with Greenbank to buy down the interest on loans that are good for the environment. Many loans support energy efficiency, including loans for:
✅Build outs
✅Windows
✅HVAC systems
These improvements are not only good for the environment. They lower your energy bills, improve your bottom line, and make your potential loan with RVCDF less expensive. Contact Bob Luciano ([email protected]), RVCDF Director of Community Planning & Development, to learn more.

Get ready to step into the woods—the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association - DNDA's Arts in Nature Festival is coming soon! 🌿🎶

We are so excited to support this year’s festival at Camp Long! It’s an immersive, all-ages experience that turns forest trails and rustic cabins into a stage for local creativity.

Why we’re proud to sponsor this one:
🎨 Interactive Art: Explore installations throughout the woods.
💃 Live Performances: Music, dance, and storytelling across four natural stages.
🧸 Family Play: Dedicated art zones for the kids.
🤝 Community Connection: Meet the people and organizations shaping the future of our city.

The best part? It’s completely free for everyone. Mark your calendars for June 27th 10AM-8PM and come see how art and nature move together.

Who are you bringing to the forest this year? Tag your festival crew below! 👇

It’s official: The path to the Graham St and West Seattle stations just got a major boost. 🚆 Mayor Katie Wilson has committed $30M to bridge the gap and keep our transit future moving forward.

This is more than just infrastructure, it’s about delivering on the promises made to our community. Progress is happening!

This year’s Sharks Pitch Competition, hosted by Urban Impact Seattle, proved that our community is building the future of business. A huge shoutout to our Board Member, Marlon Turner of Blessed & Thankful 365, for bringing his signature leadership to the stage!

Massive congratulations to the winner, Rashad Hart of Black Healthcare Advocate—your work is setting a new standard for impact. And thank you to Urban Impact for creating the platform where these stories come to life. 🏆 When we invest in one another, we all win.

What’s one business you’re rooting for this year? Let us know below! 👇

Lower your loan payments with the Capital Access Program (CAP)!
Many RVCDF loans are eligible for the CAP program, a program administered by Grow America. CAP reduces your loan payments by buying down the interest on your loan, making it less expensive. Is your business:
Over 12 months old?
Have revenues under $2m?
Less than 50 employees?
Contact Bob Luciano, RVCDF Director of Community Planning & Development and ask if you’re eligible for the CAP program! Visit https://www.seattle.gov/economic-development/grants-and-funding/capital-access-program to learn more.

We were proud to join Brighton Communities for their "Celebration of Community Impact." It was an incredible afternoon honoring the visionaries and partners who are deeply committed to investing in the heart of our neighborhood.

Events like this are a powerful reminder that our collective work is what drives lasting change. Thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate the progress we’ve made together. Here’s to the continued growth of our community! 📈✨

📸 Photos by: Tony Brooks

Last week, in the Richard McIver Conference Room, we held a convening of Southeast Seattle organizations serving our community, including Adefua, F.A.S.T., the YMCA, and other community partners, to discuss opportunities to co-create and collaborate together.

The collective wisdom in the room was inspiring. It was a powerful reminder of what is possible when organizations serving the same community come together with a shared vision, shared purpose, and commitment to collective impact.

We were glad to have these people and organizations in the room with us:
Academy for Creating Excellence (ACE Academy)
ADEFUA Cultural Education Workshop
Black 4 Enterprises LLC
Community Passageways
FAST (Fathers and Sons Together)
FiveDot Architects
Global Unspoken Truths LLC
Groforma
Northwest Tap Connection (Official)
OPCD
Rainier Beach Action Coalition
Rainier Valley Community Development Fund
Southeast Youth and Family Services
Ujamaa Property Collective
Valley & Mountain
YMCA of Greater Seattle
YWCA Seattle King Snohomish
Allied8

Excited about the possibilities ahead for Southeast Seattle and the communities we serve.

💚🏌🏾‍♂️ We’re sharing some love for our neighbors at Franklin High School! Their Cheer program is hosting a Topgolf Spirit Night on July 26th, and it’s the perfect way to spend a Sunday while supporting local student-athletes.

For just $25, you get 2 hours of play, plus the peace of mind that you’re helping fund uniforms, camp, and essential team needs.

Let’s help them hit their fundraising goal! Grab your friends, form a team, and get your tickets at the link in their bio: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/golf-tournament-registration-form-65854/items

We're honored to announce that our Executive Director, Dr. Alvertis Brooks Jr., will be speaking at the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs ONWARD 2026 Annual Conference, June 16–18 in New Orleans.

He will be presenting on Making the Strategic Plan Work: Aligning People, Goals, and Impact — a workshop to guide CDFI Leaders through a practical, mission-aligned goal-generation process that connects strategic initiatives to day-to-day work.

ONWARD 2026 is the convening of Black-led CDFI leaders, capital partners, and policy voices shaping the future of community finance. If this work is your work, we hope to see you in the room.

Learn more and register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/4dbf6c5c-1f08-4fa8-985d-c0df7ec3e267/register?rp=33810b25-09c8-4155-aafb-69def3457a27

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