Category: News

Kuni Foundation Awards Alpha $150K!

Posted on by Diane Perry

We are excited to announce that Alpha has been awarded a grant for 2023 from the Kuni Foundation that will go towards renovating and preserving our existing agency-owned homes and expanding home accessibility for more clients experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are so grateful for the Kuni Foundation’s continued support and recognition of the value of our work.

The Kuni Foundation is based out of Southwest Washington. One of their main goals is to increase housing options for people experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities. You can visit their website for more information on how you can become involved in advocating for people with I/DD. https://www.kunifoundation.org/

Giving Through Song 2022 is here!

Posted on by Alex Wallin

We are pleased to announce that Giving Through Song will be returning this year as a live event! On October 15th, join us for a fun Roaring 20’s style night of entertainment at Block 41 – a contemporary and chic event venue in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. We’ll be featuring seasonally delightful Cocktails & Dining served by Cameron Catering, live music by Seattle’s Blue Wave Band, and a fantastic Silent Auction & Raffle you won’t want to miss!

Register now at
https://alphasls.ejoinme.org/GTS2022

Community Feature: Alpha in the Lynnwood Times

Posted on by Brittany Fosberg

Part of the work we do at Alpha is the integration of our clients with the surrounding community.  From inter-agency social groups to movie nights to volunteer work, we continually offer services to help encourage an environment that fosters full quality of life for our clients.  One of these services is the implementation of our Community Access and Community Projects programs.

Our Community Projects Specialist, Colleen Heins, is always thinking of creative ways to get her network of friends and family involved with Alpha.  This is especially true when our clients had to quarantine in their homes in the midst of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.  Colleen’s son, Stephen, along with his Eagle Scouts Troop 49, chose to volunteer their time to help bring joy to our homebound clients.  Thank you for your contribution to Alpha’s community!

Read his full story featured in local news outlet Lynnwood Times.

Alpha’s Shoreline Expansion

Posted on by Brittany Fosberg

Alpha is excited to partner with TWG – an Indiana-based real estate developer – in their first affordable housing project in King County. They will begin construction in Shoreline of a 7-story building with 250 units called 192 Shoreline. The project is slated to begin in late 2021.

Alpha will have designated apartment units within the building for clients needing affordable housing in Shoreline, as well as a community facility space within the housing complex.  The facility will allow us to reach more individuals and continue our vision of an inclusive community.

Check out their feature in the Puget Sound Business Journal.