Four organizations presented programs and opportunities to residents at the June 24 Fremont Neighborhood Council meeting.
Free trees available through July
Bria Blitch of Trees for Neighborhoods announced that applications for free trees opened July 1. Residents can plant trees in their yards or along streets, but available trees are claimed quickly.
Applications are accepted through July at seattle.gov/trees/trees-for-neighborhoods.
PNA Village offers social connection programs
Teresa Tam, social connection program coordinator, and Amanda Coba, membership and outreach manager, represented PNA Village and the Phinney Neighborhood Association. The organization serves Fremont and North Seattle with programs including social connection, memory loss support, community care and support groups.
More information is available at phinneycenter.org.
Solid Ground continues anti-poverty work
Anna Cronin and Brianna Stevenson of Solid Ground said the organization, founded 51 years ago as the Fremont Public Association, now serves about 65,000 people annually across King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Services include stability, housing, food access, education and transportation.
Upcoming events include a school donation drive starting July 29 and the Annual Day of Service on Aug. 22 at three locations: Marra Farm, Sand Point and Solid Ground Transportation.
Volunteer opportunities are available at solid-ground.org/get-involved.
Creative Arts District in early planning
Brandi Gaines, president of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, said five organizations are collaborating to establish a Creative Arts District in Fremont. Partners include the chamber, Fremont Neighborhood Council, Fremont Arts Council, Rotary Club and United Indians of All Tribes Foundation.
The Washington state-funded program provides certification that comes with funding opportunities for community improvements, including pop-up businesses, vacant storefront activation and public art maintenance.
Organizers need board executives for their 501(c)3 organization. More information is available at fremont.com/fremont-creative-district.
Editor’s note: The author serves as vice president of the Fremont Neighborhood Council board.