Seattle CARES Mentoring Movement

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A Future Without Gun Violence: Community Dialogue

Posted on by Marlow

Monday, April 28 / 5 pm – 8 pm
Northwest African American Museum
2300 S. Massachusetts Street
Seattle WA 98144

Guns are the leading cause of death for Black children nationwide, taking a toll physically and emotionally. In 2024, Seattle had 31 fatal-injury shootings – 3 were in the Central Area/Squire Park.

Join us at a free community event on Monday, April 28 to hear representatives from our community discuss this troubling issue. Our speakers include a youth panel, families and parents affected by youth violence, legal and social service workers, and mentors.

Meet fellow community members.
Learn how to make a difference.
Light refreshments served.

Register online

Expect candid discussions and powerful conversations.

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Voices for Change is an ongoing series to help us navigate our challenging lives and changing communities, organized by Seattle CARES Mentoring Movement and the 4C Coalition.

Anti-Racism in Oncology

Posted on by Harry Cartales

The video emphasizes the critical issue of anti-racism in oncology by showcasing the personal stories of Black women and their experiences within the healthcare system. Among the speakers is Charrita Tatum, a former 4C mentee and a current staff member of Seattle CARES Mentoring Movement’s Rising program, contributes her perspective.

 

Seattle CARES awarded City of Seattle grant to support learning and healing

Posted on by Rita Cipalla

Seattle CARES Mentoring Movement received $180,000 recently from the City of Seattle’s Human Services Department to offer disadvantaged families additional services centered on learning, healing and fostering connections.

City of SeattleThe Family Support Services program is a new outreach initiative started by the city in 2024. The program invests in community-based organizations skilled in building opportunities for connection and family support while celebrating culture and heritage. Programs must take place within the city limits and involve one or more adult caregivers, either expecting a child or with children up to the age of 24.

Seattle CARES is a respected regional leader in developing programs to serve this audience. The organization provides weekly Community Wellness Circles that provide a safe space for adults, primarily women, who may be struggling to be more effective parents while working on healing themselves. Voices for Change is a monthly webinar launched two years ago that features national experts on wellness and recovery, personal healing, life skills and other important topics.

In April, Seattle CARES will launch InSight, a quarterly presentation that offers tools and techniques which families can use to improve their lives. The first topic will be on building family resilience.

“We are pleased to have this support from the City of Seattle that will allow us to better serve families in our community,” said Don Cameron, Seattle CARES executive director. “The funds will help us enhance and expand our Community Wellness Circles and our virtual and in-person presentations so we can continue to improve lives and transform futures.”

Seattle CARES, founded in 2008, offers innovative programs that provide critical skills and positive support systems to help Black youth and their families succeed and flourish. Guided by the latest research on education, mentorship, race and opportunity, the organization’s results-oriented approach was created by some of the nation’s top educators, wellness professionals, counselors and advocates.

 

Seattle CARES Mentoring Movement Partners with the Liberated Village

Posted on by Marlow

Thanks to our partnership with Seattle’s Liberated Village, we have expanded our group mentoring program to reach young men and women in grades 7-12.

Mentoring can propel Black youth and other youth of color to greater success in school and in life!

Led by CARES-trained mentors, our group mentoring program meet twice a month, and offer a safe space to talk, share experiences and learn from a supportive role model.

What is the Liberated Village?

Formerly known as Trauma Informed and Restorative Practices (TIRP), the Liberated Village is a community of 30 partners who are working together to implement innovative anti-racist trauma-informed and restorative practices across 55 schools in ten school districts.

By bringing students, families, teachers, school districts, community-based organizations, and local government together, the Liberated Village partners recognize that it takes a community to help children and youth succeed.