Rebuilding Together Seattle
MBAKS members and staff partner with the Seattle-based nonprofit Rebuilding Together Seattle to give low-income families much-needed repairs to their
homes via unique projects that make an everyday difference. Even those who aren't handy can lend a helping
hand.
Habitat for Humanity Seattle King County
Habitat for Humanity brings people together to
construct affordable homes, repair homes for low-income people and seniors, and operate discount home
improvement stores. MBAKS supports Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County through team builds and
financial contributions.
Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC)
DESC's vision is to improve equity and social justice by improving health care in our community. MBAKS has financially adopted a floor of studio apartments at one of DESC's supportive housing facilities. Staff and members have donated their time towards DESC's vision by helping with move-in kit assembly as well as move-in day at their housing facilities.
Housing Hope
To ensure everyone has a happy home, MBAKS members and staff participate in regular team builds and
fundraising events with Housing Hope. This
Everett-based nonprofit offers opportunities for Snohomish County residents in need, including low-income
housing, employment readiness, child development, and protection programs.
Sawhorse Revolution
In an era of dwindling shop classes, Sawhorse
Revolution introduces teens in Seattle to the power of carpentry. Participants learn how to design,
build, and dream through hands-on building projects and partnerships with experienced architects and
builders. MBAKS supports Sawhorse Revolution through financial contributions.
Weld
Formerly incarcerated individuals often struggle to find stable housing and employment after serving their
time. Weld is a unique program that provides
transitional housing in vacant buildings awaiting redevelopment. Weld also offers transitional labor
programs. MBAKS supports Weld through financial contributions.
Facing Homelessness
Started in 2010, Facing Homelessness
believes that we can and will end homelessness when we invite community to be a part of the solution. There
is power in humanizing homelessness because it allows all of us to see the beauty of each person rather than
fixating on the complexity of an issue that overwhelms us.
Bellevue Lifespring
Lifespring’s mission is to foster
stability and self-sufficiency for Bellevue’s children and their families through programs that
provide food, clothing, education and emergency assistance. By addressing basic need students can focus on
their education and break the cycle of poverty.
Sightline Institute
Founded in 1993, Sightline Institute’s
mission is to make the Northwest a global model of sustainability—strong communities, a green economy,
and a healthy environment.