Building Histories: Almquist Place and Lewiston/Scargo
Posted 07/22/2020
by Chan Boswell Bob and Marcia Almquist Place Prior to Plymouth Housing’s most recent development at 501 Rainier Ave, Linc’s Tackle, a well-known ...
Building Histories: Plymouth on Stewart and St. Charles Apartments
Posted 07/16/2020
Previously known as the Archibald hotel, Plymouth on Stewart was opened in 1909 following the regrade of Denny Hill and during a period of economic prosperity, the Klondike Gold Rush.
We Support JumpStart Seattle
Posted 06/30/2020
We’ve signed on to the JumpStart Seattle proposal, which is being considered by the Seattle City Council. JumpStart Seattle would create new, progressive revenue to fund affordable housing and other critical human services.
Black Lives Matter
Posted 06/15/2020
We stand with those demanding justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Charleena Lyles, Ahmaud Arbery, and the countless other Black people who’ve been killed by the police and white supremacy. The loss of each of these people is part of a long history of institutionalized anti-Black racism.
Margie’s Story
Posted 05/28/2020
Margie gets up early. Before flocks of commuters bustle into downtown Seattle, she moves with purpose through the streets of Belltown on her way to meetings, educational programs, or to volunteer.
Growing with residents in mind
Posted 05/28/2020
In the early days of Plymouth Housing, the founders had a hand in nearly every aspect of the organization. In addition to serving on the Board of Trustees, they cleaned buildings, collected rent, painted and repaired apartments, and more. As they worked in buildings, they got to know residents, hearing their experiences and suggestions firsthand.
Bruce’s Story
Posted 05/28/2020
“I was curious and then it turned into a passion.” In the moment, Plymouth resident Bruce was talking about cooking, but the same sentiment goes for many things throughout his life—leading him to jobs, hobbies, and sharing those passions with others, as an instructor and cookbook author.
Bob and Marcia Almquist: A Legacy of Compassion
Posted 04/28/2020
As their Peace Corps service in Bolivia came to an end, Bob and Marcia Almquist had to decide where they’d be for the next chapter of their lives. W...
Call for Artists: 2nd and Mercer
Posted 04/24/2020
Plymouth Housing is searching for an artist to design a mural for our upcoming building at 2nd and Mercer.
Creative Measures of Hope
Posted 04/15/2020
By Chan Boswell, Plymouth staff Like many other organizations both locally and globally, Plymouth has stood witness to the realities that Covid-19’s...