SMC's Community Partner Engagement News - August 2026

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SMC's Community Resource Day is Coming Up on Aug. 21!

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We’re excited to welcome more than 40 partner organizations offering free, essential services for people in Seattle and nearby communities.

Visit our outreach page to see the full list of service providers and to pre‑register. Pre‑registration helps us prepare any needed accommodations and saves you time at check‑in.

 

Community News

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This summer festival will run from 2 PM to 5 PM on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Rainier Beach Community Center.

ULMS has planned activities for all ages and has partnered with vendors to offer valuable community resources, on-site services, and pop-up markets featuring Black-owned businesses. 

"Whether you’re coming for the resources, the shopping, the music, or the family fun, there’s something for everyone."

Summer Festival Details.


Text reads Jocquelyn Duncan Education Resource Fair on a red background. Illustration of child reading a book from a stack of books.

The education resource fair is from 12 PM to 5 PM on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at the Peoples Institutional Baptist Church.

This street fair will feature local vendors, food, resources, and live entertainment.

"Come join us for a vibrant street fair filled with great resources, local vendors, great eats, unique finds, and live entertainment that brings us all together."

Education Resource Fair Details.


Seattle Parks & Recreation's Annual Big Day of Play

Silhouette children playing around the 'Big Day of Play' Icon. Text reds Rainier Playfield Sat., Aug. 15 2026, 12PM to 5PM.

Big Day of Play's main event goes from 12 PM to 5 PM on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Rainier Playfield. You can expect food, live performances, activities for kids, and a vendor market.

"Big Day of Play is a celebration of Seattle's diversity. It encourages neighbors, communities and families to have fun, build relationships and be active together."

Big Day of Play Details.

Highlights & Insights

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Seattle CiviForm is an online tool that will take in your status and information and point you to Seattle resources that you might not know about. 

Washington Connection is an online tool that helps users find Washington resources relevant to their needs and provides the ability to apply all in one place.


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