Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders

05/28/2026

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05/26/2026

Shoutout to UWMedical Student Researcher & King County Immigrant Refugee Commissioner, Meron Girma, UW Medicine, Ethiopian Community Center Seattle, and Congolese Community for your timely research on gun violence in the African diaspora. We look forward to supporting your recommendations and educating decision makers.

05/26/2026

05/24/2026

Councilmember & Ethiopian Community Center President, Lydia Assefa Dawson organized a Women’s Day panel discussion with Ethiopian Community Center’s Executive Director Sophia Benalfew and myself. Big Thanks to the Women’s Day volunteers like talented Public Relations consultant Senait Tilahun. Inspiring to see young adults in the community leading!

05/18/2026

Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Subgrant Program- Round 3
Issued By: Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders (WSCACL)

In partnership with Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and the Frontline Funding Collaborative (FFC) – Front & Centered, Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Latino Community Fund, Na’ah Illahee Fund.

Application Release Date: 4/1/2026
Application Deadline: 6/22/2026
Project Period: 8/1/2026 – 3/31/2027 Applications must be submitted online by June 22, 2026 11:59 PM PST. Application can be found online on our website https://wscacl.org

05/12/2026

Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Subgrant Program
Issued by: Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders (WSCACL)
In partnership with Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and the Frontline Funding Collaborative (FFC)- Front & Centered, Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Latino Community Fund, Na’ah Illahee Fund

Application Release Date: 4/1/2026
Application Deadline: 6/5/2026
Project Period: 8/1/2026 – 3/31/2027

Funding Information

Maximum Award: Up to $ 10,000 per individual organization subgrantee (Individual organizations); Up to $18,000 per partnership subgrantees (Partnership organizations)
Submission Instructions

Questions may be directed to:

WSCAL DOH HEAL Program

Email: [email protected]

05/03/2026

Today, WSCACL had the honor of supporting Seattle Community Services and co-founders Le Osman, Adja Phipps, and Atty Stella Dokey along with Medhane- Além Evangelical Church’s Ethiopia and volunteers.

Big Shoutout to Seattle Community Services for donating food, water, drinks, and household items for 100 Riverton Park United Methodist Church New Migrant Program.

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04/15/2026

Civic Engagement Workshop hosted by Sierra Leone Community Development Association of Washington and Pacific NW Seattle Gambian Association at Mother Africa in Kent.

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04/14/2026

*Highlights from the Community Civic Engagement Workshop.*

WSCACL was pleased to partner in this collaborative effort between the Sierra Leone Community Development Association in Washington (SLCDAW) and the Pacific Northwest Seattle Gambian Association (PNWSGA), bringing community members together to learn, connect, and engage in important conversations around civic participation and community empowerment.

We look forward to continuing this work, including the cohort identification in the next phase.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this a meaningful and impactful event.

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sierraleonecommunity

03/27/2026

On February 21st, WSCACL celebrated its 6th annual summit with a powerful theme: United we stand, Divided we fall. This motto resonates deeply in today’s world, where unity and collaboration are more crucial than ever.

At this summit, we focused on three key pillars: unity, fraternity, and resources. When we come together, we amplify our voices and create a collective impact that no individual effort can achieve alone, by fostering relationships and supporting one another, we build a network that empowers each member to thrive.

Thank you for being a part of this journey!

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