East African Community Services highlighted youth leadership and opportunity at its 2026 Bright Futures Young Professionals Summit in Seattle. The organization reports that more than 300 participants ages 15 to 22 gathered at the New Holly Gathering Campus. The summit was presented with Seattle Housing Authority, Seattle Colleges, and the Community Development Initiative, connecting young
Ethiopian Community in Seattle: Four Decades of Community Support
Ethiopian Community in Seattle (ECS) has served Ethiopian and East African residents in the Seattle area for more than four decades. The organization says it began in 1980 and incorporated in 1983, initially helping community members navigate jobs, housing, healthcare, and legal services. Today, ECS focuses on education, health, housing, advocacy, and culturally appropriate support