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Communities of Rooted Brilliance

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Partnering with newcomer communities so we can all thrive!

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2024 YEP! Newsletter

featured, newsAugust 29, 2024 | By adminClick Below to view the Individual Newsletters! Read More

Spotlight Series: Mother of Three Children Overcomes Adversity

featured, newsOctober 27, 2026 | By Nicholas KlacsanzkyThis week, we are starting our Spotlight Series, highlighting resettlement stories from refugees and immigrants. We will keep their names and other personal details anonymous, but we hope you will gain insights into the world of being a newcomer to the US through these harrowing stories. Our first feature is about a single mother of […] Read More

Culturally Responsive Education

featured, newsOctober 20, 2026 | By Nicholas KlacsanzkyAt the sites and schools where we run our education programs, we practice culturally responsive education. What exactly is it, and why is it important in the classroom? Culturally responsive education treats students’ cultural backgrounds and languages as integral parts of their learning, not obstacles to overcome. We believe that students learn best when teachers […] Read More

Mindfulness Journals: An Interview with Medina Abdi

featured, newsOctober 15, 2026 | By Nicholas KlacsanzkyWe interviewed Medina Abdi, the Resilience, Integration, Support, Empowerment (RISE) Coordinator at Chief Sealth International High School, about her Mindfulness Journal project. RISE is a comprehensive school-based intervention model that integrates behavioral health care coordination with academic support, family engagement, and community-based collaboration. The program is designed to ensure our services are embedded within and […] Read More

Newsletter Archive

newsOctober 9, 2026 | By Nicholas Klacsanzky2026 May RISE Newsletter 2026 May RIYAC Newsletter 2026 April RISE Newsletter 2026 April RIYAC Newsletter 2026 March RISE Newsletter 2026 March RIYAC Newsletter 2026 March Education Program Newsletter 2026 February RISE Newsletter 2026 February RIYAC Newsletter 2026 January RISE Newsletter 2026 January RIYAC Newsletter 2024 Youth Education Program Newsletter 2023 Youth Education Program Newsletter: […] Read More

Washington State Nonprofits Facing a Perfect Storm, and What We Can Do About It

featured, newsOctober 6, 2026 | By Nicholas KlacsanzkyThis is a precarious time for many nonprofits in Washington state, and across the U.S. Luckily, CRB has still been flourishing, despite the turbulence of various factors affecting our state. Below, we will explore the reasons why Washington state nonprofits are facing so many challenges (with sources), and what staff and citizens alike can do […] Read More

Making Reading and Writing Fun

featured, newsOctober 1, 2026 | By Nicholas KlacsanzkyWe all want students to read and write well. The problem is that many children see those subjects as either boring or too difficult. That is where gamifying literacy might help. Enjoyable activities not only help students engage in learning more but also strengthen their understanding. The Education Program at CRB has been doing the […] Read More

More Than a Showcase: How BIPOC Youth Found Healing Through Art

featuredSeptember 23, 2026 | By monathanCRB, alongside the Best Starts for Kids Division at Public Health of Seattle & King County, hosted a BIPOC Youth Artistic Showcase and Workshop on August 15th at the Columbia City Gallery in Seattle, celebrating talented youth artists from across King County. It was a great success, with live music, various performances, and a showcase […] Read More

Welcome to the CRB Blog!

featured, newsSeptember 15, 2026 | By monathanIf you’ve found your way here, chances are you care about the same things we do: educating children, helping newcomer communities become self-sufficient, and the meaningful endeavor of social work. This blog is our way of opening our doors a little wider: the wins, the lessons, and the moments that remind us why we do […] Read More

2023 YEP! Newsletter

newsAugust 29, 2023 | By adminGreetings to all our valued supporters and community members! We are thrilled to present the second annual newsletter of YEP!, a platform of hope, education, and empowerment. This year has been nothing short of remarkable as we continued to make strides in transforming lives. Our Youth and Reading Programs have flourished, nurturing young minds and […] Read More
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