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June 2, 2023 Celebrating two new soccer fields at SHA's NewHolly community 
SHA Executive Director Rod Brandon joined the celebration. The Seattle Housing Authority partnered with the Seattle Sounders FC and RAVE Foundation to build two new soccer fields at NewHolly that will be free for use by all. Hundreds of community members and partners attended an opening celebration on May 24. The free event included activities for youth such as Soccer Kung Fu, Soccer of Frei, Basketball Skills and Drills, entertainment by The Residency and more. Speakers at the event included SHA Executive Director Rod Brandon, Deputy Mayor of Seattle Greg Wong, Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, Seattle World Cup Local Organizing Committee Peter Tomozawa, Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer and major donor Thach Nguyen. Spotlight on Training and Employment About 30 percent of the people SHA serves are of working age and ability and most are working one or more jobs. SHA and its partners create paths to economic security by increasing opportunities, education and employment, tailoring plans to tenants' needs, ensuring access to technology and helping them hone their financial skills. 
SHA Career Coaches serve as personal advocates and provide individualized support, encouragement and resources. 2023 Washington State Legislative Update Learn more about the work of the latest legislative session and how some new legislation may affect people with low incomes. 
June is Pride Month Pride Month is celebrated annually in June in support of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Find a list of events and resources for learning about and honoring contributions of the LBTGQIA+ community. 
Celebrating Freedom The Seattle Housing Authority recognizes the struggles of enslaved African Americans and those who fought to end enslavement. We celebrate their strength and resilience, acknowledging how far we have come and how far we have yet to go. SHA is committed to working actively to advance race and social justice equity — for those we serve, our colleagues and the greater community. ABOUT SEATTLE HOUSING AUTHORITYThe mission of the Seattle Housing Authority is to enhance the Seattle community by creating and sustaining decent, safe and affordable living environments that foster stability and self-sufficiency for people with low incomes. SHA provides long-term, low-income rental housing and rental assistance to more than 38,000 people in Seattle. SHA owns and operates more than 8,500 housing units at nearly 400 sites throughout the city. SHA also administers approximately 12,000 Housing Choice Vouchers, enabling low-income residents to receive rental assistance throughout the Seattle housing market. In addition to housing, SHA provides many support services to help tenants improve their quality of life. SHA, an independent public corporation established in 1939, is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, two of whom are SHA residents. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. More information is available at www.seattlehousing.org. 
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