SouthEast Effective Development

SEED Housing & Economic Development: Founded in 1975, SouthEast Effective Development (SEED) is a
not-for-profit community development corporation. Through our Housing and Economic Development Programs, our mission is to improve the quality of life in Southeast Seattle by creating partnerships and inspiring community investments. We believe that making a difference in our community is a lifelong commitment.

SEED Housing Projects

Charleston Apartments
Columbia Hotel
Lilac Lodge
Lake Washington Apartments
3904 Martin Luther King Way
Nuaanu Pali Apartments
Oregon Place Apartments
The Dakota at Rainier Court
Courtland Place at Rainier Court
Rainier Court Phase 3 & 4
The Claremont Apartments
Rainier Valley Square
Washington Care Center

SEEDArts: Established in the same year, SEEDArts is a program of SouthEast Effective Development that believes in the power of art in building community. It's mission is to improve the quality of life for southeast Seattle residents by creating partnerships that inspire and connect all of us through its Columbia City Gallery, Rainier Valley Cultural Center and Public Art / Youth Art Residency Program. These facilities and programs are home to Arts Gumbo, Gallery Exhibits, Art Walk Rainier Beach and SEEDArts Cinema. In 2014, SEEDArts added several innovated programs, including Rainier Valley Radio, Creative Arts Digital Media Academy, and SEEDArts Studios.

SEEDArts programs depend on the generousity of donors like you!
Your gift is tax deductable.