YWCA and Comcast partner for the Mayor’s 4th Annual Day of Service

SEATTLE, WA -- As a part of Mayor Bruce Harrell’s 4th Annual One Seattle Day of Service, YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish and Comcast are partnering to make a difference in the lives of women and families facing food and housing instability. Comcast employees will volunteer their time at one YWCA location significant to the region:  The Phillis Wheatley Branch.

The day will start with remarks from Comcast, YWCA, and elected officials. Approximately Comcast employees will then work on projects such as back-to-school backpacks, welcome home kits, food bank bags, refreshing paint, and help organize storage. 

"YWCA is honored to participate in Mayor Bruce Harrell's One Seattle Day of Service and is thrilled to deepen our partnership with Comcast,” said Maria Chavez-Wilcox, YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish Chief Executive Officer. “Volunteers are a critical part of our legacy of providing services to women, children, and families throughout our community for over 130 years. Together we can honor our history, navigate the challenges of our current times, and pave the way for future generations."

"At Comcast, we believe in the power of community and the responsibility we share to uplift one another. Partnering with YWCA for the One Seattle Day of Service is a meaningful way for our employees to give back, supporting women and families who are navigating food and housing insecurity,” said Marianne Bichsel, Comcast External Affairs Vice President. “Whether it’s assembling backpacks or refreshing community spaces, our team is proud to stand alongside YWCA and support Mayor Harrell to help build a stronger, more connected Seattle."

The Phillis Wheatley Branch was founded in 1919 to serve the growing African American community in Seattle’s Central Area. Today, the location provides access to emergency housing and the Central Area Food Bank, which in 2024 distributed a total of 347,887 pounds of food to an average of 330 households weekly.