Enriching North Seattle through services that support, educate and engage the community.
MC2 worked with church members in 2019 to create a space next to Hygiene Center that helped Maple Leaf SHARE residents get ready for day. The room is designated for ironing clothes or as a quiet place in the evening to read. Also staged was an empty cabinet left over from a World Vision after […]
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As the many colorful murals of Seattle’s Lake City District appear in blank and barren spaces, another claim to fame for folks by the lake is now frequently, ‘on the menu’. Kaffeeklatsch Bakery first appeared on the Lake City scene in 2011. Annette Heide-Jessen, owner of this tiny center of the community, advocates and organizes […]
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With all this January wet weather, you’d be thankful to be home warm and staying out of the ‘liquid’ sunshine. For some Seattlites having time, resources and space to take CARE of hygiene needs like bathing is not always an ‘everyday’ experience. With Seattle’s ongoing campaign to help those dealing with homelessness ‘front and center’, […]
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As is often the case, we inspire and challenge our youth. These days we see more and more, our ‘future’ speaks to us. Many ‘thanks’ to Eckstein M.S. student who spent time organizing and delivering on our shelter here in Meadowbrook. With towels and snacks donated, it kicks off our community towel drive. Here’s the […]
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Yoga in Meadowbrook – Fridays / Winter Session 2020 Donate to MC2 here on the ‘About Us’ page and start your new year off right. Bring your mat or a big towel and meet your neighbors. For all levels, this opportunity starts at 1pm in the Community Hall of Maple Leaf Lutheran Church in Meadowbrook. […]
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As the holiday season gets further into the rear view mirror, a few observations from the elves at the Lake City Holiday Project. With several events held and gifts distributed to clients throughout NE Seattle, its important to note the many people who share small acts of kindness for those in need. CARE, if you […]
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Each holiday season our project relies on the caring hearts of many people and organizations. ASB’s teacher Mark Dougherty is one such partner (‘thanks’ to Ms Uhlman and Ms.Wegener too) The Lake City Holiday Project contact is one of three 5th grade teachers at the school. It’s a teachable moment in care for the other. […]
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Meadowbrook Community Center and Pool are recognized as the originator and host of Matthews Beach Polar Bear Plunge each New Year. This year it is on the schedule again. Last year it was a change from previous Plunges, with more opportunities to enjoy the event. Seattle Parks also hosted a visit from local coffee trucks […]
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Meadowbrook Community CARE has hosted or supported in some form, the Lake City Holiday Project (LCHP) since 1986. This gift support campaign faces a new challenge this holiday season. Can you help spread the word? With an annual effort that supports 600+ children every year, MC2 has added 50 more children names that hail from […]
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MC2 recently hosted 20 sixth graders at MCGO on a very stormy October Friday. They visited to learn about the history of the site, the community commitment to supporting the food bank and also prepping for a return February 2020 visit. The students attend the local Waldorf School. They arrived with a teacher and a […]
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