End of Year Giving
Transform Dreams Into Homes
A Heartbreaking Reality
In Seattle,13% of the homeless population identify as African American despite making up just 7% of the city’s total residents. These families deserve a roof over their heads and a safe space to start their new future.
From Shelter to Success: A Story of Hope
Imagine arriving in Seattle with nothing but a few belongings and an unshakeable dream. This was Abrehet and Tekle's reality when they fled Ethiopia in 2010 with their children – spending ninety long nights in a shelter, uncertain if they'd ever find a true home.
But then everything changed.
Through FAME-EAW's Monica's Village, they discovered more than just four walls and a roof. They found a community that believed in them, mentors who championed their dreams, and a foundation to rebuild their lives.
"The moment we walked into Monica's Village, the weight of fear lifted from our shoulders," Tekle remembers, his eyes bright with gratitude. "The staff didn't just give us housing – they gave us courage. They taught us to believe in ourselves again. There are no words big enough to capture what they've done for us."
Within the embrace of their new community, Abrehet's entrepreneurial spirit blossomed. Tekle pursued his education with renewed purpose. Today, the aroma of traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes fills their own restaurant, Sunset Café – a dream that once seemed impossible now serves as a beacon of hope for other refugees walking the path they once traveled.
From sleeping in shelter beds to owning their own home and business, Abrehet and Tekle's transformation illuminates the miracle that happens when stable housing meets unwavering support. Their story embodies FAME-EAW's sacred mission: lifting Black families from uncertainty to stability, from survival to success.
Abrehet Kidane and Tekle Zeru
Every gift builds another success story
About Us
FAME-EAW Housing and Service Model:
The Equity Alliance of Washington is a "housing and community economic" initiative implemented to work for the collective wellbeing of the Black community across Washington State. Our mission is to elevate the social and economic realities of Black families. Our methods are to:
Build Housing - We know that success starts with having a stable and safe place to live. We develop and build housing that is of the highest quality and speaks to the cultural and family norms of the Black community. We build spaces of community and of safety that lead to the ability for individuals to think of future goals and dreams.
Enriched Services — We will join with our families and individuals to provide support through services with the intended purpose of helping families and individuals improve their "quality of life" through setting reasonable and attainable goals, gaining new knowledge for the journey through life skills classes, and addressing issues of "internalized oppression."
Economic Growth — We will join with our families and individuals to attain knowledge and implement methods for the purpose of acquiring assets for economic growth.
Create Community — In the "spirit of the village," all residents will be expected to work with and support each other as appropriate to create community and join with staff to ensure that the apartments, buildings, and grounds remain in top quality condition for the collective health and safety of all residents.”
Impact Numbers
Every $50 provides financial literacy training
Every $100 supports housing application assistance
Every $500 helps a family transition to stable housing
Every $1,000 contributes to long-term housing solutions
Together, we're not just building houses – we're building futures. Every gift, large or small, brings another family home.