ELEVATING THE VOICES OF AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY CLIMATE CHANGE
Low-income and predominantly BIPOC neighborhoods in our region face a higher degree of environmental risk factors such as proximity to polluted waterways, busy streets and highways, industrial sites and dilapidated infrastructure. One Roof Foundation believes all children should have access to clean air to breathe and clean water to drink. Over the past few years, we have removed 600+ lbs of garbage from various Seattle neighborhoods and provided air filters to classrooms at Concord Elementary.
Air Filters
Everyone should have clean air to breathe, but not everyone does.
According to the Washington State Department of Health, air quality varies vastly across Seattle, and the residents of the Duwamish Valley are subject to disproportionately high levels of air pollution resulting from proximity to industrial facilities, the airport, and highways.
To help offset some of the resulting negative health impacts and improve learning conditions, One Roof Foundation has partnered with Duwamish River Community Coalition & University of Washington School of Public Health. This partnership started by purchasing and installing HEPA grade air filters in every classroom and learning space in South Park’s Concord International Elementary School.
Neighborhood Cleanups
One way One Roof helps create healthier environments is through community clean ups.
Over the past two years we have locked arms with community members to remove over 600 pounds of litter from various Seattle neighborhoods.
Looking for a way to get involved in your own neighborhood? Join the One Seattle Day of Service which takes place every spring!
Lowell Elementary School
Inspired by Billie Eilish’s dedication to climate action, One Roof Foundation and Climate Pledge Arena funded three new water fountains and filling stations at Lowell Elementary School—where nearly 30% of students are unhoused.
Additionally, we provided 700 reusable bottles to students and staff. Prior to this, the school’s only reliable source of potable water was in the bathrooms; thanks to this initiative, we’ve transformed that reality.
After installing the fountains, we hosted their 5th-grade class at the arena for a field trip focused on sustainability, sparking ideas in the next generation of change-makers!
Recent Stories
How Green (and Hopeful) It Is
One Roof Foundation and Duwamish River Community Coalition have long partnered to reduce water and air pollution in South Seattle. The latest project is living green walls. By Bob Condor /@bybobcondor / nhl.com/krakenApril 23, 2026 In the earliest days of One Roof Foundation, Mari Horita and colleagues were determining the nonprofit organization’s three action pillars.…
Extending the Right Message to Youth
One Roof Foundation advocates for environmental justice, especially clean air and water, focusing on involving local youth in the issues. It adds up to a language of hope. ByBob Condor /@bybobcondor / nhl.com/kraken 8:54 AM With spring cleaning projects in full bloom this May, volunteers from One Roof Foundation, the Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena embarked…
Celebrating Environmental Justice Creativity
One Roof Foundation had a large hand in a Pollstar Award picked up by Climate Pledge Arena during Green Month in April and continued to show its creativity on several projects throughout the past hockey season and beyond By Geoff Baker / @geoffbakernhl / nhl.com/kraken 10:19 AM Esther Min has had a front row seat to…
