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A neighbor-run project for nearly every way to live a little lighter — and each one keeps its own character and crew. Find one (or more) that fits your interests.
Est. 2003 · Seattle
Neighbors for a strong & healthy community
We’re volunteer-powered, hyper-local, and open to everyone. Like a seastar on the shore, each of our arms is an aspect of sustainability, and every one of our feet is a neighbor supporting our movement.
3,000+
Ballard neighbors
14+
community projects
20+
years on the shore
Sustainable Ballard Festival
Sat · Sep 26, 2026 · Loyal Heights Community Center
What’s on
Upcoming events & RSVPs
Hands-on, all-ages, and almost always free. RSVP to save your spot.
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July 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Meaningful Movies Ballard “Earth’s Greatest Enemy”
Every 3rd Thursday we will be screening a documentary related to sustainability at the Center for Spiritual Living Ballard. In July, we will be showing Earth’s Greatest Enemy, a groundbreaking anti-imperialist environmental…
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July 11 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Ballard Tool Library Sale
Find a large array of hand tools, power tools, garden tools, and more—everything from screwdrivers to compressor tools. All proceeds allow the Ballard Tool Library to keep it’s doors open.
From the shore
News & neighbor stories
Project updates, volunteer spotlights, and what’s brewing across Ballard.
- The Importance of Community
Meaningful Movies Ballard had an incredible turnout for May’s screening of Join or Die, our largest event to date! A huge thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the… Read more: The Importance of Community - SHCH Summer BBQ Party Saturday
Join our dear friends at the Sunset Hill Community Hall this Saturday June 27th from 4-6:30pm for a fun filled evening of community! This is the perfect follow-up to our… Read more: SHCH Summer BBQ Party Saturday - SB Menders Still Need More volunteers!
Now that Summer has arrived people are busier and travel more. We now mend on Wednesday evenings (6-8) as well as Thursday during the day (11-1). The SignUp Genius enables… Read more: SB Menders Still Need More volunteers!
Our Guiding Principle
“When neighbors engage — through learning, service, sharing, and connection — we create the thriving community we all want.”
20+
Years building community
14+
Active neighbor-run projects
3,000+
Neighbors in the network
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Get involved
However much time or resources you have, we’d love your support.
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Volunteer
Lend tools, glean bread, tend a garden bed, or mend a sweater. Newcomers always welcome.
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Donate
Every dollar stays in Ballard, keeping tools sharp and projects running. Give once or recurring.
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Join as a member
Join the neighbors behind it all. Members get the newsletter, swag, and discounts on events.