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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… Read More…
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.