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Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-06-27

Get Involved.
Volunteer With Us: tinyurl.com/appinterestdoc

Support Our Work: givebutter.com/appinitiative

Join Our Newsletter: tinyurl.com/SeattleAPPNewslett

Follow us on all platforms @SeattleAPP

Image description: Image is a blue background with orange and turquoise shapes in each corner. Beneath the shapes is the following text: “Get Involved. Volunteer with us: tinyurl.com/appinterestdoc Support Our Work: givebutter.com/appinitiative Join Our Newsletter: tinyurl.com/seattleappnewsletter” At the bottom are orange and turquoise shapes in each corner. Inside of the orange shape is the Seattle APP logo. Inside of the turquoise shape is a smaller blue rectangle with the following text “www.seattleapp.org.” Image description: Image is a blue background with orange and turquoise shapes in each corner. Beneath the shapes is the following text: “Follow Us! On All Platforms @SeattleAPP Visit Our Website: www.seattleapp.org” At the bottom are orange and turquoise shapes in each corner. Inside of the orange shape is the Seattle APP logo. Inside of the turquoise shape is a smaller blue rectangle with the following text “www.seattleapp.org.”
Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-06-27

Since we’ve gotten some new followers, we're reposting our mission and vision.

Learn more about how you can get involved in our efforts to create a permanent Seattle office to provide resources to victims of police violence -- the Affected Persons Program.

seattleapp.org

Image description: Image is a blue background with orange and turquoise shapes in each corner. In the center is the Seattle APP logo. Beneath the logo is the following text “Mission and Vision.” At the bottom are orange and turquoise shapes in each corner. Inside one of the shapes is a smaller blue rectangle with the following text “www.seattleapp.org.” Image description: Image is a blue background with orange and turquoise shapes in each corner. Beneath the shapes is the following text “Our Mission: To pass an initiative that creates a permanent office in the city of Seattle dedicated to providing direct resources to victims of police violence and their families -- the Affected Persons Program. Our goal is to put an initiative on the ballot, centering the lived experiences of communities most affected by police violence to determine the content and ultimately the creation of the office.” Next to the text are two turquoise circles with images inside of them. One circle is of two people hugging. The second image is of four people sitting in a semi-circle facing each other in conversation. At the bottom are orange and turquoise shapes in each corner. Inside of the orange shape is the Seattle APP logo. Inside of the other shape is a smaller blue rectangle with the following text “www.seattleapp.org.” Image description: Image is a blue background with orange and turquoise shapes in each corner. Beneath the shapes is the following text “Our Vision: We're working towards a society where victims of police violence will be able to maintain their lives as they heal from the trauma inflicted on them. We want to build community resiliency that can transition us away from a carceral system that creates more problems for society than it solves.” Next to the text are two turquoise circles with images inside of them. One circle is of a woman holding a microphone while speaking. The second image is of a man with a small child on his shoulders. At the bottom are orange and turquoise shapes in each corner. Inside of the orange shape is the Seattle APP logo. Inside of the turquoise shape is a smaller blue rectangle with the following text “www.seattleapp.org.”
Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-06-24

Po Leapai, an affected family member, whose cousin Iosia Faletogo was murdered by Seattle police in 2018, has endorsed the Seattle Affected Persons Program (APP).

Thank you, Po for your endorsement!

Learn more about our work to create a permanent, independent office dedicated to providing direct resources to victims of police violence and their families by visiting our website: www.seattleapp.org

Image description: The image shows Po Leapai in front of photos of community members. Next to his picture text reads “Po Leapai, Affected Family Member” The text below his picture reads “Endorses Seattle APP” At the bottom-left corner of the page is the Seattle APP logo. The logo consists of two white circular outlines representing an adult and standing next to each other. There is a heart outline in the middle of their chests and a small white heart on either side. Created as an arch is text that reads “Seattle APP.” At the bottom-right corner of the page is an orange rectangle with the following turquoise text “www.seattleapp.org”
Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-06-23

Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck has endorsed the Seattle Affected Persons Program (APP)!

Thank you, Councilmember Rinck for your endorsement!

Learn more about our work to create a permanent, independent office dedicated to providing direct resources to victims of police violence and their families by visiting our website: www.seattleapp.org

Image description: The image shows Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck in front of photos of community members. Next to her picture text reads “Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Seattle City Councilmember” The text below her picture reads “Endorses Seattle APP” At the bottom-left corner of the page is the Seattle APP logo. The logo consists of two white circular outlines representing an adult and standing next to each other. There is a heart outline in the middle of their chests and a small white heart on either side. Created as an arch is text that reads “Seattle APP.” At the bottom-right corner of the page is an orange rectangle with the following turquoise text “www.seattleapp.org”
Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-06-19

Join us in our commitment in passing a community driven initiative centering those most impacted.

Learn more: www.seattleapp.org

Support our work by donating to our fundraiser:

givebutter.com/appinitiative

Video created by: @m.art.ten

Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-06-19

On May 29, 2025 the Seattle Affected Persons Program (APP) Coalition invited the community out to the Heron’s Nest’s Creative Resistance Open Art Night to create artwork, be in community, and give feedback regarding permanent resources for victims of police violence.

This is one of many events we plan to host to be in community and gather input to create a permanent office in Seattle dedicated to providing resources to victims of police violence and their families the

Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-06-17

“Now more than ever we need sustainable community resources that centers those closest to the harm.”

Help make permanent resources for victims of police violence a reality.

givebutter.com/appinitiative

Photos: @veganpattyy

Image description: Image is of four people hugging and smiling looking directly into the camara. In the corner of the image is the Seattle APP logo. On top of the photo is a transparent black box with white lettering. The text in the middle of the box is the following “Support Our Work. Help make the Seattle APP a reality. Consider donating to work towards a society that ensures that victims receive the support they deserve from day one. givebutter.com/appinitiative”
Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-06-17

What sustainable resources look like to Castill: “Sustainable resources look like more than just providing financial assistance, but a reliable network immediately available that is both victim and trauma informed.”

Image description: Image is of a woman looking directly into the camera holding two photos. In the corner of the image is the Seattle APP logo. On top of the photo is a transparent black box with white lettering. The text in the middle of the box is the following “What sustainable resources look like to Castill: “Sustainable resources look like more than just providing financial assistance, but a reliable network immediately available that is both victim and trauma informed.” Image description: Image is of a woman looking directly into the camera holding two photos. In the corner of the image is the Seattle APP logo. In the corner is white text that states “Now more than ever, we need sustainable community resources that centers those closest to the harm.”
Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-06-17

Meet Castill. Castill is the lead organizer for the Seattle APP and sister of Herbert Hightower Jr. who was shot and killed by Seattle police while experiencing a mental health crisis.

Image description: Image is a collage of photos of people impacted by police violence with colorful backgrounds. Some are holding up their fists, others are holding up photos of loved ones they lost to police violence. On top of the photo collage is a transparent black box with white lettering. At the top of the box is the following text “Affected Persons Perspectives,” next to the Seattle APP logo. The text in the middle of the box is the following “Our mission is to pass an initiative to create a permanent office in the city of Seattle dedicated to providing direct resources to victims of police violence and their families -- the Affected Persons Program. We recognize that solutions formulated by victims themselves is paramount in this work. We’ll be hosting a series of events to gather community input on what specific resources the office would offer, and are asking victims of police violence and their families what sustainable resources look like to them.” Image description: Image is of a woman looking directly into the camera holding a photo. In the corner of the image is the Seattle APP logo. On top of the photo is a transparent black box with white lettering. The text in the middle of the box is the following “Meet Castill. Castill is the lead organizer for the Seattle APP and sister of Herbert Hightower Jr. who was shot and killed by Seattle police while experiencing a mental health crisis. Her family struggled to access resources for Herbert’s burial and funeral while her brother’s killer was placed on paid administrative leave.”
Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-06-16

Help make the Seattle APP a reality.

Consider donating to support our fight to create permanent pathways to healing & care for victims of police violence & their families including resources for mental health, medical bills, attorney fees & more.

givebutter.com/appinitiative

Background image description: The image shows greenery photographed at The Heron’s Nest in the background. Foreground image description: The following text “Notes to the affected community” is shown at the top of the post written in cursive with a white outline. Next to the text is the Seattle APP logo. Below the text is a torn piece of notebook paper with black text. The text reads “If I could choose... your life would matter without it having to be politicized. You would be thriving in joy, rest, creativity! I wish these for you now, even in this reality we didn’t choose. You are loved from afar.” Background image description: The image shows greenery photographed at The Heron’s Nest in the background. Foreground image description: The following text “Notes to the affected community” is shown at the top of the post written in cursive with a white outline. Next to the text is the Seattle APP logo. Below the text is a torn piece of notebook paper with black text. The text reads “Comrade, I am so sorry for your suffering, if I could hold your hand + share your grief, I would.” Background image description: The image shows greenery photographed at The Heron’s Nest in the background. Foreground image description: The following text “Support Our Work” is shown at the top of the post written in cursive with a white outline. Below the text is a transparent box with white text. The text reads “Help make the Seattle APP a reality. Consider donating to support our fight to create permanent pathways to healing and care for victims of police violence and their families including resources for mental health, medical bills, attorney fees, and more. givebutter.com/appinitiative” Below the text is the Seattle APP logo and the following text “www.seattleapp.org”
Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-06-16

Notes to the Affected Community.

During our last event at The Heron’s Nest, we offered the community the opportunity to write notes to victims of police violence & their families. We've attached some of those heartfelt messages so that those impacted by police violence know that they are not alone.

Background image description: The image shows a blurred forest area in the background. A table covered with both a rainbow LGBTQ+ flag and a Black Lives Matter flag is shown off to the side. On top of the table is a plastic jar where notes from the community were collected. Foreground image description: The following text “Notes to the affected community” is shown at the top of the post written in cursive with a white outline. Below the text is a transparent box with white text. The text reads “During our last event at The Heron’s Nest, we offered the community the opportunity to write notes to victims of police violence and their families. Here are some of the heartfelt messages we received.” Next to the text is the Seattle APP logo. Background image description: The image shows greenery photographed at The Heron’s Nest in the background. Foreground image description: The following text “Notes to the affected community” is shown at the top of the post written in cursive with a white outline. Next to the text is the Seattle APP logo. Below the text is a torn piece of notebook paper with black text. The text reads “We see you. You deserve love. Your health & healing is everything.” Background image description: The image shows greenery photographed at The Heron’s Nest in the background. Foreground image description: The following text “Notes to the affected community” is shown at the top of the post written in cursive with a white outline. Next to the text is the Seattle APP logo. Below the text is a torn piece of notebook paper with black text. The text reads “I love you and I believe in you. I’m sending you so much care and I hope you can be held and loved however you need in this moment. I hope you can take it at the pace you need to. This society and systems aren’t made for us and you don’t deserve any of the harm they’ve done. I am sending you all my love. I hope you can deeply breathe for a moment or feel the Earth hold you.” Background image description: The image shows greenery photographed at The Heron’s Nest in the background. Foreground image description: The following text “Notes to the affected community” is shown at the top of the post written in cursive with a white outline. Next to the text is the Seattle APP logo. Below the text is a torn piece of notebook paper with black text. The text reads “You are seen and heard and loved - we’ve got your back!”
Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-06-11

Stand with us in demanding that our communities receive the care they need. Help us meet our fundraising goal to create a permanent office in Seattle dedicated to providing direct resources to victims of police violence and their families -- the Affected Persons Program.

givebutter.com/appinitiative

The city, not the community, should be responsible for the harm caused by state sanctioned violence.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far!

Image description: The image shows a man with a small child on his shoulders next to the following text “Help Us Raise $5,000” Image description: Beneath the text is a progress bar that showing 24% progress. Within the bar is the following text “24% There!” Beneath the progress bar is the following text “We’ve raised $1,225 so far! Thank you!” “Help support our mission to create an office dedicated to providing resources to victims of police violence and their families -- the Affected Persons Program. Your support will cover costs for: events, canvassing, outreach, and more!”
Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-06-09

"All the systems in place now are to protect the police, and make you feel lost like you have no one or no help. We need a system to help and protects us.”

Help make permanent resources for victims of police violence a reality.

givebutter.com/appinitiative

Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-06-09

What sustainable resources look like to Christina: “Having a community/system to help you navigate what to do if you or someone you know has been harmed by the police, and to know that they have your best interest at heart, and that you’re not alone."

Image description: Image is of two women hugging and smiling while looking directly into the camara. In the corner of the image is the Seattle APP logo. On top of the photo is a transparent black box with white lettering. The text in the middle of the box is the following “All the systems in place now are to protect the police, and make you feel lost like you have no one or no help.” Image description: Image is of a woman looking into the camera and smiling with her hands behind her back. In the corner of the image is the Seattle APP logo. On top of the photo is a transparent black box with white lettering. The text in the middle of the box is the following “We need a system to help and protects us.” Image description: Image is of two women hugging and smiling with their fists up looking directly into the camara. In the corner of the image is the Seattle APP logo. On top of the photo is a transparent black box with white lettering. The text in the middle of the box is the following “Support Our Work. Help make the Seattle APP a reality. Consider donating to work towards a society that ensures that victims receive the support they deserve from day one. givebutter.com/appinitiative”
Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-06-09

Meet Christina. Christina is a long-time Seattle organizer and survivor of police violence. She has fought for the rights of immigrants, women, LGBTQ+ communities, communities impacted by carceral violence, and more.

Image description: Image is a collage of photos of people impacted by police violence with colorful backgrounds. Some are holding up their fists, others are holding up photos of loved ones they lost to police violence. On top of the photo collage is a transparent black box with white lettering. At the top of the box is the following text “Affected Persons Perspectives,” next to the Seattle APP logo. The text in the middle of the box is the following “Our mission is to pass an initiative to create a permanent office in the city of Seattle dedicated to providing direct resources to victims of police violence and their families -- the Affected Persons Program. We recognize that centering lived experiences is paramount in this work. Along with hosting events to gather community input, we are asking victims of police violence and their families directly about what sustainable resources look like to them.” Image description: Image is of a woman smiling while looking directly into the camera with her hands behind her back. In the corner of the image is the Seattle APP logo. On top of the photo is a transparent black box with white lettering. The text in the middle of the box is the following “Meet Christina. Christina is a long-time Seattle organizer and survivor of police violence. She has fought for the rights of immigrants, women, LGBTQ+ communities, communities impacted by carceral violence, and more.” Image description: Image is of a woman looking directly into the camera with one fist up. In the corner of the image is the Seattle APP logo. On top of the photo is a transparent black box with white lettering. The text in the middle of the box is the following “What sustainable resources look like to Christina: “Having a community/system to help you navigate what to do if you or someone you know has been harmed by the police, and to know that they have your best interest at heart, and that you’re not alone.”
Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-06-03

Eastside For All and United Indians of All Tribes Foundation in connection with the Seattle APP, will be hosting their first Community Healing Space for people impacted by state-sanctioned harm.

This space is thoughtfully curated for our community, so please be sure to review the requirements shared in the Google form.

RSVP URL: tinyurl.com/communityhealingsp

Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-06-02

Thank you to the Heron's Nest and everyone who came out to The Heron’s Nest Creative Resistance event in support of Seattle APP!

We had the opportunity to speak directly to the community about the importance of creating an office dedicated to providing resources to victims of police violence and their families.

Thank you so much to The Heron's Nest for hosting us!

Photo Credit: @m.art.ten and @macsexposure

Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-05-30

Seattle Affected Persons Program (APP) has been endorsed by @tech4housing !

Thank you Tech 4 Housing for your endorsement!

Learn more about our work and how you can get involved: seattleapp.org/

Image description: The image shows the Tech 4 Housing logo underneath photos of community members. The text below them reads: “Tech 4 Housing has endorsed the Seattle APP. www.seattleapp.org”
Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-05-29

Our Communities Deserve Better: Seattle APP’s response to the Cal Anderson incidents of police brutality.

Click the below link to read our entire statement:

instagram.com/p/DKPiKsbxeis/?

Image description: The image shows a police officer using one knee to kneel on the back of a man covered in dirt who is faced down on the ground during the Cal Anderson incident of widespread police brutality over the weekend. There is a crowd of people in the background, showing the chaos that ensued. On top of the image is the following text: “Our Communities Deserve Better: Seattle APP’s response to the Cal Anderson incidents of police brutality.” In the corner is a graphic of the Seattle APP logo.
Seattle APPSeattleAPP
2025-05-26

Help us raise $5,000!

Help support our mission to pass an initiative to create a permanent office in the city of Seattle dedicated to providing direct and immediate resources to victims of police violence and their families -- the Affected Persons Program.

givebutter.com/appinitiative

Image description: The image shows a man with a small child on his shoulders next to the following text “Help Us Raise $5,000” Beneath the text is the following text: “Help support our mission to create an office dedicated to providing resources to victims of police violence and their families -- the Affected Persons Program.” Your support will cover costs for: events, canvassing, outreach, and more!” Beneath the text is a graphic of the SeattleAPP logo next to the following text: “givebutter.com/appinitiative”

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