Outreach Committee
The outreach committee focuses on simple, meaningful ways to bring neighbors together—like casual meetups, twice-yearly community meetings, and our growing silent book club. These gatherings are designed to be low-pressure, welcoming, and consistent—giving people more chances to feel connected to where they live.
Create spaces that feel easy to join
Whether it's someone’s first community meeting or their tenth book club, you’ll help make sure every gathering feels approachable and welcoming. These events aren’t big productions—they’re small, thoughtful ways to help neighbors feel like they belong.
Shape how we connect
The outreach committee helps make sure Maple Leaf stays connected—not just in emergencies or celebrations, but in everyday ways. By helping plan and host events that repeat throughout the year, you’ll create rhythm and trust in the neighborhood.
Make room for quiet connection
Not everyone wants to join a parade or a big festival. Some people connect best through a quiet book club or a conversation over snacks after a meeting. This committee values those kinds of spaces, where connection happens slowly, but meaningfully.
Your neighbors make it happen
Our community thrives because of the selfless efforts of our neighbors, turning shared visions into reality. The neighbors below make the magic happen.
Help make it happen
When you sign up, a coordinator will connect you with the committee. Your information will only be used for this. If you select the options below the form, we may also contact you to provide information on those items.
FAQs
If you have any other questions, please contact us and we'll do our best to answer!
You can support the Maple Leaf Community Council by volunteering your time, attending events, and spreading the word about our initiatives. Additionally, donations are always appreciated and help us fund our activities. Every bit of support contributes to strengthening our community.
The board of the Maple Leaf Community Council is composed of local volunteers from the community who oversee the council's activities and initiatives. They are responsible for making decisions that align with our mission of connecting neighbors with the people, businesses, and things that matter to them. Beyond the board, we have several committees that do the actual work of running the events, talks, and efforts in the neighborhood.
All volunteers at the Maple Leaf Community Council are local residents who dedicate their time and effort to support our initiatives. Importantly, none of our volunteers receive payment for their work; they are motivated by a shared commitment to enhancing our neighborhood and fostering community spirit.
Our primary goals include fostering community engagement, advocating for local issues, and providing resources for residents. We aim to create a vibrant neighborhood where residents feel connected and empowered to participate in decision-making processes that affect their lives.
The Maple Leaf Community Council is a neighborhood organization in North Seattle dedicated to enhancing community engagement and fostering a sense of belonging among residents. We organize various events throughout the year, including annual gatherings and ad-hoc activities that bring neighbors together to connect and collaborate.
No, the Maple Leaf Community Council is not associated with the city government. We are a group of neighbors who volunteer our time to improve our community. Our board oversees our activities, ensuring that we remain focused on the needs and interests of local residents.
Absolutely! Our approach is to partner with neighbors to help them start events that will benefit the neighborhood. This has included an annual Movie Night, a block party, and a Silent Book Club. We welcome suggestions for events that would benefit the Maple Leaf community. If you have an idea for a gathering, workshop, or activity, please share it with us through our contact form. Please note that we are a volunteer organization so we encourage you to come with an idea and the drive to make it happen!
Yes, the Maple Leaf Community Council actively advocates for local issues that impact our residents. We work to communicate community concerns to city officials and collaborate with other organizations to address challenges facing our neighborhood. Our advocacy efforts are guided by the input and priorities of our community members. While we remain non-partisan, we feel helping neighbors have a voice in their community is important.
Getting involved with the Maple Leaf Community Council is easy! You can attend our community meetings, participate in events, or volunteer for specific projects. We welcome all residents who want to contribute to making our neighborhood a better place. Check our website for upcoming meetings and events.
If you have more questions about the Maple Leaf Community Council or our activities, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can contact us through our website or attend one of our meetings. We are here to provide information and support to our community members.
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