Learning from Community Stories

“Strength in Community” graphic by Drag & Drop Creative

This virtual showcase highlighted the work of five rooted community groups who worked to uplift the experiences of communities most impacted by COVID-19 and the culmination of their community-led data collection and storytelling projects conducted over 2021.

The presentations summarized just some of the learning and wisdom found within King County communities with whose experiences of the COVID-19 have been shaped by systemic and historic racism and marginalization, and structural barriers to health and well-being. The stories illustrate how different policies and systems can be more equitable and just, and work to support communities to thrive.

Thank you to the Washington Dream Coalition, the Tesfa Project, King County Equity Now, Colectivo Pueblos Originarios, and Centro Cultural Mexicano for their dedication and sharing with COO as part of this community-led work.

Learn more about the projects and results of each community group in the December presentations below, alongside links to project reports, videos and other materials, and contact information for project leads by exploring the showcase page here: https://www.coopartnerships.org/covid19-storytelling