Discover how to make an impact in Seattle.
Get face-to-face with local organizations, find people who share your values, and leave with a personal roadmap to take action.
Date: January 20th, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: 415 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Admission: $15 (pizza available for purchase)
Seattle Leads by Example
Seattle consistently ranks among the most civically engaged cities in America, from volunteering and philanthropy to social innovation. Home to some of the nation’s largest foundations and thousands of grassroots changemakers, Seattle has always believed that service is how we build a better community.
Now it’s your turn to get involved and to be part of a new civic story for Seattle.
Schedule
6:00 Community Service and Leadership Fair
Meet 10 local organizations doing everything from helping neighbors to international service and giving. Explore volunteering, joining nonprofit boards, civic leadership, or public-sector careers.
7:00 Presentation on How to Make an Impact
Learn the keys to success in building a life of purpose and community impact in Seattle.
7:30 Structured Conversations
Crowdsource ideas with peers, reflect on what kind of impact you want to make, and find people to take action with. Leave with inspiration and a personal plan of action.
Transformational Evening
Accelerate your connection to Seattle’s people and purpose.
Meet organizations and leaders creating change locally and globally.
Find opportunities to volunteer, serve, or lead.
Build friendships with people who share your values and drive to make a difference.
Who Attends?
Everyone who wants to build community through action:
Newcomers eager to plug into Seattle life
Volunteers & changemakers ready to expand their impact
Students & professionals seeking meaningful engagement or civic leadership (or find work in the community)
Anyone curious about where to start in making a difference
