The Rafn Blog
Spotlight : Murals at Flourish on Rainier
What makes this development truly special is the infusion of local art, as four artists have brought their talents to paint several stunning murals that now adorn the building and tell a unique story of the community's spirit and diversity. They are Ari Glass, Barry Johnson, Craig Cundiff, and Che Sehyun.
Spotlight : Seattle City Light Energy Funding Opportunities
Save cost and increase energy efficiency?? Sounds too good to be true, but Seattle City Light is offering a variety of rebates for installing efficient systems in just about every type of building, new and old, commercial and residential.
Spotlight : Preserving Old Fire Station #23 for Byrd Barr Place
This Place’s Spring 2022 issue featured an informative Donor Focus article by SHKS Architects recounting the history of Seattle’s Fire Station #23 and describing the mission and services of Byrd Barr Place who own the building.
Spotlight : PLUSH NRW Housing Efforts
We wanted to share some of the excellent progress made at the Bellevue City Council meeting on July 5th regarding our "Next Right Work" housing efforts.
Spotlight : C-PACER - A New Financing Option for Renovations
Rafn has long been a supporter of King County initiatives aimed at increasing sustainability within the built environment.
Spotlight : Congregations For The Homeless
Congregations for the Homeless (CFH) operates a winter men’s shelter in Bellevue as an emergency overnight shelter providing men with a hot meal and a safe place to sleep. Their staff also connects these men to vital resources, helping them toward security, stability, and independence.
Spotlight : Mercy Housing - 10th Annual Power of Home Breakfast
It was a pleasure getting to join our table for the 10th Annual Mercy Power of Home breakfast.
Spotlight : CREW Luncheon - Women of Influence
This was my first opportunity to attend CREW’s annual Women of Influence event and I will certainly plan to keep it on my calendar.
Spotlight : Denise Louie Education Center
Rafn is excited to be able to support the Denise Louie Education Center (DLEC) and their mission to provide multicultural early learning and family support services to Seattle’s low-income, immigrant and refugee communities.