Southeast Seattle Senior Foundation

About Us

The Southeast Seattle Senior Foundation's (SSSF) mission is to provide comfortable, safe and affordable housing for southeast Seattle's moderate and low income seniors and their families. Our philosophy is that older persons live longer and maintain a higher quality of life if they can live independently in affordable housing in a familiar area with senior support services near by.

With oversight provided by a 16-member community Board of Directors, a small stable, professional Staff runs the building effectively and efficiently, maintaining high standards.

The Brighton rents are NOT calculated on a person's income. Rents are the same for each person, no matter what their income depending only on the size of the apartment. We do accept Section 8 vouchers from Seattle Housing Authority.

The Brighton is an independent living facility. It is not an assisted living facility. Residents needing personal care, cooking, and housekeeping assistance must make their own arrangements for those services.

Currently, we are accepting names for our waiting list from qualified seniors. Fill out our Resident Pre-Qualifications Form to see if you qualify.

History

The Southeast Seattle Senior Foundation (SSSF) was created in 1994 to confront the critical need for quality low and moderate income senior housing in Rainier Valley. Community volunteers rallied together to create the SSSF, a non profit organization, and raise the funds to purchase The Brighton. In July, 1999, after one-and-a-half years of fundraising and negotiations, the purchase of The Brighton apartment complex was finalized. Securing The Brighton, which is located adjacent to the Southeast Seattle Senior Center, brought the Foundation's dream of a Senior Campus to reality.

See our History page for more information.

Community Support

The ability to fund necessary building upgrades and enhancements from outside sources enables SSSF to keep rents at below market rates. Since 1999, the generosity of many individuals and the following foundations, corporations and organizations have helped make possible the purchase, capital improvements, program enhancements and building upgrades at The Brighton and the Senior Campus.

See our Community Support page for more information.

Board of Directors

The Southeast Seattle Senior Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of community members. The board provides oversight and direction of the organization. They also set policies and procedures and have financial accountability. Established in 1994, the SSSF board is caring and compassionate and always ready to help.

See our Board of Directors page for more information.

EVERY DAY CAN BE A NEW START AT THE BRIGHTON

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"The Southeast Seattle Senior Foundation has done a fabulous job of meeting its mission! The Brighton provides all you could want in affordable, independent living. It's a safe and pleasant housing option for many seniors and their families in the Rainier Valley. I love coming to work here...the residents are warm, interesting and diverse. And it's a privilege to work with such a committed and generous Board and such a talented and caring staff. "

~ Cynthia Streltzov, Executive Director