Pike Place Market Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Tisdel Schorsch and Velma Chaney, Market Commons Resource Manager, recently joined FOX 13 Seattle’s Studio 13 Live to share more about the Foundation’s work supporting the people at the heart of Pike Place Market.
The conversation highlighted the community of people who live, work and gather at Pike Place Market every day, and the Foundation’s role in connecting people to resources and support.
The Pike Place Market Foundation plays a distinct role within that community, working through programs, partnerships and community investments to increase people’s access to food; housing and essential resources; early learning and childcare; healthcare; economic stability; and social connection.
At The Market Commons, where Velma works directly with community members, that support can mean helping someone navigate available resources, make a connection or find the next step when a need arises.
Thank you to FOX 13 Seattle and Studio 13 Live for the opportunity to share more about the people who live and work in the Pike Place Market community—and the work happening every day to help them thrive.