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Black-led. Community-centered. Federal Way.

Rooted in community.
Growing opportunity.

A place to connect, grow, and be heard.

FW Black Collective connects individuals, families, and small businesses with support, resources, and relationships across South King County and Pierce County.

Three community members smile together at a table during FWBC’s Champagne Brunch.
Community connections at FWBC’s 2024 Champagne Brunch.

Our purpose

Community voice drives our work.

Our mission is to eliminate systemic barriers through education, community engagement, economic opportunity, advocacy, and access to resources.

Founded by community leaders in 2018 and recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2020, FWBC brings lived experience and community relationships to the work of building a more equitable future. We center Black communities and welcome all.

Meet FWBC

Community members gather around tables at FWBC’s Champagne Brunch.
Gathering, celebrating, and building relationships at the 2024 Champagne Brunch.

The people behind the purpose

Connection is where change begins.

Our community is at the heart of FWBC. We create space to listen, share knowledge, celebrate one another, and build relationships that strengthen our work.

See our community in action →

Three connected pathways

Support that meets people where they are.

Small Business Resiliency

Practical technical assistance, funding readiness, business education, and connections for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

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Wrap-Around Support

Personalized case management and resource navigation to help individuals and families work toward stability.

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Early Education & Provider Support

Technical support, resources, and connections that strengthen child care providers and the families they serve.

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Impact & accountability

See the work behind the mission.

Explore FWBC’s reported service reach, our community-centered approach, and information for donors and funding partners.

Learn. Connect. Grow.

Build skills and relationships.

NanoBiz Resiliency & Wellness Hub

Business education and peer connection that pair practical tools with space for individualized support.

Find upcoming sessions →

AI learning for your work

Choose a focused AI Lunch & Learn or the 12-session AI-Ready Business Academy. Two distinct ways to build practical, responsible AI skills.

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Build lasting community capacity

Your partnership makes the work possible.

Support direct services, business opportunity, and the people and systems that sustain community-led work. We welcome individual donors, foundations, public agencies, and corporate partners.

FW Black Collective • 501(c)(3) nonprofit • EIN 85-0649812
1600-B Dash Point Rd #2059, Federal Way, WA 98023 • Info@FWBlackCollective.com