From the West Seattle Herald

Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association hires Birnie as director

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

The Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association has named Derek Birnie as its new executive director.

Birnie has 18 years of experience in community organizing and nonprofit leadership, including work in community empowerment, organizing and outreach.

"What an honor and a privilege to work with the dynamic community that is DNDA," said Birnie. "In my first days here, I've been humbled and inspired by the passionate commitment to the principles of community empowerment and sustainability shared by the board, staff, partners, and community of supporters."

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Night Night

Silas with his brown Puppy Dog Blanket

Gabriel with his favorite Puppy Dog Blanket

Out and About

Where is your nose?

Silas
Gabriel

Easter Weekend 2007

First Hair Cut

We just woke up from our morning nap - where are we?

Gabriel and Silas at the West Side Salon for Kids

Gabe, stop playing with those toys and help me!

When is it Gabe's turn?

This isn't so bad, Si. I like Sophia.

Let's get to work.