There's no shortage of reasons to celebrate at Byrd Barr Place. The nonprofit is celebrating 60 years of helping people move from poverty to self-sufficiency in Seattle and building the political strength and economic wealth of the Black community statewide. The nonprofit was first known as the Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP) but was renamed Cornerstone in 2012 to reflect how the organization supports all people in accessing basic human needs through its programs. In 2018, the organization was renamed once again to honor Roberta Byrd Barr and reaffirm the nonprofit's commitment to the Black Community. Byrd Barr was a civil rights leader, educator, CAMP supporter and journalist. Read the full story here: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/byrd-barr-place-60-years/281-253d1a1b-eaad-44c5-b70f-7c77a6e59a06