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May 12, 2026

Leadership for the Next 60 Years: A Conversation with SOUND Board Chair Roger Dowdy

As SOUND marks 60 years of service to the community, we sat down with Board Chair Roger Dowdy to reflect on the organization’s legacy, its role today, and the opportunities ahead.

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Annual Report

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May 9, 2024

Annual Report 2023

We are pleased to share our 2024 Annual Report with you, our beloved King County community. We're grateful to each and every one of you who have helped us with your generosity and support. And we hope you'll feel pride in the positive, vital impact we are making together.

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CEO Letter

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May 1, 2024

Letter From Sound's CEO | May 2024

As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, now is the time to reflect on the challenges our communities face and the impact we can make together. This May, stories like Anthony’s and Ellen’s remind us of the power of care, resilience, and recovery. Join us during GiveBIG 2024 to support Sound’s mission and transform lives.

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CEO Letter

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April 2, 2024

Letter From Sound's CEO | April 2024

While April brings hope of spring and growth and the levity of April Fool's Day — we need to also acknowledge the importance of Alcohol Awareness Month and National Minority Health Month (NMHM). Alcohol Awareness Month aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote community action, while NMHM highlights the importance of reducing health disparities and improving the health of racial and ethnic minorities and American Indian/Alaskan Natives.

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CEO Letter

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March 8, 2024

Letter From Sound's CEO | March 2024

As we advocate for change, now is the time to reflect on the challenges we face and the solutions ahead. Through the CCBHC model and PPS financing, we aim to transform behavioral health care. Our clinics are leading this effort in Washington with SAMHSA grants.

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What matters

What Matters is a community-driven campaign highlighting why mental health deserves our attention. In a series of short videos, iconic Seattle musicians, media voices, industry leaders and others shaping our region share why mental wellness fuels their work and why ending stigma is essential.

John Richards
Morning Show Host - KEXP
Jessica Dobson
Lead Singer/Guitarist Deep Sea Diver
Kevin Cole
Variety Mix DJ, KEXP
Rocky Votolato
Singer/Songwriter Suzzallo
Nancy Guppy
Art Zone Host
Former Cast, Almost Live!
Eva Walker
Vocalist/Guitarist, The Black Tones
DJ, KEXP
Beth Barrett
Artistic Director - SIFF
Jacob McMurray
Chief Collection + Exhibit Officer MOPOP
Ben London
CEO, Sonic Guild Seattle
Ethan Stowell
Renowned Chef, Seattle Restaurateur
Jake Whittenberg
Broadcast News Anchor - KING 5 TV

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