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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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CEO Letter

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November 7, 2024

Letter From Sound's CEO | November 2024

The SOUND of Hope Gala is almost sold out—thank you to all who helped make this happen! Limited waitlist seats are available. To join the waitlist, please email us directly. We’re also proud of our partnership with FareStart, where SOUND’s behavioral health support helps students build resilience and empowers staff with training. Can’t attend the Gala? Please consider supporting SOUND through year-end giving.

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CEO Letter

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October 7, 2024

Letter From Sound's CEO | October 2024

We’re excited to announce the SOUND of Hope Gala on November 23rd at MOHAI, celebrating community and progress in behavioral health. We’ve also made great strides in workforce development, reducing turnover to 12%, increasing diversity to 45%, and hiring 128 new staff this year. Your support helps us continue building a stronger SOUND team.

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September 19, 2024

SOUND Story Issue 2

Stay Connected with SOUND: Read Our Latest Newsletter! Check out the latest edition of SOUND’s newsletter for updates on our programs, community partnerships, upcoming events, and the incredible impact we’re making together. Also check to find ways you can get involved in supporting behavioral health in our community.

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CEO Letter

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September 9, 2024

Letter From Sound's CEO | September 2024

We’re proud to share SOUND’s impactful work supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). From our Intensive Residential Treatment program to partnerships like Project ECHO, we’re breaking barriers in behavioral health and whole-person care. Our work wouldn’t be possible without your support—help us continue making a difference for this vulnerable community.

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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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