Connection. Belonging. Community.
Aurora Commons
For two years, Seattle Stories was part of the community at Aurora Commons, where many meaningful relationships took shape. We contributed to spreading their “We Belong to Each Other” message by taking portraits, videos, and adding meaningful content to their social media outlets.
Seattle Stories had the honor of producing the Aurora Commons benefit video shown at their 2026 spring gala, Aurora Means Dawn, alongside a series of portraits of neighbors who call the Commons home. The time spent there became a rich period of connection, listening, and witnessing the dignity of people’s stories.
Seattle Stories had the honor of collaborating with Aurora Commons on their fundraising event, Aurora Means Dawn, held on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
In addition during the event, we showcased over 50 images and presented two videos, including this one.
Meet Mike, now housed, stable, and clean.
Seattle Stories produced this video for Aurora Commons benefit shown at their 2026 Aurora Means Dawn event alongside a series of portraits of neighbors who call the Commons home. This is part of his story.
Meet Annabelle, who fought her way off the streets of Seattle, overcame addiction, and is now housed. This is part of her story.
A neighbor of Aurora Commons who has been coming their over 7 years, who preferred to remain anonymous, shares her experience of homelessness.
Each month, we brought in our professional studio equipment to create portraits, printing and gifting them to our neighbors—some experiencing their first portrait in decades.
The response was beautiful.
