The Fostering Community Committee brings people together and helps Historic Downtown Snohomish feel like home. Through welcoming public spaces, community gatherings, and activities for all ages, we create opportunities for neighbors to meet, build friendships, and get involved.

The Historic District Neighborhood Watch brings downtown residents, business owners, property owners, HDSA, and local public-safety partners together to build a safer, more connected community. Volunteers help neighbors get to know one another, share useful safety information, encourage appropriate reporting, and support practical efforts such as no-trespassing authorizations and coordinated security coverage. Block captains provide outreach and communication for their area and participate in regular meetings with HDSA, the Snohomish Police Department, the City of Snohomish Public Safety Board, and other captains. Participants serve as informed, watchful neighbors.

Organizes Winterfest week (second week of December), a community holiday event. Volunteering for the Winterfest planning committee means pitching in to shape one of Snohomish’s most beloved seasonal events. It’s a chance to bring creative ideas to life, strengthen community connections, and help deliver a winter celebration that feels distinctly Snohomish.

Builds a strong, connected, and successful downtown business community. We provide support and resources, create opportunities for connection and collaboration, organize quarterly member meetings, and partner with the HDSA on events and initiatives that bring more people downtown to shop and dine. Our goal is to help local businesses thrive and strengthen the relationships that make our downtown community successful.

Strengthens connections between HDSA and property owners, landlords, and commercial brokers to support the economic vitality of downtown Snohomish. The committee documents property ownership, tracks tenancy changes, and educates stakeholders on HDSA’s vision for downtown development. By fostering collaboration and identifying opportunities for strategic growth, this committee helps shape a thriving and sustainable business district. This committee is led by Heidi Ihde.

Builds strong relationships between HDSA and key stakeholders, including government agencies, nonprofits, and private organizations. The committee actively seeks resources, funding opportunities, and strategic partnerships that benefit the downtown district, supporting local businesses and community initiatives.

This committee is responsible for the organizational structure of HDSA, standard operating procedures, and adherence to the Washington State Main Street Model.