Northwest Danish Association

At NWDA, we are proud of the many great things Danish culture has to offer, so we celebrate it and pass along our knowledge and traditions. Serving the community since August 1923, the Northwest Danish Association is proud of 90 years of continuous e...

At NWDA, we are proud of the many great things Danish culture has to offer, so we celebrate it and pass along our knowledge and traditions. Serving the community since August 1923, the Northwest Danish Association is proud of 90 years of continuous existence and operation. The Association receives continued financial support from individuals, supporting organizations and business partners. The Northwest Danish Association began with $700 collected at a picnic held by the Tacoma, Enumclaw and Seattle Lodges of the Danish Brotherhood and Sisterhood in 1922. Later a committee meeting was held in Auburn, Washington to discuss how to divide the profits from the picnic. A suggestion was made that the money from the picnic be used to establish an Old Peoples Home. From this suggestion, hard work and dedication a private residence was purchased for $15,000 on July 2, 1924. This residence became a home to care for the elderly.