"Resistencia Coffee Shop, a cafe that aimed to be a community hub and gathering space, has closed permanently. It was opened in 2017 by Tim and Côté Soerens, who intended it to have a real connection with the neighborhood through hiring local residents, sourcing food from BIPOC-owned Seattle businesses, and holding events like open mic nights. When the pandemic began, Resistencia started a community food pantry. A mural inside the cafe read, “A local community standing up against adversity with relentless hope and care for everyone in the neighborhood.”" - Harry Cheadle
