October 26, 2026
FareStart’s 34th Annual Gala: Showing Our Greatness Together
On October 18, nearly 500 guests gathered at Fremont Studios for FareStart’s 34th Annual Gala. Together, we raised $2.3 million to support FareStart...
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September 14, 2026
Ashli’s Story: “I’m able to look into the future with hope.”
When Ashli (she/her) entered FareStart’s Barista & Customer Service Program, she was starting from zero. She had never been a coffee drinker and...
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September 9, 2026
From One-Off Connections to a Lasting Alumni Engagement Strategy
For more than 30 years, Juma has helped young people pursue employment, education and financial stability through three areas: earn, learn and connect...
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August 14, 2026
Leave a Legacy of Hope & Transformation
Did you know that August is “Make-A-Will Month”? “FareStart has been part of our family’s life for more than two decades. In that time, we...
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July 29, 2026
Golfing for Good: Amazon Tournament Raises Support for FareStart
On Friday, July 24, more than 260 golfers came together at The Golf Club at Newcastle for a day of friendly competition, connection and community...
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July 28, 2026
Damian’s Story: A Lifelong Passion, A Long-Awaited Opportunity
If you are ever at Little Jaye, a bakery in South Park in the morning, you just might meet Damian (he/him), a FareStart Food Pathways Program graduate...
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May 27, 2026
Benjamin’s Story: Rising From Recovery to Job Readiness
Benjamin (he/him) grew up in a stable, affluent family. He did well in school, played sports, and excelled at anything he set out to do. His life...
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May 22, 2026
Leaning In to Level Up Workplace Well-Being
It’s no secret that high job turnover and persistent staff shortages keep many restaurants, cafes, and other food-service employers constantly...
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April 29, 2026
Inviting Your Engagement: A Letter from CEO Patrick D’Amelio
Dear FareStart Community, Earlier this year, we shared our new three-year Strategic Plan—focused on deepening our impact and responding to our...
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