FareStart News Archives

January 21, 2025

Juju’s Story: Resettling, Rebuilding and Refocusing

Ever since she was a little girl, Juju (she/her) has drawn great joy and comfort from cooking. She grew up with the savory aromas of traditional...

Impressive latte art skills on display at the FareStart Café

January 14, 2025

Opening Doors Through Job Training at Echo Glen

Early every Monday and Friday morning before the school day starts at Echo Glen Children’s Center, staff members line up at Café Success, ordering...

December 2, 2024

Tennessee’s Story: Standing Tall

Tennessee knew it was time to change his situation and set out on a journey to do so. After a messy divorce, custody battle, and struggles with...

November 14, 2024

Jessi’s Story: Everyone Needs a Hero

Jessi (she/her) has a story to tell, and she’s proud of it. She came to FareStart in 2018 on work release from prison, completed FareStart’s...

Jason (left) at Guest Chef Night with Victor Steinbrueck

November 8, 2024

Jason’s Story: “This Program Was My Rock”

Jason (he/him), graduated from FareStart’s Food Pathways Program in October. We were honored that he shared his story at a recent Guest Chef Night...

October 15, 2024

FareStart’s 32nd Annual Gala Auction

Nearly 600 guests gathered on Sunday, October 13, for FareStart’s 32nd Annual Gala Auction & Dinner at the Seattle Westin. Together we...

Rekha Bhatt, SVP of Programs (cover image)

September 18, 2024

Rekha Bhatt to Lead FareStart Job Training Programs

Earlier this month, we welcomed Rekha Bhatt (she/her) as FareStart’s Senior Vice President (SVP) of Programs. This is a critical role that drives...

Julio, FareStart Food Pathways Program Graduate

September 11, 2024

Julio’s Story: Walking the Extra Mile

Julio (he/him) walks with a cane due to nerve damage in his leg. That would normally have disqualified him from working in a kitchen, but FareStart...

August 21, 2024

Reflections on the Restaurant Reopening: A Letter from CEO Patrick D’Amelio

Dear FareStart Supporters, I’m taking a short pause in a very busy time to reflect and share with you a little perspective on the joys – and the...