October 30, 2023
Chelsea’s Story: “I Wasn’t Going to Give Up on Myself”
Chelsea (she/her/they) never would have imagined that her favorite childhood cookbook would carry such meaning and significance in her adult life. â€...
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September 13, 2023
Vicky’s Story: The Power of Persistence
Something about going back to prison for the fifth time changed everything for Vicky. She learned about FareStart while incarcerated. A friend was...
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August 23, 2023
Keeyshonna’s Story: “I’m not just here to be here … I’m here to do the job”
During her first week of FareStart’s Barista & Customer Service training program, Keeyshonna (she/her) kept her camera off and her answers blunt...
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July 20, 2023
Corey’s Story: A New Beginning after Losing Everything
CONTENT WARNING: FareStart graduate Corey’s powerful story, written in his own words, includes references...
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June 22, 2023
Reimagining and Rebuilding Back to our Roots in Social Enterprise
Did you know that FareStart is more than a nonprofit organization? We’re a nonprofit social enterprise that’s focused on job training and...
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June 21, 2023
Charles’ Story: “Don’t Stop, Keep Going”
Charles’ (he/him) aunt had been encouraging him to come to Seattle and apply to FareStart for years, but it wasn’t until he passed out from heat...
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May 23, 2023
In-Person Training Returns for Youth Baristas
Youth and young adults ages 15 ½-24 in our Barista & Customer Service Program Job Readiness Pathway have returned to in-person training, three...
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March 15, 2023
Students Making Strides Toward Stability & Self-Empowerment
Michael’s career path took a decidedly positive turn last summer, when he joined the first group of students welcomed back into our kitchens for in...
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February 22, 2023
Antonio’s Story: Looking forward to what’s next
Antonio (he/him) is a recent graduate of FareStart’s Online Learning Program who heard about us from a friend who had taken the course. After...
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