September 9, 2021
Omar’s Story: “I’m going to do something greater with my life”
After some inconsistent work in construction and experiencing homelessness, Omar’s (he/him) main goal was to be able to afford an apartment to...
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September 1, 2021
Economic Mobility Through FareStart’s Employment Partnerships
FareStart believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to thrive in an equitable and just world. We remain committed to anti-racism and...
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August 25, 2021
Dana’s Story: Adult Culinary Graduate
Today, Dana (she, her) has her own housing, a driver’s license, a car, stable employment, savings and is building credit with her first credit card....
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August 4, 2021
Billy’s story: “All of my needs were met so I could focus on my next steps”
Billy came to FareStart hoping to begin a new chapter in his life. After learning about FareStart’s Adult Culinary Program during a time when he was...
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June 29, 2021
Trish’s Story: “Stay motivated and you will continue to move forward”
Trish is FareStart’s first graduate of both the on-site adult training program and the virtual training program, the latter of which began as a...
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November 12, 2020
Virtual Training at FareStart – The Second Pivot
As most supporters likely know, FareStart reoriented its business operations rapidly in March in response to the COVID-19 crisis. We ramped up our...
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August 28, 2020
Self-Empowerment with Ms. Joan
COVID-19 may have put a pause on FareStart’s job training programs, but it also gave staff an opportunity to assess and evolve some of our...
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July 7, 2020
On hold during COVID-19, FareStart students find jobs, purpose, hope
FareStart has helped over 60 students and graduates find employment with numerous employers in the Seattle area since COVID-19 put their training or...
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June 22, 2020
Silah’s Story: “FareStart has opened so many doors for me”
Silah (she/her) graduated from FareStart’s Adult Culinary Program in 2015 and the Apprenticeship Program in 2018. Her dream is to open a soup...
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