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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May 16, 2023
NEWS RELEASE: FareStart Appoints Patrick D’Amelio as CEO
NEWS RELEASE FareStart Media Contact: Stephanie Schoo, stephanie.schoo@farestart.org or 503.260.1105 FareStart Appoints Patrick D’Amelio as CEO Dâ€...
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May 16, 2023
FareStart Appoints Patrick D’Amelio as CEO
Please join us in welcoming longtime executive nonprofit leader Patrick D’Amelio (he/him) as our new Chief Executive Officer. Patrick brings nearly...
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May 4, 2023
An Update from FareStart
Dear FareStart Community, Today, we announced that we are scaling back our workforce by 20% and saying goodbye to dedicated members of our team in the...
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April 7, 2023
FareStart Volunteers: A Testament to the Power of Community
Our volunteers’ commitment to our mission adds action to the belief that we can create positive change in the world. In 2022, over 1,000...
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March 28, 2023
Nick’s Story: Changing the industry narrative
Nick is the Manager Common Grounds Café and Catering, part of Manna on Main Street in Lansdale, PA. In addition to running the day-to-day operations...
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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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March 9, 2023
A Nutritious Road to More Stable, Permanent Housing
Thousands of King County residents on the path to housing stability are experiencing lower stress and food-related anxiety and better nutritional...
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