April 22, 2024
Eli’s Story: Three Steps Forward
The pressure was on at the FareStart Café in South Lake Union, with a line of customers waiting for their drinks. But Eli (he/him) and Payton (he/him...
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March 27, 2024
2024: A Critical Year of Transition at FareStart
Dear FareStart Community, The year is already off to an exciting start here at FareStart. Our cafés in South Lake Union and Beacon Hill buzz with...
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February 21, 2024
Chef Laura: Drawing Inspiration and Hope from Guest Chef Night
Laura (she/her), a FareStart graduate and FareStart sous chef, generously and openly shared her story at our first in-person Guest Chef Night since...
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February 9, 2024
Laying the Foundation for Student Success
At FareStart, all students are welcomed and respected for their unique strengths, for their potential to re-imagine their future, no matter what...
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December 6, 2023
Warm Welcome Back: FareStart Reopens Café in Pacific Tower
For the first time since the pandemic, the FareStart Café located at Pacific Tower is open and serving coffee, tea, freshly made pastries and...
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December 5, 2023
Chef Wayne Johnson: Looking Forward to What’s Next
Chef Wayne Johnson (he/him) is retiring at the end of the year after a high profile and extremely successful career in the culinary industry. But...
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December 1, 2023
Natalie’s Story: “I’m going for it”
There’s something irresistible about Natalie’s (she/her) smile that just makes you want to know her better. She radiates warmth and kindness, and...
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November 2, 2023
FareStart’s 31st Annual Gala
Our Annual Gala Auction & Dinner held this past Sunday, October 29 at the Seattle Convention Center was a beautiful celebration of student...
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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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