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Meet Tim, FareStart Barista & Customer Service Program Trainer, who works with young adults to develop their job skills. He's the inspiration behind FareStart Restaurant’s June drink special: Tim’s Brown Sugar Milk Tea. Inspired by Yuenyeung, a drink Tim grew up with, this special blends cold brew, black tea, brown sugar and cream for a cup that’s bold and comforting. Stop in this month and order Tim’s Brown Sugar Milk Tea with a fresh pastry. #FareStart #FareStartRestaurant #DrinkSpecial #SeattleEats

Spend your Tuesday evening in Ballard for a good cause. On Tuesday, June 2, 5–9 p.m., @reubensbrews is hosting a Gratituesday event benefiting FareStart. Stop by for great beer, good company and a chance to support job training and pathways to employment in our community. We’re grateful to the Reuben’s team for choosing FareStart as this month’s community partner. We hope to see you there! P.S. They also have non-alcoholic options on the menu, so more folks can join in. #FareStart #ReubensBrews #BallardSeattle

Tickets are now on sale for FareStart’s 34th Annual Gala on Sunday, October 18. ✨ Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the achievements of FareStart students and the community that makes this work possible. As FareStart’s largest fundraising event of the year, the Gala supports transformational job training programs that help students gain skills, secure meaningful employment and build more stable futures for themselves and their families. Early-bird pricing is available through June 30: $345 individual tickets and $3,450 tables for 10. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating the power of opportunity, community and fresh starts. Learn more and reserve your seats today through the link in bio. #FareStart #FareStartGala #SeattleEvents #CommunityImpact

“There were opportunities out there that I could have taken, but FareStart was the bridge I needed between drug treatment and the working world. It built that confidence I needed to hold down a 9-to-5 while learning new skills.” — Benjamin, FareStart Graduate About a year ago, Benjamin was living on the streets and struggling with addiction. Today, he’s building a new chapter grounded in recovery, community and meaningful work. Benjamin came to FareStart looking for a bridge between treatment and the working world. Through the support of his instructors, case manager and fellow graduates, he found not only new skills and confidence, but a community that met him with care and encouragement every step of the way. Now working in customer service at Goodwill (@goodwillintl), Benjamin continues to pursue his goals and hopes to one day cook in a shelter or supportive housing environment for people in recovery. Congratulations to Benjamin on all he’s accomplished so far. Read more about his story at the News link in our bio. #FareStart #JobTraining #TransformingLives

Make your weekday routine easier with FareStart’s grab & go options. Sandwiches, salads, breakfast burritos and breakfast sandwiches—simple options made fresh. #FareStart #FareStartRestaurant #SeattleEats #GrabAndGo #LunchMadeEasy