Month: August 2017

Michael Bennett has pledged to donate $25,000 to the victims of Hurricane Harvey, a tropical depression which resulted in the highest recorded volume of rainfall in the history of the continental United States. Thousands have been evacuated from the Houston area, over 45,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed, and […] Read More

The Wing Luke Museum is a Seattle landmark showcasing the rich history, culture and art of Asian Pacific Americans. It’s namesake, Wing Luke, became the first Asian American and person of color on the Seattle City Council in 1962. Each year, the Wing Luke Museum holds a gala and auction, […] Read More

On August 21st, lauded local chefs of all culinary backgrounds gathered at The Stone House Cafe for the 3rd Annual Seattle Poke Contest. Hosted by Sam Choy, the contest is the largest poke event in Seattle. 12 chefs participated this year, each preparing their own take on poké for a […] Read More

It is an unfortunate reality that over 65 million girls are denied access to basic education worldwide. In Africa, young girls growing up in slums or marginalized areas of the continent may not ever have the chance to discover creative learning or technology. iamtheCODE is an African-led global movement seeking […] Read More

The Seattle Poke Contest, hosted by chef and TV personality Sam Choy, brings together some of the region’s best chefs to whip up their own personal take on one of Hawaii’s most popular dishes: poké. This year’s participants will include Varin Keokitvon of Heartwood Provisions, Charles Celestial of Japonessa, Dean […] Read More

The project represents a unique partnership between the Foundation, King County, Interagency Academy (Seattle Public Schools), the King County detention kitchen, and community volunteers. The food in the garden will be planted, maintained, and harvested by students, and will be used in the kitchen to feed the very students who […] Read More