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SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders 365: Volunteer & Learn - Fighting Food Insecurity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Volunteer & Learn opportunity to learn about United Way of King County’s food security work\, and participate in a volunteer opportunity in support of United Way’s food bank partners. \n  \nLearn: Join us virtually on April 7th\, 5:30pm – 6:30pm\, to learn about United Way’s hunger relief work. Hunger in King County has tripled since the pandemic began\, and COVID-19 has deepened inequities that already existed in our community. You will learn about the landscape of food insecurity in King County\, how the emergency food system is responding\, and how United Way is leveraging innovative partnerships with DoorDash and 30+ local food banks to deliver grocery boxes to over 5\,000 households each week. \n  \nVolunteer: Follow up this virtual learning experience with an in-person volunteer shift the following week at a local food bank to see the emergency food system in action! We encourage you to sign up for a shift at one of the below food banks: \n– North Helpline Food Bank \n– Pike Market Food Bank \n– Tukwila Pantry \n– Multi-Service Center – Federal Way \n  \nThese food banks may require a volunteer application and/or an orientation before a shift\, so please take a look at their website for more information around this and about their COVID-19 precautions. \n  \nThis opportunity is for young professionals as part of the Emerging Leaders 365 program. You will need wifi and a screen/device you can use to participate in the virtual call.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/emerging-leaders-365-volunteer-and-learn-fighting-food-insecurity/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220323T193000
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SUMMARY:Eat\, Drink & Be Generous @ Home with Musang & Ethan Stowell Restaurants
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to throw a Filipino-inspired dinner party with a side of classy cocktails? This is your chance to shine! \n  \nInvite your friends over and join us virtually for a delicious evening of Filipino food-making and cocktail-stirring with two of Seattle’s best chefs\, Chef Melissa Miranda (Musang) and Chef Ethan Stowell (Ethan Stowell Restaurants). Chef Miranda will guide you to make a steamy\, appetizing Filipino entrée\, while Chef Stowell will teach you how to shake up a classic-contemporary Black Manhattan. Recipes for a perfect warm night-in\, don’t you think? \nDuring the program the chefs will also discuss food insecurity and United Way of King County’s Community Relief Fund—an effort to help people impacted by the COVID-19 crisis with food relief—and how you can make a difference. \nWe’ll provide you with all the ingredients you need in your meal kit to create delicious magic! \nThis ticket will give you access to one screen\, so feel free to invite your friends and fam over to make it a party! This event is your opportunity to learn how to make some delicious food\, get involved\, and raise some dollars for the critical work United Way is doing every day to make an impact in the community. We’ll see you in your kitchens! \n  \nKit includes: (serves 2) \n– Appetizer: Adobong Pula (roasted brussels sprouts) \n– Entrée: Adobong Puti (coconut chicken -or- mushroom) \n– Cocktail: Black Manhattan (there’s an option to purchase a kit without cocktails as well \n  \nDon’t forget to RSVP by 3/15/22! \n  \nUnited Way is committed to making all our events as accessible as possible. We will have closed captioning available at the event and live captioning and ASL is available upon request. When you register\, you’ll have an opportunity to indicate any accommodations you need. Please note that a minimum of two weeks’ notice is necessary to arrange some accessibility needs. If you have any questions\, please reach out to eventregistration@uwkc.org.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/eat-drink-be-generous-home-with-musang-ethan-stowell-restaurants/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T160000
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SUMMARY:March Second Saturday - Set up Greenhouses at Chinook Farms!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 12 for the first Second Saturday opportunity of the year! This outdoor activity will help Chinook Farms to prepare for a new season of growth. Chinook Farms is a local farm with deep roots in the local community and establishes a greater awareness of our interdependence among food\, Earth’s resources\, and the surrounding community. \nYou will be participating in activities such as: \n– Building tables \n– Preparing potting soil \n– Seed sowing and transplanting \n– Clean up and weeding
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/march-second-saturday-set-up-greenhouses-at-chinook-farms/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20220212T051541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T051724Z
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SUMMARY:Eat\, Drink & Be Generous @ Taku
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first back-in-person event to celebrate great food\, drinks & community at Seattle’s hottest new restaurant\, Taku!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEver wanted to visit Japan but the pandemic put a damper on your plans? We feel you. That’s why we’re bringing a slice of Osaka to you in Capitol Hill! \nBring your bestie and join us for some tasty Japan-inspired street food and delicious cocktails at Top Chef runner-up and three-time James Beard Foundation Awards semifinalist\, Chef Shota Nakajima’s restaurant\, Taku. \nAs you show up to support a local BIPOC restaurant and reconnect (safely) with people you’ve missed\, you’ll also get to hear more about United Way ’s Community Relief Fund and how you can best show up for your neighbors during this critical time. \nAnd because we want everyone to experience this appetizing event\, we’re putting together two seating options: 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Each seating will be 1 hour 30 minutes. Pick one that works best for you and don’t forget to RSVP by 2/24/22! (This event is 21+)
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/eat-drink-be-generous-taku/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220221
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SUMMARY:Volunteer and Learn - Supporting Black-led Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Volunteer and Learn opportunity in recognition of Black History Awareness Month as we learn about one of United Way’s areas of work supporting BIPOC-led organizations. \nYou will learn about the Black Community Building Collective\, a group of 15 Black nonprofit leaders that have come together to determine how United Way funding will be directed to support equitable recovery and the long-term viability of King County’s Black community. You’ll hear about the progress\, challenges\, and hopes for this work. This learning portion will be held virtually on the evening of February 17\, 5:30pm – 6:30 pm. \nThen join us for the an in-person* volunteer opportunity on February 20\, 5:30pm-7 pm with REACH\, an organization focused on ending homelessness and hunger in the city of Renton. You will serve a hot meal to clients and support with other tasks as needed during the meal service. \n*You will need to show proof of vaccination and wear a mask in order to participate in the volunteer opportunity.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/volunteer-and-learn-supporting-black-led-organizations/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20220112T061807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T061807Z
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SUMMARY:Eat\, Drink & Be Generous: Cookies + Wine
DESCRIPTION:Partial to cookies and wine? Want to flex your over-active sweet tooth with your friends? Or perhaps you’re a tough cookie who could use a dose of some sweet self-lovin’? Either way\, we’ve got just the thing for you! Join Robin Wehl Martin of Hello Robin and Shae Frichette of Frichette Winery\, a local\, Black-owned winery\, for a delicious evening of virtual cookie-baking and wine-tasting! \nYou’ll get insider tips and tricks on how YOU can bake Seattle’s favorite cookies at home with Robin. Shae will guide you on all things fine wine and show you how to pair it up with the cookies like a pro—proof that they’re truly a ‘batch’ made in heaven! What’s more? You’ll also have direct access to Robin & Shae to ask questions and receive answers in real-time. \nPlus\, you’ll hear more about United Way’s work in supporting the equitable recovery of King County’s Black community through the Black Community Building Collective—and how you can help build the community we all envision living in.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/eat-drink-be-generous-cookies-wine/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20211213T200358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T200452Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing Racial Equity: A Conversation with Clint Smith
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/advancing-racial-equity-a-conversation-with-clint-smith/
LOCATION:Zoom virtual event
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
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SUMMARY:Volunteer & Learn: Create Art Tinker Tray Holiday Gifts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new virtual volunteer experience to help young children in our community. On Dec. 9 from 5:30-7 p.m. join us virtually to learn from an expert about the ParentChild+ program and how we’re helping children and families in King County prepare for kindergarten and long-term learning success. After we learn about the issue\, we’ll spend time together creating Art Tinker Trays and gift wrap them for deliver to Southwest Youth & Family Services. You’ll hear why these tinker trays are important for developing young minds. \nSupplies required for art tinker trays: \n\nSquare or rectangular tinker tray with lid\nSuggested art supplies: pipe cleaners\, googly eyes\, post-it notes\, finger lights\, scissors\, glue\, tape\, stickers\, paper clips\, pompoms\, plastic bendy straws\, woodcraft sticks.\nShip items: once completed\, tinker trays should be shipped to: Nancy Scheimann\, 146 14nd PL NE Bellevue\, WA 98007.\n\n 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/volunteer-learn-create-art-tinker-tray-holiday-gifts/
LOCATION:Virtual – Teams
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210914T202920Z
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SUMMARY:Learn the Techniques of Tamales with Frelard Tamales
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn how to make tamales? Well now is your chance! Invite your friends over and join us virtually to learn how to make tamales alongside Frelard Tamales‘ co-founders and master chefs\, Dennis Ramey and Osbaldo Hernandez. Dennis and Osbaldo will teach guests how to cook some of their authentic handmade tamales that come from Osbaldo’s family who is from Puerto Vallarta in the west coast of Mexico. Plus\, you’ll also hear more about United Way’s work to end homelessness in King County—and how you can continue the impact. \nYour meal kit will provide you with all the ingredients you need to make delicious tamales at home! Please note that you will need a steamer or Instant Pot to cook the tamales. \nEach kit includes the following: (each kit serves 2 adults) \n\nFresh vegan masa to make 6 (1/2 lb.) tamales\nChoice of filling (meat\, vegetarian or vegan)\nCorn husks for tamales\nTies to wrap the tamales\nSalsa\, sour cream and pickled veggies\n(2) prepared individual salads with house-made mango vinaigrette\n\n  \nUnited Way is committed to making all of our events as accessible as possible. We will have live captioning available at all events and ASL is available upon request. When you register\, you’ll have an opportunity to indicate any accommodations you need. Please note that a minimum of two weeks notice is necessary to arrange some accessibility needs. If you have any questions please reach out to eventregistration@uwkc.org.\n\nThank you to our event sponsor(s):
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/learn-the-techniques-of-tamales-with-frelard-tamales/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211201
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T202045Z
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SUMMARY:November Monthly Volunteer Challenge - Create Thankful Kits for Dignity for Divas!
DESCRIPTION:Join us this November for our Emerging Leaders 365 Monthly Challenge to create Thankful Kits to support women who have previously been or are currently experiencing homelessness in our region. \nThis project will be in partnership with Dignity for Divas – an amazing organization that empowers women experiencing homelessness by supporting them to transition from the streets to temporary and/or low income permanent housing. The Thankful Kits will be distributed this holiday season! \nKit items will include a mixture of hygiene supplies and Thanksgiving goodies! Sign up to receive a detailed list of suggested supplies and a video with more information. \nYou can host a drive via your network (social media\, local neighborhood\, school community\, etc.) to gather as many supplies as you can this month or simply donate supplies yourself.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/november-monthly-volunteer-challenge-create-thankful-kits-for-dignity-for-divas/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210914T201802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T201802Z
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SUMMARY:Make Indian Food at Home with Meesha
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to cook contemporary Indian cuisine using fresh and seasonal ingredients alongside Chef Preeti from Meesha and Brooke Fox from MOViN 92.5. You’ll also learn about United Way’s Bridge to Finish program that supports college students so they can focus on graduating. Ticket proceeds will support this work\, plus guests will also have the opportunity to make a donation during this event to help even more people. \nYour meal kit will provide you with all the ingredients you need to make delicious Indian food at home! Each kit includes the following: (each kit serves 2 adults) \n\nJaipur kala chana – black chickpea stew\, cardamom and spiced yogurt sauce\nRed cabbage poriyal with mushkil seeds\, coconut and curry leaves\nHandi chicken with smoked tomato sauce\, bayleaf and watermelon radish\nGhee scented basmati rice\nFruit Rabri – milk pudding with rose water and seasonal fruit\n\n\nUnited Way is committed to making all of our events as accessible as possible. We will have live captioning available at all events and ASL is available upon request. When you register\, you’ll have an opportunity to indicate any accommodations you need. Please note that a minimum of two weeks notice is necessary to arrange some accessibility needs. If you have any questions please reach out to eventregistration@uwkc.org.\n\nThank you to our event sponsor(s): \n  \n 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/make-indian-food-at-home-with-meesha/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
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SUMMARY:Advancing Racial Equity: A Conversation with Nicole Lynn Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from author Nicole Lynn Lewis about her own experiences and the importance of college completion. \nAs part of our Advancing Racial Equity event series\, United Way of King County is excited to welcome Nicole Lynn Lewis to our community. Join us to hear from Lewis about her own personal experiences and the importance of college completion. \nNicole Lynn Lewis is the co-founder and CEO of Generation Hope and author of the memoir\, Pregnant Girl. Lewis is a former teen mother who put herself through the College of William & Mary with her three-month old daughter in tow. Nicole now works every day to change the statistic that less than 2% of teen mothers will earn their degrees before the age of 30. \nThe proceeds from the ticket sales and donations during this event will go to support United Way’s Bridge to Finish program that helps college students get the services they need to stay in school and complete their education. \nLive captioning will be available and ASL can be provided upon request. \nPlease RSVP by 10/11 \nThe Zoom link for this event will be included on the confirmation page and email and will also be sent out closer to the event from an Eventbrite address\, which sometimes winds up in spam folders. \nUnited Way is committed to making all of our events accessible. We will have live captioning during this event. If you require ASL services please note that when you register and please allow us 2 weeks notice to ensure we can secure an interpreter for the event.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/advancing-racial-equity-a-conversation-with-nicole-lynn-lewis/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211006T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
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SUMMARY:Pizza and Pints with Ballard Pizza Co. & Georgetown Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to learn how to make delicious pizza at home from a pizza pro? Well\, now you can!\nInvite your friends over and join us virtually to learn how to make pizza alongside Chef Ethan Stowell while enjoying beer from Georgetown Brewing. Chef Stowell will guide you along your pizza journey while co-founder of Georgetown Brewing and creator of Manny’s Pale Ale\, Manny Chao\, talks about how they create their award-winning brews. Ethan and Manny will also discuss United Way’s Community Relief Fund—an effort to help people impacted by the COVID-19 crisis with rental assistance & food relief—and how you can continue the impact. \nYour meal kit will provide you with all the ingredients you need to create your very own pizza masterpiece! Each kit includes the following: (each kit serves 2 adults) \nAppetizers: \n\nMarinated olives\nMarinated artichokes and taggiasca olives\nProsciutto with buffalo mozzarella\nKale and romaine Caesar salad\n\nPizza – Guests will receive ingredients to make the following:(dough & sauce provided) \n\nMargarita\nParma\nSalami\, pickled peppers\, red onion and taggiasca olives\n\nDessert: \n\nCookies\n\nBeer: (A non-alcoholic option is available) \n\nBodhizafa IPA (2 cans)\nJohnny Utah Pale Ale (2 cans)\n\n  \n  \n\nUnited Way is committed to making all of our events as accessible as possible. We will have live captioning available at all events and ASL is available upon request. When you register\, you’ll have an opportunity to indicate any accommodations you need. Please note that a minimum of two weeks notice is necessary to arrange some accessibility needs. If you have any questions please reach out to eventregistration@uwkc.org.\n\n\n\nThank you to our event sponsors:
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/pizza-and-pints-with-ballard-pizza-co-georgetown-brewing/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210825T061628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T061628Z
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SUMMARY:October Monthly Volunteer Challenge: Cooking Starter Kits
DESCRIPTION:Join us this October for our Emerging Leaders 365 Monthly Challenge in collecting utensils and other supplies to create cooking starter kits to help community college students make the most out of basic food benefits. \nYou can host a drive via your network (social media\, local neighborhood\, school community\, etc.) to gather as many supplies as you can this month or simply donate supplies yourself. \nStay tuned for the a list of supplies and a video with more information!
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/october-monthly-volunteer-challenge-cooking-starter-kits/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210806T054805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T002346Z
UID:15781-1631088000-1633021200@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:Lead United for Equity!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first peer-to-peer collective impact based fundraiser called Lead United for Equity. This fundraiser will take place from 9/8-9/30 and we will be collectively raising funds for The Black Community Building Collective. This is a unique chance to leverage your friends\, family\, neighbors\, and professional network to rally and give any amount they are able to this important collective of Black-lead organizations. Come be a part of the movement! \nOur goal is to raise $10\,000 and we hope that everyone in our Emerging Leaders 365 Community will be a part of reaching that goal! \nCheck back for for the link to create a fundraising page and some helpful videos around The Collective and how to fundraise 🙂 \nIf you’d like to join us for a short virtual kickoff\, here’s the zoom link for 9/9 at 6pm. \n  \nJumpstart your fundraising page here starting 8/18:  \n 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/lead-united-for-equity/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210804T194745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T212358Z
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SUMMARY:September Monthly Volunteer Challenge: Office Supply Drive
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our September Emerging Leaders 365 Monthly Challenge to collect office supplies for our partner\, Choose180 – an organization focused on transforming systems of injustice and supporting youth who are impacted by those systems. You can: \n– Host a drive via your network (social media\, local neighborhood\, school community\, etc.) to gather as many supplies as you can this month \n– Donate and give items directly to our partnering organization \nHere are the supplies we are looking for: \n\nStackable organizers (in bulk quantity) that can be used to store clothes\nOrganizer for office supplies such as bins that can hold miscellaneous office items\nHand sanitizer\nDisinfectant wipes\nCopy paper 8.5×11\n\nCheckout this short video to learn more about this volunteer opportunity!
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/september-monthly-volunteer-challenge-office-supply-drive/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210706T005745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T020709Z
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SUMMARY:August Monthly Volunteer Challenge: Write Thank You Cards to AmeriCorps Members
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a project celebrating all of the incredible work of our AmeriCorps team! As we continue to focus on  COVID-19 recovery \, many of our AmeriCorps and nonprofit partners have been hard at work providing necessary services for our community. United Way’s team of AmeriCorps have been on the frontlines connecting our neighbors with resources and support systems. \nFor the month of August\, help United Way of King County in recognizing and appreciating AmeriCorps members and nonprofit partners who are doing essential work for our community every day. Volunteers will be asked to write three thank you cards to our AmeriCorps members and nonprofit partners. \n\n\n\n\n\nCheck back for an interactive video that outlines directions on the project and more info on our stellar AmeriCorps team!
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/august-monthly-volunteer-challenge-write-thank-you-cards-to-americorps-members/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210601T212944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T005454Z
UID:15545-1625126400-1627750800@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:July Monthly Volunteer Challenge: Hygiene Supply Drive
DESCRIPTION:Join us this July for our Emerging Leaders 365 Monthly Challenge. We will be focused on collecting hygiene supplies to donate to Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle. These supplies will go to our neighbors experience homelessness or facing eviction. \nHere’s how you can participate: \n– Host a drive via your network (social media\, local neighborhood\, school community\, etc.) to gather as many supplies as you can this month \n– Donate and give items directly to our partnering organization \nIf you chose to host a drive or donate\, here are the supplies we are looking for: \n\nToiletry bags (reusable)\nFace masks (reusable and multi-layered preferred)\nToothbrushes\nToothpaste\nChapstick\nLotion\nSoap bars\nPocket tissues\nHand Warmers\nPet Food (dog and cat food)\n\n*Please note that regular sized supplies are more wanted/helpful than travel sized\, so items can be multi-use. \nCheck out this video to learn more about our programs and how to get involved in this volunteer project!
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/july-monthly-volunteer-challenge-hygiene-supply-drive/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210525T222358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T230434Z
UID:15530-1623780000-1623785400@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:Black Community Building Collective Panel
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Gordon McHenry\, Jr.\, United Way of King County President & CEO\, this virtual panel will feature Sean Goode (Choose180)\, Regina Elmi (Supporting Partnerships in Education and Beyond)\, and Marshaun Barber (Reclaiming our Greatness). Learn more about the first year of the Collective\, how we’re centering community and where we’re going next! \nThe Black Community Building Collective started in fall 2020 as a participatory funding approach to invest in Black-led organizations. This funding model cedes decision-making power around funding decisions to the people closest to the need. This group of 15 Black nonprofit leaders—who know their communities best—will determine how this funding is directed in order to support equitable recovery and long-term viability of King County’s Black community \nThis is a fundraising event and standard tickets are $10 with all proceeds going directly to the Black Community Building Collective. If you are unable to provide payment\, please select the ‘no cost ticket’ to join us. \n  \nPlease RSVP by 6/14 \nThe Zoom link for this event will be included on the confirmation page and email and will also be sent out closer to the event from an Eventbrite address\, which sometimes winds up in spam folders. \n  \nUnited Way is committed to making all of our events accessible. We will have live captioning during this event. If you require ASL services please note that when you register and please allow us 2 weeks notice to ensure we can secure an interpreter for the event.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/black-community-building-collective-panel-2/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders 365 donor perks,Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210518T233126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T233126Z
UID:15508-1623780000-1623785400@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:Black Community Building Collective Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and important panel focused on the Black Community Building Collective!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nFacilitated by Gordon McHenry\, Jr.\, United Way of King County President & CEO\, this virtual panel will feature Sean Goode (Choose180)\, Regina Elmi (Supporting Partnerships in Education and Beyond)\, and Marshaun Barber (Reclaiming our Greatness). Learn more about the first year of the Collective\, how we’re centering community and where we’re going next! \nThe Black Community Building Collective started in fall 2020 as a participatory funding approach to invest in Black-led organizations. This funding model cedes decision-making power around funding decisions to the people closest to the need. This group of 15 Black nonprofit leaders—who know their communities best—will determine how this funding is directed in order to support equitable recovery and long-term viability of King County’s Black community \nThis is a fundraising event and standard tickets are $10 with all proceeds going directly to the Black Community Building Collective. If you are unable to provide payment\, please select the ‘no cost ticket’ to join us. \n  \nPlease RSVP by 6/14 \nThe Zoom link for this event will be included on the confirmation page and email and will also be sent out closer to the event from an Eventbrite address\, which sometimes winds up in spam folders. \n  \nUnited Way is committed to making all of our events accessible. We will have live captioning during this event. If you require ASL services please note that when you register and please allow us 2 weeks notice to ensure we can secure an interpreter for the event.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/black-community-building-collective-panel/
LOCATION:Zoom virtual event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210428T030947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T180151Z
UID:15429-1622534400-1625072400@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:June Monthly Volunteer Challenge: Housewarming Gift Drive for Students
DESCRIPTION:Education can be a pathway out of poverty\, and community colleges offer an affordable way for low-income students to complete their education. In fact\, in King County\, more than half of students enrolled are low-income. However\, access is only part of the challenge\, and fewer than half of the students enrolled will earn their credential due to financial barriers\, and the current pandemic and the following social\, political\, and economic impacts is creating exacerbated hardship for many students. Bridge to Finish is changing completion rates by providing coordinated services and supports to students today so that they can stay in school\, and influencing systems change for a more equitable experience for future generations of students. The largest barriers these college students face are food and housing due to systemic and institutional racism and those affected are predominantly BIPOC students. \nPlease join us in supporting Highline College students moving into a new apartment through a program called WISH in partnership with Bridge to Finish!  Emerging Leaders 365 volunteers will shop online to purchase materials that will be distributed as housewarming gifts to newly housed students. \nCheck back for a video here to learn more about the program and how you can volunteer. \nThis opportunity is for young professionals as part of the Emerging Leaders 365 program. \n 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/june-monthly-volunteer-challenge-help-students-graduate-housewarming-gift-drive/
LOCATION:WA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210413T003959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T004359Z
UID:15332-1622138400-1622142000@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:Cocktails & Appetizers with Chef Renee Erickson and Author Sara Dickerman
DESCRIPTION:Get transported away as we join James Beard award winners chef Renee Erickson and food writer Sara Dickerman for an Italian-inspired menu that features cocktails and appetizers from Willmott’s Ghost and hear about their new book Getaway – Food & Drink to Transport You. Chef Erickson will demo how the cocktails & appetizers were prepared and we’ll also dive deep into a discussion around United Way’s Community Relief Fund and how you can further the impact. \nTickets include cocktails and appetizers for two and a copy of Getaway – Food & Drink to Transport You. \nMenu: (serves 2) \n\nFocaccia\nCheese & Charcuterie board- house cured coppa & bresaola\, young pecorino\, fruit preserve (vegetarian option available)\nGiardiniera pickles\, carrot\, cauliflower\, onion\, fresno chili\nAnchovy\, fresno chili\, lemon\, toast\nWillmott’s Negroni – London Dry Gin\, Negroni Bitter\, Vermouth Blend (non-alcoholic option available)\n\nGuests will need to pick up their kit prior to the event. Pick up will be available between 3-5 p.m. on Thursday\, May 27 at Willmott’s Ghost. \nThis event is an opportunity to come together\, build community\, and raise funds for the important work United Way does daily to ensure people have homes\, students graduate\, and families are financially stable. We hope you’ll join us! \n  \nPlease RSVP by 12pm on 5/14! \n  \nUnited Way is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you need accommodations in order to fully participate in this event\, please indicate during registration. If you have any questions regarding accommodations please contact eventregistration@uwkc.org. Please note that advance notice is necessary to arrange some accessibility needs.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/cocktails-appetizers-with-chef-renee-erickson-and-author-sara-dickerman/
LOCATION:WA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210413T004426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T232008Z
UID:15333-1620496800-1620502200@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:Wine Tasting and Appetizers with Frichette Winery and Marjorie Restaurant(TICKET SALES CLOSED)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, virtual evening tasting wine from Frichette Winery\, Washington’s only Black-owned Winery with expertly paired appetizers from Marjorie restaurant.  \nGuests will learn about the wine from co-owner of Frichette Winery\, Shae Frichette. Marjorie owner Donna Moodie will walk us through appetizers created to pair perfectly with the wine selections . We will also dive into a discussion around United Way’s college completion work and how your support can make a difference.  \nKit includes: (serves 2) \nTwo bottles of wine from Frichette Winery \n\nOne bottle of Frichette Winery Malbec\nOne bottle of Frichette Winery Semillon\n\nExpertly paired appetizers from Marjorie:  \n\nJamaican Jerked Skewers\, Yam Purée Accompaniment \, Choice of: Chicken or Tofu\nBuratta Strawberry Salad\, Spring Greens\, Grilled Bread\, Strawberry Balsamic Gastrique\n\nGuests will need to pick up their meal kit prior to the event. Pick up will be available between 3-5 p.m. on Saturday\, May 8th at Marjorie. \nThis event is an opportunity to come together\, build community\, and raise funds for the important work United Way does daily to ensure people have homes\, students graduate\, and families are financially stable. We hope you’ll join us!  \nPlease RSVP by 4/28 by 11:30pm! \nUnited Way is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you need accommodations in order to fully participate in this event\, please indicate during registration. If you have any questions regarding accommodations please contact eventregistration@uwkc.org. Please note that advance notice is necessary to arrange some accessibility needs.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/wine-tasting-and-appetizers-with-frichette-winery-and-marjorie-restaurant/
LOCATION:WA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210327T051438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T225609Z
UID:15241-1619856000-1622480400@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:May Monthly Volunteer Challenge: Connecting community with food-based resources
DESCRIPTION:During the month of May\, join us in making calls to community members to share food access information. As a volunteer you will be given a script and all of the phone numbers to call. This is an opportunity to make sure our neighbors in need know what food resources are out there and how to get connected to them. \n  \nWatch this video to  learn about United Way’s work around food justice in King County and the phone banking activity!
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/may-monthly-volunteer-challenge-connecting-community-with-food-based-resources/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210427T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210316T222101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T222101Z
UID:15186-1619544600-1619553600@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:YP Last Tuesday Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:United Way is partnering with YP Impact to host a volunteerism breakout room at their next virtual happy hour. Grab a cocktail and connect with other young professionals as you create no-sew reading blankets and pillows for young kids in our community. \n  \nSign up here!
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/yp-last-tuesday-happy-hour/
LOCATION:WA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210424T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210316T221230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T221528Z
UID:15183-1619262000-1619267400@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Pastries from Boon Boona Coffee and Hood Famous Bakeshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual brunch-inspired event with Boon Boona Coffee and Hood Famous Bakeshop. Guests will participate in a traditional East African coffee ceremony with Efrem Fesaha (Founder\, Boon Boona Coffee) and bake up some delicious hand pies with Chera Amlag (Founder\, Hood Famous)\, all while discussing United Way’s rental assistance work and how you can make an impact. \nKit includes: (serves 2) \n\n12oz bag of whole bean coffee from Boon Boona\nAdobo hand pies* (chicken -or- mushroom)\n2 ube cookies\n\n*Hand pies will come “deconstructed”. During the event\, Chera Amlag will walk guests through assembling the hand pies and baking them so they’re ready to enjoy.  \nGuests will need to pick up their kit prior to the event. Pick up will be available between 3-5 p.m. on Friday\, April 23 at Hood Famous Cafe + Bar.  \nThis event is an opportunity to come together\, build community\, and raise funds for the important work United Way does daily to ensure people have homes\, students graduate\, and families are financially stable. We hope you’ll join us! \nPlease RSVP by 4/16!
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/coffee-pastries-from-boon-boona-coffee-and-hood-famous-bakeshop/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210309T223521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T221548Z
UID:15130-1617818400-1617822000@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:Cocktails & Appetizers with Brooke and Kamala
DESCRIPTION:Join Kamala Saxton (Co-owner\, Marination) and Brooke Fox (MOViN 92.5) for some “Everyday Aloha” from the comforts of your home. You’ll enjoy drinks and yummy appetizers from Seattle’s favorite Korean-Hawaiian restaurant\, Marination\, and brush up on your bartending skills with Kamala and Brooke by making one of Marination’s signature cocktails\, the Lychee Margarita. We will also dive deep into a discussion around how United Way is helping people during this economic crisis and how your support can make a difference. \n  \nKit includes: (serves 2) \n\nLychee Margarita (non-alcoholic version available)\nMochiko Fried Chicken with Nunya Sauce -or- Soy Musubi (fried housemade soy patty\, with rice with furikake\, nori)\n\n  \nGuests will need to pick up their meal kit prior to the event. Pick up will be available between 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday\, April 7 at either Marination 6th & Virginia or Super Six. Please select your pickup location during checkout. \nThis event is an opportunity to come together\, build community\, and raise funds for the important work United Way does daily to ensure people have homes\, students graduate\, and families are financially stable. We hope you’ll join us! \n  \nPlease RSVP by 3/30!
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/cocktails-and-appetizers-with-brooke-and-kamala/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210224T042403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T221559Z
UID:15020-1617264000-1619802000@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:April Monthly Volunteer Challenge: Creating Cozy Reading Corners
DESCRIPTION:During the month of April create a warm and welcoming space for two and three-year old children to read and learn with their caregivers at home. You will make a no-sew throw blanket and pillow and purchase a culturally-relevant book to give to a child in the ParentChild+ program at Horn of Africa Services. \n  \nHere are the supplies you’ll need to gather to join in the fun: \n\nNo-sew blanket: select ONE of the following options:\n\nA JOANN no-sew blanket kit (48”)\, OR\n5 ½ yards fleece fabric (enough for two 56″ x 70″ rectangles)\n\n\n\n  \n\nNo-sew pillows:\n\nPillow insert (10”-24”)\nTwo squares of fleece 6” longer than pillow insert (ex: for a 10” pillow\, you will need two 16” squares of fleece)\nScissors\n\n\n\n  \n\nOne or more of the following books:\n\nBears on Chairs\nDream Big\, Little One\nA Color of His Own\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/april-monthly-volunteer-challenge-creating-cozy-reading-corners/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210216T204518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T203253Z
UID:14978-1616608800-1616614200@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:Pizza and Beer with Ballard Pizza Co. & Métier Brewing (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, virtual evening making pizza and sipping beer from Washington’s only black-owned brewery\, Métier Brewing! Guests will roll some dough and make pizza alongside Chef Stowell and owner of Métier Brewing\, Rodney Hines. We will also dive deep into a discussion around United Way’s homelessness work. \nKit includes: (serves 2) \nAppetizers: \n\nMozzarella (seasonal set) \nLittle gem\, endive\, pistachio\, radish and goat cheese salad with creamy vinaigrette\n\n  \nPizza for two with the following toppings:  \n\nPizza dough\nTomato sauce\nShredded & Fresh mozzarella \nSalami (can exclude from kit if vegetarian) \nTaggiasca olives \nPickled peppers \nBasil\n\n  \nDessert: \n\nCookies\n\n  \nBeer: \n\n2 special-edition brewed beers from Métier Brewing\, only available for this event! \n\nGuests will need to pick up their meal kit prior to the event. Pick up will be available between 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday\, March 24 at either Ballard Pop-up or Rione XIII. Please select your pickup location during checkout.  \nThis event is an opportunity to come together\, build community\, and raise funds for the important work United Way does daily to ensure people have homes\, students graduate\, and families are financially stable. We hope you’ll join us!  \n  \nPlease RSVP by 3/17 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/pizza-and-beer-with-ballard-pizza-co-metier-brewing/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210311T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210311T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T022430
CREATED:20210216T202745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T004333Z
UID:14975-1615483800-1615489200@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:Womxn Breaking Barriers Virtual Panel
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration for the event is sold out\, but you can watch the livestream on our YouTube channel\n  \nJoin us on March 11 to celebrate International Women’s Day with an exciting\, free virtual panel with local womxn leaders discussing how we can all #ChoosetoChallenge gender bias\, stereotypes and discrimination in our community.  \nPanelists include arts advocate and film-maker\, Tracy Rector\, Female Founders Alliance CEO and Founder\, Leslie Feinzaig\, and women’s equality evangelist\, Blessing Omakwu. The panel will also explore the intersectionality of gender and race—especially how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted marginalized groups. \nWe hope you can join us on March 11! \n  \nRead more about our panelists below: \nBlessing Omakwu (Deputy Director at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and founder of The She Tank) \nBlessing is a Nigerian-American Gender Equality Evangelist and a Deputy Director at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, where she leads the Goalkeepers initiative. Goalkeepers is a catalyst for action on the Sustainable Development Goals—bringing together leaders from around the world to accelerate progress toward ending poverty and fighting inequality.  \nOver the past decade\, Blessing has worked with and advised a variety of international organizations and government agencies\, including the ONE Campaign\, the Nigerian Federal House of Representatives and the United Nations. In 2020\, Blessing served as the co-lead of Room 5 (for SDG 5) of the Rockefeller Foundation and Brooking’s Institutes 17 Rooms initiative. \nBlessing is also the founder of The She Tank\, a modern think tank supporting the realization of equality for women of African descent. Her personal essays explore the intersection of womanhood\, religion and (pop) culture. She ran the “On Being A Woman” blog between 2015-2020. \n  \nLeslie Feinzaig (Female Founders Alliance CEO and Founder) \nLeslie Feinzaig is a Latina entrepreneur and tech executive. In 2017 she launched the Female Founders Alliance\, now a 25k-strong professional community dedicated to forging a future where powerful business leaders are more reflective of the world they serve. FFA creates content\, community and programs to accelerate the success of women and non-binary leaders.  Born and raised in Costa Rica\, Leslie moved to the US to attend Harvard Business School on a full scholarship. She has since been named one of Forbes Most Powerful Women from Central America\, the Puget Sound Business Journal 40 Under 40 and Seattle Magazine’s Most Influential People. Leslie serves on the boards of the Washington Technology Industry Association and the Girl Scouts of Western Washington and is a contributing writer for publications such as Fast Company\, Entrepreneur and Fortune. \n  \nTracy Rector (Managing Director of Storytelling at Nia Tero Foundation) \nTracy Rector has a passion for amplifying and empowering Indigenous voices. She brings two decades of experience as a community organizer\, educator\, filmmaker\, film programmer and arts curator—all infused with her deep roots in plant medicine. For the last 20 years she has directed and produced over 400 films\, including shorts\, features\, music videos and virtual reality projects. Her work has been featured on Independent Lens\, ImagineNative\, Seattle Art Museum\, National Geographic and the Smithsonian’s Museum of the American Indian\, as well as at international film festivals\, including Cannes and Toronto. Tracy served as a Seattle Arts Commissioner for 8 years\, sits on the board of the Mize Foundation\, and is the co-founder of Longhouse Media and the founder of Indigenous Showcase.  \n  \nMika Yamamoto (Executive Vice President and the Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer at F5) \nYamamoto joined F5 in 2019 from Marketo\, where she was global president\, and led the company through the go-to-market integration after the acquisition by Adobe. Prior to Marketo\, Mika was SAP’s chief digital marketing officer and CMO for the small-to-mid-size business segment. In addition\, she has held senior leadership roles at Amazon Books\, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Stores\, Gartner Research and Accenture\, establishing a strong track record of enterprise marketing results. \nYamamoto holds a B.A. in Commerce\, Economics and Marketing from Queen’s University in Canada and serves on the board of United Way of King County and the Rainer Valley Food Bank. \nWe’d like to take a moment to acknowledge the title of our event\, Womxn Breaking Barriers.  You’ll note that we’ve spelled Womxn with an X. In choosing this spelling\, we hoped to create the most welcoming space possible. We have received feedback that for some\, our efforts to be inclusive may have instead been exclusionary. We know that language is dynamic and evolving and we will continue to listen and learn as we work to build a better\, more inclusive community. \n  \nThis event is brought to you in partnership with the Gates Foundation Discovery Center\, YP Impact and United Way of King County.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/womxn-breaking-barriers-virtual-panel/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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