Category Archives: Non Profits

12.10 2010

tSB Soiree’ at Fare Start

The Service Board had their annual Soiree’ at Fare Start this year and it nothing short of amazing!

If you haven’t heard of the Service Board or Fare Start then you need get here and there!

The venue, Fare Start seats 150 people downtown at 7th & Virginia and it was sold out well in advance of the event.

As we arrived the scene was electric. People were milling about the entrance collecting name tags and buying raffle tickets for sweet swag. Once inside Fare Start the upscale, contemporary decor was warm and inviting. We were surprised to discover the long, chest high table that was the center piece of the room was designated for EJK Accounting and Tax guests…Nice work EJ!

After some quality mingle time and making some anticipated introductions we settled at our tables for some fabulous “Fare” cuisine.

We heard from tSB E.D. Ashley Miller, Program Co-Coordinators Tizita Assefa and Mike Hodapp as well as couple “tSB Grandmas”.

Each had their own personal reasons for being involved with tSB which came across honest and true. We also heard from a few tSB Alumni including Varin Keokitvan who is a multiple award winning Chef and trainer at Fare Start. Varin’s talk told of his situation and how he came to tSB or I should say how tSB came to him.  tSB actually knocked on Verin’s front door, an enthusiastic and persistent Jewish man, Thomas Goldstein brought an opportunity at just the right time. Through the chuckles and tears Verin’s point was made clear to all in attendance, this is a family.

Snowboarding is exciting and fun to do and talk about when your not doing it. It’s great to share and pass along skills, gear and experiences. Snowboarding brings people to tSB but it is the family of  the Service Board that finds its way straight to your heart.

So, if you find yourself fortunate enough to be invited then please do, come share some family time.

09.21 2010

Annual Washington Conservation Voters (WCV) Breakfast Coming Soon: October 7th

Washington Conservation Voters’ 18th Annual Breakfast of Champions is coming up on Thursday, October 7th, 2010. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear about important environmental priorities for Washington state, as well as learn about candidates who support the environment. Check out http://www.wcvoters.org for more information.

09.07 2010

Walk to School with Feet First’s Safe Routes to School Program

Feet FirstWith fall here and school starting, parents and students once again begin the daily commute to and from school, more likely than not, in cars. According to research cited by Seattle-based non-profit and EJK client, Feet First, up to 25 percent of morning commuter traffic results from parents driving their children to school. That’s a lot of traffic!

Feet First, a 501(c3) organization focused on promoting walkable communities in the Puget Sound region and across Washington State, aims to change this by encouraging more students to walk and ride bikes—rather than ride in cars—to school. The benefits are clear—exercise, fewer cars on the road, safer streets, reduced carbon emissions and closer communities.

Among other initiatives, Feet First promotes Safe Routes to School (SRTS), including a pedestrian safety class, a walking audit and more. You can learn more about Feet First’s SRTS program and how to participate here.

In the spirit of Feet First’s mission and walkable communities, this fall, EJK’s staff has committed to walking, bicycle commuting or taking public transportation to work at least one day a week.

See you on the sidewalk!

EJK Staff