Students came to school in their pajamas and classroom had guest readers to help break up the day! 
Here is a picture of the final tree with all 320 leaves.
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Showing posts with label event. Show all posts
Thursday, March 25, 2010
First Place Students Read 320 Books In One Day!
On Friday, March 19, 2010, First Place held it's first Read-A-Thon in honor of National Reading Month and the love of reading at the school. Every class participated from preschool in the Griffin Early Learning Center all the way up to 6th Grade. After every book read, students wrote the name of the book on a leaf and added it to a reading tree in the school's multipurpose room.
Students came to school in their pajamas and classroom had guest readers to help break up the day! 
Here is a picture of the final tree with all 320 leaves.
Students came to school in their pajamas and classroom had guest readers to help break up the day! Here is a picture of the final tree with all 320 leaves.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
First Place Graduate makes National Headlines
Breaking News!
First Place graduate, 11-year-old Marcelas Owens, has been advocating for health care in honor of his mother since he lost her in 2007. In the past year, Senator Patty Murray has been telling his story to advocate for better healthcare and has shared his story twice in front of President Obama.
His story is now being heard and seen by thousands of individuals through news coverage on MSNBC and CBS Evening News.
Today, March 10, is an important day for Marcelas as he speaks in Washington DC in front of Congress - it is also his eleventh birthday.
Read local stories on Marcelas: KING5, Q13 Fox, Seattle Times.
Hear Marcelas' story in person!
Marcelas will be speaking at our Annual Fundraising Breakfast on Wednesday, April 28, 2010.
RSVP today to hear this inspirational young man share more of his experiences and how First Place was a catalyst for his advocacy.
Learn more about the Annual Fundraising Breakfast.
Marcelas Owens (left) with Tod Leiweke (right) at the 2009 Breakfast.
First Place graduate, 11-year-old Marcelas Owens, has been advocating for health care in honor of his mother since he lost her in 2007. In the past year, Senator Patty Murray has been telling his story to advocate for better healthcare and has shared his story twice in front of President Obama.
His story is now being heard and seen by thousands of individuals through news coverage on MSNBC and CBS Evening News.
Today, March 10, is an important day for Marcelas as he speaks in Washington DC in front of Congress - it is also his eleventh birthday.
Read local stories on Marcelas: KING5, Q13 Fox, Seattle Times.
Hear Marcelas' story in person!
Marcelas will be speaking at our Annual Fundraising Breakfast on Wednesday, April 28, 2010.
RSVP today to hear this inspirational young man share more of his experiences and how First Place was a catalyst for his advocacy.
Learn more about the Annual Fundraising Breakfast.
Marcelas Owens (left) with Tod Leiweke (right) at the 2009 Breakfast.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Classical Concert will Raise Awareness about Homelessness
Sing Us Home — A free classical concert to raise awareness about homelessness with 65-voice choir and orchestra.
Please join First Place Sunday, March 28th, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Seattle’s First Baptist Church for an afternoon of hope, community and music sponsored by Seattle First Baptist and The Greater Seattle Council of Churches.
Sing Us Home features an array of top notch musicians and soloists, including 65-singers, an orchestra, and the Lakeside High School Chorale.
The program will feature Henry Mollicone's Beatitude Mass (for the Homeless), written in 2005. Mollicone's music has been compared by reviewers to that of Bernstein, Britten, and Sondheim. His compositions are tuneful, dramatic, lyrical and powerful. The Beatitude Mass intersperses sections of the Latin Mass with texts from interviews with people living in homeless shelters.
This ten movement choral/orchestral work weaves four of the five movements of the ordinary of the Latin Mass with several other texts. The work begins and ends with beatitudes, a literary form which begins with the word "blessed" and, in this case, is applied to the situation of those who are homeless. No doubt this will be a powerful event that you will not want to miss. You can learn more about Henry Mollicone and the soloists here.
This event is free, however, there will be a free-will offering during the concert, but to increase the giving we are encouraging those who are able to purchase a donor pass in advance for $50 which will reserve you a seat. 100% of the donations will go to First Place.
If you are interested in a purchasing a pass you can do so:
Directly following the concert will be an awareness fair with local organizations who work to eradicate homelessness.
If you have any questions about this event, please email Melissa Collett at First Place.
Please join First Place Sunday, March 28th, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Seattle’s First Baptist Church for an afternoon of hope, community and music sponsored by Seattle First Baptist and The Greater Seattle Council of Churches.
Sing Us Home features an array of top notch musicians and soloists, including 65-singers, an orchestra, and the Lakeside High School Chorale.
The program will feature Henry Mollicone's Beatitude Mass (for the Homeless), written in 2005. Mollicone's music has been compared by reviewers to that of Bernstein, Britten, and Sondheim. His compositions are tuneful, dramatic, lyrical and powerful. The Beatitude Mass intersperses sections of the Latin Mass with texts from interviews with people living in homeless shelters.
This ten movement choral/orchestral work weaves four of the five movements of the ordinary of the Latin Mass with several other texts. The work begins and ends with beatitudes, a literary form which begins with the word "blessed" and, in this case, is applied to the situation of those who are homeless. No doubt this will be a powerful event that you will not want to miss. You can learn more about Henry Mollicone and the soloists here.
This event is free, however, there will be a free-will offering during the concert, but to increase the giving we are encouraging those who are able to purchase a donor pass in advance for $50 which will reserve you a seat. 100% of the donations will go to First Place.
If you are interested in a purchasing a pass you can do so:
- On the Seattle First Baptist website.
- Contacting the Seattle First Baptist Music Office at 206.325.6051 ext 27
- E-mailing vicky@seattlefirstbaptist.org
Directly following the concert will be an awareness fair with local organizations who work to eradicate homelessness.
If you have any questions about this event, please email Melissa Collett at First Place.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Idea 18: Be a Table Captain
Each spring, First Place hosts our big annual fundraising breakfast with up to 1,000 guests. Each year, for many of our supporters, this is THE event that introduced them to First Place and caught their heart.
And it is someone just like you who helped us do it.
We ask individuals, just like you, to host a table at the event (you, plus 9 guests). We give you all the tools and resources you need to invite your friends, colleagues, neighbors and old schoolmates.
Here's what we call our first-timer's guide to being a Table Captain for First Place.
1. Our definition. A Table Captain:
* Reaches out into the community to help First Place tell our mission and our story.
* Brings 9 or more of their friends, family, and colleagues to the Fundraising Breakfast.
* Inspires guests to give a meaningful gift to First Place during the Breakfast.
2. Why do we need Table Captains?
Table Captains reach out to individuals in the community and introduce them to First Place and the services we provide to families. When guests come to the Breakfast, they have a chance to interact with other caring community members, gain a more intimate understanding of our work, and have the opportunity to financially support the organization. After the event, First Place follows up with guests and invites them to tour our building and to volunteer with the children.
3. Top fears of Table Captains & our answers:
Save the Date: April 28, 2010 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. The event will showcase alumni students, and promises to warm your heart! Invitations coming in early 2010.
If you are interested in being a Table Captain, sign-up online today and in January we'll send you the details.
Thank you for all of your support of our programs thus far. And remember to check back for daily updates and ideas! If you have any questions about the Idea a Day postings, please email Melissa Collett, Marketing & Events Manager.
Previous Idea a Day Posts:
Tour First Place
Donate a Family Outing
Use Flex Spending to Donate First Aid Items
Take a Kid to Lunch Without Leaving Your Desk
And it is someone just like you who helped us do it.
We ask individuals, just like you, to host a table at the event (you, plus 9 guests). We give you all the tools and resources you need to invite your friends, colleagues, neighbors and old schoolmates.
Here's what we call our first-timer's guide to being a Table Captain for First Place.
1. Our definition. A Table Captain:
* Reaches out into the community to help First Place tell our mission and our story.
* Brings 9 or more of their friends, family, and colleagues to the Fundraising Breakfast.
* Inspires guests to give a meaningful gift to First Place during the Breakfast.
2. Why do we need Table Captains?
Table Captains reach out to individuals in the community and introduce them to First Place and the services we provide to families. When guests come to the Breakfast, they have a chance to interact with other caring community members, gain a more intimate understanding of our work, and have the opportunity to financially support the organization. After the event, First Place follows up with guests and invites them to tour our building and to volunteer with the children.
3. Top fears of Table Captains & our answers:
- What if I can't get 9 people? Try your best to bring as many as you can. We can help you fill the empty seats.
- What if my guests can't give much money, or any at all? Invite them anyway! Part of the event is introducing First Place to new people. We have faith that one day they will find a way to support us.
- What if people say no? This will happen and we have a secret plan to help you out (it's so secret we're not going to post it on the blog).
Save the Date: April 28, 2010 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. The event will showcase alumni students, and promises to warm your heart! Invitations coming in early 2010.
If you are interested in being a Table Captain, sign-up online today and in January we'll send you the details.
Thank you for all of your support of our programs thus far. And remember to check back for daily updates and ideas! If you have any questions about the Idea a Day postings, please email Melissa Collett, Marketing & Events Manager.
Previous Idea a Day Posts:
Tour First Place
Donate a Family Outing
Use Flex Spending to Donate First Aid Items
Take a Kid to Lunch Without Leaving Your Desk
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Idea a Day 1: Adopt a Classroom for the Holidays
Over the holidays we have great success with our Adopt a Family program which provides gifts for families for the holidays, but we don’t get as much support for our teachers and classrooms.
We’ve asked all of our teachers, and our programs such as Mentoring/Tutoring program, Library, After School program, and even Technology and Marketing, to come up with their own wish list in the hopes that someone will adopt their program.
In-kind gifts for classrooms and programs have a direct impact on the children who attend First Place.
When a mentor spends an hour with a student, they choose a board game, a puzzle, a jewelry making kit or an art project from the volunteer room and those short weekly interactions have huge impacts on the rest of their life. A study by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America shows that children who have mentors are 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs.
Tutors use books in our library to help students with their reading. Many children enter First Place up to 3 grade levels behind their peers. In a classroom of 30 children sometimes special needs are overlooked. At First Place, each child has an individual learning plan which helps them get back up to grade level.
Our After School Program provides arts and enrichment activities that our students may not otherwise have access to. Going to the local swimming pool and learning how to swim is just one example. First Place provides a towel, swimsuit, goggles and swim caps for each child at First Place that they can keep at the end of the program, but right now we’re running short on supplies.
2nd/3rd Grade Teacher Ms. Kristy uses pedometers to help her students measure distances and learn math.
When you adopt one of our classrooms or programs, you’re not just buying a pencil or a packet of paper, you are touching the life of a child.
To view Holiday Wish Lists and for more information about Adopting a Classroom or Program, please visit our Holiday Giving page.
Thank you for all of your support of our programs thus far. And remember to check back for daily updates and ideas! If you have any questions about the Idea a Day postings, please email Melissa Collett, Marketing & Events Manager.
Previous Idea a Day:
Idea a Day Intro Post
We’ve asked all of our teachers, and our programs such as Mentoring/Tutoring program, Library, After School program, and even Technology and Marketing, to come up with their own wish list in the hopes that someone will adopt their program.
In-kind gifts for classrooms and programs have a direct impact on the children who attend First Place.
When a mentor spends an hour with a student, they choose a board game, a puzzle, a jewelry making kit or an art project from the volunteer room and those short weekly interactions have huge impacts on the rest of their life. A study by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America shows that children who have mentors are 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs.
Tutors use books in our library to help students with their reading. Many children enter First Place up to 3 grade levels behind their peers. In a classroom of 30 children sometimes special needs are overlooked. At First Place, each child has an individual learning plan which helps them get back up to grade level.
Our After School Program provides arts and enrichment activities that our students may not otherwise have access to. Going to the local swimming pool and learning how to swim is just one example. First Place provides a towel, swimsuit, goggles and swim caps for each child at First Place that they can keep at the end of the program, but right now we’re running short on supplies.2nd/3rd Grade Teacher Ms. Kristy uses pedometers to help her students measure distances and learn math.
When you adopt one of our classrooms or programs, you’re not just buying a pencil or a packet of paper, you are touching the life of a child.
To view Holiday Wish Lists and for more information about Adopting a Classroom or Program, please visit our Holiday Giving page.
Thank you for all of your support of our programs thus far. And remember to check back for daily updates and ideas! If you have any questions about the Idea a Day postings, please email Melissa Collett, Marketing & Events Manager.
Previous Idea a Day:
Idea a Day Intro Post
Idea a Day to Support First Place
What can you do today to make a positive impact in your community?
Especially around the holiday season we get a lot of phone calls asking us “What can we do to contribute to First Place?”
From now through January 1, 2010, our team will post an Idea a Day which will describe how you can support First Place through the holidays, and year round.
We also want to highlight the many generous volunteers and donors that help make our work possible. Our hope is that these ideas will spark something in you to take action.
Please send us your story telling us how your company, family, social club, girl scout troop or book club came together to support First Place and we’ll post it on here our blog.
It is our sincere wish that you will forward and share these ideas with your friends and coworkers.
Thank you for all of your support of our programs thus far. And remember to check back for daily updates and ideas! If you have any questions about the Idea a Day postings, please email Melissa Collett, Marketing & Events Manager.
Especially around the holiday season we get a lot of phone calls asking us “What can we do to contribute to First Place?”From now through January 1, 2010, our team will post an Idea a Day which will describe how you can support First Place through the holidays, and year round.
We also want to highlight the many generous volunteers and donors that help make our work possible. Our hope is that these ideas will spark something in you to take action.
Please send us your story telling us how your company, family, social club, girl scout troop or book club came together to support First Place and we’ll post it on here our blog.
It is our sincere wish that you will forward and share these ideas with your friends and coworkers.
Thank you for all of your support of our programs thus far. And remember to check back for daily updates and ideas! If you have any questions about the Idea a Day postings, please email Melissa Collett, Marketing & Events Manager.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Do You Have Your Winter Warmth Tickets Yet?
For over ten years The Mountain 103.7FM has been supporting First Place through their Winter Warmth Concert and we couldn't be more excited each year when we start hearing our name on the radio!
This year the concert features Brett Dennen with special appearances by Brandi Carlile and Grace Potter and The Nocturnals.
We hope you can join us there, Sunday December 6 at The Moore Theatre at 7:30pm. Learn more about the event.
Tickets are $25 through STG Presents and a portion of proceeds benefits the children and families at First Place.
This year the concert features Brett Dennen with special appearances by Brandi Carlile and Grace Potter and The Nocturnals.
We hope you can join us there, Sunday December 6 at The Moore Theatre at 7:30pm. Learn more about the event.
Tickets are $25 through STG Presents and a portion of proceeds benefits the children and families at First Place.
"Everyone in the Mountain community is glad to continue our connection with First Place. Our listeners know the importance of supporting the good work being done at First Place and we all look forward to this year’s Winter Warmth Concert and the chance to share the good music and the holidays together." --Dave Benson, Program Director at The Mountain 103.7FMA huge thank you to everyone at The Mountain for their ongoing support of First Place. Every year they are committed to promoting our mission and this year and Sean Demery interviewed us on the morning show.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
A Musical Extravaganza - benefit for First Place
This Saturday, September 12, join us for a benefit show for First Place at Tost in Fremont. The event features artists performing jazz, African drumming, folk, soul and more. You can listen to many of the artists by clicking on their links below.
Event Details: A Musical Extravaganza for a Great Cause
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Tost Lounge, 513 N. 36th St., Seattle, WA. View Google Map.
Doors: 6pm, 21+
Cost: $5 - $15 donation at the door
Proceeds benefit First Place.
Evening line-up:
6:30 p.m. - Steve Treseler Trio (Jazz) - http://www.myspace.com/stevetres
7:30 p.m. - Goat (Greg Sinabaldi, Zach Stewart and Byron Vannoy) - (Experimental Jazz)
8:30 p.m. - Colin Higgins Solo Set (Singer/Songwriter/Guitar) - http://www.myspace.com/colinhigginsmusic
9:15 p.m. - Thione Diop and Yeke Yeke (West African Drumming and Dance Music) - http://www.myspace.com/thionediop
10:15 p.m. - Andy Sells/ Forrest Giberson/ Michael Stegner (Americana Soul) - http://www.myspace.com/michaelstegner
10:50 p.m. - Michael Shrieve Group (Legendary Drummer from Santana) - http://www.myspace.com/michaelshrieve
11:50 p.m. - Byron Vannoy/ Thione Diop/ Hans Teuber/ Michael Stegner (A Fusion of Dance, World, Hip Hop and Jazz) - http://www.myspace.com/michaelstegner
A huge THANK YOU Michael Stegner of Creative Music Adventures in Wallingford who is hosting the benefit for First Place.
View the Facebook Invite.
Event Details: A Musical Extravaganza for a Great Cause
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Tost Lounge, 513 N. 36th St., Seattle, WA. View Google Map.
Doors: 6pm, 21+
Cost: $5 - $15 donation at the door
Proceeds benefit First Place.
Evening line-up:
6:30 p.m. - Steve Treseler Trio (Jazz) - http://www.myspace.com/stevetres
7:30 p.m. - Goat (Greg Sinabaldi, Zach Stewart and Byron Vannoy) - (Experimental Jazz)
8:30 p.m. - Colin Higgins Solo Set (Singer/Songwriter/Guitar) - http://www.myspace.com/colinhigginsmusic
9:15 p.m. - Thione Diop and Yeke Yeke (West African Drumming and Dance Music) - http://www.myspace.com/thionediop
10:15 p.m. - Andy Sells/ Forrest Giberson/ Michael Stegner (Americana Soul) - http://www.myspace.com/michaelstegner
10:50 p.m. - Michael Shrieve Group (Legendary Drummer from Santana) - http://www.myspace.com/michaelshrieve
11:50 p.m. - Byron Vannoy/ Thione Diop/ Hans Teuber/ Michael Stegner (A Fusion of Dance, World, Hip Hop and Jazz) - http://www.myspace.com/michaelstegner
A huge THANK YOU Michael Stegner of Creative Music Adventures in Wallingford who is hosting the benefit for First Place.
View the Facebook Invite.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Upcoming Event: MXD Championships!
MXD Championships is a mixed doubles tennis tournament held each July at the Bellevue Club. The tournament hosts a player party with a raffle and auction which is a benefit for First Place.
In the past four years, this events has raised over $100,000 for First Place! This year's tournament will be held July 24-26 at the Bellevue Club. Each team is guaranteed two matches. The player party includes food, drinks and a tennis exhibition.
If you are interested in playing in the tournament, you can register online. You can also view photos from last year on our Facebook page.
First Place is also seeking volunteers to help us at the party. Volunteers are needed 5pm-11pm on Saturday July 25, 2009 to help with a raffle and small auction. We are also interested in a volunteer photographer. Email Tammie Conder for more info: tconder@firstplaceschool.org.
In the past four years, this events has raised over $100,000 for First Place! This year's tournament will be held July 24-26 at the Bellevue Club. Each team is guaranteed two matches. The player party includes food, drinks and a tennis exhibition.
If you are interested in playing in the tournament, you can register online. You can also view photos from last year on our Facebook page.
First Place is also seeking volunteers to help us at the party. Volunteers are needed 5pm-11pm on Saturday July 25, 2009 to help with a raffle and small auction. We are also interested in a volunteer photographer. Email Tammie Conder for more info: tconder@firstplaceschool.org.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Local Artist Uses First Place Students' Hands in 'Shelter Blanket' Project
Local artist Jan Gallagher used outlines of the hands of the homeless to create Shelter Blanket.
Some of the hands used were taken from the students at First Place. Here is a detailed view of a hand.
Here is Jan's Artist Statement about the peice:
This is extraordinary work! Thank you, Jan!
Jan's work will be on display at the Public showing of the Fibermorgana UW Fiber Arts Certificate Program on these dates:
Thursday, June 4, 2009 from 5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, June 9 and 23, 2009 at 5pm
University of Washington Tower 4th floor (old Safeco Tower)
4333 Brooklyn Ave NE Seattle, WA 98195
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Some of the hands used were taken from the students at First Place. Here is a detailed view of a hand.
Here is Jan's Artist Statement about the peice:
Creating art is opening a suitcase that I have been dragging around all my life. It is a process of unpacking and letting go, of adding color to darkness, of softening hard edges.
Shelter Blanket is a fiber portrait. I see the homeless everyday. They are wrapped in blankets, searching for compassion. I see emptiness where hope once lived. I see someone searching for a place, not just a place to sleep, but a home.
Each year the Seattle / King County Coalition on Homelessness and Operations Nightwatch counts the unsheltered homeless. On the night of January 30, 2009 they counted 1,977 homeless in the City of Seattle. You may walk past them everyday and never see them.
In creating Shelter Blanket, homeless men, women and children have extended their hands. They have touched my life. Stand before my work, touch the quilt. Touch each hand. It holds a piece of their soul and may it touch you.
$1977
ALL PROCEEDS DONATED
TO BENEFIT THE HOMELESS
This is extraordinary work! Thank you, Jan!
Jan's work will be on display at the Public showing of the Fibermorgana UW Fiber Arts Certificate Program on these dates:
Thursday, June 4, 2009 from 5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, June 9 and 23, 2009 at 5pm
University of Washington Tower 4th floor (old Safeco Tower)
4333 Brooklyn Ave NE Seattle, WA 98195
View Larger Map
Friday, May 22, 2009
Look For Us At Sasquatch Music Festival
Our friends at Bands Without Borders will once again be handing out First Place information at Sasquatch Music Festival.
Janine from Bands Without Borders stopped by and we loaded her up with a tent, postcards, and some kid art from our After School Program.
If you are in a band who wants to support First Place this year, you can do that through Bands Without Borders. Here are the instructions from their website:
1 > Join the Bands Only email list via google groups
2 > Join the Facebook group (just search for it)
3 > Post an e-flyer (download from BWB website) on your website or myspace
4 > Agree to do 1 benefit concert per year for BWB or a partner nonprofit (such as First Place, Water 1st, etc.)
5 > Announce BWB to your email list & facebook friends
6 > Email us and let us know you've done 1-5. DONE!
We want to add a few more instructions to their list, such as:
7 > Become a Fan of First Place on Facebook
8 > Follow First Place on Twitter!
Thank you Bands Without Borders!
Janine from Bands Without Borders stopped by and we loaded her up with a tent, postcards, and some kid art from our After School Program.
If you are in a band who wants to support First Place this year, you can do that through Bands Without Borders. Here are the instructions from their website:
1 > Join the Bands Only email list via google groups
2 > Join the Facebook group (just search for it)
3 > Post an e-flyer (download from BWB website) on your website or myspace
4 > Agree to do 1 benefit concert per year for BWB or a partner nonprofit (such as First Place, Water 1st, etc.)
5 > Announce BWB to your email list & facebook friends
6 > Email us and let us know you've done 1-5. DONE!
We want to add a few more instructions to their list, such as:
7 > Become a Fan of First Place on Facebook
8 > Follow First Place on Twitter!
Thank you Bands Without Borders!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
High School Auction - New Date!
The students at Big Picture High School have changed the date of their Big Auction! It is now May 29, 2009 at 6:30pm.
The community is invited to attend the event which will be held at Big Picture High School, 2450 S. 142nd St., SeaTac,WA 98168.
The event includes a live and silent auction featuring items such as a brew tour at Elliot Bay Brewhouse and one night at any Kimpton Hotel.
There will be a $5.00 door fee that will help raise money for First Place. RSVP with the number of guests by emailing Josh at expressivewriterjh@hotmail.com.
First Place hopes you can make it out to this event! Thank you to the students at Big Picture High School for working so hard on our behalf!
The community is invited to attend the event which will be held at Big Picture High School, 2450 S. 142nd St., SeaTac,WA 98168.
The event includes a live and silent auction featuring items such as a brew tour at Elliot Bay Brewhouse and one night at any Kimpton Hotel.
There will be a $5.00 door fee that will help raise money for First Place. RSVP with the number of guests by emailing Josh at expressivewriterjh@hotmail.com.
First Place hopes you can make it out to this event! Thank you to the students at Big Picture High School for working so hard on our behalf!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Picture Slideshow from Annual Breakfast
First Place Annual Fundraising Breakfast was April 29, 2009 at the Westin Hotel in Downtown Seattle. The event featured Linda Byron from KING5 News, Dr. Leon "Skip" Rowland, Executive Director of the Urban Enterprise Center at the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Tod Leiweke, CEO of Vulcan Sports and Entertainment, Dr. Doreen Cato Executive Director of First Place, and two very special students, Ifrah and Marcelus.
View the Slideshow -- Photos by Ben VanHouten of VanHouten Photography.
If you missed the event you can still make a donation through our Virtual Table page.
Thank you to the event committee, staff, event coordinators and board members who helped plan the event.
Thank You to our Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor:
Leadership Sponsor: Pepsi Starbucks Partnership
Table Sponsors: The Boeing Company, Brettler Family Foundation, Safeco Insurance, Seattle Children’s, Western Union and Antioch University Seattle.
Seahawks/Sounders FC Challenge Match Donors: Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC, Tom and Sonya Campion, Lucky Seven Foundation and Wells Fargo.
Special Thank You: Sound Mental Health, Print Solutions and Consulting, Julie Gauntt, Seattle Westin, The Beta Society, and VanHouten Photography.
View the Slideshow -- Photos by Ben VanHouten of VanHouten Photography.
If you missed the event you can still make a donation through our Virtual Table page.
Thank you to the event committee, staff, event coordinators and board members who helped plan the event.
Thank You to our Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor:
Leadership Sponsor: Pepsi Starbucks Partnership Table Sponsors: The Boeing Company, Brettler Family Foundation, Safeco Insurance, Seattle Children’s, Western Union and Antioch University Seattle.
Seahawks/Sounders FC Challenge Match Donors: Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC, Tom and Sonya Campion, Lucky Seven Foundation and Wells Fargo.
Special Thank You: Sound Mental Health, Print Solutions and Consulting, Julie Gauntt, Seattle Westin, The Beta Society, and VanHouten Photography.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
High School Auction to Benefit First Place
The students at Big Picture High School invite you to join them at a Benefit Auction for First Place this Friday, May 15, 2009.
The community is invited to attend the event which is Friday, May 15, 2009 at 7pm at Big Picture High School, 2450 S. 142nd St., SeaTac,WA 98168. There is no cost to attend and no reservation required.
Thank You to the students at Big Picture High School for planning this event and for choosing to support First Place!
The community is invited to attend the event which is Friday, May 15, 2009 at 7pm at Big Picture High School, 2450 S. 142nd St., SeaTac,WA 98168. There is no cost to attend and no reservation required.
Thank You to the students at Big Picture High School for planning this event and for choosing to support First Place!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Seattle Channel Features First Place Panel Discussion
On April 29, 2009, immediately following the First Place Annual Fundraising Breakfast, we hosted a panel discussion featuring local individuals and businesses making big change toward ending homelessness.
The panel featured:
Seattle Channel 21:
First Place hosted this panel as way to further engage individual and businesses in getting involved in ending homelessness. We hope when you watch this, you will be inspired to find a way to get your business or organization involved in social change.
Panel attendees received a packet of information to take home with them, which included facts on homelessness, a 'Take Action' sheet, a copy of the Washington State Report Card on Family Homelessness and a few other informational papers. If you are interested in a copy of this packet, contact Chris Cooper, Director of Marketing and Development at 206-323-6715 ext. 1301.
Over the next few weeks we want to feature a few companies on our blog that do some creative fundraising for First Place. First on our list to share is Car Toys.
The panel featured:
- Bill Block, King County Committee to End Homelessness Project Director
- Tod Leiweke, CEO of Vulcan Sports and Entertainment
- Thach Nguyen, Realtor, Developer and Philanthropist
- James Sun, CEO & Founder of Zoodango.com, Finalist on NBC's "The Apprentice"
- Evelyn Brown, Owner of Xazz Salon and community volunteer
- Anne Keeney, Executive Director of Seattle Jobs Initiative
- Moderated by Linda Byron, KING 5 News
Seattle Channel 21:
| Thursday, May 14, 2009 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, May 18, 2009 | 6:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2009 | 2:30 a.m. |
| Thursday, May 21, 2009 | 4:30 p.m. |
First Place hosted this panel as way to further engage individual and businesses in getting involved in ending homelessness. We hope when you watch this, you will be inspired to find a way to get your business or organization involved in social change.Panel attendees received a packet of information to take home with them, which included facts on homelessness, a 'Take Action' sheet, a copy of the Washington State Report Card on Family Homelessness and a few other informational papers. If you are interested in a copy of this packet, contact Chris Cooper, Director of Marketing and Development at 206-323-6715 ext. 1301.
Over the next few weeks we want to feature a few companies on our blog that do some creative fundraising for First Place. First on our list to share is Car Toys.
Beat the CFO! The employees of Car Toys have a long-standing tradition of supporting the many vital programs of First Place. Every fall Car Toys employees break out of the office for their annual stress reliever "beat the CFO". For a small donation to First Place employees compete against the CFO in a high-tech virtual golf game, or in years past have taken their chance at hitting a target to dunk the CFO in a less than warm pool. Car Toys CFO Robert Jensen continues to take his dedication to ending family homelessness to a new level. “Keep up the great work,” Jensen tells us, “and we will keep coming up with other ways to help.”
Friday, May 8, 2009
The Music Project Foundation comes to First Place!
The Music Project Foundation is a local organization that ties the study of music with a performance experience to create a unique program that empowers students. This school year they have working hard raising extra funds to bring their program to First Place to work with our students at no charge to First Place.
In order to fund their work with First Place they are hosting a fundraiser on May 26, 2009 featuring a few music icons such as Sonny Turner of The Platters, Theo Peoples of The Four Tops, Sanjaya Malakar, a former American Idol contestant and Bernadette Bascom.
First Place is excited and thankful for the opportunity to work The Music Project Foundation and the talented musicians who are working with our students.
We know this fundraiser will be a great success!
Join us at "A Vegas Evening"
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at the Triple Door
Tickets: $50 per Person
VIP Tickets: $150 per Person
VIP Tickets Include: Private Reception w/the Stars, Hors D’oeuvres, Hosted Bar & 1 Drink Ticket, and Premier Seating
Purchase Tickets Online
by Phone: 206-838-4333
In Person: triple Door Box Office 216 Union St., Seattle
View the event flier (pdf).
Learn more The Music Project Foundation
In order to fund their work with First Place they are hosting a fundraiser on May 26, 2009 featuring a few music icons such as Sonny Turner of The Platters, Theo Peoples of The Four Tops, Sanjaya Malakar, a former American Idol contestant and Bernadette Bascom.
First Place is excited and thankful for the opportunity to work The Music Project Foundation and the talented musicians who are working with our students.We know this fundraiser will be a great success!
Join us at "A Vegas Evening"
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at the Triple Door
Tickets: $50 per Person
VIP Tickets: $150 per Person
VIP Tickets Include: Private Reception w/the Stars, Hors D’oeuvres, Hosted Bar & 1 Drink Ticket, and Premier Seating
Purchase Tickets Online
by Phone: 206-838-4333
In Person: triple Door Box Office 216 Union St., Seattle
View the event flier (pdf).
Learn more The Music Project Foundation
Friday, April 10, 2009
Announcing The Seahawks/Sounders FC Challenge
First Place is excited to announce a Challenge Match Fund for the Annual Fundraising Breakfast! Keep Reading....
Please join us on Wednesday, April 29, 2009
7:00 a.m. - Networking and Breakfast
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Stage Program Featuring
RSVP by April 21, 2009. Register online today!
What is the The Seahawks/Sounders FC Challenge?
During the event, Tod Leiweke, CEO of Vulcan Sports and Entertainment (Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC) will speak about his organization's commitment to end family homelessness. He will also announce the The Seahawks/Sounders FC Challenge - which is a pool of money donated to First Place to match donations from all new donors, and all donations which are increased over last year's gift. Every person in the room will have an opportunity to have their gift matched.
THANK YOU TO THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS AND SOUNDERS FC!
More information can be found on the First Place website.
Want to bring friends? Consider hosting a table.
Please join us on Wednesday, April 29, 20097:00 a.m. - Networking and Breakfast
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Stage Program Featuring
- Two First Place students speaking about their personal experiences.
- A poem performed by current students
- Keynote Speaker Dr. Leon "Skip" Rowland
- The Seahawks/Sounders FC Challenge - A challenge match presented by Tod Leiweke, CEO of Vulcan Sports and Entertainment
- Emcee Linda Byron from KING5 News.
- Dr. Doreen Cato, Executive Director of First Place
RSVP by April 21, 2009. Register online today!
What is the The Seahawks/Sounders FC Challenge?
During the event, Tod Leiweke, CEO of Vulcan Sports and Entertainment (Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC) will speak about his organization's commitment to end family homelessness. He will also announce the The Seahawks/Sounders FC Challenge - which is a pool of money donated to First Place to match donations from all new donors, and all donations which are increased over last year's gift. Every person in the room will have an opportunity to have their gift matched.
THANK YOU TO THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS AND SOUNDERS FC!
More information can be found on the First Place website.
Want to bring friends? Consider hosting a table.
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