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By Megan Campbell – Contributor Seattle Kraken executive Mari Horita says giving back is “not just about cutting checks.” Though the Kraken’s philanthropic arm, One Roof Foundation, does donate money. Over the last two seasons of the NHL franchise’s home games, it’s given away nearly 90, $32,000 checks to nonprofit and civic leaders, as well as celebrities…
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One Roof and Kraken have lifted Seattle neighborhood since early days. May 4 was time to celebrate the connection in jerseys and Filson hats aboard the ‘Adventuress’ By Bob Condor @ByBobCondor nhl.com/kraken May 09, 2024 The Kraken and One Roof Foundation have focused on investing in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood long before the team and philanthropic…
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During April’s designated Green Month, One Roof Foundation, Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena aim to inspire fans and nonprofits that ‘small acts that lead to big changes’ ByBob Condor @ByBobCondor nhl.com/kraken As spring fully blooms, the April celebration of Green Month is just the re-start of how we can heal the environment all year long. It…
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Artist Sarah Robbins designs at the intersection of city and nature for the Seattle Kraken’s 2023-24 season at Climate Pledge Arena. Read more here…
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One Roof Foundation launches new ‘externship’ program to immerse students in pursuit of sustainable planet and health equity in communities facing environmental harms — by Bob Condor Just as the Kraken took a big step forward with two rounds of Stanley Cup Playoffs hockey this spring, the Seattle franchise continues making moves to become a…
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“Mari Horita, SVP, Social Impact and Government Relations for the Seattle Kraken and Executive Director of the One Roof Foundation (the philanthropic arm of both the Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena, dedicated to providing the local community with safety, security, and shelter), who has worked closely with Lopez and her community for many years,…
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One Roof Foundation and Seattle Kraken kick off Earth month with South Park clean up. — by Rob Johnson One Roof Foundation is committed to advancing environmental justice because everyone should have clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and clean and safe places to live and play. When we started our journey to…
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“Overwhelmed and underwater—that was the situation for many in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood back in December. But cleanup efforts are still going, which is where volunteers from the Seattle Kraken community stepped in.” — Read more here….
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“Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena—set to become the first ILFI Zero Carbon Certified arena in the world—sources hyper-locally: 75% of its food ingredients come from within a 300 mile radius, the hockey rink water is sourced from its own roof(!) through an innovative rain-to-rink system, and even The Climate Pledge Collection merchandise sold on-site is designed by a Seattle-based artist.”…
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Per its environmental justice pillar, One Roof Foundation and nonprofit DRCC team up to place top-grade HEPA air filters in every classroom at Concord Elementary in South Park — by Bob Condor Seattle is a city of lively neighborhoods for meeting friends, becoming a family and feeling at home. South Park is one such example,…