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[South Seattle Emerald] Revitalized Skyway Park Reopens!
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[South Seattle Emerald] Revitalized Skyway Park Reopens!

“On Sunday, Oct. 9, Skyway community members joined King County Executive Dow Constantine and County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay at a community event to celebrate the completion of the $3.9 million improvement project. Representatives from the Seattle Kraken hosted a hockey workshop, gear giveaway, and offered tickets to a regular season game.” — Read more here….

October 13, 2022
[Starbucks Stories] Starbucks Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Kraken Community Iceplex Store with Special Guest
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[Starbucks Stories] Starbucks Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Kraken Community Iceplex Store with Special Guest

“In September 2021, Starbucks opened its 21st U.S. Community Store inside the Kraken Community Iceplex (KCI) in Seattle’s Northgate neighborhood. Since opening, the store has become a community fixture, serving customers and committing a dedicated portion of its sales receipts to benefit local community programs…the KCI Community Store and the neighborhood-focused relationship between Starbucks, the Seattle Kraken,…

October 10, 2022
[YouthCare] YouthCare’s Luncheon Returns with Stories of Success and Inspiration!
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[YouthCare] YouthCare’s Luncheon Returns with Stories of Success and Inspiration!

At “YouthCare’s 36th Annual Luncheon, [YouthCare’s new CEO, Degale Cooper]… announced the recipients of YouthCare’s new Community Impact Honoree award: One Roof Foundation, The Seattle Kraken, and Climate Pledge Arena. The CIH award is to recognize those “who are leading the way in action, advocacy, and community engagement to end youth homelessness”. One Roof Foundation,…

September 22, 2022
[Seattle Kraken] Making Huge Strides on Ice
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[Seattle Kraken] Making Huge Strides on Ice

“Kraken Skating Academy is haven for newcomers on ice and inspiration for future hockey players and figure skaters across the state. First-year participation numbers prove the case…Kraken Skating Academy stats include 55 percent female participation. Of kids progressing in the program, 365 graduates moved on to hockey participation while 83 are part of figure skating…

August 25, 2022
[Fansided] SPORTS TEAMS HAVE TO HELP FIX THE CLIMATE CRISIS
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[Fansided] SPORTS TEAMS HAVE TO HELP FIX THE CLIMATE CRISIS

“Professional sports teams can be active leaders in addressing the climate crisis. At present, few teams in the U.S. and abroad are actively shifting their practices… The efforts of the Seattle Kraken alone are expected to save their home city 50,000 gallons of water a year. These teams do more than just play in a…

July 7, 2022
[NHL.com] Black Girl Hockey Club Awards $29,000 in Scholarships
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[NHL.com] Black Girl Hockey Club Awards $29,000 in Scholarships

“The Black Girl Hockey Club has awarded $29,000 in summer scholarships to nine players as part of its ongoing effort to make the sport more accessible to women of color…The proceeds for the awards come from the BGHC Scholarship Fund, which includes an $11,000 donation from the One Roof Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the…

June 3, 2022