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[Real Change News] The Kraken is making waves
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[Real Change News] The Kraken is making waves

“While head coach Dave Hakstol has been busy drafting the most skilled players for the sport, the philanthropic branch of the Kraken, One Roof Foundation, has been focusing on ways to help unhoused youth. Over the next decade, the foundation, along with Climate Pledge Arena, has committed $10 million to YouthCare to fight youth homelessness in Seattle….

September 22, 2021
[Seattle Kraken] Hockey on the Ground ‘Floor’
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[Seattle Kraken] Hockey on the Ground ‘Floor’

“During the week of the recent NHL Expansion Draft, [Kraken TV analyst JT] Brown was in town for the live fan event at Gas Works Park. He made sure to find the time to attend a “floor ball” camp session at Fairwood Elementary School in Renton as part of summertime “Multi-Sport and Hockey Sampler Program”…

August 22, 2021
[Seattle Times] Kraken’s foundation seeks to ‘show up’ in Seattle communities, and provide more than hockey and money
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[Seattle Times] Kraken’s foundation seeks to ‘show up’ in Seattle communities, and provide more than hockey and money

“Homeless youth is one of three key areas — with improving youth access to hockey and promoting environmental justice — targeted for assistance by One Roof Foundation, recently launched as the philanthropic arm of the Kraken and its OVG arena partners….In addition to providing jobs, One Roof has committed $10 million to YouthCare over the next decade.”…

May 14, 2021
[NHL Now] Interview with Mari Horita
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[NHL Now] Interview with Mari Horita

“Seattle Kraken VP of community engagement and social impact Mari Horita joins NHL Now to discuss the three pillars of the One Roof Foundation” — Watch the full video here….

May 11, 2021
[KIRO 7] Seattle Kraken, Climate Pledge Arena announce One Roof Foundation
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[KIRO 7] Seattle Kraken, Climate Pledge Arena announce One Roof Foundation

“Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena announced the launch of One Roof Foundation on Tuesday, a new organization centered on advancing equity and opportunity for vulnerable communities. The foundation was created with the belief that the ‘well-being of every person is tied to the well-being of every other person, and that the future health of…

May 4, 2021