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Champions of Change is hosting its inaugural statewide pickleball tournament, making the shift from basketball! These tournaments are all about creating inclusive, low-barrier events that unite our community while raising funds for local organizations. Your participation supports those offering services rooted in dignity, empowerment, and collaboration to provide true wrap-around care. Let's make a positive impact together! Click the link for more information! https://lnkd.in/gMEVtigW

Look who won the bid for the new Overlook Walk cafe!!! Who better to be in this space than Boon Boona Coffee ?? When you mix THE best coffee and community it equals the best spot in the city! Not to mention the stunning views! S/o to the great Harriet Slater who worked on the proposal with the Boon Boona team to bring this to life!

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the departure of Kimi Lee King, who will be leaving Vault89 at the end of January after five transformative years. Since 2019, Kimi has been instrumental in shaping the company's?foundation. She has been a driving force behind setting the company up for its next phase of business. As we transition, we remain committed to upholding the values and vision Kimi helped establish. She will stay on to finish out a couple of projects that are near and dear to her heart. We are incredibly excited for her next chapter and know she will continue to make a profound impact wherever she goes. Please join us in expressing our heartfelt gratitude to Kimi for her dedication, leadership, and commitment to Vault89. We wish her the best in her future endeavors!

We are excited to introduce Bree Harris-Burton as the newest member of the Vault89 team! Joining us as a Project Coordinator, Bree brings with her a passion for serving community and a commitment to advancing our mission. We’re confident that Bree’s dedication and vision will strengthen our work and help us continue making a positive impact. Welcome to the team Bree!!

We’re excited to announce that our own Queniya M. has been appointed to the Public Safety Civil Service Commission. Her passion for service and deep expertise shine through in her commitment to our community. With Queniya on this commission, our community is stronger and better equipped to thrive. Congratulations, Queniya!

Greg and Jalil successfully graduated from our entrepreneurial?program, INVEST, a collaborative initiative?we run in partnership with Pioneer Human Services. Thirty years later they found themselves not only?reunited as cellmates in prison?but also bonded by a shared drive to build companies and pursue their passions. Greg is transforming his epic space odyssey game, Galactic Kata, from a board and card game into an immersive video game experience. Meanwhile, Jalil is launching his own cleaning service,?Gemini Twin Janitorial Cleaning Services LLC,?specializing in commercial, residential, and event spaces. His company will also feature a unique?division focused on empowering youth by removing negative graffiti?and replacing it with vibrant murals that celebrate and uplift the community. Read more here : https://lnkd.in/gF_vjcwF

Greg and Jalil successfully graduated from our entrepreneurial?program, INVEST, a collaborative initiative?we run in partnership with Pioneer Human Services. Thirty years later they found themselves not only?reunited as cellmates in prison?but also bonded by a shared drive to build companies and pursue their passions. Greg is transforming his epic space odyssey game, Galactic Kata, from a board and card game into an immersive video game experience. Meanwhile, Jalil is launching his own cleaning service,?Gemini Twin Janitorial Cleaning Services LLC,?specializing in commercial, residential, and event spaces. His company will also feature a unique?division focused on empowering youth by removing negative graffiti?and replacing it with vibrant murals that celebrate and uplift the community. Read more here : https://lnkd.in/gF_vjcwF

Last week was an emotional one for us as we celebrated the graduation of Cohort 2 of the INVEST program! Over the past 8 weeks, this group of incredible individuals received invaluable mentorship, acquired essential knowledge, and honed the skills needed to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. We graduate this class feeling honored by their commitment and humbled by their perseverance. There is no doubt that their achievements will continue to inspire, and make an impact, as they embark on this next chapter. Congratulations Cohort 2!! You did that! A huge thank you to Pioneer Human Services for their continued partnership and support throughout this program! This experience is specifically designed for individuals who have been formerly incarcerated and are driven by a passion for entrepreneurship. If you or someone you know is interested, you can find more information here! https://lnkd.in/gwTRi9QM

The INVEST entrepreneurship program https://lnkd.in/gnNukHiz?is a partnership between Pioneer Human Services and Vault89 and was featured in the Puget Sound Business Journal - by Catherine Duchamp. "Anthony J. Wright, CEO of Seattle-based Pioneer Human Services, believes everyone deserves a second chance. So does Doug Baldwin Jr, former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver, now CEO of social impact investing firm Vault89, based in Renton. Both also hold, that when people are healthy, confident and supported, anything is possible. Together, they’ve created a program where people coming out of prison learn to be entrepreneurs. “To see your mother or your father, or your brother or your sister, have a history, overcome that and then start a business. I think that’s probably one of the most powerful things that can happen in the community,” said Wright, who met Baldwin through a mutual friend and later pitched him on the training program.? INVEST (Incarceration to New Ventures: Elevating Success Together) is a departure from the more conventional ways Wright and Baldwin do business. But they are united by a mission to give people overcoming conviction histories financial freedom through entrepreneurship." ... Read full article in print issue or on PSBJ digital: https://lnkd.in/g4Pk8bKB. #SecondChances #EntrepreneurshipOpportunities #BuildingLives

We're officially 3 weeks into cohort #2 of the INVEST program! This dedicated group is already hard at work, learning the essentials of entrepreneurship—from refining their ideas and market strategies to understanding financial and legal frameworks. Each week brings them closer to building sustainable, impactful businesses. Some participants in this cohort are working on ventures such as: ? Culturally Diverse Food Trucks ? A mobile barbershop ? Car detailing services ? Reentry support services, including one soon-to-be nonprofit focused on breaking the cycles of oppression, incarceration, and economic disenfranchisement This program is designed for formerly incarcerated individuals with a passion for entrepreneurship. Interested in being part of the next cohort, or know someone who might be? Visit https://lnkd.in/gwTRi9QM to see if you qualify and learn more!