From left: Chuck Weinstock, Hyeok Kim, and Norm Rice (Photo by Assunta Ng/NWAW)
InterIm Community Development Association hosted their annual Refresh Gala on Saturday, April 6, raising funds to support their low-income housing programs. In total, the event raised over $130,000, which will go towards providing housing and services to immigrants and refugees.
At the event, Norman Rice, former mayor and current president and CEO of the Seattle Foundation, was honored with the Bob Santos Leadership in Sustainability award.
From left: Ning Murro, Raphael Capili, and Haydee Capili.
When the Capilis moved to the United States, Murro was the counselor helped them find a place to live. (Photo by Assunta Ng/NWAW)
This combined with seed money from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and grants from the City of Seattle will help InterIm expand their services 12-15 percent over the next two years. (end)