Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) held its annual gala, A Culinary Journey, on Saturday, October 3 at The Westin Bellevue. Over 500 community leaders, elected officials, ACRS supporters and volunteers took part in a benefit dinner featuring remarks from U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (WA), client stories and an on-stage cooking demonstration by Chef Melissa King, Top Chef Season 12 Finalist.
With Presenting Sponsor Comcast, this year’s gala raised over $200,000 and highlighted stories from and about ACRS clients in their own words. (end)