Carol Rowe Memorial Food Bank grows aid reach
Volunteers at the Carol Rowe Memorial Food Bank in Edmonds report growing need with 6,727 families fed last year and 28,813 people helped on a $30,000 budget. Operated by South County Ministerial Association in the United Methodist Church, the program serves "new poor" and regulars alike with no extensive paperwork and a policy to help anyone hungry. The church thrift store supports the effort, netting last year about $4,889 and donating leftovers to other agencies. Open Tuesdays 10 am to 1 pm. thrift store operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 am to 3 pm.
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Rainier College Expands Training for Disadvantaged Youth
Rainier College in Mountlake Terrace runs on tuition with limited funds and serves high school dropouts. It contracts with agencies and employers for tech training and offers certificate and associate programs in automotive, computer, electronics, business, engineering, drafting, and hospitality. The Integral Studies program blends liberal arts with tech study, targeting jobs with projected 20 percent growth in a decade.
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Kerry Godes
Mountlake Terrace
Rainier College
John Lewman
Higher Education Coordinating Board
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