The NCBJ Public Outreach Committee has elected to raise funds for two Seattle nonprofits this year.
FareStart helps people overcome barriers by teaching work and life skills needed to succeed in employment and in life. By investing in people, providing meals and building community, we transform homelessness, hunger and poverty into human potential.
Consumer Education and Training Services (CENTS) was co-founded in 1995 by Federal Bankruptcy Judge Karen A. Overstreet and leading members of the Washington bankruptcy bar. CENTS empowers people to improve their financial health by developing educational and legal resources to help them prevent or overcome financial challenges.