AtWork! In the News
Issaquah to consider $130,000 in support of the arts
By Jake Lynch, Issaquah Reporter Editor
Mar 04 2010, 3:03 PM
The City of Issaquah has again demonstrated its remarkable support of local art and culture groups. The city's Arts Commission last week recommended 21 organizations and programs which promote art, culture and recreation opportunities receive $130,000 in funding.
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Residents donate tons of electronics to AtWork!
www.issaquahpress.com, February 16, 2010
By Warren Kagarise
Washingtonians recycled more than 38.5 million pounds of TVs, computers and monitors last year through the E-Cycle Washington program. The program launched in January and became one of the first in the nation to collect unwanted TVs, computers and monitors for free recycling.
Volunteers donate bountiful harvest to local food bank
September 29, 2009
By Warren Kagarise
Volunteers have harvested more than 300 pounds of organic peppers, squash and tomatoes for the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank, and volunteers said the center can expect more bounty as summer comes to a close. Organizers said the community garden attracted unprecedented support from gardeners and volunteers.
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Bellevue Group Helps Disabled People Find Jobs
"At Work!" pairs those with disabilities with jobs in the community‑based on unique skills.
Dana Rebik, Web Reporter
August 27, 2009
BELLEVUE — With the state of the economy, it's tough for anyone to find a job. But imagine if you were also dealing with a disability. A Bellevue non-profit group, "At Work!" is helping bridge the gap, by pairing up disabled clients with rewarding jobs in the Seattle area.
Community garden produces for food bank
By Jake Lynch, Issaquah Reporter Editor
Jul 23 2009, 12:40 PM
The labors of those involved in the Issaquah Flatlands Community Garden are starting to bear fruit, in more ways than one.
Begun by Sustainable Issaquah and AtWork! as a way to increase the participation of locals in their food networks and improve awareness of the social and economic benefits of gardening, the garden also had the goal of contributing to food banks and providing fresh fruit and vegetables to those in need.
