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First We FEEST: A Community Celebration Recap
A Community Celebration Event RecapOn September 20th, the FEEST Fam gathered at the TAF Bethaday Community Learning Space for something special: First We FEEST: A Community Celebration. From the moment the doors opened, the room buzzed with joy, music, and the smell...
Youth Spotlight: Musteria
Today we’re featuring Musteria (she/her), a rising senior in Seattle Public Schools. She talks about what drew her to FEEST, how she’s grown in confidence through outreach and organizing, and why mental health and student voice matter in schools. Along the way, she...
Youth Spotlight: Biniam
Today we’re featuring Biniam (he/him), a rising senior in Seattle Public Schools. In this conversation, he opens up about what drew him to FEEST, his perspective on youth organizing, and the role of mental health in building stronger schools. Along the way, he also...
How FEEST Youth Built Power and Joy at Summer Camp 2025
Photo is of FEEST Student Organizers at Summer Camp!This August, FEEST Student Organizers came together for one of our most powerful summer camps yet. For five days, youth gathered at El Centro de la Raza to dig into the roots of oppression, deepen their organizing...
Youth Spotlight: Eva
Today we’re featuring Eva (she/her), a senior and longtime Student Organizer with FEEST. She shares how she first got involved with FEEST, her perspective on school food and mental health, and her dreams for the future. Along the way, Eva keeps it real about what...
Inside Summer Stories 2025: Archiving Vulnerability
Archiving VulnerabilityThis summer, our Student Organizers built a space of color, creativity, and community care. Over five weeks, we painted, photographed, collaged, wrote, laughed, and dreamed together. This summer we created a collective masterpiece: the 2025...
Here’s to the Class of 2025: Look at Y’all Shine!
Photo is of FEEST Student Organizers at Graduation!On June 1st, we wrapped up the school year the best way we know how—by celebrating our students. It felt like us, full of laughter, care, and celebration. And it gave us space to recognize the power and brilliance our...
For the Ones Who Uplift Us
Jaimeé = officially iconic. Congrats on being named one of PSBJ’s Outstanding Voices!This Pride Month, our Executive Director, Jaimée, was recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal and GSBA as one of their 2025 Outstanding Voices—an award honoring LGBTQ+ leaders...
Too Controversial to Be Heard?
What Happened at City Hall:And Why We’re Still Showing UpLast Thursday, FEEST showed up at City Hall ready to fight for their vision of safety, care, and justice in schools. We stood beside Councilmember Rinck and a coalition of community partners to support four...
💸 School Funding, Student Voices: DEEL Workshop Recap
💸 School Funding, Student Voices: DEEL Workshop RecapIn May, FEEST Student Organizers met with Mustafa from the City of Seattle’s Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) for a deep dive into how school funding works and what role levies play in shaping the...
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