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by gotgreenseattle | May 8, 2013 | Publications, Uncategorized
For Sintayehu Tekle, Got Green represents one simple thing: Hope. Sintayehu’s is a classic story of overcoming a negative environment, language barriers, and the influence of gangs to build a future – not only for himself, but for his community. He went from...
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by gotgreenseattle | May 7, 2013 | Media, Publications, Uncategorized
Family is the bedrock of our society, the fabric upon which our society is formed. As the proverb goes, it takes a village to raise a child. Khalil Panni grew up with a strong extended family that shaped his sense of community. A Seattle native, the current member of...
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by gotgreenseattle | May 6, 2013 | Media, Publications, Uncategorized
Vernon Hill, a Got Green grassroots leader, enjoys working with his hands. He has worked in construction, maintenance, and aerospace industries, and has his AA in Construction Management. This past year, Vernon combined his construction work experience with his deep...
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by gotgreenseattle | May 6, 2013 | Publications, Uncategorized
“Our power is greatest when the debate about jobs is happening in the public eye.” – Michael Woo, Organizer and Got Green Director Wielding signs that read, “What, no local hire?”, “If you work here, hire here” and “Do the right thing, hire locally,” members of Got...
by gotgreenseattle | Apr 26, 2013 | Director's Note, Uncategorized
Earth Day 2013 Dear Got Green Supporter, One of our volunteer writers asked Vernon Hill a pivotal question in community organizing – “Why, when it’s so easy to hang back, have you stepped forward to lead?” “I do it because I want to come forth myself and speak up for...
