Efrem Fesaha of Boon Boona Coffee to receive 2026 Community Achievement Award

Pictured: Efrem Fesaha, CEO of Renton-based Boon Boona Coffee Every year, Key to Change presents the Community Achievement Award at its Spring Salon Fundraiser. In recognition of his outstanding service, Key to Change’s Board of Directors has selected Efrem Fesaha, the visionary leader behind Renton-based Boon Boona Coffee, whose work continues to make our community more vibrant and equitable. Previous award recipients include LeAnne Moss (2025), executive director of the ...
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Efrem Fesaha of Boon Boona Coffee to receive 2026 Community Achievement Award

Pictured: Efrem Fesaha, CEO of Renton-based Boon Boona Coffee Every year, Key to Change presents the Community Achievement Award at its Spring Salon Fundraiser. In ...
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Music of Remembrance Partners with Key to Change

Key to Change is thrilled to announce that Music of Remembrance (MOR) is partnering with us to sponsor a young musician.
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Delta Airlines partners with Key to Change to Help Students Fly to College

Key to Change is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Delta Air Lines that will help students "Keep Climbing” through an innovative new program ...
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Student Violinist Wins Competition and Concert Debut

Laila West (age 16) was selected to perform as a soloist with the University of Washington Philharmonia Campus Orchestra on May 31 at Meany Hall ...
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Students perform national anthem for 17,000 at Climate Pledge Arena

On January 25, 2025, three talented Key to Change students —Sid Siravara, Eden Pawlos, and Mason Nguyen—took center ice at Climate Pledge Arena to perform ...
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Key to Change alumni inspire young artists at Seattle PTSA Reflections event

Key to Change alumni Zora Rose Mtunga (Seattle Central College, finance major) and Jolene Nguyen (University of Washington, biochemistry major) were the keynote speakers at ...
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Honoring the legacy of Richard D. Swaisgood

Key to Change believes that world-class music instruction can have transformative effects in underserved communities. Today, we are grateful to share a story of generosity ...
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