FAST - Fathers and Sons Together

05/14/2026

We are so proud of our young people! This past Saturday at the NGLU Career Fair, they showed up, showed out, and made their presence known and felt.

From mastering elevator pitches to networking for summer internships, they owned the room. Huge thanks to City of Seattle Attorney Erika Evans, our guests and business professionals for pouring into our future leaders!

05/10/2026

Leadership is about showing up.

​Huge thanks to City of Seattle Attorney Erika Evans for spending her day pouring into our youth and young adults. Powerful words, even more powerful impact.

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05/09/2026

We are officially underway at the NGLU Career Fair! It is inspiring to watch our young adults navigate the room with confidence, mastering their elevator pitches and connecting with top employers for summer internship opportunities. The future of the workforce is looking bright.

05/09/2026

We are officially underway at the NGLU Career Fair! It is inspiring to watch our young adults navigate the room with confidence, mastering their elevator pitches and connecting with top employers for summer internship opportunities. The future of the workforce is looking bright.

AVELA UW

05/02/2026

Huge shoutout to our amazing community partners at AVELA UW for their incredible support of our Next Generation (NGLU) Level Up Career Readiness Program! Together, we are paving the way for the next wave of leaders and professionals.

04/26/2026

It’s all about the "Level Up!" 💼✨

​Today’s NGLU workshop was next level! Our young adults tackled mock interviews and explored what it means to lead with professionalism—not just on the clock, but in every walk of life.

​We want to give a special shout-out to our incredible guest speakers, Denise Colvin and Shawn Armour! 🎤Thank you for pouring into our youth, sharing your wisdom, and helping them find the confidence to own their professional journey.

​Watching our participants go from nervous to "hired" during their practice rounds was the highlight of the day. The future is bright! 🌟

​Drop a "🫶🏿" in the comments to thank Denise and Shawn for their leadership in Seattle and beyond! 💪🏿

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04/14/2026

Huge shout out to our partners at Converge Media for the incredible coverage of our recent Barbershop Chat, Chew & Play event!

They truly captured the heart, soul, and brilliancy of Rainier Beach. Seeing our community come together through their lens reminds us why this work is so important. Thank you for helping us tell our story and highlighting the magic in our neighborhood!

Check out the coverage here: https://www.whereweconverge.com/post/photos-fasts-barbershop-chat-chew-amp-play-captures-the-brilliancy-of-rainier-beach

Fathers and Sons Together (FAST) returned to the Rainier Beach Community Center earlier this month to host the Barbershop Chat, Chew & Play event, creating a space for fellowship and joy in Rainier Beach.

04/08/2026

Special thanks to Susan Fried for covering our 15th annual “Barbershop, Chat, & Chew” event! ✂️🗣️

Her latest photo essay in the showcases the power of community, mentorship, and conversation in Rainier Beach. We appreciate your support in highlighting the work we do to uplift our youth and families.

Read the story here:
https://southseattleemerald.org/community/2026/04/07/photo-essay-at-barbershop-chat-chew-in-rainier-beach-attendees-get-fades-shape-ups-and-space-to-talk

At a Rainier Beach barbershop event, attendees get shape-ups and something deeper — Susan Fried captures moments of dialogue, culture, and community care in her latest photo essay.

04/05/2026

Thank you to all of our volunteers, community partners, sponsors, barbers, vendors and more for making our 2026 Barbershop Chew Chat and Play a huge success!

04/03/2026

BARBERSHOP CHAT, CHEW & PLAY — TOMORROW!!!
Come for the cut — stay for the conversations.

🗓 Saturday, April 4, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Rainier Beach Community Center Plaza, 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA

FREE & Open to All

Join us for a powerful community gathering rooted in connection, culture, and conversation.

The barbershop is more than a place for a fresh cut — it’s where real talk happens. Tomorrow, we’re bringing that energy outside with:

✂️ Free haircuts for all ages
🎤 Live entertainment & guest speakers
🗣 Real conversations between youth & adults
🍽 Free food
🤝 Community resources, vendors & giveaways

This is a space for Rainier Beach families to come together, for young people to be heard, and for community to lead the way in building safety, trust, and belonging.
Pull up. Tap in. Be part of the conversation.

Questions?
Email [email protected] or call | (206) 228-6460