Mainstay at Seattle Central

08/27/2026

We wanted to share with you one of our favorite client success stories today!

Roxann knew she could do the job.

After years working at Fred Meyer, she knew the deli inside and out. What she wanted next was the chance to lead.

When others weren't sure she was ready, Roxann never doubted herself. She advocated for her goals, pursued new opportunities, and took a leap into management.

Today, Roxann manages the deli at one of Fred Meyer's highest-volume stores.

It's tempting to make Mainstay the hero of this story. But we're not.

Roxann is.

She chose what she wanted. She took the risk. She earned the job.

Because of supporters like you, people with disabilities have someone in their corner as they build the lives they choose. And when they're ready to lead, we're right behind them. 💙

08/07/2026

Congratulations to our friend and colleague, Nathan, Executive Director at Community Center for being recognized by the Seattle Storm in the first-ever Inclusion Night on Monday, August 10!

The evening is built around inclusion, accessibility, and visibility in sports. Summit has been invited to table, and a few of us will be there in the Storm Surge Collective.

If you would like to join us, here are the details.

Monday, August 10 | 7:00 pm
Seattle Storm vs. Chicago Sky
Climate Pledge Arena
Discounted tickets:

Check out this promotion!

07/22/2026

A Sparkling Congratulations to Mainstay friend and client Michelle! She is celebrating having just received a Service Award in honor of 30 years (30!!!) of meaningful employment with King County’s Dept. of Judicial Administration, most recently in the role of SEP Associate II.

Outside of work Michelle is a competitive cross-country skier with the Skihawks Racing Team! She also won a silver medal in 2013 while competing with Team USA in the Special Olympics in South Korea (I mean come on!) ⛷️

When we talk about dedication and loyalty this is exactly what we mean ✨✨✨

Michelle (center) is shown here with her Mom and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay ✨
📸: Dena Varriale van Vliet

07/18/2026

Mainstay ❤️'s Jimothy! He's won us over with his fierce determination, incredible speed and love bug eyes.

06/29/2026

Mainstay clients Zak and Gordon had a total blast at Seattle Public Utilities Annual Carnival last week! Here they are with their job coaches Dena and Sharon 🎢🎟️
Both Zak and Gordon work for SPU as Office and Maintenance Aides, roles they love and learn so much from ✨✨
Reach out to us via DM or email (link in profile) if you want to learn about how introducing supported employment to your workplace can provide life changing opportunities for job seekers with disabilities!

06/23/2026

Sharing this amazing photo and Thank You note that was sent by students Henry, Kelly, Emily and Niko to their coaches Dena, Sharon and Marci here at Mainstay:

From a class at Seattle Public Schools Bridges Transition Program Providence Swedish:

“Here’s a big THANK YOU from all of us to ALL OF YOU! As we leave for Summer Break, we want to express our gratitude. Thank you for your kindness, guidance, and amazing services. We appreciate you so very much. Have a great summer!”

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06/10/2026

SHARING VIA !
Survey alert for our community members!
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To improve accessibility in the public right-of-way, SDOT is working to update our current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. We need your help identifying where and how we can make Seattle’s public right-of-way more accessible.

Do you experience barriers when trying to access places you need to go, like no curb ramps, difficulty using sidewalks getting to bus stops, or a lack of accessible parking? Do you have priority destinations and locations you'd like SDOT to focus on?

Please take their survey by Tuesday, September 15 to make your voice heard. Use the link in their profile and click "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Survey".

06/06/2026

Everyone….Stop what you are doing so you can vote for Hsiao-Ching Chou for Favorite Chef! She is my friend, my neighbor, and a bad ass chef. She does so much for others, such as work with the Board at the Food Bank and our at Seattle Central!!! She could win $25K with which she is going to mentor an intern!!! Let’s GOOOO!! 🥟🍲🍜🥘🥢🍽️

06/06/2026

Hi Mainstay Community!!! One of our incredible supporters and local Seattle cookbook author, Hsiao-Ching Chou is asking for your support to become a Favorite Chef! She does so much for our community on Board of Ballard Food Bank and Mainstay at Seattle Central!!!Please take a moment to VOTE!🥟🥢🍽️🦪🍜🍲

https://favchef.com/2026/hsiao-ching-chou?fbclid=IwdGRjcASRJwhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeQahSJpMKTAWpjdaEvoVZ8QWYXVEtWAxW6sdhPo7qmivE7JoGOjcm5Jxdai0_aem_j9BLw_vUTlz4NoYAMpElpQ

One chef will win $25k, a feature in Taste of Home, and a cooking experience with Carla hall.

06/04/2026

We had such a good time meeting so many families, teachers and fellow nonprofits last week at the King County Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Resource Fair!
It’s so important for our community to know what resources are available to them while planning educational and recreational activities, plus employment opportunities, for their family members / students ✨ Thanks for having us