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Around Kent Station |
Our City: Kent is growing! We are the 4th largest city in King County and the 7th largest city in the state. For more information about our city visit: City of Kent's website and a Kent-phile's fan website
ShoWare Center - it's our events center, Seattle Thunderbird's is based here and just about any concert, event, auction is hosted at ShoWare.
Who We Support: Kent Station gives back to its community. Throughout the year we offer fun events for our customers and merchants while raising funds and supporting local non - profits such as:
Green River Community College Foundation - During the month of March we offer a scholarship fundraiser called "Moolah for Schoolah". Since 2006 we have provided over $20,000 in scholarships to Kent area residents attending Green River Community College.
Dynamic Partners - Kent Station collaborates with Dynamic Partners with fun eating, drinking and shopping events. In June 2010 we hosted: Wine Music Moolah; a wine and taste tour through Kent Station, while Everyday Jones played contemporary music and Dynamic Partners and its guild hosted a Silent Auction and raffle.
Dynamic Partners began as Children's Therapy Center in 1979, offering services to children with specials needs. Through its mission Dynamic Partners empowers children and their families in King and Pierce County through the provision of quality, individualized physical, occupational, and speech therapy; early intervention; specialized education; family resource coordination; parent education; custom orthotics; and compression garments.
Click here to read Jon Botten, Dynamic Partner's CEO letter to "investors" and Dynamic Partners Annual Report for 2010 - 2011.
Kent Youth & Family Services: Kent Station supports KYFS though its annual fundraiser and auction, along with providing support to the children and families KYFS serves. KYFS began in 1970 and provides professional counseling, education and support services to children, youth and their families. Innovative programs are designed to meet the evolving challenges of our diverse community, in culturally sensitive ways – each and every day!
Kent Food Bank: Food banks in every community are in desperate need of support, Kent Station offers free concerts during the Summer and requests donations during the concerts. During the holidays, Kent Station hosts a Santa cottage on the Fountain Stage in front of AMC Theatres for photos and holiday wishes. For each family visiting the Santa cottage, Kent Station donates $1. Last year Kent Station donated $1800 to the Kent Food Bank.
Kent Downtown Partnership: The KDP is an integral part of maintaining a thriving downtown Kent. Kent Station and its ownership Tarragon support the KDP with a donation through our B&O taxes - call Barbara at 253.813.6976 and ask how you can help too. Additionally, Kent Station supports many of KDP's community events and fundraisers.
Where to Stay: Hampton Inn - 21109 66th Ave S; 253.872.8811
Extended Stay America - 22520 83rd Ave S; 253.872.6514
Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green - 24415 Russell Road; 253.854.8767
Holiday Inn and Suites - 22318 84th Ave S; 800.465.4329
We are supported by: BECU - BECU is more than just money, they are our community credit union. BECU Sponsors many events at Kent Station.
Multicare - Multicare is local! Kent has a Multicare clinic and urgent care within walking distance of Kent Station. Mulitcare supports many of Kent Station's annual events.
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