HomeMy WebLinkAboutESJ 2022-12-06 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting)Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Equity and Social Justice Commission special meeting
will be held on December 6, 2022, at 5:OOPM.
This is a 24 -Hour Notice -Not required by law to be published
For in-person, please join us at 5:OOPM LOCATED AT:
City of Tukwila, Hazelnut Conference Room , 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188
For assistance during the meeting, please call Niesha Fort -Brooks,
Equity and Social Justice Staff Liaison, at 206-406-6692
MEETING AGENDA — SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, December 6, 2022 — 5:OOPM
I Call to Order
II Introduction (2 minutes)
III Unfinished Business Items
• Commission to review and discuss the letter from Foster High School — Black
Student Union request of funds for future educational investments. (10 minutes)
Action Item: Commission will discuss and determine if ESJC 2022 budget funds
will be allocated to Foster High School Black Union.
• Commission to discuss Stillwaters non-profit organization financial request in
support of the Snack pack program for the Tukwila Community. (10 minutes)
Action Item: Commission to discuss and determine if ESJC 2022 budget should
be allocated to Stillwaters non-profit organization in support for the Snack Pack
program.
VI Miscellaneous
VII Adjournment
November 1, 2022
Nuhamin Regassa, President
Foster High School — Black Student Union
4242 S 144th St
Tukwila, WA, 98168
RE: Black Student Union Fundraiser
Dear Equity And Social Justice Commission,
My name is Nuhamin Regassa and I am the President of the Foster High School Black Student
Union club. I want to request a fund of $2,000 to help us hold a fundraiser between November
15th to the 17th. The intent of this fundraiser is to teach our peers and staff members about how
Black culture has an influence on the world of today. But also, we'd like to involve both students
that identify as Black/African American and our allies.
By funding us, your donation will go towards causes such as future field trips, one being the
Northwest African American Museum in Seattle. You would also help arrange our Black History
Month assemblies and daily activities that are connected to Black History Month, for the whole
school to participate in. And lastly, it'll organize a "Black -Out Night -Out!", which was an
evening event that we hosted last year. We had a black -owned business cater us the entire time, a
guest speaker to share words, and had students display acts of Black excellence.
In the past, we have even helped in activities that focused on Black people, such as the City of
Tukwila's Juneteenth event. During that time, many of our members had set up stalls that sold
snacks and some that gave out information about why Juneteenth matters to our community. And
so, with that memory in mind, we also want our school community to have awareness and
embrace our black students and staff.
We strongly believe that our school can always improve and learn more on how to support our
community, therefore as to why we want to put this fundraiser into action. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact me through my email, nuhaminregassal@gmail.com, or our
advisor, Ashley Byrd, at abyrd@urbanleague.org
Thank you in advance for reaching out and contributing to our purpose.
Sincerely,
Nuhamin A. Regassa
President, Black Student Union
Foster High School
Still Waters has been providing weekend "snack packs" weekends throughout the school year since
2016. We have done this alongside Tukwila community volunteers, community groups, and leaders. In
2023, we are hoping to expand to the middle and high school students for possible
food/hygiene/toiletry (at least 100 more students). In 2023, we are planning community events
that support partnerships with students, families, schools, and community groups
that collectively advocate for housing, food, and education equity. We currently have food/funds to
provide weekend snack packs to 154 students for about 3 more months...without your help, this
program will cease in March or April 2023.
Abigail Tabason is a district parent and current Executive Director who coordinates along with
community members getting weekend meals to students each week.
Check out our revamped website, https://stillwaters.services/ to learn more.
Straight up, Here is what we need to get packs to students until the end of the school year -
• Use your voice - advocate for Tukwila youth. Advocate for food, education, and housing equity.
• Donate child friendly foods that are easy to open, ready to eat, culturally relevant, and shelf
stable. Host a snack/kids meals food drive.
• Volunteer as a group or as a community member 1-4 times a month (approx 1-2 hours)
• Donate $
• Volunteers can apply to serve with our board. (1.5 hours / Monthly)
Peace and appreciation for all that you do (can do) for youth in our communities! I hold you in my
heart,
Bridgette and the Still Waters volunteers,
206-351-7001