August 2010

The founder of Animals First Foundation, Carina Sunga Borja, an Admiral resident, was found guilty July 30 of embezzlement.

Heather Johnson Enajibi, President of Animals First Foundation, told the West Seattle Herald:

"AFF was and remains an exceptional non profit organization devoted to animal welfare. AFF has never misappropriated donor funds and such allegations are false and vindictive. Our books are open to prove that donations made to AFF were used for the animals and not personal gain. Ms. Borja, the AFF founder has fallen into disrepute for her earlier indiscretions. She has accepted responsibility for her error and pleaded guilty. The guilty plea pertains to charges that in no way allege or insinuate that she embezzled funds from AFF for her personal gain. Yet this is extremely damaging and the false rumors are being circulated by malicious individuals. She has not served on our board since 2009 nor is she an officer."

King County Superior Court documents from Prosecuting Attorney Daniel Satterberg state:

Coastal Surf Boutique on Alki Avenue will be hosting an Alki Beach 5k Walk & Run Registration Party with Northwest Hope and Healing during Coastal’s Happy Hour from 4:00-7:00pm.

Coastal is located at 2532 Alki Avenue S.W. 206. and can be reached at 933.5605 or by email at info@coastalseattle.com .

Attendees can expect treats, drinks, giveaways and fun during the 3 hour event.

To help raise money for Northwest Hope and Healing (NWHH) and engage the Alki and West Seattle community, Coastal will be giving anyone who registers for the Alki Beach 5K 20% OFF one item at Coastal that evening.

NWHH will offer anyone who registers for the race at this Registration Party a $5 discount on their registration fee.

For more information about the 5K Walk & Run, please visit www.alkibeachrun.com.

The White Center Community Development Association will be holding their Dinner and Live auction Sept 10 at South Seattle Community College in the Jerry Brockey Center.

The event is a fundraiser for The Family Connections program of the CDA and will also help SOPI Village, their affordable housing effort.
The cost is $60 per person.

The dinner will be Chicken Breast with tapenade and a vegetarian option will be a Portobello Mushroom dish. The meal will be prepared by the South Seattle Community College Culinary Arts Program.

The live auction will feature some very desirable items this year such as a one week stay at the Whistler resort in Vancouver B.C., A one week stay at the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth, WA, and a Seattle Sounders Suite for up to 18 people at game in October.

Businesses who wish to donate and be part of the effort have until August 12 to contact the CDA with their contribution. To learn more or make a contribution to assist the White Center CDA contact Kate Stannard at 684-1082 ext. 161.