Join us for a special event co-hosted by Children's Alliance and Métier Brewing Company.
Children's Alliance Executive Director Dr. Stephan Blanford will discuss several policies that are currently under consideration in the Washington state legislature and their potential impact on youth and families.
He will share his insights on:
Child care resources and support;
Mental and physical health care access;
Antiracist policymaking and systemic solutions to injustice;
Washington state's regressive tax structure;
Exercising our political and social power to make a difference for future generations.
The event will be held at Métier Brewing Company's Cherry Street Taproom on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 5:00 pm.
About Dr. Stephan Blanford
Dr. Stephan Blanford has dedicated his career to serving the community's kids. In addition to leading Children's Alliance and several other youth-serving organizations, he served on the Seattle School Board from 2013-2018. Stephan was appointed by Governor Jay Inslee on two separate committees focused on equitable outcomes for the state's children. He also serves on the national board of Partnership for America's Children and as the Board Chair for Integrated Schools, a nationwide organization that mobilizes families to practice antiracist school integration.
As a long-time resident of the Central District, Stephan was eager to welcome Métier Brewing to the neighborhood and for the addition of a vital community space where he can get to know his fellow neighbors.
About Métier Brewing Company
Métier Brewing Company’s mission is to brew damn good beer and build stronger community to inspire bigger dreams for all.
Metier Brewing Company (MBC) is a purpose-driven, Black-owned craft brewery—and they believe in representation. That means they are intentional about every aspect of their community and running a business rooted in values they take seriously: inclusion, access, compassion, and excellence. Through strategic partnerships and collaborations as well as their intentional sourcing of art, goods, and services from BIPOC and women business owners and artists, they amplify and strive to make good on their mission.