KD Hall Foundation Marks 10 Years of Impact with “We Have Risen” Celebration Honoring Women, Girls, and the Power of Storytelling

Seattle – WA, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Website: www.kdhallfoundation.org/we-have-risen

KD Hall Foundation Marks 10 Years of Impact with “We Have Risen” Celebration Honoring Women, Girls, and the Power of Storytelling

SEATTLE, WA – May 12, 2025 – The KD Hall Foundation, a Washington-based nonprofit advancing leadership, education, and mental health for women and girls, will celebrate 10 years of transformative impact at its public event, “We Have Risen,” on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the historic Stimson-Green Mansion in Seattle.

Founded in 2014, the KD Hall Foundation has empowered over 1,000 girls through signature programs like Girls on the Rise and the College Ambassador Program. By centering youth storytelling, mentorship, and advocacy, the Foundation has become a statewide leader in cultivating the next generation of changemakers.

June 6 – Girls on the Rise Day (Private School Event)

Leading up to the public celebration, the Foundation will host a private event at Why Not You Academy for students closing out the Girls on the Rise program. This school-based experience will focus on storytelling, identity, and mental wellness, curated and led by the students themselves.

June 13 – “We Have Risen” 10-Year Public Celebration

The capstone event on June 13, 2025 (6:00–9:00 PM) invites community members, leaders, and partners to join an inspiring evening of legacy, leadership, and storytelling.

Keynote speakers include:

Angela Jones, longtime advocate and changemaker, speaking on philanthropy and being a good ancestor
Dr. Ben Danielson, pediatrician and health equity leader, speaking on stewardship and community healing

Additional guests and honorees:

Lenny Wilkens (NBA Hall of Famer)
Mario Bailey (Seattle Seahawks)
Farah Jadran (KING 5), Tyrah Majors (KOMO), and Taylor Winkel (FOX 13)

“This is a celebration of legacy and leadership,” said KD Hall, Executive Director and Co-Founder. “We’ve spent a decade walking beside women and girls, helping them rise through their voices, stories, and strength. Now, we’re lifting that legacy into the future.”

The evening will feature storytelling from program alumni, awards for community changemakers, networking, and media moments honoring the Foundation’s decade of service.

Tickets and sponsorships for the June 13 event are available now. Proceeds support scholarships, mentorship programs, and youth-led storytelling initiatives across Washington.

Reserve your ticket or become a sponsor:

www.kdhallfoundation.org/we-have-risen

Donate directly:

https://donorbox.org/kd-hall-foundation

Media and sponsorship inquiries:

KD Hall | [email protected]

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