SEATTLE, Wash. – On April 9, three Black-owned businesses came together to host a community giveback event. The businesses were joined by youth from A 4 Apple Learning Center and members of the University of Washington men’s football team who distributed coats, toys, books, and other essentials at A 4 Apple Learning Center's newest location on 23rd & South Jackson.

The partnership between QueenCare, True Motivation LLC and A 4 Apple Learning Center highlights the positive impact that can be made when companies work together and who are committed to reviving Black culture at that intersection.

"My community means so much to me and especially here in the Central District,” said Monika Mathews owner of QueenCare. “To be able to give back in a neighborhood that has been integral to my personal development makes me feel good and to be able to work together with other business owners who are also my business neighbors makes me feel even better! We are better together under any circumstance.” 

All three business owners have an affinity for youth and recognize the need to bring more positive changes to that corner. QueenCare provides paid internships for Young Queens at their flagship Jackson location and A 4 Apple provides a high quality learning environment for children aged 18 months and above. 

"The youth are our future,” said Tre Simmons, CEO of True Motivation LLC. “It’s important for us as adults to model the values that we want to see in our youth. We want to continue to give hope to our young people and our community." 

This is the first of many community giveback events to be hosted by Black businesses on Jackson.

"It is important that A 4 Apple Learning Center support our communities to help build a solid foundation for youth and family and continually supply needed resources," said Appolonia Washington, Owner of A 4 Apple Learning Center.

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About QueenCare

QueenCare products were established in July 2015. They were designed to best serve our skin, while utilizing aromatherapy to heal and uplift our mood. Each handcrafted product is infused with good energy, love, and natural ingredients that will leave your body feeling luxurious! A portion of the proceeds from sales benefit youth programming in the Seattle/King County area.

Visit www.queencareproducts.com for more information.

About Life Enrichment Group

Imagined in 2003 and incorporated in 2006, Life Enrichment Group (L.E.G) has supplied culturally relevant programs focused on academic achievement and social/emotional support for youth across Seattle and King County. Visit https://lifeenrichmentgroup.org/ for more information.