ADVISORY/Everett Mayor Attends Hockey Practice and Shoots Towards Goal of Raising Thousands for Housing Hope.

City Desks & Lifestyle Editors

ADVISORY...for Wed. (May 21)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Washington Mutual Issues Challenge to Mayor that Donation will

Double if Goal is Scored

WHEN:       Wednesday, May 21; 11 a.m.

WHERE:      Housing Hope, Parking Lot
            5830 Evergreen Way in Everett
WHAT/
WHO:        With an $8,000 donation from Washington Mutual on the
            line, the pressure is on for Everett's Mayor Frank
            Anderson as he gears up to raise money for Housing Hope's
            annual Stone Soup banquet. The Mayor will be practicing
            his hockey shot in anticipation of the big event -- in
            which Washington Mutual will donate money for every shot
            made.

Background: The nonprofit's fundraiser will be held on June 7 and
            represents the first event at the city's new events center
            which is also home to the Everett Silvertips. With the
            help of Doug Soetaert, the general manager of the Everett
            Silvertips and former Stanley Cup winner, the Mayor will
            get some advance hockey pointers that are sure to serve
            him well on game day which will be held in conjunction
            with the Stone Soup fundraiser.  During the banquet,
            community members will try and score a goal worth $1,000
            each.  The Mayor will then have the opportunity to double
            previously scored goals, making his shot and the donation
            to Housing Hope worth $8,000.

            Following what is sure to be a grueling practice, the
            Mayor will be treated to a special lunch of Stone Soup
            prepared by the Kindergarteners at the local daycare.

            Housing Hope provides housing and supportive services to
            homeless and low income households in Snohomish County.