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Heat Pump Workshop Brings Energy-Saving Solutions to the Eastside Community
Yesterday evening, community members gathered at the Redmond Senior Center for a Heat Pump Workshop hosted by United Hub in partnership with Energy Smart Eastside. The event brought together residents from across the Eastside—including Redmond, Bellevue, Sammamish, Kirkland, Mercer Island, and beyond—to learn more about the benefits of heat pumps and how they can make homes more comfortable, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly. One of the highlights of the workshop
Lihong Tang
Sep 262 min read


Weaving Community and Sustainability: Thrift & Thread Festival 2025 Report
The Thrift & Thread Festival, hosted by United Hub in collaboration with the City of Redmond Sustainability Office was held yesterday at the Redmond Senior & Community Center. The event celebrated sustainability, creativity, and community connection through fashion, reuse, and local talent. Attendance & Engagement Over 250 visitors attended throughout the day. More than 20 vendors and community organizations participated, including local thrift sellers, eco conscious artists
Lihong Tang
Aug 252 min read


Listening to Wisdom: My First Community Engagement with Redmond Seniors
🌱✨ Yesterday's volunteer experience left me inspired. ✨🌱 I joined a roundtable discussion organized by United Hub at a senior apartment complex in Redmond 🏡. Together with an amazing group of seniors, we talked about: ♻️ Urban sustainability 🌍 Environmental protection 🗑️ Waste management ⚡ Energy upgrades What truly moved me was how everyone contributed ideas freely 💡—with wisdom, humor, and a shared vision for a greener, more livable community. 💬❤️ Many expressed a
Mia Li
Aug 52 min read


Mark your calendar: Thrift &Threads Festival is coming !
🌿♻️ Thrift & Threads Festival ♻️🌿 🎉 Hosted by United Hub & the City of Redmond 🎉 Mark your calendar: August 24th is going to be our Thrift Day, Celebrating Sustainability, Style, and Second Chances. 📍 Red Oak Room & Terrace Redmond Senior & Community Center 📅 Sunday, August 24, 2025 🕧 2:30PM – 5:30 PM Step into a celebration of sustainability, creativity, and community action — all woven together in a full-day festival designed to inspire, connect, and empower. It is
Lihong Tang
Aug 43 min read


Seniors Share Their Green Ideas for Redmond
Yesterday, the United Hub gathered with residents at Redmond Senior Housing for a cozy round table chat about the city’s sustainability plan. Fourteen seniors came ready to talk, and the room quickly filled with stories, ideas, and a lot of laughter. We asked: What would make Redmond greener and better for everyone? Here’s what came up again and again: More green and shady places to walk – Safe paths, benches, and trees so folks can enjoy being outside. Recycling that’s easy
Lihong Tang
Jul 262 min read


ESAP Group Discussion – Education Hill
On July 4, 2025, twelve community members from Redmond’s Education Hill neighborhood met to discuss and complete the City’s Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP) questionnaire. The session focused on local climate resilience, energy use, transportation, waste, and natural resource protection. Participants identified wildfire smoke, heatwaves, and flooding as top climate risks and emphasized the need for clean air and cooling shelters, backup power, and multilingual
UNITED HUB
Jul 71 min read


Thrift & Threads Festival: Call for Vendors, Nonprofits & Community Partners
Hosted by United Hub and the City of Redmond 📍 Red Oak Room & Terrace, Redmond Senior & Community Center 📅 Sunday, August 24, 2025 🕧 12:30 PM – 7:30 PM In celebration of sustainability and creative community action, United Hub and the City of Redmond are hosting a special eco-themed event: 🎉 Thrift & Threads Festival 🎉 Let’s turn secondhand into a statement—and sustainability into a shared lifestyle. We’re inviting: 👕 Secondhand clothing sellers & individual vendors 💡
Lihong Tang
Jun 252 min read


Rooted in Community: Gardeners Unite! After-Party Recap
Group picture in front of the weed we pulled and the blackberry roots we dug out. Today at Redmond’s Idylwood Park, community energy was in full bloom! The Gardeners Unite! Plant Swap + Picnic Party, co-hosted by United Hub and the City of Redmond, brought together neighbors, volunteers, and families for a vibrant celebration of plants, wellness, and connection. Ready, set, grab a tool. The plant swap table looked beautiful thanks to our generous gardeners. 🌱 Highlights fro
Lihong Tang
Jun 252 min read


Molding Ideas for Change: United Hub and Redmond Tackle Climate Action with Heart and Hands
On Friday, June 6, 2025, United Hub—in cooperation with the City of Redmond Sustainability Office—hosted a special community round table and pottery workshop to introduce residents to Redmond’s Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP). The event blended meaningful dialogue with hands-on creativity, offering a unique way for neighbors to connect with local climate goals while reflecting on their role in shaping a more sustainable future. Participants enjoyed hands on po
Lihong Tang
Jun 82 min read


Gardeners Unite! Plant Swap + Picnic Party
🌿 Gardeners Unite! Plant Swap + Picnic Party 园丁集合!植物交换 + 野餐趴来了 Join United Hub and the City of Redmond for a day of green fun and community connection! 参与由 United Hub 联合 Redmond 市举办的绿色社交日,一起动手护绿、交换植物、享受湖边野餐! 🗓 Date & Time 时间: 2025年6月25日(周三)上午10点 – 下午2点 🧭 Location 地点: Redmond Idylwood Park 海滩公园 🎉 Event Highlights 活动亮点: ✅ Help restore local forest health by weeding ✅ Bring and swap your extra plants or cuttings ✅ Enjoy a lakeside picnic with fellow plant lovers ✅ 除草护绿,守护城市森
Lihong Tang
May 291 min read


Documentary Highlights United Hub’s HEAR Program Impact
The State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program, funded by the Washington State Department of Commerce, is transforming energy efficiency across Washington State. United Hub was tasked with implementing the program’s operations. Through its diligent management, United Hub has played a pivotal role in ensuring the program’s success, from community outreach to rebate disbursement. In collaboration with the Pacific Artist Alliance (PAA) and filmmaker Min Zhou
Lihong Tang
Mar 243 min read


United Hub at the Inaugural Seattle Asian Culture Gala
On September 22, 2024, United Hub proudly served as a Gold Sponsor and co-host of the inaugural Seattle Asian Culture Gala at Beaver Lake Lodge in Sammamish. This vibrant cultural celebration attracted over 700 attendees and was organized in collaboration with 10 community organizations. Cultural Contributions The event showcased a diverse array of performances, including traditional dances, martial arts demonstrations, and musical pieces, reflecting the rich tapestry of Asia
UNITED HUB
Sep 23, 20242 min read


United Hub at Inaugural Washington State Martial Arts Festival
Event: Inaugural Washington State Martial Arts Festival Date: September 29, 2024 United Hub proudly served as a Gold Sponsor of the first Washington State Martial Arts Festival, held on September 29, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event gathered martial arts schools, instructors, and families from across the state to celebrate cultural heritage, discipline, and community spirit. As part of our participation, United Hub hosted a community outreach booth to promote the Wash
UNITED HUB
Sep 3, 20241 min read


United Hub Awarded $1.5 Million Grant to Launch Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program
United Hub proudly received a $1.5 million grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to support the launch of the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program. The HEAR Program is designed to assist low-income families and small businesses across Washington State in transitioning to environmentally friendly electrical appliances. This initiative aims to ease the financial burden of upgrading to high-efficiency equipment, including heat pumps, electri
UNITED HUB
Jul 22, 20241 min read
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