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U-District Chamber endorses plan to end homelessness
The Daily of the University of Washington (4/24/2008)

Consumer Smarts: Make this the month you get 'financially literate'
United Way of King County individual development accounts
Seattle PI (4/21/2008)

Scene: United Way of King County's Spirit of Caring Awards
Puget Sound Business Journal (4/18/2008)

Opinion: Way to go Boeing
On the wings of angels
Seattle PI (4/16/2008)

Report on curbing homelessness
United Way of King County commisions report
Seattle PI (3/20/2008)

Bellevue elementary school is the heart of community life
Seattle Times (2/8/2008)

Imagine: No homelessness in King County
John Stanton & Rev. Sandy Brown
Covington-Maple Valley (11/14/2007)

Volunteer tax preparers needed
White Center News, The Samammish Review, Kirkland Reporter (11/14/2007)

Volunteer readers help youngsters
Kent Reporter (11/14/2007)

Service providers, volunteers uniting to end homelessness
John Stanton & Rev. Sandy Brown
Renton Reporter (11/10/2007)

King county shares national drop in homeless
4 percent decrease reported here
Seattle PI (11/8/2007)

Homelessness event needs hundreds of volunteers
Beacon Hill News and South Distric Journal (11/7/2007)

Week to end homelessness is Nov. 12-18
By J.B. Wogan
Shoreline Journal, Northgate Journal, University Journal (11/6/2007)

Symposium to address homelessness
Catholic Northwest Progress (11/1/2007)

Tax preparers needed
Ballard News-Tribune (10/30/2007)

Getting Kids Ready for Reading
Bellevue Reporter (10/27/2007)

John Stanton's late-night lesson
Puget Sound Business Journal (10/19/2007)

On the Plus Side
Majority of United Ways achieved fund-raising gains in 2006, with donations totaling $4.1-billion
The Chronicle of Philanthropy (10/4/2007)

Volunteers toil at Marymoor Park as part of Day of Caring
Seattle Times (9/22/2007)

A day of caring
Seattle Times (9/18/2007)

United Ways Raised More Than $4-Billion Last Year
The Chronicle of Philanthropy (9/17/2007)

United Way smashes fundraising record
Campaign pulls in $121 million
Seattle PI (7/27/2007)

Seattle Generosity -- United Way rakes in record $121 million
Seattle PI (7/27/2007)

United Way of King County breaks fundraising record
Montanta News Station (CBS) (7/27/2007)

United Way of King County sets record
MSN - AP wire (7/27/2007)

United Way of King County sets record
Puget Sound Business Journal (7/27/2007)

United Way of King County breaks fundraising record
KNDO / KNDU (7/27/2007)

Seattle is tops for helping hands
Seattle Times (7/13/2007)

Soaring endowment cuts United Way's overhead
Puget Sound Business Journal (4/20/2007)

Read for Kids
Here and Now
Seattle Times (3/13/2007)

Here are some tax credits and deductions you need to know about
United Way of King County Free Tax Prep Campaign
Seattle PI (2/23/2007)

People on the Move
United Way of King County's incoming board members
Seattle PI (2/19/2007)

Our stake in this tent flap
Seattle Times (2/19/2007)

Interpreters make taxes easier for immigrants
Interpreters volunteer to help immigrants in north Everett decipher the tax code
Everett Herald (2/17/2007)

Bellevue elementary school is the heart of community life
Seattle Tines (2/8/2007)

New era for United Way - 50% more applicants
Puget Sound Business Journal (1/12/2007)

Here are some ways your family can volunteer to help others
Seattle Times (11/25/2006)

Car Toys CEO Dan Brettler believes he can help solve homelessness
True believer
Puget Sound Business Journal (11/24/2006)

Donors want their money to make a difference
Pick an organization that selects good projects and works with key players
Puget Sound Business Journal (11/24/2006)

Making the most of it
Nonprofits employ innovative ways to make operations perform
Puget Sound Business Journal (11/17/2006)

A long way to go
United Way to end homelessness
Seattle PI (10/31/2006)

Can You Help?
United Way of King County Free Tax Campaign
Seattle Times (10/24/2006)

A new, imaginative United Way campaign
Seattle Times (10/9/2006)

Volunteers replace problems with promise
King County Journal (10/1/2006)

United Ways Increased Gifts by Nearly 3% Last Year
The Chronicle of Philanthropy (9/14/2006)

Neighborhoods have cool welcome for the homeless
Seattle Post Intelligencer (8/28/2006)

Boomers take up volunteer work
- if it matters
The Seattle Times (8/14/2006)

Seattle still No. 1 United Way
Puget Sound Business Journal (8/4/2006)

130 child care centers to be accreditated
United Way of King County announces plan
Seattle Post-Intellligencer (8/3/2006)

Finding shelter for everyone is a possible dream
Puget Sound Business Journal (8/1/2006)

Backpacks full of cool
United Way of King County Vital Supporter to Help Close Region's Early Learning Gap
Seattle Times (7/19/2006)

Early Learning targeted with $9 million effort
United Way of King County partners with early learning initiative
Puget Sound Business Journal (7/11/2006)

For Gates Foundation and Buffet , Charity isnt a Soft Touch
Seattle Times (6/27/2006)

Drive to end homelessness assesses "a wonderful start"
Seattle Times (6/16/2006)

United Way of King County changes marketing efforts
Puget Sound Business Journal (6/8/2006)

Here and Now
Last Minute Tax Help
Seattle Times (4/14/2006)

2-1-1 now on line to help residents
King County Journal (2/23/2006)

Easy new resouce for social services---Dial 211
Seattle Times (2/23/2006)

We all gain from funding the 211 referral number
Puget Sound Business Journal (2/10/2006)

Dealing with the taxman - Volunteers helping low-income workers get federal tax credit
King County Journal (2/10/2006)

Mayor's Press Conference: EITC/Help for Working Families
Seattle.gov (2/8/2006)

Free filing help available for taxpayers
Public is warned to beware paying commissions to preparers
Seattle Post Intelligencer (2/4/2006)

Help with tax paperwork
Seattle Times (1/31/2006)

Instant tax refunds
Get free tax assistance
Seattle Times (1/29/2006)

Who ya gonna call? Try 211
Seattle Post Intelligencer (1/26/2006)

Mentor making a difference
Seattle Times (1/23/2006)

2-1-1 network set to launch: Portal will provide county residents with access to more than 8,000 services
King County Journal (1/18/2006)

King County to Implement 211 System; Resource for Services
Komo TV (1/18/2006)

Invest surplus by supporting people in need
Seattle Times (1/8/2006)

Everybody has a stake in sheltering the homeless
Puget Sound Business Journal (1/6/2006)

Donor fatigue a test of citizenship
King County Journal (12/18/2005)

United Way and its "Out of the Rain" calendar
Seattle Times (12/9/2005)

SHORT TAKES
Still Life
Real Change News (12/1/2005)

Other Voices: A caring community of support reaches out to Katrina evacuees
Seattle Post Intelligencer (9/30/2005)

Storm Aid: How to help
Seattle Post Intelligencer (9/29/2005)

In Wake of Hurricane Katrina, A Teaching Moment for NW Charities
KPLU 88.5 (9/21/2005)

Donation requests online
Seattle Times (9/20/2005)

A time for caring
Please see second item in column
Seattle Times (9/12/2005)

Aid mission from the Seattle area heads south
Seattle Post Intelligencer (9/1/2005)

Keeping the rhythm of United Way
Seattle Times (8/30/2005)

United Way's safety net needs support
King County Journal (8/28/2005)

Preschoolers learn to be students
Kids taught numbers, letters and how to behave in class
Seattle Post Intelligencer (8/16/2005)

The giving nature of King County
Seattle Times (8/8/2005)

United Way exceeds fund-raising goal
Seattle Times (8/5/2005)

United Way drive tops last year's by $6 million
Seattle Post Intelligencer (7/27/2005)

Sims outlines plans to reduce homelessness in King County
Seattle Times (7/12/2005)

Business, community leaders join oversight committees for homeless Ten-Year Plan
Committee To End Homelessness King County (7/11/2005)

Section chronicles effectiveness of people, programs
Puget Sound Business Journal (5/18/2005)

Getting results
Business support makes King County affiliate No. 1 in nation
Puget Sound Business Journal (5/18/2005)

Couple to be honored for community service: Costco chairman, wife spread message of charity
King County Journal (5/17/2005)

Homeless savor success
Seattle Times (5/17/2005)

The art of giving
First Citizen honorees Jeff and Susan Brotman focus on raising a well-rounded community
Puget Sound Business Journal (5/13/2005)

The difference a day makes: high impact, visibility
Puget Sound Business Journal (5/13/2005)

Companies mobilize with big gifts for global causes
Puget Sound Business Journal (5/13/2005)

Getting results: Business support makes King County affiliate No. 1 in nation
Puget Sound Business Journal (5/13/2005)

Thumbs Up for United Way of King County
Please see fourth paragraph
King County Journal (5/9/2005)

United Way's message to agencies: Show results or see funding cut
King County Journal (5/6/2005)

United Way to focus spending on 7 areas
Seattle Post Intelligencer (5/5/2005)

Got any spare change
10 year plan to end homelessness faces usual problem
Seattle Weekly (4/13/2005)

SEED helps American Dream blossom
Seattle Post Intelligencer (4/7/2005)

Tax time means the search for deductions is on
King County Journal (3/27/2005)

Smokers, inheritances bear budget tax burden
Governor says budget plan reflects her priorities in office
The Olympian (3/22/2005)

Gregoire budget avoids big cuts
But governor's solutions to deficit are only temporary
Seattle Post Intelligencer (3/22/2005)

'Visionary' plan would put 'a roof over every bed in King County' by 2014
King County Journal (3/12/2005)

Temporary lifeline crucial to those in need
Seattle Post Intelligencer (3/10/2005)

Pennies Earned
Individual Development Accounts could be expanded
Real Change News (3/8/2005)

Poor often fall victim to fee on tax refund loans
Seattle imposed disclosure, but state bills would ease it
Seattle Post Intelligencer (2/21/2005)

Horvitz to chair United Way drive
King County Journal (2/17/2005)

Happy tax returns
Seattle Times (2/15/2005)

Spirit of Caring
"Spirit of caring" 2nd item listed
Seattle Times (2/4/2005)

Return of a classic ride
Can you help? Listed at the bottom
Seattle Times (1/26/2005)

Local charities see giving fall off after tsunamis
Seattle Post Intelligencer (1/26/2005)

Local charities impacted by tsunami
King 5 News - Registration Required (1/26/2005)

Free tax help
Seattle Times (1/12/2005)

Free help is available for filing tax returns
Seattle Post Intelligencer (1/12/2005)

Tsunami draws local donations
Seattle Times (1/4/2005)

Program strives to change mind-set of batterers
Seattle Times (12/28/2004)

Charitable giving is back, with an activist twist
Seattle Times (12/27/2004)

Seniors no longer alone for holiday
Seattle Times (11/24/2004)

How you can help, where to volunteer during holidays
Seattle Times (11/4/2004)

Shelter for all
Seattle Post Intelligencer (10/27/2004)

Edgar Martinez earns Clemente Award
Seattle Times (10/26/2004)

Edgar Martinez wins Clemente
Recently retired DH the first Puerto Rican to win honor
Major League Baseball (10/26/2004)

Street Cred
With a campaign to end homelessness, it's not your grandparents' United Way.
Seattle Weekly (10/13/2004)

Calendar raises awareness of the homeless
King 5 News - Registration Required (10/7/2004)

Calendar highlights homeless issue
Seattle Post Intelligencer (10/5/2004)

United Way a good return on investment
Seattle Times (9/29/2004)

Companies show they care
Federal Way Mirror (9/22/2004)

Day of Caring kickoff
Seattle Times (9/17/2004)

United Way volunteers mobilize Friday
King County Journal (9/13/2004)

Caring and sharing
Seattle Times (9/10/2004)

Our View: How to help - United Way needs our help to aid others
King County Journal (9/5/2004)

Invest in the children and Seattle's future
Seattle Times (8/31/2004)

School supplies: The tools of learning
Seattle Times (8/8/2004)

Second Opinion: End the catastrophe of homelessness
King County Journal (7/30/2004)

Second Opinion: End the catastrophe of homelessness
King County Journal (7/30/2004)

Due soon: Dial 211 for health, human services
Seattle Post Intelligencer (7/8/2004)

Help line to connect callers to civic data
Seattle Times (7/7/2004)

Donations help make 211 help line a reality
Everett Herald (7/7/2004)

Savings account program helps build assets
Puget Sound Business Journal (6/4/2004)

Undo harm to Medicaid children
Seattle Post Intelligencer (5/11/2004)

Helping the homeless a job for all of us
King County Journal (5/11/2004)

OUR VIEW: Parks land not a good choice for tent city
King County Journal (4/14/2004)

Dispute over $24 million estate settled
Despite Portland minister's claim, charities to get most
Seattle Post Intelligencer (3/31/2004)

Charity settles in PipeVine fiasco
San Francisco Chronicle (2/19/2004)

Report: PipeVine redirected millions
$18 MILLION FOR CHARITIES USED ON OPERATING EXPENSES, OFFICIAL SAYS
Mercury News (2/19/2004)

A $20 million tug of war over a widow's will
Seattle Post Intelligencer (2/19/2004)

State should restore health care to poor
King County Journal (2/17/2004)

Help during a taxing time
Hundreds of people are taking advantage of free program
Seattle Post Intelligencer (2/16/2004)

Homeless need more than a home
King County Journal (2/11/2004)

Calling 2-1-1
King County Journal (2/11/2004)

An American hero finally finds a home
King County Journal (1/28/2004)

Low-income people can get help with tax return
Seattle Post Intelligencer (1/12/2004)

Free Tax-Prep Service Will Bring More Money To Low-Income Families
The Seattle Medium (1/1/2004)

Lots of need, little money -- how does United Way choose?
Seattle Post Intelligencer (1/1/2004)

Patch holes in Community Safety Net
Seattle Post Intelligencer (12/3/2003)

Donor, beware of where money goes
How much -- or how little -- charities get upsets state official
Seattle Post Intelligencer (11/25/2003)

Community Safety Net Fund funding reduced
United Way of King County's board of directors decided yesterday to cut the amount of money the organization gives to many local charities.
Seattle Post Intelligencer (11/7/2003)

Processing firm closes, but United Way cash safe
County nonprofits won't be affected by sudden shutdown of Bay Area company
King County Journal (6/5/2003)

Brief fund scare gives United Way a start
Seattle Post Intelligencer (6/5/2003)

Region can't afford to lose Boeing's generosity
Seattle Times (6/3/2003)

Display commitment, passion and stick with it
Charity initiatives
Puget Sound Business Journal (5/16/2003)

Groups aim to keep at-risk kids off the street
Puget Sound Business Journal (5/16/2003)

Larger companies continue their giving ways
Puget Sound Business Journal (5/16/2003)

Gates fund gives $160M locally
Unannounced $20M to Children's capped foundation's biggest year
Puget Sound Business Journal (5/16/2003)

New nonprofit leaders often learn the hard way
Many say management transitions create stress and anxiety for them and their employees
Puget Sound Business Journal (5/16/2003)

Nonprofits grapple with change, poor economy
Puget Sound Business Journal (5/16/2003)

College programs focus on nonprofit management
Puget Sound Business Journal (5/16/2003)

OUR VIEW: Don't penalize the poor to balance budget
King County Journal (5/9/2003)

Group has helped homeless youth for nearly two decades
Eastside King County Journal (5/5/2003)

Social services fear cuts
King County Journal (5/5/2003)

Seattle Foundation chooses new CEO
Puget Sound Business Journal (5/1/2003)

Cutting assistance puts disabled on street
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (4/21/2003)

Wamu takes United Way's top honor
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (4/10/2003)

2-1-1 may be the next number to remember
Federal Way Mirror (3/15/2003)

The time has come for 2-1-1
Eastside Journal (2/24/2003)

Making a case for United Way
Gates Challenge taps Gates lawyer
Puget Sound Business Journal (1/24/2003)

White Center residents can get free tax help
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (1/21/2003)

Our View: Process works for decision by United Way
King County Journal (1/16/2003)

2 United Ways put off planned merger
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (1/13/2003)

THUMBS UP for - employees - of the Boeing Co. for contributing more than $14.5 million to United Way of King County
Eastside Journal (1/6/2003)

 

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