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Press Release ArchivesKing County Residents Who Do Not File Tax Returns Will Not Receive Economic Stimulus Rebate Checks in May (3/14/2008)
United Way of King County Urges Individuals Who Don|Q|t Normally File Federal Tax Returns to File This Year
FOSTER PEPPER Member CHRIS ALSTON RECOGNIZED AS TOP VOLUNTEER IN KING COUNTY (3/3/2008)
United Way of King County also honors top corporate philanthropists with prestigious Spirit of Caring Awards
Community Resource Exchange targets families (11/15/2007)
Homeless Families to recieve critical services in Renton
Community Resource Exchange makes direct impact (11/14/2007)
More than 800 homeless people recieve services at Seattle Center
Community Resource Exchange to make direct impact (11/12/2007)
Hundreds of homeless people expected to receive services at Seattle Center
Unite to End Homelessness events to make direct impact (11/7/2007)
Homelessness Awareness Week is November 12-18
Volunteers needed for free tax preparation (10/25/2007)
United Way of King County welcome Carol Wood (10/25/2007)
Volunteer readers help kids prepare for success in school (10/18/2007)
More than 7,000 volunteers donate time and talent at United Way of King Countys Day of Caring (9/21/2007)
Day of Caring is states largest single-day volunteer event
Volunteers needed: Event to provide services to more than 1,000 homeless people (9/13/2007)
7,000 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN ONE DAY (8/9/2007)
United Way of King County Completes Historic Fundraising Campaign (7/26/2007)
Led by co-chairs Jeff and Tricia Raikes, organization breaks all time fundraising record
Project Cool Focused on Ensuring Kids Return to School Ready to Succeed (7/19/2007)
United Way of King County partners with Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness
Press Release: United Way of King County Announces New Hires (7/6/2007)
United Way of King County Announces $25 Million Campaign to End Chronic Homelessness (6/12/2007)
United Way of King County to Invest $30 Million in Community (6/6/2007)
$1.5 million in new money focuses on ending homelessness and school readiness
UNITED WAY HELPS RETURN $13.5 MILLION TO COMMUNITY (5/18/2007)
300 dedicated volunteers prepared 11,288 returns helping low-income workers keep more of their hard-earned money.
Not too late for Free Tax Preparation (3/8/2007)
United Way of King County is urging low and middle income residents to make sure they are receiving all of the refunds they deserve.
United Way of King County seeks Volunteers to Read to Children (3/5/2007)
PACCAR HONORED BY UNITED WAY (3/1/2007)
UNITED WAY OF KING COUNTY ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD DIRECTORS (2/8/2007)
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY—MORE THAN A DAY OFF (1/12/2007)
Volunteers focused on ending homeless work at service projects throughout King County
FREE TAX PREP CAMPAIGN HELPS WORKERS KEEP MORE OF WHAT THEY EARN (1/12/2007)
Boeing employees continue strong support of United Way of King County (12/13/2006)
United Way of King County Opens Funding to New Grantees to Get Results (11/21/2006)
United Way of King County seeks volunteers for free tax preparation (10/23/2006)
6,500 Volunteers Mobilizing for Community (9/18/2006)
United Way of King County's Day of Caring is largest single-day volunteer project in state
United Way of King County seeks 6,000 volunteers
for annual Day of Caring (8/18/2006)
United Way of King County Takes Lead to Close Region's Gap in Quality Child Care Centers (8/2/2006)
United Way of King County maintains top ranking (7/31/2006)
Campaign chaired by Peter Horvitz ensures organization's ability to continue achieving results
While Kids are Enjoying Summer, Project Cool Focused on
Ensuring They Return to School Ready to Learn (7/18/2006)
United Way of King County Vital Supporter to Help Close
Region's Early Learning Gap
United Way of King County Welcomes New Associate Vice President, Community Services (6/21/2006)
Carter Hawley brings 15 years experience to position
United Way of King County Survey Finds Homelessness among Top Three Community Concerns; Committee to End Homelessness reports strong progress on Ten-Year Plan (6/15/2006)
New Survey Finds Homelessness among Top 3 Concerns for King County Residents; First Progress Report Issued on 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness (6/13/2006)
United Way of King County needs your help to assemble school supplies for homeless kids at Fremont Fair June 17 and 18...Goal is to fill 400 backpacks for next school year (6/13/2006)
Fremont Fair and United Way join forces to fight homelessness (6/6/2006)
United Way of King County Reports Progress on
Closing the Early Learning Gap (6/5/2006)
First annual breakfast features keynote speaker Melinda Gates
United Way of King County Board Member Receives National Award for Work to End Homelessness (5/30/2006)
United Way of King County Elects First Hispanic Woman Board Chair for 2006-2007 (3/7/2006)
UW Law School Assistant Dean Takes over Chief Advocate Role to end homelessness and prepare kids for kindergarten
Puget Sound Energy Tops in Spirit of Caring (2/17/2006)
Company wins prestigious philanthropic award from United Way of King County
United Way of King County Recognizes Its All Stars for 2005 (12/27/2005)
This year's list highlights individuals with national acclaim
United Way of King County provides individuals with helpful information on volunteering during the holidays (11/21/2005)
Year-round opportunities also available
Out of the Rain Puts A Face To The Homeless In King County (11/17/2005)
December's First Thursday Art Walk Showcases Compelling Photos from United Way Calendar
United Way of King County awards grants to end homelessness (11/11/2005)
Organization salutes National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week Nov. 13-19
United Way of King County Recognized for Outstanding Program (11/10/2005)
Mayor Greg Nickels Presents Award on Behalf of Seattle Jobs Initiative
United Way of King County Awarded EITC Grant (11/3/2005)
Funds Will Increase Services to Those in Need
United Way of King County's Day of Caring slated for Sept. 16 (9/9/2005)
Largest single-day mobilization of volunteers in state, some 6,000 expected
United Way to assist with disaster relief through Hurricane Katrina Response Fund (8/30/2005)
United Way of King County joins other United Ways to help in disaster areas
Record-breaking campaign positions United Way to continue its work strengthening communities (7/26/2005)
Norman & Dr. Constance Rice spearhead campaign as generous community gives $99.2 million
Donations will provide a cool return to school (7/21/2005)
United Way of King County supports efforts to ensure children are ready for success
United Way of King County brings community together to Unite to End Homelessness (5/17/2005)
May 20 event at St. Mark's Cathedral to educate, energize community to join movement
United Way of King County addresses social problems by investing $27.8 million in community. (5/3/2005)
$1 million increase in programs to end homelessness, get kids ready for success when they begin school
United Way of America Recognizes Microsoft Corporation As
Recipient of Three Summit Awards (3/31/2005)
United Way of King County presents Nordstrom the Spirit of Puget Sound Award (2/11/2005)
King County-based retailer wins top corporate philanthropy award; several others also honored
Top philanthropy to be honored at United Way of King County Spirit of Caring Awards (2/4/2005)
Ceremony to recognize best support of UWKC campaign from many King County businesses
Mentoring Month celebration features Seattle Sonics legends, mentoring heroes (1/19/2005)
United Way of King County spearheads Jan. 23 event highlighting mentoring
King County taxpayers may be eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit (1/10/2005)
Free countywide tax-prep services help low/middle-income earners get what they deserve
Volunteers needed for free tax service for low- and moderate income people (9/30/2004)
Multilingual speakers needed to help with tax prep in King County communities
United Way calendar highlights homeless crisis in King County (9/29/2004)
First Thursday event to showcase powerful photos of King County homeless
United Way of King County's Day of Caring slated for Sept. 17 (9/17/2004)
Largest single-day mobilization of volunteers in state, some 6,000 expected
United Way of King County urges Seattle residents to vote Yes on the 2004 Families and Education Levy to increase school readiness (8/19/2004)
Levy will strengthen early education, family support and youth development
Project Cool for Back to School will provide homeless kids with needed school supplies (8/10/2004)
Volunteers will stuff backpacks at First Place School on August 16 and 17
United Way of King County announces new hires (8/3/2004)
United Way of King County welcomes new governmental relations director (8/3/2004)
Laura Hitchcock brings public policy expertise to benefit community
Boeing employees challenge business community to match grant for 211 info and referral service (7/7/2004)
Employees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound grant will radically impact community
United Way of King County mourns the passing of board member and community leader (6/18/2004)
Longtime volunteer Mary H. Moore leaves a legacy of passion for diversity
Low- and Middle-Income Puget Sound Residents to Have Greater Access to Funds for Housing, Education, and Small Business Loans (5/25/2004)
Gates Foundation grants $915,500 to the United Way King County's Individual Development Account program
United Way of King County welcomes new Vice President of Human Resources (5/24/2004)
Jim Yearby joins United Way of King County to strengthen the community
United Way of King County presents Perkins Coie the Spirit of Puget Sound Award (4/16/2004)
Law firm wins top corporate philanthropy award; several others also honored
SIXTEENTH ANNUAL NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY ON APRIL 16-18
TO ENGAGE HUNDREDS OF YOUTH VOLUNTEERS ACROSS KING COUNTY (4/16/2004)
Top philanthropy to be honored at 2004 United Way of King County Spirit of Caring Awards (4/8/2004)
Ceremony to recognize best support of UWKC campaign from many King County businesses
United Way of King County welcomes new SOAR director (3/26/2004)
Kimberlee Archie joins United Way of King County to prepare kids for success
United Way of King County mobilizes local youth for 16th Annual National Youth Service Day, April 16-18 (3/26/2004)
United Way of King County announces new board directors (2/17/2004)
Sixteen community leaders voted to board during annual meeting
Mentoring month celebration features Seattle Sonics legends, mentoring heroes (1/22/2004)
United Way of King County spearheads Jan. 24 event highlighting mentoring
Free tax-prep service will bring more money to low-income families (1/7/2004)
Earned Income Tax Credit best anti-poverty tool; services offered in eight languages
Children's Initiative and Project Lift-Off becomes SOAR (12/12/2003)
Merger countywide efforts to prepare kids for success
United Way of King County board revises Community Safety Net Fund allocations (11/4/2003)
Ten percent reductions necessary as outlined in July 2003 letter to agencies
United Way of King County chooses Jon Doll as new VP of Community Campaigns (6/6/2003)
United Way of King County further strengthened the Community Safety Net by appointing Jon Doll as its new vice president of community campaigns.
Money fully accounted for in PipeVine incident as trust fund completely intact (6/4/2003)
Payouts to agencies forthcoming when United Way of King County resolves issue
United Way of King County investigates implications of PipeVine closure (6/4/2003)
Company handling UWKC charitable payouts suddenly goes out of business
United Way of King County presents Washington Mutual the Spirit of Puget Sound Award (4/9/2003)
Banking leader wins top corporate philanthropy award; several others also honored
White Center residents can still take advantage of special EITC tax prep program (4/4/2003)
Program helping low-income filers get more money will run until April 15
Top philanthropy to be honored at 2003 United Way of King County Spirit of Caring Awards (4/3/2003)
Ceremony to recognize best support of UWKC campaign from many King County businesses
South County agencies awarded $49,000 in United Way of King County Venture Funds (3/26/2003)
Four agencies granted money for innovative programs to achieve five community goals
United Way of King County elects 18 new members to board of directors (3/20/2003)
Board chair, seventeen members retire following very successful terms
Eastside agencies awarded $90,500 in United Way of King County venture funds (3/20/2003)
Eight agencies granted money for innovative programs to achieve five community goals
United Way of King County hires Tom Page to lead state 2-1-1 efforts (3/13/2003)
New hire will help direct implementation of crucial information and referral line
United Way of King County unveils first local State of Caring Index (2/7/2003)
Index gives snapshot of community; shows need to continue supporting what works
Ongoing volunteer opportunities available at United Way of King County Web site (2/7/2003)
Special EITC tax prep program to put more money in White Center area (1/15/2003)
United Way of King County joins others to deliver innovative program
United Way of King County board decides not to move forward with merger for now (1/15/2003)
Board reaffirms commitment to explore collaboration possibilities in region