Posts in: "Archive: May 2016"

The Sounders are #iStandForYouth MVPs

Last Sunday’s All-Star Softball Classic brought five current and former Seattle Sounders out to Safeco Field to play for charity. Zach Scott, Ozzie Alonso and team caption Brad Evans were joined by former players Roger Levesque and Taylor Graham. Read Article

Emerging Leaders Make Birthday Dreams Come True

When we think about issues like homelessness and poverty, many of us think about the essential needs – food, shelter and a steady job. And these are incredibly important building blocks toward a stable lifestyle. But homeless children and parents alike also need moments of levity and reminders that they are valued and cared for. Birthday Dreams is a great example of the many organizations in our community who are not only freeing up resources for families in need so they can build better lives, but also inspiring hope. Read Article

Mariners Reunite At All-Star Softball

Everyone loves to see Seattle sports greats giving back to our community. At the All-Star Softball Classic, supporting youth and their educational success was the game plan, and the Mariners stepped up to the plate. Find out which M's alums spent the day back at Safeco. Read Article

“You’re Hired” is Just the Beginning for Anna

Anna heard the words “You’re hired” at the 100k Opportunities Initiative Job Fair in Seattle. The one day event brings together more than 30 employers looking to fill positions with more than one-thousand youth looking for employment opportunities. Read Article

2016 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

Budgets, vetoes, firing state agency heads, a prisoner release scandal – lots of drama occurred before the Washington State Legislature adjourned their special session on March 29th. What does it all mean for United Way? The 2016 legislative session was a mixed bag of wins, including youth homelessness and criminal and losses. Read Article