School breakfasts and dinners fuel the future
One in five area students struggle with hunger. We cannot sit by and let this continue. See how school breakfast and suppers are taking over King County Schools. Read Article
Posts in: "Archive: Aug 2016"
Emerging Leaders Help ‘Launch’ a New School Year
On a beautiful sunny Saturday in August, more than a dozen United Way Emerging Leaders volunteered to support nonprofit Launch at Highland Elementary. Learn how you can be like them and make a big difference in just a few hours. Read Article
Summer Meals Are More Than a Summer Job to Michael
Yes, it's a summer job. But Michael became a summer meal AmeriCorps VISTA for a different reason: To meet members of his community. Read Article
Adding Kimberly Harris to our list of All-Stars!
We're so proud to welcome in our new Campaign Chair, Kimberly Harris of Puget Sound Energy. Welcome aboard! Read on to find out more about her. Read Article
Outstanding Results! Thank you!
Wow - thank you for a record-breaking fundraising year! We couldn't do it without you. Read Article
Lift people out of poverty with Americorps
Join our Americorps team to help lift people out of poverty through building financial stability. Apply today! Read Article
Emerging Leaders Prep for Summer Food Invasion
School’s out and summer is in full swing. Awesome, right? While this may be a widely shared sentiment, it’s not often we think about those families whose children participate in free or reduced lunch plans during the school year. A summer break for these families, therefore, also translates into a break in these programs and an added strain for 2-3 months. United Way’s Summer Food Invasion helps ease the burden. The program brings nutritious meals to the kids at more than 250 sites across King County. In addition to food, sites offer fun activities to make the experience feel more like a summer camp than meal site Read Article
Shifts in funding: how seniors fit in
"Does United Way of King County fund programs for seniors?" Yes. Even with a shift in priorities, 20% of people served by United Way of King County are 55+. Read Article