Posts in: "Archive: Jun 2018"

Want to Help Reunite Families? Start Here.

Families fleeing violence to seek a better, safer life in the United States deserve our compassion. Being torn apart upon reaching our border of beyond horrific. If the upcoming marches this Saturday have you inspired to do more, here are some ways you can help people in King County and beyond. Read Article

Belltown Couple Raises $20K for Homelessness on Facebook

Jeff wanted to make a positive impact where there was so much negativity: social media. “I’d seen Facebook used by some of my neighbors to demonize the people and families battling homelessness in Seattle,” he said. “I decided to channel my sadness and frustration over this into something positive.” Read Article

High School Education On Track For Marité

With high school graduations so recently behind us, now’s a great time for us to say thank you. Because of your support, young people like Marité have a renewed chance at education and stability. Marité dared to dream, and you put it within reach. Read Article

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Our Reconnecting Youth program has reached nearly 9,000 students, many of whom have earned their GED or high school diploma and are on their way to career success and stability. Read what their dreams look like now. Read Article

Breakfast Is Best!

Breakfast is still the most important meal of the day. And luckily, thanks to the passing of Breakfast After The Bell, more and more kids are getting the breakfast they need—at school. Here's how school breakfast is making an impact in King County. Read Article

Students Living in Poverty a Focus for Donors

United Way Champions are making a lasting impact on philanthropy in King County. They recently talked about Seattle-area students living in poverty, how it affects those students' futures, and how United Way Benefits Hubs are turning that around. Read Article