In The News
Continue to offer all students free breakfast and lunch
March 27, 2022
Tech conveniences that many take for granted finally reach people experiencing poverty
March 14, 2022
Seattle eviction ban has lifted, and landlords are taking action. Here’s what you need to know
March 8, 2022
Blake Nordstrom inducted posthumously into Seattle’s walk of fame
January 23, 2022
NW Equity Struggle in Focus on MLK Day
January 18, 2022
Seattle Medium: Doug Baldwin Jr. to lead United Way Campaign
October 5, 2021
Q13: Seahawks at Free Summer Meals
July 26, 2021
South Seattle Emerald: Communities on the Margins Brace for End of the Eviction Moratorium
June 3, 2021
Proposal to Address Homelessness in Seattle City Charter Met with Intrigue, Skepticism
April 13, 2021
KOMO News: Seattle Approves Nearly $23 Million Rental Assistance Plan for Low-Income Tenants
April 12, 2021
GeekWire: Can Downtown Seattle Bounce Back? Community Leaders Discuss How City Can Rebound after COVID
March 25, 2021
Q13: IRS Compensation Means People Won’t Pay Taxes on Up to $10,200 Worth of Unemployment Benefits
March 23, 2021
Seattle Times: Washington State to Get Estimated $454M for Housing Relief, but It Could Take Months to Arrive
March 15, 2021
KVOS-TV: Washington & Me Interview With Lauren McGowan About United Way of King County’s Work During the Pandemic
March 2, 2021
KOMO Radio on Free Tax Program
February 24, 2021
KUNS: Ayuda Gratuita y en Español para Preparar sus Impuestos
February 12, 2021
King5: Lauren McGowan on COVID-19 Payments to Families
February 8, 2021
KIRO-FM: Interview with Lauren McGowan about Rental Assistance
December 22, 2020
KUOW: Interview with Lauren McGowan about Giving Tuesday 2020
December 1, 2020
Seattle Times: How to Help on Giving Tuesday in the Seattle Area and Washington State
December 1, 2020
Seattle Times: It’s Never Been More Important to Give to United Way
November 15, 2020
Gordon McHenry, Jr. Recognized in 100 Most Influential People in Washington for 2020
October 26, 2020
Opinion: Yes, Your Vote Matters, by Gordon McHenry, Jr.
October 6, 2020
Pago a familias de estudiantes necesitados
September 3, 2020
Ayuda económica para la renta en el Puget Sound
August 31, 2020
Coronavirus Changed King County’s Homelessness System. Could It Now Be Working Better for Black People?
August 3, 2020
Seattle PI: ‘Somehow We Make It Work’: How Washington’s Community College Students Are Navigating the Pandemic
May 29, 2020
KOMO Radio Coverage of HungerCorps
May 26, 2020
KOMO News: Rent Payments Due in 10 Days While Thousands Struggle to Pay Rent in Seattle
May 21, 2020
Washington Post: Democrats Have Proposed $100 Billion for Struggling Renters. It May Not Be Enough.
May 13, 2020
As Rent and Mortgage Payments Come Due, Washingtonians Wonder How They’ll Afford Survival during Coronavirus
March 31, 2020
Puget Sound-Area Philanthropy, Government, and Business Come Together to Establish COVID-19 Response Fund
March 9, 2020
$2M Fund Started to Help Gig Workers, Vulnerable Populations Affected by Coronavirus in Seattle Area
March 9, 2020
Seattle Mayor Durkan Allows Winter Eviction Ban to Become Law, Proposes More Funding for Prevention
February 26, 2020
Mlk’s Humanity Reflected in Resource Fair
January 22, 2020
Last Words on a Forgotten Era in Seattle’s Racial History
January 3, 2020
Want to Start Volunteering? Here’s How!
December 10, 2019
Grants Focused on Basic Needs
November 20, 2019
Seattle Times: King County Council will more than triple the funding to reunite homeless people with their families. It’s not clear how well it will work.
November 23, 2019
Kent Reporter: Countywide, we all have a role in ending homelessness | Guest editorial – United Way Board Member Peter Orser
November 21, 2019
King 5: Council approves $100,000 to bus homeless out of King County
November 20, 2019
New Projects to Fight Basic Needs Insecurity Among #RealCollege Students
September 17, 2019
NY Times: Homeless Residents Got One-Way Tickets Out of Town. Many Returned to the Streets.
September 14, 2019
United Way Announces Fundraising Campaign Co-Chairs
September 13, 2019
Microsoft Marketing Chief to Lead Fundraising Campaign for Seattle-area United Way Branch
September 12, 2019
Green River College partners with United Way of King County to expand student emergency fund
April 15, 2019
Community Resource Exchange 2019
March 13, 2019
Seattle times Editorial: Seattle’s Rapid Response to Shelter the Homeless in Cold Emergency Should Be the Norm
February 27, 2019
President and Ceo of United Way of King County, Jon Fine, Will Retire after 18 Years
February 14, 2019
Komo 4 – Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteers at West Side Baby
January 21, 2019
Kcpq 13 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
January 21, 2019
King 5 – Family Resource Exchange at Green River College
January 21, 2019
Microsoft Pledges $500 Million to Tackle Homelessness, Including United Way of King County’s Home Base Program
January 17, 2019
United Way Launches Home Base with Mariners and King Co. Bar. Assoc. To Prevent Homelessness
December 14, 2018
United Way Honors Seahawks Linebacker Kj Wright As Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee
December 15, 2019
Seattle Times Editorial Board – ‘united Way’s One-stop ‘hub’ to Help College Students’
November 5, 2018
Komo 4 News – Hundreds of Homeless Families Get Housing Help at Family Resource Exchange
October 20, 2018
Komo 4 News – Hundreds of Homeless Families Get Housing Help at Family Resource Exchange
October 20, 2018
Komo 4 News – Night Out for Caring Preview With Jonathan Sposato
September 19, 2018
Komo 4 News – 10,000 People Across King County Volunteering on Day of Caring
September 14, 2018
King 5 – Ethan Stowell on Pearl Jam Fighting Homelessness
August 8, 2018
King 5 – Pearl Jam, United Way and Partners Are Blowing Through the Fundraising Goal to Fight Homelessness
August 8, 2018
Mashable – Pearl Jam Works Bands Together with United Way and Other Partners Against Homelessness
August 7, 2018
Komo 4 News – Ending Homelessness Requires Tough Decisions – We Must Hold Partners Accountable
August 7, 2018
Q13 – United Way Serves Free Food to Kids All Summer Long to Promote Financial Stability
June 28, 2018
Q13 – United Way Program to Make Sure Students Graduate
June 20, 2018
Q13 – After Head Tax Repeal, United Way Looks Forward to Involving Business Community to Solve Homelessness
June 15, 2018
Q13 – United Way Holds First Ever Family Resource Exchange to Help Families Experiencing Homelessness
January 2, 2018
Q13 – Moving Forward to Reduce Homelessness
May 11, 2018
The Columbian – Breakfast Makes for Smarter Kids
April 28, 2018
Komo 4 – Community Resource Exchange
March 21, 2018
Kcpq 13 – Community Resource Exchange 2018
March 21, 2018
Kcpq 13—helping Low-income Families Keep More of What They Earn With Free Tax Preparation Offered at Over 30 Locations
January 30, 2018
Komo 4—thousands of Volunteers—from Companies Like Starbucks, Microsoft and Union Bank—spend Mlk Day Giving Back
January 15, 2018
Kcpq 13—families Spend Mlk Day Giving Back. 2,700 Volunteers Were in the Community, Thanks to Sponsors like Bank of America and Target
January 15, 2018
107.7 Fm—on-air Interview With Reconnecting Youth Participant Zena About Her Experience Getting Her Education Back on Track
January 14, 2018
Seattle Times – 300 More Seattle-area Families to Join Program That Helps Them Teach Their Toddlers
January 3, 2018
107.7 Fm—on-air Interview With Campaign Co-chair Ethan Stowell Sharing His Excitement About the Hundreds of People Being Helped Through Streets to Home
December 24, 2017
Seattle times – Fight Homelessness by Donating to United Way
October 17, 2017
Kcpq 13 – United Way’s Summer Food Invasion Brings Healthy Meals to Low-income Families
June 29, 2017
Komo 4 — Seahawks Character Playbook Story
June 8, 2017
King 5 — United Way Offers Free Tax Help
March 10, 2017
Kiro 7 — Community Resource Exchange Story
March 9, 2017
Komo Radio — Community Resource Exchange Story
March 9, 2017
Komo 4 — Jobs Connect Profile
December 22, 2016
Seattle Times — Teaching Parents How to Teach Their Toddlers: Seattle-area Program Yields Lasting Benefits
December 21, 2016
Kiro 7 — Jobs Connect Profile
November 20, 2016
Northwest Asian Weekly — Tanaka Wins Celeb Chef Smackdown
August 14, 2016
Seattle Times — Chef Contest Helps Combat Youth Hunger
July 20, 2016
Q13 Fox — ‘hand Ups’ Not Handouts: How Businesses Can Help Tackle Seattle’s Homeless Crisis
June 29, 2016
Press Releases
United Way of King County Announces Doug Baldwin Jr. as Campaign Chair for 2021-2022
September 29, 2021
Baldwin is the CEO of Ventrk, steward & principal of Vault 89 Ventures, and a former wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks. He will lead United Way’s annual fundraising campaign… Read More
During a Year of Unprecedented Need, the Community Showed Up
September 3, 2021
(SEATTLE)—Thanks to the generosity of community-minded individuals, government and corporate partners, and local organizations, United Way of King County provided rental assistance, food relief and other supports to thousands of… Read More
United Way of King County Announces David Burman, Partner at Perkins Coie, as New Board Chair
July 16, 2021
The Organization Also Welcomes New Directors to the Board (SEATTLE)—United Way of King County is honored to announce David Burman as new board chair for fiscal year 2022, which started… Read More
Free Summer Meals for School-Aged Children Launched Statewide
June 29, 2021
(SEATTLE)— United Way of King County is launching the Free Summer Meals service for children and youth across King County. Additionally, this year United Way of King County is partnering… Read More
United Way of King County Launches New Campaign to Address Growing Food Insecurity Due to Pandemic
May 6, 2021
Changes in Federal and State Law Expand Eligibility for Basic Food Benefits, But Too Many Are Unaware of Eligibility SEATTLE – In an effort to address growing food insecurity as… Read More
Pizza & Beer, Cocktails & Apps, Fine Wine, Brunch With Baked Goodies:United Way’s Spring Series of Eat, Drink & Be Generous Fundraisers to Support the Community and the Restaurant Industry
March 17, 2021
(SEATTLE)— Chef Ethan Stowell and Rodney Hines of Métier Brewing Co. kick off the spring series of United Way of King County’s Eat, Drink & Be Generous events with… Read More
United Way of King County to Offer Free Tax Preparation Online to Help Struggling Individuals and Families Keep More of What They Earn
February 8, 2021
SEATTLE – United Way of King County will offer virtual Free Tax Preparation services to low- and moderate-income, working families with the assistance of IRS-certified volunteers starting on Friday,… Read More
Ethan Stowell and Legendary Coach P.J. Carlesimo Tip Off New Season of United Way’s Eat, Drink & Be Generous Fundraisers to Support the Community and the Restaurant Industry
January 19, 2021
(SEATTLE)— Ethan Stowell and legendary basketball coach P.J. Carlesimo will tip off the new season of United Way of King County’s Eat, Drink & Be Generous series of virtual… Read More
In Celebration of the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., United Way of King County Hosts a Panel Discussion: Philanthropy and Racial Equity
January 14, 2021
(SEATTLE)— As part of the celebrations of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., United Way of King County will host a panel discussion on advancing racial equity. Read More
United Way Launches “Eat, Drink & Be Generous” — Raising Funds to Support the Community and the Restaurant Industry
November 10, 2020
(SEATTLE)—This holiday season, United Way of King County and several locally owned restaurants will kick off a series of virtual cocktail hours and chef’s tables to raise funds for the community and support the… Read More
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