Blair Hamilton Taylor Named New President/CEO of United Way of King County

For the United Way of King County (UWKC), it’s a homecoming for Blair Hamilton Taylor. This time around, he’s not coming on as a… Read More

U.S. Senator Secures $800,000 for United Way’s Grocery Delivery

Washington State Senator Patty Murray has secured $800,000 for United Way of King County’s Home Grocery Delivery program as part of a multi-million dollar… Read More

Recent Spike in Evictions Underscore Need for More Investments in Prevention Programs  

(SEATTLE)—Amid a recent Seattle Times report that shows evictions in King County and across Washington state are at all-time highs, United Way of King County is… Read More

United Way of King County Names Anna Cronin new Chief Philanthropy Officer

Anna Cronin, a former senior director of philanthropy and communications at Seattle-based Solid Ground, an anti-poverty and social service organization, has been named United… Read More

United Way of King County Names Catherine Cushinberry as its interim CEO

Catherine Cushinberry, PhD, a highly accomplished nonprofit leader and former Chief Executive Officer for Hopelink, has been named United Way of King County’s interim… Read More

United Way of King County Statement on Impact of Federal Funding Cuts

United Way of King County is alarmed by the recent elimination of key federal funding to programs and services locally and nationwide. Those funding… Read More

Local United Ways Strongly Oppose White House’s Plans to Eliminate IRS Direct File

United Way of King County and United Ways of the Pacific Northwest strongly disagree with the White House’s reported plans to eliminate the IRS… Read More

Urge Congress to Restore Funding for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program

United Way of King County is urging our partners and other King County residents to join us in urging members of Congress to support… Read More

Get Your Taxes Done for Free at United Way of King County’s Tax Prep Sites

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United Way of King County president and CEO supports reorganization of KCRHA

United Way of King County president and CEO Gordon McHenry, Jr., supports the reorganization of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority’s governance structure, which… Read More