While we are relieved that justice has been served in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, we must remember that,… Read Article

Just about a year ago, Seattle, like the rest of the country, began to shut down because of the coronavirus, which first hit American soil… Read Article

Gordon McHenry, Jr. is the President and CEO of United Way of King County February 2021—This Black History Month has been unlike any other… Read Article

We are elated that on the week of celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, we welcomed Vice President Kamala Harris, the… Read Article

As we close out 2020, which, for many of us, can only be described as one of the most challenging years of our lifetimes, I… Read Article

Many of us have been eyeing this November 3 with anxiety, stress—and hope. Some others are looking at that date with great uncertainty: what does… Read Article

Today in Seattle, we observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In October 2014, when the City of Seattle first adopted Indigenous Peoples’ Day, it stated this day to… Read Article

In a couple of weeks, Washington state will mail out ballots for one of the most critical elections of our lifetimes. While every election is… Read Article

The results of the 2020 Point-in-Time Count demonstrate what we already know –  that we must  accelerate our approach to how we fight homelessness. Read Article

Amidst this national outcry for justice—with awareness of centuries of systemic racism in our country at an all-time high—celebratory traditions like Juneteenth are… Read Article