See People Who Are Homeless? Here’s How To Help Now
See the tents, but don't know where to start in helping people struggling with homelessness? Check out these 8 concrete ways to get your giving gears going. Read Article
Posts in: "Fighting Homelessness"
Seattle Homeless Crisis: An Injustice You Can End
The Seattle homeless crisis is no newbie to the evening news. Isn't it time we acknowledge the injustice behind this issue? Check out how. Read Article
Mariners and United Way to Reduce Eviction, Homelessness
Did you know eviction is the leading cause of homelessness? Learn how United Way is partnering with the Seattle Mariners and the King County Bar Association to prevent evictions in Seattle through Home Base. Read Article
Thoughts On The Homelessness Crisis From Our Campaign Chair
The homelessness crisis is on everyone's minds. Our campaign chairs, Heather Lowenthal and Jonathan Sposato, are no different. They care about how this is affecting people in our community. Read Heather's perspective of the issue and her call for coming together in compassion. Read Article
Racism In Seattle: Homelessness Is A Result
Racism in Seattle and King County can lead to barriers in someone getting an apartment. It can lead to quicker eviction. It can lead to homelessness. See how you can fight it. Read Article
Theresa and Family Get Housing Through Streets to Home
Family game nights, play dates with friends—it’s the simple things… Read Article
Family Finds Safety Net in Streets to Home
When Robert found himself between jobs a few months ago,… Read Article
Ending homelessness is a test of our humanity
Ending homelessness is one of the most pressing issues for King County. It's inhumane for human beings to allow other human beings to live and sleep outdoors. We cannot shirk off the homelessness crisis by simply saying “these people want to live outside.” Given the opportunity, 98% of respondents to the 2018 county-wide Count Us In homelessness survey stated they would move into safe, affordable housing if it were offered. Read Article
Cost Of Ending Homelessness: Just $1,000?
The cost of ending homelessness in our Seattle-King County area? For one person, it's just $1,000. See how United Way and our partners are putting the end of the homelessness within reach. Read Article
Seattle-Area Jobs Connect Program Wins 2018 Award
The Seattle Jobs Connect program earned us the honor of being Millionair Club Charity's 2018 Community Partner of the Year. We're thrilled! See why this program is so successful and so crucial to ending homelessness in Seattle and King County. Read Article