Posts in: "Fighting Homelessness"

Making the Connection: Zillow’s Community Pillar Program

Tali Wee writes about finaces, home improvement and interior design for Zillow. Today, she is taking the time to talk about the housing crisis in our community and some of the ways Zillow is helping with the issue as well as some of United Way of King County's solutions too. Read on to see where the two overlap. Read Article

I might give out, but I won’t give up

Blair Taylor, Starbucks chief community officer, reflects on meeting Blue H., a man experiencing homelessness who came to the United Way Community Resource Exchange on April 23 at CenturyLink Field. The Exchange brings together scores of resources and services all in one place, on one day, to help people who are homeless regroup. Hundreds of volunteers powered the day, with the biggest group from Starbucks, the title sponsor. Read Article

We can build our way out of homelessness

Saying we can't build our way out of homelessness is harmful because it singles out one valuable approach to housing people experiencing homelessness. Read on to hear from Rachael Myers, Executive Director of Washington Low Income Housing Alliance, as she answers the question, "Can we build our way out of homelessness?" Read Article