Posts in: "Helping Students Graduate"

Big $ For At-Risk Youth: Softball Results

7,500 fans headed to Safeco for our 5th annual All-Star Softball Classic. The roster of Macklemore, Gary Payton, 7 Seahawks and loads of Mariners provided tons of shenanigans...and raised a ton of money to support at-risk youth. See just how much! Read Article

GED Support With Reconnecting Youth

When your mom asks you to stay home from school, you do it. That's what Lee faced until he dropped out and hen became homeless. Learn how United Way's Reconnecting Youth program got Lee the GED support he needed to put his dreams back in sight. Read Article

28 Foster Care Moves For Seattle Poet Laureate

Moving once is plenty of work for most people. How would you fare through 28 foster care moves? That was the story for Angel, Seattle's Youth Poet Laureate, a determined young woman who had a book deal but no place to sleep. Check out how she got through it. Read Article

Bachelor Couples Unite For At-Risk Youth

Three awesome couples from ABC's The Bachelor step up to the plate for at-risk youth in our community. See who's in for the All-Star Softball Classic and how you can see the home runs in person. Read Article

Education Through Poverty Barriers

Digging through garbage for food. Stealing clothes. Unplanned pregnancy. Ingrid faced an uphill battle in keeping up in school. See how she got back on track with Reconnecting Youth. Read Article