Success Story: Charmane
At-risk youth need a helping hand sometimes to get on the right track. Check out Charmane's story of success after getting linked up with the Reconnecting Youth Program. Read Article
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Area youth ❤ you because…
How United Way and YOU are helping pave the way to brighter futures for at-risk youth. Read Article
It’s Almost Back-To-School Time
Parent-Child Home Program means early learning help for families and kids who are getting ready to start school again. Check out the impact of this great program. Read Article
Early Learning Gets a Win!
The Early Start Act means a win for kids! Read on to see how. Read Article
Summer lovin’ via free food
Remember your best summer job? This summer, our top job is feeding hungry kids who, from June–August, won’t get the free or reduced-price meals they normally eat at school. Read on to see what we're doing and how you can help. Read Article
Homeless or Not? Which Way Foster Youth Will Go
Yearly, hundreds of King County’s youth age out of the foster care system. The stats tell us that 1 in 4 will be homeless within a year. Read on to see how data helps us find solutions. Read Article
What’s a Tattoo Got To Do With It?
If you want to get a kid excited about something, a temporary tattoo will do the trick. So of course we’re taking that route in the hunger work our donors make possible. Read Article
Congrats, Tiny Grads
Did you know that 3 in 4 low-income kids in our state are behind on their first day of school? Last month a bunch of cute grads flipped that stat on its head, all thanks to you. Read Article