We’re fighting for young people, that’s what! High school graduation rates are dismal in our state. Really. One out of 5 kids aren’t graduating. We… Read Article

Cultural relevance—it’s something we incorporate into our Parent-Child Home Program, a proven early learning program that ensures all children are given the same learning… Read Article

United Way believes that when parents become their children’s first and best teachers, kids start school on a path to success. But what does that… Read Article

Kids' education is key to ending the cycle of poverty. Check out how United Way brought together 1,800 of Seattle's kindest-hearted people to support the Parent-Child Home Program and celebrate the great things happening in the Seattle area. Read Article

We’re not kidding when we say Night Out for Caring is the party of the season. A party with a purpose, even (i.e., have… Read Article

When Deborah landed a job as a customer service agent, the Seattle-area single mom was excited. It meant a steady paycheck and stability after fleeing… Read Article

We’re dedicated to creating a community where people have homes, individuals can escape the cycle of poverty and students graduate. Last week, we were part… Read Article

Are all kids smiling on their first day of kindergarten? Not if they're already struggling to keep up with their classmates. United Way's Parent-Child Home Program closes the education gap for low-income kids. Read their stories. Read Article

Almost every kid looks forward to summer break: sleeping in, no homework, hanging out with friends whenever you want, the few months in Western Washington… Read Article

A child’s pre-k years are a time for discovery. It's is the time lifelong learning sets in, setting a child up for school and beyond. But when a child hadn’t had evenings with bedtime stories, puzzles and playtime with parents, they can start school without the skills needed to learn. It can start having detrimental effects as early as kindergarten. Our first-ever Emerging Leaders cohort for the Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) was an immersive experience in racial equity education, fundraising for participating nonprofits and volunteering. Read Article