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

When your child is overly shy, how can you make sure they're prepared for kindergarten? United Way's Parent-Child Home Program was key in building the social skills little Connie would need to succeed when she started school. Read Article

With high school graduations so recently behind us, now’s a great time for us to say thank you. Because of your support, young people like Marité have a renewed chance at education and stability. Marité dared to dream, and you put it within reach. Read Article

Our Reconnecting Youth program has reached nearly 9,000 students, many of whom have earned their GED or high school diploma and are on their way to career success and stability. Read what their dreams look like now. Read Article

Nafisa was in a new school in a new town and different country. She didn't speak the language. But she fought for her education for years and graduated with help from the Reconnecting Youth program. Read Article