Adding Kimberly Harris to our list of All-Stars!
We're so proud to welcome in our new Campaign Chair, Kimberly Harris of Puget Sound Energy. Welcome aboard! Read on to find out more about her. Read Article
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Outstanding Results! Thank you!
Wow - thank you for a record-breaking fundraising year! We couldn't do it without you. Read Article
Shifts in funding: how seniors fit in
"Does United Way of King County fund programs for seniors?" Yes. Even with a shift in priorities, 20% of people served by United Way of King County are 55+. Read Article
Streets to Home an Important Step in Recovery
One man defied the odds in fighting homelessness and medical crises. See how he did it with a little help from our Streets to Home partners. Read Article
Mariners Reunite At All-Star Softball
Everyone loves to see Seattle sports greats giving back to our community. At the All-Star Softball Classic, supporting youth and their educational success was the game plan, and the Mariners stepped up to the plate. Find out which M's alums spent the day back at Safeco. Read Article
Seahawks give it their all at the All-Star Softball Classic
The Seahawks give it their all at the All-Star Softball Classic, a charity fundraiser to help youth in Seattle and King County. Check out the fun! Read Article
Boeing: 100 Years of Great Work
For 100 years, the Boeing Company has played an integral role in building our community. This video says it all. Read Article
2016 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Budgets, vetoes, firing state agency heads, a prisoner release scandal – lots of drama occurred before the Washington State Legislature adjourned their special session on March 29th. What does it all mean for United Way? The 2016 legislative session was a mixed bag of wins, including youth homelessness and criminal and losses. Read Article
Saying Goodbye to Bill Hobson
Bill Hobson touched a lot of lives, having served many thousands of people who were not throwaway people, thanks to the work of DESC. Read Article