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Emerging Leaders Make Birthday Dreams Come True

When we think about issues like homelessness and poverty, many of us think about the essential needs – food, shelter and a steady job. And these are incredibly important building blocks toward a stable lifestyle. But homeless children and parents alike also need moments of levity and reminders that they are valued and cared for. Birthday Dreams is a great example of the many organizations in our community who are not only freeing up resources for families in need so they can build better lives, but also inspiring hope. Read Article

100,000 Opportunities Initiative Wants You! [UPDATED]

With thousands of youth in Seattle & King County out of school and not working, the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative is hosting an Opportunity Fair. It will be a day of connection and empowerment, both to more than 20 leading companies, and a full suite of services, workshops, and inspiration to help break down barriers for youth. Read Article

Connecting to the Breakfast Challenge on a Personal Level

Growing up, I struggled in school and would misbehave often. While I had the unconditional love of my family, we struggled like many other families and not having breakfast was normal. Research now shows us there is a strong correlation between childhood hunger and children struggling in school. Read Article

5 things I love about being an Emerging Leader

I’ll be honest: before I became an Emerging Leader, networking events were not my idea of a good time. But Emerging Leader networking events are truly a lot of fun and also a great way to meet people, whether you are new to town, looking for a new career or just hoping to make a few new friends. Read Article

AmeriCorps VISTAs Can Make Homelessness Rare, Brief and One-Time

United Way deploys AmeriCorps VISTAs with partner agencies that are fighting poverty in Seattle and King County. All Home is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA who has a strong sense of social justice and racial equity around the issue of homelessness to be its new Coordinated Entry and Economic Opportunities Specialist. Read Article

Building Up Immigrant and Refugee Youth, Building Up Myself

I accepted my AmeriCorps VISTA position not out of any deep desire to commit to a year of National Service, but because I was interested in the project and organization: creating educational opportunities to refugee and immigrant youth. However, the reason that I fulfilled my year-long commitment as an AmeriCorps VISTA was because of the amazing opportunities that were presented to me as a result being a National Service member. Read Article