Emerging Leaders are out and about making an impact in the community all through the year. Read about our recent Day of Caring project which had almost 100 young professionals lending their hands and hearts in service. Read Article
United Way Emerging Leaders gathered at Mary’s Place to join hands with a group of volunteers of all ages for Comcast Cares Day. Read Article
On the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, the celebration of 47 people of color about to serve their community had us extra proud. Project LEAD (Leadership, Effectiveness and Diversity) is a month-long training program to prepare people of color to serve on nonprofit boards. The training comes to an end with a recruitment fair, where nonprofits get to meet potential new board members, and a graduation celebration. Read Article
Impactful, humbling, powerful, bitter-sweet. These were some of the words used by Emerging Leaders who volunteered at the Community Resource Exchange this week. Read Article
Interested in volunteering in Seattle? January's MLK Day of Service with United Way gives you a taste of how much good you can do on just one day. Check out the numbers! Read Article
Looking for adopt-a-family programs and other holiday volunteering? Check out United Way's guide to doing good this winter season. Let's make it brighter for people in need. Read Article
Microsoft volunteers for United Way’s Free Tax Preparation, ensuring financial stability. On average, one volunteer returns $30,000 to individuals and families in the form of tax credits and refunds. So when we say we’re thankful to have so many Microsoft tax volunteers, what we mean is we’re REALLY thankful. Like $30,000 each thankful. Read Article
Thinking about joining a board of directors somewhere near and dear to your heart? Make sure you know these 10 typical expectations of board members so you can make the biggest difference. Read Article
The BAWSE ladies are pretty much still on an emotional high from Night Out for Caring! What an awesome, awesome event hosted by the United Way of King County. Together, 13,000 Participants volunteered their time and energy by serving at homeless shelters, reading to kids, garden work, paint jobs, and so much more. We're so honored to have been part of it. Read Article
