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SUMMARY:Conversations for Change: Featuring Josephine Ensign\, author of Skid Road
DESCRIPTION:Take a break\, grab your lunch\, and join us for a free virtual interactive session with Josephine Ensign author of “Skid Road: On the Frontier of Health and Homelessness in an American City.” She—and you—will be in conversation with Gordon McHenry\, Jr.\, President and CEO of United Way of King County discussing historical roots of poverty and homelessness in Seattle. \nIt’ll take all of us coming together to solve our community’s most critical crisis and challenge. RSVP now to stay informed and affect change at this interactive session. \nUnited Way is committed to making all our events as accessible as possible. When you register\, you’ll have an opportunity to indicate any accommodations you need. Please note that a minimum of two weeks’ notice is necessary to arrange some accessibility needs. If you have any questions\, please reach out to eventregistration@uwkc.org. \nP.S. If you’d like to read the book before the event\, consider purchasing from Estelita’s Library\, a local Black-owned library and community center. \n  \nConversations for Change: Featuring Author Josephine Ensign\nWednesday\, October 25th\, 11:45 am – 1:00 pm\nVirtual \n  \nFrom the publisher:\nAffluent Seattle has one of the highest numbers of unhoused people in the United States. In 2021 an estimated 40\,800 people experienced homelessness in Seattle and King County during the year\, not counting the significant number of “hidden” homeless people doubled up with friends or living in and out of cheap hotels. In “Skid Road” Josephine Ensign uncovers the stories of overlooked and long-silenced people who have lived on the margins of society throughout Seattle’s history. \nAbout the author: \nJosephine Ensign is professor in the School of Nursing and adjunct professor in the Department of Gender\, Women & Sexuality Studies at the University of Washington. She is author of “Catching Homelessness: A Nurse’s Story of Falling through the Safety Net and Soul Stories: Voices from the Margins.” \nIf you’d like to read the book before the event\, we suggest purchasing from Estelita’s Library\, a local  Black-owned library and community center. Search for “Josephine Ensign” at this link.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/conversations-for-change-featuring-josephine-ensign-author-of-skid-road/
LOCATION:Zoom virtual event
CATEGORIES:Conversations for Change,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Belonging Bash
DESCRIPTION:Meet fellow donors and celebrate your collective impact in the community!\nThis year’s Belonging Bash is at Marination Ma Kai on Alki Beach. Get to know people like you\, who donate their time and energy all year long to make a difference in their communities. We’ll celebrate belonging to something bigger and grander than ourselves—Emerging Leaders 365 and Change Makers—all while taking in the stunning views of Alki Beach in the beautiful July weather. \n  \nGiving Community members are invited to share their talents with us on the mic in the form of spoken word\, poetry\, song\, lyrical rhymes\, or something else. Anything in the theme of “belonging” is welcome. After all\, that’s what brings us all together at United Way. Think about a time you felt your impact in the community\, a story that touched your heart\, or a song or talent that you find inspiring. If you have something you’d like to share\, sign up here! \n  \nWhether you are performing or showing up to deepen your sense of belonging\, this year’s bash is shaping up to be a spectacular event! \n  \nWe’ll also recognize some outstanding community members and the power of coming together to do what you can. And we see what you’re doing. Within United Way’s giving communities—you donate to help our most vulnerable neighbors\, you come out to volunteer any chance you get\, you learn about the issues\, and you love connecting with others. \n  \nSo\, take in the sunshine with us and get to know your giving community as you hear from folks on and off the mic as we celebrate the collective efforts of these two amazing groups. \n  \nSpace is limited and we want to see you there. \nCurrent Emerging Leaders 365 and Change Makers donors check your inboxes for your invite. \nNot yet a donor? Join us at the Belonging Bash by giving monthly at the $30 (Emerging Leaders 365) or $100 (Change Makers) level \n 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/belonging-bash/
LOCATION:Marination Ma Kai\, 1660 Harbor Ave SW\, 98126\, WA\, 98126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Change Makers,Emerging Leaders 365 donor perks
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SUMMARY:Conversations for Change: Financial Stability for Families
DESCRIPTION:Conversations for Change is an opportunity to engage in conversation with experts and your neighbors around an issue affecting our community. \nDid you know – 20% of taxpayers don’t claim their tax credits due to lack of access\, education\, cost of filing returns and other structural inequities? United Way’s Free Tax Preparation Campaign brings these valuable dollars back into the pockets of those who need it most. Join us at El Centro de la Raza’s Centilia Cultural Center to engage in conversation with United Way experts\, volunteer tax preparers and your neighbors about how this powerful anti-poverty tool helps King County families and how you can get involved. \nRegistration opens soon.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/conversations-for-change-financial-stability-for-families/
LOCATION:El Centro de la Raza: Centilia Cultural Center\, 1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Change Makers,Conversations for Change
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SUMMARY:Conversations for Change: Fighting Hunger
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person this holiday season for Conversations for Change: Fighting Hunger\, part of our exclusive quarterly discussions from United Way experts on local community issues and how you can help make a difference. \nYou’ll learn about how United Way is helping reimagine the food system to better serve low-income\, BIPOC households\, including our commitment to delivering culturally appropriate food to those in need\, and our innovative partnership with DoorDash which brings food directly to the doors of our most vulnerable neighbors. \nYou’ll also be have the opportunity to take part in a hands-on activity to support all children in Washington having access to healthy school meals-a powerful way to prevent hunger. \nRSVP by December 6th and stay informed and inspired! \n  \nReserve your ticket
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/save-the-date-conversations-for-change-fighting-hunger/
LOCATION:United Way King County Building\, 720 Second Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Change Makers,Networking
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