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Honoring MLK Jr Day-Virtual Panel on Philanthropy and Advancing Racial Equity
As part of MLK Jr. Day 2021, United Way of King County is hosting a virtual panel on Thursday, Jan. […]
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Womxn Breaking Barriers Virtual Panel
Pre-registration for the event is sold out, but you can watch the livestream on our YouTube channel Join us […]
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Black Community Building Collective Panel
Facilitated by Gordon McHenry, Jr., United Way of King County President & CEO, this virtual panel will feature Sean Goode […]
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Advancing Racial Equity: A Conversation with Clint Smith
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Speaker Series with Bree Kame’enui
United Way King County Building 720 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA, United StatesOn November 16, the Speaker Series returns with guest Bree Kame’enui. Bree is passionate about supporting Indigenous communities and currently […]
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Speaker Series with Fred Rivera
Steelheads Alley 1201 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA, United StatesSeattle Mariners' Fred Rivera Joins Us at Steelheads Alley! (Hatback Bar and Grill) Fred Rivera is up to bat […]
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Conversations for Change: Featuring Josephine Ensign, author of Skid Road
Zoom virtual eventTake a break, grab your lunch, and join us for a free virtual interactive session with Josephine Ensign author of […]
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Creating Connections for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center 440 5th Ave North, Seattle, WA, United StatesCreating Connections for a Sustainable TomorrowThursday, Nov. 2In-person: 5 to 7 p.m. at the Discovery CenterFree | ASL services provided RSVP NowJoin […]
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Advancing Racial Equity: Of Equity & Events
Seattle University - Pigott Auditorium Pigott Building, 901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA, United StatesFrom starry concerts to big ticket games, Seattle brings people together for some unforgettable experiences, every day of the year. […]
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Advancing Racial Equity: Revisiting Dr. King’s Lost Speech
Rainier Arts Center 3515 South Alaska St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin us to celebrate Black History Month and for an evening of advancing racial equity in King County. Come, listen, […]
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More Events
Celebrating Dr. King’s Legacy | Get involved with the community to learn, engage and take action in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on MLK Jr. Day and beyond.
Conversations for Change | Get inspired at exclusive, quarterly discussions from United Way experts on community issues and how you can help make a difference.
Happy Hours & Hellos Series | Network with fellow professionals over brews and bites as you learn about the work United is doing and how you can get involved.
Speaker Series | Designed for young professionals, this series facilitates intimate, face-to-face conversations about careers, passions, and more with community leaders.
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Latest Event News
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Check out These Free Summer Events from United Way Grantees!
In Washington state, the first day of school for grades 1-12 is Sept. 2, while the first day of school for preschool and kindergarten is Tuesday, Sept. 8. That means families have about three weeks to squeeze in most remaining summer activities. Be sure to mark your calendars with upcoming events courtesy of United Way…
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Indigenous Communities Fund Members lead Artisan Event
The brightly lit spaces inside Pioneer Square’s Metropole last week bustled with elaborate decorations, handcrafted jewelry, opulent artwork, and good grub. The nonprofit center for communities of color hosted Tradewinds, a Native Artisan Marketplace, featuring contemporary Indigenous artisan vendors, Indigenous food, beadwork, and wellness activities. “This event is really an exercise to bring together our…
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Join Us For Happy Hour and Hellos at Eight Bells Winery!
United Way of King County’s Happy Hour and Hellos has become one of our area’s signature events for young professionals to network and learn about how we are addressing issues impacting our community. And we’re back at it again. Join us on June 10 for our next Happy Hour and Hellos event, which is slated…