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Events
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A morning of fun, games and hope for kids at Compass Housing
Compass Housing 756 John St, Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin fellow Emerging Leaders and kids in Compass Housing's programs for a fun morning of minute-to-win-it challenges!
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Seattle Chef’s Table: Bramling Cross
You're invited to our Emerging Leaders Chef's Table with Ethan Stowell Restaurants! We're closing down Bramling Cross for a fun, fancy, and philanthropic dinner. Put […]
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Birthday smiles for kids experiencing homelessness
United Way King County Building 720 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA, United StatesBirthday Dreams believes all kids should have an awesome special day, no matter their economic circumstances. Putting a smile on a child's face takes just two hours of your time, but is a lasting experience for them.
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Help Lambert House provide a safe place for LGBTQ youth
Lambert House 1818 15th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin a group of Emerging Leaders as we spruce up Lambert House, the largest community of LGBTQ youth in the Northwest.
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Connect for Good: Family Market Nights
United Way King County Building 720 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin us for our next Connect for Good opportunity for a more in-depth volunteer experience around issues of hunger and food insecurity in our local neighborhoods. Participants learn from experts on the issue, roll up their sleeves to volunteer, and fundraise $150 to support effective solutions.
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Spread holiday cheer to guests at the Enchant event at Safeco Field (NEW)
Safeco Field 1250 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin us for this special opportunity in partnership with Enchant as they make their Seattle debut. Emerging Leaders will be Santa's helpers spreading holiday cheer to attendees at various activity stations at the event.
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Seattle Startups Panel at PicMonkey
Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a successful startup? Are you curious about career advice from Seattle’s […]
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Create a Winter Wonderland at FamilyWorks
FamilyWorks 1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA, United StatesThe holidays are a busy time of year for everyone - and for families struggling with poverty, this season can be extra challenging to make ends meet. What better way to get in the spirit than helping FamilyWorks prepare for the holiday season?
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Support families with Wellspring
Wellspring Family Services 1900 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA, United StatesCome engage with and learn about an organization that has been building happy and healthy families for over 120 years.
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Wrap Gifts for Kids in Need this Holiday Season
United Way King County Building 720 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin your fellow Emerging Leaders for a fun holiday volunteering project to support our early learning programs.
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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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…
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Pack the Bus to Help Kids Thrive
This blog post was written by Gerald Tracy, Puget Sound Energy’s Media Engagement Program Manager. Puget Sound Energy has partnered with United Way for decades, supporting efforts like these through employee giving, volunteerism, and community investment. Summer is often imagined as a season of rest and adventure here in Issaquah and across King County. But…