Events at United Way

We Don’t Just Host Events ’Cause We Ought to...

We do it to create a smashing impact. And we want you to be a part of that. Want to help us do more? Unite for our community! Learn, connect, and take action to help our neighbors thrive—all while having fun. Can't wait to see you at the next event!

  • Support Youth and Families at Treehouse

    Treehouse Wearhouse 2100 24th Avenue S./Suite 200, Seattle, WA, United States

    Get ready to sort, tag and restock merchandise, and work on readying the Treehouse store for families in need.

  • Lunch and Learn with Microsoft CFO Amy Hood

    Microsoft Building 92 - Room: Stinger 15010 NE 36th St, , Redmond, , United States

    Amy Hood, EVP and CFO of Microsoft, talks about her career journey and strong belief in community involvement at our upcoming Emerging Leaders event.

  • Provide Hunger-Relief with Food Lifeline

    Food Lifeline 815 S. 96th St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Help Food Lifeline feed our hungry neighbors. Make an impact with fellow Emerging Leaders by helping sort and repack the food at this fun project.

  • Fulfill a child’s birthday dreams

    United Way King County Building 720 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us at this ever-popular Emerging Leaders project to decorate and assemble goody bags for kids who aren't able to have traditional birthday parties.

  • Prepare Hygiene Kits for Vets on Veterans Day

    United Way King County Building 720 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us this Veterans Day to create hygiene kits for veterans experiencing homelessness in King County.

  • Fight Homelessness with Lambert House

    Lambert House 1818 15th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join a group of Emerging Leaders as we support Lambert House by sprucing up their drop-in center!


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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  • Indigenous Communities Fund Members lead Artisan Event

    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!

    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

    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…

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