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!

  • Speaker Series with Dan Brettler

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

    Join an intimate group of Emerging Leaders for some face time with one of our region's top leaders: Dan Brettler. Light appetizers […]

  • Spend MLK Day Volunteering with FareStart!

    FareStart Cafe 2100 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

    This project has reached capacity. Please join us for another volunteer project instead! Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy […]

  • Networking Event

    Tavern Hall 505 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA, United States

    Come network with us in the New Year! We all want to accomplish big things in 2016, so why not […]

  • Volunteer After Work With Rainier Valley Corps

    Eritrean Association of Greater Seattle 1528 Valentine Place South, Seattle, WA, United States

    Our partner, Rainier Valley Corps needs some help for their quarterly event. Join a group of Emerging Leaders to help with […]

  • Second Saturday: Wellspring Family Services

    Wellspring Family Services 1900 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join Emerging Leaders in helping to keep families stable at this second Saturday volunteer project. The group will help out […]

  • YPOS 5th Anniversary Party

    Four Seasons Hotel 99 Union Street, Seattle, WA, United States

    We're partnering with Young Professionals of Seattle (YPOS) on an upcoming networking party that they're throwing! It's a party to […]

  • Featuring Angela Stowell

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

    Join an intimate group of Emerging Leaders for some face time with one of our region's top leaders: Angela Stowell. […]

  • Spread springtime cheer with Friends of Youth

    Friends of Youth 13116 NE 132nd St, Kirkland, WA, United States

    This project has reached capacity. Please join us for another volunteer project instead! In support of Friends of Youth’s work […]


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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