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 Friends of Youth

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

    United Way partners with Friends of Youth in their work to end youth homelessness. United Way of King County provides […]

  • Speaker Series with Fred Devereux

    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: Fred Devereux. […]

  • Help out Food Lifeline FULL

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

    This project has reached maximum capacity. Please sign up to volunteer at a different project instead! Emerging Leaders will be […]

  • Roll up your sleeves with Seattle Tilth FULL

    Seattle Tilth Kirkland 10824 NE 116th Street, Kirkland, WA, United States

    This project has reached maximum capacity. Please sign up to volunteer at a different project instead! Join Emerging Leaders as […]

  • Help us tell thousands about our Free Tax program!

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

    Emerging Leaders will be helping bundle thousands of flyers and posters for distribution into the community. United Way of King […]

  • Volunteer at the Holiday Carousel

    Treehouse Carousel 401 Pine Street, Seattle, WA, United States

    Every holiday season, Treehouse runs a holiday carousel in downtown Seattle and proceeds benefit their work with foster youth. Emerging […]

  • Stand Against Homelessness

    Henry M. Jackson Federal Building 915 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join Emerging Leaders, United Way staff and others as we help raise awareness to end homelessness. We'll be participating for […]


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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