Did you know evictions are the leading cause of homelessness? For many low-income renters, the combination of scarce resources and high rent means no flexibility when facing an emergency. What’s [...]

The homelessness crisis is on everyone's minds. Our campaign chairs, Heather Lowenthal and Jonathan Sposato, are no different. They care about how this is affecting people in our community. Read [...]

Racism in Seattle and King County can lead to barriers in someone getting an apartment. It can lead to quicker eviction. It can lead to homelessness. See how you can fight it.

Do you want to help end poverty? Did you know that tax preparation can get you started? Learn what YOUR role can be on United Way's Free Tax Preparation Campaign team.

What can government do for us, other than fuel the 24-hour news cycle and generate a lot of upsetting tweets? Lots, as it turns out. First off, we’re still reeling from last year’s United Way’s [...]

Family game nights, play dates with friends—it’s the simple things kids love that are close to impossible when you’re homeless. Just ask Theresa, mother to two kids, ages 10 and 12. “Seeing [...]

On a crisp, fall evening in November, more than 60 young professionals filled Bramling Cross, a cozy Ballard spot from Ethan Stowell Restaurants. On the last day of Restaurant Week, these [...]

Do you find yourself asking, what have I done for others this year? If you’re coming up shorter than you’d like, we’re here to help. Sometimes it’s hard to convince your family to volunteer or [...]

When Robert found himself between jobs a few months ago, he worried. A lot. Not so much for himself—the Seattle area native had faced obstacles and uncertainty before. But he worried about his [...]

Ending homelessness is one of the most pressing issues for King County. It's inhumane for human beings to allow other human beings to live and sleep outdoors. We cannot shirk off the homelessness [...]