United Way of King County

With Washington state under a mandatory order for everyone to wear face coverings while out in public, the need for face masks is expected… Read Article

This blog post was written by Emerging Leaders 365 donor and Committee Member Esha Pendarkar-Technical Program Manger at Oracle On June 24, 2020, United Way… Read Article

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the ability of community college students, and particularly students of color, to stay in school and finish their education, said… Read Article

United Way of King County is proud for the opportunity to celebrate a successful campaign year, led by Chris Capossela and Leigh Toner. As campaign… Read Article

As Canada prepares to observe Canada Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the protests demanding structural changes in policing, United Way of King County welcomes… Read Article

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people of color the hardest—economically and health-wise. People who were employed but scraping by suddenly found themselves… Read Article

Amidst this national outcry for justice—with awareness of centuries of systemic racism in our country at an all-time high—celebratory traditions like Juneteenth are… Read Article

We are thankful for Comcast’s production of this PSA featuring United of King County President and CEO Gordon McHenry, Jr. and Rodrigo Lopez, Comcast regional… Read Article

The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that LGBTQIA+ individuals have had on history locally, nationally and internationally. This year, we’re shining a light on… Read Article

Policing in our community and across the nation is broken. Reforms have been in place for years—de-escalation training, alternatives to incarceration, body camera requirements, etc.—and yet the… Read Article