When Day of Caring Becomes a Year (or More) of Caring and Connection
As we here at United Way wrap up the final details of this year’s Day of Caring, we wanted to take a moment to… Read Article
A Garden Party With Drama
This year’s United Way of King County Champions Celebration was September 12 at the stately Broadmoor Home of Noreen Shahani, a member of our board,… Read Article
Young professionals, changing lives-one pair of shoes at a time!
This past Saturday 56 Emerging Leaders 365 came out to Redeeming Soles for an exciting Day of Caring project. These incredible volunteers rolled up their… Read Article
Chris Capossela and Leigh Toner Step up as 2019–2020 Campaign Chairs
We’re excited to welcome an awesome duo as our new campaign chairs, the husband and wife team of Chris Capossela and Leigh Toner. Chris has… Read Article
How A $100 Bill Changes Lives
You’re at a Seahawks game. One person starts the wave, and it lasts through the TV timeout and then some. You’re on Facebook, watching a… Read Article
Your Fiscal Year Results: Racial Equity, Homelessness, Education
In this last campaign year, which ended June 30, we’re thrilled to announce that United Way of King County donors like you gave more than… Read Article
A Regional Authority to Fight Homelessness
This week, King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced a proposal to create a Regional Authority to fight homelessness in King… Read Article
Six Extra-Interesting Things to Know About Gordon McHenry, Jr., Our New Leader
Gordon McHenry, Jr. is the choice as United Way of King County’s new CEO. If you want a deep dive on why he’s such… Read Article
A Powerful Experience at the Family Resource Exchange
More than 60 volunteers gathered last week to serve hundreds of people experiencing homelessness – and each seemed to be moved by the experience. “Yesterday… Read Article
Check out the Newest Partner in Helping Families Struggling with Homelessness
When you’re struggling with homelessness, it can be difficult to navigate the different systems and to get around to the various providers as you look… Read Article