Getting Unstuck on the Path Out of Homelessness
Moe exited the dental van, amped up from the anxiety and relief of having her tooth extracted—a cavity she’d dealt with for more than two… Read Article
Connect For Good—and to Stop Homelessness
Connect for Good offers young professionals in our Emerging Leaders group a chance to really engage with how United Way’s programs change Seattle for the… Read Article
The Danger of Equating Opioid Use With Homelessness
Our community has been in a homelessness crisis for years—and when you’re in crisis for that long, people sometimes stop talking about the issue. Conversation… Read Article
A Day of Hope for Guests and Volunteers at the Community Resource Exchange
United Way’s Community Resource Exchange is like Christmas for 63-year-old Miss Johnson, who slept outside the CenturyLink Event Center the entire night to make sure… Read Article
Making Connections Count
“I’m so full of hope!,” “I feel so catered to” and “You all make me feel like it’s my birthday” were just some of the… Read Article
The Snowpocalypse Almost Meant Eviction for This College Student
Danielle was nearly done with the early childhood development certification at Highline College that her employer was paying for. But with a 3-day "pay or vacate" notice, all of that was at risk. Without a place to stay, the 32-year old would not be able to continue both work and school successfully. And, at this point, the two were intertwined: dropping out of school would compromise her employment. Read Article
#BalanceForBetter: Women Leaders in Seattle Talk Balance and Inclusion
Guest blogger Mackenzie Martin reflects on the #BalanceForBetter panel this week in honor of International Women’s Day. As a United Way Emerging Leader 365 donor… Read Article
Who Loves Free Tax Prep? Everyone
We’re dedicated to creating a community where people have homes, students graduate and families are financially stable. And a major tool in breaking the cycle… Read Article
Roses are red, our donors stay true. Last year was great because of you.
Hope we’re not too forward when we tell you that you’re our Valentine. It’s true! We love you for the life-changing work your donation makes… Read Article
6 Reasons We Can’t Wait Until Next Wednesday
At the Community Resource Exchange, we pull out all the stops—from hot coffee donated by Starbucks to haircuts by generous stylists and new socks from Amazon. What would otherwise take days for someone with no transportation and resources to accomplish, will take just hours—with a hot lunch from FareStart for a break. Read Article