United Way of King County

7 New Year’s Resolutions for a Better Community

Resolutions are often all about self-improvement. Here are 7 simple ideas to improve yourself, your family and your community. Read Article

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][mk_fullwidth_slideshow border_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.01)” speed_factor=”4″ images=”8696,8690,8691,8692,8693,8694,8695,8697,8688,8689″ effect=”slide” smooth_height=”false”][vc_column_text]With Blake Nordstrom’s passing today, we’ve lost an incredible business and community leader. At United Way, we’ve also lost a… Read Article

See People Who Are Homeless? Here’s How To Help Now

See the tents, but don't know where to start in helping people struggling with homelessness? Check out these 8 concrete ways to get your giving gears going. Read Article

Seattle Homeless Crisis: An Injustice You Can End

The Seattle homeless crisis is no newbie to the evening news. Isn't it time we acknowledge the injustice behind this issue? Check out how. Read Article

Mariners and United Way to Reduce Eviction, Homelessness

Did you know eviction is the leading cause of homelessness? Learn how United Way is partnering with the Seattle Mariners and the King County Bar Association to prevent evictions in Seattle through Home Base. Read Article

Thoughts On The Homelessness Crisis From Our Campaign Chair

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 Heather's perspective of the issue and her call for coming together in compassion. Read Article

Racism In Seattle: Homelessness Is A Result

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. Read Article

Break the Cycle of Poverty—With Tax Preparation

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. Read Article

Post-Midterms, Here’s What we Want Olympia to Tackle

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. Read Article

Theresa and Family Get Housing Through Streets to Home

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… Read Article