Record-breaking Dinner: Ethan Stowell hosts Emerging Leaders
On a crisp, fall evening in November, more than 60 young professionals filled Bramling Cross, a cozy Ballard spot from Ethan Stowell Restaurants. On… Read Article
Three Ways to Get Your Family Volunteering
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. Read Article
Family Finds Safety Net in Streets to Home
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… Read Article
Ending homelessness is a test of our humanity
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 crisis by simply saying “these people want to live outside.” Given the opportunity, 98% of respondents to the 2018 county-wide Count Us In homelessness survey stated they would move into safe, affordable housing if it were offered. Read Article
Cost Of Ending Homelessness: Just $1,000?
The cost of ending homelessness in our Seattle-King County area? For one person, it's just $1,000. See how United Way and our partners are putting the end of the homelessness within reach. Read Article
Three Reasons We Support Prop 1: Families, Education, Preschool & Promise Levy
True or false: 2018 has been a cluster. On most days we’d say that’s true. Which is why we’re excited for the midterm elections and… Read Article
Seattle-Area Jobs Connect Program Wins 2018 Award
The Seattle Jobs Connect program earned us the honor of being Millionair Club Charity's 2018 Community Partner of the Year. We're thrilled! See why this program is so successful and so crucial to ending homelessness in Seattle and King County. Read Article
‘Back on their feet’ at the Family Resource Exchange
Jamie and Gregory lived in their car with their little boy. The Family Resource Exchange helped them with services to eventually leave homelessness. See how. Read Article
Help at Resource Exchange for Blacklisted Homeless Family
Hit the ground running. That’s the plan for Brian and Ashley, their baby and five-year-old daughter. Part of that plan means digging themselves out of… Read Article
How To Talk Homelessness With Kids
Homelessness is big, and kids are little. So it's hard to figure out how to talk homelessness with kids in a way they'll understand and maybe even empathize with. Check out these tips to get your conversation started. Read Article