House Bill 1508 includes and supports “Breakfast After the Bell," a United Way program which gives kids in high-need schools food where and when it matters. Schools where at least 70% of students [...]

This is a guest post by Anne Disabato who works at Microsoft and co-chairs the Emerging Leaders volunteering sub-committee. While many of us have been captivated by events on the national [...]

This is a guest post by Danielle Lancaster, a Store Development Manager at Starbucks Coffee Corporation and member of the Emerging Leaders Committee. In the heart of the Denny Triangle, tucked in [...]

Research shows students who eat breakfast do better in school. But Washington rates a dismal 45 out of 50 states when it comes to low-income students participating in breakfast and lunch [...]

Guest post from Emerging Leader Committee member, Vanessa Ronquillo. Last week, Emerging Leaders had the opportunity to meet with United Way board member and Seattle Chief of Police Kathleen [...]

Banks thrive when the community they serve thrives. That’s just one reason Key Bank Pacific Region President Carol Nelson cares about giving back. KeyBank is a partner in our Reconnecting Youth [...]

The EARN Starter Savings Program is an online tool that encourages saving through cash incentives. Program participants link the EARN platform with their current bank account and commit to saving [...]

High school is a tough time for most. Peer pressure, fitting in...add living in different countries and keeping up with all the different education systems. Meet Nimco, who never gave up on [...]

“You don’t know what it’s like to be afraid.” That’s the line that stayed with us longest last night, after our Happy Hour and Hellos event, where 200+ young [...]

Have your voice heard in Olympia! Tell legislators you want to help end poverty and homelessness in Seattle and King County. Join us on lobby day Feb. 23. Read on to find out how!