An Amazing Year with United Way of King County
We are completely humbled by the number of people who… Read Article
How Does Our Early Learning Work Compare to Other Cities?
We’re dedicated to creating a community where people have homes,… Read Article
Families: Get School Supplies and More on Aug. 16
Do you have a long school supplies list for your kids? Back-to-school haircuts and shoes to get through the year? You’re invited to the Family Resource Exchange on Aug. 16. Read Article
Ready For Kindergarten? More Kids Can Say Yes
Are all kids smiling on their first day of kindergarten? Not if they're already struggling to keep up with their classmates. United Way's Parent-Child Home Program closes the education gap for low-income kids. Read their stories. Read Article
3 reasons for an accurate Census count in 2020
The Justice Department proposed introducing a question on the 2020… Read Article
Give the Summer Learning Slide the Slip
Almost every kid looks forward to summer break: sleeping in,… Read Article
‘Good for the Soul’: Emerging Leaders and Parent-Child Home Program
A child’s pre-k years are a time for discovery. It's is the time lifelong learning sets in, setting a child up for school and beyond. But when a child hadn’t had evenings with bedtime stories, puzzles and playtime with parents, they can start school without the skills needed to learn. It can start having detrimental effects as early as kindergarten. Our first-ever Emerging Leaders cohort for the Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) was an immersive experience in racial equity education, fundraising for participating nonprofits and volunteering. Read Article
An Immigrant Enrolls Daughter in Parent-Child Home Program, Finds a Calling
When your child is overly shy, how can you make sure they're prepared for kindergarten? United Way's Parent-Child Home Program was key in building the social skills little Connie would need to succeed when she started school. Read Article
Seattle Young Professionals: Changemakers in Our Community
This is a guest post by Melia Albrecht, United Way… Read Article
Want to Help Reunite Families? Start Here.
Families fleeing violence to seek a better, safer life in the United States deserve our compassion. Being torn apart upon reaching our border of beyond horrific. If the upcoming marches this Saturday have you inspired to do more, here are some ways you can help people in King County and beyond. Read Article