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… Read Article
Theresa and Family Get Housing Through Streets to Home
Family game nights, play dates with friends—it’s the simple things… Read Article
Record-breaking Dinner: Ethan Stowell hosts Emerging Leaders
On a crisp, fall evening in November, more than 60… Read Article
Three Ways to Get Your Family Volunteering
Do you find yourself asking, what have I done for… Read Article
Family Finds Safety Net in Streets to Home
When Robert found himself between jobs a few months ago,… 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… Read Article