Seattle’s homelessness crisis is unacceptable and requires bold, urgent action. There are numerous reasons why 5,000 people will sleep on our streets tonight and it's our collective problem—and our collective responsibility—to our fellow human beings, to solve it. But we need changes to solutions in place. Read Article
Mr. Downtown. Admiral. A class act. One of a kind. These are all ways you hear used to describe Herb Bridge. Read Article
The Community Resource Exchange was un.be.lieve.able! 2,000 pairs of shoes given out. 14,000 pairs of socks. Volunteers, United Way staff and clients left the event with renewed energy, hope and determination that the work we’re doing to end homelessness is worth it. Read Article
After 5 years our persistence has paid off! Governor Inslee signed Breakfast After The Bell into law on March 7! It’s a major victory for the 1 in 5 children in Washington who struggle with hunger. Read Article
Impactful, humbling, powerful, bitter-sweet. These were some of the words used by Emerging Leaders who volunteered at the Community Resource Exchange this week. Read Article
Government, business and community leaders gathered at CenturyLink Field for United Way’s Changemakers’ Rally on March 20 to discuss how together we can stem the flow of people becoming homeless and more quickly house those currently living outside. Read Article
What a powerful day! We don’t have the official tally… Read Article
Students becoming how to be financially stable and self-sufficient. It's possible because of AmeriCorps and the United Way Benefits Hub. Read Article
November is the first person in her family to earn her high school diploma. The Reconnecting Youth program helped set her up for success after circumstances worked against her. Read Article
For Wadii Boughdir, education has always been at the center… Read Article
