Remembering Herb Bridge
Mr. Downtown. Admiral. A class act. One of a kind. These are all ways you hear used to describe Herb Bridge. Read Article
A Day of Fighting Homelessness: by the Numbers
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
School Breakfast = Big Win for Hungry Kids
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
Service and inspiration for Emerging Leaders at Community Resource Exchange
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
A Call for Bold Action and More Urgency to Address Seattle’s Homeless Crisis
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
Amazing connections at today’s Community Resource Exchange
What a powerful day! We don’t have the official tally… Read Article
AmeriCorps Empowers Students at Alma Mater
Students becoming how to be financially stable and self-sufficient. It's possible because of AmeriCorps and the United Way Benefits Hub. Read Article
UPDATE: November’s High School Diploma
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
AmeriCorps VISTA Ensures Refugee Youth Graduate
For Wadii Boughdir, education has always been at the center… Read Article
AmeriCorps Makes Nutrition Education Accessible
This AmeriCorps Week, United Way’s Fuel Your Future team is… Read Article