Increase food Access for Kids. End lunch shaming.

Recent coverage of lunch shaming children for unpaid lunch bills highlights a need to compassionately address poverty and hunger in our schools. No kid should have to worry about where breakfast is coming from or how to pay for it. Local father Jeff Lew thought so, and took action by raising money to erase the Seattle school lunch debt. It’s amazing what one everyday hero can do, and schools have the ability to do even more. Good news: it’s easy! Read Article

How WA Can Step up and Give Kids Breakfast After the Bell

The national school breakfast program is designed to address hunger, but it isn't working as well as it could in Washington. We rank 45th in the nation in program participation among low-income kids. Why? Often, schools don’t think they have the time. But Breakfast After the Bell makes it easy. Read Article

Kimberly Harris Recaps Year As Campaign Chair

What did Puget Sound Energy CEO Kimberly Harris really think of her year as United Way’s campaign chair? See what insights she recently shared with United Way staff and where she sees opportunity for nonprofits in our community. Read Article

Big $ For At-Risk Youth: Softball Results

7,500 fans headed to Safeco for our 5th annual All-Star Softball Classic. The roster of Macklemore, Gary Payton, 7 Seahawks and loads of Mariners provided tons of shenanigans...and raised a ton of money to support at-risk youth. See just how much! Read Article

GED Support With Reconnecting Youth

When your mom asks you to stay home from school, you do it. That's what Lee faced until he dropped out and hen became homeless. Learn how United Way's Reconnecting Youth program got Lee the GED support he needed to put his dreams back in sight. Read Article