On a beautiful sunny Saturday in August, more than a dozen United Way Emerging Leaders volunteered to support nonprofit Launch at Highland Elementary. Learn how you can be like them and make a big difference in just a few hours. Read Article
We're so proud to welcome in our new Campaign Chair, Kimberly Harris of Puget Sound Energy. Welcome aboard! Read on to find out more about her. Read Article
School’s out and summer is in full swing. Awesome, right? While this may be a widely shared sentiment, it’s not often we think about those families whose children participate in free or reduced lunch plans during the school year. A summer break for these families, therefore, also translates into a break in these programs and an added strain for 2-3 months. United Way’s Summer Food Invasion helps ease the burden. The program brings nutritious meals to the kids at more than 250 sites across King County. In addition to food, sites offer fun activities to make the experience feel more like a summer camp than meal site Read Article
"Does United Way of King County fund programs for seniors?" Yes. Even with a shift in priorities, 20% of people served by United Way of King County are 55+. Read Article
The Seattle Housing Levy has funded more than 12,500 affordable apartments throughout the city, helped 800 families purchase their first home and provided emergency rent assistance to 6,500 families. Every housing levy has met and exceeded its goals. We support the 2016 Seattle Housing Levy. Read Article
One man defied the odds in fighting homelessness and medical crises. See how he did it with a little help from our Streets to Home partners. Read Article
We think that everyone should have a roof overhead, and are supportive of the City’s efforts to move people out of The Jungle. We also know that there are still too many people without a safe place to sleep – and, as a community, we have a lot of work ahead of us. Read Article