Amazon Knows Summer Meals are For Big Kids Too
Amazon's Fun Squad took a service-based outing to the Summer Food Invasion because volunteering isn't just the right thing to do, it's also a good time! Read Article
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
All-Star Softball: At-Risk Youth Win!
Did you hear about the raucous at Safeco Field a few weeks ago? Yeah, that was us. Check out how your support reached this huge event and beyond to do great things for at-risk youth. 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
Champions Unite Against Childhood Homelessness
United Way Champions are making a lasting impact on philanthropy in King County. They recently talked about how to end child homelessness, and raised $22,000 for the cause. Read Article
Housing + Income Needed to End Homelessness
We're outraged. 11,643 men, women, children, are now homeless in King County. No one should live on the street, in cars, in shelters. See how we're working to end homelessness and how you can help. Read Article
The Many Causes of Homelessness, All In 1 RV
A devastating diagnosis. Job loss. No place with affordable rent. All causes of homelessness individually. But what if you faced all of them, and more? 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
Emerging Leaders: A force for change in Seattle
Last week, more than 200 United Way Emerging Leaders gathered at the Gates Foundation Visitor Center for a unique event around taking action against homelessness. Read Article