The Homelessness Crisis Needs More Urgency

Much of the attention in Seattle's 2017 election was on the candidates’ positions on “sweeps” of encampments and expansion of homeless services funding. There was less focus on what is currently working to house people experiencing homelessness or how we can prevent people from becoming homeless in the first place. Here's what was missed. Read Article

4 Ways Volunteering Can End Homelessness

Four simple options to help people experiencing Homelessness is an issue in Seattle and it’s hard to know where to start. It’s National Homelessness Awareness Month, so we challenge you to do something. A great way to begin is by volunteering! Here are four ways you can use your time helping your neighbors experiencing homelessness. Read Article

Stand Against Homelessness

We all know someone experiencing homelessness. Someone who’s outside your office building at lunch. Maybe you see them in passing every Sunday at the farmers’ market. Everyone deserves a home. November, stand against homelessness. Read Article

1 Volunteer = $30,000 Saved

Microsoft volunteers for United Way’s Free Tax Preparation, ensuring financial stability. On average, one volunteer returns $30,000 to individuals and families in the form of tax credits and refunds. So when we say we’re thankful to have so many Microsoft tax volunteers, what we mean is we’re REALLY thankful. Like $30,000 each thankful. Read Article