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
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
28 Foster Care Moves For Seattle Poet Laureate
Moving once is plenty of work for most people. How would you fare through 28 foster care moves? That was the story for Angel, Seattle's Youth Poet Laureate, a determined young woman who had a book deal but no place to sleep. Check out how she got through it. Read Article
How To Talk Homelessness With Your Kids
Homelessness is big, and kids are little. So it's hard to figure out how to talk homelessness with kids in a way they'll understand and maybe even empathize with. Check out these tips to get your conversation started. Read Article
10 Reasons to be Hopeful About Ending Homelessness
We often hear 'are we making any progress toward ending homelessness?'. While there's more work to be done, here are 10 reasons to celebrate the progress that's been made. Read Article
Seahawks Join Roster For At-Risk Youth
How many Seahawks have joined the team for the All-Star Softball Classic? Hint: It'll take you 2 hands to count them. Check out who's in to support at-risk youth. Read Article
Interview with Project LEAD alum, Court Judge Nicole Phelps
Check out our interview with Project LEAD alum, Court Judge Nicole Phelps who was a speaker the Project LEAD 25th anniversary graduation. Inspiring! Read Article
Emerging Leaders Flex their Green Thumbs at Seattle Community Farm
Check out how a group of almost 20 Emerging Leaders in Seattle volunteer for 4 hours and make a huge impact in our community. It's our Second Saturday project and you need to get in on this! Read Article
Is criminalizing homelessness the solution?
‘This is my front door’, the woman in the front… Read Article
Seattle Youth Homelessness: 5 Things You Didn’t Know
Homelessness and Seattle youth...really? Check out 5 numbers that break down the issue of youth homelessness in our area. Read Article