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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
