Streets to Home an Important Step in Recovery
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 All Deserve Better Than the Jungle
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
Parent-Child Home Program: No Loss of Instructional Time
3/4s of low-income children are behind their peers when they start kindergarten. Thanks to The Parent Child Home Program, Heaven and her father Wesley are ahead of the pack in these crucial early years of childhood development. Read Article
Emerging Leaders Use Their Saturdays to do Good
Emerging Leaders Second Saturday volunteer projects are a chance to… Read Article
Jobs Connect on the Seattle Channel
https://www.uwkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/JobsConnectVideo.mp4 The Seattle Channel recently rode along with… Read Article
Emerging Leaders build hope and community
United Way of King County Emerging Leaders recently volunteered with the Pat Williams Apartments, one of 13 residential buildings operated by Plymouth Housing Group. Plymouth is transforming the lives of more than 1,000 formerly homeless people in Seattle through a “housing first” philosophy. Read Article
Former Summer Meals Recipient Gives Back for Summer Food Invasion
Like many youth her age, Miraclejoy is working this summer. Read Article
How much do you know about homelessness?
How much do you about homelessness in King County? Take this quick quiz and find out! Read Article
Balancing Philanthropy and Your Career: 3 Tips from Kathy Surace-Smith
This is a guest post by Vanessa Ronquillo, Project Manager… Read Article
Low-Barrier Shelters: A Good Thing
Homeless? Got a spouse, a child or a pet? These things would preclude you from getting into a shelter in Seattle and King County. Read Article