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Help Youthcare provide a continuum of care
Serving children as young as 12 and young adults up to 24, Youthcare builds confidence and self-sufficiency in homeless youth by providing a continuum of… Read More
Posts in: "Emerging Leaders"
Emerging Leaders advocate for change at Lobby Day
This is a guest post by Anne Disabato who works… Read Article
Emerging Leaders take to the kitchen with Farestart
This is a guest post by Danielle Lancaster, a Store… Read Article
3 Lessons on Leading with Integrity from Seattle Chief of Police Kathleen O’Toole
Guest post from Emerging Leader Committee member, Vanessa Ronquillo. Last… Read Article
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Happy Hour and Hellos: Taking action against homelessness with the Gates Foundation
This event is at capacity. Please join us at one of our other events. Join us at the Gates Foundation Visitor Center for an evening… Read More
Congratulations to our Train concert winners!
A private concert with Train? We’re in! Thanks to generous… 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
Emerging Leaders Make Birthday Dreams Come True
When we think about issues like homelessness and poverty, many of us think about the essential needs – food, shelter and a steady job. And these are incredibly important building blocks toward a stable lifestyle. But homeless children and parents alike also need moments of levity and reminders that they are valued and cared for. Birthday Dreams is a great example of the many organizations in our community who are not only freeing up resources for families in need so they can build better lives, but also inspiring hope. Read Article
4 reasons you don’t want to miss the next Emerging Leader speaker series
The Emerging Leaders Speaker Series provides access to our board of directors and other high-level volunteers - and an impressive group of leaders from some of our region’s most dynamic corporations and influential organizations. Read Article
5 things I love about being an Emerging Leader
I’ll be honest: before I became an Emerging Leader, networking events were not my idea of a good time. But Emerging Leader networking events are truly a lot of fun and also a great way to meet people, whether you are new to town, looking for a new career or just hoping to make a few new friends. Read Article