Racism In Seattle: Homelessness Is A Result

Racism in Seattle and King County can lead to barriers in someone getting an apartment. It can lead to quicker eviction. It can lead to homelessness. See how you can fight it. Read Article

Cost Of Ending Homelessness: Just $1,000?

The cost of ending homelessness in our Seattle-King County area? For one person, it's just $1,000. See how United Way and our partners are putting the end of the homelessness within reach. Read Article

No Seattle head tax, now what?

Seattle said no to head tax. What’s next? We’re hearing this: Companies and individuals will say yes to something that works. Here are four strategies we’re saying yes to with our donors to truly help end the homelessness crisis. Read Article

Families: Get School Supplies and More on Aug. 16

Do you have a long school supplies list for your kids? Back-to-school haircuts and shoes to get through the year? You’re invited to the Family Resource Exchange on Aug. 16. Read Article

Sunny side of the homeless count—is there one?

Discouraged by the recent news on the homeless count? Read these 4 ways our community is making real progress to move people off the streets. Read Article

A 4% Increase in Homelessness Means We Must Act Now

What does the 2018 One Night Count show for Seattle and King County homelessness? What role can affordable housing play? Read answers to these questions and what other solutions should go into effect to move people out of homelessness. Read Article

Seattle Homelessness: What We’re Doing Differently

Our two keys to ending Seattle homelessness—income and housing—are going strong with your support. Check out what we’re expanding on and how it’s working to build a community where people have homes. Read Article

What’s needed to end homelessness? Housing and Jobs.

With all the news on housing and tents, are you wondering what United Way is doing to end homelessness? Go in-depth on how we tackle housing, jobs and more. Read Article

Why are people homeless?

We often get the question ‘Why?’ when it comes to homelessness. ‘Why is it so bad?’, ‘How do people become homeless in the first place?’,… Read Article

No Housing in Seattle: Aeshia’s Story

A full-time job, but no landlord would rent to her. Aeshia slept in her car until United Way's Streets to Home program made connections with a landlord to get her a roof overhead. Check out how it worked. Read Article