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Don’t have reservations at 2024 James Beard nominees Kristi Brown’s COMMUNION or Melissa Miranda’s Musang? We got you. Get ready for our community’s favorite fundraiser, Eat, Drink & Be Generous, on April 18 at Fremont Studios! 

Treat yourself to eats from Seattle’s top chefs, enjoy a private acoustic set by multi-Grammy nominee and millennial indie-rock fixture Benjamin Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), toast to an equitable future, and raise dollars for our community and neighbors’ urgent needs—all under one roof! 

Tickets are flying, so get yours before they’re gone. 

Honor Calendar ⭐

For International Women’s Day on March 8 and Women’s History Month (which, let’s face it, should be every month), we asked inspiring women—staff, board members, grantees, and community members—how they champion equity, diversity, and inclusion.

⌛ From the archives: Celebrating the Women of United Way and International Women’s Day: Embrace Equity

Get Involved ❤️  

Volunteer and Learn: Advocating for Students’ Basic Needs |
March 23

What are we doing to connect students to resources they need to thrive? How can you help? Join this immersive session to learn more + make 100 meal kits for Shoreline Community College students. 

Pay Us What We’re Worth | April 3

Ready to claim the $$$ you’re worth? Join us for an evening of conversations about pay equity, professional headshots, networking with leaders, live opera + empanadas. And oh! Did we mention there's an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the costume shops?

📢 Advocacy in Action

Improving education and removing barriers so students can succeed is one of our priorities at United Way. Last year, we and our partners helped pass House Bill 1559 or the Student Basic Needs Act. This secures funding for Washington's public colleges to hire dedicated “navigators” who connect students with vital resources they need to stay in school.

This year, we petitioned state lawmakers to increase state funding from a three-fourths time position to a full-time, on-campus navigator at every public 2- and 4-year college.

Want to learn more and take action making meal kits for Shoreline Community College students? Join us on March 23! Limited spots available.

In Case You Missed It 📢

Curious about how United Way uses its time, expertise, resources, and YOUR generous gifts to make a real impact? It’s time to find out! Introducing our new weekly podcast, Hourglass. 

Catch Up on Conversations for Change with Shomari Jones | Our latest edition of Conversations for Change was a grand success! Our community showed up to engage in an informed discussion about equity and education. Missed it? Watch now!

Eliminating Misconceptions About Nutrition Program in a SNAP | “About half of those who are income-eligible for SNAP do not receive the benefit because of the misconceptions,” writes Leila Shahidi, United Way of King County AmeriCorps VISTA for food security innovation.

Black Community Building Collective: Relive the Stories | Check out stories about the Black Community Building Collective, a coalition of 14 Black-led organizations brought together by United Way of King County to build relationships, share best practices, and implement strategies with United Way funding. 

Friends don't let friends miss out!

In community,
Team Live United 👋

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