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This spring, United Way of King County launched Our Neighbor Fund, a $12.5 million effort to feed children and families and keep as many of them safe in their homes as possible. With over 16,000 people now facing homelessness in King County—about the same number as a sold-out Kraken game at Climate Pledge Arena—we believe that the best way to end homelessness is to prevent it. 

In his latest blog, CEO and President Gordon McHenry, Jr. emphasizes why we need to move beyond debating the causes of homelessness and put an increased focus on providing more resources to keep people in their homes through rental assistance and eviction prevention.

Get Involved ❤️

Honor Juneteenth 
 

Juneteenth is an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Come together in community to celebrate Black freedom and liberation!

🛼 June 15-19 | A skating party, Father’s Day, music, films, and free admission; check out Northwest African American Museum’s celebrations this month.

🎶 June 16 | Don’t miss out on ‘Songs of Black Folk: Music of Resistance & Hope’ at the Paramount.  

🎺 June 19 | Enjoy a day of live performances, vendors, and family-friendly fun at Summer of Soul by Africatown Community Land Trust. 
 

💃🏽 June 22 | Join in for song, dance, food, vendor marketplaces, and more Juneteenth celebrations at Rainier Beach Community Center.

🔎 How Well Do You Know Juneteenth? | Take this quiz to find out.

United Way of King County staff and supporters at the
2023 Seattle Pride parade.

Celebrate Pride Month

June is Pride Month! Here are some ideas to show up for our LGBTQIA+ community with love, support, and in celebration.  

🤓 June 15 | Save the date for books, author appearances, zine makers, and more at Charlie’s Queer Book Fair.

🏳️‍🌈 June 30 | Wrap up Pride Month with revelry at the Seattle Pride parade!

🌈 All Year Long | Show your support for Lavender Rights Project, Queer the Land, UTOPIA Washington, and Entre Hermanos—local LGBTQIA+ organizations serving our community!  

Teach Art to Youth this Summer | Through August 26

Do you love making art AND making a difference? Help Solid Ground and volunteer as a youth art educator for Sand Point Housing’s young residents this summer! Only 5 spots remaining. 

We love a good volunteering habit! 
Find more ways to get involved here.

✊ Advocacy in Action

United Way successfully advocated for the “Student Basic Needs Act,” which mandates that every higher education institution have a benefits navigator to help students access public benefits, emergency assistance, and community resources. 

Learn more about our efforts to improve education and remove barriers to student success.

Want to join us in transforming the systems that cause our neighbors to be in crisis in the first place? Sign up for policy action alerts
to get involved!

In Case You Missed It 📢

Onward: United Way’s Chris Hynes | After 26 years of dedicated service shaping United Way of King County’s brand and voice, Chief Marketing Officer Chris Hynes reflects on her journey as she celebrates her last day at the organization. Onward and upward, Chris! 

Now Listening: Hourglass | All about and for the youth! From insider info on Urban Native Education Alliance and Technology Access Foundation to the youth experience after the pandemic, have you checked out what’s trending on our podcast yet? 

“Leave it Better Than You Found It”: United Way of King County Celebrates the Life of Bruce Nordstrom | We honor the memory of Bruce Nordstrom and his legacy of serving our community. 

Friends don't let friends miss out!

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