United Way of Grays Harbor

06/01/2026

What happens when school lets out?

For many families, programs like YMCA Park & Play help fill the gap with meals, activities, and positive connections throughout the summer.

Learn more about the impact happening right here in Grays Harbor.

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Every year during Community Program Presentations, we hear stories about the programs supporting children and families across Grays Harbor County.This year, the YMCA brought Bentley with them. Last summer was Bentley’s first year working at Park and Play, the YMCA of Grays Harbor’s free summer m...

05/18/2026

Meet the “ninja charity” helping local people in health crisis with compassion, dignity, and real support when they need it most.

Read the story: https://wix.to/zOUiu7j

Every year we get to sit down and listen. This year a local palliative care physician walked in and told us about a charity so small and so intentional that most people in Grays Harbor County have never heard of it. That is exactly the point.She calls it the ninja charity. No website. No application...

05/15/2026

🐾 High School students showed up for something bigger than themselves and earned $4,310 at the Black & White Gala.

Through Teen United, their work made a real difference for their school and community.

05/13/2026

🐻 Hoquiam Grizzlies put in the work at the Black & White Gala.

These students helped create an unforgettable night for everyone in the room, showing up and making it happen.

Through Teen United, they earned $4,920 for their school and community.

We are so proud of them.

05/11/2026

🐾 Montesano High School brought the energy this year.

At the Black & White Gala, these students stepped up, took on real responsibility, and helped keep the night running smoothly.

Through Teen United, they earned $5,710 for their school and community.

05/06/2026

🦌 Quinault School District students didn’t just participate, they showed up and led.

Through Teen United, 21 students from Lake Quinault helped make the Black & White Gala happen, from prep to service, earning $5,885 for their school and community.

We are proud of every one of them. 💙

03/27/2026

State support for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has been cut entirely. New enrollment is paused. Now it's up to us.

Every month, a book shows up in the mailbox. Addressed to a child by name. 📬📚

👉 Read the full update: https://wix.to/0PCzxB2

"My children run to the mailbox for these books. They look forward to them. They love them." — Grays Harbor parent, 2025That's what Dolly Parton's Imagination Library looks like in real life. Not a statistic. Not a program outcome. A kid sprinting to the mailbox because something wonderful might b...

03/12/2026

The Black & White Gala is one powerful night where our community comes together.

But the work continues all year: supporting education, strengthening families, and helping neighbors across our community.

The Gala helps spark that momentum.
Our community keeps it going.

See how that impact continues beyond the Gala:
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The United Way Grays Harbor Black & White Gala is one night of generosity, but the work of supporting our community continues all year long.

02/23/2026

We’re grateful to Steam Donkey Brewing Company for supporting United Way Grays Harbor through February’s Charitable Suds.

You can still raise a glass, Coastal Surge pours all month long continue to support our community.

02/18/2026

Join us Friday, February 20
5–8 PM at Steam Donkey Brewing Company
Charitable Suds.

$1 from every beer poured during the event supports United Way Grays Harbor. PLUS a portion of every Coastal Surge poured throughout February supports this effort as well.

Raise a glass with us.