United Way of King County

United Way of King County We work to ensure our neighbors have access to food, housing, and education right here in King County. Interested in learning more? Volunteering? Donating?
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https://www.uwkc.org/linklist/social-media-hub/ United Way of King County brings caring people together to give, volunteer and take action to help people in need and solve our community's toughest challenges. www.uwkc.org

Field trip! Our staff went to Portland last week for the United Way Western Regional Conference. United Ways from 15 sta...
09/01/2026

Field trip! Our staff went to Portland last week for the United Way Western Regional Conference. United Ways from 15 states were represented, bringing together more than 400 colleagues. What an incredible opportunity to collaborate with our network, learn from one another, and explore new strategies to better serve our community here in King County.

Plus, staff from our team led daily sessions! Shout out to our Free Tax Team, Education Team, and Food Security Teams for sharing our local learnings with others.

Together, we’re more bold, resilient, and transformative!

Back in 2023, our former CEO Gordon McHenry and other regional United Way leaders got to meet Dolly Parton as they all c...
08/26/2026

Back in 2023, our former CEO Gordon McHenry and other regional United Way leaders got to meet Dolly Parton as they all celebrated the statewide expansion of Washington’s Imagination Library Initiative. We will miss you, Dolly, and we're grateful to your commitment to early literacy access!

Thanks to United Way of Snohomish County for the photo. From left to right: Gordon McHenry, former CEO, United Way of King County; Maya Hemachandra, former Interim President & CEO, United Way of Snohomish County; Dona Syes Ponepinto, President and CEO, United Way of Pierce County; Dolly Parton; Omoyie Kinney, EVP, Chief Marketing Officer, United Way Worldwide; and Jarrett Brunny, Vice President, Community Impact, United Way of Pierce County.

08/18/2026

For youth facing a housing crisis, the right support at the right moment can change a life trajectory.
 
That’s why the Homelessness Prevention and Diversion Fund (HPDF)—a new public-private partnership bringing flexible, immediate support to young people before a housing crisis becomes homelessness—is so important.
 
The Homelessness Prevention and Diversion Fund is built on a simple but powerful idea: young people are the experts in their own lives. Instead of asking them to navigate systems that weren’t designed for them, HPDF gives young people the resources and flexibility to overcome the barriers standing between them and stable housing.
 
This program rethinks how we prevent homelessness and explores what’s possible when philanthropy, government, community organizations, and trusted partners come together around a shared goal.
 
We’re grateful to the Washington Acceleration Fund for leading this effort, with funding from the Raikes Foundation, Schultz Family Foundation, and Campion Advocacy Fund. We’re also proud to partner again with Building Changes, with a funding commitment from the City of Seattle, led by Councilmember Dionne Foster.
 
Together, we can invest earlier, listen to young people, and build systems that work for everyone.

Every single Monday for more than two years, our Director of Storytelling and Public Relations Joe Burris has posted a p...
08/17/2026

Every single Monday for more than two years, our Director of Storytelling and Public Relations Joe Burris has posted a podcast at 7 a.m.

Featuring local, national, and international leaders (like Attorney General Nick Brown, COMMUNION Chef Kristi Brown, and Author Timothy Snyder), his podcast pulls together experts across sectors and sides to talk about one thing: how we spend our time at United Way. Whether it's confronting social issues, investing your generous gifts in community, or learning about our shifting world, Joe brings listeners in on the conversations that shape our community.

In addition to Monday’s podcast, we publish new blogs every Tuesday and a new Substack every Wednesday. In the 131st episode of Hourglass, Joe highlighted the power of storytelling and how it can impact social change.

Listen to 'Hourglass: A United Way of King County Podcast' wherever you listen! Links to the blog, Substack, and podcast in the bio.

really chic if you ask us... And to think, we’re not even scratching the surface here. To learn more, follow along or ch...
08/14/2026

really chic if you ask us...
 
And to think, we’re not even scratching the surface here. To learn more, follow along or check the link in our bio🤓

We’ve just extended $5,000 scholarships to this year's Blake Nordstrom Scholarship recipients!In partnership with Nordst...
08/10/2026

We’ve just extended $5,000 scholarships to this year's Blake Nordstrom Scholarship recipients!

In partnership with Nordstrom, we created the Blake Nordstrom Scholarship—in memory of the respected community leader, philanthropist, and co-president of Nordstrom—which awards scholarships to 20 students enrolled at any of our Benefits Hub Partner Colleges. The money can be used for housing, food, debt, or healthcare to keep students on track to earn their degree.

Together, we’re keeping students on track to graduate.🧑‍🎓

We were honored to stand alongside Rep. Pramila Jayapal and our partner Food Lifeline last week as Jayapal introduced th...
08/05/2026

We were honored to stand alongside Rep. Pramila Jayapal and our partner Food Lifeline last week as Jayapal introduced the The Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act. This legislation would elevate a proven Seattle solution to communities across the country! 🎉

Modeled after Seattle's Fresh Bucks program, the legislation would provide eligible families with $60 each month for fresh fruits and vegetables, improving access to nutritious food while strengthening local food systems.

Our United Way advocacy and food security teams spoke at the event about the program’s importance and stood alongside Food Lifeline in support of this effort.

United, we’re making healthy food more accessible for all.💛🍓🍊🥑🥗

King County Public Health is advising our community to monitor air quality this week and stay indoors if it reaches dang...
08/04/2026

King County Public Health is advising our community to monitor air quality this week and stay indoors if it reaches dangerous levels. Stay safe, and if you're able, please consider making a gift to support those impacted by the Spokane Complex wildfires and those across our region.

These devastating wildfires have displaced families, destroyed homes, and left thousands facing an uncertain road ahead. By donating to the United Ways of the Pacific Northwest Disaster Recovery Fund, you will help neighbors access essentials like food, shelter, childcare, healthcare, and long-term recovery support. Every act of generosity helps communities rebuild stronger.

Together, we can help families recover.

Learn more and donate: https://www.uwpnw.org/disaster_recovery

07/31/2026

Did you hear? Primary polls close on August 4th at 8 p.m., and you can get text alerts about your ballot status!

🗳️Text VOTE to 868392 to sign up for ballot alerts.

If you can vote for your favorite couple in the villa, you should be voting in the primary🫶

Check our bio for more voting info.

We're celebrating Free Summer Meals all summer long! Kids and families came out to play and share a meal at Highland Par...
07/31/2026

We're celebrating Free Summer Meals all summer long!

Kids and families came out to play and share a meal at Highland Park Playground this month for our Free Summer Meals Celebration. There are more than 80 Free Meal Sites across King County all summer, but we partnered with the City of Seattle, local organizations, and companies to bring bouncy castles, games, and educational resources out for this annual celebration.

Thank you to our sponsors—Starbucks, Kaiser Permanente, and Liberty Mutual—and our city partners—Seattle Parks and Rec and Seattle Human Services for making this event possible!

Find a meal site near you at freesummermeals.org

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