Sign up now for Day of Caring!
On September 24, over 9,000 volunteers will join together with colleagues, family and friends for our annual Day of Caring. It's an amazing day of hope, unity, action and accomplishment, the largest single day of volunteering in Washington. You can be a part of it, too!
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Early support is key to coping with autism
At age 3, Patrick was diagnosed with autism. His dad, Joe, learned about the Father's Network, a program offered by the Kindering Center. It was through this United Way of King County grantee agency that Joe found the right therapist for Patrick—along with the knowledge needed to navigate the school system and eventually help his son to keep up with his peers academically.
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Be a part of something big on September 24!
On September 24, the Community Resource Exchange will take place at Qwest Field. It's a day where over a thousand people experiencing homelessness are connected with supplies including backpacks, hygiene kits, coats—along with haircuts, a hot lunch and dozens of service providers. Host a supply drive and help collect essentials for those who need it so.
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We're tops in the nation!
Thanks to the support of tens of thousands of generous donors, United Way of King County is once again the number-one fundraising United Way in the country! Despite a very difficult fundraising climate, Campaign Chair Scott Carson led impressive efforts which helped raise $101.2 million for our community and power our work to meet basic needs, end homelessness and prepare kids for success in school. Even when times are tough, you continue to give—and do more. Thank you.
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