At a glance

• 1 in 10 children in King County lives in poverty.
• 24,000 people are homeless in suburban cities, urban centers and rural towns in King County over the course of a year.
• $1 invested in childhood development programs saves $7 in future rememdial education, welfare and jail-time.
• It essentially costs the same amount to house people as it does to leave them homeless.

Press releases

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCE EXCHANGE ON SEPTEMBER 12
United Way of King County is calling on businesses, schools and community groups to organize supply drives for King Countys most vulnerable

UNITED WAY OF KING COUNTY BREAKS $100 MILLION FUNDRAISING MARK FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
Campaign Chair John Stanton positions organization as top fundraising United Way in nation.

United Way of King County Awarded Million-Dollar Grant For Work to End Chronic Homelessness
Grant brings foundation support to the public-private partnership that will provide housing for the countys most vulnerable.

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