A Day of Hope for Guests and Volunteers at the Community Resource Exchange
United Way’s Community Resource Exchange is like Christmas for 63-year-old… Read Article
Posts in: "Fighting Homelessness"
6 Reasons We Can’t Wait Until Next Wednesday
At the Community Resource Exchange, we pull out all the stops—from hot coffee donated by Starbucks to haircuts by generous stylists and new socks from Amazon. What would otherwise take days for someone with no transportation and resources to accomplish, will take just hours—with a hot lunch from FareStart for a break. Read Article
Microsoft’s Landmark Pledge Means Fewer Evictions
$500 million for affordable housing. You read that right. That’s… Read Article
His Hospital Stay Almost Led to Homelessness
When Jodah locked the door to his apartment that he… Read Article
See People Who Are Homeless? Here’s How To Help Now
See the tents, but don't know where to start in helping people struggling with homelessness? Check out these 8 concrete ways to get your giving gears going. Read Article
Seattle Homeless Crisis: An Injustice You Can End
The Seattle homeless crisis is no newbie to the evening news. Isn't it time we acknowledge the injustice behind this issue? Check out how. Read Article
Mariners and United Way to Reduce Eviction, Homelessness
Did you know eviction is the leading cause of homelessness? Learn how United Way is partnering with the Seattle Mariners and the King County Bar Association to prevent evictions in Seattle through Home Base. Read Article
Thoughts On The Homelessness Crisis From Our Campaign Chair
The homelessness crisis is on everyone's minds. Our campaign chairs, Heather Lowenthal and Jonathan Sposato, are no different. They care about how this is affecting people in our community. Read Heather's perspective of the issue and her call for coming together in compassion. Read Article
Racism In Seattle: Homelessness Is A Result
Racism in Seattle and King County can lead to barriers in someone getting an apartment. It can lead to quicker eviction. It can lead to homelessness. See how you can fight it. Read Article