Family Finds Safety Net in Streets to Home
When Robert found himself between jobs a few months ago,… Read Article
Posts in: "Fighting Homelessness"
Ending homelessness is a test of our humanity
Ending homelessness is one of the most pressing issues for King County. It's inhumane for human beings to allow other human beings to live and sleep outdoors. We cannot shirk off the homelessness crisis by simply saying “these people want to live outside.” Given the opportunity, 98% of respondents to the 2018 county-wide Count Us In homelessness survey stated they would move into safe, affordable housing if it were offered. Read Article
Cost Of Ending Homelessness: Just $1,000?
The cost of ending homelessness in our Seattle-King County area? For one person, it's just $1,000. See how United Way and our partners are putting the end of the homelessness within reach. Read Article
Seattle-Area Jobs Connect Program Wins 2018 Award
The Seattle Jobs Connect program earned us the honor of being Millionair Club Charity's 2018 Community Partner of the Year. We're thrilled! See why this program is so successful and so crucial to ending homelessness in Seattle and King County. Read Article
‘Back on their feet’ at the Family Resource Exchange
Jamie and Gregory lived in their car with their little boy. The Family Resource Exchange helped them with services to eventually leave homelessness. See how. Read Article
Help at Family Resource Exchange for Struggling Parents
Hit the ground running. That’s the plan for Brian and… Read Article
How To Talk Homelessness With Kids
Homelessness is big, and kids are little. So it's hard to figure out how to talk homelessness with kids in a way they'll understand and maybe even empathize with. Check out these tips to get your conversation started. Read Article
Holiday Volunteering: Your Guide to Get Started
Looking for holiday volunteering in the Seattle area? Want to help others this holiday season? Get started with United Way and our ultimate holiday volunteering guide. Read Article
Pearl Jam Home Shows Raise $10.8M
The Pearl Jam Home Shows raising a whopping $10.8 million to fight homelessness in Seattle. Here's where some of that money is going. Read Article
Undoing decades of Native homelessness
Think you know U.S. history? What about the forced separation… Read Article