Big Goal To Take On Inequity in Early Learning
Income, race and ZIP code—do they determine a child’s… Read Article
Posts in: "Helping Students Graduate"
A family first: high school graduate
On her way to being the first in her family to graduate high school, November credits United Way of King County's Reconnecting Youth program. See why. Read Article
Parent-Child Home Program: Success Story
5-year-old Daniel looks up briefly when he hears… Read Article
All-Star Softball: At-Risk Youth Win!
Did you hear about the raucous at Safeco Field a few weeks ago? Yeah, that was us. Check out how your support reached this huge event and beyond to do great things for at-risk youth. Read Article
Big $ For At-Risk Youth: Softball Results
7,500 fans headed to Safeco for our 5th annual All-Star Softball Classic. The roster of Macklemore, Gary Payton, 7 Seahawks and loads of Mariners provided tons of shenanigans...and raised a ton of money to support at-risk youth. See just how much! Read Article
GED Support With Reconnecting Youth
When your mom asks you to stay home from school, you do it. That's what Lee faced until he dropped out and hen became homeless. Learn how United Way's Reconnecting Youth program got Lee the GED support he needed to put his dreams back in sight. Read Article
28 Foster Care Moves For Seattle Poet Laureate
Moving once is plenty of work for most people. How would you fare through 28 foster care moves? That was the story for Angel, Seattle's Youth Poet Laureate, a determined young woman who had a book deal but no place to sleep. Check out how she got through it. Read Article
Seahawks Join Roster For At-Risk Youth
How many Seahawks have joined the team for the All-Star Softball Classic? Hint: It'll take you 2 hands to count them. Check out who's in to support at-risk youth. Read Article
Seattle Youth Homelessness: 5 Things You Didn’t Know
Homelessness and Seattle youth...really? Check out 5 numbers that break down the issue of youth homelessness in our area. Read Article
Bachelor Couples Unite For At-Risk Youth
Three awesome couples from ABC's The Bachelor step up to the plate for at-risk youth in our community. See who's in for the All-Star Softball Classic and how you can see the home runs in person. Read Article