Hourglass: United Way of King County

#138: The ULTIMATE in Competition, Community Building and Fun

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about the sport of ultimate frisbee with staff from All Girl Everything Ultimate Pro

#137: Why United Way? Meet Brendlyon Linton!

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about our Engagement Coordinators and highlights Brendlyon Linton, who is stepping d

#136: From Our CEO: the State of Education

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. This week's episode is our monthly commentary and perspective from United Way president and CEO Blair Taylor. This month, Blair

#135 Sharing Best Practices

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. United Way of King County joined more than 350 attendees from other United Way agencies at the West Regional Conference in Portland,

#134: History and Future of the Seattle Indian Services Commission

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about the past and future of the Seattle Indian Services Commission. The United Way

#133: A Monthly Message From our President & CEO

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. This week's episode is the first in a monthly series that will feature commentary and perspective from United Way president and

#132: The Power of Partnership with Puget Sound Energy!

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about our partnership with Puget Sound Energy, a Bellevue-based company that for mor

#131: The Power of Storytelling

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about storytelling. We chatted with Loren Niemi, lifelong storyteller and founder o

#130: Our Partnership with the Stolte Family Foundation

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about our partnership with the Stolte Family Foundation. The foundation’s support f

#129: Hear About United Way's New Murals!

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. Perhaps you’ve seen or heard about the outdoor and indoor murals that recently went up at United Way’s Second Avenue office. For this

#128: The REAL World Cup Winners--Our Local Youths

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. As the FIFA men’s World Cup wrapped up on July 19, this week’s episode closes out our coverage of the tournament’s impact on local co

#127: CHOOSE to Nurture, Empower Our Youths

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. This episode features a conversation with Nneka Payne of CHOOSE 180, a United Way-supported, Burien-based organization that works to

#126: Amplifying Voices of the Indigenous Electorate

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about civic engagement with NAWDIM, the Native American Women’s Dialog on Infant Mor

#125: An Interview with UWKC's New President & CEO

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation with our new president and CEO, Blair Hamilton Taylor, who once served as chair of U

#124: United Way Grantee 4-C Coalition in the World Cup!

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. The FIFA Men’s World Cup has taken our area by storm, and on July 1, six youths from the United Way-supported nonprofit 4-C Coalition

#123: World Cup, Local Concerns

Send us Fan Mail The FIFA World Cup men’s soccer tournament is underway, and the area’s first match will be held on Monday, June 15, at the newly renamed Seattle Stadium

#122: Got College Expenses? Apply for the Nordstrom Scholarship!

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about the Blake Nordstrom Scholarship, which each year provides 20 local college stu

#121: Bridging Gaps for College Students with Symetra

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation with United Way partner Symetra Financial Corporation, a Bellevue-based diversified

#120: Spotlighting Mary's Place

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. This week's episode is about Mary's Place, a United Way supported, Seattle-based organization that provides resources and s

#119: Pack the Bus, Gus!

Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about Pack the Bus, United Way’s May 20th volunteer initiative in partnership with C