• Get Out the Vote Series, Episode One: You Gotta Vote!
    Sep 9 2024

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    Good News happens! This week, United Way of King County’s podcast Hourglass features the first episode of our three-part Get Out the Vote Series.

    With the November Election less than two months away, United Way stresses the importance of exercising your right to vote. Our Get Out the Vote Series will discuss the importance of voting, initiatives on this year’s ballot, and ways to stay civically engaged all year long.

    We will also discuss United Way of King County’s Our Neighbor Fund and an upcoming Get Out the Vote event.

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    23 mins
  • A Conversation with United Way Worldwide President and CEO Angela Williams!
    Sep 2 2024

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    Good news happens! In this episode, the leader of United Way’s 1,100 organizations discusses topics such as her career in service to others, her tenure at the helm of United Way Worldwide, and her views about the nonprofit sector.

    We will also hear about United Way of King County’s Our Neighbor Fund and an upcoming Get Out the Vote event.

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    22 mins
  • New Era for the Regional Homelessness Authority
    Aug 26 2024

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    Good news happens! This week’s episode features Dr. Kelly Kinnison, the new CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. Dr. Kinnison, a former Division director of the US Department of Health and Human Services, took over for the Authority earlier this month.

    She recently spoke to United Way of King County about how she’s spending her time addressing one of the area’s most longstanding crises.

    We will also discuss United Way’s Our Neighbor Fund and provide information on a local volunteer opportunity.

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    30 mins
  • Back to School, Forward Progress
    Aug 19 2024

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    Good news happens! This week’s episode features a conversation with Gregory Davis of Rainier Beach Action Coalition, an organization that empowers its South Seattle community and helps kids across the region prepare for the upcoming school year.

    United Way of King County proudly supports Rainier Beach Action Coalition and its efforts to build a connected, sustainable, and equitable community.

    We will also hear about United Way’s Our Neighbor Fund and a local volunteer opportunity.

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    25 mins
  • Sharing Best Practices to Address Homelessness
    Aug 12 2024

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    More than one third of the people experiencing homelessness in the US live in West Coast states. Hear how United Way of King County and other United Ways on the West Coast spend time addressing the homelessness crisis.

    We’ll also discuss United Way’s Our Neighbor Fund and a volunteer Opportunity at Lambert House.


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    15 mins
  • For Local Nonprofits, We Help Put the “Go!” in Goals!
    Aug 5 2024

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    Good news happens! And for some local nonprofits, we’ve helped make it happen from the very beginning. In this episode, we talk about how we’ve spent our time helping people launch or grow nonprofit organizations that serve the needs of our communities. We will also hear about United Way’s Our Neighbor Fund and our upcoming event with the Seattle Mariners!

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    13 mins
  • Lonely? You're Not Alone
    Jul 29 2024

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    Good news happens! This episode is about addressing loneliness. It features a conversation with the US Surgeon General, who recently visited United Way-supported Red Eagle Soaring Youth Theater in Seattle as part of his national tour to spread the word about the epidemic of social isolation.

    We will also hear about United Way’s Our Neighbor Fund and our upcoming event with the Seattle Mariners!

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    35 mins
  • Our Free Summer Meals Program: There's Something for Everyone!
    Jul 22 2024

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    In this episode, you'll hear how we spend our time providing free and nutritious meals to kids all summer long!

    Also, stick around to learn about United Way’s new Our Neighbor Fund and our upcoming event with the Seattle Mariners!

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    12 mins