Épisodes

  • Keeping Our Youth Active
    May 20 2024

    There's more to movement than exercise and sports! This episode features a conversation with Sarah Sense-Wilson and Kayla Harstad of Urban Native Education Alliance, a Seattle-based organization that immerses generations of Indigenous youth in education, culture, and tradition.

    United Way is proud to support Urban Native Education Alliance and how it spends its time keeping Indigenous youth active with programs that foster health and wellness and engaged in activities that promote social justice.

    We will also hear about the Des Moines Area Food Bank and an upcoming event that probes solutions to housing insecurity.

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    23 min
  • "Hope and Opportunity in Over 40 Languages"
    May 13 2024

    In this episode, we chat with Leslie Stone, the youth development director for Asian Counseling and Referral Service of Seattle. For more than 50 years, Asian Counseling and Referral Service, or ACRS, has offered a broad array of behavioral health programs, human services, and civic engagement activities for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and other local communities.

    United Way of King County proudly supports ACRS and how it spends its time promoting social justice and the well-being for communities that are often underserved.

    We also spotlight Ballard Food Bank and our upcoming Conversations for Change event on Housing Stability.

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    24 min
  • Technology. Access.
    May 6 2024

    In this episode, we chat with Sherry Williams, the executive director of operations for Technology Access Foundation, a Seattle-based organization that provides STEM education for underserved students and support for educators of color.

    United Way of King County proudly supports Technology Access Foundation and how it spends its time using STEM as a tool for social change and educational equality.

    We will also hear about Kent Food Bank & Emergency Services and about our upcoming Conversations for Change event on Housing Stability.

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    20 min
  • “Nothing About Us Without Us”
    Apr 29 2024
    This episode features a conversation with Nicole Barker of Open Doors for Multicultural Families, a Kent-based organization that envisions a world where all individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities and their families thrive in an inclusive society of their own design.

    United Way of King County proudly supports Open Doors for Multicultural Families and how it spends its time supporting communities through programs, training, and advocacy.

    We will also spotlight the Highline Area Food Bank and share information about an upcoming United Way event on housing stability.

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    25 min
  • Tony B. of Rainer Avenue Radio!
    Apr 22 2024
    This episode features a conversation with Tony B Benton, the founder and Station Manager of Rainier Avenue Radio, a Black-owned, 24-hour station in Historic Columbia City Theater that amplifies the diverse narratives and voices of Southeast Seattle’s communities.

    United Way of King County is proud to spotlight Tony B and allow him the time to chat about the station’s upcoming Rainier Avenue Earth Day event, an event held from April 22-26.

    We will also spotlight the Auburn Food Bank and share information about an upcoming United Way event on housing stability.

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    17 min
  • “I want to be the light in anyone’s life I come across.”
    Apr 15 2024

    In this episode, we chat with De’Vonte Parson, the executive director of Pro Se Potential, a prevention-based, restorative program that empowers local youth to achieve stability and find their purpose.

    United Way of King County proudly supports Pro Se Potential and the time it spends building young leaders through healing-centered engagement, workforce development and mentorship.

    We will also hear about a great volunteer opportunity coming up, as well as United Way of King County’s signature fundraising event.

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    38 min
  • Filing your IRS return should never be taxing.
    Apr 8 2024

    As we approach the April 15 IRS Tax Deadline, we’ve dedicated this episode to all things taxes.

    United Way Credits & Financial Stability team members Casey Lantz (left) and Ryan McFerran chat about how we spend time preparing thousands of returns free of charge while helping make tax season a little less stressful for our neighbors.

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    29 min
  • Give a Care!
    Apr 1 2024

    It's all about giving: United Way Chief Philanthropy Officer Lindsay Harper talks about the ever-changing philanthropic landscape and explains how we spend our time making the best use of contributions from people like you.

    Want your taxes done for free? We provide info on United Way's Free Tax Preparation Program.

    And there's a new event coming up on how to earn what you're worth!

    Thanks for tuning in!

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    15 min