Hourglass: United Way of King County
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Episodes
129 episodes
#130: Our Partnership with the Stolte Family Foundation
Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about our partnership with the Stolte Family Foundation.The foundation’s support for United Way and our programs, like ParentChild+, has enabled us to invest in maternal well...
#129: Hear About United Way's New Murals!
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 week’s episode, we’ll tell the story behind those murals.We sat down with mural arti...
#128: The REAL World Cup Winners--Our Local Youths
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 communities and organizations.We spotlight El Centro de la Raza, a local United Way-sup...
#127: CHOOSE to Nurture, Empower Our Youths
Good news happens. This episode features a conversation with Nneka Payne of CHOOSE 180, a United Way-supported, Burien-based organization that works to transform systems of injustice and support young people impacted by those systems.CHO...
#126: Amplifying Voices of the Indigenous Electorate
Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about civic engagement with NAWDIM, the Native American Women’s Dialog on Infant Mortality.NAWDIM is a Seattle-based, United Way-supported collective of Indigenous care provi...
#125: An Interview with UWKC's New President & CEO
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 United Way’s Board of Directors. We will chat with Blair about topics including his decision to re...
#124: United Way Grantee 4-C Coalition in the World Cup!
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 will take part in the flag-bearing ceremony for the Round of 32 World Cup matchup at Seattl...
#123: World Cup, Local Concerns
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. But for all its excitement, the World Cup has raised local concerns, particularly regardin...
#122: Got College Expenses? Apply for the Nordstrom Scholarship!
Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about the Blake Nordstrom Scholarship, which each year provides 20 local college students with $5,000 each for basic needs and other expenses.We sat down with Emily Portillo,...
#121: Bridging Gaps for College Students with Symetra
Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation with United Way partner Symetra Financial Corporation, a Bellevue-based diversified financial services company. Symetra has partnered with United Way for more than 15 years through ...
#120: Spotlighting Mary's Place
Good news happens. This week's episode is about Mary's Place, a United Way supported, Seattle-based organization that provides resources and support to King County families experiencing homelessness. We’ll chat with Mary’s Place’s p...
#119: Pack the Bus, Gus!
Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about Pack the Bus, United Way’s May 20th volunteer initiative in partnership with Communities in Schools Greater King County. Pack the Bus is designed to support studen...
#118: UWKC in DC, Episode Two: Taking Your Concerns to the Pols
Good news happens. This episode is the second in a two-part series on United Way of King County staff members visiting Washington, D.C., to meet with federal lawmakers from Washington state. Today’s episode looks at our visit to the...
#117: UWKC in DC, Episode One: Hunger Advocacy
Good news happens. This week's episode is the first of a two-part series on United Way of King County staff members visiting Washington, D.C., to meet with federal lawmakers from Washington state.This episode looks at our visit to last w...
#116: Downpayment Assistance for Black, Brown Homebuyers
Good news happens. This episode features a conversation about homeownership with Anzhane Slaughter of the Seattle-based organization Young Black Homeowners and Dawn Bennett of the Kent-based, United Way-supported organization African American L...
#115: 2026 Public Policy Series, Episode Three: Recap and Updates
Good news happens. This episode is the third installment of a three-part series on 2026 state, county, and city policy. We'll chat with Nancy Lu, United Way public policy coordinator, and Amanda Sandoval, United Way's director of sy...
#114: Talking Taxes: Free Filing, ITINs and More
Good news happens. This episode features a conversation about taxes with Ryan McFerran, United Way Senior Financial Stability Program Manager, and Ramon Ortiz, an Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Washington Law School and manag...
#113: Financial Insight That Just Makes (Dollars and) Sense
Good news happens. For this episode, we’ll talk about financial planning with James McBain, senior vice president and regional director of wealth planning and trust advisory at US Bank Private Wealth Management. Hourglass was please...
#112: A Sacred Space
Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about Sacred Land Collective, an Auburn-based, Black-owned, 78-acre partnership that offers programs, retreat spaces, and cultural ceremonies for people to gather, rest, and heal. U...
#111: More Than a Game
Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation with Bookie Gates of Baseball Beyond Borders, a Kent-based, United Way-supported youth development organization that combines baseball and softball with mentorship and education.&nb...
#110: Mother's Care
This week's episode features a conversation with Norine Hill, founder and director of Mother Nation, a Seattle-based, United Way-supported organization that provides cultural healing services, housing support, and other resources for Indigenous...
#109: That Brown Girl Talks About Cooking!
Good news happens. This week's episode is a conversation with Kristi Brown, the renowned chef and owner of That Brown Girl Cooks catering and Communion Restaurant and Bar in Seattle.United Way is proud to say we have supported Kristi on ...
#108: Let's Talk ParentChild+ With its New CEO, Stephen Cockrell!
Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about Parent Child Plus with its new CEO, Stephen Cockrell.United Way is proud to support the national ParentChild+ program and its local agencies as part of our commitment t...
#107: The Future of SNAP: Who'll Pay for It?
This week's episode features a conversation about SNAP, namely, who is going to cover the costs to keep the federal nutrition program running?Hourglass recently sat down with Elsa Young, United Way Food Security Impact Manager, about a r...
#106: Progressive Leadership, Continued
Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation with Teresa Mosqueda, a current King County council member and former member of the City of Seattle council. Teresa has been a steadfast supporter of United Way programs...
