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137 episodes
#138: The ULTIMATE in Competition, Community Building and Fun
Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about the sport of ultimate frisbee with staff from All Girl Everything Ultimate Program (AGE-UP), a Seattle-based, United Way-supported organization that uses the sport to foster c...
#137: Why United Way? Meet Brendlyon Linton!
Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about our Engagement Coordinators and highlights Brendlyon Linton, who is stepping down from the role after 26 years in the role.United Way’s Engagement Coordinators help us ...
#136: From Our CEO: the State of Education
Good news happens. This week's episode is our monthly commentary and perspective from United Way president and CEO Blair Taylor.This month, Blair will discuss his take on the state of American education from the perspectives of a parent,...
#135 Sharing Best Practices
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, OR.Members of United Way of King County staff led discussions on many facets of our w...
#134: History and Future of the Seattle Indian Services Commission
Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about the past and future of the Seattle Indian Services Commission.The United Way supported commission was launched in 1972 to provide housing and planning services and prog...
#133: A Monthly Message From our President & CEO
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 CEO Blair Taylor.In July, Blair became United Way’s third president and CEO since 2000, an...
#132: The Power of Partnership with Puget Sound Energy!
Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about our partnership with Puget Sound Energy, a Bellevue-based company that for more than 150 years has been synonymous with providing power to residents and businesses.We s...
#131: The Power of Storytelling
Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about storytelling.We chatted with Loren Niemi, lifelong storyteller and founder of the Minneapolis-based American School of Storytelling, about topics including his four sto...
#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...
