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Hourglass: United Way of King County#85: “We’ve Never Run Out of Food”Send us a textGood news happens. This week's episode features a conversation with Tiffany Kelly-Gray of Byrd Barr Place, a Seattle-based nonprofit that offers essential services—including food, shelter, and financial tools—for Seattle area residents. As rising food prices and cuts to federal nutrition programs are impacting people’s ability to put healthy meals on the table, Byrd Barr Place provides innovative ways to meet community needs. We’ll chat with Tiffany about the organization’s efforts to address food insecurity, our communities' current state of need, and Byrd Barr Place’s upcoming Legacy in Mot...
2025-09-2221 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#80: SNAP's Been Cut. Now What?Send us a textThis week's episode discusses federal legislation that will cut SNAP benefits to recipients across Washington state and nationwide. We sat down with Sara Seelmeyer, United Way’s Director for Ending Hunger, and Connor Walsh, United Way Associate Director for Public and Private Partnerships. Both recently attended a United Way Worldwide Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., to speak with members of Congress about the potential impact of those cuts.We’ll also discuss our free summer meals program for school-age children and a local volunteer opportunity.I’m your...
2025-08-1818 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#71: Support, Resources for Pacific Islander Students and FamiliesSend us a textGood news happens. This episode features a conversation with Naomi Mulitauaopele Tagaleo’o of Education with a Purpose for Pacific Islanders, a Kent-based organization that provides education resources and support to Pacific Islander youth and their parents. United Way of King County proudly supports Education with a Purpose for Pacific Islanders and its efforts to help students succeed in the classroom and beyond.We will also discuss United Way’s Free Summer Meals program and a local volunteer opportunity.Thanks for tuning in!
2025-06-1625 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#70: Housing That's AffordableSend us a textGood news happens. This week's episode is a conversation about tackling our housing crisis. United Way of King County recently launched its Bridging the Wealth Gap campaign, which aims to increase access to financing and capital for homeownership and small business development in communities of color across the Greater King County region.In this episode, we will chat with Kathleen Hosfeld of Homestead Community Land Trust, the leader of one of the organizations we’re partnering with in our campaign. The Seattle-based organization works to create stability, equity, and opp...
2025-06-0925 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#69: Out of Catastrophe Comes Passion to Care for Mother EarthSend us a textGood news happens. This episode features a conversation with Lisa Fruichantie, the executive director of Na Ah Illhee Fund, a United Way-supported, Seattle-based organization that promotes Indigenous women's leadership in communities from the Pacific Northwest to the Arctic to the Rockies. Fruichantie will discuss how her drive and passion for her work stretch back to her childhood in the area of Alaska that is still experiencing the effects of the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, one of the most catastrophic environmental disasters in U.S. history.We will also hear a...
2025-06-0222 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#68: Kids Eat Free!Send us a textGood news happens. In this episode, we’ll discuss the statewide Free Summer Meals program. Sponsored by United Way of King County and our partners, the Free Summer Meals program provides free meals to youth under 18 while school is out for the summer. We’ll chat with United Way’s staff members about Free Summer Meals and Summer EBT, a program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. We’ll also hear a special message from United Way of King County president and CEO Gordon McHenry, Jr., and...
2025-05-2615 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#67: SNAP is Under AttackSend us a textGood news happens. In this episode, we'll discuss SNAP, the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP is one of the nation’s most effective tools for addressing hunger and lifting families out of poverty. But federal lawmakers are currently considering nearly $300 billion in cuts to the program. In this episode, we will chat with Sara Seelmeyer, United Way Associate Director for Ending Hunger, and Elsa Young, United Way Food Security Impact Manager, about how those cuts would impact Washingtonians locally and statewide.We will also hear a special message fro...
2025-05-1914 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#66: Investing in Our Youth, Our CommunitiesSend us a textGood news happens. This week’s episode features a conversation with Dawn Bennett, the executive director of the African American Leadership Forum, a Kent-based organization committed to revitalizing and sustaining local communities of color.We will also hear a special message from United Way president and CEO Gordon McHenry Jr., and discuss a local volunteer opportunity.Thanks for tuning in!
2025-05-1224 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#65: Our New Campaign: Bridging the Wealth GapSend us a textGood news happens. This episode is a conversation about our new Bridging the Wealth Gap Campaign.We will chat with members of United Way staff about a campaign to accelerate economic mobility through increased home ownership and successful small business startups.We’ll also hear a special message from United Way president and CEO Gordon McHenry, Jr., and discuss a local volunteer opportunity.Thanks for tuning in!
2025-05-0524 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#64: FEEST on Student Advocacy!Send us a textGood news happens. This week’s episode is a conversation on youth advocacy and activism featuring FEEST, a Seattle-based organization that trains young people of color and working-class youth to organize for systemic change in their schools.United Way of King County is proud to fund FEEST and spotlight its work to build young leaders who prioritize equity and address injustice.We will also hear about an upcoming Conversations for Change event and a local volunteer opportunity.Thanks for tuning in!
2025-04-2823 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#64: Racking Up Opportunities to Make a Difference With Nordstrom!Send us a textGood news happens. This week’s episode discusses corporate and nonprofit partnerships, spotlighting our work in communities with Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom.We’ll also spotlight an upcoming Happy Hour and Hellos event and discuss a local volunteer opportunity.Thanks for tuning in.
2025-04-2125 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#63: Create a Legacy Through GivingSend us a textIn this episode, we’ll discuss legacy giving, a way to make charitable donations through one’s estate plan. This type of giving allows people to support causes or donations even after they pass on. We’ll discuss legacy giving with James McBain, the Senior vice president and Regional Director of Wealth Planning and Trust Advisory at U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management, and Jennifer Trice, United Way Principal Gift Officer.We’ll also discuss United Way’s Free Tax Preparation Program and a local volunteer opportunity.Thanks for...
2025-04-1418 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#62: United Way Board Member Spotlight: Rachel Smith, President and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of CommerceSend us a textGood news happens. This week’s episode features a conversation with United Way board member Rachel Smith, President and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. The episode is part of an ongoing series highlighting members of United Way of King County’s board of directors. We proudly feature Rachel, who will discuss the functions of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber, an organization representing 2,500 businesses and about 750,000 employees across our region. We will also discuss United Way’s Free Tax Preparation campaign and an upcoming volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in.
2025-04-0725 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#61: Let’s Talk About DEI (Everyone Else Is!)Send us a textGood news happens. This episode is a conversation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Amelia Ransom, the retired Vice President of DE&I at Smartsheet. Amelia will be the keynote speaker for the graduation ceremony for United Way of King County’s Project LEAD, a training program that aims to increase the representation of people of color on non-profit boards and other community leadership positions.In this episode, Amelia will discuss some of the biggest misconceptions about DEI, the differences between equality and equity, and the future of diversity, equity, and in...
2025-03-3131 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#60: We're Helping You Make the Most of Tax SeasonSend us a textIt’s tax season, and United Way is doing what it can to help you regain some of your hard-earned wages via refunds and credits.In this episode, we’ll discuss United Way’s one-day, free tax preparation events and provide information about the Washington State Working Families Tax Credit.We’ve invited Leila Reynolds (left), campaign communications manager for the Washington State Budget and Policy Center, to tell us more about our state’s tax credit, and Casey Lantz, United Way’s Outreach and Relationship Coordinator on Tax Credits and...
2025-03-2423 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#59: What You Need to Know About Filing Your Taxes This YearSend us a textIt’s tax season, and in this episode, we will spotlight United Way’s Free Tax Preparation Campaign and discuss what’s new this year when it comes to filing your income tax return.We’ll also hear a message from United Way president and CEO Gordon McHenry, Jr., about our work during these challenging times, and we’ll spotlight a local volunteer opportunity.I’m your host, Joe Burris. Thanks for tuning in!
2025-03-1725 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#58: How Should Philanthropy and Nonprofits Respond to These Uncertain Times?Send us a textGood news happens. This week’s episode features a conversation between United Way chief impact officer Regina Malveaux and Washington Women’s Foundation’s president and CEO Maria Kolby-Wolfe about the efforts of philanthropy and nonprofits to address the current political landscape.We’ll also hear a message from United Way president and CEO Gordon McHenry, Jr., about our work during these challenging times, and we’ll spotlight our Free Tax Preparation campaign.Thanks for turning in!
2025-03-1029 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#57: Mentoring Our Youth for Good TroubleSend us a textGood news happens. In this week’s episode, we’ll spotlight Glover Empower Mentoring, a Kent-based organization that mentors youth and young adults in King and Pierce counties. United Way proudly supports Glover Empower Mentoring. In this episode, we’ll chat with its founder, Kendrick Glover, and other members of the organization's staff about the organization’s efforts to provide safe spaces for young people to bond, express themselves, and navigate this uncertain political climate. We’ll also hear a message from United Way president and CEO Gordon McHenry, Jr., about o...
2025-03-0333 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#56: Support, Advocacy in These Challenging TimesSend us a textGood news happens. In this week’s episode, we chat with Ginger Kwan of Open Doors for Multicultural Families, a Kent-based organization that supports culturally and linguistically diverse people with disabilities and their families. United Way proudly supports Open Doors for Multicultural Families. In this episode, we’ll discuss how the organization supports families amid the ever-changing political climate.We’ll also hear a message from United Way president and CEO Gordon McHenry, Jr., about our work during these challenging times, and we’ll spotlight our Free Tax Preparation campaign.Thanks...
2025-02-2428 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#55: A Conversation with United Way Board Member and Seahawks Legend Doug Baldwin!Send us a textGood news happens. In this week’s episode, we’ll chat with United Way board member and Seattle Seahawks legend Doug Baldwin Jr. Doug discusses topics such as providing resources and opportunities for the community, working with United Way, and applying lessons he learned from the Seahawks to his current work. We’ll also hear a message from United Way president and CEO Gordon McHenry, Jr., about our work during these challenging times, and we’ll spotlight our Free Tax Preparation campaign.Thanks for tuning in!
2025-02-1731 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#54: A Conversation with the County ExecutiveSend us a textGood news happens. In this episode, we chat with Dow Constantine, the longest-serving executive in King County's history. United Way partners with county leaders to address issues in areas such as housing and education, and in this episode, we’ll chat with Constantine about his service to our county, our region’s progress and challenges, and partnerships with organizations like United Way. We’ll also hear a message from United Way president and CEO Gordon McHenry, Jr., about our work during these challenging times, and we’ll spotlight an upcoming event at our co...
2025-02-1030 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#53: Lobby Days!Send us a textGood news happens. In this week’s episode, we’ll discuss Lobby Days at the State Capitol, an annual opportunity for individuals and groups to gather in Olympia, meet with lawmakers, and advocate for policies that may help improve the quality of life in our communities. In this episode, we will chat with Nancy Lu, United Way Systems Change & Public Policy Coordinator, and State Representative Mari Leavitt on the importance of Lobby Day and United Way’s February lobbying advocacy efforts. We’ll also hear from United Way board chair Stev...
2025-02-0317 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#52: Navigating the News CycleSend us a textGood news happens. During this week’s episode, we’ll talk journalism with United Way board member Julie Wolfe, news director for Seattle’s KING 5 Media Group. We’ll also hear from United Way board chair Steve Hooper about why he supports our organization, and we'll discuss a local volunteer opportunity.Thanks for tuning in.
2025-01-2739 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#51: Before School Work Begins: Breakfast After the BellSend us a textGood news happens. In this episode, we’ll chat with members of United Way staff and officials from the Federal Way School District, which offers a firsthand look at the impact of Breakfast After the Bell in Lake Grove Elementary School. Pictured here are Alisha Barlow, Executive Director Of Nutrition Services at Federal Way Public Schools (left), and Lake Grove principal Amanda Wilde.We’ll also hear from United Way board chair Steve Hooper about why he supports our organization, and we'll discuss a local volunteer opportunity.Thanks for tuni...
2025-01-2019 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#50 United Way Board Member Spotlight Series: Shkëlqim Kelmendi of Housing ConnectorSend us a textGood news happens. This episode is the first in a series highlighting members of United Way of King County’s board of directors. We’ll spotlight United Way board member Shkëlqim Kelmendi of Housing Connector, a Seattle-based organization that increases affordable housing access for those in need by addressing financial and residency challenges. We will also talk about our upcoming Rapid Response grants and discuss a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in!
2025-01-1329 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#49: Partnering with the Public Sector for PSTAA (AKA pasta!)Send us a textGood news happens. In Hourglass's first podcast of 2025, we’ll chat with Jennifer Tanaka, Deputy Director of King County’s Children, Youth and Young Adult Division, and Joy Sebe, United Way of King County director of education strategies, about partnerships between nonprofit and government sectors. We’ll speak specifically about United Way’s Racial Equity Coalition. This county-funded collective helps create communities belonging to youth of color and equips them with the tools to stay engaged in school.We will also discuss our upcoming Rapid Response resources and a local volunteer opportun...
2025-01-0632 min
WorkTaughtWhat Work Taught Me About Material Things"The pressure is never on you to perform; the pressure is on you to prepare."
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WorkTaughtWhat Work Taught Me About Handling Pressure"The pressure is never on you to perform; the pressure is on you to prepare."
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WorkTaughtWork Taught Me to Think Like a Journo"The media is your enemy!" they say. No, it isn't. It's just not your friend.
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WorkTaughtWhat Work Taught Me About Role ModelsBe careful of the words you choose, because someone's always taking cues.
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WorkTaughtWhat Work Taught Me About ReputationYour character is who you are. Your reputation is what folks say about you. How can you make certain that the two are aligned?
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WorkTaughtWhat Will They Say of You?Your character is who you are. Your reputation is what folks say about you.
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Hourglass: United Way of King County#48: “It’s hard work, and it’s heart work.” 2024: A Look Back, A Look AheadSend us a textGood news happens! This episode is Hourglass United Way’s Year in Review. We chat with United Way of King County president and CEO Gordon McHenry, Jr., about our organization’s work in 2024 and how that guides our work for this New Year.We will also hear from United Way’s chief philanthropy officer, Lindsay Harper, about our year-end giving Campaign and discuss an upcoming volunteer opportunity.Thanks for tuning in!
2024-12-3019 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#47: Working With Lawmakers to Build an Equitable FutureSend us a textGood news happens! In this episode, we chat with United Way Systems Change and Public Policy Coordinator Nancy Lu about ways our public policy team advocates for local, regional, and state resources to help make a difference in our communities.We will also hear from United Way’s chief philanthropy officer, Lindsay Harper, about our year-end giving Campaign and discuss an upcoming volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in!
2024-12-2313 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#46: Time, Talent, and Treasure: Part Two of Our Workplace Giving SeriesSend us a textGood news happens! This week’s episode concludes our two-part series on workplace giving. We will chat with Harold Baker, United Way of King County Associate Director, Corporate Development, and Scott Meden, United Way board member and retired Nordstrom chief marketing officer, about the current and future state of workplace giving.We will also hear from United Way’s chief philanthropy officer, Lindsay Harper, about our year-end giving Campaign and discuss an upcoming volunteer opportunity.Thanks for tuning in!
2024-12-1624 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#45: Project LEAD: Skills and Training for the Room Where it HappensSend us a textThis week’s episode features Project LEAD, United Way’s annual training program for people of color, that helps them develop leadership and management skills to serve on nonprofit boards of directors. We will also hear from United Way’s chief philanthropy officer, Lindsay Harper, about our year-end giving Campaign and discuss an upcoming volunteer opportunity.Thanks for tuning in!
2024-12-0932 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#44: Now Playing: Red Eagle Soaring Indigenous Youth Theater!Send us a textGood news happens! On this week’s episode of United Way of King County’s podcast Hourglass, Coming up, we’ll hear from Russell Brooks of Red Eagle Soaring, an Indigenous youth theater group that uses art to address social and environmental issues.United Way proudly supports Red Eagle Soaring, which is slated to perform at the December 9 Seattle Arts and Lectures Encore event featuring Indigenous author and scientist Robin Wall Kimmerer. The event is slated will be held at Town Hall Seattle.We will also hear about United Way’s...
2024-12-0222 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#43: Redefining Community EngagementSend us a textGood news happens. In this week’s episode, we’ll hear how United Way of King County’s Emerging Leaders 365 group has redefined community engagement.Emerging Leader Malena Magallanez and United Way Senior Marketing Program Manager Taylor Roberson will discuss how Emerging Leaders impacts the lives of local professionals and the communities they serve.We’ll also discuss United Way’s Our Neighborhood Fund and hear about an upcoming volunteer opportunity.Thanks for tuning in!
2024-11-2523 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#42: The People, UnitedSend us a textGood news happens! This week, we'll chat with Scott Pinkham of United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, a Seattle-based cultural center and social service provider for Indigenous people in our area.We will also discuss United Way of King County’s Our Neighbor Fund and an upcoming volunteer opportunity.Thanks for tuning in.
2024-11-1827 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#41: Urban Native Education Alliance Goes to Washington (D.C.)!Send us a textGood news happens. During this week’s episode, we chat with Kayla Harstad of Urban Native Education Alliance, a Seattle-based organization that last week embarked on its annual trip to Washington, D.C., during Native American Heritage Month to learn more about the history of Indigenous people nationwide. United Way proudly supports Urban Native Education Alliance and how it spends its time engaging Indigenous people of all generations to empower its youth through education, culture, and tradition.We will also discuss United Way’s Our Neighbor Fund and an upcoming volunteer oppo...
2024-11-1115 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#40: Get Out the Vote Series, Episode Three: Civic Engagement All Year LongSend us a textGood news happens! Election Week is here, and this week’s episode concludes our three-part Get Out the Vote series. This episode is all about civic engagement. We’ll chat with Amanda Sandoval, United Way director of systems change and public policy on how you can make your voice heard through civic engagement on election day and all year long. This episode also features a special message on voting from our president and CEO, Gordon McHenry, Jr.We’ll also discuss United Way’s Our Neighbor Fund and an upcoming volunteer opportun...
2024-11-0423 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#39: Restoring the "spark of possibility" in people's lives.Send us a textGood news happens! In this episode, we visit BENU Community Home in Seattle, a transitional shelter for single adult males experiencing homelessness that was launched more than two years ago by United Way of King County grantee Africatown Community Land Trust. United Way proudly spotlights the BENU Community Home and its efforts to help men experiencing homelessness, particularly those of African descent, with resources that help them get back on their feet and then live productive lives once they leave BENU.We will also spotlight United Way’s Our Nei...
2024-10-2826 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#38: "I Gave at the Office": Workplace Giving Series, Episode OneSend us a textGood news happens! This week’s episode of United Way of King County’s podcast Hourglass is the first in a two-part series on workplace giving. We will discuss workplace giving origins, its heyday at United Way of King County, and its place in the current work landscape.We will also discuss United Way’s Our Neighbor Fund and an upcoming United Way Conversations for Change event.Thanks for tuning in!
2024-10-2123 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#37: Get Out the Vote Series, Episode Two: Ballot InitiativesSend us a textGood news happens! In this second episode of our three-part Get Out the Vote series, we talk ballot initiatives.We chat with Amanda Sandoval, United Way director of systems change and policy, for a discussion about the importance of ballot initiatives and two initiatives on the ballot in November’s General Election.We also discuss United Way’s Our Neighbor Fund and an upcoming United Way Conversations for Change event.Thanks for tuning in!
2024-10-1416 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#36: Spinning Yarns, Braiding Sweetgrass: Robin Wall KimmererSend us a textGood news happens! This week’s episode features a conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer, an Indigenous scientist and storyteller whose book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants remained on the New York Times bestseller list for more than three years. Kimmerer will be a returning guest speaker for the Seattle Arts and Lectures Encore Series on December 9 at Town Hall, and United Way of King County is proud to co-sponsor that event. This week’s episode will also feature information about United Way’s Our Neig...
2024-10-0727 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#35: Serving Food Needs in the Seattle Area’s Jewish Community—and BeyondSend us a textGood news happens! In this episode, we visit Jewish Family Service, a Seattle-based organization, that, via its food bank, supports the needs of Jewish individuals and families, refugees and immigrants, and our broader community.United Way is proud to support Jewish Family Service and spotlight its annual Community-Wide Food Drive & Food Sort, which enlists volunteers and partners to provide healthy food to people throughout the Puget Sound region.We will also hear about United Way’s Our Neighbor Fund and an upcoming event at the Bill and Melinda Gates Fo...
2024-09-3018 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#34: Services and Support for Washington's Iraqi CommunitiesSend us a textGood news happens! This week, we visit the Iraqi Community Center of Washington, a Kent-based organization that provides services and programs that help its community members achieve self-sufficiency. United Way of King County proudly supports the Iraqi Community Center of Washington and how it spends its time serving the nearly 5,000 Iraqi people who call our state home. We will also discuss United Way of King County’s Our Neighbor Fund and an upcoming Get Out the Vote event. Thanks for tuning in!
2024-09-2321 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County:#33: Giving Immigrant and Refugee Communities a Chance to SucceedSend us a textGood news happens! In this episode we will chat with Yusuf Bashir of Falis Community Services, a Kent-based organization that spends its time providing services and opportunities for immigrants and refugees.United Way proudly supports Falis Community Services and its efforts to help immigrant and refugee youth, and families succeed in our area. We will also discuss United Way of King County’s Our Neighbor Fund and an upcoming Get Out the Vote event.Thanks for tuning in!
2024-09-1620 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#31: Get Out the Vote Series, Episode One: You Gotta Vote!Send us a textGood 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...
2024-09-0923 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#30: A Conversation with United Way Worldwide President and CEO Angela Williams!Send us a textGood 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.Thanks for tuning in!
2024-09-0221 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County:29: New Era for the Regional Homelessness AuthoritySend us a textGood 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.Thanks fo...
2024-08-2629 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#28: Back to School, Forward ProgressSend us a textGood 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.Thanks for tuning in!
2024-08-1925 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#27: Sharing Best Practices to Address HomelessnessSend us a textMore 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.Thanks for tuning in!
2024-08-1215 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#26: For Local Nonprofits, We Help Put the “Go!” in Goals!Send us a textGood 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!Thanks for tuning in!
2024-08-0512 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#25: Lonely? You're Not AloneSend us a textGood 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!Thanks for tuning in!
2024-07-2935 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#24: Our Free Summer Meals Program: There's Something for Everyone!Send us a textIn 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!Thanks for tuning in!
2024-07-2212 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#23: Leaders, EmergingSend us a textGood news happens! Check out this conversation with Cristina Luevano-Santos of Emerging Leaders 365, a United Way of King County-sponsored group of young professionals who spend their time making a difference in our community.We will also hear about United Way’s Our Neighbor Fund and spotlight a local volunteer opportunity.Thanks for tuning in!
2024-07-1522 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#22: “Why Give to United Way?” and Other Questions We Get All the Time: An FAQSend us a textWant to know more about us and our work? This episode features answers to 10 of the most frequently asked questions we receive from donors and donor prospects.We will also hear about United Way’s Our Neighbor Fund and spotlight a volunteer opportunity.Thanks for tuning in!
2024-07-0824 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#21: Progressive Leadership for Our AreaSend us a textGood news happens! In this episode, we chat with Teresa Mosqueda, current King County and former City of Seattle Council member, who, like United Way, spends time addressing issues such as housing, food insecurity, and access to resources. We will also spotlight United Way’s new Our Neighbor Fund and hear about a local volunteer opportunity.Thanks for tuning in!
2024-07-0121 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#20: School's Out, TIPS is In!Send us a textGood news happens! In this episode, we chat with Meghan Barnes of Teens in Public Service, a Seattle-based organization that hires young adult leaders for paid community service internships and pairs them with nonprofit organizations over the summer. United Way of King County proudly spotlights Teens in Public Service, which pairs interns with several partner organizations, including Chief Seattle Club, El Centro De La Raza, and Technology Access Foundation.We will also hear about United Way’s new Our Neighbor Fund and a local volunteer opportunity.Thanks for...
2024-06-2420 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#19: What is EDI, and what role does it play in Seattle’s future?Send us a textWe chat with members of two United Way-supported organizations about the city’s Equitable Development Initiative, which was launched in 2016 to help address the displacement of people of color from Seattle’s once-affordable neighborhoods.Both Jessica Juarez-Wagner of Potlatch Fund and Wyking Garrett of Africatown Community Land Trust believe the initiative has been under attack due to recent city council legislation. Now, they’re spending time voicing support for EDI’s future.We will also learn about United Way’s new Our Neighbor Fund and hear about a United Way-suppor...
2024-06-1717 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#18: Mentors Matter: Hazel Cameron of 4-C Coalition HonoredSend us a textIn this episode, we chat with the co-founder and director of the Seattle-based mentorship group. On June 12, Cameron will receive the Sound Generations 2024 Inspire Positive Aging Award for her service to the community. United Way of King County proudly supports the 4-C Coalition and honors Cameron for the time she spends making a difference in the lives of young people through mentoring.We’ll also hear about the United Way-supported Vashon Maury Community Food Bank and an upcoming United Way Happy Hour and Hellos event. Thanks for tunin...
2024-06-1027 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#17: When Our Children's First Teachers Become Their Best AdvocatesSend us a textThis episode features a conversation with Regina Elmi, co-founder and executive director of Supporting Partnerships in Education and Beyond (SPEB). This Renton-based organization believes all children’s success depends upon strong partnerships between parents, schools, and community members.United Way of King County proudly spotlights Supporting Partnerships in Education and Beyond and how it spends its time helping communities of color advocate for change.We will also chat about West Seattle Food Bank and spread the news about an upcoming Volunteer and Learn event.Thanks for tuning in...
2024-06-0315 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#16: Class Time and Community During COVIDSend us a textThis month marks the one-year anniversary of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hourglass looks back at how COVID-19 impacted local students in and out of the classroom and how a United Way-funded coalition of nonprofits aided young people, families, and communities during the pandemic.In the photo are four students from two local nonprofits who offered their takes on schooling during COVID: Zeppelin Andrew (Kiowa) and Helena Johnny (Cowichan) of local nonprofit Red Eagle Soaring and Alondra Gonzalez and Miguel Bravo Monterrozo of Para Los Ninos.We’ll al...
2024-05-2727 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#15: Keeping Our Youth ActiveSend us a textThere'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 p...
2024-05-2022 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#14: "Hope and Opportunity in Over 40 Languages"Send us a textIn 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 u...
2024-05-1323 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#13: Technology. Access.Send us a textIn 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.Thanks for...
2024-05-0619 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#12: “Nothing About Us Without Us”Send us a textThis 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.Thanks f...
2024-04-2924 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#11: Tony B. of Rainer Avenue Radio!Send us a textThis 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...
2024-04-2217 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County“I want to be the light in anyone’s life I come across.”Send us a textIn 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. Thanks for tuning in!
2024-04-1538 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#10: Filing your IRS return should never be taxing.Send us a textAs 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. Thanks for tuning in!
2024-04-0828 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#9: Give a Care!Send us a textIt'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!
2024-04-0114 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#8: An Oasis in a Food DesertSend us a textHear about Cultivate South Park, a nonprofit organization in Seattle's South Park neighborhood that provides fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains to a community with limited food options nearby. 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!
2024-03-2512 min
Hourglass: United Way of King CountyTranscript Version of ParentChild+: Making Successes MultiplyHourglass chats with Sarah Walzer of ParentChild+, a New York-based, national organization that ensures all children regardless of race, socio-economic status, or zip code have equal possibilities from the start. Also, hear about our rental assistance partner Centro Cultural Mexicano.And we've got an upcoming event at Shoreline Community College!Thanks for tuning in!
2024-03-1936 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#7: ParentChild+: Making Successes MultiplySend us a textHourglass chats with Sarah Walzer of ParentChild+, a New York-based, national organization that ensures all children regardless of race, socio-economic status, or zip code have equal possibilities from the start. Also, hear about our rental assistance partner Centro Cultural Mexicano.And we've got an upcoming event at Shoreline Community College!Thanks for tuning in!
2024-03-1836 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#6: Big Impact!Send us a textIn this episode, we chat with United Way of King County chief impact officer Regina Malveaux, who shares how we spend time making a difference in communities through service and advocacy.We also highlight our rental assistance partner Neighborhood House.And we announce an upcoming Change Makers event.Thanks for tuning in!
2024-03-1122 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#5: Love and Liberation: a different kind of after school programSend us a textThe Filipino Community of Seattle is one of 14 United Way-supported local organizations that spend their time conducting afterschool programs that teach youth about their heritage and their culture.
2024-03-0425 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#4: Dual ImpactSend us a textJames Lovell tells us how he spends his time serving communities as Chief Community Development Officer of the Chief Seattle Club and as a newly elected member of SeaTac city council. Also, hear about one of our rental assistance partners, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle.And how about spending a happy hour with us? We'll let you know when and where.Thanks for tuning in!
2024-02-2628 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County#3: Mentoring for these timesSend us a textMentorship program directors Hazel and Don Cameron tell us how they’ve dedicated their time to helping young men of color succeed in school and in life.
2024-02-1920 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County# 2: Rhapsody in Blues (and folk, and spiritual, and country, and ...)Send us a textHourglass United Way visits the Rhapsody Project, a Seattle-based community of artists that explore and celebrate music and heritage through an anti-racist lens. The Rhapsody Project will perform at United Way of King County’s Advancing Racial Equity Series event, Revisiting Dr. King’s Lost Speech, on February 13 at Rainier Arts Center.On this day, United Way stopped by Rhapsody Project’s new studio at King Street Station to hear how the community spends its time teaching people to use music and culture to confront injustice, learn about their heritage, and enrich...
2024-02-1218 min
Hourglass: United Way of King County# 1: Why United Way? Hear from president and CEO Gordon McHenry, Jr.Send us a textOn the first episode of Hourglass, United Way of King County president and CEO Gordon McHenry, Jr., talks about the organization's mission, its work and the communities it serves.
2024-02-0514 min
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2023-04-1509 min
North Georgia Business RadioJoe Burris – Forte Management MaintenanceLooking for some great local North Georgia businesses to support? We're dropping names today! Listen in for some exciting Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce highlights! We're also continuing with our conversation about taking 100% responsibility for EVERYTHING in your life. Casey is on FIRE!!! Our special guest, Joe Burris from Forte Maintenance Management, is starting [...]
2022-08-1440 min
North Georgia Business RadioJoe Burris – Forte Management MaintenanceLooking for some great local North Georgia businesses to support? We’re dropping names today! Listen in for some exciting Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce highlights! We’re also continuing with our conversation about taking 100% responsibility for EVERYTHING in your life. Casey is on FIRE!!! Our special guest, Joe Burris from Forte Maintenance Management, is starting […]
2022-08-1400 min
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