United Way of King County mobilizes our community in ways that no single agency, individual or government can to enhance the ability of people to care for one another. We are committed to changing the community in fundamental and lasting ways.

United Way of King County focuses on community impact, capitalizing on our ability to identify issues, invest in solutions and improve lives. Using an array of community building tools we seek to mobilize community will and resources to solve, rather than manage, high priority, community-wide social and health issues. Our experts convene strategic community building initiatives. We cultivate strategic alliances with key nonprofits, businesses, and government to leverage resources. We facilitate volunteerism, educate elected officials and raise public awareness to rally the community around key priority areas that together we can solve.

At United Way of King County, 96 cents of every donated dollar goes to meet community need. We make smart investments that make a difference - and we insist in clear and measurable results. Every organization we fund must meet our high standards of success.