Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Hourglass: United Way of King County
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| #91: Safeguarding the Right for Indigenous People to Worship Behind Bars | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:31:21 | |
Good news happens. This week’s episode is a conversation with Gabriel Galanda of Huy, a Seattle-based Indigenous organization that provides economic, rehabilitative, educational, and religious support for Indigenous inmates in Washington state and beyond. United Way of King County proudly supports Huy, which ensures that Indigenous people behind bars maintain the rights afforded to all people in our country and receive the cultural support and family connections while serving time. We will also discuss our efforts to help provide food access to residents amid the fallout from the federal government shutdown, as well as our upcoming Free Tax Preparation Campaign. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #90: The Federal Government Shutdown Could Derail SNAP | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:15:04 | |
This episode features a conversation about the possible loss of SNAP benefits to millions nationwide. United Way of King County has championed the impact of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which provides families nationwide with the means to keep food on the table. However, due to the current federal government shutdown, funding to SNAP hasn’t been replenished, and the program could soon run out of money. We sat down with United Way’s Director for Ending Hunger, Sara Seelmeyer, to discuss what this could mean for the nearly one million SNAP recipients in Washington state and how United Way and our partners are responding to help those already struggling to feed their families. We will also discuss our Free Tax Preparation Campaign and an upcoming volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in. | |||
| #89: Free Food, Delivered Door-to-Door | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:23:27 | |
Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about United Way’s free Home Grocery Delivery Program. As United Way is set to launch our End of Year Giving Campaign that focuses on Hunger, Hourglass sat down with Cheyenne Stolmeier, United Way food security program manager, and Hannah Gauntz, United Way food security senior program coordinator, to discuss our program that provides free groceries door-to-door to local residents in need. We’ll also discuss our upcoming Free Tax Preparation Campaign and a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #88: On Tyranny, On Freedom | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:32:05 | |
This episode features a conversation with historian and bestselling author Timothy Snyder. United Way is partnering with Seattle Arts and Lectures to co-sponsor an evening with Snyder at Benaroya Hall on Oct. 26 as part of our Conversations for Change series. Hourglass sat down with Snyder to discuss his book On Tyranny: 20 Lessons for the 20th Century, which spent more than 140 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Snyder will discuss his book On Freedom during the Oct. 26 event. We’ll discuss origins of “On Tyranny” and its lessons that inspire people to engage in acts such as defending our institutions, standing out for one’s beliefs and contributing to good causes. We’ll also discuss our upcoming Free Tax Preparation Campaign and a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #87: Happy Hour with an Emerging Leader | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:16:57 | |
Good news happens. This episode features a conversation about Emerging Leaders 365, a United Way of King County-sponsored group of more than 10,000 young adults passionate about engaging in a year of impact to support their neighbors. Emerging Leaders support local charities and small businesses, volunteer at nonprofit organizations, and engage in United Way’s Happy Hours & Hellos Series, which allows them to network with fellow professionals over refreshments while learning about United’s work. The next Happy Hour and Hellos event is scheduled for October 14 at Nordstrom Southcenter. Hourglass recently sat down with Emerging Leader Auriella Varley and United Way associate director of marketing Taylor Roberson to discuss the impact of Emerging Leaders and the upcoming Happy Hour and Hellos. We’ll also discuss a United Way Conversation for Change event this month with bestselling author Timothy Snyder and discuss a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #86: Indigenous Groups Bring School Board Candidates to the Community | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:19:02 | |
Good news happens. This week’s episode features a conversation with two members of local Indigenous organization that will host a Seattle Public School Board Candidate Forum on October 4 at North Seattle College. We chatted with Lisa Rivera, Board Director of Urban Native Education Alliance and a former Seattle School Board director, and Kamryn Yanchick, Political Navigator at Native Action Network, about hosting the candidate forum and about education issues in local Indigenous communities. We’ll also discuss an upcoming Happy Hour and Hellos event and a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in. | |||
| #85: “We’ve Never Run Out of Food” | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:21:51 | |
Good 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 Motion gala. We’ll also talk about our upcoming Happy Hour and Hellos event and a local volunteer opportunity. I’m your host, Joe Burris. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #84: Funding Indigenous Communities | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:24:48 | |
Good news happens. This week’s episode discusses United Way’s Indigenous Communities Fund. Since the fund was launched in 2020, we’ve granted about $5 million to local groups to address many needs in King County’s Indigenous Communities. Hourglass sat down with Marlo Klein, United Way Senior Community Impact Manager of Housing Stability, and Liahann Bannerman, United Way Senior Director of Equitable Philanthropy, to discuss the impact of the Indigenous Fund and recent changes that enable us to partner with more local organizations. We will also discuss our upcoming Happy Hour and Hellos event, as well as a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #83: Meet Our New Interim CEO! | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:27:50 | |
Good news happens. This episode features a conversation with Dr. Catherine Cushinberry, United Way’s interim CEO. Dr. Cushinberry became interim CEO when President and CEO Gordon McHenry Jr. stepped down in June. Hourglass sat down with Dr. Cushinberry for this episode to discuss topics that include her background and work, her interim role at United Way, and the relationship between nonprofits and philanthropy. We will also hear from United Way board chair Lisa Chin on why the board chose Dr. Cushinberry to lead the organization at this time and where the process for selecting a permanent president and CEO currently stands. We’ll also hear about an upcoming Happy Hour and Hellos event and a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in. | |||
| #82: Keeping King County Housed | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:21:31 | |
Good news happens. We sat down with three United Way of King County housing specialists to discuss the current need for rental assistance and eviction prevention in our county, our efforts (including renewed funding) to help address those needs, and how people might receive financial and legal assistance to stay in their homes. We will also discuss an upcoming United Way Happy Hour and Hellos event, as well as a volunteer opportunity with El Centro De La Raza. Thanks for tuning in. | |||
| #81: When Reaching Age 18 is a “Blessing”: Youth & Gun Violence | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:47:23 | |
This week’s episode features a candid and poignant discussion about youth gun violence in our area. We sat down with two young men from the United Way-supported 4-C Coalition and Seattle Cares mentoring movement, as well as the director of Seattle Cares, to discuss an issue affecting far too many of our young people and their families. We’ll also discuss our Free Summer Meals program for school-age children and a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in. | |||
| #80: SNAP's Been Cut. Now What? | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:18:32 | |
This 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 host, Joe Burris. Thanks for tuning in. | |||
| #79: CHOOSE Expansion | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:15:00 | |
Good news happens. This week’s episode features a conversation with Jayanna Volle of CHOOSE 180, a United Way-supported, Burien-based organization that has impacted the local juvenile justice system by transforming how our region responds to young people. For more than a dozen years, CHOOSE 180 has worked with the courts, schools, and communities to empower youth in King County with choices that can help change their lives. In this episode, we will chat with Jayanna about the organization’s recent expansion into Pierce County, where it hopes to make a similar impact. We’ll also discuss our free summer meals program for school-age children and a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in. | |||
| #78: Driven to Supporting His Community | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:31:32 | |
Good news happens. This week’s episode features a conversation with Kent resident Yusuf Bashir, who is making an impact in his community while working two jobs. One, as the founder of the United Way-supported nonprofit Falis Community Services, and the other as a bus driver for King County Metro. We’ll also discuss our Free Summer Meals program for school-age youth and a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in. | |||
| #77: There's Hope for Youth Experiencing Homelessness | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:43:00 | |
Good news happens. This week’s episode features a conversation about addressing youth homelessness. We chat with Tricia Raikes, co-founder of the Seattle-based Raikes Foundation, which not only responds to youth and young adult homelessness but also works to prevent it from happening in the first place. Tricia Raikes and United Way of King County partnership manager Danie Radic will discuss how our organizations are partnering to ensure every young person has a safe and stable place to call home. We’ll also discuss our free summer meals program for school-age children and a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in. | |||
| #76: Poetry, Prose and Perspective | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:47:43 | |
Good news happens. This episode features poetry, prose, and perspective from Maven Gardner, a 2016 Seattle Youth Poet Laureate, whose writings have shed light on what it means to grow up in foster care and then experience homelessness as an adult in our region. Maven read some of their poetry during a 2022 United Way Advancing Racial Equity Series event, and they gained some stability during homelessness via Seattle’s youth shelters, many of which were funded by United Way’s work to address homelessness. United Way recently caught up with Maven, who now lives in Los Angeles and is active in Southern California’s creative circles. They spoke with Hourglass about relocating from the only place they’ve called home and continuing to use poetry to explore issues of race, class, gender identity, foster care, and houselessness. We will also spotlight United Way’s Free Summer Meals program for school-age youth and discuss a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in. | |||
| #75: Fighting for Your Civil Liberties | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:28:12 | |
Good news happens. This week’s episode features a conversation with Michele Storms, the executive director of the ACLU of Washington. Since 1935, the ACLU of Washington has served as one of our state’s most formidable civil rights and civil liberties organizations. Much of its work aligns with United Way of King County’s efforts to address issues such as housing insecurity and education disparities. In this episode, we will chat with Michelle about the ACLU’s work in those and other areas, the organization’s origins, and the things that give her hope amid the nation’s turbulent political climate. We will also discuss United Way’s Free Summer Meals program for school-aged children and a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #74: Play Ball (Beyond Borders)! | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:35:30 | |
Good news happens. In this episode, we’re talking baseball with Bookie Gates of Baseball Beyond Borders, a Kent-based organization that provides baseball and softball access for communities of color. United Way of King County is proud to support Baseball Beyond Borders and its efforts to help student-athletes of color connect their passion on the field with their academic futures off the field. We’ll also discuss our Free Summer Meals program for school-age youth and a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in. | |||
| #73: A Conversation with the State Attorney General | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:25:45 | |
This week's episode is a conversation with Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown. Hourglass met with the attorney general on Friday, just moments after the US Supreme Court ruled against an injunction that prohibited the White House from limiting birthright citizenship in the U.S. Earlier this year, Brown led a lawsuit challenging the White House executive order to limit birthright citizenship, and he’s been one of the nation’s attorneys general who have used the courts to preserve the rights of immigrants amid federal mass deportation efforts. We chatted with Brown about the Supreme Court's decision, our nation’s anti-immigration climate, and other issues that are pillars of United Way’s work. We will also discuss our free summer meals program for school-age children and a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in!
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| #72: For Parents and Children, It’s a Plus! | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:21:52 | |
Good news happens. This episode is about ParentChild+, a national organization with local affiliates that works with parents, toddlers, communities, and caregivers to support children’s early learning. We’ll chat about ParentChild+ with United Way Community Impact Manager Whitney Nakamura and Elisa Jimenez of El Centro De La Raza, a United Way-supported, Seattle-based organization that serves as a voice and hub for King County’s Latino community. We will also discuss our Summer Meals Program for school-aged children and a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #71: Support, Resources for Pacific Islander Students and Families | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:25:25 | |
Good 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! | |||
| #70: Housing That's Affordable | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:25:40 | |
Good 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 opportunity through permanently affordable homeownership. We will also hear about an upcoming Bridging the Wealth Gap campaign event and a local volunteer opportunity. I’m your host, Joe Burris. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #69: Out of Catastrophe Comes Passion to Care for Mother Earth | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:22:50 | |
Good 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 about an upcoming United Way event and a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in. | |||
| #68: Kids Eat Free! | 26 May 2025 | 00:15:35 | |
Good 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 discuss a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #67: SNAP is Under Attack | 19 May 2025 | 00:14:47 | |
Good 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 from United Way of King County president and CEO Gordon McHenry, Jr., about a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #66: Investing in Our Youth, Our Communities | 12 May 2025 | 00:24:50 | |
Good 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! | |||
| #64: FEEST on Student Advocacy! | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:23:07 | |
Good 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! | |||
| #64: Racking Up Opportunities to Make a Difference With Nordstrom! | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:25:45 | |
Good 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.
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| #63: Create a Legacy Through Giving | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:18:45 | |
In 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 tuning in! | |||
| #62: United Way Board Member Spotlight: Rachel Smith, President and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:25:35 | |
Good 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. | |||
| #61: Let’s Talk About DEI (Everyone Else Is!) | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:31:16 | |
Good 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 inclusion, which is currently under constant attack from our federal government. We will also discuss United Way’s Free Tax Preparation campaign and an upcoming volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #60: We're Helping You Make the Most of Tax Season | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:23:04 | |
It’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 Financial Stability, to tell us more about our one-day pop-up events. 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. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #59: What You Need to Know About Filing Your Taxes This Year | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:25:25 | |
It’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! | |||
| #58: How Should Philanthropy and Nonprofits Respond to These Uncertain Times? | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:29:06 | |
Good 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! | |||
| #57: Mentoring Our Youth for Good Trouble | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:33:10 | |
Good 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 our work during these challenging times, and we’ll spotlight our Free Tax Preparation campaign. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #56: Support, Advocacy in These Challenging Times | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:28:24 | |
Good 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 for turning in! | |||
| #55: A Conversation with United Way Board Member and Seahawks Legend Doug Baldwin! | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:31:50 | |
Good 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! | |||
| #54: A Conversation with the County Executive | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:30:01 | |
Good 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 community partner organization Byrd Barr Place. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #53: Lobby Days! | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:17:45 | |
Good 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 Steve Hooper about why he supports our organization, and we'll discuss a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in. | |||
| #52: Navigating the News Cycle | 27 Jan 2025 | 00:39:01 | |
Good 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. | |||
| #51: Before School Work Begins: Breakfast After the Bell | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:19:21 | |
Good 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 tuning in. | |||
| #50 United Way Board Member Spotlight Series: Shkëlqim Kelmendi of Housing Connector | 13 Jan 2025 | 00:29:41 | |
Good 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. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #49: Partnering with the Public Sector for PSTAA (AKA pasta!) | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:32:00 | |
Good 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 opportunity. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #48: “It’s hard work, and it’s heart work.” 2024: A Look Back, A Look Ahead | 30 Dec 2024 | 00:19:15 | |
Good 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. | |||
| #47: Working With Lawmakers to Build an Equitable Future | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:13:30 | |
Good 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! | |||
| #46: Time, Talent, and Treasure: Part Two of Our Workplace Giving Series | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:24:48 | |
Good 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. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #45: Project LEAD: Skills and Training for the Room Where it Happens | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:32:18 | |
This 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. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #44: Now Playing: Red Eagle Soaring Indigenous Youth Theater! | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:22:25 | |
Good 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 Our Neighbor Fund and an upcoming volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #43: Redefining Community Engagement | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:23:00 | |
Good 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. We’ll also discuss United Way’s Our Neighborhood Fund and hear about an upcoming volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| #42: The People, United | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:27:00 | |
Good 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. | |||