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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.

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The People, United

Hourglass: United Way of King County

published год назад

MP3•Главная эпизода

Send us a text

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.

56 эпизодов

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Mentoring Our Youth for Good Trouble 33:10

7 дней назад33:10

33:10

Send us a text 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!…

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Support, Advocacy in These Challenging Times 28:24

14 дней назад28:24

28:24

Send us a text 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!…

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A Conversation with United Way Board Member and Seahawks Legend Doug Baldwin! 31:50

21 день назад31:50

31:50

Send us a text 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!…

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A Conversation with the County Executive 30:01

28 дней назад30:01

30:01

Send us a text 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!…

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Lobby Days! 17:45

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17:45

Send us a text 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.…

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Navigating the News Cycle 39:01

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Send us a text 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.…

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Before School Work Begins: Breakfast After the Bell 19:21

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Send us a text 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.…

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United Way Board Member Spotlight Series: Shkëlqim Kelmendi of Housing Connector 29:41

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29:41

Send us a text 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. We will also talk about our upcoming Rapid Response grants and discuss a local volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in!…

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Partnering with the Public Sector for PSTAA (AKA pasta!) 32:00

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Send us a text 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!…

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“It’s hard work, and it’s heart work.” 2024: A Look Back, A Look Ahead 19:15

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19:15

Send us a text 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. Thanks for tuning in!…

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Working With Lawmakers to Build an Equitable Future 13:30

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Send us a text 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!…

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Time, Talent, and Treasure: Part Two of Our Workplace Giving Series 24:48

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Send us a text 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. 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!…

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Project LEAD: Skills and Training for the Room Where it Happens 32:18

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Send us a text 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. 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!…

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Now Playing: Red Eagle Soaring Indigenous Youth Theater! 22:25

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Send us a text 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!…

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Redefining Community Engagement 23:00

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