When “Melissa” was a young girl, she envisioned a secure future with a loving husband and happy, healthy children. The harsh reality for Melissa is that she is now in her early ‘30s, divorced and solely responsible for raising two rambunctious preschoolers. So when she recently lost her job, was unable to pay her rent and found an eviction notice posted on her front door, she knew what to do. She turned to an organization funded by United Way of King County, and received $300 in emergency funds to help supplement her rent for the month.

All acroos King County, there are many hard-working families and individuals like Melissa who are literally teetering on the edge of homelessness. Wherever you look these days, the needs are growing—but so is the generosity of so many in our community.

Our Give 10/Tell 10 campaign is all about the power of community. By giving just $10—and asking 10 others in your circle of friends and family to do the same, you can raise $100 (or more!) to help a struggling family stay in their home.

So far this year, United Way of King County has helped 735 households avoid eviction or receive move-in assistance. So many more are waiting—and hoping that help is on the way.

Please give $10 and asking 10 of your friends to join you. It’s a small way to make a BIG difference for families who are on the brink of homelessness.

Follow the Give 10/Tell 10 campaign on Facebook and Twitter. Help spread the word through your tweets by using the hashtag #Give10, and you’ll be entered to win an HD Flip video camera.