United Way of King County’s free Lunch & Learn series connects you with experts on the issues you care about most. Bring your lunch and join us for these fun and engaging one-hour information sessions on a variety of topics.

All sessions will be held at United Way of King County’s downtown Seattle building located at 720 Second Avenue between Cherry and Columbia Streets. Click here for a location map.

Thursday, February 18, 12:00 p.m.
Can you spare any change?
Responsible ways to help people experiencing homelessness

How many times have you passed a homeless person on your rush to get to work or when you are out running errands? If they’ve asked you for money, food or other forms of help, you may have felt unsure of how to respond. Come join us for an informative session on how to handle these kinds of situations and learn about the ways you can help people experiencing homelessness in our community.

Presenter: Vince Matulionis, Director, Ending Homelessness/Meeting Basic Needs, United Way of King County
RSVP at lunchnlearn@uwkc.org.

Thursday, March 18, 12:00 p.m.
Quality child care:
What it is and how to find it

The value of good child care cannot be overestimated. Learn about the types of care available and how to go about finding the right fit for your child and family. We’ll discuss what constitutes quality care and potential causes for concern.

Presenter: Deeann Burtch Puffert, CEO, Child Care Resources
RSVP at lunchnlearn@uwkc.org.

Thursday, April 15, 12:00 p.m.
Connecting to volunteerism:
How to find your perfect match

You may think volunteering means picking up a paintbrush, planting trees or working in a soup kitchen. But many nonprofits need professional services like writing a business plan, doing their books, developing a Web site, board governance or software training. The possibilities for getting involved in your community are endless. At this session, learn how to effectively search for the perfect individual, family or group volunteer opportunity, and the best ways you can get involved with your ideal organization.

Presenter: Louis Mendoza, Volunteer Initiatives Manager, United Way of King County
RSVP at lunchnlearn@uwkc.org.

Thursday, May 20, 12:00 p.m.
Caring for older family members

At some point in our lives, most of us will experience a change in roles with an older family member. Often this can be a difficult transition, especially if you aren’t sure when to step in and help your loved one. If you don’t know about the kinds of help available in the community, the responsibilities of caring for someone can seem overwhelming and exhausting. This session helps you to recognize signs and symptoms that may indicate an older person is in need of help. You will also learn more about the resources available to assist you and your relative, whether they live next door or across the country.

Presenter: Tanya McGee, Lead Advocate for Information & Assistance, Senior Services
RSVP at lunchnlearn@uwkc.org.

For more information or to RSVP for a session, contact us at (206) 461-3700 or lunchnlearn@uwkc.org.