KING 5 News mentions the Seattle Seahawks’ involvement in United Way of King County’s Climb for the Community up Mount Rainier. Seahawks CEO Tod Leiweke and head coach Jim Mora are part of the climb team. The event is a fundraiser for United Way’s Response for Basic Needs, which helps families, disabled people and seniors who are being hard hit by the economic downturn.

You can be a part of the Climb and help support people in need by giving $5 and…

Right United Way of King County CEO Jon Fine is several thousand feet up on Mount Rainier for the Climb for the Community. The Climb is raising money for United Way’s Response for Basic Needs, and here’s Jon talking more about that.

It’s the start of a new workweek. And Jon Fine’s day as CEO of United Way of King County looks nothing like a usual Monday.

That’s because it’s Day 1 of the Climb for the Community, an effort to raise money and awareness for United Way’s Response for Basic Needs, which provides food, shelter and hope for people hit by the economic downturn.

Weather and muscles permitting, over the next few days Jon will be climbing to the top of Mount Rainier along…

Thank you to everyone who has generously made a donation to support our Climb for the Community! We are tantalizingly close to our goal of raising $30,000 online for the Climb. Can you help push us over the top? We’re asking everyone in King County to give $5 and ask 5 of their friends to do the same. Give a bit more, and get a chance at some great giveaways including tickets to the August 22 pre-season Seahawks game.

Your donation will…

As many Americans did this weekend, I celebrated our nation’s birthday by doing what else–grilling with friends and family. At one barbecue I attended, I was surprised and delighted to find United Way-branded Jones Soda in the cooler. The bottles feature Seattle Seahawks head coach Jim Mora and are helping to raise awareness about United Way’s Climb for the Community.

Buy a 24-pack of the limited-edition Jones Soda at Costco and other fine retailers, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit United…

Your donation in support of United Way’s Climb for the Community will help people hard hit by the economic downturn keep their homes and have enough food to feed their families.

To thank you for giving, we have some fantastic giveaways available.

Give $50 and be entered in a drawing for a limited-edition Seahawks football and helmet signed by Seattle Seahawks Coach Jim Mora.

Give $75 and be entered in a drawing for a First Ascent “Ultralight Rain and Wind Jacket” from…

The only woman participating in the Climb for the Community–Molly Nordstrom–is United Way of King County’s board chair and an active community volunteer. Though she is a novice hiker, Molly is an experienced marathon runner and no stranger to physical challenges.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is getting a lot of attention for his participation in United Way of King County’s Climb for the Community. The 50-year-old sports executive was a three-sports star athlete in high school and has been underdoing a rigorous training regimen in preparation for the climb up Mount Rainier.

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United Way of King County’s Climb for the Community begins July 5. Join these community leaders as they show their support for United Way’s Response for Basic Needs and climb to the top of Mount Rainier.

The climbers:

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We asked people to give us 5, and they did…and more! Yesterday, we raised exactly $4,500 in online donations for the Climb for the Community. It’s amazing that we did that in just one day! The money will go to United Way’s Response for Basic Needs, which will provide housing, food and support for people being hard hit by the economic downturn. Funds from the Response are already making more food available for food banks and meal programs. The overall plan is to…