Join us June 2 at the Paramount Theatre for the United Way of King County Breakfast. We’ll report on the progress we’re making to create smart solutions that deliver lasting change. Hear the latest on the ways we’re working to prepare children for success in school and in life. Speakers Patricia Kuhl and Andy Meltzoff from the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences (I-LABS) will share stunning new insights on the developing brains of babies and young children.

Is it an unfortunate reality  that hundreds of people a month are losing their homes due to foreclosure and they don’t know where to turn.

If you or someone you are facing foreclosure, you should come to the Free Foreclosure Prevention Event on March 25 from 1pm to 7:30pm at the Hyatt Regenecy in Bellevue (900 Bellevue Way NE).

At this event, you will:

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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.

Here’s a sad stat: in July 2009, there were over 1,600 foreclosures filed in King County alone.  This economic downturn is continuing to take a toll on many individuals and families who have fallen behind, lost their jobs, or have been victims of predatory lending.

As a response to these staggering numbers, the City of Seattle and a group of nonprofits are taking action by hosting a Free Foreclosure Prevention Workshop.  They even got Mayor Nickels to do a PSA for the…

Have you seen The Soloist yet?

It’s a movie (and a book) about Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.), award-winning columnist for the LA Times, meeting Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx), a musically talented homeless man who’s battling mental illness.  Lopez’s encounter with Ayers ultimately led him to become an advocate for LA’s homeless population.

The movie has gotten some pretty solid reviews and it’s definitely worth checking out.

Also, Steve Lopez is going to be in Seattle on May 31st at Town Hall to talk…