In a guest Seattle Times editorial, United Way of King County CEO, Jon Fine, and Board Chair, Dan Fulton, “see a community brimming with creativity about how to make things better for those who are struggling” and call on people to resolve to do what they can to help their neighbors in need. Read the full editorial.

Last July, United Way of King County CEO, Jon Fine celebrated two major milestones. He turned 55, and he made it to the summit of Mount Rainier as a member of our Climb for the Community team.

Here’s Jon talking about his experience climbing Mt. Rainier. He had never climbed a mountain before and remarks that he was “skeptical” when people suggested he should go up Rainier. However, Jon also says, “I love United Way…and there wouldn’t be too much I wouldn’t do to…

One year ago, everyone at United Way of King County breathed a big sigh of relief–and then erupted into cheers when we heard that our Climb for the Community team had successfully made it to the summit of Mount Rainier.

In July 2009, a group of community leaders went on the inaugural “Climb for the Community” to the top of Mount Rainier. The group included United Way of King County CEO Jon Fine, United Way Board Chair Molly Nordstrom, Seattle Seahawks CEO Tod…

At our annual Breakfast on June 2, United Way of King County President and CEO Jon Fine opened the event with a report on the progress United Way is making to relieve hunger, end homelessness and to support children and families.

Some highlights of his speech:

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Note: This piece was originally published in the Seattle P-I five years ago. Unfortunately, the GAU program is on the chopping block again. The arguments put forth by United Way CEO Jon Fine and United Way board member Dan Brettler are still true today and powerful reasons to preserve GAU. Take action to save GAU by contacting your senator. More info is at the bottom of the post.

Darren Branning lived under a bridge in Renton and did his best to stay as far…

Note from Madeline Moy: I work in the Brand Management and Advertising department at United Way of King County. This summer we’re lucky to have two high school interns: Becca Fine and Mahkayla Steele. Here’s a report from Becca on her first day as a United Way of King County intern. Her father is United Way CEO Jon Fine.

I’ve visited the United Way of King County innumerable times, but usually it’s because I simply need a ride home from Dad. Stepping into his office…

For those of you who just can’t get enough of United Way’s Climb for the Community, you’ll want to tune in to KING 5 or KONG 6/16 tomorrow to catch their complete coverage of the Climb. The images they were able to catch are breathtaking, and their exclusive interviews will really put you right there on the mountain with Seahawks coach Jim Mora, United Way CEO Jon Fine and other members of the Climb team. You can catch the spot at 10 p.m. on…

Cue the Barry Manilow music (I am getting old!), we reached our online fundraising goal of $30,000 for the Climb for the Community! Thank you to everyone who gave and asked 5 friends (or more) to join them. Your generous gifts will help people in need keep a roof overhead and food on the table.

Mountaineering legend Ed Viesturs was one of the guides for the Climb. He’s also a world-class photographer. Click here to check out a slideshow of his photos from…

United Way of King County CEO Jon Fine celebrated two major milestones today. He climbed to the top of Mount Rainier for the Climb for the Community and he turned 55!

Wouldn’t it be a great for Jon to also get the news that we met our online fundraising goal of $30,000? We are SO close and need about $3,000 to get there. Can you help put us over the top? If you haven’t already done so, please give $5 at http://theclimb.kintera.org/uwkc and…

The Climb for the Community team including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell , Seahawks coach Jim Mora, United Way of King County CEO Jon Fine and United Way Board Chair Molly Nordstrom summited Mount Rainier today at 9:15 a.m. Here’s a report from Coach Mora:

Very early this morning, I was thrilled to be one of the cold but exhilarated climbers who reached the top of Mount Rainier, planting flags for United Way of King County, the Seattle Seahawks and the NFL. With the snow,

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