Who We Are

For more than 68 years, United Way of Snohomish County has been the most effective and efficient way to make a difference here at home. It is still the best way to make an investment in our community.

Beyond simply making a contribution, United Way understands that you really want to make a difference right here in Snohomish County. You want to see your gift is making the largest impact, working for the greatest good, and improving the lives of those who need help most.

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That’s why we focus on the underlying causes of the most serious problems. Community leaders from all walks of life—business, government, nonprofits, and ordinary citizens—give financial support,
time and energy to United Way to create long-term, lasting change.
These volunteer efforts empower us to touch lives with help and hope, making this a more compassionate, caring place to live for our kids, our families and our whole community.

United Way is focused on creating lasting change, right where you live.

Please read about the ways you can get involved and LIVE UNITED.

Success Stories

success story

83-year-old Tillie Groen feels young. Get her laughing and you’ll see! She giggles like a teenager, spontaneous and carefree. First connecting with the Stillaguamish Senior Center as a kitchen volunteer, she later moved into the Center’s low-income housing complex. Program and Volunteer Coordinator Karen Kay is thrilled every time she hears Tillie’s laughter. To her, it’s a reminder of the healthy aging the Center empowers in seniors through community investments from United Way.

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