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Where does the money go?
Every dollar you give stays local — funding meals, books, mentorship, and housing across Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties. See exactly where your donation goes in our 2025 Impact Report.
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Hands Up for Five to Thrive! 💙
Text 5tothrive to 53-55 What if $5 could change a life in your own community? With $5 to Thrive, it can. Why Five to Thrive? When we...
Sep 1, 20251 min read


Program Spotlight: Children’s Advocacy Center
Connections’ Children’s Advocacy Center gives local children a safe place to share their stories, while families receive support and resources to begin healing.
Aug 19, 20252 min read


More Than a Safe Place to Stay:
Survival is just the beginning.
Survivors find safety—and the strength, stability, and tools to thrive.
Together, we’re helping families rebuild their lives.
Aug 4, 20252 min read


Get Connected, Stay Connected
Our Chill Out Summer Giveaway is more than prizes. Every entry, every share, and every act of support fuels local programs and reminds us that we are truly Better Together.
Jul 29, 20253 min read


Family Promise of Grays Harbor:
When crisis hits, no family should have to split up to find shelter.
At Family Promise, families find more than a place to stay—they can stay together.
They find safety, belonging, and a community that feels like home.
Jul 15, 20253 min read


One-on-One Mentorship Changes Futures
Big Brothers Big Sisters is growing in Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties—but they need our community’s support to keep going. Read why it matters.
Jul 1, 20253 min read


Park and Play: More Than a Summer Program
Built by Community, for Community How Meals, Mentors, and Moments Are Shaping Brighter Summers for Local Kids "You don’t always remember...
Jun 17, 20252 min read


💙 Meet the Changemakers
Because of you, United Way Grays Harbor is helping build a future shaped by readers, graduates, young parents, mentors, and teen leaders already making a difference.
From free books to summer meals, youth leadership to parenting support—your impact is real, local, and lasting.
Jun 17, 20252 min read


One Book a Month Builds a Lifetime of Learning.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library delivers free monthly books to children under five—fueling early learning, imagination, and school readiness. United Way Grays Harbor raises local funds to ensure every child can start strong.
Jun 10, 20252 min read


Teen United: Leadership in Action
What if a fundraiser could build future leaders? That’s the question United Way Grays Harbor Executive Director Kelley McDonald asked in...
Jun 3, 20253 min read


Parents for Parents: A Second Chance, A Stronger Future
The child welfare system can be overwhelming. This program offers something rare: real support from someone who understands—breaking cycles and helping reunite families.
May 28, 20253 min read


Every Dollar Stays Here: United is the Way
Impact on Health & Stability At United Way Grays Harbor, every dollar raised stays here, supporting local programs that make a real...
May 13, 20251 min read


The Power of U: Helping Teen Parents Thrive
With support from United Way Grays Harbor, one local program is helping teen parents stay in school, care for their children, and build a future.
May 6, 20252 min read


The Power of You
Thank you for helping hope bloom-you make our community stronger. This May Day, we’re celebrating YOU! Real change comes from many people...
May 1, 20252 min read


Hope on the Harbor: Compassion During Crisis
When cancer takes everything, dignity should never be the price.
Harbor Hope Assistance Program steps in when families face the impossible
Apr 28, 20253 min read


South Beach Christian Outreach: A Pillar of Support in Westport and Beyond
South Beach Christian Outreach Is Transforming Lives—They Need YOU Now More Than Ever. How Will You Answer the Call?
Apr 21, 20255 min read


Feed the Hungry: More Than a Meal
"These years that you’ve supported us—I just want you to know how much I appreciate it. You’ve helped us keep going."
Apr 12, 20253 min read


Your Community, Your Impact:
Your support fuels real impact—let’s make a difference together! Join United Way Grays Harbor as we tackle hunger, empower youth, and strengthen our community.
Apr 11, 20254 min read


Coastal Harvest: Fighting Hunger on the Frontlines
United Way Grays Harbor Supports Regional Food Security “We’ve delivered over 8.2 million pounds of food since my last presentation, yet...
Apr 6, 20253 min read

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