Every year during Community Program Presentations, we hear stories about the programs supporting children and families across Grays Harbor County. This year, the YMCA brought Bentley with them. Last summer was Bentley’s first year working at Park and Play, the YMCA of Grays Harbor’s free summer meal and activity program for kids across the county. What she experienced there stayed with her. "Working at Park and Play showed me that as a first-time employee I can really make a

Every year we get to sit down and listen. This year a local palliative care physician walked in and told us about a charity so small and so intentional that most people in Grays Harbor County have never heard of it. That is exactly the point. She calls it the ninja charity. No website. No application process. No red tape. Just a doctor who watched cancer patients' finances collapse alongside their health and decided to do something about it. Without anyone ever knowing who he

Through one-on-one mentorship, Big Brothers Big Sisters helps local youth build confidence, connection, and a stronger path forward.

"My children run to the mailbox for these books. They look forward to them. They love them." — Grays Harbor parent, 2025 That's what Dolly Parton's Imagination Library looks like in real life. Not a statistic. Not a program outcome. A kid sprinting to the mailbox because something wonderful might be waiting. What Imagination Library Does Every month, 1,800 children in Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties receive a free, age-appropriate book, delivered directly to their home, ad

The United Way Grays Harbor Black & White Gala is one night of generosity, but the work of supporting our community continues all year long.

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.

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Connections’ Children’s Advocacy Center gives local children a safe place to share their stories, while families receive support and resources to begin healing.

Survival is just the beginning. Survivors find safety—and the strength, stability, and tools to thrive. Together, we’re helping families rebuild their lives.

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.

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.

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.

Built by Community, for Community How Meals, Mentors, and Moments Are Shaping Brighter Summers for Local Kids "You don’t always remember the average days. But you remember the days that feel like something." That’s how Tamara, Youth Director at the YMCA of Grays Harbor, described Park and Play. For hundreds of kids in our community, those summer days aren’t just fun—they’re formative. They’re filled with meals, mentors, and memories that last. Every summer, thanks to a partne

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.

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.

What if a fundraiser could build future leaders? That’s the question United Way Grays Harbor Executive Director Kelley McDonald asked in...

The child welfare system can be overwhelming. This program offers something rare: real support from someone who understands—breaking cycles and helping reunite families.

Impact on Health & Stability At United Way Grays Harbor, every dollar raised stays here, supporting local programs that make a real...

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.

Thank you for helping hope bloom-you make our community stronger. This May Day, we’re celebrating YOU! Real change comes from many people...