30%
of households are working hard but still struggle to survive
THE CHALLENGE WE FACE
Behind that number are children, families, and neighbors doing everything they can to move forward. Our community chose to meet them there.
Source: United For ALICE, The State of ALICE in Washington (2026 Report; 2024 American Community Survey data), Grays Harbor County.
BECAUSE OF YOU
A CHILD OPENED A BOOK. A FAMILY FOUND STABILITY.
The numbers matter because each one represents a real moment when someone in Grays Harbor was met with hope.
OUR IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS
100%
Of surveyed families reported better access to healthy food.
YMCA PARK & PLAY
96%
Of mentored youth reported increased confidence.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
Youth Mentoring
85%
Of participating parents reunited with their children
PARENTS FOR PARENTS
13
Families moved into permanent housing.
Family Promise
600
Families found support through food, clothing, essentials, and resource connections
SOUTH BEACH CHRISTIAN OUTREACH
24
Local cancer patients received urgent help with essential expenses
HARBOR HOPE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
We create lasting change, For all of Grays Harbor.
WE RISE.
WE RESPOND.
From lifting our neighbors to creating long-term solutions, this year showed what's possible when we come together with purpose.
This community continues to inspire me every day. Thank you for rising with us and making change possible.
–Kelley McDonald
Executive Director.
THANK YOU
UNITED IS THE WAY
To the students and teachers
Who made our Gala possible and stepped up to break down barriers.
To our community volunteers
Who raised their hand to help us fundraise and raise awareness.
To our Board of Directors
And committee members who give their time to champion our mission.
To every community member
Who shows their support through social media, donations, and one-time gifts.
United Way of Grays Harbor
2721 Simpson Avenue
Aberdeen, WA 98520
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