Expeditors Giving Campaign
United Way 101
Keeping Families Stable
Hunger
Fun United Way Facts
100
By what percentage does Expeditors match employee contributions?
50%
100
What percentage of a donation given to United Way of King County goes directly to helping the community?
98%
100
What is United Way's signature initiative for keeping families stable?
Free Tax Preparation Program
100
What percentage of kids in Washington are regularly at risk of going hungry?
20%
100
Which sports figure has recently spoken on behalf of United Way of King County?
Russell Wilson
200
What is the minimum donation you need to make to be entered into a drawing for the autographed Richard Sherman jersey?
$250
200
Name one of United Way's top four priorities over the next five years.
1. Giving Kids an Equal Chance 2. Supporting Youth 3. Keeping Families Stable 4. Working to Make Homelessness Brief, Rare, and One Time
200
By 2020, how many people is United Way committed to lifting out of poverty?
50,000
200
How many meals were served to low-income kids last summer through United Way's Summer Meals program?
Over 600,000
200
How much money did United Way of King County raise last year?
$109 million
300
What are the dates of Expeditors United Way giving campaign?
November 9 - December 16
300
By 2020, what percentage of children in King County will be ready for kindergarten if United Way meets its goal?
80%
300
What percentage of people in King County live in poverty?
12%
300
What is the name of United Way's initiative to end hunger in King County?
Fuel Your Future
300
Who is United Way of King County's CEO?
Jon Fine
400
How much did Expeditors' employees raise during the United Way giving campaign last year?
$418,000
400
For how many people did United Way find a safe place to sleep last year?
13,750
400
How much in tax refunds were secured last year for people who were provided free tax help through United Way's free tax preparation program?
$27.2 million
400
In how many King County schools does United Way have two AmeriCorps VISTA members who are focused on getting food to the kids who need it?
10
400
How many go-getters do we match every year to volunteer opportunities through our web site?
33,000
500
How many employees need to donate this year in order for Expeditors to reach its campaign goal?
400
500
Over the next five years, United Way's goal is to help what percentage of disconnected youth earn their high school equivalency and get on a stable career path?
50%
500
What number do you call for referrals to community services?
2-1-1
500
Last summer, at how many sites throughout King County did United Way provide summer meals to kids?
Over 250
500
What is United Way's biggest volunteer event called?
Day of Caring