Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about the past and future of the Seattle Indian Services Commission.

The United Way supported commission was launched in 1972 to provide housing and planning services and programs to address the needs of Indigenous residents in King County.

For this episode, we’ll chat with Commission chair Iris Friday and its Development Manager Demarus Tevuk about the commission’s history and its plans for a Native Village and Gateway project that will provide affordable housing holistic family services, and economic opportunities for Indigenous people all while celebrating Indigenous Native cultures.

We will also discuss our Community Partnership Kit Offerings and an upcoming volunteer opportunity at United Way supported grantee El Centro de la Raza.

Good news happens. This week's episode is the first in a monthly series that will feature commentary and perspective from United Way president and CEO Blair Taylor.

In July, Blair became United Way’s third president and CEO since 2000, and we’re excited to have Blair speak directly to our listeners on topics including his vision for our organization and the unique impact we can make to address concerns in our communities.

We will also spotlight our Community Partnership Kit Offerings and an upcoming Seattle Storm game that will benefit United Way grantee Filipino Community of Seattle.

Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about our partnership with Puget Sound Energy, a Bellevue-based company that for more than 150 years has been synonymous with providing power to residents and businesses.

We sat down with Carol Wallace, Puget Sound Energy’s director of customer operations, and Carrie Bates, United Way director of institutional philanthropy, for a discussion on topics including our partnership that helps customers save on their energy bills and Puget Sound Energy’s energy assistance programs that folks can take advantage of right now.

We will also spotlight our Free Summer Meals program and our Community Partnership Kit Offerings.