Community is about connection — and Women United Seattle is living proof of what happens when caring hearts and community action come together to lift one another up.
Located in Skyway and West Hill, Women United provides critical support for kinship families, especially Black, African American, and BIPOC caregivers who are 55 years and older. Kinship caregivers often step into parenting roles unexpectedly, taking on the responsibility of raising grandchildren and other young relatives with little notice or support. Women United meets them where they are — with connection, resources, and a sense of belonging.
Founded and led by Alesia Cannady, who started the organization in honor of her granddaughter — whom she is raising — Women United has been making a difference in Skyway since 2015. Ms. Alesia brings her lived experience and deep community roots to programs that nurture families socially, emotionally, and practically.
What Women United Offers:
β¨ Kinship Support Groups — spaces where caregivers can share, learn, and grow together.
β¨ Grandma’s Hands Art Therapy — creative healing for caregivers and kids.
β¨ Love Train Block Party — a beloved annual community celebration.
β¨ Hope’s Community Closet — a monthly event offering free clothing and household essentials.
And Women United’s impact doesn’t stop there — Alesia also serves on the Skyway Community Advisory Committee, helping shape the future Skyway Community Center so it meets the needs of seniors and families alike.
π Everyone is invited to the next Hope’s Community Closet event on February 28, 12:30–5 p.m. at King County Fire District 20. Free clothing, shoes, household goods, and community support await!
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