Strengthening Skyway Families: Spotlight on Women United
February 26, 2026

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:
✨ Kinship Support Groups — spaces where caregivers can share, learn, and grow together. 
✨ Grandma’s Hands Art Therapy — creative healing for caregivers and kids. 
✨ Love Train Block Party — a beloved annual community celebration. 
✨ 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.


👉 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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Spring Into Giving: Supporting Hope's Closet

By alesiac • May 4, 2026
Hey there, family! Can you feel that? The air is getting a little warmer, the flowers are starting to show off in Skyway, and there is a beautiful sense of renewal all around us. Here at Women United, springtime doesn’t just mean cleaning out the garage; it means Springing into Giving. As we move into May 2026, we have some big things on the horizon. We are gearing up for GiveBig, Washington’s massive 48-hour online giving event, and we are focusing every ounce of our energy on two things very close to our hearts: Hope’s Community Closet and our Kinship Caregiver Appreciation initiatives. 

Building Hope Together: A Special Thank You to House of Hope Fellowship and Women Ministries

By alesiac • April 14, 2026
There’s something truly magical about the first day of April. While many people are out playing pranks, we were busy planting seeds of change, literally! On April 1, 2026, Seattle gave us a full day of steady rain at the Angel of Hope Engagement Center, and still, a beautiful transformation took root. We are still buzzing with excitement and gratitude as we look back on the incredible work done to build Hope’s Garden. This ministry initiative is designed to plant seeds of hope within the senior community of Skyway. This project wasn’t just about moving dirt or setting up filled Galvanized raised garden bins; it was about nurturing the soil of our community, strengthening the bonds that keep us all together, and creating a space where healthy aging can truly take root. And let’s be honest, we couldn't have done it without the powerhouse of love and labor that is House of Hope Fellowship and Women Ministries. To the ladies of House of Hope: Thank you. Your hands, your hearts, and your unwavering spirit helped turn a rainy day on April 1, 2026 into a sanctuary of "tangible hope." A Day Rooted in Community The morning started early, with the rhythm of community drumbeats: the sound of car doors closing, laughter echoing across the lot, and the clinking of shovels being unloaded. When the team from House of Hope arrived, they didn't just bring tools; they brought an energy that was infectious. We often talk about "community support" in abstract terms, but on that Wednesday, it was visible in every shared smile and every muddy, determined step. We saw women from different generations coming together, leaning into the hard work of setting up Galvanized raised garden bins and filling them with potting soil and fertilizer to prepare for planting. There is a deep, soulful connection that happens when you are working the earth together. It’s a form of healing that mirrors the work we do in our Grandma's Hands Art Therapy ( https://www.womenunitedseattle.org/healing-through-creativity-grandmas-hands-art-therapy-classes ) classes: using our hands to create something beautiful and lasting out of raw materials. And yes, Seattle gave us rain all day long. But these ladies worked straight through it, pulled on their rain ponchos, and kept preparing the garden with care. That kind of commitment says everything about who they are: women rooted in service, joy, and the kind of love that keeps showing up no matter the weather. 🧡