On Nov. 9th 2025, United Hub and EmP co-hosted another successful Senior Tech Assistance session at the Redmond Library, continuing our shared mission to bridge the digital divide for local seniors. We’re especially grateful to our amazing youth volunteers, Ivory Mixon and Michael Wang from EmP, for their patience, kindness, and expertise. Their support made a real difference as seniors arrived with their questions prepared and left with their tech challenges solved. High

United Hub is honored to receive a King County Best Starts for Kids Workforce Development Mini Grant  to launch Growing Together: Immigrant Family Early Childhood Support Workforce Training . In partnership with MindBridge , this initiative focuses on strengthening the skills and cultural responsiveness of staff, volunteers, and community partners who serve immigrant and refugee families with children ages prenatal to five. The program will provide a one-day, in-person traini

United Hub is proud to announce that we have been awarded funding through the King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL)  under the Vets Engaged program . This partnership with the King County Department of Community and Human Services (Adult Services Division)  provides $18,000  in support for a community initiative celebrating Asian American veterans and their families . Through this project, United Hub will host an Asian American Veterans Appreciation E

On September 20, 2025, United Hub, together with twelve other local community organizations, co-hosted the 2025 Seattle Culture Gala at the Redmond Senior & Community Center. The event was a great success, attracting approximately 900 participants and supported by 90 volunteers. United Hub hosted three booths at the event, featuring: Chinese Painting – our artist shared his paintings with the community, showcasing traditional artistry and cultural expression; Chinese Callig

On October 12 2025, the community hosted its third senior tech assistance session at the Redmond Library — and its first collaboration with the local nonprofit Emerald Parents Association (EmP) . Seniors arrived early, eager to receive help on various technology topics. A team of high school and middle school volunteers offered patient, one-on-one support, helping with tasks such as transferring photos between phones and computers, formatting text in WeChat, and connecting p

On 10/3/2025, renowned scholar Li Chunyang delivered an engaging lecture that connected centuries of cultural heritage with contemporary community life. Through her insights, the audience explored traditional art, literature, and philosophy, gaining fresh perspectives on cultural continuity and its relevance today. The event brought together a diverse group of community members, fostering meaningful dialogue and reflection. Attendees appreciated the opportunity to engage with

Yesterday evening, community members gathered at the Redmond Senior Center for a Heat Pump Workshop hosted by United Hub in partnership with Energy Smart Eastside. The event brought together residents from across the Eastside—including Redmond, Bellevue, Sammamish, Kirkland, Mercer Island, and beyond—to learn more about the benefits of heat pumps and how they can make homes more comfortable, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly. One of the highlights of the workshop

United Hub received requests from several seniors in our community who needed help with computers, cell phones, and AI tools. To respond, two college students volunteered their time and reserved a room at the Redmond Library, which is conveniently within walking distance from their homes. During the session, the students patiently guided seniors through practical challenges such as using their devices more effectively, navigating apps, and exploring how AI tools can support d

The Thrift & Thread Festival, hosted by United Hub in collaboration with the City of Redmond Sustainability Office was held yesterday at the Redmond Senior & Community Center. The event celebrated sustainability, creativity, and community connection through fashion, reuse, and local talent. Attendance & Engagement Over 250 visitors attended throughout the day. More than 20 vendors and community organizations participated, including local thrift sellers, eco conscious artists

The First United Hub Picnic Day

🌱✨ Yesterday's volunteer experience left me inspired.  ✨🌱 I joined a roundtable discussion organized by United Hub  at a senior apartment complex in Redmond 🏡. Together with an amazing group of seniors, we talked about: ♻️ Urban sustainability 🌍 Environmental protection 🗑️ Waste management ⚡ Energy upgrades What truly moved me was how everyone  contributed ideas freely 💡—with wisdom, humor, and a shared vision for a greener, more livable community. 💬❤️ Many expressed a

🌿♻️ Thrift & Threads Festival ♻️🌿 🎉 Hosted by United Hub & the City of Redmond 🎉 Mark your calendar: August 24th is going to be our Thrift Day, Celebrating Sustainability, Style, and Second Chances. 📍 Red Oak Room & Terrace Redmond Senior & Community Center 📅 Sunday, August 24, 2025 🕧 2:30PM – 5:30 PM Step into a celebration of sustainability, creativity, and community action — all woven together in a full-day festival designed to inspire, connect, and empower. It is

Yesterday, the United Hub gathered with residents at Redmond Senior Housing for a cozy round table chat about the city’s sustainability plan. Fourteen seniors came ready to talk, and the room quickly filled with stories, ideas, and a lot of laughter. We asked: What would make Redmond greener and better for everyone? Here’s what came up again and again: More green and shady places to walk – Safe paths, benches, and trees so folks can enjoy being outside. Recycling that’s easy

On July 4, 2025, twelve community members from Redmond’s Education Hill neighborhood met to discuss and complete the City’s Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP) questionnaire. The session focused on local climate resilience, energy use, transportation, waste, and natural resource protection. Participants identified wildfire smoke, heatwaves, and flooding as top climate risks and emphasized the need for clean air and cooling shelters, backup power, and multilingual

Hosted by United Hub and the City of Redmond 📍 Red Oak Room & Terrace, Redmond Senior & Community Center 📅 Sunday, August 24, 2025 🕧 12:30 PM – 7:30 PM In celebration of sustainability and creative community action, United Hub and the City of Redmond are hosting a special eco-themed event: 🎉 Thrift & Threads Festival 🎉 Let’s turn secondhand into a statement—and sustainability into a shared lifestyle. We’re inviting: 👕 Secondhand clothing sellers & individual vendors 💡

Group picture in front of the weed we pulled and the blackberry roots we dug out. Today at Redmond’s Idylwood Park, community energy was in full bloom! The Gardeners Unite! Plant Swap + Picnic Party, co-hosted by United Hub and the City of Redmond, brought together neighbors, volunteers, and families for a vibrant celebration of plants, wellness, and connection. Ready, set, grab a tool. The plant swap table looked beautiful thanks to our generous gardeners. 🌱 Highlights fro

On Friday, June 6, 2025, United Hub—in cooperation with the City of Redmond Sustainability Office—hosted a special community round table and pottery workshop to introduce residents to Redmond’s Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP). The event blended meaningful dialogue with hands-on creativity, offering a unique way for neighbors to connect with local climate goals while reflecting on their role in shaping a more sustainable future. Participants enjoyed hands on po

Local tradespeople in Washington State – including roofers, drywall installers, handypersons, and similar contractors – use a mix of traditional networking and modern online platforms to find residential jobs. Below we explore all major job acquisition methods, with examples from King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. Each method’s pros, cons, and effectiveness are discussed, offering actionable insights for tradespeople looking to grow their business. Online Marketing & Adver

🌿 Gardeners Unite! Plant Swap + Picnic Party 园丁集合！植物交换 + 野餐趴来了 Join United Hub and the City of Redmond for a day of green fun and community connection! 参与由 United Hub 联合 Redmond 市举办的绿色社交日，一起动手护绿、交换植物、享受湖边野餐！ 🗓 Date & Time 时间： 2025年6月25日（周三）上午10点 – 下午2点 🧭 Location 地点： Redmond Idylwood Park 海滩公园 🎉 Event Highlights 活动亮点： ✅ Help restore local forest health by weeding ✅ Bring and swap your extra plants or cuttings ✅ Enjoy a lakeside picnic with fellow plant lovers ✅ 除草护绿，守护城市森

Event Date: April 26, 2025 Location: Bellevue, BelRed District Participants: 8 Volunteers Today our community proved once again that when we come together with a shared purpose, great things can happen. Eight dedicated volunteers gathered along a stretch of BelRed to take part in a community roadside cleanup event organized by United Hub in collaboration with Adopt-A-Street as a celebration of Earth Day. With gloves on and trash bags in hand, volunteers of all ages worked sid