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United Way of Snohomish County: Debbie McLeod, Board President Dear Friend,

At United Way of Snohomish County, our mission is to transform communities and improve lives. We work to meet people’s needs every day and to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place.

Our vision is bold:

•       successful kids
•       financially stable families
•       healthy communities

Donors, both corporate and individual, who share that vision
account for the majority of financial support to United Way. Thanks to
their generosity, United Way raised over $10 million in FY 2007-2008
(see Related Links for details). Most significantly, nearly 70% of all donations were directed to United Way’s Local Community Fund—the
fund that pays for grants to 90 local nonprofit programs and United
Way-led initiatives focused on turning our bold vision into reality here in Snohomish County.

When we, as individuals, think outside ourselves, we have the power to facilitate change. When we think of others’ lives as linked to our own, our compassion grows. We build the strength of our neighborhoods. We bolster the health of our communities. And we change the lives of those who walk by us every day.

That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED.

LIVE UNITED is also a call to action.
To GIVE. To ADVOCATE. To VOLUNTEER.

This year’s annual report recognizes those who LIVE UNITED by being Leaders In Giving as well as those who find their voice or lend their muscle on behalf of others. It also shares the stories of people’s lives that are better because you give to United Way. Through your gift, you change not only a single life, but our whole community because when you reach out a hand to one, you influence the condition of all.

United, we stand. United, we can change what we see in the world.
United, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better life for all.

Thank you.

Debbie McLeod
Board President

Code of Ethics

United Way of Snohomish County is committed to the highest ethical standards. Ethics Officer Chuck Newby may be reached at 425.259.5756 or at cnewby@kcc.com.