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Thank you for your support of United Way. This
newsletter provides the latest information about how
United Way and our partners are making a difference
in the lives of kids, families and communities in
Snohomish County.
Thanks to you, United Way is changing the way. From
quick fixes to real, lasting change. That's what
matters.™
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11th Annual Spirit of Snohomish County Breakfast |
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Don't miss United Way's Spirit of Snohomish County
Breakfast on Wednesday, September 12 at the
Lynnwood Convention Center. The prestigious Spirit
Awards will be presented to four individuals and one
organization who are improving lives in our
community. Keynote speaker
Lou Tice, Chairman of the Pacific
Institute, will explore how we can each go beyond
personal success to true personal significance. For
more information, contact Laura Walker at events@uwsc.org or 425.374.5518.
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Become a spirited table captain |
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We are looking for table captains to host a table at the
Spirit of Snohomish County Breakfast for 10 guests at
$25 each. Table captains are critical to the success of
the Spirit Breakfast and to sharing United Way's story.
Please contact Thea Warner at
thea.warner@uwsc.org or 425.374.5519 if you or
someone you know is willing to be a table captain.
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Days of Caring - Pick a project that matters |
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Sign up now for United Way's Days of Caring
on Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29.
Join 1,500 volunteers on meaningful projects that
shape our community. Choose the project that
matters to you by visiting
www.uwsc.org. Questions? Call 425.374.5534 or
email
volunteercenter@uwsc.org.
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Volunteer Appreciation Night at the AquaSox |
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Volunteers are invited to a grand slam celebration on
Monday, August 13 at the Everett Memorial Stadium,
sponsored by Cascade Bank, United Way and the
Everett AquaSox. Cheer on the AquaSox at 7:05 p.m.
as they take on the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. To
reserve your tickets, contact Kathy Carlson at
kathy.carlson@uwsc.org or 425.374.5527.
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Early Learning Today, Workforce Tomorrow |
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Today's kids are tomorrow's workforce Bob Watt told
business leaders June 13 at United Way. Watt,
Boeing VP of State & Local Government Relations and
Global Corporate Citizenship, is heavily involved with
the state's efforts to improve early childhood
development. Other businesses should be too, Watt
said. Small investments have a huge payoff in
long-term dividends—about $14 for every $1
dollar in
terms of higher graduation rates, lower crime and
better workforce readiness. The breakfast was
sponsored by the Snohomish County Children's
Commission, United Way and Snohomish County
Human Services.
Above: United Way Board Chair, Carol Whitehead
with Bob Watt.
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Support for Head Start |
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Success By 6® is United Way's early learning
program, which is working with childcare providers in
75 sites to improve school readiness. United Way
also invests in early learning programs and advocates
at the state and federal level. Katrina Ondracek, Senior
Manager of Success By 6, is talking to legislators in
Washington D.C. this month about early learning and
Federal Head Start Reauthorization bills.
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Looking forward to income taxes |
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Bank of America's Sterling Sankey presents a check
for $20,000 to Carl Zapora, United Way President &
CEO to support free tax preparation sites next year.
Bank of America is increasing its sponsorship after
the success of this year's pilot project. United Way
volunteers prepared 500 returns for a total of
$767,000 in refunds, of which $330,000 was in
earned income credits. Families identified basic
needs, savings and transportation as the top three
uses for their refund.
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For Your Calendar |
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- Volunteer Appreciation at the AquaSox -
Monday,
August 13 at Everett Memorial Stadium
- Spirit of Snohomish County Breakfast -
Wednesday, September 12
at Lynnwood
Convention
Center
- Days of Caring - Friday & Saturday,
September 28
& 29
- National Family Volunteer Day - Saturday,
November 17
For more information, visit
www.uwsc.org.
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