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United Way is leading positive change that transforms our community and improves people's lives in Snohomish County. |
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Effective Volunteer Program Management - Thursdays, Jan. 10
& 24, 2008
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration -
Wed., Jan. 16, 2008
Young Leaders Society Lunch with Leaders Series - Thurs., Jan. 17, 2008
Tax Preparation Sites Open -
Jan. 22, 2008 Volunteers still needed. Orientation Tues., Dec. 4, 2007,
6 - 8 p.m.
Call 425.374.5506.
Community Caring Celebration -
Wed., March 12, 2008
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Suite 200 Everett, WA 98201
Ph: 425.374.5500
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Dear Friend,
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.
United Way |
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 Campaign Highlights
Campaign is in full swing. Thanks to all the companies and employees giving back by giving to United Way!
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Nordstrom. Mike Weis, national director of women's shoes, kicked-off the campaign by sharing how he has been helped by United Way. Meetings will all managers and staff were key to success. Managers who gave $500 and hourly employees who gave $8 per paycheck were entered in a contest to win the day before and after Christmas off with pay. The results: $38,000 total, 60% participation and 11 leadership givers!
- Horizon Bank. With nearly 80% participation, Horizon Bank is closing in on their goal of $50,000 bank-wide.
Above: Jim Litz of Agilent Technologies agreed to have his head shaved as part of the United Way campaign.
Below: AT&T held a pie-eating contest for their campaign.
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 $1.37 a day leads the way in changing lives
$1.37 a day makes you a Leader In Giving and changes lives. It's change that adds up fast. What can that $500 a year provide?
Through United Way's Local Community Fund, you not only change lives today, you help find solutions to the underlying causes of problems for lasting change.
Want more reasons to give? Check out the United Way video at www.uwsc.org.
Already gave? Click on the "Thank You" video!
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 Looking for the perfect holiday gift?
Honor someone you love with a tax-deductible donation to United Way in their name and help others at the same time. We'll send a colorful gift card with details about how their gift from you will help others all year long. It's the best present of all! |
| Grants to United Way
United Way gives $3.3 million in grants each year to local programs. United Way also receives grants for initiatives it leads.
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Free tax preparation - $45,000. Thanks to Washington state and Snohomish County's Financial Asset Development Coalition for grants to expand the Free Tax Preparation program to sites in Everett and Lynnwood and satellite services in north and east county.
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Individual Development Accounts - $100,000.
United Ways of Snohomish County and King County are partners in a grant for Individual Development Accounts. IDAs move families from poverty to economic stability.
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Success By 6 - $4,000 from the Tulalip Tribes Charitable Fund to enhance early childhood development among infants and toddlers, birth - age 3.
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 Julian Bond keynotes MLK Celebration
Julian Bond, Chairman of the NAACP, is the speaker for the county's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration on January 16. Kick off the day at the Diversity Breakfast, 7 a.m. at the downtown Holiday Inn. The March begins at 11 a.m. in the county plaza and ends at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center where Bond will speak at noon.
All events are free and open to the public. Reservations are required for the breakfast. RSVP information to follow. Sponsored by the City of Everett, Snohomish County, the YMCA and United Way.
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Thanks for running new campaigns in '07!
- American Family Insurance - 2 locations
- AMO Recoveries - Everett
- Bartell - Snohomish
- Best Buy - Marysville
- Bridgeways - Everett
- Brighton School
- Brownfield Manufacturing
- Bucher Aerospace
- Clearwire - Everett
- Costco Online
- Cypress Semiconductor - Lynnwood
- Fred Meyer - Snohomish
- Golf Savings
- Henkels & McCoy - Marysville
- Holiday Inn - Everett
- Lexus of Seattle
- Light Doctor - Mountlake Terrace
- MDS Pharma
- New CFC office
- People's Bank
- Saturn of Lynnwood
- Simio - Everett
- Stock Pot Soup - Everett
- Target - Marysville
- Tully's
- Umbra Cuscinetti - Lynnwood
- Wight's Nursery
- Xantrex - Arlington
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 Young Leaders Society
United Way's Young Leaders (YLS) are young professionals interested in philanthropy, volunteering, fun and networking. A Lunch with Leaders business event is coming January 17. Call or email Heather Fritts at 425.374.5524 or heather.fritts@uwsc.org for information.
Right: Cassie Koehn enjoys a private tour and dinner with other YLS members at Lynnwood Convention Center.
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