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Chuck a puck to raise bucks |
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United Way teamed up with the Everett Silvertips to
sell chuck-a-pucks during three games in October.
With every puck purchased, fans got a chance to
win big prizes. But the big winner was United Way,
with $1 per puck going to fund services for kids and
families in Snohomish County. The ‘Tips also donated
proceeds from an online auction that
included a
2005-06 Silvertips bobblehead set and an
autographed Peter Mueller stick. Thanks to all those
volunteers who sold pucks! Altogether, $2,554 was
raised!
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Results Matter |
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“She’s my life-saver,” Edith says about Kris. Kris
volunteers by driving elderly and disabled people to
the doctor and the food bank.
“I see in their
eyes the difference it makes,” she says. United Way
pays for her gas. But no one can pay for the extras
she gives, like the hot meals and the hugs. Edith, 86,
is only one of the 12,000 elderly and disabled people
who are living safer, more independent lives thanks
to donations to United Way’s Local Community Fund.
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United Way welcomes Sara Ballard |
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Sara Ballard is the new Volunteer Center Senior
Manager. Sara was the Associate Director of the
Volunteer Centers of Michigan, where she developed
a pilot VISTA program, helped to design outcome
measurements for Volunteer Centers, and
participated in public policy work. She has a B.A. in
Business Administration and Economics, and is active
in the Jaycees and the arts. Contact Sara at
425.921.3459 or
sara.ballard@uwsc.org.
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Calling all Young Leaders |
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United Way’s new Young Leaders Society kicks off
with a wine tasting at Wicked Cellars on November 2.
Members of the Society can take part in unique
professional growth opportunities, networking,
volunteer projects and more. If you are between the
ages of 21-44 and want to know more about Young
Leaders, go to uwsc.org or email
youngleaders@uwsc.org.
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Volunteers needed to prepare taxes |
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If you have experience preparing your own tax return
and are comfortable with computers, we need you!
By volunteering once a week, you can put money
back in the pockets of low-income working people to
pay for food, rent and other basic needs. Volunteers
will be trained and certified by the IRS. Weekday,
weeknight and weekend hours are available.
Speakers of Spanish and Russian languages are
especially needed. Contact Laura Walker at
425.921.3441 or
laura.walker@uwsc.org.
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New campaigns |
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Thanks to the following new supporters who are
running United Way campaigns this year:
Aerocell
Bank of Everett
Bartell – Stanwood
Burlington Northern Railroad
C&D Zodiac
Costco – Smokey Point
Diversified Industrial
Elderhealth NW
Electronic Business Machines
Frank J. Martin Company
Goodwill
Holiday Inn – Everett
Kohl’s – Marysville
The Light Doctor
Polaris Machining
Ryerson Micro Jet
Tulalip Resort & Casino
Universal Aerospace
Visiting Nurse Services
Wal-Mart – Everett
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For your calendar |
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- November 2 - Young Leaders Society
Kickoff Event, 6-9 p.m.
- November 8 - Course: Fundraising
Letters That “Pull”
- November 14 - Course: Financial
Reporting: The Key to Effective Decision Making
- November 17 - Course: Boards that
Lead
- November 29 - Course: Creating a
Strategic Fundraising Plan
For more information, visit
www.uwsc.org.
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