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Thank you to the 2008 Community Report Sponsors:
Kinney Construction Services
UniSource Energy Services
RBC Capital Markets |
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Emergency Child Care Scholarships
UWNA is part of First Things First Child Care Emergency Scholarships in the regions of Yavapai, Hualapai, Coconino, LaPaz/ Mohave, Navajo Nation, Navajo/ Apache and White Mountain Apache.
First Things First is providing Emergency Child Care Scholarships to assist families with young children (birth through age five and not yet in kindergarten) with income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. This statewide temporary strategy is in response to the economic crisis that is impacting children, families and providers.
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Earned Income Tax Credit Claimed by Hundreds of Local Families
The VITA program, managed by United Way of Northern Arizona, assists families in receiving Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) by providing free tax assistance to those earning less than $42,000 in 2008.
More than 85 volunteers at VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites in Flagstaff, Williams, Show Low, St. Johns, Leupp, Holbrook and Page assisted families during the tax season.
Through April 8, 2009, 1,203 returns were completed returning an estimated $1.5 million to the community. Of this total, $65,000 is EITC.
In 2008, 1,164 returns were completed with approximately $1.2 million returned. |
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Be an Advocate!
You can LIVE UNITED by helping United Way of Northern Arizona spread the word.
SEND UWNA FIVE or more email addresses by April 30, 2009 and you will be entered into a drawing for a United Way Goodie Bag.
UWNA will send your co-workers, family and friends our most current eNews.
SUBMIT EMAIL ADDRESSES HERE! |
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On Wednesday, March 25, Wells Fargo Bank sponsored United Way of Northern Arizona's (UWNA) Annual Meeting and Recognition Breakfast at Little America Hotel. Approximately 250 guests celebrated a successful 2008-2009 campaign, co-chaired by Gene and Molly Munger. The program recognized a number of individuals and companies for their  leadership in our
community, including W.L. Gore & Associates as a community builder, Paula Stefani for her volunteerism and Bill Calloway from Nestle Purina for his leadership. Hilton and Cindy Harris were announced as the 2009-2010 campaign co-chairs. City of Flagstaff Mayor Sara Presler, Dietrich Sauer from Deckers Outdoor and Jacob Tetlow from APS - Cholla Power Plant were elected as new board members. Bill Calloway from Nestle Purina, Scott Kemp from W.L. Gore & Associates and Tim Kinney from Kinney Construction Services were elected for a second term on the board. The following were elected for 2009-2010 Board of Officers; Kimberly Ott - Chair, Bill Calloway - Vice Chair and Scott Kemp - Treasurer. Merk Perelstein from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff was appointed partner representative.
Kerry Blume, UWNA President & CEO, and Sam Godin, Flagstaff Family Food Center Executive Director, engaged in dialogue about emerging community issues.
 Guests participated in a centerpiece competition made from non-perishable food items. Deckers Outdoors Corporation, recipient of the New Business Award, won the centerpiece challenge. All food collected during the event was donated to St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance. Eric Wolverton, General Manager of the Food Bank, reported collecting 737 lbs of food. |
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Meet United Way of Northern Arizona's Board Chairperson
Kimberly Ott,
City of Flagstaff, Assistant to City Manager for Communications and United Way of Northern Arizona's Board Chairperson
"I first became involved with UWNA in the late 80's as a volunteer. I made very little money so using my communication skills was the best I could do to get the word out about how important and critical it is that we all do what we can to help others in need. I have since run a campaign, joined the Board of Directors and now serve as the Chairperson...and of course give to UWNA through payroll deduction.
Working with UWNA and many of the partners allows me to see the incredible work that is happening and how many people are quietly dedicating their time and/or money to help others. At times it is so inspiring that it leaves me speechless (which for those of you that know me this is hard to do). It also makes me want to do more...and give more...and as importantly tell more people about United Way of Northern Arizona.
I have learned so much since starting as a volunteer. You don't have to have a lot of money...you can give some of your time. If you don't have a lot of time...give a little money...you'd be surprised about how far and how much good can come from even a small donation.
I hope you can....I hope you will...LIVE UNITED!"
United Way of Northern Arizona's Board of Directors is comprised of community members responsible for governing United Way of Northern Arizona. |
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Meet a United Way of Northern Arizona Partner
Catholic Charities Community Services
460 N. Switzer Canyon, Suite 400
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Catholic Charities Community Services, serving people of all ages and faiths since 1933, aims to assist people to move beyond the crisis point to a place of economic and emotional stability by providing counseling, transportation, emergency shelter, transitional housing and utility assistance. Catholic Charities Community Services also recruits, trains and license families that can provide loving homes to children in custody of the state's Child Protective Services, as well as, assists in the process by certifying adoptive homes, matching children to famiies, and providing post-placement support.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES - PATH PROGRAM
PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) is a homeless outreach program designed to connect homeless, mentally ill clients with psychiatric services and housing options. The PATH Team searches for clients under bridges, in forests and on the streets, distributing supplies (tents, sleeping bags, warm clothes, hats, gloves, water, etc.), making referrals, transporting clients to The Guidance Center and sometimes just offereing a person to talk to.
For more information about Catholic Charities Community Services and other United Way of Northern Arizona partners as well as community resources and employment opportunities available in our community, click on COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
United Way of Northern Arizona partners with 49 non-profits, to ensure families and individuals live safely during times of crisis and need by providing food, shelter, clothing, family and relationship development, and youth development. |
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