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THIS IS A TIME OF GREAT CHALLENGES! 2009 has been a difficult year for many in our community, United Way of Northern Arizona's funding is needed now more than ever. It's not too late for you to help reach the goal!
United Way of Northern Arizona continues its goal of raising $1.6 million plus $1.00 to support greater Flagstaff and $675,000 to support the Northeast Chapter.
When you invest in UWNA you have the power to change community conditions. We bring the community together to improve lives by combining your contribution with others and strategically investing in local programs addressing immediate needs of our community.
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MEET LIZ ARCHULETA-
United Way of Northern Arizona Board Member and Coconino County Supervisor
Elizabeth "Liz" Archuleta serves the public as the District 2 representative on the Coconino County Board of Supervisors. She is currently the Chairwoman of the Board and was the Chair in 2000 and 2002 and 2005. Liz is honored to serve the residents of District 2 and to be the first Hispanic female elected to office in the history of Coconino County.
 Liz is a native of Flagstaff and life-long resident. Four generations of her family have lived and contributed to Flagstaff. Liz attended public schools in the Flagstaff Unified School District and is a graduate of Northern Arizona University. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and enjoys being able to speak, read, and write both languages.
"I am a part of United Way because I believe that each of us individually can make a difference in a person's life and collectively we can change our community for the better. We have a responsibility for one another and for creating a community our children can be proud of."
Liz is active in many community organizations and in leadership roles including the President of the County Supervisors Association of Arizona, Vice-Chair of the National Association of Counties Public Lands Gateway Committee, Chair of the Coconino Plateau Water Advisory Council, Vice-Chair of Northern Arizona Regional Transit Authority (NAIPTA), Weed & Seed Steering Committee Member, Ex-Officio Member of the Sunnyside, Southside, and Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Associations, and United Way of Northern Arizona.
"I LIVE UNITED by giving to my community in the form of financial support, time and energy. For me, giving to United Way is how I support so many valuable organizations in our community that touch the lives of so many people."
Making a difference in our community takes someone with a passion for change. It takes someone with a willingness to get involved. It takes someone like YOU to Live United. When you invest in UWNA you have the power to change community conditions. UWNA brings the community together to improve lives by combining your contribution with others and strategically investing in local programs addressing immediate needs in our community.
Four easy ways to give:
-mail to 1515 E. Cedar Ave., Ste D-1, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
-sign-up or automatic withdrawal.
It takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future. Together, united, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow.
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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INCOME
United Way Northern Arizona in partnership with AmeriCorps* VISTA, Arizona Community Foundation, City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, IRS, and Wells Fargo helps individuals and families receive unclaimed tax credits.
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable federal income tax credit for low and moderate income working individuals and families. VITA helps qualifying families and individuals get the EITC credit for free. A family of four earning less than $49,000 per year can qualify for up to $5,657 in Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), boosting their income by up to 35%! EITC is even available for those who do not have children. An individual earning less than $13,440 per year can qualify for up to $457 in EITC.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers FREE tax preparation for families in the Earn It! Keep It! Save It! program during tax season. Last year, the VITA program returned more than $1.7 million dollars to nearly 1,400 individuals and families.
For more information about VITA or to locate additional VITA Tax Preparation sites and times, visit United Way of Northern Arizona's website at nazunitedway.org or contact Clover Collard, Director of Community Partnerships, United Way of Northern Arizona, at ccollard@nazunitedway.org. |
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GIVE
You can direct your contribution to one of the action areas-EDUCATION, INCOME or HEALTH-or choose all three. As always, we will also process a restricted contribution to qualified
501(c)3 organizations. |
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You can make change happen with your voice. United Way needs people who are passionate about EDUCATION, INCOME and HEALTH to make some noise.
Join United Way in advancing the common good by advocating for issues important to you and your community! Lend your voice. Get informed. Tell your friends. We need people who are passionate to spread the word.
VOTE YES FOR FUSD OVERRIDE
United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) believes education is a cornerstone of individual and community success. The benefits of education are fundamental to our community's long-term prosperity and will provide our children with higher earning potential as adults.
The UWNA Board of Directors is strongly committed to sustaining and improving the quality of education in our region. We ask you to vote Yes on the Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) Budget Override on March 9, 2010.
The funding provided by the adoption of the override would reduce the overall impact of the decline in state resources for our district. The funding would also allow FUSD officials flexibility to make thoughtful decisions about the long-term delivery of quality public education. Please vote YES on the FUSD Budget Override to ensure that FUSD can provide quality public education for our children.
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You can LIVE UNITED by helping us spread the word. Imagine how many people we could reach if everyone forwards this to five people.
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Mobilize to improve lives in our community. Our passion can be just as powerful as our pocketbooks.
If you are interested in lending your skills to help others, United Way of Northern Arizona has the following opportunities available.
Community Impact Proposals Review -
We are seeking volunteers to review and make recommendations for each proposal. Proposals are submitted by partner agencies seeking campaign funds focused on improving lives in the area of EDUCATION, INCOME and HEALTH. By participating in the process you gain an understanding of the needs of the community and identify how United Way of Northern Arizona and local agencies are addressing those needs. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Samantha Cowan at scowan@nazunitedway.org.
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) -
UWNA has VITA volunteer opportunities available in the PAGE area. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Clover Collard at ccollard@nazunitedway.org.
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Flagstaff
 UWNA receives a $5,000 donation from BNSF Railway Company with $3,000 going to Flagstaff Chapter and $2,000 to the Northeast Chapter.
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 SAVE THE DATE UWNA Annual Meeting and Community Recognition Breakfast
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Little America Hotel
$22/person and $176/table of 8
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Northeast Chapter
The Northeast Chapter welcomes Navajo County to this years campaign. Navajo County Manager Jimmy Jayne and Navajo County Sheriff KC Clark are serving on the Northeast Chapter campaign leadership team. Several Navajo County employees are volunteering for the VITA program.
In addition, Pioneer Title Agency in Show Low had one hundred percent participation from their employees. Pioneer Title is also matching employee donations dollar for dollar. |
| WINTER APPAREL DRIVE |
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In the wake of the one of the worst storms Northern Arizona has seen in recent years; many families in our community found themselves in need of Winter Apparel. From Jan. 26 - Feb. 2, United Way of Northern Arizona in partnership with Coconino County, held a Winter Apparel Drive gathering new or gently used winter jackets, snow boots, gloves & hats. Thank you to APS of Flagstaff, APS Cholla, Coconino County, National Bank of Arizona, Nestle Purina, SCA Tissue, UniSource, Wal-Mart, Wells Fargo, W.L. Gore & Assoc., Arizona Daily Sun, NAZ Today, KOLT, WOLF, CANYON and community members for your generous donations. |
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