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Sixty Volunteers Jumpstart Day by Giving Back |
United Way of Pierce County held the Leadership Day of Caring on Wednesday June 18. Leadership Day of Caring, formerly Executive Day of Caring, connects executives and volunteers to service projects across the county. Nearly 60 volunteers participated this year. Read More |
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United Way 2-1-1 Connects 96,370 People to Community Services |
In 2006, United Way of Pierce County launched the
2-1-1 Information and Referral Service. By simply dialing 2-1-1, callers are now connected to a myriad of resources to help find shelter, utility assistance and more. After two years of service, 2-1-1 has helped more than 96,000 callers and has extended service beyond Pierce County helping callers in Lewis and Thurston Counties. United Way 2-1-1 also operates one of the most efficient call centers and has one of the highest response rates in the state. Read More |
| Loaned Executives Needed |
| Every year organizations throughout our community lend their best and brightest employees to United Way of Pierce County. For sixteen weeks, these Loaned Executives work as full-time ambassadors during the annual fundraising campaign. Throughout their experience with United Way, Loaned Executives gain important skills in public speaking, leadership and project management.
Would your company like to support United Way and get great visibility throughout the community campaign? Do you know someone who is passionate about our community and wants to make a difference?
Contact Carol Young at (253) 272-4264 or click here for more information on this program.
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| The Power of One Little Boy |
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After hearing his mom talk about helping people through United Way, Matthew knew he wanted to do something, too. As a second grader in the Peninsula School District, he wasn't quite sure what that might be. After some thought, he decided to hold a teddy bear drive and after just one week, he gathered more than 250 stuffed animals to donate to United Way's Gifts In Kind program. Read More |
