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Lost Your Job? Need Help? |
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Where to Turn in Tough Times
In this struggling economy, you may have found yourself among the many in our community facing the loss of a job and financial trouble. United Way of Pierce County wants to connect you with organizations that can help.
Call 2-1-1
United Way of Pierce County's 2-1-1 call center is a comprehensive information warehouse that connects people with essential health and human resources. In 2008, 2-1-1 helped 62,517 callers receive assistance with counseling, health care, housing and shelter and much more. Find out more. |
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Tax Help Available to Low Income Families |
United Way 2-1-1 is partnering with Pierce County Asset Building Coalition to provide tax help for low-income families. Volunteers will help prepare client taxes, determine if they qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and find other credits to boost their bottom line.
Saturday, February 7th is Super Refund Saturday! KeyBank representatives will be available to open accounts so clients can make a direct deposit of their refunds. They will also supply free check cashing vouchers for those who do not have a bank account and choose to get a paper check from the IRS.
Locations are South Sound Outreach, 1106 MLK, Jr Way and the Family Investment Center at Tacoma Housing Authority, 1728 E. 44th Street.
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Youth Honor Martin Luther King with Community Service |
Saturday, January 17th more than 100 youth volunteers came together to make a difference in our community and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth came from across the county and served at six project sites in the area. Students lent their muscle to environmental restoration work with Puget Creek Restoration Society, Snake Lake Nature Center and Cascade Land Conservancy. They also served at the America Red Cross, Tacoma Art Museum and a construction site with Habitat for Humanity.
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| Giving Back |
Despite a tough economy, the generosity of our community was evident during this year's Season of Caring. Nearly 1400 individuals, including 150 families and many homeless teens, were sponsored and donations valued at $37,430 were received. In addition, Season of Caring provided gifts and toys to Catholic Community Services' Hospitality Kitchen for their Christmas Eve giveaway. This allowed them to provide toys to children whose families were either homeless or living in transitional housing.
Nearly 80 organizations and groups participated in Season of Caring as well as 45 individuals and families. Legacy sponsors DaVita and Intel each had seven teams from their organizations participate. Both companies have participated in Season of Caring for the last five years or longer. |
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Now is the time for our voices to be heard about critical Education, Income and Health issues affecting Pierce County! On February 12th, United Way of Pierce County's Community Champions, business partners, volunteers and staff will join with United Ways across Washington State to meet with legislators in Olympia. Interested in becoming a Community Champion? Contact CJ Robinson. |
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Celebrate United!
Mark your calendars for United Way of Pierce County's Community Celebration, April 21st, 2009 at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. |
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Answer President Obama's Call to Volunteer
Renew your commitment to community serve through United Way of Pierce County's Volunteer Center. Dedicated staff will connect you with organizations who have opportunities for service. Find out how you can help. |
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