NEWS FLASH
Celebrate United Wrap Up
Oh what a night! Almost 500 attendees helped United Way of Pierce County honor key volunteers and organizations who embody the spirit of LIVE UNITED at the annual Community Celebration on April 21.
 
Companies and individuals were honored based on outstanding campaign results, high degree of voluntary employee participation and strong community involvement. You'll find a complete list of nominees and winners on UWPC's website.
 
At the event, United Way also introduced 2009 Campaign Chair, Tom Spilman of KeyBank and 2009 Board Chair, Waylin McCurley of Rainier Pacific Bank.
 
The Community Celebration was presented by Union Bank of California, and sponsored by Columbia Bank, State Farm Insurance, Staging Techniques and The Boeing Company.
 
 
Coordinator Highlight: Congrats to Award Winners!
UWPC's annual campaign simply would not be possible without the incredible efforts made by campaign coordinators. We are so grateful for everything coordinators do to ensure their campaigns run smoothly and successfully! UWPC annually honors a coordinator who goes above and beyond the call of duty by recognizing them as a Campaign Volunteer of the Year. This award is given at the Community Celebration, and this year, there was a three-way tie. Congratulations to Chris Boiter - Puyallup School District, Vera Brokenshire - NuStar Energy LP, and the Tacoma Public Utilities Coordinating Team.
 

Congratulations to all of the other nominees for Campaign Volunteer of the Year:
            Penney Grellier - Catholic Community Services
            Denise Cameron - Cole Screenprint, Inc.
            Carolyn S. Petrich - Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare
            Cheryl Boyles - Heritage Bank
            Tammy Ruscheinsky - Parametrix
            Becky Stover - Pierce County Government
            Dana Crutchfield - Rainier Pacific Bank
            Kathy Doss - Tacoma School District
            Devin Craig - Target - Bonney Lake
 
Thank you for LIVING UNITED!
Girl with BooksChildren's Book Drive
 
Do you have a book in a box? Do you own a book about a fox? Can you look for one under a lid? Could you donate one to a kid?  Let's get books into the hands of Pierce County children!
 
If you have any new or gently-used children's books to donate, or would like to run a book drive at your workplace, contact Phyllis Roepke at [email protected] or 253-597-7485 in UWPC's Gifts in Kind department.
 
Our supply has dwindled to a meager level, so your support is VERY appreciated!
2009 Loaned Executive Program
Each year, organizations just like yours throughout our community partner with UWPC for the Loaned Executive Program. They either lend their best and brightest employees, or sponsor one from outside, for four months. The LEs work as full-time ambassadors and are critical to the success of the campaign.
 
We are looking for this year's group of organizations who would like to support this incredible, beneficial program. If you would like more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Monika Sundbaum at [email protected] or 253-572-5006.
T-Talk
Time/Talent/Treasure - so many ways to give
 
Leadership Day of Caring 06/02
Each spring, local CEOs and top-level business leaders show their support for United Way of Pierce County's LIVE UNITED mission by participating in the Leadership Day of Caring (a miniature version of the large Day of Caring in September). They spend the morning performing a number of projects for local agencies and nonprofit organizations.
 
Would you and other leaders in your company like to join us this year on June 2 from 9 a.m.- Noon? Please contact Nicole Milbradt at (253) 284-2549 or [email protected]. 
 
UWPC + Social Media = FUN!
Connect with United Way of Pierce County on Facebook, Twitter and our very own blog!
 
Join lively discussions and give us your opinion at BLOG UNITED: http://unitedwayofpiercecounty.blogspot.com/

Tools like Facebook (you can do a search for United Way of Pierce County and join our group) and Twitter http://twitter.com/UWPC make it easy to stay connected. Join us in the online social media revolution!
Where to Turn in Tough Times
 
In this economy, you may know someone in our community facing the loss of a job and/or financial trouble. Pierce County has many services available to help those who are struggling, from help with employment and utility assistance to health services and food. Visit this page on our website for information on connecting with organizations that can help: http://www.uwpc.org/WhereToTurn.html


 
Job Openings at UWPC
 
UWPC is accepting applications through May 31 for two Account Executive positions within our Community Education & Resource Development department. Account Executives work to generate, grow and sustain the resource base of UWPC so that we can accomplish our mission of making measurable improvements in the lives of people in our community. Check out our website for more information and instructions on how to apply.
Community Indicators Website
Did you know that the number of foreclosure filings in Pierce County has jumped a whopping 60% over this time last year? This and other statistics about the state of our community are available on UWPC's Community Wellness Indicators website.
 
You'll find statisics on the site that help tell the story of quality of life in Pierce County. This site functions as a toolkit to help human service providers and those who support them.
 
We hope you'll be able to click through the site to learn
more: http://www.indicators.uwpc.org/ 
Electrifying Thought
 
Cherry Blossom
"A kind word is like a spring day."
 
 - Russian Proverb