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United Way is leading positive change that transforms our community and improves people's lives in Snohomish County. |
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Spirit of Snohomish County Breakfast September 10
Days of Caring September 12 & 13
Employee Campaign Manager 101 Wednesday September 24
Young Leaders Society Issues Forum Wednesday October 1
Employee Campaign Manager 101 Wednesday October 8
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Greetings!
Thanks to you, United Way is changing the way. Here's the latest information about how United Way and our partners are making a difference in the lives of kids, families and communities in Snohomish County.
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LIVE UNITED at the 2008 Spirit of Snohomish County Breakfast
 It's not too late to register for the Spirit of Snohomish County Breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Tulalip Resort Casino. Hear about United Way's investment in the community, the results of the past year and the challenges ahead. And hear from keynote speaker Robert Fulghum, best-selling author of All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten and his newest book, What on Earth Have I Done?
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From Dollars to Difference:
How your donation creates an impact
MEET KIM AND MICHAEL
Stationed in Iraq with the U.S. Army, Michael LeVasseur was far from home when his mother, Kim, received the grim news that Michael's father was in critical condition at a Minnesota hospital.
She was stunned. How much time did they have? And how could she get word to Michael?
"This is exactly what our United Way-funded Service to the Armed Forces program does," explained Bev Walker, Snohomish County Red Cross program coordinator. "We have been connecting military members like Michael with their families since the Civil War."
Kim had heard of the service. She dialed the number and, less than eight hours later, Michael was airborne for Minnesota.
"The Red Cross did wonderfully to get him there so soon," Kim said, "but it happened too fast, there wasn't anything anyone could do."
There can't always be happy endings to a crisis; but, fortunately, this Red Cross program is available-day or night-to help families prepare and respond, thanks to generous donations to United Way.
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Sign up for Days of Caring
There are 49 projects and two days - Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12 and 13. Now, we need more than 1,000 willing volunteers! Gather a team (your family, your church group, your neighborhood, your co-workers) or sign up individually. Go to uwsc.org and click "Volunteer" to find a project. If you have any questions, contact the Volunteer Center at 425.374.5534 or volunteercenter@uwsc.org.
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Rock 'N' Run Race to Benefit United Way
Comcast Arena at Everett is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a 5k run on Saturday, September 20 at 9 a.m. The race is also a benefit for United Way of Snohomish County. To register, go to comcastareaneverett.com or call 425.322.2629. |
 Get your motor running with the United Way Car Sweepstakes
One dollar may not even buy a cup of coffee, but when you give one dollar a week to United Way you help kids succeed, build stable families and strengthen communities. Now, by entering the United Way Car Sweepstakes, you could win a new car from one of six participating dealers. Enter during your workplace campaign or online at uwsc.org.
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Welcome to Buzz Rodland, 2008 Campaign Chair
 United Way of Snohomish County is pleased to announce that Buzz Rodland, President of Rodland Toyota/Scion, will serve as 2008 Campaign Chair. In addition to leading the campaign and serving on United Way's Board of Directors, Rodland is active in various auto dealers' associations, the local Rotary, Chamber and other civic and community organizations. Rodland Toyota/Scion won a prestigious President's Award for its exemplary 2007 workplace campaign.
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 Enter the Traveling T-shirt Contest
To participate in Traveling T-shirt Contest, get the shirt at unitedwaystore.com and send us a photo. The person who travels farthest with the shirt wins four club seat tickets and free parking to a 2008-2009 Everett Silvertips game.
Above: Jerry Goodwin, CEO of AMT - A Division of Senior Operations, Inc., in London at Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
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| We want to keep you in the loop!
Have you moved to a new work or home address? Make sure United Way continues to send the latest materials to your most current address. Please contact Laura Walker at 425.374.5518 or by email at laura.walker@uwsc.org with any changes or updates you may have.
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