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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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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration
January 13
United Way Free Tax Preparation Sites open in Everett and Lynnwood
January 22
Community Caring Celebration
March 12
For more information on any of these events, visit www.uwsc.org. | |
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Suite 200 Everett, WA 98201
Ph: 425.374.5500
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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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From Dollars to Difference:
How your donation creates an impact
MEET TILLIE
 83-year-old Tillie Groen feels young. Get her laughing and you'll see! She giggles spontaneously like a teenager - anyone could get caught up in the warmth of her chuckle.
Tillie first connected with the Stillaguamish Senior Center as a kitchen volunteer, when a sense of isolation compelled her to reach out. Not much later her retirement savings began to disappear and, struggling under the local cost of living, she moved into the Center's low-income housing complex.
The center's Karen Kay is thrilled every time she hears the laughter. It's a reminder of the healthy aging they empower in seniors through community investments from United Way. It also reflects just how much Tillie has blossomed since first reaching out to them from poverty and despair.
"She makes it easy to remember why we're here," Kay said.
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New Campaigns for 2008
Bauer Evans, Inc., P.S.
Bridgeways
Electronic Business Machines, Inc.
FedEx Freight
FedEx Office (three locations)
Frank J. Martin Company
GE Commercial Aviation Services
GeoEngineers, Inc.
Gray & Osborne, Inc.
Holiday Inn, Downtown Everett
ITT Technical Institute
Kohl's Department Store - Snohomish
Lowe's Home Improvement - Monroe
Marshall's, Inc. - Marysville
Mutual of Enumclaw
ND Orthodontics
Newland Construction Company, Inc.
Pacific Coast Feather Company
Performance Nissan-Kia
Pignataro Volkswagen
Prudential MacPherson's Realty, Inc.
University Volkswagen Audi
Williams Scotsman, Inc.
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Give, advocate and volunteer this holiday season
GIVE
- Honor someone you love with a tax-deductible donation to United Way in their name and help others at the same time. We'll send a colorful gift card with details about how their gift from you will help others all year long. It's the best present of all!
ADVOCATE
VOLUNTEER
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| Volunteers needed to help prepare taxes
 If you have experience preparing your own tax return and are comfortable with computers, we need you! Your volunteer time once a week can literally put money back in the pockets of low-income working people to pay for food, rent and other basic needs. Volunteers will be certified by the IRS. Weekday, weeknight and weekend hours are available. Speakers of Spanish, Korean and Russian languages are especially needed. Contact Lark Kesterke, United Way financial stability manager at 425.374.5506 or lark.kesterke@uwsc.org.
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| United Way's Car Sweepstakes - enter today!
There's still time to drive change in your community and drive away in a new car. Through United Way's Local Community Fund, you can reach out a hand to one and influence the condition of all. One dollar a week 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.
Employees at the Mukilteo School District support
United Way and this year's exciting Sweepstakes.
You can, too, by visiting uwsc.org. |
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Herman Boone keynotes Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
 Herman Boone, whose inspirational story was captured in the 2000 Disney film Remember the Titans, will be the speaker for the county-wide Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 13.
All events are free and open to the public; reservations are required for the breakfast: call 425.374.5570. Visit www.ci.everett.wa.us for details. Sponsored by the City of Everett, Snohomish County, United Way of Snohomish County and the YMCA of Snohomish County. |
| Grants to United Way of Snohomish County
Thanks to the EverTrust Foundation for an $11,000 grant that will provide continued support to the Youth Developmental Assets initiative in "Sharing the Asset Message". This money will aid in the purchase of speaker support materials as well as allow the Marysville Kids Matter committee to initiate a pilot project at Marysville Middle School, where developmental assets will be incorporated into the daily lives of all students.
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| Accolades, athletes and United Way:
Stay tuned to your television this Thanksgiving
Be sure to watch the 11th annual NFL & United Way Thanksgiving Halftime Show featuring multi-platinum recording artist, Jesse McCartney. The show will air live on Thursday, Nov. 27, during the 9:30 a.m. game between the Detroit Lions and the Tennessee Titans on CBS.
McCartney's live performance will be the highlight of the halftime show, which focuses on United Way and NFL's commitment to youth health and fitness. The show will encourage young fans to get 60 minutes of exercise each day.
United Way is asking NFL fans to support their 10-year goal to get 1.9 million more kids healthy and fit by donating to United Way in-school and after-school fitness programs.
Later that evening, CNN will air its CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute special, honoring 10 finalists, including "Hero of The Year" Liz McCartney. McCartney, who has connections with the United Way family, created the St. Bernard Project to help Hurricane Katrina survivors in St. Bernard Parish, a community just outside New Orleans. The St. Bernard Project, which has rebuilt homes for 150 families, is funded by United Way of Greater New Orleans.
Also recognized as top-10 finalist was Anne Mahlum, who is associated with United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Mahlum was honored for her "Back on My Feet" program. This year's Top 10 CNN Heroes finalists were chosen from nearly 4,000 nominations from 75 countries. Each finalist received $25,000 for their organization. In addition, McCartney received $100,000 for the St. Bernard Project. | |
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