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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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Money Smart: Free Financial Education Series
Begins January 29 and continues each Thursday through February 26
United Ways of Washington
Lobby Day
February 12
Community Caring Celebration
March 12
Volunteer Expo
April 18
Spirit of Snohomish County Breakfast
September 10
Days of Caring
September 18 & 19
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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 STEPHANIE
 Stephanie Davis loves writing letters. Although multiple disabilities limit her skills, writing seems almost therapeutic to this 24-year-old. In particular, she recalls writing many letters in her youthful summers from "Camp K", or Camp Killoqua, a place she remembers with fondness.
Stephanie's parents recognize the impact this United Way-funded, Camp Fire USA endeavor had on their daughter and maintain its positive influence on her friendship skills, creativity and, most importantly, lasting confidence in her own ability to be self-sufficient.
 "In large part, Stephanie now prospers independently because of positive intervention and support from United Way-funded programs," her mother, Kathie, said. "This community funds an impressive continuum of resources for families and those with disabilities and, over the years, each time we turned around, there they were.
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Money Smart: Free financial education series
kicks off tonight
 United Way has partnered with Cascade Bank, CityBank and Frontier Bank to provide families the opportunity to take charge of their economic futures through five weeks of critical financial education. Classes run every Thursday from Jan. 29 through Feb. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lake Stickney Elementary, 1625 Madison Way, Lynnwood. The "Money Smart" series teaches valuable and practical skills: financial goal-setting, budgeting, how to use credit and how to play it smart in the financial world. Thanks to the generous support of partnering banks and the FDIC, this program is provided to the community free of charge. You can still register for tonight's class. Please contact United Way at 425.374.5506. |
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Lend your voice and attend United Way's Lobby Day
 The 3rd annual United Ways of Washington Lobby Day will be held in Olympia Thursday, Feb. 12. With our state facing an unprecedented budget crisis and our lawmakers embarking upon difficult decisions, it has never been more important to be present and advocate for continued investment in key health and human services. United Way's Lobby Day is a key opportunity to show our legislators Snohomish County cares about issues of critical importance to our community.
Join us in support of key health and human services; meet your legislators and others from across the state who share your commitment. Register today to attend! We will gather at the United Way of Snohomish County office to travel down to Olympia together. Registration, breakfast and lunch are all provided.
For more information, please contact Katrina Ondracek at 425.374.5533 or katrina.ondracek@uwsc.org.
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It's not too late - enter the United Way Car Sweepstakes today
 One dollar may not even buy 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 by Feb. 15, you could win a new car from one of six participating dealers. Enter today by visiting uwsc.org. |
Buckle up for the 2009 Community Caring Celebration
Join us in thanking those who are driving change in the community Thursday, March 12, at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Comcast Arena. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. - help us celebrate the 2008 campaign award recipients, who are the keys to United Way's success. The winner of the inaugural United Way Car Sweepstakes will also be announced - don't miss out! To RSVP, call 425.374.5570 or e-mail events@uwsc.org. 
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Free tax help for low-income families
 United Way free tax preparation sites are now open, with 66 certified volunteers helping low- and moderate-income families claim and e-file for tax credits and refunds they are owed. Spread the word at your place of business! |
Thanks to Borders shoppers for donating 1,600 books to kids
 Children in Snohomish County will receive 1,688 new books thanks to shoppers in Everett and Borders' book drive to benefit United Way of Snohomish County. The books are being given to children at United Way's free tax preparation sites at North Middle School, South Everett Foursquare on Casino Road and the Cedar Valley Community School in Lynnwood. As parents receive help filing their taxes, children may read books and take a favorite one home to keep. Thanks, also, to Creative Printing, for donating coloring books for kids at the tax sites. |
| Help for the unemployed at www.helpforhardtimes.org
 As the unemployment grows to 7 percent in our county, more people are looking for help in dealing with suddenly being jobless. www.helpforhardtimes.org is a website that serves as a portal to helpful resources with links to where to file for benefits, advice on how to handle reduced finances, job retraining and more. This is a great resource for individuals and for companies facing layoffs.
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The Washington State Nonprofit Conference
This one-day conference for nonprofit community stewards, supporters and board members explores ways to enhance the vitality of the nonprofit sector.On April 2, 2009, the conference convenes in Bellevue, Wash. To register, visit www.npconference.org/reg.html. |
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 e-mail at laura.walker@uwsc.org with any changes or updates you may have. | |
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