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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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The Washington State 15th Annual Nonprofit Conference
April 2
Community Meetings
April 16, 21 and 22
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 ERNA AND ARNIE
When your husband has lost his job and the family's only income is what you earn as a janitor, tax time can be frightening. But for Erna Fields, tax time came as a huge relief, thanks to help from United Way's free tax preparation center.
With the help of a certified tax volunteer, Erna and her husband Arnie found they qualified for the Earned Income Tax Credit - and a substantial refund. With overdue bills to pay, that was welcome news. As tight as things are, Erna used part of the refund to buy savings bonds to help pay for the college educations she dreams of for her two children.
"An education is something they'll always have - no one can ever take it away," she said.
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Community Caring Celebration "drove" attendees wild
 Organizations that ran the best of the best 2008 campaigns were recognized at United Way's annual Community Caring Celebration March 12. More than 275 guests were the keys to the event's success and spent the evening hearing all about those who are driving change in the community.
Highlights included recognition for the President's Award for best overall campaign, Employee Campaign Managers of the Year and the Chair Challenge Award for leadership involvement (see full list below). Although the campaign is far from over, with multiple companies choosing to run United Way campaigns this spring, 2008 Campaign Chair Buzz Rodland took the opportunity to "pass the buck" to 2009 Chair Matt Reinhard.
Thanks to Buzz Rodland and John Weber, master of ceremonies for the evening. Thanks also to our event sponsors and the fantastic finalists from this year's Car Sweepstakes. Congratulations to Que Le of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett for winning the grand prize - a brand new car of her choice from one of five participating dealers: Rodland Toyota/Scion, Brien Ford-Mitsubishi, Klein Honda, Performance Nissan-Kia and Pignataro Volkswagen.
View pictures of the event.
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2009 Community Caring Celebration Campaign Winners
 President's AwardCascade Bank (pictured right)Mukilteo School District
Chair Challenge AwardJames Yelle, Royell Manufacturing, Inc. Scott Washburn, YMCA of Snohomish County Employee Campaign Manager
of the Year Award Tina Gilson, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Angie Lamie, Royell Manufacturing, Inc. Community Impact Partner of the Year AwardUnited Parcel Service YMCA of Snohomish County Labor Partner AwardTeamsters Union Local No. 38 Best New Campaign AwardBridgeways Holiday Inn - Downtown Everett Best of Industry WinnersAgilent Technologies AT&T Mobility Cascade Bank Coca-Cola Enterprises Community Health Center of Snohomish County Granite Northwest, Inc. dba Wilder Construction Company Mukilteo School District Nordstrom Rack Port of Everett Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Rodland Toyota/Scion Royell Manufacturing, Inc. Rubatino Refuse Removal, Inc. State Farm Insurance - Bothell LIVE UNITED AwardFrontier Bank Best Buy - Everett Mall Cascade Bank Premier Partner AwardEmployees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound The Boeing Company Premera Blue Cross |
Discover how to LIVE UNITED in Snohomish County - Attend the 2009 Volunteer Expo
 Kickoff National Volunteer Week by joining more than 1,000 community members in discovering volunteer opportunities and networking with local nonprofits on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Everett Mall. United Way's Volunteer Expo is a one-stop shopping event for volunteer opportunities in Snohomish County! Nonprofit organizations and agencies looking for volunteers are invited to register for this event - this is a premium chance to interface with hundreds of potential volunteers and network with other volunteer managers about their programs and processes. Looking to connect with a program and give an hour or 10 hours of your time? Learn how you can get involved by meeting with more than 50 agencies on site and find the opportunity that's right for you. The 2009 Volunteer Expo is sponsored by Everett Mall, Catholic Community Services RSVP, City of Everett, Girl Scouts of Western Washington, Boeing Retiree Volunteers, Beacon Publishing and The Herald. For more information please contact your Volunteer Center at volunteer@uwsc.org or call Michelle Morris at 425.374.5534. |
How to be happy
Science researcher Stephen Post says "helping a neighbor, volunteering or donating goods and services results in a 'helper's high,' and you get more helath benefits than you would from exercise or quitting smoking," according to yes! magazine. Researcher Elizabeth Dunn found that those who spend money on others reported much greater happiness than those who spend it on themselves.
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United Way's response to challenging times
Learn how United Way is responding to our community in difficult economic times. United Way president and CEO Carl Zapora will share United Way's response to increasing needs, particularly for basic services, at a series of three community meetings, April 16, 21 and 22. If you are interested in attending, please contact Shannon Abitbol at 425.374.5517 or at shannon.abitbol@uwsc.org for details. |
Not too late for tax help!
 United Way's free tax preparation sites are open through April 15 to help low- and moderate-income families file taxes for free. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is still available to qualified households. Any individual or couple who worked in 2008 should file for the EITC. Thousands of working families in Washington each year fail to apply, missing out on their share of an estimated $60 million in cash back. Depending on their household and income, taxpayers can get up to $4,700 from the IRS. United Way sites at North Middle School in Everett and Cedar Valley Community School in Lynnwood are open Tuesday and Thursday from 5 - 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Additionally, the site at South Everett Foursquare on Casino Road is open Tuesday and Thursday from 3 - 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call 2-1-1 for a list of what to bring or for the site nearest you. |
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The Washington State Nonprofit Conference
This one-day conference brings together nonprofit community leaders, supporters and board members t to explore ways to enhance the vitality of the nonprofit sector. The conference is April 2 in Bellevue, Wash. To register, visit visit www.npconference.org/reg.html.
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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 e-mail at laura.walker@uwsc.org with any changes or updates you may have. | |
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