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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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Introduction to Developmental Assets Workshop
June 24
Tocqueville Society Breakfast and 2-1-1 Tour
June 25
Returning Employee Campaign Manager Manager Training
July 23
Volunteer Night at the AquaSox - Call for free tickets!
August 10
Returning Employee Campaign Manager Training
August 12
Employee Campaign Manager 101 Training
August 20
Spirit of Snohomish County Breakfast
September 10
Employee Campaign Manager Training 101
September 16
Days of Caring
September 18 & 19
Employee Campaign Manager 101 Training
October 8
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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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Fundraising video by Nashville Star finalist wins national award
 A music video by Nashville Star contestant Tommy Stanley was one creative way the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) of North Puget Sound raised more than $602,000 for charity. It also earned them national recognition and a 2008 CFC Innovation Award.
CFC Chair Lt. Cmdr. Bill Partington of the U.S. Navy (right) and United Way's Senior Combined Campaign Manager, Steve Lye, will accept the award this week in Washington D.C. This is the first Innovation Award the North Puget Sound CFC has been presented.
The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. Pledges made by Federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season support non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. The Combined Federal Campaign of North Puget Sound is managed by United Way of Snohomish County.
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Nomination deadline for 2009 Spirit of Snohomish County Awards is Friday
Each year, United Way recognizes organizations and individuals that are creating opportunities for a better life for all with the Spirit of Snohomish County Awards. The prestigious Spirit Award will be presented to those who demonstrate a deep commitment to advancing the common good through volunteering. Who do you know that is reaching out a hand to one and influencing the condition of all?
United Way is seeking nominations for an adult, youth and/or company who is actively volunteering, creating a culture of community involvement and inspiring others to serve. Winners will be honored at the Spirit of Snohomish County Breakfast Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Tulalip Resort Casino.
Nomination forms may be found at uwsc.org. Submit your nominations online or download the forms and fax or email them by this Friday, June 26 to 425.374.5555 or events@uwsc.org.
The 2008 Spirit Award recipients
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Become a spirited Table Captain
We are looking for table captains to host a table at the Spirit of Snohomish County Breakfast for 10 guests at $25 each. Table captains are critical to the success of the Spirit Breakfast and to sharing United Way's story and mission. Please contact Stacy Vance at stacy.vance@uwsc.org or 425.374.5519 if you or someone you know is willing to be a table captain. Corporate table sponsorships are also available. You won't want to miss this year's Spirit Breakfast, featuring dynamic keynote speaker Bill Toliver. As executive director of The Matale Line, a full-service branding and communications agency dedicated to social change, Toliver has helped a number of international nonprofits and foundations-from The U.S. Fund for UNICEF to The Oprah Winfrey foundations-reframe their approach to strategic decision-making and communications. For more information, please call 425.374.5570. |
Free tickets to AquaSox for community volunteers
Give. Advocate. Volunteer. Play ball! Volunteers are invited to an all-star celebration on Monday, Aug. 10 at Everett Memorial Stadium, sponsored by Cascade Bank, United Way of Snohomish County and the Everett AquaSox. If you volunteer in any capacity in our community, we've got free tickets for you. Come help us cheer the AquaSox on to victory over the Eugene Emeralds. Game time is at 7:05 p.m. To reserve your tickets, contact Kathy Carlson at volunteer@uwsc.org or 425.374.5534.
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United Way Common Good Forecaster™
What's the impact of high school dropouts in our community? United Way's Common Good Forecaster™ shows how education affects your community's future. It can predict how higher levels of education in your county might lower the poverty and unemployment rates, boost incomes, and much more. Check it out!
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Don't just wear the shirt - live it!
Days of Caring Sept. 18 and 19, 2009
Join more than 1,000 volunteers for the largest two-day community service event in Snohomish County. Volunteer teams can sign up for projects beginning July 13 at uwsc.org.
Have a project and need a few extra sets of hands? Agencies can register their projects online now at through Aug. 15, by calling the Volunteer Center at 425.374.5534 or by faxing their project information to United Way at 425.374.5555.
Kristen Jensen and Nova Manalo of Bank of America volunteer at Everett High School during last year's Days of Caring
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Individual Development Account holders honored at May 7 milestone celebration
Nine graduates and their excited family and friends gathered May 7 to commemorate accomplishments and exciting beginnings made possible through United Way's Individual Development Accounts (IDA) program. Allen and Meggan Combs received their diplomas for successfully saving $2000 and attending financial education classes. They are using the $2000 they saved, plus $6000 in matched savings from the IDA, to purchase a home.
Allen, Ava and Meggan Combs
Other graduates included: Jacquelyn Aune, Jennifer Beals, Kristie Carpenter, Stacey Hildreth, Kathleen Jones, Anatoliy Prikhodko, Jessica Swails and Sharyl Workman.
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We ♥ Loyal Contributors
Have you given to United Way-in any community-for 10 years or more? We'd like to applaud your loyalty! Please let us know so we can recognize you for your outstanding support and generosity. Visit uwsc.org and let us know that you're a Loyal Contributor today.
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Find us on Facebook, Twitter and our blog
Show your support. Share your passion. Let your friends know that you stand for something greater than yourself. Converse around issues you care about. Join United Way of Snohomish County on Facebook and Twitter and our blog. |
We want to keep you in the loop!
Have a new work or home 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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