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MISSION
United Way is leading positive change that transforms our community and improves people's lives in Snohomish County. |
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Volunteer Night at the AquaSox
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 101 Training
September 16
Days of Caring
September 18 & 19
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| 3120 McDougall Ave.
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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New Born Learning Trail opens in Lake Stevens Aug. 8
 Come to "Tales and Trails" Aug. 8 at 10:30 a.m. for hotdogs, songs, puppetry and juggling as Lake Stevens celebrates the opening of the new Born Learning Trail at Lundeen Park. Family entertainer Linda Severt is followed by tours of the Trail, prize drawings and free books for children to take home. For details, see "Hot News" at uwsc.org. |
Free tickets to the AquaSox Aug. 10
If you are a volunteer, we've got free tickets for you to Volunteer Appreciation Night on Monday, Aug. 10, when the AquaSox face the Eugene Emeralds. Sponsored by Cascade Bank, United Way of Snohomish County and the Everett AquaSox. For tickets, contact the Volunteer Center at volunteer@uwsc.org or 425.374.5534 with the number of tickets you need and when you are available to pick them up. | |
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Spirit of Snohomish County Breakfast Sept. 10
 Don't miss this year's Spirit Breakfast with Bill Toliver. The dynamic director of The Matale Line, Toliver's message of individual and corporate responsibility to advance the common good resonates as our country is poised at the turning point of social change. Hear how your contributions have impacted our community this year and celebrate Spirit award winners at the Tulalip Resort Casino at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 10. RSVP today at uwsc.org. Can you help? We are looking for table captains to host a table of 10. Corporate table sponsorships are also available. Please contact Stacy Vance at stacy.vance@uwsc.org or 425.374.5519. |
Don't just wear the shirt - live it!
Join more than 1,000 volunteers for the largest two-day community service event in Snohomish County. Sign up by visiting uwsc.org and clicking on "Volunteer." Agencies can register projects through Aug. 15 online, by calling the Volunteer Center at 425.374.5534 or by faxing their project information to United Way at 425.374.5555. Volunteers may sign up through Aug. 31. |
Project Homeless Connect
More than 425 homeless people were connected to community services at the inaugural Project Homeless Connect event held in Snohomish County June 30. People received immediate access to services - not simply referrals to a labyrinth of agencies that can be difficult to navigate. Organizers from the Homeless Policy Taskforce, including United Way, members from local government, human services and other community volunteers, hosted the event at Cascade High School.
Project Homeless Connect relied on 125 volunteers and more than 100 service providers from 40 different agencies. Everett Transit provided free transportation. Highlights included:
- The Department of Social & Health Services processed at least 108 applications for benefits.
- A volunteer dental team saw 23 patients and performed cleanings, extractions and other dental procedures.
- Forty-five pets received vaccinations, check-ups, flea treatments and nail trims.
- Eighty-eight families received medical services and/or health screenings.
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LIVE UNITED Story  Search: Share with the world
Grab the closest camera and make a short video explaining how you're working to improve the education, income and health of people where you live. Submit your video to the LIVE UNITED Story Search and you could be featured in United Way's 2010 national ad campaign.
- Record your story in two minutes or less of video.
- Upload the video before Sept. 30 to www.liveunited.tv/united.
- Get your friends to vote for your story.
You can use a camcorder, cell phone, digital camera or anything that records video. Stories will be judged on substance, not production quality, so don't sweat the details.
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Advance the common good well into the future
Say the word endowment and most people think of well-established families making large gifts to hospitals or universities. The fact is, any non-profit can benefit and a gift of any size is important. Talk to your attorney, financial planner or CPA to determine the best philanthropic strategy for you. Talk to Karen Crowley at 425.374.5503 or karen.crowley@uwsc.org for more about the many options of giving to your community through United Way. |
Time to say thanks
The annual report is going to press, and we want to be sure to thank you. Do you give more than $500 a year to United Way? Or, have you given to United Way - in any community - for 10 years or more? We'd like to applaud you! Please let us know so we can recognize you for your outstanding support and generosity. Contact Deborah Squires at deborah.squires@uwsc.org or 425.374.5501.
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Find us on Facebook, Twitter and our blog
Find your voice. Lend your muscle. Share your passion. Let your friends know that you stand for something greater than yourself. Stay informed and start a conversation. 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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