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Who's a Loyal Contributor? You are!
If you've given to any United Way for 10 years or more, in any amount, you're a Loyal Contributor. Thanks! Your support through the years has made a critical difference in your community.
You're also in good company. United Way of Snohomish County has 2,103 Loyal Contributors that we know of, and more people are telling us every day that, through moves, job changes or sometimes a short break, they've kept giving - or come back to giving - to
United Way.
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Would you like to know more about...
What United Way is doing to build:
1. Successful Kids
2. Financially Stable Families
3. Healthy Communities
Volunteering:
1. Opportunities |
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Do you know other
loyal contributors?
We would like to recognize other loyal contributors. Help us connect with them by forwarding this email.
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Contact
Deborah Squires
Vice President of Impact & Marketing
425.374.5501 |
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"I may not be able to contribute a large dollar amount, but I like to think that every dollar counts and that I am helping the community."
- D.J. |
Your responses to our survey
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 Thank you for being a
United Way Loyal
Contributor! The response
to our survey from 392
long-time donors shows exactly why we appreciate you. So do the thousands
of people you help through your gift to United Way. Here are a few things we learned about United Way Loyal Contributors:
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Our longest-giving donor started giving to United Way in 1954.
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Most Loyal Contributors are between 50 and 59 years old. Our youngest Loyal Contributor is under the age of 30.
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It was close, but you care about successful kids, healthy communities and financially stable families in that order.
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Overwhelmingly, most people said they are Loyal Contributors is because they want to "give back to the community" and "they trust United Way" to do that well.
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A number of you also expressed an interest in volunteering, visiting a United Way program and attending an event. We have opportunities to do all -read on! |
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"I visited a children's daycare program many years ago. Young, at-risk moms were able to leave their children in a safe place because of the funding through United Way."
- S.B. |
| See the difference your gift makes |
 United Way is running four free income tax preparation sites to help working, low-income families get back money that they have earned, save on expensive fees and loans and start saving. Taxes are prepared by certified volunteers. Last year, volunteers did 1,274 returns for $2.1 million in refunds for families who made, on average, $22,000.
We are offering you two opportunities to visit a tax site, meet our great volunteers and hear from someone who has been helped through this program! The tour dates are as follows (and will include light refreshments):
- Tuesday, Feb. 23, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Each will be at our tax site at Children's Village which is located on 14 E Casino Road. If you are interested in either tour, please contact Laura at 425.374.5554 or by email at laura.pentz@uwsc.org. |
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Are you looking for new ways to get involved with United Way? Volunteer! |
 Simply go to uwsc.org and click on "Volunteer" for a searchable list of volunteer opportunities in Snohomish County. There are a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available for people with any interest.
Do you have teenage children? Youth United offers fun volunteer events for teens. The next events are Feb. 12 at Noah Animal Shelter and Feb. 24 at Annie's Community Kitchen. You can contact Monica Linhardt at monica.linhardt@uwsc.org or 425.374.5526 for more information.
If you have further questions, Michelle Morris is the head of The Volunteer Center and can be reached at michelle.morris@uwsc.org or 425.374.5534. |
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"United Way matters to me because they have always been there for family, friends and myself in times of need."
- S.C. |
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A little more about one of our Vision Councils... |
 Volunteer Vision Councils are integral to the work of United Way of Snohomish County. Each council has a different "vision" for our community specific to its area: kids, families and community.
Dedicated Vision Council volunteers study our community and work to
find long-term solutions to achieve our vision of
successful kids, financially stable families and healthy communities. They allocate and oversee grants to nonprofit programs, look for innovative initiatives to address problems, help fundraise and form new partnerships - all with the goal of improving people's lives.
The Community Matters Vision Council focuses on ensuring all residents are connected, engaged and supported. They look at community-wide issues, such as transportation and volunteer programs. Some of the programs they fund include the 2-1-1 information and referral phone line, family support centers and Retired Senior Volunteer Programs. Twenty-three percent of United Way funding benefits the entire community through the Community Matters Vision Council. |
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"I just love United Way, as it helps so many people in so many different ways."
- E.M. |
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Please come to a party in your honor |
United Way's Community Caring Celebration is right around the corner. This evening event will take place Wednesday, March 10 and is a time to thank and recognize those who support United Way's mission. This year we would like to invite YOU. Come learn more about our work, celebrate campaign successes and meet other Loyal Contributors. Please RSVP by calling 425.374.5570 or emailing events@uwsc.org.
We are still looking for our longest giving and youngest Loyal Contributors to honor at this event. If you think it may be you, let us know! We look forward to seeing you there. |
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"My nephew was born prematurely and has cerebral palsy. He and his siblings have been helped by United Way and this is a way for me to give back to those who helped my family."
- C.W. | |
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