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January 2013
Our Mission
Leading positive change that transforms our community and improves people's lives in Snohomish County. | |
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Ashton's Story:
Healthy and Thriving
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When Ashton began displaying early signs of autism, his mother Lisa brought him to a United Way-funded program at Little Red School House, an agency that advances the quality of life for children with, or at risk of, developmental delays and disabilities. Through the program, Ashton learned critical behavioral and learning skills.
Today Ashton is in the second grade, and excelling in school. "A few years ago, we weren't even sure Ashton would ever speak. Now he's thriving," Lisa says.
"Donors before me helped my son. Now, I donate in the hope of helping someone else. I'm paying it forward," she added. | |  | |  | |
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Events calendar
Legislative Session Begins
Jan. 14
Committee Volunteer Orientation
Jan. 14 & 17
Tax Sites Open
Jan. 22
Lobby Day
Feb. 7
Community Caring Celebration
March 6
For more information on these events, visit uwsc.org. | |
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Contact us
3120 McDougall Ave.,
Suite 200 Everett, WA 98201
Ph: 425.374.5500
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2013 Legislative Agenda
 Developing our legislative agenda, like our grants process, is volunteer-led.
In November, the board of directors and vision council volunteers met to craft our 2013 Public Policy Agenda.
Our volunteers debated the issues and prioritized possible issues and narrowed them down to four recommendations:
- Early Learning
- Food Insecurity
- Housing and Homelessness
- Seniors
United Way of Snohomish County crafted our first public policy agenda in 2005. Thank you to all who helped to define our legislative agenda for the year!
Read more about our advocacy work. |
MLK Day of Service is Jan. 21
 "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This year, approximately 200 high school students from throughout the county are expected to participate in Snohomish County's fourth annual MLK Day of Service on January 21, 2013. During this day of service, teen volunteers will help make a real difference through hands-on work in the community. Teams are led by a Senior Corps or other adult volunteer.
Teens can register online at www.uwsc.org/mlkday.php. |
United Way Receives $440,000 from
The Gates Foundation
In December, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced that United Way will receive a $440,000 grant over the next four years. The grant will help fight intergenerational poverty in Snohomish County, which is part of the foundation's Building Community Philanthropy initiative. The funds will also be used to support Snohomish County's Project Homeless Connect.
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 On Nov. 19, members of United Way's Legacy Circle and long-time United Way supporters gathered at the Hibulb Cultural Center to celebrate four major gifts to The United Way Endowment. The event featured special guest Ralph White, who served as the Executive Director of United Way of Snohomish County from 1967 - 1983. For more information about The United Way Endowment, please visit our website.
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Free Tax Preparation Sites
Open Jan. 22
Last tax season, 96 volunteers prepared 2,511 tax returns, returning clients over $4.2 million in tax refunds to the community. 2013 tax sites will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 22, and we can't wait to get started!
Please visit our website for a complete list of tax sites and more information. |
Exciting News from Boeing
Working together with The Boeing Company and Employees Community Fund (ECF) of Boeing Puget Sound, United Way is creating lasting change in our community. The Boeing Company has awarded $800,000 in grants to support our work in education, financial stability and a new project to teach the principles of Lean management techniques to other nonprofits. Additionally, ECF has granted United Way $1,859,300 to our Local Community Fund! Thank you to Boeing and ECF for these amazing contributions.
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