Kick-Off Luncheon, Campaign Coordinator Registration, Community Impact Grants

United Way

of Whatcom County

Advancing Education,

Income, and Health

2017 CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF LUNCHEON!

Join us for a powerful start to this year's campaign! Hear from our leaders, have a tasty lunch, and be inspired to make great things happen.

Come and be part of a positive movement uniting our community. Seating is limited so RSVP soon - You won't want to miss this!

Wednesday September 7, 2017
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Ferry Terminal in Fairhaven
Tickets - $15
Sponsor a table of 8 - $300

RSVP by August 25, tickets will go fast, don't miss out!
contact Dianne to get your tickets
or call our office at 360-733-8670 ext. 1102

CAMPAIGN COORDINATORS

Some of our amazing Campaign Coordinators at Samson Rope

Are you helping to run your United Way Campaign at your workplace? Then we need you to register as a Campaign Coordinator and join us for one of our upcoming meetings.
You will get:

An exclusive blue t-shirt
New updated thumb drive full of info and tools
Information on online pledge form opportunities
New brochures and posters
Opportunity to share and gain ideas from your peers
Plus snacks!

Campaign Coordinator Meetings:

Tuesday August 29 from 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Wednesday August 30 from 8:30 - 10:00 AM

SUPPORTING A NETWORK OF PROGRAMS

Our Fund Distribution Volunteers recently completed hours of work reviewing grants and visiting community organizations to select the recipients for 2017-2018 grants. United Way's rigorous vetting process ensures that donated dollars are spent efficiently where needed the most to impact our goals in Education, Income and Health.

T his year over 35 amazing programs will receive funding, resulting in 100,000+ individuals right here in Whatcom County that will be directly touched by contributions to United Way. Kids who will be better prepared for school, at-risk teens who will graduate, families that will have a roof overhead and food on the table, and individuals living healthy lives free from violence and abuse. Our community thrives, thanks to support of United Way!

Full list of funded programs and partners

42% ARE STRUGGLING YOU CAN HELP!

The working poor (or ALICE, Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) make up 22% of Whatcom County another 16% are below the poverty line. This means that 38% of our community does not earn enough to reach a basic survival budget to pay the average costs of housing, childcare/early learning, food, and healthcare.

That's why United Way supports all of these, not just one! We partner with programs and projects that provide:

Childcare/early Learning
After school programs
Job skills/prep
Safe/stable housing
Access to food
Mental health and recovery support

Big challenges aren't solved one non-profit at a time. Your gift to United Way of Whatcom County changes lives through a network of programs dedicated to lift up ALICE and strengthen our entire community.

Find out more about ALICE in our community

Make your Donation to United Way today

Volunteer

Become a volunteer for United Way of Whatcom County or one of our partner agencies. Work with local nonprofits to develop the best opportunities for youth, adults, and seniors. Click here to find out more!

Give

Making a donation to the Community Impact Fund is the easiest and most powerful way to invest in your community, whether it is through your workplace campaign or as a direct gift to United Way of Whatcom County. Click here to find out more!

Advocate

Spread the word about the importance of United Way of Whatcom County and get other people involved. To learn what United Way is doing to solve critical human care problems at the local, state, and national level, check out the Advocate section of our website by clicking here!

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN WHATCOM COUNTY!

Guess what? Your gift to United Way is changing lives right now, right here in our community. Check out these United Way results from over the last year:

EDUCATION: STRONG KIDS

619 kids gained crucial early learning skills and became prepared for school

2,855 teens increased their academic success, improved their grades, and were put on track to graduate from high school

INCOME: STABLE FAMILIES

62,419 individuals received skills, food, and necessities to offset their monthly bills and increase financial stability

576 individuals and families achieved safe, stable, and affordable housing

HEALTH: VIBRANT LIFE

4,883 individuals and families received support to recover from violence or abuse
7,530 people achieved healthier lifestyles through exercise, nutrition, and overall better life choices

All of this (and much more!) is made possible by generous donations to our Community Impact Fund. Your gift makes a difference!

Community Builders

(Sponsors of our 2017 Campaign)

Cascade Level
($20,000+)

Mt Baker Level
($10,000-$19,999)

Shuksan Level
($5,000-$9,999)

Chuckanut Level
($2,500-$4,999)

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