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Thank you...
United Way wishes to thank our generous contributors who support local human services needs all year long through donations, pledges of workplace payroll deductions, corporate and foundation gifts, in-kind assistance and volunteer services. You ARE the United Way!
UNITED WAY DISTRIBUTES $217,995 TO NON-PROFIT AGENCIES
The Board of Directors of the United Way of Umatilla and Morrow Counties has approved funding distributions to local non-profit organizations for 2010-11, as recommended by the 28 member United Way Community Investment Committee which is made up of community volunteers.
According to Kricket Nicholson, United Way Executive Director, “This funding is made possible through the willingness of people to make a financial commitment to the communities where they live. Their generosity helps sustain the local services provided by our 24 partner agencies.”
The United Way allocations committee spent six weeks analyzing partner agencies’ financial requests, visiting agency facilities, and interviewing partner agency staff and board members. “The Community Investment Committee Volunteers really worked hard to make the best decisions possible,” Nicholson stated.
United Way Funding to Partner Organizations for 2010-2011 – by Category
Local Emergency Assistance:
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Successful Kids
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Tools for Independence
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The 2010-2011 funding awards include all designated contributions from donors who directed their gifts to specific agencies through the 2009 United Way Campaign and the 2009 Oregon State Employee Charitable Fund Drive. An additional $29,605 will be distributed to non-applicant agencies as designated by United Way contributors, including $8,499 specifically designated to various CTUIR programs.
The United Way Board of Directors wishes to express its appreciation to the many workgroups in communities throughout the two-county area that support the Fall of 2009 United Way campaign through employee payroll deduction programs, corporate donations, workplace fundraisers. Additionally, thank you to the many, many individuals and small businesses who contributed to the campaign.
For more information on United Way, contact Kricket Nicholson at 541-276-2661 or visit the website at umatillamorrowunitedway.org.
United Way Sets 2010 Campaign Goal
The 2010 Campaign goal is $310,000. Will you help us reach that goal?
Last year our goal was $310,000 and we reached 95% of that goal. Folks like you were generous despite the poor economy because they knew that times were hard and people in their communities were going to need the help.
Many of you know that United Way does more than just raise money, we support the two counties is several ways –
- Coordinate Workplace Giving Campaigns in over 100 local businesses, schools, including city and county employees.
- Distribute those funds to non-profit organizations
- Currently distributing $217,995 from 2009 Campaign
- Provide technical assistance to local non-profits
- Training and individual support, non-profit resource library, grant review services.
- Act as a referral center for service needs and resource sharing
- Participation in community Chambers of Commerce, events and activities
- Coordinate Emergency Food and Shelter Program funding for Umatilla County
- This brought $54,593 for emergency assistance to local non-profits who provide emergency food and shelter.
- Distribute FamilyWize prescription discount cards.
Your dollars buy –
- Food for food boxes, student backpacks and hot meals for seniors and low/no income families;
- Emergency response with basic needs services for fire victims;
- Emergency assistance with utilities, prescriptions, clothing, and household items;
- Pre-school and day care for low income families;
- Programs to build successful kids – Camps, workshops, alcohol & drug free activities, community enhancement projects;
- Safe shelter, counseling and advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse;
- Temporary housing for young women want to finish high school, but can’t live at home;
- Treatment for alcohol and/or drug addicted parents;
- One on one tutoring and mentoring for struggling readers, foster children, or children with at least one parent incarcerated;
- Senior companions to assist the elderly and disabled to stay in their own homes;
- Affordable housing;
- Therapy for families struggling with a teen who is at risk for involvement with the juvenile justice system, dropping out of school, or substance abuse;
- Assistance with managing finances for seniors and disabled individuals;
- End of life care for patients who want to remain at home and ongoing support for their families.
- Bereavement camp for children grieving the loss of a parent.
- Respite care for parents of at-risk children.
If you think your contribution doesn’t make a difference – trust me – every contribution make a difference! Your contribution may:
- Help one individual or a family get back on their feet;
- Give one child the support system and safe environment to help them make smart choices and gain the skills to become one of tomorrow’s leaders;
- Keep a person or family off the street;
- Give a senior something to look forward to each day;
- Keep a child from going to bed hungry at night.
Your contributions DO make a difference!
United Way 2010 Golf Tournament - June 18, 2010
David Rohn, United Way of Umatilla & Morrow Counties board member, is coordinating the 2nd annual United Way Charitable Golf Tournament at Wildhorse Resort Golf Course.
The event is a 4 person team Shamble (no, not a Scramble!). Last year's event raised $5,600 for the United Way.
Car Sale Raises Funds
The donation of a 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Classic raised $1500 for the Umatilla-Morrow United Way. Your generous donations support our community. Thank you!
