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Publisher’s Note: I serve as a volunteer on the Marketing Committee for United Way of Snohomish County and as such, received the following press release shortly after 5:00pm Wednesday evening from United Way of Snohomish County President and CEO Dennis Smith. It was sent to all of United Way of Snohomish County’s volunteers. Misappropriation of […]

Several Everett companies were among the honorees tonight as United Way of Snohomish County held its annual Community Caring Celebration for its 2014 workplace campaigns. This year, Umbra Cuscinetti, Inc. won the Best New Campaign Award. They’re an aerospace parts supplier located on Hardeson road in southwest Everett. They reached 20 percent participation in their […]

Got a reminder today from Neil Parekh at United Way of Snohomish County. There’s a lot of money available for non-profit groups in Everett who can help others learn financial planning. Here are some of the details and a link to the application… United Way of Snohomish County is offering $50,000 to support financial education […]

Just got this in from Neil Parekh at United Way of Snohomish County… United Way of Snohomish County announced the new members of its executive committee for 2015 and welcomed 11 new members to its 35-member board of directors. They held their first meeting on Feb. 6. The members of the executive committee are: Toraya […]

Just got word from Neil Parekh at United Way of Snohomish County that seven non-profit groups in Everett were among twenty in Snohomish County to be given grants to fight poverty… Seven nonprofits based in Everett, including Everett Recovery Café, Greater Trinity Academy, Hand in Hand, Housing Consortium of Everett and Snohomish County, Interfaith Association […]

Got this piece of good news from Neil Parekh this week… Workers at The Boeing Company will be contributing $1.86 million to United Way of Snohomish County over the next year through The Employees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound (ECF). The money will be used to support United Way-funded programs in the areas of […]

If you’re got some experience, a little bit of time and a passion for making things better, United Way of Snohomish County would like to talk with you. As the agency marks 75 years in Snohomish County, they are looking for volunteers to serve on a number of committees. Here’s what you need to know […]

United Way of Snohomish County held its annual Spirit of Snohomish County breakfast this morning celebrating those who make this area a better place to live. Sarri Gilman received the Reeves/Sievers Founder’s Award for a lifetime of community service. Gilman founded Cocoon House in Everett which provides homeless and at-risk teens with a safe place […]

Received this notice from Sara Haner at United Way of Snohomish County regarding their latest senior manager… United Way of Snohomish County is proud to announce the hiring of Megan Farwell as Senior Manager, Impact & Community Investment. Megan joins United Way from Harvard University, where she served as a research manager at the Harvard […]

We’ve told you several times about the free tax preparation help from United Way of Snohomish County at three locations in Everett. Well the numbers are in. Last year $3 million was returned and this year its nearly $3.5 million dollars. Here’s the rundown from Sara Haner at United Way of Snohomish County… With this […]