Our Current Investments

With a focus on bringing lasting change, grants totaling more than $475,000 were awarded in support of 60 health and human service programs and initiatives by United Way of Thurston County (UWTC).

The Community Investment grants, funded through UWTC’s Community Care Fund, were awarded to 38 local organizations that operate the programs. Each program demonstrated the ability to measurably improve the lives of Thurston County residents.

Dozens of volunteers from across the community logged more than 1,700 hours during the three-month Community Investment evaluation process. The volunteers attended training sessions, read grant applications, listened to presentations by applicants, and ultimately made funding recommendations to the UWTC Board of Directors.

Current grants are funded by contributions made by donors during UWTC's 2007 campaign. UWTC also allocates additional grants for early learning programs, 2-1-1 and emerging community needs, as well as distributes more than $350,000 in donor designated gifts to nonprofit organizations.

For information on how to participate in this year’s United Way campaign, either through a workplace campaign or by making an individual gift, contact Toni Verbon at 360.943.2773 x 17 or email tverbon@unitedway-thurston.org.