May 4, 2017 – Olympia, Wash. After several years of leading the United Way of Thurston County, Executive Director Paul Knox has announced his departure by the end of 2017.
“I love United Way and am excited about our strategic direction, but after seven years, I am looking forward to a new set of adventures. I have plans to take some time to reflect and look at my options as well as engage in two real estate...
What CNCS Cuts Would Mean for United Way of Thurston County
On March 16, President Trump released his proposed federal budget that recommends the elimination of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), a federal agency that helps millions of Americans improve the lives of their fellow citizens through service. United Way of Thurston County currently...
National Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service
Corporation for National and Community Service brings elected officials together with AmeriCorps VISTAs to serve community
March 21, 2017 – Olympia, Wash. – The nation’s mayors and county officials are increasingly turning to national service as a cost-effective...
Proposed Federal Budget Has Major Local Ramifications
Support of South Sound Volunteerism on the Chopping Block
PHOTOS AVALIABLE
March 17, 2017 – Olympia, Wash. On March 16, President Trump released his proposed federal budget that recommends the elimination of the Corporation for...
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Leveraging the caring power of community for women and girls in Thurston County
February 16, 2017 – Olympia, Wash. – Women United (formerly Women’s Leadership Council) of United Way of Thurston County is seeking proposals for funding of programs and projects from 501c3 organizations that specifically address the needs of women and/or girls who are underserved or disengaged from typical community...
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September 28, 2016 - Olympia, WA – On September 30 and October 1 over 700 volunteers will join together for United Way of Thurston County’s 2016 Day(s) of Caring. Working on over 41 projects for 27 nonprofit agencies, volunteers will be working a variety of projects involving shovels, paintbrushes, gloves, and lots and lots of smiles regardless of the weather forecast.
“From school sports teams, workplace groups and...
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Strong Communities Need Strong Leaders
United Way of Thurston County presents The Olympia Board Academy
September 21, 2016– Olympia, Wash. Engaging community members in service is a critical aspect of the work of United Way of Thurston County and this year’s class of attendees for the Olympia Board...
When students are not reading at grade level by third grade they are 4 times more likely not to graduate on time or at all. As part of a nationwide United Way initiative to support our schools assist students with reading, United Way of Thurston County’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program launched the United Way Reading Buddy program in 2011.
Community volunteers are recruited and placed in elementary schools to help students...
