One of the most important resources we have is our partners. United Way is engaging people from business, government and nonprofits, as well as ordinary citizens. A long-term commitment is essential when tackling the issues that matter most. Working together, we can get results that no one can accomplish alone.
Whether it’s through a
grant to a nonprofit for direct
services, a collaborative effort on a community-wide initiative, or a
corporate sponsorship of United Way’s work, each partnership and
project addresses one of our target areas.
- More children enter school ready to learn and succeed.
- More youth develop life skills and reach their full potential.
- More families have access to the basic needs of food, shelter,
and health care. - Families are strengthened and become self-sufficient.
- People are better able to get community support and get involved.
- Neighborhoods are vital, safe and connected.
Success Stories
83-year-old Tillie Groen feels young. Get her laughing and you’ll see! She giggles like a teenager, spontaneous and carefree. First connecting with the Stillaguamish Senior Center as a kitchen volunteer, she later moved into the Center’s low-income housing complex. Program and Volunteer Coordinator Karen Kay is thrilled every time she hears Tillie’s laughter. To her, it’s a reminder of the healthy aging the Center empowers in seniors through community investments from United Way.
Read more about Tillie. 