Sign up Now – UGN Day of Caring September 14, 2012
Does your nonprofit organization need some help cleaning up grounds, painting, or organizing the office?
Participate in UGN’s Second Annual Day of Caring, scheduled for Friday, September 14th.
We match individuals, businesses, and other organizations who want to contribute 3 hours of community service to nonprofit organizations who need their help. It’s a win win!
It’s also a great way for your employees to bond while they work toward a common goal – outside of the workplace.
Fill out the form for Day of Caring Volunteers and we’ll find a 3-hour assignment for your group on September 14th. People told us they had a great time last year.
United Good Neighbor “Good Neighbor” Award
Nominate someone from your organization who has made/is making positive and lasting contributions to your mission. We will honor the winner at the morning kick-off for the Day of Caring at the YMCA offices on September 14th.
Nominating a volunteer in your organization will raise awareness in the community about your organization and will give the volunteer a chance to be acknowledged by the entire community.
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- US Bank Employees (photo by John Redue)
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- US Bank Employees (photo by John Redue)
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- Puget Sound Energy Volunteers (photo by John Redue)
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- 2011 Good Neighbor Linda Cooley (photo by John Redue)
UGN and Jefferson County Community Foundation Enter New Collaboration
UGN and the Jefferson County Community Foundation (JCCF) are entering into a partnership under a single executive director and office. Carla Caldwell, the half-time director of UGN becomes the full-time director of both organizations, operating out of the current UGN offices at Shold Business Park in Hadlock. The new partnership begins May 1st.
The volunteer boards of the two organizations will remain separate, as will the programs of each. However, UGN and JCCF will look for ways to collaborate toward generating the maximum benefit at the lowest overhead cost. “Donors and community leaders have been urging nonprofit organizations to form partnerships and find more efficient ways to deliver services,” says Herb Cook, President of the JCCF Board of Directors.
“The missions of UGN and JCCF are closely aligned,” Caldwell comments. “UGN is focused on its annual fundraising campaign and providing safety net support for vital human and health services. JCCF concentrates on long-term solutions through investment giving and support for nonprofits. Donors and investors are thoughtful about their contributions, and want to see their resources leveraged and invest in organizations that will provide the maximum benefit for the community.”
Find out more about the Jefferson County Community Foundation by visiting its website at www.jccfgives.org.
We Surpassed Our Goal for the 2011-12 Campaign!
Thank you to our hundreds of donors who have donated and pledged $243,000, surpassing our $240,000 goal! We officially brought our 2011-12 campaign to a close at the end of February. All contributions that we have received since that date will be applied to our next Campaign, and we are off to a great start with $4,000 in early donations!
Programs receiving 2012 grants from UGN are:
Emergency Services: American Red Cross, Dove House, Winter Shelter, Jefferson County Food Banks, Jefferson Aids Services, JC Mash Emergency Medical, St. Vincent de Paul
Youth Services: Concerned Citizens Pre-School, Head Start, Jumping Mouse Children’s Center, The Boiler Room, Jefferson Teen Center, YMCA After School Youth Enrichment Program, YMCA Building Futures Mentorship Program
Mental Health Services: Jefferson Mental Health Crisis Program, Jefferson Mental Health Harbor House Day Program, NAMI (mental health family support)
Senior Services: Catholic Community Services Chore Services, Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization (ECHHO), Meals on Wheels
Community Services: Jefferson-Clallam County Pro Bono, OlyCAP Health Care Access, OlyCAP Food Bank Distribution Services
PT Athletic Club Membership Drive Raises $3,000 for UGN
PT Athletic Club’s December membership drive to benefit UGN raised $3,000, exceeding last year’s total by $1,000. Owner Teresa Hoffman said that the club gains new permanent members from the fundraising event, and UGN gets a boost, too. Carla Caldwell, UGN Executive Director, said the drive is a good example of what can be accomplished when businesses and nonprofit organizations partner to do something good for our community. 
From left: club business manager John Hayes, club instructor Barby Moegling,Hoffman, Caldwell and UGN board member John Eissinger. The Port Townsend Athletic Club is located 229 Monroe Street.
Jefferson Healthcare Employees Raise Over $25,000 for UGN!
Jefferson Healthcare’s employee Christmas campaign for UGN exceeded their $25,000 goal by nearly $500. Thank you to CEO Mike Glenn, Chief Nurse Executive, Joyce Cardinal, and Adminstrative Assistant Penny Westerfield who spearheaded the campaign with great leadership and enthusiasm. Jefferson Healthcare’s employees are in constant service to the citizens of Jefferson County in so many ways. Their one time donations or payroll deduction pledges demonstrate their ongoing commitment to make our community a strong and healthy place to work and live!
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