We Are United Good Neighbors of Jefferson County Washington http://weareugn.org Giving from the heart. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:15:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 We’re at 92% of our 2011-12 Campaign Goal! http://weareugn.org/were-at-92-of-our-2011-12-campaign-goal/ http://weareugn.org/were-at-92-of-our-2011-12-campaign-goal/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:11:33 +0000 admin http://weareugn.org/?p=956 Thank you to our hundreds of donors who have donated and pledged $220,000, bringing us to 92% of our $240,000 goal.   We officially bring our 2011-12 campaign to a close at the end of February.  All contributions that come in after that date will be applied to the 2012-13 Campaign.  Thanks to your contributions, we will be able to meet our grant commitments to 24 nonprofit organizations during 2012.  Organizations receiving grants this year 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

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

 

 

]]> http://weareugn.org/were-at-92-of-our-2011-12-campaign-goal/feed/ 0 PT Athletic Club Membership Drive Raises $3,000 for UGN http://weareugn.org/pt-athletic-club-membership-drive-raises-3000-for-ugn/ http://weareugn.org/pt-athletic-club-membership-drive-raises-3000-for-ugn/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:36:05 +0000 admin http://weareugn.org/?p=950 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.

]]> http://weareugn.org/pt-athletic-club-membership-drive-raises-3000-for-ugn/feed/ 0 Jefferson Healthcare Employees Raise Over $25,000 for UGN! http://weareugn.org/jefferson-health-care-raises-25000-for-ugn-in-two-weeks/ http://weareugn.org/jefferson-health-care-raises-25000-for-ugn-in-two-weeks/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:24:04 +0000 admin http://weareugn.org/?p=934 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!

]]> http://weareugn.org/jefferson-health-care-raises-25000-for-ugn-in-two-weeks/feed/ 0 The Goodings Invite You To Support UGN http://weareugn.org/the-goodings-invite-you-to-support-ugn/ http://weareugn.org/the-goodings-invite-you-to-support-ugn/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:56:38 +0000 admin http://weareugn.org/?p=915 United Good Neighbors is honored to have David and Sally Gooding as our 2011/2012 Campaign Co-Chairs. Long-time residents of Jefferson County, David and Sally have supported UGN for more than 30 years. Their commitment to neighbors is something we truly admire.

We asked the Goodings to say a few words about why they support UGN – and why support now is more critical than ever. Please watch this video and share with others. And of course, please consider donating to UGN today.

]]> http://weareugn.org/the-goodings-invite-you-to-support-ugn/feed/ 0 Muskan Indian Restaurant Holds First “Dine and Donate to UGN” on October 17th http://weareugn.org/muskan-indian-restaurant-holds-first-dine-and-donate-to-ugn-on-october-17th/ http://weareugn.org/muskan-indian-restaurant-holds-first-dine-and-donate-to-ugn-on-october-17th/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:42:34 +0000 admin http://weareugn.org/?p=910 In a difficult economic climate, there are ways that businesses and nonprofits can support one another.  The Muskan Indian Restaurant will donate 20% of its proceeds one day a month to UGN throughout the year to contribute to the 2012 UGN Campaign.   “We want to be a contributing part of the community,” says Muskan owner, Manoj Kumar.  “UGN helps to fund over 30 nonprofits in Jefferson County, so we know our donations will be used effectively.”

“Businesses need to be recognized for their contributions,” states Carla Caldwell, UGN Executive Director.  “When they donate to community organizations through volunteerism and financial support, their efforts need to be publicly acknowledged.  UGN is grateful to the Muskan Indian Restaurant and all Jefferson County business owners who give generously to UGN year after year.”

The first Muskan Restaurant “Dine and Donate to UGN” day will be October 17th.  The restaurant is located at 2330 Water Street.

]]> http://weareugn.org/muskan-indian-restaurant-holds-first-dine-and-donate-to-ugn-on-october-17th/feed/ 0 Building Capacity: United Good Neighbors and Jefferson County Community Foundation http://weareugn.org/building-capacity-united-good-neighbors-and-jefferson-county-community-foundation/ http://weareugn.org/building-capacity-united-good-neighbors-and-jefferson-county-community-foundation/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:07:19 +0000 admin http://weareugn.org/?p=901 We are pleased to announce that Jefferson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has been awarded a $15,000 grant from Philanthropy Northwest to build capacity in Jefferson County nonprofit organizations through support of Jefferson County Nonprofit Alliance, and to strengthen collaboration with United Good Neighbors.  The grant award supports JCCF’s commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations in our county, and build collaborative relationships that support systemic change and sustainability.

Jefferson County Nonprofit Alliance, the educational arm of JCCF, provides networking sessions, seminars, and periodic workshops for nonprofit executive directors, volunteer managers, board members and development staff. “The benefits of our work are demonstrated in the level of collaboration that is occurring between nonprofit organizations, the sharing of best practices, and breaking down of silos and competitive attitudes,” says Kristina Mayer, JCCF Executive Director. “There is an awareness that the quality and health of nonprofits has a direct impact on our community.” Initial financial support for building the Nonprofit Alliance came from the Satterburg Foundation and Medina Foundation.

United Good Neighbors (UGN) has served Jefferson County for over 50 years, operating as a social safety net by raising funds and increasing awareness of social services in the community. “In general, these safety net organizations are smaller, with UGN funding a large part of their budget as they are often run by volunteers”, says Carla Caldwell, UGN Executive Director. “Our immediate task is to find out how to make deeper inroads into the organizations that have the most need and least capacity.” Mayer and Caldwell feel that JCCF and UGN together can make a difference in Jefferson County by nurturing the collaboration of nonprofit, for-profit and government sectors, by building the capacity of each individual nonprofit to function optimally, and investing in individual leaders within organizations, making sure they have the skills, knowledge and support they need to be effective.

]]> http://weareugn.org/building-capacity-united-good-neighbors-and-jefferson-county-community-foundation/feed/ 0 2011 Good Neighbor: Linda Cooley http://weareugn.org/2011-good-neighbor-linda-cooley/ http://weareugn.org/2011-good-neighbor-linda-cooley/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:19:58 +0000 admin http://weareugn.org/?p=893 Linda Cooley photo by John Redue

Linda Cooley (photo by John Redue)

At United Good Neighbor’s 2011 Day of Caring, we presented Linda Cooley with the 2011 Good Neighbor Award for her years of volunteer support to ECHHO as a volunteer driver, board member, volunteer office manager and volunteer executive director.

UGN partners with the volunteers of the Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization (ECHHO) to provide free medical equipment, transportation, chores, and social support services to elderly, disabled, low or limited income neighbors in Jefferson County, in the hope that they may may continue to live independently.

Congratulations to Linda – and to ECCHO – for doing so much for our neighbors in Jefferson County.

]]> http://weareugn.org/2011-good-neighbor-linda-cooley/feed/ 0 2011 Day of Caring Photos http://weareugn.org/2011-day-of-caring-photos/ http://weareugn.org/2011-day-of-caring-photos/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:11:02 +0000 admin http://weareugn.org/?p=880 United Good Neighbors held its 2011 Day of Caring on September 16, 2011. A hearty “Thank You” to all who participated. You were shining examples of what it means to be a Good Neighbor.

John Redue took some outstanding photographs from the day, and we wanted to share a few those with you.

Puget Sound Energy Volunteers Lori Oberlander, ECHHO Ex. Director; Mayor Michelle Sandoval; Phil Johnson, County Commissioner; Linda Cooley, UGN “Good Neighbor” Award winner; Ed Wilkerson, UGN Board President US Bank Employees US Bank Employees Painting a mural at the YMCA Bill James at Jumping Mouse Children's Center ]]> http://weareugn.org/2011-day-of-caring-photos/feed/ 0 UGN Day of Caring September 16th http://weareugn.org/ugn-day-of-caring-september-16th/ http://weareugn.org/ugn-day-of-caring-september-16th/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:28:43 +0000 admin http://weareugn.org/?p=877 Volunteer for 3 hours on September 16th for the UGN Day of Caring.  UGN is matching organizations needing landscaping, painting, etc. with volunteers.  The day will kick-off the 2012 Campaign.  Contact us to volunteer:  385-3797, and join us for a brief celebration at the UGN office at 8:15 that morning for a continental breakfast, our first annual “Good Neighbor” award presentation to an outstanding community volunteer, and a proclamation by Port Townsend Mayor Michelle Sandoval. 

UGN office:  219-A Shold Business Park, Hadlock (on Hwy 20)

]]> http://weareugn.org/ugn-day-of-caring-september-16th/feed/ 0 Port Townsend Senior Meals Seeking Volunteers http://weareugn.org/port-townsend-senior-meals-seeking-volunteers/ http://weareugn.org/port-townsend-senior-meals-seeking-volunteers/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:28:12 +0000 admin http://weareugn.org/?p=875 As United Good Neighbors (UGN), the Jefferson County Community Foundation (JCCF), and the Port Townsend Senior Association work with other local organizations to find a permanent solution to providing regular meals for seniors at the Port Townsend Community Center, several groups have already stepped up to help. First Presbyterian Church, St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, the Rotary Club of Port Townsend, the Port Townsend Police Department, and Latter Day Saints has each provided meals for a week.

OlyCAP’s sponsorship of the senior meals program ended in July due to budget cuts. UGN and JCCF’s goal is to find a permanent solution to replace the program by November.

In the meantime, volunteers are needed for the week of September 12th and through the month of October. Organizations sign up for 4 days (Monday-Thursday) to provide simple, nutritious meals. In addition, several volunteers are needed each afternoon to serve and clean up.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Eleanor Stickney, Senior Association Manager, at 385-9007, or pths49@cablespeed.com

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