Press Releases

Brenda Williams Named to National Women United Board
August 15, 2016
We are pleased to announce the appoinment of Brenda Williams to the national Women United Board. Read More.

 

Community Investment Partnership Announces $614,000 in Community Funding Awards
June 11, 2015
We are pleased to announce our 2015-16 Community Investment Partnership grantees! Congratulations to the 23 health and human service non-profit organizations in Thurston County that were awarded funding in support of 35 impact programs that promote healthier choices and behaviors; promote financial and residential stability; and prepare children and youth to be resilient, learn and succeed. Read More.

 

United Way launches Make the Match Campaign to build a brighter future for children
September 30, 2014
United Way of Thurston County announced a Make the Match campaign to raise extra funds for its Community Care Fund. Text-donating has revolutionized the ease and effectiveness of giving money to charities and through community partners, United Way is launching a text-donating application to raise money that supports local non-profits preparing children to be resilient, learn and succeed. Read More.

United Way builds strength in numbers through partnerships with Olympia Downtown Association and Evergreen State College
July 22, 2014
It’s true when they say strength comes in numbers. That is why United Way of Thurston County’s Day of Caring has continued its longstanding partnership with Evergreen State College and welcomes new partners, Olympia Downtown Association (ODA). Read More.
 

The Black Lillies bring genre-mashing roots music to Olympia
Benefit concert for United Way of Thurston County

July 1, 2014
Back by popular demand, the Black Lillies are returning to the Northwest’s historic Capitol Theater in Olympia on August 7 at 8 p.m., to benefit United Way of Thurston County and its work to support vulnerable children and families. Read More.

Women's Leadership Council awards $20K in grants to support women and children in Thurston County
June 18, 2014
Thanks to members of the Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) and the philanthropic community, $20K in grants will help strengthen and support four nonprofit organizations during the 2014-2015 funding cycle. Read More.

United Way of Thurston County will launch mobile bidding at 5th Annual Power of the Purse
April 30, 2014
United Way of Thurston County is excited to launch mobile bidding at the Women’s Leadership Council’s 5th Annual Power of the Purse fundraiser on June 7th, at Indian Summer Golf and Country Club. Read More.

Women’s Leadership Council Offers Funding Opportunity
March 20, 2014
Funding is now available through United Way of Thurston County’s Women’s Leadership Council (WLC). WLC seeks to fund programs that offer financial independence and financial security for women and children living in Thurston County. Read More.

Gov. Jay Inslee Announces $78K in New Funding for Olympia Senior Volunteers
February 7, 2014
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced that United Way of Thurston County in Wash., received a $78K dollar grant to support senior volunteer activities from the Corporation of National and Community Service (CNCS). Read More.

Thurston County Commissioners proclaim December 3, 2013 #GivingTuesday
November 4, 2013
Today, the Thurston County Commissioners proclaimed December 3, 2013, #GivingTuesday - Thurston County's Day of Giving. #GivingTuesday is a global initiative that seeks to transform how people think about, talk about....Read More.

United Way announces Boeing as sponsor for 2013 Loaned Executive Program
November 4, 2013
United Way of Thurston County announced today that The Boeing Company will sponsor the 2013 Loaned Executive Program. The program supports a temporary loaned executive position focused on....Read More

United Way increases the impact of volunteerism through Day of Caring
September 24, 2013
United Way of Thurston County will kick off the 21st Annual Day of Caring on September 27 with over 750 registered participants. This event is the single largest day of volunteerism....Read More

United Way recruits Reading Buddies for local schools in Lewis County
September 4, 2013
Most people agree that a quality education is a building block for a quality of life. Children who lack basic math and literacy skills upon their first day of kindergarten end up starting behind....
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