Stepping Up to LIVE UNITED
United Way 2 One mission: Create a better life for all people in Snohomish County. 1
United Way 3 Two strategies: Meet immediate needs Create lasting change by solving the cause of the problem—not just the symptom 1 2
United Way 4 Three building blocks to a better life: Successful kids Financially stable families Healthy communities 1 2 3
United Way 5 What’s the need in our community? Half of kids not ready for kindergarten; low high school graduation rates. 101,000 people use a food bank – 1 in 7 Sharply rising obesity rate – 27% and rising
United Way 6 Education is key to success Early learning Ready to learn $1 = $16
United Way 7 Education is key to success Middle school Caring adults Positive experiences Academic success
United Way 8 Demand at food banks is rising Snohomish County Food Bank Coalition
United Way 9 Stable families
United Way 10 $10.5 million for low-income families
United Way 11 Healthy, engaged communities
United Way 12 Healthy communities 28,000 school-age children and youth served
United Way 13 We create a better life for all when we… GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.
United Way 14 Does my gift really make an impact? Where is my money going?
United Way 15 $5 a week hours of preschool for at-risk toddlers 9
United Way 16 $10 a week days of affordable housing 85
United Way 17 $25 a week people helped with disaster relief 2
United Way 18 Where to start? 1 hour’s pay per paycheck “Step Up” What kind of LIVE UNITED Leader are you? 1% or $1,000 Be a Partner, Ambassador or even a Champion! 1 2 3
United Way 19 When you “Step Up” to help one, you create a better life for all.