1. Stepping Up to LIVE UNITED

2. United Way 2 One mission: Create a better life for all people in Snohomish County. 1

3. United Way 3 Two strategies: Meet immediate needs Create lasting change by solving the cause of the problem—not just the symptom 1 2

4. United Way 4 Three building blocks to a better life: Successful kids Financially stable families Healthy communities 1 2 3

5. 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

6. United Way 6 Education is key to success Early learning Ready to learn $1 = $16

7. United Way 7 Education is key to success Middle school Caring adults Positive experiences Academic success

8. United Way 8 Demand at food banks is rising Snohomish County Food Bank Coalition 2008 2009 2010

9. United Way 9 Stable families

10. United Way 10 $10.5 million for low-income families

11. United Way 11 Healthy, engaged communities

12. United Way 12 Healthy communities 28,000 school-age children and youth served

13. United Way 13 We create a better life for all when we… GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

14. United Way 14 Does my gift really make an impact? Where is my money going?

15. United Way 15 $5 a week hours of preschool for at-risk toddlers 9

16. United Way 16 $10 a week days of affordable housing 85

17. United Way 17 $25 a week people helped with disaster relief 2

18. 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

19. United Way 19 When you “Step Up” to help one, you create a better life for all.