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Table of Contents Join Us...................................................3 Board & Staff Members ......................4 Operating With Integrity ....................5 Born Learning Trails ............................6 Play & Learn ......................................... 7 Head Start Cohort.............................. 10 Welcome Baby 2.0 ............................. 12 Business Case for Early Learning .... 13 Workplace Campaigns ...................... 14 Corporate Partners ........................... 15 Awards................................................ 16 Skagit Legacy .....................................17

Anacortes School District & United Way of Skagit County PARTNERS in Early Childhood Learning

Funded Agencies 2017-18 ................. 18 Financial PEOPLE Project .................. 19 Individual Donors ..............................20 Youth United ......................................22 CHOW ..................................................23

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“We believe that each child has tremendous potential and is worthy of our best effort. We provide a safe environment where students can thrive and know they are valued.”

Early Learning in Anacortes: Community partnership facilitated by early learning coordinator Birth to 3 program to support children with special needs Developmental pre-school program Small K-3 class sizes High quality teachers with aligned curricula Focus on social-emotional learning, play, basic math, foundational reading, and creativity Dedicated Early Learning Center (Whitney) Summer program to support school readiness for incoming kindergartners Love of children

Thank you, United Way of Skagit County, for championing our youngest learners!

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Please Join Us BOLD STEPS FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE. How do we address challenges in our lives? Many times, people jump in to fix the immediate issue – and that helps in the short-term. But it doesn’t create sustainable change. We know from experience - the best way to address challenges is to START AT THE BEGINNING. For the past three years, United Way has studied the challenges facing Skagit County. We’ve surveyed donors and partners, consulted experts, and reviewed best practices. Based on this research – and what we believe in our hearts – we belive creating healthy beginnings for ALL Skagit children is the most effective approach to build positive, sustainable quality of life for all of us. Research shows that every dollar we invest NOW into children’s social, emotional and physical health pays dividends of $7 to $13 PER CHILD each year of their life. Children raised in safe, nurturing environments have the best chance of succeeding in school and in life.

Our Bold Goal: By 2025, all Skagit children entering kindergarten are ready to learn. Achieving the goal of ALL children ready to learn will take action from ALL of us.

Please join us. Phil Brockman, Board President Debra Lancaster, Executive Director

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Board of Directors & Staff Board Officers President

Vice President

Treasurer

Past President

Early Learning Impact

Resource Development

Phil Brockman

Deb Davis Bundy

Ann Caldwell

Lisa Janicki

Sue Krienen

Tiffany Urland

Sedro-Woolley School District

Tulalip Resort Casino

US Bank

Skagit County

Pilko Associates

Cascade Natural Gas

Board Members Bill Aslett City of Burlington Jeff Brown Burlington-Edison School District

Staff Cory Ertel Shell Puget Sound Refinery

Kari Ranten Skagit Regional Health

Jennifer Johnson Skagit County

Kyle Reep D. A. Davidson & Company

Ann Caldwell US Bank

Ken Johnson Skagit Bank

Connie Davis Skagit Regional Health

Maureen Lama PROforma Creative Printing Solutions

Annie Di Meo KAPS/KBRC Radio

Jennifer Larson Mount Vernon School District

Andrew Entrikin Port of Skagit Marie Erbstoeszer Retired Health Care Planning & Administration

Will Reichardt Skagit County Yadira Rosales Skagit Valley College

Kim Walley Peoples Bank

Debra Lancaster Executive Director

George Welch Shell Puget Sound Refinery & USW 12-591

Lynne Blanford Finance Manager

Shirley Yap Shell Puget Sound Refinery

Philip Prudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;homme Resource Development Manager Echo Arseneau Donor & Volunteer Coordinator

Lynn Murphy Puget Sound Energy

2018 Board of Directors

(Bottom to Top, L-R): Maureen Lama, Ken Johnson, Yadira Rosales, Kari Ranten, Kim Walley, Tiffany Urland, Deb Davis Bundy, Cory Ertel, Sue Krienen, Jennifer Larson, Phil Brockman, Marie Erbstoeszer, Jeff Brown, Will Reichardt, Lisa Janicki, Bill Aslett, Andrew Entrikin, Ann Caldwell

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Operating with the Highest Level of Integrity Uniting Skagit County to build a positive, sustainable quality of life. Financial Accountability We undergo annual financial audits conducted by an independent certified public accountant whose examination complies with generally accepted auditing standards.

Public Reporting and Disclosure

Governance We are led by an active, responsible, and voluntary Board of Directors to ensure effective governance over the policies and financial resources of the organization.

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Performance Excellence

We file our IRS Form 990 in a timely manner and post it on our website for public disclosure.

We conduct a self-assessment every three years of our governance, financial management, and impact in the community.

Ethics

Diversity

We follow a locally adopted code of ethics for volunteers and staff that include provisions for management, publicity, fundraising practices, and full and fair disclosure.

We have adopted policies/ statements to ensure volunteers and staff broadly reflects the diversity of the community we serve.

Legal We comply with all applicable local, state, and federal operating and reporting requirements. We are tax-exempt under Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Born Learning Trails For young children, everyday life is a learning experience. Born Learning Trails help parents, grandparents and caregivers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities.

orn Learning Trails use research-based content to create 10 stations with activities to foster growth in motor skills, letters, numbers, nature observation, imagination, and social/ emotional interactions. The stations are fun and interactive

with the emphasis on learning while bonding with the child. The Trails are free and presented in both English and Spanish. Skagit Reign (Leadership Skagit) is partnering with United Way of Skagit County to build two Born Learning Trails: one at Hillcrest Park in Mount Vernon

and the other at Storvik Park in Anacortes. Skagit Reign needs your support to make these important Trails happen. Please visit www. UnitedWaySkagit.org for more information.

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Making Dreams

A Reality

For 60 years Skagit Bank has worked to help make dreams a reality. Call us today to make yours come true.

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Play and Learn

hat is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Play & Learn?â&#x20AC;? Held in

neighborhood schools, churches, maternal health centers or wherever it is convenient, playgroups can offer children a high-quality early learning experience, similar to

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preschool, while parents and caregivers increase their knowledge of child development and their social networks. We know that support and education for parents can help families and children thrive, even in the face of adversity.

Hands-On Exhibits

Parties & Field Trips

Preschool Program

School Break Camps

Special Events

www.SkagitChildrensMuseum.net Admission $6.25 per person

Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm Toddler Tuesday 8:30am-10:00am Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm Closed some holidays

Located in Burlington, WA Tel: 360.757.8888

Congratulations to United Way of Skagit County on 54 years of excellent work!

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Head Start Cohort If our goal is ALL children ready to learn – why would we invest in childcare and preschool providers?

Lyndie Case Skagit Early Learning Coordinator

Because Staff qualifications have a DIRECT IMPACT on the educational and developmental outcomes of children in their care.

And that improvement in children’s outcomes is a direct result of carefully trained providers. United Way understands this correlation and is proud to have supported

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ead Start, Early Head Start, and ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) serve low-income families – those with risk factors that might prevent their children from being ready for kindergarten. The quality care and childhood development opportunities offered through these programs has resulted in HIGHER rates of K-Readiness than even the children’s more affluent peers.

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Cohort Continued

TWO cohorts of Head Start part-time staff, parents and licensed childcare providers through Skagit Valley College’s Early Childhood Development “Initial Certification” program. Offering an accessible, affordable approach to obtain these certificates allows adults currently only working part-time and in supporting positions to achieve qualifications that will allow them to seek higher paying positions as assistant teachers, licensed child care centers, and with the short certification completed, teachers in Early Head Start. For many of these adults, this is their first chance to be in a college class. Head Start director Mary Ellen Lykins said: “I’m so grateful for United Way’s support of this work. It’s truly transformative!”

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Joana Tinoco, Classroom Aide, reported: “Taking this (class) has changed me, because it has helped me to step out of my bubble and be able to talk more with kids and help them find strategies. One strategy is to encourage the child and use creative thinking when

working with them in problem solving. Young children often get frustrated and say they can’t do things, and as teacher we assume we need to just do things for the children. I have learned to walk step by step with the child by talking through the process and guiding them and using open ended questions when it comes to problem solving”

B-ESD’s emphasis on early learning supports the United Way’s goal to have Skagit children ready to learn for kindergarten by 2025 through innovative programming such as Opportunity K.

Opportunity K is an early entry,

extended kindergarten experience for children unable to access preschool. If your child, • Is turning 5 by August 31, 2019, • Plans to attend kindergarten in the fall of 2019, • Is not currently in an early childhood program, and • Demonstrates a need for support in academics, social/ emotional, or language development Please consider applying for Opportunity K. Contact B-ESD for more information. (360) 757-3311

WELCOME WELCOME 2.0

newborns & parents at the hospital, the program will add home visits and small parent group visits.

Fast-forward 10 years. There are about 1400 babies born in Skagit County every year – and we want them ALL to be happy, healthy, and successful in school and life.

Babies have a better chance of lifelong success when parents incorporate simpleyet-quality “play” into everyday interactions. We know this because science has shown that the first 5 years of life are when the human brain develops the fastest. Home visits conducted by trained early childhood coordinators can help parents inspire lifelong curiosity and a love of learning in their children.

ow many of you remember WELCOME BABY? From 1998 to 2008, Meredith Baker was the face and heart of Welcome Baby. She visited every newborn at Skagit Valley Hospital with a book for the baby and warm words of encouragement for the moms and dads. She found that, no matter education level or age, new parents were always eager to learn more so they could be their child’s FIRST and MOST ENDURING teacher.

United Way is proud to be a primary partner in bringing back Welcome Baby to Skagit County. In addition to meeting

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Business case for early learning Why should business owners & managers care about early childhood development? An educated, skilled, and productive workforce is KEY to strong businesses and a strong economy. Which is why high-quality childcare is a smart investment! For many of today’s workers, access to affordable, high-quality childcare is a necessity. It enables your employees to stay in the workforce and be their most productive while at work. • The rate of ROI (return on investment) for early childhood development programs can be 13% PER CHILD PER YEAR! This calculation from Nobel Prize winner James Heckman based on improved outcomes in education, health, sociability, economic productivity and reduced crime. • The cost of full-time center-based childcare is about $10,000 a year – about the same as tuition at University of Washington or Washington State University • The workforce of the future depends on what we do today. Let’s make sure they have the “Executive Functions” necessary to succeed.

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Workplace Campaigns

Workplace Campaigns are the backbone in the fight for healthier Skagit communities. Highlighted are Pacesetter organizations – they set the tone for fundraising by making early campaign “pledges”, communicating the importance of giving locally, and coming together around shared goals. Pacesetter Organizations are integral to raising funds toward the goals of creating sustainable positive change right here in Skagit County. Corporate and staff gifts help our children succeed in school, our families gain financial stability and improves the health of our neighborhoods. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Anacortes School District Employees Andeavor Employees & Foundation Burlington-Edison School District Employees Cascade Natural Gas Employees Mount Vernon School District Employees

Anacortes School District Andeavor Bank of the Pacific Banner Bank Best Buy Brigid Collins Burlington-Edison School District Car Toys Cargill Cascade Natural Gas Corp. Chinook Enterprises City of Anacortes City of Burlington City of Mount Vernon City of Sedro-Woolley Columbia Bank

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Peoples Bank Sedro-Woolley School District Employees 8. Shell Puget Sound Refinery, Employees, and Foundation 9. Skagit Bank and Employees 10. Skagit County Government Employees

Comcast Cable Community Action of Skagit County Conway School District Costco Wholesale Enterprise Rent-a-Car FedEx Goodwill Heritage Bank Hospice of the Northwest KeyBank Macy`s Mills Electric Mount Vernon School District National Frozen Foods North Coast Credit Union

11. U.S. Bank Foundation and U.S. Bank Employees 12. Skagit Regional Health Employees 13. United Way of Skagit County Staff and Board 14. Washington Federal

North Sound Behavioral Health Organization Northwest Clean Air Agency NW Educ. Service Dist. 189 Opus Bank PACCAR Inc. PeaceHealth United General Peoples Bank Port of Skagit County Puget Sound Energy Regence BlueShield RW Baird Sea Mar Community Health Centers Sedro-Woolley School District Shell Puget Sound Refinery Skagit Bank

Skagit County Skagit Farmers Supply Skagit PUD #1 Skagit Regional Clinics / Hospital SPARC Target The Skagit United General District #304 United Way of Skagit County UPS US Bank Walmart Washington Federal Wells Fargo Bank Williams Gas Pipeline

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Corporate Partners Many large companies, foundations, and local businesses make significant gifts to create positive sustainable change in Skagit County. ELITE $40k +

Platinum $15,000 - $39,999

Gold $7,500 - $14,999

SILVER $2,500 - $7,499 The Argus Christmas Fund Cargill Costco Skagit Publishing (In-Kind) Washington Federal Foundation Williams Gas Pipeline

BRONZE $500- $2,499 BNSF Railway Company Dreamchasers RV of Burlington Image 360 (In-Kind) JH Kelly, LLC Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Padgett & Padgett, PLLC (In-Kind)

PROforma Creative Printing Solutions Stephen Berentson Public Relations (In-Kind) Stowes Shoes & Clothing Swinomish Casino & Lodge (In-Kind)

Target United Parcel Service United Way Worldwide (In-Kind)

USW Local 12-951 Walmart

Skagit Farmers Supply

Peoples Bank

For a full list of workplaces, corporate gifts, sponsors, please go to UnitedWaySkagit.org. Any omission or misspelled partner names are unintentional. Please contact our office so errors can be corrected.

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Awards

ach year, United Way of Skagit County recognizes partners and individuals that go above and beyond to create sustainable positive change in local communities. This year, United Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board of Directors is proud to announce the following Awardees. Awards will be presented at the Live United Rally on April 26th.

Recognizing Truly Inspiring Partners

Spirit of United Way Spirit of United Way Awardees embody the spirit of work collectively toward common goals and maximizing efforts to create positive, sustainable change.

Sustainable Partner Sustainable Partner Awardees are organizations that partner with United Way for many years - giving their time, talent and treasure to make Skagit County a better place.

Extra Mile Extra Mile Award is presented to an individual who stepped up the campaign effort this year, tried new things, raised awareness, set goals, etc.

Liz Jenkins

Volunteers of the Year Cascade College and Career Academy Students

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Skagit Legacy Creating a future of hope for every child in Skagit County.

Would YOU like to be part of transforming the future? If you believe that every child deserves a chance and that our future depends on the children of today – then JOIN US! Legacy Giving Leg'a-se Giv'ing Verb 1. To convey one's values through creation of a current and/or future gift to charity Noun 1. A prudent action to strengthen a desired future

imply put, “Legacy Giving” enables people — YOU — to make large, meaningful gifts to the organizations that reflect their beliefs and values while leaving a unique legacy to memorialize those values and beliefs by supporting them during their lifetime and beyond. You can create a meaningful charitable legacy while taking care of yourself and your loved ones — and you may be surprised to learn that you can do it all without sacrificing your quality of life. •

A gift that helps today: Do you want to SEE the impact of your gift on children’s lives? A gift from stocks or real estate sales can fund a Welcome Baby specialist today. o How to make it manageable? Give a portion of your gift each year for 5-7 years

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A gift that helps tomorrow: Making provisions that include United Way in your will, trust or life insurance will impact the future of Skagit County for years.

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Sue Krienen

Seeing the Impact of an Early Childhood Legacy “I wanted to see the impact of my gift – that’s why I give today;” said Sue Krienen. In 2014, Sue made a commitment of $500,000 to United Way to begin the work on early childhood development. Her gift funded the coordination and research necessary for United Way to decide on our BOLD GOAL. Sue has also signed a Letter of Commitment for another $500,000 – a bequest in her will – to continue the work on early childhood development. Because of Sue’s major gift, children will be ready for kindergarten! “Let’s make a difference in our children’s futurebecause they are OUR future.”

Funded Agencies 2017-18 Community Impact Grants

Funding Partner Agencies in key areas to build a positive, sustainable quality of life for our children, families, and community Supporting Healthy, Safe Choices • Oasis Youth Shelter, YMCA • Safe, Healthy & Resilient Families, Domestic Violence & SAS • Ideas for Health Living, Community Action/WSU Extension • Wise Kids, Camp Fire Samish • Foster Care Resources, Secret Harbor • Community Based Residential Treatment, Secret Harbor • Youth Restorative Justice, Volunteers of America • Independent Living/Self-Suﬃciency Skills, Youthnet Supporting Financial Stability • Empowerment through Employment, Chinook Enterprises • Equipping for Success, Community Action • Vocational Program, NW Youth Services • Transitional Living, NW Youth Services • Housing & Homelessness, Community Action

Collective Impact Grants

Funding direct service as well as capacitybuilding projects in Health, Financial Stability, and Early Learning • Early Learning Coordinator, Children’s Council through United General Foundation • Youth United/Varsity in Volunteerism, Four high schools through United General Foundation • Skagit Trends website, Population Health Trust • Financial PEOPLE Project, United Way • Early Childhood Development projects, Children’s Council

THANK YOU

Supporting Children (birth-age 8) and their parents/caregivers • Preschool Program, SPARC • School Success, Communities in Schools • Parenting for School Readiness, Brigid Collins • Triple Play, Boys & Girls Clubs • Family Support Services, Brigid Collins • Concrete Summer Learning Adventure, United General Foundation

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Celebrating 54 years of working for the success of our children and families!

Basic Needs Grants

Funding Partner Agencies to provide emergency food, shelter, childcare, and medical services plus referral to all resources.

• Disaster Cycle, American Red Cross • Food Distribution Center, Community Action • Emergency Childcare Vouchers, ChildCare Aware • Healthcare for Homeless, Sea Mar • Meals on Wheels, Council on Aging • 2-1-1, Volunteers of America

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Financial PEOPLE Project WHY

Children need stability….and for many families, that begins with financial stability. Learning how to budget, apply for loans, and repair credit can transform a families’ chances to succeed. “Financial education is critical to the health of low-to-moderate income individuals and families. It helps to strengthen Skagit communities and ultimately creates better prepared children and a brighter future for all.” Rita Ordóñez, FPP Coordinator

WHERE FPP has been presented at Community Action, Goodwill, Head Start, Habitat for Humanity, and Young Lives.

IMPACT Dear United Way, Thank you for offering this class – it has helped me very much. I wish I had learned about IRA’s for a tax deduction a long time ago. I have utilized this information to improve my families’ finances. I would like to be a volunteer to help share this information with others. …. Thank everyone who make this possible. Very grateful, Ricardo & Maria Gonzalez

WHO We couldn’t offer the program without the trained volunteers from: Bank of the Pacific, Banner Bank, Children’s Museum of Skagit County, Edward Jones, KeyBank, Skagit Bank, Skagit Valley College, Skagit Valley Food Co-op, University of Washington, U.S. Bank, Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Washington State University-Skagit Extension. For information on how you can get involved, visit www.UnitedWaySkagit.org

HOW The Financial PEOPLE (Peers Empowering Others by Providing Leadership and Education) Project (FPP). FPP includes two stages of financial education: Stage 1 - Volunteer Peer Leaders participate in 22 hours of training where they learn key financial concepts designed to stabilize low-to-moderate income families and individuals. Peer Leaders are trained on resource navigation, public speaking, and group facilitation. A “field trip” to five financial institutions introduces Peer Leaders to the various financial products that are offered locally.

Photo: 2018 Peer Leader Graduates (L to R) Kori Olsen, Destiny Acosta, Shaun Bridge, DeAnna Connors;

Middle: Rita Ordóñez, FPP Coordinator

Stage 2: Peer Leaders teach free Group Sessions in the community. Over 6 weeks, Group Session participants learn about key financial tools, receive introductions to responsible financial services, and practice skills in a supportive “nojudgement” environment. Students who finish the Group Sessions receive a Skagit Asset Building Coalition Certificate. Both Peer Leaders and Group Session participants learn about: Budgeting and Debt Reduction, Loans, Saving for Retirement and Education, Credit Scores and Credit Repair, Bank Services and Checking Accounts.

The Financial PEOPLE Project is funded by United Way of Skagit County, BECU, North Coast Credit Union, Opus Community Foundation and the Washington Federal Foundation.

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Individual Donors Peregrine Falcon $2,500 - $4,999

Alexis De Tocqueville $10,000+

Dr. Carl Berliner Ann & Donald CaldwellSusan Krienen Anonymous (2)

Cheryl Bishop Dr. Robert Coffey & Dr. Deborah North Lea & Gregg Davidson Deb Davis Bundy Julie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shaughnessy Elsbree Mike & Mary Killien Kirk Loy Diane Rusher Mark & Cec Spahr Kelly Tuohig & Ken Codlin George Welch Anonymous (3

Bald Eagle

$7,500 - $9,999 Guy Masters Shirley Yap

Trumpeter Swan $1,000 - $2,499

Red-Tailed Hawk $5,000 - $7,499

Ken & Susan Johnson Debra & Doug Lancaster Richard Moldenhauer Dan & Erin Peek James & Michele Tangaro

Bud and Jackie Anderson Claude and Annie Blackburn Patrice & Philip Blakeway Mark Boger Dr. Patti & Michael Brettell Marilyn Brink Daniel Brown Mark & Kathy Buford Betty and Sean Burton Antonia Elliott-Bush & Daniel Bush John Carr Eric Shen & Betty Carteret Sean & Brenda Cornett Ian Crawford

Ken & Flo Dahlstedt Alan & Yaneth Daniels Michael Daou John & Marie Erbstoeszer Shellie Eubanks-Highet M. Evans Katherine Ferris Chris Fisher David &Lisa Forsythe Robert Gruber Mark D Hansen Bryan & Carol Harrison Steve & Trish Henery Rich & Betsy Humphrey Mike & Lisa Janicki Diane Kaplan Bryanna Kessler Gail & Glenn King Dreabon & Dustin Knowles Will & Jennifer Larson Daniel Mahar Theresa Mahar McCammant Family Anita & Charles McCarthy Christina McGee Kyle McNair Medcalf Family William Mercer Irene Millay Dyana Mitchell Elizabeth Morgan Anne Marie Morse Christopher Neblett Doreen Nystrom Sandi Paciotti, SB&C Ltd Kenneth Patnode Shannon Perkes Tim Quiggle William & Wendy Rabel Kari & Steve Ranten Crystal Rau Richard & Nancy Robblee Ross Roberts Jason Schmidt Sigrid Schumacher David & Tracie Skrinde

Ann & Rich Spiegel Philip Stephenson Dr. Robb & Carrie Stewart Jeri Teevan Mary Tyler James Upham Tom & Tiffany Urland Richard & Maryann Ward Mark & Julie Wenzel Stephen Williams Donald Wolf Michael & Patricia Woods Wade Melton & Sara Young

Blue Heron $750 - $999

Jim & Debbie Allen Phil & Tamera Brockman Carl & Carmen Bruner Sandy & Mary Carter Richard Clasen Clifford Finkbohner Jeff & Diana Holmes Sara Anne Simchik Hough James Lowe Kimberly McCarn Eiren & Rick McKay Sharon Pawlowicz Kevin & Kaela Schwitter Keith & Cyndi Sorestad Doug Stone Mia Troy Bob & Bonnie Warnecke Ron & Jan Wesen John & Allison White Anonymous (5)

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Individual Donors Snow Goose $500 - $749

Berniece Aarstad Susan & Jon T. Aarstad Cyrus Anderson Charlie & Leanna Anderson Echo Arseneau Barb Askland Bill & Vicki Aslett Greg & Stephanie Bachmeier Kurt Bachtold Mark & Karen Backman Karen Barlean Dan & Susan Berentson Kenny & Jenny Bergsma Dave & Becky Billings Lynne & Joe Blanford Christa Boudreau Kelly Bradford Ted Brockmann Jeff & Melissa Brown Peter & Laurel Browning Laura Cailloux & Andrew Ross Mark Campbell Jody Carlisle Vicki Childers Drew Clark Dr. Pauline Cline Scott Corcoran Jennifer Covey

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Sheri Croll Cutshalls-Anacortes Pam & Ken Davis Jeff Demorest DeVoe Family Paul Dixon Nathan & Jonna Dunham Kirk Dunn Mark & Sandra Eaton Diane Eiesland David & Aree Entenmann Cory & Naomi Ertel Marc & Pam Estvold Lance Fisher Idelle Fode Brett Fontes John & Gail Fotheringham Mr. Laurence A. Francois Axel Franzmann John Gallagher Levi Hall Patricia Hammond Linda Hammons The Hansen Family Darrell & Betty Heisler Bill & Amanda Henkel Tim & Pat Halloran Alicia Huschka Elizabeth Jennings & Tim Schaebethal Jennifer Johnson Kirk Johnson & Lori Nordgulen Teresa Johnson Scott Johnston Dr. Bryan & Anne Jones The Krell Family Henk & Sue Kruithof

Thomas LaCroix Nathan Levin Jim Lippert Erin Long Chanda Marek Janice Marker Andrea & Terry Martin Patsy Martin Robert Martin Linda McAdams Katy McCoard Agata McIntyre Lori McLeod Dawn Meade Darlene Mindrum Evelyn Morse Deannie Nelson Lynda Nelson Tara Dowd & Steve Nelson Timothy Newall Lisa Norton Jessica Oliver Gary M. Pea John & Michele Pope & Family Philip Prud`homme & Michelle Stahl Tim Rawlins Greg & Lou Ann Reed Kyle & Kelly Reep Adam Regan Will & Diane Reichardt Jeff Richardson & Jeniffer Tobon Wendy Rohrbacher Bruce and Cora Rolfe Cecilia Sargent Bob & Jennifer Walton

Michael & Ellen Schweigert Kate Scott Dr. Jerry Sells & Rev. Linda Larson Anthony & Catherine Senff Tom & Tina Shields Jason Smolsnik Tabitha Squires Becky & John Taft Mel Takehara Kevin & Ann Tate Chad & Tracy Tesarik Cecil Thomas Kathleen Thomson Sarah Thornhill Lin & Carla Tucker Keith & Beth Tyne Omar Valdez Shane & Kim Walley Jesse Wesen Shaun Wesen Matthew White Don Wick Maria Wraspir David Wright Mike & Jeanne Youngquist Chris & Helen Zimmerman Anonymous (16)

For a full list, including loyal donors, go to UnitedWaySkagit.org. Any omission or misspelled partner names are unintentional. Please contact our office so rrors can be corrected.

Youth United: Varsity in Volunteerism They had an idea: A fundraiser/food drive for hungry Skagit kids.

Youth helping Youth

~ the best volunteers around!

On Presidentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day, in front of grocery stores across Skagit County, youth from Anacortes, Burlington and Sedro-Woolley took positive action and raised food and money for the Cutting Hunger on Weekends (CHOW) program. There are over 120 students at Anacortes, Burlington, Concrete and Sedro-Woolley high schools participating in Youth United. Last year, YU members volunteered over 12,000 hours. Sixtyfour of them received a Varsity Letter because they volunteered over 100 hours each.

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They got together and planned the project.

They raised almost $1000 and over 2000 lbs of food. UnitedWaySkagit.org

CHOW Is Cutting Hunger On Weekends CHOW is helping our lowincome neighbors feed their families on the weekends. Currently, approximately 500 Skagit children receive food every weekend to help cover the very real nutrition gap that exists for thousands of Skagit kids. Read about Liz’s journey on her blog, at: beautifulexhaustionblog.wordpress.com

A partnership of 1095 Skagit, United Way of Skagit County; Helping Hands Food Bank; Skagit Publishing; and Community Action’s Food Distribution Center f you haven’t heard yet, Liz Jenkins, is riding her bike- created CHOW to address the issue of childhood the human powered kind – across the United States hunger in Skagit County. to raise funds and awareness for childhood hunger in We need volunteers and donors to keep this program Skagit County. viable. For more information on how to get involve go She is partnering with United Way and Helping Hands to www.unitedwayskagit.org. Food Bank to promote and raise much needed funding for the Cutting Hunger on Weekends (CHOW) program.

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