United Way of Snohomish County

Happy Diwali! For those in our community that are celebrating, we are wishing you happiness, prosperity, and light. Diwali is an especially important celebration for our President & CEO, Maya Hemachandra. Read what this period of times means to her here: https://lnkd.in/gxJrtYtS

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the official workplace giving campaign for Federal employees and retirees. The campaign is active now until Jan. 15, 2025. Your donation to United Way of Snohomish County during this time helps fund important programs within our community, such as free books for kids, access to dental care, and many others. Just $5 makes a difference in a child's life. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYxSe5xv and use CFC# 23167 to give to UWSC.

As your books arrive from The Imagination Library this month (and every month!), there are lots of ways to engage as you read with your child:

#Halloween is just around the corner! As you greet your trick-or-treaters, keep in mind that *half* of all children in the U.S. live in families that either are in poverty or are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), unable to afford basics. So, to help each child you meet have a great holiday, remember: 🎃 Don't comment on how they're dressed. Their families may live on tight budgets and may not have the time or money to invest in a costume. 🎃 Don't comment on their age. Older kids want to enjoy the holiday, too – and candy might be a rare treat. 🎃 Do offer them treats and wish them a Happy Halloween! To read more about #ALICEchildren, visit https://lnkd.in/dHp7TrP4. #UnitedForALICE

New Report Alert! 📊 Under the radar of official poverty measures, children in Washington are growing up without the resources they need to flourish – jeopardizing their health, education, and future well-being. Uncover the realities of children in hardship – and gain the insights needed to change the narrative – in the latest “ALICE in Focus: Children” Brief for our state. Dive in with us: https://lnkd.in/dHp7TrP4 #UnitedForALICE #ALICEchildren #ChildAdvocacy #ChildWelfare

We recently received at $5,000 grant from the Norman Archibald Charitable Foundation, to help with funding for The Imagination Library. Thank you to NACF for believing in this program and helping to get books into the hands of Snohomish County children!

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the official workplace giving campaign for Federal employees and retirees. The campaign is active now until Jan. 15, 2025. Your donation to United Way of Snohomish County during this time helps fund important programs within our community, such as free books for kids, access to dental care, and many others. Just $5 makes a difference in a child's life. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYxSe5xv and use CFC# 23167 to give to UWSC.

United Way of Henderson County Executive Director Katherine Carlton spoke with CNN anchor Jessica Dean about conditions on the ground and how to best help survivors in western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Donate now at unitedway.org/helene

School is back in session and that means our partners at Best Dental Help, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing dental care to uninsured elementary children in Snohomish County and surrounding regions, are out and about, meeting children where they are. We’re proud of all we’ve accomplished together. Last school year: 🦷 4,240 elementary-aged students received critical education around proper dental care 🦷 Over 75% of all students who opted in to receive treatment had dental decay, visible concerns or urgent needs that were able to be addressed. 🦷 2,634 sealants were placed on non-permanent teeth (at no cost to the families - a treatment not normally covered by insurance), helping to prevent future dental decay. 🦷 1,500 students whose families and caregivers did not have dental insurance were able to receive screenings, cleanings and fluoride treatment – sometimes the only dental care they receive all year long. More work is needed to build on this momentum, and we look forward to supporting the amazing work they are doing in our community!