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United Way press releases are available in archive back to 2007. Use the navigation to the right to browse the various public announcements.
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Latest United Way Press Releases
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette extends deadline for grant cycle
April 23, 2012
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette will extend the deadline for applications to its 2012 grant cycle through 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 24. The grants are for preapproved local nonprofit organizations working to improve the health, education and economic vitality of the community. A technical issue with the agency’s website, which occurred Saturday evening, was the reason for the extension. Funds for the grant program come from United Way’s Community Giving Campaign. Read more.
Annual United Way giving campaign raises record amount for community; giving continues to increase
April 19, 2012
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette has reached a record of giving for the four-county Portland/Vancouver area this year. The organization today announces its 2011-2012 Community Giving Campaign has reached an all-time high of $22,005,560, which is a 4.2 percent increase over last year and the largest campaign total in the organization’s 92 year history. Read more.
Burgerville supports United Way with all day partnership
March 21, 2012
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette will receive a percentage of sales from all 38 Burgerville locations on Thursday, March 29 to support the nonprofit’s work to advance the common good and create a better life for all. The fundraising event is part of Burgerville’s annual employee giving campaign, which United Way has been involved in for many years.
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette launches new grant cycle
March 14, 2012
Grants for local nonprofit organizations working to improve the health, education and economic vitality of the community are now available through United Way of the Columbia-Willamette. The agency is expected to distribute $3.5 million in one-year capital and community investment grants. Read more.
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette helps return at least $5.9 million to four-county Portland/Vancouver area
March 5, 2012
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette is again helping middle and lower income wage earners claim refunds through the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. One of six of United Way's strategic initiatives, the EITC is a tax refund for lower-income working individuals and families. Read more.