With more than $1 million available to help families and individuals
continue the rebuilding and recovery process over the next two years,
we are closing the United Way Disaster Recovery Fund for Mudslide
Relief.
We are working with North Counties’ Family Services, the Arlington
Family Resource Project and the Salvation Army to ensure that highly
regarded and effective Disaster Case Managers will be in a position to
provide support to the people directly impacted by the mudslide.
Over
12,000 individuals, nearly 100 corporate and foundation partners and 120
fundraisers and benefits have made it possible for us to be a long-term
presence in these communities. Thank you for your generosity.
We have also updated our analysis of how the donations were distributed.
Click here for the updated analysis.
United Way Disaster Recovery Fund for Mudslide Relief
The latest news related to United Way's Disaster Recovery Fund. 100% of all contributions will go to the families, communities and community services agencies affected by the landslide in Oso, Washington March 22, 2014. Visit our website at http://www.uwsc.org/recoveryfund.php for more information.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Memorial Playground Dedicated in Memory of Hunter and Wyatt Ruthven
In a touching ceremony this morning, Karen and Tom Psonka dedicated a memorial playground at Northwest Children's School in memory of Hunter and Wyatt Ruthven, two of the younger victims of the SR 530 Mudslide.
A significant portion of the funds for the playground came from money that was donated to United Way's Disaster Recovery Fund. Although the swing set was part of the original playground, the bench and centerpiece of the playground featuring a slide and fort are new.
In her remarks, Karen (second from right) specifically mentioned how much she appreciated working with Christie Connors of the Arlington Family Resource Project on this and a scholarship for her daughter Katie at the University of Washington. Here she is pictured with her husband Tom, Christie and Dennis G. Smith, president and CEO of United Way of Snohomish County.
Hunter was 6 and Wyatt was 4. Hunter and already graduated from Northwest Children's School but Wyatt was enrolled there when the slide hit. The slide also claimed his mother Katie, her husband Shane and Shane's parents.
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