In a continuing effort to address the needs of families impacted by the SR530 flood and mudslide, United Way is partnering with two highly regarded local organizations. Up to $24,750 will help Camp Fire USA: Snohomish County Council send 50 children from Darrington to Camp Killoqua this summer. Another $20,000 will help North Sound Society of St. Vincent de Paul distribute full sets of new, pre-packaged household items to people who lost their homes in the March 22 landslide.
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Thursday, April 10, 2014
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Ben and Jerry's Free Cone Day scoops up $7500 for Recovery Fund
Ben and Jerry's Free Cone Day at Greenlake, Gig Harbor and Southcenter yesterday was a huge success. With help from volunteers from United Way, KOMO News, Nordstrom's Southcenter and the Gig Harbor Chamber they collected $7,511.90* for our Disaster Recovery Fund - the largest amount they have raised in seven years.
The Gig Harbor Chamber in particular stepped up. Local Gig Harbor businesses donated over $1,600 dollars for the mudslide relief efforts.
*The final tally was $8,211.90
Check out this report from KOMO.
The Gig Harbor Chamber in particular stepped up. Local Gig Harbor businesses donated over $1,600 dollars for the mudslide relief efforts.
*The final tally was $8,211.90
Check out this report from KOMO.
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