http://www.uwpc.org Information provided by United Way of Pierce County en-us Copyright 2009 United Way of Pierce County. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:24:36 GMT Truist RSS Generator 1.0 1440 http://www.uwpc.org http://image.volunteersolutions.org/images/cache/000/000/008/440/8440640.jpg Raise money to help feed and house the poor in our community by wrapping gifts for busy shoppers. The Salvation Army (TSA) is seeing a dramatic increase in the number of families coming for help. This winter is expected to be extremely harsh and many of these families are scared, facing the prospect of having no heat, or maybe not even having a house. TSA will be using the money raised by gift wrapping to care for the homeless and needy during the cold winter months. Volunteers are needed t... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpierce/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10346835455 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpierce/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10346835455 Salvation Army Giving Tree - *Grant a wish this Christmas season. Volunteer at the Giving Tree and help collect gifts that will be given to underprivileged children and elderly. Knowing that someone cared enough to bring them a present gives hope to the children, families and seniors who receive them. By volunteering at the Giving Tree, you get to remind shoppers that there are some who won’t be receiving gifts on Christmas morning. And you’ll get to witness the generosity of those who give.... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpierce/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10346716273 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpierce/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10346716273 Salvation Army Christmas Kettles – Be a Bell Ringer! You see them every year: the faithful Salvation Army bell-ringers reminding us to care for poor and homeless. This year, come volunteer as one of those bell-ringers and help pull our community together to help those in need around us. Through giving your time to the The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign, you’ll be raising money to feed, house and care for the less fortunate families in our community. History: The first kettle was introduced... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpierce/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10346713047 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpierce/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10346713047 PIERCE COUNTY As of today, local, county, and state governments continue to respond to the flooding and are beginning the process of damage assessment. Clean-up has begun in jurisdictions where the water has receded enough to do so, but in many places displaced individuals and families have not been able to get back to their homes. Once folks are able to report their losses, various agencies will know better what the needs are and can begin meeting those needs. At the moment there is not a... Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpierce/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10306891162 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpierce/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10306891162 Going Back-to-School is COOL...when you have the tools for success! Not every child starts the school year with a brand new outfit, shiny new shoes, and a fresh box of crayons. Help disadvantaged children start the school year prepared to succeed through the Back-to-School is COOL program. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpierce/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=1900341 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpierce/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=1900341 Volunteers are needed to help with the 2008 homeless count survey. The count will take place on Jan 24th and 25th, with a mandatory training to take place on Monday, January 14th, from 5:30 - 7PM. Volunteers will be paired up with others for safety. There are "giveaway" locations where clothing and hygiene supplies will be distrubuted as survey incentives at giveaway sites. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpierce/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10258578644 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpierce/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10258578644