The United Way of San Juan County in January awarded more than $86,300 to 19 local nonprofits that together operate nearly 30 vital programs that are provided exclusively to residents throughout the county.
Programs funded by the local chapter of United Way are offered by non-profit agencies on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan islands.
“Our United Way is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of local people,” San Juan Island’s Bill Morrissey, president of the chapter board of directors, said. “This year, contributions from San Juan County individuals and businesses are helping over 5,000 children, families, elders and disabled individuals countywide. It is hard to find another local nonprofit where one gift provides so much good to so many in our community.”
In addition to funds granted through the group’s allocation process, $7,244 in donor-designated contributions were distributed to these and three other non-profits.
For more information about United Way of San Juan County; 378-4121, or www.unitedway-sanjuancounty.org
United Way of SJC 2014 beneficiaries:
Countywide:
San Juan County 4H
Hospice of San Juan
Washington Vocational Services Integrated Communities
San Juan Island:
F.H. Elementary School Primary Intervention Program
F.H. Elementary School After School Study Club
SJI Conservation Corps Youth Summer Crew
SJI Family Resource Center (Head Start PIP, San Juan Mentor, Preschool-Kindergarten Transitions, Family Support, Readiness to Learn)
San Juan Island Prevention Coalition
Orcas Island:
Orcas Island Children’s House
Orcas Family Connections
The Funhouse
Kaleidoscope Pre-School
Orcas Montessori
Orcas Primary Intervention Program (PIP)
Orcas Senior Center Hearts & Hands
Lopez Island:
Lopez Island Family Resource Center
Lopez Children’s Center
KLOI Lopez Radio
Lopez Island Conservation Corps Youth Summer Crew
Hamlet House
Hamlet Cottages
