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Year End Giving

aheinlen — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:40:43 +0000

Year End Giving aheinlen Tue, 12/09/2025 - 1:40pm

Please consider making a local, tax-deductible gift Today. You can change someone's story before the year ends!

Year End Giving Campaign

aheinlen — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:12:13 +0000

Year End Giving Campaign

aheinlen Tue, 11/25/2025 - 11:12am

Holiday Greetings!

As this year comes to a close, I’ve been thinking about the moments your generosity made possible: a child receiving her very first Imagination Library book, a mother and her children finding safe shelter after fleeing violence, and a teen walking into a warm room where—for the first time in a long while—they felt seen and supported.

These aren’t just stories. They are lives changed because someone like you chose to care.
This year, your support helped thousands of our neighbor’s access food and basic needs, ensured families in crisis had a safe place to go, and delivered free monthly books to young children across our counties. Hope is reaching people every single day because of you.

But many more families are still waiting for help. As we approach the final days of the year, I’m asking you to stand with us once again. Your year-end gift, no matter the size, stays 100% local and provides real, immediate support for children, families, and neighbors who need it most.

Please consider supporting our end-of-year campaign by making a tax-deductible gift today by donating online below. Together, we can change someone’s story before the year ends.

With gratitude,
Lois Smith
Executive Director
United Way of Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties

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Preschool Scholarship

aheinlen — Wed, 15 May 2024 03:06:26 +0000

Preschool Scholarship

aheinlen Tue, 05/14/2024 - 8:06pm

Preschool Scholarships

At United Way of Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties, we believe that every child deserves access to high-quality early childhood education, regardless of their family’s financial situation. However, we recognize that some families fall into a gap—earning too much to qualify for Head Start but still struggling to afford preschool tuition.

To help bridge this gap, we are offering a Preschool Scholarship Program, providing partial or full funding for eligible families. Preschools in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties can apply for these funds on behalf of families who need assistance, ensuring that children receive the strong educational foundation they deserve.

This scholarship is designed to support early learning programs in our community and help more children access the critical early childhood experiences that prepare them for lifelong success. We invite preschools to apply and partner with us in making high-quality preschool education accessible for all.

Join us! Help Support Local Children!
Help local children access preschool by donating to our Preschool Scholarship Fund. Make a donation today!

Eligibility to apply:
•    Must be a preschool operating In Cowlitz or Wahkiakum Counties
•    Must have space available for child to start immediately
•    Must be able to show over time that this child Is attending school at least 75% of school days.

Funding Process:
•    Preschools submit a completed Preschool Scholarship Application Form on behalf of families in need.
•    Applications must include all required documentation, including proof of income, financial need, and preschool enrollment verification.
•    United Way staff will review applications for completeness and verify eligibility criteria.
•    If additional information is needed, preschools will be contacted for clarification or further documentation.
•    Selected applicants will be approved for funding based on available scholarship funds.
•    Preschools will receive written notification of award decisions within a set timeframe.
•    Families will be informed of the scholarship decision by the preschool and the next steps for enrollment.
•    Scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the preschool on behalf of the awarded family.
•    Preschools must submit monthly attendance reports to ensure continued scholarship eligibility.
•    Payments will be made in accordance with a predetermined schedule (e.g., monthly or quarterly) to ensure continued enrollment.
•    If a child withdraws or circumstances change, the preschool must notify United Way immediately to determine if funds need to be adjusted or reassigned.
•    Prior to final payment of the funding cycle, preschools will be required to submit a final report outlining the impact of the scholarship on the child’s early learning experience.
•    United Way will use these reports to assess program effectiveness and improve future funding processes.

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Number of days per week this child will attend preschool?

Number of hours per day child will attend?

Does this family qualify for Head Start? If so, are they able to access Head Start services?

Is this child able to attend a T-K through their local public school? Please explain.

Has this child attend your preschool in the past? If so, why are they now in need of a scholarship?

Requested Scholarship Amount?

Total Tuition Cost?

Does the family currently receive any other tuition assistance? If yes, please describe:

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Volunteer

svossen — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 15:40:54 +0000

Volunteer

svossen Fri, 06/01/2018 - 8:40am

Volunteers

Volunteerism is the willingness of people to work on behalf of others without the expectation of pay or tangible gain. The majority of volunteer work is on an impromptu basis, recognizing a need and filling it. United Way volunteers are an essential part of our mission to help those in need in our community... Doing What Matters.

Volunteer opportunities

We ALWAYS need Day of Caring Volunteers in September
We ALWAYS need Power of the Purse Volunteers in October
We ALWAYS need volunteers on United Way Advisory Committees year-round click here to learn more & join a committee
To volunteer please complete the form below and we can help connect you to your passion and volunteer opportunities within United Way or with other nonprofits throughout the community.

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Get Involved

allyson — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:17:50 +0000

Get Involved

allyson Mon, 07/09/2012 - 9:17am

United Way of Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Counties is committed to working alongside our community to support children, families and seniors. The strength of our organization depends on partnerships with people like you. Thank you for your support and commitment to our community!

Help make a difference in Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Counties!

Donate: Every donation—no matter how big or small—helps make an impact in our community.

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Volunteer: Help make an impact in people’s lives by volunteering for United Way and other local organizations. We can help find the right opportunity that matches your skills and interests.

Help Other Families Receive Free Books Each Month: We are proud to be the local program partner of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program, which provides free books to children up to age five. If you have a young child in your family or know somebody who does, please share this link to sign them up! We want ALL children in our community to benefit!

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