United Way Makes Program Awards

 — from Elli Gull, Executive Director, United Way of San Juan County —

In January 2014, United Way of San Juan County awarded more than $86,300 to 29 vital programs exclusively in San Juan County. These programs are operated by 19 non-profit agencies on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan islands.

Programs supported this year:

• San Juan County 4H
• FHES Primary Intervention Program (PIP)
• FHES After School Study Club
• SJI Conservation Corps Youth Summer Crew
• Hospice of San Juan
• San Juan Island Family Resource Center (Head Start PIP, San Juan Mentor, Preschool-Kindergarten Transitions, Family Support, Readiness to Learn)
• San Juan Island Prevention Coalition
• 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
• Washington Vocational Services Integrated Communities
• Lopez Island Family Resource Center (Family Support, Lopez Mentor, Kids’ Summer Workshops, Lopez Fresh, Preschool PIP)
• Lopez Children’s Center
• KLOI Lopez Radio
• Lopez Island Conservation Corps Youth Summer Crew
• Hamlet House
• Hamlet Cottages

In addition to funds granted through the allocation process, $7,244 in donor designated contributions was distributed to these and 3 other non-profit agencies.

“Our United Way is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of local people.” said Bill Morrissey, Board President. “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 non-profit where one gift provides so much good to so many in our community.”