In mid-September, United Way kicks off its' campaign with a breakfast for all volunteers and supporters. In late January, campaign volunteers come together again for our Victory Breakfast Celebration with local business supporters.

We surpassed our 2007 campaign goal, thank you all of Chelan and Douglas County! We raised a record $729,925.

The 2007 Campaign Co-Chairs are Don Gurnard, Edward Jones, and Rich Riazzi, Chelan County PUD.  The theme "Together, we matter" illustrates the power of working as a team to resolve issues and build a stroger community.  Don and Rich have pleged to help raise $725,000 this year.

Did you know you can help us reach our goals in more than one way? You can make a donation via cash, check, Visa/Mastercard, billed out or payroll deduction. You can hold workplace campaigns, provide corporate support or become a business sponsor.  Volunteer opportunities are available as weel, you can serve as an Account Executive during the campaign or assist on the Fund Distribution Panels, plus other events.

This year United Way of Chelan and Douglas Counties has teamed up with The Partnership for Children and Families to launch a Born Learning campaign.

Born Learning is a new national public engagement campaign, focused on creating early learning opportunities for young children. Public service advertising, a Web site and educational material gives parents and informal caregivers easy, “doable” action steps to help young children learn.

The fact is, it’s the simple things that make a difference in building a young child’s foundation for future success. It’s not flash cards or expensive educational toys – it’s making your grocery trip into a treasure hunt for colors and shapes, or turning laundry sorting into a silly song about body parts. On your next walk, narrating your child’s actions as if you were a sports announcer. Even dinner can become a learning opportunity, as your toddler builds math skills by counting eggs.

The Born Learning campaign shows how to turn everyday activities into opportunities to encourage learning. It’s built on the idea that while children are born learning, parents, grandparents and caregivers can encourage that learning in everyday moments.