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Jefferson County Community Foundation & United Good Neighbors November 2012
a group of friends enjoy the Victoria House tea, a fundraiser for UGN.
Victoria House and First Federal team up to support UGN T eapot flower arrangements, dainty sandwiches, and fashions by Maricee’s and Bickie’s Cotton Casuals were the highlights of a fundraiser for United Good Neighbors sponsored by Victoria House Assisted Living and First Federal Bank on September 22. Residents of Victoria House, their family members, friends, and staff bid on the centerpieces and decorative handbags and the proceeds were donated to UGN. “We keep residents active here,” said Cheryl Torres, sales manager at Victoria House. “They want to continue contributing to the community, too.” Torres worked with Laurie Liske, First Federal
branch manager, to bring their two staffs together in a fun event to support UGN. “This was so much fun,” Liske commented. “We want to do it again next year with even more participants.” Petals Flower Shop donated the flowers and created the centerpieces. Maricee’s and Bickie’s Cotton Casual fashions were modeled by Victoria House staff members. The partnership between Victoria House and First Federal continued with a UGN garage sale on September 29. Together, the two fundraising events raised over $500 for UGN.
2012 UGN-Funded Programs Emergency Services JC Mash (medical assistance uninsured) JC Aids Food Bank Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP): • Emergency Shelter • Food Bank Distribution • Senior Nutrition • Emergency Services (Intake and referral) American Red Cross Dove House (domestic violence) Jefferson Mental Health Crisis Services COAST Winter Shelter St. Vincent de Paul
Youth Services YMCA: • State Licensed Childcare • Building Futures Mentoring Program The Boiler Room Campfire Jumping Mouse Concerned Citizens Preschool Jefferson Teen Center
Kiwanis Camp Seattle Children’s Hospital (support for Jefferson County families) Senior Services Catholic Community Services Volunteer Chore Services Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization (ECHHO) Mental Health Jefferson Mental Health Harbor House Meals Jefferson Mental Health Crisis Services National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) Support Group
Left to right: Judy Blair, mike Blair, UGN Campaign Chairs; debbie reandeau, UGN Board President; John Cantlon, 2012 “Good Neighbor” award Winner; david King, Port townsend mayor.
Other Community Services Jefferson Clallam Pro Bono Legal Services Clemente Course New Programs Qualified for Funding in 2013 Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County Quilcene Neighborhood Revitalization Program YMCA After the Bell Program (Port Townsend) YMCA After the Bell Program (Chimacum) Working Image
day of Caring Volunteers were out in force for UGN’s Day of Caring on September 14. Over 70 people attended the morning kick-off event to see John Cantlon receive the UGN “Good Neighbor” Award for his work with St. Vincent de Paul. Then they fanned out to work sites, including Dove House, a Habitat for Humanity house, the Haines Street transitional housing, and the Haller Fountain City Park. The volunteers painted, pulled weeds, hammered nails, and planted trees. Thanks go to Port Ludlow Associates, the Boiler Room, Rotary Club of Port Townsend, and the Boeing Bluebills for helping UGN raise awareness of the importance of volunteerism in our community.