United Way News

Wyoming 2-1-1 Debuts in Southwest Wyoming

2012-02-01 09:09

Beginning Feb. 1, Wyoming 2-1-1 will be available to residents in Lincoln, Sublette, Sweetwater and Uinta County. This is a free phone service that connects callers to critical health and human services, community resources and government assistance in their community, simply by dialing 2-1-1. Cell phone users may need to call 888-425-7138.

UW Funding Process to Begin

2011-12-06 10:00

United Way of Southwest Wyoming (UWSW) will be accepting letters of intent (LOI) for grants for the 2012-2013 funding process from any tax exempt organization that serves residents in Lincoln, Sublette, Sweetwater or Uinta Counties.

A list of informational meeting dates for organizations wanting to apply can be found on our Grant Application page.

Golfers Bring in Money for Books

2011-09-21 15:08

Local businesses and golfers raised over $12,300 for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Southwest Wyoming (DPILSW) by participating in the Fifth Annual United Way of Southwest Wyoming Golf Tournament. The tournament was held Sept. 11 at Rolling Green Country Club in Green River.

United Way Cancels 5K

2011-09-15 11:26

United Way of Southwest Wyoming announced Wednesday that the 2nd Annual United Way Running for Reading 5K set for Oct. 1 has been cancelled.

United Way Focuses on Early Grade Reading

2011-07-12 13:37

United Way of Southwest Wyoming (UWSW) was chosen to be a part of United Way Worldwide’s Early Grade Reading (EGR) Mobilization Group. This peer action-learning community was designed for United Ways that are mobilizing people and organizations to improve early literacy in their communities.

Online registration and photo contest

2011-06-21 14:11

United Way of Southwest Wyoming (UWSW) announced the launch of their Photo Calendar Contest Monday. Benefiting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Southwest Wyoming, residents in Sweetwater, Uinta, Sublette and Lincoln Counties are invited to submit photos of a child(ren) interacting with a book. After submitting the photo, the picture will be posted online where visitors to the website will be allowed to vote for their favorite picture(s).

2nd Annual Helping Hands Day in Uinta County

2011-06-09 08:26

Preparations for the 2nd Annual Helping Hands Day in Uinta County are underway. This United Way of Southwest Wyoming (UWSW) event will be held August 20, 2011.

Helping Hands Day is a volunteer event where teams go out into the community to complete improvement projects for non-profit organizations, senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Projects typically include facility repairs, renovations, beautification projects and house and yard work.

Sign up for Dolly Parton Imagination Library Online

2011-05-19 10:31

You can now sign your child up for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library online. Click here for more information.

32nd Annual Celebration Event Survey

2011-04-28 13:47

The Celebration Event is an important event for United Way. It gives us a chance to thank you for the gifts you have given to United Way and your community over the past year and celebrate the impact you have made.

We are asking you, an event attendee, to take three to four minutes to complete the survey. This helps to plan the event for next year. There are eight multiple choice questions and space for comments. Tell us what you like, what you didn't, what type of entertainment would you like to see.

Position open for Director of Resource Development

2011-04-28 09:31

United Way of Southwest Wyoming is currently looking for a Director of Resource Development. Full job description below. Resume and cover letter are due by Monday, May 16, and can be brought in person to the United Way offices, mailed to the United Way offices, or emailed to Suzanne. For more information contact Suzanne at 307-362-5003.

Reports to: Executive Director

Classification: Exempt

Truck finalists announced!

2011-04-06 07:41

The five truck give away finalists were announced Monday. Earl Grange, Troy Williams, Patrick McConnell, Jason Clemens and Christy Mortensen will all be given a key and a chance to start a brand new Nissan Titan at the 32nd Annual Celebration Event this Friday. The person whose key starts the truck, wins the truck!

This contest was created to increase donations to the United Way Annual Campaign. Final campaign numbers will also be announce at the Event. Stay tuned....

Young at Heart Early Learning Center's Ready for School Night

2011-03-17 12:52

Join the Young at Heart Early Learning Center for an informative night for parents on Thurs. March 31 to learn about their curriculum and how they help prepare your child for success in school and life.

Dinner is available for $3 per person (Pizza & Salad). Please stop in to pay or mail them a check by Monday March 28 so they can provide enough food for everyone.

They will also have RAFFLE PRIZES. Bring a friend and receive an extra entry!

See you there!

Young at Heart Early Learning Center Celebration!

2011-03-09 08:29

The Young at Heart Early Learning Center is celebrating their first birthday today, Wednesday, March 9th from 2:30 - 5:00 pm. Everyone is invited to attend!

Appearance by The Cat in the Hat at 4:00 and storytime!
Activities and refreshments
Visit classrooms: ages 1-6 years

For more information contact the Young at Heart Early Learning Center at 307-382-0662.

Take Charge of Your Money

2010-12-29 09:38

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR MONEY CLASS
TRAIN THE TRAINER CLASS
Facilitated by the Sweetwater Family Resource Center
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
9:00 to 11:00 AM and 1:00 to 3:00 PM
At the Sweetwater Family Resource Center
538 Pilot Butte, Rock Springs, WY 82901

Learn how to present Take Charge of Your Money
*Banking * Budgeting
* Credit * Avoid Money Leaks
*Stretching Your Dollar
* And More

Good news for grandparents raising grandchildren!

2010-11-09 08:43

Young at Heart Early Learning Center is excited to offer discounted tuition* in their preschool program, through a grant made possible through United Way, to grandparents as legal guardians of preschool children, ages 3-5 years.

-New state-of-the-art facility with 21st century technology for Preschool and PreK
-Offering an exceptional school readiness program
-Limited spaces available! Apply by November 19, 2010

For more details please contact Jana Alexander, Director, Young at Heart Early Learning Center, 307-382-0662.
*Must meet income requirements

Share a story about a Teacher who Rocks!

2010-11-04 08:40

Friend,
There's one more thing you should know about the Campaign for the Common Good: It's about listening.

Yes, our primary goal is to cut the high school dropout rate in half by 2018 -- but we'll only get there by listening to you, our supporters.

Every day, in classrooms across the country, teachers are making a difference in the lives of their students, and those teachers deserve our encouragement.

Campaign for the Common Good

2010-10-27 13:05

Raise your hand for education!

This year, 1.2 million high school seniors will not graduate. That's roughly one out of every four students who won't join their friends on graduation day.

Fall Newsletter

2010-10-23 17:42

View the fall newsletter now.

Annual Report 2009-2010

2010-09-08 21:44

Our 2009-2010 Annual Report is now online! Click here to view.

Helping Hands Day 2010

2010-09-08 21:43

United Way is currently seeking volunteers for the 15^th Annual Helping Hands Day to complete more than 50 community improvement projects on August 28^th .

United Way Helping Hands Day is a community wide volunteerism event that matches volunteer teams with projects such as facility repairs and renovations, community beautification projects and organizing activities with local senior citizens.