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2009 Community Celebration Event

Please join us for United Way’s annual Community Celebration on April 8th at 6:00PM at the Salem Conference Center.  We will be celebrating the 2009 Campaign and all of the… READ MORE


Join the Discussion

Speak up. Get involved. Join the community engagement process. United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley invites you to Be Part of the Change by… READ MORE


Relief for Haiti

On the evening of January 12, 2010, a major earthquake, 7.0 magnitude, hit Haiti. The loss is astounding and affects the global community.

Local United Ways, including United Way of… READ MORE


FEMA Grant Applications Now Accepted

The Marion and Polk Local Board is now accepting applications for use of emergency food and shelter funds in Marion and Polk Counties.  Agencies providing emergency food or shelter services… READ MORE


Warming Center Open Tonight

Volunteers with the Willamette Chapter of the American Red Cross are opening a Warming Center in Salem tonight (Wednesday, December 9) to help shelter people from the cold weather.  The… READ MORE


National Family Volunteer Day

November 21 - Join families across the nation for a day of investing in your community. This annual day of service, held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, is designed to… READ MORE


Get a LIVE UNITED shirt

Show your support for getting involved in your community. Get LIVE UNITED t-shirts to help spread the message about Give. Advocate Volunteer. LIVE UNITED.

Individuals shirts are available for… READ MORE


LIVE UNITED Campaign Kickoff

United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley kicked off its 2009 Community Campaign on Sept. 17 at the Salem Conference Center. We are grateful to everyone who came in support of… READ MORE


Sept 17 - Kickoff Luncheon

JOIN the MOVEMENT. LIVE UNITED!

2009 Campaign Kickoff
Thursday, September 17, 2009
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

(Seating opens at 11:30 am. Programs begins at noon.)

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Volunteer Teams Register for Days of Caring

Get involved, invest your time and make a difference in your community. Sign your company or group volunteer team up and join United Way for the

14th Annual Days… READ MORE


Gifts In Kind

United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley recognizes that our local nonprofit organizations always need a wide range of contributions. Through its Gifts In Kind program, United Way of the Mid-Willamette… READ MORE


Stamp Out Hunger

Join in the fight to end hunger on Saturday, May 9, 2009, by leaving non-perishable food donations in a bag next to your mailbox for your letter carrier. Stamp Out… READ MORE


National Volunteer Week

It’s National Volunteer Week (April 19-29, 2009) and we wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for your commitment in supporting United Way and the Volunteer & Mentor Center.… READ MORE


Child Abuse Prevention Rally

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Help us raise awareness and promote prevention at the Child Abuse Prevention Month Rally on April 2 at State Capitol Building from 12:00 to… READ MORE


Campaign Celebration - March 12

Each year, United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley hosts a very special event to honor truly outstanding community members and organizations. As the 2008-2009 campaign comes to a close, we… READ MORE


Community Impact Grants Available

United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley is now accepting grant applications for its 2009-2011 Community Impact funding cycle.

United Way is committed to allocating resources to addressing the most pressing… READ MORE


Emergency Food and Shelter Grants

The Grant Process for This Cycle is Closed.


The Salem, Marion & Polk Counties area has received notification of funding from the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board… READ MORE


Non-profits Apply for Bus Passes

The January to June 2009 Grant Application Process is Closed.


United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley partners with Salem Area Mass Transit District to manage the Cherriots’ bus… READ MORE


Volunteer & Mentor Center Receives Grant

United Way is proud to announce it has received a grant from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund for its Volunteer & Mentor Center. The $25,000 capacity building grant provides support… READ MORE


Company Spotlight

Community partners make a difference. United Way recognizes these amazing businesses who are committed to giving back to our community. Meet the great companies participating in this year’s campaign.

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Weather Closure

Due to increment weather, the United Way office will be closed, Monday, December 22.

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Community Spotlight-BiMart

For the second year in a row, BiMart in Newberg received corporate recognition as the top charitable giving location within the BiMart chain due to 100% of their employees donating… READ MORE


Campaign Update - Valmont

Valmont Communications, global engineer and manufacture of communications towers and structures, has a deep commitment to giving back to its community. For the third year in a row, the Salem… READ MORE


Campaign Spotlight - Shopko

United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley recognizes the employees of Shopko on Lancaster Drive for their generosity and commitment to making a difference in our community. Employees at the Salem… READ MORE


Mentor Training 101

Helping out a child with a listening ear and a supportive heart can take just a few minutes, or be a long term commitment. This short professional development workshop focusing… READ MORE


Shop in the City - Dec. 12

Proceeds Benefit United Way
Grab you friends and head to downtown Salem for an evening of shopping and fun, Friday, December 12th. Go Downtown and the merchant’s of downtown… READ MORE


Learn to Lead - Volunteer

Want to develop your leadership skills and get more people involved in building our community?
Volunteer and Mentor Center projects and teams are managed by Volunteer Leaders. Attend… READ MORE


Scouting for Food - Dec. 6

Food Donations & Volunteers Needed
Scouting For Food 2008 seeks volunteers to collect 75,000 pounds of food across Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties for families in need this holiday… READ MORE

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