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Comment on United Way Bridge to Basics volunteers keep the heat on for the holidays by Katherine Buckley

Katherine Buckley — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:47:37 +0000

Great question! We actually do not have definite plans for another phone bank event like this yet, but in the mean time, check out our other volunteer opportunities with the Bridge to Basics program by clicking here!

Comment on United Way Bridge to Basics volunteers keep the heat on for the holidays by Chernobyl pictures

Chernobyl pictures — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:59:30 +0000

how do i do this

Comment on Top 10 Reasons to Become a Tax Volunteer by Courtney

Courtney — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:28:36 +0000

# 11: Learn about how people are getting by on limited incomes!
#12: Practice my Spanish skills!
#13: Meet people who appreciate my tax puns and IRS trivia!

Comment on Food Stamps in “restaurants” — Good idea or bad idea? by Carol Hambarian

Carol Hambarian — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:43:25 +0000

What a travesty, Jack in the Box taking Food Stamps, when the unemployed are very often denied food stamps for groceries. The DSS really made a mistake on this one, and Jack in the Box appears very greedy to be taking taxpayer money for Food Stamps, not for groceried, but “fast food”! Dss is getting a letter from me.

Comment on Tax Volunteers: Making Taxes EZ for Everyone by Amy Davis

Amy Davis — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:53:04 +0000

Such a great program for the Seattle community! A huge thanks to all the volunteers who donate their time to helping others in need!! As a fellow tax practitioner and former volunteer, I think that programs like this are a real asset to those struggling to understand the tax code and/or afford professional tax prep. It is also a rewarding experience for the volunteers!

Comment on It really is the optimal way to do more by Robbin Gehrke

Robbin Gehrke — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 02:57:59 +0000

Marcy, you touched my heart. I admire your commitment and dedication to a great organization. It’s good to know that people like you are using your talent tell the stories of those who are lonely, hurting– and in so
many ways–invisible.
Thank you.
Robbin

Comment on It really is the optimal way to do more by Robert

Robert — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:58:57 +0000

I love that this post gives an ‘insider’ perspective. To be behind-the-scenes and support United Way as an employee and still be so impressed with their commitment to help those who need it? That is impressive! A lot of people work nonprofit jobs and get burned out b/c they don’t truly feel that they can make the difference they set out to do – but it sounds like Marcy is as inspired as ever! Wherever she ends up next I’m sure that her new coworkers will be ready to welcome her passion and spirit – as a small business owner in King County who tries to give back as much as I can, people like Marcy are the ones I always say, ‘Come on in!’

Comment on Great work, great stories by United Way of King County Blog » Blog Archive » A Shout to the Unsung Heroes of United Way of King County’s Day of Caring: Volunteer Coordinators!

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:10:11 +0000

[...] United Way of King County’s Day of Caring was a day devoted to harnessing the power of volunteers! Over 11,000 volunteers from business and community groups fanned out throughout King County to work with hundreds of nonprofits on 400 + projects. The accomplishments of this army of volunteers were remarkable. Seeing so many volunteers at work on behalf of the community was truly inspirational. To access some of these amazing volunteer stories check out the September 28th blog post Great work – great stories. [...]

Comment on It really is the optimal way to do more by Anna M

Anna M — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:59:51 +0000

What a testament to UWKC and all the great work they do — not to mention the great work you did for them.

Comment on It really is the optimal way to do more by Regan Montano

Regan Montano — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:21:03 +0000

Well written piece. You have inspired me to learn even more about the UWKC! Thank you for your years of hard and great work Ms. O’Hara…and good luck in your future endeavors.