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Investing in a village’s future: Dr. Debra Akre and Jeana King stand among Clay International Secondary School’s first students.

Dr. Debra Akre and Jeana King know how to get things done. And, as the founders of Project Education Inc., a non-profit organization with a business edge dedicated to building education in Kenya, Akre and King have been consistently getting things done to launch the organization’s first school: Clay International Secondary School.
With a varied, but strict, curriculum that surpasses many stateside schools, Clay International’s official opening ceremonies are taking place this month.
King and Akre, both Whatcom residents and longtime friends, launched Project Education Inc. just over a year ago after Akre came back from a volunteer teaching position in Kenya. Observing a public education system where students are often unable to attend secondary school because of the costs, Akre and King decided to do something.
Now, with 29 students and plans for an additional 30 by the end of the month, Clay International is taking off. But this isn’t a typical charity effort.
Akre, who possesses an MBA along with her PhD in organizational behavior and management psychology, has implemented an aggressive business plan with aims to make the school sustainable.
“Our goal is to work ourselves out of a job,” she said. Focusing on a completely rural poverty-stricken village outside of Ngomano, the pair found a qualified Kenyan teacher and went through the process of gaining approval from local officials as well as the community.
“We talked a lot about the fact that their lifestyle would change,” said Akre. “One of them asked us: ‘Is there a reason that we should not join you in the 21st century?’”
Both Akre and King took a hard line when meeting with government officials, saying they would walk away from the deal and find another community if they’re needs were not met.
“I’m a very tough businesswomen,” said Akre.
As students enter into their first year of school, the project has already began attracting some national attention with a PBS spot scheduled for November, a professor from MIT making a trip down to teach students about the space program, and a recent Seattle Times editorial.
While the school will include all the elements of a classical education, there is also a holistic emphasis on HIV/AIDS prevention education, community development, cultural identity and history, medical needs through school-sponsored clinics, and business. To develop business and economic skills, students will be in charge of running several commercial businesses to help sustain the school and the community. Next month, the school is planting crops, which students will learn to market, and starting a tourism product business.
King and Akre are heading down to Kenya this month to partake in the opening ceremonies and to assist with some of the projects. They are also taking a physician to perform physicals and vaccinations on all the students.
As the school takes off and King and Akre eventually look to implementing a similar model in other areas throughout Kenya, they stick to a simple motto.
“It’s not a handout, it’s a hand-up,” explained Akre.

Fundraiser raises $31,000 for MV grad in coma
The “Friends of Carmen Perez” recently held a benefit dinner at St. Josephs Center to raise money to help alleviate the increasing medical costs incurred by the Perez family after daughter Carmen’s July 4 car accident that left her in a coma.
Over 500 people attended the event, which was catered and sponsored in part by Emerald Bay Events.
The foundation raised $31,000 to support Perez through guests purchasing tickets and bidding on various donated items throughout the night.
Perez, a 2000 graduate of Mount Vernon High School and goalkeeper for the women’s soccer team, had been planning to move back to Mount Vernon from Southern California when the accident occurred. She was driving north on Highway 101 at 65 mph when her Ford SUV drifted into a center median. She over-corrected to the right and her car rolled over two lanes and into a field near the Santa Maria Way exit.
Perez remains comatose in a care center in Mount Vernon. Everyday she continues to make progress with physical and speech therapy, according to a recent news release. Perez graduated in December from Chapman University in Orange, Calif., with a degree in business administration. She was also a goalkeeper for the women’s soccer team. Additional support can be directed to the “Friends of Carmen Perez” organization at 509-263-4401, contact Joseph Schell; or at www.carmenperez.org.

Local Red Cross Chapter assists
in Hurricane Katrina
The Mt. Baker Chapter of the American Red Cross, serving Whatcom County and Skagit Valley, has contributed to the Hurricane Katrina response over 3,000 miles away.
According to Executive Director Maureen Enegren, the Chapter has already sent three Disaster Response volunteers to storm affected areas in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi and has several more volunteers ready to fly out at a moment’s notice.
“These disaster volunteers are highly trained to provide assistance to the thousands of individuals and families affected by this devastating hurricane,” said Executive Director Maureen Enegren.
According to Enegren, the Red Cross will continually evaluate the need for more volunteers and consider whether to request additional weeks of service from those already on the job and to request other volunteers.
While the Mt. Baker Chapter lends a hand in this nationwide recovery effort, it continues to address local needs as well.
“The summer has been a busy time for our Chapter,” said Enegren. “Our volunteers have responded to a number of fires in Skagit Valley and Whatcom County in recent weeks.”
To contribute to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund call 1-800-HELP NOW or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish); or mail to American Red Cross, Mt. Baker at 2111 King Street, Bellingham, WA 98225, or to American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013. Online contributions can be made by visiting www.redcross.org.

ICU donates school supplies to low-income students
Industrial Credit Union donated school supplies and a check for $300 to The Opportunity Council for their annual School Supply Drive for low-income students throughout Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties.
ICU staff had been collecting school supplies since early August in anticipation of the event. ICUs monetary donation was made in order for The Opportunity Council to purchase additional supplies not collected during the event.
“Providing low-income students with the necessary supplies to learn is an essential duty for our credit union,” said Matt Vance, Marketing Coordinator at ICU. “These contributions will help further develop the education of our youth, giving them a better chance to succeed in the future.”

Moss Adams LLP Foundation donates
cash to Katrina relief
Moss Adams LLP, through the Moss Adams LLP Foundation, is making a $50,000 contribution and will match dollar-for-dollar employee contributions for an additional $50,000 to help aid in hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The donation will be divided between The American Red Cross, Northwest Medical Teams, and the AICPA Benevolent Fund. Rick Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, “The magnitude of devastation from this event is heart wrenching and clearly warrants an appropriate response from those of us who are able.”

Realtor goes on Peace Walk
Following the ancient steps of St. Francis, Keller Williams Realtor Meredith Murray of Bellingham joined spiritual leaders from around the world and from many different spiritual paths on a Peace Walk that began Sept. 12 in Assisi, Italy, and ended with a papal audience Sept. 21 in Rome. The Pope was given 144,000 electronic signatures.

Whidbey Island Bank accepts
donations for Hurricane fund
Whidbey Island Bank, a subsidiary of Washington Banking Company, announced that it is accepting donations to the American Red Cross International Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund from anyone who wants to contribute to the ongoing relief efforts in the aftermath of the recent devastation that occurred in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Whidbey Island Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Cann announced that the Bank would also match donations made by Whidbey Island Bank employees, up to a total of $2,500.

Dri-Eaz and friends reach out to
hurricane Katrina victims
Burlington-based Dri-Eaz Products, Inc., and three strategic partners – US Products, Microban Systems and GE Sensing – are working to send two semi-truckloads of supplies and equipment to the Katrina-ravaged Gulf Coast. These include some basic supplies to start the process of turning uninhabitable flooded structures into spaces people can occupy—flood pumpers, extraction wands, Vortex ventilators, moisture detection instruments and 2,592 gallons of antimicrobial/sanitizer chemicals. Additionally, Dri-Eaz plans to donate 50 percent of the revenue from its September and October Applied Structural Drying Schools to the American Red Cross. The value of the products donated is more than $254,000 and the donated revenue from the classes is expected to exceed $65,000.
“We recognize that the most critical thing we can do is build equipment for professional restorers to use as fast as we can – our production teams are working 12-hour shifts around the clock – but we wanted to do more, since the needs are so great,” said Bill Bruders, Dri-Eaz President. “The economic loss for victims of Katrina is so severe we want to help those struggling to find shelter. They don’t have any of the right tools to even begin to get spaces drier or livable. While it’s imperative to use water damage professionals to properly dry out a structure, right now resources are spread thin and we’re just trying to help provide people with the basics.”
Dri-Eaz provides solutions for the drying and restoration of water-damaged buildings.
Cascade Radio Group and BIAWC fundraise for Katrina
Whatcom and Skagit County businesses opened their hearts and wallets to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina this past month. An all-day fund drive organized by Cascade Radio Group and assisted by volunteer members of the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County set up shop at all Cruisin Coffee locations in Whatcom and Skagit counties seeking donations to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief. While final totals won’t be available until all the donation canisters have been retrieved, the estimated total donations are from $30,000 to $40,000.
Both the BIAWC and DeWaard and Bode Appliance donated $5,000 each to the hurricane relief fund. Twenty BIAWC members also put in three-hour shifts assisting Cascade broadcast teams at collection sites.

Golf tournament raises $40,000
“The 11th annual Blade Chevrolet Golf Tournament to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County was a huge success”, said Colleen Smiley, event director. “The most exciting part was Vic Dunham capturing a hole-in-one on number 10.” Dunham won a 2005 Yamaha Grizzly Quad and a Dell computer system for his efforts. He is donating the computer to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County.
The tournament was held Sept. 9 at Eaglemont Golf Course in Mount Vernon. First place net went to the General Motors Acceptance Group team of Bob Hawkins, Ron Berg, Jason Moses and Alana Hanson. Second place went to the Blade Chevrolet team of Mike Blade, Gregg Moffatt, Rich Julyan and Bob Winston. First place gross was Tod LeHecka, Steve Bartelt, Vic Dunham and Galen Kindred.
Jose Rodriguez won the grand prize KP “shoot out,” and a $500 savings bond, courtesy of Mike Gubrud of Farmers Insurance. Joel McNeely won the chipping contest and Tom Hohl won the putting contest. Men’s and Women’s Long Drive were won by Rocky Nonus and Jenny White.
Over 300 individuals and businesses contributed their efforts to benefit the children of our community in a combined effort. As a result, over $40,000 in net profit was raised for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County. “On behalf of Boys & Girls Clubs and the golf tournament committee, I would like to thank the golfers, sponsors and volunteers for their part in this achievement. We could not have accomplished this success without a community that truly cares about children,” said Smiley.
All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs in Mount Vernon, LaConner, Sedro-Woolley and Anacortes.

Opportunity Council’s school supply
drive provides $17,000
Bellingham and Whatcom County donors demonstrated their generosity again this year at the Opportunity Council’s 13th Annual School Supply Drive.
More than $17,000 in school supplies were donated in August to help children who are homeless or from very low-income families, a $500 increase over the estimated value of last year’s donations. The Opportunity Council expects to serve over 350 children who are homeless. More than 1,000 children from very low-income households will also receive supplies through Blue Skies for Children and Readiness-to-Learn Coordinators in Whatcom County school districts.
Among the items donated were 900 backpacks from Costco, with an estimated value of over $9,000. Other major corporate donors included Whatcom Educational Credit Union, Industrial Credit Union, Toolhouse Design Company, and employees at BP Cherry Point Refinery.
The Opportunity Council’s School Supply Drive supports families in the agency’s Homeless Housing programs. The agency also partners with Blue Skies for Children and the Readiness-to-Learn programs in Whatcom County schools to distribute supplies to children in very low-income households.The Opportunity Council also accepts financial donations during the drive and throughout the school year to provide support and help homeless families pay for transportation, gym clothing, class projects, and extracurricular school activities. Contributions can be mailed to the Opportunity Council office, 1111 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225.

Whatcom County United Way
kicks off Annual Campaign
United Way’s 2005 Campaign, entitled “Doing What Matters”, began today with the announcement that this year’s campaign goal is $1.62 million. Funds donated will be allocated by United Way to help those most in need in Whatcom County.
“I am awed by the generosity of our community. The outpouring of support for Hurricane Katrina relief is tremendous and inspiring,” said Senator Dale Brandland, 2005 United Way Campaign Chairman. “But locally we also have many people struggling with unmet needs, and our community is challenged to meet them. By giving to United Way, we are building a safety net of services to make sure our community is prepared for emergencies, both big and small,” said Brandland.
The fund raising campaign supports 28 local nonprofit agencies, including American Red Cross, Brigid Collins, Womencare Shelter, Boys and Girls Clubs, and many others. United Way invests the funds to address four priorities: food and shelter; youth and families; health and wellness; and safety and intervention.
More information is available by calling 360-733-8670 or visiting United Way online at www.unitedwaywhatcom.org.

Project Education Inc. invests in holistic education Investing in a village’s future: Dr. Debra Akre and Jeana King stand among Clay International Secondary School’s first students. Dr. Debra Akre and Jeana King know how to get things done. And, as the founders of Project Education Inc., a non-profit organization with a business edge dedicated to building education in Kenya, Akre and King have been consistently getting things done to launch the organization’s first school: Clay International Secondary School. With a varied, but strict, curriculum that surpasses many stateside schools, Clay International’s official opening ceremonies are taking place this month. King and Akre, both Whatcom residents and longtime friends, launched Project Education Inc. just over a year ago after Akre came back from a volunteer teaching position in Kenya. Observing a public education system where students are often unable to attend secondary school because of the costs, Akre and King decided to do something. Now, with 29 students and plans for an additional 30 by the end of the month, Clay International is taking off. But this isn’t a typical charity effort. Akre, who possesses an MBA along with her PhD in organizational behavior and management psychology, has implemented an aggressive business plan with aims to make the school sustainable. “Our goal is to work ourselves out of a job,” she said. Focusing on a completely rural poverty-stricken village outside of Ngomano, the pair found a qualified Kenyan teacher and went through the process of gaining approval from local officials as well as the community. “We talked a lot about the fact that their lifestyle would change,” said Akre. “One of them asked us: ‘Is there a reason that we should not join you in the 21st century?’” Both Akre and King took a hard line when meeting with government officials, saying they would walk away from the deal and find another community if they’re needs were not met. “I’m a very tough businesswomen,” said Akre. As students enter into their first year of school, the project has already began attracting some national attention with a PBS spot scheduled for November, a professor from MIT making a trip down to teach students about the space program, and a recent Seattle Times editorial. While the school will include all the elements of a classical education, there is also a holistic emphasis on HIV/AIDS prevention education, community development, cultural identity and history, medical needs through school-sponsored clinics, and business. To develop business and economic skills, students will be in charge of running several commercial businesses to help sustain the school and the community. Next month, the school is planting crops, which students will learn to market, and starting a tourism product business. King and Akre are heading down to Kenya this month to partake in the opening ceremonies and to assist with some of the projects. They are also taking a physician to perform physicals and vaccinations on all the students. As the school takes off and King and Akre eventually look to implementing a similar model in other areas throughout Kenya, they stick to a simple motto. “It’s not a handout, it’s a hand-up,” explained Akre. Fundraiser raises $31,000 for MV grad in coma The “Friends of Carmen Perez” recently held a benefit dinner at St. Josephs Center to raise money to help alleviate the increasing medical costs incurred by the Perez family after daughter Carmen’s July 4 car accident that left her in a coma. Over 500 people attended the event, which was catered and sponsored in part by Emerald Bay Events. The foundation raised $31,000 to support Perez through guests purchasing tickets and bidding on various donated items throughout the night. Perez, a 2000 graduate of Mount Vernon High School and goalkeeper for the women’s soccer team, had been planning to move back to Mount Vernon from Southern California when the accident occurred. She was driving north on Highway 101 at 65 mph when her Ford SUV drifted into a center median. She over-corrected to the right and her car rolled over two lanes and into a field near the Santa Maria Way exit. Perez remains comatose in a care center in Mount Vernon. Everyday she continues to make progress with physical and speech therapy, according to a recent news release. Perez graduated in December from Chapman University in Orange, Calif., with a degree in business administration. She was also a goalkeeper for the women’s soccer team. Additional support can be directed to the “Friends of Carmen Perez” organization at 509-263-4401, contact Joseph Schell; or at www.carmenperez.org. Local Red Cross Chapter assists in Hurricane Katrina The Mt. Baker Chapter of the American Red Cross, serving Whatcom County and Skagit Valley, has contributed to the Hurricane Katrina response over 3,000 miles away. According to Executive Director Maureen Enegren, the Chapter has already sent three Disaster Response volunteers to storm affected areas in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi and has several more volunteers ready to fly out at a moment’s notice. “These disaster volunteers are highly trained to provide assistance to the thousands of individuals and families affected by this devastating hurricane,” said Executive Director Maureen Enegren. According to Enegren, the Red Cross will continually evaluate the need for more volunteers and consider whether to request additional weeks of service from those already on the job and to request other volunteers. While the Mt. Baker Chapter lends a hand in this nationwide recovery effort, it continues to address local needs as well. “The summer has been a busy time for our Chapter,” said Enegren. “Our volunteers have responded to a number of fires in Skagit Valley and Whatcom County in recent weeks.” To contribute to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund call 1-800-HELP NOW or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish); or mail to American Red Cross, Mt. Baker at 2111 King Street, Bellingham, WA 98225, or to American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013. Online contributions can be made by visiting www.redcross.org. ICU donates school supplies to low-income students Industrial Credit Union donated school supplies and a check for $300 to The Opportunity Council for their annual School Supply Drive for low-income students throughout Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties. ICU staff had been collecting school supplies since early August in anticipation of the event. ICUs monetary donation was made in order for The Opportunity Council to purchase additional supplies not collected during the event. “Providing low-income students with the necessary supplies to learn is an essential duty for our credit union,” said Matt Vance, Marketing Coordinator at ICU. “These contributions will help further develop the education of our youth, giving them a better chance to succeed in the future.” Moss Adams LLP Foundation donates cash to Katrina relief Moss Adams LLP, through the Moss Adams LLP Foundation, is making a $50,000 contribution and will match dollar-for-dollar employee contributions for an additional $50,000 to help aid in hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The donation will be divided between The American Red Cross, Northwest Medical Teams, and the AICPA Benevolent Fund. Rick Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, “The magnitude of devastation from this event is heart wrenching and clearly warrants an appropriate response from those of us who are able.” Realtor goes on Peace Walk Following the ancient steps of St. Francis, Keller Williams Realtor Meredith Murray of Bellingham joined spiritual leaders from around the world and from many different spiritual paths on a Peace Walk that began Sept. 12 in Assisi, Italy, and ended with a papal audience Sept. 21 in Rome. The Pope was given 144,000 electronic signatures. Whidbey Island Bank accepts donations for Hurricane fund Whidbey Island Bank, a subsidiary of Washington Banking Company, announced that it is accepting donations to the American Red Cross International Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund from anyone who wants to contribute to the ongoing relief efforts in the aftermath of the recent devastation that occurred in Louisiana and Mississippi. Whidbey Island Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Cann announced that the Bank would also match donations made by Whidbey Island Bank employees, up to a total of $2,500. Dri-Eaz and friends reach out to hurricane Katrina victims Burlington-based Dri-Eaz Products, Inc., and three strategic partners – US Products, Microban Systems and GE Sensing – are working to send two semi-truckloads of supplies and equipment to the Katrina-ravaged Gulf Coast. These include some basic supplies to start the process of turning uninhabitable flooded structures into spaces people can occupy—flood pumpers, extraction wands, Vortex ventilators, moisture detection instruments and 2,592 gallons of antimicrobial/sanitizer chemicals. Additionally, Dri-Eaz plans to donate 50 percent of the revenue from its September and October Applied Structural Drying Schools to the American Red Cross. The value of the products donated is more than $254,000 and the donated revenue from the classes is expected to exceed $65,000. “We recognize that the most critical thing we can do is build equipment for professional restorers to use as fast as we can – our production teams are working 12-hour shifts around the clock – but we wanted to do more, since the needs are so great,” said Bill Bruders, Dri-Eaz President. “The economic loss for victims of Katrina is so severe we want to help those struggling to find shelter. They don’t have any of the right tools to even begin to get spaces drier or livable. While it’s imperative to use water damage professionals to properly dry out a structure, right now resources are spread thin and we’re just trying to help provide people with the basics.” Dri-Eaz provides solutions for the drying and restoration of water-damaged buildings. Cascade Radio Group and BIAWC fundraise for Katrina Whatcom and Skagit County businesses opened their hearts and wallets to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina this past month. An all-day fund drive organized by Cascade Radio Group and assisted by volunteer members of the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County set up shop at all Cruisin Coffee locations in Whatcom and Skagit counties seeking donations to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief. While final totals won’t be available until all the donation canisters have been retrieved, the estimated total donations are from $30,000 to $40,000. Both the BIAWC and DeWaard and Bode Appliance donated $5,000 each to the hurricane relief fund. Twenty BIAWC members also put in three-hour shifts assisting Cascade broadcast teams at collection sites. Golf tournament raises $40,000 “The 11th annual Blade Chevrolet Golf Tournament to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County was a huge success”, said Colleen Smiley, event director. “The most exciting part was Vic Dunham capturing a hole-in-one on number 10.” Dunham won a 2005 Yamaha Grizzly Quad and a Dell computer system for his efforts. He is donating the computer to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County. The tournament was held Sept. 9 at Eaglemont Golf Course in Mount Vernon. First place net went to the General Motors Acceptance Group team of Bob Hawkins, Ron Berg, Jason Moses and Alana Hanson. Second place went to the Blade Chevrolet team of Mike Blade, Gregg Moffatt, Rich Julyan and Bob Winston. First place gross was Tod LeHecka, Steve Bartelt, Vic Dunham and Galen Kindred. Jose Rodriguez won the grand prize KP “shoot out,” and a $500 savings bond, courtesy of Mike Gubrud of Farmers Insurance. Joel McNeely won the chipping contest and Tom Hohl won the putting contest. Men’s and Women’s Long Drive were won by Rocky Nonus and Jenny White. Over 300 individuals and businesses contributed their efforts to benefit the children of our community in a combined effort. As a result, over $40,000 in net profit was raised for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County. “On behalf of Boys & Girls Clubs and the golf tournament committee, I would like to thank the golfers, sponsors and volunteers for their part in this achievement. We could not have accomplished this success without a community that truly cares about children,” said Smiley. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs in Mount Vernon, LaConner, Sedro-Woolley and Anacortes. Opportunity Council’s school supply drive provides $17,000 Bellingham and Whatcom County donors demonstrated their generosity again this year at the Opportunity Council’s 13th Annual School Supply Drive. More than $17,000 in school supplies were donated in August to help children who are homeless or from very low-income families, a $500 increase over the estimated value of last year’s donations. The Opportunity Council expects to serve over 350 children who are homeless. More than 1,000 children from very low-income households will also receive supplies through Blue Skies for Children and Readiness-to-Learn Coordinators in Whatcom County school districts. Among the items donated were 900 backpacks from Costco, with an estimated value of over $9,000. Other major corporate donors included Whatcom Educational Credit Union, Industrial Credit Union, Toolhouse Design Company, and employees at BP Cherry Point Refinery. The Opportunity Council’s School Supply Drive supports families in the agency’s Homeless Housing programs. The agency also partners with Blue Skies for Children and the Readiness-to-Learn programs in Whatcom County schools to distribute supplies to children in very low-income households.The Opportunity Council also accepts financial donations during the drive and throughout the school year to provide support and help homeless families pay for transportation, gym clothing, class projects, and extracurricular school activities. Contributions can be mailed to the Opportunity Council office, 1111 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225. Whatcom County United Way kicks off Annual Campaign United Way’s 2005 Campaign, entitled “Doing What Matters”, began today with the announcement that this year’s campaign goal is $1.62 million. Funds donated will be allocated by United Way to help those most in need in Whatcom County. “I am awed by the generosity of our community. The outpouring of support for Hurricane Katrina relief is tremendous and inspiring,” said Senator Dale Brandland, 2005 United Way Campaign Chairman. “But locally we also have many people struggling with unmet needs, and our community is challenged to meet them. By giving to United Way, we are building a safety net of services to make sure our community is prepared for emergencies, both big and small,” said Brandland. The fund raising campaign supports 28 local nonprofit agencies, including American Red Cross, Brigid Collins, Womencare Shelter, Boys and Girls Clubs, and many others. United Way invests the funds to address four priorities: food and shelter; youth and families; health and wellness; and safety and intervention. More information is available by calling 360-733-8670 or visiting United Way online at www.unitedwaywhatcom.org.
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