United Way of Pierce County's Day on the Hill was a success! We had a packed schedule of meetings with 20 elected officials to discuss policies
that will create positive change in our community. From early learning and childcare to affordable housing and homelessness, we covered a lot
of ground and made our voices heard.
We had an incredible evening on February 13, 2023, as we unveiled the new Centennial Campaign donor wall at United Way of Pierce County!
This beautiful display recognizes the generosity and commitment of our donors who left us a planned gift and/or provided us a gift of $5,000 or more.
Their incredible support goes toward our mission of creating a thriving community for all.
July 7, 2022 – Pierce County, Wash. — This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the annual
Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarship. From the very beginning, United Way of Pierce
County (UWPC) has supported this scholarship program to recognize a select number of Pierce
County high school seniors who demonstrate a tireless commitment to volunteering in their
community.
June 14, 2022 - The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) noted today that Dona Ponepinto, United Way of Pierce County President and CEO, has assumed the role of President of the prominent women’s leadership organization with more than 125,000 members in independent Junior Leagues in four countries. A Member of the Junior League of Tacoma, Ponepinto is a former Member and past president of the Junior Leagues of Detroit, Michigan and Long Beach, California.
United Way of Pierce County Celebrates 101st Birthday in May with a Protein Food Drive
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As we continue to celebrate 100 years of "Creating Possibilities Together", United Way of Pierce County invited the community to attend Together for ALICE: From Surviving to Thriving, Thursday, March 10 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm.
March 4, 2022 – Pierce County, Wash. — Emily Mendez-Bryant, Chief Development Officer at United Way of Pierce County has been selected to participate in United Way’s Advanced Leadership Program.
United Way of Pierce County is starting a 21-day equity challenge on February 1, 2022, to spark conversation, action and change in our community around issues of race, power, privilege and leadership. Participants will also learn what it takes to go from being an ally to a leader in the fight for equality.
United Way Invites You and Your Organization to Participate in Virtual MLK Month of Action 2022