​By Dona Ponepinto, President & CEO, United Way of Pierce County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2021 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Melissa Putman, Melissa.B.Putman@kp.org, 206-963-4449

$4 million initiative to address economic inequity Kaiser Permanente investments target economically disadvantaged communities,
supporting 600 businesses and 5,000 individuals in Washington.

January 20, 2021, Tacoma, Wash. — United Way of Pierce County is starting a 21-day equity challenge on February 1, 2021, 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.

SUE DREIER AND JACKIE FLOWERS TO CO-CHAIR UNITED WAY OF PIERCE COUNTY’S 2020/2021 CAMPAIGN

October 7, 2020 Tacoma, Wash. — United Way of Pierce County has announced the 2020 Campaign Co-Chairs who will lead fundraising efforts; Sue Dreier and Jackie Flowers. As they step into this new volunteer role, Dreier and Flowers will lead and be responsible for overall workplace campaign goals, which over 300 companies participate in. The group will collaborate to gain support organizations throughout Pierce County.

United Way of Pierce County Recognizes Premier Partner Campaign Honorees and Award Winners    

August 20, 2020, Tacoma, Wash. — United Way of Pierce County is pleased to announce they have surpassed their fundraising goal of $50k for the UWPC4ALICE campaign. U.S. Bank contributed an additional $10K match, bringing the total amount raised to $60K.