News & Reports

United Way Names Officers for 2012 Board of Directors 

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Nevada 2-1-1 has recently become a 24/7 call center, and was a critical resource during recent local disasters.

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UWNNS expands service area to include northeast Nevada counties.

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UWNNS announced approval of utilization of its “Community Response Fund: Emergency Housing Fund for Families” program for the 2011-12 winter season.

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Reducing Needs of Tomorrow

Focusing on Building Blocks for a Good Life:

Education - Helping and Children and Youth Succeed
Income - Creating Financial Stability and a Safety Net
Health - Keeping the Community Healthy

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  • AT&T and United Way Release Family Engagement for High School Success Toolkit

    AT&T, United Way Worldwide, and Harvard Family Research Project unveiled a toolkit that will help schools, educators, community organizations and PTAs develop and execute more effective strategies that engage families in helping at-risk high school students get back on track. Read More

  • “I am looking forward to 2012 as an opportunity to add value and make a difference in the communities we live. United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra is an incredible local organization that holds itself accountable to make that difference and create lasting changes in people's lives.”

     - Curtis McElwee, United Way Board Chair

  • January Newsletter Now Available

    Our January newsletter is now available. Please take a quick look at this month's newsletter for news about United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.   

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  • United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra Receives Check for its Caughlin Fire Fund.

    United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) was presented with a check from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for its Caughlin Fire Fund in the amount of $1,289.94. 

  • Be Prepared for a Disaster

    Our thoughts and efforts are with the victims of the fire in Reno. We don't always have advanced warning for disasters. You can take steps to help you prepare.

    Click here for few ways that you can prepare.

  • "Community Conversations"

    To ensure that we are impacting change in our community in the areas that are most important to you, we've got our ears wide open. Please take just a few minutes to fill out our Community Priority Survey and tell us what's most important to you. We take this feedback very seriously, and apply our community's will to make the most significant and measurable impact. You can take the survey in English or in Spanish.

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EDUCATION

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HEALTH

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