Published by acarter on April 6, 2012 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

2012~Year to Date:

Thanks to your financial support so far this year, we have raised over $700 dollars supporting the United Way Pierce County’s Community Solutions Fund and Gifts in Kind programs.  We have also logged close to 160 hours of community service!  We look forward seeing you at our future events and building on our success!

|Project:U Meets Up with PCAF|
|Dine Out for Life|
|Thursday, April 26th 5:00- 9:00 pm|
|La Fondita~620 N. Proctor, Tacoma|

We’ll be meeting up to help support Pierce County Aids Foundation, a sponsored program of the United Way of Pierce County.  Stop by at this Dine Out for Life hot-spot for drinks and dinner at La Fondita.  You won’t want to miss this fun event!

RSVP here.

|Comedy Take Over|
|Comedy Underground & Big Whisky Saloon|
|Thursday, May 3rd 7:00-10:00 p.m.|
 |100 S. 9th St., Tacoma|

We invite you to join us for some icy cold beverages and laughs at Big Whisky Saloon and laughs at Comedy Underground.  Comedy Underground is bringing in comedian Mike Agostini! You can feel good about your $12.00 tickets knowing that more than half of the ticket price wi…ll be donated back to United Way of Pierce County’s Community Solution Fund.Must be at least 21 years of age. Laugh and drink responsibly. We encourage the buddy-system.Show starts at 8:30!!! Buy tickets at the door or online:

Mike Agostini is a local comedian with some notoriety.  This guy is FUNNY!  Don’t take our word for it?  Check out Mike on MySpace, catch clips on YouTube, or read about him in the Tacoma Weekly, or better yet, leave it to fate and join us on the 3rd!

|Project:U & YPN Team-Up|
|Letter Carrier Drive Volunteer Event|
|Saturday, May 12th 1:00-6:00 p.m.|
|First Christian Church Drop-Off Location|
 |602 N. Orchard Street, Tacoma|

Tacoma’s Young Professionals Network is joining forces with Project:U at this popular volunteer event.  Join us as we help our U.S. postal workers collect and process neighborhood food-donations on behalf of Emergency Food Network. It won’t be all heavy lifting. We’ll fire up the grill to replenish calories and
hang out between donation deliveries.  For more details and to RSVP check out our Facebook invite.

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Project:U is Kicking-Off Another Great Year: Upcoming Events 2012

Published by acarter on January 31, 2012 in Social Events and Volunteer Projects. 0 Comments

 

Varsity Grill Take-Over Social & Food Drive| Tuesday February 7th from 5:30- 9 pm| 1114 Broadway, Tacoma|

Bring your canned food donations to Varsity Grill as we help replenish reserves of our local Fish Food Banks. Varsity Grill is generously donating 20% of the night’s sale of food and drinks. Stop in anytime between 5:30 and 9 to say hello, meet new people, reconnect with friends, and reminisce about the good intentions of your New Year’s Resolutions.  

Click here to RSVP to the Project:U Takeover Social & Food Drive at Varsity Grill on Facebook.  Check out FISH food banks’ suggested donation items here.

Volunteer at Northwest Trek| Saturday February  25th from 9:00- 12 pm| 11610 Trek Drive E, Eatonville|

Join Project:U on Saturday, February 25th as we help with various types of yard work and planting projects at NW Trek. We will be volunteering from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The park had a lot of damage from the storm and we’re going to help with the cleanup! If the park is open we will be able to take a free tram tour after the event!

Click here to learn more about the event and RSVP to the Project:U Volunteer Day at NW Trek on Facebook.

Brews & Bunnies at Doyles Public House|Wednesday March 7th from 7:00- 10 pm|208 St. Helens Ave.Tacoma|

Join us at Doyle’s Public House on March 7th between 7-10pm. Doyle’s and their distributor have generously agreed to donate $1 from every Bass / Boddingtons / Stella / Hoegaarden brew. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Pierce County’s Community Solutions Fund.

Click here to RSVP to the Project:U Brews & Bunnies event on Facebook

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Purchase tickets for Project:U’s THE GIG 2011

Published by vlarson on October 14, 2011 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Project: U is throwing our first bash and we want you there! The inaugural Get Involved Gala, a.k.a The GIG, takes place Saturday, November 5th at the prestigious Tacoma Art Museum, where you’ll get to dress up, drink wine and dance the night away. We’ll have appetizers to eat, pictures to take and prizes to win. And in between the revelry, you’ll learn about the awesome ways you can make a difference in the Tacoma area through our volunteering and fundraising events!

What are you waiting for? Book a spot for The GIG today.

Location: The Tacoma Art Museum Banquet Hall
Date: Saturday, November 5th
Time: 8:00 – 11:00 pm
Dress Code: Cocktail attire (dresses for ladies, ties and slacks for men at the very least.)

Tickets: $30 before October 15th and $35 until day of event. PROCEEDS WILL GO TO UNITED WAY OF PIERCE COUNTY’S COMMUNITY SOLUTION FUND.

To BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW or learn more about The GIG, check out our website at www.getinvolvedgala.org. For more info on Project:U, “like” our Facebook page.

Please be 21 or older.

Special Thank You to The GIG Sponsors:
*Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, P.C.
*Weekly Volcano
*Cork! A Wine Bar
*hello, cupcake
*Trendy Event Rentals
*Mood Makers Professional DJ & Event Lighting
*LTN Designs
*Strategic Consulting Services
*Jonz Catering
*Andrea J. Mckillip Hair Artist & Educator
*Expand Yoga
*Jowers Training Systems
*Hotel Murano
*Along Came Scuba

If you’d like more information about sponsoring our event contact info@project-u.org

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Project:U – Volunteer at Boys and Girls Club’s Fall Festival

Published by vlarson on October 14, 2011 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

On October 27th come volunteer with Project:U! We will be partnering with Boys and Girls Club South Pierce County Branch during their Fall Festival! Volunteers are needed for games and activities, crafts and candy, costume contests and raffles, oh my! It is sure to be a great event! Costumes (even for volunteers!) are welcomed and encouraged!

WHAT: Fall Festival, Boys and Girls Club Spanaway (So. Pierce County Branch)
WHEN: October 27th (it’s a Thurs) 4:30-7:00
WHERE: Thompson Elementary
303 159th Street East Spanaway, WA

No need to RSVP other than on this invite. Questions? Email info@project-u.org

About Project:U

http://project-u.org/

We’re just like you – a bunch of people in our 20s and 30s looking to develop, support, and serve the Pierce County community through social events that benefit United Way and volunteer projects at local spots that need our help and more. Connect with new people, build your network, see old friends. All for a great cause

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10/6 – Amocat Meet and Greet

Published by Kirsten on September 27, 2011 in Social Events. 0 Comments
**Stop by to enter our drawing to win a pair of tickets to our Get Involved Gala November 5th at the Tacoma Art Museum**

Join Project:U at Amocat Cafe from 5-8pm on the 6th for special extended hours to learn more about the Community Solutions Fund and one another. Stop in anytime to say hello, meet new people, and ask any questions you have about Project:U and our current Leadership Team recruitment efforts. You’ll have the chance to drink some good coffee, and win prizes for participation!

Make sure to “Like” our Facebook Page! http://www.facebook.com/UWPCprojectu

About Project:U
www.Project-u.org
We’re just like you – a bunch of people in our 20s and 30s looking to develop, support and serve the Pierce County community through events that benefit United Way, volunteer projects at local spots that need our help and more. Connect with new people, build your network, see old friends. All for a great cause.
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