PROJECT:U

8/15 – United Way Night at Tacoma Rainiers

Kirsten — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:24:24 +0000

Don’t Fail Our Community – Let’s Play Ball

Date:	Sunday, August 15, 2010
Time:	1:30pm – 11:30pm
Location:	Cheney Stadium – 19th and Tyler

Description

Summertime has finally arrived and with it comes our Nation’s pastime. Baseball. Come out and join us under the sun for baseball, beer, and bettering our community.

For $15 you get a ticket to the game, the honor of sitting near me, and a voucher for a hot dog, chips, and non-alcoholic beverage. Yes you can still buy beer. Hooray beer. All in all a $21 value plus the BEST PART is that $5 will be going back to the United Way’s Community Solution Fund to provide support to over 100 nonprofit programs through 60 charitable organizations.

HOW TO ORDER: Either reach out and contact a Project:U member OR email Kirsten Willis at info@project-u.org
We will be getting a block of tickets to sit together. So come alone or with your peeps.

DIRECTIONS:
Cheney Stadium is near the intersection of Tyler and 19th street in Tacoma just off of Highway 16. From Interstate 5, take exit 132 (Highway 16) west. Take the 19th Street exit going east. Once on 19th, turn right on Cheyenne which is the first street sign you see. This takes you directly to the parking lot.

7/17 – Get the Dirt on Tacoma – Volunteer at L’Arche Farms

Kirsten — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:40:54 +0000

It’s officially Summertime. Don’t look out your window – just believe me. So we are headed out to L’Arche Farms to help build a chicken coop and helping with general upkeep of their farm.

For those who do not know – Patrick Toohey and his great staff at L’Arche operate a farm at 11716 Vickery Avenue East, Tacoma, where the residents are adults who are developmentally disabled. They find the unique gift in all those around them and help it grow. And with any luck their crops do likewise.

We will get a tour and help out that morning for a few hours from 9am-12:30ish. Then join us back near downtown for lunch/drinks.

Curious? Want a precursor — check out L’Arche’s vendor canopy at the various Tacoma Farmer’s Markets.

Space is limited (about 20 folks) so RSVP to info@project-u.org but if the demand is great we will see what we can do.

Things we like: L’Arche Farm & Gardens

Kirsten — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:32:41 +0000

I live in an apartment so I don’t get the joy of having my own garden to grow delicious veggies and beautiful flowers. That is why each year I love volunteering at L’Arche Farm and Gardens. Aside from the fun of planting and picking flowers and veggies, you also have the opportunity to work with some of their core members. The purpose of L’Arche’s program is to provide meaningful work for people with disabilities – a dignified and respectable work experience that really enhances the gifts of each core member. So the next time you are out at a local farmers market look for the L’Arche booth and check out their beautiful flowers and perennials!

$531 – Project:U takeover at Paddy Coyne’s

Kirsten — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:33:41 +0000

Last Wednesday night Project:U was lucky enough to partner with an extremely generous restaurant. Paddy Coyne’s donated 25% of the entire proceeds from our evening takeover for a total of $531! The money raised will be donated to United Way’s Community Solutions Fund which supports the work of over 100 different programs in 61 agencies throughout Pierce County, and works towards long term solutions in our community’s most challenging areas. Thank you so much for joining us and helping our community grow stronger!

6/23 – Project:U takeover at Paddy Coyne’s

Kirsten — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:27:14 +0000

Join Project:U at Paddy Coyne’s (815 Pacific Ave, Tacoma) on Wednesday, June 23rd between 5:00-10pm. We will be raising our pints and toasting to the fantastic T-Town summer days! Paddy Coyne’s has invited Project:U to invade and help support our community by donating 25% of the evenings proceeds to benefit United Way of Pierce County. Paddy Coyne’s has put together a special menu for us, although all food and alcohol purchases are included, thanks to the generosity of Paddy Coyne’s.

If you think strengthening our community is important, and want to get together with others who feel the same, join us at Paddy Coyne’s for drinks, good food, and conversation! And don’t forget – 25% of proceeds is going back to our community!

See you there!

5/8 – Letter Carrier Food Drive

Kirsten — Thu, 06 May 2010 22:01:24 +0000

Letter Carrier Food Drive
First Christian Church | 602 North Orchard Street, Tacoma
1:00 – 5:00pm | Saturday, May 8

Come and help process food donations collected by our mail men/ladies. Food will help supply the food banks and hot meal services that Emergency Food Network supports in Pierce County. This event consistently collects hundreds of thousands of pounds of food – obviously we need your help and your muscle!

We’ll be volunteering at the First Christian Church drop-off location. Project:U will help process food donations and get it ready for shipment.

And it won’t be all heavy lifting. We’ll fire up the grill and hang out between donation deliveries. Join us! It’s a great way support your community and have some fun.

Don’t worry if you can’t come for the whole time. Drop in and lend a hand for as long as you can spare. Look for us near the giant trailers in the parking lot.

RSVP to info@project-u.org

Summer Volunteer Opportunities

Kirsten — Tue, 04 May 2010 21:53:17 +0000

Here are some upcoming local volunteer opportunities that Project:U wants you to know about!

Metro Parks always have some really cool events throughout the spring and summer and this year is no exception. On May 15th volunteers are needed for the new Outdoor Challenge event at Point Defiance Park from about 9:00am-3:00pm. And save the dates for Ethnic Fest on July 23-24th!

Another new event to hit the streets of T-Town is the Tacoma Twilight Criterium. Taking place on June 12th from 3-11pm this will be another great event to come and lend a hand with a variety of tasks. Want more info or to sign up to volunteer? Contact Alan Igawa at allenigawa@gmail.com.

And don’t forget about the kids! The Children’s Museum of Tacoma is looking for volunteers to help with their annual Playing Under the Stars fundraising event. Volunteers are needed throughout the day and during the event – contact Jen McDonald at jmcdonald@childrensmuseumoftacoma.org for more information or to sign up!

4/23 Dance United – Volunteers Needed

Kirsten — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:54:07 +0000

Thought you had escaped Prom?

Want to relive the glory days and slow dance to Boys II Men again?

Now is your chance! Come join Project:U as we help chaperone the Youth United Dance at Stadium HS on Friday, April 23rd. Dance United is a county-wide dance and will be held in the cafeteria at Stadium from 8-11pm. Volunteers are needed from 7:30 until about 11:30pm.

Please RSVP to kirstenw@uwpc.org if you are available!

3/3 Leadership Team Event

Kirsten — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:05:23 +0000

Leadership Team event
United Way building | 1501 Pacific Ave, 1st floor, Tacoma
5:30 – 7:00pm | Wednesday, March 3

Dream of getting more involved in the community? Do you like volunteering? Are you a closet event planner or copywriter? Or maybe you just want to meet some cool people and build your network.

Stop by on March 3 to discover more ways to get involved with Project:U and in community service.

It’s an informal event for those interested in joining the Leadership Team. Project:U is a great way to get connected and leverage your talents – past members have gotten jobs they love, been recruited for boards of notable organizations and made great new friends.

And bonus: hosted beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks.

Haiti – Help those who are hurting

Sean — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:36:50 +0000

By now, everyone has seen the ruin and devastation in the wake of the 7.0 earthquake that hit Port AU Prince in Haiti. The devastation has even hit home in Tacoma, as the news has just reported how a 22 year old Tacoma girl (working as a volunteer for a nonprofit -Friends of the Orphans). The port is devastated as are the runways making disaster relief very difficult. There is an estimated 50,000 dead with projections that it could top 100,000.

Additionally, the ramifications of this disaster is likely to last years. So how can you help? What can you do? One option (although unicef, American red cross and many other ways to help exist) is show that you LIVE UNITED and donate

Donate Money:

Easy: Text HAITI to 864833 (UNITED). And you can give $5 to the relief efforts via the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund.

Want to give more… donations can also be given online to the fund vial www.liveunited.org or by calling 1-866-404-5826. This also a great way to ask any questions you may have about the fund.

Donate products (goods/services):

AidMatrix Network: www.aidmatrix.org ; or
Gifts in Kind international (go to www.liveunited.org) — this is primarily for corporate donors who wish to give in large donations

United Way (via United Way Worldwide) has a team of volunteers in the Caribbean region that have mobilized and our in an advisory capacity as they are determining how ot best support the long-term recovery needs. This would include access to health care, rebuilding schools, housing, as well as basic needs such as food, water, and clothing.