RENO – United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has awarded funding to five programs to continue UWNNS’ focused work in early child development and learning, kindergarten readiness and early literacy, early grade success and strengthening families. This work supports UWNNS’ goal to have 3 out of 4 children reading proficiently at the conclusion of third grade, by … [Read more...]
United Way Launches Week of Action to Encourage Summer Reading and Learning
Local groups to volunteer for various community service projects throughout the week plus a night dedicated to dining for a cause Reno – On Monday, June 18, United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) kicked off its Week of Action at the Donald L. Carano Youth & Teen Facility site. UWNNS and U.S. Navy sailor volunteers will talk to kids about the importance of … [Read more...]
United Way Promotes Erin Gillies to Workplace Engagement Coordinator
Reno, Nev. – United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has promoted Erin Gillies as the organization’s workplace engagement coordinator. She is responsible for helping to maximize philanthropic funding to support UWNNS’ community impact focus area of grade-level reading. Gillies first worked at United Way as a volunteer in 2003, and continued in that role until … [Read more...]
If You Could Make a Sentence Long Speech to the Entire World, What Would You Say?
“Do what you love, live well, love well, drink honest wines, eat your veggies and root for the underdog.” Shaji Matthew | Owner, Terra Vigna “‘Announcing your plans is a good way to hear God laugh.’ – Al Swearengen, Deadwood TV Series” Karen Baresell | CEO, United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra “Leaders are tasked with making important decisions each day, some will … [Read more...]
United Way Of Northern Nevada Hires Director Of Philanthropy And Community Impact
Reno, Nev. - United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has hired Lulleen Lamar as the organization’s director of philanthropy and community impact. She is responsible for helping to maximize philanthropic funding to support UWNNS’ community impact focus area on grade level reading. Lamar joined UWNNS in July 2016 and has spent her nonprofit management career … [Read more...]
United Way Of Northern Nevada Hires Finance And Data Administrator
Reno, Nev. - United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has hired Theresa Holbrook as the organization’s finance and data administrator. In this role she is responsible for managing the donations including recording and allocating the donations properly as well as handling the organization’s accounts receivable. Holbrook was first hired by UWNNS in 2012 and has … [Read more...]
United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra Reaches $100 Million Milestone
Fundraising Efforts Continue for Early Education and Literacy Programs Reno - United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has reached a major milestone of raising $100 million since its inception in 1942. UWNNS and its generous community partners have worked tirelessly to fundraise in the community to aid programs affecting families in northern Nevada and the … [Read more...]
UPS Top in United Way Workplace Giving in 2015-16
Northern Nevada Businesses’ Employee Donations to Help Support Early Reading Efforts Reno – United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has announced that United Parcel Service (UPS) was the top workplace campaign for 2015-16. Through employee pledges and special events, UPS raised $283,000 during its annual workplace giving campaign, which ran from Feb. 28, 2015 … [Read more...]
Industry Focus: Non-Profit
As the state continues its steady economic recovery, Nevada’s non-profit organizations have gotten creative in order to fulfill their mission. Collaborative efforts move forward making industry leaders optimistic about the coming years. Executives representing several non-profits throughout the state recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the … [Read more...]
Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors; Governor Approves Solar Tax Incentives
Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors Park Place Infiniti is sponsoring the fourth annual Blow Out Breast Cancer event, presented by the Smiles for Survivors foundation and Square Colour Salon and Spa. [Read More...] Governor’s Office of Energy Approves Solar Tax Incentives Highlighting its commitment to renewable energy in Nevada, the Governor’s Office of Energy … [Read more...]
United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra Partners with Soroptimist International of Reno To Help Second Graders Learn To Read
Reno, Nev. — United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has partnered with Soroptimist International of Reno to work with 20 second graders at Florence Drake Elementary School with the goal to assist the students with reading skills. Volunteers from Soroptimist International of Reno will read and mentor the children weekly reading seven different age-appropriate books … [Read more...]
Karen Barsell: United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra
President and CEO Reno http://uwnns.org/ How did you first get into your profession? I was a United Way donor in the workplace. Later, I became an intern while working on my Masters Degree in Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno. What is a little known fact about yourself? I’ve taken up the hobby of fly fishing. I realize that I’m not going to be a … [Read more...]
Industry Focus: Non-Profit
Nevada’s economy has taken a hit in the past several years and Nevada’s non-profits have felt the brunt of that hit. Nevertheless, many non-profits in the Silver State have managed to hang-on and refocus their efforts in the communities. Executives representing several non-profits throughout the state recently met at the Las Vegas office of Holland & Hart to discuss the … [Read more...]
