Posted Thursday, November 4th, 2010 by admin
Darcy Boddy - WWIN Board of Directors
Darcy Boddy Board Member
How to make a statement that will have an impact forever – Planned Giving!
Chances are that you are reading this newsletter because you already know something of the work WWIN performs. You know that the nonprofit organization serves hundreds of women each year that live below the poverty line in our state (of which there are more than an astonishing 280,000). You know that most of these women get back on the road through improving their health and education, and are able to pay your gift forward to their families and communities.
Maybe you have made a donation or attended one of WWIN’s Spring fundraising events these past 18 years. Or perhaps you have even included WWIN in your Will or Trust. If you did – thank you! Your event donation helps us provide grants to low income women this next year and a Planned Giving Gift ensures that your support of WWIN will continue into the future – and really is a simple thing to set up.
The stories of hope and success fuel our energy to continue the work and to expand the number of women we serve each year. One simple way you can expand WWIN’s impact is by making a gift in your Will or Trust. Remembering WWIN in your estate planning, at whatever level is appropriate for you, leaves a lasting legacy. It says something about what was important to you in your life.
Meeting with a qualified estate planning attorney is essential to determining what gift is most appropriate for you and ensuring that the charitable language is properly drafted. Once you have included WWIN in your plan, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your “last testament” to your friends and family included an organization you believed in.
This is precisely why I took the step of creating a gift to WWIN in my estate plan. Regardless of the gifts I make to WWIN each year, I also have the joy of knowing that after I’m gone my gift will go on to personally improve the quality of life for women in my own community.
If you’re interested in learning more about Planned Giving at WWIN please check out our planned giving page!
Posted Thursday, November 4th, 2010 by admin
President’s Letter – Susan Stead
It is fall, and summer vacations may be a distant memory, but I hope you continue to be renewed and energized by your break in your daily routine. WWIN has been exceedingly busy this summer and fall. As the new fiscal year commenced I have accepted new responsibility as the Board President, and we have new Committee Chairs who have all jumped into their positions with great enthusiasm and focus. WWIN continues to focus first and foremost on our applicants and grantees.
Notwithstanding the economic pundits who say the recession is over we know that as the economy continues to struggle so do more and more women in Washington. We unfortunately are seeing more requests for grants than we can fund; however the board and staff remain committed to finding innovative ways to meet those needs especially as we are consistently moved and encouraged by the letters received from grantees telling us how WWIN changed their lives.
The board is focusing on self sustainability this year and is committed as well to introducing WWIN to other potential donors in our state including beyond the greater Puget Sound Region. We are encouraged by our progress. Our board is led by an energetic Executive Committee working with talented and enthusiastic committees establishing strategies to fulfill this mission in the areas of Finance, Strategic Planning and Programs, Communications and Technology, and Fund Development.
During these tough times we often reflect on how much we appreciate and value our supporters. Without each of you we would not be able to function as well as we do and to provide as many grants to women as we do. WWIN provides focused and generous grants that allow women to create their brighter futures and their gratitude is immeasurable. Hopefully you all realize how much your contribution means.
It is with deep gratitude and a lot of humility that I have the privilege of leading this wonderful board this year. Our vision is that someday our services are no longer needed; however until we achieve that success we will continue with the help of the WWIN community to provide as much support to those in need as is possible.
Posted Sunday, June 20th, 2010 by admin
Gregg Ose, Robert Riley, Bruce Wood and Mark Hadnett in support of WWIN at the Eastside Angels golf event.
On June 19th the Eastside Angels hosted their 7th annual Golf Tournament and Dinner. The event benefited WWIN as well as Children’s Response Center and Children’s Hospital.
A big thank you to WWIN golfers – John Adamucci, Richard Dix, Mark Hadnett, Jim Morehead, Gregg Ose, Rob Purcell, Robert Riley and Bruce Wood for coming out on Saturday, June 19, in support of WWIN and the Eastside Angels 7th Annual Golf tournament. The WWIN teams fared well… Jim Morehead was the big winner taking home the Suncadia raffle prize, John Adamucci was the winner in the guess the # of tees in the bottle, and Gregg Ose was closest to the pin. WWIN team # 1 tied for 4th (out of 18 teams) and WWIN team #2 – somewhere around 14th place. A big thanks again to everyone for braving the elements and playing in the tourney … what a great event for a great cause!
Posted Saturday, May 15th, 2010 by admin
Meg Coyle, KING 5 Anchor
Meg Coyle from KING5 News emceed the breakfast event in Seattle and Lori Matsukawa KING5 News anchor emceed the Bellevue Luncheon. Attendees praised their deft and graceful work as emcees, the powerful video entitled “Lives Interwoven” and were inspired by Stephanie Cox’s remarks “Finding Grace”. The Bellevue event also included a moving tribute to Julia L. Pritt led by Kathleen Miller.
For more information about the Seattle Breakfast and the Bellevue Luncheon and to see almost 100 photos of the events and the attendees go to the WWIN Facebook page
Lori Matsukawa, KING 5 Anchor
KING 5 news coverage of WWIN’s spring benefit events. KING 5 news
Posted Monday, April 5th, 2010 by admin
Julia Pritt, Founder of WWIN
Julia Love PRITT 1932 – 2010 Julia Pritt, a resident of Seattle Washington, passed away peacefully with her daughter Laura Lee Pritt holding her hand, at 3:00 a.m. on April 3rd 2010 at the UW Medical Center.
As we at WWIN try to compose a fitting tribute for Julia we do so with the keen recognition that she never liked to be in the limelight or lauded for her work. One of our small victories in that regard was in May 2007 when Julia agreed to join us for the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce luncheon where WWIN had been nominated for the Eastside Nonprofit of the Year Award. We were overjoyed to hear WWIN’s name announced from among an exceptional group of nominees. Julia declined to go onstage to give a short acceptance speech but agreed to be photographed later holding the award. We especially enjoy that memory – having Julia present to have her vision and steadfast dedication to building an outstanding nonprofit organization for low income women recognized at this prestigious event. WWIN proudly displays that award but we venture to guess that Julia was equally if not more gratified by the personal stories of transformation and thanks that WWIN grant recipients send on a weekly basis.
Just last week we forwarded a thank you note addressed to Julia. It ended with these words “God bless you and your caring heart”.
Julia has touched the lives of thousands upon thousands of people, including more than 4700 low income women in Washington who have received life changing grants for education and health care since WWIN’s founding in 1992. Because in any given year about 40% of these women have children under 18, we also know that thousands of children have had their lives improved because their mothers received the mental health counseling or medical care that they needed to achieve wellness or used their WWIN grant to finish college or earn a degree or a technical certificate to become self sufficient and set an example for their children.
What a legacy! One that will continue for years to come.
Posted Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 by admin
Giving Tree at the Bravern
During holiday 2009, The Shops at The Bravern partnered with Washington Women In Need, Dress for Success and Bellevue Schools Foundation to raise funds and awareness for all of the individuals supported by these groups through events and community outreach. WWIN volunteers greeted holiday shoppers and encouraged them to share the gift of giving at this special time of year.
http://www.thebravern.com/charitable-partners
Posted Sunday, May 20th, 2007 by admin
Julia Pritt accepts Non-profit of the Year Award
Eastside Bellevue Chamber of Commerce names WWIN as the Eastside non-profit of the year at its annual awards luncheon on May 15th, 2007. This award recognizes and supports top non-profit organizations and businesses in the area that strive to make a difference in the community. Sixteen finalists were nominated in six categories for the Eastside Business Awards based on their commitment to quality, community and innovation. Six winners, including WWIN, were honored at the luncheon with an award in front of more than 400 attendees including board members, volunteers, staff and other special WWIN Supporters.
The other great organizations who were named finalists in this category were Habitat for Humanity of East King County and KidsQuest Children’s Museum. WWIN was acknowledged for its “commitment to making the Eastside a better place to live throughout the development and operation of programs that benefit the community and individuals.” The Eastside Small Business Award is an excellent honor for WWIN and demonstrates the organization’s growing energy and spirit to help make the Eastside community a better place to live and work.
