GIVE JEFFERSON | NOVEMBER 1ST - DECEMBER 31ST

UNITED GOOD NEIGHBORS GENERAL FUND

The UGN team will make sure your gifts to the general fund get to where they are needed most. Your gifts will help fill gaps in services for folks like the veterans living in their cars in the Tri-Area, the children in our public schools that qualify for the free or reduced meal program, the working families that need access to low-cost medical services, and others. Every day of the year, the UGN team is out in our community working alongside our partner organizations so we know where your dollars can have greatest impact.

2019 UGN PARTNERS!

 

Children at Salish Coast Elementary School and Blue Heron Middle School in grades K-8, who participate in the Free and Reduced lunch program, and have been selected by teachers who have the most knowledge of their needs, receive food for weekends throughout the year. Volunteers from Kiwanis Club, Elks Club, High School Interact Club and Key Club pack the food. The program maintains the privacy of the children.

 

BHS employs a unique partnership with the Old Alcohol Plant to lease hotel rooms offered on an extended-stay basis to low-income individuals and families facing homelessness while seeking permanent housing. We prioritize seniors, veterans, and low wage/underemployed individuals or families, who need housing to retain employment. BHS strengthens community by providing transitional housing and services, moving people toward independence.

 

Dedicated volunteers assist low-income elderly and disabled adults with transportation, housekeeping, household repairs, install wheelchair ramps and other safety devices. In partnership with Boeing’s Bluebells, ramps are being built for disabled seniors in southern Jefferson County.

 

CCJCPBL provides civil legal assistance and representation in Clallam and Jefferson Counties. There is no right to an attorney in civil cases. Civil legal matters have a direct effect basic human needs and the cost of legal representation is beyond what most people can afford. CJCPBL legal assistance and advocacy resolves issues such as loss of housing or health care, foreclosure, collections, custody issues, domestic violence or sexual assault and other issues. Justice should not be limited to those who can afford it.

 

Provides humanities-based programs to under-served communities with the goal of increasing access and equity in education and culture. The Jefferson Clemente Course in the Humanities offers barrier-free college to low-income adults, with reimbursements for transportation and childcare. By fostering local collaborations and partnerships, we strive to empower critical reflection and civic engagement in Jefferson County.

 

A diverse pool of mentors help students find their passion for learning. Programs include Shelter from the Storm - internships for 18 - 25-year olds, Felicity Ann - a women's empowerment program, voyaging, on-the-water seamanship, environmental, and leadership. CBP also hosts an open shop time. These programs are always free and accredited. In boatbuilding, students learn to build virtually anything.

 

Delivers programs in Chimacum Schools that teach students about healthy choices, good nutrition, and food systems with the goal of increasing wellness. Our programs include implementation of Farm to School and Teaching Gardens across the grades, and Career and Technical Education at the high school.

 

DASH, an all-volunteer organization, evaluates accessibility of community facilities and services and consults with public and private entities to improve access. We provide print and online guides to accessibility at local community facilities including public and private venues and provide information to people with disabilities about their options. We advocate for improved access in community life and build greater understanding of obstacles faced by people with disabilities.

 

Dove House Advocacy Services has provided free and confidential services since 1983. We support members of our community recovering from trauma through education, advocacy, and crisis intervention. Our newest program is Recovery Café: a safe, warm, drug-and-alcohol-free community where everyone experiences love, belonging, healing, and the joy of contributing. Here you’ll find free meals & coffee, support groups, classes, and the message “you matter!” We hope to open by the end of 2019.

 

ECHHO serves the needs of seniors, handicapped, disabled, and low-income individuals in East Jefferson County with a volunteer, no-cost transportation program for medical and therapy appointments, and essential errands. Door-to-door transportation is provided to facilities within Jefferson County as well as Kitsap, Clallam and Pierce Counties, and Seattle. ECHHO also provides no-cost loans of medical equipment for short or long-term use, including mobility devices and equipment for sick room and bathroom use.

 

FBFG would like to purchase two freeze dryers for a pilot project to preserve produce, one in Port Townsend and one in the Tri-Area. Thousands of pounds of fresh produce is donated every year during harvest season. Unfortunately, most of this produce arrives within a short time period, and some had to be given to pigs or composted. Freeze dryers can minimize the food waste. In addition, any freeze-dried food that is stored can be a valuable emergency supply.

 

Over 45% of Jefferson County’s workforce now commutes from other counties primarily because housing prices are so high here. The Housing Solutions Network works to increase the availability of local affordable workforce housing by engaging community members – their leadership, time and talent – in the development of solutions like new construction, making existing rooms more available as rentals, offering seller-financing of homes or swapping rent for services. Our goal is to initiate new strategies for 350 affordable workforce housing units in the next five years.

 

JC MASH provides health & advocacy services for Jefferson County's marginalized residents including the underemployed, those without insurance, the homeless, those with behavioral health issues, & those who feel excluded from the mainstream healthcare system. JC MASH offers pro bono appointments with medical providers, health education & connects clients with other health & community services.

 

Jefferson County Food Bank Association serves county residents by providing food to those in need, in an equitable manner, without discrimination, while maintaining an atmosphere that recognizes the dignity of each individual. JCFBA serves our community through four food banks: Brinnon, Quilcene, Tri-Area and Port Townsend.

 

The Jefferson County Farmers Markets support nutritious, farm-direct food access for people of all incomes. We host 3 vibrant farmers market with 80+ farm, artisan food and arts vendors. We make these accessible to people with low incomes by offering SNAP/EBT and WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program voucher matching, as well as a fruit and vegetable prescription program.

 

Jefferson County Pride offers a dedicated LGBTQ gathering space of for youth. LGBTQ youth are disproportionately affected by homelessness, access to healthcare, and bullying. A safe space to provide community and resources is crucial. County is geographically isolated, and it is challenging for youth to get to the nearest LGBTQ gathering space. Jefferson County Pride will operate such a space at the Port Townsend Community Center, to support LGBTQ youth in Jefferson County.

 

COAST offers 33 beds per night to single adults, providing a safe place to sleep, with priority given for military veterans, seniors, persons with disabilities and those escaping domestic abuse. Most have little to no income and could not rent a room. Hot dinners, simple breakfasts and sack lunch are provided to guests by faith-based and community groups. Hot showers and hygiene supplies are available. COAST partners with OlyCAP to offer transitional help with income, jobs and housing.

 

Providing a fun, safe place after-school for our tri-area teens to feel accepted, creative, and supported. The JTC is open daily after school, offering free healthy snacks, and enrichment activities. Our facility offers a structured environment for the teenagers to do homework with the help of professional staff & volunteers as well as fun games, arts & crafts, music, computers, and much more!

 

JIAC (Jefferson Interfaith Action Coalition) provides daytime shelter and supportive space to the homeless during the cold winter months. Jefferson Interfaith Action Coalition seeks to mobilize people of faith of any spiritual walk to action. We are a gathering of individuals from different faiths joined together to nurture positive awareness and change. Drawing on the resources of our faith traditions, learning from each other, inspired by and in partnership with the broader community, we work to support justice, peace and human worth.

 

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is a free organized playgroup open to all children ages 0-5 with their parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles and other family and friends who take care of them. Parents and children come together to hear stories, have snacks, do crafts, and participate in circle time and supportive discussions. This is a great place to have FUN with your children, to interact with other families in playtime, and enhance the bond with your family and the community. Sessions are free and open to everyone.

 

NAMI Jefferson County is an all-volunteer organization that provides regular support groups for those affected by mental illness and for their families, and provides free education workshops to the community. NAMI also advocates at the local, state and federal levels for improved mental health legislation and services. NAMI works to create awareness of mental health issues, and to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.

 

The Real Learning, Real Work program takes students out to restoration sites to apply and develop STEM and problem-solving skills. These programs plant future forests, and the seeds for a new generation of environmental stewards. We partner with the community teaching salmon ecology, riparian processes, restoration, watershed health, pollution prevention, interconnectivity, and much more. When you invest in youth, you invest in our future.

 

Olympic Angels wraps community around children and families in the foster care system. By matching committed volunteers with families and children in foster care, we give everyone a chance to ask themselves what they can do to improve the lives of a local family in our foster community. Through meals, phone calls, visits, and general support, connections are made between volunteers and families and lives are forever changed. We are ready to change both the experience and the story of foster care in Jefferson County!

 

Olympic Neighbors is dedicated to ensuring that people with developmental disabilities can live good, meaningful and inclusive lives in the community. As parents age and can no longer care for their adult children they need safe, affordable options for housing in the community. Olympic Neighbors is committed to providing supportive housing services and community inclusion for our friends and neighbors with special needs.

 

PHLUSH believes that toilet availability is a human right and that well-designed sanitation systems restore health to our cities, our waters and our soils. Through education and advocacy, PHLUSH helps local governments and citizen groups to provide equitable public restroom availability and to prepare for infrastructure-destroying seismic events with appropriate ecological toilet systems.

 

Skillmation integrates the talents and skill of individuals, non-profits and businesses throughout our Jefferson County community. We build bridges between people and organizations with specific areas of expertise, and those with the enthusiasm and desire to learn. Profiled on our website are over 165 local mentors and 40 plus businesses & non-profits ready to share their knowledge. Your donation will build success from the ground up by helping us outreach for our ever expanding mentoring and tutoring needs and requests.

 

The Society of St Vincent DePaul responds to the emergency needs of individuals and families in our community who have nowhere else to turn. SVdP is a passionate, all-volunteer organization. We work in teams, meeting face-to-face to offer emergency financial assistance and referrals. Most often we give aid for food, gas, utilities, rent, bus passes, emergency shelter, prescriptions, medical/dental expenses, repairs, insurance, clothing and laundry.

 

Sunfield Education Association seeks to address local food insecurity by providing fresh produce, eggs, and meat to local food banks in Jefferson County. Sunfield farm-to-foodbank will offer food bank customers free experiences on the farm at our U-Pick berry and flower patches. Providing this service and experience to vulnerable families will support their need for food and will also allow them to experience the Sunfield Biodynamic Farm in a meaningful way.

 

Through our education programs and bicycle recycling services, we inform the public about the social, environmental and health benefits of cycling. We strive to increase bicycle ridership in Jefferson County by empowering and motivating people to live active and healthy lifestyles. Our vision is to see a world empowered, fulfilled and engaged in communities that foster the health of people and our planet through bicycling.

 

Weekend Nutrition Programs offers nutritious meals for the weekend, when students do not have access to school meals. The meals are shelf stable and packed in a discreet backpack for the kids to bring home. We partner with Quilcene and Brinnon Schools to identify the children in need of weekend food assistance.

 

Our Summer Meals and Literacy program offers meals and enrichment activities to school-aged youth. We have forged strong and lasting partnerships with Port Townsend, Chimacum, Quilcene, and Brinnon Schools, locating food sites at schools and identifying the literacy and enrichments needs of kids. We believe that there is no excuse for kids going hungry or falling behind in school in our community.