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101 N. Main St. Pocatello, ID 83204
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2022 Awards Lunch
Saturday, May 28, 2022 by Wendi Ames
2022 AWARDS LUNCH CELEBRATE AND HONOR PARTNERS THAT HELP STABILIZE FAMILIES IN NEED At the United Way of Southeastern Idaho 2022 Awards Lunch on May 18 we came together to celebrate and honor the businesses, volunteers, and local nonprofit agencies that stabilize families in need in Southeastern Idaho. Most notably to celebrate is the news
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United Way of Southeastern Idaho Announces New CEO
Sunday, May 22, 2022 by Wendi Ames
POCATELLO, ID, May 18, 2022 – The United Way of Southeastern Idaho announced Thursday its new CEO – Pocatello’s Shantay Bloxham. Bloxham, who has more than a decade of experience in leadership at Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency, will officially start on June 6. She replaces Kevin Bailey, who resigned in June 2021 to become
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Findhelpidaho.org Launches in Idaho Thanks to Collaborative of Health & Community Leaders
Thursday, April 07, 2022 by Wendi Ames
BOISE, IDAHO – As part of a statewide collaborative, Idaho Health Data Exchange (IHDE) in partnership with United Way of Treasure Valley and other community-based organizations is excited to announce the launch of findhelpidaho.org. The creation of findhelpidaho.org began with the recognition of a problem: the state of Idaho is resource rich but navigating resources can be
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Simplot Gives $122K to Elevate Community Programs in Southeastern Idaho
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 by Wendi Ames
POCATELLO, ID, Feb. 24, 2022 – At a media event on Thursday, the employees of Pocatello’s J.R. Simplot Co. presented a ceremonial check in the amount of $122,242 that will provide critical support for community members in need. Through an annual workplace giving campaign, Simplot employees signed up to give to United Way of
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Women United Hosts ‘Beauty and the Brunch’ Workshop for Women’s Empowerment
Friday, March 25, 2022 by Wendi Ames
POCATELLO, ID, March 24, 2022 – The United Way of Southeastern Idaho’s volunteer group Women United will host its first spring fundraiser, Beauty and the Brunch, on April 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grand Idaho Inn & Suites. “We have a wonderful panel of women who will share their wisdom and
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Portneuf Health Trust Gives $135K
Thursday, February 03, 2022 by Wendi Ames
PORTNEUF HEALTH TRUST GIVES $135K TO ELEVATE COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS IN SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO POCATELLO, ID, Jan. 27, 2022 – At a media event on Thursday, Pocatello’s Portneuf Health Trust announced a gift of $135,000 to the United Way of Southeastern Idaho that will provide critical support for community nonprofits focused on health in our region.
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I Believe in People and the Equal Opportunity to Thrive
Monday, July 26, 2021 by Wendi Ames
Have you ever had one of those moments that can only be described as “universe stuff”? Reading the job description for the Community Resources Manager position at the United Way of Southeastern Idaho was one of those moments for me. The job description matched so closely with my skills and my personality. I had to
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Emergency Cold Weather Grant Keeps Dozens of Local Homeless Population Safe During the Coldest Nights this Winter
Monday, April 05, 2021 by Wendi Ames
When the community unites to solve a problem, it’s amazing to see the results we can achieve together. In January, the United Way of Southeastern Idaho awarded an emergency grant of $8,000 to Valley Mission to create a solution for sheltering homeless individuals on cold winter nights. Due to COVID-19, the community was not able to rely
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Uniting Women to Help Others
Friday, March 12, 2021 by United Way SEI
I am new to United Way of Southeastern Idaho (UWSEI) and, in fact, United Way as a whole. I am a volunteer with AmeriCorps VISTA and am fortunate to be assigned here. I was familiar with United Way but did not have a comprehensive understanding of their role and contributions to their communities. I feel like I won
- Published in Personal Story, Women United
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- Celebrating Wendi Ames: A Farewell Tribute to Her Lasting Impact at United Way of Southeastern Idaho
After seven transformative years of service, Wendi will conclude her impactful journey with the organization at the end of this year. - SIMPLOT EMPLOYEES RAISE RECORD-BREAKING $196,454 for the Annual Community Giving Campaign led by United Way of Southeastern IdahoDuring the 80th anniversary celebration of the J.R. Simplot Company’s Don Plant, employees presented a ceremonial check of $196,454 to United Way of Southeastern Idaho.
- United Way of Southeastern Idaho Receives $51,700 from the Farm Bureau Insurance of Idaho to Support Local CommunityIn a remarkable show of community support, the Farm Bureau Insurance of Idaho presented a ceremonial check for $51,700 to United Way of Southeastern Idaho.
- ALICE in Focus: Our Idaho KidsTogether we can rewrite the story for ALICE children in Idaho.
- Let’s Do Something Big—Support Local Nonprofits and Make a Difference Together!Your donation makes a difference. Together, let’s uplift, support, and empower our neighbors to create a stronger, more economically resilient Southeast Idaho!
