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RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNITED WAY OF PIERCE COUNTY
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HON. DEREK KILMER
of washington
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Mr. KILMER. Madam Speaker, I would like to take this moment to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of United Way of Pierce County.
United Way of Pierce County has been an integral part of our community since its founding on May 14, 1921--100 years ago. Established by an organizing committee composed of nine women and led by Emily R. Seymour, the organization was originally known as the Federation of Social Service Agencies. Founded to coordinate work among multiple Tacoma social agencies and serve more people, this organization has gone forward to provide services and leadership to our community for a century.
Over the last hundred years, United Way of Pierce County's mission has remained focused on breaking the cycle of poverty for local families. Since its founding, this organization has raised and reinvested 350 million dollars in our community.
United Way of Pierce County is also a leader in supporting diversity and inclusion efforts in our region. Their commitment to confronting systemic racism and recognizing its role in perpetrating persistent socioeconomic disparities strengthens their impact as they work for the prosperity and dignity of every person in the community.
Their current goal is to lift 15,000 households out of poverty and into financial stability by 2028. I look forward to working with United Way of Pierce County in continued partnership to address poverty and care for our community. They are difference makers.
I'd like to congratulate the organization's tremendous leadership, including President & CEO Dona Ponepinto, the board, and every person in our community that has supported their extraordinary work.
Madam Speaker, Members of Congress, please join me in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of United Way of Pierce County.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 131
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