Celebrity Waiter dinner was a success!

The United Way of Humboldt County held their annual celebrity waiter dinner at the Baywood Golf & Country Club  on October 21, 2006.  A great time was had by all.  Here are some of the memories of people and volunteers who attended

The 14th year of Day of Caring throughout Humboldt County had over 400 volunteers participate and 30 separate projects.  Many work sites throughout the county included, but not were not limited...the Arcata House, California State Parks, Catholic Charities, Eureka Adult Day Health Services, Food for People, Friends of the Dunes, HSU Natural History Museum, Humboldt Domestic Violence Services, and United Indian Health Services.

A memorable project was the construction of a World Shelter. Thank you so much to all who volunteered and worked on designated projects throughout Humboldt County. We are looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces at the Day of Caring 2008 on September 20, 2008! Don’t forget to join us for the barbeque at Sequoia Park and hosted by the Kiwanis Club following all your hard work!

Program Staff at the United Way!

Melissa Furbee is the Program Coordinator for the Humboldt Community Switchboard, the Women and Children’s Fund and the Humboldt Community NETwork. Melissa has been a resident of Humboldt County for over 10 years. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from H.S.U. in 1999 in Sociology and her Master’s Degree in Community Development from the University of California, Davis in 2005. She has extensive experience working with and advocating for disadvantaged populations. Melissa’s passions lie in helping the community of Humboldt prosper by collaborating with other agencies to provide resources for unmet needs. Melissa is privileged to be a part of the United Way team and is an integral part of enhancing this already wonderful area. She celebrates where she lives with her life partner and their two beautiful children.

Sarah Caldwell is the administrative assistant/office manager for the United Way. A native of San Francisco, she moved to Arcata to attend Humboldt State University and couldn’t leave the mountains, ocean and rivers. She graduated last year with majors in Biology, Zoology, and Liberal Studies and a minor in Public Relations. Bringing a well-rounded work-experience record to the table, she is able to manage the United Way’s front end with ease and enjoyment. She is happy to give back to the community after living and playing in our beautiful surroundings for 10 years.

2006 Valentines Day Thank You and Awards

The United Way of Humboldt County held a special Valentines Day thank you and awards ceremony to all who have generously given their time to making our organization thrive.

Agency members and Board members, along with generous donors mingled at our breakfast held at the Humboldt Area Foundation site.

Thank you from the bottom of our heart!