GRASS VALLEY, Calif. August 2, 2019 – This year, United Way of Nevada County is celebrating 37 years of service in Nevada County. United Way of Nevada County was incorporated in 1982. There have been many changes since then; however, United Way of Nevada County still envisions a community where all individuals and families achieve their desired potential through Healthy Lives, Education and Income Stability. United Way of Nevada County’s service priority is to strive to assure individuals and families in Nevada County are able to meet their basic need for food, emergency shelter and access to health care.
United Way of Nevada County is pleased to announce its newly elected members for its 2019/2020 Board of Directors. The executive committee consists of Board President; Joanne Weatherly, Vice President; Tom Myers, Treasurer; Sue Mayfield and Secretary; Shannon Buehler. The remaining members include Greg Michna, Anna Crockett, Mondae Hott , Annette Geare, Kristen Long and Deborah Lewis.
“Our board is an integral part of United Way. These individuals bring talent and a wealth of expertise to our agency and community. Each member actively helps us accomplish our organizational objectives. I am looking forward to working with each and every one of them in the upcoming year,” said Megan Timpany, Executive Director of United Way.
Locally United Way of Nevada County continues to make impactful change; through programs such as Food Access Saturday, the Homeless Access Transport Van, a Free 2-day Health Clinic in 2020, FamilyWize discount prescription program, Home-Delivered Meals (including shelf-sustainable food for homebound seniors), and many more. United Way of Nevada County continues to strive to make Nevada County a vibrant and healthy community. Through strategic and focused direction, United Way of Nevada County concentrates on its mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.