United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties regrets to announce the federal termination of AmeriCorps grant funding in Washington state, directly impacting nearly 700 local middle school students supported by their Attendance Matters® Mentoring Program.

On April 25, nearly $400 million in AmeriCorps grant funding nationwide was immediately terminated, shuttering more than 1,000 programs and prematurely ending the service of almost 30,000 AmeriCorps members across the country including those working with our local United Way.

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Here is what some of our former AmeriCorps members had to say after they learned the funding for their program had been cut and they wouldn't be returning to the schools they served in as an Attendance Matters® mentor.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable. Recovery is possible.

Did you know, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States since 1949? Now more than ever, mental health awareness has become pivotal in reducing stigma and promoting wellness for all. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, there are resources available to help.

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For more information about NAMI, visit their website.

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VOTE FOR US - Tri Cities Best Nonprofit Organization

United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties has been nominated for Tri Cities Best Nonprofit Organization. You can vote for us daily through May 23rd. We encourage you to take this opportunity to cast your vote for your favorite local businesses, organizations, shops, restaurants, services, and more! Click the link below or scan the QR code to get started.

Results will be revealed August 24th

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Thank you toH2C for becoming our 8th Annual Festival of Trees Silver sponsor! We greatly appreciate your support in bettering the lives of our local kids.

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Kindergarten registrations are now open! Requirements for signing up your child are as follows:

Proof of Age- Your child must be at least 5 years old by August 31 of the current school year. A birth certificate, hospital certificate, adoption record, affidavit from a parent, passport, previously verified school records, or any other documents permitted by law showing date of birth and name are accepted.
Proof of Residence- This may be a utility bill (water, electrical, garbage), rental/lease statement, income tax return statement, proof of home ownership (including a mortgage statement), or any official document showing both your name and address.
Immunization Records- Make sure that you child is current on required immunizations. Your school district will have links to listed required immunizations on their website.

Find your school district below to register and find more details on registration requirements.

Kennewick School District

Pasco School District

Richland School District

Finley School District

Kiona-Benton City School District

Prossor School District

North Franklin School District

Paterson School District

MEET UNITED WAY'S

Board Member

Chief Chris Guerrero

Chief Guerrero was hired by the Kennewick Police Department in January of 1996. Throughout his career with the Kennewick Police Department, Chief Guerrero has had the opportunity to be involved in many different aspects of policing and working with the community, including Patrol Officer, SWAT Team Member, Criminal Apprehension Team Detective, Patrol Sergeant and Investigations Commander to name a few.

Chief Guerrero is on the board for the United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties, board member of the Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority board member and board Chair for the Benton County Law and Justice Council.

Chief Guerrero holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Washington State University. He is a graduate of the 263rd Session of the FBI National Academy, graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum - Senior Management Institute for Police Session 79 and graduate of the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS) Session 80. He is married to his wife Kim and they have two children ages 22 and 19.

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