{"id":7461,"date":"2024-11-22T12:33:09","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T20:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/underwoodcommunity.org\/wp-ucc\/?page_id=7461"},"modified":"2025-10-17T12:29:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T19:29:19","slug":"friends-of-underwood","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/underwoodcommunity.org\/wp-ucc\/friends-of-underwood\/","title":{"rendered":"Friends of Underwood"},"content":{"rendered":"

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About Friends of Underwood (FOU)<\/h1><\/span>
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Established in February 2024, Friends of Underwood (FOU) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and operates under the bylaws established by the FOU board. The organization serves as the fundraising arm for projects and initiatives of the UPRD and <\/span>acts as a liaison between the community and the UPRD, promoting communications and volunteer engagement. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Upcoming FOU Events<\/h2><\/span>
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Friends of Underwood Monthly Meeting<\/a><\/h2>

July 1 @ 6:30 pm<\/span> - 7:30 pm<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Friends of Underwood Monthly Meeting<\/a><\/h2>

August 5 @ 6:30 pm<\/span> - 7:30 pm<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Our Mission<\/h2><\/div>
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Preserve the past, enrich the present, and plan for the future. \u200b To serve as a means of communication and collaboration for residents. \u200bTo preserve and enrich the quality of life in Underwood. \u200bTo perform outreach, community events, and fundraisers. \u200b<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Current Fundraising Initiative<\/h2><\/span>
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The Playground Project<\/h2>

The playground in Underwood is a resource for kids and a gathering place for families throughout our community . It's time to update the play structures. Read more about this project.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div>

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How to Get Involved<\/h2><\/span>
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Learn About Volunteer Opportunities<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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Ready to make a difference in your community? Volunteer with Friends of Underwood! FOU relies on the expertise and energy of volunteers to bring its Underwood events and projects to life.<\/div>
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Join the Conversation<\/h2><\/span>
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The Friends of Underwood Facebook group<\/a> is a place for neighbors to gather online to discuss community, events and happenings. We hope you’ll join us!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Current Fundraising Goal<\/h2><\/span>
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We did it! Thanks to the generous support of community members like you, we have met our fundraising goal for The Playground Project<\/a> and work to install new structures is scheduled to begin in Spring 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Matching Grant Opportunity<\/h2><\/span>
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A very special thank you to one generous local family who offered to match the funding that FOU raised for the Playground Project, enabling FOU to move forward with the purchase of our new structures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Support the Project<\/h2><\/span>
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Although we reached our initial fundraising goal, unexpected expenses often arise along the way. FOU is still accepting donations for this and other FOU community projects in the coming year. Donations are tax-deductible. Every dollar makes a difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>

DONATE NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
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More Ways to Give<\/h2><\/span>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Donate by Mail<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Checks sent by mail should be made payable to: Friends of Underwood, PO Box 172, Underwood, WA, 98651. Please do not send cash<\/i>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Find Us on Venmo<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Venmo users can send donations securely via phone to Friends of Underwood @FOU-501c<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Subscribe to Underwood News<\/h3><\/span>
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Stay current on events, information, resources, and community happenings with our community newsletter. We\u2019ll deliver news from the UPRD and Friends of Underwood once a month and occasionally send event updates and notices, too. You can opt-out anytime, and we\u2019ll never sell or share your information with others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Upcoming Events<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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All upcoming FOU events are listed on the Calendar of Events<\/a>.  Check back often for updates! (And learn more about becoming a volunteer with FOU<\/a> here.) <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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We are a 501(c)(3) organization led by a dedicated team of volunteer board members. Meet our Board of Directors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Organizational Bylaws<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Friends of Underwood became a registered nonprofit, operating under bylaws created by the FOU Board, in February 2024. Read our bylaws here<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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