Thurston County Auditor

Auditor's Office Gives Back

The Thurston County Auditor's Office is dedicated to making a difference in the community by supporting local nonprofit organizations. Throughout the year employees lead, organize, and participate in many events allowing them to give back to citizens of Thurston County. A few recent activities are listed below.


			The Auditor’s Office joined forces with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. This program, founded in 1947, collects and distributes toys to less fortunate children in the community. Children are one of our nation’s most valued resources. Today’s children are tomorrow’s leaders. Studies reveal that growing up in poverty can have an adverse psychological impact on a child.
	Auditor staff Keith, Stephanie, Terry, & Tom with Auditor Kim Wyman & Marine Dan Brennan Pedigree Devil Dog

The foundation’s goal is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to children that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, and patriotic citizens. To help with this goal the Auditor’s Office hosted a convenient donation box in the lobby and employees personally contributed a variety of gifts.
				Toys donated to the Toys for Tots


	The Little Red Schoolhouse Project Committee was formed in 1991 by local social service agencies, churches, businesses and individuals to help children have the basics to return to school with pride. Each year, Thurston County employees, their families, and friends band together to raise school supplies and funds for the Little Red Schoolhouse Project. Thanks to our staff and supporters, Thurston County collected over 2,900 school supply items ranging from binders, rulers, markers, crayons, paper to backpacks. In addition, we collected over $2,933.35 in cash and checks.
Auditor's Office staff members Tillie & Cheryl with the school supplies collected for the Little Red School House.
One of our most popular Little Red School House events was the Pie in the Face contest. In this event, elected officials are once again on a ballot, but this time the winner receives a pie in the face! This year’s winner was County Prosecuting Attorney Ed Holm who helped us raise $1902.00 on this contest alone! Thanks Ed.
		Prosecuting Attorney Ed Holm takes one for the kids.

Day of Caring Team

United Way of Thurston County is passionate about improving lives in Thurston County. That’s why they look at the big picture, not just one issue. They work in two ways for a greater impact. They fund more than 65 local programs that meet immediate needs and also work on long-term solutions by focusing on the building blocks for a better life: successful kids, financially stable families and healthy communities.

In 2009 Kim co-chaired and several employees coordinated and conducted the 2009-10 United Way workplace campaign. Thurston County employees raised a total of $32,918.00 through payroll deductions, cash donations and fundraisers.

Day of Caring Team including Kim, Ken, Ginger, Carrie, Shanin and Jack working on a home for Habitat for Humanity.

United Way kicks off each year's campaign with the Day of Caring (DOC). This September event mobilizes hundreds of volunteers countywide. The DOC pairs various volunteer teams with local nonprofit agencies to help with much-needed projects. For many years, the Auditor's office has organized and led a team of Thurston County employees from various offices and departments. This rewarding, hands-on experience allows Thurston County Employees the chance to give back to the community.

	Kim and staff clearing invasive weeds at the nature trail behind McLane Elementary School.

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