From the Statesman’s article:

“We’re in the final stages of interviewing candidates for my position,” said Zive, who became the organization’s CEO in 1999. She will continue her association with the group, even if it’s not as CEO, she said.

Wayne Rancourt, United Way board chairman, and senior vice president at Boise Cascade, credits Zive with refining the organization’s focus on three areas of public need: education, income and health.

“We’re looking for someone who will follow what Sally has started, identifying the big issues in the community, making the most efficient use of donations and volunteer time, and getting the right people to the table,” Rancourt said.

From everyone involved and associated with United Way of Treasure Valley, we wish her the best, and look forward to her continued involvement into the future.

A copy of the Statesman’s article is also available on the United Way of Treasure Valley’s website, as is information about the CEO search.

I am extremely pleased to share that an operator for the Community Detox and Crisis Mental Health facility was announced by the Joint Powers Entity at their August 20th board meeting.  Terry Reilly Health Services (TRHS) was selected from the pool of operator proposals submitted through a competitive public process.  United Way of Treasure Valley’s long relationship with TRHS makes me so very confident in this decision.  The opening of this new facility located on Alumbaugh Street in Boise is scheduled for early 2010.

Our United Way Board committed to this project by adopting the Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery Initiative over four years ago, and they have remained tenacious in seeing this project through to completion.   On behalf of all of us at United Way, I extend our appreciation to the leadership and financial support of Boise Mayor Dave Bieter and Boise City Council, the Ada County Commissioners, Mayors and City Councils of Meridian and Eagle, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Saint Alphonsus RMC, St. Luke’s, the Community Detox Coalition, and our Congressional Delegation.

Congratulations to the communities we serve and their commitment to making the Treasure Valley a very special place to live for all our residents.