GIVE
to CHAN to today, 2013-2014
ANNUAL REPORT
GIVE United Way of the Eastern Panhandle, Inc. 218 West King Street Martinsburg, WV 25401 CFC# 19310 • www.UWayEP.org
CHANGE
tomorrow!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A MESSAGE FROM
OUR CHAIR
The United Way of the Eastern Panhandle, Inc. Board of Directors meets quarterly.
Board Officers Charla Cody
Josh Householder
Vice President, Bank of Charles Town United Way of the Eastern Panhandle, Inc. Board Chairman, 2014
Our objective at United Way is simple – to improve the lives of our Eastern Panhandle neighbors. United Way works collectively with businesses, individuals and government entities to address our community’s most pressing needs. We do this by supporting programs that are building blocks for selfsufficiency - education, income and health. Our volunteers then honestly evaluate the effectiveness of these programs to ensure that our donors receive the highest return on their investment. This year, our United Way allocated over $250,000 in critical funding to the programs of our non-profit partner agencies within our community. Through our Annual Campaign, we provided over $260,000 to many other non-profits in the region. However, the requests for funding this year exceeded $600,000. The residual impact of a soft economy continues to be seen. Many of our friends and neighbors find themselves in a position of needing the support of one of the United Way funded agencies. The funds you contribute to United Way play a vital role in creating a better life within our community by providing a safe environment to a victim of domestic violence, delivering early childhood education through our day care collaborative, or offering financial counseling to a recently unemployed mother, and so much more. Your donations, volunteer support, and advocacy support much needed change throughout the Eastern Panhandle. As we embark on our 2014-2015 United Way Campaign, we thank you for your contributions in years past. And, we ask that you consider increasing your investment in our community this year. We welcome and encourage you to join us to: GIVE Today, CHANGE Tomorrow! You’ll be glad you did.
WE ARE
CHANGING TOMORROW! MORE THAN 2,000 DONORS
HELP MAKE OUR PROGRESS POSSIBLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
THANK YOU!
Chair
Josh Householder
Chair-Elect/Campaign Chair
Nancy White Vice Chair
Chuck Young Treasurer
Alice Barkus Secretary
Paul Espinosa Past Chair
Board Members Denise Bergen Kathy Bradley Al Britton Bridget Cohee Chris Colbert Tina Combs Nic Diehl Chuck Ellison Lyn Goodwin Terry Hess Montie Hicks Beverly Hoffmaster Josh Householder Becky Linton Charles Lowery Charlotte Norris Buzz Poland Steve Roach Ed Slonaker Laurin LeTart Kim McGarrah Keith Unger Joanne Wadsworth David Welch
STAFF Peter Mulford President/CEO
Tiffany Lawrence Director of Resource Development and Marketing
Sharon Awkard Director of Community Impact
Kathy Crothers Director of Finance & Administration
BreAnne Rugh Data Systems Manager & CFC Campaign Manager
Ronda Lehman Teen Court Coordinator
OUR MISSION: The mission of the United Way of the Eastern Panhandle (UWEP) is to mobilize the community through volunteerism, advocacy and resource development to improve the education, income and health status of residents in Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan Counties. UWEP achieves its mission by serving as a community leader that builds and strengthens partnerships with service providers and other sectors of the community to address our most pressing health and human service issues.
YOUR DOLLARS AT WORK The United Way of the Eastern Panhandle continues to operate in a solid financial position. Our fiscal year ending June 30, 2014 produced a total community campaign that netted $834,000 from the generosity of our community at large. Community Donations are designated to the Community Solutions Fund, which includes Basic Needs and Community Impact grants. In addition, donations are utilized as specific Agency Distributions or other United Way expenses in the areas of marketing, management, fundraising, and contract administration. This allows for the strategic development of effective community solutions and initiatives that make a lasting change in the areas of education, income, and healthcare stability.
1%
REVENUES
14% 6%
1% 12%
4%
9%
OUR CEO Pete Mulford
President/CEO
Last year, I stated my excitement at the selection of our 2013/14 Theme of “Making a Difference”. It was based upon the knowledge that all we do at our United Way is intended to make THAT difference for the thousands of people served by the activities our volunteers and partners. The efforts of our own staff, community leaders, and the thousands of citizens that support us in fund/friend raising, volunteering, and advocating for important causes are working! I can now offer a very big, and heartfelt, THANK YOU to everyone who has been part of this important year. Notably, we not only reached, but exceeded our Community Campaign Goal, having raised over $820,000! It took a real great TEAM, challenged by previously tough economic times and results, to step up and set new, higher, and more compelling goals. And we did it! Likewise, the results of the campaign have enabled a great group of community volunteers to carefully evaluate and increase the grants that we provide to our non-profit agency partners.
59%
20%
A MESSAGE FROM
EXPENSES 43%
15% 16% Charts based on unaudited figures.
IT STARTS WITH YOU and the best part:
99% raised here, stays here in Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties!
The Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) program we started this past year is a huge success, again thanks to many young professionals that have led the charge. We know we can do much more. So we challenge ourselves to think “What If?” What if everyone working in the Eastern Panhandle stepped up and contributed only one hour pay to our Community Campaign, or through their Combined Federal Campaign. What if everyone volunteered to join a local non-profit and helped work on the many service gaps that exist in our communities? What if we all stood up to advocate for the needs of others? This coming year will provide the opportunity to do just that. Remember that 99% of what we raise stays in our community, and 100% of what we volunteer and advocate for resonates right here! Join us by staying engaged, energized, and excited about what we can do together to improve our community. LIVE UNITED!
Thanks to you..
United Way of the Eastern Panhandle was able to provide grants in 2013-2014, that resulted in lasting change in our community! •
The Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle served 58,242 meals to needy children in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties in addition to safe activities and events.
• Panhandle Home Health provided $22,115 in charity care services for individuals with limited or no insurance coverage for a total of 130 visits. •
The Bethany House, as part of Community Networks, provided shelter to 126 homeless women and 74 homeless children.
• CCAP/Loaves & Fishes made available financial and food assistance to 5,925 families in Berkeley County. •
A collaborative of 3 area daycares, including Children First Child Development Center, Norborne Preschool & Day Care Center, and Shepherdstown Day Care Center, provided 94 area low-income students preparation for kindergarten.
• Shenandoah Women’s Center provided 2,412 units of Emergency Shelter needs and hotline services for victims of Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and Sexual Assault. • Meals on Wheels offered 14,649 nutritious meals for low-income, and home-bound seniors in Berkeley County. • Starting Points provided 198 families case management services including problem solving, financial literacy, job readiness, and parenting skills training in Morgan County. •
The Promise Neighborhood Initiative (PNI) provided green space and gardening training, while supplementing meals with vegetables for 9 families through the Promise Garden Program which produced 72-144 pounds of food per family.
COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DONATE THROUGH THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC) Federal employee donations are a critical element of our annual campaign and account for 21% of all dollars raised. These dollars come from federal agencies located in the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding installations to include the National Capital Area. Pledges made by federal employees, including civilian, postal and military donors, during the campaign season (September 1st to December 15th) support eligible non-profit organizations that provide valuable health and human services. Federation members are not charged dues. The United Way of the Eastern Panhandle charges a 10.8% administrative and fundraising fee on all designated gifts, to all members including those in our federation. Also, a 7.6% uncollectible fee is taken out prior to the distribution of grant funds.
UNITED WAY OF THE EASTERN PANHANDLE CHARITIES CFC CODE 19310 43359 31615 98181 40554 48136 29726 48145 24020 85648 97171 78720 19228 78644 54465 87159 39414 47830 36613 59278 35184 96566 23558 25512 55578 90202 66558 42829 27406 37660 29061 32063 61629 86924 92626 68862 62397
ORGANIZATION United Way of the Eastern Panhandle Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County Berkeley County BackPack Program Berkeley Senior Services Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Panhandle Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle Care Pregnancy Center of the Eastern Panhandle CASA of the Eastern Panhandle Catholic Charities of West Virginia CCAP/Loaves & Fishes Children First Child Development Center Children’s Home Society of WV Community Alternatives to Violence Community Networks, Inc. Contemporary American Theater Festival, Inc. Eastern Panhandle Care Clinic For Love of Children (The Outdoor Education Center) Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital Good Shepherd Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Greyhound Rescues, Inc. Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Panhandle Horses with Hearts Hospice of the Panhandle, Inc. Humane Society of Berkeley County Literacy Volunteer of the Eastern Panhandle, Inc. Meals on Wheels of Berkeley County Meals on Wheels of Jefferson County Norborne Preschool & Day Care Center Old Opera House Theatre Co., Inc. Panhandle Home Health, Inc. Potomac Valley Audubon Society Salvation Army Shenandoah Area Council, Boy Scouts of America Shenandoah Women’s Center, Inc. Shepherdstown Day Care Center, Inc. Starting Points West Virginia Women Work
REACH OUT A HAND TO ONE AND INFLUENCE THE CONDITION OF ALL
LEADERSHIP GIVING TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY ORDRE DE LIBERTE ($25,000 - $49,000) QuadGraphics Willard II, Henry K.
MEMBER DE LA SOCIETE ($10,000 - $24,999) McMillan, Bob & Tia Roach, Douglas & Joan Seely, Tom
POTOMAC SOCIETY BENEFACTOR LEADERS ($2,000 - $9,999)
Barkus, Neal & Alice Baronner, Robert & Annie Bashman, Brett & Anne Britton, Albert Cohee, Bridget & Nevin, Gerard Gavlinski, Jonathan Hess, Terry & Julie Lewis, Tim & Janette Mundy, Harry Overington, John & JoAnn Pardo, Javier & Rachael Pennington, Butch & Sherri Poland, Buzz & Lisa Roach, Scott & Linda Roach, Steve & Tina Simmons, Walter & Arlene Skinner, Stephen & Jeffrey Gustafson Slonaker, J. Edward/Morgan Financial Group Stubblefield, Bill & Bonnie Sundback, Mr. & Mrs. Eric Sutton, Dr. John & Stephanie Van Wyk, Mikki
PATRON LEADERS ($1,500 - $1,999)
Barton, Ken & Anne Cody, Bob & Charla Cognetti, Dean Fleming, Patrick & Leigh/ Alleghany Optical Geffert, Garry & Hannah Hicks, Montie & Connie Householder, Joshua & Amber Kamath, Dr. & Mrs. C.R. Kunkle, John & Tammy Linton, Michael & M. Rebecca Moore, Arch Mulford, Peter & Betty Palank, Dr. & Mrs. Brian
Pill, David A & Richard A. Pragani, Babulal & Nongooch Printz, Jr., Charles F. & Donna F Reisenweber, Dr. & Mrs. Harvey D. Steptoe II, Phil & Lynn
SUSTAINING LEADERS ($1,000 - $1,499)
Allen, John Asam, Erwin & Carol Beatty, John & Shelly Berkeley, Keith & Laura Burkhart, Karen Caryl, Michael & Douglass, Sara Cincinnati, Joseph Dealexandro, Jim Diehl, Nic & Layne Duffy, Cameron & Tressie Fant, David Funk, Michael J. & Sloan, Alyssa A. Galloway, Jeff Guttman, Paul & Elaine Harrell, Mark & Patricia Howell, Aaron & Jennifer Igoe, III, William Jalazo, Jesse & Karen Jones, Thomas & Angie Kable, H.M. & Carol Karos, George Kayes, Henry & Amy Keys, Dorothy Kuczera, David Lorensen, Mike & Maria McCabe, Teresa McLaughlin, Kevin & Debra McMillan, Andrew & Katherine Milbourne, Brent Morrow, Bob & Cindy Poland, Sissy Pugh, Mark Raffo, Karen Rice, Lacy & Suzy Russell, Dean & Betty
Scott, Barbara Skinner, John & Susan Trumble, Robert & Kathleen Trump, Charles & Susan/Trump & Trump LC Unger, Keith & Constance Dowrick Wadsworth, Dave & Joanne Ward, Brian Wheaton, Alan & Debra
SUPPORTING LEADERS ($750 - $999)
Arndt, Doug & Beth Arndt, Jeffrey & Brenda Arnett, Dr. Edward & Nina Banks, Kenneth & Rhonda Beckwith, Todd & Barbara Bergen, Denise Berk, Marc & Helene Bivens, Scott & Lisa Bruns, J.P. & Donna Carter, Charles Catlett, Mary Sue & Dennis Donaldson/ Cell Page Communications Chicchirichi, Jr., Gary Cogswell, Dan & Margaret Davis, Jamie DeJarnett, David & Dana Demick, Tammy Durham, Richard Eberling, Tracey & George Ellison, Chuck & Connie Espinosa, Paul & Cathy Evans, Dr. Randolph & Karen Frye, Rod & Lynn Fulk, Bob & Vicki Gaviria, Diana & Pike, Jon Grove, Matthew & Lisa Dall’Olio Gund, Dr. Carolyn K. Hammond, Bill & Deborah Haymaker, Kevin Holtzapple, Joseph & Linda Hoxton III, A.R. “Arch”
Hoxton IV, Rob & Mary Logan Hoxton, Jr., Mrs. A. R. Irvin, Dave Jenkinson, Mark Johnson, Thomas & Christina Jones, Walter & Lisa Kubic, Peter & Lori Lacey, John & Carolyn Holcomb Langford, David Lawrence, Tiffany LeTart, Laurin & Phyllis Lewin, Lucien & Demi Lewis, Eric & Joy Lowe II, Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Lowery, Charles Lynch, Susannah Martin III, Mr. & Mrs. Clarence McGarrah, Chad & Kim McGinnis, W.S. & Jo McMillan, Patricia & J. Michael Braswell Micco, James Miller, Donna Moylan, Mary Norris, Charlotte Park, Jane & C. Dong Patthoff, Donald & Deborah Perez, Agustin & Karen Jewell Petrucci, Jeff & Karen Ruland, Jim Speilman, Richard Starliper, Kevin & Tracey Thomas, Linda Walker, Sandra Watts, Deborah Welch, Paul & Lisa Wetmore, Grant White, David & Nancy Yearout, David & Nancy Yellott, Chess & Lynn Young, Chuck & Emily Zanotti, Michael & Robin Zelenka, Tony
YOU ARE APPRECIATED!
304.263.0603 | www.UWayEP.org | CFC#19310