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DEPARTMENTS

NEWS

EDUCATION With a new Impact Cabinet and a series of critical initiatives, Capital Area United Way has begun a 10-year commitment to early childhood education.

INCOME Capital Area United Way and the Capital Area Asset Building Coalition are committed to improving the financial well-being and economic self-sufficiency of low-to-moderateincome working residents.

GIVE Capital Area United Way recognizes great company campaigns and those who lead by example with their giving. Their support and dedication is critical to advancing our mission.

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ADVOCATE See how Capital Area United Way is working to better the communities in our 10-parish region through service, advocacy and civic engagement.

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VOLUNTEER Take a look at all the different ways there are to volunteer!

EVENTS Capital Area United Way hit Third and Lafayette this year for the 24th annual Jambalaya Jam fundraiser. Plus, Shaken or Stirred expanded to West Feliciana, Pointe Coupee and Ascension parishes.

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Capital Area United Way is helping people and improving the local 10-parish area by supporting more than 120 community programs and leading special initiatives focused on health, education, income and basic needs. United Way will have a lasting impact in these areas by collaborating with business, government, nonprofits and individuals that encourage investment of time, talent and treasure to generate improved measurable outcomes. 2011-2012 Community Report

B R I E F I N G EXECUTIVE VIEW

Focusing on programs, creating lasting change

for early childhood education that is oday’s charitable environment is focused on improving school readiness more competitive than ever with over the next 10 years. Within that area, more nonprofits opening their research clearly indicates that focusing doors as funding sources start to feel on children from birth to age 5 is the overwhelmed by requests. For this and most cost-effective means to bring about other reasons it has been critical that change. This collaborative effort will give United Way, on both a national and local access to grant and foundation support level, bring a higher level of accountabilopportunities that represent a diversificaity and innovation to its work. United tion of revenue sources. It is anticipated Way needed to employ its historic ability that every dollar brought in will deliver to convene and collaborate in order to $10-$18 in return as evidenced through be a forward-thinking agent of change. healthier babies, supported parents and Rather than a broad-based investment school-ready children. in the work of agencies, allocations now Also, a record number of volunteers in reap the greatest benefit through focused community investment have enjoyed the investment in programs with proven great benefits of the opportunity to see results in health, education and income. behind the scenes at numerous agencies Capital Area United Way’s success in this year. It quickly becomes clear that the eyes of the community has traditionthe work of these programs is vital to the ally been based solely upon the final total health of our community, yet continuing of the campaign. Ultimately, Capital Area cuts from a variety of sources threaten United Way would like not to be judged not only their sustainability but also the on how much money it’s raised, but rathfoundation of success they have built. er, on what kind of change it has brought Never has the responsibility of Capital about in the community with those funds Area United Way’s ability to provide raised. It is in creating lasting change funding weighed more heavily. Now is the that Capital Area United Way does their time for the Capital Area to use its full best work. That is accomplished in part strength to give, advocate and volunteer through a program focus that means to protect and enhance these efforts to donors can be confident their dollars are turn lives around and, in doing so, create reaching across our 10-parish commua legacy evident through a better future nity to deliver the greatest philanthropic for all. return on investment. When asked, a majority of donors and area CEOs have responded clearly that education is the issue of most importance to them and our community, because a well-educated population has the ability to solve many of the other problems with which our service providers must deal. This year, Capital Area United Tobie Craig Karen J. Profita Way announced a goal 2011-2012 Board Chair President & CEO 4

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Capital Area United Way

2011-2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tobie Craig Board Chair

Christy Reeves

Board Chair Elect

Scott Berg

Resource Development Chair

Mike Albano

Resource Development Chair Elect

Michele Crosby

Community Investment Chair

Tara Wicker

Community Investment Chair Elect

Kenneth Riche

Treasurer/Finance Chair

Joanie Netterville

Treasurer/Finance Vice Chair

Gerald Garrison

Relationship Development Chair

Jeff Wright

Relationship Development Chair Elect

Jude Bursavich Secretary

Jay O’Brien Past Chair/Governance Committee Chair

Ryan Elliott

Parish Council Chair

Ruthie Golden

Leadership Giving Chair

Daniel Richard

Audit Committee Chair

Brian Haymon

Major Gifts/Planned Giving

Bob Jacobs

Partner Agency Representative

Michael Anderson Verge Ausberry Glenn Bucholtz Melanie Bueche Todd Caruso Sherrie Despino Jere Ducote Les Gatz Kwesi C. Gilbert Stewart T. Gordon, M.D., FAAP Victor Gregoire Dr. Ernie Hughes W. Joe Kelly Adam Knapp Conville Lemoine Stephen Lousteau Dr. Alonzo Luce Walter Monsour Eric Olson Terrie Sterling Paul F. Stratford Whitney Vann Ann Wilkinson Karen J. Profita President & CEO

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and encourage them to take an active role in their communities, to make them even better places to live and work. BASF has community relations programs to foster mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders based on trust and respect. By supporting United Way, BASF can directly impact lives and enhance the social and economic development of the communities in which we operate. We are proud to support the United Way programs that are working to strengthen our communities. Through the efforts of our enthusiastic employee volunteers and our contributions, we share our success within our communities by giving back to nonprofits and

educational institutions that address vital community needs and issues. We believe that when people work together, great things happen. Our employees, through their generous spirit and willingness to be involved, are a natural extension of our community relations. It is in this spirit that BASF will remain a leader and an important member of our communities in Louisiana.

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S tr a tegy pa th to fund ing

Making a wise giving decision

MISSION Is it sound? Does it align with my values and beliefs? Does it align with the programs and services of the organization? BOARD OF DIRECTORS Does it meet regularly? Are its members active and engaged? Does it govern using adopted by-laws? Are terms of service for board members clearly defined? FINANCIAL HEALTH Are the financial documents in order? • IRS 990 • Independent audit • Annual budget • Financial statements Does the budget reflect the programs, services, activities and mission? Are the revenues sufficient to support the work of the organization? RESULTS Do the programs and services have real and intended impact? Are the results measurable? Are the outcomes beneficial? HISTORY Is the organization trusted in the community? Does it have a track record of accountability? Is there evidence of collaboration with other community partners?

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Path Funding

The to

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iving to charity is really an investment. With so many nonprofits to choose from, people face tough choices about how to best direct their contributions. Below is a list of tips to help guide you. United Way’s community investment process ensures this checklist is reviewed in detail to ensure the highest level of accountability for your gifts.

June – August

Volunteer Selection Volunteers are recruited from across the community and are trained how to assess nonprofit programs and review critical requirements that each program should have to receive a financial investment.

July – October

Operations and Financial Review Volunteers visit with the agencies’ leadership and financial officers to review agency operations and financial documents to ensure the organization is in good standing.

July – October

Outcomes Trainings Nonprofit agencies attend outcomes and presentation trainings to help communicate how their programs impact the community and demonstrate return on investment.

April

Return on Investment Presentations Agencies make formal presentations to the volunteers requesting a specific program financial investment and demonstrating project ROI.

August

Program Funding Requests Nonprofit agencies submit program funding requests, detailing the service provided to clients and impact on clients and community.

September – November

Site Visits Volunteers attend site visits at agencies, where they hear formal presentations about how United Way’s investment can impact their clients and community.

January – March

Program Visits Volunteers attend program visits at the agencies, where they experience the programs in action.

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Helping our partners grow

YOUR TURN

The following training opportunities were provided for Capital Area United Way’s partners to help them generate funding and improve their performance:

Become a Community Investment Volunteer » You are invited to join the ranks of more than 150

• Social Media for You • Talking about Presentations • Outcomes, Grants and Funding Solutions • Implications of Debt Ceiling Act on the Non-Profit Community • Maximizing Your Volunteer Potential • Performance Management • Volunteer Reception Center • Technical Assistance for Outcomes and Reporting

volunteers who represent all facets of our community and commit time and energy to reviewing outcomes and effective use of funds for selected nonprofit agency programs. Your time and volunteer service to United Way truly advances our mission of Helping People – Improving Communities.

Visit www.cauw.org to learn more!

Presenters

Early May

Team Investment Recommendation Meetings Volunteers draft a financial investment plan for United Way’s focus areas (education, income, health) and send to Capital Area United Way Board of Directors. Volunteers review service delivery, community needs and program results to assist with recommendation.

july

May

Executive Committee & Board of Directors Meeting Capital Area United Way’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors meet to review and act on the investment plan for the next funding cycle.

Late May

Investment Announcements United Way volunteers and staff meet with agency directors to inform them of investment and share feedback from volunteers.

Community Partners receive investments for programs in education, income and health.

Kara Still

Director of Program Investments CAUW

Kristin Menson

Program Manager CAUW

Curtis Heroman The Shaw Group

Vonnie L. Hawkins, MSW, LCSW

Program Officer/Grants Manager with Irene W. & C.B. Pennington Foundation

Tristi Charpentier

Corporate Giving Administrator/Community Relations with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Joy Bruce

Impact Initiatives Director/Disaster Coordinator CAUW

Brad Madden

Director of Advocacy and Grants Management CAUW

Barry Meyer

Executive Director of The Arc Baton Rouge

Martin Cowling

Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s Leadership Class gains experience from investment process

he Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s Leadership program is about developing the people who will change our community through their vision and involvement. Capital Area United Way is known for its expertise in evaluation of nonprofit programs’ effectiveness and outcomes. Involvement in the funding Sponsored by BASF

process is a great way for class members to learn about the work being done in our community and how to measure its impact. This is the second time the class has participated, with members required to attend at least one program visit and report back to the class on their experience. The Class of 2011 was the first,

International Volunteer Management Leader

Gary Golden

Golden Opportunities

Monique Marino

VP of Volunteer Engagement CAUW

Barbara Riester

American Red Cross

and many of its members continue on as Capital Area United Way volunteers or as volunteers for the organizations they learned about. Thank you to Willie Johnson for making it possible to introduce this exciting opportunity to Baton Rouge’s leaders of tomorrow.

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A 10-year commitment to early childhood education

apital Area United Way understands the urgency of addressing development in the first five years of life and is making a 10-year commitment to early childhood education. Capital Area United Way’s Impact Cabinet is developing a plan to achieve our goal: children enter school ready to learn. As a result, we expect to see improved early literacy, higher graduation rates, a developed workforce, a decrease in crime— and a stronger future. Capital Area United Way is proud to collaborate with a range of individuals and groups to achieve the goal of children entering school ready to learn. Capital Area United Way has been fortunate to gather an outstanding team for our Impact Cabinet, led by: Dr. Geoff Nagle, Advisor, is the director of the Tulane University Institute of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and an associate professor of psychiatry at the Tulane University School of Medicine. He also is a policy fellow at the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs at Louisiana State University and serves as the state director of BrightStart, Louisiana’s Early Childhood Advisory Council. Dr. Nagle works closely with state government leaders to enhance Louisiana’s early childhood system and to increase the opportunities to provide high-quality early care and education, and has agreed to advise our Impact Cabinet. Dr. Stewart Gordon, Chair, practices at LSU Health Sciences Center’s Earl K. Long Medical Center Pediatric Clinic in Baton Rouge and has been a pediatrician for more than 20 years. Very involved in children’s causes, Dr. Gordon has served on the boards of several nonprofit organizations advocating for children. Formerly 8

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a Forty Under 40 for the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report, Dr. Gordon was recently honored by the Children’s Coalition of Greater Baton Rouge for outstanding service to children. The Impact Cabinet also includes: Bob Barton Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips Adell Brown Southern University Ag Center/ 100 Black Men Laurinda Calongne Robert Rose Consulting Michele Crosby Jones Walker Ruthie Golden Realtor Verni Howard Hancock Bank Sheila Sterling Volunteers of America Paul Stratford ExxonMobil Michael Tipton Teach for America

Early childhood Education Initiative Timeline July 2011 • Impact goal announced • Community outcomes identified

December 2011 • Indicators for each outcome established • Initial partners named • Measurements developed

July 2012 • Initial pilot implemented • Assess, assess and reassess • Changes and adjustments made as needed

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How investment pays off

“As one of the state’s largest employers, Turner Industries depends on our workforce for success. Having always been a leader in workforce development, we are now learning about the major role that early childhood education plays in preparing children to be successful in school, work and in life. Understanding that investment in this area will pay huge dividends in the future for employees and employers alike, Turner Industries has been an enthusiastic supporter of initiatives like United Way’s partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and its 10-year commitment to early childhood education. We want to do more than be a Band-Aid—we want our contributions to actually go towards solving some problems and to have far-reaching and lasting effects.” Tobie Craig, Turner Industries United Way Board Chair

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n average, there are four books total in the home of a child born to poverty in Louisiana. A child starting school unable to even properly hold a book is at a disadvantage they most likely will never overcome. Imagination Library can help. In Capital Area United Way’s support of education, this early childhood literacy program provides children 5 and under with a monthly, age-appropriate book mailed directly to their homes. This local effort is part of a successful national program started by country music star Dolly Parton in her home state of Tennessee. Reading is a proven way to help children become school ready, and through Capital Area United Way’s partnership we hope to foster a love of reading and learning.

Thank you for supporting Imagination Library! City of Greensburg, Amerchol.................................... St. Helena Parish Entergy River Bend............................................West Feliciana Parish Turner Industries............................................................... Geismar BASF, Leadership Ascension......................................... Donaldsonville Mayor Robert Myer...........................................................New Roads Women in Media........................Istrouma Early Head Start Baton Rouge

YOUR TURN Give the Gift that Lasts a Lifetime

» For just $15 a month for one year, you can provide a child with a book a month from birth to 5 years old. Give the gift of reading today, a gift that will last an entire lifetime.

By the numbers Since the launch of Imagination Library in 2010, more than 3,500 books have been distributed to children in St. Helena, West Feliciana, Geismar and Donaldsonville.

Visit www.cauw.org/imaginationlibrary to learn more.

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Seasons Readings partnership collects books for kids

nnually, Barnes & Noble stores across the country invite customers to give the gift of reading during the holiday season. This year, Barnes & Noble Citiplace partnered with Capital Area United Way to host their annual holiday book drive, Seasons Readings, throughout the months of November and December. This effort provides an opportunity for customers to purchase new books ranging in price from $3$10 to be given to children across Baton Rouge. Capital Area United Way collects the books and distributes them to local organizations with programs focused on education as part of our 10-year commitment to early childhood education.

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Knock Knock Children’s Museum to blend fun with learning

apital Area United Way is proud to be a founding member of an emerging children’s museum with a focus on early literacy. The Knock Knock Children’s Museum will make a positive difference for the Capital Area by providing opportunities for young children (birth to age 8), their families and their caretakers to connect play with learning and education. The mission of Knock Knock Children’s Museum is to create a best-in-class museum, delivering extraordinary play experiences and programs to inspire and promote young children’s intellectual curiosity, self-expression and early literacy development. Located in BREC City-Brooks Community Park in Baton Rouge, Knock Knock will be a 30,000-square-foot museum with 18 to 20 “hands on” educational exhibits that will be heavily integrated with early literacy activities. While there will be a marked sense of creative fun, the museum will be built on a foundation with a firm commitment to learning and families. Over the past three decades, researchers have discovered a wealth of information about the critical role that early childhood development plays in a child’s success in school and throughout their entire life. Research also shows that all of the skills that children need to develop into productive, successful adults, including literacy, mathematical reasoning, creativity and social skills, originate from play. All families want what is best for their children and most are aware of how important a child’s early years are. However, most are unsure about how to 12

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promote their child’s healthy emotional, social and intellectual development. Children’s museums take the lessons learned by researchers about childhood development and translate them into playful, hands-on learning experiences for children and their families, teaching families how to learn together through play.

YOUR TURN Join the Commitment to Early Childhood Education

» Purchase Louisiana School Readiness Tax Credits, a dollar-for-dollar refundable credit of up to $5,000.

» Sign up for progress reports and learn how you can be a part of the 10-year plan.

» Employers who purchase quality child care provided for children of employees may claim up to $50,000 in expenses. Employees may also receive an increase in their individual tax credits.

Visit www.cauw.org/ece to learn more.

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Supporting financial stability

n April 2011, Capital Area United Way completed its first year as the coordinating agency for the Capital Area Asset Building Coalition (CAABC). CAABC is committed to improving the financial well-being and economic selfsufficiency of low-to-moderate-income working residents. Through free tax preparation services, financial literacy programs and connecting people to our community partners, CAABC aims to improve the financial stability of underserved individuals. The CAABC is a collaborative effort of area universities, financial institutions, government agencies and nonprofits. The primary initiative of CAABC is the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). The VITA program provides free income tax preparation assistance and primarily targets low-income workers, the elderly and individuals with disabilities. The VITA program also promotes financial stability by encouraging recipients to save refunds to start a

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savings account or help purchase a home or vehicle. The goal of the VITA program is to assist individuals and families earning up to $49,000 in receiving the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Through the EITC, eligible families can increase their annual income by as much as 15 percent and return millions of tax dollars to the Capital Area.

By the numbers This past tax season 18 VITA site locations completed more than 3,600 federal tax returns returning over 2.6 million in Earned Income Tax Credit and 6.9 million in total refund dollars back to households.

YOUR TURN Want to Volunteer?

Âť VITA volunteers receive both classroom and online training to prepare for their service to the community. More than 100 volunteers are needed each year to assist with tax return preparation.

Visit www.cauw.org/taxprep to learn more.

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C over story Big five award s

What

sparks their

imaginations?

Annually, Capital Area United Way awards five top honors to individuals and organizations in the community for their mission, volunteerism, media support, campaign excellence and staff dedication. We are proud to profile the 2011 Big Five Awards winners.

Around Town TV Show Outstanding Media Support

his award is given for superlative work in promoting Capital Area United Way throughout the year. The Around Town TV Show is the largest, most watched, and longest running independent community TV show in Louisiana. It provides a positive platform to educate the community on the latest 14

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events and information and has been a great friend to Capital Area United Way over the years. They created a segment in which The Around Town TV Show invited Capital Area United Way to host a community segment each and every month, highlighting the great works of Capital Area United Way and partners. Above,

Around Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scott Rogers hosts the 2011 Big Five Awards winners on the Around Town set. Left to right are Eric Olson of Entergy River Bend Station, Mimi Riche of Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, Rogers, Bridgett Rivet of BASF and Chrissy Dupuy of Capital Area United Way. Sponsored by BASF

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Left to right are Tom Yura, SVP and General Manager; Bridgett Rivet, United Way Site Chairperson; Deidra Jackson, Communications and Government Affairs Manager; and Brenda Roussel, United Way Site Volunteer.

BASF Corporation Standard of Excellence Award

he Standard of Excellence Award is given to a company in the Capital Area for providing outstanding financial and volunteer support. BASF more than doubled its workplace campaign under the leadership of its campaign team and Senior Vice President and General Manager, Tom Yura. They became the first company to underwrite Capital Area United Way’s Community Sponsored by BASF

Report, a publication geared toward educating the community about Capital Area United Way’s impact, focus and partnerships. If that is not enough, they partnered with the Ascension Leadership Class to bring Capital Area United Way’s Imagination Library program to Donaldsonville and sponsored Capital Area United Way’s 2010 Annual Meeting.

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Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge Community Investment Award

he Community Investment Award goes to a partner agency that exhibits excellence in service to the community. Through direct service assistance, support programs, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs and a depth of resources, Cancer Services delivers help and hope in critical times when individuals and families are dealing with a cancer diagnosis. As devastating as the news of cancer can be, Cancer Servicesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kind and competent 16

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staff reach out and help lighten the burden for their clients, and the community as a whole. More than 50 years after its beginning, Cancer Services has grown tremendously and works harder than ever to meet the changing medical, financial and emotional needs of cancer patients in our community. Over the last two years, the

organization has embraced Capital Area United Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program funding process and continually has one of the highest fundraising campaigns among nonprofit partners. Sponsored by BASF

Eric Olson

Outstanding Volunteer Award

his award is given annually to a board member that exudes volunteer excellence in service. Capital Area United Way’s recipient this year is a model volunteer, not only as a board member, but also as an avid Capital Area United Way supporter and community leader. Last year, Eric Olson led Entergy River Bend Station to support Imagination Library in West Feliciana Parish and also brought one of Capital Area United Way’s signature fundraisers, Shaken or Stirred, to their community. He made a personal commitment to meet with all of the employees at Entergy River Bend to tell them why he believes in Capital Area United Way. His efforts resulted in a campaign Issue increaseDate: of 22% UNITED WAY Ad proof #1 • Please respondin by CEO e-mail or fax with your approval or minor revisions. and two new Tocqueville Society donors. Eric participated • Ad will run as is unless approval or final revisions are received by the close of business today. calls, site visits and campaign cabinet calls, volunteering in all must be requested and may be subject to production fees. • Additional revisions aspects of the organization throughout the year.

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Chrissy Dupuy Myron Falk Award

he Myron Falk Award pays tribute to a staff member who embodies the characteristics and drive of Capital Area United Way’s first executive director, Myron Falk. As a pioneer in developing our local nonprofit community, his vision and strategic leadership has made an impression throughout our region and in the home of United Way. Annually, Capital Area United Way staff members nominate their fellow colleagues and the board of directors chooses an honoree. This year’s award was given to Christine Dupuy, a member of the marketing team. Chrissy is a New Orleans native and graduate of Louisiana State University who came to Capital Area United Way in 2007 as a campaign associate. Her energy

for philanthropy in the community helped her thrive in her fundraising role. Her background and passion for marketing and events eventually led her to a position as member of the marketing team. Her positive attitude is contagious and her flexibility and creativity has helped her reach many goals. This proved to be more than true in 2009-2010, when she was faced with the task of revamping a 20-plus-year-old event (the Jambalaya Jam) into a largescale fundraiser, which she successfully accomplished with her team. Her fearlessness and work ethic are admirable, and she truly would be someone Myron Falk would be proud of in living out his legacy. Sponsored by BASF

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How to run a successful campaign

ith 85 years in the community and the expertise from companies that run work-place campaigns Capital Area United Way has learned and developed several best practices to ensure your campaign will be successful. CEO support Securing top level support is essential to a successful campaign. Don’t do it alone! Unite a team of fun, energized individuals that will enable an organized campaign and help create strategies for success. Communicate Believe it or not, the No. 1 reason people say they don’t give to United Way is because no one ever asked them to do so. Make sure you communicate with staff about the campaign and utilize our new email campaign to support your message. Peer-to-peer recruiting Peer-to-peer recruiting creates a no pressure environment when asking for a gift. Focus on Leadership Giving This is the fastest growing group of givers in the United Way System. As a leadership giver, there are several new special events and networking opportunities available. 100% return of pledge cards Make it a practice to collect pledge forms from every employee even if they don’t contribute. This way you can guarantee that everyone was given the opportunity to contribute. Donor information We want to thank your employees and keep them up to date on the impact of their gifts. Capital Area United Way has several new tools in place to help assist with collecting information. Thank You! Tell your staff “Thanks!” Capital Area United Way is so thankful for the time and effort you put in to make the community a better place. Please pass this message along to everyone who participated in the campaign. Sponsored by BASF

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apital Area United Way is proud to honor companies and campaign coordinators that run successful campaigns. Their support and dedication is critical and helps Capital Area United Way continue to advance our mission of Helping People – Improving Communities. The five-star award recognizes companies that fully support the organization and our community through five key actions that support giving, advocacy and volunteerism. The two companies honored for their campaign efforts had the following attributes: • Strong workplace campaign demonstrating best practices to encourage participation • Corporate gift or sponsorship • Active support for major gifts at Leadership (over $1,000) and Tocqueville (over $10,000) level • Advocating on behalf of Capital Area United Way through active participation as a volunteer in the community • An organized volunteer program

Turner Industries Turner Industries conducts a national United Way campaign from their headquarters here in Baton Rouge. The company always contributes as a corporation and serves as a sponsor for many activities. It has an active group of Leadership givers but is best recognized for having the highest number of Tocqueville givers with five. They truly lead by example and serve throughout our organization, accompanying us on numerous calls and visits across our 10 parishes. Their employee volunteer group, Team Turner, is an active group of volunteers contributing many hours of service each year.

ExxonMobil ExxonMobil has generously supported the community throughout its 100 years in Baton Rouge. Accomplishments

include assisting with the formation of Capital Area United Way 86 years ago. Through its employee giving, corporate gifts and sponsorships, ExxonMobil contributed $1.5 million in 2010. The company has an active group of Leadership givers and one Tocqueville donor. ExxonMobil employees serve on our board, cabinet and community investment committees. Its team of volunteers, Exxon ExC!TE, are seen throughout the community in schools, building projects, clean-ups and more.

Additional Award Winners Movin’ on Up Award

Significant increase in campaign donations from previous year

BASF Corporation

Capital Area United Way Award Ran first ever United Way employee campaign

Noranda Alumina Top Notch Award

100% employee participation and highest employee average gift

Mosaic Fertilizer

Leading the Way Award Increase in Tocqueville and Leadership givers

Entergy River Bend Station Campaign Spirit Award Most creative campaign

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Live United Small Business Award Exhibits United Way motto: Give, advocate and volunteer

Resource Environmental Solutions Live United Medium Business Award Exhibits United Way motto: Give, advocate and volunteer

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Main Office 57910 Main Street

Bocage Branch 7646 Jefferson Hwy.

O’Neal Branch 4810 O’Neal Lane

Belleview Branch 58240 Belleview Road

Sherwood Branch 2925 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.

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ative Louisianan Michael Albano has always had a desire to help address the developing needs within our community. Born in New Orleans, Albano feels fortunate to have returned to the Baton Rouge area three years ago to become the Site Maintenance Leader for Dow Louisiana Operations and a volunteer on Capital Area United Way’s board of directors since 2009. In 2012 Capital Area United Way is delighted to welcome Albano as the Campaign Chair. “I am excited to spearhead this important effort. I have a strong passion for the people of Louisiana and the Capital Area. As a Campaign Cabinet, we will work tirelessly to address the local needs and challenges in the areas of education, income and health,” explained Albano. And just how will Albano accomplish this? “My goal is to acknowledge and leverage the talents within United Way’s vast network and surround myself with a team who has the knowledge and experience to help achieve our goals in 2012,” said Albano. One of Albano’s main initiatives next year will be his “Invite a Friend” campaign where he aims to promote and increase corporate and employee participation with Capital Area United Way via current-donor advocacy.

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AGENCY

Port City Enterprises

PROGRAM

Vocational Training: Provides meaningful work opportunities for individuals with developmental delays or disabilities

RESULTS

AGENCY

32 individuals served

Child Advocacy Services

Residential in Home: Enables persons with disabilities to live independently by providing supports necessary for 11 individuals served a person to maintain his/her place of residence in the least restrictive environment

PROGRAM

RESULTS

CASA: Children in the outer parishes’ foster care systems are provided an advocate to speak for their best interests

233 children in CAUW area served by 163 advocates

Children’s Advocacy Center: Forensic interviews, advocacy and clinical services for abused children and their families

267 children served

Vocational Training: Provides meaningful work opportunities for individuals with developmental delays or disabilities

15 individuals served

The Parenting Center: Provides supervised visitations and training day care centers in Quality Start child care services

462 parents served

Assistive Technology: Provides skill development to help individuals with disabilities utilizing various forms of technology

Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge

15 individuals served

Feeding the poor

St. James Council on Aging

Individual Deposit Account (IDA): Workshops, seminars and trainings focusing on financial literacy and homebuyer education

204 attended classes, five became home owners

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

1,750,000 meals provided

Happi Llandiers

Emergency/Elderly Assistance

439 clients served

The Arc – Iberville

Vocational Training: Provides meaningful work opportunities for individuals with developmental delays or disabilities

42 individuals with disabilities employed

HOPE Ministries

Clients Choice Food Pantry: Provides people in need the opportunity to shop in a food pantry in a setting similar to a grocery

4,132 individuals from 1,322 households served

Metro Enterprises: Work skill development for individuals with developmental disabilities

132 individuals served

Baton Rouge Vocational Services: Provides meaningful work opportunities for individuals with developmental delays or disabilities

80 individuals with disabilities employed

O’ Brien House

Treatment

248 individuals received residential treatment services

Louisiana Career Development Center: Provides job placement in area businesses for deaf and deaf/blind individuals

18 individuals served

St. Helena Head Start

Head Start: Early education programs for low-income children ages 0-5

50 children and their families served

St. James Council on Aging

Emergency Assistance: Provides financial support for families in crisis by meeting medical, housing, or clothing needs

49 families served

Baton Rouge Respite In-Home: Provides relief for in-home primary care providers of persons with developmental disabilities

75 families helped

Community Life: Provides supported living services to adults with developmental disabilities who require support to live independently

20 people served

St. James Arc

The Arc Baton Rouge

FOCUS AREA: BASIC NEEDS AGENCY

American Red Cross

PROGRAM

RESULTS

The Arc Baton Rouge

Recurrent Disasters: Up to three nights’ shelter, a clothing allowance, food, storage and clean-up kits to those in need due to house fires

499 cases to help 1,685 clients

Baton Rouge Respite Center: Providing relief for primary care providers of persons with developmental disabilities

24 people served

Emergency Social Services: Provides emergency assistance to individuals in crisis, provides holiday assistance to families

16,195 total individuals served

Nonrecurrent Disasters: Leadership volunteers trained in disaster education and response

6-12 classes held per month to train disaster volunteers in 32 disaster response activities

Bed & Bread Emergency Center: Provides room, board and social services to homeless men

803 homeless men sheltered and provided 4,273 nights lodging

Next Step: Provides transitional housing to men who are recovering from addiction, provides social services to assist in living a sober life

50 homeless men served

The Salvation Army

Services to Armed Forces: Emergency messaging services to connect families with deployed military

282 emergency messages delivered

Detoxification: Patients stay at the agency during the detoxification process from drugs or alcohol addiction

712 clients participated

Emergency Social Services in Gonzales: Provides general emergency assistance in time of crisis

3,497 total individuals served

Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center

The Phone: Telephone crisis counseling connects callers to crucial resources

24,708 calls answered, 10% increase over last year

Housing First: Helps clients to achieve residential stability, increase their income and obtain greater selfdetermination

281 families in permanent housing

Capital Area Agency on Aging

Home and Community-Based Services: Provides meals and personal care to isolated senior citizens

42,831 meals delivered to homes

Parker House: Provides a safe home for abused children

16 children provided safe housing and counseling

Capital Area CASA Association

CASA: Every child in the EBR Parish foster care system is provided an advocate to speak for their best interests

260 children have an advocate

Baton Rouge Youth Girls: Helps abused girls to stabilize and de-escalate crisis behavior, enabling them to live a life in a less restrictive setting

22 girls provided safe housing and counseling

Capital Area Family Violence Intervention Center (CAFVIC)

Direct Services

257 women & 290 children received 11,550 nights in a safe haven

Emergency Assistance: Financial assistance for families in crisis through rent, utilities or food assistance

194 families served

Legal Services: Provides services to survivors of domestic and dating violence regarding civil and criminal proceedings

1,808 victims received legal representation

Community Outreach: Enhancing the quality of life for the disadvantaged in our community

270 bikes repaired, 107 bikes given, 970 barrels of clothing distributed

Case Management: Addresses a consumer’s immediate crisis through financial assistance, then stabilization by creating and implementing a Family Recovery Plan

1,141 families in case management; 615 families with a plan of action; 152 families in stable housing

BREC Park Youth Outreach: Provides a safe and nurturing environment for the youth in our disadvantaged community

1,350 children served

Senior Program: Provides transportation for seniors to and from The Y daily for activities that will combat depression and enhance physical fitness

2,828 seniors served

Maternity Counseling: Counseling and support to women experiencing a crisis pregnancy, as well as to the father and extended family members

27 healthy babies born to 27 women served, counseling provided to 27 women, 24 birth fathers, 5 grandparents

Immigration Legal Services: Assists immigrants and refugees, victims of human trafficking, and victims of torture to rebuild their lives with help of staff attorney

900 people attended workshops, 600 immigration cases managed, 311 citizenship applications

Baton Rouge Area Alcohol & Drug Center

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge

Volunteers of America, Greater Baton Rouge

West Baton Rouge Helping Hand

The Y

2011-2012 Program Listing One Donation, 120 Programs, Thousands Impacted Capital Area United Way’s funding model is based on high-impact, high-performing and effective programs with measurable results in education, income, health and basic needs. This year, more than 150 community volunteers spent more than 3,000 hours reviewing agency programs and outcomes to ensure the highest level of accountability for our donors. In this pull-out section, you will find a list of our community partners broken down by focus area, program name and description, and projected results.

FOCUS AREA: EDUCATION AGENCY

PROGRAM Adult Basic Education (ABE)

AGENCY 100+ students served

GED/Pre-GED: Increases education level of clients to better equip them with basic skills requirements on the job 130 students served Adult Literacy Advocates English as a Second Language: Increases communication skills to enable individuals to live and work in the community

AMIkids Baton Rouge

Boy Scouts of America, Istrouma Area Council Boy Scouts of America, Southeast Louisiana Council

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Baton Rouge

PROGRAM

Everybody Reads: Mentors for reading

Hospice of Baton Rouge

Home Care Patients: Services provided to terminally ill patients and their families, enabling them to have a peaceful death with resolution of loss

518 days of care provided; 13 months of bereavement services

Butterfly Wing Patients: Inpatient care for the terminally ill

6 days of care provided

Everyone Counts: Mentors for math

154 students; 150 Math Friend volunteers; 1,744 math sessions

Livingston Youth and Family Counseling

Individual and Family Counseling: Individual therapy, couples counseling, play therapy, family counseling and group therapy provided by mental health professionals

261 individuals and their families provided support

Summer Camp: Teaching social skills, emphasizing good behavior, and teaching teamwork in a fun environment at all Y locations

11,074 kids

Louisiana Hemophilia

Access to Care: Transportation to medical appointments for patients with a bleeding disorder

54 patients served

Teen Programs: Black Achievers, Christian Values Conference, Model United Nations, Youth Legislature, provides teens opportunities to develop a positive sense of self, teach leadership skills, and set education and career goals

McMains Children’s Developmental Center

Therapeutic Programs and Social Services: Therapy for children with disabilities and/or developmental delays

13,100 therapy sessions provided to children

1,080 teens served

Mental Health Association of Greater Baton Rouge

Drop In Center: A day counseling program that helps clients remain stable and free of hospitalization

25-30 clients served per day

Residential Center: Provides transitional housing for people with mental illness and substance addiction issues with necessary therapy and workforce and life skill development training

99 clients served

O’Brien House

Treatment & Recovery Services for clients battling substance addictions

135 clients provided clinical support on the road to clean and sober living

The Arc – Iberville

Residential Services

374 hours of personal care attendant services provided

Children’s Services: Provides services, supports and advocacy with early intervention services and therapy provided in home and community setting, including parent support and training

142 children and their families provided therapy and support services

Inclusive Recreation: Helps to provide good physical and emotional health to children and adults by providing sports leagues, “Splash into Summer” and disability awareness training

450+ adults and children serviced; disability awareness training to more than 300 counselors and 400 volunteers

YMCA Youth Sports: Physical activity for youth to promote healthy lifestyles for all participants

24,711 youth participated in sports

Aquatics: Including Cancer Survivor Water Fitness—swim lessons, swim teams

11,799 people participated

Youth Wellness: Program targets obese kids, teaching them effective behavioral modification, age appropriate exercises and how to maintain healthy eating habits

504 kids participated

YWCA Greater Baton Rouge

Youth and Teen Service: HIV & AIDS education and prevention training

2,000+ people educated, 150 people tested

ENCOREplus: Breast cancer and cervical health information and referrals for free screenings

60,000 women served

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PROGRAM

Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge

Direct Assistance: Cancer patients receive financial assistance for critical medical needs such as prescriptions, transportation, equipment and supplies

Personal Growth Model: Combines education, behavior modification and treatment to educate, instill values, improve life skills, rebuild confidence and reinforce accountability in kids court-ordered to attend AMIkids

130 youth served

Aftercare SIS Component

153 youth served

Behavior Modification Component: Changing behavior and promoting youth responsibility through positive reinforcement and challenging and exciting activities

153 youth served

Pennington Club/After School Care: A safe and nurturing environment for children to grow and learn, developing social skills and learning tools that enable them to perform better at home and at school

7,383 students attended after-school care

848 children served

Early Head Start: Early education programs for low-income children ages 0-3 and parent education for their teen parents

148 children enrolled

Mentoring: Serves youth through Little Buddy Clubs, Character Education, special events

100+ youth served

Elementary Program: Provides academic, enrichment and recreational opportunities for students

2,844 youth served

Teen Program: Provides academic, enrichment and recreational opportunities for teens

1,479 teens served

MultiCultural Scouting Program: Provides young people from housing developments and low-income, high-risk areas the values of citizenship and good character

3,430 scouts served

Traditional Scouting Program: Provides young people the values of citizenship, good character and fitness to teach effective leadership skills

7,300+ scouts served

Scouting Program in Vacherie in St. James Parish

26 scouts served

Boys & Girls Club: Provides an environment that increases academic success, improves character and citizenship, 1,851 youth served and increases healthy lifestyles Youth Legislature-Middle School: Increases knowledge and understanding of the legislative process; improves character and leadership skills

1,692 students served

Capital Area Family Violence Intervention Center (CAFVIC)

Education and Training: Community members and volunteers receive an understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on women, children, men, families and the community at large

9,696 people trained

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge

Family Achievement Center: Assists people moving out of poverty and toward self-sufficiency by offering resources, education and guidance

4,592 people served

Girl Scouts Louisiana East

Leadership Experience

9,000+ scouts served

Happi Llandiers

Academic Enrichment Programs: After-school tutoring, summer day camp, and a back-to-school workshop provides school supplies to kids in need

500 students receive supplies; 50 campers; 15 students tutored

O’ Brien House

Prevention Education: Presentations and activities designed to deter substance abuse

4,445 individuals served, especially focusing on single mothers and their families

The Salvation Army

RESULTS

Local businesses supported

5,725 students served

The Arc Baton Rouge

AGENCY

903 students; 847 Reading Friend volunteers; 9,201 reading sessions

Volunteers In Public Schools

60 students served

Get Real About Violence: Focuses on violence and how to lessen aggressive behavior verbally and physically

St. James Council on Aging

Workplace Development: Increases math, reading, problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills for a given company’s employees

Baton Rouge Speech and Communication Services: Individual therapies and group learning opportunities for children with Hearing Foundation communication disorders Big Buddy Program

PROGRAM

RESULTS

Youth Services: Provides support and education for academic or trade skill education

18 participants advanced work skills

Technology: Mobile lab brings skills and classes throughout rural parish

100+ classes offered on GED/technology skills

Children Services through Early Head Start and in home

142 children & their families provided therapy and support services

Character Building: Leadership building programs for adults and children

20,481 individuals served

School for Performing Arts: Providing a structured performing arts program, offering voice, instrument, band, dance, visual arts, drama and educational enrichment classes

82 students attended more than 600 classes and all maintained 2.0 GPA

Corps Community Center: A safe after-school program offering mentor services, academic support and recreational activities

1,977 students served

The Y

YWCA Greater Baton Rouge

Center for Family Empowerment: Promoting family financial literacy, helps children find the right path to success in school and beyond, saves lives of youth and teens through prevention, detection and early treatment 1,490 people helped of HIV/AIDS Racial and Social Justice: Providing education and dialogue on matters of racial and social justice in our community

1,800 people educated

FOCUS AREA: HEALTH AGENCY

PROGRAM

American Diabetes Association

Camp Victory: Summer camp where diabetic children receive the benefits of diabetes education

210 children educated

Baton Rouge Area Alcohol & Drug Center

Outpatient Services: Counseling sessions support clients to recovery through program completion

436 group sessions, 211 individual sessions, 152 drug screens, 521 care coordinations provided

Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center

Survivors of Suicide: Specialized clinical and support services for survivors in the Capital Area

200+ survivors received services

Wellness Programs

125 people participated

Youth Sports Program: Participants learn good sportsmanship, discipline, respect and teamwork

40,000 Catholic school students participated

Baton Rouge CYO

RESULTS

Baton Rouge Speech and Audiology Service: Free hearing screenings and evaluations for adults and children, including hearing aid Hearing Foundation fittings on free hearing aids

294 hearing screenings; adult evaluations and fittings; pediatric evaluations and fittings; 1,525 audiology patients served

Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge

1,864 cancer patients, family members and caregivers supported

Support Programs: Provide support to patients, family members, caregivers, through education, health care navigation, family and children’s support

Sanctuary for Life: Transitional housing, medical care, counseling, job services for homeless pregnant women to 27 unwed mothers served better equip them to become good parents Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge

Youth Services Program: Strengthen families with counseling and group sessions that teach coping skills and alternatives to self-destructive behavior

1,227 children in group settings; 1-on-1 intensive counseling for 23 children; 225 children enrolled in financial literacy classes

Behavioral Health: Professional low-cost counseling by LCSW in New Roads, Donaldsonville, Gonzales and Baton 351 people counseled Rouge Counseling: Clients (90% from low-income background) receive solution-focused treatment to resolve a wide range of emotional and psychological issues Family Service of Greater HIV Care Coordination & Prevention: The coordination of care and the provision of critical emergency services Baton Rouge put HIV/AIDS clients on a path of better physical and mental health and financial stability Family Preservation: Counsels and supports families in crisis

542 individuals provided therapy 1,150 clients received HIV prevention, case management and/or referral services 47 adjudicated youth and their families helped

The Arc Baton Rouge

The Y

RESULTS

FOCUS AREA: INCOME

Catholic Charities of the Employment Services: Assists individuals in becoming job-ready for gainful employment Diocese of Baton Rouge Diversified Employment Services: Provides training and support to allow individuals with disabilities the dignity The Arc – East Ascension and self-esteem that result from valued, meaningful work; providing a workforce that is part of the community MedAscension: Medical equipment community closet Donaldsonville Area Arc

Vocational Training: Provides meaningful work opportunities for individuals with developmental delays or disabilities

Family Service of Greater Ways to Work: Provides low-interest loans to low-income individuals to purchase a vehicle for transportation to Baton Rouge work or school HOPE Ministries Livingston Activity Center

RESULTS 2,229 patients served 746 individuals employed 71 individuals employed 38 families helped 40 individuals with disabilities employed 847 individuals helped

Family Mentoring: Case management for families with critical needs

61 families mentored

Getting Ahead In A Gettin’ By World: Financial literacy program

108 individuals graduated

Vocational Training: Provides meaningful work opportunities for individuals with developmental delays or disabilities

46 individuals with disabilities employed

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Tocqueville Cabinet Lee Berg, Co-Chair Hank Saurage IV, Co-Chair Jay Campbell Jr. Gerry Goss Brian Haymon Mary Terrell Joseph John Noland Christy Smith Roland Toups

Tocqueville Corporate Champions

Left to right: Lee and Brenda Berg, Hank and Laurie Saurage, Roland and Kay Toups, Matt and Sherri McKay.

Tocqueville Society honors Kay and Roland Toups

he Tocqueville Society represents leaders passionate about change who make an impact through a generous annual investment of $10,000 or more. The generosity of this group has collectively raised $12 million since the society’s formation 25 years ago, impacting thousands of individuals in our community. John Barton Sr., Huey Wilson and Milton Womack were among the first to demonstrate the importance of individual leadership through their commitment. Today, there are more than 50 Tocqueville Society members, and this number continues to grow. Lee Michael Berg, founder of Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, and Hank Saurage IV, partner & managing broker of Saurage Rotenberg Commercial Real Estate, joined as cochairs to show donors how an investment today will create a more sustainable tomorrow. Every year the Tocqueville Society honors an individual for extraordinary commitment and services to the comSponsored by BASF

munity—one whose leadership creates a major impact on numerous lives and inspires others to accomplish the same. This year, Kay and Roland Toups were honored at an intimate reception at the home of Matt and Sherri McKay. Kay and Roland Toups join an amazing list of previous winners, including Lee and Brenda Berg, John and Virginia Noland, and Mary Frey Eaton. “Baton Rouge is a better city because of Kay and Roland Toups’ tireless work in this community,” said Berg. “I cannot think of a couple who have given more of their time and financial support to so many worthwhile efforts. They are so deserving of this recognition.” “We are thrilled to have this opportunity to properly recognize and forever etch the Roland and Kay Toups name into United Way’s Tocqueville Society history. We are honored in this community to have families, like the Toups, give so much of their time and resources ... unselfishly to enrich the lives of others,” said Saurage.

All Star Automotive Group Associated Grocers, Inc. Bank of St. Francisville Cajun Industries, LLC Capital One Bank EMCO Technologies Entergy River Bend Station ISC Kurz & Hebert Commercial Real Estate Lamar Advertising Company Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry LEMIC Insurance Company Lipsey’s, Inc. Louisiana Hematology-Oncology Association MAPP Construction, LLC McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC Milton J. Womack Contractor, Inc. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC Saurage Rotenberg Commercial Real Estate SGS Petroleum Service Corp. Shaw E & I Svendson Investments The Advocate The Newtron Group, Inc. The Pressley Group Turner Industries Group Wampold Companies WBRZ-TV Wells Fargo Advisors

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Leading by example

ith more than 1,700 donors within 200 companies, covering a 10-parish area, leadership givers are making significant community change. Leadership givers at Capital Area United Way give just $20 or more a week, setting a standard for our community.

Women’s Leadership Council Created and led by women, the Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) is an

integral part of Capital Area United Way. Research has revealed that women’s No. 1 philanthropic motivation is “connection to a cause,” a point well understood by United Way Women’s Leadership Council’s 50,000 members. Grounded in the idea that addressing the most critical local needs lifts the community as a whole and creates a better life for us all, members stand up, unite and take action on issues that hit closest to home by giving, volunteering and advocating. What sets WLC apart is that members engage hands-on in driving change in our community. Beyond an annual financial contribution, members can invest their time, professional expertise and talent to advance causes they care passionately about.

By the numbers Nationally, $700 million raised by 50,000 women in 120 WLC communities with a goal of $1 billion by 2012. Ruthie Golden of the Women’s Leadership Council

YOUR TURN Join the Council

» Go to the website to sign up and get involved in the way that is right for you: •Make an annual contribution of $1,000 or more •Volunteer your time, professional expertise and talent •Advocate at the local, state or national level •Attend a WLC gathering Visit www.cauw.org/wlc to learn more. 26

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The corporate community also has taken note of the impact the United Way Women’s Leadership Council is having in its 120 communities across the United States. UPS, Best Buy, Macy’s, Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo are just some of the companies that have jumped aboard to partner locally and nationally and help further the cause with funding and other resources.

Capital Area United Way Women’s Leadership Council Inaugural Members Madeline Ahlgren Kathleen Allen Barbara Anne Beckmann Angelle Bertrand Karen J. Blackemore Tammy Brice Joy Bruce Tricia Bruno Denise Burcham Stephanie Cargile Meg Casper Tobie Craig Tonie Daigle Sherrie Despino Sally Diez Nikki Dupuy Barbara Anne Eaton Susan M. Eaton Elizabeth Eaton Mary Frey Eaton Carrie Fager Jessica Franquiz Lisa Freeman Barabara Freiberg Wendy Couvillion French Becky Froedge Kathi Gill Ruthie Golden Cricket Gordon Katherine Grier Chelsea Harris Courtney Hart Fran Harvey Beliota Parquet Hawkins Lauren K. Hoffman Marielle Land Howard Vernie Howard Kelly Hurtado Christa Hutchins Joy Irwin Ivy Jack Deidra Jackson Dr. Martis Jones Kimberly Kochurka

Bebe Landry Beki Lawrence Dee Lejeune Liesl Leopard Linda Lightfoot Missy Lynch Megan R. Manchester Susan McCarter Elissa McKenzie Alice Miller Bebbie Miller Charlene Montelaro Tonie Myer Nicole Naquin Ina Navarre Amy E. Nesbit Joanie Netterville Leslie Norman Melissa Parmelee Nelsene Peters Cathy Pottschmidt Karen Profita Christy Reeves Hayley Rhodes Michele Robinson Dionne Rousseau Jeanne Marie Savoy Kathy Screen Jane Shank Lois Smyth Janie Starks Kara Still Stephanie Tedder Caress Threadgill Sharon Tinker Christa Tonic Lana Sonnier Venable Lamarr Walker Robyn White Tara Wicker Jessica Wilson Michelle Wisham Angela Zeringue

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Making our priorities known

apital Area United Way works to better the communities in our 10-parish region through service, advocacy and civic engagement. Advocacy consists of activities that help influence or support a policy, cause or proposal. As a leading community impact organization, Capital Area United Way created an advocacy initiative in 2009 to help advance real and sustained change in community conditions. The goal of the advocacy initiative is to educate, engage and partner with local, state and federal officials, along with their staffs, nonprofits, other policymakers and the general public about the goals and priorities of Capital Area United Way.

YOUR TURN Spread the Word

» 2-1-1 is a free, confidential and an easy way to give or get help. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-877-923-2114.

Become a Citizen Advocate

» Advocate for positive change by contacting your elected officials, volunteering in the community, using United Way resources and attending public events.

Visit www.cauw.org to sign up to receive information and updates.

HOW Capital area united way ADVOCATES Level

Education

Income

Health

Federal As one of nearly 13,000 United Ways

To reauthorize and strengthen the early learning components of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

To preserve the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for working individuals and families as well as fully fund the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) during these difficult economic times

To ensure that Medicaid remains responsive to economic downturns and is there for the un-employed and under-employed during difficult economic times

State

Capital Area United Way is forming a public policy committee to develop our issue-based advocacy initiatives at the state Legislature. Some of the initial initiatives will focus on:

Promoting early childhood education and strengthening the state’s quality star rating system

Supporting legislation that promotes asset-building among our low-to-moderate-income working individuals and families

Ensuring continued funding for critical health programs meeting the needs of our state’s low-income children and families

Local

Through partnerships with both the private and public sector, Capital Area United Way is leading the charge for improving lives in the Capital Region. Some of the specific advocacy initiatives in our region include:

Promoting and supporting the Entergy Istrouma School Zone

Serving as a lead agency in support of FuturEBR action items

Supporting the mayor’s Healthy Cities Initiative

across the country, Capital Area United Way actively supports the initiatives of United Way Worldwide through outreach to our Louisiana congressional delegation. Some of the specific areas of focus for our congressional outreach include:

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hether reading to children, stocking shelves at a food pantry, or delivering meals to homebound seniors, there are many volunteer opportunities available that fit with your schedule and areas of interest. Volunteering with friends, co-workers, or family means quality time spent with each other as well as a chance to help your community meet critical needs. Volunteer! United, a subsidiary of Capital Area United Way, is dedicated to mobilizing people and resources to deliver creative solutions to community needs. They recognize that volunteers need to be linked with the right kind of volunteer opportunity to achieve successful, satisfying and productive involvement. As our communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resource center on volunteerism, Volunteer! United ensures that prospective volunteers have ongoing access to current information about volunteer positions that most urgently require volunteers and service areas of highest priority in our community. Programs are illustrated on the following pages.

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“Team Turner existed prior to receiving corporate volunteer support from Volunteer! United, but since that support has been offered we have definitely quadrupled the amount of volunteer activities and events that we have been involved in. The structure that they have brought to the Team Turner board has allowed us to become more effectively involved in the community.”

YOUR TURN Volunteer today!

» Learn more about the different ways you can volunteer today! Invite a friend, family member or neighbor to join you.

Visit www.cauw.org to sign up to receive information and updates.

Rhonda Kiser, Turner Industries

Hands On Flexible, diverse one-time volunteer opportunities abound for individuals, families and small groups. These activities range from serving a meal at a local homeless shelter to staffing a ticket booth at a local festival—there is something for everyone. Registering online makes this a simple way to volunteer! The Hands on Baton Rouge program is sponsored locally by Humana and the Louisiana Serve Commission.

By the numbers 1,075 volunteers engaged in 173 different volunteer projects resulting in more than 2,535 volunteer hours.

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Youth Volunteer Corps Endless, year-round opportunities are available for youth in grades 7-12 to serve our community by volunteering in small supervised groups. This is a great way for teenagers to give back to the community! The program instills a lifetime service ethic in our youth, encouraging a broader sense of responsibility to society. Teens are also able to apply the concepts they are learning in the classroom to real life experiences and gain skills that they can apply to their future employment. In the summer of 2011, United Way Worldwide and the Youth Volunteer Corps of America joined forces to launch a pilot program that will add to the seven 30

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By the numbers 128 teens engaged in 66 projects and completed 3,983 hours of service in our community with 30 different nonprofit organizations.

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Youth Volunteer Corps programs currently operating out of local United Ways. We are excited to be on the cutting edge, already having an established program with a long history of engaging youth in volunteer service and investing in the lives of youth through our adult team leaders and the mentoring relationship that is built volunteering side by side. The Youth Volunteer Corps is sponsored locally by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation, the City of Baton Rouge, Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Community Development Block Grant, Cracker Barrel Convenience and ExxonMobil. Sponsored by BASF

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a ction steps V ol unteer RSVP RSVP, Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest volunteer network for people age 55 and over, offers a range of volunteer opportunities, in which volunteers choose to share their wealth of knowledge and experience to contribute to a change in our community, as well as to discover new talents. It provides an opportunity for community members not only to learn even more about community needs and what is being done to impact those situations but also to become part of the solution. The RSVP initiative works to connect volunteers with the people By the numbers and organizations that need 139 volunteers engaged them most in the Baton in 19 different volunteer Rouge community and creprojects resulting in ate a more positive future 15,595 volunteer hours. for all of us and our families. RSVP is sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service and Humana.

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Corporate Volunteer Council Capital Area United Way fosters volunteer engagement for our corporate partners and serves our partnering agencies in the 10-parish area. Get your company or department involved through our partner projects or learn firsthand through our Corporate Volunteer Council how to lead volunteers in your workplace. Capital Area United Way has partnered with ExxonMobil to present a Corporate Volunteer Council, with programming launching in early 2012. In 2011, Capital Area United Way provided corporate volunteer engage-

YOUR TURN Join the Corporate Volunteer Council » Members receive benefits to

support and promote their corporate volunteerism, in an effort to expand service to the community.

ment services through our MLK Day, Day of Action, 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance, and Make a Difference Day. Capital Area United Way also provided day-to-day referral and consultation services to approximately 36 corporations. According to the eighth annual Deloitte Volunteer IMPACT Survey, Millennials who frequently participate in workplace volunteer activities are more likely to be proud, loyal and satisfied employees, as compared to those who rarely or never volunteer. Companies that view their volunteer programs as strategic assets and incorporate service into their business planning may have a distinct advantage when it comes to engaging Millennials and capturing their minds, hearts and spirits. A strategic employee volunteer program can help satisfy energetic employees’ desire for stimulating and diverse work as-

signments and leadership opportunities, respond to their desire to make a meaningful difference in society, and have a very beneficial impact on society. The Corporate Volunteer Council is sponsored locally by ExxonMobil.

Company benefits from “volunteering” include: • builds a healthy work environment • fosters teamwork and collaboration • increases employee loyalty • improves public image

Employee benefits from “volunteering” include: • strengthens leadership skills • enhances personal fulfillment • increases loyalty to the company • expands community awareness

Thanks to Dow employees for $500,000 donated to United Way!

Visit www.cauwvolunteer.org to learn more.

The spirit of giving has thrived among Dow employees for more than 50 years. Again this year, the generosity and hard work of hundreds of Dow employees will result in critical United Way assistance to a multitude of area community organizations. Generations of great chemistry – it’s in our culture at Dow.

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National Days of Service inspire action

hroughout the year, Volunteer! United brings four national days of service to our local community. On national service days, millions of volunteers across America unite to improve the lives of others.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s more persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’ ” Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King national holiday to serve their neighbors and communities. On Jan. 17, 2011, Capital Area United Way, Volunteer! United and the Mid City Redevelopment Alliance hosted a volunteer project to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the holiday recognizing one of America’s greatest heroes. The 2011 MLK Day project focused on cleaning and beautifying Sweet Olive Cemetery, which dates back to the 1850s and is the oldest African American cemetery in Baton Rouge.

Make A Difference Day

Day of Action

Capital Area United Way and ExxonMobil collaborated together with community partners in the 70805 community to host Day of Action on April 16, 2011. Day of Action mobilized hundreds of volunteers on one day to make an impact in this community. As part of National Volunteer Week, United Way and ExxonMobil recognized, inspired and encouraged people to seek out imaginative ways By the numbers to take action in the local community and to put Day of Action in Baton themselves at the center of Rouge featured 12 service social change. Thank you to projects and more than our Day of Action sponsors: 300 volunteers. ExxonMobil, Louisiana Serve Commission and H&R Block. 34

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For more than 20 years, Make a Difference Day volunteers have united in a common mission to improve the lives of others. On Oct. 21, 2011, Volunteer! United hosted Make a Difference Day in our local community to support Capital Area United Way’s 10-year commitment to early childhood education. More than 50 volunteers read to over 55 classrooms at 20 different child care centers in an effort to make a difference and emphasize the importance of reading and education. Former LSU basketball star Glen “Big Baby” Davis joined the effort as a volunteer to promote literacy efforts in our community by reading to children at Istrouma Early Head Start.

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By the numbers 1,200 notes of appreciation written, 550 care packages completed, 85 banners decorated by more than 850 students and hung at all East Baton Rouge Parish first responder stations.

Spirit of Healing with the

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Capital Area United Way.

9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance In observance of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Capital Area United Way engaged the local community to pay tribute to the victims and the many who rose to service in response to 9/11. The 2011 activities honored the extraordinary sacrifices made by thousands of rescue and recovery workers, volunteers and public safety personnel, as well as hundreds of thousands of brave individuals who have defended our nation as members of our armed forces here at home and overseas. The programs and projects planned provided an opportunity for the community to unite, recall and rekindle the spirit of unity and compassion that existed immediately following the 9/11 attacks. With the help of Guaranty Broadcasting, Capital Area United Way engaged more than 2,500 community members in 9/11 service activities benefiting our local first responders and our deployed Louisiana National Guard troops. Thank you to our 9/11 Week of Service and Remembrance sponsors: Guaranty Stations (Talk 107.3, 100.7 the Tiger and Eagle 98.1), Entergy River Bend Station, The Red Shoes, Forum 35, Vision City Development Group, the Mall of Louisiana, and Downtown Duplicating.

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Capital Valve & Fitting Company proudly supports the excellent work of United Way.

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The Jambalaya Jam

Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk apital Area United Way Revue, the Elements and the hit Third and Lafayette Stage Coach Bandits and samthis year for the 24th anpling some of south Louisiana’s nual Jambalaya Jam fundraiser. best jambalaya. Todd Graves, Forty-five teams that run Capital Founder/CEO of Raising Cane’s, Area United Way workplace givreigned as the 2011 Jam King ing campaigns competed in the with Cane at his side. Guests cooking showdown to see who were encouraged to download would walk away with the 2011 the free “Jambalaya Jam” iPhone top cooking title. The 24th anapp developed by NewAperio nual Jambalaya Jam, sponsored to cast their vote for the 2011 by Dow Chemical Co., continues People’s Choice Award. to be Capital Area United Way’s signature event of the year, THANKS TO PREMIER SPONSOR raising more than $45,000. The 2011 event was a major success, with thousands in attendance jamming out to live music from the Michael Foster Project,

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ExxonMobil Complex took First Place honors.

ExxonMobil Complex

2nd place

St. Elizabeth Hospital

3rd place

Dow Chemical Co.

Best appetizer

(judged by all participating cooking teams) Mexichem – Cajun Cupcakes Criterion – Criterion Cajun Dip

People’s Choice Award

(judged by event patrons) Georgia Gulf Chemicals & Vinyls, LLC

2011 Community Games Winners Overall Winner

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana “Team Tutus”

Overall Runner Up

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana “Team 1”

Agency Winner Big Buddy

Company Winner Dow Chemical Co.

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Shaken or

Stirred?

Yes, please!

apital Area United Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual celebrity bartending event, Shaken or Stirred, hit the parishes in 2011 with stops in West Feliciana, Pointe Coupee and Ascension in addition to the regular series in East Baton Rouge. Local celebrities and business professionals make special appearances behind the bar in an effort to help raise money for Capital Area United Way. Since 2008, more than $75,000 has been raised.

2011 Celebrity Bartenders West Feliciana Parish Mayor Billy Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Aquilla Conville Lemoine Eric Olson

Pointe Coupee Parish

Shaken or Stirred winner Don Cazayoux serves up another one.

Don Cazayoux Tommy Comeaux Lanell Landry Mayor Robert Myer

Ascension Parish

Mayor Barney Arceneaux Johnny Berthelot Jenny Heroman Parish President Tommy Martinez

East Baton Rouge Parish Joe Agresti Scott Angelle Scott Berg DD Breaux Todd & Gwen Graves Troy Hebert John Hightower Chancellor Mike Martin Kristy Nichols Paul Rainwater Matt & Catherine Saurage Timmy Teepell Stephen Waguespack

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Georgia-Pacific’s success has largely depended on the vitality and quality of life in the communities where we operate and where our employees live. Our employees are PROUD to support United Way.

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The Power of 9

he Power of 9 Awards celebrates the spirit of volunteerism and puts the spotlight on volunteers in our community who give freely of their time and energy to help organizations meet their mission. Volunteer recognition is a critical component in volunteer manage-

ment. In partnership with WAFB Channel 9 and Capital One Bank, Capital Area United Way and Volunteer! United honor our local heroes by highlighting one (or more) special volunteers each month, featured on a segment produced and aired by WAFB.

2011 Honorees January: Cynthia Godfrey, volunteers for Shiloh Baptist Church (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Site) February: Beta Epsilon, a local chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa-”Happy Hearts,” volunteers for Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge March: Eric Schmitt, volunteers for Adult Literacy Advocates April: Doze Butler, volunteers for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge May: The Esch Family, volunteer for Rocketkidz Foundation June: Leah Pritchett, volunteers for Tyrus Thomas, Inc. July: Rhonda Kiser & Denise Blouin, volunteer for Team Turner August: David Pere, volunteers for Capital Area CASA Association September: Victoria Rambo, volunteers for Youth Volunteer Corps of the Capital Area October: Layne McDaniel, volunteers for the Big Buddy Program November: BASF, volunteer for Capital Area United Way and Volunteer! United December: TBD

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YOUR TURN Know an Extraordinary Volunteer?

» Do you know a volunteer or group of volunteers that have made a difference for you and your community? Please nominate them for the Power of 9 Honors Award today. Nominations are accepted throughout the year, and a monthly winner is chosen by a committee.

Visit www.cauw.org/powerof9 to learn more.

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More than

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hat is Capital Area United Way? A simple question, yet the answer comes in many forms. Capital Area United Way continues to showcase stories of individuals that volunteer in the community or receive services through one of our funded programs through a special photo documentary showcased on our website, CAUW.org. Every month, a new story is featured on the homepage. The documentary helps define United Way and brings to reality the lives of those who are helped and of those that are behind the scenes of the work that we do. Each story is unique, personal and, most importantly, one that should be seen and heard. Visit CAUW.org to follow the series. The series was sponsored by ExxonMobil and created by the following individuals: • Photography by Tate Tullier • Video Production by Synergy Productions, Inc. • Interviews by AdComm

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C ommunity stories

At year end, could your Louisiana business benefit from a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit? voagbr.org/taxcredit Or call 225-408-3796. Hurry before the tax year ends! Your gift to Volunteers of America is a wise business decision and an investment in a child’s academic future. 3949 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 www.voagbr.org Sponsored by BASF

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Saluting our sponsors & partners

apital Area United Way would like to salute the following companies for their support with our events and marketing efforts. Their leadership as sponsors enables Capital Area United Way to broaden our reach and tell our story throughout the year. If you or your company is interested in partnering with Capital Area United Way or becoming a future sponsor, please visit CAUW.org to learn more or call (225) 383-2643.

Jambalaya Jam

Dow Chemical Company – Premier Sponsor NewAperio Manship Theatre Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Red Six Media, LLC Shaw Center for the Arts WAFB Channel 9 Talk 107.3

Imagination Library

City of Greensburg, Dow Amerchol – St. Helena Parish Entergy River Bend – West Feliciana Parish BASF Corporation, Leadership Ascension – Donaldsonville Mayor Robert Myer – New Roads Turner Industries – Geismar Women in Media – Istrouma Early Head Start Baton Rouge

The Power of 9 Capital One Bank WAFB Channel 9

Annual Meeting

BASF Corporation Louisiana State University

Campaign Coordinator Kickoff ExxonMobil Jean Gatz Stand Out Key Notes Louisiana State University

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Corporate Volunteer Council ExxonMobil

Day of Action

ExxonMobil H&R Block Louisiana Serve Commission

9/11 National Service Day 100.7 The Tiger Downtown Duplicating Eagle 98.1 Entergy River Bend Station Forum 35 Hands on Network The Mall of Louisiana The Red Shoes School Aids Talk 107.3 Vision City Development Group

Youth Volunteer Corps of the Capital Area Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation City of Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Community Development Block Grant Cracker Barrel Convenience Stores ExxonMobil

Hands on Baton Rouge Humana Louisiana Serve Commission

BASF Corporation

RSVP

Corporation for National and Community Service Humana

Capital Area Asset Building Coalition Capital One Bank

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The Tocqueville Society of the Capital Area Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Matt and Sherri McKay The Edible Event

Women’s Leadership Council

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Bonanno’s Fine Catering ExxonMobil Louisiana Business, Inc. St. Elizabeth Hospital

Partner training opportunities

American Red Cross Coca-Cola Bottling Company United ExxonMobil IssueLouisiana Date: United Ad proof Bankers Way Association

Capital One Bank and WAFB Channel 9 proudly support The Power of 9. Left to right are Tom Govan of Capital • Please respond by e-mail or fax with your approval or minor revisions. One Bank; Karen Profita of Capital Area United Way; Donna Britt and Sandy Breland of WAFB Channel 9. • Ad will run as is unless approval or final revisions are received by the close of business today. • Additional revisions must be requested and may be subject to production fees. Carefully check this ad for: CORRECT ADDRESS • CORRECT PHONE NUMBER • ANY TYPOS This ad design © Louisiana Business, Inc. 2011. All rights reserved. Phone 225-928-1700 • Fax 225-926-1329

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Advanced Office Systems Community Coffee Eatel Grandma’s Buttons Houmas House Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Lokka Med Spa Mercedes Benz of Baton Rouge Pointe Coupee Gallery Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Rex Photobooth Company Ruth’s Chris Steak House Satterfield’s Sullivan’s Steakhouse Tsunami Uncle Earl’s Bar Visit Baton Rouge

Printing

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Downtown Duplicating

More than 1,000 Words Web Stories AdComm ExxonMobil Synergy Productions Tate Tullier Photography

Media Sponsors

225 104.5 ESPN The Advocate The Around Town TV Show Baton Rouge Parents Magazine Cox Eatel Community Connection Greater Baton Rouge Business Report The Health Care Journal of Baton Rouge inRegister Lamar Advertising Company NBC 33 Baton Rouge Lagniappe Talk 107.3 WAFB Channel 9

Capital Area United Way would also like to salute the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report for its partnership on this Community Report.

In Kind Support Allied Waste Services of Baton Rouge Boudreaux & Thibodeaux’s Bite and Booze Bravo! Cucina Italiana BREC Brew Ha-Ha! Camelot Club Circle Bowl/Metro Bowl City of Baton Rouge City Year Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Daisy Marie Cupcakery Don Carter’s All Star Lanes Elavon EMCO Technologies FASTSIGNS Forum Salon Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review Great American Cookie Company Happy’s Irish Pub Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center Hotel Indigo Inkit! Promotions Kaitlyn Courville Kleinpeter Farms Dairy, LLC Krazy Kajun Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Lard Oil Company 42

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Laser Tag of Baton Rouge Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Lokka Med Spa Louisiana Fish Fry Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant The Mall of Louisiana Manship Theatre Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Michael Foster Project Papa Murphy’s Pizza Pointe Coupee Gallery Rave Motion Pictures Regions Bank Rex Photobooth Company The Roux House Satterfield’s Schlittz & Giggles Shaw Center for the Arts Silk Screen Shop Smoothie King Stage Coach Bandits Still Waters TCBY The Elements Tin Roof Vitamin Water

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Giving back to the community is a great use of our energy. By

employing thousands of local workers, volunteering

for countless hours in schools and with nonprofit organizations, and by consistently

donating to Capital Area United Way as the largest

corporate contributor, ExxonMobil is

working in the community, working for you.

We Stand United BASF is a proud supporter of the Capital Area United Way and joins it in its commitment to creating lasting, sustainable changes that lead to better, stronger places to live and work.