United Way 2022

Efficiency. That’s how we

LIVE UNITED

The United Way of Greene County has a low overhead of 6%, far lower than the 35% recognized by the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance, a national, non-profit “watchdog” group, or the 25% recognized by the United States Office of Personnel Management, or the 20% recognized as a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator.

BBB’s Wise Giving Allowance Recommendation

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USA Office of Personnel Management Recommendation

Charity Navigator’s Highest 4-Star Rating Recommendation

United Way of Greene County

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 • United Way of Greene County• Page 3 Serving local people 99%

• 24,174 individuals received food, housing, and utility assistance.

• 228 cancer patients received gas vouchers and other transportation assistance to get to treatments and nutritional supplement to support their recovery.

• 60 Senior “volunteers” provided love and support to 455 special needs children. The low-income seniors received a minimal stipend to supplement their retirement and all reported benefits to their health and well-being from their participation in the program.

• 14 elderly and disabled adults received in-home assistance to help them remain independent and in their homes, saving their families, Greene County, and the state of Tennessee the additional expense of assisted living.

• Nearly $100,000 in scholarships were awarded for member fees and youth programs at the local YMCA, an effort supported by United Way. Throughout the pandemic, the YMCA provided childcare for essential workers.

• 59 youth and adults were diagnosed, treated, and educated for speech, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders.

• 354 individuals with employment barriers trained for or entered employment through occupational rehabilitation and employment assistance services and were effectively moved from public assistance to tax-paying citizens.

• Greene County residents had access to more than $3,000 worth of books on the Greene County Schools Magic Book Bus.

• 170 Greene County boys and 89 adult leaders enjoyed Boy Scout leadership and development activities. Thanks to the efforts of volunteers, Scout camps were open to boys and girls from Greene County throughout 2021.

• 3,031 residents received mental health counseling, treatment, drug and alcohol abuse therapy, and crisis services, including hundreds of individuals who received $78,586.22 in charity care thanks to United Way support.

• 111 homeless individuals had a warm place to stay and a hot meal. Additionally, facilities for shelter for warming, cooling, and storms were made available county-wide.

• 214 children from low-income families or single-parent homes received high-quality, three-star-rated daycare

The donations made to United Way of Greene County stay in Greene County. Only 1% of every dollar raised goes outside of the county each year to pay state and national dues.

PLACE FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE:

services at scholarship rates.

• 251 reported Greene County victims of child abuse and their non-offending caregivers were counseled and helped through the investigation and healing process. By leading the investigations of severe abuse allegations, the Child Advocacy Center saved Greene County over $260,000 in investigative costs.

• 24 families (60 individuals) who were victims of home fires in Greene County received emergency assistance and services, while hundreds more received disaster information, instruction, and certifications from the American Red Cross.

• 3,080 local at-risk school children received support and family outreach to aid in school readiness and success, including food, hygiene supplies, school supplies, haircuts, shoes and clothing, and other assistance.

• Volunteer emergency personnel with appropriate training and equipment responded to 93 medical calls, 307 motor vehicle accidents, 10 water rescues, 8 searches, 7 animal rescues, and 2 farm accidents to assist local residents. The volunteers continued to respond to all emergency situations throughout the pandemic.

• Local volunteers responded to over 100 calls to emergency sites to provide rehabilitation and support for all emergency responders. More than 900 Greene County first responders and responders from other counties received services and rehabilitation.

• 9 local volunteers provided court advocacy and support for 61 children in the justice system to help them get to safe, permanent homes. Of those children, 0 have returned to the juvenile justice system since closure of their case.

• 125 victims of domestic violence received shelter, court advocacy, and rehousing services.

• 135 local girls enjoyed the youth development and leadership activities of the Girl Scouts.

• 890 children participated in after-school activities and other programs of the Boys & Girls Club. To help school children recover from learning loss in 2020, the Boys & Girls Club provided academic assistance to Club members.

• 160 individuals received weekly hot meals until the congregant meal site had to be closed. Meals were delivered to homes throughout the year by volunteers.

United Way funding generated an additional $971,614 in matching state and federal grants for health and human service needs in Greene County.

LIVE UNITED IN GREENE

GREENE COUNTY

Supporting EDUCATION

Sequoyah Council of the Boy Scouts of America

Instills values in boys that will prepare them to make ethical choices throughout life. 423-952-6961

Total 2021 Allocation: $10,500

Boys and Girls Club of Greeneville and Greene County

Provides after school and summer programs that inspire and empower youth. 423-787-9322

Total 2021 Allocation: $25,500

CASA of Northeast TN

Assigns volunteers to be child advocates in juvenile court cases. 423-638-5028

Total 2021 Allocation: $10,000

The Children’s Center-Scholarship Program

Provide childcare scholarships for needy families. 423-638-5589

Total 2021 Allocation: $45,000

Family Resource Center - Greene County Schools

GREENE COUNTY

Improving HEALTH

Child Advocacy Center

Comforts and protects victims of child abuse in the 3rd Judicial District. 423-422-4446

Total 2021 Allocation: $8,500

Greene County Cancer Program

Assists with transportation and supplemental nutrition costs for residents receiving treatment for cancer. 423-639-9361

Total 2021 Allocation: $12,000

Frontier Health - Nolichuckey/Holston Mental Health Center

GREENE COUNTY

Provides crisis, mental health, alcohol and drug abuse services. 423-639-1104

Total 2021 Allocation: $7,500

Mountain Region Speech and Hearing

Offers treatment for speech, language, hearing and related disorders. 423-246-4600

Total 2021 Allocation: $2,500

Partners with parents, community leaders, and educators to solve and prevent the diverse problems facing children and their families. 423-257-2108

Total 2021 Allocation: $10,000

Family Support Center - Greeneville City Schools

Serves as a link between schools, students, and their families to improve potential for educational success. 423-823-5204

Total 2021 Allocation: $5,000

Girl Scout Council for Southern Appalachians

Enables girls to become responsible women, teaching social and life skills. 1-800-474-1912

Total 2020 Allocation: $6,000

Greene County YMCA Member and Camp Scholarships

Provides scholarships for qualified low-income youth and family participants. 423-639-6107

Total 2021 Allocation: $12,000

Sustaining INCOME

CHIPS Family Violence Shelter

Provides shelter and services to victims of domestic violence. 423-743-0022

Total 2021 Allocation: $3,500

Personal Support Services

Assists with self-sufficiency and prevents institutional placements of neglected or abused individuals. 423-461-8202

Total 2021 Allocation: $10,000

Foster Grandparent Program

Pairs limited income seniors with at-risk children. 423-639-8462

Total 2021 Allocation: $21,000

Tennessee Rehabilitation Center at Greeneville

Provides job and life skill training to disabled individuals to improve self-sufficiency. 423-639-5148

Total 2021 Allocation: $12,500

United Way of Greene County, Inc.

COUNTY

GREENE COUNTY BASIC NEEDS

Providing BASIC NEEDS

American Red Cross

Aids disaster and fire victims, assists with armed forces emergency services and disaster/first aid education. 423-638-6441

Total 2021 Allocation: $10,000

Greene County Community Ministries/Food Bank

Provides assistance with food, shelter, utilities, and other necessities in an emergency or crisis situation. 423-638-1667

Total 2021 Allocation: $5,000

Opportunity House

Provides temporary lodging to the homeless while offering job skill training, counseling and other assistance. 423-638-4099

Total 2021 Allocation: $5,000

Greeneville Emergency & Rescue Squad

Provides emergency first-responder services throughout Greene County. 423-638-3431

Total 2021 Allocation: $62,500

SPECIAL PROGRAM GRANTS PROGRAM

In 2023, United Way of Greene County will fund special programs serving specific needs in Greene County.

Debusk Volunteer Fire Department

For First Responder Rehabilitation services to all Greene County emergency personnel, professional and volunteer.

Total 2022 Grant: $6,500

Stan Ritter Fund at the Greene County Schools

Family Resource Center

Provides special one-time funding for needs that cannot be met with any other resources.

Total 2022 Grant: $4,610 (donor designated funds)

Tabernacle Mission Soup Kitchen

To supplement food costs as the program grows and serves weekly meals to more than 200 residents of the Wesley Heights community in Greeneville.

Total 2022 Grant: $3,000

Greene LEAF Magic School Bus

To provide books for county school children during the summer.

Total 2022 Grant: $3,000

Serving Local People People

Donations made to United Way of Greene County STAY in Greene County. Only 1¢

of every dollar raised goes outside of the community each year to pay state and national dues.

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UNITED WAY PILLAR SOCIETY 2021

UNITED WAY PILLAR SOCIETY 2021

The United Way Pillar Society is a recognition program for individuals and households who make personal gifts of $500 or more annually to the campaign. United Way leadership givers contribute more than 35% of all campaign dollars raised each year.

In Greene County, the Pillar Society is chaired by Tom Garland, Sr., Terry Leonard, and Scott Niswonger.

The six giving levels are:

The Alexis de Tocqueville Society - $10,000 and more

The President’s Society - $5,000 - $9,999

The Governor’s Society - $2,500 - $4,999

The Pioneer Society - $1,000 - $2,499

The Founder’s Society - $500 - $999

When a donor makes a minimum gift of $500 per year, he or she becomes a member of this recognition program and his or her name appears in the annual Leaders Register at the appropriate giving level. The number in parentheses following the name of each member represents their number of years of membership in the Pillar Society.

THE ALEXIS DE

TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY

($10,000 and more)

Tweed Family Foundation (13)

Foundation Gift

Bob and Ivy Leonard (27)

Leonard Associates, LLC

Dr. Andy A. Roberts (19)

Physician

Richard H. Roberts and Imogene King (27)

Individual Gift

PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY

($5,000 - $9,999)

Kent and Bettye Anne Bewley (19)

Individual Gift

GOVERNOR’S SOCIETY

($2,500 - $4,999)

Rodney and Emily Bell (22)

Individual Gift

Al and Kathy Giles (27)

Individual Gift

Steven K. and Sarah Harbison (20)

GreenevilleRealEstateandAuctionTeam

Gale and Vicki Maddy (14)

Individual Gift

PIONEER SOCIETY

($1,000 - $2,499)

Tammy L. Albright (5)

Ballad Health

Randy Bowers (7)

Landair

Chuck Bowlin (20)

Individual Gift

Greeneville Light and Power System

Philip Bradley (8)

Individual Gift

Greeneville Light and Power System

Wesley and Carla Brown (19)

ArtaZn

Anonymous (4)

Individual Gift

Alan Corley (25)

Corley’s Pharmacy

Drs. Dan and Pat Donaldson (12)

Individual Gift

Cal and Jolynn Doty (18)

1 Team

Theresa Earl (14)

Individual Gift

Gary and Nila Funk (13)

Individual Gift

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Garland, Sr. (27)

Individual Gift Shawn Hope (18) Greeneville Community Hospital Anonymous (1)

Publix Anonymous (3)

Publix

THE ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY

Alexis de Tocqueville, an aristocratic Frenchman, came to the United States in 1831 to study the penal system. As a result of his travels and interviews with leading politicians, lawyers, bankers, and settlers, he wrote the two-volume Democracy in America which was published in 1835 and 1840.

Perhaps his most important observation was that Americans helped each other in time of need. He saw volunteerism as a way of life that was typically American. He wrote, “When an American asks for the cooperation of his fellow citizens, it is seldom refused; and I have often seen it afforded spontaneously and with great good will.”

United Way Worldwide chose the name Alexis de Tocqueville when forming this special group of donors who contribute $10,000 or more to the annual campaign because of Tocqueville’s admiration of the spirit of volunteerism he discovered in America.

Brandon and Paige Hull (27)

Andrew Johnson Bank

Greeneville Federal Bank

Dr. Scott Hummel (2)

Tusculum University

Patrick and Ana Johnson (5)

First Horizon

Gregg K. Jones (27)

Individual Gift Helena Z. Jones (20)

Individual Gift John M. Jones, Jr. (27)

Individual Gift The Kiel Family (2)

Publix

Anonymous (11)

Niswonger Foundation Watson Leonard (17) Leonard Associates, LLC Carla Mace (2) Publix

Paul Mauney (3) The Greeneville Sun Frank and Paige Mengel (11)

Individual Gift

Greeneville Light and Power System Tusculum University Ron Metcalfe (2)

WGRV/WIKQ/WSMG Radio Greeneville Dr. Charles and Carrie Montgomery (21) Physician

Scott M. and Nikki Niswonger (27)

Niswonger Foundation Dr. Mark and Mary Patterson (11)

Physician

Gary and Wendy Peay (17)

United Way of Greene County Matthew K. Renner (7) First Horizon Lindy Riley (11)

Individual Gift Michael Ritter (15)

Individual Gift

Stan and Sue Ritter (27)

Individual Gift

Mrs. Lloyd Saulsbury (26)

Individual Gift Anonymous (4) Publix

Karen Simmering (6) Anthem Cheryl Flemming Smith (2) Publix

Chris M. Smith (3) Publix

Victoria Smith (3) Publix

Mr. and Mrs. Wolfgang Spendel (2)

Individual Gift David Varney (1)

Individual Gift

Dwayne Wells (7)

Individual Gift Greeneville Light and Power System

Jason and Rachael Wilkerson (4)

Quality Construction & Electric Rachael’s Hair Design

FOUNDER’S SOCIETY ($500 - $999)

Anonymous (27) Accountant

David and Sheila Bailey (24) Andrew Johnson Bank Anonymous (14) Accountant

Leon and Jewel Bell (18) Greeneville Collection Service, Inc. Terry and Rose Bellamy (27)

Individual Gift

Christopher Boles (8)

Individual Gift Greeneville Light and Power System

Stacy Bolton (7)

Individual Gift

Greeneville Light and Power System Charles and Wanda Bowers (18)

Individual Gift Scott Bullington (18)

Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville/Greene County East Tennessee Promotions

UNITED WAY PILLAR SOCIETY 2021

Mike and Nancy Burns (14)

Greeneville Federal Bank

Tom Campbell (7)

Individual Gift

Greeneville Light and Power System

Jason W. Cook (2)

Individual Gift

Greeneville Light and Power System

Russ and Lisa Crum (23)

Lisa Crum State Farm Insurance Josh Cutshaw (3)

Individual Gift

Greeneville Light and Power System Lynn Doty (5)

Individual Gift Greeneville Light and Power System

John and Jean Anne Dugger (1)

Individual Gift

Misty Kite-Fezell (7)

Farm Bureau Insurance T. J. Freshour (3)

Individual Gift

LEADERSHIP

1 Team

Andrew Johnson Bank

Anthem

Ballad Health

Boys & Girls Club of

Corley’s

East Tennessee

Farm Bureau

First Horizon

Greeneville

Greeneville

Greeneville Federal

Greeneville

The Greeneville

Greeneville

Holston United Methodist

Home

Landair

Leonard Associates,

Greeneville Light and Power System

Yancey and Amy Harrison (17)

Greeneville Federal Bank

Scott Harrison (5)

Individual Gift Greeneville Light and Power System

Ross Hensley (5)

Individual Gift Greeneville Light and Power System

William Garrett Hensley (2)

Individual Gift Greeneville Light and Power System

Kenneth and Sherry Hood (21)

Attorney Scott Jenkins (2) The Greeneville Sun

Robert Keller (5)

Individual Gift Greeneville Light and Power System

Anonymous (19) Attorney

Patricia Kirk (2)

Individual Gift Greeneville Light and Power System

Daniel S. Lewis, MD (4)

Greeneville Community Hospital

Marcus Light (5)

Individual Gift Greeneville Light and Power System

Jack Lister (14)

Greeneville Community Hospital

Dale Long (22)

The Greeneville Sun Della Lowe (1)

The Greeneville Sun

Chris Miller (1)

Individual Gift Greeneville Light and Power System Gayle Mrock (1)

Holston United Methodist Home for Children

Tom and Ellen Mroczko (14)

Individual Gift

Dr. Michael and Jeanne Odell (25)

Physician

Tony and Kim Ottinger (7)

First Horizon Trandon Ottinger (1)

Individual Gift

Greeneville Light and Power System

Shane Patterson (1)

Leonard Associates Manufacturing Wendell Rambo (4)

Individual Gift Greeneville Light and Power System

Clint Ricker (7)

Individual Gift Greeneville Light and Power System

Dr. James and Linda Rodgers (21)

Physician

Anonymous (13)

Individual Gift

Reformation Lutheran Church

Dr. and Mrs. John Shaw (22) Physician

Randy Sizemore (1)

Andrew Johnson Bank

Helen S. Smith (27)

Individual Gift

Jana Solomon (1)

Individual Gift

Rick and Rebecca Tipton (19)

Greeneville Federal Bank

Clay A. Tullock (6)

Individual Gift

Greeneville Light and Power System

Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Ward (27)

Individual Gift

Ron Zook (15)

Individual Gift

Greeneville Light and Power System

Lisa Crum State Farm

Niswonger Foundation

Quality Construction and Electric

Rachael’s Hair Design.................................

Reformation Lutheran Church

Tusculum University

Tweed Family Foundation

United Way of Greene County

WGRV/WIKQ/WSMG Radio Greeneville

Accountants

8

LEADERSHIP BY FIRMS, NUMERICALLY

Greeneville Light & Power System 22

Publix

Greeneville Federal Bank 4

The Greeneville Sun 4

Andrew Johnson Bank

First Horizon

Greeneville Community Hospital

Leonard Associates, LLC

Niswonger Foundation 2

Tusculum University 2

1 Team

Anthem

ArtaZn

Ballad Health.................................................1

Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville/Greene Co.

Corley’s Pharmacy

East Tennessee Promotions

Farm Bureau Insurance

Greeneville Collection Service, Inc.

Greeneville Real Estate and Auction Team 1

Holston United Methodist Home for Children1

Landair 1

Lisa Crum State Farm Insurance 1

Quality Construction and Electric

Rachael’s Hair Design.....................................1

Reformation Lutheran Church

Tweed Family Foundation

United Way of Greene County 1

WGRV/WIKQ/WSMG Radio Greeneville 1

GreenevilleEnergy Authority

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