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Hill County
UNITED WAY
August 2014
Thank you Christy Keto, Gina Dahl, Katie Litzinger! Your time and service on the UW Board of Directors has been invaluable. We miss you and wish you the best.
Christy Keto 2003-2013 President, Vice President, Secretary, Grocery Cart Raffle, IGA BBQ, Campaign Coordinator-Hill County Electric/Triangle
Gina Dahl 2010-2014 Policy Committee, Kick-Off Committee Campaign Coordinator-Hill County, Grocery Cart Raffle
Katie Litzinger 2013-2014 Campaign CoordinatorNorthWestern Energy, Marketing Committee
Norm Gorder Community Spirit Awards Al��� �� c�� d� s� �����; to�e���� �� c�� d� s� �u�� . Business Award
Duchscher Agency Wally Duchscher
www.havredailynews.com
United Way of Hill County celebrated their NFL Day in January during the playoffs, combining good food, raffles and games to support NFL's goal of keeping children active and eating healthy.
There has been a 40-year partnership between the National Football League and United Way. NFL clubs and players are working to advance health and education for America’s young people. NFL Play 60, a youth health and wellness initiative, is designed to encourage youth to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Back to Football Friday – a nationwide campa8ign to celebrate the return of football and raise awareness and resources for youth health and wellness. United Way TEAM NFL, help recruit NFL fans as volunteer readers, tutors and mentors. Youth Empowerment Summit, United Way Worldwide hosts this at the nation’s capital with 18 United Way TEAM NFL players, high performing students from the most challenged high schools and 21 college interns for three days of learning, ideation, inspiration and advocacy. United Way of Hill County celebrates their NFL Day in January during the playoffs, combining good food, raffles and games to support NFL’s goals of keeping children active and eating healthy. Watch for United Way of Hill County’s NFL Day January 2015.
Student Award
Havre High Key Club Individual Award
John Ita - Key Club Advisor - Havre Public Schools
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Hill County
UNITED WAY
August 2014
Dear Hill County Community, At United Way of Hill County (UWHC), we envision a community that supports one another financially and through volunteerism to inspire residents to lead healthy, educated and financially independent lives. I want to extend to you my sincere gratitude for helping us to achieve this vision through your continued support of United Way (UW). By donating to UW last year, you provided 27,276 meals to the hungry through UW funded partners like Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen and Hill County Meals on Wheels. You helped feed nearly 11,000 people through the Havre Community Food Bank. Emergency shelter, food and emergency expenses were provided for 1,700 individuals who had nowhere else to turn but the Salvation Army. You helped improve the home lives of 160 children t h ro u g h C h i l d C a re L i n k a n d C o u r t Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). The
Several years ago, in a speech given to the Billings Education Association, I shared how it took just one individual in the different aspects of my life and career to make me who I am today. As I reflect back on the past six years as executive director of United Way of Hill County, many individuals come to mind who have had a powerful impact in my learning in the nonprofit world, how to do so much with so little and cherish the impact we’ve made in our county through the generosity of Hill County residents like YOU. The United Way of Hill County Board of Directors and the Funded Partners have been working on touching the future by touching a life to become more independent. In the past, we’ve cooperated by sharing information with one another and coordinated by working together on different projects. But to really touch the future, we seriously need to look at collaborating with one another by sharing resources to make a bigger impact. We can only do this with YOUR support to
United Way of Hill County
Congratulations 2015 United Way of Hill County Funded Partners! LIVE UNITED THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF A GOOD LIFE
Christin Hileman Board President
overall health and well-being of our community was improved by programs like Hill County Drug Court, Senior Volunteer Program, Family Planning, and Kitty Keepers. These achievements would not have been possible without your support of United Way. Please help UW continue to enrich the lives of area residents and help create a sustainable Hill County by supporting us in our upcoming annual campaign, beginning September 2014. We create a bright future for our community by working together.
Education: Children and Youth Achieving Their Potential CASA of Hill County 265-6743, ext. 1135 Child Care Link 265-6743, ext. 1110 Plant a Seed...READ! 262-3082
Income: Improve Financial Stability and Independence
United Way of Hill County
Center for Mental Health 265-9639
GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER. Over the past years, we’ve seen our community give to several capital campaigns, benefits, and other worthwhile organizations which have made a tremendous impact on individuals and community alike. We thank you for your past support and hope you will continue to support United Way of Hill County in its endeavors for a sustainable county in the areas of education, health and income. No gift is too small. Remember “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Join with us to make Campaign 2014 the best ever!
United Way Holds Programs Accountable
United Way carefully screens the agencies we fund. Our close relationships and careful monitoring help ensure that the programs we support are effective, efficient, disciplined, well managed and strong.
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August 2014
County-Wide Impact and Value by United Way Funded Partners continued
PLANT A SEED...READ! Outcomes-Impact • More children start school ready to learn • Fewer children have the need to have intervention prior to kindergarten or after • Less delinquency due to the children’s success in school • Parents become more involved in their child’s literacy and and language development during the preschool years • Utilize the whole community in raising its children through volunteering Value to Community • Increase graduation rate • Decrease Montana dropout rate • Due to the above changes, Montana will see an estimated $4.3 million annual boost in the state’s economy • Increase of $5.1 million on houses being purchased • $600,000 increase in automobile sales • Collectively, graduates will likely earn an additional $68.2 million over their lifetime
UNITED WAY
www.havredailynews.com
Thank You For Your Support in the 2013 Campaign
Donation in-Kind (event sponsors, event prizes, raffle sponsors during 2013) Floren’s Hill County Printing—Robert & Raymond Duchscher Agency-Wally Duchscher Creative Leisure Hill County Electric/Triangle Communications Duchscher Agency-Melissa Kapperud Loretta Widdekind Valley Furniture Galusha, Higgins, Galusha Erin Verploegen Assembly of God Benevolence Fund Gregoire Insurance-Cathy Gregoire MSU-Northern Athletic Department Culligan-DJ Baker US Bank-Havre Murphy’s Pub Walmart-Tracy Geiger Gallery Lounge Herberger’s North Star Dodge/Yamaha Recycle Hi-Line Michelle Holden CASA of Hill County
Havre Distributors Elizabeth Lake Bear Paw Credit Union Havre Public Schools David Sagerser Havre Hi-Line Realty-Kim Cripps Mary Verploegen MSU-Northern Bookstore Boxcars Casino-Craig & Sandy Anderson Simplify Massage Montana Actors Theater Torgerson’s—Phil Stokes Serenity Salon Northern Montana Health Care Eagles Club—Tom Farnham Duck Inn IGA Floral Deparment Havre Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co.-Ron Brenna Makin’ Waves Gary & Leo’s IGA Waddell & Reed-local office Waddell & Reed-corporate office
The Salvation Army-Havre Service Center 265-6411
Lorraine Verploegen Executive Director
www.havredailynews.com
Hill County
Health: People Leading Healthier Lives Domestic Abuse 265-6743
Hill County Meals on Wheels 265-5464
Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen 265-1629
Community Senior Volunteers 265-5464
Havre Community Food Bank 265-2007
Kitty Keepers 265-2653
Hill County Drug Court 265-5481, ext. 249 Hill County Family Planning 265-5481, ext. 256 By holding programs accountable, United Way makes sure that donated dollars are invested wisely.
THE SALVATION ARMY-HAVRE SERVICE CENTER Outcomes-Impact • Addressing barriers that stop people from becoming self sufficient • Address the issues that are stopping them from moving forward • Address spiritual needs if asked Value to Community • Keep people from becoming homeless • Keep people in their jobs • Helps people become self sufficient • Address health and safety issues • In 2013, assisted 2,366 members with a value of $34,479.04 providing 3,028 units of assistance
Thank you Waddell & Reed for sponsoring the Volunteer Website
www.helphillcounty.galaxydigital.com
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Hill County
UNITED WAY
August 2014
www.havredailynews.com
County-Wide Impact and Value by United Way Funded Partners CASA
Outcomes-Impact • Half as likely to re-enter “the system” • Receives more therapeutic services • Spends 9 months less in foster care • More likely to pass classes in school • Has fewer conduct problems in school • More likely to experience a stable childhood Value to Community • Savings of $5000 per child, decreased foster care costs, total $25,000 savings on 29 new cases in 2013 CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH Outcomes-Impact • Improve function of consumers • Reduce hospitalizations • Provide classes for consumers • Increase level of function from admission to discharge • Greater understanding and acceptance by the community towards mental illness Value to Community • Center for Mental Health is able to treat people in the community setting vs the cost of institutionalization CHILD CARE LINK Outcomes-Impact • Improve language and literacy skills of toddlers and preschoolers • Development of appropriate social and emotional skills • Improved physical movement developed through music and rhyme • Increased sense of community and understanding between generations • Senior volunteers experience beneficial changes Value to Community • $1 spent on high-quality pre-k programs creates $7 in future savings to communities COMMUNITY SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Outcomes-Impact • Improve the life of members in the community • Repay what they have received • Learn new skills • Feel needed • Gain the feeling of success and recognitions Value to Community • The hourly value of a volunteer in Montana is $19.64 • 58 hours average served per volunteer per year— $1,139.12
DOMESTIC ABUSE PROGRAM Outcomes-Impact • Emergency shelter provided to 35 households • Advocacy is provided on an average to 400 victims • 150 victims receive supportive services • 500 community members receive information and referrals through the 24 Hour Crisis Line Value to Community • More victims reclaim their independence and recover from abusive relationships • Fewer instances of violence go unreported • Intervention helps decrease the likelihood of the cycle of violence FEED MY SHEEP SOUP KITCHEN Outcomes-Impact • Prevent unhealthy eating habits • Reduce illnesses related to hunger • Eating healthier and on a regular basis • Increase healthy mental wellbeing • Improve social interactions • Spiritual component enhances family and community relationships Value to Community • 14,541 individuals were fed HAVRE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Outcomes-Impact • Reduces hunger • Children are able to perform better in school • Reduces the risk of illness and crime • Promotes health and good nutrition Value to Community • 129,235 pounds of food were distributied • 2,238 boxes of food were distributed • Cost of the food was valued at $218,214.49 • 2423 volunteer hours valued at $47,587.72 HILL COUNTY DRUG COURT Outcomes-Impact • Community members become law abiding and no longer involved in the criminal justice system • They are healthy, employed, paying taxes and raising children in safe, sober, families with stability in basic human needs • Cycle of addiction is stopped Value to Community • Cost of drug court per individual per year = $7,000 • Cost of county jail per individual per year = $23,725 • Cost of Department of Corrects per year = $365,000
Hill COUNTY FAMILY PLANNING Outcomes-Impact • With proper information, couples who plan their pregnancies have a better chance to complete their education, better chance of employment achieve economic security, and live healthy and productive lives • Children born of wanted and welcomed pregnancies have higher cognitive scores, less likely to become teen parents and five times less likely to be poor as adults • Supporting individuals in making behavior change that will reduce their risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV Value to Community • Decrease Montana dropout rate from 5% to 3.6% in 2013 • Increase graduation rate from 80.7% to 84.4% (only 50% of teen mothers receive a high school diploma) • Reduce the number of people who become infected with HIV • Optimize health outcomes for people living with HIV HILL COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS Outcomes-Impact • Quality of life and well being • Economic costs of services • Health care resource savings • Disease management prevention Value to Community • Reduces hospital admissions and delay of nursing home placement • Allows older adults to preserve their independence and ties to family and friends KITTY KEEPERS Outcomes-Impact • Fewer animals are reproducing in homes and community colonies • Few cases of abandonment, cruelty and inhumane practices • Contains spread of disease to other animals and humans • Individuals comforted with therapy animals • Human abuse is more easily recognized by acknowledging animal abuse Value to Community • Since 2005, 5,522 animals have been altered all at reduced fees; 38% free • Low or no cost vaccinations for animals, (6,943) • Sanctuary for 825 formerly unwanted felines • Neighborhood pets and children have a safer environment • Provided comfort and visitation to 535 elderly Hill County residents in 2013 • Provided civic service availability to groups and individuals • In 2013, provided therapy opportunity for 25 individuals
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Hill County
August 2014
UNITED WAY
United Way of Hill County Donation Form
www.havredailynews.com
Giving now is the easiest and most powerful way to invest in your community and LIVE UNITED! Regardless of what you’re able to give, your investment is making powerful, long-lasting changes in our community. By working together we can accomplish more than anyone can on his or her own. Why Give? When you donate to United Way of Hill County, your gift goes farther than you thought possible. By joining with hundreds of other Hill County residents, your gift is changing lives. A single investment in United Way touches hundreds of lives, providing North Central Montanans with food, shelter, health care, counseling and hope for a brighter future. Which Way Do You Want to Give? 1. Make an individual gift today! Get involved by making a direct gift by filling out the form. • Mark if you are retired or name of business. • Email is important, so we can cut down on expenses and give you up-to-date information on UWHC and its Funded Partners on a more regular basis. • Mark whether you are giving to all or designate on the lines provided. Put dollar amount you want each designation to receive. 2. Workplace Giving Participating in a workplace campaign is a great way to be involved in philanthropy. We work with businesses and employers in developing a workplace campaign. 3. Donate Items or Products Visit our volunteer site www.helphillcounty.galaxydigital.com to see the individual needs of nonprofits.
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Hill County
UNITED WAY
August 2014
www.havredailynews.com
Karen Thomas Exec. Director-HRDC
Darcy Reum Galusha, Higgins, Galusha
UNITED WAY
Give. Advocate. Volunteer.
~ Executive Committee ~
Joe Von Stein US Bank
August 2014
LIVE UNITED
2014 Board of Directors
Christin Hileman CLH Consulting
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Hill County
Curt Curtis Assembly of God
Together Everyone Achieves More ~ We inspire others to give, advocate and volunteer –– LIVE UNITED ~ We encourage volunteer and community involvement on priority issues. ~We utilize many community resources to implement strategies and achieve meaningful results. ~We encourage philanthropic investments to achieve our goals and vision. ~ Directors ~
Giving
1. One time donation. 2. Payroll deduction. 3. Check with your local bank for monthly giving. 4. You may donate to all UW Funded Partners or designate. Kim Cripps Havre Hi-Line Realty
Robert Floren Hill County Printing
Karla Geda Havre Public Schools
Teresa Jensen Triangle Communications
Melissa Kapperud Duchscher Agency
Advocate
1. Share with family, friends and neighbors about United Way. 2. Give them a donation form. 3. Let others know about the great work United Way Funded Partners are doing in the community.
Kyle Leeds New Media Broadcasters
Mo Odegard Havre Public Schools
Kristi Peterson MSU-Northern
Karen Sloan Retired
Not Pictured: Phil Stokes Torgerson's • Tracy Geiger Walmart
Krsytal Steinmetz Self-Employed
Loretta Widdekind Havre Public Schools
Volunteer
1. Check out the www.helphillcounty.galaxydigital.com website for volunteer opportunities. 2. Use the same website for materials organizations may need.
www.havredailynews.com
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Hill County
UNITED WAY
August 2014
www.havredailynews.com
Karen Thomas Exec. Director-HRDC
Darcy Reum Galusha, Higgins, Galusha
UNITED WAY
Give. Advocate. Volunteer.
~ Executive Committee ~
Joe Von Stein US Bank
August 2014
LIVE UNITED
2014 Board of Directors
Christin Hileman CLH Consulting
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Hill County
Curt Curtis Assembly of God
Together Everyone Achieves More ~ We inspire others to give, advocate and volunteer –– LIVE UNITED ~ We encourage volunteer and community involvement on priority issues. ~We utilize many community resources to implement strategies and achieve meaningful results. ~We encourage philanthropic investments to achieve our goals and vision. ~ Directors ~
Giving
1. One time donation. 2. Payroll deduction. 3. Check with your local bank for monthly giving. 4. You may donate to all UW Funded Partners or designate. Kim Cripps Havre Hi-Line Realty
Robert Floren Hill County Printing
Karla Geda Havre Public Schools
Teresa Jensen Triangle Communications
Melissa Kapperud Duchscher Agency
Advocate
1. Share with family, friends and neighbors about United Way. 2. Give them a donation form. 3. Let others know about the great work United Way Funded Partners are doing in the community.
Kyle Leeds New Media Broadcasters
Mo Odegard Havre Public Schools
Kristi Peterson MSU-Northern
Karen Sloan Retired
Not Pictured: Phil Stokes Torgerson's • Tracy Geiger Walmart
Krsytal Steinmetz Self-Employed
Loretta Widdekind Havre Public Schools
Volunteer
1. Check out the www.helphillcounty.galaxydigital.com website for volunteer opportunities. 2. Use the same website for materials organizations may need.
www.havredailynews.com
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Hill County
UNITED WAY
August 2014
www.havredailynews.com
County-Wide Impact and Value by United Way Funded Partners CASA
Outcomes-Impact • Half as likely to re-enter “the system” • Receives more therapeutic services • Spends 9 months less in foster care • More likely to pass classes in school • Has fewer conduct problems in school • More likely to experience a stable childhood Value to Community • Savings of $5000 per child, decreased foster care costs, total $25,000 savings on 29 new cases in 2013 CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH Outcomes-Impact • Improve function of consumers • Reduce hospitalizations • Provide classes for consumers • Increase level of function from admission to discharge • Greater understanding and acceptance by the community towards mental illness Value to Community • Center for Mental Health is able to treat people in the community setting vs the cost of institutionalization CHILD CARE LINK Outcomes-Impact • Improve language and literacy skills of toddlers and preschoolers • Development of appropriate social and emotional skills • Improved physical movement developed through music and rhyme • Increased sense of community and understanding between generations • Senior volunteers experience beneficial changes Value to Community • $1 spent on high-quality pre-k programs creates $7 in future savings to communities COMMUNITY SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Outcomes-Impact • Improve the life of members in the community • Repay what they have received • Learn new skills • Feel needed • Gain the feeling of success and recognitions Value to Community • The hourly value of a volunteer in Montana is $19.64 • 58 hours average served per volunteer per year— $1,139.12
DOMESTIC ABUSE PROGRAM Outcomes-Impact • Emergency shelter provided to 35 households • Advocacy is provided on an average to 400 victims • 150 victims receive supportive services • 500 community members receive information and referrals through the 24 Hour Crisis Line Value to Community • More victims reclaim their independence and recover from abusive relationships • Fewer instances of violence go unreported • Intervention helps decrease the likelihood of the cycle of violence FEED MY SHEEP SOUP KITCHEN Outcomes-Impact • Prevent unhealthy eating habits • Reduce illnesses related to hunger • Eating healthier and on a regular basis • Increase healthy mental wellbeing • Improve social interactions • Spiritual component enhances family and community relationships Value to Community • 14,541 individuals were fed HAVRE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Outcomes-Impact • Reduces hunger • Children are able to perform better in school • Reduces the risk of illness and crime • Promotes health and good nutrition Value to Community • 129,235 pounds of food were distributied • 2,238 boxes of food were distributed • Cost of the food was valued at $218,214.49 • 2423 volunteer hours valued at $47,587.72 HILL COUNTY DRUG COURT Outcomes-Impact • Community members become law abiding and no longer involved in the criminal justice system • They are healthy, employed, paying taxes and raising children in safe, sober, families with stability in basic human needs • Cycle of addiction is stopped Value to Community • Cost of drug court per individual per year = $7,000 • Cost of county jail per individual per year = $23,725 • Cost of Department of Corrects per year = $365,000
Hill COUNTY FAMILY PLANNING Outcomes-Impact • With proper information, couples who plan their pregnancies have a better chance to complete their education, better chance of employment achieve economic security, and live healthy and productive lives • Children born of wanted and welcomed pregnancies have higher cognitive scores, less likely to become teen parents and five times less likely to be poor as adults • Supporting individuals in making behavior change that will reduce their risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV Value to Community • Decrease Montana dropout rate from 5% to 3.6% in 2013 • Increase graduation rate from 80.7% to 84.4% (only 50% of teen mothers receive a high school diploma) • Reduce the number of people who become infected with HIV • Optimize health outcomes for people living with HIV HILL COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS Outcomes-Impact • Quality of life and well being • Economic costs of services • Health care resource savings • Disease management prevention Value to Community • Reduces hospital admissions and delay of nursing home placement • Allows older adults to preserve their independence and ties to family and friends KITTY KEEPERS Outcomes-Impact • Fewer animals are reproducing in homes and community colonies • Few cases of abandonment, cruelty and inhumane practices • Contains spread of disease to other animals and humans • Individuals comforted with therapy animals • Human abuse is more easily recognized by acknowledging animal abuse Value to Community • Since 2005, 5,522 animals have been altered all at reduced fees; 38% free • Low or no cost vaccinations for animals, (6,943) • Sanctuary for 825 formerly unwanted felines • Neighborhood pets and children have a safer environment • Provided comfort and visitation to 535 elderly Hill County residents in 2013 • Provided civic service availability to groups and individuals • In 2013, provided therapy opportunity for 25 individuals
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Hill County
August 2014
UNITED WAY
United Way of Hill County Donation Form
www.havredailynews.com
Giving now is the easiest and most powerful way to invest in your community and LIVE UNITED! Regardless of what you’re able to give, your investment is making powerful, long-lasting changes in our community. By working together we can accomplish more than anyone can on his or her own. Why Give? When you donate to United Way of Hill County, your gift goes farther than you thought possible. By joining with hundreds of other Hill County residents, your gift is changing lives. A single investment in United Way touches hundreds of lives, providing North Central Montanans with food, shelter, health care, counseling and hope for a brighter future. Which Way Do You Want to Give? 1. Make an individual gift today! Get involved by making a direct gift by filling out the form. • Mark if you are retired or name of business. • Email is important, so we can cut down on expenses and give you up-to-date information on UWHC and its Funded Partners on a more regular basis. • Mark whether you are giving to all or designate on the lines provided. Put dollar amount you want each designation to receive. 2. Workplace Giving Participating in a workplace campaign is a great way to be involved in philanthropy. We work with businesses and employers in developing a workplace campaign. 3. Donate Items or Products Visit our volunteer site www.helphillcounty.galaxydigital.com to see the individual needs of nonprofits.
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Hill County
UNITED WAY
August 2014
Dear Hill County Community, At United Way of Hill County (UWHC), we envision a community that supports one another financially and through volunteerism to inspire residents to lead healthy, educated and financially independent lives. I want to extend to you my sincere gratitude for helping us to achieve this vision through your continued support of United Way (UW). By donating to UW last year, you provided 27,276 meals to the hungry through UW funded partners like Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen and Hill County Meals on Wheels. You helped feed nearly 11,000 people through the Havre Community Food Bank. Emergency shelter, food and emergency expenses were provided for 1,700 individuals who had nowhere else to turn but the Salvation Army. You helped improve the home lives of 160 children t h ro u g h C h i l d C a re L i n k a n d C o u r t Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). The
Several years ago, in a speech given to the Billings Education Association, I shared how it took just one individual in the different aspects of my life and career to make me who I am today. As I reflect back on the past six years as executive director of United Way of Hill County, many individuals come to mind who have had a powerful impact in my learning in the nonprofit world, how to do so much with so little and cherish the impact we’ve made in our county through the generosity of Hill County residents like YOU. The United Way of Hill County Board of Directors and the Funded Partners have been working on touching the future by touching a life to become more independent. In the past, we’ve cooperated by sharing information with one another and coordinated by working together on different projects. But to really touch the future, we seriously need to look at collaborating with one another by sharing resources to make a bigger impact. We can only do this with YOUR support to
United Way of Hill County
Congratulations 2015 United Way of Hill County Funded Partners! LIVE UNITED THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF A GOOD LIFE
Christin Hileman Board President
overall health and well-being of our community was improved by programs like Hill County Drug Court, Senior Volunteer Program, Family Planning, and Kitty Keepers. These achievements would not have been possible without your support of United Way. Please help UW continue to enrich the lives of area residents and help create a sustainable Hill County by supporting us in our upcoming annual campaign, beginning September 2014. We create a bright future for our community by working together.
Education: Children and Youth Achieving Their Potential CASA of Hill County 265-6743, ext. 1135 Child Care Link 265-6743, ext. 1110 Plant a Seed...READ! 262-3082
Income: Improve Financial Stability and Independence
United Way of Hill County
Center for Mental Health 265-9639
GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER. Over the past years, we’ve seen our community give to several capital campaigns, benefits, and other worthwhile organizations which have made a tremendous impact on individuals and community alike. We thank you for your past support and hope you will continue to support United Way of Hill County in its endeavors for a sustainable county in the areas of education, health and income. No gift is too small. Remember “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Join with us to make Campaign 2014 the best ever!
United Way Holds Programs Accountable
United Way carefully screens the agencies we fund. Our close relationships and careful monitoring help ensure that the programs we support are effective, efficient, disciplined, well managed and strong.
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August 2014
County-Wide Impact and Value by United Way Funded Partners continued
PLANT A SEED...READ! Outcomes-Impact • More children start school ready to learn • Fewer children have the need to have intervention prior to kindergarten or after • Less delinquency due to the children’s success in school • Parents become more involved in their child’s literacy and and language development during the preschool years • Utilize the whole community in raising its children through volunteering Value to Community • Increase graduation rate • Decrease Montana dropout rate • Due to the above changes, Montana will see an estimated $4.3 million annual boost in the state’s economy • Increase of $5.1 million on houses being purchased • $600,000 increase in automobile sales • Collectively, graduates will likely earn an additional $68.2 million over their lifetime
UNITED WAY
www.havredailynews.com
Thank You For Your Support in the 2013 Campaign
Donation in-Kind (event sponsors, event prizes, raffle sponsors during 2013) Floren’s Hill County Printing—Robert & Raymond Duchscher Agency-Wally Duchscher Creative Leisure Hill County Electric/Triangle Communications Duchscher Agency-Melissa Kapperud Loretta Widdekind Valley Furniture Galusha, Higgins, Galusha Erin Verploegen Assembly of God Benevolence Fund Gregoire Insurance-Cathy Gregoire MSU-Northern Athletic Department Culligan-DJ Baker US Bank-Havre Murphy’s Pub Walmart-Tracy Geiger Gallery Lounge Herberger’s North Star Dodge/Yamaha Recycle Hi-Line Michelle Holden CASA of Hill County
Havre Distributors Elizabeth Lake Bear Paw Credit Union Havre Public Schools David Sagerser Havre Hi-Line Realty-Kim Cripps Mary Verploegen MSU-Northern Bookstore Boxcars Casino-Craig & Sandy Anderson Simplify Massage Montana Actors Theater Torgerson’s—Phil Stokes Serenity Salon Northern Montana Health Care Eagles Club—Tom Farnham Duck Inn IGA Floral Deparment Havre Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co.-Ron Brenna Makin’ Waves Gary & Leo’s IGA Waddell & Reed-local office Waddell & Reed-corporate office
The Salvation Army-Havre Service Center 265-6411
Lorraine Verploegen Executive Director
www.havredailynews.com
Hill County
Health: People Leading Healthier Lives Domestic Abuse 265-6743
Hill County Meals on Wheels 265-5464
Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen 265-1629
Community Senior Volunteers 265-5464
Havre Community Food Bank 265-2007
Kitty Keepers 265-2653
Hill County Drug Court 265-5481, ext. 249 Hill County Family Planning 265-5481, ext. 256 By holding programs accountable, United Way makes sure that donated dollars are invested wisely.
THE SALVATION ARMY-HAVRE SERVICE CENTER Outcomes-Impact • Addressing barriers that stop people from becoming self sufficient • Address the issues that are stopping them from moving forward • Address spiritual needs if asked Value to Community • Keep people from becoming homeless • Keep people in their jobs • Helps people become self sufficient • Address health and safety issues • In 2013, assisted 2,366 members with a value of $34,479.04 providing 3,028 units of assistance
Thank you Waddell & Reed for sponsoring the Volunteer Website
www.helphillcounty.galaxydigital.com
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Hill County
UNITED WAY
August 2014
Thank you Christy Keto, Gina Dahl, Katie Litzinger! Your time and service on the UW Board of Directors has been invaluable. We miss you and wish you the best.
Christy Keto 2003-2013 President, Vice President, Secretary, Grocery Cart Raffle, IGA BBQ, Campaign Coordinator-Hill County Electric/Triangle
Gina Dahl 2010-2014 Policy Committee, Kick-Off Committee Campaign Coordinator-Hill County, Grocery Cart Raffle
Katie Litzinger 2013-2014 Campaign CoordinatorNorthWestern Energy, Marketing Committee
Norm Gorder Community Spirit Awards Al��� �� c�� d� s� �����; to�e���� �� c�� d� s� �u�� . Business Award
Duchscher Agency Wally Duchscher
www.havredailynews.com
United Way of Hill County celebrated their NFL Day in January during the playoffs, combining good food, raffles and games to support NFL's goal of keeping children active and eating healthy.
There has been a 40-year partnership between the National Football League and United Way. NFL clubs and players are working to advance health and education for America’s young people. NFL Play 60, a youth health and wellness initiative, is designed to encourage youth to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Back to Football Friday – a nationwide campa8ign to celebrate the return of football and raise awareness and resources for youth health and wellness. United Way TEAM NFL, help recruit NFL fans as volunteer readers, tutors and mentors. Youth Empowerment Summit, United Way Worldwide hosts this at the nation’s capital with 18 United Way TEAM NFL players, high performing students from the most challenged high schools and 21 college interns for three days of learning, ideation, inspiration and advocacy. United Way of Hill County celebrates their NFL Day in January during the playoffs, combining good food, raffles and games to support NFL’s goals of keeping children active and eating healthy. Watch for United Way of Hill County’s NFL Day January 2015.
Student Award
Havre High Key Club Individual Award
John Ita - Key Club Advisor - Havre Public Schools