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An advertising supplement to the Journal & Courier • Friday, October 30, 2009

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United Way is making a Community Impact Since 1923, the United Way of Greater Lafayette (UWGL) has channeled over $110 million into the community.

The organization was created when a coalition of Lafayette residents banded together to raise $23,000 to fund nine agencies. Today United Way makes a positive impact by spearheading community change and raising funds to support 23 partner agencies.

According to James Taylor, Executive Director, the United Way of Greater Lafayette is moving in a bold, new direction focused on prevention. “After helping millions of local residents for 85 years, we’re now taking a fresh, strategic approach, one that addresses the root causes of problems before lives are ruined and ripple effects are felt across our community,” he explained.

The goal is to create lasting, measurable change – not just for today but for generations to come.

“Not only is prevention the right thing to do for people, it also makes smart economic sense,” Taylor said. Research shows that for every dollar spent on prevention, a minimum of $7 is saved on intervention.

In addition to serving as a safety net, for the most distressed, United Way is

focusing its work and resources on Community Impact.

The Community Impact model steers resources to three key areas: Health & Wellness, Basic Needs & Financial Stability, and Children & Families. The model targets low-income citizens, such as a family of four earning less than $42,000 annually.

United Way’s strengths come from the engagement of volunteers and staff as well as a strong mission, clear goals and growing data driven decision making. This ensures high standards are met and positive change is made.

UWGL is in a unique position to lead the community in creating new preventionbased solutions.

“Change won’t come overnight,” Taylor explained.

“Moving the needle on complex issues will require steady, sustained focus over the next several years. Together we are changing lives and making Tippecanoe County a healthier, safer and more prosperous place to live.”

United Way of Greater Lafayette 1114 East State Street Lafayette, Indiana 47905 Phone: 765-742-9077 Fax: 765-742-9079 E-Mail: ashley@uw.lafayette.in.us Web: www.uwlafayette.org

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Angels is a based-in-faith, licensed home health organization specializing in care services for seniors.

“Working with seniors for over 30 years I understand the challenges of care and our health care system,” says owner Susan Jordan, a registered nurse who holds a master’s degree in gerontology.

“Gaps in coverage presents a great need for care, especially when families are not available.”

Angels has helped over 500 seniors with housekeeping to 24-hour care to skilled nursing care. Services are available anywhere a person calls home – a home setting to nursing facility and all areas in between.

“Beyond caring for our clients, we believe that we also have an obligation to be an advocate and resource,” says Jordan. “By providing individualized care to each client, we also provide our client’s families with much needed peace of mind.”

Angels Senior Home Solutions 164 Sagamore Parkway West West Lafayette, IN 47906 Phone: 765.463.2100 or 800.590.9065 www.AngelsInHome.com

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Steve Connors Builder: Lafayette’s finest homes Owners Steve and Dustin Connors bring more than 45 years of experience to building prestigious custom homes as well as residential remodeling.

Together, they have the knowledge and craftsmanship to meet any client’s dreams and expectations.

Steve Connors Builder specializes in custom homes and is a full-service construction company that offers a range of services including residential remodeling, new light commercial construction as well as renovation.

“We are a family-owned corporation that has provided Tippecanoe County with fine quality custom homes for many years,” Dustin said. “Steve Connors

Dustin and Steve offer unsurpassed quality and excellence with their prestigious homes

Builder has crafted a reputation unsurpassed and is proud of a long list of satisfied customers.”

The duo takes pride in their product and those who work with them to bring the best quality to the clients they serve.

With a staff of 15 and more than 150 years of combined experience, the Connors believe they will be at the top of their profession for many years to come.

Steve Connors Builder 200 Professional Court, Suite C Lafayette, IN 47905 Phone: 765-448-4020 Fax: 765-448-4021 www.steveconnorsbuilder.com

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PEFCU, Credit Union Satisfy Members 1969 is an unforgettable year—Purdue University graduate Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, Woodstock concerts entertained thousands, Purdue men’s basketball won the Big Ten title, and Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) opened its doors for the first time in a small office on Purdue’s campus.

Despite the existence of other local financial institutions in the years preceding the formation of PEFCU, a group of Purdue employees recognized the need for a place where they, their colleagues and their families could save and borrow money safely and at a fair interest rate. From 18 founding members and seven charter members, PEFCU has grown to serve more than 57,000 members nationwide through exceptional local service, competitive deposit and loan products, and industry-leading services including mobile banking, online deposits and bill pay, paperless statements, generous rewards programs and much more.

Today when so many financial institutions are recovering from risky lending practices and a weakened economy, PEFCU stands strong because of its conservative policies and commitment to its original purpose— people helping people. Its second-, third- and fourth-quarter 2008 membership satisfaction scores set record highs with an average score of 97.37 percent for the three quarters, illustrating its dedication to meeting its members’ needs.

And PEFCU is not alone. Credit unions received a satisfaction score of 84 out of 100—higher than banks’ score of 75— on the recent American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).* Credit unions are typically smaller than most banks, and their higher customer satisfaction follows a pattern in many industries where smaller organizations often offer better and more personalized service, according to ACSI. The credit union difference is easy to see: • Credit unions are safe. Deposits in federally chartered credit unions, including PEFCU, are insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) up to $250,000 through 2013, and are backed by the full faith of the federal government. PEFCU provides an additional $250,000 of coverage for members’deposits through the Excess Share Insurance Corporation (ESI).

• Credit unions are member-owned.

Everyone with a credit union account is a member and owner of the credit union. PEFCU is governed by a nineperson volunteer board of directors and because there are no shareholders to pay, profits are given back to members through higher deposit rates, lower loan rates and advanced technology.

• Credit unions operate in their members’ best interest. Federally chartered credit unions cap interest rates on loans and credit cards at 18 percent. The average interest rate for a standard fixed-rate credit card issued by a credit union was 11.75 percent versus 13.17 percent for a bank-issued card, according to a June 2008 NCUA survey.

PEFCU offers a fixed-rate card with no annual fees, no default rates, no balance transfer fees, no cash advance fees and a combined credit/debit rewards program.

• Credit unions are involved. Credit unions are non-profit organizations that make significant donations of money and time to their local communities. In 2008 PEFCU contributed $43,644 and 96 hours of volunteer time to the United Way and $50,000 to the Purdue Athletes Life Success(PALS) program.

Other organizations that received contributions include the March of Dimes, Relay for Life, American Heart Association, Habitat for Humanity, YWCA, Feast of the Hunter’s Moon, local schools and various Purdue groups. PEFCU also gets involved by providing free financial literacy sessions in schools and organizations throughout the year.

We thank our members for a successful 40 years and the opportunity to be your trusted financial partner for life. If you’re not a member and are ready to join us for our next 40 years, visit us at www.purdueefcu.com, stop by a branch, or call 765.497.3328 or 800.627.3328 today. *The American Customer Satisfaction Index is a national economic indicator of customer evaluations of the quality of products and services available to household consumers in the United States.

It is produced by the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business in partnership with the American Society for Quality and CFI Group.

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765.497.3328 or 1.800.627.3328 www.purdueefcu.com

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Winding Creek offers prestigious living Winding Creek, just north of West Lafayette, has been extremely well received. More than half the lots in the subdivision’s different phases have been developed. Winding Creek features beautiful estate and executive homesites.

Winding Creek Development LLC is a consortium primarily made up of local community members Steve Connors, managing partner along with the Dillon Group A&A Realty and Dustin Connors.

“We have designed Tippecanoe County’s most innovative development,” said Steve Connors, Managing Partner of Winding Creek.

Amenities at Winding Creek include a clubhouse, tennis court, swimming pool and a championship golf course - all contributing to a relaxed country lifestyle. The development is conveniently located near schools and Purdue University.

Phases I, II, III and VI of Winding Creek are located in West Lafayette off County Road 500 North just east of Harrison High School. Builders

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Winding Creek offers the highest standard of living with villas, executive, and estates homesites.

are encouraged to check out the spec program under way.

Sections IV, V and VIl are located on 600 North East of Harrison High School.

Winding Creek Development LLC P.O. Box 5791 Lafayette, IN 47903 Phone: 765-448-2857 Fax: 765-448-4021 www.windingcreekcommunity.com

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A place where kids can monkey around, literally Parents, a fun-filled play center that provides a safe and healthy environment for your children to explore and just be a kid is no longer on your wish list...

Monkey Joe’s has arrived to the Lafayette area! Monkey Joe’s is the place for kids to have the most fun for the least amount of money.

Franchised by Raving Brands in Atlanta, Georgia, Monkey Joe’s found its way to this area thanks to the two young sons of Bobby and Jessica Bruck, owners of the Lafayette Monkey Joe’s franchise. According to Jessica, her family discovered Monkey Joe’s in Orlando, Florida and her boys loved it so much she looked into a franchise.

With its wall-to-wall inflatable fun, kids 12 and under have a place to let loose. Monkey Joe’s consists of nine inflatables to climb, jump and slide on. There is also an arcade area,

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concessions, four party rooms, and a parents’ lounge.

“Everyone at Monkey Joe’s has fun,” Jessica said. “That includes the kids, parents and employees. Our employees are hand-picked for their outgoing and friendly personalities in order to ensure everyone has a great time.”

Monkey Joe’s 3861 State Road 26 E. Lafayette, IN 47905 Phone: 765-838-2227 Email: monkeyjoesoflafayette@yahoo.com Web: www.monkeyjoes.com

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