2017 United Way Annual Report

UNITED WAY OF WAYNE & HOLMES COUNTIES 2017 Annual Report

UNITED WAY FIGHTS TO REDUCE LOCAL POVERTY.

MISSION: UNITED WAY MOBILIZES COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO HELP PEOPLE MEASURABLY IMPROVE THEIR LIVES. At United Way, we are focused on reducing local poverty. Our goal is to help change community conditions to help people achieve self-sufficiency. Bridges Out of Poverty tells us that poverty is the extent to which one functions without resources. To accomplish the Bold Goal of moving 10,000 people out of poverty by 2025, we help build resources that impact poverty.

Last year, United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties celebrated sixty years of mobilizing resources in our community. This year, we are working toward large scale changes that last. United Way has evolved from our roots as a fundraising organization to also include community impact work in Wayne and Holmes Counties. We help mobilize local partners—businesses, community leaders, and residents—to reduce poverty and expand opportunities for people to become more self-sufficient.

This year’s annual report shines a light on local people we helped, as well as those who made it possible.

BOLD GOAL SNAPSHOT: 2015-2018 MOVING 10,000 PEOPLE OUT OF POVERTY BY 2025

3,505

fewer people living below self-sufficiency in Wayne and Holmes Counties*

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

Self-sufficiency means the ability of individuals to meet their basic needs, including transportation, housing, childcare, education, medical costs, and food. Sadly over one-third of individuals living in Wayne and Holmes Counties fall below the self-sufficiency standard, measured here as those below 200% of the poverty line. While the poverty rates (the number of individuals living below 100% of poverty) are relatively low in Wayne and Holmes Counties, more of our neighbors than those in other Ohio counties and in the nation are living below self-sufficiency—these are the working poor. Some of our neighbors are working two and sometimes three jobs to make their lives work, given rising costs despite static incomes. The good news is that we are making some progress: the number of individuals below 200% of poverty is decreasing, meaning that more are self-sufficient, but our work has only begun.

200%

2015: 38.32% 34.82% 2016: 35.61% 34.52% Source: US Census Data

ASSET-LIMITED, INCOME-CONSTRAINED, EMPLOYED (ALICE)

100%

HOLMES WAYNE

14.4%

of Holmes County was living in poverty between 2010-2014.

Source: communitysolutions.com

13.4%

HHS Federal Poverty Guideline 2017

of Wayne County was living in poverty between 2010-2014.

Source: communitysolutions.com

The annual income for a family of four living at 100% of the poverty guideline is $24,600. Source: familiesusa.org

HHS Federal Poverty Guideline 2017

* Source: Applied Methods and Research Experience (AMRE) Report, The College of Wooster, 2017. The number 3,505 includes residents in both Wayne and Holmes Counties living below 200% of poverty. There are 540 fewer people living below self-sufficiency in Wayne County with a 4.1% margin of error and 2,965 fewer people living below self-sufficiency in Holmes County with an 8.7% margin of error. 50% of the population in Holmes County is Amish. This skews US Census Data and Bold Goal reporting.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Bridging Beall Avenue: Community Conversations

Bridges Out of Poverty Workshops for 1000+ Community Members

Flex4Good Campaign: MLK Day

Speed Volunteering Wooster High School

Reading Under the Lights: Increasing Summer Reading

Forum for Volunteer Administrators Lunch & Learn Series

500 Plates Community Meal: Building Social Capital

The College of Wooster First Year Seminar Students Volunteering at Unted Way

Heart & Sole Walk/Run: A Race to Reduce Poverty

COMMUNITY IMPACT 2018 PARTNER PROVIDERS Youth Development Aspire Boys and Girls Club of Wooster Holmes Center for the Arts Learn 'N Play Northwestern Elementary School OHuddle Salvation Army Wooster Corps Wee Care Center Wooster City Schools YMCA of Wooster Health & Mental Health Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland The Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties Greenleaf Family Center OneEighty, Inc. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio Viola Startzman Clinic Safety Net American Red Cross Community Legal Aid OneEighty, Inc. People to People Ministries Salvation Army Wooster Corps Workforce Development Aspire Community Action Wayne/Medina The Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties, Inc. Wayne County Schools Career Center

At a local high school, a site coordinator witnessed an absent student rush into school just in time to meet with his mentor. The historically absent student loudly proclaimed, “I’m here!” The site coordinator explained that his mentorship had been cancelled, since the student was on the absence list. “Well, you’d better call him back and tell him to come,” the student responded. “Seeing my mentor is the reason I got out of bed today!”

-Youth Development Success Story

Bill was on the verge of giving up when he found us. As a combat veteran, he was suffering from behavioral health issues that led to drug abuse and several criminal acts.

Convicted, incarcerated, and released into the community with three days of medication and no home, job or support system, he came to us desperate for help. We worked with Bill to refill his hypertension medications, bridged his psych meds and counseling services for the three month gap before he could see a psychiatrist, and worked with him to find housing and a job. Bill now has a part time factory position as well as a part time fast food job and is working hard to rebuild his life.

- Health & Mental Health Success Story

A man experiencing homelessness sought treatment at our facility. He then moved into a recovery house, staying for 366 days. By the time he left the recovery housing, he obtained a job with full benefits, a driver’s license, and transportation. He was able to complete all legal obligations with no new arrests or substance use. He is currently remodeling a home he purchased for his family, which includes his significant other and two small children. Today, he has maintained the same job for over a year, ensuring not only financial stability for his family, but also insurance coverage, a 401K, and profit sharing.

The children are attending a local elementary school, where they have adjusted well.

-Safety Net Success Story

One enrollee of our workforce program was from a local sober living treatment center. We collaborated with several agencies to assist him in successfully completing the program. He maintained 100% attendance. Another student with a past criminal history is prepared to successfully enter the workforce in a nontraditional trade after not having permanent work since 2007. She also maintained 100% attendance in her vocational training program and is now certified in her trade. We will be working on successful placement with her.

-Workforce Development Success Story

FINANCIAL POSITION & ACTIVITIES For the Year Ending December 31, 2016

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES & CHANGE IN NET ASSETS ACCOUNTING & REPORTING PRACTICES United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties is an independent organization governed by a board of trustees comprised of community volunteers.

An independent audit of United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties’ financial records is conducted annually.

Audited records are available for public inspection at United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties or by visiting uwwh.org.

United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties follows the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA) Audit and Accounting Guide for Not-for-Profit Organizations to ensure financial statements conform with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).

AUDIT These financials have been audited by Meaden & Moore.

2017 UNITED WAY ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Jon and Diane Bernhardt Sally Bernhardt Bill and Karen DeRodes Ralph R. and Grace B. Jones Foundation Steve and Chris Matthew The Burton D Morgan Foundation The Don and Alice Noble Foundation Michael and Stephanie Reardon Seaman Family Foundation Venkataraman Family Fund

2017 UNITED WAY LEADERS IN GIVING DIAMOND $7,000-$9,999

John and Patty Crum Thomas W. Zook

ALABASTER $3,000-$5,999

Anonymous Anonymous Jeffrey A. Bigler David and Margo Broehl Dan and Lynn Buehler Carlye Cebul Robert and Bernadette Cebul Roger R. and Rita Bauer Dush Joan and Tom Fenzl Jim and Lana Gesler Gessner Family Foundation Charles T. Gray Ed and Nannette Grenert Dennis and Kathy Helmuth Damon and Mary Hickey Elizabeth and Bob Hooker Anne S. Wilson and Jay C. Klemme

Don and Gail Klise Linda and Rick Lowe Julie A. Mennes John K. Miller Donald and Theresa Noble Donavon and Lisa Reichert Mo and Linda Saif Eddie and Jane Steiner H. James Straub Janet N. Welty

MARBLE $2,000-$2,999

Anonymous Anonymous Jon and Tina Ansel Frank Bradenburg Adam and Vikki Briggs James and Janelle Collier Richard and Susan Figge Mark and Cheryl Gooch Ed and Barb Haudenschild Ron and Prue Holtman Todd and Bethany Jasin Reg and Marj Kramer

Nancy Lakes Patrick Lara and Jennifer Hayward Robert and Carol Mapes Arun and Susan Mathur Doug and Clarice Meigs J.D. and Arlene Milliken Karen M. Nickle Lee W. Peart Bob and Nikki Reynolds Jim and Marcia Richard Jon and Pam Rose Bill and Robbie Ross Anne Ross Dr. Rebecca Russell Tom and Karen Scully Kenneth E. Shafer Steve and Cheryl Shapiro Michael and Jennifer Shutt Steven and Susie Slack David and Cheri Spector James and Christy VanSickle II Richard and Alicia Wallace Stephanie Fry Wilson Keith and Pam Zanone Harry and Kathy Zink John and Pat Zoller

GRANITE $1,500-$1,999

Bill and Lisa Albrecht Jack and Patricia Bailey A BCI Retiree Charles and Mindy Brain Mary Bricker David and Carol Briggs Tod and Pat Carmony Frank and Linda Cebul Judy Delaney Bob and Kathy Gorman Catherine and Tom Graves Rich and Gayle Green Mike and Tammy Hoffman Julie and Brian Hungerman Vincent F. and Josefina V. Jabour Adam and Kristin Keating Matthew and Karla Kollert Patrick and Patricia Neyhart Melissa Pearce Frank and Carolyn Rasmussen Brian and Linda Schmidt Greg and Josephine Shaya Van and Pat Simpson Larry and Rita Stallings Michael S. and Pamela H. Steiner John and Judy Thomas Anne Dorrance and Thomas Tierney Roger and Lupe Williams Amberly Wolf

LIMESTONE $1,200-$1,499

Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Scott and Amy Allen William Bunt Carolyn L. Buxton Bobbi E. Douglas Mark Dyko Mary Eberhart Stewart and Heather Fitz Gibbon Scott and Barb Friedhoff Bill Friedman Kris Gasser

Don and Lisa Gingery Amelia Hagen David and Beth Haight Jonathan Harvey and Laurie Havey Steven Hershberger William and Ilene Hileman Rock and Beth Ickes Timothy and JoAnne Karg Edward Kurzenberger Elys K. Law Theodore Luc Jr. Michael and Robyn McClintock Stephen and Diane McLain Dennis Monbarren Christopher and Tricia Pycraft Richard K. and Donna J. Smetzer Elmer and Sue Steingass Howard and Joann Strauch L. Gordon Tait Doug and Karen Webb Judy and Tom Wood

SANDSTONE $1,000-$1,199

Anonymous Anonymous Pat and Wayne Bare David A. and Melnee B. Benfield Jeffrey and Kathleen Bielek Dennis and Elsa Boen Denise Bostdorff Kurt and Nicole Burgett Patrick and Michele Cerminaro David P. Chandler Kevin Day Andrei and Nicki Dordea Francis Figliomeni Ann and Eric Gastier Richard Guttman Dwaine and Joi Hemphill Kurt and Gina Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Edward Huber Bob and Darlene Johns JC and Gennie Johnston Donald Kosier Sam and Brenda Linnick Matthew Long and Lynette Mattson Dr. Lapman Lun Tim and Vicki Makowski

Dan and Beth McGorry James and Barbara Miller Lynn Moomaw David and Laura Newberry-Yokley Jim and Ann Obrecht Richard A. Owens Sara L Patton Mary Stockton and Jeff Perkins Rob Petit Bradley Pierce Brian and Anna Radosavcev Don and Sue Redman Pete and Anita Reynolds James and Kimberly Ries Angela Rincon Leila Rudy Matthew Sayre Cathy and Steve Schmid Mike and Peggy Schmitz Dr. Ted Short Bruce Duncan Slater Terry and Maria Snoddy Jeff and Betsy Sparr Tyler Starner Mary Alice Streeter Tim and Pam Tegtmeier Bryce and Lindsey Weaver

COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARDS

For 2017 Campaign Year

OUTSTANDING CAMPAIGN TEAM AWARD

CORPORATE GIVING AWARDS

10-50 Employees Ohio CAT

51-150 Employees United Titanium, Inc.

AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR AWARD Pat Simpson United Titanium, Inc.

RISING STAR AWARD — SMALL BUSINESS

151+ Employees Akron Brass Company

EMPLOYEE GIVING AWARDS 10-50 Employees Wooster Hydrostatics, Inc. 51-150 Employees United Titanium, Inc.

RISING STAR AWARD — CORPORATE

151+ Employees Seaman Corporation

PARTNER PROVIDER GIVING AWARDS GET CONNECTED ORGANIZATIONS OF THE YEAR AWARD Rotary Club of Millersburg & Rotary Club of Wooster

1-10 Employees Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio

11-50 Employees Viola Startzman Clinic 51+ Employees OneEighty, Inc.

GET CONNECTED PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD Sara Curtis, CVA OneEighty, Inc.

COMMUNITY INNOVATION AWARD Nate Addington The College of Wooster

2017 STANLEYS’ CUP AWARD WINNER

The United Way Stanleys’ Cup Award is named in honor of two local philanthropic leaders, the late Stanley Gault and the late Stanley Welty, Jr. The Stanleys’ Cup is the highest recognition for any company or organization to receive for their outstanding commitment to the community.

Special Thank You to Our Board

2017 UNITED WAY BOARD OF TRUSTEES & STAFF BOARD OF TRUSTEES

INCOMING BOARD MEMBERS

Lisa Reichert, President Wells Fargo Advisors

Nancy Lakes The JM Smucker Company

Jenni Griffin The College of Wooster

Pam Zanone, Vice President United Titanium, Inc.

Danielle Lehman Wayne Insurance Group

Darla Stizlein Holmes County Education Foundation

Marc Harvey, Treasurer The Commercial & Savings Bank

Cameron Maneese

Greg Buehler E & H Family Group, Inc. Carolyn Buxton The College of Wooster Dan Calvin Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd. Michele Cerminaro GOJO Industries, Inc. Lorna Edmondson Dometic Corporation

Scott Myers City of Wooster Christy VanSickle Elder-Beerman

Amberly Wolf Wayne Savings Community Bank

Uday Vaidya NobleTek

OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS

STAFF

Carolyn Buxton The College of Wooster

Todd Jasin Executive Director

Stephanie Campbell Campbell Construction

Laura Newberry-Yokley Director, Engagement & Marketing

Stewart Fitz Gibbon III Geauga Savings Bank

Kathryn Helmuth, MD Akron Children’s Hospital Wooster

Jennifer Fox PNC Financial Services Group

Nancy Lakes The JM Smucker Company

Kathryn Helmuth, MD Akron Children’s Hospital Wooster

Marlon Taylor Wooster Community Hospital

Uday Vaidya NobleTek Christy VanSickle Elder-Beerman

Lisa Nyhart Finance & Operations Administrator Carrolyn Salazar Manager, Impact & Marketing

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