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United Way of Central Ohio
2010 Annual Report
United Way of Central Ohio 2010 Annual Report
Dear Friend, We’re on our way! After years of thoughtful planning by our volunteer leadership, in January, 2010, we began funding the programs and initiatives that we believe will help our community achieve our ambitious Bold Goals and move forward over the next ten years. At a time when many organizations are being forced by the economy to re-think their priorities, we are fortunate that our volunteers had the foresight to begin the process years ago. Thanks to their vision, we are a more focused and efficient organization than we have ever been. We have set bold but achievable priorities, and we are developing a comprehensive set of tools to measure the progress of all of our funded programs, and hold each one accountable for results. Because of this preparation, we are well-positioned for growth when the economy rebounds, and to help ensure the future success of our work, we have placed a renewed emphasis on fundraising. We usually don’t spend much time telling you about our fundraising efforts. We know that you support United Way of Central Ohio because you want to see your generosity transformed into progress for our community. You want results, and we want to show you how much your gifts of time and money are achieving. Most of this annual report is devoted to outlining those achievements. But we also want to give you a look at our plans for expanding the resources we need to create the level of change true progress demands. As our volunteer leadership members were developing the strategic framework and Bold Goals that will guide our work, they were simultaneously hard at work on a plan to significantly increase resources raised. A resource development committee led by United Way board member Martyn Redgrave developed a comprehensive long-term plan that we are now implementing. The plan recognizes that there is tremendous potential for growth over the next ten years, and lays out concrete steps that will help us strengthen existing relationships and create many new ones. One way we want to do that is by becoming an organization devoted to listening to the concerns and ideas of our community members and learning from them. As a valued member of the United Way family, we hope you will take the time to share your thoughts with us, and tell others about the good work you support. We have a lot to do over the next decade and beyond, but with your continued support we will build a stronger, more vibrant central Ohio. Sincerely,
Michael Gonsiorowski Chair, Board of Trustees United Way of Central Ohio
Janet E. Jackson President and CEO United Way of Central Ohio
Advancing the Common Good At United Way of Central Ohio we improve lives in our community. We call it advancing the common good. It’s about making a difference not just once, but on a lasting basis. Not just for today, but for tomorrow, too. And we invite everyone to be part of that change. We look at the systemic problems in our community and gather a diverse group of experienced volunteers who help us figure out how to address them in a holistic way. Together, we make a plan to create the broad change we need, but focused on specific actions, clear goals, and progress checks along the way. And we educate and inform people about what we can accomplish, rallying them around a shared sense of purpose. The end result is we move closer to realizing our vision of a community where we all have the building blocks for a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job; enough income to support a family through retirement; good health maintained throughout life; and a safe and decent place to live. Our volunteers and donors understand that together we have the power to make a bigger difference than we ever could individually, and that the effects of our actions and donations are amplified and invested where they will do the most good.
How We LIVE UNITED Mission To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.
Vision To build a community where everyone has the aspirations, resources and opportunities to reach their potential.
Key Principles • Commitment to accountability and transparency • Commitment to the importance of agency and system-service coordination • Commitment to diversity and inclusion • Commitment to the importance of capacity building • Commitment to cultural competence • Commitment to address racial disparities • Commitment to the importance of systems collaboration
Our Work To create effective change we hold ourselves and our partners accountable for accomplishing measurable, sustainable results and achieving 10-year Bold Goals in these areas:
EDUCATION Young children enter kindergarten physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively prepared to succeed. Bold Goal: Increase the percentage of young children entering kindergarten in Franklin County public school districts who score in the top two screening categories of the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment – Literacy (KRA-L) from 71% to 85%. Youth graduate from high school well-prepared for additional learning and productive careers. Bold Goal: Increase the percentage of students who graduate from high school in Franklin County public school districts from 87% to 95%.
INCOME People achieve financial stability. Bold Goal: Reduce by 20% the number of households in Franklin County living below an income level that allows them to meet basic needs. People in crisis have access to emergency food, shelter and financial assistance. Bold Goal: Ensure that 100% of the people who access our community emergency support systems receive food, shelter or short-term financial assistance.
Health People overcome barriers to accessing health and wellness services. Bold Goal: Reduce by half the percentage of people in Franklin County without a regular source of health care. People maintain healthy nutrition and physical fitness. Bold Goal: Increase the number of people in the Columbus metropolitan area who achieve a healthy weight to rank among the top 5 comparable communities in the United States. The community is prepared to respond to disasters and emergencies in a coordinated and comprehensive way. Bold Goal: Prepare one in three Franklin County residents to respond to community-wide disasters and individual emergencies.
HOME People live in safe neighborhoods. Bold Goal: Reduce crime by 30% in five priority neighborhoods — Franklinton, King-Lincoln, Northland, Near South Side and Weinland Park. People live in safe and decent housing. Bold Goal: Reduce vacant and abandoned housing by one-third in five priority neighborhoods — Franklinton, King-Lincoln, Northland, Near South Side and Weinland Park.
Education United Way of Central Ohio partnered with Columbus City Schools to launch Columbus Kids: Ready, Set, Learn. This ambitious initiative is designed to increase the early detection of developmental delays and speech, hearing or vision problems among preschoolers, ages two and a half to four years old, within the Columbus City Schools district, through the use of Learning Checkups, and to help them get the intervention services they need to be ready to learn. As of July, 2010, more than 800 young children had received Learning Checkups, and over 30% were referred on to receive intervention services such as speech, and social and emotional assessments. More than 3,500 young children received high quality early care and education from United Way-supported programs. In addition to the 18 kindergarten readiness programs United Way funds, the Start Smart early learning initiative continues to strengthen the local network of high quality early education centers and home providers by helping them achieve national accreditation. United Way funds 50 programs aimed at helping youth graduate from high school well-prepared to succeed in life. Many of these programs help youth learn life skills like financial literacy, good work and study habits and conflict resolution. Effectively addressing these non-academic barriers can help students achieve academic success.
Income In 2010, the all-volunteer Franklin County EITC Coalition helped hardworking families receive over $4.9 million in tax refunds, and save over $844,000 in tax preparation and refund anticipation loan fees. Now in its fourth year of operation, the Coalition provided free tax preparation for more than 3,376 individuals and families. United Way of Central Ohio is one of the founding members of the Coalition, which is made up of more than 30 partners. The free tax preparation provided by the Coalition is a key strategy in achieving United Way’s 10-year Bold Goal in the area of financial stability. In 2009, United Way responded to the ongoing need for good jobs by funding workforce development programs that placed people in employment 1,489 times. 31% of these jobs included health care benefits. United Way is dedicated to helping provide emergency food, shelter and financial assistance to those in need. One example of this is United Way’s support of The Salvation Army’s Bridging the Gap Food and Financial Assistance program which helps to meet the immediate needs of 12,000 households per year in Franklin County.
I’m Seiha, from Columbus. Last September a friend invited me to check out Asian American Community Services and the Healthy Asian Youth (HAY) program. I thought it would be a good way to meet new people, and I thought it would be fun. It was all of that and more. It has also helped me learn about volunteering and community service. I even worked with some other students to develop a 15-minute PowerPoint presentation about dating violence. I learned that violence is out there and that it’s important to recognize the signs. After presenting it to several organizations, I realized that it also improved my public speaking skills. I also like interacting with the program mentors and other participants. We talk about issues that affect teens—both in and out of school. Working with the mentors has helped me to improve my grades. These are just a few of the reasons why I plan to participate in the program throughout high school. The HAY program is like a family to me. We all work together.
I’m george, from the west side. In 2006, the director of Asian American Community Services recruited me to work with the kids who participate in the Healthy Asian Youth (HAY) program. Today I volunteer twice a week, mentoring grade-school and high-school students who come from low-income families. The goal is to increase academic performance. It’s a great feeling to know that I am giving back to the Asian American community—especially since there wasn’t anything like this when I was growing up. A program like this would have given me a greater awareness of the social and cultural differences among the people in my community. Today, the HAY program brings Asian kids from around central Ohio together in one place where they can learn and work together. It challenges them with concrete learning projects, and teaches them to accomplish goals as a team—important skills they will need throughout life. It’s nice to see the same kids return to the HAY program year after year. It shows that they value the program, and it gives me an opportunity to make a positive influence on their lives. That’s how I LIVE UNITED.
Health United Way funds programs focused on reducing barriers to care that allow people to maintain their health, including The Breathing Association’s Accessing Lung Health & Wellness program. 96% of the participants in this program were able to gain better access to health care by getting connected to qualified services, and community and medical resources, and by gaining a greater knowledge of the treatment process and the availability of medical assistance. United Way is a key partner in the Community Health Funders’ Collaborative which provided a $92,000 grant to help neighbors of central Ohio’s Settlement Houses get better access to healthy food and increase their physical activity. The grant built a greenhouse and helped the Settlements plant gardens that supply fresh produce. The Collaborative also funded bike racks, loaner bicycles and equipment, and bike safety and repair classes. The Collaborative is a partnership of United Way, The Osteopathic Heritage Foundations, The Columbus Foundation and Columbus Medical Association Foundation. United Way is one of the leading funders for disaster preparedness and response services. One initiative in this area is the public information campaign “Be Red Cross Ready.” United Way partnered with the American Red Cross of Columbus and WBNS 10TV to present public service announcements which direct people to resources that can help prepare them to face emergencies. This campaign has already reached 87,200 people in central Ohio.
Home In 2010, the Neighborhood Partnership Grant program awarded $265,000 to resident-driven organizations in support of 61 neighborhood improvement projects. These grants are a result of a partnership between United Way, The Columbus Foundation, the Osteopathic Heritage Foundations, Bob Evans Farms and PNC Bank. One of the projects is Franklinton Gardens, which received a $9,000 grant to develop and expand four community gardens, offer healthy cooking classes, and fund community meals and food donations to local pantries. There are no grocery stores in Franklinton, so the gardens provide an important source of nutritious food to residents. United Way is addressing the need for safe and decent housing by investing in programs like the Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families Realty Collaborative. In 2010, the Collaborative has repaired and rehabilitated 17 homes on the Near South Side, a United Way priority neighborhood. The collaborative plans to complete 20 housing renovations and provide home repair assistance to at least 12 low-income homeowners, helping them maintain their properties and build pride in the neighborhood. To help make neighborhoods safe, United Way invests in programs that counsel youth to address unruly behavior. 97% of the youth participating in one counseling program provided by Directions for Youth & Families did not engage in delinquent behavior for one year after completing the program.
I’m Tyrae, from Columbus. When I was 10 years old, I started to go to dance workshops at Transit Arts. It’s a youth development program at Central Community House. Before I started dancing, I used to play football and some other sports, but I just didn’t like them as much as I like to dance. When I wasn’t involved with Transit Arts, I didn’t do so well in school and I was angry all the time. I always seemed to be in trouble. My mom says that the instructors at Transit Arts have a positive impact on me, and that I have more discipline and structure while I’m there. I think she’s right. I look up to my instructors - they are like big brothers to me - and I really listen to them. I’m now 12 years old and have been attending Transit Arts for 2 years. I am happier, and dancing helps me stay out of trouble. I’m also getting better grades, and that feels pretty good!
I’m BHB, from Columbus. I’m an artist at Central Community House (CCH). Back in 1997, I was a disc jockey at CCH events. Before long, I started to teach hip hop dance, sound and choreography to the kids in the Transit Arts program. I love seeing young people express themselves artistically, and it’s good that they can be a part of something positive. I help the kids do something constructive with their lives and give back to the community. In turn, the kids look up to me. It’s like being a father figure. This is so important because these kids are our future, and we need to invest in them. I volunteer to teach the kids how to dance, and I also take them to performances. These are kids like 12-year-old Tyrae, who felt like an outcast in school until dancing boosted his self-esteem. I’m so glad I can provide an outlet for these kids so they stay on the right path throughout their teen years. I use hip hop as a positive vehicle to help kids stay away from negative influences. That’s how I LIVE UNITED.
Give. Advocate. Volunteer. Partnerships with member agencies have always been the foundation of United Way’s efforts to strengthen our community and create lasting change. On January 1, 2010, United Way renewed its partnerships with 58 member agencies and welcomed 20 new ones. United Way is investing in 166 programs at these member agencies in the interrelated areas of Education, Income, Health and Home. The funding decisions are the result of a thoughtful volunteer-led review process which selected the right mix of programs to help our community achieve its Bold Goals over the next ten years. The effective, high-quality programs developed and implemented by member agencies represent the majority of United Way’s investment in central Ohio, and are vital to accomplishing the Bold Goals. The rigorous and competitive evaluation process that each program underwent is an example of the accountability and results that United Way demands of all of its partners. United Way of Central Ohio’s donors contributed nearly $44 million during the 2009 annual campaign. These generous gifts are helping thousands of central Ohioans meet basic needs, deal with the current weak economy and prepare for future success. United Way brought a group of committed women together to form The Women’s Leadership Council. This hands-on group has grown rapidly since its launch in October, 2009. It is currently developing an initiative that helps women achieve a level of financial stability that enables them to provide for themselves and their families. Educational opportunities will be a key strategy for reaching that goal. United Way launched PRIDE Council and PRIDE Gives, two new giving groups of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community members who support the work of United Way and are helping to create a community where everyone’s contributions are welcomed and valued. These groundbreaking groups are the first United Way LGBT giving groups in the country and have received national attention for their pioneering efforts. United Way activated advocates to help pass the Healthy Choices for Healthy Children law. This bipartisan legislation helps children maintain a healthy weight by focusing on improving access to nutritious foods in schools, and recommending physical activity in the daily school routine, and Body Mass Index screenings. These measures will help address childhood obesity in our community and prevent the many health issues that result from being overweight. Central Ohio’s largest single day of volunteering, Community Care Day, mobilized more than 3,300 volunteers from more than 172 local companies and government agencies to accomplish 200 projects at local nonprofit agencies and schools. In September, 2009, the event marked its 18th anniversary of mobilizing caring people to advance the common good.
I’m Jill, from New Albany. I am the marketing communications director at Bricker & Eckler. After I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in June of 2009, I really struggled with what to do about it. I wanted–and needed–information about how to live with the disease. That’s when I discovered the Central Ohio Diabetes Association (CODA) and the wealth of information it has to offer people like me. I felt like I’d stumbled upon the best-kept secret in central Ohio. Now I’m attending classes in the medical education series and the nutrition series at CODA. The classes are jam-packed with practical advice for living with diabetes. I’ve also joined a support group, and that has helped me deal with the embarrassment and devastation I felt after the initial prognosis. This has clearly been a life-altering experience for me, but with the help of CODA, I now feel empowered and equipped with the knowledge I need to live a better life. CODA is such a great organization, but not enough people know about it. I want everyone to know that this service is available.
I’m Suzanne, from Upper Arlington. I’m a loan officer at Arlington Bank. My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 9 ½ years old. Soon after that I learned that the Central Ohio Diabetes Association (CODA) offers day camps and overnight camps for kids with the disease. My daughter attended as a camper, and years later she volunteered as a camp counselor. CODA has been so important in my daughter’s life, and we simply want to do something to give back and help others going through the same things we experienced. Now that my children are grown, I have more time and energy to devote to the organization. Today I serve as president of the CODA board, and I am a member of several CODA committees. I continue to serve because I feel like we, as a society, are currently experiencing hard times. It’s hard to raise money. That’s why I believe it’s time for people to step up and actually do more instead of doing less. My daughter is not going to be cured, so volunteering with CODA is what I do to make myself feel better about her diabetes. That’s how I LIVE UNITED.
Raising funds Creating change Over two years ago when United Way volunteers were in the process of developing the future path for our work in the areas of Education, Income, Health and Home, and determining the Bold Goals that would move our community forward, another group was formed to take a comprehensive look at fundraising needs and create a plan that will help us achieve those goals. Led by United Way of Central Ohio board member Martyn Redgrave, this Resource Development Committee spent 18 months digging deep into fundraising data, and developing a plan for future growth. They reviewed not just the overall results of recent annual campaigns, but details like how much money was available to fund volunteer-selected programs and initiatives, versus money that donors designate to other United Ways or non-member agencies. They focused on how to increase the contributions that go to United Way-funded programs, with the clear understanding that these programs are only a part of the overall community investment needed to achieve the Bold Goals. And the committee asked the question, “How much will we need to invest in the work of United Way over the next ten years to help achieve our community’s Bold Goals?” The answer they reached is that United Way will have to at least double the resources that support programs and initiatives over the next decade in order to help achieve the goals. The committee used the results of the 2008 campaign as a baseline. That year the campaign raised $36 million in undesignated funds. Projecting needed growth means doubling that amount to $72 million by 2020. Since donor-designated contributions are estimated to continue to be a significant part of funds raised, an overall annual campaign of approximately $94.3 million would be required. With that ambitious vision in place, the committee set about developing game-changing strategies to achieve it. They targeted four key areas and set concrete improvement goals in each. The four areas are: • Large Organizations - increasing the participation rate of employees in large organizations that already conduct United Way workplace campaigns, and identifying and creating new partners. • Small and Mid-Sized Organizations - reaching out to organizations which have not traditionally had a relationship with United Way and communicating how they can make a difference by partnering with us. • Individual Giving - identifying caring individuals who want to help make central Ohio better but do not have the opportunity to give through a workplace campaign. • Grants - significantly increasing the number of grants United Way seeks and receives to help fund our work.
Revenue Growth Strengthening and growing current donor relationships
Re-engaging with previous donors who do not currently give to United Way
Building relationships with new donors
• Broad Vision
• The Right Mix of Programs
• Holistic Approach
• Accountability
(Education, Income, Health and Home)
• Research • Concrete Strategies and Measurable Goals
• Results • Trust
To support the goals laid out by the committee, United Way’s Resource Development department has developed an action plan that focuses on three key elements: • Strengthening and growing current donor relationships • Re-engaging with previous donors who do not currently give to United Way • Building relationships with new donors To realize this plan, United Way has re-directed internal resources to better support our fundraising efforts, is honing communications about the compelling case for improving our community through giving to United Way, and is creating a fundraising culture throughout the organization and among volunteers. Board members have stepped up not only by increasing their personal giving, but by taking on important fundraising responsibilities like serving on the Campaign Cabinet, whose members reach out to local organizations to generate support for United Way. Member agencies have also stepped up and are doing more than ever to increase contributions and communicate the need for strong campaign results. United Way of Central Ohio has always been a powerful fundraising organization dedicated to creating real change and advancing the common good. With the concrete goals of the Resource Development Committee in place and the renewed emphasis on strengthening our effective fundraising efforts, we will be able to take our work to the next level and achieve the Bold Goals that will transform our community.
How your contribution makes an impact United Way of Central Ohio would not be a successful agent for change without the trust and confidence of its donors and volunteers. To continue to earn that trust, we have established comprehensive accountability guidelines that are regularly reviewed by our Board of Trustees and Finance Committee. As part of our efforts to be both accountable and transparent in our operations, our annual audit and IRS Form 990 are available at our website, liveunitedcentralohio.org.
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Kindergarten Readiness High School Graduation Financial Stability Emergency Assistance Barriers to Health Care Healthy Nutrition and Fitness Disaster Preparedness Safe Neighborhoods Safe, Decent Housing
I’m Tistant, from Columbus. I process claims at a cell phone company. After I was laid off from my previous job in June 2009, it was difficult to find another job that suited my needs. Fortunately, I heard about the Workforce Development program at Goodwill Columbus and how it provides job-seeking assistance to individuals with disabilities. I decided to give it a try. Just three months later, I found employment. I credit the Workforce Development program for helping me land that job. The Workforce Development program offers a variety of classes, from writing a good resume and cover letter to interviewing skills. I discovered that I have more skills than I originally thought. The program really opened my eyes and made me look at my past experiences and how I could transfer those skills to my current job search. I went from being worried and overwhelmed about finding a job that would make me financially stable to being thankful for the services I received. I want other people with disabilities to know that if they are looking for a job, Goodwill can help.
I’m Leigh Ann, from Italian Village. I’m president of dos health, a medical billing company for physicians. As a small-business owner, it just made sense for me to get involved with the Workforce Development program at Goodwill Columbus. The program’s main goal is to lead participants to employment. A host of vocational rehabilitation services assist individuals with disabilities, helping them to overcome barriers to employment. Today, I serve on the program’s Business Advisory Council, and I currently have two of the Workforce Development graduates working in my office. I enjoy helping people gain the skills they need to get jobs in the community. In the past year alone, 57 percent of those who came to Workforce Development looking for a job found one. 2%
It feels good to help other people. I knew this for sure the day I heard a graduate of the program speak about how grateful she was for the experience. That’s why I teach classes for the program, and it’s the reason I stay in touch with many of the program recipients. I want to help them find jobs. I want to be a good mentor to them. That’s how I LIVE UNITED.
Volunteer Leadership Community Impact Cabinet C. David Paragas, Chair Rhonda Johnson, Vice Chair Christie Angel Debbie Beyer John Bickley Marilee Chinnici-Zuercher Dave Daniel Karen Days Brandon Dupler Michael Gonsiorowski Thomas Grote Joseph Hamrock Anthony Hines Mary Lou Langenhop Marshall Loeb Robert Marx D. Michael Miller Timothy Miller Marjory Pizzuti Claus von Zychlin Demetries Walker Anthony White Jeffrey Wilson
Education Impact Council Brandon Dupler, Chair D. Michael Miller, Vice Chair Derrick Fulton, Vice Chair Michael Asher Lourdes Barroso de Padilla Evelyn Elaine Bell Celeste Bland Jessie Cannon Debra Charna Tom Daugherty MorraLee Holzapfel Robert Marx Ezetta Murray Nancy Nestor-Baker Joyce Ray Marcie Rehmar Pamela Schirner Hope Sharett Douglas Shoemaker Reina Sims Wendy Smooth Teree Stevenson Tei Street Yeura Venters Demetries Walker Rebecca Westerfelt Jane Whyde William Wise Shaun Yoder
Kindergarten Readiness Results Committee Shaun Yoder, Chair Barbara Acton Diane Bennett Peggy Calestro Jessie Cannon Debra Charna Staci Collier Tom Daugherty Linda Day Mackessy Shelby Dowdy Peggy Fein Joseph Gioffre Doreen Luke Eleanor Palmer Joyce Ray Kathy Shahbodaghi Hope Sharett Bernice Smith Christie Stover Jane Whyde
High School Graduation Results Committee Nancy Nestor-Baker, Chair Michael Asher Lourdes Barroso de Padilla Evelyn Elaine Bell Barbara Boyd Shaunessy Everett Stefphanie Harper MorraLee Holzapfel Amelia Menk Brown Michelle Mills Sherry Minton Darren Nealy Marcie Rehmar Wendy Smooth Teree Stevenson Tei Street Yeura Venters
Income Impact Council Timothy Miller, Chair Deborah Beyer, Vice-Chair Marjory Pizzuti, Vice-Chair Colleen Bain Evelyn Behm Darnita Bradley Roxyanne Cartier-Burrus Marilee Chinnici-Zuercher Dennis Guest Stephen Keyes Michael Lex Anita Maldonado Denise Robinson Emily Savors Anthony Sharett James Stein Shakita Trigg Michael Tynan
Financial Stability Results Committee Stephen Keyes, Chair Amiee Bowie Suzanne Coleman-Tolbert Thomas Dillard Jessica Goldman William Harrell Rebecca Kusner Stephen Mangum Victoria Nunes Cinnamon Pelly Sue Pohlman Charles Santer Kathleen Virgallito Freda Walker Bruce Wyngaard
Emergency Assistance Results Committee Michael Lex, Chair Thomas Albanese Colleen Bain Loretta Ballow Michelle Hannan Michele Harris Aaron Riley Emily Savors Dave Simmons Shakita Trigg Tim Wilson
Health Impact Council
Home Impact Council
Claus von Zychlin, Chair Tony Hines, Vice Chair Mary Lou Langenhop, Vice Chair Seleshi Asfaw Lori Bergman Jeff Biehl Lea Blackburn John Boxill Lisa Schweitzer Courtice Laura Hill Tom Horan Mysheika LeMaile-Williams Bob Murray Dennis Nicodemus Beth Pierson Mark Ridenour Nancy Rini Bradford Signet Malinda Susalla
Anthony White, Chair John Bickley, Vice Chair Shirleen Anderson Loren Anthes Robert Caldwell Joy Chivers Micaela Coleman Lisa Schweitzer Courtice Christine DeChicco Pam Foster Catherine Girves Steve Gladman Paul Haggard Gordon Henderson Robyn Mackey Pam McCarthy Janet McClaughlin Angela Mingo Ellen Moore Tamar Mott Craig Murphy Vince Papsidero Christy Rogers Steve Scott Michael Springer Stefanie Steward-Young Jim Sweeney Mark Thompson Jeff Wilson Rayshawn Wilson
Barriers to Care Results Committee Beth Pierson, Chair Rae Arnold Jeff Biehl John Gregory Bonney Harnish Eleanor Johnson Marta Morales Bob Rodriguez Tom Scheid Alicia Smith Sophia Tolliver Julie van Putten
Nutrition & Fitness Results Committee Laura Hill, Chair J.D. Beiting Lori Bergman Dan Charna Jan Fetters Elizabeth Guzman-Bowman Cori Henthorn Anthony Joseph Randi Love M. Buhari Mohammed Doug Morgan Bob Murray Mark Ridenour Barb Seckler Autumn Trombetta
Disaster & Emergency Results Committee John Boxill, Chair Bob Armstrong Nancie Bechtel Michael Fielding Read Harris Greg Hendricks Alexander Kuhn Barb Lyon Adam Negley Dennis Nicodemus Jamie Stout Tonya Woodruff
Safe Neighborhoods Results Committee Robert Caldwell, Chair Bryan Boatright Christine DeChicco Wednesday Forest Joe Foster Gloria Iannucci Leesa Kern Josh Martin Dana Moessner Ellen Moore Ruth Peterson Molly Rampe Derrick Russell Jerry Saunders Michael Springer Steve Van Dine Deanna Wilkinson Rayshawn Wilson
Safe & Decent Housing Results Committee Jim Sweeney, Chair Joe Copeland Laura Donahue John Edgar Pauline Edwards Brian Higgins Rita Parise Dana Rose Daniel Ruggiero Theresa Saelim Harlan Schottenstein Steve Scott Rollin Seward Julie Smith George Tabit Kathy Werkmeister Jason Williams Sharon Young
United Way of Central Ohio is led by a diverse group of volunteers who give generously of their time and talents to create lasting change in our community. The success of United Way is a direct result of the dedication of our many volunteers, who come together to craft solutions that move us all forward.
Accountability Committee
Public Policy Committee
Executive Committee
Campaign Cabinet
Joseph Hamrock, Chair Jeanne Grothaus, Vice-Chair Christine Adams Surendra Adhikari Melissa Beers Suellen Bennett Carla Cefaratti Ida Copenhaver Elizabeth Eck Priscilla Hapner Dylan Hardy Jolene Hickman David Julian Jacquelyn Kemp Courtney Kimbrough Debora Myles Yakima Nelson Robert Reynolds John Rhind Jeff Rupert Dinessa Solomon Mark Thompson Gary Timko Charles Weiden Jennifer Williams
Christie Angel, Chair Charles Gehring, Vice-Chair Herbert Asher Barbara Benham Timothy Burga William Byers Courtnee Carrigan Marilee Chinnici-Zuercher Todd Colquitt Karen Cookston Sandy Erb-Wilson Michael Farley Reed Fraley Roberta Garber Tracy Heard Jon Honeck Chester Jourdan Mary Lou Langenhop Maria McCoy Adams Allison Petonic Jo Anne St Clair Stephen Tugend Dawn Tyler Lee Noreen Warnock Nathan Wymer
Michael Gonsiorowski, Chair Darrell Gammell Rhonda Johnson Jordan Miller Gregory Overmyer C. David Paragas Ann Pizzuti Martyn Redgrave Denise Robinson
Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Resource Development Committee
Thomas Grote, Chair Michelle Heritage Ward, Vice-Chair Vicki Abbott Lourdes Barroso de Padilla Lynne Bowman Courtnee Carrigan Anne Carter Marvin Clayton Jeanetta Darno Wanda Dillard Kevin Dixon Janet Ferguson Stephen Francis Thomas Guy Paul Haggard Stefphanie Harper James Helmink Patricia Hicks Dan Houston Idit Jacques Christopher Kloth Linda Kohli Sara Neikirk Janica Pierce Tucker Robert Podlogar Karla Rothan Theresa Saelim Umi Saito Carmen West Willa Young
Martyn Redgrave, Chair John Bickley Michael Carroll Brandon Dupler Darrell Gammell Michael Gonsiorowski Thomas Grote Cindy Hilsheimer Chad Jester Thomas Katzenmeyer Robert Lee Jeffrey Lyttle Greg Overmyer Bob Perryman Ann Pizzuti Susan Rector Jon Ricker Peggy Simmons Ben Tyson Kellie Uhrig Mataryun Wright
Carl English, Cabinet Chair Charles Tippie, Labor Co-Chair Dan Bailey Teresa Berliner Pierre Bigby Elizabeth Boyuk Dan Bradley Bill Calvert Ellen Daly Bill Darby Don DePerro Steven Driver, Jr. Brandon Dupler Charles Gehring Aaron Granger Carla Granger Derek Grosso Wayne Harer Cameron James Wade Kozich Tom Kromer Taylor Lies Randy Malloy Mark Matson Jordan Miller Michelle Mills Greg Overmyer David Paragas Ken Peters Paul Phillips Robert Rankin Michael J. Robinson Todd Roppa Peggy Simmons Randy Sleeper Mark Stewart Scott West Jeff Wilson Sue Zazon
Audit Committee Martyn Redgrave, Chair Jeff Miller Greg Overmyer John Parms Ken Peters Jon Ricker Rick Schumacher
Finance Committee Jordan Miller, Chair Bob Barnes Jyothi Cherry Jonathan Dargusch James DeSantis Matt Fransen Martin Gaudiose Jeffrey Gilliam Jeffrey Hastings Jerome Jones Melissa Kidd Candi Siemer Gwen VonHolten Brian Waeltz Tammy Wharton
Governance Committee Joseph Alutto, Chair Jonathan Dargusch Thomas Griesdorn Craig Morford Michelle Heritage Ward
Marketing Committee Anthony Hebron, Chair Kathleen Murphy, Chair Elizabeth Boyuk Katy Burrier Peter Krajnak Teresa McWain Jean Nemeti Steven Schreibman Erin Siegfried
Nominating Committee Ann Pizzuti, Chair Mike Gonsiorowski C. David Paragas Denise Robinson
Tocqueville Society Members United Way’s Tocqueville Society honors individuals who contribute $10,000 or more annually to United Way of Central Ohio. This unparalleled commitment reflects the extraordinary dedication of society members to improving lives and strengthening our community. Tocqueville Premiere ($100,000+)
Anonymous (1) Jameson Crane Loann Crane Tanny Crane and John Wolff Mo and David Meuse Jeanie and Jay Schottenstein Thekla and Don Shackelford Peggy and Bob Walter Abigail and Leslie Wexner
Tocqueville Vingt-Cinq ($25,000 - $99,999)
Anonymous (1) George Barrett Wayne Boich, Jr. Delaney and Stuart Burgdoerfer Elizabeth Crane and Richard McKee Jamie Crane and Tim Miller Paige and Michael Crane Lisa and Jeffrey Edwards The Fishel Foundation Gigi and Sam Fried Eydie and Donald Garlikov Denise and Michael Glimcher Lori and David Greeley Patricia Hatler and Howard Coffin Terri Hill Cindy and Larry Hilsheimer Susan and Peter Horvath Marci and Bill Ingram Nancy and Tad Jeffrey Linda and Frank Kass Nancy and Don Kelley Mary and C. Robert Kidder Dana and Tom Kromer Jane and John McCoy Nancy and John McEwan Charles McGuigan Molly and M. Cameron Mitchell Linda and Michael Morris Lynda and Stephen Nacht Diane Neal Ann and Ronald Pizzuti Cindy and Stephen Rasmussen Edward Razek Lynne and Martyn Redgrave Jeri Block and Bobby Schottenstein Barbara and Arnold (Al) Siemer Joy and Bruce Soll Joanne and Cyrus Spurlino Kathy and Peter Taub Sharen Jester Turney and Charles Turney Bobbie and Alan Weiler Arlene and Michael Weiss
Alexis de Tocqueville Society ($10,000 - $24,999)
Anonymous (15) Jakki and Jerry Allen Jamie and Steve Allen Carol Newcomb-Alutto and Joseph Alutto Wendy and Scott Arlin Kim and James Baich Janice and Dan Bailey Dawn and Robert Barkley Ann and Wesley Bates Ashley and Jim Bersani Shelley Bird Shirley and John Bishop Janis and Michael Bloch Kris and David Blom Mary and Kevin Blosser Deborah and William Carter Cynthia and John Chester, Sr. Linda and Joseph Chlapaty Laurie and Tom Clements Patricia Davidson and William Cotton Meredith and Jay Crane Sally Crane and John Nance Gini and Jim Curphey Janice and Tom Daugherty Ann and Ari Deshe Jami and Robert Dewolf Pam and Leroy Edwards Lisa and Larry Ellerbrock Jane Ann Ellis Linda and Carl English Kathy and Rocky Felice Barbara Fergus Sheena Foley Barbara and Randy Fortener Phyllis and W. Michael Fritz Martha L. and James F. Frye Carol Andreae and James Garland Megan and John Gilligan Michael Gire Lynn and Phil Glandon Joy and Mike Gonsiorowski Kathleen and Robert Gorman Hyla and Tom Griesdorn Julie Rindler and Kevin Griffith Thomas Gross, Sr. T.R. Gross, Jr. Lori and Joseph Hamrock Mary and Darren Hart Kim and Todd Helvie Charlene Hinson Ann and Thomas Hoaglin Janet E. Jackson Penny and Richard Jackson Donna and Larry James
Ralph Jansen Rebecca and John Jeffries Mary and Floyd Jones John Kennedy Kathy and Ron Kerr Becky and Donald Kimble, Jr. Gale King Sarah and Edward Kistner Cindy Sovell-Klein and Craig Klein Cathe Chapin Kobacker and John Kobacker Wade Kozich Dorina and Matt Kramer Denise Landman Theresa and Andrew Lane Mary and Robert Lazarus, Jr. Gary A.and Renee LeDonne Mimi and Curtis Loveland Nancy and Tom Lurie Donna and Bruce Macaulay Jill and Michael MacDonald Susan and Michael Mahler Eileen Mallesch and George Mrus Gloria and Scott Marcello Cathy and Craig Marshall Linda Marvin Ruth Guzner and Bob Massie Natalie and William Matt Brenda and Jerry McAuliffe Venita McCellon-Allen James McFate Gretchen and Rick McQuown Donna and Mark Merkle Andrew Meslow Leslie and Timothy Michaels Robert Millen Sharron and Jordan Miller, Jr. Janet and D. Michael Miller Karen and Randall Moore Betsy and Craig Morrison Jennifer and Paul Naumoff Mary and Luis Navarro Helen Ninos and Mike Underwood Alicia and Greg Overmyer Lee and David Paragas Helene and Richard Paul Clyde Pehl Phyllis and Dale Perdue Lisa and Bob Perryman Wendy and Ken Peters Paul Phillips Carolyn and Jack Pigman Janice and Robert Powers Clarke and Vicky Price Robert Puccio Jane and Richard Ramsey Luciana and Tom Ramsey Diane Nye and Michael Rayden
Susan and Neil Rector Shirley Rogers Reece and Guy Reece, II Rhett Ricart and Fred Ricart Jon Ricker Lisa and Tom Ridgley Valerie and Ronald Robinson Valerie and Nick Roger Patrick Sanderson Marcy and Jonathan Schaffir Kurt Schnieders Ferd Schoedinger, Jr. David Schooler James Schwartz Pamela and Ira Sharfin Dottie and Art Shepard Renee and Alex Shumate Ezra Singer Ellen and Philip Smith Genny and Lewis Smoot, Sr. Jeanne St. Pierre and Thomas Zack Kathy and Alan Starkoff Jane and Tim Stehle Gail Stern Deborah and Gregory Stype Todd Swatsler Julie and Mark Swepston Marlo and Bob Tannous Linda and Scott Taylor Roberta and Rich Terapak Debbie and Mark Thresher Susan Tomasky and Ron Ungvarsky Christy and Jason Tostevin Kathleen and Buzz Trafford Ellen and Jim Tressel Kurtis A. Tunnell Anne Marie Sferra Vorys and Fred Vorys Cynthia and Kirt Walker Carole and David Watkins Janet and Jonathan Weaver Linda and Skip Weiler Lynn and Kenneth Weixel Willis White, Jr. Douglas Williams Vivian and James K. Williams, Jr. Jennie and Mark Wilson Ann and John Wolfe Charles Zebula Cheryl and John Zeiger
Board of Trustees Michael Gonsiorowski, chair, PNC Bank Ann Pizzuti, past chair, Community Volunteer Dr. Joseph A. Alutto, The Ohio State University Christie Angel, Sean P. Dunn & Associates, LLC Jonathan D. Dargusch, JP Morgan Private Client Services Brandon Dupler, Dupler Office William G. Ebbing, The New Albany Company Carl L. English, American Electric Power Rocco Evangelista, National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 78 Darrell Gammell, Plumbers and Pipefitters, UA Local 189 Thomas Griesdorn, WBNS TV & Ohio News Network Tom Grote, ButylFuel, LLC Joseph Hamrock, AEP Ohio Anthony Hebron, Battelle Memorial Institute Linda Kass, Community Volunteer Rhonda Johnson, Columbus Education Association Mike Lex, Nationwide Jordan A. Miller, Jr., Fifth Third Bank Timothy Miller, Crane Group Craig S. Morford, Cardinal Health, Inc. Kathleen Murphy, Murphy Epson Gregory Overmyer, Community Volunteer C. David Paragas, Barnes & Thornburg, LLP Ken Peters, Mettler-Toledo, North American Operation Martyn R. Redgrave, Limited Brands Robert P. Restrepo, Jr., The State Auto Insurance Group Jon Ricker, DSW Inc. Denise M. Robinson, Alvis House Mark Thompson, Huntington Bancshares Audrey G. Tuckerman, Merrill Lynch Claus P. von Zychlin, Mt. Carmel Health Systems Michelle Heritage Ward, Community Shelter Board Anthony White, Thompson Hine, LLP
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