United Way of Erie County 2014 Annual Report by United Way Erie

UNITED WAY OF ERIE COUNTY

2014 ANNUAL REPORT

MISSION

Together, improving lives and building a stronger community.

ADVANCING THE COMMON GOOD

We come from different places. We come to different conclusions. But underneath it all, we share a passion for reducing poverty in Erie County and improving the human condition. When we LIVE UNITED, we can create real, lasting change in the building blocks of life: the education, income and health of our neighborhoods, our families, even the person next to us.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Faces United

Partnerships and Initiatives

Imagination Ball

Volunteerism

Campaign Cabinet

Tocqueville Society

Leadership Giving Society

Young Leaders Society

Corporate Leaders

Community Service Funds

Loyal Contributors

Legacy Society

Tocqueville Award

Statement of Activities

Board of Directors and Staff

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Half of the local social service agencies in Erie County unite to form the Erie Social Service Federation. By 1919, the organization has 22 members and changes its name to the “Community Chest of Erie County.”

Edward Doll, president of the Community Chest, activates “fair share” giving at Lovell Manufacturing, encouraging workers to donate the equivalent of one hour’s pay each month.

Several war-related agencies joined the Community Chest during World War II, leading it to temporarily become known as the “Community and War Chest.”

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1942-1946

100 YEARS YOUNG As United Way of Erie County enters its 100th year of serving the people of our region, it is appropriate to take a moment and look back at a rich history of giving, advocating, and volunteering. On the cover of this report you will see a collage of images used over the years to convey a message of caring and hope. Thanks to the money and time donated by you and tens of thousands of others before you, more than one million people in Erie County have been helped over the last 100 years through programs and services funded by United Way. While our name has changed over time, the one constant has been our dedication to helping the most people in the most effective way possible. One of United Way’s greatest strengths is that through payroll deduction, anyone can afford to make a small weekly gift that, when combined with the donations of others, turns into millions of dollars a year that are used to improve people’s lives right here in Erie County. Thanks to United Way we can all be philanthropists. Looking forward to our next century of service, we will build upon past successes to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. Our LIVE UNITED 2025 vision of helping 10,000 more families become self-sufficient is leading us to find even better ways to bring our community together to meet this objective, for it is only by working toward a common goal that we will succeed. THANK YOU for supporting us over the past 100 years. And on behalf of the over 100,000 local people that benefit from United Way-funded services each year, we want to express our appreciation for helping us improve lives and build a stronger community.

Bill Jackson President United Way

James E. Martin Board Chair Northwest Savings Bank

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After several other name changes, the organization finally becomes known as “United Way of Erie County,” joining a nationwide movement to share a common brand.

United Way begins implementing a new priorities system to allocate funding based on the most pressing needs in the community each year.

United Way moves to a new building located at 420 West 6th Street, enhancing its ability to work as a convener to address the community’s biggest challenges.

With support from other local organizations, United Way makes strides launching new movements to reduce poverty (Erie Together), initiate free tax preparation (Erie FREE Taxes), increase local literacy rates (Imagination Library), and implement a long-term goal to help reduce the number of families struggling to meet their basic needs (LIVE UNITED 2025).

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F A C E S ALEXIS

JAYASHREE

For the past two years, Alexis has participated in “Leaders In-training For Tomorrow,” (or LIFT) a United Way-funded program at Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania. She has blossomed into a confident and strong leader and has become someone who takes charge and steps up to help others.

Jayashree is a proud United Way donor who has been a Leadership Giver since 2010. She believes that providing a safe environment conducive to raising future generations is extremely important. “I really like the way that United Way has focused on reducing poverty in Erie County,” Jayashree says.

GAGE In 2014, Gage noticed a flyer about Project SAIL (Successful Apprenticeships and Investments in Learning) hanging up in his school and it caught his eye. As a 14-year-old who had never been around boats, learning about maritime studies was something brand new and exciting. ROBERT Robert joined the Boys & Girls club at the age of five and became an active member throughout his youth. He went on to receive a B.A. in Sociology from Edinboro University. Today, Robert is a full-time counselor. “I want to impact the lives of the youth in our community,” said Robert.

Without this program, many youth just like Gage would enter high school with no clear career path.

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UNITED YULANDA

JIM

A behavioral interventionist in Erie County, Yulanda turned to The Sight Center of NWPA’s Blindness and Low Vision Rehabilitation program when the corrective eye prescription she needed was not fully covered by her health insurance. Yulanda’s sight is crucial, as she monitors behavior and uses a computer database to record day-to-day interactions with students.

Jim has dedicated decades of his life to volunteerism, having donated his time, talent and expertise in countless ways to improve Erie County. “I have had the privilege of serving on United Way’s board of directors and being a participant in having United Way become the lead organization in reducing poverty in Erie County,” said Jim.

Through the program, funded by United Way, Yulanda received assistance that allowed her to get the glasses she needed.

THE OHRN’S Susan and Jim Ohrn’s LIVING UNITED story dates back to 1979. After being informed that another natural birth was not an option, the Ohrn’s reached out to Family and Child Services, a United Way funded organization, for adoption assistance. DUSTIN Dustin was a young man who graduated from high school with the help of his Big Brother, Mark. Dustin was paired with Mark through Big Brothers/Big Sisters, a program funded by United Way. Mark was always there to push Dustin to succeed. Thanks to Mark’s encouragement, Dustin was accepted into college.

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PARTNERSHIPS AND INITIATI Career Street A comprehensive career exploration and planning program linking businesses, nonprofit organizations, and schools to create and share experiences for students to job shadow, intern, tour companies, benefit from class speakers, and participate in career workshops and fairs. More than… ● • 90 employer entities registered ● • 60 career exploration experiences listed ● • 800 students have had an experience that came about from Career Street exposure

Erie Together A countywide movement working to prevent and reduce poverty, elevate prosperity, and make the Erie region a community of opportunity where everyone can learn, work and thrive. • Nearly 350 people helped advance the movement • More than 80,000 printed resources distributed in the community • 35 stakeholders engaged in ex-offender reentry strategy development Learn More: www.erietogether.org

Learn More: www.careerstreeterie.org

Erie Free Taxes A program established to help eligible low to moderate income wage earners claim the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, a cash refund, by providing them with free tax preparation and filing services at volunteer tax sites. • Approximately 7,250 volunteer hours logged in 2013 • 5,163 returns filed; 1,802 tax filers received the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) • $7.96 million in refunds were received including $3.15 million in tax credits • Tax filers saved $1.14 million in tax preparation fees • Total economic impact: $9.1 million Learn More: www.unitedwayerie.org/ErieFreeTaxes

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Erie’s Future Fund • 300 low income children receiving quality pre-k education three days per week Learn More: www.eriesfuturefund.org

FamilyWize Prescription Drug Discount Card • More than 2,000 people assisted in year one • An estimated $26 per transaction savings Learn More: www.unitedwayerie.org/familywize

TIVES Get Connected An easy-to-use web-based platform administered by United Way of Erie County and The Nonprofit Partnership that matches the right volunteers with the right opportunities in Erie County. • Approximately 6,000 unique visitors to GetConnectedErie.org • Individuals connected with 200+ volunteer opportunities at 100+ nonprofit organizations Learn More: www.GetConnectedErie.org

Positive Youth Development Activates communities to create healthy, caring and responsible individuals by promoting developmental assets, the building blocks of healthy youth development. • At Union City High School over the last three years, dropout rates have been lowered by 72% and chronic truancy rates (those absent 60 or more days) by 87% • Pilot program at Strong Vincent High School starting to show positive reduction in truancy after just two years Learn More: www.youtherie.com

Imagination Library Provides free books to preschool children in Erie County. Each month, starting from birth, a carefully selected, high quality book will be mailed in the child’s name directly to his/her home. The program continues until the child’s fifth birthday. • More than 9,000 children served • More than 80,000 books mailed Learn More: www.unitedwayerie.org/imagination

Project Blueprint The mission of Project Blueprint is to expand the diversity of Erie’s nonprofit Boards by developing the ability, drive, and leadership capacity of ethnically diverse individuals who commit to serve on the Board of local nonprofit organizations. • 18 Project Blueprint Graduates in 2013 Learn More: www.thenonprofitpartnership.org

National Night Out An annual, county-wide event designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for local anticrime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit; and to send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. • An estimated 4,335 community members participated in 17 community events Learn More: www.unitedwayerie.org/NNO 2014 Annual Report |

IMAGINATION BALL

Howard Industries donated the memorable life-size replica of “The Little Engine That Could!”

Guests Judith and Richard Scaletta (left) and Julie Wollman and Dan King (right)

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Guest of Honor Ivan Held, President, G.P. Putnam’s Sons and his mother, Nan Held

Imagination Ball Sponsorship Committee Marlene Mosco, Ball Chairperson Robert Dwyer Liz McCormick Imagination Ball Planning Committee Sallie Capotis Almitra Clerkin Vickie Lampe Carl Larese Amanda Brown Sissem Norm Zymm

Imagine if all of our children entered school with a love of reading and eager to learn.

Platinum Sponsors

The Imagination Ball was a unique and whimsical celebration of imagination in support of the Imagination Library, a United Way of Erie County initiative in collaboration with The Erie Community Foundation. The event took place October 19, 2013 and garnered significant community support, raising more than $140,000 to help provide a free, high quality, age-appropriate book each month to children in Erie County.

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Members of the Imagination Ball Planning Committee. Back (L to R): Carl Larese, Norm Zymm, Almi Clerkin and Brady Louis. 3:14 PM Front (L7/11/13 to R): Laurie Root and Sallie Capotis

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Silver Sponsors E.E. Austin & Son, Inc. BKD, LLP Custom Engineering Edinboro University Employees Community Service Fund of GE Gannon University GE Transportation Howard Industries Junior League of Erie Kern Family Foundation Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett Lincoln Recycling Lord Corporation MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton Marquette Savings Bank Mercyhurst University Northwest Savings Bank Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Printing Concepts, Inc. PSB Industries UPMC Hamot Special Thanks The Erie Community Foundation First Niagara Bank Erie Playhouse G.P. Putnam’s Sons at Penguin Group USA Howard Industries Junior League of Erie Printing Concepts, Inc. Wegmans

Sponsors:

Guests Tashana Pulliam and DaWayne Cleckley The Sunflower Club

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VOLUNTEERISM THANK YOU! Volunteering is essential to a healthy community – it creates ownership, builds relationships, fosters civic responsibility, and fulfills vital needs. Hundreds of people in the Erie community have given the gift of themselves through choosing to volunteer with United Way and for that we say THANK YOU! For a complete listing of our volunteers please visit: UnitedWayErie.org/volunteer

OUR VOLUN TEERS 30,215 $22.14 Volunteer hours donated in 2013

Cost per unit of time for each volunteer hour

$668,960

Total monetary impact thanks to United Way’s volunteers

HOW TO HELP

Join the movement and get connected to the volunteer opportunities that matter most to you. Visit UnitedWayErie.org/volunteer for a complete list!

Give an hour. Give a Saturday. Give your best. We all have special talents. Things we can do to help. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. The goal of Get Connected is to elevate the role of volunteerism in Erie County. Learn more: www.GetConnectedErie.org 10 | United Way of Erie County

2 013 C A M P A I G N C A B I N E T Marlene D. Mosco, Chair PNC Financial Services, Inc.

Dr. David A. Ferster Edinboro University - Retired

Monsignor Henry A. Kriegel Saint Patrick’s Church

Colleen Moore Mezler Moore Research Services, Inc.

Jay W. Alberstadt Jr. MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton

Gregory T. Fischer PNC Financial Services, Inc.

Vickie Lampe PNC Financial Services, Inc.

Emily E. Mosco-Merski Vendetti & Vendetti Law Firm

Pamela J. Forsyth-Pfeifer Lilly Broadcasting

Rick Liebel Shriners Hospitals for Children

James B. Ohrn Custom Engineering

David Gonzalez St. Martin Center

Paul A. Lukach Crime Victim Center of Erie County, Inc.

Joseph Schember PNC Financial Services, Inc.

Christina Bernatowicz PNC Financial Services, Inc. David J. Bertges American Tinning & Galvanizing Kelly Buck ERIEBANK Terrence Cavanaugh Erie Insurance Jim Dible Retired Executive Erin Doolin Fessler The Erie Community Foundation William A. Feldmann PNC Financial Services, Inc.

Linda Hackshaw The Sight Center of Northwest PA

Chads M. Martin PNC Financial Services, Inc.

Mark Shaw MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton

Boo Hagerty UPMC Health Plan

James E. Martin Northwest Savings Bank

James F. Stevenson PNC Financial Services, Inc.

Dr. Aldo Jackson Erie County Technical School

John W. Masterson Merrill Lynch

Sue Sutto Sue Sutto REALTORS, Inc.

Bill Jerin Penelec, A FirstEnergy Company

David O. Matthews PNC Financial Services, Inc.

Jim Toohey The Quinn Law Firm

Al Messina Boys & Girls Club of Erie, George J. D’Angelo Clubhouse

Matt Zonno PNC Financial Services, Inc.

Linda Lyons King SafeNet

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TOCQUEVILLE

SOCIET Y

The Tocqueville Society recognizes individuals contributing at the highest levels of personal giving of $10,000 or more annually. These caring philanthropists exemplify the giving spirit of America, as witnessed by the Society’s namesake, Alexis de Tocqueville, during his travels in America during 1831. Tocqueville Society members are committed to United Way’s community impact strategy which focuses their money on result-oriented programs that make a real difference in the lives of people in Erie County.

ORDRE DE FRATERNITÉ

$75,000 to $99,999

Susan Hirt and Thomas B. Hagen

Cle and Penny Austin

Chris and Mary Fette Sr.

Bill and Martha Hilbert

ORDRE D’EGALITÉ

$50,000 to $74,999

Bruce and K.D. Raimy Anonymous (1)

ORDRE DE LIBERTÉ

$25,000 to $49,999

Kern Family Foundation Mark A. Wright Carla W. Picardo and Scott K. Wright

The Kern Family

Howard and Mary Lincoln

MEMBRES DE LA SOCIÉTÉ $10,000 to $24,999

Blossom McBrier

John and Gertrude Petersen

Susan and Gary Raimy

Martha S. Roth

Mark A. Wright

Carla W. Picardo and Scott K. Wright

Cle and Penny Austin Samuel P. “Pat” Black III* The Andrew J. and William B. Conner Family Chris and Mary Fette Sr. Robert Frenzel Bill and Martha Hilbert Howard and Mary Lincoln The McBrier Family John and Gertrude Petersen Gary and Susan Raimy Martha S. Roth*

* Received through the Erie Community Foundation Members of the Legacy Society

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LEADERSHIP

GIVING

United Way’s Leadership Giving Society recognizes generous investors who have demonstrated their commitment to improving lives in our community by annually contributing $1,000 or more. Leadership gifts are an outstanding way to make an investment in our community. They help United Way continue its work to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency in Erie County. 2013-2014 Leadership Giving Committee Lorianne Feltz, Chair Erie Insurance Donna L. Carlino Northwest Savings Bank Louis Colaizzo Erie Insurance Steven T. Erhartic Evans Capital Management Stephen C. Findlay Findlay and Associates, LLC Bill Finnecy BKD, LLP Patricia J. Haley Health America Michael P. Martin Printing Concepts, Incorporated Christopher McNally GE Transportation David M. Mosier Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett Mark Raimy Welders Supply Company Mark Salvia Hubbard-Bert, Inc & BAI Robin Scheppner American Tinning & Galvanizing Michael Thomas MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton

Platinum Circle $5,000 to $9,999 Elizabeth Beckman Frances Q. Buseck Gene and Anne Connell and Family* Attorney and Mrs. Robert G. Dwyer* Mili Chiang-Hanes and Thomas A. Hanes Amy Cuzzola-Kern and B. Scott Kern Nancy and Bruce Kern Sr. Bonnie and C. Bruce Kern II Mary Alice Kern (D) Edward H. Lamb Robert and Christina Marsh John W. Masterson Tara Plimpton Jeffrey and Rhonda Plyler Louis and Debra Porreco Joe and Rhonda Schember Robin Scheppner Mark and Prudence Shaw Russell Stokes Dr. and Mrs. Joao Tavares The Messrs. Everett & David M. Zurn Fund*

Gold Circle $2,500 to $4,999 Nancy Anderson Jacqueline and Michael Barber Christina and Brian Bernatowicz David J. Bertges The Bloomstine Family John and Julia Bongiovanni

Dr. Richard C. Boyle Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Brown Donald L. Burdick Pamela and Richard Burt Thomas J. Buseck Esq. Michele and Carl Carlotti Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Cavanaugh Louis and Aimee Colaizzo Greg and Terry Condo Jim and Judy Dible James Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Chip Dufala** David E. Eaglen Michael Elder Lorianne Feltz** Michael and Cheryl Ferrie David and Nancy Glod James and Carolyn Halladay T. Andrew Hanes Nan Held Mark and Becky Holcomb Natalie and John Huegel Robert C. Ingram III William and Patricia Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Ronald O. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Robert Koontz James E. and Sharon A. Martin Michael P. Martin Bob and Joan Martter Robert W. and Mercedes McNutt Nancy and James C. Miller Matthew J. Minnaugh Marlene D. and Homer A. Mosco Attorney David M. Mosier Douglas and Deborah Murphy Lisa A. and Timothy G. NeCastro Jim and Sue Ohrn

Evelyn Pendleton Michael and Michele Plazony Bradley G. Postema Dennis and Mary Ranalli Al and Peggy Richardson Karen Rzepecki Jennifer L. Schade** William M. and Frances Schuster Fund* Richard L. Seymour** Richard Simpson Harry and Martha Sinden Mary C. Gensheimer and Richard H. Speicher Dr. and Mrs. Barry D. Stamm Jim and Sharon Stoik Thomas and Carol Tupitza Peter G. and Freda Volanakis Fund* Tim Waldee Jeffrey McKeon and Dr. Nancy E. Weissbach Gwendolyn White

Silver Circle $1,500 to $2,499 Johnie Atkinson-Faulkerson James and Mary Bahn Christine McClure and Perry Baker John and Mary Gail Baldwin John and Barbara Beatty Randi and Douglas Bert Joan and Boyd Bert Robert and Diane Bloom Janel Bonsell** Betsy and Dennis Bort Michael and Mary Bova

“United Way provides an opportunity for the Erie Community to work together and treat all members of our community with dignity and respect while improving their quality of life.”

Ron and Barbara Steele Leadership Givers since 2011

* Received through the Erie Community Foundation ** Also members of the Young Leaders Society

Members of the Legacy Society

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LEADERSHIP GIV Charles H. & Barbara E. Bracken Fund* Jeff and Amy Brinling** James and Nancy Bure Dr. and Mrs. Mark S. Buseck David L. Carll Terry L. and Janet Cascioli Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Cogley James B. and Jackie Cross James D. Cullen, Esq. Susan and George Currie Jim and Rossana Currie Edward and Christine Dahlkemper Mary Beth and Thomas Danowski David A. DiPlacido Roland Donajkowski Tina M. Donikowski David J. Ducharme Clinton and Sarah Ewing** Chris Fette and Mary Leach Fette** John P. Fette** Barbara and Gregory T. Fischer Cynthia R. Fowle Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Frost** The Attorney M. Fletcher & Elsie O. Gornall Fund DD* Todd Greener** Paul Groszkiewicz Gregory J. Gutting Patricia J. Haley Edward Hall Michael J. Hayes William N. Herr Jr. Patrick D. Hesidence Leonard and Beth Hill** Cheryl Hirst Thomas C. and Paula Hoffman II John and Julia Horan Susan and James Horvat R. Steven and Danielle Jones Keith and Kelly Kennedy Thomas W. Kennedy Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Knight Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kresse Dr. and Mrs. David M. Kruszewski Bill and Linda Lillis Barbara R. Lincoln Alfred Mansfield David and Margaret Matthews Terry L. McConnell Richard McGowan Fredrick J. McLaughlin** Christopher and Corrie McNally** Chris and Donald McRae Elizabeth M. Miller Dr. and Mrs. Forrest Mischler Matthew W. Myers James R. Osmanski Diane and John Parente

Cathy D. Park Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Phillips Mark J. Pietrusinski and Kathleen Felong Pietrusinski Anthony Pishotti** Steven J. Pitonyak Andy Putnam Ann B. and Jack M. Quinn Kathryn and Mark Raimy Ord Randolph Chuck and Wallie Reams David and Donna Rioux The Shawn & Sharon Rooney Fund* Laurie B. Root Donna Rose Carl D. Rupp Heather and Kevin L. Russell James E. and Frances Schlabach Gary and Sue Schneider Roger Schultz Carolyn R. Sennett** Charlie and Colleen Shaffer** Michael Sheridan Sherri Silver Lisa Slomski Edwin W. Smith, Esq. and Jennifer M. Smith Jedediah and Meredith Smith** Sturtevant Endowment Fund* Gary P. Sullivan Karen Surkala Sue Sutto Jeffrey J. and Bethany Szumigale Brittany and Paul Taylor** Michael and Debra Thompson Bryan J. Toy Gary D. Veshecco Bob and JoAnn Wagner Martin Wallace Laura and Leon Wallerstein Donor Designated Fund* Andrea Ward Craig Wehr Don and Gayle Wright Douglas Yarbenet Ann H. Zaprazny George and Elizabeth Zehner David J. and Linda Zimmer

Bronze Circle $1,000 to $1,499 Andrew and Deborah Abramczyk** James M. Adovasio Jane E. Albert Liz Allen James and Richele Bann Matthew Barczyk** Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Batchelor Bruce Beaufort

* Received through the Erie Community Foundation

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Steven A. Beeler Jennifer L. Bennett Robert Bennett** Trudy M. Benson Jeffrey and Karen Benson Gregory J. Bentley** Richard K. Bentley Sam Bernik Randy Biletnikoff Del Birch Karen Bond Chuck and Diana Bool Bill and Peep Brereton Lewis T. Briggs John and Elaine Brinling Dennis E. and Rebecca N. Brumagin Mark E. Bruns Henry D. Bujalski Mary C. Bula Nicholas Bunker Vladislava Buntic Kathleen and Thomas Burik Anne Campbell Donna L. Carlino Stephen R. Carman Alir and Eloise Carter Sydney M. Cassidy James A. Cavicchio Marc and Nancy Cipriani Beverly M. Clark Jeff and Nancy Clark Denis and Mary Coan Dr. Dennis and Barbara Cole Gail J. Cook John M. and Joanne M. Cook Suyin Copley Paul and Susan Corbran Janet and Jeffrey Cross Debbie and Doug Currie Tim Czerwinski Roger and Marcia Dall Donald W. and Rosemarie Damon David W. Danowski Mark and Karen Dombrowski Marshall W. Downing Justin Downs** Daniel and Christine Drabic** John and Katie Duchnowski** Heather and Peter Eaglen** Michael B. Edwards John and Barbara Egg Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Eighmy John and Wendy Elliott** Steven T. and Sara Erhartic** Ralph Falke Mike and Sandy Fetzner Frederick G. Fiedler Stephen and Kathleen Findlay Bill and Renee Finnecy

** Also members of the Young Leaders Society

Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Fish Jeffrey Flatley Richard F. Flynn Michael R. and Kathryn Fraley Dr. Thomas J. and Mary Gamble Nancy and Vince Gardner Dr. William P. Garvey Mr. and Mrs. James E. Gehrlein Joseph M. Gennuso** David Gibbons Edward and Rita Goebel Earl Gollmer Margaret A. Goodall Jamie and Marlea Gore** Roy and Mary Lee Gourley John and Erica Grazioli** Paul J. Grenberg Dennis and Eileen Grow Daniel U. Gruneisen Ronald Habursky** Ron and Sue Haener Boo and Aimee Hagerty Kenneth Hall Vincent F. and Ann Halupczynski Thomas and Elizabeth Hamilton Robert and Alicia Hammersmith** Evonne N. Hanson Dennis and Danna Hartwig James and Mary Harvey Charles I. Hassett Daniel and Terry Heher Rebecca and William M. Hilbert Jr. Jeffrey Hileman Kitty Cancilla-Hilton and Tim Hilton Richard and Jane Hinman John F. Hodges, CFP** Mr. and Mrs. David E. Holland Dr. Keith and Kathy Holler Linda L. and Tom Holman Christopher A. Holmberg** James Holtgrefe Daniel L. Ingraham Jayashree Ishwar Charles and Lisa Jenkins Marko Jovanovich Edward P. Junker III* Dr. Michael T. and Nancy Anne Kalista Patricia Kasony Allison A. Kaverman** John and Deidre Kearns Robin C. Keller Joseph J. Kelly Philip H. Kelly Robert J. Kinner** James Kirk Jacqueline Kocz James N. Koenig Jr. Richard Krolczyk

Members of the Legacy Society

ING SOCIETY Attorney and Mrs. Mark Kuhar** Kevin J. Kunik** Gerald Lacy Patricia Lacy** Dr. William D. and Judith Lamberton Chris and Vickie Lampe B.J. and Barbara Lechner Fund* Margaret Lehr James K. LeRoy** Dr. Howard and Jane Levin David and Lenora Lewis Louise K. and Richard O. Loesel Jeff and Dee Lowery John Macaulay Ann and John Magenau III James Malue Robert J. Martin Beth M. Martter Monica Masterson Mr. and Mrs. Paul Matters Dale and Lynn McBrier Michael A. McCormick Stacey McCoy Robert McKeel Attorney Jim and Barbara McNamara John and Delora Metalonis Wade R. Meyer Jr. Norma Miller John Mizanin Frank and Colleen Moore Mezler Michael J. Moorehead Douglas Mowrey Amy M. Mulligan Mark H. Murphy Thomas Murphy

James H. Myers III Jan Brydon and Howard Nadworny Paul M. Newell, MD Thomas and Karen Newell Rebecca Newpher** John F. Oliver Ron and Teresa Oliver Thomas and Darlene Omark Mr. and Mrs. John W. Orlando** Gordon A. Osborn Neil Parham Ryan and Adrianne Paris** John D. Park III** Anthony Pasquarette** William and Kimberly Pebley Anne Pedersen Brian C. Perry Randall T. Peterman Bob and Mary Pettys Gregg and Jennifer Pfeffer** Micah Plott Jordan and Kim Plyler** Justin A. Plyler** David Pollock** Carl and Mary Poniatowski Stephen Prichard Gopalakrishnan Ramachandran John and Kathie Rea Cynthia and Robert Reid Robert and Laureen Reinke Tim and Patty Riley Daniel J. Roessner Frank and Mary Beth Rogers Mark and Valerie Rose Sheryl A. Rucker Karen A. Rugare David and Doreen Russo**

* Received through the Erie Community Foundation

Victor Russo Mark and Lisa Salvia Ryan and Julie Salvo** William and Susan Sapone Brett W. Schafer Dorothy Scheppner Dean R. Schoenfeldt Bridget H. Schoenig Nadine and Larry Schultz Harold Schweitzer** Ann and Thad Scott Clare Z. Seth Scott Sexauer Annette Shade Glenn Shaffer Rahul Shaw Sarah Shine** John and Jennifer Simon** Karen A. Skarupski Thomas Smail Gary Smith Mark T. Smith Darlene Snyder Paul and Elaine Snyder Chris and Mary Ellen Sorce Gregory J. Sorce Gary L. Squire Norman H. Stark Mr. and Mrs. F. Cole Stearns Matthew and Kimberly Stebick Ronald and Barbara Steele James F. and Bridget Stevenson Gerald M. Stuczynski John and Molly Swanson** Roger H. Taft Dr. Keith Taylor Ryan D. Tennant**

** Also members of the Young Leaders Society

Jane Theuerkauf Mike and LeeAnn Thomas** Thomas J. Thompson Anthony Tomaro Paula M. Tomasik** Jim and Mary Ann Toohey Jerry and Marlene Trambley Gerry and Peggy Trichel Kathryn and David M. Tullio Kevin Uht** Michael S. Vereb** James V. Vrooman Mrs. Barbara H. Walker Diane E. Washe Bryon Wellman Catherine Werner Mr. and Mrs. Scott Whalen Dona J. Wheeler Florence Willis Judith E. Wingerter Gary J. Winschel and Shirley A. Winschel Catherine and Dale Wodarski Shane T. Wohlrabe Dr. Dan King and Dr. Julie Wollman Clarice Womack Scott R. Wyman** Dr. Jack E. Yakish Christine Yuhas Michael and Andrea Zehner Christopher and Norma Zimmer R.J. Zonna Karen and Matt Zonno Anonymous (13)

Members of the Legacy Society

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YOUNG

LEADER

Launched in 2003, United Way of Erie County’s Young Leaders Society consists of members age 45 and under who annually invest $500 or more in United Way. This dynamic and growing group of United Way supporters is invited to participate in various events and activities that allow them to connect with other emerging and established leaders in our community. Young Leaders Society’s purpose is to foster philanthropy, leadership and community involvement among Erie County’s next generation of civic and business leaders. 2013-2014 Young Leaders Society Steering Committee Katie J. Jones, Chair ERIEBANK Douglas E. Smith, Vice-Chair Erie Insurance Andrew Abramczyk Erie Insurance Daria Devlin Partnership for Erie’s Public Schools Christine Drabic GE Transportation Katie Duchnowski Wegmans Allison A. Kaverman PNC Financial Services, Inc. Katie Newcombe Dept. of Commerce-Governor’s Action Team John D. Park III GE Transportation

Kim Plyler The Office of Senator Sean D. Wiley Katie Ruffa First Niagara Financial Group Ryan Salvo Wegmans Brittany Taylor HBKS Wealth Advisors Peter W. Yoars Jr., Esq. Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett Christopher M. Zehner HBKS Wealth Advisors

Young Leaders Andrew and Deborah Abramczyk** Kevin Adamski Jamie Adiutori Demetrios and Megan Agrafiotis Henry F. Aldrete Eric D. Amann Danielle Amico David Ashby Jr. Talia Ashby

Paul Bachmaier Wendy A. Baden Joseph and Lori Baniewicz Missy Barac Matthew Barczyk** Attorney Bryan G. Baumann Dzeina Becirbasic Robert Bennett** Gregory J. Bentley** Frank and Marcia Berarducci Jeffrey L. Blackmond Frank M. Blewett Jon P. and Christen Bloom Seth Bodnar Janel Bonsell** Tom and Joy Booser Scott Bova Sarah Boyce Shawn Briody Kevin Brumett Joelyn J. Bush Elizabeth Byers Joseph S. Cacek Jr. Heather and Dan Cass Kyle Chylinski Drs. Christopher and Caitlin Clark Stephanie Cole Greg and Shandra Coleman

“Our family loves the opportunity that United Way provides for us to support so many local community needs that we are passionate about. This also enables us to teach our children about the importance of community giving and benefits that we all share as a result. As Young Leaders, we also enjoy the benefits of interacting regularly with other members in the community that share our giving values and are able to partner with them to support so many children in need.” The Salvo Family

YLS members since 2005

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Patrick J. Connaroe Katherine E. Connell Debbie and Eric Consiglio Cody and Carolyn Cook Chelsea and Derek Coverdale Laurie and Tony Cruz Katie Destro Jennifer Dice Keith A. Dixon Carly Dodick Justin Downs** Daniel and Christine Drabic** John and Katie Duchnowski** Mr. and Mrs. Chip Dufala** Heather and Peter Eaglen** Cheryl Easly John and Wendy Elliott** Steven T. and Sara Erhartic** Andrew M. Erman Clinton and Sarah Ewing** Craig and Lisa Fay Lorianne Feltz** Chris Fette and Mary Leach Fette** John P. Fette** Trevor Fichera Sarah Fischer

SOCIETY

Amanda M. Forne Kelly Forne Christopher Fox Will Friday III Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Frost** Joseph M. Gennuso** Darrell J. Getty Angela and Richard Gladden Jr. Stacy and Cliff Glasl Jamie and Marlea Gore** Lindsey A. Gotkin Michelle Gray John and Erica Grazioli** Todd Greener** Melissa Grucza Venu Gummadavelli Michael Gutillo Ronald Habursky** Jason Haines David J. Hallowell II Robert and Alicia Hammersmith** Derek Haraldson James P. Harvey Andrew Heidenreich Leo Heintz Danielle M. Hermann Paula Hermsdorf T. J. Hesch Lori M. Hetrick Leonard and Beth Hill** John F. Hodges, CFP** James and Catherine Hogg Christopher A. Holmberg** Allison L. Holmes Michael J. Hoopsick Daniel B. Irving Jim and Erica Jackson Laura Jankowski Mike Jaruszewicz Jeremy Johnson Ramon Johnson Katie J. Jones Erica Jovanovich Christopher R. Kanoza Allison A. Kaverman** Mark Kennelley Robert J. Kinner** Joey Knapp Ronald Koerber

Attorney and Mrs. Mark Kuhar** Kevin J. Kunik** Billy Kuntz Carla LaBoda Gary Lackey Patricia Lacy** Diane Lakari Andrew Lavor Christina Lee Nicole and Daniel Lehr Melissa Leonard James K. LeRoy** Anna Lindahl Eva-Marie Lipinski Michael E. Loesel II Brian Lutz Karen Andrus Malick Brenda Maroglio Casey R. Martin Garth Mathe Patrick Mazur Alexandria McCarthy Kevin and Sara McCormick Jennifer McDade Fredrick J. McLaughlin** Christopher and Corrie McNally** Melissa Miller Brian Misterovich Thomas L. Moore Channa C. Morgan Raymond G. Morrison Jr. JD Mostard-Smith Anita D. Mountain Erin M. Mourton Remle and David Moyak Thomas and Gayle Moyak Joe Mucci Craig A. Nale Katie Newcombe Rebecca Newpher** Mr. and Mrs. John W. Orlando** Gabriel and Kathleen Oros Lauren Ott Nicholas Pagliari and Melissa Lafata Pagliari Ryan and Adrianne Paris** John D. Park III** Ernest Parker Anthony Pasquarette**

Adam Pearson Gregg and Jennifer Pfeffer** Aaron C. and Valerie Phillips Philip J. Pinzok Sarah Pirrello Anthony Pishotti** Jordan and Kim Plyler** Justin A. Plyler** David Pollock** Jason M. Porreco Joshua M. Porreco Angela Przepierski Keith R. Ptak Richard James Quinn Carrie and Todd Raleigh Melanie S. Raygor Lacey Reid James Rekitt Mark D. and Tricia Restifo David Rictor Jeremy Routh Katie and Mike Ruffa Gera A. Ruhland David and Doreen Russo** Ryan Richard Paul D. Sallie Erin Salusky Ryan and Julie Salvo** Alison Samuels Virginia Sawdey Jennifer L. Schade** Mark and Gina Schaefer Trevor and Kyle Schauenberg Roshell L. Schenck Alyssa Scheppner Adam Schofield Rachel Schroeck Lacy Schwab Harold Schweitzer** Carolyn R. Sennett** Richard L. Seymour** Charlie and Colleen Shaffer** Sarah Shine** Craig J. Shinko Melissa and Michael Shirey Michael Shreve Elana K. Sigrist John and Jennifer Simon** Dominick A. Sisinni

Douglas E. Smith Jedediah and Meredith Smith** Dr. Tammie J. Smith Patricia Smolter Steven and Tina Sobucki Kim Spence Andrea Straub Timothy J. Sul Jennifer and Frank Sulz John and Molly Swanson** Brittany and Paul Taylor** Ryan D. Tennant** Emily Thomas Mike and LeeAnn Thomas** Michael P. Thomas Christopher Tobin Sandra L. Tobin Paula M. Tomasik** Emily Toothman Alyssa Tregaskis Terrence Triana Kevin Uht Joseph and April Veltri Michael S. Vereb** Shayne and Carrie Wakinekona Paige Wallace Bradley Warfield Jamie P. Warner Jessica Warren Nisha Warrier Dain Washburn Eric and Janet Weislogel Cody Wellman Abigail L. Williams Sheldon E. Williams Michael J. Wolf Christopher A. Wrobel Aaron Wyant Scott R. Wyman** Daniel and Barbara Yerace Peter W. Yoars Jr., Esq. Brian Yurchak Donald R. and Lori Yusz Christopher M. Zehner Corey Zieziula Brian Zilhaver Anonymous (5)

** Also members of the Leadership Giving Society

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C O R P O R AT E The following organizations have three or more employees who contribute at the Tocqueville Society, Leadership Giving Society or Young Leaders Society recognition levels. GE Transportation 114 Erie Insurance 106 Wegmans 83 PNC Financial Services, Inc. 33 Lord Corporation 31 Saint Vincent Hospital 16 Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett 12 Penn State Erie, The Behrend College 11 C. A. Curtze Company 10 United Way of Erie County 10 Penelec, A FirstEnergy Company 9 Gannon University 8 MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton 8 Bianchi Motors, Inc./Porreco Nissan, Inc 7 ERIEBANK 7

Northwest Savings Bank Schaffner Knight Minnaugh & Company United Parcel Service UPMC Hamot Hanes Erie, Inc. High Pressure Equipment Merrill Lynch James H Cross Company First Niagara Financial Group General Partitions Manufacturing HBKS Wealth Advisors Housing Authority of the City of Erie Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Marquette Savings Bank Matrix Tool, Inc.

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National Fuel Gas Company Foundation Plyler Overhead Door Company Reed Manufacturing Company Times Publishing Company American Tinning & Galvanizing County of Erie Erie Beer Company Giant Eagle Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Management Company Loesel-Schaaf Insurance Agency Transportation Equipment Supply Co. UBS Financial Services, Inc. Weber Murphy Fox

HONOR ROLL AWARDS

United Way’s Honor Roll Award recognizes organizations that have demonstrated five or more consecutive years of campaign growth. The growth can stem from a combination of employee contributions and corporate donations.

Receiving the award for the fifth consecutive year are:

American Tinning & Galvanizing Community Resourses for Independence Custom Engineering The Housing Authority of the City of Erie Receiving the award for the fourth consecutive year are:

Finish Thompson Incorporated Northwest Savings Bank Transportation Equipment Supply Wegmans

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Selecting United Way as their benefiting charity, Bill Vitron from ERIEBANK teamed up with Lucas, Levi, and Laban Marsh of Marsha Marsh Real Estate Services for the Erie Insurance Charity Challenge Golf Classic on September 9, 2013. Team Marsh secured a second place finish, earning $10,000 for United Way AND it was Levi’s Long Drive and Laban’s Hole in One on Number 15 that netted United Way another $10,500! THANK YOU TEAM MARSH!

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Receiving the award for the third consecutive year are:

Erie Federal Credit Union Receiving the award for the second consecutive year are:

Hanes Erie Incorporated UBS Financial Services, Inc. Receiving the award for the first time are:

Bianchi Motors & Porreco Nissan, Inc. Community Shelter Services Develop Erie Plyler Overhead Door Company VisitErie

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L E A D E R S Corporate donors continue to provide financial support that is essential to advancing the common good in Erie County. The following businesses contributed $1,000 or more during the 2013-14 Campaign. American Hollow Boring American Tinning & Galvanizing American Trim, LLC E. E. Austin & Son, Inc. BASF BNY Mellon Wealth Management Bort Insurance Service Builders Hardware & Specialty Mary Carlotti Agency Inc. Allstate Insurance Citizens Bank Contine Corporation Country Fair, Inc. Cummins Enterprises C. A. Curtze Company Custom Engineering Defender Direct East Erie Commercial Railroad Emsco Group Erie Beer Company The Erie Community Foundation Erie Custom Computer Applications, Inc. Erie Federal Credit Union Erie Forge & Steel, Inc. Erie Insurance Erie Insurance Charity Challenge Fund of The Erie Community Foundation Erie Plating Company Erie Press Systems Erie Regional Airport Authority

ERIEBANK Eriez Construction Co. Inc. Eriez Magnetics Finish Thompson Incorporated First National Bank of Pennsylvania First Niagara Financial Group Gannon University GE Transportation General Partitions Manufacturing Giant Eagle, Inc. Great Lakes Automation Services Great Lakes Metal Finishing Greater Erie Community Action Committee Greater Erie Surgery Center Harrington Industrial Laundry Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield jcpenney The John Karnes Agency Allstate Insurance Lamjen, Inc. Liberty Mutual Insurance Lord Corporation Macy’s Department Store Marquette Savings Bank Marsha Marsh Real Estate Services Matrix Tool, Inc. Mercyhurst University Morris Coupling Company National Fuel Gas Company Foundation Nationwide Insurance Company

Norfolk Southern Foundation Northwest Savings Bank Northwestern Welding & Machine Co. Organ Supply Industries Parker Autoclave Engineers Penelec, A FirstEnergy Company Penn-Union Corp. PHB, Inc. Corp. HQ PNC Financial Services, Inc. Port Erie Plastics Printing Concepts, Incorporated C.H. Reams & Associates Inc. Red Lobster Reed Manufacturing Company Rogers Brothers Corporation Sanders Markets The Sunflower Club Superior Toyota Target Store Times Publishing Company Tri-State Pain Institute, LLC United Parcel Service UPMC Hamot Urick Ductile Solutions Van Air, Inc. Wegmans - Peach Street Wegmans - West Erie Wellpoint WJET/WFXP Nexstar Broadcasting

GIFTS-IN-KIND (of $1,000 or more)

A gift-in-kind is a non-cash contribution used by United Way to carry out its mission. Sincere thanks to those listed below for goods, services, and expertise donated during the 2013-14 Campaign. American Tinning & Galvanizing The Brewerie at Union Station Connoisseur Media Country Fair Cumulus Media Erie BayHawks Erie International Airport, Tom Ridge Field Erie Otters Erie Playhouse Erie Seawolves FASTSIGNS® Grisé Audio Visual

Huffman Family Chiropractic, LLC Jensens Target Collision Joseph McCormick Construction Company Jr’s Last Laugh Comedy Club & Restaurant Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett Krispy Kreme LaGrand Elite and Executive Limousine Lamar Advertising LINEAR_Creative Little Caesars McCarty Printing Mercyhurst University Institute of Public Health

Outback Steakhouse Printing Concepts, Incorporated Rainbow International Scott Enterprises Times Publishing Company Matthew D. Walker Publishing, LLC Wegmans WFXP WJET WSEE WICU

The following organizations made gifts-in-kind to support United Way Erie FREE Taxes. Booker T. Washington Center Corry School District Edinboro University Erie Federal Credit Union Fairview Presbyterian Church 4 NINE Thrift Store (North East)

Girard School District Greater Erie Community Action Committee Housing Authority of the City of Erie John F. Kennedy Center Martin Luther King Memorial Center Multicultural Community Resource Center

The Porreco Center Scott Enterprises St. Benedict Education Center Widget Financial

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COMMUNITY SERVICE FUNDS Many employees at a number of local companies give to United Way through a Community Service Fund. Combined, these ten funds pledged nearly $830,000 to United Way during the 2013-14 Campaign.

American Hollow Boring Company Employees Community Service Fund Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center Inc. DBA Barber National Institute Bliley Technologies Inc. Employees Community Service Fund City of Erie Employee Community Service Fund Community Resources for Independence, Inc./Good Neighbor Fund Employees Community Service Fund of GE Modern Industries Community Service Fund Saint Vincent Hospital Community Service Fund UPMC Hamot Community Service Fund Urick Ductile Solutions Community Service Fund

The Employees Community Service Fund of GE continues to contribute the largest single annual gift to help improve the lives of many through United Way. Thank You!

Since 1946, the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and United Way Worldwide have enjoyed a cooperative relationship through which they, in partnership with state and local United Ways, provide services to members of organized labor, their families and their communities. Both the AFL-CIO and United Way believe that volunteerism is the essence of a democratic society. In total, organized labor gives more than one million dollars to United Way of Erie County each year.

2013 J. DAVID DEVER MEMORIAL AWARD

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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES The Central Labor Council established the J. David Dever Memorial Award in 1982 to recognize outstanding service to United Way of Erie County and to the Erie Community.

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L OYA L C O N T RI B U T O R S Loyal Contributors who gave to the 2013-14 Campaign are investors who have shown their dedication and commitment to United Way’s mission by supporting any local United Way for 10 years or more. We thank each and every one of these important contributors for their long-standing support. Andrew and Deborah Abramczyk Juan Acevedo Martin A. Acri Rebecca and Evan Adair James M. Adovasio Shaun B. Adrian Esq. Eileen Agresti Kimberly M. Akers Jay W. Alberstadt Jr. Charles Alessi Gloria J. Alex Liz Allen Robert and Margaret Allen Barbara J. Allessie Beverly Allgeier Dr. John F. Almquist Dr. and Mrs. John L. Alonge Edward and Kathy Althof Eric D. Amann Robert J. and Susan Amendola Janice M. and Robert G. Anderson Jr. Sonya N. Anderson Tony Anderson Fedor A. Andriyevskiy Gina and Mike Angelo Joseph R. Angelotti Jr. Beverly J. Anselment-Boyce Darlene A. Anthony Veronica L. Antoske Jim and Jamie Antoun Kathleen A. Anysz Darcy Apfel Theresa Archer Mike R. Armbrust Mark and Gail Armbruster Christine L. Armstrong Susan K. Armstrong Luciana Aronne Kimberley Arvickson David W. Ashton Johnie Atkinson-Faulkerson Cle and Penny Austin Sally L. Austin Malcolm H. Ayers Shawn Babcock Eric and Jennifer Bach Ann M. Badach Robert and Christy Baer James and Mary Bahn Scott L. Bailey Timothy M. Baird Jennifer M. Baker Paul and Janice Baker Christine McClure and Perry Baker Tammy L. Baker John and Mary Gail Baldwin Dr. Charles R. and Beverly Bales Stephanie A. Balko Brenda Bane James and Richele Bann John S. Barbato Jr. Jacqueline and Michael Barber Dr. Maureen Barber-Carey Lance Barclay Michael and Vicki Barko

Michele R. Barlow Thomas J. Barney Louise D. Barr Tammy Bartasavich Debbie Bartone Doug and Cynthia Bastow Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Batchelor Cheryl Bates Gerald T. Battle Timothy J. Baughman Aileen and George Baxter Bernadette Baxter Cheryl A. Baybrook Barbara A. Bayhurst Jeffrey E. Beach Kimberly M. and Frank W. Beachly Jr. Bonnie Beatty John and Barbara Beatty Jacob J. Beaver Elizabeth M. Beck John S. Becker Paul Becker Robert W. and Cathy Becker Mrs. Spafford Becker Arthur D. Beckerink Elizabeth Beckman Leigh-Ann Bedal Doris Bednarski Joyce M. Bednarski Jeannie M. Beeler A. Gene Beer Frank Bekeny John R. Belczyk Jerry Bender Wanda C. Bender Richard J. Bengel Robert C. and Mary Bengel Denise M. Benim Dr. David R. Benjamin Jennifer L. Bennett Kristen Bennett Robert Bennett Sheryl A. Bennett Tammy E. Bennett Trudy M. Benson Richard K. Bentley Frank and Marcia Berarducci Janet and Ernest Bergkessel Arnold E. Bergquist Keven J. Beringer Attorney Bruce W. and Cathy Bernard Deborah L. Bernardini Christina and Brian Bernatowicz Diana L. Bernatowicz Charlotte A. Berringer Randi and Douglas Bert Joan and Boyd Bert David J. Bertges Brian Bessetti Russell W. Betz Michael Beuchert Angelo Bevelacqua Theresa Bihler Bonnie Jo Billen Carol M. Billig

Del Birch Mrs. Ray Birchard Paul and Donna Bittner Scott W. Bixler Peggy M. Bizzaro Samuel P. “Pat” Black III John and Janet Blakeslee Terry M. Blakney Thomas J. Blaszczyk Mary Ann Blatt James E. Blazek Gregory R. Bleil John E. Bleil Kathy A. Bliss-Hennick Jeremy D. Bloeser Robert and Diane Bloom Rodney Bloomquist John C. and Colleen Bloomstine Mr. and Mrs. William C. Bloomstine Daniel A. Boccio James L. Bogniak Amy B. Bojarski Nicole Bojkic Melody A. Bokshan Robert D. Bolmanski James R. Bomba Jennifer Bond John and Julia Bongiovanni Janel Bonsell Bonita K. Booker Chuck and Diana Bool Stacey A. Boothe Thomas L. Borstorff Betsy and Dennis Bort Timothy J. Botwright Michael and Mary Bova Nikolay Bovkun Sandra Bowers Susan M. Bowser David Boyd Jack C. Boyd Dr. Richard C. Boyle Honorable and Mrs. John A. Bozza Mark J. Bracalento Martha C. Brady Lacy E. Brant Ronna and Thomas Brasco Sr. Colleen Brennan Thomas W. Brennan Bill and Peep Brereton Keith and Mary Breter Jean M. Brewer Lewis T. Briggs Yvonne M. Briggs Deadra Brink Edward L. Brink Jeff and Amy Brinling John and Elaine Brinling Kathleen M. Brooks Laura J. Brooks Lori Brooks-McGraw MaryAnn Brothers Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Brown Christine A. Brown D. Shane Brown

Izedia Brown James G. Brown James M. Brown Judith A. Brown Martha M. Brown Melissa M. Brown Ronald Brown Susan M. Brown Attorney William R. and Irene Brown Dennis E. and Rebecca N. Brumagin Gary A. Brumbaugh Tom and Patricia Brunner David L. Bruno Karen L. Bryant Barbara K. Buccigrossi Kelly and Scott Buck Kimberly J. Buckel Robert P. Buckel Joanna K. Budde Lesya and Yaroslav Bugera Henry D. Bujalski Kathleen Bukowski Jacquelyn and Jeremiah J. Bull Donald L. Burdick James and Nancy Bure Kathleen and Thomas Burik Michele A. Burke Richard A. Burnett Julie E. Burns Lisa A. Burns Pamela and Richard Burt Peter Burton Karen Burton Horstman Frances Q. Buseck Dr. and Mrs. Mark S. Buseck Thomas J. Buseck Esq. Joelyn J. Bush William J. Butterfield Lori and Donald Buzzard Diane V. Byrne Steven M. Cabaday Dennis Cagnoli Cheryl L. Cahill Michael Caldwell Michael J. Caldwell Christopher J. Callaghan Robert and Karen Callahan Daniel L. Camino Ann L. Cancilla Brenda Cancilla Joseph J. Cancilla Paul F. and Helen Cancilla Connie M. Canfield Barry and Debra Capell Virginia A. Cappara Sandra Carangi Jeffrey D. Carden Norma J. Carey Jerri E. Carlin Mike and Ann Carlin Donna L. Carlino David L. Carll Michele and Carl Carlotti Saundra J. Carlson Stephen R. Carman

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L OYA L Jaime M. Carmosino Donald J. Carone Paul Carpenedo Nancy M. Carr Martin J. Carroll Alir and Eloise Carter Roy K. Carter Willis Carter Helen D. Carter-Snell Cathy A. Carver Terry L. and Janet Cascioli Patrick M. Case Heather and Dan Cass Adrienne A. Cassidy Joy Catania Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Cavanaugh Rob Celeski David L. Chaffee Kevin Charleton Teresa L. Chatman Margaret A. Chatt Emma Sue Cherico James Chesebrough Edward F. and Ginny Chizewick Kenneth Chizmar Mark S. Christ Susan C. Church Jill Churchill Kyle Chylinski Janet M. Cipriani John R. Cipriani Marc and Nancy Cipriani Beverly M. Clark Jeff and Nancy Clark Luba A. Clark Theresa A. Cleaver Richard and Karen Clement Mary L. Cloninger Gerald T. and Lora Clover Denis and Mary Coan Karen L. Coe Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Cogley Lyman and Marylin Cohen Louis and Aimee Colaizzo David R. Cole Dr. Dennis and Barbara Cole Jodi L. Cole Nancy L. Cole Kimberly L. Coleman Lauren E. Coletta Vangie Colish Jean M. Colish Victoria C. Collazo-Maldonado Terrence G. Colvin Sharon E. Comi Chin Liang Condon Sharon L. Confer Gene and Anne Connell and Family Andrew J. Conner Mr. and Mrs. William B. Conner Jade M. Conners Victoria A. Connor Debbie and Eric Consiglio Candie A. Conway Gail J. Cook Connie S. Cooney Patty Cooney Amber R. Cooper

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Diann and Brad Cooper Paul and Susan Corbran Lisa H. Corsale Darren Corsi Christopher M. Cortes Terrance P. and Sherri L. Costello Tracy and Merle Coulter William L. Cousins Sandra L. Covello Elizabeth E. Crandell Sandra J. Cranston Randall J. Crawford James B. and Jackie Cross Janet and Jeffrey Cross M. Robert and Nancy Cross Nathan J. Crouch James D. Cullen, Esq. Pat and Robin Cuneo Susan M. Cunningham Honorable William R. Cunningham Antonella Cupillari Debbie and Doug Currie Susan and George Currie Jim and Rossana Currie David J. Cyterski Tim Czerwinski Charles Dahlkemper Edward and Christine Dahlkemper Joyce M. Dahlkemper Roger and Marcia Dall Kelly A. Dalton Charles E. Daly Donald W. and Rosemarie Damon Nancy S. Daniel Deborah L. Danielson David W. Danowski Mary Beth and Thomas Danowski Amy M. Daugherty James J. and Anna D’Aurora Dr. Mario and Mrs. Marian D’Aurora Randy P. Davis Dale E. Davison Bruce L. Decker Jr. Jennifer Decker Polly DeDad Charles Deemer Heather DeFazio Jennifer and Murray DeForce Lisa E. Dehaven Dr. Thomas Del Fratte Frank DelleCurti Ronald W. DelPorto William L. DeLuca Jr. Pauline DeMarall Dale R. DeMarco Corrine Dembski Robert J. Demchak Jr. Paula J. Demeter Paul and Janet Demjanenko Patrick C. Demmery Janet Dennen Kathleen A. DeSante JoAnn DeSantis-Barnes Teresa DeSanto William G. and Sarah DeWitt Jim and Judy Dible Bill Dietz Raylene L. Dill

C O N David DiLoreto Jill L. Dimattio Elizabeth A. DiPaolo David A. DiPlacido Barbara A. DiSanti Elaine Dodick Cindy L. Dohanic Nora J. and Thomas J. Dolak Jr. Mark and Karen Dombrowski John J. Donahue William J. Donahue Tina M. Donikowski Lisa R. Donoghue Pamela G. Dougherty Donna E. Douglass Christina M. Doupe Sandra K. Downer-Hartel Tammy A. Downes Marshall W. Downing Daniel and Christine Drabic Robert Drahushak Karen Schommer John W. Draskovic Audrey A. Draszkiewicz Edmund A. Drexler Anne E. Driscoll Richard B. Drylie George Dudas Shirley Dudenhoefer Mr. and Mrs. Chip Dufala Tammy L. Dumbeck-Wurst Joan M. Dunar Douglas S. Dunham Ann M. Dunlap Ira John Dunn Susan Dunn Darrell T. Dunston Janis Durr Mrs. Mary Duval Attorney and Mrs. Robert G. Dwyer Heather and Peter Eaglen Cheryl Easly Sandra Ebert Doris S. Ebinger Mary Lou Edgett Diane Edwards Michael B. Edwards John and Barbara Egg Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Eighmy Robert G. Ek Judith Emick Dr. Eileen G. Engel Dr. Gregory S. Engel Jean L. English James A. Engstrom Jr. Pauline C. Enssle Steven T. and Sara Erhartic Cindy C. Ericson John F. Erikson Sara J. Erven Sonia Esfahbodirad Patrick Espin Janet L. Esser Sandra Estes Linda Etter JoAnne Evanoff Jeffrey W. Evans Grace Ewanick

Cindy A. Ewing Gerald A. Fagley Denise and Randy Faipler Gretchen S. Fairley Judge and Mrs. John R. Falcone Jr. Lynn K. Falk Mary R. Faller David and Sue Falvo Karen J. Farabaugh Linda Farley Lee A. Farnsworth Raimee Farrell John P. Fascetti Joel L. Fassette Susan L. Fassette Linda J. Fatica Aleksandr A. Fedchik Richard A. Federici Alan C. Felix Lorianne Feltz Juan Fernandez-Jimenez Terrence A. Ferrante Christine M. Ferrare Jeanne Ferraro Dr. Robert J. and Carol Ferraro Shirley Ferrick Michael and Cheryl Ferrie Anthony and Gloria Ferritto Mike and Kate Ferritto Sean and Lynette Ferry Dr. David A. Ferster Chris and Mary Fette Sr. Chris Fette and Mary Leach Fette John P. Fette James J. Fetzner Kenneth Fetzner Mike and Sandy Fetzner Frederick G. Fiedler Ann D. Filipowski Claudia Filippi Stephen and Kathleen Findlay Bill and Renee Finnecy Carol S. Finotti Barbara and Gregory T. Fischer Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Fish Amy Fisher Ina Fisher Katherine E. Fisher Susan M. Fitzgerald Bonnie K. Fitzpatrick Susan L. Flanagan Richard F. Flynn Gregory G. Follador The Fonticella Family Karen A. Forcht Kevin L. Ford Rosalyn Fornari Pamela J. Forsyth-Pfeifer Mindy R. Forte Chrissy L. Fortin Caroline Foulk Cynthia R. Fowle Christine M. Fracassi Robert D. Fragale Michael R. and Kathryn Fraley Lisa L. Frampton Dr. A. Daniel Frankforter and Karen Keene

T RI B U T O R S Irene Franz David V. Freeman Gary Freiwald Jr. Robert Frenzel Mary T. Frick Philip B. Friedman Laura J. Fromknecht Ronald Fronzaglia Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Frost Sandra K. Fucci Jennifer Fuchs Mark A. Fuchs Matthew W. Fuchs Nancy E. Fuchs Barbara K. Fuhrman Donald H. Fuller James A. Fullerton Jeanne F. Fullerton Guy C. and Heidi Fustine Roseanne Galeza Michelle R. Galla Kimberly R. Gamble Dr. Thomas J. and Mary Gamble Robert E. and Julie Gandley Christopher M. Ganska Roseanne L. Gapinski Amy J. Gardner Nancy and Vince Gardner Suzanne Garman Dr. William P. Garvey Halle Gatti Matthew Geertson J. Randolph Gehrlein Mr. and Mrs. James E. Gehrlein Angela E. Genest Richard J. Gensheimer Jr. Reverend Albert U. and Edwina Gesler Jr. William and Kelly Gheres Anne M. Gianoni Richard and Claire Giardina Gordon A. Gibbens Victor V. Gidenko Kelly Gierczynski Willard R. and Geraldine Gilfry Catherine A. Gillespie Theresa J. Gilmore Robert B. Gilson Jr. Dr. Alan L. Glaser Earleen Glaser Andrew J. Glass Michael A. Glass James Gloekler Dr. Paul J. and Barbara Gmuer Edward and Rita Goebel Dr. Jack and Maxine Gold Duane and Laurie Golden Timothy Goldsmith Earl Gollmer David and Jena Gonzalez Margaret A. Goodall Richard Goodenow Jr. M. Fletcher Gornall Adrian Gorski Christine L. Goughnour Colleen A. Gourley Roy and Mary Lee Gourley

Scott S. Gourley Christine Grabowski Kathleen Gray Linda Graziani Frank and Claire Gredler Reverend Joseph C. Gregorek David C. Gregory Jennifer A. Gregory Linda S. Greiner Donna M. Grenberg Paul J. Grenberg Donald W. and Joy Grieshober Gordon Griffey Raymond A. Griffin Brian L. and Barbara Griffith Sandra M. Griffith Patricia Grignol Karine R. Grigoryan Marina A. Grigoryan Richard T. Grimm Missy Groenendaal Paul Groszkiewicz Andrew C. Grove Dennis and Eileen Grow Melissa and Joseph Grucza Joyce E. Grzywinski Richard M. Gudowski II Penny Guelcher John and Judith Guerriero Stephen A. Guild Barbara A. Guilford Elizabeth S. Guise Barbara S. Gunnison Edward F. Gunter Dr. Thomas A. and Nancy Gustin Gregory J. Gutting Lawrence and Pam Gutting Richard L. Guy Timothy Guzek Suzanne M. Gwinn Joseph J. Haas Karen D. Haas Jon M. Habursky Ronald Habursky Stephen J. Habursky Jennie L. Hackenberg Linda Hackshaw Ron and Sue Haener Susan Hirt and Thomas B. Hagen Boo and Aimee Hagerty Thomas E. Hain Patricia J. Haley James and Carolyn Halladay Maria H. Haller Andrea and David M. Hallman Jr. Vincent F. and Ann Halupczynski Richard T. Ham Thomas and Elizabeth Hamilton Brian and Bobbie Hammer Christopher and Corina Hanes T. Andrew Hanes Mili Chiang-Hanes and Thomas A. Hanes Mary M. Hanks Mary Beth Hannah Laurie V. Hannan Sandra Hansbrew

Janet A. Hansen Kathleen T. Hansen Thomas J. Hansen Evonne N. Hanson Samuel J. Harakal Kirk J. Hardner Walter and Joan Harf Karen M. Harkness Brad Harris Charles and Barbara Harris Robert W. Harris Jr. Don and Becky Hart Robert Hart Susan E. Hart Terry Hart Todd A. Hart James and Mary Harvey Charles Hassett Joyce and Francis Hayden Douglas and Kathy Hayes Mary Hayes Paula Hayes Melinda S. Heasley Attorney Thomas D. Heberle Marie E. Heberlein Keith J. and Cathleen A. Hedderick Cynthia L. Hedderman Daniel and Terry Heher Robert and Sue Heibel Robert T. Hein Diane E. Heise Brian P. Heitzenrater Charles Heitzenrater Robyn C. Heitzenrater Nan Held Colleen M. Helsley Lisa Ann Helsley Gerald E. Hemmis Frank A. Henry Danielle M. Hermann Mary Ellen Hermann Kristin L. Hesch Patrick D. Hesidence Gregg A. Hess D. Garth and Margaret Hetz Stephen C. and Jane Hetz Alex Higby Michelle A. Higgins Bill and Martha Hilbert Rebecca and William M. Hilbert Jr. Jennifer A. Hilbrich Jeffrey Hileman Darleen-Marie B. Hill William J. and Dottie Hill Shantel D. and Melanie L. Hilliard Ronald L. and Sandy Hilling Daniel Hills Kitty Cancilla-Hilton and Tim Hilton Jo J. Hines Michelle T. Hinman Richard and Jane Hinman Robert Hirsh Cheryl Hirst Daniel and Wendy Hodapp Diane L. Hodas John F. Hodges, CFP Kathleen M. Hoffman Thomas C. and Paula Hoffman II

Thomas R. Hoffman Carol M. Hofmann James and Catherine Hogg Joseph H. Hohman Mark and Becky Holcomb Clara M. Holden Mr. and Mrs. David E. Holland Lawrence P. Holland Dennis J. Hollarn II Linda L. and Tom Holman Christopher A. Holmberg Martine Holquist Glenn A. Hoover John and Julia Horan Gary Neal Horton Susan and James Horvat Abram Howze Judy A. Hoydic CathySue Hrinda Kathy Hubbard Bryan Hubler Samella Hudson-Brewton Natalie and John Huegel Julie A. Hulick Janet C. Hull Michael and Rebecca Hull Ruth H. Humes Christine J. Hunkele Christine M. Hunt Rodney R. Hunt Brenda L. Hurley Teresa A. Huzinec Debbie Iavarone Julie A. Iddings Patricia L. Ingro Patricia Inman Timothy J. Innes Kevin and Rebecca Ireson David J. Irish Jr. Brian Irwin Zachary T. Irwin Jim and Erica Jackson William and Patricia Jackson David W. Jakubowski Robert F. Jarzomski Gary A. Jaskiewicz Julie Jaworski Tina M. Jekel Robert C. Jelinek C. Robert and Mildred Jenkins Charles and Lisa Jenkins Dr. Jay L. and Peggy Jenkins Caroline Jenks Paul J. Jericho Brenda L. Johnson Brent Johnson Debra K. Johnson Janet M. Johnson Jeremy Johnson Maria and Bob Johnson Maureen B. Johnson Nicole L. Johnson Arnold and Carolyn Johnson Eileen G. Jolls Alice Jones Barbara J. Jones Danny and Angela Jones Jodie A. Jones

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L OYA L R. Steven and Danielle Jones Mr. and Mrs. Ronald O. Jones T. Warren and Judy Jones Patricia A. Jordan Mark Jordano George and Tina Joseph Marko Jovanovich Carol Joyce Edward P. Junker III Kimberly Kaercher Dr. Michael T. and Nancy Anne Kalista Daniel F. Kalivoda David and Mary Kay Kalivoda Patricia A. Kalivoda Robert F. and Rita Kalivoda Carl and Wendy Kallgren Jenny Kanoza Sergy and Lyubov Kapelkin Martin and Ann Kaverman Dorothy Kean Theodore A. Kean Margo A. Keefer Barbara V. Keim Robin C. Keller Victor V. Kelley Joseph J. Kelly Philip H. Kelly Jane M. Kelsey Dr. James Kelvington Sandra Kempisty Thomas W. Kennedy Jr. Mark Kennelley Nyla R. Kennemuth Michele M. Kerecman Amy Cuzzola-Kern and B. Scott Kern Nancy and Bruce Kern Sr. Bonnie and C. Bruce Kern II Dorothy Kerner Nancy Kernin Amy M. Kessler Diane and Terrence Kestle Kevin J. Keys Jeanne A. Kidder Steve and Linda Kifer Catherine M. Kilanowski Richard A. Killian Jr. Darrin T. Kinander Cynthia K. Kindle Christopher King Clark King Linda Lyons King Pamela A. King Anna Maria Kirk Deanna J. Klein Joanne Kleinhanz Susan M. Klem Joseph E. Kloecker Serene J. Klomp Carolyn F. Klutz Michele D. Knauer Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Knight David Knight Carolyn E. Knox Jill and Tim Kolakowski Dave and Melissa Koma Mr. and Mrs. Robert Koontz Karen Koper

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Susan Koprowski Jerold T. Koscinski Stephanie Kotoski Darlene Kovacs Martha Koval Wendy S. Kramer Constance Kraus Jeanne M. Kraus Robert and Kim Krespan Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kresse Judith R. Krill Thomas and Catherine Krill Joseph J. Krineski Jr. Barbara Kroh Richard Krolczyk Deana L. Krowicki Gina Kruse Dr. and Mrs. David M. Kruszewski James M. Kubaney Marilyn R. Kubeja Attorney and Mrs. Mark Kuhar Dr. Richard H. and Kathleen Kuhn Sevala Kulo Kevin J. Kunik Dr. James Kurre Bonnie Kwitowski Janet L. Laboda Valerie Laborde Lawrence J. LaFata Edward H. Lamb Dr. William D. and Judith Lamberton Albert L. and Mary Lamp Jr. Chris and Vickie Lampe Tammie M. Lander Terry L. Landon Thomas A. Lane Art Laneve Stella LaPaglia Michael W. Larson David B. Lasher John Laskey Joseph J. Lassman Dave and Kathy Lastowski Daniel T. Latcovich Keith J. Latzo David and Diane Lauer Gerald Lauer John A. Lauer James and Lynn Laughlin Gail M. Laughner Trish L. Lawrence Tiffany L. Layden Kimberly R. Leasure Teresa H. Leasure B.J. and Barbara Lechner Frances Lee Joyce C. Lee Scott Lee Howard D. and Suzanne LeFever Dr. Kristine S. Legters Christian J. Lehman Jr. Margaret Lehr Nicole and Daniel Lehr Melissa Leonard Susan A. Leonardi Colleen R. Leone Janis M. Leretsis

C O N Richard E. Leszek Janine Lethaby Steven A. and Sherry Letzelter Dr. Howard and Jane Levin Dr. Jeffrey and Jane Levine Brian P. Lewis David and Lenora Lewis David W. Lewis Jr. Gregory J. Lewis Linda L. Lewis Lori L. Lewis Timothy J. Lewis Theresa M. Liberatore Kurt and Sheila Lichtenfeld Kathi A. Lieb Crissa M. Liggett April R. Lilley Bill and Linda Lillis Barbara R. Lincoln Robert C. Lindenberger Mark Linebach Mary M. Link Suzanna L. Lipsey Richard Lockard Douglas and Joan Loesel Louise K. and Richard O. Loesel L.C. Logan Vera Logvina-Sizov Barbara A. Loll Emmett J. Lombard Stacy and Steve Loncher Joseph F. Londo Stephanie Long James A. Longley Charles T. Longua Reverend Billie B. Loomis Maura A. Loop Larry E. Loper Luz M. Lopez Daniel E. Loringer Marilyn LoSapio Renie and Brady Louis Dan Louis Seamus K. Louis Jeff and Dee Lowery Alois and Josephine Lubiejewski Bernard M. Lucas Christine L. Lucas Gregory Luce George and Shirley Lucore Mark and Diane Lugin Paul A. Lukach Sarah J. Lunger Michele Luthringer Bill Lyle Andrea J. MacArthur Beth A. Macarthur Richard K. MacDonald Nicole K. Maciulewicz Tara Maciulewicz James L. Mack Nancy L. Mack Craig Mackelvey Family Lisa Mackowski Barbara A. Macks Kathleen A. MacMurdy Linda Madara

Mary-Ellen Madigan Cindy J. Madura Ann and John Magenau III Christine M. Mahon Joan and Francis Mainzer Karen Andrus Malick James M. Malloy Kimberly G. Malone Patrick Malone James and Kathryn Malthaner Jean Malthaner Albert S. Mancuso Virginia Mancuso Lisa M. Manendo Gina M. Mannarelli-Agostine David A. Marczak David J. Margraf Melissa M. Marinelli Michael E. Marsden Robert and Christina Marsh Eric and Carol Marthaler Chads M. Martin James E. and Sharon A. Martin Michael P. Martin Richard and Mary Martin Bob and Joan Martter Joyce K. Marucci Gary C. Marz Jennifer Marz Colleen Masi Dana L. Massing Raymond C. Massing John W. Masterson Monica Masterson Susan R. Matteson David and Margaret Matthews Mary C. Maxwell Jean M. Mays Edward E. Mazzeo II Jeffrey A. McAninch Blossom McBrier James and Jane McBrier Brenda J. McCaslin Attorney and Mrs. Harvey D. McClure Terry L. McConnell Reverend James W. and Julie McCormack J. Philip McCormick Michael A. McCormick Neil and Gayle McCoy Ward H. McCracken Matt and Daren McCullough Keith J. McCurdy Jennifer McDade Anne J. McGarvey Margaret L. McGarvey Teresa M. McGarvey Christopher R. McGill Donna E. McIntosh Lynne M. McIntyre Kevin T. McKenna James and Linda McKibben Tammy McLaurin Timothy P. and Andrea McMullin Christopher and Corrie McNally Attorney Jim and Barbara McNamara Noreen Y. McNaughton

T RI B U T O R S Robert W. and Mercedes McNutt Shelley M. McQuown Chris and Donald McRae David S. Medvec James R. Meehl William and Karen Meeker Constance M. Meginnis Timothy J. Mehl Jack and Meghan Mehler Rebecca J. Mehler Tamara S. Melnik Debra Mennecke Christina M. Mercer Charles J. Merlino Gloria S. Mershon Dr. Ronald and Patty Merski Jeff and Chris Merz Philip and Josephine Messenkopf Al and Jan Messina Denise K. Messina Chris A. Messinger John and Delora Metalonis Dell L. Mezzacapo Amy L. Miehl Gerard M. Miele Joseph M. Mifsud Heidi M. Migliaccio James and Linda Milewski Stephan J. Milewski Daniel M. Miller David J. Miller Debra J. Miller Elizabeth M. Miller Gary M. Miller Nancy and James C. Miller Karen A. Miller Pamela M. Miller Patrick C. Miller Thomas L. Miller Thomas R. Miller II Wendy D. Miller William J. Miller Timothy J. Milloy Adrecia D. Milsap Judith Minichelli Stephen Minick Matthew J. Minnaugh Janet E. Minzenberger Fabienne Mir Dr. and Mrs. Forrest Mischler Amy L. Mitchell Annette M. Mitchell Cheryl L. Mitchell Allan A. Mitulski John Mizanin Steven M. Mizikowski Lynn Mogel Kelly A. Montefiori John J. Montgomery Joyce Moon Carl N. and Barbara Moore Eunice Moore Terrence A. Moore Michael J. Moorehead Carlos A. Mora Nancy Jean Morad Linda Morgan

Caroline A. Morrow Marlene D. and Homer A. Mosco Jean M. Moses Attorney David M. Mosier Anita D. Mountain Erin M. Mourton Remle and David Moyak Thomas and Gayle Moyak Dorothy M. Moyer Theresa Moyer Dr. James E. Mraz Michael D. Muckinhaupt Keith N. Mueller Dr. Dawna T. Mughal Erika S. Muhammad Diana M. Mullen Donna J. Munch Craig and Jill Murphey David J. Murphy Douglas and Deborah Murphy Patrick and Robin Murphy Patrick R. Murzynski Bernadette Myers Matthew W. Myers Reverend Theofanis and Helen Nacopoulos Jan Brydon and Howard Nadworny Lori Nagy Karen Nasca Arlene R. Nash Carol A. Nash Gary H. Nash Melanie J. Nash Louis Natalie Lisa A. and Timothy G. NeCastro Mr. and Mrs. Calvin D. Neithamer Sr. Christine L. Nelson Kevin F. Nelson Sandra Nelson Heather S. Nemenz Tesha L. Nesbit-Arrington Jennifer Nesselhauf Jamie Neumaier Robert Neumaier Tom and Frances New Donald and Michelle Newell Thomas and Karen Newell James Newlin Sallie L. Newsham Wilma G. Nicholls Beth A. Nielsen Linda L. Nielsen Kimberlee and Patrick Nikolai Srdan Ninkovic Annette Nowosielski Amy Nuzback Mary Oberacker Murray R. Oberacker Thomas E. O’Camb Jim and Sue Ohrn Jeanne M. O’Leary Steven T. Olesnanik II John F. Oliver Ron and Teresa Oliver Timothy A. Olson Margie A. Olszewski Paul A. Olszewski

Thomas and Darlene Omark Jodi L. O’Neil Mr. and Mrs. John W. Orlando Chuck Orloff Robert S. Orlosky Janet M. Orr Gordon A. Osborn Karl and Lisa Osinski Ted B. Oslak James R. Osmanski Terry Ostrum John G. Ott Mr. and Mrs. James L. Owen Sr. Phillip R. Owens Jennifer M. Pabellon Elizabeth M. Pacinelli Joseph and Paula Pacinelli Paula K. Paden Anne M. Page Edward Palattella Vincent Palermo Lori and Matt Palisin Roberta A. Palmisano James H. Paluh Joyce M. Pamula Cynthia Pander Mark and Darcy Paradise Salvador A. Parco Diane and John Parente Chong S. Park Kerrie M. Parkhurst Joseph A. Parlak Beverly Parshall Melvin Pasik Brenda Pasko Joseph Pasquerell John and Mary Beth Passarelli Brian Patrick Roberta H. Paul Marybeth Payne Greg Pearl William and Kimberly Pebley Anthony Pecorella Jeffrey Peelman Carl Peiffer Richard and Erin Pelinsky Alicia M. Pelkowski Rinaldo G. Pellizzari Thomas A. Pendleton Crystal Y. Penna Amelia C. Perino Tamara M. Peters John and Gertrude Petersen Debra Peterson Jeffrey S. Peterson Robert Peterson Doreen A. Petri Bob and Mary Pettys Attorney Sue Anthony Pfadt Gregg and Jennifer Pfeffer Tammy Philabaum Aaron C. and Valerie Phillips Carolyn Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Phillips Mark J. Pietrusinski and Kathleen Felong Pietrusinski William Pilewski

Becky Pintea Philip J. Pinzok Deborah A. Piotrowski Steven J. Pitonyak Karen D. Platz Vicki L. Pletz Jeffrey and Rhonda Plyler Colleen R. Pohl Lori Polanski Patricia A. Polk Barbara Pollock David Pollock Philip H. Pompeani Jeffrey Pongratz Carl and Mary Poniatowski Mary C. Pontillo John Popoff Patricia M. Popovich Diane P. Porowski Louis and Debra Porreco Linda Post Thomas A. Post Bradley G. Postema Daniel R. Potalivo Kathleen Postosnak Matt and Nicole Potosnak Laura A. Potter Tara L. Pound Mary I. Power Joanne M. Prae Jo Ellen Presnar Dianne Presogna Sue L. Presta Kimberly A. Preston Agnes R. Priscaro Karen S. Prizinsky Peggy J. Proba Mary L. Przepyszny Rhonda Puda Andy Putnam Thomas A. Quiggle Ann B. and Jack M. Quinn Michael P. Quinn Patrick J. Quinn Jr. Kathleen A. Quirk Ioan Rad Stephen T. Radack III Ann M. Rader Mary Jo Radock John and Peggy Rahner Dick and Willie Rahner John Rai Bruce and K.D. Raimy Gary and Susan Raimy Kathryn and Mark Raimy Chris and Babs Rajecki Angenie Ramdhanie Dennis and Mary Ranalli Ord Randolph Richard Ranus Timothy J. Rapela Karen Rastatter Penny R. Ratajczak Mrs. Richard Rawa Melanie S. Raygor John and Kathie Rea Sharon J. Reade

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L OYA L Chuck and Wallie Reams Debbie Redditt Fred W. and Sally Reed Michael Reed Russell A. Regdos Betty A. Regruth John C. Reichard Cynthia and Robert Reid Mark Reinelt Laureen Reinke Colleen and David Reiser Carl A. Renner Rose Mary Renner Mark D. and Tricia Restifo Robert and Caroline Rhodes Charitable Fund Al and Peggy Richardson Don Richardson David Rictor Sheryl R. Rieder Tracy Rigazzi Frank D. Riley Jr. Tim and Patty Riley James J. Rinderle Randy Rinke Michael and Pam Rinn David and Donna Rioux Father Gerald T. Ritchie Lisa T. Rizzo Linda C. Robbins Mae D. Roberts Timothy J. Roberts Gene and Vanessa Robertson Lisa M. Robie Adrienne M. Robinson Russell Robinson Laura Ellen Rocco Laurie L. Rocco Jacquelyn A. Roddy Carol Rodgers Lisa J. Rodgers Daniel J. Roessner Frank and Mary Beth Rogers Shawn and Sharon Rooney Carol A. Rose Donna Rose Mark and Valerie Rose John R. Ross Martha S. Roth Jacob A. Rouch Annette Ruef Karen A. Rugare Diann M. Ruggiero Raymond Rusnak Heather and Kevin L. Russell Laura L. Russo Victor Russo Rick and Dorothy Rutkowski Karin Lynn Ryan Linda L. Rybar Karen R. Rzepecki Kathleen A. Rzodkiewicz Matthew J. Sahlman Robert P. Sajewski Ronald L. Salisbury Paul D. Sallie Walter J. Salter

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Mark and Lisa Salvia Matthew Salvia Mary R. Samick Eugene F. and Margaret Sanders Laurie A. Sanderson David and Gail Sanner Jeffrey D. Sanner William and Susan Sapone Sujayne Sapp Alan Sargent Barbara P. Sargent Jerry Sargent Dianne Sartin John Sass Joyce M. Schaaf Mary E. Schaaf John C. Schack Jennifer L. Schade Mark and Gina Schaefer Brett W. Schafer Lore and Jim Schaffner Trevor and Kyle Schauenberg Allan and Patricia Schell Joe and Rhonda Schember Robin Scheppner August Schiava David J. Schillinger David and Janet Schlabach James E. and Frances Schlabach Robert A. Schmidle John M. and Karen Schmitt Joseph J. Schmitt III Jeanne and Oscar Schmitt Gerald and Jean Schneggenburger Bridget H. Schoenig Barbara Schreckengost David M. Schrenk Mary Beth Schrenk Charles K. and Charlene Schroeck Lisa Scroth Nadine and Larry Schultz John and Karen Schulze Daniel J. Schupp Michael E. Schupp Mr. and Mrs. J. Donald Schwab Frank Scicchitano Paul T. Scipione Ann and Thad Scott Matthew Seagren Janet L. Seaman Leonard S. Sebastian Elliot J. Segel Gary C. Seib Richard H. Semrau Carolyn R. Sennett B.J. Zonna Serrins and Paul Serrins Attorney and Mrs. William G. Sesler Clare Z. Seth Frederick and Joan Sexsmith Richard L. Seymour George Shabla Diane R. Shannon Randy L. Shapira Karen M. Shaw Mark and Prudence Shaw Michael L. Shaw Karl J. Shearer Jr.

C O N Brian C. Sheldon Mike and Patricia Sherbin Michael Sheridan James and Debbie Sherrod Louis I. Sherwood Sarah Shine Timothy M. Shine Melissa and Michael Shirey Mark Shonka Lester R. and Alta M. Shroyer Catherine H. Stuhart Thomas B. Sieberkrob Karen A. Siemieniak Delores Sigman Father Steven Pimen and Jayne Simon Harry and Martha Sinden Alexis Singer Lizbeth S. Sipple Mark E. Sitek Karen A. Skarupski Sally L. Skelly Barbara B. Skonieczki Craig S. Slick Kathy A. Slomski Lisa Slomski Daniel E. Sloppy Anne Slupski Sandra L. Smialek David G. Smith Diane Smith Edwin W. Smith, Esq. and Jennifer M. Smith Jedediah and Meredith Smith Jennifer A. Smith Mark T. Smith Paul J. Smith Robert V. Smith Thomas C. and Beverly Solvedt Nancy Somerfield Marsha Sonntag Chris and Mary Ellen Sorce Gregory J. Sorce Charles and Penny Spacht Kathleen Spafford Michael and Mary Sparks Mary C. Gensheimer and Richard H. Speicher Mary K. Spencer Florence A. Spiringer Ally Ann Spusta Gary L. Squire Charles R. Squires Karen Staab Theresa Stachera Valerie A. Stafford William A. Stafford Dr. and Mrs. Barry D. Stamm Tracy Stanley Norman H. Stark Patricia A. Stark John F. Startare James D. Steadman Mr. and Mrs. F. Cole Stearns Darcel H. Steber Ronald and Barbara Steele Laura A. Stefanovski Rhonda J. Steg

William J. Steger Heidi Stepnoski James F. and Bridget Stevenson Robert A. Stidd William T. Stiles Jim and Sharon Stoik John L. Stone Timothy and Karen Stoops Roxane R. Stovall Ada Strasser Andrea Straub Brian Streeter Joseph and Karen Streett James A. and Phoebe J. Strobel Lucille Strobel Gerald M. Stuczynski Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sturtevant Mary E. Sudul Timothy J. Sul Daniel P. Sullivan Stacie R. Sullivan Jennifer and Frank Sulz Carl G. Sundberg Dana P. Suppa Philip W. Susann Victor M. Susol Sue Sutto Diane B. Sutton Peggy Sventek Richard Swain Mark J. Swanseger Dean Swanson John and Molly Swanson Lorel B. Swanson Linda and Leo J. Swantek Jr. Scott and Pamela Swartzfager Laurie B. Swenson Teresa L. Swoger Martin G. Szabat Mary Jo Szewczyk Jeffrey J. and Bethany Szumigale Judith A. Szymecki Roger H. Taft James E. Tanner Jonathan Tate Lorrie S. Tavana Michelle M. Tavani Bill and Cathy Taylor Michael J. Tellers Sara K. Temple David and Mary Teufel Matthew K. Texter Nancy J. Tharpe Stephen R. Thelin Jane Theuerkauf Mark D. Theuret Cheryl A. Thomas David F. Thomas Eugene Thomas Judith E. Thomas Mike and LeeAnn Thomas Christopher R. Thompson Michael and Debra Thompson Thomas J. Thompson Brian Tiede Laura Tighe James E. Tingley

T RI B U T O R S Mark A. Tinner Laura L. Tinsman Courtney Tirak Joseph Tokarczyk Lisa L. Tokarczyk Andy and Candy Tompkins Pamela J. Tonty Jim and Mary Ann Toohey Emily Toothman Alton Torain Pamela J. Torok Arcadio Torres-Santos Rebecca A. Torrey Bryan J. Toy Dr. James Tracy Jerry and Marlene Trambley Mary S. Trambley Gerry and Peggy Trichel Elizabeth Trocki Colleen M. Trombetta Fay M. Trost Matthew Trott Michael A. Trott Kathryn and David M. Tullio Rosanne Tupek Thomas and Carol Tupitza Linda A. Turner Richard L. Turri Ronald L. Turri Caroline C. Tyree Renee M. Uht Dennis A. and Margaret Unks Dale Uplinger Forest D. and Margaret Uplinger Reverend Bernard J. Urbaniak Aleksandr Vakhnin Cheryl C. Valimont Gerry and Amy Van De Merwe Craig A. VanCise Matthew L. Vandervort Kelly E. VanScyoc Julie A. VanVolkenburg Joni A. Vatavuk Jamie L. Velez Stephen and Michele Ventrello Craig S. Vergotz Nicolo Vicentini Geoffrey and Jean Vickey Thomas A. Vinca Michael J. Visnosky James M. Viveralli Freda Volanakis

Brian Vollmer Randall E. Wagner Bob and JoAnn Wagner James R. Walczak Tim Waldee Heidi A. Waldinger Rick Waldo Melissa A. Walkama Mrs. Barbara H. Walker Roberta A. Walker Katherine Walter Les and Susan Walter Janet A. Walters Albert E. and Beverly Walz Jr. Corey Wandless David A. Waples Christine Ward Reverend Joseph V. Wardanski Robert F. Wardrop Jamie P. Warner Russ and Robin Warner Jessica Warren Diane E. Washe Richard and Nancy Washek Tom and Tina Wasiela Dorothy Wassel Attorney and Mrs. Mark T. Wassell Trina Watson Barbara L. Watters Donald D. Way Jr. Holly M. Waychoff Jan E. Webber Richard L. Weber Patricia Weed Jerome C. Wegley Suzanne B. Weidle Judy L. Weigold Katie M. Weigold Charles E. Weindorf Harry Weiner Deborah A. Weis Eric and Janet Weislogel Jeffrey McKeon and Dr. Nancy E. Weissbach Doreen M. Welch William J. Welch Casey Wells Joseph Wells Daniel J. Welsh Harry J. and Anna M. West Martha J. Wetick Elizabeth A. Wetzel

Sister Patricia Whalen Mr. and Mrs. Scott Whalen Dona J. Wheeler Roger D. Whelan Marjorie M. Whipple Gwendolyn White Gail Whitney Daniel M. Widomski Robert Wieczorek Kathleen S. Wiest Marybeth Wilcher Brigid M. Wilcox Teresa Wilczynski Michelle A. Wilkins Joanne Wilkinson Christine Willey Abigail L. Williams Deborah A. Williams Eileen G. Williams Lavita D. Williams Sheldon E. Williams Dr. Stephanie M. Williams Suzanne E. Williams Florence Willis William A. Willis Jr. Audrey T. Wilson Ed Wilson John and Diane Wilson Julie Wilson Judith E. Wingerter Robert Wingerter Sharon and Mark Winkler Gary J. Winschel and Shirley A. Winschel Gerald L. Wise Albert J. Wisinski Mark J. and Linda Witchcoff Brenda L. Withers Melvin Witherspoon Jim and Lois Witkowsky Thomas J. Witosky Edward P. Wittmann Catherine and Dale Wodarski Michael Wojnarowski Michael J. Wolf Anna Wolfe Carl M. Wolfrom Clarice Womack Jon L. Woodard Emelia Woodruff Edward E. Woodward Patricia Wozniak

Nicholas J. Woznicki Jr. Susan Wressell Don and Gayle Wright Lisa M. Wright Mark A. Wright Maurren F. Wright Carla W. Picardo and Scott K. Wright Christopher A. Wrobel Paul Wursch John Wurst Kim P. Wurst Elizabeth Nuber Douglas Yarbenet Mary F. Yeaney Chuck Yeung Scott B. Yochim Corinne E. Young John T. Young Keith and Jamie Young William R. and Dorothy Youngman Christine Yuhas Joel and Diane Zaczyk Michael J. Zagorski Diane Zajac-Woodie John Zalas Dick and Therese Zamboldi Todd Zamierowski Massimo Zanco Rita A. Zawacki George and Elizabeth Zehner Michelle Zehner Terri L. Zeigler Ken and Barb Zeisler Ruth R. Zeisloft Jingjun Zhang Christopher and Norma Zimmer David J. and Linda Zimmer Robert and Robin Zimmer Douglas R. Zimmerman Gregory P. Zimmerman Brian A. Ziroli Anthony J. Zonna R.J. Zonna Karen and Matt Zonno Jasmina Zukic Joe and Mary Zukowski David M. and Barbara Zurn Frank W. and Jane Zurn Jim and Geraldine Zurn Mr. and Mrs. Roger Zurn

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L E G A C Y

S O C I E T Y

Legacy Society members have included United Way in their will or estate plans or have made a direct gift to United Way of Erie County’s Endowment Fund during the 2013-14 Campaign. Estate of G. William Ambro Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Batchelor Estate of Helen M. Billman Frances Q. Buseck Michele and Carl Carlotti Estate of Winifred Christiansen Estate of Bernice T. Derry Mrs. Mary Duval Attorney and Mrs. Robert G. Dwyer

Robert Frenzel Estate of Martha and Fred Gasche Attorney M. Fletcher Gornall Jr. Estate of Robert A. Haller William and Patricia Jackson James and Lynn Laughlin Merrill Lynch Endowment Fund James W. and Cheryl Martin James E. and Sharon A. Martin

Masterson Family Fund Estate of Lydia M. McCain The Emmett L. McIntosh Family Fund Estate of Robert D. Mussina Jim and Sue Ohrn Bruce and K.D. Raimy J. Gary and Susan Raimy Estate of Mrs. Harold C. Robertson Laurie B. Root

Robin Scheppner John and Jennifer Simon Norman H. Stark Estate of Ottillia Weber Dona J. Wheeler Robert Wingerter Anonymous

HONORARY & MEMORIAL GIFTS Donors who contributed to United Way of Erie County in honor or in memory of a relative, friend, or business colleague are making a gift that keeps on giving. These thoughtful remembrances are placed in the Endowment Fund where only a portion of the earnings is used each year to help people in need through funded programs and initiatives. The following gifts have been made in memoriam: Frances Rose Beer Marc Benecki Chris Andersen Bojarski* Pauline E. Buzek Frank A. Coscia Paul L. Dahlkemper Sr. Frank DePaul Danny Desser Emma DiTullio* Nancy Dylewski George and Joy Enzbrenner Glen Emery Gathers Malcolm Glazer

The following gifts have been made in honorarium:

Patti Kirschner Dee Kubiak Myrtle Lynch Alice Masiroff Helen Miraldi* Matthew and Norma Raski* Bert Samuels Darlene Largey Scavona Chuck Strader Margaret Szoszorek Gregg R. Theiss* Cyrus “Bud” Watson David Yuhas Jr.

Lou Baxter* Mary Benson* Ed Bernik* Doris Cipolla* Jim Colvin* Joseph B. Dahlkemper* Pam Forsyth* Maggi Goodall* Julie Klingler* James Krats Nina Krats Mitzi Levine

Norm Levine Mike Martin and Staff* Dana Massing* Tom Pysz and Staff* Sally Range* Christie Kremer Serrins David Serrins Debra Serrins Rachel Springfield Ann-Marie Welsh*

* Gifts donated to Imagination Library

“We are blessed to have resources that can be shared with those in need. We are committed to follow that philosophy throughout our lifetimes, and we have no reservation in setting aside sufficient assets upon our deaths so that our charitable desires can be continued indefinitely. Most certainly, United Way of Erie County must be included in that strategy as an assurance that available resources will be prudently used to meet social needs as they change over the years.”

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Bob and Maureen Dwyer Legacy Society Members

CONGRATUL ATIONS 2014 TOCQUEVILLE AWARD RECIPIENT

F. BRADY LOUIS United Way of Erie County established its Tocqueville Award program in 1983 to recognize outstanding volunteer service to our community. For their personal leadership and service to our community, these individuals received this prestigious award. May their generous spirit be an example and catalyst to others.

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

Jim Dible John Horan Rev. Steven Pimen Simon Walter & Joan Harf Thomas B. Hagen Marlene Mosco Margaret Ann Hardner, SSJ Samuel P. “Pat” Black III Dr. Richard & Mrs. Willie Rahner Mary Lou Kownacki, OSB Judge George Levin Vincent L. Jenco, D.O. Samuel P. Black Jr. R. Benjamin Wiley Ralph T. Wright Laura W. Wallerstein

2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998

Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Dr. William P. Garvey F. William Hirt Edward P. Junker III A. James Freeman Mary Beth Kennedy Robert F. and Betty M. Merwin Susan Hirt Hagen Carl J. Schlemmer Ray L. McGarvey M. Lawreace Antoun, SSJ William J. Hill Jr. Albert F. Duval Charles H. Bracken Edward C. Doll

1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983

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STATEMENT

ACTIVITIES

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 2013 2012 CHANGES IN UNRESTRICTED ASSETS Public Support and revenue Campaign revenue Direct contributions $2,761,409 $2,832,795 Net assets released from restrictions Expiration of time restrictions 2,563,195 2,496,385 Collection of prior year pledges, net 22,315 7,386 Less: donor designations (574,683) (477,143) Less: estimated uncollectible pledges (94,000) (96,000) Net campaign revenue 4,678,236 4,763,423 OTHER REVENUE Grants 282,246 328,395 Other gifts and bequests 19,655 79,192 Interest and dividends 270,033 411,232 Net gains/(losses) on investments reported at fair value 1,917,467 1,443,524 Service fees 15,985 5,442 Sponsorships 139,348 30,500 Other income 30,918 4,545 Total other revenue, net

2,675,652

2,302,830

Total public support and revenue 7,353,888 7,066,253 EXPENSES Program services Gross funds awarded/distributed Direct allocations to funded organizations 3,187,564 3,029,390 Other allocations, projects and grants 1,025,222 928,322 Less: donor designations (574,683) (477,143)

Net funds awarded/distributed Community impact Labor services division Success by 6 Erie Free Taxes Imagination Library Erie Together

Total program services

3,638,103 409,614 77,618 76,952 164,187 83,554 101,735

3,480,569 381,193 72,347 123,435 212,065 102,066

4,551,763

4,371,675

SUPPORTING SERVICES Fund raising 832,910 686,130 Administration 314,158 306,656 Total supporting services

1,147,068

992,786

Total expenses

5,698,831

5,364,461

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

1,655,057

1,701,792

Net assets at beginning of year Net assets at end of year

18,708,403

17,006,611

$20,363,460

$18,708,403

AUDIT COMMITTEE Janel Bonsell

Charles Knight

Linda Wagner

Schaffner Knight Minnaugh & Company

Gannon University

United Way of Erie County is audited by the firm of Root, Spitznas & Smiley, Inc. Certified Public Accountants Want more information? The most recent complete audited financial report for United Way of Erie County is available at UnitedWayErie.org/about/accountability

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OUR

LEADERSHIP

UNITED WAY OF ERIE COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS James E. Martin Board Chair Northwest Savings Bank

Dr. Thomas J. Gamble Governance Committee Chair Mercyhurst University

Jennifer L. Schade Income Impact Council Chair First Niagara Financial Group

Charlotte A. Berringer Health Impact Council Chair Erie County Department of Health

David Gibbons UPMC Hamot

Robin Scheppner American Tinning & Galvanizing

Bill Jackson President United Way of Erie County

Mark Shaw Executive Compensation and Review Committee Chair MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton

Janel Bonsell Secretary Treasurer Schaffner Knight Minnaugh & Company Terrence Cavanaugh Campaign Chair Erie Insurance Rob Celeski Employees Community Service Fund of GE Katie Duchnowski Wegmans Chip Dufala Investor Relations Committee Chair Erie Insurance Robert G. Dwyer Erie Community Foundation Liaison Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett Dr. David A. Ferster Edinboro University (Retired) Kelli Gambill Project Blueprint Graduate Erie Insurance

Danny Jones Education Impact Council Chair The School District of the City of Erie Jack Lee Roofers Union Local 210 Marsha Marsh Marsha Marsh Real Estate Services John W. Masterson Planned Giving Committee Chair Merrill Lynch

James C. Sherrod Funded Organization Representative Bayfront NATO Martin Luther King Center James F. Stevenson PNC Financial Services, Inc. Tim Waldee GE Transportation Scott Whalen Saint Vincent Hospital

Colleen Moore Mezler Marketing Committee Chair Moore Research Services, Inc.

Gwendolyn White Diversity and Inclusion Chair Erie Insurance

James B. Ohrn Community Building Committee Chair Custom Engineering

Dr. Julie Wollman Volunteer Engagement Cabinet Chair Edinboro University

Eric Rollins Dept PW Erie CAO Hdq Erie County

Scott R. Wyman Penelec, A FirstEnergy Company

UNITED WAY OF ERIE COUNTY STAFF Bill Jackson President & Chief Professional Officer

Joelyn J. Bush Marketing and Communications Manager

Cheryl Bates Program Director, Erie Free Taxes

Chantelle Carter Resource Development Associate

Del Birch Vice President, Community Building

Sean Halupczynski Database and Systems Coordinator

Izedia Brown Accounting Associate

Mike Jaruszewicz Community Building Manager

Mary C. Bula Vice President, Collective Impact Project Facilitator, Erie Together

Ron Oliver AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison Vice President, Labor Division

Laurie B. Root Senior Vice President, Resource Development Gina M. Schaefer Resource Development Manager John S. Simon Assistant Vice President, Investor Relations Chris Yuhas Controller

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100 YEARS OF IMPROVING LIVES AND BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY 1914

Thanks to the money and time donated by you and tens of thousands of others before you, more than one million people in Erie County have been helped over the last 100 years through programs and services funded by United Way. While our name has changed (more than a few times), the one constant has been our dedication to helping the most people in the most effective way possible.

1914-1919

1928

Edward Doll, president of the Community Chest, activates “fair share” giving at Lovell Manufacturing, encouraging workers to donate the equivalent of one hour’s pay each month.

1942-1946

Several war-related agencies joined the Community Chest during World War II, leading it to temporairly become known as the “Community and War Chest.”

1974

After several other name changes, the organization finally becomes known as “United Way of Erie County,” joining a nationwide movement to share a common brand.

1982

United Way begins implementing a new priorities system to allocate funding based on the most pressing needs in the community each year.

2006

United Way moves to a new building located at 420 West 6th Street, enhancing its ability to work as a convener to address the community’s biggest challenges.

2009-2013

2014

THANK YOU for supporting us. Your consistent giving, advocating and volunteering has positioned us for tremendous success as we enter our second century.

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