2014 United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Annual Report

Connecting Challenges with Opportunities 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

A Banner Year for Our Community, Our United Way When a company or organization is in operation for nearly a century, it can be difficult to stay relevant, address challenges in changing times, and deliver consistent results.

Our United Way hasn’t just kept up with the times; we’ve continued to be a leader in the improvement of lives for children and families throughout our community, and 2014 was a banner year.

This year, our United Way joined with United Ways across our state and in five other states to take the lead to challenge today’s perceptions of financial hardship through the ALICE Report. ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, households earning more than the federal poverty level, but not enough to afford basic necessities.

We introduced ALICE to our community at the MetroHartford Alliance’s Rising Star Breakfast in August with a panel of experts on working families moderated by CNBC’s Ron Insana. When the ALICE Report was released in November, it received front-page coverage by every major daily newspaper in the state. In addition, it was among the top 10 stories accessed online at The Hartford Courant for 2014.

Wayne S. Rawlins, MD, MBA Chair, Board of Directors

As part of our support of working families in 2014, United Way and our partners helped put $27.5 million in refunds and credits into the pockets of ALICE households during tax season, and more than 1,200 professional women at Power of the Purse demonstrated their commitment in securing financial-literacy programs for local women and families.

Our United Way also partnered with Hartford Business Journal and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to hold the first ever Business Gives Back forum which focused on corporate social responsibility and engaging employees in the community.

And the Hartford Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and the Coalition for New Britain’s Youth have each been awarded a Pacesetter honor by the National Campaign for Grade-Level Reading for the second time for their work in ensuring children are reading on grade level by the end of third grade. United Way is proud to play a leadership role within both coalitions.

For the past two years, it has been my great honor to lead this organization in its efforts as a leader in creating lasting change for local children and families. The dedication and passion of the United Way volunteers, board and staff have proven to be the most memorable and personally inspiring things I will take away from my time as Chair.

Their hard work help us all Live United.

Now in its 91st year, our United Way is uniquely positioned to bring together the people, partners, leaders and institutions with the passion and resources to address the underlying causes of the complex issues that face our community. And, together, we are making progress and will continue to do so for our next 90 years.

Wayne S. Rawlins, MD, MBA Aetna Inc. Chair, Board of Directors

TABLE OF CONTENTS Celebrating 90 Years Meet ALICE Stepping Into ALICE’s Shoes How United Way Supports ALICE Households

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Campaign Recap 16 Resources and Results 18 Financial Statements 19 Volunteers and Staff Listing 21 64th Annual Community Service Award 25

Reflections Dear Friends, We ran our first campaign 90 years ago — the Community Chest campaign in support of 24 non-profit organizations, some of which we are still supporting. That first campaign was supported by 450 volunteers who helped raise more than $381,000 in 10 days. Today, hundreds of workplaces and thousands of community members support our campaign with giving and events throughout the year.

A lot has changed, and we’ve learned a great deal.

It may have been all about raising dollars for that first campaign in 1924, but over the past 90 years we’ve learned that, for United Way, it’s also about engaging those who call this place home and giving voice to those who often find themselves voiceless.

Ninety years ago our areas of concern focused on undernourished children, tuberculosis, the licensing of “day nurseries,” and the overall welfare of families. Our terminology may have changed but the concern and commitment remains the same.

What was once accomplished by volunteers through a Community Council was brought in-house during the 1980’s and continues to be the hallmark of United Way — a process involving community volunteers to invest the dollars entrusted to United Way in programs and initiatives that show real results, demonstrating real change in the lives of children and families. Those dollars used to go to non-profit organizations in support of their overall mission. Today, the dollars are directed to specific programs and initiatives that help create a more vibrant community.

During the 25 years that I have served our United Way in various capacities, we’ve also learned a lot about what real results and real change for children and families look like.

We know that ensuring our children thrive takes more than succeeding in the classroom; it also takes a financially-stable family. We know that jobs paying family-sustaining wages provide solid ground, but financial tools and resources can create true success. We know that raising dollars is critical to our community’s success, but so is inspiring and mobilizing community members to volunteer and advocate for long-lasting change for all.

No one organization can do it alone, and it is through connecting people and passions that we’re able to make lasting change. Together we can, and we will, make our region an even better place to live, work and raise our families for the next 90 years.

Susan B. Dunn President and CEO

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Celebrating 90 Years Areas of Concern 1920s

1930s

1940s

1950s

1960s

Undernourished children, diabetes, tuberculosis, diptheria immunization, dental clinics, licensing of day nurseries.

Unemployment, pre-natal care, public health programs, childrens health, housing conditions, immigration laws, need for playgrounds to keep children from playing in the streets, vacation camps for poor children.

The Chest joins 300 cities, providing war relief and services at home for members of the armed forces and their families.

Heart disease, crippled veterans, water quality, cerebral palsy, measles, treatment of the elderly, meals on wheels program.

Hearing aids, child guidance clinics, aid to unwed mothers, aid to neglected children.

1924

1943

1973

William R.C. Corson, Vice President of Hartford Steam Boiler

1949

1975

Hartford Community Chest was Founded

Arthur Collens, Vice President of Phoenix Mutual William S. Conning, Stockbroker Founder of Conning

Renamed Greater Hartford Community Chest

The campaign goal reaches $1,228,629.08. Katharine Hepburn appears at the kick off to Greater Hartford Community Chest Fund Drive at the Bushnell Memorial.

Greater Hartford Community Chest becomes United Way of Greater Hartford

It’s estimated that 200,000 people in the state are unemployed. In response to this critical situation, United Way publishes Services You May Need When Unemployed.

1977

Dale Gray becomes president of United Way

1979

United Way of Greater Hartford becomes United Way of the Capital Area

First campaign Old State House, 450 volunteers “Fill the Chest,” raised $381,732

1928

Hartford Community Chest hires its first full-time director, Leroy A. Ramsdell.

Great Depression begins and the Community Chest mobilizes to fight hunger.

1955

The Flood of ‘55 Greater Hartford Community Chest mobilizes to help victims of the flood.

1963

Lofty Goals For the first time ever, Greater Hartford Community Chest sets a goal over $2 million.

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1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

High school dropouts, inner city students, education, premarital and marital counseling, single parents, adoption planning, the handicapped, inner-city youth summer programs.

Services for abused children, drug and alcohol abuse, nutrition education, feeding the poor and homeless, legal aid programs for the poor and elderly, medical treatment for newborns, handicapped advocacy.

Alcohol and drug abuse, basic human needs, employment and job training, youth development, community organizing and neighborhood development, education, legal services, early childhood education, juvenile violence.

Early childhood education, comprehensive youth development, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, primary and preventive health care, family financial security, workforce development, early literacy.

Hunger and nutrition, early childhood education, substance abuse, after school programs.

1991

Windham Region United Way affiliates with United Way of the Capital Area.

Member agencies total more than 100 in 40 towns.

1993

Gov. William O’Neill declares October United Way Month citing United Way as “the largest voluntary human service effort in Connecticut.”

1983

Avon United Way affiliates with United Way of the Capital Area

1984

Canton United Way affiliates with United Way of the Capital Area

United Way launches Volunteer Solutions, a new online database that links volunteers to opportunities targeted to their area or interests.

2006

Purchase and move into new offices on Laurel Street

George Bahamonde, President and CEO of United Way passes away. Susan B. Dunn named President and CEO.

1994

2008

Dale Gray retires and George Bahamonde becomes the fourth president in United Way’s history.

1982

2001

United Way of the Capital Area becomes United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

2010

Women’s Leadership Initiative, now Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) founded in Hartford

2012

Emerging Leaders Society established in Greater Hartford, now more than 400 members strong

2014

United Way raises more than 24 Million during the campaign

1987

United Community Services (Berlin and New Britain) affiliates with United Way of the Capital Area

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Meet ALICE Last fall, Connecticut United Ways unveiled the first statewide ALICE Report, a data-driven, comprehensive research project that quantifies the situation confronting many low-income working families across our state – in our urban, suburban and rural communities. The Report documents that the number of Connecticut households unable to afford all of life’s basic necessities far exceeds the official federal poverty statistics.

United Way calls this newly revealed demographic ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.

Monthly Survival Budget in Our Region

We all know ALICE. ALICE may be your family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues, and represents every race, ethnicity and gender, from every town in our state. ALICE is your nursing assistant, child care worker, home health aide, car mechanic, store clerk, and office assistant – workers essential to every community’s success, but who struggle to survive on what these jobs pay.

When the cost of housing squeezes a budget, families may have to live in unsafe housing. Inexpensive, processed food replaces fresh produce and more nutritious meals. Emergency room treatment replaces less costly preventive care. Parents may not be able to give their child much-needed academic support if they’re working a second job to try to make ends meet. And the reality is that child care and housing make up half of an ALICE family’s monthly budget. These things matter to our entire community.

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT SERVICE AREA

One in three families, including hard-working ALICE families who live above the federal poverty line, struggle to pay bills, put food on the table and make ends meet every day.

This budget uses the minimum cost option for each of the five basic necessities – housing, child care, food, transportation and health care – plus taxes and 10 percent for items such as toiletries, work clothes, and cell phones. It is a conservative estimate of the monthly costs to get by, and does not account for savings or large emergency expenses.

Why Does This Matter To Me?

Poverty 44,005 Households 12% ALICE 88,018 Households 23% Above ALICE 229,365 Households 65%

CONNECTICUT

HOUSEHOLD SURVIVAL BUDGET FOR UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT

Monthly Expenses

Single Adult

Family (infant & pre-K)

Housing

$806

$998 - $1,038

Child Care

$0

$1,414 - $1,533

Food

$196

$592

Poverty 141,628 Households 10%

Transportation

$352

$704

Health Care

$121

$482

ALICE 332,817 Households 25%

Miscellaneous

$153 - $156

$464 - $484

Taxes

$181 - $187

$451 - $495

Monthly Total

$1,687 - $$1,721

$5,106 - $5,328

Annual Total

$20,248 - $20,648 $61,269 - $63,935

Hourly Wage

$10.12 - $10.32

Above ALICE 883,367 Households 65%

$30.63 - $31.97

WHAT DOES IT COST TO AFFORD THE BASIC NECESSITIES?

This bare-minimum budget does not allow for any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. Affording only a very modest living in each community, this budget is still significantly more than the U.S. poverty level of $11,170 for a single adult and $23,050 for a family of four.

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BASIC NEEDS HEALTH

FINANCIAL SECURITY

EDUCATION

United Way is a champion for working families.

We look at the big picture.

United Way brings people together to solve community problems and connect the essential building blocks of education, financial security, health and basic needs to build a strong foundation for families.

A good education is essential to getting a good job with health benefits. An income that can cover today’s needs and save for tomorrow, solidifies a family’s foundation. Good health helps children succeed at school and enables adults to be healthy and productive at work. It’s all CONNECTED.

For more information and to read the full United Way ALICE Report for our region visit UnitedWayInc.Org/ALICECT 5

Stepping into ALICE’s Shoes Liz Gagne is a leader in United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council and has been involved with United Way for two decades. Since she began volunteering with and supporting United Way, nothing has had an impact on her quite like her experience stepping into the shoes of ALICE families during United Way’s Making Choices activity.

The interactive role-playing activity, in which participants take on the difficult decisions ALICE families face each day, reinforced Liz’s support of United Way and framed our community in a new light.

“The Making Choices activity presents a simple and frank way of understanding the challenges ALICE families face every day.

It humanizes the difficulties and helps you understand why the work of United Way is so important.” she says.

Full story and video: UnitedWayInc.Org/Liz

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How United Way Supports ALICE Households METROHARTFORD ALLIANCE RISING STAR BREAKFAST: ALICE – A LONG WAY FROM WONDERLAND On Friday, August 1, we kicked off the 2014 United Way Campaign at the Rising Star Breakfast – ALICE: A Long Way from Wonderland. More than 200 attendees learned more about ALICE. The event featured a panel of ALICE experts, moderated by CNBC’s Ron Insana, senior analyst, and financial industry expert.

Other panelists included: William M. Rodgers, III, PhD, professor and chief economist, Heldrich Center at Rutgers University; Scott Gaul, director, Community Indicators Project at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving; and John Franklin, president and CEO, United Way of Northern New Jersey. A pre-reception for leadership donors was hosted by NBC Connecticut.

See photos from both events at UnitedWayInc.Org/ALICEBreakfast and UnitedWayInc.Org/ALICEReception

MAKING CHOICES ACTIVITY United Way created an opportunity for people to walk in ALICE’s shoes. During Making Choices, people work as a “family,” making tough decisions in order to make ends meet for the month.

Learn more: UnitedWayInc. Org/MakingChoices

2014 YEAR OF CARING

1 in 3 families in our region walk a financial tightrope More than

500 people and nearly 20 workplaces participated in Making Choices during the fall.

Since 1992, local workplace volunteers have participated in United Way Year of Caring, connecting companies to the volunteer power of their employees to improve lives for children and families throughout the year.

More than

3,500 volunteers from more than

50 workplaces

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How United Way Supports ALICE Households continued 2014 DAY OF ACTION AND NATIONAL SUMMER LEARNING DAY

On United Way Day of Action volunteers from communities around the world improve conditions where they live.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS

78 volunteers participated in both events, giving out more than

200 books

to families in Hartford and New Britain.

UnitedWayInc.Org/DayOfAction

United Way volunteers helped raise attendance awareness at a variety of Back-to-School Celebrations in Hartford and New Britain by providing families with tools to help their children start the school year off right. To support the Hartford Campaign for Grade Level Reading, 40 Emerging Leaders also stuffed 600 backpacks with school supplies, which were handed out to children on August 22 at the City of Hartford’s Third Annual Time to Read Celebration. Watch the event video to see how our volunteers got involved: UnitedWayInc.Org/TimeToRead

NEW BRITAIN’S SUMMER ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE (S.E.E.) Four years ago, New Britain Youth Network, a collaboration of over 25 youth-serving agencies, joined with the Consolidated School District of New Britain, our United Way and American Savings Foundation to implement an innovative, extended-day summer learning program to include experiential learning combined with traditional instruction. At the end of the summer, 40 United Way volunteers helped out at the S.E.E. celebrations. Read one story: UnitedWayInc.Org/Jordan

LITERACY KITS United Way Literacy Kits inspire creativity among volunteers and bring books to life to deepen children’s reading experience. They also help children build their libraries at home with grade appropriate books.

Learn more at UnitedWayInc. Org/LiteracyKits In the past year, nearly

1,600 children in our community received Literacy Kits made by more than

600 volunteers.

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UNITED WAY READERS The United Way Readers Program, in partnership with educators, was created to mobilize volunteers across our community as one way to help children read on grade level by the end of third grade. In 2014, 200 volunteers provided one-on-one assistance to students in Enfield, Hartford and New Britain schools, for a total of nearly 1,500 hours of reading. UnitedWayInc.Org/Read

220 volunteers also participated in Read Across America Day and Jumpstart’s Read for the Record, reading to more than 7,000 students in classrooms.

EMERGING LEADERS SOCIETY SPIN FOR KIDS United Way Emerging Leaders Society (ELS) is a new generation of leaders committed to BIG and LASTING change in our community. Members inspire change through volunteerism, collaboration with peers and community leaders, personal and professional development, and networking with a purpose. UnitedWayInc.Org/ EmergingLeaders

Since its inception in April 2012, more than

400 members

from more than 70 area workplaces

raised more than $270,000

Emerging Leaders did something BIG, PHYSICAL and PHILANTHROPIC! The second annual Spin for Kids event took place on Sunday, November 9 at the Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center in Hartford. The teams all showed their LIVE UNITED spirit by dressing up in funky, customized costumes!

14 teams $9,000 raised

Some S.E.E. results include: • In 2014, 421 students completed pre- and post-tests to assess their spelling proficiency. The students were asked to spell words specially chosen to represent a variety of spelling features and patterns. Overall, 80 percent of students increased in correctly spelling features (portions) of words and 72 percent increased their ability to spell whole words.

• In the first quarter of academic year 2014-15, 57 percent of students have attendance equal or better to first quarter last year.

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL EDUCATION INITIATIVE In July, the WLC announced a new education engagement initiative to support early-childhood education. In celebration, their fourth anniversary event was held in Hartford on October 9 at Dwight-Bellizzi Asian Studies Academy, in partnership with COMPASS Youth Collaborative.

BRIGHTEN THE WAY FOR OUR YOUTH On May 14, nearly 100 guests attended the Emerging Leaders Society’s Brighten the Way for Our Youth held at Farmington Gardens.

$4,000 raised to benefit children’s academic success through the Read. Learn. Succeed. Program and purchase books for United Way Day of Action in June.

Nearly

75 women

30 families

mobilized around two Literacy Kit events and one Family Literacy Night in the fall.

attended the Family Literacy Night, and 260 Literacy Kits were distributed to families.

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How United Way Supports ALICE Households continued WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL United Way Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) is a diverse, passionate and dedicated network of women.

Members help strengthen women and families in our community. Locally, the WLC connects women by offering meaningful professional development and volunteer opportunities, and one-of-a-kind fundraising, networking and signature events. UnitedWayInc.Org/Women

POWER OF THE PURSE LUNCHEON AND SILENT AUCTION

169 local members

are part of a global network of

62,000 women

The WLC’s signature event, Power of the Purse Luncheon and Silent Auction was held on June 3 at the Connecticut Convention Center. The event included more than 200 silent auction items, such as designer and one-of-a-kind purses, networking, lunch, and international, inspirational speaker, Dr. Tererai Trent, Oprah Winfrey’s “all-time favorite guest.”

The night prior, a VIP Reception was held at The Hartford.

1,200 women and a few good men raised

$227,000

THE WLC FUNDS HARTFORD’S FAMILY FINANCIAL CENTERS, thanks to Power of the Purse attendees and its sponsors, TD Bank, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and MassMutual. Since the inception in 2011: • More than 440 participants have attended financial education classes; • 370 people have attended one-on-one coaching sessions; • 40 women have enrolled in matched savings accounts to save for education or job training, housing, or transportation; and, • 675 tax returns were prepared at the two VITA sites at the centers, returning $1,739,951 in federal refunds and credits to working families.

Hear Erica Davy’s success story: UnitedWayInc.Org/Women/WhatWeDo

POWER OF THE PURSE SPONSORS ENJOYING THE EVENT AND RECEPTION

Dr. Tererai Trent – 2014 Power of the Purse speaker Empowering Families, Women and Girls Around the World

Special thank you to our 2014 Power of the Purse title sponsors, TD Bank and The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., and premiere sponsor, MassMutual, for strengthening local women and families.

“If you give opportunities to women and girls, it is the best investment you can make” – Dr. Trent

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WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS COLLABORATIVE OF METRO HARTFORD

Read Umar’s success story here: UnitedWayInc.Org/Umar

485 job seekers and 1,185workers have enrolled in education and training of which 692 have attained new career credentials and 131 gained To date,

Recognizing that jobs with advancement opportunities put people on the path to financial security, United Way is a founding member of Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford.

Committed to developing an educated, self-sufficient workforce with skills that give regional employers a competitive edge, Workforce Solutions works with more than 70 employers in healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation, distribution and logistics to help low-income job seekers find employment and to advance the careers of lower-wage earners.

Brian Gallagher, president and CEO, United Way Worldwide gives our United Way a “shout out” on USA Today.

Watch the video UnitedWayInc.Org/USATodaySegment

new employment.

VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) Since 2003, our United Way has supported the local VITA Campaign, helping lower-to-moderate wage-earning families file taxes fast and free.

In 2014, 300 IRS-certified volunteers committed more than 10,000 hours of service at free tax sites in Greater Hartford, Enfield, New Britain and the Windham Region. This resulted in 10,400 taxpayers receiving $27.5 million in federal refunds and credits through VITA and MyFreeTaxes.com – money used to save, pay bills and invest back into our community.

Learn more: UnitedWayInc.Org/FreeTaxRefunds Read one VITA story: UnitedWayInc.Org/WindsorLocksVITA

VOLUNTEER BUDGET COACHING United Way’s Volunteer Budget Coaching program, sponsored by The Prudential Foundation, re-launched in May. Budget Coaches play a crucial role in helping participants create and maintain a budget, pay bills on time and save for the future. In partnership with the Women’s Business Development Council, so far nearly 50 volunteers and 50 participants have been matched. Read one story: UnitedWayInc.Org/Stephen

90%

100%

of participants achieved their short-term financial goals, decreased expenses, and continued tracking their income and expenses.

of participants said they gained a better understanding of their incomes and expenses, insight into how debt is affecting their monthly budget, made changes to finances, and learned better money management skills.

2014 VITA AND MYFREETAXES PARTNERS INCLUDE: Bank of America and Bank of America Charitable Foundation; Bloomberg Philanthropies/Cities of Service Impact Volunteering Fund; City of Hartford; Community Accounting Aid and Services; Hartford Foundation for Public Giving; Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc.; Internal Revenue Service; Liberty Bank Foundation; New Alliance Foundation; United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut; United Way of Connecticut/2-1-1; The Village for Families & Children; Walmart Foundation; and, Webster Bank.

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Challenge CONNECTING FAMILIES TO HOUSING, EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AND WORK

At a young age, Jorge’s world was turned upside down. His family was evicted from their apartment, and his father was incarcerated. His reading and math scores were significantly below grade-level.

Jorge felt lost and was unsure his life would change for the better.

How Your Dollars Make a Difference

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770

2,275

people in job training programs were able to secure employment.

people improved career skills through training on computers, customer service, critical thinking and communication.

More than

4,400 people were connected to services such as child care assistance, rental subsidies, SNAP, and public healthcare with assistance from United Way-supported programs.

Opportunity

UNITED WAY HELPED JORGE. NOW JORGE HELPS OTHERS THROUGH MENTORING, AND

BY SERVING ON THE BOARD OF THE ORGANIZATION THAT HELPED HIM.

Jorge found help when he needed it most in a United Way-supported after-school program.

Program tutors provided one-on-one instruction that helped him build and improve reading skills, and by middle school, Jorge was reading on an 11th-grade level.

When his family was evicted, program staff helped connect them with temporary housing through United Way 2-1-1.

When he turned 16, Jorge wanted to work to help his family, so he turned to the after-school program staff once again. They helped him get his first job, enabling him to help his mom pay the bills and afford school clothes.

Today, Jorge works at the same after-school program he participated in as a child. He’s also an honors student preparing to attend college next fall.

Full story: UnitedWayInc.Org/Jorge

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Challenge CONNECTING FAMILIES TO EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT

Parents’ involvement in their children’s education is critical to their success in school.

The local school district was aware of this, and many parents were eager to positively influence their kids’ education. Cultural and language barriers, however, prevented the schools, students and parents from reaching their full potential.

How Your Dollars Make a Difference

4,600 youth improved skills needed for academic success.

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2,500 children in quality early childhood education programs gained skills needed to succeed in kindergarten.

Nearly

3,200 youth improved their academic performance as a result of participation in after-school programs.

Opportunity

UNITED WAY-SUPPORTED PARENTING AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS HELPED OMAR’S KIDS SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND INSPIRED HIM TO IMPROVE HIS OWN EDUCATION.

It was once Omar’s job to help increase parent engagement in Windham schools. He did so by connecting parents to available resources, including United Way-supported after school programs and Common Sense Parenting.

In the programs, parents were provided tips for supporting their children’s education at home and information on how the school system works.

Parents became stronger advocates for their children and overall involvement in their children’s education increased. As a result, students received the support needed to succeed at home and in the classroom.

To Omar, the benefits of the programs were undeniable, so he decided to enroll his own family.

Today, his two oldest kids are at the top of their classes; parenting tips have helped enhance home life; and, Omar became inspired to improve his own education. He’s working on his master’s degree to continue enhancing life at home and in the community.

Full story and video: UnitedWayInc.Org/Omar

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Looking Back at 2014 Workplace Campaigns Mary E. McLaughlin, regional senior vice president of Comcast’s Berlin-headquartered Western New England Region, served as our 91st Campaign Chair. Mary’s personal challenge to our community was to raise more dollars to support lasting change in our 40-town region through United Way. “The energy and commitment Mary brought to the 2014 campaign was extraordinary. Her leadership was demonstrated not only in the number of donors and community leaders she touched but in our overall campaign results,” said Susan B. Dunn, president and CEO. Check out more about Mary: UnitedWayInc.Org/MaryMcLaughlin

United Way Best Of Awards United Way’s fifth annual Best Of Awards, sponsored by Comcast, United Technologies Corporation, and UTC Building & Industrial Systems, were held on the evening of Friday, February 20, 2015, with nearly 400 people in attendance. The event recognized organizations and individuals across our region that demonstrated outstanding effort and creativity in leading the 2014 United Way Campaign at their workplaces. Winners of the 22 awards included both workplace and agency partners. The highest honor of the night, “Spirit of the Campaign,” was awarded to the United Technologies Corporation Family of Companies. Check out the list of winners and more photos: UnitedWayInc.Org/BestOf

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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Because of you, children learn to read and families succeed.

University of Hartford Men’s Basketball Game On Saturday, February 28, more than 350 of our contributors and volunteers attended United Way Night at the University of Hartford’s Men’s Basketball game. This event is one opportunity to thank our supporters by inviting them, and their family and friends, to join us for a fun evening both on and off the court.

Discovering Infinity Music Hall & Bistro On September 10, leadership givers kicked off campaign giving by discovering the new Infinity Hall Hartford with United Way staff and 150 guests. While rocking out to music by Soul Sound Revue, guests networked, enjoyed an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the music hall and ate delicious cuisine from Executive Chef Dan Fortin.

Jumpstart Campaign Coordinator Training and Bus Tour To prepare for the upcoming campaign at their workplaces, more than 100 campaign coordinators joined us for Jumpstart on June 17. Following an engaging morning of training and participation in the Making Choices activity, many joined United Way staff on a bus tour through the city of Hartford with a visit to Stop & Shop.

While at Stop & Shop, attendees took part in activities that raised awareness about the struggles faced by working families. One eye-opening experience was the SNAP Challenge, allowing people to experience what life is like for millions of low-income Americans living on a daily food stamp stipend of just $4.15.

LEADERSHIP GIVING

WORKPLACE CAMPAIGNS THE 2014 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN

2,500 contributors were leadership givers, each generously giving $1,000 or more to support the 2014 United Way Campaign.

400 area workplaces and more than 25,000 total employees participated. Together we raised $24,143,000 for children and families in our community.

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2014 UNITED WAY COMMUNITY INVESTMENT to United Way Community Investment in 2014 improved RESOURCES AND RESULTS Contributions lives and created positive change for everyone in the 40 towns of central and northeastern Connecticut. To contribute to Community Investment, please visit unitedwayinc.org/give

How giving was directed in 2014 Other United Ways

Community Health Charities and Partners Philanthropy Fund Designations to United Way Partner Agencies

4%

4%

3%

5%

52%

32

%

Other 501(c)(3)s

How gifts to Community Investment were spent in 2014 (Includes contributions to United Way and its interest areas)

Community Investment

52%

48%

45% 41% 14% Family Financial Security

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Basic Needs

Ensuring Children are Successful

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

JUNE 30, 2014

ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Pledges receivable, net of estimated uncollectibles Other receivables Investments Investments held in trust by others Prepaid expenses and other assets Plant and equipment, net

$ 2,942,585 7,213,549 151,185 16,915,567 6,869,123 158,367 1,627,818

Total assets

$ 35,878,194

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Accounts payable and accrued expenses Campaign support due to Community Health Charities Agency program support payable Donor designations payable Grants payable Total liabilities

$

465,864 764,388 8,104,752 3,507,530 1,474,157 14,316,691

NET ASSETS Unrestricted 13,107,253 Temporarily restricted 343,307 Permanently restricted 8,110,943 Total net assets

21,561,503

Total liabilities and net assets

$35,878,194

How Your Dollar Makes a Difference

Over

Nearly

26,000

1,200

people received basic food assistance.

people with intellectual disabilities learned skills to help them live independently.

3,300 lunches served to children and parents by the Enfield Lunch Bunch in 2014. Additionally, 633 backpacks, full of supplies, were provided to children for the upcoming school year. 134 volunteers helped with Lunch Bunch.

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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES CAMPAIGN AMOUNTS RAISED Add: Contributions from other United Way campaigns, net of donor designations Less: Uncollectible pledges Community Health Charities’ share of campaign proceeds Amounts designated by donors

$24,350,064

375,337 (900,191) (1,164,392) (10,753,677)

Net campaign revenue 11,907,141

Other revenue: Investment income, net of fees of $25,000 Income from trusts held by others Legacies and bequests Community grants, initiatives and service income Administrative fees on amounts raised on behalf of others Rental income Gifts in kind Miscellaneous revenues

JUNE 30, 2014

Total other revenue Total public support and revenue

450,111 405,891 94,632 304,628 271,680 96,018 124,008 321,630 2,068,598 13,975,739

Less: Community Health Charities’ share of campaign proceeds Amounts designated by donors Community Investment (program support) Grants and initiatives Community Investment services

Total Community Investment and program services

19,668,069 (1,164,392) (10,753,677) 7,750,000 404,628 1,591,629 9,746,257

SUPPORT SERVICES:

Resource development Management and general

2,599,880 1,373,229

Total support services

3,973,109

Total Community Investment, program and support services

Operating surplus

13,719,366 256,373

NON-OPERATING REVENUES AND EXPENSES:

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Realized gain on sale of investments Changes in unrealized gain on investments Pension related changes other than net periodic pension cost

625,441 1,276,514

2,317,844

Change in net assets

We are deeply grateful to our 1924 Society members, and we appreciate their commitment to the 40-town region we call home.

Members of the 1924 Society as of July 1, 2014: Estate of Adrienne Allen Margot & Lee † Allison Fredrick K. Bailey † Henry T.J. Becker Harold C. Buckingham, Jr. Howard & Sue Carver Dr. Ann M. Curran † Ray & Ronnie Deck † Janice E. DeDominicis Susan B. & Ned Dunn, Jr. Estate of Isidore S. Geeter, M.D. Estate of Elizabeth † & Virginia Hicks Estate of Richard & Marie McCabe

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND PROGRAM SERVICES: Community support and gross funds distributed

1924 Society: Legacy Giving

Claire & Millard † Pryor Lew & Amy Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Peter † Russell The Wellman Family Fund Don & Jean Wilson Henry M. Zachs Four contributors who wish to remain anonymous.

You can perpetuate your commitment to real, lasting change through a planned gift to United Way. There are many ways to contribute, whether through your will, a gift of stock, or a retirement plan or life insurance policy.

You’ll enjoy membership in United Way’s prestigious 1924 Society – and you’ll ensure that long after your lifetime, future generations in our 40 towns have opportunities for a good life.

To learn more, please call United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut at (860) 493-6800. † Deceased

159,516

Net assets, beginning of year

19,243,659

NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR

$21,561,503

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT VOLUNTEERS† AND STAFF Board of Directors OFFICERS Wayne S. Rawlins, MD, MBA, Chair* Aetna Inc. Gregory C. Toczydlowski, Treasurer and Vice-Chair* Travelers BOARD Donald Allan, Jr. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Jose Aponte Chair, Windham Region United Way Advisory Board Windham Public Schools

Kolawole A. Olofinboba Fairview Capital Partners James O’Meara* Webster Bank Karen Prendergast Greater Hartford Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO and The State of Connecticut – Department of Insurance Lynn Ryan Goodwin Capital Advisers, a Conning Company Cynthia Ryan* Cigna Corporation

Michael J. Auseré Northeast Utilities

Michelle Stronz, PhD Chair, Women’s Leadership Council Epiphany Enterprises

Peggy Buchanan* Connecticut AFL-CIO

Lyn G. Walker* Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Michael M. Byrne, Jr. Chair, Emerging Leaders Society UBS Realty Investors, LLC

Jennifer L. White The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Julio A. Concepcion MetroHartford Alliance

Teresa C. Younger Ms. Foundation for Women

Eric Daniels Robinson & Cole LLP William F. Dowling Chair, United Way of New Britain and Berlin Advisory Board Sports Consultant and Attorney Robert E. Earley Chair, United Way of North Central Connecticut Advisory Board Comcast Corporation

Advocacy Committee Peggy Buchanan Connecticut AFL-CIO Michael Goldbas Deloitte LLP Karmela Malone The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Benefits and Compensation Committee

Community Engagement Committee

Cynthia Ryan, Chair Cigna Corporation

Michael Goldbas, Chair Deloitte LLP

Robert Andrews West Hartford

Sonya Green Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

Alfred Enagbare, PhD Travelers

Tobye Karl Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center

James Martin Barnum Financial Group - MetLife Natalie B. Morris United Technologies Corporation Erin Ridge The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Roberto Rosario The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Yvette Meléndez Hartford Hospital Paul H. Mounds, Jr. The Office of Governor Dannel P. Malloy Robert Nims Cigna Corporation Kimberly Armstrong Silcox Eastern Connecticut State University

Timothy Sullivan Wells Fargo Advisors LLC

Jack Soos Pratt & Whitney

Best Of Awards Event Committee

Community Investment Operations Committee

Liz Giannetta-Ramos COMPASS Youth Collaborative, Inc. Janet Gonzalez Connecticut Department of Children and Families

Brian Osoba, Chair Central Connecticut State University Stephen Balcanoff Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

Beth Goodwin Harc, Inc.

Venton B. Forbes FaithCare Inc.

Myra Lee Conning

LaTasha Hunter Hartford Public Schools

Kathy McDonald United Technologies Corporation

Stephen Nightingale West Hartford

Lorna Sager Community Health Charities of New England

Bhavin Shah Lincoln Financial Group

Otto Eichmann Pratt & Whitney

Natalie B. Morris United Technologies Corporation

Dr. Derek A. Franklin Clinical & Forensic Consultants

Brian Osoba Central Connecticut State University

Michael Goldbas Deloitte LLP

Wayne S. Rawlins, MD, MBA Aetna Inc.

Jeffrey Hubbard TD Bank

Katherine Scierka McCue Mortgage

Community Investment Changing Community Conditions Committee

Angela Kahrmann VOYA Financial

James Sicilian Day Pitney LLP

Otto Eichmann, Chair Pratt & Whitney

Margaret Marchak Hartford HealthCare Corporation

Jack Soos Pratt & Whitney

Lourdes Ardel Eastern Connecticut State University

Thomas Allen The Office of Senator Richard Blumenthal

Stephan L. Christiansen Conning

Stephen Balcanoff Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

Jason Rojas Trinity College

Michael Bartley Connecticut Department of Labor

James Walsh Hartford Investment Management Company

Elizabeth Bartron Glastonbury

Shawn J. Maynard* Windham Hospital Foundation Colleen McGuire University of Connecticut Mary E. McLaughlin* Comcast Corporation Patricia Meiser Meiser Sports Consulting Natalie B. Morris* United Technologies Corporation Brian A. O’Connell Citizens Bank

Audit Committee Lyn G. Walker, Chair Shipman & Goodwin LLP Howard L. Carver Silverthorne, CO Kevin E. Flaherty Webster Bank Christine A. MacIsaac East Granby

* Executive Committee Member Executive Committee served as 64th Community Service Award Committee

Meg Sheehan Pratt & Whitney

Joyce Willis Bloomfield

Kay Sherman-Iyare UPS Capital Business Credit Jennifer L. White The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Community Investment Volunteers

Kirk Becker Student, Central Connecticut State University

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UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT VOLUNTEERS† AND STAFF CONTINUED

Eddie Bryan Mickelson, Jacobs & Bozek, LLC

John Kidwell Glastonbury

Anne Theriault University of Connecticut

James Moher Grit ‘N Wit

Thomas Calvocoressi Berlin

Gary Kozak Community Health Charities of New England

Colleen Tighe Little Blessings of Farmington Valley, LLC

Kelechi Ndu The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

YukShan Li Hartford Public Schools

Darlene White Farmington Bank

Ashley Netz Cigna Corporation

Steven J. Casey Northeast Utilities

Linda Lissack Hartford

E.J. Ososki9 Acadia Insurance Co.

Rebekah Castagno The Village for Families & Children

Bob Mathieu West Hartford

Jennifer L. White The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Eileen Castolene The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Christopher McGoldrick United HealthCare

Pamela Carignan The Salvation Army of Greater Hartford

Isabel Chavarro Student, Central Connecticut State University Jenny Comerford The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Mario Conjura People’s United Bank Lisa Conti Lincoln Financial Group Cindy Dubuque University of St. Joseph Shayna Ellovich Glastonbury

Larry Michaud American Eagle Financial Credit Union Sarah Miner Mutual Housing Association of Greater Hartford

Pamela J. Brown Town of Enfield

Erik St. Pierre PartsTech, Inc.

Edward Palasek Community Solutions, Inc.

Major Brian Glasco The Salvation Army of Greater Hartford

Stanley Williams Hartford Public Schools

Katie Rock Our Piece of the Pie, Inc.

Lori Fernand The Trust for Public Land

Cheryl Scroggins Pratt & Whitney

Venton Forbes FaithCare Inc.

Michele Sexton Robinson & Cole LLP

Laura Friedeberg Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

Bhavin Shah Lincoln Financial Group

Gary Guminiak Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Kay Sherman-Iyare UPS Capital Business Credit

Donna Hamzy The Health Consultants Group

Sara-Beth Sidla Lincoln Financial Group

LaTasha Hunter Hartford Public Schools

Lloyd Smith Bloomfield

Renae James Mutual Housing Association of Greater Hartford

Carrie Stockman West Hartford Mike Stockman West Hartford Kathryn Talbot Columbia

Judith Gough Catholic Charities, Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford Christine M. O’Rourke Foodshare, Inc. Deborah V. Rutledge Manchester Area Conference of Churches

Finance Committee Gregory C. Toczydlowski, Chair Travelers Donald Allan, Jr. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Otto Eichmann Pratt & Whitney Steven C. Erickson Whittlesey & Hadley

Emerging Leaders Society Steering Committee Members

Joanne Roux Berlin

Michael M. Byrne, Jr., Co-Chair UBS Realty Investors LLC Bobby Nims9, Co-Chair Cigna Corporation Maia Brooks9 UTC Aerospace Systems Jennifer Burns TD Bank Rebekah Castagno9 The Village for Families & Children Jessica Feldman Aetna Inc.

Stephanie Hong Cigna Corporation

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Jack Soos9 Pratt & Whitney

Ellen Perkins Simpson Friendship Service Center of New Britain, Inc.

Todd Francis UTC Aerospace Systems

Founding Members

Anthony Shannon Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Beth D. Ferrari Avon Congregational Church

Cristina Santiago Hartford Public Schools

9ELS

Paige Rhymer The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Brian Osoba Central Connecticut State University

Jessica Feldman Aetna Inc.

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Kamarlia Reid Lincoln Financial Group

Anne M. Danaher Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford

Yanlin Fan Student, University of Connecticut

Ailish Keating Mutual Housing Association of Greater Hartford

Hartford County Emergency Food and Shelter Program – Local Board

Katherine Ramirez Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

Stephen Nightingale West Hartford

Lorna Sager Community Health Charities of New England

Celestino Jimenez City of Hartford

Adam Zinkievich The Salvation Army of Greater Hartford

Lists include those who were serving actively as of December 31, 2014.

Laura House BlumShapiro

Investment Committee Christopher Wilkos, Chair The Phoenix Companies, Inc. Kevin E. Flaherty Webster Bank Michael P. Hermsen South Glastonbury David J. Jorgensen The Jorgensen Group at Morgan Stanley Alan S. Kosan Segal Rogerscasey Kolawole A. Olofinboba Fairview Capital Partners Charles L. Olson People’s United Wealth Management

Nominating and Governance Committee

Organizational Planning Work Groups

Shawn J. Maynard, Chair Windham Hospital Foundation

Michael Bartley Connecticut Department of Labor

Nancy Bernstein Women’s Health Connecticut, Inc.

Robert E. Earley Comcast Corporation

Luis Cabán Hartford

Otto Eichmann Pratt & Whitney

Kevin E. Flaherty Webster Bank

Tauheedah Jackson Hartford Partnership for Student Success

Margaret Marchak Hartford HealthCare Corporation

Ronald J. Jakubowski Consolidated School District of New Britain (retired)

Karen Prendergast Greater Hartford Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

Gail Kulas Lego Systems, Inc.

Margarita Torres Hartford

Karmela K. Malone The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Lyn G. Walker Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Natalie B. Morris United Technologies Corporation

Non-Discrimination Policy Review Committee Wayne S. Rawlins, MD, MBA, Chair Aetna Inc. Robert E. Earley Comcast Corporation

Wayne S. Rawlins, MD, MBA Aetna Inc. Jason Rojas Trinity College Gregory C. Toczydlowski Travelers

Natalie B. Morris United Technologies Corporation Brian Osoba Central Connecticut State University

Organizational Planning Committee Jose Aponte Windham Public Schools

Joyce Willis Bloomfield

Power of the Purse Steering Committee Elizabeth Gagne,t Co-Chair Travelers

Michael Bartley Connecticut Department of Labor

Sue Ellen Kerr, Co-Chair The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Otto Eichmann Pratt & Whitney

Melanie Cecarellit Smith Designs, LLC

LaTasha Hunter Hartford Public Schools

Tracy Charbonneau The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Gail Kulas Lego Systems, Inc.

Marina Luri-Clark Marina Luri Events

Natalie B. Morris United Technologies Corporation

Patricia Cushman United Technologies Research Center

Wayne S. Rawlins, MD, MBA Aetna Inc.

Jocelyn DeMaio The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Gregory C. Toczydlowski Travelers

† Lists

Julio A. Concepcion MetroHartford Alliance Eric Daniels Robinson & Cole LLP Jeffrey Hubbard TD Bank Bill Kenney Test My Pitch Lindsley Wellman Wellman Consulting Anthony Sisti Strategic Business Solutions 2014 United Way Campaign Sponsored Executives Kathleen Benoit Sponsored by United Technologies Corporation Caryn D. Ferris Sponsored by The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company Frank Frisoli On Loan from UTC Aerospace Systems Paul Horvath Sponsored by Webster Bank and Day Pitney LLP Drew Mitchell Sponsored by Pratt & Whitney Joshua Rush Sponsored by United Technologies Research Center and Mutual of America Gary B. Soltoff Sponsored by UTC Building & Industrial Systems United Way of New Britain and Berlin Regional Advisory Board William F. Dowling, Chair Sports Consultant and Attorney Mike Ball RICH Products Michael Bartley Connecticut Department of Labor Charles Bogoian Kenai Sports

Briana Hollenbeck Aetna Inc.

Briggitte Brown Asamblea De Iglesias Christianas Unidas, Inc.

Roxanna Booth Millert Hartford Youth Scholars Foundation, Inc.

Founding Members

James O’Meara, Chair Webster Bank

Julia Dickson Cigna Corporation

Julie Lopes TD Bank

tWLC

Resource Development Committee

Ronald J. Jakubowski Consolidated School District of New Britain (retired) Susan E. Pease Central Connecticut State University Karen L. Perham-Lippman Comcast Corporation Tim Restall New Britain Rock Cats Michael Schroeder Central CT Communications William E. Schuch Del Conte, Hyde, Annello and Schuch, PC Katherine Scierka McCue Mortgage Lindsley Wellman Wellman Consulting United Way of North Central Connecticut Regional Advisory Board Robert E. Earley, Chair Comcast Corporation Jennifer Barry Bay Path College Steven J. Casey Northeast Utilities Yvette Highsmith-Francis Community Health Center, Inc. Karen Jarmoc Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence Andrew Kulas UTC Aerospace Systems Lais Lingenfelter TD Bank Carissa Pape 360 Federal Credit Union Tony Rosinski C&S Wholesale Grocers Faith Scavetta Hallmark Cards, Inc Steven Wawruck Windsor Locks Town Departments Gail Kulas Lego Systems, Inc. David Alexander State Representative, 58th Assembly District- Enfield

James Fletcher TD Bank Michael Gorzoch Gorzoch and Associates

include those who were serving actively as of December 31, 2014.

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Windham Region United Way Regional Advisory Board Jose Aponte, Chair Windham Public Schools Mario Conjura, Vice Chair People’s United Bank Donna Evan Nutmeg Broadcasting Company Dr. Patricia Garcia Windham Public Schools Cathleen Paquette University of Connecticut Luis Rodriguez Eastern Connecticut State University Carol Polsky TD Bank Antonio Santiago Jr. Department of Labor Jennifer Holt Windham Chamber of Commerce Peter Zlotnick Zlotnick Construction Women’s Leadership Council Steering Committee Michelle Stronz, PhD, Chairt Epiphany Enterprises Noreen A. Randazzo,t Vice-Chair The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Melanie Cecarellit Smith Designs, LLC Francine Christiansent Christiansen Consulting Jocelyn DeMaio The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Elizabeth Gagnet Travelers Sue Ellen Kerr The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Meghan Lachert Travelers Peg Lesiak Farmington Mary Ann Lubeskiet New Hartford

Karmela K. Malonet The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Roxanna Booth Millert Hartford Youth Scholars Foundation, Inc. Janet Flagg-Rawlinst VA Connecticut Healthcare System Charlene Ridgeway The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Lynn Sullivan Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Company United Way Staff

As of March 1, 2015 Susan B. Dunn l President and CEO Paula S. Gilberto l Senior Vice President Thomas W. Glynn Vice President of Finance and Administration Sania Ahmad eBusiness Coordinator Kimmy Boulier l Receptionist Liz Buczynski Community Investment Assistant Director l

Melissa Camacho Grants Manager l

Maura Cook Community Engagement Senior Manager Diana Desnoyers Community Engagement and Community Investment Administrative Assistant Brent Dietz IT Manager Patrick Doyle l Community Engagement Senior Manager Karyn Durant l Donor Services Quality Assurance Manager Kezia Ferrara Finance Operations Senior Manager l

Jennifer Gifford l Community Engagement Director Evan Gregory Accounts Receivable Coordinator

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Amy Helbling Marketing Communications Manager Ricardo Henriquez Community Investment Senior Manager Kayla Hernandez Accounts Receivable Coordinator Kate Lincoln Resource Development Administrative Assistant Valerie March Human Resource and Payables Manager Tomeka Martin l Donor Services Director Julian McKinley Marketing Communications Manager Brian Mezzi Community Engagement Manager Lindsey Niarhakos l Controller Jennifer Paquette Resource Development Manager Ann Péan l Donor Relations Senior Manager Bree Scott-Pelczar Affinity Groups Manager Elaine Pertillar l Administrative Services Senior Manager Jennifer Pettit Community Investment Manager Libby Richardson l Events Manager Kimberley Russo l Community Investment Director Anita Ford Saunders, APR Marketing Communications Director Laura Schmelter Resource Development Director Gary B. Soltoff Donor Relations Manager David Taylor l Donor Relations Manager Brittany Tripp Donor Services eBusiness Manager William Valentine Donor Relations Manager Aviva Vincent Community Investment Senior Manager Lorraine T. Zera Executive Assistant to the Office of the President

Employed five years or more with United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

Consultants Cheryl Chester Human Resources Nick Daukas Human Resources Naomi Lerner Marketing Communications AmeriCorps VISTA, Community Engagement Nichole Mayweather United Way Interns Jacquelyn Amenta Community Investment Rebecca Lemanski Community Engagement Kathryn Mordarski Community Engagement Kristal Rivera Community Engagement Stephanie Striebe Marketing Communications

64th Annual Community Service Award In 1924, three men, William S. Conning, Founder of Conning, William R. C. Corson of The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company, and Arthur M. Collens of The Phoenix Companies, Inc. led the feasibility study that resulted in bringing the Community Chest, now United Way, to Hartford.

Now 90 years later, these same three companies guided by 21st Century leaders continue to support United Way. United Way, for the first time looked beyond individual achievement to the legacy of leadership from these companies in awarding its 2014 Community Service Award. Congratulations. Watch the video: UnitedWayInc.Org/FoundingMembers

“Conning’s history in Hartford is rich and long.

We recently celebrated 100 years and look forward to our next 100. We will continue to help make our community stronger and build a sustainable future workforce for Conning and local industries.

Our commitment to our local United Way and volunteerism strengthens employees’ morale and sense of community, making the Hartford region a better place to live and work.”

Woody E. Bradford, CEO, Conning

“Our company was founded in 1866 to help save lives through improved specifications for boiler design, manufacture and maintenance. Helping found the local United Way was a natural outgrowth of our goal to improve quality of life and safety.

We have very strong roots here and believe in sharing our good fortune with others to impact the community through United Way.” Greg M. Barats, CEO, The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company

“Phoenix’s involvement in making the world a better place goes back more than 160 years to one of its founders, who was a noted abolitionist working to end slavery in this country.

Today, we continue to make a difference through a combination of employee volunteerism, executive leadership and charitable giving. Last year, Phoenix and its employees contributed nearly $1 million to our local United Way.” Jim D. Wehr, CEO, The Phoenix Companies, Inc

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You can help change ALICE’s struggles into opportunities and provide easier choices. Children will succeed and families will lead healthier, financially secure lives.

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2014 Annual Report Wayne S. Rawlins, MD, MBA Chair, Board of Directors

Anita Ford Saunders, APR Marketing Communications Director

Susan B. Dunn President and CEO

Amy Helbling Marketing Communications Manager Julian McKinley Marketing Communications Manager