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LETTER FROM THE UNITED WAY BOARD CHAIR Friends, The quote on the left of this page from Coach Lombardi is really just another way of saying, “it is not just one thing” that makes a difference. And for United Way it is not just the achievements of our organization but the achievements of our community that reflect the combined efforts of individuals, businesses, civic and community leaders, non-profits, and state and local governments.

We have seen real progress in this in 2013 and can take much pride in the fact that others throughout our nation have also recognized the good work that is happening here. Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford, a collaboration founded by our United Way and 12 other partners in 2008, was awarded the 2013 Chairman’s Award for Exemplary Collaborative by the National Fund for Workforce Solutions at its national conference in Atlanta. Since its inception, 1,500 lower wage earners participating in the collaborative have succeeded in gaining additional skills to put them on an earning path to financial self-sufficiency.

Hartford Community Schools, a cornerstone of the Hartford Partnership for Student Success, received the Coalition for Community Schools National Award for Excellence at the 2013 Community School Education Day in Washington, D.C. United Way is a founding member of this partnership, along with the City of Hartford, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Hartford Public Schools.

Board chair, Wayne S. Rawlins, MD, MBA

United Way Worldwide has recognized this United Way for its innovative work in workforce development and grade level reading at a national conference along with featuring several staff members on panels and webinars throughout the year.

The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.

It is my great honor to lead this organization as we work with so many others in our community to make the type of change that is holistic in its approach to helping families and children succeed. As you can see, it is not “just one thing,” but an interplay of community conditions, opportunities and working on root causes of what prevents each and every one of us from reaching our full potential. I invite you to continue to join me in this work as we “give, advocate, and volunteer” to make a difference in this community we call home.

Vincent Thomas “Vince” Lombardi (1913-1970, American football player, coach and executive)

Sincerely,

Wayne S. Rawlins, MD, MBA Aetna Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the Board Chair Community Service Award Recipient Partnerships For Change Inspiring Life-Long Learners Creating Financially Secure Families

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United Way Women’s Leadership Council United Way Emerging Leaders Society Giving Where It Matters Most Best Of Awards Volunteer Engagement

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United Way Readers Leaders In Giving Results and Campaign Giving Financial Statements Volunteers and Staff Listing

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2013 UNITED WAY COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT, ERIC DANIELS: FAMILY, WORK AND DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY Eric Daniels, this year’s Community Service Award recipient, has a life that reads like a book.

Chapter One includes his early years, growing up in Bloomfield as one of four children born to educators. Eric attended Brown University, then Boston College Law School.

It was at Boston College that he met his wife Pat, and it just so happens that they worked together at Robinson & Cole for 11 years before Pat took time off to raise the couple’s children, Jake, Christina and Catherine.

Chapter Two tells of a life of success at work and in the community. Eric served as managing partner at Robinson & Cole from 2000 to 2009, and currently serves as chair of the Products Liability and Subrogation Practice Group. Community involvement is encouraged at Robinson & Cole, and Eric’s enduring involvement includes Achieve Hartford!, Harc, Hartford Hospital, and The Bushnell, just to name a few.

Chapter Three illustrates his time spent with United Way. He chaired the professional services division of the United Way Campaign in 2007 and 2008, served as chair of the Campaign in 2012, and is co-chair of the Tocqueville Society of leadership donors.

Over the years, Eric has brought together school officials, community members, and business professionals to learn more about the challenges facing children, and what we can do to help ensure they stay on track to graduate.

“My family instilled in me a sense of community, so I get involved where I know I can be helpful.”

Eric Daniels

Chapter Four—well, it has not been written yet. Only time will tell how this book will end.

Eric Daniels with his family

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PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHANGE

Tony Mein, Director of Outreach Ministries, Asylum Hill Congregational Church and Diane Cantello, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

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An Outward Approach in Asylum Hill All great partnerships begin with a conversation. During 2013, United Way organized community conversations and interviews to learn about the aspirations and concerns of people who live and work in Hartford’s historic Asylum Hill neighborhood. The project was commissioned and underwritten by The Hartford, a Fortune 500 company founded two centuries ago. Its five-year plan for community involvement includes a focus on the neighborhood surrounding its headquarters on Asylum Avenue.

Assisted by The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation and the Asylum Hill Neighborhood Association, a series of 16 conversations and 18 interviews were held.

More than 140 people shared their perspectives on the neighborhood where Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe once made their homes.

There was broad agreement that people living and working on Asylum Hill want a safer neighborhood with better ways for people to connect with each other – and create a more appealing place to shop, spend leisure time and come to work.

“We really wanted to look outward and learn about our neighborhood,” said Diane Cantello, a vice president at The Hartford. She said the series of conversations “served as a mirror to us, showing people did not feel consistently connected.”

Residents observed few employees of the insurance giant venture beyond their campus to walk the streets and visit neighborhood shops.

Already The Hartford is responding. This year it has planned several outdoor activities that will connect neighborhood residents and employees, in partnership with United Way and neighborhood organizations.

At the Asylum Hill Neighborhood Association, board member Tony Mein said the process is helping overcome residents’ longstanding concern that good intentions really produce lasting change. “Most of these issues people already were working on, but now we’re working together in a more defined manner,” he said. “With the leadership of The Hartford, United Way and Asylum Hill Neighborhood Association, we can pull everyone together on a renewed effort to resolve some of them.”

Middle: Steve DesRoches, Manager Global IT Services, United Technologies Corporation, volunteering with his colleagues at the UTC Back-to-School celebrations.

United Technologies Corporation’s unique approach to partnering with United Way, Community Schools and local neighborhoods resulted in engaging more than 160 employees around an issue that everyone cares about – education – and helped contribute books to more than 600 Hartford families. The United Technologies Family of Companies comprises 26 percent of the overall dollars raised during the United Way Campaign.

A Trip Back in Time My family has always focused on making a difference in our community. That’s why I coordinate engaging fundraising events for UTC’s United Way Campaign and sit on United Way’s IT Committee.

For me it’s also personal. Last September, I participated in UTC’s Year of Caring project – a back-to-school celebration.

I volunteered at Burns Latino Studies Academy in Frog Hollow where I grew up – it was a trip back in time! Some things never change – the kids were smiling and filled with energy and for that moment, time stood still.

Steven P. DesRoches

We’re Listening Parents, high school students and others were among dozens of participants in community conversations we hosted throughout our region, most recently in New Britain and Willimantic. People shared their aspirations for a safer, more open-minded and connected community, with better opportunities for everyone. Remarked one participant: “It’s not my neighbor’s kid or my sister’s kid, they are all of our kids.” Another noted, “We should see the children of this community as all of our children. We want every kid and teenager to succeed and leave high school with tools to go on and pursue higher education or career options.”

For a list of Community Investment results, please visit page 16.

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INSPIRING LIFE-LONG LEARNERS

(Left to Right) Liz Giannetta-Ramos, Community School Director, COMPASS Youth Collaborative, and Principal Monica Brase, Burns Latino Studies Academy in Hartford

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Community Schools: An Integrated Approach to Family Success At Burns Latino Studies Academy, one of seven Hartford Community Schools, teachers and staff always have more than enough to fill their day.

Beyond classes for almost 600 students, the school partners with COMPASS Youth Collaborative to ensure that learning extends beyond the school day through an integrated focus on academics and services that benefit students, their families, and the surrounding community. It’s that “partnership” that makes the difference.

Principal Monica Brase notes that in a Community School, “it’s really about serving the whole child.”

Liz Giannetta-Ramos, Community School Director, COMPASS Youth Collaborative has high regard for Principal Brase. “We have the same mission and goal in mind — to ensure every child and family is successful. Monica believes in the students, families and in the community school-model. That is why our Community School is blossoming into something so wonderful and powerful in this neighborhood.”

Unlike a traditional school, Burns remains a hub of activity even after classes end. There are workshops on financial literacy, “positive parenting” classes, free health screenings, a regular family reading time for all ages, and sports and other recreational activities.

A range of programs for children, parents and adults in the neighborhood continue through the weekend, creating a more connected community.

United Way is a founding member of Hartford Community Schools in partnership with the City of Hartford, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Hartford Public Schools.

In addition, United Way volunteers focus on supporting student achievement by reading to children and coordinating a back-to-school celebration that also raises awareness about the importance of school attendance. Principal Brase says, “Our teachers and staff work very hard, and when people show up and help, it lessens the load for everyone.”

Learn more about United Way’s focus on children’s success at unitedwayinc.org/education

“When she speaks and smiles, the hair on my arms stands up” Children from families that are struggling to make ends meet can lose as much as three months of reading comprehension skills over the summer. Three years ago, the Summer Enrichment Experience in New Britain was launched to address this issue. Its unique approach to an extended school day brings together traditional and experiential learning opportunities, keeping children engaged and learning while having fun over the summer months.

Last summer, Jodi, a literacy interventionist in New Britain, met a fourth grader who had suffered a severe trauma. She was timid, nearly mute and alienated herself until she began to participate in TaeKwonDo offered through the program The sport helped her develop new skills, boosted her confidence and made her feel comfortable in her surroundings.

This experience has transformed the way she engages with her peers and teachers.

“When she speaks and smiles, the hair on my arms stands up,” said Jodi.

Read the full story at unitedwayinc.org/summerenrichment Result: Last year, on the pre/post-tests 75 percent of students in the program showed progress in spelling full words.

“I was hooked” As a child, I often traveled back and forth between Connecticut and Massachusetts on a bus, filled mostly with college students who would often read with me.

This inspired me to volunteer as a United Way Reader last summer. I worked with several students on advancing their literacy skills. Seeing the children’s smiling faces when I arrived each week made me realize the impact I was making. There was one student I worked with consistently, and by summer’s end, her self-confidence in reading had skyrocketed. At the end of the program, the children gave me a ‘thank you’ card, addressed to Mr. Shawn, and at that moment, I was hooked – I wish they knew how much they changed my life.

Shawn J. Maynard, Executive Director, Windham Hospital Foundation; United Way board member and chair, United Way Nominating and Governance Committee

Learn more about the United Way Readers program at unitedwayinc.org/read

For a list of education Community Investment results, please visit page 16.

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CREATING FINANCIALLY SECURE FAMILIES

Gail Moran, full-time Certified Nurse Aide at Hebrew Health Care and per diem at iCare

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Workforce Solutions invests in the health care, energy/utilities and manufacturing industries that have the potential for growth and career advancement for lower-wage workers. The Collaborative partners with 53 employers across the three industries.

As of January 2014 Job Seekers — 334 received career development services 227 with new credentials 117 with new employment

Incumbent Workers — 1,184 received career development services 349 with new credentials 172 with increased wages

Solutions for a More Skilled Workforce In her earlier years, when Gail Moran first attempted college, she declared biology as her major. However, like many women, after meeting her husband and having children, Gail put aside her aspirations to care for her family. She later went back to school but switched her concentration to information technology, a decision followed by more than 30 years of various jobs that, as she put it, “fed my pocket, but not my soul.”

Then, for the first time in her life, Gail found herself unemployed. Persistent search efforts proved fruitless as Gail was laid off three more times, leaving the mother of two jobless for a total of five years.

But Gail is amazingly determined. While searching for a job, she came across information about the enhanced Certified Nurse Assistant program, managed by Metro Hartford Alliance for Careers in Health Care through the support of Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford.

In June, the Collaborative received the National Fund for Workforce Solutions 2013 Chairman’s Award for Exemplary Collaborative in recognition of its network of partners, including employers, education and service providers, government, and philanthropic organizations and, most importantly, the success of people like Gail Moran.

Today, Gail is employed full time at $14.70 an hour by one of her internship employers.

She also has per diem opportunities at the second internship employer at $14.39 an hour.

And, she is committed to pursuing further education to continue to advance.

Photographed (L to R): Alex Johnson, Capital Workforce Partners; Alice Pritchard, Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund; Elliot Ginsberg, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology; Kim Oliver, former manager of Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford; Governor Dannel P. Malloy; Randy Wilson, Jobs for the Future; John Padilla, National Fund for Workforce Solutions; Deb Presbie, Connecticut Business & Industry Association; Gail Coppage, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities; Kathy Marioni, Connecticut Department of Labor Office of Workforce Competitiveness; Tracy Ariel, ATI Ladish Machining; Devon Winey, Mt. Auburn Associates; Yvette Meléndez, Hartford Hospital; John Harrity, Connecticut State Council of Machinists; and, Katie Rosa, Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford.

Since 2008, Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford has built a diverse coalition that addresses the needs of employers for a prepared workforce while creating job and career advancement opportunities in health care, energy/utilities and manufacturing.

The Collaborative’s funders include: American Savings Foundation; Hartford Foundation for Public Giving; National Fund for Workforce Solutions; Nutmeg Foundation; and, Prudential Foundation and United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut.

Gail enrolled in the program immediately. The rest is history. Gail graduated valedictorian of her class and successfully took on two full time internships for the duration of the program. She told us, “This way, I got twice the experience.”

United Way, a founding member of Workforce Solutions, recognizes that jobs with advancement opportunities put people on paths to financial security while maintaining employers’ competitive edge.

For more information and a complete list of members, please visit workforce-solutions.org.

Tears of Joy It seemed like a regular day at Enfield’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site. I was there to help others get tax refunds they’ve earned to give them an extra boost financially.

“Maggie” was a single, working mom with two children, received no financial support from the children’s father and her salary barely paid the bills. She hadn’t filed taxes in two years, so I could see she was very nervous and expecting the worst.

In the end, her refunds were significant. Tears were streaming down her face and I asked her if those were tears of joy. She nodded ‘yes.’ It was a moment I would never forget. Read the full story at unitedwayinc.org/tearsofjoy Steve Casey, VITA volunteer, Northeast Utilities

Last year, more than 250 volunteers committed nearly 10,000 hours of service in central and northeastern Connecticut at United Way-supported sites.

For a list of financial security Community Investment results, please visit page 16.

Putting Money Back in People’s Pockets United Way focuses on helping families become financially secure, capable and ultimately independent. We help connect individuals to ways to boost their family income through supports such as the Earned Income Tax Credit through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Campaign (VITA) and MyFreeTaxes. Both allow lower-to-moderate wage-earning families to access the refunds and credits they’ve earned so they can pay down debt, work towards saving or purchase items that they need. VITA sites also provide opportunities for individuals to access other services such as credit repair support or financial literacy programs.

Learn more about this program at unitedwayinc.org/freetaxrefunds.

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UNITED WAY WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL RECOGNIZES THE POWER OF WOMEN TO AFFECT CHANGE Locally mobilized in 2010, the Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) is a diverse network of professional women and community leaders dedicated to putting women and families on the road to financial security. Members unite with like-minded women and inspire meaningful change through philanthropy, advocacy and volunteerism.

The WLC provides exciting opportunities year-round to connect with local women including the inaugural Red, White and Chocolate event in January 2014 and a networking event hosted by Travelers in September with Andrea Nierenberg, author of Savvy Networking.

Photographed (L to R) at the 2013 Power of the Purse held in June at the Convention Center in Hartford are: Susan B. Dunn, president and CEO of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut; Roxanna Booth Miller, 2013 Auction Chair Power of the Purse, Hartford Youth Scholars Foundation; Susan Christensen Stoner, 2013 Co-chair Power of the Purse; Janet Flagg-Rawlins, 2013 Co-chair Power of the Purse, VA Connecticut Healthcare System; Noreen A. Randazzo, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.; and, Meghan Lacher, Travelers.

In June 2013, the WLC’s second annual Power of the Purse with featured speaker, Farnoosh Torabi, author of You’re So Money – Live Rich Even When You’re Not, attracted more than 800 guests. The event, supported by Title Sponsor TD Bank, raised more than $180,000. Proceeds were directed to local family financial centers. The centers provide financial education workshops, one-on-one coaching, free tax preparation, and opportunities to participate in a matched savings program to save for school uniforms, housing and transportation, or to reduce medical debt.

Heather Smiley, center, MassMutual Financial Group, with the 2013 Power of the Purse co-chairs, Susan Christensen Stoner, left, and Janet Flagg-Rawlins, right.

MassMutual Financial Group was the Premiere Sponsor of the event.

“Women’s Leadership Council members believe when a network of caring, powerful women get together to create positive change, anything is possible.

With membership doubling this past year so did our ability to strengthen our community. With continued

Rosalin Acosta, left, and Lynn Sullivan, right, both of TD Bank, pose with keynote speaker Farnoosh Torabi at United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council Power of the Purse event on June 3, 2013. TD Bank was the Title Sponsor of the event.

support, we will ensure a brighter future for local women and families.”

Michelle Stronz, PhD, Epiphany Enterprises; chair and Founding Member, Women’s Leadership Council

To learn more and get involved, please visit unitedwayinc.org/women

Sponsors Thank you to the 2013 Power of the Purse Sponsors:

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Title Sponsor TD Bank Premiere Sponsor MassMutual Financial Group Platinum Sponsors COMCAST Pita Group Stanley Black & Decker UPS Wells Fargo Advisors

Gold Sponsors The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Simsbury Bank Travelers Silver Sponsors Connecticut National Gas Company Epiphany Enterprises

Bronze Sponsors Aetna Inc. Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network (WNPR/CPTV) Echopass Enterprise Rent-A-Car Hartford Public Schools The Phoenix Companies, Inc. Pratt & Whitney Saint Francis Care

Shipman & Goodwin LLP UTC Aerospace Systems United Technologies Corporation The Village for Families & Children, Inc. Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford

UNITED WAY EMERGING LEADERS SOCIETY: EVERYDAY CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE Emerging Leaders are the next generation of loyal, caring individuals, eager to make a difference. They understand the challenges facing our community today and “Do Something BIG” now to improve lives. The group offers unique opportunities to connect with peers and continuously give back – Network for a Cause and Spin for Kids – to name a couple. Members also enjoy professional development events, such as The Wisdom of Our Peers, How Collaboration Helps Us All Be Better at What We Do sponsored by TD Bank in June 2013.

Emerging Leaders dedicate dollars and time to one of United Way’s priority areas – children’s success. They engage in out-of-school time enrichment activities, including mentoring and reading with children at two of Hartford’s schools, and collect and distribute books to families. Their passion is only surpassed by their commitment

July Student Lounge Renovation – volunteers created a student lounge center at Alfred E. Burr Community School in Hartford, which will serve as a reward for children that attend class regularly and succeed academically.

Emerging Leaders and representatives from The Village for Families & Children and Alfred E. Burr Community School. ELS Steering Committee members Michael M. Byrne Jr., UBS Realty Investors LLC; Kristina Miner, Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company; and, Kel Ndu, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. were among those volunteering. Learn more about one volunteer’s story at unitedwayinc.org/kel

to make a positive impact on the lives of children.

To learn more and become a member visit unitedwayinc.org/emergingleaders

November Spin for Kids – raised more than $5,000 to support United Way’s priority area – children’s education.

Photographed: (L to R) Kia Murrell and Maia Brooks. Maia Brooks, United Technologies Aerospace Systems, led the Emerging Leaders Society’s efforts to organize and execute Spin for Kids - a spin-a-thon to benefit children’s academic achievement.

May Brighten the Way for Our Youth signature fundraiser raised $5,000 to purchase books to promote summer reading/prevent summer learning loss.

June Family Book Festival – Nearly 150 books were distributed to children who signed a pledge to read for 20 minutes every day during the summer, and participated in fun crafts and a Story Walk.

(L to R) Attendees, Iran Nazario and Jacqueline Santiago, COMPASS Youth Collaborative, enjoying the Mason jar activity. Nearly 80 guests attended United Way Emerging Leaders Society’s inaugural event at Farmington Gardens.

Family Book Festival: Volunteers from United Way’s Emerging Leaders Society, The Village for Families & Children, Hartford Fire and Police and Comcast Corporation November Burns Latino Studies Academy’s Puerto Rico Discovery Day and Thanksgiving Celebration - volunteers engaged in after-school festivities with families, including arts and crafts.

Photographed (L to R) volunteering are: Joseph Bonivel, United Technologies Research Center; and, Keshia Ashe, Many Mentors.

“United Way’s Emerging Leaders Society brings together young professionals in the spirit of philanthropy and fun. Through volunteerism and advocacy we better our community. Through special events and professional development we strengthen our networks. The common denominator of our diverse membership is a selfless desire to be part of a solution to help all children succeed academically.”

Jack Soos, Pratt & Whitney; chair, Emerging Leaders Society

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GIVING WHERE IT MATTERS MOST Nearly 450 local workplaces and tens of thousands of people participated in the 2013 United Way Campaign in central and northeastern Connecticut – the largest United Way annual fundraising effort in Connecticut and the second largest in New England. With the outstanding support of loyal contributors, more than $24.3 million was raised for our community.

This year’s effort was led by an exceptional leader, Joseph Savage, president of Webster Bank and chair of the 2013 United Way Campaign. Joe’s abundant enthusiasm and experience as a beneficiary of powerful community support as a youth helped him connect with audiences of all sizes in a personal and compelling way. As principal spokesman for the campaign, he attended key events: Jumpstart, the annual employee campaign manager training event; MetroHartford Alliance’s Rising Star Breakfast; WTIC 1080 AM and United Way’s Community Connections radio show; Year of Caring events; and, the annual celebration and recognition of campaign excellence, the Best Of Awards. Joe also met with senior leadership at several key corporate partners to thank them for their past support and to secure their continued support in 2013.

Throughout the journey, Joe learned everyone shares a common passion for working as a team to drive change.

United Way’s remarkable workplace partners are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of local children and families. This is evident in the partners’ creativity through special events to benefit United Way including: cupcake and ice cream trucks; bike races; sports tournaments; breakfast with the boss; local vendor sales; dunk tanks; and, a moustache shaving contest.

After all of the workplace activities to raise the dollars, it’s really about what the dollars raised mean to our community and the local impact of gifts directed to United Way. The campaign represents the generosity of a diverse community coming together to create measurable, lasting change and a better place to live and work for us all. The real success is not always measured by the number of programs and initiatives funded, but by the number of lives improved.

This is a community coming together to truly LIVE UNITED. Please visit unitedwayinc.org/thankyou

“While I have contributed for many years, it’s more than just participating in Webster Bank’s annual employee campaign.

Growing up as one of seven children in a working class family, I learned early on about the importance of education.

A generous community made a difference in my life and led me to a successful career…that’s why I give.”

Joe Savage, President of Webster Bank; Chair, 2013 United Way Campaign

unitedwayinc.org/give

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WORKPLACES AND EMPLOYEES HONORED WITH BEST OF AWARDS Several local workplaces were honored at the fourth annual Best Of Awards on February 28th 2014. The United Technologies family of companies, Conning, Travelers and the City of Hartford were among the winners. Kat Paradis of Enterprise Holdings was named “Coordinator of the Year.”

United Way Campaign chair Joe Savage, president of Webster Bank, presented Comcast with the “Spirit of the Campaign”

Award, recognizing the company for its outstanding service to our community. Comcast has a strong tradition of volunteerism and demonstrates outstanding performance in every area of its campaign. Support for our community is part of the culture at Comcast, evidenced by all they do for children and families in our region.

Check out photos of the event at unitedwayinc.org/bestof2014

Top Left: Comcast Corporation Employees from Comcast Corporation, located in Berlin, were thrilled to win three awards! They won “Best Year-Round Partnership,” “Best Company Leadership/CEO Support” and the highest honor, “Spirit of the Campaign.” Comcast has a strong tradition of community volunteerism and demonstrates outstanding performance in every area of its United Way campaign. Comcast was a Spotlight Sponsor of the event.

Top Right: Conning Conning, located in Hartford, was recognized as the company with the “Best Mobilization of Volunteers.” In 2013, more than 15 percent of employees participated as a United Way Reader, and more than 20 percent volunteered for Year of Caring, including the CEO and members of senior leadership.

Bottom: Value Options Connecticut A few ladies of Value Options Connecticut enjoying time on the red carpet at the United Way Best Of Awards. Value Options, located in Rocky Hill, won “Best Campaign Video.” The video took us back in time from the 70’s to present day and highlighted key points of United Way’s impact on our community. Value Options Connecticut was a Director’s Cut Sponsor of the event.

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2013 Year of Caring Sponsors:

VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT

Lead Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company

UNITED WAY LAUNCHED NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR CARING VOLUNTEERS TO

Northeast Utilities

SUPPORT CHILDREN’S SUCCESS.

Otis Elevator Company

Employees from companies like Conning and UPS were among the first locally to get involved by volunteering as United Way Readers and at United Way Day of Action.

In June, Barnes Aerospace participated in the United Way Family Book Festival, distributing books to help prevent summer learning loss in children. Pratt & Whitney and Jefferson Radiology employees volunteered at a back-to-school block party in August with fun, family-friendly activities that built early learning skills.

In September, United Technologies Corporation volunteers hosted family festivals reinforcing the importance of attendance and helping children get excited to go back to school. Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company volunteers spruced up play areas and gardens at Alfred E. Burr Community School in Hartford, a site for United Way Readers and host of other support services for children and families.

Mobilizing around our community’s education goals is one way people are coming together to create opportunities for a better future. Companies’ increased volunteer efforts focused on the issues that matter most to their employees and our community.

Locally, last fall, nearly 2,000 volunteers from 50 workplaces participated in service projects for United Way Year of Caring.

All of these opportunities connect workplaces to the volunteer power of their employees in an effort to improve lives while creating life-long memories. Thanks to all the workplaces and volunteers who participated in 2013!

Stanley Black & Decker United Technologies Corporation UTC Aerospace Systems Lend A Hand Aetna Inc. American Eagle Federal Credit Union Cigna Permetex Pratt & Whitney The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. The Phoenix Companies Inc. Travelers UnitedHealthcare Caring Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Chubb Group of Insurance Companies Day Pitney LLP Gerber Scientific Hartford Hospital, Inc. Lindberg & Ripple MassMutual Financial Services UTC Climate, Controls and Security United Technologies Research Center Vantis Life Insurance Company Webster Bank Westinghouse To volunteer in any of these areas and learn more visit unitedwayinc.org/volunteer

Volunteers interacted with children and families at a fun, educational back-to-school event in Hartford, Making Early Learning Come Alive! Block Party, held in August 2013.

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More than 160 employees volunteered at the Back-toSchool Festivals sponsored by United Technologies Corporation held at Alfred E. Burr Community School, Burns Latino Studies Academy and Dwight-Bellizzi Asian Studies Academy in Hartford on September 12, 2013. The events were a fun and engaging way to welcome students and parents back to school while emphasizing the importance of regular school attendance and literacy.

UNITED WAY READERS Floyd W. Green, III, Corporate Vice President and Head of Community Relations and Urban Marketing at Aetna Inc. volunteering at Alfred E. Burr Community School in Hartford on the 17th annual NEA’s Read Across America Day, March 3, 2014.

“I quickly realized that just by showing up each week, I was a hero in the eyes of the two second grade girls I was helping.” -Sean Hughes, Conning, United Way Reader

“Every child deserves to have a caring adult dedicated to their success, beginning early in life. That’s why I’m excited about Enfield’s United Way Program. When a child reads on grade-level by the end of third grade, they are given endless opportunities for a brighter future. This program strives to achieve this and so much more. I’m also proud that it aligns with Comcast’s three community investment priorities – literacy, promoting service and building tomorrow’s leaders.”

Robert E. Earley, Comcast Corporation; chair, United Way of North Central Connecticut Advisory Board

Wilma Barbosa, Otis Elevator Company, reading with a child at the YWCA Hartford Region.

“The United Way Readers Program gives volunteers the ability to make a difference in the academic growth of students over a period of time. The frequency, intensity and proven methods of instruction that are incorporated into this program will help students become successful readers by the end of third grade, allowing them to stay on track to graduation.”

Ron Jakubowski, Former Assistant Superintendent, New Britain Public Schools; member, United Way of New Britain and Berlin Regional Advisory Board

To learn more about becoming a United Way Reader visit unitedwayinc.org/read

Volunteer Mobilization

In the past year, 585 volunteers have been mobilized to read with children and, overall, they have completed nearly 2,000 hours of volunteer time.

United Way Readers have the opportunity to join read-aloud events where they read to classrooms of children, or they may read with children oneon-one for an hour a week to build vocabulary and comprehension skills.

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LEADERS IN GIVING

“I am thankful for the opportunity to be among a group of dedicated Tocqueville and leadership contributors who give, advocate

A STRONGER CONNECTION Being involved in the community is very important to me. We tend to fall into routines which include going to work every day, going home, and then doing it over again the next day. Life is much more abstract. People surrounding us – our family, friends, colleagues and neighbors – can be vulnerable at times, in need of help. For me, this became reality when someone I deeply care about faced an immediate, unexpected challenge – the difference between survival and not. While attending United Way’s Jumpstart, the annual campaign coordinator training in June, I learned about United Way 2-1-1, a free, 24/7, multi-lingual helpline. Without being there, I may have never learned about this service that helps families in crisis. Hearing others share their stories at Jumpstart was truly moving, allowing me to now be a voice and get my friend the help they deserved.

We all have choices in life – I choose to make a difference by giving back as much as I can, advocating and volunteering around the issues that matter most. I’ve been a leadership giver for eight years. This recent experience reinforced my promise and gave me a stronger connection to my community. It takes a lot to support a family’s needs and contributing to United Way is a significant way to do that.

and volunteer. For less than $20 a week, you can join us and thousands of your friends and colleagues as a leader in improving our community. The experts at United Way efficiently apply our dollars, directed to Community Investment, in a holistic manner to ensure the success of our neighbors, friends, families and children.”

James Sicilian, Day Pitney LLP; co-chair and member of the United Way Tocqueville Society

Now, I also have a stronger connection to United Way and the great work we achieve together. I encourage everyone to get more involved, give, in any way possible, and tell your story…again and again. For me it was about finding my passion and United Way is the vehicle I have embraced to help me fulfill this commitment. We all know someone, maybe even ourselves one day, who will need the same support we can provide to others today. It’s critical to step up, be a part of this change and inspire.

Karmela K. Malone, Vice President Claim Solutions,The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.; a United Way Leader in Giving

Photographed (L to R): Stacey D. Stewart, U.S. President, United Way Worldwide, and Karmela K. Malone, Vice President Claim Solutions, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., at the pre-event reception for the MetroHartford Alliance’s Rising Star Breakfast in July 2013

(L to R) Eric Daniels, Robinson & Cole LLP, and James Sicilian, Day Pitney LLP, co-chairs of the United Way Tocqueville Society

To learn more about becoming a Leader in Giving, please visit unitedwayinc.org/leadersingiving

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United Way Constitution Society consists of more than 4,500 members who are recognized for their leadership and commitment at these contribution levels:

TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY

FRAMERS

Annual gifts of $10,000 or more

Annual gifts of $2,500 to $4,999

FOUNDERS

COLLEAGUES

Annual gifts of $5,000 to $9,999

Annual gifts of $1,000 to $2,499

2013 UNITED WAY COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND CAMPAIGN GIVING COMMUNITY INVESTMENT RESULTS

Contributions to United Way Community Investment in 2013 improved 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 GIFTS TO COMMUNITY INVESTMENT WERE SPENT IN 2013

Education • Out of nearly 2,700 children in quality early childhood education programs, nearly 87 percent gained skills needed to succeed in kindergarten.

• Out of nearly 6,300, more than 82 percent youth improved skills needed for academic success.

• More than 82 percent of the nearly 3,900 youth improved their academic performance as a result of participation in after-school programs.

Education 43%

Basic Needs 43%

• Nearly 4,000 people were connected to income supports, such as childcare subsidies, public health care and rental assistance programs.

• 248 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications were submitted through the Volunteer Outreach Program. The program helps qualify lower-income families that may be eligible and provides resources to purchase nutritional food so they can better make ends meet.

Financial Security 14%

HOW GIVING WAS DIRECTED IN 2013

Philanthropy Fund 4%

Financial Security

• Nearly 9,400 taxpayers in central and northeastern Connecticut received free tax assistance. This resulted in $26.4 million in state and federal refunds and credits, including $6.4 million in Earned Income Tax Credits.

Other United Ways 4%

Community Health Charities and Partners 4% Designations to United Way Partner Agencies 5%

Community Investment

Basic Needs

(Includes contributions to United Way and its interest areas.)

• Nearly 30,000 people received basic food assistance.

46% Share Distributed through Community Health Charities 7%

• More than 76 percent of 3,300 people who received counseling services demonstrated improved stability.

Other 501(c)(3)s 30%

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

JUNE 30, 2013

ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,050,902 Pledges receivable, net of estimated uncollectibles 8,070,513 Other receivables 329,683 Investments 15,483,278 Investments held in trust by others 6,325,957 Prepaid expenses and other assets 156,592 Plant and equipment, net 1,779,008 Total assets 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

$ 35,195,933 $

596,667 1,850,644 8,423,482 3,364,562 1,716,919 15,952,274

NET ASSETS Unrestricted 11,212,710 Temporarily restricted 463,172 Permanently restricted 7,567,777 Total net assets Total liabilities and net assets

19,243,659 $35,195,933

to this “I am happy to give back t time great community. As a firs , it is volunteer on Day of Action would definitely an experience I d, we do again. By Living Unite make come together to work to al sure everyone is given equ opportunities to succeed, A Global Opportunity Every year on June 21st, volunteers from across the country and world participate in United Way Day of Action, and last year, more than 165,000 volunteers in 270 cities were mobilized. Locally, more than 50 individuals helped advance our community’s education goals around early childhood education in a single day by bringing together people with the passion to contribute to a better life for all. Volunteers served more than 500 children in Hartford, East Hartford and New Britain.

To volunteer this year on United Way Day of Action, please email Brian Mezzi at BMezzi@unitedwayinc.org.

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– Betsy McCue, McCue Mo

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

$ 25,291,094

226,410 (697,621) (2,817,314) (11,106,968)

Net campaign revenue 10,895,601

Other revenue: Investment income, net of fees of $25,020 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, 2013

Total other revenue Total public support and revenue

478,233 381,586 35,723 452,807 291,553 129,661 58,251 638,376 2,466,190 13,361,791

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

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

(2,817,314) (11,106,968) 8,100,000 454,062 1,351,146

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Russell

Resource development Management and general

Total support services 3,986,686

Total Community Investment, program and support services 13,891,894

Operating deficit (530,103)

2,625,649 1,361,037

NON-OPERATING REVENUES AND EXPENSES:

Change in net assets

Estate of Adrienne Allen

Claire & Millard † Pryor

SUPPORT SERVICES:

Members of the 1924 Society as of July 1, 2013:

22,024,282

Total Community Investment and program services 9,905,208

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

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

Estate of Richard & Marie McCabe

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

1924 Society: Legacy Giving

850,345 377,701

Lew & Amy Robinson 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 the opportunities for a good life.

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

348,684 1,046,627

Net assets, beginning of year

18,197,032

NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR

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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* Travelers BOARD Donald Allan, Jr. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Jose Aponte Chair, Windham Region United Way Advisory Board Michael J. Auseré Northeast Utilities Peggy Buchanan* Connecticut AFL-CIO Lori M. Budnick BlumShapiro Christopher M. Byrd Evolution 1, Inc. Julio A. Concepcion MetroHartford Alliance Eric Daniels Robinson & Cole LLP William F. Dowling Chair, United Way of New Britain and Berlin Advisory Board Robert E. Earley Chair, United Way of North Central Connecticut Advisory Board Otto Eichmann Pratt & Whitney Michael Goldbas Deloitte Angela Kahrmann ING Americas; Process Improvement Committee, Chair

Joseph Savage* Webster Bank Jack Soos* Chair, Emerging Leaders Society Michelle Stronz, PhD Chair, Women’s Leadership Council Lyn G. Walker* Shipman & Goodwin LLP Jennifer L. White The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Advocacy Committee Raymond P. Necci, Chair Glastonbury Peggy Buchanan Connecticut AFL-CIO Brianna Granatelli ProHealth Physicians Michael Goldbas Deloitte Peg Lesiak Farmington Kate McCue McCue Mortgage Natalie B. Morris United Technologies Corporation Wayne S. Rawlins, MD, MBA Aetna Inc. Enid M. Rey Hartford Public Schools James Sicilian Day Pitney LLP Audit Committee Lyn G. Walker, Chair Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Shawn J. Maynard* Windham Hospital Foundation

Christopher M. Byrd Evolution 1, Inc.

Natalie B. Morris* United Technologies Corporation

Howard L. Carver West Hartford

Raymond P. Necci* Glastonbury

Kevin E. Flaherty Webster Bank

Brian A. O’Connell RBS Citizens Bank Kolawole A. Olofinboba Fairview Capital Partners James O’Meara* Webster Bank Karen Prendergast Greater Hartford Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Enid M. Rey Hartford Public Schools Cynthia Ryan* Cigna

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Benefits and Compensation Committee Cynthia Ryan, Chair Cigna

Erin Ridge The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Roberto Rosario The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Timothy Sullivan Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Best Of Awards Event Committee

Kimberly Armstrong Silcox Eastern Connecticut State University Jack Soos Pratt & Whitney

Community Investment Operations Committee

Lauren Blake Cigna

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

Liz Giannetta-Ramos COMPASS Youth Collaborative, Inc.

Carla Burgess, Vice Chair Hartford Hospital

Myra Lee Conning

Stephen Balcanoff Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

Lorna Sager Community Health Charities of New England

Venton B. Forbes FaithCare Inc.

Meg Sheehan Pratt & Whitney

LaTasha Hunter Hartford Public Schools Stephen Nightingale West Hartford

Community Investment Changing Community Conditions Committee

Brian Osoba Central Connecticut State University

Otto Eichmann, Chair Pratt & Whitney

Jason Rojas Trinity College

Lourdes Ardel Eastern Connecticut State University

Kay Sherman UPS Capital Business Credit

Stephan L. Christiansen Conning

Lauren Turpak Lockton Companies

Jason Rojas Trinity College Luis E. Taveras, PhD Hartford HealthCare Ann E. Thomas West Hartford James Walsh Hartford Investment Management Company Joyce Willis Bloomfield Community Engagement Committee Michael Goldbas, Chair Deloitte Sonya Green Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

Robert Andrews West Hartford

Tobye Karl Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center

Alfred Enagbare, PhD Travelers

Yvette Meléndez Hartford Hospital

James Martin Barnum Financial Group - MetLife

Paul H. Mounds The Office of Governor Dannel P. Malloy

Natalie B. Morris United Technologies Corporation

Bobby Nims Cigna

* Executive Committee Member

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Community Investment Volunteers Stephen Balcanoff Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Justin Banulski Deloitte Michael Bartley Connecticut Department of Labor Elizabeth Bartron Glastonbury Eddie Bryan Mickelson, Jacobs & Bozek, LLC Carla Burgess Hartford Hospital Thomas Calvocoressi Berlin Katie Carges Connecticut Forum Steven J. Casey Northeast Utilities Rebekah Castagno The Village for Families & Children, Inc.

Lists include those who were serving actively as of December 31, 2013.

Leah Chatinover Stanger & Arnold LLC Leslyn Clark West Hartford Jenny Comerford The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Craig Knell Student, Central Connecticut State University Linda Lissack Hartford Bob Mathieu West Hartford

Mario Conjura People’s United Bank

Kathleen McLean New Britain

Bette Conlon LIMRA

Sean Meehan United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

Leo Conlon Wethersfield Lisa Conti Lincoln Financial Group Jim Devoe The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Otto Eichmann Pratt & Whitney Shayna Ellovich Glastonbury Brian Engstrom United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Jessica Feldman Aetna Inc. Lori Fernand The Trust for Public Land Venton Forbes FaithCare Inc. Laura Friedeberg Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Andrea Gagne Edwards Answering Service Jennifer Galante Mutual Housing Association of Greater Hartford Thomas W. Glynn United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Gary Guminiak Hallmark Cards, Inc. LaResse Harvey A Better Way Foundation Terry Hosig Trinity College Latasha Hunter Hartford Public Schools Jen Jackson Lincoln Financial Group Phil Kenyon Travelers John Kidwell Glastonbury Joanne Kimball Kimball Communications

Sarah Miner Mutual Housing Association of Greater Hartford Chris Montross Aetna Inc. Stephen Nightingale West Hartford

Anne Theriault University of Connecticut

Christine M. O’Rourke Foodshare, Inc.

Maribet Toledo Lincoln Financial Group

Deborah V. Rutledge Manchester Area Conference of Churches

Lauren Turpak Lockton Companies Francesca Verblen United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

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

Maly Vilay Lincoln Financial Group

Emerging Leaders Society Steering Committee

Darlene White Farmington Bank

Jack Soos, Chair9 Pratt & Whitney

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

Maia Brooks9 UTC Aerospace Systems

Susan Whitehouse Hebron

Michael M. Byrne, Jr. UBS Realty Investors LLC

Michael Wilder West Hartford

Rebekah Castagno9 The Village for Families & Children, Inc.

Edward Palasek Community Solutions, Inc.

Sarah Winiarski United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Hartford/Sunrise Group

Brian Engstrom9 United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

Jodie Preece Northeast Utilities

Peter Wu Glastonbury

Jessica Feldman Aetna Inc.

Libby Richardson United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

Adam Zinkievich The Salvation Army of Greater Hartford

Brianna Granatelli9 ProHealth Physicians

63rd Community Service Award Committee

Kristina Miner The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company

Brian Osoba Central Connecticut State University

Katie Rock Our Piece of the Pie, Inc. Jason Rojas Trinity College Tony Santiago CTWorks Michele Sexton Robinson & Cole LLP Bhavin Shah Lincoln Financial Group David Shaiken David Shaiken LLC Kay Sherman UPS Capital Business Credit Sara-Beth Sidla Lincoln Financial Group Lloyd Smith Bloomfield Jack Soos Pratt & Whitney Carrie Stockman West Hartford

Kevin E. Flaherty, Chair Webster Bank Dean G. Andrews Bank of America Corporation Barbara Fernandez State of Connecticut Nadine Francis-West MetroHartford Alliance Earl J. Schofield East Hartford Hartford County Emergency Food and Shelter Program – Local Board Richard Branigan American Red Cross Connecticut and Rhode Island Pamela J. Brown Town of Enfield

Mike Stockman West Hartford

Anne M. Danaher Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford

Kathryn Talbot Columbia

Beth D. Ferrari Avon Congregational Church

David Taylor United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

Major Brian Glasco The Salvation Army of Greater Hartford

Sophia LaPenna9 ProHealth Physicians

James Moher Howard, Kohn, Sprague & Fitzgerald, LLP Raymond Naclerio Foxon Park Beverages Kelechi Ndu The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Erik Neubauer9 Aetna Inc. Bobby Nims9 Cigna E.J. Ososki9 Acadia Insurance Co. Erik St. Pierre The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company Katherine Ramirez Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Kamarlia Reid Lincoln Financial Group Anthony Shannon Shipman & Goodwin, LLP Stanley Williams Supreme Being, Inc.

Judith Gough Catholic Charities, Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford

9ELS

Founding Members

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UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT VOLUNTEERS† AND STAFF CONTINUED Finance Committee Gregory C. Toczydlowski, Chair Travelers Donald Allan, Jr. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Lori M. Budnick BlumShapiro Otto Eichmann Pratt & Whitney Steven C. Erickson Whittlesey & Hadley Laura House BlumShapiro Joanne Roux ConnectiCare, Inc. Information Technology Committee Brian A. O’Connell, Chair RBS Citizens Bank Steven P. DesRoches United Technologies Corporation Jennifer Gerasimov Deloitte Frank E. Giguere Travelers Maureen M. See North Granby Investment Committee Christopher Wilkos, Chair The Phoenix Companies, Inc. Lori M. Budnick BlumShapiro Kevin E. Flaherty Webster Bank Michael P. Hermsen Babson Capital Management LLC Linda Jorgensen Morgan Stanley Alan S. Kosan Segal Rogerscasey Kolawole A. Olofinboba Fairview Capital Partners Charles L. Olson Webster Bank Nominating and Governance Committee Shawn J. Maynard, Chair Windham Hospital Foundation Reginald Babcock Glastonbury Nancy Bernstein Women’s Health Connecticut, Inc.

Resource Development Committee

Kevin E. Flaherty Webster Bank Karen Prendergast Greater Hartford Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Margarita Torres Xerox Government Healthcare Solutions Lyn G. Walker Shipman & Goodwin LLP Non-Discrimination Policy Review Committee Wayne S. Rawlins, MD, MBA Aetna Inc. Stephen Becker, EdD Glastonbury

Julio A. Concepcion MetroHartford Alliance Eric Daniels Robinson & Cole LLP Jeff Hubbard TD Bank Bill Kenney Test My Pitch Lindsley Wellman New Britain James O’Meara Webster Bank Anthony Sisti Travelers 2013 United Way Campaign Loaned Executives

Carla Burgess Hartford Hospital

Dorothy Cassells Sponsored by UTC Climate, Controls & Security and Otis Elevator Company

Robert E. Earley Comcast Corporation Otto Eichmann Pratt & Whitney

Tanyka DeLeon Sponsored by Day Pitney LLP and Webster Bank

Michael Goldbas Deloitte Andrea Kandel, EdD National Conference for Community & Justice of CT and WMA, Inc.

Caryn Ferris Sponsored by Pratt & Whitney

Shawn J. Maynard Windham Hospital Foundation

Frank Foster Sponsored by Pratt & Whitney and Mutual of America

Raymond P. Necci Glastonbury

Todd B. Francis UTC Aerospace Systems

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

Paul Horvath Sponsored by United Technologies Research Center

Teresa Younger Permanent Commission on the Status of Women

Nancy Oaks Sponsored by Webster Bank Gary Soltoff Sponsored by The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company and Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Power of the Purse Steering Committee Susan Christensen Stoner, Co-Chair Fashion Consultant/Team Leader, CAbi/Freelance Moderator/Emcee Janet Flagg-Rawlins, Co-Chairt VA Connecticut Healthcare System Roxanna Booth Millert Hartford Youth Scholars Foundation, Inc.

William F. Dowling, Chair New Britain Rock Cats Michael Bartley Connecticut Department of Labor

Noreen A. Randazzot The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Stacy Silk Rome Brand New, LLC

United Way of New Britain and Berlin Advisory Board

Briggitte Brown Right Now Ministries Michael Gorzoch Gorzoch and Associates

Ronald J. Jakubowski Consolidated School District of New Britain (retired) Janis C. Jerman Employee Family Protection, Inc. Katherine A. McCue McCue Mortgage Susan E. Pease Central Connecticut State University Karen L. Perham-Lippman Comcast Corporation Michael E. Schroeder New Britain Herald William E. Schuch Del Conte, Hyde, Annello and Schuch Lindsley Wellman Wellman Consulting Group Carol Zesut New Britain Police Department United Way of North Central Connecticut Advisory Board Robert E. Earley, Chair Comcast Corporation David Alexander State Representative, 58th Assembly District Steven J. Casey Northeast Utilities Melissa H. Corneliuson-Barnes C&S Wholesale Grocers Karen Jarmoc Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence Andrew J. Kulas UTC Aerospace Systems Faith Scavetta Hallmark Cards, Inc. Steven N. Wawruck Town of Windsor Locks Windham Region United Way Advisory Board Jose Aponte, Chair Quinebaug Valley Community College Mario D. Conjura, Vice Chair People’s United Bank Dawn Ennis Savings Institute Donna M. Evan Nutmeg Broadcasting Company Robert Fernandez Quinebaug Valley Community College Cathleen Paquette University of Connecticut

Michelle Stronz, PhDt Epiphany Enterprises

Luis Caban Hartford

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tWLC

Founding Member

†

Lists include those who were serving actively as of December 31, 2013.

Luis Rodrigue Eastern Connecticut State University

United Way Staff As of March 1, 2014

Maribel Sanchez University of Connecticut

Susan B. Dunn l President and CEO

Tony Santiago Connecticut Department of Labor

Paula S. Gilberto l Senior Vice President

Kimberly Armstrong Silcox Eastern Connecticut State University

Thomas W. Glynn Vice President of Finance and Administration

Angela Smart Liberty Bank David Stoloff Eastern Connecticut State University Peter Zlotnick Zlotnick Construction Women’s Leadership Council Steering Committee Michelle Stronz, PhD, Chairt Epiphany Enterprises Eileen Castolene The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Melanie Cecarelli Smith Designs, LLC Francine Christiansent Christiansen Consulting Elizabeth Gagnet Travelers Rebecca J. Kuzmat The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Meghan Lachert Travelers Peg Lesiak Farmington Lubeskiet

Mary Ann The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (Retired) Karmela K. Malonet The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Roxanna Booth Millert Hartford Youth Scholars Foundation Noreen A. Randazzot The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Janet Flagg-Rawlinst VA Connecticut Healthcare System Charlene Ridgeway The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Lynn Sullivan TD Bank

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Sania Ahmad Donor Services Assistant Kimmy Boulier l Receptionist Liz Buczynski l Community Investment Assistant Director Melissa Camacho l Community Investment Senior Manager Maura Cook Community Engagement Senior Manager

Brian Mezzi Community Engagement Administrative Assistant

Beth Schoenrock

Jennifer Paquette Development Assistant

United Way Interns

Ann Péan l Donor Relations Senior Manager - Workplace Bree Pelczar Affinity Groups and Special Gifts Manager

Jennifer Pettit Community Investment Manager

Caitlyn DeClements UCONN, Storrs Donor Relations – Workplace

Libby Richardson l Events Manager Matthew Riley Donor Relations Director - Workplace

Anita Ford Saunders, APR Marketing Communications Director

Jennifer Gifford l Community Engagement Director

Laura Schmelter Donor Relations Director - Individuals Benjamin Shaiken Community Investment Manager David Taylor Donor Relations Manager Workplace Deirdre Tindall Donor Relations Senior Manager Workplace

Evan Gregory Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Mechelle Tovar Olórtegui l Donor Relations Manager Workplace

Amy Helbling Marketing Communications Manager

Brittany Tripp Donor Services eBusiness Manager

Ricardo Henriquez Community Investment Senior Manager

Francesca Verblen Donor Relations Coordinator Workplace

Kayla Hernandez Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Aviva Vincent Community Investment Senior Manager

Valerie March l Human Resource and Payables Manager

Cheryl Chester and Nick Daukas Human Resources

Sean Meehan Leadership Giving Manager

Joanne Kimball, Naomi Lerner and Paul Marks Marketing Communications

Jose Melendez Administrative Services Assistant

Alex Guiliano University of New Hampshire Donor Relations – Workplace Steven Hurley UCONN Graduate School, Storrs Community Engagement Ari Koplowitz Eastern Connecticut State University Donor Relations – Workplace Wiletzie Sanchez Pace University, NY Donor Relations – Workplace Naomi Smith American Savings Foundation Scholar, Tunxis Community College Community Investment and Donor Relations – Workplace

Consultants

Tomeka Martin Donor Services Director l

Kelsey Barringham UCONN, Storrs Community Engagement Cameron Colburn UCONN, Storrs Community Engagement

Patrick Doyle Community Engagement Senior Manager

Kezia Ferrara l Finance Manager

Meghan Anthony UCONN, Storrs Donor Relations – Workplace

Elaine Pertillar l Administrative Services Senior Manager

Kimberley Russo l Community Investment Director

Brian Engstrom Donor Relations Senior Manager Workplace

Nicky Hartigan

Lindsey Niarhakos l Accounting Manager

Brent Dietz IT Manager

Karyn Durant Donor Services Quality Assurance Manager

AmeriCorps VISTAs Community Engagement

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

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GIVE When we read, we learn—and when we learn, we succeed.

Give the gift of reading and support United Way education initiatives and programs. Purchase a Read. Learn. Succeed. United Way Signature Bookplate for $25 and donate a book to a local child. Help change a life today.

Learn more at unitedwayinc.org/readlearnsucceed

ADVOCATE DO YOU KNOW ALICE? Chances are you see ALICE every day. ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) represents men and women of all ages and races who work every day, but aren’t sure if they’ll be able to put dinner on the table each night.

They are our child care workers, mechanics, home health aides, and store clerks.

They earn more than the official U.S. poverty level but less than enough to afford basic necessities.

On Labor Day, United Ways in Connecticut and across the nation will release a new report to raise awareness about ALICE. The goal is to engage community and business leaders, academics, faith leaders and those who represent ALICE in discussions about solutions for financial stability and see how together, we can provide opportunities for everyone to succeed.

SAVE THE DATE

VOLUNTEER United Way’s Volunteer Budget Coaching program helps put families on a path to financial security. It plays a crucial role in working with participants to pay bills on time, increase their savings and income, decrease debt and save for the future by defining goals and creating a manageable budget. This is one part of a community-wide effort to help families make ends meet.

Dr. Tererai Trent

UNITED WAY WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Power of the Purse with featured speaker

Dr. Tererai Trent

Oprah Winfrey’s “All-time Favorite Guest” Tuesday, June 3, 2014 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

11 a.m. – Silent Auction and Networking 12 p.m. – Luncheon and Program

To learn more and become a volunteer, please visit unitedwayinc.org/budgetcoaching

Connecticut Convention Center Hartford, CT For more information visit unitedwayinc.org/pop2014

2013 Annual Report Wayne S. Rawlins, MD, MBA Chair Susan B. Dunn President and CEO

Anita Ford Saunders, APR Director Marketing Communications

For more information visit us online: unitedwayinc.org

Amy Helbling Manager Marketing Communications

Twitter @unitedwayinc

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Impact Newsletter: unitedwayinc.org/impact Or call us at: (860) 493-6800