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To feel the love of people who we love is a fire that feeds our life. But to feel the affection that comes from those whom we do not know, from those unknown to us, who are watching over our sleep and solitude, over our dangers and our weaknesses — that is something still greater and more beautiful because it widens out the boundaries of our being, and unites all living things.
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Message from the Board Chair and CEO Building Blocks for a Good Life >> Education >> Income >> Health More Ways of Advancing the Common Good Living United in Wayne County LIVE UNITED Call to Action >> Give >> Advocate >> Volunteer Statements of Financial Position Fund Distribution Collaborative Partners in Community Impact Our Mission Board of Directors Professional Staff
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TOGETHER
WE ARE STRONG.
UNITED
WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Youth Day of Caring UNITED WAY OF LACKAWANNA AND WAYNE COUNTIES 1
Dear Friends, It’s often said that if you don’t like the weather in Northeastern Pennsylvania, wait five minutes and it will change! Well, it’s safe to say that the same analogy can be used when describing the day-to-day, week-to-week and month-to-month functions of the United Way and the social service system in our region and throughout our Commonwealth. This past year was certainly marked by numerous, and sometimes overnight transformations; the exhilaration of new initiatives and program successes one week, and the turbulence of a 101 day, crippling State Budget Impasse the next. The delight of an even greater number of low and moderate income children receiving scholarships to quality pre-kindergarten programs because of a 30+ percent increase in revenue for our Educational Income Tax Credit Program, countered by greater basic need requests from families caught in a spiraling economy and joblessness. And the list could go on.
A Message to Our Community
But through it all, the sheer beauty of the United Way concept prevailed. The most unique aspect of the United Way triumphed through both the good and bad times; its ability to embrace the “issues of the day”, while at the same time, preparing and planning for the future. Change is by no means a “dirty word” in the United Way movement…at least not in our United Way! You’ve heard it said throughout our region many times before: the volunteers and staff of this United Way are some of the most dedicated and hard working individuals that could possibly be assembled in one place and around one cause. It is because of each one…their individual commitment to the cause and their collective love for their neighbors that we continue to achieve success. This publication is dedicated to them. Rocky roads will most certainly lie ahead, but so too will many more successes as we strive to make our community a better place for everyone…as we continue to Live United! It is difficult to sum-up a year’s worth of accomplishments in a mere 24 pages. Contained herein is just a snapshot of what each of our volunteers and donors have accomplished…the 24/7, 365 days of work that persists in our community because of you. Each one can take pride in this work. Simply put…we say Thank You! Thank you for your support, your kindness and love and most especially, thank you on behalf of the thousands of lives you are helping to change each and every day.
Sincerely,
Frank Kincel Chair, Board of Directors
Gary W. Drapek President and CEO
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Building Blocks for a Good Life Thanks to you, the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties is inspiring hope and creating opportunities for a better life for all. To do this, the United Way has sharpened our focus to assess the needs of our community and make a maximum impact where it’s needed most. With your help, we are at work everyday with our partners to deliver programs and services that target community needs and provide the building blocks for a good life: a quality EDUCATION that leads to stable employment, sufficient INCOME to support a family and sound mental and physical HEALTH to lead a fulfilled and productive life. Here is a snapshot of the work accomplished in these priority areas within the United Way’s funded programs in 2009.
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Promoting financial stability and independence s #HILD CARE ASSISTANCE s %MERGENCY ENERGY RELATED NEEDS s %MERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM s "UDGET COUNSELING s %MERGENCY FOOD AND RENT ASSISTANCE s 2ESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES WITH
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Improving physical and mental health, safety and well-being for people of all ages s "LOOD DONOR SERVICES s $ENTAL SERVICES s ()6 !)$3 PREVENTION EDUCATION AND SUPPORT s -EDICAL HELP FOR THE UNEMPLOYED AND UNDERINSURED s #OMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS s -EDICAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE s -EAL DELIVERY FOR THE HOMEBOUND s $ISASTER PREPAREDNESS s #OUNSELING
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EDUCATION A quality education is the cornerstone for a better life and a crucial benchmark for overall community success. The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties works with parents/caregivers, school districts, child care providers, leading child development experts, business leaders, legislators and more to ensure area youngsters begin the journey of life-long learning prepared for success in school—and throughout their lives. Classroom Readers. Signifying their commitment to early care and education, policy makers, business leaders and community volunteers visited area classrooms on an ongoing basis throughout the year to read to young students. The guests read to children in Pre-K classes, Head Start and child care classrooms as part of an ongoing effort to showcase the importance of and value of early education. What Do You Wonder About Kindergarten? l loca to ing read k, Ban C Success By 6 expanded upon PN tin, Cur r Pete a School Readiness Transition preschool children. Grant from the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning with a specially As a community of caring, connected, designed publication for the Carbondale interdependent people, we all win Area, Dunmore, North Pocono, Old when children have the necessary Forge, Riverside and Valley View School skills to help ensure success in school Districts as well as the John Adams which leads to success throughout School in Scranton. life as self-sufficient, contributing members of society. Volumes of The book is designed for preschool research support this basic fact and show that for every $1 invested in early age children and features full color education, the return is $17 measured photographs of the kindergarten teachers and other district faculty/ in crucial metrics such as lower crime staff such as the principal, nurse and rates, fewer teen pregnancies and cafeteria workers. Photographs of access to better paying jobs with actual classrooms, the gym, restrooms health benefits. and other key areas within each school help the young students feel Through the Success By 6 program more comfortable as they transition to and numerous other special initiatives kindergarten. and partner agency programs, the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties is at the forefront, advocating for a quality education for all of our young people and promoting active learning for a lifetime.
With the assistance of a trained transition specialist, more than 950 area children and their families benefited from the program.
Kindergarten is Fun! Success By 6 published an English and Spanish version of a booklet entitled “Kindergarten is Fun!” to help preschool children and their families prepare for the transition to kindergarten. This publication was made possible with the financial support of the PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning, PNC Grow Up Great, The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania and MetroAction, Inc. PA One Book Success By 6 partnered with the Lackawanna County Children’s Library to celebrate this year’s PA One Book—a statewide early literacy initiative. Over 400 children participated in a hands on interactive author visit and received a copy of “What a Treasure” for their home library. Fulfilling Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children. Success By 6 continued working with the state program—Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children—with a shared belief that every young child in Pennsylvania deserves the chance to succeed in school and life. For more information and to show your support of early education, please visit papromiseforchildren.com. Early Childhood Leadership Institute Success By 6 welcomed 62 childcare providers from six counties to a forum to help further their personal and professional development. The event was held at the University of Scranton and was sponsored by the Northeast Chapter of the National Association for the Education of Young Children
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An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. ~ Benjamin Franklin (NAEYC). Among the presenters was Dr. Peter Montminy, graduate of Yale Medical School’s Child Study Center. Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts. Established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, PA Pre-K Counts brings quality halfday and full-day pre-kindergarten to three and four year olds in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is an initiative to provide early learning experiences to prepare young learners for kindergarten and school success. Success By 6 continues to advocate on behalf of this program at the state and local level. Keystone STARS. This voluntary initiative of the Department of Public Welfare seeks to ensure continuous quality improvement in child care centers. Lackawanna County boasts one of the highest enrollments in the state as 69 percent of our child care centers actively participate in Keystone STARS. This includes 11 “Star 4” sites—the highest rating possible.
Stepping Up to the Plate. More than 800 young children, parents and caregivers participated in Early Childhood Day at PNC Field. Prior to taking in a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankee game, the children paraded on the field in a pre-game ceremony. Funfest 2010! More than 500 young children and their families attended the celebration at PNC Field in recognition of Week of the Young Child where they were engaged in early literacy activities and had the opportunity to speak with community providers. Pre-K in the Park. Recognizing that spending time together is the hallmark of a stable family, over 450 children and families attended this Holiday Event at Nay Aug Park in Scranton. Everyone was treated to holiday snacks and a strolling musician with the backdrop of the famous holiday light display. Success By 6 Turns 6! This year marked a significant milestone as the United Way’s Success By 6 celebrated its sixth anniversary of helping ensure the children of our community enter school ready to learn. Among the many highlights of the Success By 6 program are:
Success By 6 turned 6 with a huge birthday party at The Mall at Steamtown!
In the Workplace :: Educated over 6,038 employees throughout the past six years on early childhood issues which include Keystone Stars, PA Promise for Children, Pre-K Counts, Child Care Works, Pre-K Tax Credits and Scholarships and school readiness materials. PA One Book Celebrations :: Distributed a combined total of 6,650 PA One Book selections to pre-k aged children in Lackawanna County. Publications :: Distributed a total of 20,000 Success By 6 publications to families and children. School Readiness :: 2,000 children have participated in an intensive Pre-K to Kindergarten transition experience. Operation Healthy Teeth :: Success By 6 received grant funding and distributed over 2,000 dental kits to low income children. Books, Books and More Books :: In an effort to place books in the homes of families, Boyds Mills Press—a Highlights for Children Company— gave donations of books valued at well over $40,000. Thousands of books were distributed to low income children and countless child care sites throughout Lackawanna County.
National Association of the Education of Young Children Accreditation Project :: All five centers that participated in this project were awarded this prestigious status for a five year term.
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INCOME For those people living in poverty—more than 32,000 residents of Lackawanna and Wayne County according to US Census Bureau statistics released last year—the situation is dire. During the last fiscal year, our United Way has either provided or is directly involved with the distribution of $934,943 to address basic, emergency needs such as food and shelter. However, our United Way is also focused on connecting individuals and families with the tools and resources to promote self-sufficiency and build strong families. University of Scranton Accounting students and IRS certified volunteers, specially trained to help the tax clients access all available benefits including the Earned Income Credit (EIC). Twenty seven (27) tax preparers were trained and provided over 530 volunteer hours of tax preparation services in addition to the volunteer greeters who welcomed the tax clients and assisted with intake paperwork. Bolstered by this substantial increase in volunteers, additional Scran of dates were added to the mobile rsity Unive the from ator coordin VITA ond, Joe Hamm expansion sites to accommodate a eers. volunt prep tax oversee ossi and Dillon Colar larger number of clients, including the first ever VITA expansion Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. site in Wayne County. During the past The United Way of Lackawanna and year, 1,248 returns were completed Wayne Counties is committed to help with $1,084,483 being returned to the hard-working individuals and families community including $414,893 in EIC maximize their income to meet daily dollars, an increase of nearly $70,000 needs while securing the longer-term over the prior year. process of building savings for a sustained, successful future. In addition to the tax preparation services, financial education is Through a partnership with the provided with an optional program for University of Scranton and a number more intensive help with budgeting of other community organizations, and money management. This year the United Way approximately 70 clients of Lackawanna requested this follow up and Wayne service from Consumer Counties provides Credit Counseling free income Service of Northeastern tax preparation Pennsylvania as another services for low to piece of the United Way’s moderate income overall Financial Stability people. Taxes Program. are prepared at no charge by
VITA “Kick-off”—Super Bowl Sundayton
Energy Assistance. The rising cost of energy combined with high unemployment and other economic effects of the recession caused much concern for the volunteers, partners and staff of the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties. Compounding this crisis was the fact that state guidelines for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) changed radically and many households that were eligible for assistance last year were deemed ineligible by the 2009 guidelines. Very early in this crisis, our United Way once again took a leadership role to mobilize a group of community agencies to help address this issue and ensure that no one would suffer undue hardship—or death—from the cold. Gift of Warmth. As a result, what was once considered to be a temporary program to address an emergent need has transformed into a mainstay of the United Way’s Emergency Heating Fund. Started in 2008 by United Way Board member Patrick McMahon, owner and president of OnePoint, the Gift of Warmth program encourages local businesses to support the Emergency Heating Fund in lieu of holiday gifts and tokens of appreciation. Additional support was offered by Airline Petroleum and The Mall at Steamtown. Through the generosity of local foundations and many individual donors our Gift of Warmth program was a great success, raising more than $100,000 and assisting 145 families with emergency heating
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True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt assistance and seven households with emergency furnace replacements. While many of the households assisted are seniors who need just a little help to maintain themselves at home, this year there was an increase in the number of families requesting assistance due to unemployment and layoffs.
Pre-K Tax Credits. The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties is committed to ensuring that all children in our community have the best chance for success in school and throughout their lives.
Family Savings Accounts. The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties was awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED) to help area families and individuals save up to $2,000 for an identified financial goal in the areas of education, transportation or housing. That savings is then matched by the United Way up to an additional $2,000. Program participants must meet income guidelines, attain monthly savings goals and attend required financial education programs.
As an approved Pre-K Scholarship Organization by the PA DCED, the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties helped 156 children from income eligible families attend qualified prekindergarten programs as $328,018 in Pre-K tax credits were obtained from 18 area companies. Despite steep state budget cuts, this resulted in an increase of more than $75,000 over last year, enabling an additional 39 children to attend a quality pre-kindergarten program and begin their journey to a successful future.
With the assistance of United Neighborhood Centers, the Family Savings Account program has been implemented for 49 active savers with three individuals nearing the $2,000 savings benchmark.
We gratefully acknowledge the following organizations for their outstanding support of this program:
Through an exceptional partnership with TR Associates, savers that save $500 are eligible to purchase a refurbished computer through TR Associates at a very low cost. To date, there have been eight savers who have benefited from this offer.
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AAA North Penn - Club Insurance Absolute Distribution, Inc. Community Bank & Trust The Dime Bank Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank First Liberty Bank & Trust First National Community Bank Frontier Communications Gentex Corporation M & T Bank Penn Security Bank & Trust Pennstar Bank PNC Bank, NA PPL Electric Utilities Corp. TMG Health, Inc. Towanda Printing Co. A Division of Times Shamrock Communications UGI Energy Services Inc. Wayne Bank
Americorps*VISTA Americorps*Vista is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. Founded as Volunteers in Service to America in 1965 and incorporated into the AmeriCorps network of programs in 1993, VISTA has been on the front lines in the fight against poverty in America for more than 40 years with 6,500 members currently serving on more than 1,200 projects nationwide. In 2009/2010, the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties welcomed our first ever AmeriCorps*VISTA, Jaime Burns. Jaime spent the past year advancing our Financial Stability and Volunteer programs including the VITA initiative. She quickly proved herself an invaluable addition to our United Way and we are grateful to the AmeriCorps*VISTA program for the assistance we received to continue the fight against poverty locally.
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HEALTH Good physical and mental health is a basic need that impacts every aspect of one’s daily life. A child with a toothache has difficulty concentrating on schoolwork and her grades suffer as a result. A family who loses health insurance finds themselves on the verge of bankruptcy when a serious illness strikes. A senior citizen without prescription assistance is forced to choose between paying for medication and food or other critical bills. Our United Way understands that good health and well-being is a cornerstone for a healthy, productive life. Association for the Blind. Other stations included nutritional information, free tax help, benefit enrollment, Children’s Health Insurance Program information and help with paying for prescription medications. The fair served as part of the United Way’s focus on good health and well-being as a core building block for a successful life.
Health Fair Vision Screenings Healthy Futures Start Here Health Fair. The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties held a two-day health and information fair designed to help combat childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyle choices for area families. The event offered information about a number of supportive community services and programs. Entitled Healthy Futures Start Here, the fair was held at United Neighborhood Centers’ Bellevue Center and featured a rock-climbing wall, low ropes course and other activities for children while various health screenings were conducted by Moses Taylor Hospital and the Lackawanna Branch, Pennsylvania
Hundreds of area residents participated in the two-day fair including a 17 year old who was found to have a very high risk for heart attack. His mother contacted the United Way to express her family’s gratitude and explained that her son is now under the care of their family physician with a nutrition and exercise plan to address this young man’s cardiac risk. Another participant also received potentially life-saving medical care following these health screenings when she learned that her blood sugar had reached dangerously high levels. Upon visiting her doctor, she was diagnosed with diabetes which had gone previously undetected. This Health Fair, and its precursor of the Healthy Futures program even garnered the attention of First Lady Michelle Obama during the launch of the nation-wide Let’s Move campaign, and
President Obama cited the two local Health Fair success stories in an interview with C-SPAN. Healthy Futures. The Healthy Futures program continues at five of our partner agencies—the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeastern PA, Jewish Community Center, Greater Carbondale YMCA, Greater Scranton YMCA and United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA— where it is reviewed and funded through our Community Impact process. This program is targeted at combating childhood obesity by increasing the physical activity and nutritional knowledge of the children involved in the youth programs at these agencies. Throughout the year, 418 children participated in Healthy Futures at these five agencies. Eightytwo percent met the goal of 60 minutes
Health Fair Blood Pressure Screenings
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He who has health, has hope. And he who has hope, has everything.
~ Arabian Proverb
of physical activity at least three times per week. All children showed an increase in their nutritional education knowledge.
Kindergarten Readiness Nutrition Education Program The United Way’s Success By 6 program once again partnered with MetroAction, Inc. to educate childcare providers and low-to-moderate income families about the nutritional needs of children transitioning from day care/ home care to kindergarten. The initiative worked closely with the Carbondale Area, Old Forge and Valley View School Districts to offer tips and strategies to incorporate good nutrition into the children’s diets in an effective and affordable manner.
Children’s Health Coverage. In Pennsylvania, an estimated 30 percent of children ages 10-17 are overweight or obese and the average young adult in the Commonwealth would have to lose approximately 34 pounds to be classified in the normal weight range. Obesity is the leading cause of illness in our country and the number one medical reason for a young man or woman not to qualify for military service. In the United States, one in ten children is not covered by health insurance, while 64 percent of ALL uninsured children are eligible for Medicaid/CHIP. Health care and prevention took center stage as efforts were in full swing to address the ever-burgeoning health care needs of families and children across the country and right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Based on our long-standing commitment to building a healthy community and fighting childhood obesity, the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties was asked to represent the United Way of Pennsylvania and all 87 United Ways in the state at the Georgetown University Policy Institute - Center for Children and Families for a regional meeting in Cleveland on the changing landscape of health care coverage in the United States. The session focused on CHIP, SCHIP and Medicaid programs as well as an in-depth study of the government’s newly enacted Health Care Reform
Supported by a grant from The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, 52 childcare providers and more than 1,483 families were involved in this program, a substantial increase over last year. legislation and offered tips and advice on how communities can prepare for and promote health care reform and healthier communities. FamilyWize Partnership. The goal of this community partnership is to reduce the cost of medicine for children, families and individuals with no prescription coverage. FamilyWize cards are distributed free of charge nationwide by participating United Ways and community organizations. Our United Way is a collaborative partner and to date there have been 8,231 claims made in Lackawanna and Wayne Counties with a total savings of $229,131 on these prescriptions. The average amount saved per prescription is more than $27, well above the state average of $18.68.
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More Ways of Advancing the Common Good Department of Labor Participation. The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties’ Department of Labor Participation continues to be an integral part of the Rapid Response Team of Northeastern Pennsylvania, meeting with displaced workers quickly to help access important services during times of unemployment and layoffs. This year, the department continued two partnerships to promote community initiatives. Working with the Northeast Pennsylvania Labor Management Committee (NEPALMC), the department again focused on education and helping young people prepare for the future with information about the family sustaining jobs available in our region in the building trades. The Pre-Apprenticeship program reached 22 high school seniors in Lackawanna County and eight in Wayne County with more than 200 regionally to help these young men and women successfully take an apprenticeship test and enter the building trades. In addition, the department further partnered with NEPALMC in the second regional Safety Conference in NEPA, giving important and timely information to keep workplaces operating in a safe and healthy manner. The department continued its tradition of support for the annual National Association of Letter Carrier’s (NALC) Food Drive this year collecting more food than in any past year and filling every food pantry in the greater Scranton area. The department offers special thanks to the carriers of Dickson City. Additionally, the department partnered with IBEW Locals 1600 and 81 and worked with PPL to collect blood for a member of Local 1600 that was badly burned on the job. In addition, Rosemary Boland, president of the Scranton Federation of Teachers, was honored by the United Way with the William E. Cockerill Sr. Award for outstanding service to the community.
State Food Purchase Program. As local administrator of the State Food Purchase Program, the United Way leveraged $314,588 from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. These monies were awarded to 15 local organizations to assist area families with emergency food needs. Through this vital program, approximately 157,334 pounds of food was purchased and nearly 4,700 households received food. Emergency Food and Shelter Program. For more than 25 years, our United Way has served as the local administrator for the FEMA program which provides funds to supplement and extend current available resources for emergency needs including rent, food and energy assistance. During the past year, the local Emergency Food and Shelter Board—chaired by the United Way— awarded $129,406 in federal funds to ten local organizations. Community Investment Council. The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties’ Community Investment Council reviews special requests and awards grants to programs that serve unmet and emerging needs throughout the community. Grantees in the past year included, Interdependence Day support, Lupus Foundation—the Successful Living with Autoimmune Disease Workshop Series, Consumer Credit Counseling of NEPA for financial literacy workshops and United Neighborhood Centers for the Housing Coalition of Lackawanna County to facilitate the community wide application process for federal funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. This assists in providing services for the homeless populations in Lackawanna County and helps the county leverage $1.6 million for housing programs in our community.
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International Exchange. For the first time, the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties participated in Marywood University’s Professional International Exchange Program (MPIX). Placed with us for 10 weeks in the fall of 2009 was an exchange professional, Maria BogeDiecker. Maria is the CEO of Deutscher Kinderschutzbrund Landesverband, Bayern e. V. in Munich, Germany which is an organization overseeing many children and youth programs in Bavaria. Maria endeavored to learn about volunteer development and fundraising and she met with a variety of individuals and company representatives as well as United Way World Wide during her 10 weeks in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Maria was routinely impressed by the spirit of volunteerism and compassion she witnessed whether it was participating in a Budget Impasse rally in Harrisburg, assisting with a community-wide food drive or meeting with CEOs of large area companies. It was an enriching and eye-opening experience, not just for Maria, but for the United Way volunteers and staff as well who learned that while there are many differences between our cultures, there are far more similarities as we broaden our views to encompass a global society.
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Living United in Wayne County Pre-K Tax Credits. The Dime Bank and Wayne Bank were among 18 businesses across the region contributing to the United Way’s Pre-K Tax Credit Scholarship Program. These funds allowed the United Way to assist 32 families and their children in Wayne County with scholarship assistance totaling $25,899. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. For the first time the United Way expanded the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to Wayne County in 2009/2010. The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce graciously hosted us and we were able to assist 17 families with their tax returns.
Wayne County Business Leaders gather to kick-off the annual campaign. During the last four years, the United Way and a dedicated group of volunteers from Wayne County have awarded nearly $150,000 in grants to more than a dozen community and human service organizations providing crucial programs in Wayne County. Business and civic leaders have joined forces with a passionate group of volunteers to embrace the United Way movement in Wayne County as we work together to advance the common good for all who live, work and play in this part of our region. Annual Campaign. The 2009 Annual Campaign in Wayne County got off to an enthusiastic start with the first-ever community kickoff event held at the Hotel Wayne in Honesdale. The excitement continued as more and more companies, employee groups and individuals joined forces to LIVE UNITED and benefit all in Wayne County. This renewed commitment led to an increase of $30,000 over the prior year’s totals and sets the pace for even better results in upcoming campaigns.
Gift of Warmth. Through the incredible generosity of numerous donors, the United Way utilized Gift of Warmth funds in Wayne County for the first time. These dollars allowed United Way to assist 25 families in Wayne County with emergency heating issues. FamilyWize Partnership. The goal of this partnership is to reduce the cost of medicine for children, families and individuals with no prescription coverage. FamilyWize cards are distributed free of charge nationwide by participating United Ways and community organizations. In Wayne County last year, 1,451 claims were made with a savings of $38,579.
In 2009, the Committee was pleased to award a total of $39,000 to the following organizations: • The ARC - Wayne Cty. Advocacy • Catholic Social Services Emergency Assistance • Devereux Pocono Center School to Work Transition and Adult Training • Hamlin Fire and Rescue Company, Inc. - Ambulance Supplies and Equipment • Hawley Public Library - Installation of Energy Efficient Windows • Honesdale Area Ministerium Housing Partnership of Wayne County • Honesdale Communities That Care - High School Mentor Program • Honesdale EMS - Advanced Life Support Services • Hose Co. No. 1 Honesdale Fire Department - Rescue/Life-Saving Tool Campaign • Pegasus Child Advocacy Center Multidisciplinary Team Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect • Victims’ Intervention Program In-School Counseling Project • Wayne County Community Foundation/Career Education Jr. Achievement Biz Town and Finance Park • Wayne County Area Agency on Aging - Wayne County Food Pantry • Wayne County Public Library Early Literacy Outreach • Wayne County YMCA Maintaining and Greening Our Facility
Advancing the Common Good. This marked the fourth year of the United Way’s Wayne County Fund Distribution committee which meets annually to review grant applications and award grants to organizations providing direct service to Wayne County residents. The funds come from workplace campaigns, corporate gifts and individuals investing in the impact of United Way during the prior year’s Annual Campaign.
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Day of Caring Food Drive
Carleen Faatz, Kathleen Terry and George Brown volunteer to restock the Wayne County Food Pantry shelves with donated food.
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LIVING UNITED | GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. The history of our United Way can be traced back some 88 years to the original Community Chest in Scranton. What happened in 1921 that made area citizens step forward to help their neighbors? The very same thing that is happening today. People with the passion and commitment to join forces and change lives for the better. Much has changed since those early days, but the one constant remains the powerful philanthropic network that unites every year to LIVE UNITED when they GIVE UNITED! The 2009 campaign was certainly challenging with the dire economic straits of many in our community, coupled with a devastating State Budget Impasse that stretched well into the fall. When the fundraising goal of $3,896,655 or just one dollar more than the previous year was announced in September at the campaign’s kickoff, it was nevertheless met with trepidation and more than a little doubt. However, the people of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties stepped up and opened their hearts to help strengthen our region in a resounding manner. Led by campaign co-chairs George and Patti Lynett and their dedicated cabinet volunteers, giving to United Way soared to $4,001,806. That incredible success is due in large part to the many workplaces throughout Lackawanna and Wayne Counties that conducted on-site campaigns with their employees. Truly the hallmark of the United Way movement, workplace campaigns are designed to allow the utmost in flexibility and affordability allowing people at all levels within an organization the opportunity to support the United Way’s vital work across our region. The campaign was also highlighted by tremendous growth in the Wayne County Division and the Attorneys Division which saw increases of 75 percent and 40 percent in giving over the prior year. The United Way’s Leadership Giving programs also enjoyed a banner year in 2009 and helped to raise the bar for charitable giving in our area reaching $900,000 from 259 members for the first time. This accounts for more than 22 percent of the dollars raised in 2009. The two main groups of Leadership recognition are the Alexis de Tocqueville Society and Rhoda Higgins Warren Association. The Alexis de Tocqueville Society is comprised of individuals or couples giving an annual gift of $10,000 or more to the United Way. Eight new members joined our Tocqueville Society in 2009, bringing the total to 31 who, combined, contributed nearly $555,000. Members of the Rhoda Higgins Warren Association contribute between $1,000 and $9,999 annually. The 2009 membership climbed to 228 with total giving reaching more than $350,000. Our Leadership givers come from all areas of our community and all industries with 62 CEOS or small business owners, 48 individuals or family foundations, 49 medical or legal professionals and 118 gifts coming through employee campaigns. We are grateful to all of our Leadership givers for their extraordinary philanthropy and commitment to those in need in our local communities.
Campaign co-chairs George and Patti Lynett–our own “Lucy and Ricky”–at the annual Awards Breakfast.
Members of the Campaign Cabinet meet to review the status of the annual campaign.
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Some people give time, some money, some their skills and connections, some literally give their life's blood. But everyone has something to give. ~ Barbara Bush The employee groups from three area companies were honored for their extraordinary philanthropy with the Spirit of Caring Chairman’s Awards—the highest campaign related accolade bestowed by the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties. These exemplary supporters are the employees of The Honesdale National Bank, Quadrant EPP and The Scranton Times-Tribune/Times-Shamrock Communications. In addition to traditional campaign giving, the annual Mike Munchak Charity Golf Classic raises much needed funds for the United Way. Each year, a packed field of golfers join Scranton native Mike Munchak—2001 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee, former All-Pro Guard and current offensive line coach for the Tennessee Titans—for a fun-filled day on the links at Stone Hedge. The tournament concludes with a reception and dinner at Whistles Sports Pub and features the ever-popular drawing for the Tennessee Titans Fantasy Football Weekend. The lucky winner and a guest join Mike in Nashville for an all-access football weekend featuring a tour of the Titans’ facilities, practice and pre-game warm-ups and prime seats for a Titans home game. The Mike Munchak Charity Golf Classic has raised more than $300,000 for the United Way over the past 13 years, and we remain grateful to Mike for this tremendous hometown support.
Other —27.8%
Corporate Giving —18.4%
Sources of Revenue 2009 Campaign THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
Individual Giving—10%
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Former Penn State teammates Chet Parlavecchio and Mike Munchak following Mike’s Charity Golf Classic.
Employee Giving —37.9%
THE UNITED WAY.
THE POWER OF YOUR
GENEROSITY AND KINDNESS
IS GREATLY APPRECIATED
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LIVING UNITED | GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties takes its role as a leader in collaborations and community impact very seriously. We know that advancing the common good takes more than successful fundraising, so we work to recruit people and organizations to share their passion for our community around critical, focused issues. Uniting decision-makers, industry experts and policy leaders at the local, state and national levels, the United Way keeps the needs of our local community at the forefront. offered to advance already allocated dollars after all other alternatives had been exhausted. Two agencies in dire financial straits as a result of the Impasse accepted the offer as a lifeline until state dollars began flowing again.
2009 State Budget Impasse Media Coverage State Budget Impasse. During the 101-day Pennsylvania State Budget Impasse from July 1 to October 9 of 2009, the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties took a leadership role in many facets of this enduring crisis. Stepping in to take action locally on numerous fronts, the United Way offered support to agencies struggling to maintain services to young children, senior citizens, domestic violence victims, individuals with special needs and other vulnerable residents of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties. Financial Assistance to Agencies. As the Impasse extended well into the fall, social service agencies were left strapped for cash, extending lines of credit, laying off staff and cutting service hours simply to keep their doors open. The United Way reached out to our partner agencies and
Impact Survey Results. To better understand the immediate impact of the Impasse on local health and human service agencies, the United Way conducted a survey in August and found 13 agencies laid off staff while 11 utilized lines of credit to remain open to clients. The subsidized childcare waiting list increased from three months to an indefinite period of time and seven Head Start classrooms closed leaving 238 children and families without services in a four county area of NEPA. Then in early 2010, the United Way partnered with the United of Pennsylvania for a state-wide survey of the more far-reaching impact of the Impasse as well as the potential devastation from another budget stalemate and reductions in state funding to human services. The survey revealed that 59 percent of agencies in Lackawanna County curtailed services while 52 percent utilized lines of credit and 26 percent of those were still struggling to repay the loans after the first of year. Forty four percent had difficulty rebuilding financial reserves that were needed to survive, while 89 percent of local organizations reported a sharp increase in demand for services. Forty eight percent reported receiving less funding from state government following the passage of the budget.
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Public Advocacy. The United Way worked closely with the Lackawanna County Department of Human Services during this trying time and led advocacy efforts encouraging people to write letters to the editor, contact their elected officials and speak up in a unified voice about the devastating effects of the budget stalemate. Additionally, the United Way staff was called upon repeatedly through this crisis by the local media to offer insight as to the crippling impact the Impasse had on the social service infrastructure locally and across the Commonwealth. Food Drive. When area food pantries were in danger of going bare as a result of the Impasse, the United Way coordinated a massive region-wide food drive in conjunction with the annual Day of Caring. The drives were conducted at the Salvation Army in Scranton and the Wayne County Food Pantry in Honesdale. The outpouring of support was truly unprecedented as
Day of Caring volunteers sort through just some of the four tons of donated food. 14
“Like many communities across America and throughout Pennsylvania, funds for human service programs dwindled during the past year due to very difficult and challenging economic times; and our area was not spared its share of heartache as we faced the ultimate test of prioritizing and providing much needed services and programs during a State Budget Impasse that lasted three months. Our ability to endure and succeed during this time was due to the support and partnership of the United Way president Gary Drapek speaks at a rally in United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties.”
Harrisburg during the 2009 State Budget Impasse.
hundreds of area residents lined up to donate non-perishable food items and make monetary contributions to support their neighbors in need. Dozens of volunteers worked for days to sort the food and distribute it to area food pantries. The result was an astounding four tons of food donated to feed hungry families in our region. Gubernatorial Forum. Because the United Way system is committed to a positive relationship with state government and the next Governor to improve the quality of life across the state, the United Way of Pennsylvania convened a statewide “listening tour” with all declared gubernatorial candidates prior to the May primaries. The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties was chosen to host the regional Nonprofit Policy Forum, moderated by Borys Krawczeniuk of the Scranton TimesTribune. The event was an opportunity for a focused conversation on the future of Pennsylvania’s nonprofit and human services sector. A bipartisan invitation was extended to all gubernatorial candidates, and we were joined by Republican candidate Rep. Sam Rohrer of Berks County and Democratic candidate Sen. Anthony Williams of Philadelphia. Nearly 75
~ Teresa Osborne / Executive Director / Lackawanna County Department of Human Services
regional volunteers and professionals attended this forum. Energy Assistance. Faced with drastic cuts to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) which left up to 2,000 people ineligible for help, United Way president Gary Drapek testified before the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. Mr. Drapek represented the 25 local agencies comprising the Crisis Committee of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties. As a result, the United Way was asked to work with state Senate leaders in crafting legislation language to streamline the LIHEAP and Weatherization program guidelines to be as consistent as possible from year to year. Additionally, representatives from the United Way joined others from throughout Pennsylvania in Washington, D.C. to meet with the staffs of U.S. Senators Bob Casey and Arlen Specter to advocate for increased federal funding for LIHEAP. The United Way also developed several hand-outs that were distributed throughout the community to explain the application process as well as changes in eligibility guidelines and key dates. 2-1-1. Every hour of every day, someone in our
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region searches for help, from care for an aging loved one to fleeing a violent home or from child care assistance to help paying for food and so much more. Navigating through the maze of available social services can seem daunting at best. The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties and representatives from other United Ways also met with U.S. Senators Casey and Specter to advocate for federal legislation to implement and fund a 211 system for the state. Such a system would mean that anyone, anytime can dial 211 and obtain information about needed social services, particularly in times of local, regional or national emergencies. What You Can Do. Advocacy goes far beyond public policy. United Way needs people who are passionate about local issues to join us and champion the cause. Start by getting informed and sign-up at uwlc.net for our e-newsletter and join us on Facebook. Engage coworkers, friends and family. You can speak out to improve education, income and health, write letters, or simply wear a LIVE UNITED shirt to show your support. 15
LIVING UNITED | GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. The United Way would not exist without the dedication of thousands of people in our community each year who roll up their sleeves and give generously of their boundless talents and energies as volunteers. The United Way movement was founded by volunteers and remains a powerful force for change because of volunteers. When caring people are mobilized to make a difference, anything is possible! Day of Caring. The United Way’s Day of Caring has been an annual tradition of caring since 1994 and has grown to be the premiere volunteer effort in our community with the value of completed projects through the years surpassing the $1,000,000 mark. Day of Caring 2009 was held in September as a signature project of Interdependence Day with more than 500 volunteers rolling up their sleeves and completing numerous projects at a variety of agencies. The teams were comprised of employees, students, teachers, business and government leaders and other communityminded citizens. The volunteer projects included landscaping, painting, cleaning, maintenance, client interaction and scores of other critical tasks to benefit the local organizations making a difference in our community everyday. Among the highlights was a massive communitywide food drive which collected more than four tons of food for our friends and neighbors in need.
Day of Caring 2009
Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; but involve me and I’ll understand. ~ Chinese Proverb
Youth Day of Caring. To foster a sense of community and a love of volunteerism at a young age, our United Way holds Youth Day of Caring for students in grades 7-12. In its 8th year, Youth Day of Caring 2009 saw more than 175 students from seven area schools complete projects ranging from light landscaping and cleaning to client interaction and office work.
Youth Day of Caring 2009
Day of Caring is truly the way our community cares!
DON’T JUST WEAR THE SHIRT...
LIVE IT!
ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES AND
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
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STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION For the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2009 with summarized comparative information for Fiscal Year 2008.
ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Cash subject to donor restrictions Pledges receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible pledges of $404,406 and $378,718 Investments Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation Prepaid expenses Other receivables Beneficial interest in assets held by a community foundation
Total assets
2009 $ 1,773,549 76,454
2008 $ 1,636,880 23,872
987,132 2,114,593
944,015 2,883,994
148,921 14,974 8,739
175,414 15,459 —
36,862 $ 5,161,224
49,845 $ 5,729,429
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Liabilities Accounts payable Allocations payable Agency funds Due to designated agencies Reserve for community service Total liabilities Net assets Unrestricted Board designated Undesignated Net investment in land, buildings and equipment Total unrestricted net assets Temporarily restricted Time restricted Purpose restricted Total temporarily restricted net assets Total net assets Total liabilities and net assets
$
12,995 305,868 149,066 251,248 43,035 762,212
$
3,046 152,339 143,011 178,422 56,305 533,123
1,722,983 275,932
2,330,921 272,141
175,477 2,174,392
195,970 2,799,032
1,723,058 501,562 2,224,620 4,399,012 $ 5,161,224
1,729,386 667,938 2,397,324 5,196,356 $ 5,729,479
An independent audit was completed by McGrail, Merkel, Quinn and Associates for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 and is available for review at the United Way office. The official registration and financial information of the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties may be obtained from The Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, in Pennsylvania, 1(800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
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Community Impact :: Fund Distribution The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties prides itself on functioning with the utmost in accountability and transparency to ensure that the generosity of our donors and grantors is utilized in the most effective and efficient way possible. The United Way works hard to earn your trust and remains steadfastly committed to our role as faithful stewards of the hard-earned resources entrusted to us by the generous people of this community.
Community Impact Focus Areas Our United Way’s impact on the community is divided into six focus areas. The dollar amounts listed were allocated to our partner agencies in Fiscal Year 2008-2009.
Investing in Youth & Children $456,013 Strengthening Families $498,467 Improving Community Health & Wellness $143,175 Helping Neighbors in Crisis $420,464 Supporting Older Adults $124,877 Caring for People with Special Physical or Mental Challenges $234,874
In both Lackawanna and Wayne Counties, dedicated volunteers meet annually to make critical funding decisions in support of much-needed programs. Page 11 of this report details the fund distribution process in Wayne County. In Lackawanna County last year, 57 Community Impact Committee volunteers—themselves contributors to the United Way—came together and completed 665 hours of scrutinizing the agencies which provide United Way funded programs by reviewing client data, units of service and outcomes. This annual citizen review process truly sets the United Way apart from other non-profit organizations. While the United Way’s Board of Directors must approve the decisions of the Community Impact Committees and volunteers in both counties, it remains these individuals who are called upon to offer an objective review of how United Way funds are being utilized in this community. It is an extremely difficult but absolutely essential part of the United Way movement. These carefully monitored investments help to ensure that a wide range of services are in place responding to the immediate needs of our community— ranging from providing food for a family in need to shelter for domestic violence victims, early intervention for children with special needs to recreation and vocational training for adults with special physical and mental challenges, quality programming for youth to caregiver support for adults, the United Way changes lives—because of you!
WHEN YOU SUPPORT THE UNITED WAY,
YOU HELP MORE THAN ONE PERSON OR ONE ISSUE. Rabbi Joe Mendelsohn, United Way Board member, and United Way president Gary Drapek living united!
THE UNITED WAY IS THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF ALL OF US
WORKING TOGETHER.
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Collaborative Partners The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties partners with community minded organizations like these with the common goal of advancing the common good. Abington Area Community Library The Advocacy Alliance— A Mental Health Association* American Red Cross of Lackawanna County* Alzheimer’s Association The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania* Bethel AME Church The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania Boys & Girls Clubs of NEPA* Bread Basket of NEPA Carbondale Area School District Catherine McAuley Center Catholic Social Services of NEPA* Center for Success Children’s Advocacy Center The Colonnade Community Intervention Center Community Services for Children Consumer Credit Counseling of NEPA Criminal Justice Task Force Day Nursery Association* Delta Medix Devereux Pocono Center Domestic Violence Task Force Dunmore School District Early Intervention EOTC/Family Matters Family Advisory Council Family-Wize Friends of the Poor Friendship House Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania* Greater Carbondale YMCA & Preschool*
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.
Lackawanna County Greater Scranton YMCA Department of Human & Preschool* Services Greater Scranton Lackawanna County Chamber of Commerce Emergency Management Hamlin Fire and Rescue Agency Company, Inc. Harry & Jeannette Weinberg Lackawanna County Library System Foundation Lupus Foundation of PA, Hawley Public Library Pocono/NE Branch Head Start Margaret Briggs Foundation of Lackawanna County Maternal and Family Health Hemodialysis Patients’ Services Association of NEPA* Marywood University Homeless Assistance Meals on Wheels of NEPA* Honesdale Area MinisteriumMoses Taylor Foundation Housing Community NALC, Branch 17 Partnership Nativity Church Honesdale Communities NEPA Center for That Care Independent Living Honesdale EMS NEPA Council, Hose Co. No. 1 Boy Scouts of America* Honesdale Fire Department NE HIV-AIDS Coalition Housing Coalition NEIU #19 Human Services Task Force North Pocono School District IBEW Local 81 Northeastern Child IRS Care Services Jewish Community Center* Nurse Family Partnership Jewish Family Service Old Forge School District of Lackawanna County* Partnership for Prescription Johnson College Assistance Junior Achievement PA Career Link of Northeastern PA, Inc. PA DCED Keystone College PA Department of Health L / S MHMR PA Department Lackawanna Branch, PA of Labor and Industry Association for the Blind* PA Department of Treasury Lackawanna College Pegasus Child Advocacy Center Lackawanna County PNC Bank Area Agency on Aging Riverside School District Lackawanna County Robert Y. Moffat Family Assistance Office Charitable Trust Lackawanna County Department of Children Safety Net Ministry Saint Frances of Assisi Kitchen and Youth
~ Margaret Mead
Saint Joseph’s Center* The Salvation Army* Schautz Family Foundation Scranton Area Family Center Scranton Area Foundation Scranton Building Trades Council Scranton Central Labor Union Scranton Counseling Center Scranton Lackawanna Human Development Agency Scranton Primary Health Care Center* Scranton School District Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees Senior Wave Serving Seniors, Inc.* Taylor Community Library Telespond Senior Services* University of Scranton United Cerebral Palsy of NEPA* United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA* United Way of Pennsylvania Valley Community Library Valley View School District Victim’s Intervention Program Voluntary Action Center of NEPA* Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Wayne County Community Foundation Wayne County Food Pantry Wayne County Public Library Wayne County YMCA Women’s Resource Center* * Denotes partner agency.
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Our Mission
To improve the quality of life of the people of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties and surrounding communities by serving as a catalyst for community problem solving and by conducting an efficient, encompassing volunteer fundraising effort to positively impact the community’s most compelling social problems.
2009 Board of Directors Chair Frank Kincel Manager, Briggs Corporation Senior Vice Chair Sandy Chickeletti Vice President, M & T Bank Vice Chair, Community Service Development Joe Palumbo President, Palumbo Communications
Vice Chair, Resource Development Steve Ackmann Financial Consultant Vice Chair, Community Impact Marketing Randy Williams Operations Manager, WBRE/Nexstar Broadcasting
Secretary Anne Salerno Scranton School District Treasurer John Canavan Community Leader Honorary Lifetime Member Richard Marquardt
Immediate Past Chair Patti Lynett Community Leader Campaign Co-Chairs George and Patti Lynett The Scranton Times•Tribune/ Times Shamrock Communications
Harold Anderson
L. Peter Frieder, III
Patrick McMahon
Robert Schwartz
Harold W. Baillie, Ph.D.
Judith Graziano
Rabbi Joseph Mendelsohn
John J. Tighe
George Brown
Ann Hawk
Sister Anne Munley, IHM
Dr. Anthony Yanni
Philip Condron
Doug Henry
John Nalavenko
Cynthia Yevich
Lewis J. Critelli
Dr. Paul Kaczmarcik
Mark Paradise
Elizabeth Zygmunt
Tom Donohue
Noelle Lynett
Dr. Ann Pipinski
Marilyn Vitali Flynn
James Manley
Dr. Elizabeth Randol
United Way Staff Gary W. Drapek President and Chief Executive Officer
Nicole M. Keller Vice President, Community Impact Marketing
Jack R. Evans Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Peg Kopko Vice President, Community Impact
John J. Orbin Vice President, Resource Development/Campaign
Stig B. Fromm Director, Community Impact
William E. Cockerill, Jr. AFL/CIO Comm. Services Liaison
Maripat Kovalkoski Manager, Operational Systems
Elaine Errico Director, Success By 6
Elena Kozloski Manager, Office Services
Daniel Nowakowski Manager, Campaign
Jaime Burns AmeriCorps*Vista
Sarah Fortunato Manager, Campaign
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INFLUENCE THE CONDITION OF ALL.
THANK YOU
FOR GIVING. FOR ADVOCATING. FOR VOLUNTEERING. FOR CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL.
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