CELEBRATING75YEARS 2022
ANNUAL REPORT
CONTENTS TABLE OF OUR IMPACT COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN ACTION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 03 ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY 12 BUSINESS UNITED CIRCLE 14 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE 13 04 05 YOUR DOLLARS AT WORK 6-7 SPECIAL PROJECTS 8-9 FUNDRAISING EVENTS: BUSTIN' CLAY POWER OF THE PURSE 10-11 EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN COORDINATORS 15 18 CELEBRATING 75 YEARS! COMMUNITY GIVING AWARDS 16 COMMUNITY PHOTOS 19 VOLUNTEERS 17
THE MISSION OF UNITED WAY OF MIDLAND IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN MIDLAND BY UNITING COMMUNITY RESOURCES WITH IDENTIFIED NEEDS.
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56,915 Community Partners Programs Funded Innovative Grants Awarded Clients Reached
2022 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN BREAKDOWN BY DONOR SECTORS:
Match- $80,752
Grants- $120,012
$1,322,187
Special Events- $268,778
Direct Mail- $343,096
Corporate- $282,866
Workplace- $226,683
OUR IMPACT
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2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Blake Scott
Board Chair (June - December)
First Capital Bank of Texas
Kayleigh Dunn Board Chair (January - May)
Chevron
Emily Holeva Secretary Frost Bank
Karmen Bryant VP of Resource Development Community Volunteer
Debbie Markley Treasurer
Community Volunteer
Miles Hartman
Past Board Chair Insource Insurance
LIFETIME BOARD MEMBERS:
K. Michael Conaway
Former US Congressman
James C. Henry Henry Resources, LLC
Megan Davis
Director of Marketing/Special Events
BOARD MEMBERS:
Christopher Boehler ConocoPhillips
Adrian Carrasco
Premier Energy Services
Guy Ellis
PRI Operating LLC
Matt Etheredge
Endeavor Energy Resources
Brenda Harkness
Henry Resources
Taneekwa Hurdle
Midland College
Gary Law Community Volunteer
Marcy Madrid
Midland Memorial Hospital
Greg Smith
Stubbeman, McRae, Sealy, Laughlin & Browder, Inc.
Tevis Herd
Manda Resources
Dennis Johnson Summit Petroleum
UNITED WAY OF MIDLAND STAFF
Kari Hennagin President & CEO
Margaret Purvis Purvis Operating Company
Charles A. Spence Community Volunteer
J Don Wallace Director
of Donor Relations
Michelle Evans Director of Community Engagement
Crystal Tarango Director of Finance
Candice Escamilla Community Engagement Specialist
Roxanne Madrid Community Navigator Specialist
COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN ACTION
MIDLAND CHILDREN'S REHABILITATION CENTER Equine Therapy/Hippotherapy
Hippotherapy (“therapy on horseback”) is a physical, occupational, and speech-language herapy tool that provides children with disabilities a combination of movement and sensory stimulation.
CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES YMCA OF MIDLAND
Midland Clinical
In2022,counselorsatCentersfor ChildrenandFamiliesweretrained inadvancedapproachestoworking withtrauma.Seventherapistshave beentrainedinEMDRorTBRI,both recognizedinthecounselingfield asnew,effectivemethodsfor treatingcomplextrauma.
Ourcounselorsareseeing improvementintraumasymptoms andthisimprovementisoften takingplacemorequicklythanin traditionaltherapeuticapproached.
Ayoungwomaninhermid20’shas struggledsignificantlyduetoher historyofchildhoodabuse.Shehas beenintherapyforanumberof yearswithonlyminimalprogress. Assheenteredadulthood,she remainedhighlyreliantonfamily andlackedmanyindependentliving skills.
Sincebeginningheradvanced traumaworkatCenters,shehas securedadriver’slicense.Shehas alsofoundemploymentandsecured aplaceofherowntolive.The confidenceliveandfunction independentlywasnotpresentuntil EMDRtherapybegan.
Mae began therapeutic riding in February and initially, was noncommunicative and could not communicate with her instructor, or her side walkers. Her parents expressed that she had a fear of large animals, so her instructor had her start with lessons in groundwork with her horse Zoe. They started gently by learning to pet, groom, and lead her horse.
After a few sessions, Mae became comfortable being around the horse and began to communicate by whispering to the instructor. Now, almost a year later, her verbal communication has greatly improved, and she is able to speak with her instructor and guide the horse with her voice She is gaining independence with her horse with each lesson as she becomes more
After School & Summer Programming
A single mother of two left an abusive relationship and became involved in the Midland Fair Havens program. The YMCA of Midland was able to provide care for her two children covering 100% of the cost of care.
Later, the mother, who is enrolled in classes at Midland College, needed a part-time job to help provide for her family. She was fortunate to find work in another department at the YMCA while her children attended care in the CLC.
Below are excerpts from her letter: "My first two words to the YMCA are THANK YOU. I just cannot thank you enough. I'm a single mom currently enrolled in the Fair Havens program. My face manager told me about the YMCA and how every mom in the program loved the YMCA. They welcomed me and my girls to the YMCA and days later they gave me the opportunity to work there with open arms. God moved me into the YMCA and they are doing the best in God's name."
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YOUR DOLLARS AT WORK
Alzheimer's Association STAR Chapter
Supportive Programs & Services
American Red Cross Serving the Permian Basin
Disaster Services
Basin Dream Center for Orphans
Transitional Housing
Boys & Girls Club of the Permian Basin
After School & Summer Programming
Food & Nutrition
Formal Sports Programs
Project Learn & Play
Bynum School
Job Training & Workplace Placement
Parenting for Success
Casa de Amigos
2 Gen: Youth, Adult, & Family Literacy
Health Services
Economic Strength
Independent Living
Centers for Children and Families
Kids First
Midland Clinical
Communities in Schools of the Permian Basin
CIS Midland
Project Athena
XY Zone
Community Children's Clinic
Pharmacy
Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest
Girl Scout Leadership Experience
Midland Children's Rehab Center
Equine/Hippotherapy
Midland Education Foundation
MISD Family Support Center
Midland Memorial Foundation
Generational Literacy & Obtaining Wellness
Midland Rape Crisis and Children's Advocacy Center
Children's Advocacy Program
Therapy
Mission Center Adult Day Service
Basic Healthcare Program
Nutritional Services
Opportunity Tribe
FUN Academy
Fun Clubs
Mentoring Groups
Safe Place of the Permian Basin
Counseling & Advocacy
STAR Children's Program
Emergency Shelter
Samaritan Counseling Center of West Texas
Clinical Counseling Practice
Senior Life Midland
Foster Grandparent Program
Meals on Wheels
Senior Companion Program
SHARE
Respite Care
The Salvation Army
Red Shield Comprehensive/Emergency Shelter
The Springboard Center
Inpatient Residential Treatment
Intensive Outpatient Program
Medical Detoxification Program
Sober Living Transitional Housing
YMCA
Children's Learning Center
SELF-SUFFICIENCY $318,910
TOTAL PROGRAM FUNDING PER FOCUS AREA
2-GEN: EDUCATION SUCCESS $324,939
HEALTH $350,686
INNOVATIVE GRANTS & EFSP FUNDS
EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER PROGRAMS / AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDING
United Way of Midland distributed funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. Midland County was granted funds under the National Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) through the Department of Homeland Security (Phase 39) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA-R). A total of $376,063 was distributed to nine Midland County agencies through the EFSP and ARPA programs.
Basin Dream Center
Shelter Student Essential Needs
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
Christ's Grocery Store
Boys and Girls CLub of Midland
EFSP & APRA-R
Casa De Amigos
Emergency Food and Shelter Program
Faith Temple Outreach Center
Faith Kitchen Food Pantry
Jubilee Center of Midland
Food Distribution Program
Senior Life Midland
Elderly Nutrition
The Salvation Army EFSP Shelter Grant
Thriving United Inc
Frontline Benevolence
2022-2023 INNOVATIVE GRANTS FOR 11 PROGRAMS: $141,985
The innovative grants are for new/expanded programs or one-time projects up to $15,000 that address health, education, or self-sufficiency. In 2022, United Way of Midland invested $141,985 in 11 nonprofit health and human service programs to address identified pressing needs in Midland.
Be The Change
iMPOWER x 66
Boys and Girls Club of Midland
Play United through Movement with Technology
Bynum School
Speech Therapy
Casa De Amigos
Virtual Reality Sets for 3 Senior Centers
Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest
Girl Scout Midland Day Camp
Hospice of Midland
Pathways Palliative Care
Reflection Ministries of Texas Education S.E.E.D.S
Samaritan Counseling Center of West Texas
EMDR Therapy - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Training
Senior Life Midland
Senior Coalition Midland
Thriving United Inc.
Winter Warm Kits
YMCA of Midland
Afterschool Funding
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SPECIAL PROJECTS AT UNITED WAY
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS CEREMONY
United Way of Midland was honored to serve as the fiscal agent for the 2022 Excellence in Education Awards' Ceremony. The event, sponsored and underwritten by local foundations and businesses, recognizes area educators and support staff that go above and beyond in local classrooms and campuses. The awards included Elementary Teacher of the Year, Secondary Teacher of the Year, Unsung Hero, Rookie Teacher of the Year, Veteran Teacher of the Year, Campus of the Year, and a few speciality awards
PROJECT BLUEPRINT - PREPARING TODAY, LEADING TOMORROW
BLUEPRINT project
Project Blueprint is a unique program for United Way Worldwide that initially started in the 1990's. The program prepares emerging and current multicultural leaders for roles on nonprofit and public sector boards. United Way of Midland's new program focuses on Leadership, Networking, Mentoring, and Board Service. The 2022-2023 program included six training sessions, a board fair/networking opportunity, and graduation.
AN ONLINE NAVIGATION SYSTEM THAT CAN CONNECT ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS THE PERMIAN BASIN'S SOCIAL, HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS.
The PB Connect Navigation System benefits individuals and families in the following areas:
Food Housing
Transportation
Child and Elderly Care
Education, and more!
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND AGENCIES
FIND PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES THAT HELP THEM MEET THEIR NEEDS.
Scan the QR Code or visit www.pbconnect.org to learn more!
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A 2-GEN VISION FOR MIDLAND:
Familiescreatealegacyofsuccessandeconomicprosperitythatpassesfromone generationtothenext.
Our2-Gen-PathwaysforFamiliesmissionfocusesonfamilieshavingaccesstoprogramsand servicesthatsupporttheneedsofallgenerations.Ourgoalsinclude:
EducationSuccess:Familiesachieveeducationalsuccessthroughhigh-qualityeducationfor childrenages0-17andadulteducation/jobtrainingleadingtothepotentialofemploymentwith family-sustainingwages.
Social,Health,andWell-Being:Familiesarementallyandphysicallyhealthyandhavetheknowledge neededtoaccessresourcesandservicesthathelpmeettheirgoals.
WorkforceDevelopment:Familiesattainfinancialsecuritythroughrobustfinancialeducation, workforce/careerexposureandincreasedeconomicassets.
Ex. Early Childhood Development, Mental Health, Out of School Programs
Ex. Child Care, Workforce Training Programs, Literacy & Basic Education Classes
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
Club Read keeps children engaged and reading during the summer, to prevent summer reading loss. In the summer of 2022, the United Way of Midland collaborated with the Boys and Girls Club of Midland, Casa De Amigos, and Opportunity Tribe - Fun Academy.
2022 Outcomes:
Community Initiatives are a joint effort between United Way of Midland and other community partners that address an identified need in Midland: Nearly 2,000 new books were ordered and delivered to 260 children participating in the summer reading programs.
3,989 hours of reading was logged for the summer. 92% of the youth who completed the pre and posttest assessment maintained or improved their gradelevel reading scores.
CHILDREN LEARN PARENTS WORK
FAMILIES THRIVE
BUSTIN' CLAY FOR UNITED WAY
Presented by
The 20th Annual Bustin' Clay for United Way sporting clay shoot took place Friday, August 19th at Jake's Clays. This year's event was presented by XTO Energy. This event has grown to be the single largest fundraising event for United Way of Midland and kicked off the 2022 Annual Campaign. We would like to give a big thank you to everyone who sponsored and/or participated in the shoot. Because of YOU, we raised $201,423.
Platinum Sponsors:
Cudd Energy Services
Jet Specialty
Liberty Oilfield Services
NTACT Operations
ProPetro Services
Sooner Pipe
TechnipFMC
Ulterra Drilling Technologies
Well Med
Water Sponsor:
XRI Blue
Gold Sponsors:
Saulsbury
Cameron Valves
Silver Sponsors:
FlowZone
Patriot Premium Threading
Cook Sponsors:
Blue Sky Midland
PB Materials
Bronze Sponsors:
Advanced Stimulation Technologies
Danos LLC
EcoVapor Recovery Systems
Henry Resources
Intelligent Wellhead Systems
Mako Lift
Premium Oilfield Technologies
Valiant ALS
Wildcat Oil Tools
POWER OF THE PURSE
The 7th Annual Power of the Purse, benefitting United Way of Midland's Innovative Grants, raised $69,440. The event included eight rounds of designer purse bingo, door prizes, wine pull, shopping from locally owned businesses and a high-end purse raffle. United Way of Midland also honored Kayleigh Dunn as the 2022 Women's United Award recipient. This event would not have been possible without our sponsors, underwriters, in-kind donors and participants.
Rachel Box
Megan Davis
Tracy Hillman
Angela Joiner
Power of the Purse Committee:
Roxanne Madrid
Bryan Riggs
Samantha Smerechniak
Platinum Sponsors: Gold Sponsors: Silver Sponsors & Underwriters: In-Kind Sponsors:
ConocoPhillips
Cindy Delgado
Media Sponsor:
KMID Big 2 News
Emcee:
Samantha Smerechniak
2W Whatley Ranch
Atmos Energy
Callon Petroleum
Community National Bank
Deborah Markley
Henry Resources
Horseshoe Hospitality Services
Lissa Noel Wagner
SouthWest Bank
Summit Petroleum
West Texas National Bank
Alpha & Omega
Cain Insurance Solutions
Chevron
Element Petroleum
First Capital Bank of Texas
Frost Bank
Great Western Drilling
Jane Hellinghausen
Karmen Bryant
My Community Credit Union
PB Materials
SM Energy
Bello Tallow
Cerdafied Creations Photography
HEB
Jay V Linens
Landlock Liquor and Beer
Maribea Chocolates
Oak Beez
Pi Social
SouthWest Bank
Tracy’s Trinkets
The Woodhouse Day Spa
Y Knot
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TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
Membership in the Tocqueville Society is granted to individuals and foundations who contribute at least $10,000 annually to United Way. The Tocqueville Society of Midland was founded in 1988 with 15 charter members.
In 2022, the Tocqueville Society of Midland had 19 members. Together, these foundations and individuals contributed over $285,500 to the 2022 Annual Campaign. Thank you to these philanthropic leaders who invested in the United Way of Midland’s work in our community.
2022 TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY OF MIDLAND MEMBERS
Mark & Teresa Alexander
Javaid & Vicky Anwar
Dale and Rita Brown
Billy and Karmen Hendrix-Bryant
Chaparral Foundation
William and Mary Anne Dingus
Jim and Paula Henry
Leon Jeffcoat
John and Maurine Cox Foundation
Dennis and Laquita Johnson
Deborah Markley
Scott and Connie McGraw
Lehman E. Newton III
Clarence Scharbauer III
Douglas Scharbauer
Scharbauer Foundation
Sally and Buddy Sipes
Thagard Foundation
Lissa Noël Wagner
While every effort is made to accurately recognize every Tocqueville Member, recognition in this report is based on information that we received from foundations and individuals by March 15, 2023 If you have been missed, we sincerely apologize Thank you for your understanding
2022 MIDLAND LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
Leadership givers set the course for others
In our community, many generous and caring individuals and foundations have partnered with the United Way of Midland to change lives By making an annual minimum contribution of $1,000 or 1 5% of annual income, Leadership givers are an integral part of our efforts to solve community problems and bring measurable, lasting change to the lives of thousands of Midlanders each year.
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Jamie Bacon
Jan Baker
Damian G. Barrett
Larry & Ellen Bell
Ruth S Bell
Geoff Bister
Jack & Mary Blake, Jr.
Danny Campbell
Adrian Carrasco
Jack & Barbara Cartwright
Mary Lou Cassidy
Tyler Chesworth
Nancy A. Cooper
Betty J. Couch
Tim & Annette Culp
Megan Davis
Cindy Delgado
Glen J. Ellis III
Candice Escamilla
Matt Etheredge
Michelle Evans
Jake Everett
Roy Geer
Mack Gipson
Glenda Gonzalez
Bill & Susan Granberry
Bill & Brenda Harkness
Miles & Elizabeth Hartman
Jane Hellinghausen
Kari Hennagin
T. Scott & Gladys Hickman
The Patsy and Michael
Hochman Charitable Foundation
Emily Holeva
Steven & Lesley Jeffcoat
Tom & Jeanie Johnson
Jayne Krawietz Junell
Trevor Kelley
Mary B. Kennedy
Malcolm Kintzing
Kathleen Kirwan-Haynie
Art & Frances Laengrich
Randy & Jeannie Lalk
Randy Langen
Tim & Amy Leach
Jim & Barbara Leeton, Jr.
Roxanne Madrid
Darrell McDonald
Elizabeth Prentice
Margaret Purvis
Robin Richey
Elizabeth Riggs
Laura L. Roman
Blake Scott
Dr & Mrs Tulsi Dyal Singh
Randy & Julie Stevens
Crystal Tarango
Carroll & Georgia Thomas
Brad Thompson
Mary Truitt
Dr. Shelton & JoAnn Viney
J Don Wallace
James C. Wilder
Jane M. Wolf
Jim & Claire Woodcock
FOREVER UNITED LEGACY SOCIETY:
Planned giving makes a great difference in the lives of others United Way of Midland has responded to the most pressing needs of our community for more than seven decades By joining our Forever United Legacy Society, you ensure that no matter when your gift is made, it will meet the top priorities facing individuals and families here in Midland It’s easy to make a legacy gift! Popular options include wills, living trusts, securities, retirement plans and life insurance gifts.
If you would like to include United Way in your future estate plans, please reach out to us so that we can ensure your tax-deductible forever gift will be spent in accordance with your wishes For more information, please visit www.uwmidland.org/planned-giving
While every effort is made to accurately recognize every Leadership giver, recognition in this report is based on information that we receive from employers and individuals by March 15, 2023 If you've been missed, we sincerely apologize Thank you for your understanding
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BUSINESS UNITED CIRCLE
Thank you to all of our community organizations and companies that contributed to the 2022 Annual Campaign through their corporate donations, workplace campaigns, and fundraising activities These industry and community leaders play an integral role in efforts to solve problems and bring measurable, lasting change to the lives of thousands of Midlanders each year They play a role in raising funds IN the community FOR the community, and we could not be more grateful
DIAMOND PARTNER
($20,000+)
Cavender Auto Family
Chevron
Community National Bank
ConocoPhillips
FirstCapital Bank of Texas
Henry Resources
Pioneer Natural Resources
SM Energy
United Family of Supermarkets
XTO Energy
GOLD PARTNER
($10,000 - $19,999)
ExxonMobil
HEB
Map Resources
Yellowhouse Machinery
SILVER PARTNER
($5,000 - $9,999)
DuPont Specialty Products
Midland College
Prime Well Solutions
BRONZE PARTNER
($2,500 - $4,999)
City of Midland
Frost Bank
Magellan Midstream
Midland ISD
Oncor Electric
BUSINESS 365 PARTNER
($365 - $1,199)
AT&T
Basin Dream Center
Dillards
Fasken Oil and Ranch
J.C. Penney
Midland Memorial Hospital
Northern Natural Gas
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Rhotenberry Wellen Architects
Senior Life Midland
LEADERSHIP PARTNER
($1,200 - $2,499)
1st Community Federal Credit Union
Barricades Unlimited
Best Buy
Border States Electric
Caterpillar Company
Centers for Children and Families
EOG
InWest Retirement Solutions
Kinder Morgan
Mission Center Adult Day Service
PermiaCare
Target
The Springboard Center
NON-PROFIT SUPPORTER
Alzheimer's Association Midland
Boys and Girls Club of Midland
Bynum School
Casa de Amigos
Community Children's Clinic
Girl Scouts of the Desert SW
Midland Children’s Rehab Center
Midland Rape Crisis & CAC
Opportunity Tribe
Safe Place of the Permian Basin
Salvation Army of Midland
Samaritan Counseling Center
SHARE
YMCA of Midland
While every effort is made to accurately recognize every company that participates in the United Way campaign, recognition in this report is based on information that we receive from companies and organizations by March 15, 2023. If you've been missed, we sincerely apologize. Thank you for your understanding.
EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN COORDINATORS
The Employee Campaign Coordinator (ECC) is a United Way of Midland advocate in the workplace who encourages co-workers to create a stronger community by planning, organizing, and giving to the Annual Campaign An ECC is the foundation of the work United Way accomplishes in our community, as they are the gatekeeper to the companies and organizations who generously give to the bulk of United Way fundraising efforts On top of their normal work duties, these ECCs go above and beyond in their volunteer roles with Campaign. We are thankful for all of their amazing work and contribution to our city!
Lorna Harris
1st Community FCU
Janet Cross
Alzheimer's Association
Tonya Watson
Barricades Unlimited
Tina Gillihan
Basin Dream Center
Jonathon Bigley
Best Buy
Tim Jakel Jr.
Boys and Girls Club of Midland
Susan Onyango Bacon
Caterpillar Company
Cary Baird
Chevron
Taylor Novak
City of Midland
Renee Meiner
Community Children's Clinic
Kendra Leonard
Community National Bank
Elizabeth Jones
ConocoPhillips
Michael Hall
Cotton, Bledsoe, Tighe & Dawson
Sandra Hemmenway
Dillard's
Shonna Perkins
EOG Resources,Inc.
Tom Miller
Family Promise
Amanda Newsom
Fasken Oil & Ranch, Ltd.
Jeffery Deanda
FirstCapital Bank of
Texas
Emily Holeva
Frost Bank
Patty Craven
Girl Scouts of the Desert
Southwest
Bob Murphy
H-E-B
Kim Helm
Henry Resources, LLC
Shana Hall
Inwest Retirement Solutions
Angela Armendariz
J.C. Penney
Randilyn Welch
Kinder Morgan
Gene Drummond
Map Resources
Kristal Kidd
Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center
Leslie Shoemaker
Midland College
Elana Ladd
Midland Independent School District
Michelle Pendergrass
Midland Memorial Hospital
Nadine Hill
Mission Center Adult Day Service
James R. Lawrence
Northern Natural Gas
Leroy Rodriquez
Oncor Electric
Maria A. Navarez
Oneok Westex Transmission, LP
Ben Wall
Opportunity Tribe
Amber Pyle PermiaCare
Amanda Day
Pioneer Natural Resources
Carole Wayland
Safe Place of the Permian
Basin
Risse' Rogers
Samaritan Counseling Center
Kathleen Kirwan-Haynie Senior Life
Amber Weatherby
SM Energy
Angie Walker
Summit Petroleum
Orion Peter
Target
David Chancellor
The Springboard Center
Tracey Jordan
United Supermarkets
Simon Sanchez
UPS
Courtney Wardlaw
XTO Energy
Reid Layton
YellowHouse Machinery
While every effort is made to accurately recognize every organization that participates in a United Way workplace campaign, recognition in this report is based on information that we receive from companies and organizations by March 15, 2023 If you've been missed, we sincerely apologize Thank you for your understanding 13
COMMUNITY GIVING AWARDS
ExxonMobil - Eagle Spirit Award
Recognizes the company with the most employees giving at Leadership Level
First Capital Bank of Texas - Paul C. Rea LIVE UNITED Award
Recognizes the company whose employees have shown sustained excellence in giving, advocating and volunteering with United Way of Midland
Cavender Auto Family - Newcomer of the Year
Recognizes the company with the most successful first year employee campaign or event
H-E-B - Community Advocate Award
Recognizes the person and/or organization that most distinguishes themselves during campaign by advocating for the United Way of Midland throughout the community
Flo Akintundi - Outstanding Employee Campaign Coordinator
Recognizes the individual who distinguishes him or herself by their sustained excellence, enthusiasm and dedication throughout their company’s campaign
Mission Center Adult Day Service - Community Partner of the Year
Recognizes the agency that most distinguishes itself by collaborating with United Way of Midland
Douglas Scharbauer - Philanthropist of the Year
Recognizes the indivdual who has sustained excellence in personal giving to United Way of Midland and the encouragement of philanthropy throughout the Midland community
United Way of Midland Retiring Board Members:
Deborah Markley, 2017 - 2022
THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS
2023 EDUCATION PANEL MEMBERS
Gretchen Bakke
Erin Casey-Richardson
Omar Cruz
Henri Daher
Kedaijah Evans
Christine Foreman
James Fuller
Carla Holeva
Malcolm Kintzing
Jonathan Miera
Randy Milloy
Kevin Nelson
Samuel Palmer
Ann Parish
Joy Paulson (Chair)
Evangelina Peek
Autumn Vest
Jessica Waller
Joslyn Ware
2023 HEALTH PANEL MEMBERS
Chris Barnhill (Chair)
Roy Geer
Chris McGinnis
June Scobey
2023 SELF-SUFFICIENCY PANEL MEMBERS
Karmen Bryant
Brock Fitch
John Howlett
Paul Strouhal (Chair)
MeEsta Wright
2023 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Gretchen Bakke
Chris Barnhill
Soeli Erazo (VP)
Joy Paulson
June Scobey
Blake Scott
Paul Strouhal
MeEsta Wright
2022 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Karmen Bryant
Kayleigh Dunn
Miles Hartman
Emily Holeva
Debbie Markley
Blake Scott
2022-2023 COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
Sandra Candia
Adrian Carrasco (Chair)
Alfredo Chaparro
Omar Cruz
Christine Foreman
James Fuller
Robbyne Hocker Fuller
Stephanie Griffin (Chair)
Carla Holeva
Emily Holeva
Donnie Juan
Kathleen Kirwan-Haynie
Mike Mills
Angelica Ramsey
Courtney Ratliff
Rohith Saravanan
2022 FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Miles Hartman
Emily Holeva
Andrew Howard
Steven Jeffcoat
Debbie Markley
Zahir Noormohamed
Laura Roman
Blake Scott
Frank Stowers
2022 EFSP LOCAL BOARD
Sara Aguilar
Tracy Austin
Lt. Robert Coriston
John-MArk Echols
Soeli Erazo
Michelle Evans
Isaac Garnet (Co-Chair)
Jane Hellinghausen
Kari Hennagin (Chair)
Wade Kuehler
2022 RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEERS
Karmen Hendrix-Bryant
Dr. Terry Gilmour
Elizabeth & Miles Hartman
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CELEBRATING 75 YEARS
Raised $25,000 for six agencies 1947 1953
Midland Community Chest was Founded Board President: Robert Dickey
Operated out of the Scharbauer Hotel by the Chamber of Commerce
1997
Total of $72,500 was raised, surpassing goal of $68,250 Articles of Incorporation filed for the Midland Community Chest
Renamed Midland United Fund (1967)
Renamed United Way of Midland Executive Director: William Bill Link Used Reserve Funds to help start the Senior Citizen Center 1973
1980
First time to raise $1 Million Midland Community Trust created as a division of the United Way of Midland (1983)
1999 2001
Celebrated 50 Years and broke $3 Million Campaign Goal
Charles Spence: Awarded Lifetime Member
Campaign was dedicated to the memory of Paul C. Rea, devoted volunteer and friend
James C. Henry: Awarded Lifetime Member (2000)
George W. Bush, former 1981 Campaign Chair, elected as 43rd President
Don Evans, former Campaign Chair, becomes US Secretary of Commerce
K. Michael Conaway: Awarded Lifetime Member
First Annual: Bustin' Clay Shoot Fundraiser (2002)
Record setting year: funded 66 programs through 29 providers
John A. Jack Steele: First Honorary Lifetime Member for over twenty years of service
Paul C. Rea & Margaret Purvis: Awarded Lifetime Membership 1985 1986
Raised over $2 Million United Way of Midland purchased it's office at 1209 W. Wall St. with funds from Abell-Hanger and the Mabee Foundation and moved from the Chamber of Commerce
1988 1995
Alexis de Tocqueville Society of Midland was founded, consisted of 15 members
Deane Stoltz: Awarded Lifetime Member Midland Community Trust received it's charitable organization status & became an autonomous entity renamed the Permian Basin Area Foundation (1989)
2004 2011
Hurricane Katrina & Rita hit the LA and TX Coast, affecting fundraising in both states (2005)
US Economy in recession, national debt record low (2009)
Started XY-Zone Initiative (collaboration with CIS and MISD
Started Ready to Read/Literacy Liaison Initiative, collaboration with MISD Foundation & Crockett Elementary (2013) Started Families Forward Transitional Housing Initiative, collaboration with Family Promise
Started Club Read Initiative, collaboration with Casa de Amigos
2014
First Annual: Power of the Purse Fundraiser
Dennis Johnson: Awarded Lifetime Member (2017)
2020
United Way of Midland office caught fire and lost many records. Operated out of the basement of TU Electric until remodel was complete.
2022
COVID-19 Pandemic, forever changing the world
Started Senior Support Project, collaboration with Senior Life Midland, Casa de Amigos, the Area Agency on Aging, and the City of Midland
Created COVID-19 Roadmap, collaboration with United Way of Odessa and the Henry Foundation
20th Annual Bustin' Clay Shoot
Brought back Project Blueprint
Distributed EFSP and ARPA Funds
Started 2 Gen Initiative, including PB Connect Navigation System
Served as Fiscal Agent for Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony
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