2009 United Way of York County Annual Report

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ANNUAL REPORT to the Community

2009

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

TOGETHER, we’re uniting our local resources to increase hope and build brighter futures.

With the support of community partners, we expanded the scope of our networks: building on the strength of past accomplishments and relationships so that even in this economic climate, our organization remains well positioned to do its work. That’s not to say we’ve had an easy time – like many nonprofits, United Way of York County felt the impact of a challenging economy in 2009. We had to make some hard decisions about the internal operations of our organization, and reduced an already lean staff to make sure we could support the community in the most effective way.

Elementary students are prepared to succeed in later years.

Youth graduate from high school.

INCOME:

Young adults make a successful transition from high school to work life.

United Way of York County strengthens community by bringing people and resources together to effect long lasting changes in community conditions that improve lives.

In a year where uncertainty seemed the norm, our annual campaign generated more than $1.3 million – quite an accomplishment! While we saw several workplace campaigns face extraordinary challenges last year, we were fortunate to witness the power of our collective energy – and the willingness of so many who were able to give more to do just that – and help us meet our commitment to the community. As planned, we were able to increase our community financial investments, supporting the nonprofit organizations in York County that were overwhelmed with an increased demand for their services.

Children enter school developmentally on track in areas of literacy and social, emotional and intellectual skills.

Lower-income working families move toward financial independence.

York County is a strong, healthy community created by people caring for one another.

Dear Friends:

Lifelong learning

Working families increase their income.

OUR MISSION:

A Message from Our Board Chair and President and CEO

EDUCATION:

Financial stability for individuals and families

OUR VISION:

HEALTH:

Healthy foundations for life Children are raised in homes free of toxic stress.

2009 was a year when creativity and innovation were key elements of all that we accomplished. Local people directing our organization continued to find new ways to focus on making York County a better place to live and work by investing in the building blocks of a good quality of life: education, income and health. We know that we are all better off when York County residents have access to lifelong learning, are financially independent, and live in homes where our children learn to make safe and healthy choices.

As we celebrate our achievements and navigate these demanding, exciting and challenging times we are grateful that so many in our community recognize United Way of York County as an organization worthy of individual volunteer involvement, organizational partnership, and financial investment. Thank you for all that you do.

Sincerely,

Youth and adults avoid risky behavior.

Youth and adults are healthy.

Paul Wainman / 2009 Chair, Board of Directors

FROM OUR 2009 CAMPAIGN CHAIR: “For me, United Way of York County is all about neighbors helping neighbors.

By giving through the United Way annual campaign, together we support an essential network to meet our neighbors’ basic needs including food, shelter, and heat. At the same time, we’re helping build a stronger future with effective prevention programs and access to education. This year as more of our friends and neighbors are asking for help – many for the first time – we need everyone to join in and Live United.

Please reach out a helping hand and give through the United Way Campaign.

Thank you!”

Sue Hadiaris,Southern Maine Medical Center 2009 United Way of York County CampaignChair

COMMUNITY IMPACT:

United Way of York County does whatever it takes to meet the needs of York County residents.

Last year United Way of York County’s investments were hard at work right here in our community:

Rescue is helping to alleviate hunger in York County. We’re grateful for the support

Thanks to the efforts of United Way and a host of community partners, York County Food

United Way provides to make sure our friends and neighbors are getting the help they need.”

Our Impact Areas United Way of York County creates opportunity by focusing on the building blocks of a good quality of life: education, income and health.

Community Funding supported programs offered by the following organizations: American Red Cross of Southern Maine

Peoples Regional Opportunity Program

Biddeford Free Clinic

Planned Parenthood of Northern

New England

Big Brothers Big Sisters of

Southern Maine

Salvation Army – Old Orchard Beach

Camp Laughing Loon

Sanford-Springvale YMCA

Caring Unlimited

Sexual Assault Response Services of

Southern Maine

Catholic Charities Maine Child Abuse Prevention Council Child Care Services of York County Community Bicycle Center Community Dental Day One

Southern Maine Medical Center St. Andre Home, Inc. Sweetser Volunteers of America Northern NE Youth Alternatives Ingraham

Ethel’s Tree of Life, Inc.

York County Community Action Corporation

Frannie Peabody Center

York County Shelter Programs, Inc

Girl Scouts of Maine HomeHealth Visiting Nurses Joyful Harvest Neighborhood Center Legal Services for the Elderly Literacy Volunteers of Greater

Saco-Biddeford Literacy Volunteers of Greater Sanford Northern York County Family YMCA Parent Resource Center Inc.

York Hospital

Steve Kumka, Shaw’s Distribution Center Chair, York County Food Rescue Board of Directors

Other Projects and Initiatives

Nonprofit Capacity Building

Networks for Social Change York County Youth Financial Education Network United Way of York County partnered with more than 20 community volunteers with education, finance, business management, and nonprofit backgrounds to explore what youth need to be financially literate in today’s complex world.

Using a networks for social change approach, the goal of this group is to ensure that all youth in York County ages 12 - 18 have access to high quality financial literacy education that has a lasting effect. This work is funded through a three-year grant from Maine Community Foundation with technical assistance provided by Common Good Ventures.

United Way of York County invited leaders of local nonprofits to join an ongoing conversation regarding the challenges facing nonprofit organizations that provide services in York County. A follow-up Strategic Alliances Workshop was offered for teams of leaders from nonprofits to explore organizational readiness for partnering and the range of possibilities available to interested organizations. An investment was also made to support a York County nonprofit viability project, consisting of a self-assessment, consulting services, and development of an action plan to be offered in 2010.

York County Early Childhood Workgroup Hosted by United Way of York County, in 2009 this group formed a Speakers Bureau to advocate on behalf of early childhood policy, speaking to groups throughout the area about the importance of community support for every child’s early development. The workgroup also created a Born Learning pilot program and co-sponsored a second York County Community Conversation on Early Childhood featuring Michael Petit, president of Every Child Matters, a national advocacy group.

York County Prevention Collaborative This group connects and supports organizations and services in York County that focus on the prevention of violence and abuse and the promotion of health and well-being.

Supported by United Way of York County, service providers and educators share current information and resources to increase the power of prevention in York County.

2-1-1 Maine More than 7,900 York County residents were connected to help by calling 2-1-1 in 2009. This continues to be a valuable health and human service referral program for all Maine residents.

Volunteer and Community Engagement Day of Caring United Way of York County hosted its 14th Annual Day of Caring in 2009. More than 1,000 volunteers completed projects for 36 York County nonprofits. In-kind labor and materials were valued at $137,000 as facilities were improved, playgrounds were moved to safer locations, and area services were enhanced.

York County Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) United Way of York County played a key role in creating DOVIA and continues to convene this peer-to-peer network where partners share information, technical support and professional development resources.

Keep Maine Warm York County In 2009 United Way of York County coordinated area involvement in the statewide Keep ME Warm initiative.

Teams of volunteers assisted in weatherizing 22 homes in York County.

Southern Maine Community Organizations Active in Disaster (SMCOAD) This community-based group, created by United Way of York County, continues to meet and be prepared to assist in times of natural or manmade disaster. Plans are being developed to support the activation of a SMCOAD volunteer reception center in York County.

Stuff the Bus An expanded Stuff the Bus campaign secured school supplies to fill more than 300 backpacks for lowincome elementary, middle and high school students from the greater Sanford area. This was a strong partnership with Sanford Safe Schools Healthy Students, York County Community Action Corporation, and a variety of civic and business groups.

Live United photos courtesy of www.robertakersphotography.com

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

OFFICERS Paul Wainman, Chair William Arthur

Tim O’Brien, Vice Chair

Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion, LLC

Kathy Verrill, Secretary

Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution

David Hines, Treasurer H.M. Payson & Co.

Linda Bishop, Ethics Officer Jagger Brothers

MEMBERS AT LARGE Dr. Donald Burgess Southern Maine Medical Center

Jim Fitzgerald

Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce

Sue Hadiaris

Southern Maine Medical Center

David Jagger

Jagger Brothers

Cindy Keohan

Cummings Lamont & McNamee, P.A.

George Lambert

SNAPSHOT OF BUSINESS RESULTS

2009

2008

2007

Total Revenue 1,578,430 1,670,087

Total Program Funding and Community Investment 1,401,919 1,403,703

Percent to Total Revenue 88.9% 84%

Overhead Costs 284,782 307,303

Percent to Total Revenue 18.0% 18.4%

Increase (Decrease) in Net (108,271) (40,919) Unrestricted Assets

Percent to Total Revenue (6.9%) (2.4%)

1,745,573 1,286,486 73.7% 353,840 20.3% 120,568 6.0%

Community Volunteer

Marc Lessard

Hannaford Bros.

Charlie Lyons

York County Community College

Jack McGarry

Unum

Mike McMahon Pratt & Whitney

WHERE 2009 REVENUE CAME FROM

48.08%

Employee Giving

Martha Muldoon Strategic Marketing & Communications

Charles Petersen

Biddeford Savings Bank

21.03%

Corporate Giving

Danielle Ripich

University of New England

Chris Robinson

Hussey Seating Company

Maureen Summers

Summers Healthcare Strategies, LLC.

Jeff Toner

Dietz Associates

Doug Willett

12.40%

Designations In

Paquin & Carroll

8.00%

Direct Mail

5.30%

Grants

3.61%

Special Events

0.62%

Bequests and Memorial Gifts

United Way of York County

.96%

Interest Income

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