Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. - Theodore Roosevelt
Dear Community Partner: On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff, I am excited to announce that 2008 brought many successes for United Way of the CSRA. With generous support from thousands of individuals, corporate partners and volunteers, United Way experienced a strong year with many achievements, even in the face of nationwide economic crisis. While the campaign total is a quantifiable measure of financial success, our collective achievement is best demonstrated in the lives touched within our local community. It’s here, in streets and neighborhoods we pass each day, that our efforts make a profound difference – from providing shelter for the homeless, daycare assistance for single mothers, job training for impoverished families, support for senior citizens, and vocational services for the disabled. United Way helped provide critical assistance to thousands of CSRA citizens this past year. Their stories are numerous and inspiring and demonstrate the immeasurable value of what we are able to accomplish when we LIVE UNITED. When we Give, Advocate and Volunteer, we can help advance the common good for everyone in our community. In reviewing the year’s accomplishments, it is evident that many of the most notable achievements would have been unattainable without the valuable assistance of our community volunteers. Your ongoing support in the form of financial contributions, volunteer services, gifts-in-kind donations, loaned professionals, and workplace campaigns enables United Way to continue our mission to improve lives in our community by maximizing the impact of charitable contributions. At a time when many citizens of the CSRA are experiencing financial difficulties, it is commendable that they have still found a way to dig deep and do more in support of United Way and the almost 60 health and human service programs we fund. Even when they have less, they have stepped up and given to ensure that the needs in our community do not go unmet. This says a great deal about the generosity and character of the people in the CSRA. By making an investment in United Way, they are demonstrating a commitment to thinking beyond themselves and are all working together to raise up the entire community. Thank you for the successes you’ve made possible during the past year. With sincere gratitude,
Jeff P. Spears 2008 Board Chair
With Your Help During 2008 We: • Secured resources of over $4.9 million • Expanded the Online Clearinghouse through an annual (2007) campaign of System for Christmas Assistance, $4.3 million (including $720,767 from ensuring that nearly 15,000 individuals the Combined Federal Campaign), various in need received assistance. grants totaling $570,632, and partnerships • Hosted a Tocqueville Society Reception for and gifts-in-kind totaling $68,860. current and prospective members, with • Provided funding through the Community two new members joining in 2008. Society Investment process for nearly 60 local members have donated over $3 million health and human service programs with a to United Way since its inception in 1996. focus on helping youth succeed, providing emergency services, strengthening families • Received the 2nd Annual Peoples Choice "Best Nonprofit to Work For" Award and individuals, and providing health, presented by Opportunity Knocks, a wellness, and safety. national online job site focused exclusively • Successfully completed United Way of on the nonprofit community. A total of America’s 2008 Membership Standards 15 nonprofit organizations nationwide Certification for accountability and received this award, which demonstrates transparency, supporting the findings of how nonprofit organizations not only our auditor Elliott Davis, who reported a make a difference in the community but clean audit for the 2007 calendar year. also have a positive impact on the lives of their employees. • Completed United Way of America’s Standards of Excellence Self-Assessment • Expanded the United Way Campaign with which will aid in the development of a the development of a Faith-Based Initiative 2010-2015 Strategic Plan. and a Hospital Competition, ran a firsttime campaign in Jefferson County, and • Broadened the Born Learning initiative to hosted a Leaders Summit to recognize and a region-wide community awareness honor local business leaders. campaign by identifying 58 key organizations for placement of • Broadened United Way’s marketing and educational materials. The Born Learning communications strategy to increase initiative is sponsored by Nicholson visibility and year-round presence, Revell, LLP. These materials will provide provide an awareness of United Way’s tools necessary to help parents, significance in the community, and caregivers, and communities provide promote the 2008 fundraising campaign. quality early learning opportunities for • Expanded implementation of the Outcomeyoung children. Based Evaluation process to move • Hosted the 8th annual day-of-caring, toward results-based funding. Project Serve, where over 150 volunteers from local businesses completed • Improved operational efficiency by establishing strategic partnerships with: projects at 12 local non profit agencies. Akima; American Audio Visual Services, The event was sponsored by Akima and Inc.; Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate CSRA Business Lending. Company; Mr. Clayton P. Boardman III; CB&H Wealth Management, LLC; Chick-Fil-A • Distributed Caring Club™ discount at Augusta Exchange; Coca-Cola Bottling cards to over 5,000 donors and increased Company, Inc.; CSRA Business Lending; the number of participating merchants to Xpedx; Georgia Power; Jim Hanna over 50. Sportswear; Kicks 99; Mass Media • Expanded community initiatives, including Marketing; MCG Health; Moretz Production AmeriCorps VISTA, United Way 2-1-1, Service, Inc.; Nicholson Revell, LLP; and the Emergency Food and Shelter OneCare; Pecans Unlimited, Inc.; Peter S. Program which increased community Knox Conference Center; Phoenix resources to a variety of non-profit and Printing Group, Inc.; Procter & Gamble faith-based organizations. Manufacturing Company; Protection Services, Inc. (PSI); The Salvation Army; • Launched the new LIVE UNITED TM call to Southern Nuclear Operating Company; action, inviting community members to University Health Care System; Wachovia; Give, Advocate and Volunteer to advance Windsor Jewelers; and WRDW News12. the common good in our community.
AmeriCorps VISTA:
Mission:
Project UNITE to Fight Poverty with Passion
United Way of the CSRA improves life in our community by maximizing
AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program designed specifically for the purpose of fighting poverty. VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members commit to serve full-time for a year at a nonprofit organization or local government agency, working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, strengthen community groups, and much more. President John F. Kennedy came up with the idea for VISTA in 1965. Since that time, 170,000 VISTAs have played a key role in establishing many of the best-known antipoverty programs, including Head Start, Upward Bound, and the credit union system.
the impact of charitable contributions.
Vision: United Way of the CSRA is the leader in identifying health and human service needs and securing resources to meet these needs.
“AmeriCorps VISTA: Project UNITE to Fight Poverty with Passion” is an outreach project of United Way that is focused on helping nonprofits in the CSRA. In 2008, United Way received approval for year two of Project UNITE service. The number of VISTA members was increased from 13 to 15, bringing an additional $25,474 into the CSRA, for a total of $350,491 in-kind community funding per year. In 2008, Project UNITE members impacted the CSRA and leveraged resources by: • Engaging 1,317 volunteers in more than 7,927 hours of community service. • Raising over $134,188 dollars of cash (grants, donations and fundraising) and over $82,196 non-cash resources (in-kind goods and services) to support community nonprofits. • Distributing over 77,850 nonprofit promotional materials that helped build community knowledge and awareness. • Bringing $132,729 into the community by coordinating volunteers who prepared 142 tax returns. • Identifying 16 new partnerships that will strengthen the delivery of quality services. For more information about AmeriCorps VISTA, please visit www.americorps.org or contact United Way at (706) 724-5544.
THANK YOU FOR CREATING OPPORTUNITIES AND INSPIRING HOPE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. For Everyday Needs and in Times of Crisis, Dial United Way 2-1-1 or go to www.211uwcsra.org United Way 2-1-1 is a free, non-emergency, confidential, 3-digit phone number and service that provides streamlined access to critical health and human services…24 hours a day, 7 days a week in five counties in the CSRA.
When you don’t know who to call....
In its fifth year of operation, United Way 2-1-1: • Assisted 15,761 callers that needed help or offered to give help. This represents a 50% increase in calls over the previous year. • Expanded the 2-1-1 outreach initiative to include presentations to faith-based, government and nonprofit organizations. • Created a 2-1-1 interactive website including a searchable database for greater community access. • Expanded community visibility of the 2-1-1 Information and Referral Service with the assistance of a VISTA Community Outreach volunteer and the addition of over 40 new locations for 2-1-1 marketing materials. • Began the process of national accreditation through the creation of training programs, policies and procedures, and researching the certification process for I&R Specialists. • Increased the 2-1-1 Information and Referral Resource Database to include 758 health and human service agencies.
Fostering Community Impact Through Grants Through its grants and partnership programs, United Way has been able to successfully serve as an intermediary for a variety of community initiatives that help CSRA nonprofit organizations better serve their clients and the community. Through partnerships with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless, Experience Works, and others, United Way has made a tangible difference in people’s lives in the CSRA. With grant support in 2008 we:
We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill
• Accessed training and outreach needed to conduct a Georgia Homeless Count for Emanuel and Jefferson Counties. • Provided homeless supportive housing services to 747 persons: • 31 persons (11 adults and 20 children) were provided emergency shelter at area hotels due to disaster or domestic violence. • 79 families, a total of 215 persons (114 adults and 101 children), received rent and utility financial assistance to prevent homelessness. • 501 homeless persons (411 adults and 90 children) received transportation assistance for job search, to obtain housing, medical assistance, and basic essential services. • Became a host agency for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). • Dispersed $21,716 to four collaborating agencies that facilitated the distribution of funds to qualified applicants. When it comes to the planning and coordinating process, collaboration and funding are critical. United Way identifies community needs and seeks to assist whenever possible. That is community impact; that is United Way!
Community Resources United Way of the CSRA was responsible for raising, managing and distributing nearly $5 million in resources throughout the CSRA in 2008. Community resources include all funds United Way raises, manages and distributes. It includes funds raised through workplace-giving campaigns, grants, and other donor-related activities. It also includes funds managed through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, AmeriCorps VISTA, and the Gifts in Kind program. United Way is the largest supporter of health and human service programs in the CSRA.
Community Impact Priorities
1% 5.6%
Resources
9%
Helping Youth Succeed: Youth will have the academic, job and social skills necessary to succeed.
Providing Basic Needs: Residents will have their basic needs met for food, shelter and safety. Strengthening Families and Individuals: Families and individuals will become more selfsufficient and able to contribute to society.
11.4%
14%
Promoting Health and Wellness: Every person in our community will have the opportunity to achieve optimal health and wellness.
73%
49%
Investments
12%
1%
n
Annual Campaign
$3,600,642
n
Combined Federal Campaign
$ 720,767
n
Grants
$ 570,632
n
Sponsorships/Gifts In Kind $
11.7%
12.3% n
68,860
Total Community Resources $4,960,901
Local UW Agencies n United Way of America n Unfulfilled Pledges n Other Local Agencies n Designations to Non-Local Agencies n Community Impact Grants n Administration
2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sue Parr Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce
Board Chair Mark T. Maund CB&H Wealth Management, LLC
John L. Ray WRDW TV News 12
Immediate Past Chair Jeff P. Spears Savannah River Banking Company Chair-elect Walter Dukes Georgia Power Campaign Chair Dr. J. Michael Ash Medical College of Georgia Treasurer Raymond G. Wans, Jr., CPA Westminster Schools of Augusta Chair, Building Committee Thomas M. Blanchard III Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate Company Chair, Community Impact Zack Daffin Georgia Bank and Trust Company
BALANCE SHEET as of December 31, 2008 (unaudited)
Chair, Community Investment/ Chair, Human Resources J. Edward Enoch J. Edward Enoch, PC Chair, Marketing & Communications Kent Dunn Beasley Broadcasting Chair, Nominating Committee Dr. C. Gregory DeLoach First Baptist Church of Augusta
ASSETS Cash and Temporary Cash Investments
$ 1,597,029
(including interest-bearing deposits)
Campaign Pledges and Other Receivables
$ 1,893,118
(less allowance for uncollectibles)
Fixed Assets (Net) Other Assets
$ 134,416 $ 11,090
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 3,635,653
Chair, Outcomes Committee Dr. C. LaFaye Hargrove Hargrove Leadership Services Chair, Strategic Planning Gerald W. Woods Southeastern Firefighters’ Burn Foundation, Inc. Mark Alison The Alison Group
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Allocations Payable to Agencies Designations Payable
$ 75,571 $ 127,392 $ 525,514
TOTAL LIABILITIES
$ 728,477
David A. Belkoski University Health Care System Nadia Butler* ESi Acquisition, Inc. Ron C. Cross* Columbia County Board of Commissioners George Duehring* Zaxby’s
NET ASSETS Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted
$ 1,202,367 $ 1,624,509 $ 80,000
Roger Duke Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
TOTAL NET ASSETS
$ 2,906,876
Marian F. Futrell Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
$ 3,635,353
Dr. Alice M. Frye Aiken Technical College
C. Shayne George Doctors Hospital Eddie Huff Systematic Sales Partners, LLC
GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.
LIVE UNITED
TM
Bob Richards* Bob Richards Auto Group Frederick L. Russell Augusta-Richmond County Gregory Scurlock First Bank of Georgia Stan Shepherd* AT&T Wendell C. Smith Department of Juvenile Justice Dr. Samuel Sullivan Augusta State University Rev. Da’Henri Thurmond, Sr. Rock of Ages CME Church Richard Tobias* MCG Health Tom E. Tynan Southern Nuclear Company Samuel E. Tyson, Jr. Foundry Capital Management Tony Umek* Savannah River Nuclear Solutions John M. Weigle Wachovia Securities Anna Doris Wilds Franchise Consultants
FORT GORDON LIAISON Joe C. Capps U.S. Army Signal Center and Fort Gordon
AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE Donald W. Bailey The Augusta Chronicle
LIABILITIES
Karen Ribble Columbia County Board of Education
Linda R. LaMarr Richmond County Board of Education Machell W. Mims* Washington Savannah River Company
Rosanne Grubbs The Speech and Hearing Center
2008 MEMBERS (Resigned or completed term of office in 2008.)
William C. Bohling Retired Major James Hall The Salvation Army Monique Picou Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company Anne R. Read Community Volunteer Leo Sain Washington Savannah River Company Dr. Liz Stewart Stewart & Associates, Inc. Rev. Cynthia N. Taylor Church of the Holy Comforter William R. Thompson Queensborough National Bank and Trust Company
* New member in 2009.