United Way of the CSRA 2010 Annual Report

Celebrating the Past...

U N I T E D WAY O F T H E C S R A 2010 ANNUAL REPORT Building for the Future

CONTENTS

Contents

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2011 Marks United Way’s Diamond Anniversary!

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“Then and Now…75 Years of Service”

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2010 Accomplishments

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The Tocqueville Society of the CSRA

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2010 Partners for Good

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Alvin W. Vogtle Volunteer of the Year

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2010 Caring Club® Participating Merchants

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Partner Agencies

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2010 Loaned Professionals

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2010-2011 Board of Directors

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Executive Advisory Council

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2010 Campaign Cabinet

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United Way Staff

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2010 Balance Sheet

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Premiere and Presidential Sponsors

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Dedication – United Way Remembers Our Dear Friends

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2010 Annual Report

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2011 Marks United Way of the CSRA’s Diamond Anniversary!

Milestones are important; they mark our progress along a journey. They indicate how far we have come, and yet they also point to the future. As United Way of the CSRA celebrates its 75th Anniversary, we have reached an important milestone in our journey 75 years of serving our community.

We not only look to the past – the vision, dedication and generosity of all of those who have gone before us – we also look to a promising future as we continue to move to the forefront of funding vital health and human services in the CSRA. We’ve come a long way since our beginning when ten local leaders founded the Character Chest in 1936. From their vision to provide for those with the greatest need, an organized fund drive evolved and is now known as United Way of the Central Savannah River Area. For more than seven decades, United Way has grown and evolved substantially in scope and quality in a pursuit of excellence.

Over the years, United Way has played a key role in the Central Savannah River Area. We have responded to a variety of community needs by:

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Funding effective community programs Providing vital information and referral services Addressing root causes of community problems to create lasting change Introducing new initiatives with multiple community partners Promoting the spirit of volunteerism and philanthropy locally

This is the strength of United Way. The past year has been no different! I encourage you to take a few minutes to review the following pages. You will see that your United Way is dedicated to continuing our history of being the “leader in identifying health and human service needs and securing resources to meet these needs.” We are proud of our legacy; the issues have changed, but our mission remains steadfast.

Thank you for your support, generosity, and spirit of volunteerism. We look forward to a bright future with an exciting vision for the next 75 years.

With sincere gratitude,

J. Michael Ash, Ph.D. 2010 Chairman of the Board

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Years of Community Service

FOUNDING MEMBERS H. R. Creamer, Chairman W. W. Barr J. A. Howard James M. Hull, Sr. Ben E. Lester

Mrs. Warren C. Moran Harry J. Miller W. S. Morris, Jr. Richard Reid Moses Slusky

BOARD CHAIRS 1936 Harry R. Creamer 1937 James M. Hull, Sr.

1938 Lee Blum 1939 Alvin M. McAuliffe

1930s 1930s D

escribed as the “decade of The Great Depression,” the 1930s was a time when innovation often gave way to survival, as Americans experienced the longest period of economic depression in history.

Augusta, still struggling from the collapse of king cotton, turned its attention to better days. In 1931, Bobby Jones announced his intent to build a golf course, and in two short years the Augusta National Golf Club opened.

James M. Hull, Sr., one of ten founding members of the Character Chest in 1936, also served as the first campaign chair and as Chairman of the Board in 1937. Under his direction, the local community rallied to raise $41,187 on a $41,000 goal. In accepting the chairmanship for the first campaign, he said, “In order to keep step with the march of progress in civic affairs, Augusta is organizing its first Character Chest campaign to provide adequate support for its best and most constructive organizations… Personally, I am proud to have a part in what I consider to be an important and progressive community endeavor; and I challenge every citizen to the comradeship of active and self-satisfying participation in making Augusta’s Character Chest campaign an unqualified success.”

Perhaps it was the economic conditions of the day that compelled United Way of the CSRA’s founders to establish the Character Chest in 1936. It must have taken courage for community leaders like Harry R. Creamer, James M. Hull, Sr., and William S. Morris, Jr. to ask the community to unite in charity at a time when so many had so little.

But people needed something to raise their hopes. The music of the big bands and the Lindy Hop could raise spirits for an evening,

but charity, that basic human instinct to help one another, has proven to be an elixir of life.

FACTS AND FIGURES • C ampaigns from 1936 to 1939 totaled $151,288 and ranged from $41,187 to $45,985.

• T he Board of Directors consisted of community leaders and agency executives.

SUPPORTED PROGRAMS Boy Scouts of America The Salvation Army Y.M.C.A. Y.W.C.A * These four agencies have been partners with United Way for 75 years.

1930

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1931 Empire State Building completed

1932 Scientists split atom

The Augusta Chronicle, August 5, 1936

The Character Chest provided hope for a better day and a means for people from all walks of life to unite in helping fund the Boy Scouts, Salvation Army, YMCA and YWCA. Now 75 years later, United Way of the CSRA and these partner agencies continue to thrive because of countless acts of charity.

1933 Augusta National Golf Club Opens

1934 Cheeseburger created

1935 Social Security enacted in U.S.

1936 Character Chest established

This much-copied United Way slogan and illustration originated in Minneapolis as the poster for the 1928, 1929 and 1930 Community Fund appeals. Created by Mert Harrison, the poster was picked up by other United Way’s throughout the country in the 1930s. Later it was used as the model for similar posters for many other charities.

The Red Feather

1937 Amelia Earhart vanished

1938 “War of the Worlds” caused panic

1939 World War II began

1940s 1940s

BOARD CHAIRS 1940 George A. Sancken, Sr. 1941 T. A. Gibson 1942 C. W. Mobley 1943 Sherman Drawdy 1944 Earl Hollingsworth

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ith World War II looming in the background, the Character Chest, comprised largely of agencies and their board representatives, had its highs and lows as annual fund drives see-sawed from a low of $37,000 to a high of $148,000.

The Central Savannah River Area, like communities throughout the world, focused on its patriotic duty, as well as, taking care of its neighbors. The famous “Flying Tigers” were trained at Daniel Field, and the Arsenal on the Hill, now Augusta State University, manufactured equipment for the war. In 1941, the Forrest Ricker Hotel became Oliver General Army Hospital.

1945 William N. Parsons 1946 F. L. Lancaster 1947 James C. Harrison 1948-49 Russell A. Blanchard

Russell A. Blanchard, a local banker, was actively involved in the Character Chest as it evolved into the Community Chest during the 1950s and later into the United Fund in the 1960s. He served as Chairman of the Board for the Character Chest in 1948 and 1949 and Chairman of the Board for the United Fund in 1961.

Actively involved in community development, he did much to advance the organization during a time of great change for the local community.

Automobile production ceased in 1942, and rationing of food supplies began in 1943. Rosie the Riveter proved an inspiration to many as war production provided jobs and eventually drove the economy out of the Great Depression.

With the end of the war, GIs reunited with their loved ones, and the baby boom blossomed. While families gathered around black and white television sets eating their TV dinners, the Iron Curtain dropped, the atom-smasher emerged, and the Soviet Union became a growing threat.

FACTS AND FIGURES • Campaigns from 1940 to 1949 totaled $876,234 and ranged from $37,228 to $148,603.

NEW PROGRAMS American Red Cross - Augusta Chapter Girl Scouts Others (not recorded)

Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose. – Helen Keller Norman Rockwell contributed his talent in this painting for Rochester, N.Y., Community and War Chest Campaign in 1946.

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1941 Pearl Harbor

1942

1943 Character Chest raised $148,603

1944 D-Day

1945 First computer built (ENIAC)

1946

1947 Polaroid camera invented

1948

1949 B/W television introduced

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BOARD CHAIRS 1950 J. Newton Thompson 1951 William B. Jones 1952 Robert C. Norman 1953 J. W. Weltch 1954 Florence C. Bard

1955 W. Ed Hollingsworth 1956 Sam O. McGuire, Jr. 1957 J. Vivian Maxwell 1958 Louis A. (Mike) Gulley 1959 Frank S. Adams

Louis A. (Mike) Gulley, President of Harison-Gulley Chevrolet, Inc., served as Campaign Chair in 1956, and under his leadership 1500 Augusta volunteers worked well and long to raise $257,146. In 1958, he served as Board Chair of the Augusta Community Chest, Inc. He wrote, “…we look to a new decade with great feeling that the United Fund is a flexible organization which can be adapted to suit the needs of a changing and growing community. The future looks bright!”

FACTS AND FIGURES • C ampaigns from 1950 to 1959 totaled $2,370,520 and ranged from $87,282 to $384,100.

NEW PROGRAMS American Red Cross - Aiken Chapter American Social Hygiene Association Augusta School of Speech Correction Bethlehem Center Boys’ Club of Augusta Carolina United Community Services Cerebral Palsy Society - Augusta Chapter Family Counsel TAS Georgia Heart Association Girl’s Center North Augusta Community Center S.C. Association for Mentally Retarded Children S.C. Crippled Children’s Society Social Planning Committee Travelers’ Aid United Defense Fund – U.S.O.

1950

1951 Character Chest reorganized into Community Chest

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1952 Community Chest raised $219,162

1950s 1950s T

he 1950s were ushered in to the beat of rock and roll, and post war euphoria was abundant.

We danced the jitterbug and made our first visit to Disneyland. Women returned to their homes from wartime jobs, and families grew larger. Sputnik I, the size of a beach ball, was launched, and the race for space began.

Harold F. Baker 1952-56

On July 1, 1952, Harold F. Baker was hired as the first Executive Director of the Community Chest, the organization’s first employee.

Locally, construction workers arrived by the thousands to build the “Bomb Plant” and Clarks Hill Dam. As local resources were stretched, the Character Chest rose to the challenge. It was reorganized into the Community Chest, and Harold F. Baker, its first executive, was hired.

Under the direction of volunteer leaders, the process for allocating funds to partner agencies was developed.

By the mid-50s, community leaders launched a highly successful campaign, raising over $250,000, and George E. Rice accepted the position of Executive Director. Growth in the industrial community created even greater opportunities, and the Community Chest and the Community Chest of North Augusta were consolidated and became the United Fund of Augusta and North Augusta. Payroll deduction was introduced at the request of local industries, and the long-standing partnership between United Way and the local work force was forged.

George E. Rice 1956-62 In 1956, George E. Rice was hired as the second Executive Director, after the resignation of Harold F. Baker.

This classic poster of the wistful little girl with the admonition, “Suppose Nobody Cared”, was the idea of George Eastman and was rendered by artist Lillian O. Titus for the Rochester Community Chest. It had the longest run of any United Way poster.

1953 DNA Discovered

1954 Report says “Cigarettes cause cancer”

1955 Budget and Allocations process implemented

1956

1957 United Fund of Augusta and North Augusta formed

1958 Elvis toured America NASA founded

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1960s 1960s

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fter the rocking 50s, perhaps we thought the Sixties would bring some peace and quiet. Who could have predicted the political unrest on the horizon?

The 1960’s could be called the decade of activism, as race, war, politics, pop culture, and feminism became a minefield for debate.

Some remember the 1960s as a time of social advancement as the Civil Rights movement began to gain traction. Others remember it as a time of conflict as thousands of service men were drafted into the military. By the end of the decade, we would mourn the deaths of two Kennedy brothers, John and Robert, and Martin Luther King, Jr. For the flower children, it was all about peace and love.

Locally, you could still get the best hotdog in Augusta at Kresse’s food bar and then watch Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid at one of the downtown movie theatres.

James Brown, our own Godfather of Soul, got a “brand new bag”, and the United Fund got a new Executive Director. With Charlie Bellman at the helm, the United Fund saw its annual campaigns double.

Charles H. Bellman 1962-74 As the United Fund’s third Executive Director, Mr. Bellman’s focus was to steadily increase the campaign’s giving each year, and under his leadership campaigns grew from $477,644 to $922,241. He also graciously served as interim president in 1999.

“ Community Chest, Character Chest, United Fund…under any name it means the people of Augusta work together to help each other.”

– J. V. Maxwell, United Fund Board Chair, at a Town Meeting in 1960.

Walt Disney contributed his character JIMINY CRICKET as a United Way campaign volunteer in 1967. JIMINY appeared on posters, campaign buttons, and in magazines and films for several years.

1960 United Fund raised $420,905

1961 Berlin Wall erected

1962 Cuban Missile Crisis

1963 Loaned Professional program launched

1964 Civil Rights Act passed in U.S.

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1966 United Fund raised $615,055

BOARD CHAIRS 1960 Frank S. Dennis, Sr. 1961 Russell A. Blanchard 1962 Pierce G. Blitch 1963 BG Howard M. Hobson (Ret)

1964 Sherman Drawdy 1966-67 Robert A. Barr 1968 Murphy M. Holloway, Jr. 1969 T. Richard Daniel

Pierce G. Blitch served as Board Chair of the United Fund in 1962 and Treasurer in 1950, 1951 and 1964. He wrote, “Through the years, as I have worked with the United Fund, I have been increasingly impressed with the manner in which the community has faced up to its responsibilities in the matter of community service.

Each year these responsibilities have increased, as the community has grown, and each year a vast army of dedicated citizens has increased its efforts to the end that whatever the challenge, it is met, and met without equivocation.”

FACTS AND FIGURES • Campaigns from 1960 to 1969 totaled $5,645,394 and ranged from $420,905 to $747,434.

NEW PROGRAMS Aiken County Association for Retarded Children Aiken County Society for Crippled Children and Adults Aiken Rehabilitation Workshop Augusta Area Mental Health Association Augusta Association for Retarded Children Augusta Speech and Hearing Center Augusta Training Shop for Handicapped Youth Florence Crittenton Home – Savannah National Council on Crime and Delinquency National Recreation Organization Salvation Army - Aiken S.C. United Community Services United Cerebral Palsy of Augusta United Services for the Handicapped, Inc. U.S.O. Y.M.H.A. (Jewish Community Center)

1967 First Super Bowl

1968

1969 Moon Landing Woodstock

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BOARD CHAIRS 1970-71 J. William Weltch 1972 Sam E. Strauss 1973 Louis C. Harris 1974 Charles B. Presley 1975 Robert E. Staff

1976 James C. Cullum 1977 Dorroh L. Nowell, Jr. 1978 Robert S. Balk 1979 Walter S. Hornsby III

1970s 1970s S

tagflation, inflation combined with stagnant consumer demand, was a word economists used to describe the 70s. Prices rose with ladies’ hemlines as Baby Boomers pulled on their polyester bell-bottoms and listened to the music of the Doobie Brothers. Disco was in – then out.

Bill Gates dropped out of college and started a little company called Microsoft, the PC was born, and 8 tracks were the rage. In 1974, we listened as our 37th President, Richard Nixon, resigned in the face of scandal.

Walter S. Hornsby III, insurance broker and “technology wizard”, was a tremendous asset to United Way during his two terms on the Board. He served on the Budget Committee in 1974 and 1975, in 1976 he served as Treasurer, and he was Chair of the Planning Committee in 1977 and 1978. In 1979, Mr. Hornsby served as Board Chair. Throughout the years, he has continued his relationship with United Way as a loyal supporter and currently serves on the Executive Advisory Council.

FACTS AND FIGURES

In the CSRA, we saw the beginning of I-20 and the opening of Calhoun Expressway as we gathered to be entertained in our new Civic Center and shopped in our new malls.

The United Fund grew along with the community. Marlin Sherman, the new Executive Director, developed a new campaign structure, and the community’s generosity swelled to mark the first $1 million campaign. In 1975, the United Fund moved to its current location at 630 Ellis Street and over the next few years underwent several additional name changes.

• C ampaigns from 1970 to 1979 totaled $9,311,301 and ranged from $720,070 to $1,272,649.

•U nited Way reached its first $1 Million campaign in 1975 with a total of $1,031,092.

•U nited Way moved from its location at Bankers First (1011 Broad Street) to its present location at 630 Ellis Street in 1975.

NEW PROGRAMS AID – Voluntary Action Center Aiken Area Council on Aging Aiken Mental Health Association American Social Health Association Child Development Center - Aiken Child Support Services - Ft. Gordon Columbia County Recreation Association CSRA Counseling & Family Service Emergency Help Program - Lincoln County Friendship Community Center Good Shepherd Day Care Center Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center Jewish Community Center Lynndale School & Training Center Senior Citizens Council Youth Activities Program - Fort Gordon

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1971 VCRs introduced

1972 Watergate Scandal I-20 opened locally

Marlin S. Sherman 1974-1994 Mr. Sherman was hired as the fourth Executive Director of the United Fund. Under his leadership, new administrative, communications, budgeting, and allocations divisions were established to compliment the campaign, and appropriate staff were added. Mr. Sherman served as leader of the organization for 21 years, the longest term served by any director.

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1974

1975 First $1 million campaign

1976 U.S. Bicentennial

1977 “Star Wars” movie released

1978 Augusta and Regency Malls opened

1979 Three Mile Island nuclear accident

1980s 1980s

BOARD CHAIRS 1980 Whitney C. O’Keeffe 1981 William B. Bennett 1982-83 Joseph J. Rogers 1984 Bill Ellis 1985 Bobby Jones

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n the 80s, the Women’s Lib movement grew, cell phones and faxes made their first appearance, and everyone tried to figure out who shot JR. In the early 80s, we watched as Prince Charles wed Diana, and America’s love affair with Princess Diana began. By the end of the decade, we listened to President Reagan’s plea to Gorbachev to “tear down this wall”, and we witnessed the Berlin Wall tumble.

The 80s found Americans ready to party as the entertainment industry boomed. MC Hammer implored “Let’s Get It Started”, and we did. Augusta celebrated its 250th birthday, and Riverwalk Augusta opened. The United Fund evolved into United Way of the CSRA.

1986 H. Alan Campbell 1987 M. David Alalof 1988 Pierce Merry, Jr. 1989 Warren Waltz

Joseph J. (Joe) Rogers, Community and Government Relations Manager, Procter and Gamble Manufacturing Company, received the National Alexis de Tocqueville Award from United Way of America in April 1987 to honor his outstanding volunteer efforts in the CSRA. The award was presented by former President Gerald Ford and Hollywood actor Gregory Peck at a special ceremony at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Mr. Rogers received the award for contributions to the quality of life in the CSRA through his volunteer activities with many agencies. The award read, “For the past 20 years, the enthusiasm and accomplishments of Mr. Rogers have sustained the United Way of the CSRA, thereby benefitting a countless number of people in the community.” Mr. Rogers also served as United Way Board Chair in 1982 and 1983 and currently serves on the Executive Advisory Council.

Sadly, during this period of abundance, hunger and homelessness was also growing.

United Way of the CSRA received its first grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address these issues.

The first Loaned Executives came aboard, and the annual campaign reached a high watermark of $2.6 million in 1989.

Saul Bass, recipient of scores of awards and honors, and creator of the new United Way symbol said, “The sun-like rainbow growing out of the hand…is a positive symbol. It helps signal a new United Way…vibrant, exciting, colorful, positive, and changing.”

FACTS AND FIGURES • Campaigns during the 1980s raised approximately $16,600,000.

• In 1985, United Way raised its first $2 Million campaign.

• In 1986, United Way celebrated its 50th Anniversary.

NEW PROGRAMS Wonder World Child Care, Lincoln County

1980 Mount St. Helens erupted

1981 PC introduced

by IBM

1982 Name changed to United Way of the CSRA

1983 First FEMA funds received

1984

1985 $2 Million campaign reached Titanic found

1986

1987

United Way of the CSRA celebrated 50th Anniversary

United Way of America celebrated 100th Anniversary

1988

1989 “Horizons” leadership giving program established

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BOARD CHAIRS 1990 John Frank 1991 Hal Edwards 1992 Samuel E. Tyson 1993 James Hicks 1994 Tommy J. Stone

1995 Jo Endres Maypole, Ph.D. 1996 J. Donald Johnson 1997 Patricia Sodomka 1998 Shirley A.R. Lewis, Ph.D. 1999 J. Pierce Blanchard

J. Pierce Blanchard, community leader, banker, and a “Harley” man, has been a faithful supporter and friend of this United Way for several decades. From 1995 to 1997, he served on the Campaign Cabinet as Chair of the Business Section and later the Corporate Section, and he was instrumental in making key contacts in support of the campaigns. He served as a member of the Executive Committee from 1998 to 2000, and as Board Chair in 1999. He currently serves as a member of United Way’s Executive Advisory Council.

FACTS AND FIGURES • C ampaigns from 1990 to 1999 totaled $31,779,663 and ranged from $2,800,000 to $3,943,429.

NEW PROGRAMS Care Management Consultants, Inc. Communities in Schools of Burke County, Inc. Domestic Violence Intervention Center of the CSRA Family Counseling Center Fireside Ministries Little World of Learning Childcare Centers Project Success of Augusta Rape Crisis & Sexual Assault Services SAFE Homes of Augusta Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center, Inc. St. Stephen’s Ministry of Augusta, Inc. Tri-Development Center of Aiken County

1990s 1990s T

he 90s were a time of change for United Way of the CSRA. Marlin Sherman retired after 21 years of service, and Keith Benson was recruited as the new Chief Professional Officer. In 1995, a record campaign surpassed the $3 million mark.

We watched our television sets as O.J. Simpson tried on the black leather glove leading to his acquittal. Atlanta prepared for the 1996 Olympic Games, and Oklahoma City mourned 163 lives lost in the bombing of a federal building. Meanwhile, service men and women were deployed to Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf where conflict continues today.

Locally, United Way of the CSRA coordinated the Olympic Torch Relay as local runners made their way through downtown Augusta, and thousands of spectators cheered them through. United Way received the Telfair Inn property from the Knox family, and the Peter S. Knox Conference Center was opened to community groups needing office space. The Alexis de Tocqueville Society began with a challenge grant of $100,000 from the William S. Morris III family.

As America took to the Information Super Highway, we ended the era with concerns about a cure for the Y2K bug. But, as we rang in the new century, Y2K proved to be less of a threat than feared.

Keith A. Benson, Sr. 1994-1999 In November 1994, Mr. Benson was hired as the fifth President/CPO of United Way of the CSRA. Under his leadership, campaigns grew from $2.9 Million to $3.9 Million.

In February 1999, United Way of the CSRA and KMC Telecom hosted a Leadership Recognition Event, “An Evening with the Drifters”.

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1991 Soviet Union collapsed

1992

1993 Branch Davidian standoff in Waco, TX

1994

1995 Raised $3.1 million

1996 Tocqueville Society implemented locally

1997 Princess Diana died in car crash

1998

1999 First Blackberry introduced as 2-way pager

2000s 2000s T

his decade held not only a new millennium but many new challenges. September 11, 2001, is earmarked in the minds of every American as over 3,000 lives were lost in the horrific attack by international terrorists. United Way of the CSRA, now under the leadership of the first female President, Jo Endres Maypole, joined other community agencies in the CSRA Care and Prayer Crusade, raising over $1.1 Million for victims and families of September 11. In 2006, United Way reached their $4.4 Million goal, the largest amount ever raised by this United Way.

Jo Endres Maypole, Ph.D. 2000-2006 In April 2000, Dr. Maypole joined United Way as the sixth President/ Chief Executive Officer. She immediately began a process of evaluation and planning designed to create a more current and effective business model.

Some have compared the 2008 economic crisis with the depression of 1929; many continue to try to understand the beginning and predict the end. Yet, Americans have coped with the reality of the times with “reality TV” shows like American Idol and The Biggest Loser gaining in popularity over the decade.

As Americans “text,” “blog,” and “tweet,” social networking continues to be the rage. Blackberries, no longer just for cobblers, redefined the way that America does business. President Obama was elected as America’s first African American President, and LaVerne H. Gold was named United Way of the CSRA’s first female African American President.

LaVerne H. Gold 2007-Present Ms. Gold served as interim president after Dr. Maypole’s resignation and was elected President/CEO by the Board in December 2006. A 28 year employee of United Way, her focus has been United Way’s transition to a “community impact” model.

2000

2001 Terrorist attacks of 9/11

In this decade, both the CSRA and United Way of the CSRA have experienced the development of many new projects. The Kroc Center, due for completion this year, will be United Way’s new home. United Way has introduced a number of new programs including the 2-1-1 help line, Born Learning, the Caring Club®, and Family Wize.

United Way of the CSRA has much to be proud of and even more to look forward to as we enter our 75th year. In fact, the future looks bright for the United Way and the CSRA!

2002 Project Serve and Golf Classic launched

2003 First hybrid car introduced for sale in the U.S.

2004 2-1-1 launched

2005 Born Learning initiative launched

2006 $4.4 Million goal reached James Brown “Father of Soul” died

BOARD CHAIRS 2000 Robert C. Osborne, Jr. 2001 P.A. (Pete) Brodie III 2002 Marci K. Burdick 2003 R. Daniel Blanton 2004 William R. (Rick) Toole

2005 Donald F. Snell 2006-07 Cheryl Cheek 2008 Jeff Spears 2009 Mark Maund 2010 Dr. J. Michael Ash

Cheryl M. Cheek, a local banker, equestrian, and avid runner, has been a dedicated volunteer and loyal supporter of this United Way for many years. She served on the Board of Directors from 1999 to 2008, and was a member of the Finance Committee from 1999 through 2005, where her expertise and guidance were a tremendous asset to the organization. In 2004, she served as Campaign Chair, and under her leadership, the 2004 campaign raised $4,403,512...the highest amount raised to date. She served as Chairman of the Board in 2006 and 2007, and currently serves as a member of United Way’s Executive Advisory Council.

FACTS AND FIGURES • An estimated $42,292,082 was raised from 20002009, with campaigns ranging from $3,911,000 to $4,416,203.

• In 2006, the community raised $4,416,203, the largest amount ever raised by this United Way.

NEW PROGRAMS No new programs were funded in the 2000s.

Funding opened for new programs in 2010 after a 15 year moratorium.

2007 Caring Club® introduced

2008

2009 Michael Jackson “King of Pop” died

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2010 Accomplishments Through the generous support of individuals, community businesses and foundations during 2010, we: z Secured resources of over $5 million through an annual (2009) campaign of $4.2 million (including $784,871 from the Combined Federal Campaign), various grants totaling $673,696, and partnerships and gifts-in-kind totaling $128,584.

z P rovided funding through the Community Investment Process for nearly 40 local health and human service programs with a focus on helping youth succeed, promoting health and wellness, providing basic needs, and strengthening families and individuals.

z S uccessfully completed United Way Worldwide’s 2010 Membership Standards Certification for accountability and transparency, supporting the findings of our auditor Elliott Davis, LLC who reported a clean audit for the 2009 calendar year.

z C ompleted a 2015 United Way Strategic Plan which will serve as a planning guide for the next five years.

z F acilitated three Focus Groups as a follow-up to the 2009 Columbia County Needs Assessment, to foster dialogue regarding the most prevalent needs and potential root causes. The results will be used as a guide to identify future planning needs.

z H osted the 9th Annual United Way Golf Classic at Jones Creek Golf Club.

z P articipated for the second year in Georgia Theatre Company’s Film & Food for a Cause, raising over $4,500 for the 2010 annual campaign

z C oordinated the second annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive, doubling the amount of school supplies raised (valued at $8,600+) to help 949 at-risk students in the CSRA.

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z H osted the 10th Annual Project Serve day-of-caring where over 250 volunteers from local businesses completed projects at area nonprofit agencies.

z E stablished an Executive Advisory Council, composed of former board chairs, who will contribute their knowledge, experience, skills, and other resources to further the vision, mission, goals, and values of United Way.

z E nhanced and expanded the online Clearinghouse System for Christmas Assistance to include more major partners and served over 16,400 individuals in need during the holiday season.

z D istributed Caring Club® discount cards to over 5,000 donors and increased the number of participating merchants to 55.

z E xpanded the United Way campaign team with the addition of two new members, recruited seven Loaned Professionals to assist with running campaigns, conducted two Employee Campaign Manager trainings to stimulate excitement for the campaign, and hosted a Speakers Bureau Training for all partner agencies.

z S erved as the Richmond County Administrator of over $130,118 in funding for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) grant for nonprofit organizations to provide critical services in Richmond County.

z O pened the community investment funding process to new organizations for the first time in 15 years, allowing United Way to increase donors’ impact in the community.

z C ontinued collaborative partnerships with 29 host agencies in the CSRA to ensure quality delivery of health and human services, i.e. AmeriCorps*VISTA, Transportation Program, 2-1-1 On the Go!, Vouchers for Shelter, Rural Vouchers for Shelter, Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program (HPRP) -Richmond County, and HPRP - Rural Counties.

z S aved the community $322,530 in 2010 through the FamilyWize program ($426,904 saved since its inception in July 2009). These free-of-charge prescription discount cards have been used 26,256 times throughout nine counties in the CSRA in 2010.

z A chieved consistent monthly increases in the 2-1-1 information and referral call volume, receiving 34,889 calls reflecting a 60% increase over the previous year.

z F or the second year, partnered with three agencies to administer a $15,000 VITA grant providing free tax preparation assistance for 826 applicants allowing them $792,637 in tax refunds and $296,275 in Earned Income Tax Credits.

z I nsured the continuation of Community Voice Mail (CVM) services to the unemployed and homeless in the CSRA, with the assistance of The John Deere Foundation. CVM recipients have logged in to their accounts 3,833 times and callers have left 2,104 messages for the participants.

z C ollaborated with United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta and six local social service agencies to provide Georgia Fresh Start program financial assistance (approximately $450,000 to over 500 families in the CSRA).

The Tocqueville Society of the CSRA In 1831, the French philosopher Alexis de Tocqueville visited the United States to determine what made the newest country in the world so successful. His insights on American society provided the basis for his well-known book, Democracy In America. One of his most poignant observations was the propensity of Americans to pull together in times of need.

The National Alexis de Tocqueville Society, created by United Way of America, recognizes the deep commitment and support of community leaders whose gifts to their local United Way have a significant impact when focused and invested in the local community.

We gratefully acknowledge the members of The Tocqueville Society of the CSRA.

Million Dollar Roundtable

Mr. and Mrs. Boone A. Knox and Family – The Knox Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. William S. Morris III and Family

Ordre de Liberte’

Mr. and Mrs. James C. Currow

Membres de la Societe

Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Allen - Chair

Mr. and Mrs. Barney Barnett

Dr. and Mrs. A. Bleakley Chandler, Jr.

Dr. G. Stephenson Drew

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dukes

Mr. and Mrs. Nick W. Evans

Mr. and Mrs. W. Tennent Houston

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Hull and Family

Drs. Thomas W. and Barbara Kiernan

Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Kirby and Family

Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson B. A. Knox – The Knox Foundation

Mrs. Julia R. Knox Hudson and Family – The Knox Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Wyckliffe A. Knox, Jr.

Dr. and Mrs. Billy P. Lynn

Mr. Brian J. Marks and Ms. Carol Maione

Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Meybohm

Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Reddy

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We Salute Our 2010 Partners for Good!

Due to the generous support of our Partners for Good, United Way is able to continue producing our various community events and marketing initiatives, even in the face of a challenging economy. Because of these partners’ generous sponsorships and gifts-in-kind donations, we are able to maintain our operating expenses at under 13%, thereby providing more dollars to programs and services that help those in need. These partners truly exemplify leadership and charitable giving in our community, and we are proud to have them as our Partners for Good.

National Level ($10,000+)

Comcast Kicks 99 Phoenix Printing, Inc. WAGT NBC 26

Masters Level ($7500 - $9,999)

Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Green Jacket Level ($5,000 - $7,499)

AT&T

First Bank of Georgia

Georgia Power

intelliSystems

Southern Nuclear Operating Company – Plant Vogtle

Champion Level ($2,500 - $4,999)

American Audio Visual Services, Inc. Fat Man’s Mill Cafe Pecans Unlimited, Inc. (Hugh & Jane Greene)

Eagle Level ($1,000 - $2,499)

Akima Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate Company Downtown Rotary of Augusta

Patron Level ($500 - $999) Nicholson Revell, LLP Protection Services, Inc. (Mr. Chris Meadows)

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Windsor Jewelers

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Alvin W. Vogtle Volunteer of the Year Each year, Southern Nuclear Operating Company honors a volunteer who has made a difference in the lives of others in the CSRA. The Alvin W. Vogtle Volunteer of the Year Award is in memory of Alvin W. Vogtle, a former Chairman of the Board for Southern Nuclear Operating Company. He is remembered as a “leader of great judgment and foresight”, leading Southern Nuclear through a period of unprecedented growth and economic challenges. Mr. Vogtle also served as a fighter pilot in World War II, where he was captured and held prisoner in Germany. After four attempts, he finally escaped and was later awarded the Purple Heart for his heroism. His story became the basis for the book and the 1963 motion picture, The Great Escape.

Recipients of this award personify the character and spirit of volunteerism for which Mr. Vogtle was known. United Way would like to thank the recipients of this award who daily give of themselves to better the lives of others. We would also like to thank the Award Selection Committee and all of the local human service organizations that recognize their volunteers with nominations.

Past Recipients of the Alvin W. Vogtle Award for Volunteerism

1984 Evelyn Johnson

1985 Magnolia Donahue

1986 Ruth Crawford

1987 Sue Reimer

1988 Guyton Thompson

1989 Barbara Leatherwood

1990 Mary Oglesby

1991

Richard D. Pinnell

1992

Amanda Gray

1993

Brian J. Mulherin, Sr.

1994

J. Edward Tarver, Jr.

1995

CPT Patrick Lee Kerr

1996

J. Donald Johnson

1997

William R. Toole

1998

Jack B. Patrick

1999

Richard D. Pinnell

2000 George S. Grant

2001 Nancy Hussey

2002

2003 Neita Mulherin

2004 Jerry Sapp

2005

2006 Carolyn Maund

2007

J. Edward Enoch, Jr.

2008

Mike Stephens

2009 Walter Dukes

R. Thomas Coghill

Samuel E. Tyson, Jr.

“It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself...

Serve and thou shall be served.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

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2010 Caring Club® Participating Merchants Introduced as a way to say “Thank You” to the donors who so generously support United Way of the CSRA, the Caring Club® program continues to expand and grow. Individuals who give a minimum gift of $150 or more undesignated a year automatically become members of the Caring Club®. This provides donors discounts and special offers at area merchants all year long. This year alone, they could enjoy discounts at over 50 area merchants!

Many “Thanks” to the following businesses for their support of United Way’s Caring Club® over the past year.

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1 Hour Optical, PC

Ladybug’s Flowers & Gifts, Inc.

Accent Carpet & Hardwood

Modish Salon: Toni Horton

Accent Shutters & Blinds

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant

Adventure Crossing

M.R.T. Muscle Restore Therapy

Amelia’s Buds & Blooms

MTL Automotive

Anderson Photo, Inc.

Murphy & Robinson Opticians

Anew Salon

National Science Center, Inc.: Fort Discovery

Augusta Training Shop, Inc.

The New York Butcher Shoppe

Café 209

Olivia’s for the Real Woman

California Dreaming

Papa John’s Pizza

Checkers

Papa-N-Son’s (formerly Dino’s Chicago Express)

Coleman Lake Restaurant­

Poblano’s Mexican Grill

Delmac Minute Mart­

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

DJ Productions

Roly Poly Sandwiches

evoke

Salon West

Eye Care One Laser Vision Center

Shaffer Computer Services

The Family Y

Simply Kitchen­

Firehouse Subs

Sixth at Watkins

Forest Hills Golf Course

Sonic

Fosters Restaurant

Sticky Fingers

French Market Grille

Surcie Gifts, Inc.

Goldberg’s Furniture Store

Symphony Orchestra Augusta­

Honeybaked Ham Co. & Café

Thrifty Car Rental

J. Edward Enoch, P.C.

Walker’s Seafood­

Jiffy Lube

Waynesboro Emporium

Jump City

Wedges & Woods

Kyoto

White House Cleaners

La Dolce Vita Salon

William Mizell Ford, Inc.

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Partner Agencies Your contributions to United Way of the CSRA help provide funding for nearly 40 health and human service programs at the following partner agencies. The programs provided by these partner agencies help make a difference in the lives of local citizens every day. For a complete list of funded programs, please visit our website at www.uwcsra.org.

American Red Cross of Augusta Jennifer Pennington

Friendship Community Center Leonard Maxey

Augusta Training Shop, Inc. Audrey Murrell

Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia April Weldon

Boys & Girls Clubs of AUGUSTA Kam Kyzer

Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services Anne Ealick-Henry

Boy Scouts of America, GeorgiaCarolina Council, Inc. Jeff Schwab

Safe Homes of Augusta, Inc. Aimee Hall

Communities In Schools of Burke County, Inc. DeAndre Davis

Family Counseling Center of the CSRA, Inc. Dawn Jett

The Family Y Dan McConnell

Fireside Ministries Phin Hitchcock

The Salvation Army CPT Todd Mason Senior Citizens Council of Greater Augusta and the CSRA, Georgia, Inc. Kathleen Ernce Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center Elizabeth Jones The Speech & Hearing Center Rhonda Kalbas St. Stephen’s Ministry of Augusta, Inc. Hope Campbell

2010 Loaned Professionals Since 1963, United Way has called upon its corporate partners to provide their most talented employees to help raise funds for our community. These Loaned Professionals give their expertise to help expand fundraising efforts, reach new markets, and broaden the base of community giving. They make it possible to gather needed resources so that we can invest in key areas that will make the CSRA a place where all individuals and families thrive.

We thank our current Loaned Professionals as well as Alumni for their support and commitment to United Way. Class of 2010: (Front) Elizabeth Johnson – Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, Regina Tudor – Intern with Augusta State University, Suzanna Sharkey – Southern Nuclear Operating Company, (Back) Deborah Humphrey – MCGHealth, Inc., Larry Laughlin – Sponsored by Georgia Bank & Trust Company, Debbie Caver – U.S. Department of Energy, Harry Moore – Georgia Power Company

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2010-2011 Board of Directors Chair of the Board J. Michael Ash, Ph.D. Medical College of Georgia Chair-Elect of the Board Stan Shepherd AT&T Chair of Campaign Zack Daffin Georgia Bank & Trust Company Vice Chair of Campaign Mike P. Hogan John Deere Commercial Products

Roger Duke Savannah River Nuclear Solutions J. Truitt Eavenson* Georgia Power J. Edward Enoch* J. Edward Enoch, PC Marian F. Futrell Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Treasurer

Eddie Huff Systematic Sales Partners, LLC

Rick Evans Serotta Maddocks Evans & Co.

Colette Hughes* ADP

Chair of 2-1-1 Advisory Council Dr. Alice M. Frye Retired

Linda R. LaMarr Richmond County Board of Education

Chair of Building Thomas M. Blanchard III* Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate Company Chair of Community Investment Greg Scurlock First Bank of Georgia Chair of Human Resources Machell Wright Mims Savannah River Remediation, LLC Chair of Marketing Kent Dunn Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. Chair of Nominating Dr. Greg DeLoach First Baptist Church of Augusta Chair of Outcomes Dr. Faye Hargrove Hargrove Leadership Services Chair of Planning David A. Belkoski University Health Care System Donald W. Bailey The Augusta Chronicle William C. Bohling Retired Nadia Butler ESi Acquisition, Inc.

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Ron C. Cross Columbia County Board of Commissioners

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Sanford Loyd* Sanford Loyd, CPA, PC Mark T. Maund CB&H Wealth Management Services, LLC Sandra I. McVicker MCG Health, Inc. Sue Parr Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce John L. Ray WRDW TV News 12

AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE Kam Kyzer* Boys and Girls Clubs of Augusta

2010 DIRECTORS (Resigned or completed term of office in 2010) Mark Alison The Alison Group Walter Dukes Georgia Power Kathleen Ernce Senior Citizens Council Shayne George Doctors Hospital Karen Ribble Columbia County Board of Education Jeff P. Spears Savannah River Banking Company Dr. Samuel Sullivan Augusta State University Raymond G. Wans, Jr. CPA Gerald W. Woods Attorney at Law *New Directors in 2011

Bob Richards, Jr. Bob Richards Auto Group Wilbert T. Roberts Retired Anthony T. Robinson, Ph.D.* Augusta State University Frederick L. Russell Augusta-Richmond County Wendell C. Smith Department of Juvenile Justice Tom E. Tynan Southern Nuclear Operating Company Samuel E. Tyson, Jr. Tyson Financial Advisors Tony Umek Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Rev. Philip Vestal Harlem Baptist Church Anna Doris Wilds Franchise Consultants

“I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.”

– Mohandas Gandhi

Executive Advisory Council United Way would like to thank the members of the newly formed Executive Advisory Council who have made a commitment to contributing their knowledge, experience, skills, and other resources to further the vision, mission, goals, and values of United Way of the CSRA. The Council, composed of former board chairs, serves as an advisory group and is an important complement to United Way, its management team, and governance bodies.

Jeff P. Spears, Board Liaison (Board Chair, 2008)

Bobby Jones (Board Chair, 1985)

David Alalof (Board Chair, 1987)

Mark T. Maund (Board Chair, 2009)

J. Pierce Blanchard, Jr. (Board Chair, 1999)

Jo Endres Maypole, Ph.D. (Board Chair, 1995)

R. Daniel Blanton (Board Chair, 2003)

Whitney C. O’Keeffe (Board Chair, 1980)

P. A. Brodie III (Board Chair, 2001)

Robert C. Osborne, Jr. (Board Chair, 2000)

Cheryl M. Cheek (Board Chair, 2006-2007)

Joseph J. Rogers (Board Chair, 1982)

Hal Edwards (Board Chair, 1991)

William R. Toole (Board Chair, 2004)

Bill Ellis (Board Chair, 1984)

Samuel E. Tyson, Jr. (Board Chair, 1992)

John Frank (Board Chair, 1990)

Warren Waltz (Board Chair, 1989)

Walter S. Hornsby III (Board Chair, 1979)

2010 Campaign Cabinet Stan Shepherd AT&T, Chair

ark T. Maund M CB&H Wealth Management Services, LLC

Zack Daffin Georgia Bank & Trust Company, Vice-Chair

Lisa McCollum McCollum Advertising & Consulting, LLC

Rick Allen R.W. Allen, LLC Robert Beier Georgia Power Company Gretchen Blanchard Blanchard & Associates Family Dental Care at Blanchard P First Bank of Georgia Bill Bohling Retired

Dr. Greg DeLoach First Baptist Church of Augusta

Kent Dunn Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.

Rick Evans Serotta Maddocks Evans & Company, CPA’s

Dr. Alice Frye Retired, Augusta Technical College

Mike P. Hogan John Deere Commercial Products Fred Hoogland Retired

Tim McGill Georgia Power Company Yvonne Meeks SRP Federal Credit Union Lindsai Mobley-Gentry Mantlow & Mobley Bob Richards Bob Richards Auto Group Kim Romaner Possibilities Amplified, Inc. Heather Seigler Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Sarah Sinning John Deere Commercial Products Michele Thompson Dan Cook Associates, Inc. illiam R. Toole W W.R. Toole Engineers amuel E. Tyson, Jr. S Tyson Financial Services ev. Philip Vestal R Harlem Baptist Church

Lori Kostelnic Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

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United Way Staff La Verne H. Gold President/CEO

Rina Powell Senior Director of Resource Development

Kara MacVean 2-1-1 Database Specialist

Debbie Brown Director of Finance

Brooke Steele Director of Community Impact

Joan Stoddard Community Building Coordinator

Erica Moore Manager of Support Services Vicki Fricks Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Stefanie Frickey Resource Development Manager Carrie Goodale Support Services Assistant Lucinda Grace Executive Assistant to President Kim Grimes Resource Development Manager Kenya E. Jones Senior Finance Manager

“There is no cause half so sacred as the cause of a people. There is no idea so uplifting as the idea of the service of humanity.”

– Woodrow Wilson

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Cheryl Odom Administrative Assistant

Nancy Szocinski 2-1-1 Coordinator

Elvin Thompson CFC Coordinator Amanda Trotty 2-1-1 I&R Agent Charmin Washington 2-1-1 Lead I&R Agent AMERICORPS*VISTA Members Dorothy Gibson AmeriCorps VISTA Leader Danette Patton AmeriCorps VISTA 2-1-1 Community Outreach Representative

2010 Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2010 (unaudited) Assets

Cash and Temporary Cash Investments

(including interest-bearing deposits)

Campaign Pledges and Other Receivables

(less allowance for uncollectible)

$ 1,627,305

Fixed Assets (Net)

$

78,941

Other Assets

$

11,945

$ 4,058,958

TOTAL ASSETS

$ 2,340,767

LIABILITIES

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

$

123,863

Allocations Payable to Agencies

$

875,278

Designations Payable

$

399,584

Total Liabilities

$ 1,398,725

NET ASSETS Unrestricted

$ 1,065,795

Temporarily Restricted

$ 1,514,438

Permanently Restricted

$

Total Net Assets

$ 2,660,233

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

$ 4,058,958

80,000

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We Gratefully Acknowledge Our Premier and Presidential Sponsors

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions A Fluor Daniel partnership with Northrop Grumman and Honeywell

Our people. Our business. Our commitment.

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions is a proud supporter of the United Way of the Central Savannah River Area.

We applaud your efforts to improve the quality of life for people in our communities.

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This annual report is dedicated to the memory of two very special United Way friends: Patricia Ann Kane Sodomka and Boone A. Knox.

Pat Sodomka, a kind, caring, compassionate, dedicated soul who had a ready smile and soft shoulder to lean on, passed away on February 19, 2010. A healthcare professional for 38 years, she became internationally known for her work in patient and family-centered care. She was involved in many professional, civic and church groups, including United Way of the CSRA. She served on United Way’s Board of Directors for two terms, from 1995 to 2000, and served as Chairman of the Board in 1997. She was a loyal United Way supporter for many years, and we are grateful to have known this remarkable woman who is loved and remembered by so many in the community.

Boone Knox, a beloved civic leader, businessman, and philanthropist, passed away on January 13, 2011. Throughout his long career, he repeatedly helped improve the community and many lives through his caring nature, leadership, and philanthropy. In addition to leading the Kroc Center fundraising campaign, he helped many other organizations, including United Way of the CSRA. In 1996, he and The Knox Foundation were founding members of United Way of the CSRA’s Alexis de Tocqueville Society. In 1998, they generously donated the Telfair Inn property to United Way which resulted in the creation of the Peter S. Knox Community Service Center. United Way and the CSRA have lost a loyal friend who will be greatly missed by all who were privileged to know him.

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