This brochure is a collaboration of United Ways (operating as Principal Combined Fund Drive agencies) for 2015 Our Promise: California State Employees Giving At Work. Due to the collaborative nature of this brochure, the charitable agencies are listed once. If you don’t find DONOR your favorite agency, please check the Index on page 49. An Online Donor Resource Guide, with 25 word statements RESOURCE for each charitable agency, is available at OurPromiseCA.org. GUIDE CARING FOR CALIFORNIA THIS IS OUR PROMISE. 10389 Old Placerville Road Sacramento, CA 95827 Phone: 916.368.3000 • Fax: 916.368.3029 (888) TO-DO-GOOD • (888) 863-6466 OurPromiseCA.org /OurPromiseCA #OurPromiseCA Dear Fellow State Employees, Last year, we gave the state’s giving campaign a new name - Our Promise: California State Employees Giving at Work. But while the name was new, we continued our promise of making our community a better place to live, work and play by raising nearly $6.5 million to support local nonprofits! It was a tough year for California, but 36,000 state employees rose to the challenge. Thank you! Now, it’s time to kick off a new campaign and we want to make it the most generous Find meaningful volunteer opportunities year yet! What nonprofit do you care about? How can nonprofits in your community in your community that match your reach more people if they have your financial support? The answer is clear: Our donations interests and availability. allow nonprofits to make a greater impact in YOUR neighborhood. Thank you for participating. Lastly, we are thankful for the hundreds of VISIT volunteers who will take the lead during SNAP this year’s Our Promise campaign. Your dedication is a testament to the collective SELECT YOUR AREA OF INTEREST. force that drives the state giving campaign, SHARE helping to raise millions to support ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE. nonprofits. SOCIALIZE We look forward to another great year! Share stories and photos PICK THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU! from this year’s campaign on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Karen Baker Chief Service Officer Use hashtag #OurPromiseCA CaliforniaVolunteers.org features the largest and CaliforniaVolunteers, You could be featured on most dynamic online statewide volunteer matching Office of the Governor the Our Promise website 2015 Our Promise Chair and social media! network in the nation. You choose the issue, name A MESSAGE FROM YOUR CAMPAIGN CHAIR CAMPAIGN YOUR FROM A MESSAGE /OurPromiseCA the location and select your time commitment. OurPromiseCA.org It's that simple! TABLE OF CONTENTS United Way Organizations (PCFDs) Federations and Member Organizations Arrowhead United Way ..................................... 6 Americas Charities .......................................................................24 Central County United Way ............................. 6 Animal Charities of America ......................................................24 Inland Empire United Way ................................ 6 Asian Pacific Community Fun of Southern California ..........25 Kings United Way ............................................... 6 Bay Area Black United Fund .......................................................26 Nevada County United Way ..............................7 CancerCURE of America ............................................................26 Orange County United Way ..............................7 Catholic Service Organizations of America ............................26 United Way California Capital Region .............7 Charities Under 1% Overhead .................................................... 27 United Way Desert Communities ................. 10 United Way Monterey County ....................... 10 Charities Under 5% Overhead ................................................... 27 United Way of Fresno County ........................11 Charity Without Borders ............................................................. 27 United Way of Greater Los Angeles ..............12 Children's Charities of America ................................................. 27 United Way of Imperial County ......................13 Children's Medical Research Charities of America ...............28 United Way of Kern County ............................14 Christian Charities USA ...............................................................29 United Way of Merced County .......................14 Christian Children's Charities ....................................................29 United Way of Northern California ................14 Community Health Charities of California .............................29 United Way of San Diego County ..................15 Conservation & Preservation Charities of America ............... 31 United Way of San Joaquin County ..............15 EarthShare California ...................................................................32 United Way of San Luis Obispo County .......16 Educate America! .........................................................................33 United Way of Stanislaus Area ........................16 United Way of the Bay Area ............................17 Global Impact ...............................................................................33 United Way of the Desert ................................19 Health & Medical Research Charities of America ..................34 United Way of the Inland Valleys ...................19 Hispanic & Latino Charities of the U.S. and the Americas ...35 United Way of the Wine Country ..................20 Jewish Charities of America ......................................................35 United Way of Tulare County ..........................21 Local Independent Charities of America.................................35 United Way of Ventura County ......................21 Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade ..........................................40 United Way Silicon Valley ............................... 22 Military Family and Veterans Services ......................................40 Yuba-Sutter United Way.................................. 23 Military Support Groups of America .........................................40 NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER Neighbor to Nation ...................................................................... 41 Each donor is encouraged to independently review information about the charities they select. The Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board has found Partners for a Better World ........................................................42 these charities eligible to receive designated deductions based on certifications that the charities comply with Sports Charities USA ....................................................................42 statutory requirements. The Board does not independently investigate the charities other than to verify their Federal Unique and Noteworthy Charities ............................................42 Tax Exempt status and review their self-certifications of compliance with applicable California Department of Wild Animals Worldwide .............................................................43 Fair Employment and Housing Regulations. The Board’s determination is not an endorsement of any particular Woman, Children and Family Service Charities of America ..43 charity. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please reference the name of your PCFD when you call or write. The VCGCB provides general oversight of the Independent Charitable Organizations ............... 44 Our Promise campaign. For questions, please email [email protected] or call (916) 491-3726. INDEX ............................................................................................ 49 QUICK FACTS ABOUT OUR PROMISE OUR PROMISE: The Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board CALIFORNIA (VCGCB) selects the organization best qualified to manage Our STATE EMPLOYEES Promise in a designated geographical area. These organizations GIVING AT WORK are known as Principal Combined Fund Drive (PCFD) agencies. The Our Promise giving campaign was WHAT IS A PCFD? established in 1957 to provide a single Annually, the VCGCB approves a number of nonprofits to charitable fundraising event throughout coordinate the workplace giving campaign for each of the 31 the state. During the fall, state regions. These organizations are known as PCFD agencies and employees are given an opportunity are traditionally local United Ways. There are 29 PCFD agencies to participate in the campaign and included in this year’s Our Promise campaign. are provided a payroll deduction Why was your local United Way selected as the PCFD agency pledge form as well as access to a for your respective geographical region? The decision was Donor Resource Guide, which lists the based on the following criteria: participating charitable organizations. • Efficiency: Fundraising costs are low, allowing nearly all The Victim Compensation and of your contribution to go to the nonprofit of your choice. Government Claims Board (VCGCB) • Variety: There is a wide variety of charities to choose from screens these nonprofits to ensure their based upon your interests. eligibility, but does not endorse them • Effectiveness & Integrity: All funds designated in in any way. In addition, state employees Our Promise are collected and successfully distributed may also donate to any 501(c)(3) to appropriate agencies. nonprofit of their choice, even if their WHAT IS A FEDERATION? preferred organization is not listed in the Donor Resource Guide. A federation is a group of nonprofits under one “umbrella.” Most