July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017

2016 / 2017 94th ANNUAL REPORT Board of Trustees „„ DOUG HAYES, CHAIR „„ RICK HOLMES, CHAIR-ELECT Welcome to the Board! UTC Aerospace Systems Bechtel Year Elected: 2011 Year Elected: 2015 First Term Expires: 4/2014 First Term Expires: 4/2018 Second Term Expires: 4/2017 Second Term Expires: 4/2021 „„ Slane Dickerson, Blazer Electric „„ SAUL ALVIDREZ „„ BRET JONES „„Jim Duff Black Hills Energy GCC Rio Grande „„Chrissy Holliday, CSU-Pueblo Year Elected:2014 Year Elected: 2016 „„Paula Perea, UTC Aerospace Systems First Term Expires: 4/2019 First Term Expires: 4/2017 Second Term Expires: 4/2022 Second Term Expires: 4/2020 „„Stacie Shirley, Buxman Kwitek, PC „ „„ STEVE BARON „ JOHN KEILBACH Altman, Keilbach, Lytle, „„ RUBEN ROMAN Kaiser Pernamente Xcel Energy Year Elected: 2016 Parlapiano & Ware, PC Year Elected: 2011 Year Elected: 2013 First Term Expires: 4/2019 First Term Expires: 4/2016 Second Term Expires: 4/2022 First Term Expires: 4/2014 Second Term Expires: 4/2017 Second Term Expires: 4/2019 „„ BONNIE DICKERSON, TREASURER „„ SCOTT LEE „„ RICK SCHOLTES/JEREMY ROMERO Year Elected: 2011 Trane Company Target Distribution Center First Term Expires: 4/2014 Year Elected: 2015 Year Elected: 2012 Second Term Expires: 4/2017 First Term Expires: 4/2018 First Term Expires: 4/2015 Second Term Expires: 4/2021 Second Term Expires: 4/2018 „„ PAULA CHOSTNER Pueblo City Schools „„ MICHELLE PEULEN, SECRETARY „„ MATT SMITH, PAST CHAIR Year Elected: 2014 Colorado Department of Snap Fitness 24/7 First Term Expires: 4/2017 Transportation Year Elected: 2011 Pueblo Housing Authority First Term Expires: 4/2014 „„ KIM FOWLER Year Elected: 2013 Second Term Expires: 4/2017 The Pueblo Chieftain First Term Expires: 4/2016 „„ JOHN TOUPAL Year Elected: 2016 Second Term Expires: 4/2019 UPS First Term Expires: 4/2019 Year Elected: 2016 Second Term Expires: 4/2022 „„ TED ORTIVIZ, VICE CHAIR Pueblo Housing Authority First Term Expires: 4/2019 „„ DOMINIC GALLINA Year Elected: 2013 Second Term Expires: 4/2022 Bank of the San Juans First Term Expires: 4/2016 „„ KAREN TRUJILLO Year Elected: 2012 Second Term Expires: 4/2019 REMAX Pueblo West First Term Expires: 4/2015 Year Elected: 2015 Second Term Expires: 4/2018 „„ RENEE RICHARDSON US Bank First Term Expires: 4/2018 Year Elected: 2012 Second Term Expires: 4/2021 First Term Expires: 4/2015 „„ JEFFREY TUCKER Second Term Expires: Parkview Medical Center 4/2018 Year Elected: 2016 First Term Expires: 4/2019 Second Term Expires: 4/2022

“Serving on the Board one sees the beauty of the Pueblo and its citizens as they consistently show sympathy for those who need help coupled with love and generosity extended to them. It was a privilege to work with many of the quiet heroes of this wonder- ful City. Put another way, United Way of Pueblo provides one of the best bangs for the buck around.” – John Keilbach, Attorney 2016/2017

2016/2017 Board Chair – Doug Hayes Congratulations Pueblo back into our community! County! With your generous and dedicated support, your Pueblo In total, over 9,000 people County United Way had another participated in United Way’s very successful year. Our annual community activities, with over campaign increased again despite 230 workplace campaigns, over a very tough year and surpassed 667 volunteers, resulting in a the one million dollar mark for the total impact of over $3,412,000 SEVENTH year in a row. In fact, we (campaign, other contributions, have increased our campaign for in-kind and value invested in the FOURTEEN straight years, which community). DOUG HAYES, 2016 Chair Board of Trustees has never been done before in our Pueblo County United Way, Director of Carbon long history, even in light of a not- As we close the books on such a Operations, UTC Aerospace Systems so-terrific economy. So I would like fantastic year and look to carry the to take a moment to say thank you for grow with an AMAZING group of 112 momentum forward into next year, I your generosity and time throughout mentors, giving at least one hour a would like to thank my fellow Board my service. week of their time to 6, 7, & 8th grade of Trustees and all the United Way students. Grades, test scores and volunteers for all the hard work that As a member of the Board of Trustees behavior have improved significantly, went into producing these outstanding and the United Way Allocations as well as general “attitude” and school results. Finally, I would like to thank Committee, I have been fortunate engagement. We are now at Heaton, Andrea Aragon and her exceptional enough to see firsthand how your Pueblo Academy of Arts, Liberty Point staff for their untiring dedication to the contributions made a record impact International in Pueblo West, Roncalli Pueblo Community. In over 25 years in our community. There were well STEM Academy and Heroes Academy. of manufacturing management, in over 184,000 units of service provided With your support we are making a three large corporate organizations, in 2016, funding over 25 outstanding difference in the lives of so many of I have never been involved with a Pueblo nonprofit organizations and Pueblo’s youth! more cohesive and professional team. over 40 different programs within those Pueblo County is very fortunate to nonprofits. It’s easy to get excited Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance have such a well-run United Way about these incredible numbers, (VITA) program is an IRS program that organization. because at the end of the day you are trains volunteers to provide FREE helping to make a real difference in income tax assistance. In addition to It has been a rewarding experience individual lives of so many of our fellow saving taxpayers the cost of filing their being part of the United Way team community members. Here are just taxes, VITA works to ensure that folks over the past 6-years and it was an a few highlights of those community are receiving beneficial tax credits like honor to serve as the Chair of the impacts: the earned income and child-care tax Board of Trustees for the Pueblo credit. This year, our volunteers served County United Way. Thank you for The United Way Middle School over 1,250 individuals with their taxes making a difference in the Pueblo Mentoring Program continues to and helped return $1.8 million dollars community and for Living United. GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. 1 2016/2017

94th Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES 2016 CAMPAIGN TOTAL RESULTS OF $1,065,675 HONORS DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS AT 94th ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS PRESENTATION

nited Way of Pueblo County brought announced that the company had raised U the community together to an incredible total of $200,546.80 in celebrate how bright the future can employee and corporate gifts to benefit be when working together at the 94th the 2016 campaign! Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation United Way also gave a special thank on Wednesday, May 17. US Bank Market you to PCAPP Partners (Bechtel, President Kevin McCarthy led the AECOM, Battelle & GP), Southern campaign as the 2016 Campaign Chair. Colorado Community Foundation, the He announced to an anxious crowd that David & Lucile Packard Foundation, a total of $1,065,675 had been raised El Pomar Foundation, Temple Hoyne during the campaign! The result meets Buell Foundation, US Bank, Ent Credit and surpasses the goal set in September Union, Little Caesars Pizza, and 2016 of $1,065,000, becoming highest The Pueblo Chieftain for providing total raised to date and the record- matching grants that benefited the 2016 breaking 14th straight year the annual campaign. CSU-Pueblo Head Football fundraising campaign has increased! The Coach John Wristen was recognized campaign represents a noteworthy for selecting United Way of Pueblo portion of the fundraising efforts, but County as his Charity of Choice for the does not tell the whole story of the 2017 Colorado Coaches for Charity – impact. In total, United Way of Pueblo for the fourth year in a row! Lawrence County has raised over $3.4 million Kochis, previous United Way of Pueblo dollars in continuum of care support County Campaign Director/AFL-CIO during the 2016 campaign, including Community Liaision was applauded for volunteer in-kind hours, in-kind gifts, his retirement on March 31 after 30 years leveraged funds, special grant and of service with United Way of Pueblo program dollars. County. Several organizations were The Annual Meeting is held each year recognized for their new campaigns, to reveal the results from the year’s gains, efforts, and special events held campaign efforts, pay tribute to the many throughout the year. Loaf ‘N Jug was volunteers and donors who generously recognized for their in-kind donation of give of their time and money to benefit two $500 gas cards given to individuals the community and elect new Board who attended a United Way campaign of Trustees members and officers (see presentation during the fundraising year. front inside cover for a list of board A special recognition also acknowledged members and officers). Awards were media partners. United Way of Pueblo given to companies who had significant County Board of Directors Vice Chair gains in their campaigns and outstanding Rick Holmes, Bechtel & PCAPP project volunteers were honored (see page manager, concluded the event by 5 and 12 for complete listing of award expressing his gratitude to those who recipients). The event was sponsored support the organization, noting the by Xcel Energy. Ruben Roman, Xcel impact of careful donor stewardship on Energy Comanche Station senior behalf of United Way, and welcoming operations manager and United Way himself as the 2017/2018 incoming board member, addressed the crowd and Chairman!

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2016 Campaign Chair – Kevin McCarthy

United Way of Pueblo accepted the challenge benefited greatly when history of giving back County was very fortunate of serving as the 2016 we achieved our 2016 to civic and nonprofit that long-time United Way Campaign Chair. Thanks campaign goal of raising programs and ventures. supporter and Pueblo to his “taking care of $1,065,000. In fact, Kevin served as business leader, Kevin business” mentality, United a United Way Loaned “When Kevin joined our McCarthy of US Bank, Way and the community Executive over 20 years campaign cabinet ago. In this role, Kevin last year, it was helped United Way immediately evident broaden its reach, raise that he is very well money and run more connected and well the Sangre de Cristo Arts efficiently. Kevin is the “I was honored not only to be asked respected,” said United Market President and and Conference Center but to serve as the Chair this past year. Way President/CEO Commercial Manager Endowment Board and Being more involved in the United Andrea Aragon. “Kevin for Pueblo and Southern the PEDCO Foundation Way the past few years reminded me gets things done, and Colorado. He has served Board. He is a graduate of of the importance of giving to such a that’s exactly what he US Bank since 1983 Colorado State University did. He was thorough, great organization and the agencies when he was hired as Pueblo with a Bachelor persistent and they serve. It also taught me that we a commercial lender degree in business determined. Exactly need to communicate to young peo- and manager for the administration and is a the person we needed ple joining the workforce what the UW correspondent banking graduate of the Graduate to lead our campaign. does in our community and how they business. Prior to joining We struck gold with School of Banking from can help, to new businesses in Pueblo US Bank he spent 7 Kevin McCarthy as the University of Colorado and most importantly to businesses years in various banking part of our team,” she in Boulder Colorado. positions with Pueblo Bank that have not been involved in giving added. to the United Way due to misconcep- and Trust and Intrawest If you see Kevin out and tions about how the money is spent. I In addition to a Bank (Wells Fargo). Kevin about, please thank him believe if we continue to get the word successful career in serves on the boards of for taking on this challenge out and educate those unfamiliar the banking industry, the Southern Colorado and serving Pueblo in this with the United Way our annual goal Kevin has a long Community Foundation, very important way! can continue to grow and be met.” – Kevin McCarthy With Special Gratitude for Making our Community Brighter… United Way Campaign Cabinet

In Gratitude and Memory “The memory of a good deed can never be taken from a heart that is grateful.” – Chinese Proverb The community of Pueblo suffered tremendous losses in the past year due to the passing of four incredible community leaders who also were United Way donors and supporters. The impact of their generosity and passion for United Way and Pueblo will never be forgotten. ROBERT H. RAWLINGS RAY KOGOVSEK SANDY STEIN DR. EDDIE DEROSE

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President and CEO - Andrea Aragon

his year marks fifteen years that I critical role and never missed a beat. He Thave served as the President/CEO opened many doors for us thanks to his of your United Way. Wow! I guess the credibility and impeccable reputation. old saying really is true – time flies when Without his hard work, and that of our you’re having fun. The years have been mighty United Way Campaign Cabinet, full of many challenges and victories, we would not have made our goal. In some tears, lots of blessings and time addition, I want to thank our United spent working with the best people Way Board Chair, Doug Hayes, UTC anyone would hope to know. As I reflect Aerospace Systems, for truly making the on my time at United Way, one word most of his time as a United Way board comes to mind: gratitude. YOU and our member and leader. He served not only many United Way donors, volunteers as our chair, but also as a long-time and supporters are the source of that allocations committee member, totally gratitude. immersing himself in the grant-making I feel absolutely blessed to be a part process, understanding community of this organization. Not everyone is needs, and making tough decisions. We fortunate enough to feel gratitude struck gold with both Doug and Kevin as for what they do for a living, I would our leaders. guess there are very few. I get the rare to you for allowing me to be a part of I also want to thank our United Way opportunity to see generosity in action such an amazing organization for 15 Board of Trustees for their incredible every single day. Whether it's giving of years. It has been a great privilege. The time, talent and/or treasure, it is truly support and their unwavering desire to only time I have ever felt unsatisfied is inspiring. From our board and committee “do the right thing” for our community. when I wished we could do more. I have members who lend us their expertise We have the best board in Pueblo! realized that while we can't solve every and advice; to our mentors who donate Finally, a huge shoutout to the United issue or provide every single need, I their precious time and compassionate Way staff. While our work is extremely know we are making a huge difference hearts to be a positive adult role model; meaningful, it can also be exhausting in thousands of lives right here in Pueblo to the thousands of United Way donors and challenging. Each day I see them County. We have our challenges as a who give of their own hard-earned working hard to serve you, our donors community, but at the end of the day, dollars to help someone else's life and our volunteers, but also to improve I feel great comfort in knowing that become brighter, my heart can't help but our community. They truly believe in our community is filled with amazing be filled with gratitude and joy. what they do, and it is reflected in the citizens like you, from all walks of life quality of their work. To put it simply, they Speaking of gratitude, I must give and all levels of income who have rock! special thanks to Kevin McCarthy, united together to not just talk about our market president of US Bank, for serving If there was one thing that I would want problems, but to actively do something as our 2016 Campaign Chair. Kevin never you to know about my time thus far about them. That’s generosity in action, hesitated when asked to serve in this at United Way is that I am so thankful folks, and it’s a wonderful thing.

“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” and creates vision for tomorrow.” – Gilbert Chesterton – Melody Beattie

*NOTE: Information/donors in this report generally reflects activity from July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017. We greatly appreciate our supporters and strive for accuracy in this report. If we have made an error or omission, please kindly let us know. 4 2016/2017

Campaign Awards Corporate Awards Criteria Employee and Labor Campaign Award Criteria Minimum 5 employees or more; minimum Minimum 5 employees or more; minimum campaign total of $500 campaign total of $500 Excellence – minimum $100 per capita & 90% participation Excellence – minimum $90 per capita Gold – minimum $75 per capita & 75% participation Gold – minimum $65 per capita Silver – minimum $50 per Silver – minimum $65 per capita & 65% participation Bronze – minimum $40 per capita Bronze – minimum $50 per capita & 50% participation Special Acheivement – 20% increase or more Special Achievement – 20% increase or more Award of Excellence BRONZE AWARDS

Special Achievement Awards

GOLD AWARDS WOW! 100% Employee Participation Campaigns

• Boy Scouts, Rocky Mountain Council • Boys and Girls Clubs of Pueblo County Silver Awards • East Side Child Care Center • Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce • Pueblo Child Advocacy Center • Pueblo Cooperative Care Center • Rampart Supply • Salvation Army Pueblo Corps • Southside Children`s Center • Sunflower Bank • United Way of Pueblo County • YWCA 5 2016/2017 Campaign Companies & Coordinators AECOM Century Link K.R. Swerdfeger Construction Pueblo County Target Stores Stephanie Coppock Patty Guerrero Ray Swerdfeger Barbara Coombs Justin Becker American Medical Response Stephanie Morales Kaiser Permanente Sandra Knezevich TBK Bank Mike Lening Greg Rodrigues Martina DeLaRosa Pueblo School District 70 Mark Dunsmoor Scott Lenn City of Pueblo Krage Manufacturing Ed Smith The Pueblo Chieftain Leslie Reindollar Tara Cornett Sam Krage Pam Smith Maya Galeas American Red Cross Candy Takeda Colorado State University- Pueblo Water TR Toppers Thomas Gonzalez Legacy Bank Pueblo Foundation Daniel Golob Andrew Lang AT&T Wireless Nick Potter Vicki Smith Jason Marquez Trane Company Cheryl Babcock Comcast Parkview Medical Center Naomi Mestas Desiree Berg Scott Lee Tim Aesbicher Mike Baxter Leann Vezzani Atlas Pacific Sam Dosen Risa Williams Transportation Technology Convergys Jennifer Gallagher Mary Klement Pueblo West Metropolitan Center Ray Carter Tina Kramer Atmos Energy District Kathy Drotar Cooperative Care Center Steve Medina William McDowell Barbara Bernard United Way of Pueblo County Edie DeLaTorre Jeff Tucker Atmos Energy (Lamar) Darrin Tangeman Bernadette Albo East Side Child Care Center PepsiCo Christa Mayhew Rampart Supply UPS Maria Subia Shari Albright Bank of the San Juans Frank Bartolo, Jr. John Toupal Ent Credit Union pewag Traction Chain Dominic Gallina Colin Perry US Bank Jag Garrett Ron Frances Debbie Schindler Hillary Komma Salvation Army Pueblo Corps Kevin McCarthy Evraz Rocky Mountain Steel Bassett Construction Power Credit Union Capt. Marina Martinez UTC Aerospace Systems Paula Dunn Rose Hayes Shari Krasovic Sangre de Cristo Arts & Doug Hayes Jeanette Wilson Battelle Vanessa Trexel Conference Center Paula Perea Reza Karimi Express Employment Premier Mortgage Kathy Berg Vectra Bank Professionals Bechtel, Inc. Judy Fonda Security Service Federal Credit Dave Abeyta Rick Holmes Derrick Martinez PSAS - Pueblo School for Arts Union Vestas Towers Sandy Romero Renee Rodriquez and Sciences Sherri Donisthorpe Kelly Sartor Express Scripts Big R Brian Repola Jamie Gonzales Anthony Knopp Adam Carroll Sunshine Martinez Pueblo Bank & Trust Elissia Murray Vidmar Motor Company David Gohn First Oak Bank Rebecca Todero Goodman Tom Sisneros Derek Vidmar Black Hills Energy John Thompson Pueblo Child Advocacy Center Southside Children’s Center Wells Fargo Bank Chris Burke GCC Rio Grande Dena Rodriguez Josette Rusk Bret Jones Ashleigh Federman Suzanne Ortega Pueblo City Schools SRDA Wilcoxson Buick GMC Black Hills Energy GH Phipps Construction Corrine Arriaga Karen Akin (Legacy Gas) Lori Golden Hanna McClintock Paula Chostner Kathleen Byers Adela Licano Xcel Energy Greater Pueblo Chamber of Pueblo City/County Health St. Mary Corwin Medical Blazer Electric Supply Brandon Bodry Commerce Department Center Mike Blazer Mary Davis Renee Bodry Elaine Gardner Jayne Mazur Boy Scouts, Rocky Mountain Pueblo City/County Library Javier Pineda Rod Slyhoff Summit Brick and Tile Council District Jeff Brown Kathy Clementi Philip Eborn Housing Authority of the City Loretta McDaniel Art Torres of Pueblo Gregory Meske Boys & Girls Clubs of Connie Vaught Luanne Beard Pueblo Community Health Matt Welte Pueblo County Center David Parr Melanie Bravo HUB International Insurance Donald Moore Sunflower Bank Ruben Roman Patty Chambers Services Desiree Skyba Christain Casados Jamie Vialpando Reid Weber Charlotte Vasquez Michelle Vigil Catholic Charities of the Pueblo Convention Center/ Diocese of Pueblo JC Penney #644 Pueblo Memorial Hall Target Distribution Center YWCA Vanessa Lopez Jimmy Koch Judy Heathcock Jeremy Romero Megan McClure 6 Community Contributors

Adams Electric David & Lucile Packard Foundation Major Mortgage Shisler Inc. AmazonSmile Foundation Delta Airlines Minnequa Works Credit Union Snap Fitness 24/7 Ameriprise Financial Services Dillards Nationwide Southern Colorado Clinic, PC Angelo`s Pizza Parlor Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group Navy Federal Credit Union Southern Colorado Community Anthem Association El Pomar Foundation Norfolk Southern Railway Foundation Anzuini Development FedEx Company Southwest Research Institute A-Var Electric FirstBank Novella Clinical St. Martin`s WellPet Clinic Benefits Broker Inc Fisher DeBerry Foundation O`Neal Steel Company State Farm Insurance-Law BNSF Foundation GE Foundation PCAPP Partners: Bechtel, AECOM, SunWest Credit Union Battelle, GP Carleo Creations Jewelers General Electric Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation Primary Source Electric LLC CaT`s Pourhouse Grand Rental Center The Bugman Pest Control Services Prutch`s Garage Door Co. Inc Colorado Combined Campaign HCA Tie The Knot Shoppe PSC Industrial Services (CCC) Health Solutions Travelers Pueblo Convention Center/ Colorado Eagle, your local Hewitt & Couch, P.C. Turner Roofing, LLC Budweiser distributor Memorial Hall IBM Corporation U.S. Bank Foundation Colorado State University-Pueblo Pueblo Electrics, Inc Johnson & Johnson Union Pacific Railroad Athletics Pueblo Records & Tapes Ken & Gala White Family United Launch Alliance Combined Federal Campaign R & R Heating & Air Conditioning Foundation Valero Energy (CFC) Rice Root Accounting King Soopers Visionworks Cortez Construction Rocky Mountain Boat Company Latino Chamber of Commerce Walmart Cosyleon & Cosyleon, Inc Rosemount Museum Lenore Chamberlain Fund Wells Fargo Foundation Creekside Photography Schmidt, Valentine, Whittemore Little Caesars Pizza WorkZone Traffic Control, Inc. CTI Corporate Technologies, Inc. & Co. P.C. Macy`s East Zachry Major Event Underwriters & Sponsors

Angelo’s Pizza Parlor GCC Rio Grande Little Caesars Pizza Pueblo West Metropolitan District Bank of the San Juans Golden Corral Restaurant Loaf ‘N Jug Pueblo West Parks and Recreation Big R Greater Pueblo Chamber of Minnequa Works Credit Union Security Service Federal Credit Black Hills Energy Commerce Park East Restaurant Union Hippo Productions Colorado Coaches for Charity Parkview — Pueblo West Southern Colorado Small Business Colorado Eagle, your local Housing Authority of the Emergency Services Development Center Budweiser distributor City of Pueblo PCAPP Partners: Bechtel, AECOM, Snap Fitness 24/7 Colorado PERA iHeart Media Pueblo Battelle, GP Fox Sports AM 1350 Team Gets it Done – RE/MAX Comcast Spotlight Peak Kia of Chapel Hills KCSJ News Talk 590 Pueblo West CSU-Pueblo Athletics Department KPHT 95.5 Pikes Peak United Way The Pueblo Chieftain Ent Credit Union Sunny 106.3 Pueblo Community Health Center UTC Aerospace Systems Express Employment Professionals Kaiser Permanente Pueblo Convention Center Express-Scripts, Inc. KKTV 11 Pueblo West Chamber of Walmart Fisher DeBerry Foundation Latino Chamber of Commerce Commerce Xcel Energy Top Ten 2016 Campaigns 1. XCEL ENERGY 6. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS) 2. PARKVIEW MEDICAL CENTER 7. PUEBLO WATER 3. BECHTEL PUEBLO TEAM 8. TARGET DISTRIBUTION CENTER #554 4. BLACK HILLS ENERGY 9. UTC AEROSPACE SYSTEMS 5. TRANE 10. RAMPART SUPPLY

7 Tocqueville ($10,000+) Pillar ($2,500 - $4,999) 2016/2017 Jeffrey Shipp Frank R. Bartolo, Jr. • Bret & Trudy Griebenow • Joy & Rick Holmes We would also like to thank Ruben & Connie Roman • Darrin Smith & Andrea Aragon our many donors who wish to remain anonymous. Lisa Stabler • Karen "Gets It Done" Trujillo - RE/MAX Pueblo West Patron ($1,000 - $2,499) Bernadette Albo & John Evan Crowley Steve & Paula Henson Manuel D. Montoya Brandon Rowe Stephen Tinsley Guerrero Joseph A. DeVan Mark Hernandez Joseph Musso Michael Salardino Drs. Bob & Sara Tonsing Kimberly Arline Paula Dionisio Kenny & Bianca Hicks Joel & Christina Ohlsen, Michael Salazar Joseph Torres Aaron Avery Jim & Barbara Duff Dan & Edyth Hulbert M.D. Travis Scalese John Toupal Frank Baca Todd Duncan Zachary R. Johnson Gilbert & Martine Orr William L. Schwab Dustin Trimble Michael & Dotsy Baxter Dave & Melissa Edmisson Bret Jones Joseph Pacheco Steve & Cheryl Shirley Troy Tucker Scott Baysinger David Fern Mark & Kitty Kennedy Troy Pacheco Chris & Kathy Shrontz Ashley Valdez Orion R. & Alice L. Birch Dave & Lorie Galli John & Patricia Klomp Dr. & Mrs. Adolph Padula Rod & Alice Slyhoff Valorie Vasquez Brandon & Renee Bodry Jag Garrett Anthony Knopp Dave & Judy Parry Jason Smith Connie Vaught Mike Brooks Gregory George Lawrence & Debbie L. Jeremy S. Peed John B. Snodgrass Jamie Vialpando Clinton Brown Kathleen W. Gerth Kochis Michael Pighetti Warren D. Snook Edgie Walrath Jeffrey J. Brown Mr. Richard Gipson Andrew Lang Brad Pingel Chris Snyder Tom & Nanci Welte Christopher & Mirenda Lisa, Will & Danny Golob Mark Langlois Michael & Drucilla Pugh Shelley Soucek Charles L. Whitebread Burke Cid Gonzales Skip Lauray David L. Dill & Jane L. Beverly A. Spruill Janice L. & Ralph A. Andrew Butynski Mr. & Mrs. Ansel Gower Scott & Lauren Lee Rawlings Linda & Jack Stachler M.D. Williams Jody Carrillo Nicholas Gradisar John & Jill Linck Larry Reel Keith & Sharon Mervan M. Wofford Justin Charter Thomas S. Guins Randy Linnen Elliott L. Ring Swerdfeger Lance Wright Jeff & Paula Chostner Travis L. Guymon Dennis & Donna Maes Jeanette Roberts Don Swick James Yancey John Cordova James & Barbara Hadley Robert D. Martinez Ed & Helen Robinson Carl Swithers Christopher A. Young Terrance Cordova Greg & Cathy Hahn Kevin McCarthy Margaret Rodgers Paul Taft Lura L. Zimmerman Daniel Cox Doug Hayes Joseph Montoya Gilbert R. Rodriguez Chris Theis Peggy Zipperer Benefactor ($500-$999) James Abeyta Floyd Curtis Larry & Rose Grammon Alonzo J. Lobato Estansia D. Orozco Deneane Sisneros Eleanor Adams D`amicis Family Fred & Michalle Grantham Eusebio J. Maes, II John L. Pacheco Brenda Smith Kacey Aguiar Terry Danielson Cindy Gregory Terri Maestas Chad A. Palumbo Sandy & Marv Stein Andrea Alcala Charlene & Paul Dent Cody Gruber Irene Mapes Nicole J. Pechek Brian J. Strang Daniella Allen Thomas Dominguez Kathleen L. Guagliardo Stacia G. Martellaro Ed Perko Maria Subia Saul Alvidrez Letitia Dunlap Ernest & Cynthia Guerrero Donna Martin Joe R. Perrone Gayle & Mark Swanson Kimberly Anderson Sandra K. Eschenbaum Philip C. Haake James A. Martin Jennifer Pighetti John Tondera Jennifer Andrew Ric Esgar Randall Hall Lauri Martin Julie Ibarra Allan R. Tormohlen Allan & Christine Louise M. Espinosa-Luna Col. & Mrs. R.G. Hallock, Derrick & Diana Martinez Mike Pusedu Mark Trevithick Angiocchi Ashleigh Federman Ph.D. Gerard Martinez LaKisha Richardson Gary L. Trujillo Michael Archuleta Patrick Feltault Greg & Lisa Harder Michael & Ashton Renee Richardson Gerald Ure Fred Arellano Martinez Brandon Ferguson Duncan & Marilyn Valerie Rivera Luis Velez Scott Aumiller Paula Ferro-Catalino Henrikson Christopher Mascarenas Greg Rode Bill & Barbara Vidmar Mr. & Mrs. Donald Tammy Fesmire Rebecca L. Hillis Angelo Masciotra Bob & Mary Ann Rode Dimas Vigil & Helen Banner Leonard Finn Everett Jones Michael Masciotra Tim Rode Martin & Michelle Vigil Michael A. Banning Neil Fisher Kevin Keilbach James Masse Renee Rodriguez Jeff & Judith Waits Joan Barickman Damian Flores Doris Kester Jonathan McDonald Barry Royce Joe Welte Tonino Belmonte Kathy Flores W.C. & Gretta William McDowell Samuel Ruybalid Amy & Ken White III Sandra Berckefeldt Kim Fowler Kettelkamp Jr. David G. McKenzie Bea Salazar Larry & Elaine White Mickey Beyer Ron & Michelle Francis Bill & Mona Klein James McKissick Barbara Sandstrom Mahlon T. White Terry & MariKate Book Brandon Freeman Corinne Koehler Mike & Sandra Medeiros Julie Schafer Kyle I. Williams Kellie Braun Lisa Frost Tina M. Kramer Andrea R. Medina Christine Scheberle Dan Centa Frank Garcia Bob Kratzer Frank Milinazzo Marybeth Schulle Paul Willumstad Steve Chaves Sharlyn Garduno Sandra Lamb Nick V. Montoya William A. Schwer Shawn Winters Arnie & Heather Chavez Casey Gibbs Laurel Landreth Chris Moore Anna Seely Matthew Witte Jennelle Chorak Dylan Gilbert Stephen Leonard Steve Nawrocki Shad Shapiro George Woods Daisy Colisteng J. Peter Gomez Dolphka Lewis Orla O`Callaghan Paul W. Shields, Jr. Denise K. Wright Cole Commerford Sandra Gomez Julie A. Lewis Jeanette & Dennis O`Quin Matthew & Janelle Frederick R. Wright Barbara Cravens Mario Gonzalez Shirley A. Lewis Randall Obannon Shumaker Anthony Wurmel Dixon R. Cravens Michael Gradishar Rollie & Susan Leyh Del Olivas Kristal Sirles Terry Zupan 8 Friend (250-$499) James Abel Robert Clearo Jennifer Gallagher Karen A. L'Argent Juan M. Olivares 2016/2017Jaclyn S. Sharon Stephan Abraas Linda Clennin Jerome Gallegos Fred & Patricia LaSavio Carrie Olsen David & Virginia Shaw Andres H. Acosta Kathryn Cline Dominic & Michelle Gallina Rhonda & Bobby Latka Richard M. Ono Phil & Sue Sheehan Alfred & Paulina Adjei Sean Clodfelter Christapher D. Garcia Edward Lazo Nina Ortivez Robert E. Shew Jeff Aguilar Don Colalancia Christopher Garcia Donna Leach Ted & Toni Ortiviz Carla Sikes Karen Akin Jeanna Collins Albert Garner Michael Lening Curt Osleson Jean Simpson Aaron Alcala Lynda Connors Gabriele Garrison Robert Lerma Hilary Pacheco-Hall Steve D. Skilling Marissa M. Alvarez Darrell G. Contreras Scott R. Gates Terry Lewis Luis L. Padilla, Jr. Geri Sloan Steve Anderson Richard D. Cook Triana Gerardo Adela Licano Courtney Page Chad Smith Travis Aragon Valerie Cordova Rebecca Gerringer Matt Limburg Tina Paglione Charles Smith Chris L. Atencio Prudy Cosyleon Kenneth Givens Kiley Lohr Santiago Palacio Gerald Smith Kristi Ausbun Laurie Cozzetto Tami J. Glazener Harold & Katie Long Lori L. Palomarez Kevan J. Smith Carmen N. Avalos Jason Crespin David W. Gohn Shawn Loppnow Ms. Lana Paul Matt and Jenny Smith Lili Avalos Tom Cress Sonya Gomez Julie Lovell Christopher Pena Lauren Snell Arthur Ray Baca Jerry Cribari Debbie Goodman Lisa Lungwitz Anthony Petree Wesley Snyder James & Mabel Baker Calvin R. Critchfield Rebecca Todero Goodman Marc Lyons Matthew A. Pigg Josie Soto Jay-Michael Baker Zachary D. Cross Mark Griggs John Madrid Zach Pittman Mike Spence Seth A. Baker Brandon L. Culifer Troy Grindstaff Beverly Magoon Jason Pitts Kristen Spicola Ernest Balerio Scott Cummings Anthony & Patty Guerrero Joseph Mahoney Ernest J. Poggi Samuel Spinuzzi Angelo Ballejo Cindy Cunico Tina Guzman Jerry Mance Chelsie Potter David Stern Michael Barris, M.D. Sharon Daniels Cole H. Hammond Alan Manning Joseph Prado Michael Stokes Clifford E. Bartell III Troy D. Davenport Paul & Vanessa Hanes John P. Marez Larry R. Price Rick Stoner Terry Baughman Margaret DeFilippis Ursula Hanson Carolyn Martin Sylvia Proud Amanda Taulman Nathan Baxter Jennifer DeGroot, R.N. G. Chris Harner James V. Martin Joel Purfield Kirk & Cassy Taylor Douglas Belcher Stacey Harner Phyllis DeLaCruz Ernest Martinez Steven Purnell Laura Taylor W. Greg Bell Theresa Hart Eileen Dennis J. Michael Martinez Richard Queen Rick Teel Brooke Belton Maureen Hassing Dustin Dewitt Joanna Martinez Adriana J. Quintana John Thompson Kim Bennett Penny Hawley Shondale Dobney John J. Martinez Carla Radloff Terence J. Tompkins Desiree Berg Dawn Henderson Dr. Becky R. Doe Joshua L. Martinez Alicia Raebel Ronald Torres Ken & Miranda Berkley Jason & Melissa Herlyck Dorothy Ann Dunlap Jamie Mascarenas Michael Ramos M.D. John & Nancy Tracey Catherine Bertuglia, RRT Mike Hermanson Albert Dunn Troy Mayfield Patricia Rello Ramona Trejo Linda Betts Anthony D. Hernandez Sharon Duran Megan McClure Claudette Retana Vanessa Trexel Terry Blackmon Annette Herrera Timothy Duran Norris Medina Pamela S. Rhoads Don Trujillo Kristin M. Blair Kiedra Hickert Jody Duren Pam & Steve Medina Ken & Ida Rhodes Matt Trujillo Patty Blanc Don Higdon Philip Eborn Randy Melcher Carolyn Richter Dorene Turner Billy Bloesser Nathan C. Hijar Talon Edwards Tami Micciualla Dana Riley Debbie Valdez Robert A. Bolte Elizabeth Hill David Elgin Cynthia Miller Jack & Roxana Rink Joe Anthony Valdez Charles Booms Susan E. Hirst Carole & Edward Engler Karen M. Miller Lamont D. Robinson Dr. & Mrs. M. Edmund Lee Ann Bowen Zachary Hoyt Michelle Escobedo Les Miller Steve Rockwell Vallejo Greg Bowman M.D. Jim Hubbard Geriann Espinosa Lyndsey Mirshamsi Elizabeth Rogge Mrs. Kayla Varela Billie Boyd David Hudson Joshua Espinosa Danny Mitchell Clark Romero Charlotte Vasquez Brad & Dawn Boyer Phil K. Hudspeth, IV Al Estrada Cheryl Moffatt Molly J. Romero Kathy Vaughn Kelly Bradshaw Joseph P. Huerta Robert Eveatt Grace E. Molina Randy Romero Tammy Velasquez Brittany Bragg Firdausi Irani Joshua M. Even Veronica Montanez Rick Romero Sonya Vialpando Linda Breece Ronald W. Ivan, Jr. Don Fair Shaelynn M. Montour Trinidad Romero Mark & Cheryl Vincent Scott & Rhonda Bridgman M. Virginia Jahn Julie A. Fairman Dale A. Montoya Art & Maria Roybal Paul Wallace Sara Briggs Michael James Andrelito Sabido Heather M. Ward Thomas Brooks Richard Falletta Shawn Jennings Jeffrey Montoya John Weaver Edward Brown Julie B. Fallow Fabian K. Jiron Lynda L. Montoya Betty Salazar Justin Weaver Jeffrey & Heather Brown Crystal Faricy Ingrid L. Jones Michael Montoya David Salazar Melinda Welch Jessica Brown Roger Ferguson Randall D. Jorgensen Donald & Raelene Moore Raul San Miguel Kathy West Joshua A. Bruggeman Denise Fillmore Lindsay Joslin Luther R. Moore, Jr. Larry Sanchez Jonathan Buford Mark J. Fisher Anthony & Renee Don Morales Brittany Sandoval Victor White Mary Bullock Jennifer L. Fitzpatrick Karschnik T. Shane Moss Michelle Santarelli William Whiting Jason Burns Judy Fonda Ronda & Kirk Katzenmeyer Amber D. Mraz Gabriel J. Santistevan David Whitley James & Clara Butler Katherine L. Fonseca James Keller Brian J. Murphy Immanuel Santistevan Nicholas Williams Anthony Campbell Shane Forsythe Edward Keys Kenneth R. Nabors Kelly Sartor Risa Wiliiams Gena M. Caretto Derek B. Fraser Andrew & Melissa Kisslan Rachel Nash Bob Schilling Richard A. Wilson, Jr. Gina Carlino Theresa Ruth Frazier Charles H. Klipfel John Navarette Kelly Schmidt Alexander R. Wirth Michelle R. Carroll Susan Frederiksen Lareen Knezevich Linda L. Navrkal Mark Schornack Colin E. Wolslegel, D.O. David Casias Tony Freeman Paula & Kirk Kochenberger Tara Neilson The Schwager Family Randall Workman Kathryn Chambers- Kimberly Friend Russell Kochis Johnny Nettik David Sciacca Karen Wright McAuliffe Stacey Furney Hillary Komma Grant Nichols Lynn Sebacher Duane Wyant Dr. Vickie Chiong Meg Gacnik Patricia Krasovec Amy Ochle Jesse Sena Dave Yoder Tim Clarke Pamela Galkowski Ryan Kuntz Guadalupe Ochoa Garcia Holly Sessions Dennis & Jacci Zabukovic 9 2016/2017

United Way Middle School Mentor Program One Hour Per Week = Lifetime of Benefits nited Way’s Middle School data is being kept at all schools, problem solving, decision making time and talents to this program, U Mentor Program, in its measuring grades, behavior and organization skills, provides please see page 20. We simply sixth year of helping struggling and attendance. In 80% of the a connection between the world cannot thank these selfless students navigate the difficult students in the program, grades of work and school, and perhaps individuals enough for the care, middle school years, reached have improved significantly, most importantly, listens with their compassion and love they show its ambitious goal of recruiting as well as behavior. Days that heart. Mentors spend one hour the kids in this program, United over 50 new mentors in the fall of mentors meet with their student a week with their student during Way of Pueblo County and our the school year, often around the 2016. As a result, United Way had show improved attendance community. a remarkable group of over 112 as well. In addition, there are lunch hour as well as field trips throughout the year for bonding More mentors are needed caring, compassionate mentors numerous heartwarming antidotal and educational purposes. Have each year. Just one hour a week in five middle schools throughout stories happening each day, you ever wanted to help Pueblo’s during the school year will make Pueblo County at Heaton, Pueblo that are no doubt making a youth and, in turn, our future? an enormous difference. For more Academy of Arts, Liberty Point difference. School engagement Don’t just think about it, do it! information on this impactful International, Roncalli STEM among students with mentors has There’s no better way to change program, please contact United Academy and Heroes Academy. increased significantly as well. a young person’s life than being a Way at 225-8580 or visit our Results are what helps this Mentors serve as a positive mentor. For a list of the incredibly website at program change lives. Outcome adult role model that helps with amazing mentors that give their www.pueblounitedway.org/mentor. Some quotes from mentors about the program One mentor shared this note from her student “I have thoroughly enjoyed the mentorship program. It has been “I GOT ACCEPTED INTO THE HEALTH ACADEMY!!!! I honestly didn't fun getting to know my mentee and being someone she can count think I was gonna make it. But I was just writing this to tell you thank you on. There have been ups and downs in her life and our relationship so much for everything. For all the good advice you've given me about but helping her through tough times, simply being a listening ear, or school, friends and boys, lol. And for the recommendation letter, too. I offering guidance when requested has always brought out the joy of really had a lot of fun and I've learned a lot of things these past 3 years this program. Thank you to the United Way for offering this opportunity from you. Thank you so much. Message me anytime you'd like to I'll to the youth in our community and I look forward to next year!” always answer.” – Chloe, Eileen’s Mentee - Katera Buckland, Mentor “This certainly made my day. She was so worried that she wouldn't make it to the health academy. I told her that the Health Academy was “Katelynn has been such an amazing young lady to get to know and going to be tough, she needed to work hard. Distractions were not an I feel like each week we get a little closer. It takes time to build the trust option (boys!). I told her she had the brains to do it, but needed to stay we need, but I really feel like being there each week with her has shown focused. She wants to be a nurse. Chloe will make a great nurse. Just her that she can count on me and that I care about her well being and when you think they are not listening... She undoubtedly has warmed what she’s going through. I was really touched one day when she asked my heart.” – Eileen Cardenas, Mentor if it would be ok if we ate lunch in the cafeteria instead of the media center because she wanted to introduce me to her friends. She told Mentee Comments me that she shared with them that we get to talk each week and that she feels like she can talk to me about things that she doesn’t usually “My mentor is someone who I can trust and someone who has talk about at home. After sharing that with her friends they told her they taught me many things in life.” wished they could have a mentor too. I truly feel like this program is so “My mentor has helped me keep my grades up and taught me life important and I know it is so clear to me now how desperately some of skills. My mentor tells me to stay positive, work hard and I can achieve these children need someone to lean on and more importantly count anything.” on. This is by far one of the most touching things I have ever been involved in. “My mentor is someone I can look up to and is here for me, and - Crystal M. Faricy, Mentor listens to me.” GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. 10 2016/2017

Middle School Mentor Program

Lawrence Kochis Retires United Way of Pueblo County After 30 Years of Service Announces Hiring of Director of Fund Development and Campaign In March, United Way of Pueblo County humor and bid a fond farewell to our long-time distinctive Paula Chostner was recently campaign director, Lawrence Kochis. laugh,” she appointed to the position of Director Throughout his long career, Lawrence added with of Fund Development and Campaign served on countless committees, made a smile. with United Way of Pueblo County thousands of presentations and helped at Lawrence following her retirement from Pueblo hundreds of special events, among many was given a City Schools as Executive Director for Human Resources. other things. Most notably, he served as great send- campaign director and AFL-CIO Labor off with a During her time at Pueblo City Schools Chostner Liaison for most of his time at United celebration at also served as a teacher, assistant principal, and Way, raising millions of dollars for people the Pueblo Union Depot filled with food, principal. In her role at United Way, Chostner will in need. In addition, Lawrence was friends and a little bit of roasting. The City lead the annual fundraising campaign, year-round responsible for developing the United and County of Pueblo declared March fund development activities, and ensure overall Way Middle School Mentoring Program, 29th as Lawrence Kochis Day, in honor donor stewardship. Chostner’s previous non-profit which included implementing the pilot of his many achievements. Despite his experience includes working with the Pueblo Symphony, Parkview Medical Center Foundation program and serving as a mentor many retirement, Lawrence has promised to Board, Neighbor Works of Pueblo, United Way of stay involved as a mentor, on volunteer times over. Thanks in part to his efforts in Pueblo County Board of Directors, and the Court this area, United Way now boasts over 112 committees, and with other nonprofits in Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in New Mexico. mentors at five Pueblo middle schools. the community. Paula and her husband, Jeff, have two children “We will miss Larry greatly,” shared United We extend a heartfelt thank you to Kirsten and Michelle and six grandchildren. Way President/CEO Andrea Aragon. “Not Lawrence for his many years of service Welcome Paula! We are thrilled to have you join our only will we miss his knowledge and and wish him a fantastic retirement dedicated United Way team! We know you will be a years of experience, but also his sense of surrounded by family and friends! huge asset to us and the community! 11 2016/2017

Spirit Awards 2016 Campaign Winners „„ CORPORATE LEADERSHIP AWARD „„ SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR FOR EXCELLENCE MATCHING GRANTS • Black Hills Energy • PCAPP Partners (Bechtel, AECOM, PUEBLO WATER CARES • Parkview Medical Center Battelle) • PCAPP Partners – Bechtel, AECOM, Battelle • Southern Colorado Community PROGRAM FORMERLY KNOWN • Pueblo Water Foundation AS BOARD OF WATER WORKS • UTC Aerospace Systems • The David & Lucile Packard Foundation ut of compassion and concern for the • Xcel Energy • El Pomar Foundation Pueblo community, the Board of Water • Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation O „ Works created a program to help those „ OUTSTANDING CAMPAIGN • Ent Credit Union needing assistance with their water bill. In COORDINATORS • Little Caesars Pizza partnership with United Way and Catholic • Target Distribution Center – Jeremy Romero • The Pueblo Chieftain Charities, hundreds of people have received • Target Stores – Justin Becker • US Bank “a hand up” in these difficult economic • Xcel Energy – Comanche: Ruben Roman, times. Recipients must be screened for their Jamie Vialpando, Art Torres, Brandon Bodry, eligibility and need, and can receive help Renee Bodry, Connie Vaught, Javier Pineda once in a twelve month period, not to exceed and Jeff Brown; Gas Service Center: Dave three times in total. The fund was created Parry and Michelle Vigil by appropriations from the Board of Water • UTC Aerospace Systems – Doug Hayes & Works, the City of Pueblo and contributions Paula Perea from caring individuals and businesses. „„ OUTSTANDING SMALL BUSINESS United Way thanks the Board of Water • Blazer Electric Works, already one of our most steadfast and • Express Employment Professionals generous partners, in stepping up in a big • TR Toppers way to help those struggling to make ends • Rampart Supply meet. Pueblo and United Way are indeed lucky to have the leadership, generosity and „„ OUTSTANDING AMBASSADOR compassion that the Board of Water Works Nick Donovan, iHeart Radio provides. The Pueblo Chieftain Security Service Federal Credit Union United Way helps Angel Tree Program IBEW/NECA Electrical Repair Program nited Way reached eeting community needs is what several local electrical companies in U out this holiday M United Way is all about. Fortunately, Pueblo stepped in to offer their services season by lending a we have outstanding businesses and at a reduced cost. Clients are screened hand to the Salvation organizations that are always willing to by Catholic Charities and SRDA to ensure Army’s Angel Tree help. A great example of this is the creation eligibility and need. Over 62 households/ Program. The program of the IBEW Local 12 and the National families have been helped as a result of provides holiday gifts for children in need. Electrical Contractor’s Association (NECA) this program. Both IBEW Local 12 and The community rallied, and hundreds Emergency Electrical Repair program. NECA have given very generous donations of underprivileged children were given The two organizations came together as of money, time and expertise to keep this toys, clothes and other gifts. As a result, a way to help low income individuals fix program alive. United Way is very proud to Christmas joy was brought to the lives of dangerous, emergency or life-threatening be a part of this innovative program to help children who otherwise would have gone electrical issues. Due to their leadership, those in need. without.

“Serving on the United Way board has been such a special honor. It is an amazing group of leaders and individuals. They are truly Pueblo proud people - all with the best intentions in mind to help our community. It’s important to know that everyone can help -whether it be giving time, giving your talents or giving financially. When we come together, Pueblo wins! #LoveUnited #LovePueblo” – Matt Smith 12 2016/2017 12th Annual Thursday, March 9, 2017

he 12th Annual Flavor of sounds of The Martini Shot and the Pueblo Convention Hippo Productions, Pueblo’s TPueblo Food & Wine Show Unplugged with Andy & Ryan. Center. Major sponsors: Black Greatest Hits KPHT 95.5 and The proved to be one of the best yet For a low entry fee of either $25 Hills Energy, Express Scripts, Pueblo Chieftain. with a great showing of some of in advance or $30 at the door, Kaiser Permanente, PCAPP United Way of Pueblo County the Pueblo community’s most more than 600 patrons enjoyed Partners: Bechtel, AECOM, would like to thank the attendees sought after flavors! The Flavor a variety of appetizers, entrees, Battelle, GP, UTC Aerospace and many volunteers, sponsors, of Pueblo Food & Wine Show desserts, and drinks- wines, beer, Systems, and Xcel Energy; with partners, and Andy & Ryan who stands as one of the premier wine spirits, at over 35 booths! supporting sponsors: Colorado helped make this event a success. and food events spotlighting our The event was made possible PERA, Express Employment Please be sure to patronize all delicious local eateries, drinks, through a partnership with the Professionals, Loaf ‘N Jug, and of these wonderful businesses and more! Plus an incredible Greater Pueblo Chamber of Security Service Federal Credit and thank them for attending the Wine Corner hosted by 80/ Commerce, Colorado Eagle- Union. Our wonderful media Flavor of Pueblo - see you next Twenty Wines and the smooth your local Budweiser distributor, sponsors: Comcast Spotlight, year! WINNERS PARTICIPATING VENDORS People’s Choice Award • 80/Twenty Wines your local Budweiser • Mexi-Deli • Pizza Ranch 1st place EVER Tie!!! Corner - featuring multiple distributor • Milberger Farms • Pueblo Community Mr. Tandoori Urban Bar & Grill distributors and samples • Crema Café • Mr. Tandoori Urban Bar College Conference & • Applebee’s • CUTCO Cutlery and Grill and Musso’s Restaurant Event Services Neighborhood Grill & Bar • Greater Pueblo Chamber • Musso’s Restaurant • Pueblo Convention Best Appetizer • Big Bear Wine & Liquor of Commerce • Noodles & Company st Center 1 place: Park East Restaurant • Bite Me Cake Company • Janessa’s Gourmet • Park East Restaurant 2nd place: Mr. Tandoori Urban Bar & Grill • Buffalo Wild Wings Potica Co LLC • Pass Key Northern • Sancho’s Bar & Grill Best Entree • Chick-fil-A Pueblo • John Finger’s Healthy • Passanante’s Home • Springside Cheese 1st place: Tacos Navarro • Cinfully Delicious Chocolate Food Services • Swire Coca-Cola 2nd place: Musso’s Restaurant Catering • Latino Chamber of • PDub Brewing Company • Tacos Navarro Best Dessert • Colorado Eagle - Commerce • Pepsi • Wine Down By The River 1st place: Milberger Farms 2nd place: Bite Me Cake Company Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage 1st place: Pepsi 2nd place: Crema Cafe Best Beer/Spirit 1st place: PDub Brewing Company 2nd place: Big Bear Wine & Liquor Best Red Wine 1st place: Durigutti 2nd place: Broadside Best White Wine 1st place: Novello Best Sweet Wine 1st place: Salida Mo Sweet 2nd place: Wild Cañon

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Golden Corral Breakfast Friday, April 7, 2017

hat’s better than a plate full of WGolden Corral’s delicious crispy bacon? A whole all-you-can-eat breakfast for just $5 - all to benefit the Pueblo community!

Attendees experienced all of this first-hand at the annual United Way/ CSU–Pueblo Athletics/Golden Corral Restaurant Breakfast. $5 goes an extremely long way by helping to support the over 50 critical health and human service programs United Way funds each year. CSU-Pueblo coaches, athletes, and athletic department staff, along with Golden Corral employees and United Way staff and volunteers were up before the roosters, preparing a great array of foods- serving, waiting and bussing tables with a smile. The benefit breakfast was enjoyed by a record-setting crowd of over 800 United Way donors and community members!

KPHT 95.5’s Nick Donovan joined in the feast with great music and live interviews with staff, athletes and patrons throughout the event.

United Way of Pueblo County would like to extend our deepest appreciation to Golden Corral- Manager Madelyn and her hard- working staff, the CSU─Pueblo Athletic Department- athletes and coaches, and KPHT 95.5 for their support of this event and their dedication to serve our Pueblo community!

United Way of Pueblo County Staff Andrea Aragon...... President & CEO Donna Leach...... Administrative Assistant Lawrence Kochis...... Campaign Director, AFL-CIO CSA Valarie Ruybal-Montoya...... Middle School Mentoring Coordinator Bernadette Albo...... Finance Director Judith Boudreaux...... VITA Program Coordinator Bianca Hicks...... Resource Development Coordinator

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10th Annual Liberty Point 5k Run/Walk Tuesday, July 4, 2017

he 10th Annual Liberty Point 5K was host to encouraging attendees to upload their Tover 525 runners and walkers who participated patriotic photos at the race onto the Liberty in timed run and walk event started by Snap Fitness Point 5K Facebook page. Three winners were 24/7 to raise funds for United Way of Pueblo selected- Shari Krasovic, Maria Gomez and County funded programs. The event also kicks Rhiannon Cotner & Tara Yoder! off and celebrates the patriotic spirit of the 4th in coordination with the Pueblo West 4th of July The Liberty Point 5K has been made possible festivities and is made possible in partnership with by the generous support of our sponsors- the Pueblo West Metropolitan District and Pueblo major sponsors: Parkview – Pueblo West West Chamber of Commerce. Emergency Services, Black Hills Energy, UTC Aerospace Systems; supporting sponsors: Bank The stunning views from the Liberty Point lookout of the San Juans, Big R, Ent Credit Union, Housing point serve as an incredible halfway point for Authority of the City of Pueblo, Minnequa Works the race which begins and ends just south of Credit Union, PCAPP Partners- Bechtel, AECOM, the intersection of Joe Martinez & Purcell Blvds. Battelle, & GP, Pueblo Community Health Center, The walk was held as a 5K Fun Walk with timing The Pueblo Chieftain, and media sponsor- KPHT for personal use with no awards in an effort to 95.5 and numerous mile marker sponsors. United encourage the healthy, family activity while keeping Way of Pueblo County would like to thank the it fun for all. many volunteers who came out bright and early on the holiday morning to help the event be a Zach Retslaff, 20, and Alec Choury, 20, placed 1st as HUGE success! A very special thank you to our race the overall male finishers with a time of 17:06:30 and partners- race director Stan Hren, Matt Smith- Snap Shayana Holcomb, 14, took 1st place overall in the Fitness 24/7, Pueblo West Fire Chief Brian Caserta, female finisher with a time of 20:33:27. A complete and RaceRite. In addition, the following businesses listing of results can be accessed by visiting www. provided in-kind donations: Angelo’s Pizza Parlor, pueblounitedway.org/libertypoint5k. Photos are Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, Pueblo available at www.facebook.com/libertypoint5k. West Chamber of Commerce, and Snap Fitness 24/7. Visit our event Facebook page www.facebook. A Most Patriotic Photo Contest was also held com/libertypoint5k to see photos from the event!

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Funding Fiscal year July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 Community Campaign (Member Agencies) (see breakout on page 17)...... $416,000 Mental Health Grant...... $53,000 • Friendly Harbor Drop In Center...... $10,000 • Mental Health Colorado, Pueblo Pro-Bono Counseling & Referral Program...... $27,000 • Health Solutions for Suicide Prevention...... $16,000 Colorado Combined Campaign (state employees)…...... $19,240 Combined Federal Campaign...... $470 Emergency Food & Shelter Program (federal grant)...... $66,656 El Pomar Community Problem Solving Fund (to aid indigent & homeless)...... $10,000 Wittels Investment (designated by donor)...... $881 Designated to Non Member Agencies...... $47,146 Over 65 nonprofit agencies benefited from the donor designation process Community Impact Grant...... $32,000 • Mountain Park Environment Center...... $22,000 • Care & Share Food Bank...... $10,000 Cares Program - Board of Water Works...... $110,000 IBEW/NECA Electrical Repair Assistance Program...... $830 Emergency & Special Funding...... $3,500 • Toys for Children, Angel Tree Program...... $1,500 • Utility Assistance...... $500 • Community Christmas Meal...... $1,000 • Pueblo Poverty Foundation...... $500 United Way Middle School Mentoring Program...... $44,000 PAID DIRECT (Funds raised via UW Campaign, paid directly to organization)...... $36,179 VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program)...... $30,000 Beulah Fire Assistance...... $4,153 Total Distributed into Community...... $874,055 United Way Administrative and Fundraising Costs: 10% Program Descriptions El Pomar Community Problem Solving Fund Combined Federal Campaign This endowment fund was established by the El Pomar Foundation to The mission of the Combined Federal Campaign is to support and address critical and emergency needs for the homeless and indigent promote philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, in Pueblo County. cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to give. Abe & Rose Wittels Endowment Fund Established by Puebloans Abe & Rose Wittels, these funds support Community Impact Grant health and human service programs in Pueblo County. Special grant funds made available by United Way of Pueblo County Board of Trustees to any nonprofit in Pueblo County meeting a critical community need not currently funded by United Way. Emergency Food & Shelter Program United Way of Pueblo County administers federal funding set aside to assist organizations addressing homeless shelters, food and The Living Legacy Circle homelessness assistance. The time you spend planning charitable giving is an important process that will bring special rewards. By carefully considering what, when and how to give, you may be able to give much more than you Colorado Combined Campaign thought possible. A planned charitable gift can help you accomplish State employees participate in the annual campaign through the personal planning objectives in ways that may benefit you, your loved Colorado Combined Campaign. Donors designate their gifts to United ones, and your favorite charities. So join the Living Legacy Circle – Way or its partner agencies. and give the gift that will last a life time.

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Partner Agency Funding (Partner agencies are those organizations that are eligible to receive funding year to year from undesignated funds.)

Agency Program(s) AWARD American Red Cross Disaster services; Volunteer Services; Service to Armed Forces $15,800 Boy Scouts, Rocky Mountain Council Learning for Life; Scoutreach $39,500 Boys and Girls Club Sprague Center; East Side; Avondale $60,000 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pueblo Home Stability $29,000 Cooperative Care Center Food Sack; Medical Prescriptions; Local Transportation; Personal Hygiene $34,000 East Side Child Care Center Quality Day Care on a Sliding Fee Scale $47,600 Pueblo Child Advocacy Center Child Abuse Prevention- Examinations, Investigations, Support $26,000 Pueblo Community Health Center EKG machine with spirometer $3,461 Salvation Army Daily Meal Program; Food Pantry; Pathway to Hope $32,639 Southside Children's Center Quality Day Care on a Sliding Fee Scale $36,000 S.R.D.A HELP Program; Personal Care, Homemaker, Home Repair $41,000 Family Crisis Shelter; Teresa’s Place; Domestic Violence Y.W.C.A $51,000 Co-location; Safe Dating; Counseling TOTAL $416,000 In Kind Donors • Albertsons • My Friend, the Printer • United Way Board of Trustees & Campaign Cabinet • Angelo’s Pizza Parlor on the Riverwalk • Betty Nufer - Saul Alvidrez, GCC Rio Grande • Bank of the San Juans • Cathy Ortega - Dan Centa, Pueblo West Metropolitan District • Black Hills Energy • Fernando Padilla – Padilla of San Felipe - John Cordova • iHeart Media Pueblo • Park East Restaurant - Ron Francis, pewag Traction Chain - Fox Sports AM 1350 • PepsiCo - Dominic Gallina, Bank of the San Juans - KCSJ News Talk 590 • pewag Traction Chain - John Keilbach, Altman, Keilbach, Lytle, Parlapiano - KPHT 95.5 • Pueblo's Best Carpet Cleaning & Ware • Colorado Eagle, your local Budweiser distributor • Pueblo City-County Library District • Comcast Spotlight • Pueblo Convention Center - Derrick Martinez, Express Employment Professionals • Cooperative Care Center • Pueblo County Sheriff’s Department - Kevin McCarthy, US Bank • CSU–Pueblo Alumni Association • Pueblo West Amateur Radio Group - Teri Nitchen, SECOM • CSU–Pueblo Athletics Department • Pueblo West Chamber of Commerce - Ted Ortiviz, Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo • Eagleridge Mini Storage • Pueblo West Metropolitan District - Michelle Peulen, Colorado Department of • Express Employment Professionals • Pueblo West Parks and Recreation Transportation • Golden Corral Restaurant • Pure Spa & Wellness - Jack & Paula Quinn • Grand Banquet and Party Rental • Rocky Mountain Eye Center - Renee Richardson, US Bank • Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce • Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center - Ruben Roman, Xcel Energy • Hippo Productions - Tom Urdiales • Darrin Smith - Michael Salardino, Security Service Investments • Hollydot Golf Course • Snap Fitness 24/7 - Ray Swerdfeger, K.R. Swerdfeger Construction Inc. • Latino Chamber of Commerce • Southern Colorado Small Business Development • Judy Leonard Center - Karen Trujillo, RE/MAX Pueblo West • Little Caesars Pizza • The Pueblo Chieftain • US Bank • Loaf 'N Jug • The Martini Shot Unplugged with Andy & Ryan • UTC Aerospace Systems • Looking Glass Photography • TR Toppers Inc. • Diane Warren • Lucero's Trophy Emporium • Kelly Tucker • Xcel Energy

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Many Companies Contribute to our Success „„ KKTV 11/WALMART BACK TO Quinn Zabukovic, Zabukovic Motors; Kevin Parlor held United Way Month during the SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE – Keilbach, HUB International Insurance month of March, The Pueblo staple offered Services; and Ron Guarienti, Pueblo Electrics. diners the opportunity to give directly on their JULY 23 – AUGUST 7, 2016 bill and also donated more than 20% on top of Each waiter has an incredible passion for the KKTV 11 Cares launched its annual Back every dollar given in support of United Way! Pueblo community and United Way. That to School Supply Drive in partnership with Thank you, Debby, Jada & Staff! healthy competition and passion helped Walmart, United Way of Pueblo County, Pikes these advocates a grand total of over $17,000 Peak United Way, iHeart Media, Sunny 106.3, „„ LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA – for United Way! and Peak Kia of Chapel Hills on July 23 and APRIL 2017 collected items for students in need through „„ LATINO CHAMBER HOLIDAY HAPPY August 7. Little Caesars Pizza generously held HOUR & 5TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF United Way Month in April to help the 2016 Large donation boxes were setup at all local TREES DECORATING COMPETITION UW Campaign finish strong! The special Walmart stores. Posada and City Church AND AUCTION – DECEMBER 8 Appreciation Weekend was held April 21 handled all pickups and distributions to through April 23, Dave donated $1.00 from Pueblo City Schools and Pueblo District The Latino Chamber of Commerce and each $5.00 Hot-N-Ready Pepperoni Pizza 70. In addition, inspired by the great need, United Way of Pueblo County have a festive and offered the pizzas for just $4.99 each! In Sunflower Bank also accepted supply partnership each year with the annual Holiday support of those diner driven contributions donations at each of their Pueblo bank Happy Hour and Festival of Trees. Held in and all new and increased gifts through the locations. the beautifully decorated Pueblo Union 2016 Campaign, Little Caesars Pizza took Depot on December 8, the event brings Counselors at each school handled the the lead by matching any gifts dollar for out the holiday cheer in all who attend! The distribution of supplies to students in the dollar up to $2,000! We are always inspired Happy Hour includes the Festival of Trees most need. Families in need are asked to by the generosity and dedication shown by Decorating Competition and Auction. More contact the counselor at their child’s school kindhearted donors, Dave Feamster & his than 30 decorated mini 4ft trees, wreaths, directly for additional information on receiving staff! and baskets were auctioned with a portion of supplies. the proceeds benefitting United Way funded „„ COLORADO COACHES FOR Thank you to KKTV 11, Walmart, and those programs. United Way would like to thank the CHARITY – MAY 12, 2017 who donated for helping students start the Latino Chamber of Commerce- Steven and year on track! his staff and all of this year’s participants – United Way of Pueblo County was honored thank you for spreading the joy of the season! to be chosen by CSU-Pueblo Head Football „„ PARK EAST RESTAURANT – Coach John Wristen as his Charity of Choice OCTOBER 2016 „„ SNAP FITNESS 24/7 PUEBLO WEST for the Colorado Coaches for Charity event for – JANUARY 2017 the fourth year in a row! The 2017 Colorado New Park East owners Heath & Carie Cicerelli Coaches for Charity was held Friday, May 12 joined in the long-standing tradition of the Matt Smith, Josh Pacheco, and the Snap at Sports Authority Field. We are so proud United Way Month at Park East! The celebrity Fitness 24/7 team are incredibly supportive and grateful for all Coach Wristen does for waiters brought the house down with their of all things United Way of Pueblo County our middle school mentoring program, our friendly competition to raise the most for and continue to be champions for the organization, and our community! United Way! community of Pueblo. Snap held United Way Month at Snap Fitness in January 2017 As Coach Wristen’s Charity of Choice, United Local celebrity waiters were at the restaurant and also donated a percentage of all new Way of Pueblo County received a grant from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 22 memberships during the month of January from the Fisher DeBerry Foundation and 20 and Friday, October 28. Waiters on October to benefit United Way. Go team Snap – thank percent of sponsorship and ticket proceeds 22 included Matt Smith, Snap Fitness 24/7; you for your continued support! from the Pueblo area. Congratulations to Aaron Aragon, Pueblo’s Best Carpet Cleaning; Mark DeRose, who was also honored as Vern Larson, Major Mortgage; and Kenny „„ ANGELO’S PIZZA PARLOR ON THE Coach Wristen's Community MVP. Thank White III, Southwest Motors. Waiters on RIVERWALK – MARCH 2017 you, Coach Wristen for your support and for October 28 were Ray and Avri Swerdfeger, choosing United Way of Pueblo County as K.R. Swerdfeger Construction; Ryan and For the sixth year in a row, Angelo’s Pizza your 2017 Charity of Choice! “I have enjoyed serving on the board of directors of the Pueblo County United Way and working with board members and staff who have passion, experience and integrity. This organization is made up of experienced business and community leaders as well as many committed and knowledgeable volunteers that have compassion and the desire to enhance the quality of life for the people of Pueblo county.” – Bonnie Dickerson 18 Volunteer Committees “Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” - Unknown - „„ ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE: KR Swerdfeger Construction; Ron Francis, committee meets monthly to ensure that all pewag Traction Chain; Sandy Gutierrez, the financial records of the organization are Argerie Hoty; Ashleigh Federman, SyCare; Teri Nitchen, SECOM in order. Meets 3rd Tuesday of every month. Wells Fargo Bank; Beth Bryant; Brandon This committee has one of the most difficult Henderson, Henderson Insurance; Jeff „„ LABOR COMMITTEE Tucker, Parkview Medical Center; Royce challenges charged to any committee – to Cappis, New York Life; Shawn Sutton, develop, implement, and conduct the annual Chair – Fred LaSavio, Don Difatta, Michael Sunflower Bank; Stacie Shirley, Buxman campaign. This requires developing new Guagliardo, Harvey Rodgers, Dave Kins, and Kwitek P.C.; Tim Turner, Toni Montoya, TR strategies, marketing ideas, and long range Frank Romero. Toppers; Maria Ribarich, TR Toppers planning. Meets as needed. This committee provides training for Labor to The Allocations committee is charged with serve on the Board of Trustees, committees, oversight and monitoring funds distributed „„ EL POMAR COMMUNITY PROBLEM and as campaign coordinators. by the United Way to funded programs. SOLVING COMMITTEE: The committee meets monthly and more Renee Richardson, US Bank; Jay Dammann; „„ NOMINATING COMMITTEE often as needed in May to review each Skip Lauray Doug Hayes, UTC Aerospace Systems; agency’s funding request. Their funding Responsible for distributing and monitoring Bonnie Dickerson; Matt Smith, Snap Fitness recommendations are then given to the annual earnings from the El Pomar 24/7; Michelle Peulen, Colorado Department United Way board for approval. Meets 2nd Endowment Fund. This committee works of Transportation; Rick Holmes, Bechtel; Ted Tuesday of every month or as needed. Ortiviz, Pueblo Housing Authority to ensure that these funds are carefully „„ CAMPAIGN CABINET invested in programs that meet needs that This committee is charged with identifying would not be funded otherwise. Meets 3 candidates from among the Membership – Chair – Kevin McCarthy, US Bank; Andrew times a year. at – Large to serve on the Board of Trustees Lang,TR Toppers; Ashley Valdez, Xcel and volunteer committees. Energy; Barbara Vidmar, Christopher Burke, „„ FINANCE COMMITTEE Black Hills Energy; Dan Centa, Retired „ Chair/Treasurer- Bonnie Dickerson; Bob „ COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT Judge Dennis Maes; Dave Feamster, Little COMMITTEE Caesars Pizza; Derrick Martinez, Express Provost; Chris Snyder, AECOM; Elizabeth Employment Professionals; Jeff Chostner, Rogge, Pueblo Bank & Trust; Jennifer Rick Holmes, Bechtel; Beth Byrant; Dominic District Attorney; John Cordova; Kim Fowler, Andrew, Security Service Federal Credit Gallina, Bank of the San Juans The Pueblo Chieftain; Jack Quinn; Michael Union; Jim Duff This committee selects deserving programs Salardino, Security Service Investments; The finance committee is charged with fiscal to be funded by the United Way Community Matt Smith, Snap Fitness; Ray Swerdfeger, responsibilities for the organization, the Impact Grant. United Way Serves as Fiscal Sponsor of Pueblo EPIC nited Way of Pueblo County is pleased to serve as the listing the top things their child needs to know before fiscal sponsor of Pueblo EPIC (Executives Partnering to entering kindergarten, the top 10 places every child should InvestU in Children). EPIC is a state-wide coalition of business visit in Pueblo, and more leaders, nonprofits and foundations who are committed to  The launch of the 15 Minute Campaign, which aims at making early childhood care, education, health, and parenting getting every Pueblo parent to read to their child for at least among the highest priorities of Colorado’s public and private 15 minutes a day, beginning at birth. It’s easy to participate investments. Focusing on children between the ages of zero to in, and it’s free. Visit http://readaloud.org/ for more eight, EPIC targets the youngest population in order to see the information. greatest impact. Some of Pueblo EPIC’s largest annual efforts include: Want to learn more? Contact Burnie Zercher at 545-0296 or Andrea Aragon at 225-8580.  EPIC Book Drives (distribution of over 400,000 children’s books into Pueblo) and the establishment of EPIC Reading United Way of Pueblo County Colorado Inc. Centers at hospitals, Pueblo Community Health Center, 2016/2017 Annual Report Pueblo City/County Health Department, nonprofits, DSS Published Annually and other community agencies with heavy public traffic. United Way of Pueblo County Colorado Inc. PO Box 11566 • Pueblo, CO 81001  Pueblo Parents Brochure – several quick guides for parents (719) 225-8580 www.pueblounitedway.org 19 United Way Middle School Mentors2016/2017 • Aaron Elson, Parkview Medical Center • Emily White, The Pueblo Chieftain • Michael Riley, So Col Racing • Adria Sharon, Pine Drive Telephone Company (Beulah) • Zeke Arriaga III, Subaru of Pueblo • Michael Bryant M.D.,Retired, Centura Health Cancer • Amanda Taulman, The Pueblo Chieftain • Eva Rodrigues, United Health Care Center • Andrew Lang, TR Toppers, Inc. • Gabrielle Vasquez, UTC Aerospace Systems • Michelle Francis, Snap Fitness 24/7 • Angelica Chavez, HUB International Insurance Services, • Greg Nolan, Retired School Teacher • Nick Guerra, Martin Marietta Materials Inc. • Hector Arambulo • Nicole Eller • Annette Sabo Charron, English Rx • Jacqualine Maurello • Pam Galkowski, Parkview Medical Center • Anthony Sanches, Owner, 4th St. Barber and Styling • James W. Grimes, City of Pueblo Fire Department • Patricia Guerrero, Century Link Center • Janina Goodwin, Pueblo City-County Library District • Paul Perea, UTC Aerospace Systems • Antoinette Garcia, Pueblo Department of Social • Jay-Michael Baker, Pueblo West Metropolitan District • Rachel F. Jiron, Wells Fargo Bank Services • Jeanette Wilson, Evraz Rocky Mountain Steel • Randy Daberkow, American Family Insurance • Ashleigh Federman, Wells Fargo Bank • Jessica Smith, TeamSelect Home Care • Bob Schilling, Jones Healy Real Estate • Jim Martin, Cornerstone Roofing and Gutters • J.R. Chavez, Independent Business Owner • Bradley Scott Lee, Trane-Ingersoll Rand • Joe O’Brien, PEDCO • Reginald Figgs III, Parkview Medical Center • Cecil Townsend, County of Pueblo • Louie Durchholz, Trane • Reid Weber, New York Life • Chad Clemente Weber, Renewed Wholesale • Jon Pompia • Rich T. Mestas, GOAL Academy • Cheryl Babcock, AT&T • Joseph Eunice • Rose Ahlers, Loaf ‘N Jug Corporate Office • Christie Velasco, Parkview Medical Center • Judy Leonard, Pueblo West Metropolitan District • R. Elaine Madrid, Centerpiece of Mind • Connie Espinoza, Retired, Pueblo Youth Services Center • Julie Schafer, HUB International Insurance Services • Rosina Sonntag • Crystal Faricy, Wells Fargo Bank • Justin Becker, Target Corporation • Ryan Nazario, Starkey Mortgage • Dale Montoya, Trane • Karin Kyte, Mortgage of Denver • Sam Brubaker, Pueblo Community College • Dalton Sprouse, Pueblo City Schools • Katera Buckland, Spectra/Pueblo Convention Center • Sandra Casaus, Pueblo West Metropolitan District • Dan Larson, YoungLife Pueblo • Keith Jackson, Life Care Center of Pueblo • Sandra Lamb, PCAPP • Dan Centa, Retired, Pueblo West Metropolitan District • Kevin Coates Jr., Target Corporation • Sandi Youngs, Colorado State Patrol • Dan Muniz, Keller Williams Performance • Kimberly Willard, US Bank • Sarah Zarr, TRiO Talent Search • Darrell Contreras, Board of Water Works of Pueblo • Kryste Brown, Pure Spa and Wellness • Shawn Shelton, City of Pueblo Fire Department, Fire • Darrin Tangeman, Pueblo West Metropolitan District • Laura Kelly, Pueblo Community Health Center Chief • David Garcia • Laura Savage, Pueblo West Metropolitan District • Shirley D. Pool, Retired • Dax Charles, CSU-Pueblo • Laurie Gomez, High Desert Insurance Agencies • Stephanie Morales, Century Link • Dean Grinstead, International Brotherhood of Electrical • Lawrence L. Kochis, Retired, United Way of Pueblo • Steve A. McMahon Workers County • Dennis Diaz • Lora Ure, Parkview Medical Center • Tammy Moore, Parkview Medical Center • Dimas Vigil, UTC Aerospace Systems • Marie Benfatti, Benfatti Furniture • Tiffany Mayoral-Valdespino • Henry C. Roman, South Central BOCES • Marissa Dilka, Pueblo County Department of Social • Tim Trujillo, City of Pueblo Fire Department • Dr. Jeffrey L. Newcom, Business Development and Services • Tommi Jo Deyne, Parkview Medical Center Strategy • Matt Rollins, Morton Building/Trails End Realty • Tony Caligaris, New York Life • Dwayne Wilson • Maya Galeas, The Pueblo Chieftain • Vanessa Rae Madrid, Realtor Broker • Ed Brown, Pueblo City Council • Megan McClure • Victoria Gonzales, Aquaflow Water Conditioning • Edgie Walrath • Melinda Lucero, Perfect World Recording Studio and Open MRI of Pueblo • Eileen Cardenas, CSU Pueblo • Michael Espinosa • Warren Nolan Thank you to those mentors who wish to remain anonymous Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Leverages $1.8 million Back into our Community s part of our commitment the Pueblo VITA Coalition processed 1,250 a volunteer, please call United Way at A to addressing key community issues, income tax forms at various geographic 225-8580 or Judith Boudreaux, program United Way is developing strategies to sites located conveniently throughout the coordinator at 296-8768 or visit positively impact the financial stability of our community during the 2017 tax season. www.pueblounitedway.org/vita citizens. The goal is to help move people This one program leverages an impressive *VITA is sponsored in part by the generosity of the towards greater economic self-sufficiency and $1,808,847 back into our community via City of Pueblo and the County of Pueblo through away from safety net services that are used monetary returns to the city and county CSAC (Community Services Advisory Commission). during crisis situations. through tax refunds, tax credits and savings of payments for private preparation fees! That’s VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX One very important initiative working toward an excellent return on investment! A break- ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEERS this goal is the Pueblo Volunteer Income Tax out of these figures for tax credits includes Assistance Program (VITA). VITA is an IRS • Alice Padilla • Josie Salazar program that provides free tax preparation and • $633,200 in Earned Income Tax Credits • Becky Robler • Lois Olguin filing for low income taxpayers, who meet the • $204,944 in Child Care & Education Tax • Bernadette Salazar • Lucille Laher annual income cap of $55,000 or below per Credits • Carol Ann Bronko • Mark Mutz household. In addition to providing free tax • $125,000 in Estimated Tax Prep Savings • Catherine Zerfus • Meg Scarlett preparation, VITA works to ensure everyone in • Dee McCormack • Michael Catalano Often times, these valuable tax credits can the community receives all of the tax credits • Dennis Murphy • Paul Arriaga and deductions for which they are eligible. literally lift people out of poverty, helping them to become more self sufficient.For more • Gale Hamby • Sharon Gaskell Thanks to the help of highly trained volunteers, information on this program, or becoming • Geralyn Roland • Shirley Van Riper 20 2016/2017

Beulah Hill Fire Community Impact Grants: Fund Report Addressing Needs that Matter to Our Community! United Way of Pueblo County was asked to At United Way, our volunteers look at the needs of our community. As needs change, we want to be responsive and invest your donor dollars as effectively as possible – because serve as the fund manager for the Beulah Hill results matter! In response to ever-changing needs, United Way Board of Trustees have Fire providing oversight and administrative developed community impact grants, which are designed to address needs not currently support. The fire began October 3, 2016, funded by United Way. This year, we were able to invest new dollars into the following followed shortly after on October 17 by outstanding organizations: the nearby Junkins Fire. A Beulah Hill Fire Unmet Needs Committee was formed with • Mountain Park Environment Center – Forest School for Little Rangers the assistance of the State of Colorado. The This grant helped launch a new, innovative, outdoor based program for approximately 400 committee consisted of members from the Pueblo preschool children and their parents at Pueblo Mountain Park that illustrates the following agencies: United Way of Pueblo benefits of being in nature and includes a beneficial parental education component. County, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of • Care & Share Food Bank – School Pantries Pueblo, American Red Cross Southeastern This grant was awarded to launch four school pantries in Colorado, Seventh-day Adventist Disaster Pueblo City Schools which will help hundreds of children Response, Salvation Army Pueblo Corps, and families at risk of hunger every day. School pantries Southern Colorado Baptists Disaster Relief, will be opened at Risley Academy of Innovation; Central and Beulah area residents. High School, East High School and Heroes Academy. Over 185 students and families will be served each month. This Case management was handled by Catholic equates to 360 pounds of food each month, or 25,000 Charities. Nearly $18,000 was put to work to meals! help aid in the recovery of Beulah residents greatly affected by the Beulah Hill Fire Thank YOU for helping us make this happen. and to then assist with flood mitigation Give. Help. Make your impact….because our and management through the Beulah Fire community matters! Protection and Ambulance District. Our thoughts continue to be with the residents affected by this disaster on their road to recovery. Thank you to the following OTHER UNITED WAY FUNDING donors for their support: El Pomar Foundation, Other organizations receiving grants Colorado REALTOR Foundation, St. Charles or funding via United Way of Pueblo County are Community Members, Pueblo Community Health Center Staff, AT&T Staff, Avondale • Adams State University Foundation • La Puente Homes United Methodist Church, and numerous • Advocates Against Domestic Assault • Metro Volunteers’ Pueblo Pro Bono generous individual community donors. • Agape Fellowship Church Mental Health Program • Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association Get United Way info via e-mail! • Arkansas Valley Resource Center • Care and Share Food Bank • Posada Sign up at • CASA of Pueblo • Pueblo City Schools www.pueblounitedway.org • Center for Disabilities • Pueblo Poverty Foundation or email Bianca at • Center for Restorative Programs • Pueblo Rescue Mission [email protected] • Colorado Farm to Table • Pueblo School District 70 • Crossroads Turning Points • Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative • Ecumenical Church of Pueblo West Care • EPIC Pueblo-Executives Partnering to • Southern Colorado Repertory Theatre Invest in Children • Tu Casa United Way of • Hospice de Valle 67 additional nonprofits are funded via the Pueblo County • Inspiration Field donor designation process.

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