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United Way Worldwide 2016 Annual Report UNITED WE WIN UNITED WE FIGHT. United Way Worldwide 2016 Annual Report UNITED WE WIN. UNITED WAY FIGHTS FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF CONTENTS EVERY PERSON IN EVERY COMMUNITY. 2 LEADERSHIP CORNER 3 FIGHTING FOR A BETTER FUTURE 4 OUR WORLDWIDE NETWORK 6 OUR IMPACT AND INFLUENCE 8 UNITED WE FIGHT 12 IMPACT AT A GLANCE 14 CHILDHOOD SUCCESS 16 YOUTH SUCCESS 18 FINANCIAL STABILITY 20 ACCESS TO HEALTH 23 LEADING THE CHARGE 26 GLOBAL CORPORATE LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT 29 LEAVING A LEGACY 30 LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT 31 FINANCIAL FOCUS Visit Us Online Learn more about our impact in 2016— visit www.unitedway.org/AR for articles, photos, videos and more. LEADERSHIP CORNER A YEAR OF SUCCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE t United Way, we believe the most important education, she gets a job that provides for her and work often happens in the trenches. her family. Our community-based approach would be Decades from now, people will remember impossible without the assistance of our corporate, 2016 for its social and political upheaval. community, labor and government partners. Deeply AFrom the election in the United States, to “Brexit” rooted problems—from struggling schools to in the United Kingdom, to popular protests around unemployment—require the time and talents of a the world, 2016 will leave an imprint on all of our range of individuals and organizations, and we are collective memories. incredibly grateful for their support. At United Way, we will remember this past year for That support is critical in a time when it seems like so much more. We will remember it for the lives we the only constant is change itself. Political winds changed and the communities we strengthened. For shift frequently, and businesses rise and fall with the leaders we helped to grow and the opportunities increasing regularity. Technology is both bringing us we created. Our work took place in communities together and driving us apart. In times of turbulence, large and small around the world—and it often took however, we believe that our time-tested way of place outside of the public eye. Yet, whether in front working—forging unlikely partnerships and mobilizing of the camera or behind the scenes, our efforts to resources to develop sustainable solutions—is more build stronger communities have left their own deep valuable than ever. People will look to United Way to mark on society. bring them together with opportunities to organize, build coalitions and effect positive change. This year’s annual report shines a light on many of the people and communities we helped, as well as We’re proudly stepping forward, and we’re eager for those who made it possible. In the following pages, the challenge. We know that tough issues require you’ll see stories about our fight for the left-behind tough work, and that change doesn’t happen alone. children in China and refugees in Europe. About our It takes everyone fighting and pulling as one. To all fight against homelessness in America and human of our partners, donors, advocates and volunteers, trafficking worldwide. As these examples make thank you for being in the trenches with us this year. clear, we fight for the health, education and financial With your help, we will continue fighting to create stability of every person in every community. And we lasting change that impacts countless lives, makes do it at a scale matched by few others. our world a better place and leaves an enduring mark on society. At United Way, we believe that health, education and financial stability are the building blocks of UNITED WE FIGHT. UNITED WE WIN. stronger communities. When a child is healthy, he goes to school. When a student receives a good Thank you. DR. JOHN C. LECHLEITER BRIAN A. GALLAGHER Chairman, Board of Trustees President and CEO United Way Worldwide United Way Worldwide 2 UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE 2016 ANNUAL REPORT FIGHTING FOR A BETTER FUTURE Now more than ever, communities are facing diverse challenges that threaten their health and growth—from drug addiction and human trafficking, to unemployment and homelessness. To inspire people to combat these issues together, we created a video that shows in a new way our fight for every person in every community. Watch the video at unitedway.org/ liveunited. OUR VISION UNITED WAY ENVISIONS very day, and in all corners of the world, person in every community. Why? Because we know people look to United Way for lasting that change begins when we LIVE UNITED, and that A WORLD WHERE ALL solutions to local problems. We are a vehicle building a better tomorrow starts today. INDIVIDUALS AND for volunteers, donors and advocates How do we make our mark? By facing problems head FAMILIES ACHIEVE THEIR Ewho seek to change lives and communities through on. By galvanizing communities around important service, collaboration and impact. As the largest HUMAN POTENTIAL issues. And by forging unlikely partnerships for privately funded nonprofit in the world, we connect THROUGH EDUCATION, innovative solutions. From supporting disaster people and companies with the causes that matter recovery efforts in India and giving students in South INCOME STABILITY AND to them the most. By engaging 2.9 million volunteers, Africa the assistance they need to stay in school, to nine million donors and more than 60,000 corporate HEALTHY LIVES. helping our military veterans in the United States partners in almost 1,800 communities each year, we find jobs and feeding the hungry in Washington, we are a reliable platform for social change. give back so that others can get ahead. We fight for OUR MISSION Since our founding in 1887, we have been known communities. We fight for a good quality of life. TO IMPROVE LIVES BY as the fundraisers—but we are so much more than MOBILIZING THE CARING that. We are the hand raisers, the game changers. WE ARE UNITED WAY. We are the problem solvers for those issues that are POWER OF COMMUNITIES Learn how you can join the fight— difficult to face and too hard to ignore. No matter visit www.UnitedWay.org or contact us at AROUND THE WORLD. the obstacles, we surround a community’s most [email protected]. BRIAN A. GALLAGHER critical problems—and we fight. We fight for the President and CEO health, education and financial stability of every United Way Worldwide FIGHTING FOR A BETTER FUTURE 3 OUR WORLDWIDE NETWORK 40+ countries and territories 130 years in operation Russia Germany Canada Poland United Kingdom France Spain Romania United States Japan Hungary China South Israel Korea The Bahamas Turks & Caicos Islands Mexico Taiwan Dominican Republic India U.S. Virgin Islands Hong Kong Jamaica Puerto St. Croix Guatemala Rico Thailand El Salvador Trinidad & Tobago Philippines Honduras Venezuela Nigeria Costa Rica Panama Colombia Ghana Kenya Indonesia Brazil Peru United Way Presence Exploratory Phase Australia Chile South Africa Argentina New Zealand 60,000+ partners $4.7 billion raised 4 UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE 2016 ANNUAL REPORT 1,800 communities Russia Germany Canada Poland United indo France Spain Roania United States apan Hnary China Soth Israel orea 61 million The Bahaas people served annually Trs Caicos Islands Mexico Taian Doinican Replic India US irin Islands Hon on aaica Perto St Croix Gateala Rico Thailand El Salador Trinidad Toao Philippines Hondras eneela Nigeria Costa Rica Panaa Coloia Ghana enya Indonesia Brazil Peru Australia Chile South Africa Argentina Ne ealand 9 million donors 2.9 million volunteers OUR WORLDWIDE NETWORK 5 OUR IMPACT AND INFLUENCE SUPPORTING THOSE WHO’VE SERVED ride. That’s what Francisco Martinez (pictured below) felt after “Without United Way and MISSION UNITED, I would still be struggling,” said enlisting in the military. Deployed overseas to fight for our Francisco. “To know there are people out there who have my back, who can freedom, Francisco faced the stark reality of combat in war-torn help me with certain things out of the goodness of their heart, it makes me regions. From dodging danger in the field to witnessing the plight happy. I wish all of the veterans that come back know that, too.” Pof hungry children, life in the military was challenging but rewarding for the With 21 locations (and counting) in communities across the nation, soldier from Florida. It wasn’t until Francisco returned stateside that he MISSION UNITED is helping veterans like Francisco find their footing. Since was confronted with his biggest opponent yet—civilian life. the program launched in 2013, more than 12,000 current and former soldiers, Having given up everything for the military, Francisco came home to little as well as their loved ones, have gotten help. That includes 1,177 homeless opportunity and even less support. With no job and meager savings, he families who found safe, permanent housing, and 463 unemployed veterans struggled to make ends meet. A chance encounter at a veterans’ hospital led who obtained jobs in parts of Florida, Virginia and New York. We are proud to the help he needed. As he was receiving medical attention for an injured to serve those who have served us by ensuring they have access to the hand, Francisco learned about MISSION UNITED™, a United Way program health, education and financial stability services they’ve earned. that helps military veterans and their families successfully acclimate to civilian life. A single phone call connects veterans to a dedicated case coordinator ready to assist. By ensuring veterans receive the services they need—from therapy to financial management— HELP IS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY MISSION UNITED helps people get back on their feet. MISSION UNITED relies on 2-1-1 to provide veterans and military- When Francisco was hungry, broke and living in connected individuals with easy, 24/7 access to help.
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