United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

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UNITED 2015 LEADERS IN GIVING TOGETHER UNITED WAY OF ASHEVILLE AND BUNCOMBE COUNTY Dr. Leon Elliston 2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR

To be recognized as a leadership giver, a donor must direct his or her gift to United Way’s RECOGNIZING OUR DONORS Community Investment Fund or one of our current funded partners. I want to make the world a better What can United Way do to be numbers have improved greatly cherished community succeed. We go to great lengths to make sure each and every member of the Tocqueville Society, place and I love to be surrounded even more impactful? in the last few years, but a clear Peaks Society, Women’s Leadership Council and Highlands Circle, as well as all by people that want to do the disparity still exists. At the same WILL YOU HELP US TELL OTHERS? Diamond Donors and companies are recognized in our annual Leaders In Giving book. same. Is that so much to ask? We made a key decision to time there are more than 700 I want to thank you for saying Some donations, however, aren’t received in time to make it into the book. elevate our Middle School children who are homeless in yes to our call to action. Whether To make sure we show our appreciation to everyone, donors whose gifts are received I’m Leon Elliston and I’m serving Success Initiative. What does that Asheville City and Buncombe you’ve been saying yes for the after March 31 will be listed in next year’s recognition book. as board chair of United Way of look like? A better description can County Schools. Every one of past forty years, or are new to Asheville and Buncombe County. be found on the following page but these children is trying to navigate United Way, you are all important * Indicates deceased throughout this book. While we may not be able to the short version is this: an uncertain home life AND their to our story. change the whole world, we do homework. If you find any mistakes, or have updates as to how your name should be listed, have a big impact on the lives of It is critical to every child that they I have a request. We need YOU, please contact Elizabeth Allen, Leadership Giving Manager at 239-1048. those who live and work here in achieve a high school diploma Supporting kids so they do well our Givers, Advocates and Buncombe County. and have a plan for their life. in school is clearly important but Volunteers to help extend this Research tells us that if they do just as critical is making sure their invitation to others. Be it your LEADERSHIP GIVING We are so grateful for the support of the following businesses for their financial support of I hope you will take some time graduate, they will have better whole family and neighborhood is family, your friends, co-workers, our Leadership Giving and Affinity Groups. With their help we are able to hold events that to review this book in its entirety. job opportunities, better health, strong. That’s why United Way Facebook or Twitter following, we & AFFINITY GROUP allow us to engage and inform our existing donors as well as develop relationships with Among the names of your fellow more stable families and healthier is working with others to wrap hope you will help us spread the potential donors. Leadership Givers you will find children. Middle school is a critical support for them all at three word and ask others to join us. UNDERWRITERS stories about how your donations period in that journey and is often pilot middle schools - Enka, GOLD LEVEL and your time continue to referred to by educators as the Erwin and Asheville, by 2017. It’s easy to extend this invitation. strengthen our community. “last, best time” to reach students. Just share your story about why Middle school is the tipping point We already have three years of you give, why you volunteer and CONCENTRATING OUR IMPACT and as we conducted our own work under our belt at Enka why you choose United Way, and I have been a leadership giver community assessments, we Middle and are thrilled about then connect them to us. since 1986. I’ve seen first-hand saw there was a marked lack of what is beginning to unfold. As how, through United Way, we support for middle school youth. we move forward, United Way Thank you again for your enable our neighbors to become will do what we do best - gather continued generosity. Thank you better educated, financially stable In our community, children who resources, align support and for Living United! and healthy. But this past year, live in poverty graduate from serve as an organizer so that during the creation of our new high school at an average rate our nonprofits and schools can SILVER LEVEL three-year strategic plan, we of 77% while their classmates do what they do best - help asked ourselves the question: graduate at a rate of 90%. These our students, families and THE VAN WINKLE LAW FIRM YOUR SUPPORT REDUCES THE IMPACT OF POVERTY AND STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY

THE COMMUNITY FUND UNITED WAY’S COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM MIDDLE SCHOOL SUCCESS When her school counselor suggested she attend an afraid of making mistakes.” Becca’s overall attitude, confidence Strategic Investments // High Quality Programs after-school club called “Girls In Charge,” Becca wasn’t and grades are improving. Which is the whole point of “Girls exactly thrilled. Becca is quiet and doesn’t like big In Charge” - a self-esteem building program that members of 2013-14 Results: 62,945 LIVES IMPROVED groups, but she went anyway, and by the end of the 8 United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council help run. weeks admitted to having had fun. Best moment? When the group ended, Becca stood up and told Her teacher at Enka Middle School is amazed. “I can’t the volunteers “I know you are busy ladies and you could be believe how much more confident Becca is since she’s anywhere but you chose to be with us. Thank you.” been in this group. She’s raising her hand in class and less

I am proud that our board and staff In 2014, our board of directors approved a new three-year strategic plan. Among the many We envision an engaged community We envision a thriving community We envision a safe community created a major strategic plan in details of this plan are exciting developments for our Middle School Success Initiative, our where each child develops and working together, fulfilling basic where everyone has the knowledge, 2014/15. We adopted a new role community and kids like Becca. succeeds academically, socially and needs and building economic resources, access and opportunities that elevates our Middle School emotionally. self-sufficiency for all. to be healthy. Success Initiative: organizing WHY MIDDLE SCHOOL? nonprofit and community We invest in a number of programs serving students of all ages. But in 2010, knowing there was a support for students, families and gap in services for middle school youth and just how critical this period is for the future success of each student’s life, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County’s board of directors agreed that it neighbors, and helping lessen 4,176 people achieved success as a 15,571 people achieved success as a 43,198 people achieved success as a was time to concentrate our efforts and approved the creation of our Middle School Success (MSS) stress for our teachers. I am so Initiative. result of your investments in education result of your investments in income result of your investments in health excited about this effort’s power to change our part of the world! Our goal at the time was to help our community increase the quality and quantity of programs - Dr. Leon Elliston preparing students to enter high school, ready to succeed. Our purpose has grown to encompass a PROGRAMS THAT TRANSFORM LIVES Board Chair, United Way of strategy to support students, families and their community - using the middle school itself as a hub During the 2013-14 funding year, we invested 2.4 million dollars in 81 programs dedicated to improving the Education, Income and Health of our Asheville and Buncombe County of supportive services for all. community. Among them are programs like these: CONCENTRATING OUR IMPACT yy Strengthening the life skills youth need for success. (Asheville City Schools Foundation//In Real Life, Children First- United Way is partnering with Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools, nonprofit CIS//Learning Centers, Girls on the Run//Girls on the Run Programs) I’ve been a school counselor for 20 organizations and institutions of higher education to create collaborative approaches to our common years. The support that is available challenges. With three years of work already underway, we are all working together to establish a community school strategy at Enka Middle, and will do the same at Erwin and Asheville Middle yy Improving adult literacy, language and vocational skills (Kitchen Ready & Job Training//Green Opportunities, Adult to me now has completely changed schools by 2017. Education//Literacy Council) what I am able to do for my kids. yy Removing barriers to safe affordable housing (Pathways to Permanent Housing//Homeward Bound, Emergency Home - Wendy Cuellar As we move forward, United Way will do what we do best - gather resources, align support and Repair//Mountain Housing Opportunities, Homebuyer Education and Rental Counseling//OnTrack Financial Education) Counselor, Enka Middle School serve as an organizer so that our nonprofits and schools can do what they do best - help students, families and communities succeed. yy Improving opportunities for financial independence (New Choices//YWCA, Money Self-Sufficiency//OnTrack Financial Education, Hillcrest Community Resource Center//Women’s Wellbeing and Development Foundation) I haven’t been this excited yy Violence prevention (Personal Safety//Child Abuse Prevention, Family Visitation Program and Community and Family Mediation// DID YOU KNOW? about anything in middle grades Without intervention, middle school students with ONE OR MORE “INDICATOR” only have a The Mediation Center, Prevention Education//Our VOICE, Domestic Violence Prevention//Pisgah Legal Services, Preventing Domestic education in years. 25% CHANCE OF GRADUATING from high school on time. What is an INDICATOR? attendance Violence//Helpmate) - Vicki Biggers - Missing 18 days or 10% of school; behavior - 2 or more mild or serious infractions; course yy Senior Support (Memory Care//Memory Care, Elder Law and Disability Assistance//Pisgah Legal Services, Adult Day/CarePartners, Director Middle School Education performance - Failing English or math in 6-9 grade. Early intervention is key... and it’s what Seniors Safe At Home//Council On Aging) Buncombe County Schools United Way’s Middle School Success is all about. 2014 GIVERS “Where would our community be without United Way? Keith and I appreciate how United Way brings together donors and volunteers so that we can connect Ordre de Fraternité $75,000-$99,999 and respond to the needs in our community. “ Barbra and Keith Love 2015 ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE CHAIRS

In memory of S.M. “Buddy” and Marilyn Patton. Given by Barbara Blomberg, Lynn Patton, Jerry Sternberg Patricia Patton Grimes and Harry Patton.

“I must say that I have seen Americans make a great deal of real sacrifices to the public welfare; and have Ordre d’ Egalité $50,000-$74,999 noticed a hundred instances in which they hardly ever failed to lend a faithful support to one another.”

Alexis de Tocqueville Democracy in America - 1835

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United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County’s Alex de Tocqueville Society was created in 1990 to recognize individuals and couples who invest $10,000 or more each year. Since that time, members of The Tocqueville Society have generously given nearly $12 million to change the lives of their neighbors in need. Bill and Heather Lee Robert C. Pew and Susan Taylor Bart and Elaine Boyer Dr.* and Mrs. BLUE RIDGE X-RAY COMPANY STEELCASE, INC. PARSEC FINANCIAL Alexander Maitland, II THE TOCQUEV ILLE SOCIETY Ordre de Liberté $25,000-$49,999 Membres de la Société $10,000-$14,999

Lynell and Robert Bell Joe and Janice Brumit Tracy and Scott Buchanan Glenda and Bob Burgin David and Suzanne DeFerie BRUMIT RESTAURANT GROUP CAREPARTNERS HEALTH SERVICES MISSION HEALTH ASHEVILLE SAVINGS BANK

Barbra and Keith Love Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Silver Pam and Jim Turner PRINTPACK, INC. SILVER-LINE PLASTICS CORPORATION MILLS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Ordre d’ Affirmer$15,000-$24,999

Drs. John and Janet Garrett David and Jennifer Dills Taylor and Gary Foss Swayne and Sandy Franklin David and Charise Gantt ASHEVILLE GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOC./ DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN LLP MISSION HEALTH UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (RETIRED) DAVID GANTT LAW OFFICES ASHEVILLE RADIOLOGY ASSOC., P.A.

Joel B. and Marla T. Adams, Jr. Michael and Gina Crawford Jill Hoggard Green, Ph.D. and Mr. and Mrs. W. Neal Hanks Jr. RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES/ DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN LLP David Green BEVERLY-HANKS & ASSOCIATES Tom and Lyn Leslie THE VAN WINKLE LAW FIRM MISSION HEALTH LESLIE AND ASSOCIATES George and Barbara Groome Mickey and Kay Goodman Junius and Pat Grimes COLTON GROOME & COMPANY/ Joan and Bob Mair Lee and Rob Merrill MANGROVE CONSTRUCTION HARRY’S CADILLAC-BUICK-GMC ASHEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dot Hamill

Ken Hughes DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN LLP

George O. Pfaff

Butch and Kathy Patrick Traci and Ricky Silver Jim and Robin Stickney David A. Wiggins Eleanor and Charlie Owen ZEALANDIA HOLDING CO. Ron and Lori Paulus Mr. Rusty Pulliam Michael Rauchwarg Wayne and Phyllis Lang SILVER-LINE PLASTICS CORPORATION INSURANCE SERVICE OF ASHEVILLE DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN LLP NOT PICTURED MISSION HEALTH DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN LLP THE TOCQUEV ILLE SOCIETY Randy and Martha Carson David and Julie Modaff YOUR SUPPORT STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY FRIDAY STAFFING SERVICES Mr. and Mrs. George Cecil BILTMORE FARMS, LLC Bill and Joyce Sederburg Betsy and Bill Chater Brad and Shelli Stanback CONNECTING PEOPLE// GIVE HELP & GET HELP THE BENEFIT DESIGN GROUP The Kushigian Legacy Bobbie Eblen And three anonymous donors HANDS ON ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE, the volunteer center NC 2-1-1 ASHEVILLE CALL CENTER connects people Ken and Nancy Glass STONY POINT GROUP, INC. of United Way, connects thousands of people to ways they can give within a seven-county region in western North Carolina to Dr. and Mrs. James J. Teague, III Mr. and Mrs. John D. Teeter David and Dianne Worley Dr. Michael and Ann Young back to our community by volunteering with United Way or with one of needed community resources. This service is free, confidential, PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY DAVID G. WORLEY, CPA, PA MISSION HEALTH NOT PICTURED the many nonprofits that list opportunities in our database. available 24/7 and in all languages.

Visit handsonasheville.org and set up a free account. Tell people about 2-1-1! Invite us to speak to ABOUT THE TOCQUEVILLE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD call to Once there - search for volunteer projects that fit your call to your neighborhood meeting or faith community. ACTION interests and schedule. Tell us about your experience ACTION Visit unitedwayabc.org/2-1-1 and copy and share In 1973, United Way of America began honoring an individual or family who had doing good! the video link that explains our service. demonstrated extraordinary commitment, leadership and service and made a broad impact on their community and/or the nation. Previous winners of the national award include: Ambassador Walter Annenberg, Presidents Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter, Senator and Mrs. John Glenn, and Bob Hope.

Local United Ways followed and soon began recognizing one of their own. Our United Way began the tradition in 2002, with Buddy and Marilyn Patton and Barbara Blomberg being honored as the first winners of our Tocqueville Society Community Service Award.

This award is given to a Tocqueville Society member who has demonstrated the following:

• Outstanding contributions to the nonprofit health and human services of our community. George and Barbara Groome • Commitment to the work of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County with Tocqueville Community Service Award gifts of time and money. Last year, our referral specialists handled more • Sustained contributions over a period of years to a variety of nonprofits. Last year, we connected more than 3,000 people to volunteer projects and they gave back more than 50,000 calls and thousands more visited our On December 12, 2014, George and • Leadership that promotes philanthropy throughout the community. than 22,000 hours of service. on-line database to search resources on their own. Barbara Groome recieved the Tocqueville Community Service Award. Their leadership and financial support has transformed our Past honorees in Buncombe County: community, having a long lasting and far • Buddy and Marilyn Patton and • Charlie and Eleanor Owen CONCENTRATING OUR IMPACT reaching impact. We are grateful for their Barbara Blomberg work and friendship. Thank you! • John and Diane Teeter BOTH HANDS ON ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE AND NC 2-1-1 do a great job of providing lots of ways for people across • Janice and Joe Brumit • Charlie and Cary Owen our area to give or get help. As we elevate the work of our Middle School Success intiative and our increased emphasis in supporting See their story: unitedwayabc.org/ students, families and community, we will develop special roles for these two resources within the three pilot schools of Enka, • Jerry Sternberg • Jimbo and Robin Stickney tocqueville-award Erwin and Asheville middle schools. • Pam and Jim Turner • Marla and Joel Adams and Dot Hamill • Heather and Bill Lee Concentrating community volunteer power may look different at each school but the behind the scenes organization and promotion is much the same. We will work with each school to identify their exact volunteer needs (and capacity) and find the community members and groups to achieve their goals.

In addition, our 2-1-1 staff are already hard at work building special school-specific resource pages on our website and eventually THE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY will provide on-site services at the schools. This is an exciting time for us - as we find new ways to partner with others and increase the success of our kids, families and communities. 2014 GIVERS “I love people who love United Way. The Peaks Society is a fantastic collection $7,500-$9,999 of community leaders who understand how much we can achieve as a community MOUNT MITCHELL when we pool our resources and our will. The members of the Peaks Development Drs. Win and Meg Word-Sims Committee are committed to engaging even more people in this effort, and I feel lucky to be one of them.” CLINGMAN’S DOME $5,000-$7,499 Heather Whitaker Goldstein David D. Bailey and Sherie Ryan-Bailey Randy and Mary Johnson Robert and Alison Sipes 2015 PEAKS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR Ed and Donna Broadwell Mark Lawrence Kevin and Julie Smith Mr. and Mrs. Brett Cannady John and Barbara Lucke Bernie and Sue Stanek Dan and Teri Deitz Rick and Rebecca Manske David and Billie Stewart Bob and Carol Deutsch V. Fred and Sheila Meadows Tish and Paul Szurek David and Margaret Duval Shirley Tenney and Paul Merriken Erich and Delise Talley Ernest and Shirley Ferguson Ms. Sharon L. Morgan Michelle and Joe Yanik Drs. Dan and Barbara Gerber Ladd and Ginny Painter Susan and Tim Griffin Kevin and Harli Palme And four anonymous donors Vicki S. Heidinger Sally Rhoades Marjorie and John Hickman Mary Helen and Ralph H. Schwarzkopf

ROAN MOUNTAIN $4,000-$4,999 2015 Peaks Society • Chair - Heather Whitaker Goldstein, The Van • Himanshu Karvir, Holiday Inn Biltmore West Monte R. Ashley Dr. and Mrs. Robert Kieffer C. Allan Morse Development Committee Winkle Law Firm • Perry Hendrix, Asheville Savings Bank Kristin Bail Virginia and Drew Litzenberger Mrs. Brainard B. Rorison • Dan Anderson, TD Bank Kit and Mark Cramer Paul and Tracy McDowell S. Todd Wallenius & W. Scott Parker • Julie Smith, Beverly-Hanks & Associates REALTORS Michael and Elizabeth Freeman Jim Samsel and Kim McGuire Glenn Wilson • Nick Dionne, Green Nature Marketing • Amanda Taylor, EATON Corporation Kerry and Anna Friedman David and Marjorie McGuirk • Bill Durr, Ward and Smith, P.A. Dr. John R. Hoskins, IV and Ms. Laura A. Webb Dr. Tom Milton and Ms. Ellen Williams

RICHLAND BALSAM $3,000-$3,999 Ryan and Brooke Baldwin Alice and John Hancy Gary Pace Bob and Audie Bayer Dr. Ozmer L. Henry, Jr Ann and Tip Ray Carol Boyer Melissa M. Hicks, MD and Ann D. Brown, CNM, MSN Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Roberts Walter and Karin Brown Elizabeth W. Holden Bruce and Teresa Jo Sampson The impact United Way has on our community is I deeply care about education and being a part of Ellen and Robert Carr Timothy C. Johnston Tony and Holly Saponaro phenomenal. It is powerful to know that both our United Way gives me the opportunity to channel Eugene M. ‘Bob’ Carr, Jr. Peter and Diane Jones Ross and Martha Sloan time and money stay local but it’s just as powerful my resources and directly make a positive impact in Judy Carter and Susan Sluyter Chuck and Sharon Killian Dr. Michael J. Teaford to know that because of my involvement I am my community. The Middle School Success initiative David and Elizabeth Cypcar Danny C. Lee Warren and Lauren Wall helping to set an example for my three girls about is just one of the ways United Way helps students in Tom and Kay Finger Donna and Ivan Marcotte Charles and Barbara Wasson & Jill Stowe what it means to care for our neighbors. our community move through middle school and on Charles and Sandy Frederick Samantha and Michael McGlone Doug and Kelley Wehrkamp to graduation. Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Garbee, Jr. Dawson and Susan Mims Jon and Judi Wehrli - Julie Smith - Himanshu Karvir David M. Greiner Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Nelson, Jr. * Beverly-Hanks & Associates REALTORS Holiday Inn West Julie and Himanshu David and Donna Hammett Mark and Nita Owens And one anonymous donor THE PEAKS SOCIETY COLD MOUNTAIN $2,000-$2,999 MOUNT PISGAH $1,500-$1,999

Derek and Elizabeth Allen Mr. and Mrs. James Hefley Natalie Shaft Michael J. Adams Wade G. and Dorothy M. Hampton Cal and Kit Rains Dick and Judy Allen Larry and Francine Hill Anne and James R. Shaw, MD Patricia and Robert Adams Jeffrey Hardin Duff and Angie Rardin Heather Alley Dave and Haywood Hillier Ned and Eileen Simon William and Barbara Allen Chad and Karen Hardy Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Reiley William B. Austin Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Hornowski Mr. and Mrs. Canie B. Smith Will and Althea Aycock Dr. William Hargrove, Ph.D. Brian Repass and Sandy Feutz Charles and Lanier Ayscue Woody Hoyle Frank S. Smith Frederick and Deborah Bailey Mary Harwood Howard and Cynthia Sellinger Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Bailey Ted and Jennifer Hull Nancy A. Smith Rod and Bess Baird John and Peggy Hazlehurst Laurie and David Serfas Robert and Joan Bednarek Ron and Sharon Katz Albert and Barrie Sneed Dr. Virginia “Jennie” Barnhardt Perry and Amy Hendrix Linda M. Sharpe Daniel and MaryAlice Bell Patsy R. Keever Valorie Speegle-Snell and John Snell Jim and Sharon Tracey Barrett Dr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Hill Bob and Brenda Shepherd George and Sandra Beverly Ann Batchelder and Henri Kieffer Sandy Norbo and Barbara St. Hilaire Gene Bell Keith Houghton Lydia and William Shirley Amy and Timothy Bibby Liz and John Kimberly Mike and Susan Stevenson Lew and Kathy Bleiweis Bud and Dianne Hughes Mike and Mary Silver Kyle and Martha Boyd Keith Y. Kohatsu and Cynthia Reese Dana and Jana Stonestreet Yolanda and Larry Bopp Patsy and Mike Hunsucker Ann Skoglund Travis Boyer William McKenna and Suzanne Landis Wesley and Claudia Sturges John and Lori Bowles Anna R. Jarvis Phil and Pat Smith James E. Brazell Marie and John Philip Langlois Meredith and Jeff Switzer Ellen Boyd Jack A. Jones and Katherine Armitage Jo S. Thompson Bill and Cynthia Breyfogle Jeff and Cherie Ledford John and Kathy Tempelaar-Lietz Marlene Breger-Joyce Stephen and Suzanne Jones Charles R. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Byron Wayne Leininger Larry and Penni Thompson Daniel and Linda Brown Rebecca and Barry Kempson Kirby and Carol Tyndall Rowena and Ali Timms Dr. and Mrs. William T. Maddox Ed and Cindy Towson Don and Diane Brown Lisa King Jon and Patti Vannice Nathan and Anne Burkhardt Mr. and Mrs. William W. Mance, Jr. Mrs. Moultrie H. Truluck Ashley van Twisk Allen Bryson Stephanie and Kevin Kiser Robert Vaughan Dr. Ted Bussey Monika Mayr Bob and Angela Tuck Linda and Tim Bugg C. Darlene Laughter Paul and Vicki Vest N.E. Cannady, III Sue and Raymond McClinton Brian and Katina Turner Eve H. Burton Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Lindsay Tammy and Weaver Whitlock Steele and Ronda Chapman Nancy and Walter McConnell Rob and Kelley Tyler Tom and Cathy Byers Edward and Sherry Lipinsky Charlie and Jeri Williams Cecil Clark Lee and Latrella McElrath Ted and Terry Van Duyn Jones and Sandra Byrd Dr. Dan and Beverly Lunsford Larry and Janie Wilson Keith Collins Judith McElroy Dr. and Mrs. Randall Vanderbeek David and Suzy Carter Anne Conquest and Lance Martin Mr. and Mrs. William M. Winkler Dr. and Mrs. Denniston Crews Jean and Joseph McGuire Karen Vernon and Drake Thomas Dr. Pamela and Mr. Chris Cavanaugh Frank and Shari Mastria Ashley Woodring and Chris Gragtmans Jeanne and Charlie Cummings Chad McKinney Anna Walz Floyd and Theressa Coren Joe and Ellen McGuire Charles and Nancy Worley Roy F. Cutshall Mark and Linda Miller Don and Jennifer Weidemann Jeff and Susan Covington Tammy McIntosh Rex C. and Robin W. Worley Gerald and Cornelia De Land Sue Myers Jennifer and Hunter Westbrook Michael Creech Christina McQuiston Clyde and Mildred Wright * Susanne Deneau Jonathan and Christine Nelson Jerry and Debbie Williams Norris and Cricket Crigler Eric and Mary Michael Larry and Melanie Zapf John and Joan Dickson John and Robin Oswald Josie and Russel Williams Deborah Davis Michael and Marcia Mills Ms. Janise Donovan Kari Ott Doug Wilson and Betsey Bent Donna and Greg Davis Kevin and Shionette Montgomery And four anonymous donors Jennie Eblen and Rick Perkins Timothy W. Owen James and Llewellyn Woollcott Jan and Ann Davis Sue and Charlie Mueller Drs. W. Leon Elliston and Katherine E. Volatile Mukunda and Sara Pacifici Chris and Nina Young Randy and Kelly Davis Mr. Bill Myers Miles and Millicent Elmore Gary and Yolanda Parker Marty and Ray Dean Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Newbold, Jr. Randy and Beth Fluharty Dr. Christie Posner And ten anonymous donors Karen and Scott Dedman Jerry Oliver Dr. Hettie Lou Garland Bitsy and Jim Powell Ernest and Robin Devlin Karen Olsen Robert and Pat Gillis Shelly and Scott Powell Nick and Kris Dionne Grant and Anna Stowe Osborne Todd Michael Gothberg Amira and Tom Ranney Carol and Robert Dixon Maria Pagan-Zefri Barbara and Jeff Gould Ginny Raviotta Dr. and Mrs. Marshall Fields Mark and Amy Brewer Clementine Gregory Bob and Ann Rennard John and Kathy Fitzgerald Deanna Peltz Thomas and Elaine Grella Jamie L. Richardson Ned and Ellen Gibson Dr. Neil P. Peterson and Ms. Sarah V. Corley Alice and Bill Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Rosenthal Helen V. Frederick Lawrence and Karol Pittman Fred and Cindy Groce Susie and John Ruhl Jan and Bob Gelder Kathy Poling T. Hartley Hall, IV Robby and Michelle Russell Forrest Gilliam Dr. Anne Ponder and Dr. Christopher Brookhouse Sharon and William Hathaway Dr. Alex and Mrs. Lynn Schneider Amanda Green Sam Powers Mr. and Mrs. David L. Hayes Dr. and Mrs. Robert Scully Larry Hamlin Karl and Shirley Quisenberry THE PEAKS SOCIETY SHINING ROCK $1,000-$1,499

Jeffery Adams Jonna G. Bradham Amy L. Congdon Mr. Kenneth Farmer Bill Hayes Aletha and Lyle Johnson Elizabeth and Scott Adams Shane Robichaud and Lauren Bradley-Robichaud Gregory R. Congdon Tom Farr Mrs. Ruby B. Haynes Pamela Johnson Bob and Peg Adams Jon and Kelly Brandon Chase Conner Myra Fields Bill and Barbie Haynes W. James and Tricia Johnson Stephen K. Aiken Liz Britton Michael and Lynn Cook Dr. Rob Fields Bobby Head Crystol Jones Rick and Kristy Allemang Brian Broom Sheron and Jonathan Craig David Ford Ms. Ruth Head John Ellery and Elizabeth Jones Dan and Jennifer Anderson David and Becky Brown Nancy Craig Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Freeman Jeff and Cathy Heck Dr. Chipper and Donna Jones Linda Anderson Drs. Cindy and David Brown Chris and Angela Crawford Kathryn Freyfogle Lori Hedrick Kathey Jones Michael and Catty Andry Jon and Yuri Brown Pete and Carolyn Cryan Richard and Deborah Frye Kathy and Rick Hefner Linda D. Jones Linda and Jerry Ariail David G. and Lin Brown Diana and Gary Curran Patricia J. Fuller Kevin and Jennifer Hefner Robin E. Jones Tommy and Gene Arnold Otis Brown Jeffrey and Susan Curtis Susan and Roy Gallagher Chris and Sarah Hemmings Susan Jones Rachel Arrandale and Shannon Riley Topping A. Bryan Rob Danielson Javier J. Garcia Julie Thompson and Jim Hemphill Will R. Jones Peter and Brenda Asplund Katherine Bumgarner Ric Davenport Dennis and Franci Gasperson James D. Henderson Scott Joslin Spencer and Mern Atwater Alan Burdette Craik A. Davis Brian and Leah Gillespie Rex and Peggy Henderson Richard Juneau Joe and Cheryl Aull Smith and Margaret Burke Madeline and Roy Davis* Walt and Augusta Gladding Edward Stoll and Nancy Herbert Richard Kark Sandy and Jim Austin Scott T. Burnette Jim and Alana DeBruhl Don and Susan Glenn Stacie and Jim Hicks Himanshu Karvir and Swati Patel Fred and Marcia Ayers Dr. and Mrs. Terry Burt Katherine Dennehy Andrew Gmitter JoAnn N. Hill Robert E. and Mercedes Kaufman Ricky Babaoff Annie Burton Shelley Denton Ron and Pat Godbold Leslie and Jim Hill Michael and Carol Keenan Ryan Baber Wendy L. Cady Robert Desotelle Chris Golden Sara P. Hill Jerry and Carrie Keller Doug and Mary Alice Bailey Ryan and Victoria Calvert Traci DiBlasio Mike Goldsmith William Hillerman John P. Kelley Jan Bailey Barry and Sheila Campbell Lynne Courtney Diehl Jeremy and Heather Goldstein Karyn Hillpot John and Amy Kelso Karen and Jimmy Bailey Beth Cantley Greg E. Dillingham Janet and H. Richard Graham John and Stella Hillsman Del and Gerry Kennedy K. Ray and Glenda Bailey Charlotte Caplan and Michael Brubaker Chris and Betsy Dixon Jacqueline Grant Jim and Nancy Hoer Frances A. Killian Mike and Vikki Bailey Richard C. Carter, III Sharon and Gilbert Domingo Sonya Greck Suzanne Holbert Dennis and Jan King Cathy Ball Robert L. Carter Bob and Nancy Leigh Douglas Mark Greene Richard Holcomb Selena Kittrell Fred and Susan Barbour Mary Cascio J. Stephen Downey Bob Gregory John and Lorena Holderfield Daniel Knupp Gregory and Jessica Barr Susan Cauble Robert Downs Jim and Sheri Groce Earl and Idella Holmes Dr. Harald Kowa Barbara M. Baskerville Sarah and Jack Cecil Christine A. and James C. Dozier III Kim Grugan Rusty and Mitzi Holmes David and Nikki Kozak Lorrie and Michael Bates Dr. and Mrs. William L. Chambers George Drant Becky Guthrie Nancy Horowitz Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kubitschek Drs. Alan S. Baumgarten and Judy L. Hoffman Chris and Jill Champlin Heidi DuBose Brent Guyton John M. Hough, Jr. John Kuhns Dr. Maureen Ben-Davies and David Swanson Earl and Chung Cheatham Cathi Durham Col. Kenneth D. Hadeen (Ret) Ms. Cheryl Hunt Jeffrey Kwiatkowski Suzanne Beyea Priscilla Cherry William S. and Beth Durr Don and Diane Hallingse Nancy Hunter Rich and Suzy Landau William Bird Doss and Amber Church Jennifer DuVall Mark and Jody Halstead Robert Hunter Alan and Gillian Larson David M. Culp and Barbara Biss Beth Cirillo Charles Edge Lori A. Halula Steve and Christa Hurd Robyn Latessa and Tim Plaut Nyda Bittmann-Neville Stephanie Citron PhD and Dan Mermin PhD Carrie Edgison Greg Hammer Richard B. Hurley Dr. Ellen and Gary Lawson Keith and Christina Bittner Susan J. Clark Amanda and Derek Edwards Benjamin C. Hamrick Trent and Jill Ibbotson John Legerton and Kathy Meacham Brad and Shelly Blackburn Ellen Clarke and John Byrd Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Edwards Marguerite Hamrick* Eric and Linda Iovacchini Kelly Leonard Heath and Paige Blankenship Charles and Patricia Clogston Bruce Elliston Todd Hansen M.D. and Leslie C. Hansen William and Tara Irby Norman and Sonya Leonard Terri Blankenship Chuck Cloninger Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ensley Michael Hanshaw Anne M. Irvine Mardi and Kellett Letson Michael and Judy Bohan Stanley H. and Annette S. Cocke Vicki and Kevin Epley Stewart and Debbie Harley Dr. Jane E. Lysko and Dr. Edward K. Isbey, III Uta Levinson Betsy and Tom Bolton Kathy Coco and Deb Ramsey Dr. and Mrs. Robert Etter Mr. and Mrs. Larry B. Harris Gary W. Jackson Mary J. Lewis Jerry and Judy Bond Drs. Margot and Bernard Coleman Mary Euler Larry and Luann Harris Derrick and Pat Jackson Honorable and Mrs. Robert D. Lewis Roy and Pat Borden Clay Collins Iris* and Durward Everett Charitable Fund Alice H. and William A. Hart, Jr. Curry Jamison Judith and Robert Lievense Donna and Lee Bowman Pam Combs Mr. Douglas Evers Tom and Marie Hartye Taylor and Lori Jessee Darlene Lohman Randall Bowman Kirsten Cone Doris Exner LTC Scott A. Hausman Isaac and Andrea Johnson Dan and Jen Loizzo

THE PEAKS SOCIETY Michael Lopez Steve and Kay Nesbitt Ray and Dorothy Rapp Tom and Vivien Snyder Calvin Ward C.R. and Martha Lowe Martin Nesbitt Ms. Lynn M. Ray Melissa Stamatiades Dianne S. Ward MADISON CO. Sam and Rebekah Lowe Lt. Col. Jack Nichols Mike and Kathy Redmond O.E. and Lida Starnes Joe Ward Dr. Sally Ludlum Shon and Julie Norris Don and Charlie Reed Mike and Cathy Steinback Thomas Ward Dr. Virginia “Jennie” Barnhardt Joseph Luna and Paula O’Hara Mr. Robert W. Oast, Jr. and Ms. Tracy Rose David D. Reid Dr. Jane A. Stephens John Watford Susan Cauble Ms. Beverly Lusk Sheila O’Brien and Jeff Staudinger John and Karen Rhodin Larry and Teresa Stern John Webb Carol and Robert Dixon Rick and Janna Lutovsky Michael and Cynthia O’Byrne Cindy Rice Cissie and Jack Stevens Jana and Peter Weed Swayne and Sandy Franklin Shena Lytle Terry O’Laughlin Rhonda Rice Wyatt and Kim Stevens Gregory Weeg Walt and Augusta Gladding Beth Maczka Bill Osborne Scott and Sandra Rice Mandy Stone Damian and Hayley Wells Forrest Gilliam Don Mandelkorn Bill and Alison Overton Jay Robinson and Kelly McCanless Kenny Street Jed and Bree Welmaker John M. Hough, Jr. Kay Manley Rusty and Sharon Owen Rhonda and Roger W. Robinson Karen Vernon and Robin Suddreth Dr. and Mrs. Marc Westle Dr. Chipper and Donna Jones David and Margie Mann Mr. William G. Owenby Robert and Anne B. Robinson Sulaiman Sulaiman David and Jane Whilden Dr. Dan and Beverly Lunsford Rendi and Joe Mann-Stadt Carol B. Owens Pamela Rogers Anna and Greg Sullins Seth and Stephanie Whitaker Jerry and Sonja Plemmons Dr. William J. Maples Michael Palecki Wade Rogers Susan E. Sutherland Teresa White Barbara Radford Carole Martin John and Sallie Parker Maria Roloff David and Nancy Swann Barbara Whitehorn Ray and Dorothy Rapp John and Dee Mason Mr. and Mrs. William A. Parker Lucy Rountree Noel Swartz James and Jennifer Whitney Rhonda Robinson Mary Williams Matthews Michael Parmer Dede Rowe Dan and Donna Swift Glenn and Pauline Wilcox Jannine Shepard Clary McCall Carol Parsons Dr. Martha Rowlett Carrie Tallman Virginia and Lee Wilkinson Larry and Teresa Stern Todd and Kimberly McCarl Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Partin Marc Rudow and Deborah Miles Donna and Allan Tarleton Barbara and Larry Williams Dr. Elizabeth and Joe Vogler Anne McClintic Kim and Gordon Patrizio Leigh and John Ruhl Doug Tate Jes and Toby Williams Tammy and Weaver Whitlock George McDermott Jan Pattanayak Dianne Rule Amanda and Jon Taylor Jon Wilson Larry and Dershie McDevitt John and Sara Pearson Rojeanous Rush Dianne A. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. John G. Winkenwerder Len and Marilyn McDonald ShaRonda Pearson Dr. Stephanie Sabatini Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Taylor Debby and Bill Wolcott Bill and Roi McGuire Harold Holcombe and Jacque Penick Becky Sale Benjamin and Haley Teague Natalie Woodruff Robert McIntyre Paul Pennell Adrian and Shirley Sandler Dennis and Tara Theodossis Mary Bruce and Stephen W. Woody Gwen McKinney Angela Pentecost Mary Margaret and Wade Saunders Fran and Doug Thigpen Sherry and Robert Worley Dr. Michael and Chris Messino Robert and Barbara Peterson Laura Sawyer Cindy Threlkeld Mary Ellen Wright Carleton and Lisa Metcalf Regina L. Phelps Douglas Scothorn Ms. Pam Tidwell P. Wutschel Family Dr. James Michalets Jerry Philipp Jennifer and Shannon Scott Lan and Iris Tran William and Benita Wynn Linda and Dick Milholland Adam Phillips Faye Shaver Randy and Debbie Trantham Dr. Cynthia Yancey Jerry R. Miller Timothy Pickett Alan and Pat Shaw Brian Traynham Yeatman Family Alice and Bill Miller Bob and Becky Pitts Jennifer M. Shelley Bill and Debby Trometer Lauren S. and J. Michael Yelton Dr. Barton Milligan Jerry and Sonja Plemmons Jannine Shepard Greg Truempy Andrea and Boris Younger Anthony Mitchell Kim and Chip Plemmons Kathy Sheppard Patricia and Gary Tweed Julie Montanea Lorraine and Bob Poe Steve and Carole Shoaf James and Ann Tyson And fifty anonymous donors Eric Moody Bill and Cindy Pomeroy Mary Showalter Ms. Carolyn Untz Dr. Eva Morgenstern Penelope and Ray Ponder Laura Simmelink Leslie J. Utterback Willette Morman Ben and Jeanne Powell Leah A. Singleton Drs. John E. Van Wye and M. Hope Mustoe George and Judith Morosani Michal Powell Marilyn Singleton Adrian Vassallo and Jill Sparks Marie Morris and Bill Sproul Deborah Pressley Frank and Kristi Sink Katy Vincent True and Jane Morse Philip and Elizabeth Pritchard John and Lisa Sizemore Dr. Elizabeth and Joe Vogler David and Karen Mouw Ellen and Scott Querin Mary Sloop Ann Von Brock and Sherman Fearing John and Joan Myers Lisa Marie Quinlan Yvonne Farnell and Robert Smedley Wanda Walker David L. Nash and Virginia L. Duquet Brandi Quinn Bill Smith Pete and Pat Wallenborn Elizabeth Nealon Sheila Radcliff Clinton Smoke Jason Walls Laura Nelson Barbara Radford Jennifer Snead Brian Walsh THE PEAKS SOCIETY Help us spread the word about 2-1-1. Tell your co- Combined FEDERAL CAMPAIGN workers, faith community, neighbors and family that 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS anyone can dial 2-1-1 to connect with a network of EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE United Way gratefully acknowledges those Leadership Givers employed over 18,000 resources right here in North Carolina. in Buncombe County through the federal sector. In 2014, United Way of BFFs, Bullies, FreNemies, Asheville and Buncombe County managed the Combined Federal Campaign Chair Leon Elliston, MD for the WNC region. DIALMARQUE EL Chair-Elect Kit Cramer Academic pressure, Puberty Vice-Chair Ross Sloan Monte R. Ashley Kari Ott Treasurer Paul McDowell Kristin Bail Timothy W. Owen Secretary Jennie Eblen William Bird Gary Pace Surviving middle school is Tough Past Chair Suzanne DeFerie Cynthia Breyfogle Maria Pagan-Zefri Linda Bugg Michael Palecki Director Amy Barry Beth Cantley Gordon Patrizio Director Bill Lee Theressa Coren ShaRonda Pearson Director Ann Young Sheron W. Craig Angela Pentecost Robert Downs Karol Pittman FREE / CONFIDENTIAL Florence Downs Pamela Rogers urt Mr. Douglas Evers Marilyn Singleton 24 HOURS / 7 DAYS A WEEK / ANY LANGUAGE STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS Helen V. Frederick Mary Sloop Kathryn Freyfogle Barbara St. Hilaire Coach, teacher, MENTOR, family, Annual Campaign Ross Sloan Patricia J. Fuller Charles R. Turner Community Fund Amy Barry Althea has Alzheimer’s. Ron just learned that she would no Amanda Green Leslie J. Utterback longer be able to attend the day center due to her growing Finance/Building Paul McDowell Greg Hammer Robert Vaughan pastor, CouNselor, FrieNd Nominating Leon Elliston, MD LTC Scott A. Hausman Katy Vincent violent outbursts. He was given the name of someone who Strategic Planning Kit Cramer William Hillerman Brian Walsh might be able to help his wife, but didn’t have a number or Mike Hunsucker know where she worked. That’s when he called 2-1-1, United COMMUnITY SUPPORT SYSTEM NC 2-1-1 Roger Hartley Patsy Hunsucker And two anonymous donors Way’s 24/7 information and referral line. Advocacy Allan Morse Ms. Cheryl Hunt Member Emeritus Glenn W. Wilcox Pamela Johnson Our 2-1-1 referral specialist did some investigative work and At-Large Member Andy Gmitter Richard Juneau found the person he was looking for. The call could’ve ended Whether you play a Ex Officio Member Amy Renigar Dr. Robert Kieffer there and been a success, but our specialist understands just Daniel Knupp WHO GOT how hard it is to be a caregiver and offered information on lead or supporting Keith Y. Kohatsu C. Darlene Laughter additional resources. She also offered to check back in, to see role, it takes all of us to Mark Lawrence how things were going for the couple. BOARD MEMBERS Danny C. Lee YOU help them get through Wayne Leininger When 2-1-1 contacted Ron a few weeks later he gave a Derek Allen John Kimberly John Lucke wonderful update. They have an appointment scheduled THROUGH? middle school. Pamela Baldwin, EdD Dennis King Shena Lytle with the person he was searching for. And, based on the Cynthia Breyfogle Kellett Letson, MD Monika Mayr information provided, Ron had his wife re-evaluated by Middle schoolers with a supporting community are more Dr. James Michalets a doctor. Althea’s medications were adjusted, which has engaged in class, get better grades, make attendance Tracy Buchanan Sara Sheppard Pacifici Ms. Sharon L. Morgan greatly reduced her outbursts and alleviated much of the Sheron Craig Susanne Swanger Dr. Eva Morgenstern a priority and enjoy learning about all kinds of new stress they were under. In fact, Althea is back at the day Taylor Foss Eric Trepina Sue Myers things. They’re also more likely to be prepared for high Laura Nelson center and doing well. Ron will attend his first caregiver school and go on to graduate. We all have something to Catherine Frank, PhD Brian Turner support group in June. contribute. Join tutors, mentors, and others who care. Pat Hammonds Jason Walls Neal Hanks David Wiggins HANDSONASHEVILLE.ORG/MIDDLESCHOOL Phillip Hardin Gary Jackson THE PEAKS SOCIETY Tracey Johnston-Crum 2014 GIVERS “The Women’s Leadership Council is a powerful group of women who are committed to our United Way’s Middle School Success initiative with the goal of Elizabeth Allen Heidi DuBose Gwen McKinney Tara Theodossis Barbara Whitehorn Heather Alley Cathi Durham Sheila Meadows Pam Tidwell Jennifer Whitney creating success-ready 9th graders. We are 148 members strong, representing Althea Aycock Jennifer DuVall Dr. Susan Mims Katina Turner Barbara Williams over $251,000 in giving. Through networking with one another, volunteering our Joanne Badr Jennie Eblen Julie Montanea Karen Vernon Jeri Williams Angela Bailey Carrie Edgison Sharon Owen Dr. Kathy Volatile Ashley Woodring time and pledging our dollars the WLC truly makes an impact in our community. Jan Bailey Ashley Ensley Carol Owens Ann Von Brock Natalie Woodruff We hope that you will join us!” Karen Bailey Taylor Foss Sara Pacifici Anna Walz Margaret Word-Sims Susan Barbour Heather Whitaker Goldstein Harli Palme Laura Webb Lizabeth Wyche MaryAlice Stickney Bell Sharon Gordon Kathyrn Payne Jennifer Weidemann Ann Young Sara Pacifici Dr. Maureen Ben-Davies Jacqueline Grant Sara Pearson Teresa White Charlene Zink 2015 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL CHAIR Suzanne Beyea Deborah Graziano ShaRonda Pearson Amy Bibby Sonya Greck Deanna Peltz “My Mom will love seeing me in this. That’s Barbara Biss Lori Halula Jacque Penick all she wants - to see me graduate.” Jada Nyda Bittmann-Neville Ruth Head Rachel Perry Paige Blankenship JoAnn N. Hill Regina Phelps Judy Bond Jill Hoggard Green, PhD Kim Plemmons Donna Bowman Kate Hansen Kathy Poling Jonna Bradham Suzanne Holbert Deborah Pressley Lauren Bradley-Robichaud Nancy Horowitz Shelia Radcliff Cynthia Breyfogle Kelly Hudgins Ginny Raviotta Liz Britton Nancy Hunter Ann Ray Stephanie Brown Kathy Jackson Kathy Redmond 2015 Women’s Leadership • Chair - Sara Pacifici, Sheppard Insurance Group • Sheron Craig, Social Security Administration Ashley van Twisk Allen Bryson Anna R. Jarvis Sally Rhoades Council Executive Committee • Vice-Chair - Ann Ray, Mission Health System • Taylor Foss, Mission Health System Tracy Buchanan Lori Jessee Rhonda Rice Rowena Buffett-Timms Andrea Johnson Lucy Rountree • Althea Aycock, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP • Sheila Meadows, Mission Health System Linda Bugg Pamela Johnson Dede Rowe • Joanne Badr, Ward and Smith, P.A. • Rachel Perry, United Way Worldwide Katherine Bumgarner Crystol Jones Leigh Ruhl Dr. Margaret Burke Kathey Jones Dianne Rule • Cynthia Breyfogle, Charles George VA Medical • Lucy Rountree, Galaxy Digital Annie Burton Jill Jones Sherie Ryan-Bailey Center • Teresa White, HomeTrust Bank Eve Burton Robin Jones Dr. Stephanie Sabatini • Annie Burton, UNC Asheville Victoria L. Calvert Patsy Keever Becky Sale Charlotte Caplan Stephanie Kiser Laura Sawyer Beth Cirillo Selena Kittrell Natalie Shaft Susan Clark Dr. Robyn Latessa Jennifer Shelley Ellen Clarke Darlene Lohman Kathy Sheppard Kirsten Cone Barbra Love Mary Showalter Being a part of the Women’s Leadership Council Asheville is my hometown, and I want to see our Lynn Cook Rebekah Lowe Leah Singleton affords me the unique opportunity to interact with city continue to flourish in a conscious, mindful Nancy Craig Dr. Sally Ludlum Lisa Sizemore amazing women who want to make a difference in way. Successful communities are possible when Sheron Craig Beth Maczka Julie Smith our community. We do this by supporting United people are drawn to work together for its greater Kit Cramer Kay Manley Melissa Stamatiades Way financially and focusing our time and talents good. Being a part of United Way allows us to work Dr. Diana R. Curran Rendi Mann-Stadt Robin Stickney on the success of our Middle School youth and together towards the mission of providing access to Donna Davis Carole Martin Mandy Stone it has been powerful to see what we’ve already education, financial stability, and health to all of our Lynn Davis Mary Matthews Meredith Stone-Switzer accomplished. residents Suzanne DeFerie Anne McClintic Dr. Susan Sutherland - Ann Ray - Joanne Badr Shelley Denton Marilyn McDonald Delise Talley Ann and Joanne Mission Health Ward and Smith, P.A. Lynne Diehl Latrella McElrath Carrie Tallman WOMEN’S LEADE RSHIP COUNCIL 2014 GIVERS “Young professionals in Buncombe County have always had compassionate hearts and philanthropic spirits. Over the last ten years, Highlands Circle has Rick Allemang Heidi DuBose Jolene Lallouz Jennifer Rourke Bryan Arkwright Heavan Dunne William Ledgerwood Shannon Seymour enabled those young professionals to make an even greater impact with their gifts Marian Arledge Amanda Edwards Norman Leonard Mary Showalter than they would have made individually. By contributing $128,674 this year alone, Ryan Baber Derek Edwards Amy Madill Leah Singleton my peers have made sure that their desire to make our community healthier, Joanne Badr Ashley Ensley Jeremy Magee Ashley Smith more financially stable and better educated is being heard. Highlands Circle is 170 Jonathan Bailey Tiffany Estes Dennis Martin Lindsay Stalowy James Baley Betsy Fedder James Mastrogiacomo Melissa Stamatiades members strong, up 25% over last year, and there is no shortage in the potential Greg Barr Kendra Ferguson Ashley Mathus Greg Sullins of this group to bring about lasting, meaningful change for us and our neighbors.” Jennifer Beck Gretta Fisher-Gomez Anne McClintic Stephanie Swann Dr. Maureen Ben-Davies Benjamin Fitzpatrick Shannon McCotter Mollie Swann-DeYoung Michelle Bennett Richard Foor Rhoda McCrimmon Carrie Tallman Andy Gmitter Amy Bibby Hannah Franklin Hannah Norton Jaime S. Taylor 2015 HIGHLANDS CIRCLE CHAIR Patrick Blalock Elizabeth Franks Lakesha McDay Benjamin Teague Paige Blankenship Amanda Fugate Christopher McFatter Emily Tebbe Malina Blanton Calvin Gardner Michael McGlone Tara Theodossis Travis Boyer Hilary Garrison Caroline McLean Mercedes Volk Jessie Boyle Jason Gast Ansley Miller David Waddell Amanda Boyter Katy German Doug Miller Anna Walz Highlands Circle Lauren Bradley-Robichaud Greta Gibson Brooke Millsaps Thomas Ward United Way’s Young Leaders Jon Brandon Kathleen Gier Derek Misler Dr. John Watford Kelly Brandon Andrew Gmitter Anthony Mitchell Robert Weathers Christy Brank Chris Golden Kimberly Moore Hayley Wells 2015 Highlands Circle • Chair - Andy Gmitter, Galaxy Digital • Liz Franks, McAngus, Goudelock and Courie LLC Mary Brewer Ben Greenberg Karen Moseman Angi West Mark Brinkley Matthew Groome Jennifer Mullendore Jennifer Whitney Executive Committee • Vice-Chair - Audrey Johnson, Mission Health • Ben Greenberg, Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham Liz Britton Tate Groome Daniel Mullinix Dr. Jes Williams • Liz Britton, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP • Dr. David Hardy, APEX Brain Centers Grant Brown David Hardy Benjamin Napper Ashley Woodring Ashley van Twisk Allen Bryson Bradley Hines Heath Nettles Megan Woody • Ashley Bryson, Johnson Price Sprinkle P.A. • Elisa Jacobs, Lenoir-Rhyne University Chris Bubenik Emma Hodson Shon Norris David Woolard • Ben Fitzpatrick, EATON • James Mastrogiacomo, TD Bank William Bulfer Amanda Holbert Horbert Orton C. Scott Workman Victoria L. Calvert Elizabeth Hopper Kristine Owen Nona M. Workman Natalie Canipe Layton Hower Sara Pacifici Jonathon Yeatman Elizabeth Carter Ellen Hughes Harli Palme Brian Young Astrid Coffey John Igharas Dr. Jan Pattanayak Jarod Coffey Elisa Jacobs Paul Pennell Kyle Cogburn Andrea Johnson Vanessa Phillips Kirsten Cone Audrey Johnson Anna Popiel Louisa Conroy Lyle Johnson Melisa Porche Michael Cortes Allison L. Jordan Matthew Ransom Angela Crawford Robyn Joyner Joann Reed Chris Crawford Jennifer Kabat Levonia Reese I LIVE UNITED because I want to participate in an Our community is an ecosystem, we need every Adam DeBoer Dr. Joseph Kearney Rebecca Reinhardt organization that brings our community closer part of it to work together. I’m proud to support Shelley Denton John Kelley Cindy Rice together and provides solutions to help others United Way’s efforts to keep that ecosystem David Dills Alex Kellner Andrew Robertson thrive in such a beautiful and inspiring place. healthy and functioning. Kris Dionne David Kerestes Sabrina Rockoff Nick Dionne Sean Kerschen Kathleen Rodberg - Liz Britton - Ben Fitzpatrick Elisabeth Donovan Kurt Kuchenbrod Lucy Rountree Liz and Ben Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Eaton HIGHLANDS CIRCLE Through United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, we give of our resources, DIAMOND DONORS raise our voices and lend our muscles to change our community. We thank and applaud our Diamond Donors who have given to the mission of United Way for 25 years or more. We deeply appreciate these dedicated donors who give at all levels and have made a positive impact on countless members of our community. Consider another kind of giving: a future gift of a small part of your estate through a bequest in your will. Such an endowment will help assure our future and mark your Mr. William D. Abromitis Vikki Banks Christina Boyer Mrs. Patricia D. Cain continued legacy of giving. Together, we can continue improving lives and inspiring Janet M. Adams Gary Barger Susan Bradburn Celia Caldwell hope, both now and in the years to come. Joel B. and Marla T. Adams, Jr. Russell Barnes Marian Bradley Ms. Mary L. Caldwell Bob and Peg Adams Nada Barnett Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bradshaw Karen Calloway Marcia Allen Jim and Sharon Tracey Barrett Ms. Kathy H. Branks Joyce Cambron Patricia Allen Amy Barry James E. Brazell Patricia Camby Dick and Judy Allen Barbara M. Baskerville Ms. Cynthia Breland Sheila Camby Mrs. Christine N. Amato Kim Bass Ms. Terry D. Briggs Barry and Sheila Campbell The Julian Anders Mr. Joseph Battaglia William Briggs Lisa Cantrell Investment Mr. Thomas Jeffery Anders Lewis Battle Mr. David A. Brigman Charlotte Caplan and Michael of a Ann Anderson Robert Battle Ed and Donna Broadwell Brubaker HUMANCARE ENDOWMENT R. Jane Anderson Karen Bauer Michael Brock Judy Caraker Michael and Catty Andry Bob and Audie Bayer Sue Brooks Ellen and Robert Carr Lifetime Susan Anglin Gregory Bayne Mary Brookshire Eugene M. ‘Bob’ Carr, Jr. HUMANCARE ENDOWMENT MEMBERS Tommy and Gene Arnold Thomas Beathard Ronald Brookshire Mildred Carson * Deceased Dean Arrington Margaret Beaumont David and Becky Brown David and Suzy Carter Rodney Arrowood Gene Bell Mr. Clay R. Brown Theresa Carter Julia Ashley Daniel and MaryAlice Bell Daniel and Linda Brown Randy Carver Mary Atkinson Lynell and Robert Bell Don and Diane Brown Tricia Carver TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY LEGACY ROAN MOUNTAIN LEGACY SHINING ROCK LEGACY ADDITIONAL ENDOWMENT MEMBERS Joe and Cheryl Aull Wendy Bell Allan Brown Teresa Cassada $200,000+ $80,000 - $99,999 $20,000 - $29,999 Mrs. R.W. Anthony, Jr. Sandy and Jim Austin Mrs. Kimberly S. Bentley Ms. Jessica Brown Lila Cate Joe and Janice Brumit Preston Price* Bart and Elaine Boyer Jon and Kelly Brandon Paula Autrey George and Sandra Beverly David G. and Lin Brown Mary Cathey Marian Elmslie* J. W. Byers* Mr. and Mrs. James Christian Valjean Aycock William Bird Robin Brown Martha Cauble George and Barbara Groome Rose Cooper* Iris* and Durward Everett Charitable Fund RICHLAND BALSAM LEGACY Fred and Marcia Ayers Mr. William T. Bishop Sharon Brown Mr. and Mrs. George Cecil Mr.* and Mrs. Anthony Kushigian James Dalton* Tom and Pat Fitzpatrick $60,000 - $79,999 Charles and Lanier Ayscue Louis and Sara Bissette Mr. Stephen L. Brown Sarah and Jack Cecil Drs. Wayne and Phyllis Lang Jerry Hornowski Kerry and Anna Friedman Paul and Ellie Toebke * David D. Bailey and Sherie Ryan- Nyda Bittmann-Neville Joe and Janice Brumit James Chambers Bill and Heather Lee Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Hornowski John Gatling* Bailey Brad and Shelly Blackburn Dorothy Bryant Travis and Holly Childs Eleanor and Charlie Owen Bill and Marilyn Hubbard Ms. Suzy Hust COLD MOUNTAIN LEGACY Frederick and Deborah Bailey Katherine and Regi Blackburn Tracy and Scott Buchanan Paul Christiansen Robert C. Pew and Susan Taylor Carroll and Gwen Hughes Clyde Kelly* $40,000 - $59,999 Mr. James R. Bailey Jean Louise Blackburn Cynthia Buckner Annette Christopher Don and Charlie Reed Jerry and Carrie Keller Dr.* and Mrs. Alexander Maitland, III Mrs. Joseph Bailey* K. Ray and Glenda Bailey Melvina Denise Blair Mrs. Kathleen M. Buckner Christine Cicotello One Anonymous Giver Charles O’Connor* Peter Mallett Robert and Shirley Burns* Kathleen Bailey Cynthia Blake Tammy Bumpus Mrs. Franceen M. Clark George and Brenda Pfeiffer Alice B. McLennan Trust Jim and Robin Stickney Mark Bailey Charles Blankenship Larry and Genevieve Burda Roger Claud George Saenger Linda and Charles Nelms MOUNT MITCHELL LEGACY Clyde and Mildred Wright * Patricia Bailey Lew and Kathy Bleiweis Glenda and Bob Burgin Mrs. Patricia W. Clay Jack and Yvonne Smith Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nelson, Jr.* $150,000 - $199,999 Joe E. Young, Jr. Mike and Vikki Bailey Alice Blinderman Smith and Margaret Burke Kim Clements Tom and Bonnie Spradling Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norvell Ms. Helen M. Russell* One Anonymous Giver Rod and Bess Baird Michael and Judy Bohan Richard Burkett Charles and Patricia Clogston David and Nancy Swann Ken Partin* Sheryl Baker Deena Boles Maggie Burleson Chuck Cloninger Dr.* and Mrs. Moultrie Truluck Ernest Rosenau* Ruth Baldwin Judy Boles Jim Burnette Marilyn Clouse CLINGMAN’S DOME LEGACY MOUNT PISGAH LEGACY Glenn Wilson Karl and Shirley Quisenberry Dr. Tony W. Baldwin Judy Bond Dr. and Mrs. Terry Burt Patricia Cocke $100,000 - $149,999 $30,000 - $39,999 One Anonymous Giver Monte Richardson/Jones-Richardson Fund Cathy Ball Yolanda and Larry Bopp Jacqueline Byerly Stanley H. and Annette S. Cocke Ms. Ruth Paddison* Drs. Lee and Mario Dicesare Mr.* and Mrs. Brainard B. Rorison Karen Ballance Roy and Pat Borden Mr. William H. Byerly James Coggins Glenn and Pauline Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. John D. Teeter Dolly Swift Darrick Ballard Sandra Bowers Tom and Cathy Byers Gary Cole One Anonymous Giver Pam and Jim Turner James Bandelin Randall Bowman Winikay Caffrey Gayle Cole LOYAL CON TRIBUTORS Tamela Cole Sandra Davis Ken and Beth Farmer Claudia Goodson Reid Hartman Brenda Houck Charles Kemp Mr. Solan E. Logan III Drs. Margot and Bernard Coleman Linda Deal Yvonne Farnell Barbara Gordesky Tom and Marie Hartye Mary Louise Hunley David Kennedy Barbra and Keith Love Celeste and Carleton Collins Marty and Ray Dean Larry Farr and Michelle Rippon Karen Gortney Kevin Harwood Patsy and Mike Hunsucker Richard Kennedy Merle Love Keith Collins Cynthia Dearman Ernest and Shirley Ferguson Todd Michael Gothberg Mary Harwood Ms. Cheryl Hunt Ruth Kent Johnny and Sherry Love Drs. Don and Vicki Collins Jim and Alana DeBruhl Julia Fields Barbara and Jeff Gould Jeanette Hawkins Mary Hunter Chuck and Sharon Killian Anita Lovejoy Ms. Roxann L. Colwell Otto W. Debruhl Tom and Kay Finger Virginia Gragg Ms. Mary Elaine Hawkins Robert Hunter Frances A. Killian Debra Lovin Franklin Combs Karen and Scott Dedman Ms. Kimberley Fink-Adams Edwin Graham Mr. and Mrs. David L. Hayes Vanessa Huntsinger Ms. Karen R. Killian C.R. and Martha Lowe Mr. Joseph P. Comper David and Suzanne DeFerie Jerry Fisher Janet and H. Richard Graham Craig Haynes Richard B. Hurley Barbara Kilpatrick Amy and Lee Loy Dode Conroy Dan and Teri Deitz Pamela Fisher Ms. Kathleen R. Graham Mrs. Ruby B. Haynes Dorothy Hyatt Liz and John Kimberly Larry Ludlam Ms. Martha Cook Diane Demetris-Duermit Lois Fitch Mr. John E. Grear Kimberly Hazlett Karen Hyman Anne Kinlaw Dr. Sally Ludlum Susan Cooper Bob and Carol Deutsch John and Kathy Fitzgerald Missy Green Danny Heatherly Steven Ianniello Patricia Kirby Joseph Luna and Paula O’Hara Patricia Cooper-Whitaker John and Joan Dickson Ann Flynn Rita Gregg Mr. Tim C. Heffner Elaine Ingle Gerald Kirschner Rick Lunsford Roger Core Michael Dillard Ms. Carolyn R. Foster Clementine Gregory Kathy and Rick Hefner Dee Inglis Jenny Klein Steven Luse Richard Cothran Charles Dillingham James Foster David M. Greiner Marsha Hefner Eric and Linda Iovacchini Nina Knysh Veronia Lusk Jeff and Susan Covington Carol and Robert Dixon Krista Fox James Griffin Vicki S. Heidinger Susan Isley Barbara Kostic Mr. Kevin B. Luther Leslie Cox Sharon and Gilbert Domingo Allan Frank Alice and Bill Griffin Catherine Case Wayne Jacklin David and Nikki Kozak Rick and Janna Lutovsky Nancy Coxie Donna Donaldson Carolyn Franklin Gail Grindstaff Patricia Helsley Carolyn Jackson Jennie Krichbaum Thomas Luzon Mr. James K. Craig Ms. Janise Donovan Charles and Sandy Frederick John Grindstaff Richard Hemes Gary W. Jackson John Kuhns Stephen and Ginger Lynch Tony Craig Drs. Laurence and Joyce Dorr Linda Freeman Ms. Karen D. Grindstaff Julie Thompson and Jim Hemphill Melba Jackson Deborah Kuykendall Myra Lynch Ms. Jamee D. Crawford Carolyn Dotson Steve Fridl Fred and Cindy Groce Joy Henderson John Jarosz Doug Kuykendall Ridgeway Lynch Jeffrey Crawford Bob and Nancy Leigh Douglas Sonya Friedrich Jim and Sheri Groce Gail Henderson-Bailey Anna R. Jarvis Jeffrey Kwiatkowski Margaret Lynes Pamela Crawford Candace Dover Mr. Richard S. Gabriel Jr. Rick and Karen Grogan Mr. Barry L. Hendren Ed Jenest Fran Kyles Jeffrey Lyons Ms. Debra Y. Crawley Christine A. and James C. Dozier III Jo Gaddy Joel Guge Perry and Amy Hendrix Mary Frances Jenkins Rebecca Ladu Cynthia Mackiernan Barbara Creasman George Drant Linda Gamble Carolyn Haag Dr. Ozmer L. Henry, Jr Steven and Jackie Jennings Terri Lafevers Dr. Robert MacPherson Franklin Creasman Susan Dryman Patricia Garren Col. Kenneth D. Hadeen (Ret) Ms. Helen T. Henson Mr. Robert G. Jerdee Dr. Regina Lambert Dr. William Madison Norris and Cricket Crigler Sara Dunovant Dr. David Garver Richard Halford Mrs. Deborah D. Herman Allen and Donna Johnson Mr. Jimmy D. Lance Janet Magruder Cromer Crisp Mrs. Fonda Durner Bill Gatewood T. Hartley Hall, IV Ronald Hess Sylvia Johnson Paula Lance Joan and Bob Mair Mrs. Patricia K. Crook Jean Duyck Jan and Bob Gelder Mr. Hugh Halpert Marjorie and John Hickman Alyson Johnson-Sawyer Rich and Suzy Landau Deborah Maltry Claudia Crosby Lois Ebey Gary Gentry Charles and Donna Haltiwanger Michael Hickman Timothy C. Johnston William McKenna and Suzanne Mr. and Mrs. William W. Mance, Jr. Daryl Crowe Julie Thomas Edwards Joe George Lori A. Halula Wanita Hightower Mr. Christopher S. Jones Landis Kay Manley Pete and Carolyn Cryan Pamela Elkin Drs. Dan and Barbara Gerber Floyd Hamlin David Hill Ms. Connie Jones Kelly Lane David and Margie Mann Jeanne and Charlie Cummings Joe and Pat Elliott Gerald Gibbs David and Donna Hammett Dianne Hill Alex Jones Drs. Wayne and Phyllis Lang Martin and Kathryn Mann Jan Cundiff Bruce Elliston Pamela Gibson Pat Hammonds Leslie and Jim Hill Jack A. Jones and Katherine William Lankford Rendi and Joe Mann-Stadt William and Ann Dalton Drs. W. Leon Elliston and Katherine Mrs. Rebecca G. Gilleran Wade G. and Dorothy M. Hampton Roger Hill Armitage Tammy Lanning John Manuel Selwyn D’Amico E. Volatile Robert and Pat Gillis Mrs. Cindy E. Hamrick Sara P. Hill Peter and Diane Jones Emily Lapping Dr. William J. Maples Bob and Bunny Daniels Linda Englert Walt and Augusta Gladding Alice and John Hancy Russell Hilliard Richard and Angela Jones Deborah Lardieri Charles Markhoff Jim and Ellie Daniels James Enloe Charlie and Patricia Glazener Jeffrey Haney Dave and Haywood Hillier Robin E. Jones C. Darlene Laughter Cynthia Martin Anita and Jim Darby Donna Ensley Richard and Suzanne Gloor Donald Hargette Amy Hobson Susan Jones Ms. Barbara Ledford Jennifer Martin Nancy and Charlie David Vicki and Kevin Epley Sharon Glover Patricia Harney John and Pat Hock Stephen and Suzanne Jones Betty Lee John and Dee Mason Sharon Davidson Larry Eubanks Janet Godfrey Mr. Anthony T. Harper John Hodan Millicent Jowers John Legerton and Kathy Meacham Donna Massey Charles Davis Beverly Evans Ruby Godfrey Pat Harr Jo Hogan Gary Jung in Memory of Bernice Jung Ginny Lentz and Jack Poisson Gary Massey Deborah Davis John and Mary Evans Donna Godwin Gay Harris Elizabeth W. Holden Cecilia Justice Kelly Leonard Cheryl Massie Diane Davis Robert Evans Harvey Gold Lois Harris John and Lorena Holderfield Katie Kalarovich Donn Dack and Julia Lesesne Barry Master Jeff Davis Iris* and Durward Everett Charitable Joan Gold Myrna Harris F. Alan Holmes Richard Kark Honorable and Mrs. Robert D. Lewis Keith Mastin Lee Davis Fund In memory of Dr. Joel W. Goldsby III William Harris Ms. Mary Jane Honeycutt Michael and Carol Keenan Rebecca Linquist Robert C. and Lou Ann McAfoos Loretta Davis Ted Faber Mike Goldsmith Mrs. Vicki L. Harrison Dr. John R. Hoskins, IV and Ms. Mr. Toni A. Keenan Anthony Little Beverly McBrayer Randy and Kelly Davis Susan Farina Carlos Gomez Alice H. and William A. Hart, Jr. Laura A. Webb Patsy R. Keever Stella Littleton Eugene McCarson LOYAL CON TRIBUTORS Teresa McCarthy George and Judith Morosani Raymond Perrin Joe Robinson Kenneth Shipman Mr. Kevin J. Taylor Mr. Calvin Weatherman Richard Wright Holly McCormack Joni Morris Robert Perry, Jr. Michael Robinson Margaret Shipman Sterling Taylor Janice Weaver Ms. Kim Wrightenberry Russel N. McCrimmon Denise Morton Dean Peterson Virginia Robinson Steve and Carole Shoaf Mr. Timothy J. 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Noland Karl and Shirley Quisenberry Adrian and Shirley Sandler Jennifer Snead Gary Tweed Richard Williams Rob and Lee Merrill Sheri Norman Ronald Raisen Sandra Sayles Ms. Amanda Soule Rob and Kelley Tyler Rita Williams David Messer Kathy K. Noyes Ms. Mary L. Ramsey Teresa Scarboro Elizabeth Greene Sparks Kirby and Carol Tyndall Gary Willis Ms. Betty Metcalf Kathleen O’Connor Patricia Ramsey Ms. Tory M. Schmitz Robert Sprouse James and Ann Tyson Brenda Wilson Charles Mickey Belinda Odom Ginny Raviotta Charles Schoenheit Joyce Stachura Dr. and Mrs. Randall Vanderbeek Glenn Wilson Juanita Miles Cathleen Odom Ann Ray Ms. Kelly J. Schueneman Eugenia Stapleton Gerald Vaneman Kathy Wilson Linda and Dick Milholland Sue Olesiuk Carol Ray Dr. Harold Schutte Teresa Stephens Jon and Patti Vannice Larry and Janie Wilson Linda Miller Bonnie Oliver Mrs. Carol R. Ray Mary Helen and Ralph H. 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Stines Pete and Pat Wallenborn Albert Wojtyna Patricia Montag Bradley Parker Randy Reynolds Kevin Sharp Mandy Stone William Walter Debby and Bill Wolcott Loretta Montgomery Robin Parker Sally Rhoades Linda M. Sharpe Shirley Stoneman Lauretta Warlick Mr. Ed Wolfe Mrs. Karen E. Moody Gary and Yolanda Parker Carolyn Rich Shirley Sharpe Tina Stovall Allen Warren Vivian Woods Venita Mooney Becky Parks Monte Richardson Alan and Pat Shaw Dennis Surrett Nanette Warren Linda Woody Ms. Betty O. Moore Calvin and Wendy Parton Mary Ann Riggins Florence Shelor Gary Sutton Andrew Wascoe Mary Bruce and Stephen W. Woody Patricia Moore Mrs. Joy E. Pastucha Ms. Amanda Rigsby Chris Shelton David and Nancy Swann Clyde Waters James and Llewellyn Woollcott Richard Moore David Pattillo Jill Ritter Bob and Brenda Shepherd Dan and Donna Swift Shadrack Waters Rex C. and Robin W. Worley Betsey Moreton James Patton Harry Robbins Ms. Annette Sherlin Tish and Paul Szurek Patricia Watkins Sherry and Robert Worley Lori Morgan Amy Penland Nicholas Robbins Ina Sherlin Christopher Taylor Katherine Wauford Gary Wright Sharon Morgan Dawn Perez Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Roberts Heidi Sherman Jim Taylor Laton Waugh Kathleen Wright LOYAL CON TRIBUTORS • LIKE US! No really, please go and like/follow/ • MAKE A GIFT OF STOCK. Some benefits: COMPANIES WITH 5+ LEADERSHIP GIVERS join us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. You • claiming market value of the securities as a tax AB Tech Mike Bohan John Kuhns John D. Kimberly can find all our pages here: unitedwayabc.org/ -deductible contribution, Shelly Blackburn Becky Den Ouden John Rhodin Kelly Leonard social_media Rusty Holmes David Hayes Jon Vannice Leslie D. 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Williams Dr. Virginia “Jennie” Barnhardt Dr. Eva Morgenstern When We LIVE UNITED! improved skills, increased employee Donna Bowman Larry Zapf Scott Buchanan Sue Myers United Way is committed satisfaction, and a positive public image Jonna Bradham Tracy Buchanan Kari Ott to name a few—but sometimes it can be Donna Davis Biltmore Farms, LLC. Wendy Cady ShaRonda Pearson to reducing the impact Suzanne DeFerie George Cecil Kirsten Cone Angela Pentecost challenging to connect with a nonprofit of poverty on people’s John Dickson Jack Cecil Janise Donovan Pamela Rogers or coordinate a project. Jennifer DuVall Lyle Johnson Deborah Frye Marilyn Singleton lives and strengthening Chris Golden Tammy McIntosh Mitzi Holmes Mary Sloop our community. We do HANDS ON ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE has been Perry Hendrix Natalie Shaft Dr. John Langlois Barbara St. Hilaire Nancy Hunter Paul Szurek Marie Langlois Leslie J. Utterback this by focusing on the the volunteer center of UNITED WAY since David Kozak Sandra Norbo Robert Vaughan EDUCATION, INCOME and 2003. HANDS ON can help you build or Mike Mills Bonar Michael Parmer Brian Walsh expand effective volunteer programs Mark Owens William B. Austin Jennifer Scott And two anonymous donors HEALTH of our community that work with your employees’ interests Rhonda Rice Frederick Bailey Pam Tidwell but to be successful we will and schedule. You can engage your Laura Sawyer Don Brown Jennifer Weidemann City of Asheville Kirby Tyndall Earl Cheatham Jon Wilson Cathy D. Ball need everyone to answer employees and learn from other leading Joe Ward Robert Tyler Sherry Worley Larry Bopp our call to GIVE, ADVOCATE Asheville Savings Bank employees repainting fire hydrants companies with fun, flexible service Tammie Whitlock And four anonymous donors Chief Scott Burnette And two anonymous donors Boys, Arnold & Company, Inc. Gilbert Domingo AND VOLUNTEER. as part of a larger neighborhood restoration project. projects that provide meaningful experiences. Tommy Arnold Carolina Alliance Bank Mark Halstead BB&T Stanley H. Cocke, Sr. Jeff Covington Gary W. Jackson Brad Blackburn Fred Groce Kelly R. Davis Sam Powers LEADERSHIP GIVERS BY COMPANY Steve Shoaf Ronda Chapman Galaxy Digital Russel Williams Jerry Keller Todd Gothberg Lisa Marie Quinlan Dr. Jeff Heck Jeff Staudinger Pam Combs Doss Church And four anonymous donors Linda Sharpe Sonya Greck Brandi Quinn Dr. Melissa M. Hicks Barbara Whitehorn Gregory Congdon Andrew Gmitter Kim Grugan Shelia Radcliff Dr. Suzanne Landis Benita Wynn Jonathan Craig Nancy Horowitz Housing Authority of Asheville Mills Manufacturing Corporation Becky Guthrie Barbara Radford Dr. Robyn Latessa Pete Cryan John Kelley Gene Bell John Oswald Lori Halula Dr. Duff Rardin Dr. Kellett Letson Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Rob Danielson Lucy Rountree Bobby Head Dan Swift Dr. Todd H. Hansen Ginny Raviotta Yolanda Parker Heather Alley Jim DeBruhl And one anonymous donor David Nash Jim Turner Jeffrey Hardin Ann Ray Dr. Tim Plaut Althea Aycock George Drant Scotty Rice Pam Turner Dr. Sharon Hathaway Rhonda Robinson David Reid Amy Bibby Tom Farr Genova Diagnostics William Wynn And one anonymous donor Dr. William Hathaway Dede Rowe Paige Blankenship Javier Garcia Ruth Head And one anonymous donor Lori Hedrick Leigh Ruhl National Climatic Data Center John Bowles Don Glenn Ted Hull Mission Health Kathy Hefner Dr. Stephanie Sabatini Theressa Coren Liz Britton John Goldsmith Jeff Ledford Insurance Service of Asheville Dr. Stephen Aiken Rick Hefner Becky Sale Helen V. Frederick Brian Broom Mary Harwood Uta Levinson Rachel Arrandale Barbara Allen Francine Hill Dr. Adrian D. Sandler Greg Hammer Mike Crawford Bill Hayes Amy L. Peace-Brewer MaryAlice Stickney Bell Dr. William Allen Larry Hill Dr. Alex Schneider LTC Scott A. Hausman David Dills Earl Holmes And two anonymous donors Anthony Mitchell Linda Anderson Dr. Stephen T. Hill Dr. Douglas Scothorn Timothy W. Owen Charles Edge Steve Hurd Jonathan Nelson Brenda Asplund Jill Hoggard Green PhD Dr. David Serfas Michael Palecki Ashley Ensley Isaac Johnson Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. Carol Owens Charles Ayscue Richard Holcomb Dr. James Shaw Karol Pittman Sarah Hemmings Michael Keenan Jeff Gould Jim Stickney Jan Bailey Trent Ibbotson Mary Showalter Katy Vincent Suzanne Holbert Jeffrey Kwiatkowski Chuck Killian And one anonymous donor Jonathan Bailey Lori Jessee Mary Silver Woody Hoyle Alan Larson Eric Michael Karen Bailey Dr. Randy Johnson Kristi Sink Oppenheimer & Co. Ken Hughes Mary Lewis Shon Norris Johnson Price Sprinkle PA Dr. Alan Baumgarten Kathey Jones Robert Smedley William Pomeroy Eric Moody Dan Loizzo Ed Towson Ashley van Twisk Allen Bryson Robert Bednarek Linda Jones Valorie Speegle-Snell Cal Rains Michael Rauchwarg Robert McIntyre Benjamin Hamrick Dr. Maureen Ben-Davies Robin Jones Sulaiman Sulaiman Don Weidemann Bill Smith Mark A. Miller HomeTrust Bank Bud Hughes Suzanne Beyea Susan Jones Dr. Susan Sutherland Lee Wilkinson Dennis Theodossis Terry O’Laughlin Ricky Babaoff Mary Matthews Dr. Ellen Boyd Dr. Scott Joslin Dianne Taylor Virginia Wilkinson Tara Theodossis Bill Osborne Ed Broadwell, Jr. Noel Swartz Jon Brandon Stephanie Kiser Greg Truempy Adrian Vassallo Bill Overton Chris Crawford And one anonymous donor Dr. Cindy Brown Selena Kittrell Kelley Tyler Parsec Financial Jed Welmaker Carol Owenby Randy Davis Jon Brown Dr. William T. Maddox Wanda Walker Bart Boyer Jennifer Whitney William Owenby Susanne Deneau Mars Hill College Tracy Buchanan Anne McClintic Jason Walls Travis Boyer David Wiggins Carol Parsons Christine Dozier John Hough Rowena Buffett-Timms Paul McDowell Monica Walls Rick Manske And two anonymous donors Adam Phillips Franci Gasperson Dr. Dan Lunsford Katherine Bumgarner Gwen McKinney Anna Walz Harli Palme Lynn Ray Stacie Hicks Ray Rapp Bob Burgin Dr. Christina McQuiston Thomas Ward Melissa Stamatiades Duke Energy Progress Jamie Richardson JoAnn N. Hill Dr. Larry Stern Mary Cascio Sheila Meadows Dr. John Watford Carrie Tallman Brent Guyton J.L. Sharpe Karyn Hillpot Teresa Stern Priscilla Cherry Dr. Dawson Mims Dr. Marc Westle Ashley Woodring Willette Morman Ned Simon Keith Houghton Dr. Elizabeth A. Vogler Beth Cirillo Dr. Susan Mims Weaver Whitlock Robert Sipes Amanda Taylor Darlene Lohman Lisa Clark True Morse Barbara Williams Roberts & Stevens, P.A. Jennifer Snead Lan Tran Joe McGuire McGuire, Wood & Bissette P.A. Susan Clark Bill Myers Jeri Williams Jacqueline Grant Kenny Street Randy Trantham John Myers Susan Barbour Angela Crawford Elizabeth Nealon Natalie Woodruff John Mason Brian Traynham Paul Pennell Mary Euler Michael Creech Sheila O’Brien Robin Worley Marc Rudow Eaton Corporation Gary Tweed Kathy Redmond Tom Grella Deborah Davis Karen Olsen Mary Ellen Wright Jack Stevens Scott Adams Gregory Weeg Howard Sellinger Joe McGuire Katherine Dennehy Anna S. Osborne Jonathon Yeatman Wyatt Stevens Patricia Adams Jon Wehrli Lydia Shirley Doug Tate Cathi Durham Dr. Jan Pattanayak Ann Young Rick Allemang Rex Worley Dana Stonestreet Doug Wilson Carrie Edgison Dr. Ron Paulus Dr. Michael Young Southeastern Container, Inc. Brooke Baldwin Robert Worley Wesley Sturges John Ellery Deanna Peltz And eleven anonymous donors Laurie Chandley Greg Barr Peter Wutschel Greg Sullins Merril Lynch Yvonne Farnell Dr. Neil Peterson Will R. Jones Keith Bittner J. Michael Yelton Jo Thompson Doug Bailey Myra Fields Regina Phelps Mountain Area Health Education Center Bruce Sampson Terri Blankenship And twelve anonymous donors Hunter Westbrook C. David Brown Dr. Rob Fields Timothy Pickett Ann D. Brown C.N.M. Doug Wehrkamp Alan Burdette Teresa White David Greiner Taylor Foss Dr. Christie Posner Dr. Diana R. Curran Michelle Yanik Andrea Younger LEADERSHIP GIV ERS BY COMPANY TD Bank Ward and Smith, P.A. Wells Fargo Bank Tony Saponaro 2014 CAMPAIGN AWARDS Dan Anderson Derek Allen Michael Andry Delise Talley Judy Bond Joanne Badr Ryan Baber Erich Talley Lynn Cook Chuck Cloninger Craik A. Davis CAMPAIGN AWARDS WORKPLACE CAMPAIGNS Charles Frederick William Durr Shelley Denton WNC Community Health Services TOP 25 Ross Sloan Norman Leonard Traci DiBlasio Randall Bowman 1. Mission Health 14. City of Asheville Rusty Edwards Charise Gantt Awarded at our annual Live United Celebration and Rendi Mann-Stadt 2. Eaton Corporation 15. Buncombe County Schools The Van Winkle Law Firm Lance Martin Vicki Epley Thomas Kennedy Annual Meeting, these awards represent just a few 3. Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP 16. Blue Ridge X-Ray Company Marla Adams Grant B. Osborne Brian Gillespie Gerardo Navarro Hermida of the MANY shining examples of great corporate Lauren Bradley-Robichaud Hayley Wells Chad Hardy Scott Parker and individual leadership in our community. We 4. Charles George VA Medical Center 17. Beverly-Hanks & Associates Jones Byrd William Wolcott Kevin Hefner Dr. Todd Wallenius thank everyone for their hard work and inspiration. 5. Harry’s Cadillac-Buick-GMC 18. Buncombe County Government David Carter Crystol Jones Dr. Cynthia Yancey 6. HomeTrust Bank 19. Milkco, Inc. Roy W. Davis, Jr.* Kim Plemmons And one anonymous donor 7. Silver-Line Plastics Corporation 20. Biltmore Farms, LLC Heather Whitaker Goldstein Largest Combined Employee/ Corporate Donation Larry Harris • Mission Health 8. Southeastern Container, Inc. 21. Bank of America/Merrill Lynch James Johnson 9. Asheville Savings Bank 22. Bonar John Kelso Spirit of the Mountains 10. United Parcel Service 23. The Van Winkle Law Firm Barry Kempson Each year, 700+ local middle 11. Parsec Financial 24. Mills Manufacturing Corporation Larry S. McDevitt • Dixon Hughes Goodman school students participate in 12. Wells Fargo Bank 25. TD Bank Carleton Metcalf Students @ Work Week, a joint • Ward and Smith 13. CarePartners Health Services Phil Smith project of the NC Business Albert Sneed Council for Education and Spirit of North Carolina (statewide award) O.E. Starnes week the NC Department of Public • Johnson Price Sprinkle

Allan Tarleton Instruction. The goal is for corporate sponsorship United Parcel Service businesses to help students Above and Beyond Your company’s support of a strategic initiative or an in-kind donation Clay Collins connect career interests to their • Wells Fargo helps defray business, marketing and fundraising costs – allowing more Chase Conner daily school experience. We are • Himanshu Karvir, Holiday Inn West of every dollar raised to go directly to work strengthening our community. David Ford one of seven organizations that Randy Franklin Partnerships help us do our work, but they can also help your business

work help coordinate activities. I’ll Do Anything for United Way Mark Greene photo courtesty of Cataldo Perrone achieve goals in a number of ways. Larry Hamlin • Anna Jarvis, Retired Lisa King • Eaton Corporation • Access to a loyal target audience of engaged donors and volunteers Jeff Switzer • North Buncombe Elementary who understand the importance of community support.

Calvin Ward @ • Asheville City Schools • Affordable, quality exposure from co-branding opportunities to United Way of Asheville and • Benita Wynn and the Economic and Community campaign materials. Buncombe County Development Department and US Cellular Center • An excellent way to show your community involvement by partnering Elizabeth Allen with one of the most recognizable community support organizations in David D. Bailey I’ll Raise My Voice for United Way Kris Dionne the world. • Beth Maczka, YWCA Ron Katz • The opportunity to make a difference in Buncombe County through • Audrey Johnson, Mission Health Kevin Montgomery direct community leadership. Karen Vernon • Pamela Johnson, Charles George VA Medical Center Ann Von Brock

And two anonymous donors s tu d ent Legal Division Challenge Cup Find the partnership package that works best for you: • Ward and Smith unitedwayabc.org/underwriting or call David Bailey: 236-3769 LEADERSHIP GIVERS BY COMPANY WORKPLACE RECOGNITION WORKPLACE CAMPAIGNS Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Meritor, Inc. USDA Forest Service-Southern Research Station We are so grateful for ALL the workplaces that allow us the opportunity to share our story and inform their employees about the Dillard’s (Asheville Mall) Metropolitan Sewerage District Verner Center for Early Learning impact that their gifts have on our community. The following businesses run a workplace campaign (5 or more employees). Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Milkco, Inc. Vertique Inc. DOT/FAA/ATO (Tech Ops) Mills Manufacturing Corporation Volvo Construction Equipment N.A. Gold = 75% or more of giving potential Silver = 50-74% of giving potential Bronze = 25-49% of giving potential Duke Energy Progress Mission Health Wal-Mart/Sams #6452 Eaton Corporation Mountain Area Health Education Center Ward and Smith, P.A. FedEx Express Mountain Housing Opportunities Warren Wilson College 14th Weather Squadron Buncombe County Government North Windy Ridge Fifth Third Bank National Climatic Data Center Webb Insurance A-B Tech Air Quality Oakley Elementary First Bank National Forests of N.C. Wells Fargo Bank ABCCM Emergency Management Pisgah Elementary First Citizens Bank & Trust Company Nationwide Wilcox World Travel and Tours All Souls Counseling Center Finance Progressive Education Program Flint Group Northwestern Mutual Financial Wilsonart International Allergy Partners PA General Services Sand Hill-Venable Elementary FLS Energy Inc. Nypro Healthcare WNC AIDS Project American Red Cross Governing Body T.C. Roberson High School Friday Staffing Services OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling WNC Community Health Services ARP Addiction Recovery Prevention Health & Human Services Valley Springs Middle School Galaxy Digital Oppenheimer & Co. YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Human Resources W.D. Williams Elementary GE Aviation Optical Cable Corporation YMCA of WNC Asheville Board of Alcoholic Control ID Bureau Weaverville Elementary General Mail Facility Our VOICE, Inc. Young Transportation Asheville Cardiology Associates Information Technology Weaverville Primary Genova Diagnostics Padgett & Freeman Architects Youth Empowered Solutions Asheville City Schools Permits & Inspections West Buncombe Elementary Girls on the Run Parsec Financial YWCA Preschool Planning William W. Estes Elementary Givens Estates Patla, Straus, Robinson & Moore Zealandia Holding Co. Main Office Recreation and Cultural Authority Woodfin Elementary Givens Highland Farms, Inc. Pentair Valves Foundation Register of Deeds Capital Bank Goodwill Industries of NWNC Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company Asheville Middle School Sheriff’s Department & Detention Center Capstone Health Alliance Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. Pisgah Legal Services Asheville High School Soil Conservation CarePartners Health Services Greater Asheville Regional Airport Pisgah Ranger District School of Inquiry& Life Science SILSA County Superior Court Caring For Children Green Opportunities PNC Bank Vance Elementary School Buncombe County Schools Carl Sandburg Home Harris Teeter PSNC Energy Isaac Dickson Elementary Central Office Carolina Alliance Bank Harry’s Cadillac-Buick-GMC Roberts & Stevens, P.A. Ira B. Jones Elementary School A.C. Reynolds High School Carter, P.C. Accounting and Consulting Helpmate, Inc. (Bunc) Silver-Line Hall Fletcher Elementary A.C. Reynolds Middle School Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles Henderson County Social Security Admin. Sisters of Mercy Services Corporation Claxton Elementary Avery’s Creek Elementary School Charles George VA Medical Center Hobart Service Skyland Automotive Asheville Citizen-Times Barnardsville Elementary Child Abuse Prevention Services, Inc. HomeTrust Bank Smart Start of Buncombe County Asheville Eye Associates Black Mountain Elementary School Children First/Communities in Schools Homeward Bound of Western North Carolina Social Security Administration Asheville Radio Group Black Mountain Primary City of Asheville Housing Authority of Asheville South College Asheville Radiology Buncombe County Early College Development Services Hubbell Distribution Southeastern Container, Inc. Asheville Savings Bank C.T. Koontz Intermediate Economic & Community Dev./US Cellular Center IBM Corporation State Farm Insurance Asheville Specialty Hospital Candler Elementary Finance Department IKON Office Solutions- Ricoh SunTrust Bank AT&T Cane Creek Middle School Fire Department Insurance Service of Asheville Target Store No. 1807 Auto-Owners Insurance Charles C. Bell Elementary General Administration Internal Revenue Service Target Store No. 2011 Baldor Charles D. Owen High School General Services Irene Wortham Center TD Bank Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Charles D. Owen Middle School Human Resources Department Jacob Holm Industries TE Connectivity Bank of North Carolina Clyde A. Erwin High School Information Technology Jarden Applied Materials Terminix Service - Southeast Bankers Insurance Clyde A. Erwin Middle School Parks and Recreation JC Penney Company, Inc. Store #2346 The Community Foundation of WNC BB&T Eblen Intermediate School Planning and Urban Design Johnson Price Sprinkle PA The Mediation Center Belk (Asheville Mall - 112) Emma Elementary Police Department Just Economics The Van Winkle Law Firm Best Buy No. 445 Enka High School Public Works Department Laboratory Corp. of America Thermo Fisher Scientific Best Buy No. 953 Enka Middle School Transportation Services Land of Sky Regional Council Tops For Shoes Beverly-Hanks & Associates Fairview Elementary Water Resources Department Lenoir-Rhyne University Town of Weaverville Big Brothers/Big Sisters of WNC Glen Arden Elementary Clean Environments Literacy Council of Buncombe Trident Micro Systems Biltmore Farms, LLC Haw Creek Elementary Colton Groome & Company M.B. Haynes TSA Choice, Inc. Blue Ridge Metals Corp Hominy Valley Elementary Community Action Opportunities MACPAC U.S. Probation Office Blue Ridge Parkway Johnston Elementary Council on Aging of Buncombe County MAHLE Motorsports, Inc. UBS Financial Services, Inc. Blue Ridge X-Ray Company Leicester Elementary Crescent Health Solutions MANNA FoodBank United Federal Credit Union Bolick & Associates North Buncombe Elementary Custom Packaging of Asheville Mast General Store United Parcel Service Bonar North Buncombe High School Daniels Business Services, Inc. McGuire, Wood & Bissette P.A. United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County Boys, Arnold & Company, Inc. North Buncombe Middle School Dave Steel Company, Inc. MemoryCare UPS Freight WORKPLACE RECOGNITION A good education for our kids, a safe place to live, food on the table and the security that comes with financial stability.

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is committed to REDUCING THE IMPACT OF POVERTY on people’s lives and STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY by improving the EDUCATION, INCOME and HEALTH of our neighbors.

It’s with you - our donors, volunteers, and partners that we can do what no single organization can do alone: create solutions that reduce the impact of poverty, transform individual lives and drive systemic change that improves entire communities.

We thank you for choosing United Way and for each and every way you LIVE UNITED.

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