2018 ANNUAL REPORT Oshkosh Area United Way 1 IN 3 people are impacted by Oshkosh Area United Way- 22018 W0AS A Y1EAR 8OF DISCOV1ERY funIded progNrams AND TRANSFORMATION

The Oshkosh Area United Way (OAUW) has undergone some major changes within the last year. The long serving CEO of OAUW retired and Mary Ann L. Dilling was brought on with significant skills in fundraising, sales, marketing, and organizational effectiveness.

The staff has been increased from 2.5 people to 4 people by adding a Marketing & Community Impact Director and a Resource Development Director. The organization has a goal to double the annual campaign donations from the $1.2 million historical range to $2.5 million.

In 2018, we also implemented a new Results-Based Accountability (RBA) process for grant allocations to ensure your money is going to responsible programs that demonstrate measurable results. The OAUW office also relocated to 21 W. New York Avenue in Oshkosh.

Oshkosh Area United Way | 2018 Annual Report 1 UNITED WE FIGHT $TH1E 2.0138 CA MMPAIGNI RLAISELD AI REOCORND-BREAKING $1.3 MILLION TO SUPPORT FUNDING IN 2019

Yet even with this success, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Today, almost half of Oshkosh residents cannot afford basic needs such as housing, food, child care, health care and transportation. We believe our community deserves better. Solving the problems in Oshkosh is complex, but Oshkosh Area United Way offers a simple solution for people looking to make a difference.

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW FThisI chartN illustratesA the revenueN breakdownC forI OshkoshA AreaL United Way from January 1-December 31, 2018. United Way is not a recipient of state or federal grants.

Workplace Special Events 3% 48% Campaigns

12% Foundations 23% Corporate Gifts

OVIndividEual DonRors VIEW 14%

Oshkosh Area United Way | 2018 Annual Report 2 W e know health is impacted by many factors, not just physical illness. Social disadvantages such as poverty, homelessness, and other societal issues impact both physical and mental health. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 i n 5 people will be affected by a mental illness in their lifetime (a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling or mood). WE LIVE UNITED FOR 16.7% of Oshkosh Area School District students have HEALTH 16co.nsider7ed suicide % Health issues in Winnebago County include high rates of suicide, lack of access to specialized mental 61,152 h ealth treatments, and high meals were i ncidences of adverse childhood e xperiences. delivered to home- bound seniors in Improving mental health will help us achieve lower rates of substance abuse, 2018 less violence, a more productive workforce, and lower rates of6 disability 1,15 due to mental illness.

OAUW supports mental wellness 12,000 through programs like 2-1-1, United Way’s 24/7 information and referral calls were answered by service. Staff and volunteers direct 2-1-1 in 2018 victims to local resources, including shelter information, food availability, and damage reporting. 12,00

Oshkosh Area United Way | 2018 Annual Report 3 WE LIVE UNITED FOR EDUCATION 41% of Oshkosh Area School District students live beneath the federal poverty level, of which 210 are homeless he Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction states that T reading proficiency in the third grade is a strong predictor of high school graduation and the odds of succeeding economically4 later in 1life. % Third grade reading scores for Winnebago County show a majority of children are reading at 59% o r below basic skill levels. of children in Winnebago Children not meeting third grade reading county are not proficiency levels are four times more proficiently reading at likely to leave school without a diploma. grade level in The OAUW-funded Dolly Parton’s 3rd grade Imagination Library program6 fosters a 5.4% love of learning at an early age.

Oshkosh Area United Way financially supported programs at Big Brothers Big 13,139 Sisters and the Boys & Girls Club to give youth a better start in life. For older books were delivered students, we supported 1 , 8 0 0 h o u rs to 2,000 registered of homework and tutoring to help more children in 2018 students graduate. 13,13

Oshkosh Area United Way | 2018 Annual Report 4 ast year, Oshkosh Area United Way identified barriers L that prevent individuals from getting to their job, including lack of transportation before and after shift 46% hours, finding quality child care, or improving job skills. In of households in Oshkosh 2018, we financially assisted programs that helped relieve cannot afford basic needs some of these burdens. like housing, food, child care, health care, and 46transportation% WE LIVE UNITED FOR FINANCIAL STABILITY

Young children in single parent households face especially serious economic challenges. 1,471

children received free In Winnebago County, access to dental treatments and dental health care is limited due to learned about lower incomes or reliance on Medicaid preventative care in benefits. We financially supported the 2018 Robert Glass Focus on Children1,471 111 program for kids who come from economically-challenged families. adults improved their work Free services are provided by skills to successfully gain and sustain employment volunteer professionals including and continue increase their dentists, registered hygienists and savings assistants, as well as dental students. 111

Oshkosh Area United Way | 2018 Annual Report 5 UNITED WE WIN

There is a great need in Oshkosh, but we believe that the goodwill of Oshkosh residents is greater. Let’s break the cycle of poverty and increase the quality of life for everyone who lives here.

Ideas are only as good as their actions – Thank you for being a champion for change. Thank you for advocating, informing, and guiding the community. We remain ever grateful to our dedicated donors and volunteers that make the Oshkosh area a great place to live, work, and raise a family, for all.

Get involved. Become a workplace campaign champion, enroll in your employer's payroll deduction, or sign up to volunteer.

Oshkosh Area United Way | 2018 Annual Report 6 INVESTING IN THE COMMUNITY

Oshkosh Area United Way was proud to invest in 39 programs and services in the targeted impact areas of education, financial stability and health from January 1-December 31, 2018.

HEALTH Home-Delivered Meals (ADVOCAP) Emergency Shelter and Client Advocacy (Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services) Out-Of-Home Respite (Covey) Home Visits and Parenting Workshops (Family Services of N.E.W.) Advocacy, Counseling and Sexual Abuse Treatment (Reach Counseling Services) Programs at Evergreen Retirement Community, Miravida, Park View Health Center, Father Carr's Place 2B, Tri-County Dental, and Winnebago County Health Department/reThink EDUCATION Community-Based Mentoring and Site-Based Mentoring (Big Brothers Big Sisters) Basic Needs, Teens on Track and Radford Kids (Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh) Youth Services and Prevention (Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services) Life Enrichment (Covey) Membership Reaching Out (Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes) Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (Oshkosh Area United Way) Education (Reach Counseling Services) Member Scholarships (Oshkosh Community YMCA) FINANCIAL STABILITY

Bridges Program (ADVOCAP) Disaster Services (American Red Cross) Farmer's Market Program (Bonus 10) Resource Counselor (Day By Day Warming Shelter) Budget Counseling (Financial Information and Service Center) 2-1-1 Information and Referral (Fox Cities United Way) SE Asian Advocate Program (Legal Action of Wisconsin) Food4Kidz (Oshkosh Area Community Pantry) VITA Tax Preparation (Oshkosh Area United Way) One-On-One Adult Tutoring and Road To Work (Winnebago County Literacy Council)

Oshkosh Area United Way | 2018 Annual Report 7 MOST GENEROUS WORKPLACES

United Way recognizes the following organizations and their employees for their combined contribution to the 2018 community campaign. We value the hundreds of supporters who invest in United Way, allowing us to continue our work of advancing the common good. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

*2018 Campaign Leaderboard Reported as of May 1, 2019 IN GOOD COMPANY

Last year, the employees of small businesses, firms, corporations, partner agencies and academic institutions contributed to the Oshkosh Area United Way Community Fund that was invested in community programs and services for the 2018 funding year.

$200,000-$249,000 $5,000-$9,999 $1,500-$2,499 Oshkosh Corporation 4imprint USA Ascension Associated Bank Boys & Girls Club Of Oshkosh $100,000-$149,000 BMO Harris Bank CN/Canadian National JEK Foundation, Inc. Carl Hennig, Inc. FedEx Ground

City of Oshkosh Fox Valley Savings Bank $75,000-$99,000 Eastbay Inc. The Howard Amcor Flexibles Evergreen Retirement Community Independence Financial $50,000-$74,999 GN-StrataGraph Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes Bergstrom Automotive Herbert Kohl Charities Old National Bank Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Illinois Tool Works Inc. Oshkosh Community Credit Union Silver Star Brands Keenline Conveyor Systems Oshkosh Northwestern Kimberly-Clark Corporation Oshkosh Rotary Club $25,000-$49,999 Pacur LLC. Oshkosh Southwest Rotary Club Hoffmaster Group, Inc. Verve, A Credit Union Schenck SC U.S. Bank Oshkosh Wisconsin Public Service

$1,000-$1,499 $15,000-$24,999 $2,500-$4,999 A. P. Nonweiler Company Oshkosh Area School District SNC Manufacturing Co. Baker Tilly Virchow, Krause & Co. LLP ADVOCAP University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh Blended Waxes American Red Cross Staff & Retirees Community First Credit Union Ascension Winnebago County FVTC AT&T Hydrite Chemical Co. Blue Door Consulting, LLC $10,000-$14,999 McClone Insurance Group Enterprise Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh Coil Spring Oshkosh Chamber Of Commerce Bank First N. A. Oshkosh Community YMCA Oshkosh Correctional Institution Best Western Premier Waterfront Oshkosh/Winnebago Housing Oshkosh Herald Hotel Authority Oshkosh Mid-Morning Kiwanis Club Brunswick Public Foundation Peace Lutheran Church Shopko Oshkosh CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC Experimental Aircraft Association Target Oshkosh Steinert Printing Company Festival Foods Windward Wealth Strategies The Sullivan Group Powergrid Solutions Inc./AZZ UnitedHealth Group UPS Oshkosh Area United Way | 2018 Annual Report 9 LEADERSHIP GIVING Leadership Giving contributions are the mainstay of United Way's individual giving. About 300 donors gave at this level and provided more than $466,000 of our community investment.

Alexis de Tocqueville Society members are United Way's most generous donors. Households who contribute $10,000 or more annually to create lasting, positive change in our community qualify as a Tocqueville member.

TOCQUEVILLE LA SOCIÉTÉ NATIONALE PILLAR Lauren and Zach Brandon $100,000-$249,999 $1,500-$2,499 Gary and Jo Brantmier Anonymous (1) Anonymous (1) Shari Christie Dr. Jeffrey P. Andreini D. Dick Clark, M.D. TOCQUEVILLE MEMBRES DE LA SOCIÉTÉ Larry Bittner Stephen Cole $10,000-$14,999 Pat and Cathy Davidson Tom and Kim Cooper Anonymous (2) Al and Mary Ann L. Dilling Ignacio Cortina Wilson Jones Jeff Gilderson-Duwe John A. and Joann Noe Cross Dr. Paul and Peg Larson Kathleen Grace Mark Cyrulik Mark Griffin Michael Dempsey KEYSTONE Donald E. and Marjorie J. Griffing Dave Dysinger $5,000-$7,499 David Kersztyn Nancy Elsberry Anonymous (1) Walter Koskinen Mark L. Harris Bryan Brandt Robert and Jodie Larsen Barbara Herzog Herbert Kohl Charities Lisa Ann Newcomb Susan Hildahl Jorgene Hartwig David and Carla Omachinski Stephen and Anne Hintz Kathrine and Thomas Polnaszek Kevin Schneider Dawn Johanknecht Gary and Tina Schmiedel Robin L. Schroeder Barry Johnson Tina Schoner Kent Schulte Jacob Jones Judith and Donald Seibold Pam Kaskin CORNERSTONE David and Amy Sitter Meghann Kasper $2,500-$4,999 Jennifer Skolaski & Pravin Mansukhani Kay Kent Anonymous (2) Ken Strmiska and Sabina Singh Thomas J. King Margaret Davidson Andrew Wilson Michael and Mary Jane Kloepping William Evans Mike and Joan Woldt Kurt and Judie Koeppler Armene Hafemeister Karena and Andy Leavitt Tom Harenburg HORIZON Rory Leyden Al Hartman $1,000-$1,499 Jim Malczewski Brett Kerst Anonymous (9) Mrs. Sally Mathison Eric Kropp Mark Arnold Carol Morack Todd and Mary Krueger Phillip Baker, D.D.S. Atty. Thomas Nesbitt Nila Staller Richard Batley Charitable Giving Fund Jeff Trembly Dr. Robert and Margaret Bernstein Norden-Vanden Heuvel Judy Westphal Mei Bloechl John and Jill Norton Eric Wilson, M.D. Nancy and Jeff Braatz Nancy Pagel Timothy and Judy Young Oshkosh Area United Way | 2018 Annual Report 10 L e a d e r s h i p C o n t i n u e d Bob Coglianese Amanda and Jason Mallek Maria Concepcion Patrick McClone Susan M. Panek Jaclyn Cooper Carol and Joe McIlree Greg and Toni Pierce Louise Coumbe Peter Mehn Edward and Margaret Potempa Nathan Crook Colin Meighen Carol and Kurt Rothe Elizabeth Delcamp Jaimie Monnett Nick and Mary Schellinger Rick R. Dittberner Jenny Monroe Jeff and Karen Schneider Ron Docta Gloria Moore Robert Sims Glenn Doherty Tamara Mortenson Carol Sullivan Christine Dudzinski Andy Mugerauer Diana Summers Tessa Englund Nasr's Tamara Thomas Jean Erdman Michael Nesbitt Thomas Van Handel David Freimark Kathryn M. Nichols John L. Vette Michael Gawel Robert and Carol Niendorf The Wheel Family Mary Beth Gehrke Mark Nonweiler Mary Ellen Wonders Douglas Gieryn Duane and Megan Ott Gary Yakes Dale Glen Renea Paulick Zeigler Joshua Goede Nicole Peterson David Groenier Barbara Piencikowski BUILDER Scot Harenburg Andrew Pierre $500-$999 Anne E. Hauch Warren and Darcy Pierson Anonymous (15) Sara Heeney Michael Pluchinsky Christine Amundson Cindy Herbert Peggy Pongratz Amy Ashton Clint Herrick Beverly Jean Porter Jeanne Baivier Laura Hofacker Jacob and Kathleen Propp Joseph and Alice Bauer Jeffrey Holtz James Rabe Michelle Baumann Michael Hovanec Eric Regner Tom Belter Steve Hurley Brian Rhodes Victoria L. Beltran Mike Ivy Mark Rohloff Daniel Benish Roger Jacobsen, D.D.S. Scott Roidt Tom Blaze Timothy Jacobson Lynn Ruedinger Michael Bonertz Roy and Liz Janzen David Sagehorn Karen Bowen Lawrence and Jane Johnson Kayla Sattler Valerie Bowman Linda Jones-Pierron Dan and Christine Schetter Pete Brace Nathan Kastein Dave Schmitz Judith K. Britton Cassandra Knight Janice and Clifford Schwebke Barbara G. Brown Colette Kolb Sarah Jo Scott Ken amd Jan Brusda Family Fund John Krause Edward Scully Melanie Buyarski John Kreul Jon Sheehy Carol and David W. Cameron Paul Kubicek Jeffrey Slusarski Marillyn and Dick Campbell Patrick Larson Paul Spangler John Casper Mark Lee Jim and Joan Stahl Brian Chicoine Mike Lewis Meg Stautz James and Kay Chitwood Renee Maeder Oshkosh Area United Way | 2018 Annual Report 11 L e a d e r s h i p C o n t i n u e d Dr. Loren and Judy Swanson William Weber, M.D. Scott Titel Mary Ann Offer and Peter Westort Andrea Steiner Carl B. and Chris Tower Jay Williams Craig Steinert Kevin Tubbs Valerie Williams Mark Steinert Susan Van Houwelingen Eugene Winkler Todd Stevenson Phillip Vette Mosely Margaret Winn Chelsea Stindt David Walkowski Shannon Ziltner

EMERGING LEADERS

Oshkosh Area United Way Emerging Leaders program is proud to count nearly 50 people age 40 and under who give $250 or more. This group of dynamic leaders impacts lives in the community by giving, advocating and volunteering as an Emerging Leader.

HORIZON Brian Rhodes Blong Lor $1,000-$1,499 Meg Stautz Amanda and Jason Mallek Zachary Brandon Chelsea Stindt Matt Marchinowski Mark Cyrulik Nicole Rayos and Ryan Rasmussen Jacob Jones BRONZE Mark and Melanie Robinson Meghann Kasper $250-$499 Anne Ruby Nick and Mary Schellinger Anonymous (6) Denise Schultz Courtney Ader David Shadick GOLD Craig D. Alt Luke and Lisa Timm $750-$999 Thomas Benak Ruth Toetz Nathan Crook Dan Braun Sheela Villiard Nathan Kastein Matthew Brodzeller Chad and Angela Wade Jason Crooks Stephanie Werth SILVER Andrew DeVries William Wyman $500-$749 Jordan Dvorak Matthew Zeamer Anonymous (2) Chris Golem Kris Zweiger Amy Ashton Drake Gutsmiedl Maria Concepcion Debra Hansen These lists include 2018 campaign donations received by May 1, 2019. The lists were Michael Gawel Hannah Jean prepared with great care to ensure the accuracy Clint Herrick Ryan Jensen of contributor information. Should any errors or omission be found, please contact the Oshkosh Timothy Jacobson Katie Johnson Area United Way office so we can extend our Colin Meighen Jacquelyn Kiffmeyer apologies and make corrections for the future.

Oshkosh Area United Way | 2018 Annual Report 12 IN-KIND GIFTS AND SPONSORSHIPS

The following businesses and individuals offered goods and services to Oshkosh Area United Way throughout 2018. We thank them for their kindness and generosity.

GOLD KerberRose Associated Bank $10,000-$14,999 Lake Breeze Golf Club Clarity Care Bergstrom Automotive Michael Cooney Cliff's Tire and Battery, Inc. Oshkosh Herald Evergreen Retirement Community BRONZE Oshkosh Mid-Morning Kiwanis Club First Weber Realtors Oshkosh/Schwab $500-$4,999 Oshkosh/Winnebago Housing FloorQuest 44 North Advertising and Design Authority Gartman Mechanical Services 4imprint Rev's Bowl Bar & Grill Joann Cross Bank First N.A. Rhyme Office Products Link Computing Solutions Best Western Premier Waterfront Schenck McClone Insurance Hotel U.S. Bank Midwest Realty Management BMO Harris Bank Weston Imaging Group Oshkosh Herald LLC. Brown Family Foundation ReMax on the Water (KSV, LLC.) C. R. Meyer STEEL SBG Financial CastlePierce $499 & Below (Cash) Silver Star Brands Dublin's Irish Pub AEGIS Financial (Bowman & Co.) Stockbridge Engineering Fox Valley Savings Bank Al Hartman, Elizabeth Hartman, Suttner Accounting Inc. Jackson Kahl Insurance Agency Amy Davis Young & Maslowski LLP

Oshkosh Area United Way | 2018 Annual Report 13 BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS & CAMPAIGN CHAIRS

In 2018, our organization benefited from the dedication of 17 members on our board. We recognize their contributions reflect a year-round commitment. Oshkosh Area United Way is very fortunate to have such thoughtful and devoted community members guiding and supporting our organization. Thank you for all that you do.

Board of Directors and Officers

Ken Arneson Chuck Basting Bryan Brandt Mark Cyrulik Annie Elmer Paulette Feld Evergreen Retirement Silver Star Brands Oshkosh Corporation Blue Door Consulting Reff Baivier Lim Muza Winnebago County Community Sundet & Dunham, S.C. Labor Council

Karlene Grabner E. Alan Hartman Nathan Kastein Mandy Potts Michael Rust Tina Schmiedel Oshkosh Area University of Bank First N.A. University of Winnebago Conflict Saraja, LLC. Community Foundation Wisconsin-Oshkosh Treasurer Wisconsin-Oshkosh Resolution Center Vice Chair Board Board Chair Chair Elect Management/Secretary

Amy Sitter Jennifer Skolaski David Walkowski Bruce Williams Will Wyman Copper Harbor Nonprofit Leadership Hoffmaster Group, BMO Harris Bank CastlePierce Investment Advisors, LLC. Consulting, LLC. Inc. Former Board Chair Vice Chair Investment Vice Chair Allocations Management & Community Impact

Staff 2018 Campaign Co-Chairs

Mary Ann L. Dilling, Anne Hauch Nicole Rayos Melanie Robinson Dr. Paul and Peg Larson CFEE Office Manager Marketing & Community Business Development Community Leaders President & CEO Impact Director Director Oshkosh Area United Way | 2018 Annual Report 14 Oshkosh Area United Way improves lives by leveraging people and resources to create innovative solutions to community needs.

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