Great things happen when we LIVE UNITED

Great things happen when we LIVE UNITED

ANNUAL UPDATE July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD PRESIDENT

Great things happen when we LIVE UNITED!

United Way mobilizes the caring power of the Valley and Greater Utica Area by recruiting the people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done in our community. With ten staff and more than 1,400 volunteers, our impact is huge- touching the lives of one in five people in our local community. Together, we achieve great things:

• Mobilizing thousands of our neighbors to donate, volunteer and invest in the improvement of our community through our annual campaign and initiatives. • Connect all sectors of our community to meet the needs of our neighbors and to create long term change that improves the quality of life for all. • Raise, invest and leverage millions of dollars each year to support programs, collaborative efforts and initiatives that make a proven difference. TABLE OF CONTENTS • Hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards and commitment to 2-1-1 Mid York ...... 4 United Way & Labor...... 18 continually measure improvement in health, education, income and foundation Young Leaders United ...... 19 of a strong commitment. Health ...... 6 Great things happen when WE LIVE UNITED! We invite you to read the following updates Education ...... 8 Great Community Challenge ...... 19 on our important work, and continue your commitment to making great things happen Income ...... 10 Leadership Volunteers & Staff ...... 20 in the Valley and Greater Utica Area! Safety Net ...... 12 Committees & Panels ...... 21 Greg & Brenda Drives Update ...... 14 Financial Report...... 22 Coalition Highlights ...... 15 Awards ...... 23 Volunteer & Event Highlights ...... 16 Campaign Workplaces ...... 24 Leadership Gifts ...... 26

Greg Morra, President of the Board Brenda E. Episcopo, Executive Director 2-1-1 MID-YORK IS HERE TO HELP

HEALTH

United Way worked for years to bring 2-1-1 to our area. 2-1-1 Mid-York 10 went live on February 11, 2015, National 2-1-1 Day. This service was made possible by United Way of the Valley & Greater Utica Area, Programs United Way of State New York State Alliance of Information and Referral Systems. $294,372

Finding health and human services help for yourself or someone else can be confusing and intimidating, leaving many not knowing where to begin. That is why 2-1-1 was developed as an easy-to-remember phone number for people in need of help to call.

2-1-1 centers are staffed by trained specialists who quickly assess the callers’ needs and refer them to EDUCATION the help they need. 2-1-1 services are free, confidential, and accessible to everyone through multilingual capabilities. Information is also available online at www.211midyork.org, giving digital access to the comprehensive regional databases of government and not for profit services. 14 Programs YOU’LL FIND INFORMATION ABOUT: $334,546

• health care, vaccination and health • supplemental food and nutrition programs epidemic information • emergency information and disaster relief • support for individuals with mental illnesses • employment and education opportunities • addiction prevention and rehabilitation programs • and a specialty database of resource for • shelter and housing options and individuals with developmental and COMMUNITY IMPACT: $1,000,001 utilities assistance intellectual disabilities. INCOME 8 Programs $122,445

SAFETY NET 20 Programs $248,638

4 UNITED WAY OF THE VALLEY AND GREATER UTICA AREA ANNUAL REVIEW 2014-15 5 Funded Health Programs 10 Agencies • 10 Programs • Outcomes for children, youth, adults and seniors

COMMUNITY IMPACT: INDICATOR: Prevention

ACR Health ...... Adolescent Health Initiative HEALTH Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc...... Community Violence Reduction Program MAMI Interpreters...... Preventive Care of Limited ELA Proficient Clients

Thea Bowman House ...... DOVE Program

Regional Primary Care Network ...... Community/Dentistry Program

Planned Parenthood ...... Campaign to prevent teen and unplanned pregnancies

INDICATOR: Elderly Services

10 PROGRAMS $294,372 8,154 OUTCOMES Catholic Charities of Herkimer County ...... RIDE Program

Parkway Center...... Health and Volunteer Services 5,242 Achieve and Sustain a Healthy Lifestyle Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc...... Elderly Services Individuals who gain knowledge about health risks, preventative measures, have supportive INDICATOR: Addictive Behavior relationships, feel safe and make healthier choices, often live healthier lives. Johnson Park Center...... Apartments Love & Care Family & Single Women Initiative 5,242 children, youth, young adults, refugees and persons living with disabilities were educated and provided options to deal with: • social and emotional needs • reducing bullying • aggression reduction • behaviors that put them at risk of • medical interpretation to improve pregnancy, STD’s and HIV their coping skills and live healthier • domestic and/or sexual violence YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK – HEALTH 2,804 Older Adults Achieve and Maintain Health Offering older adults assistance, resources and opportunities provides activity, purpose, safety and independence. United Way funded programs are able to help artist. Susan’s long-term memory was very much 2,804 elderly individuals received and improved their lives by: many people in the community, including intact, and she beamed with joy as she spoke of • attending exercise classes • attending clinics and screenings and day care Susan, a 98 year old female with Dementia. her past experiences with pageants and painting. • doing group activities activities, allowing them to remain in their homes Now, with assistance from the program, Susan • volunteering longer, allowing adult children to have peace of Prior to seeking assistance, Susan’s nephew said can once again paint and she does so with a smile • providing or getting transportation to mind and directly impacting health care and long that she was confused, very isolated, and not eat- on her face. medical appointments term costs ing. At this point, Susan was deteriorating and unable to care for herself independently. Susan’s Susan attends the program every day that they nephew reached out to a United Way funded pro- are open. It is only through financial assistance of 108 Reduce Addictive Behaviors gram for help. He learned that he would be able to the local Office of the Aging and your donation Women and families faced with addiction who commit to positive change, learn to be accountable assist with his aunt’s care while continuing to work. through United Way that Susan is able to attend. for actions, set boundaries, and make the decision to follow-through, increase their chances to Because of your donation, Susan has the ability live healthier lives. While developing a care plan, Susan visited the to remain living in a familiar community and is 108 disadvantaged women and family members received ongoing: program to speak with staff members. At this visit, “living just as I want,” she says. Her nephew now • housing • recreation • positive socialization for children and families Susan shared a fond memory of when she won the has peace of mind knowing his aunt is cared for • addiction services • education • advocacy Miss Utica pageant and her time spent as a local and safe while he is at work. • therapy and • mentoring • life coaching provided opportunities to volunteer, counseling to break addictions, give back to the community and live healthier lives

6 UNITED WAY OF THE VALLEY AND GREATER UTICA AREA ANNUAL REVIEW 2014-15 7 Funded Education Programs 13 Agencies • 14 Programs • Outcomes for ages birth through 21

INDICATOR: School Readiness

COMMUNITY IMPACT: The Neighborhood Center, Inc...... Child Care Services YMCA of Mohawk Valley ...... Youth Service Program EDUCATION Upstate Cerebral Palsy - Leapstart Program ...... Youth Service Program INDICATOR: 3rd Grade Math/Reading Levels

Boys & Girls Club of Mohawk Valley ...... Project Learn Johnson Park Center ...... Drop In Youth Program Oneida Herkimer Madison BOCES ...... Afterschool Program Center for Family Life and Recovery ...... Second Step

INDICATOR: High School Graduation

14 PROGRAMS $334,546 21,805 OUTCOMES Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc...... Learning Disability Assoc. of MV (LDAMV) Thea Bowman House ...... Kids With Promise Utica Safe Schools Healthy Students Partnership .... Resolving Conflict Through Good Decision Making

INDICATOR: Coping Skills for Success in School Improve Kindergarten Readiness 1,279 Catholic Charities of Herkimer County ...... TREATY Children ages birth to five who experience early learning at home and/or through quality daycare and preschool increase their success in school and throughout life. The Neighborhood Center, Inc...... Counseling Services Hospice & Palliative Care ...... What About Me? 1,279 preschool students and their families received: • educational support YWCA Mohawk Valley...... Domestic/Sexual Violence Prevention Education • developmental support • early intervention screenings • financial support • increased family literacy, school readiness and academic achievement YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK – EDUCATION

3,607 Improve Third Grade Reading and Math Levels Disadvantaged children from kindergarten through third grade who receive assistance Children who attend pre-kindergarten and/or and had lunch as a group to learn manners at the from after school programs increase their success in reading and math. daycare are better prepared for kindergarten. table while eating “family style.” They took walk-

3,607 children attended after school programs and received assistance with: Thanks to your donation, United Way funded ing and bussed field trips during the school year • academics programs are able to help so many, including the where children explored their community and its • recognizing and controlling emotions Miller family, a family with four children. The surroundings. • resolving conflict in appropriate ways to improve their test grades Miller’s were able to send their four year old son to a childcare program full time. Before entering this childcare program the Miller’s Improve High School Graduation Rates son was having difficulty sharing and behaving. 17,519 Both parents worked full time, but were still hav- Since being enrolled in a full time, structured Disadvantaged students who receive assistance with challenges in and out of school ing a hard time making ends meet. They were very program with peers his own age, he has made increase their ability to graduate from high school on time. pleased to learn they were eligible for a childcare much progress. He has vastly improved his social, 17,519 students received assistance with: scholarship. It was a huge help for their family. emotional and academic skills. He loved being a • academics • reducing conflict part of this program so much that when his mom • dealing with anger • coping with grief came to pick him up, he did not want to leave! • education on domestic violence • poor attendance issues to increase the At this childcare program, the Miller’s son was • how to deal with bullying number of high school students graduating served a healthy, morning and afternoon snack

8 UNITED WAY OF THE VALLEY AND GREATER UTICA AREA ANNUAL REVIEW 2014-15 9 Funded Income Programs 6 Agencies • 8 Programs • Outcomes for all ages

COMMUNITY IMPACT:

INDICATOR: Workforce Development INCOME John Bosco House ...... Transitional Housing Program Resource Center for Independent Living ...... Main Street Program

On Point for College- Utica ...... On Point for College - Utica

Women’s Employment & Resource Center ...... WERC

INDICATOR: Self-Sufficiency

Parkway Center ...... RSVP Bill Payer Program

8 PROGRAMS $122,445 3,763 OUTCOMES Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc...... Mohawk Valley Asset Building Coalition (MVABC)

Thea Bowman House ...... Child Care

YWCA of Mohawk Valley ...... New Horizons, Willow Commons 3,381 Promote financial self-sufficiency for individuals and families 138 victims of violence, low-income individuals and families were assisted towards self-sufficiency. 3,253 low-income individuals and families received free tax preparation services with federal, state, earned income tax credits and child tax credits for a total of $5,238,076 being brought back into the community. YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK – INCOME

56 Promote opportunities for students who leave A twenty six year old single mother of two on her credit report. Once those were paid off her high school to receive children went to a United Way funded program credit score increased. to have her taxes done. They are one of the a GED Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites She also purchased new furniture for her living 56 runaway and homeless girls, young in the area, so this service was free as she was room that was desperately needed as she was un- men with behavioral issues and disabled qualifying under the income guidelines. able to purchase large items throughout the year. individuals received assistance with GED, She also was able to finally provide new bedroom high school graduation and transitional The customer e-filed both her state and federal furniture for her children. She stated she has services into workforce and/or college. taxes and received a refund to include earned wanted to purchase new bedroom furniture for income credit and child tax credit. the past seven years and had been unable.

326 Reduce poverty rates During a follow up call, she was very happy to The customer stated the process was easy, and of residents in Herkimer share that the refund she received put her in she was grateful that it was free. She plans to & Oneida Counties better standing financially. The first thing she return next year. 326 individuals, considered did was to pay down some large bills that were “unemployable,” were trained with skills and developed action plans to obtain job placement.

10 UNITED WAY OF THE VALLEY AND GREATER UTICA AREA ANNUAL REVIEW 2014-15 11 Funded Community Safety Net Programs 14 Agencies • 20 Programs • Outcomes for all ages

INDICATOR: Food Distribution COMMUNITY IMPACT: Country Pantry ...... Food Pantry Food Bank of Central New York ...... Acquisition and Food Distribution Program Foothills Rural Community Ministries ...... Foothills Rural Food Pantry SAFETY NET Johnson Park Center ...... JPC Food Pantry Hope House...... Soup Kitchen and Day Shelter Salvation Army of Herkimer County ...... Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry Salvation Army of Utica ...... Soup Kitchen and Utica Food Pantry

INDICATOR: Providing Shelter Catholic Charities of Herkimer County ...... DV Residential Program and Runaway and Homeless Youth YWCA of Mohawk Valley ...... New Horizons 20 PROGRAMS $248,638 163,765 OUTCOMES INDICATOR: Crisis Response American Red Cross ...... Disaster Services, Blood Services and Service to Armed Forces Catholic Charities Oneida-Madison Counties ...... Community Assistance YWCA of Mohawk Valley ...... Sexual Violence & Child Advocacy Center

INDICATOR: Crisis Prevention 152,824 Feeding Individuals and/or Families Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York ...... Emergency Legal Safety Net 132,793 meals were served to people challenged with poverty and low-income. The Neighborhood Center, Inc...... Eleanor Walsh Wertimer Children’s Center The Peacemaker Program ...... Child Custody Advocate Program YWCA of Mohawk Valley ...... Domestic/Sexual Violence Non-Residential Crisis Services 292 Provide Shelter 20,031 individuals and families received food and supplies for their households. 292 women, youth and children fleeing domestic violence found safety with shelter, support and services. YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK – SAFETY NET

Crisis Prevention & Response Over the past several years, our local food While the man sat on the stairs, lacking the strength 10,649 pantries and soup kitchens have seen an to proceed, pantry staff gave him fresh fruit, water 7,780 individuals were assisted with crisis and disaster services. increasing need. They are seeing more visitors, and other foods to nourish him. What the pantry 2,869 adults, youth and children were assisted with legal, including anyone from working families to the gave was more than food; they provided him with advocacy, abuse and domestic and/or sexual violence, elderly, all having a hard time making ends meet. company and comfort. While pantry staff sat with financial, homelessness and other crisis areas. the elderly man, they discovered that he had fallen United Way is currently funding eight food on hard times. By referring him other community pantries and soup kitchens across the Valley and services, he was able to get the help he needed. He Greater Utica Area including one that recently had was overwhelmed with gratitude. a visit from an elderly community member. When he arrived he was unable to proceed down the Our local food pantries are there to make sure our stairs to the pantry. He was hungry, sick and weak community members get the basic human need of as a result of undergoing treatments for cancer. food, but they provide so much more. They give comfort. They give relief. They give hope.

12 UNITED WAY OF THE VALLEY AND GREATER UTICA AREA ANNUAL REVIEW 2014-15 13 2014 DRIVES UPDATE COALITION HIGHLIGHTS & COLLABORATIVE WORK

Care (CoC) and receives more than $3.2 million annually. COMMUNITY Herkimer Oneida Organizations Active in Disaster In 2015, the CoC received $3.3 million for renewal BABY SHOWER projects. Since 2002, the coalition has received Herkimer Oneida Organizations Active in Disaster more than $40 million for homelessness efforts. (HOOAD) is a humanitarian association comprised SPRING of independent organizations that may be active in Mohawk Valley Asset Building Coalition 3,900 items collected any or all phases of disaster including preparedness, totaling more than response, recovery, and mitigation; seeking to foster United Way supports the Mohawk Valley Asset Building $3,500 in value efficient, streamlined service delivery to people Coalition in providing free tax preparation, filing and affected by disaster, eliminating duplication of other social services to hardworking individuals and Sponsored by Fidelis Care effort throughout the process. families who qualify for the Federal Government’s and Lite 98.7 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Program. In 2014-2015, the Long-Term Recovery Group and Disaster Case Managers from Catholic Charities of In 2015 (for the 2014 tax year) 3,253 returns were pre- both Herkimer and Oneida Counties continued to pared by trained volunteers, bringing $5,238,076 back work with more than 91 individuals and families into our community through federal and state refunds. after the 2013 floods. Catholic Charities Disaster Case Managers (DCM’s) in Oneida County finalized FamilyWize BACK TO SCHOOL their efforts in 2015, the DCM’s in Herkimer County SUPPLY DRIVE will continue to service flood cases into 2016. United Way coordinates the local distribution of free FamilyWize prescription discount cards, a national SUMMER Literacy Coalition of Herkimer and Oneida Counties program through the FamilyWize Community Service Partnership, Inc. with United Way Worldwide. 15,400 items collected totaling more than $10,715 in value United Way partnered with The Community Foundation The free cards make prescriptions more affordable and M&T Bank to support the Literacy Coalition of for those without insurance, or even those who Items were distributed to 7 school Herkimer and Oneida Counties. The Literacy Coalition have insurance that does not cover their medication. districts and 4 agencies in the Valley is comprised of many community agencies and FamilyWize cards lower the cost of prescriptions by up & Greater Utica Area and Rome. volunteers with the goal to increase literacy efforts to 75% on average, saving users $20 per prescription. in both counties. Sponsored by Berkshire Bank, During the 2014-15 fiscal year, 2,279 residents in the Fidelis Care and Lite 98.7 Valley & Greater Utica Area have saved $89,185 on The coalition is currently working on collecting literacy prescription medication costs through the program. data with software called Results Scorecard. For the To date, 3,600+ residents have saved a total of more first time, the Literacy Coalition and the Early Educa- than $460,000. The FamilyWize card comes at no cost tion/School Readiness Team assisted Herkimer County to users or our local United Way. If you’re interested with establishing baseline data for School Readiness. in receiving a FamilyWize card, please call us at COAT While reviewing the data, we learned that more than (315) 733-4691. AND BOOT 20% of the children entering kindergarten in Herkimer County were unprepared. DISTRIBUTION TEDx Utica

DECEMBER Mohawk Valley Housing and Homeless Coalition TEDxUtica is a locally organized TED event dedicated to “Ideas Worth Spreading.” The event is designed 100 new coats and pairs of boots were to bring together a diverse group of our community’s United Way is the Collaborative Applicant for the donated by Herb Philipson’s for the thinkers, leaders, and change-makers to share ideas, Mohawk Valley Housing and Homeless Coalition. sixth year. The donation was distributed collaborate and be inspired to create change in our to children through eight schools More than 118 participants from 69 different communi- lives and in the community. in the Valley & Greater Utica Area to ty organizations and government agency departments keep them warm in winter months. work hard to prevent, address the conditions and end United Way of the Valley & Greater Utica Area is the homelessness in the Mohawk Valley. fiduciary agent and a lead partner of TEDxUtica. At the 2014 TEDxUtica event, our “Big Idea” was Ready The coalition is identified as the U.S. Department of for Kindergarten (R4K) – Our initiative to ensure all Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Continuum of students go to school ready to learn.

14 UNITED WAY OF THE VALLEY AND GREATER UTICA AREA ANNUAL REVIEW 2014-15 15 VOLUNTEER AND EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

BOILERMAKER PASTA BUFFET DAY OF ACTION

$3,000 RAISED Every year, United Way organizations throughout the country dedicate the longest day of the year, Boilermaker volunteers, led by Cindy Dardano, the summer solstice, to community service. For organize a pasta fundraiser for United Way the past three years, United Way of the Valley & each year at the Greater Utica Area has worked with the City of registration event. The event offers run- ANNUAL TAILGATE PARTY Utica, Parkway Center and the Home Ownership ners and their families a full meal, with the Center to host “Graffiti Busters” – an effort to $1,500 RAISED proceeds from the event benefiting United reduce graffiti in the City of Utica. Way, impacting lives locally. Volunteers help LIVE UNITED HOCKEY NIGHT Each year a Tailgate Party is hosted by Assemblyman promote the event throughout the day on Friday In 2014, we painted two murals, “Welcome to Marc Butler and Rocky and Barb Fiato of the Water- WITH at MVCC leading up to Utica – Home of the Comets” and a mural in East front Grille in Herkimer. Attendees enjoy food, friends Saturday’s Pasta Buf- United Way partners with Utica College Hockey to Utica to reduce recidivism of graffiti. We increased and football, as well as a variety of donated raffle fet. 2014 was the 17th create a LIVE UNITED themed hockey night at the those efforts in 2015. baskets and prizes. Proceeds benefit United Way. Annual Pasta Buffet! Utica Memorial Auditorium. Our Hockey Night Vol- Chris “United,” a mu- This year on June 18th, for the fourth annual Day unteer Committee plans a night full of fun. The 2015 sician from Herkimer, of Action, 240 volunteers helped paint sixteen theme was “Frozen” – Elsa & Anna were in atten- performed for this murals in seven City of Utica parks and one at the dance for photos and on the ice between periods, year’s attendees. Community Health Center for the Beautiful Utica children raced to dress their parents as the snow- Initiative. Dugouts, field houses and pool houses man, Olaf. Volunteers helped give out prizes and were designed by local illustrator, Caitlyn Knepka, t-shirts, collect donations and promote United Way and drawn on the surfaces in an outlined “paint throughout the night, while we cheer on UC Hockey by number” format. together. The event was sponsored by the Central New York Labor Agency, LiUNA Local 35, IBEW Local Sponsors of the Day of Action have their logos and 43, UMWA Local 717, MVCCPA and Amalgamated brands highlighted in the customized murals to Lithographers Local 1, with support from Escape be seen by thousands throughout their lifetime. Away Massage and Chris “United” of Herkimer. SARANAC THURSDAYS Sponsors include Berkshire Bank, Central New York AND CONCERT SERIES Veterans Outreach Center, Central New York Labor Council, Cornell Cooperative Extension, IBEW Local $28,300 43, MVP Health Care, Notre Dame, Roser Communi- cations, Utica Teachers Association and .

DAYS OF THANKS

The annual Day of Thanks was held on Monday, March 2, 2015. This event is one way we reach 9/11 DAY OF SERVICE out to simply say “Thanks” to companies, orga- nizations and individuals who make our commu- United Way volunteers partner with Mohawk Val- This weekly happy hour and summer concert nity a better place through supporting United ley Regional Volunteer Center to collect, sort and series is a unique fundraiser formed in 1998 Way. Our Executive Director, staff, interns and distribute food to local veterans and food pantries. between United Way and its long-standing volunteers personally visited 11 companies and In 2014, the City of Utica, Junior ROTC and The supportive community partner, F.X. Matt Brewery. organizations involved in the 2014 Workplace Hartford helped us place more than 400 flags on United Way coordinates over 1,000 volunteers Campaign. They brought with them coffee and The Memorial Parkway – One to represent each first from nearly 40 local companies to assist with treats from Utica Coffee Roasting Company to responder that was lost on 9/11/2001. Volunteer, serving refreshments at Saranac Thursdays say “Thanks a Latte!” Back at the office, staff Trina Gigliotti, spent more than 10 hours writing and concert series events. and volunteers called, emailed and sent post- the names of each fallen hero on the flags, one flag cards to hundreds of United Way supporters to per individual. The flags were present during the INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? say “Thanks for choosing to LIVE UNITED!” memorial ceremony on 9/11/2014, hosted by Chief Call Jordan M. Short, Marketing & Community Engagement Coordinator, Brooks, where all of their names were read aloud. at (315) 733-4691 x224 or email [email protected]

6 UNITED WAY OF THE VALLEY AND GREATER UTICA AREA ANNUAL REVIEW 2014-15 17 UNITED WAY AND LABOR YOUNG LEADERS UNITED

Young Leaders United (YLU) is open to community members 40 and under who donate to United Way VGU and volunteer. YLU’s mission is to engage young community members in philanthropy and volunteerism by educating and providing outlets to give back to our area through United Way.

United Way’s campaign amount raised from labor: $252,310 CONNECT SERVE LEAD

21% Connecting and Volunteering with Mentoring our of donors are members engaging young local partners community’s youth of organized labor professionals and through community in philanthropy community leaders impact projects and volunteerism

YLU coordinates fundraising and networking events throughout the year. Our events are affordable and fun, giving young leaders a place to meet new and old friends, while giving back, in a pressure-free environment.

YLU plans fun and affordable events to give young professionals a place to meet new people and give back. The steering committee coordinates volunteer events with local agencies to make a difference in our communities. United Ways and the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations) have a long-standing relationship which dates back to 1946, working together to provide services to Kickball League Sponsors: members of organized labor and their communities. Saranac, distributed by McCraith Beverages, Nutrishop and Colonial Laundromat

The support between our two organizations is felt and carried out locally through a multitude of events, volunteerism and donations. United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area and the local AFL-CIO, in conjunction with a contracted liaison through the Central New York Labor Agency, partner on just about everything! GREAT COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

The majority of our events are sponsored and supported by our Labor Partners; In 2014-15 they sponsored LIVE UNITED Hockey Night, the NALC Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, Day of Action, and poured at Saranac Thursday! To top it off, union members helped to contribute more than $250,000 to United Way’s Annual The Great Community Challenge (GCC) is a “step-up” Campaign in 2014. incentive to help increase participation in the Annual Campaign and the impact made in the community. GCC Through presentations and written communications, we work together to train and inform union members has helped to raise a total of $200,000+ new dollars! about services that are available to them and their families in our community. Without the support of our local Unions and Union Members, our community efforts would not be nearly as strong. It is through great Prizes given to local winners included $500 gift cards partnerships such as this which allow United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area to contribute in our from these sponsors: current and growing capacity.

It is with the help from several individuals who go above and beyond that make our partnership as strong as it has become.

Enesa Sabanagic, Central New York Labor Agency Liaison United Way Board of Directors’ AFL-CIO Labor Representatives: Patrick Costello, IBEW Local 43 and AFL-CIO Central New York Labor Council President Michele Mandia, CWA Local 1126 “Fill Your Room” “Fill Your Fridge” “Fill Your Tank” “Fix Your Vehicle” “Fix Your Bike” William Perrotti, MVPA Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner AFL-CIO Community Services Labor Leader Gale Hatch, Theresa Wilson, Kara Ladd, Marcus Vanderwarker, Rene Oldick, Labor Leaders in each workplace campaign and beyond. JPJ Electronics The Fountainhead Gilroy, Kernan and Gilroy Indium Corporation M&T Bank Group, Inc.

18 UNITED WAY OF THE VALLEY AND GREATER UTICA AREA ANNUAL REVIEW 2014-15 19 LEADERSHIP VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF 2014 - 2015 COMMITTEES ALLOCATION PANELS Audit Committee Marketing & Community Health, Education & Income Thomas VanHatten, Chair Engagement Committee Allocation Panel Edward M. Barone III Matthew A. Nicholl, Chair Mary Hayes Gordon, Chair 2014 CAMPAIGN CABINET Melanie Adams Frank DiLorenzo Felix Cano Edward M. Barone III, Financial Chair Joanne L. Iman, Medium Business Chair Kate Alcott Matthew A. Nicholl Erin Gigliotti Chip Bassett Melissa S. Camman, Non Profit Co-Chair Bruce J. Karam, K-12 Chair Jaclyn Grace Frank DiLorenzo (Board) Donald Carbone, Jordan Karp, Leadership Chair Oneida & Herkimer Counties Chair Community Investment Committee Matthew Hubbell Gina Giacovelli Karen M. Constabile, Nicholas F. Laino, Large Business Chair Colleges Chair Eve Van de Wal, Chair Amanda Madore Mark Lewandrowski (Board) Gabrielle Danovitz, Kim G. Mattia, Non Profit Co-Chair Small Business Co-Chair Frank DiLorenzo Mark Owens Bill Perrotti (Board) Reverend Paul J. Drobin, William A. Rabbia, Mike Romano Clergy Chair Flagship Co-Chair Gina Giacovelli Angela Talarico Alicia A. Fernandez-Dicks, Flagship Co-Chair Brian M. Reese, Accountants Chair Cheryl Rundle Mark S. Lewandrowski Eve Van de Wal (Board) Paul M. Gagliardi, Financial Co-Chair Jackie Romano, Recruitment Chair Michele T. Mandia Resource Development Kim VanDuren Kathy V. Glanovsky, Paul D. Romano, Financial Co-Chair Flagship Co-chair Gregory M. Morra Committee John H. Hobika, Jr., Enesa Sabanagic, Adirondack Chair Labor Chair Mary Clare Hatch-Pennello Donald Carbone, Chair Kim Van Duren Leigh D’Agostino Safety Net Allocations Panel Mary Clare Hatch-Pennello, Chair John H. Hobika, Jr. THANK YOU TO... Pat Costello (Board) Finance Committee Deborah Jennings Gene Hughes Amber J. Clarke, Treasurer Tim Reed Gil Palladino Karen Constabile Alice Savino All donors CEOs of our Our Employee Organized Michael DePietro Ex-Officio Members Dan Sergent Community Lisa Sexton and 180 participating Campaign labor William Perrotti of all Committees: Partners Stephen Surace Brenda Episcopo, volunteers companies Coordinators leaders Interested in volunteering at a leadership level? CEO/Executive Director Email [email protected] Governance Committee Gregory M. Morra, Burt Danovitz, Ph.D., Chair Board President Patrick J. Costello STAFF BOARD Maimun N. Khan William Perrotti Sandy L. Allbright Executive Committee Eve Van de Wal Campaign Coordinator Gregory M. Morra, President Betty Joan Beaudry Burt Danovitz, Chair/Governance & Vol. Development 2-1-1 Mid-York Liaison Amber J. Clarke, Treasurer Kristyn Bucciero Director of Resource Development Matthew A. Nicholl, Chair/Marketing & Community Engagement Brenda Episcopo Donald Carbone, Chair/Resource Development CEO, Executive Director William F. Perrotti, Labor Liaison Sandra Hoyland Eve Van de Wal, Chair/Community Investment Director of Finance & Administration Lucille Humphreys Board Members Executive Administrative Assistant Edward M. Barone III Maimun N. Khan Sophie Jouben Felix Cano Mark S. Lewandrowski SEFA/Operations Specialist Patrick J. Costello Michele T. Mandia Chelsey Lawson Community Investment Assistant Frank L. DiLorenzo Mary Clare Hatch-Pennello Dawn Potter John H. Hobika, Jr. Stephen T. Surace Finance Assistant Robin M. Robinson Director of Community Investment To all organizations, donors, volunteers and advocates who help us to recognize and Jordan M. Short THANK YOU meet the greatest needs in our community. One in five people in the Valley and Greater Marketing and Community Utica area requests help from a United Way funded program every year. We can’t meet Engagement Coordinator those needs without you. 20 UNITED WAY OF THE VALLEY AND GREATER UTICA AREA ANNUAL REVIEW 2014-15 21 FINANCIAL REPORT AWARDS - 2014 CAMPAIGN JULY 1, 2014 - JUNE 30, 2015

Assets COMMUNITY CHALLENGE LABOR AWARD (50%+ employee participation and GCC/IBT Local 1-L Cash & Cash Equivalents $ 1,567,454 $50+ employee per capita) Donated Building $ 54,500 CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR Receivables $ 950,542 SMALL BUSINESS (Under 50 employees) OF THE YEAR 83 cents of every dollar donated Grants Receivable $ 67,726 ACR Health Olive Trask, Vicks Lithograph & Printing Corp. was invested in community pro- Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets $ 10,876 grams. The remaining 17 cents MEDIUM BUSINESS (50-99 employees) SPEAKER OF THE YEAR Investments $ 971,971 was invested in United Way’s professional effort to raise funds Northland Communications Jeremy Butler, Utica Safe Schools Custodial Funds $ 10,994 and make lasting impacts in our Property and Equipment Less $ 2,207 community. LARGE BUSINESS (100+ employees) VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Accumulated Depreciation F.X. Matt Company Lisa M. Sexton, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Total Assets $ 3,431,607 Liabilities and Net Assets MOST IMPROVED CAMPAIGN LIVE UNITED 17¢ (20%+ increase in overall dollars) Leigh D’Agostino, F.X. Matt Brewery Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses $ 71,760 The Hartford Donor Designation Payable $ 568,302 YOUNG LEADERS UNITED Total Liabilities $ 640,062 83¢ Scott McCumber, Social Science Associates Custodial Fund $ 10,994

Net Assets CORPORATE AWARDS WITH EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGNS

Unrestricted $ 2,365,031 Temporarily Restricted $ 345,030 Corporate Gold Per Capita $100+ Corporate Silver Per Capita $60+ Permanently Restricted $ 275,153 Adjusters International - Berkshire Bank Total Net Assets $ 2,985,214 Basloe Levin & Cuccaro Calogero & Associates, LLC Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 3,431,607 Bank of Utica Utica Gas & Electric Employee FCU Bull Brothers Utica National Insurance Group United Way of the Valley & Greater Utica Area has met Better Cathedral Corporation Vicks Lithograph & Printing Corp. Business Bureau’s 20 Standards for Charity Accountability Commercial Travelers and is a BBB Accredited Charity. You can view United Way First Niagara Bank Corporate Bronze Per Capita $25+ VGU’s full Charity Review online at www.bbb.org. F. X. Matt Brewing Company Bank of America JPJ Electronic Communications C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Key Bank of New York Charles A. Gaetano Construction Corp. M&T Bank The Fountainhead Group, Inc. McCraith Beverages, Inc. Indium Corporation of America McDonalds’ Mac Clark Restaurant McQuade & Bannigan, Inc. Mele Companies, Inc. MetLife Group Claims Office National Grid Mohawk Hospital Equipment Northland Communications NBT Bank, N.A. Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig Insurance Observer-Dispatch Sturges Manufacturing Company The Paige Marketing Communications Group Utica District Telephone United Parcel Service Employees FCU No. 11157 Utica First Insurance Company

22 UNITED WAY OF THE VALLEY AND GREATER UTICA AREA ANNUAL REVIEW 2014-15 23 Masonic Medical Mohawk Valley EDGE Parkway Senior Center Strategic Financial Utica Rehabilitation Research Labs Steve DiMeo* Kelly M. Walters* Services, LLC & Nursing Center 2014 CAMPAIGN WORKPLACES Charles Antzelevitch* Shawna Papale Alan R. Leist, Jr.* Frederick P. Deck Kathleen A. DuPont The Peacemaker Program Nancy C. Meinger Katherine M. Poupart MVP Health Care Mark W. Leuthauser* Laura E. Powers The Matt Law Firm, PLLC Jack Popinko* Utica Safe Schools Francis X. Matt III* Donna Milano Peter Maurin House Sturges Manufacturing Anne Lansing* Company James A. Franco National Grid F (Hope House) ACR Health Carbone Management Empire Recycling Corp. Hanger Clinic J.C. Penney McCraith Beverages, Inc. Richard R. Griffith* Thomas A. Barry Thomas M. Labayewski* Michael Crinnin* Group, LLC Steven R. Kowalsky* David M. Jones* Ronald K. Chapuis* Thomas O. McCraith* Heidi L. Barrett Utica National John Fiume Insurance Group Melissa Camman Alexander A. Carbone* John A. Waszkiewicz Susan McCraith Szuba The Pines at Utica Pauline Lachut Barbara Pacilio J. Douglas Robinson* Crystal Graves Hannaford Supermarkets Jay-K Independent David S. Armstrong, Jr.* Nationwide Insurance Cullen H. Stevens Adirondack Bank Excellus BC/BS Cheryl Rondenelli* Lumber Corp. McQuade & Bannigan, Inc. Nancy Mahay Frank J. DiBrango Rocco Arcuri, Sr.* Cathedral Corporation Utica Region Michael K. Rondenelli* Dean K. Kelly* Thomas F. Sebastian* Target NBT Bank, N.A. Matthew Luppino* John H. Eckmair Stefanie Ferris Marianne W. Gaige* Eve M. Van de Wal* Gail Scalise* Norma J. Montagnino-Gemza Colleen D’Accurzio Richard F. Callahan* Planned Parenthood Lori A. Nichols George T. Mierek, Jr. Lisa M. Sexton Richard W. Thomas Jr.* Sarah Hinman Ellen T. Kolek Mohawk Hudson Thea Bowman House F Elzbieta J. Pawlowski Jefferson School Mele Companies, Inc. Kim Atkins* Jane S. Domingue* The Hartford Adjusters International - Catholic Charities FedEx Vanessas Rejrut* Raymond R. Mele* The Neighborhood Center Cheryl M. Lincoln-Lovely Maria T. LaPaglia Vicks Lithograph & Bruce D. Wintle* Sandra A. Millen* Deborah Marks Basloe Levin & Cuccaro of Herkimer County Richard P. Massaro Sandra L. Soroka* Printing Corp. F Ronald Cuccaro* David Infantino Heather E. Herring Deanna Charles* Frank A. Tocco Pratt & Whitney HMI Thomas Proctor Senior Dwight E. Vicks III* Elena Avetsiuk Anthony D. Spatto F F Cynthia C. Cardarelli JFK Middle School MetLife Group Claims Metal Powders High School Olive Trask First Niagara Bank Joshua J. Gifford* Office New Hartford Central Nancy A. Rudnitski* Steven A. Falchi* Albany Elementary Catholic Charities Karen Constabile* Haylor Freyer & Rebecca Grabski Paul M. Oddy* School District F Maribeth Pedulla Village of Ilion School F of Oneida/Madison Beth V. Luvera Coon Insurance Ronni Mutolo Robert J. Nole* Price Chopper Stores Terry A. Leonard* James Schaefer Tops Friendly Market Tania Kalavazoff* Denise Cavanaugh* John Bosco House Patricia Reile Elizabeth A. Heil Bill Blunt* Connie Gagliardi Scott Hutchinson* Kelly L. Granata Michael R. Palmer First Source FCU Gilbert Nadeau* Joe Cannistraci* Jan A. Stasaitis Michael J. Parsons* Herkimer County Allan A. Sundberg, Jr. Meyda Lighting New York Mills Union Matt Frey* Village of Mohawk F American Red Cross Pamela L. Way Chapter, NYSARC Robert E. Cohen* Free School District Dave Giczkowski* Town of Herkimer Irene Dibble* of the Mohawk Valley Center for Family Kevin R. Crosley* John F. Hughes School F W. Maxwell Cohen Kathy S. Houghton* Nancy L. Reese Mallory Brown* Life & Recovery Foothills Rural Francis G. Reid Michele LaGase* Paula Ann May WalMart - Herkimer RealtyUSA Trenton Technology, Inc. Cassandra C. Sheets* Community Ministry Cheri Bateman Mohawk Hospital John Emery* Newport Telephone Susana Duck Albert S. Mazloom* AT&T Communications Judy H. Reilly Frederick A. Van Namee* Herkimer College F Cheryl A. Potasiewicz Equipment, Inc. Erin Nackley WalMart - New Hartford Sarah Rivera Nicholas F. Laino* Thomas J. Spellman* Company, Inc. F Harley M. Ruppert* Remington Arms Co. Jacalyn A. Gazzilli Paul Pleuritis* The Fountainhead Daniel A. Sargent JPJ Electronic Holly Spellman Paul V. Merz* Bank of America Leslie S. Irwin Pamela Koenig Penny Watkins Michael W. Brunner* Central NY Labor Agency F Group, Inc. Communications Sheila A. Claus Enesa Sabanagic John F. Romano* Herkimer County Joseph F. Rositano* Teresa M. Mathews Mohawk LTD, Northern Safety Tri-Valley Beverage WalMart - North Utica Theresa E. Wilson Employees F Gale M. Hatch Cathy Newell* Company, Inc. Remington Federal David V. Smith* Mark Sarsone* Centro of Oneida, Inc. F James W. Wallace, Jr.* Christine Celia The Bank of Salvatore Longo* Credit Union Cathy A. Castor Ronald S. Bucciero* F.X. Matt Brewing Jeri A. Fredericks Kernan Elementary New York Mellon Julie K. Fatata Lynn Gray* WalMart Distribution Marie Graziano F Pamela S. Walters School F Francis J. Behlmer* Company Mohawk Valley Heather Irons UFCW Local One F Center Leslie A. Leone Angela Evans* F Nicholas O. Matt* Community College Northland Communications Frank C. DeRiso* Jason Nicholson* Holland Patent Central Jill G. McCarthy Bank of Utica Fred D. Matt* Randall J. VanWagoner* James P. McCarthy* Resource Center for Gregory P. Gorea Michael Copperwheat F Tom E. Sinnott* Charles A. Gaetano Leigh W. D’Agostino School Deanna L. Ferro Mary Ann M. Moshier Independent Living Dana Mosca Shawn Gilleece Deborah A. Jennings Construction Co. Kathleen M. Davis* Legal Aid Society Rosemary A. Wagner Zvia McCormick* Samuel D. Scalise Brian A. Gaetano* General Herkimer of Mid-New York, Inc. Mohawk Valley Michelle S. Murphy United Healthcare- John N. Kinney F Hospice & Palliative Paul J. Lupia* Observer-Dispatch Waterville Central Berkshire Bank Elementary School Health System MultiCase Division Mary Beth Newlands Terry Cascioli* Schools F Michael Daly* Alicia D’Ambrosio* Care, Inc. Scott H. Perra* RPCN at Utica Ray Hodorski* F Charles G. Chafee* Matthew A. Nicholl City of Utica Lisa M. Grieco Ann Tonzi* Michele D. Blatt Michele M. Howgate Community Health Center Mayor Robert M. Palmieri* Correne M. Holmes Laurie A. Barr Lockheed Martin Sharon D. Boyle Linda A. Hughes F Dianne H. DiMeo United Parcel Service F Best Buy Gene A. Allen Kay Sinclair* Deb Domagal Oneida County Employees Anthony J. Picente, Jr.* Lawrence MacArthur* Watson Williams John Spinelli* Getnick, Livingston, The House of the Good Tammy R. Hart Salvation Army - Scott Miller F Clifford Fuel Company Atkinson & Priore LLP Shepherd M. Griffith Investment Pat Meyers Sherri LaSalle Elementary School Herkimer Cheryl B. Minor* F James G. Clifford* John J. Livingston* Bob Roberts* Services Alison M. O’Leary BOCES Herkimer On Point for College Lt. John Wood* United Way of the Valley Kathy Maline Vinicia DeFazio Jamielee M. Nicholas David T. Griffith* Karen R. Paige Janet P. DeLoach Mark Vivacqua* Ginny Donohue* & Greater Utica Area Suzie M. Phillips Catherine A. Cucharale Jerry L. Plows Trina Falchi Shawn Maxson Kevin B. Marken Salvation Army - Utica Brenda E. Episcopo* Columbus Elementary Nannette M. Conney Susan Stys Kimberly Stenske Gilroy, Kernan & Gilroy Lt. Michael Harrington* Susan Cornelius Whitesboro Central School F Lawrence T. Gilroy III* BOCES Oneida- Oneida-Herkimer Solid Jordan M. Short School District F Elizabeth A. Gerling* Michael P. Giacobbe Hugh R. Jones School F M&T Bank Mohawk Valley Herkimer-Madison F Waste Management F Rockford Auto David Langone* Deborah A. Blando Alaine K. Canestrari* Allen J. Naples* Perinatal Network Howard D. Mettelman* William A. Rabbia* Service Co., Inc. Upstate Cerebral Palsy Elsa Davis Kathryne E. Boltz Alyssa Viti Diana Haldenwang* Donna A. Rava Girl Scouts NY Penn Randy Rockford* Louis B. Tehan, Jr.* Lynn A. Dust Craig Deon Theresa M. Gorgas Commercial Travelers Pathways, Inc. O.W.Hubbell & Son Lisa Williams Kathleen L. Hartnett Briggs, Bucciero & Alan Shulman* Pamela Hyland* Macy*s Sangertown Galvanizing WKTV WB Cynthia A. Woody Hummel’s Office Plus Linda L. Flynn* MV Resource Center Smith Agency Carol A. Nabors Jane & Steve Mulvihill* Sauquoit Valley Utica College F Steve A. McMurray* Justin Hummel* Eva Liberatore for Refugees Edward T. Bucciero* Vinnie Pham F Todd S. Hutton* Celeste Hummel Shelly L. Callahan* Central School Andy Smith* CONMED Corporation G.P.O. Federal Anne Flynn Women’s Employment Jennifer VanWagoner Ronald J. Wheelock* Curt Hartman* Credit Union MAMI Interpreters of CNY The Paige Marketing Lisa C. Green & Resource Center F Bull Brothers Julie A. March Nicholas Mayhew* IBEW Local Union 43 Cornelia E. Brown* Communications Group Stephanie A. Eghigian* Patrick J. Costello* Mary T. Stronach Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig Lauren E. Bull* Jodi Blydenburgh Mohawk Valley Nancy M. Pattarini* Utica District Telephone F Gary D. Scalzo* Anthony Tomaselli Dolgeville Central School Robert J. Bradley Water Authority Barbara Majka Employees FCU #11157 YMCA Mohawk Valley Christine Reynolds* Indium Corporation Martin Luther King Patrick J. Becher* Skinner & Damulis Patrick M. Gallagher* Anthony DeLuca* of America Elementary School F Karen Alberico-Bertrand PAR Technology C&S Wholesale Grocers H.J. Brandeles Marie Guerra* Donovan Middle School F F William N. Macartney III* Becky Nugent* Rick Cohen* Corporation Corporation Angella M. Lynch Utica First Insurance YWCA of the Ann Marie Palladino* Anne M. Hauf Amy Conte Michelle C. Wilson Richard M. Falvo* Morgan White Group Ronald J. Casciano* Company Mohawk Valley Mary E. Rabbia Facci John B. Reese* Gennifer Henderson Marylouise Russo Special Metals F Richard J. Zick* Natalie L. Brown* Insight House Masonic Care Jean A. O’Connor Calogero & Associates, LLC Keith Dabbs* Anthony Graziano Sandra D. Kennett ECR International F Donna M. Vitagliano* Munson-Williams- John C. Calogero* Hamilton College Community of New York William Farley Ron Possafero* Stephen E. Smith Joan H. Stewart* Robert J. Raffle* Proctor Arts Institute Paradigm Consulting, Inc. Utica Gas & Electric * CEO Johnita M. DeMatteo Patricia E. Johnson Laurie Schoen* Maureen Scoones Anthony J. Spiridigloizzi* Employee FCU F Union Organization Michael LaFreniere Linda Lambe Jeanette R. Breish Gail T. Manfredo John J. Deecher*

24 UNITED WAY OF THE VALLEY AND GREATER UTICA AREA ANNUAL REVIEW 2014-15 25 2014 LEADERSHIP GIFTS Michele Locke S. Richard Chazin, M.D. Maimun N. Khan Dr. & Mrs. Philip L. Reitz Dave & Cynthia Lyman Linda Clark Bill K. King Kevin W. Revere Steven Malone Christopher A. Collis Heather M. Kirkland Edward L. & Colleen K. Reynolds Tony & Shauna Malta Lawrence J. Combs Dr. & Mrs. Raouf Kodsy Michael A. Risucci David Mathis Joseph D. Conigliaro, OD Nicholas F. Laino Robin M. Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth McCabe Karen M. Constabile Gerald Lampman Geraldine Rogers Alexis de Tocqueville Society Alex E. Carbone Timothy & Cynthia Reed Barb & Ed Paparella Christine J. Milewski Ryne J. Cornacchia Karen A. LaPlante Dawn G. Roller Enessa M. Carbone Anthony Tomaselli Ron & Paula Passafaro Scott Miller Patrick J. Costello Carolyn J. Laramie F. Eugene & Loretta Romano Andrew Carnegie Joseph A. Carbone Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Totaro William Perrotti Marianne Monahan M. Patricia A. Cotter Rebecca J. Laymon Paul D. Romano ($30,000+) Amber J. Clarke ANONYMOUS - 4 Brian J. Reid Richard & Barbara Morey Richard S. Crandall Cathleen LeTray Stephen M. Romanow H. Thomas Clark, Jr. Rich & Lynn Creedon Justin Rishel Denise J. Morgan Kevin R. Crosley Mary Clare Lewis Cheryl L. Rondenelli & Bernadette T. Clark Denise K. Donnelly Adirondack Club - Oak Level Nancy A. Rockhill Thomas R. Olin David & Cheryl Cummings Lori Losardo Michael K. Rondenelli Marianne & Peter Gaige Michael & Helen Evans ($1,000 - $1,499) Vincent & Elizabeth Rossi Don & Roe Polczynski, Jr. Earl & Sara Cunningham Brian Loughlin Mr. & Mrs. Grant Roser Mr. & Mrs. Walter T. Foley David & Maria Abdou Jeffrey T. Shaw John Hopkins Darryl Rahn Albert D’Accurzio, M.D. Peggy T. Ludwig Enes Sabanagic Mr. & Mrs. Keith Folger Ray & Donna Adams Richard & Ann Shlotzhauer ($15,000 - $19,999) Keith & Patricia Roach Stephanie F. Davis-Clark Amy Lukacz Erich G. Salie Blake & Cathy Ford Steve & Catherine Alessandrini Anthony & Mariann Spiridigloizzi John F. & Jackie Romano Dr. William & Marjorie P. Ryan John & Corazon Deecher Beth V. Luvera Jamie Sapienza Richard & Kim Hanna Mark & Kathleen Angelucci Jeffrey H. Stein, DDS Scott & Martha Shatraw Elis & Anne DeLia Marc Mailloux Brian D. Saville Terry & Diane Hausserman Tracy Bach Mr. & Mrs. John B. Stetson Jane Addams Jack & Eileen Shepherd James L. Denton Joseph G. Malecki Bob Schneider James C. Humphrey Steve & Kris Bellona Robert Tan ($10,000 - $14,999) William J. Slater Buddie L. DeRucher Michele T. Mandia Robert Scholefield Todd & Jen Hutton David & Valerie Brown Lisa M. Urich Al & Joan Carbone Audrey A. Snow Frank J. DiBrango Michael R. Marley Lara Sepanski Pimentel Jonas Kelly & Heidi Jones Ronald S. Bucciero Laura J. Walker Don & Edie Carbone Sandra L. Soroka Thomas Doughty Kristen Martin RoseMarie J. Seron Mark S. Lewandrowski Jolene M. Casatelli James Wallace Richard R. Griffith Patricia A. Sullivan Howard J. Edel Mo A. Masud Jennie M. Shearin Steve & Amanda Mandia Terry Cascioli Susan & Dan Wheaton Curt Hartman Patrice Van Nortwick Mary Carol Evans Joseph Mathlin Robert N. Sheldon Lillian D. Matt Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Citro Frank R. Williams Connie & Alan Leist David Warchal Michael & Melissa Evolo Lauren & Dominick Mattia, Sr. André and Jordan M. Short Dan & Pam Meehan Paul & Andrea Cohen Bonnie & Darren Woods Gary & Marcia Scalzo Patricia A. Weiler Lou & Kristen Falvo Lauren M. Matyjas Alan L. Shulman John & Betty Meehan Roger A. Coyle Richard & Nikki Zick Bill Wheatley & Kim Lambert Alicia Fernandez-Dicks Jeffrey T. McCarthy William M. Skorzyk Denise C. Milde Christopher & Debra Crane Richard L. Zuccaro Jack B. Riffle Associates ANONYMOUS - 4 Theresa M. Flemma Kevin McDonald Dr. Robert S. & Sheila Smith Gregory M. Morra Michael & Evy Damsky ANONYMOUS- 7 John & Kristen Friedel Michael F. McNamara Carmella T. Speciale Riffle Associates - Platinum Richard K. Pelerossi Burt Danovitz & Adirondack Club - Pine Level Peter & Margaret Gadziala Billy Melendez Holly Spellman ($7,500 - $9,999) Jacqueline Schumacher Edie Weintraub-Danovitz Adirondack Club - Maple Level ($500 - $749) Wendy L. Gagliardo Kim A. Meola Susan Spina Ronald & Sheila Cuccaro Tom E. Sinnott Stephanie K. Davis ($750 - $999) Thomas C. Abbatecola Joe & Ann Gale Wayne T. Moakler Robert A. Springer III Larry & Elizabeth Gilroy Thomas & Jill Spellman Geno DeCondo David S. Armstrong, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Kelly Adams Patrick Gallagher Richard E. Moquin Allen R. Stalker David & Janet Griffith Symeon & Shelli Tsoupelis Robert & Laraine* Dell Peter J. Barresi Louis Aiello Glen Gardeski Donna & David Moulton Gail I. Stedman Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas O. Matt Bernie Turi Michael J. DePietro, CPA Karen & David Bishop Steve & Kate Alcott Sandra J. Giehl Denis Mukic Tricia L. Sticca Mrs. Dwight E. Vicks, Jr. Dale & Eve M. Van de Wal Ken & Nola Dickson Catherine E. Bowne Robert D. Alexander David & Sharon Goldenson Cherie Mullen John P. Sullivan Mark & Kathy Donovan Bruce & Shannon Brach Dwight E. Vicks III James J. Almy Riffle Associates - Diamond Crystal L. Graves Noelle M. Murphy Theresa & Dan Swider Harry & Ruth Wolfe Richard & Grace Dunn Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Bradley $5,000 - $7,499) Debra Altdoerffer Lynn Gray Robert D. Neary Terry & Patty Terenzetti Stephen R. Zogby Brenda & Matthew Episcopo Scott Briggs Pinny & George Kuckel Rocco & Victoria Arcuri Joseph Griffiths Gary P. Nelson Bette J. Thomas & Noreen E. Sheridan Ralph & Jennifer Figueroa Cristine Broccoli Judy V. Sweet Richard J. Artigiani JoAnn & Bruce Hall Denise M. Nepveux Dr. & Mrs. Theodore F. Thomas Zurschmit Family Scott A. George Robert J. Bruzgulis ANONYMOUS - 2 Christopher Asaro William Halpin Stephanie R. Nesbitt Robert D. & Beth A. Treen ANONYMOUS - 3 Anthony Graziano Steven T. Bryant Peter T. Baildon Robert T. Hanley Tom Neumann Amy L. Balio John & Connie Griffin Laura Casamento Riffle Associates - Gold Dawne E. Barry Danese M. Hanna Matthew & Megan Nicholl Thomas M. VanHatten, CPA Adirondack Club Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Griffith Daniel Cieplenski ($3,000 - $4,999) Stephen W. Barth Thomas Harding Kevin Marken & Darby O’Brien Donna M. Vitagliano Vincent M. Grove Mary Clair Cris & Ann Brodock Deborah M. Beardsley Mark Harf James A. O’Connor Richard & Alissa Viti Adirondack Club - Cherry Level Dr. & Mrs. Andrew T. Ho Robert B. Clark Mr. & Mrs. James G. Clifford Betty-Joan Beaudry John T. Hart, Jr. Dr. Kenneth D. Ortega Thomas Warren ($1,500 - $1,999) Paul B. Holehan Michael A. Cookson Denyse & Greg Evans Brian J. Begley Gregory D. Hearty Daniel O’Toole Andre Washington Ross & Julie Berntson Allen Hutchings Patricia & Lewis Cotignola III Steven & Beth Guzski Kenneth & Marie Bord Richard S. Hill Scott Outwater Terence G. Weber James & Alicia Brockway Cathy & Dana Jerrard Johnathan N. Daniels Betsy & Chip Hemmel Michael T. & Lynn L. Brady Robert H. & Mary F. Hillick Shawna Papale Richard R. Welchons Larry & Corky Bull Joianne Jones Steve DiMeo Kathy Houghton Linda Breen Sarah Hinman William M. Parker Barbara J. Whitney Timothy A. Butcher Shawn & Diane Kain Wink Doolittle & Linda O’Connor Dr. Ron Kaye & Mrs. Mary Kaye Bryan Brockway Kevin Hoagland James W. Paul Lisa L. Wilcox Donald Carbone Dean Kelly Thomas J. Dorr Marcia & Patrick Knapp Natalie & Warren* Brown Jeffrey S. Hocking Elzbieta J. Pawlowski Kathy M. Williams Ron & Anna Casciano Steven & Monica Kowalsky Reverend Paul J. Drobin Rodney W. Koch Kristyn L. Bucciero Dr. & Mrs. Peter Hotvedt Morris Pearson Lynne M. Williams Stephen & Kendra Coupe William & Cynthia Krause Frank & Liz DuRoss Harry H. & Martha S. Love Bob & Cathe Bullwinkle Sandra Hoyland Jon M. Perry Walter W. Williams Michael & Martha Giacobbe Catherine Lambert Robert Esposito Dr. W. Anthony & Carol B. Mandour Ralph & Heather Burgdoff Kevin L. Hudson Joe & Barb Petronella Cynthia Woody Thomas E. & Patricia Gogola Debra & Keith Landman Joan M. Farmer Fred & Carrie Matt Michael & Monica Buttimer Lucille F. Humphreys Kathleen M. Pezzulo Melissa A. Young Julie & Steve Gorczynski Dr. & Mrs. Gilbert Lawrence Richard A. Frye Scott & Kathy Perra Mary Rose Cahalan Beth A. Ireland Joshua C. Phillips Richard F. & Carol S. Zweifel Steve & Kathy Hartnett Alan R. Leist III Kim Garramone Gary & Lisa Philipson Genevieve R. Cahill Brian Johnson Therese Plizga ANONYMOUS - 9 Andrea G. Johnston Scott A. Leskovar Mrs. Lawrence T. Gilroy, Jr. Stephen & Gina Surace Barbara W. Cain Mr. & Mrs. Grant E. Johnson Jerry L. Plows David & Judy Manzelmann John & Janice Livingston Jeffrey W. Gornick Richard Ulinski Alfred J. Candido, Jr. Jill Kane Matthew Potasiewicz * deceased Thomas O. McCraith Linda & Michael Maiellano Michael Gossin Kathleen Capone Joseph D. 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TOP 20 – 2014-15 CAMPAIGN

TOP 20 WORKPLACE CAMPAIGNS TOP 20 BY EMPLOYEE PER CAPITA

1 Utica National Insurance Group 1 Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig Insurance

2 Carbone Auto Group 2 Strategic Financial Services, Inc.

3 MetLife Group Claims Office 3 Gilroy, Kernan & Gilroy

4 F.X. Matt Brewing Company 4 United Way of the Valley & Greater Utica Area

5 Mohawk Valley Health System 5 Adjusters International

6 National Grid 6 M. Griffith Investment Services

7 CONMED Corporation 7 UFCW Local One

8 PAR Technology Corporation 8 MVP Health Care

9 The Bank of NY Mellon 9 National Grid

10 Indium Corporation of America 10 Vicks Lithograph & Printing Corp. 11 Adjusters International 11 F.X. Matt Brewing Company 12 The Fountainhead Group, Inc. 12 Utica First Insurance Company

13 Cathedral Corporation 13 Utica Gas & Electric Employees FCU

14 M&T Bank 14 United Parcel Service

15 Bank of America 15 The Fountainhead Group, Inc.

16 The Hartford 16 Bank of Utica 17 Utica First Insurance Company 17 Calogero & Associates, LLC

18 Bank of Utica 18 Utica District Telephone Employees FCU No. 11157

19 Excellus BC/BS Utica Region 19 The Matt Law Firm, PLLC

20 Gilroy, Kernan & Gilroy 20 Briggs, Bucciero & Smith Agency