Leadership That Lifts Us All
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TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY & SENATOR JOHN HEINZ LEADERS IN PHILANTHROPY Recognizing Outstanding Philanthropy 2018 - 2019 LEADERSHIP THAT LIFTS US ALL 1250 Penn Avenue | PO Box 735 | Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0735 412-261-6010 | www.uwswpa.org Thank you to our 2018 United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania sponsors: Premier Gold Dear Friends, As philanthropic leaders, visionaries and changemakers, you boldly demonstrate your commitment to making our community the best place it can be by gifting your time and treasure to help the most vulnerable among us. Collectively, you should be proud of the substantial difference you are making in the lives of people who most need our help. Together, Tocqueville Society Members and Senator John Rich Harshman Heinz Leaders in Philanthropy contributed more than $10 million to United Way’s 2018 Campaign, providing hope and critical support to: • Young men like Zach (page 21), a student athlete who is learning how to respect himself and others while serving as a role model to his peers; • Seniors like Joe (page 27), who is able to avoid isolation and loneliness by getting a friendly ride to the local senior center; Linda Jones • Women like Shalisa (page 49), a veteran and college graduate, who found herself and her daughter on the brink of homelessness after unexpected tragedy; and • People with disabilities like Michael (page 4), who searched tirelessly to find a home of his own that met his needs so he could live with independence. On behalf of Zach, Joe, Shalisa, Michael, and the hundreds of thousands of other lives you’ve touched, thank you. You are true champions and together, when we fight to solve our region’s biggest challenges, we all win. With gratitude, Richard J. Harshman Chair, Board of Directors United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Linda Jones Senior Vice President, Community Philanthropy and Fundraising United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania 1 The Tocqueville Society United Way’s Tocqueville Society is comprised of philanthropic leaders and volunteer champions who give $10,000 or more annually to United Way, creating a profound and lasting impact on the lives of all those who live and work here. In 2018, members contributed nearly $10 million to the campaign. The following categories of annual membership acknowledge increasing levels of generosity by Tocqueville Society donors: ‘ ‘ ‘ Order de Liberte Le Champion Membres de la Societe $100,000+ $15,000 to $24,999 $10,000 to $14,999 $50,000 to $99,999 $25,000 to $49,999 2018 Top Tocqueville Corporations United Way recognizes these corporations that had the largest number of Tocqueville Society donors for the 2018 campaign, regardless of company size or overall campaign total. The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. .................................................................................... 39 UPMC ............................................................................................................................................ 37 Deloitte .......................................................................................................................................... 27 Kennametal Inc. ........................................................................................................................... 20 Highmark Health ......................................................................................................................... 18 (includes Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Allegheny Health Network) Ernst & Young LLP ....................................................................................................................... 17 PwC ............................................................................................................................................... 17 Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. .................................................................................................................... 15 KPMG ............................................................................................................................................ 15 FedEx Corporation ....................................................................................................................... 14 EQT Corporation ........................................................................................................................... 13 Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC............................................................................................... 12 K & L Gates LLP ............................................................................................................................ 12 Northwestern Mutual .................................................................................................................. 12 Reed Smith LLP ............................................................................................................................ 12 Schneider Downs ......................................................................................................................... 11 University of Pittsburgh ............................................................................................................... 11 2 National Tocqueville Society Million Dollar Roundtable TOASTING THE TITANS Cumulative gifts totaling $1,000,000 and more entitle donors to a lifetime membership in the national Alexis de Tocqueville Million Dollar Roundtable. Donations may be made by outright gifts of cash, stock or other property, or they may be deferred gifts. We offer our heartfelt gratitude to the following individuals and private foundations whose extraordinary commitment as members of our Million Dollar Roundtable serve as the catalyst for positive, lasting transformation and revitalization in the Greater Pittsburgh community. Irene & Robert Bozzone Mr. & Mrs. James E. Rohr Bozzone Family Foundation Ryan Memorial Foundation Kim & Curt Fleming Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. David & Sara Scaife DSF Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert I. Glimcher Robert I. Glimcher Family Foundation David & Cindy Shapira Giant Eagle, Inc. The Grable Foundation Richard P. & Virginia Simmons Teresa Heinz Heinz Endowments John & Becky Surma United States Steel Corporation- Retired Mr. & Mrs. Henry L. Hillman The Hillman Foundation Bonnie W. & Thomas L. VanKirk Highmark Health Richard P. Mellon & Seward Prosser Mellon 3 anonymous contributors Richard King Mellon Foundation 3 3 A little support led to the perfect new home Michael, 32, was ready she helped us navigate to move out on his own. everything,” Lori explained. But as a person with an intellectual disability, Lori and Sandra began it was important to his pounding the pavement. parents, Lori and John, They walked through to find him a safe and Bellevue and Avalon looking affordable place near their for “For Rent” signs and home neighborhood. scoping out locations that might work for Michael. “He “Michael can follow doesn’t drive or take the routines, but he struggles bus, so the place needed to with change. He also be walkable,” Lori said. has difficulty with judging safety, so we “You can see how this new After working together with were looking for a apartment has changed his the Housing Connector to community where shop- sense of independence.” get Michael an extension keepers and neighbors on his Section 8 voucher, might begin to get to - Lori Lori finally found an know him and support him as needed,” apartment that met all of Michael’s needs. Lori explained. Now, Michael is happily settled in his new apartment, has gotten to know some of his After waiting four years, Michael received a neighbors, and loves to talk about his new Section 8 housing voucher, but he and his place. mom were unable to find an apartment that met these requirements. They went back on “It’s pretty good living by myself. I like it,” the waiting list for another five years, when Michael shared. “I walk up the street and buy Michael was selected again. This time, his a newspaper and coffee. I can walk to get ice mom discovered United Way’s Housing cream, and I can walk to my parents’ house.” Connector program* who supported her through the process. Lori and John are so glad to have Michael settled and they are thankful for the support “Because Michael doesn’t have a standard received from the Housing Connector income, this funding was really critical program. “This is not an easy process for to finding him an independent situation. any family. I was really grateful to have Thankfully, we were connected with Sandra someone on our team,” Lori said. Nesbit at the Housing Connector, and *The Allegheny County Housing Connector, a partnership between United Way of Southwestern PA, ACTION- Housing, Allegheny Department of Human Services and the FISA Foundation, connects people with disabilities o affordable and accessible housing options in the community of their choice through various supports – the voucher is just one option. To learn more about the program, visit http://actionhousing.org/ 4 4 Tocqueville Society, Honoring 10+ Years of Commitment Robert & Irene Bozzone United Way recognizes and celebrates the following current contributors who have been members of the Tocqueville Society for 10 years or longer, and in doing so, have impacted the lives of many people in need in our community. Through dedication and continuous giving, these individuals demonstrate leadership by emphasizing their commitment to United Way’s vision of building a stronger community. Their long-term support of United Way has allowed us to create long-lasting changes and address