2018 Community Impact Report
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UNITED WE FIGHT. UNITED WE WIN. 2018 Community Impact Report TABLE OF CONTENTS DEAR FRIENDS, Message from Board Chair and CEO/President 1 Thank you for joining our fight! Because of your support, United Way is able to positively impact thousands of Board of Directors, Committee individuals, children and families in Southwestern Chairs, Sponsors, Staff 2 Indiana by funding 69 programs and services that focus on health, education, financial stability, essential Campaign Leadership, $10,000 services and self-sufficiency. The following pages Win-Win Donor Incentive 3 provide a snapshot of how supporters like you helped Leadership Donors 4 us create a stronger community over the past year. 25th Annual Day of Caring 5 As we celebrate what we’ve accomplished together, we also know that there is more we must do to tackle the Young Leaders United (YLU) 6 most complex problems in Southwestern Indiana. That’s why after carefully evaluating community conditions and Our Work – VITA, United asking for extensive stakeholder input, we created a three- Against Opioids 7 year strategic plan that we set into motion late last year. Our Work – K-Camp, ALICE Report 8 In the upcoming months, we will identify a community-wide issue to Community Impact – Health, champion, in addition to supporting priority issues and vital services as we Education 9 do now in Southwestern Indiana. We also plan to put an even larger focus on volunteer engagement to provide meaningful volunteer experiences to those who Community Impact – Financial want to make our community better. Tricia Hollander Henning Stability, Essential Services 10 2018 Chair It is truly an honor to serve our wonderful community, and we’re grateful for the Volunteer Engagement 11, 12 unwavering support of our generous donors, corporate partners and community Impact Grant 13 leaders. Together, we will continue to fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. Together, we will continue to create Amy Canterbury Financials, Community Investment 14 lasting change for thousands of families and individuals in Southwestern Indiana. President & CEO United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. Unite resources to understand and United Way envisions communities where all individuals and MISSION: address priority community issues. VISION: families have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. 1 2018 UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS THANK YOU TO OUR The United Way of Southwestern Indiana Board of Directors is comprised of 26 individuals representing a cross 2018 SPONSORS section of the community. The Board sets and monitors policies, reviews the budget, and ensures United Way’s accountability to all donors. This dedicated group of community advocates contributes resources, time and VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) expertise to lead United Way’s efforts in creating positive change in Southwestern Indiana. Program Sponsor OneMain Financial Board of Directors Executive Committee Officers Steve Crow, Alcoa (Retired) Tricia Hollander Henning, Chair Spring Keel Club Reception Dr. Heidi Dunniway, St. Vincent-Evansville Matt Theby, Vice Chair Banterra; Harding, Shymanski & Company, PSC; Brad Ellsworth, Vectren Lindsay Schmitt, Treasurer United Companies Scott Evernham, Old National Bank Ed Stratton, Secretary Tina Farrington, Old National Bank Sherry Shen, Executive at Large 25th Annual Day of Caring Sponsors Jon Goldman, Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn Brent Wilson, Executive at Large Atlas World Group; Deaconess; Old National Cathlin Gray, EVSC Center for Family, School & Bank; OneMain Financial; St. Vincent- Community Partnership (Retired) Committee Chairs Evansville; F.C.Tucker Emge Realtors; Koch Anna Hargis, Merrill Lynch & Company Ron Romain, Campaign Cabinet Foundation; Berry Global; Keller Schroeder; Tricia Hollander Henning, J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons & Co. Lindsay Schmitt, Finance Committee Shoe Carnival; Garmong Construction Ella Johnson-Watson, Mayor’s Office, City of Evansville Brent Wilson, Focus Area Cabinet Lynn Lingafelter, Deaconess Health System Ella Johnson-Watson, Marketing Committee Jared McIntosh, Fifth Third Bank $10,000 Win-Win Sponsor Matt Theby, Lee Riddle, F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors Self-Sufficiency Committee Heritage Federal Credit Union Dr. Ronald Rochon, University of Southern Indiana Tina Farrington, Strategic Planning Committee Mark Samila, Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn Young Leaders United (YLU) Benefit Battle Lindsay Schmitt, George Koch Sons, LLC Strategic Planning Committee Dodgeball Sponsors Tina Farrington, Sherry Shen, Alcoa Chair Title Sponsor: Berry Global Steve Crow Dixie Springer, Laborers Local #561 (Retired) Co-Sponsors: Old National Bank; Harding, Scott Evernham Ed Stratton, Berry Global Shymanski & Company, PSC; Evansville Mike Sutton, Evansville Commerce Bank Anna Hargis Teachers Federal Credit Union; BKD; Matt Theby, Lensing Building Specialties Tricia Hollander Henning Phil Wahl, Atlas World Group Jim Muehlbauer Fifth Third Bank Jonathan Weinzapfel, Ivy Tech Community College Derrick Stewart In-Kind Sponsors: Tri-State Trophies; Brent Wilson, Benefits 7 Matt Theby Harrison High School (EVSC) Ron Romain, United Companies (ex-officio) Jonathan Weinzapfel Sharon Burns, Catholic Charities (Partner Jeff Whiteside Tocqueville Society Reception Agency Representative) United Companies Prospective Keel Club Member Tasting Event United Way Staff Fehrenbacher Cabinets; ProgressiveHealth Amy Canterbury, President & CEO Katie Sutton, Stakeholder Mobilization Engagement Officer Brent Hill, Chief Financial Officer Karese Johnson, Program Officer In-Kind Sponsors Ayana Blair, Director of Resource Development Lisa Hill, Program Officer Kitch & Schreiber; WUEV 91.5 FM Luzada Hayes, Director of Community Impact Robin Wright, Finance Officer Kathryn Nix, Director of Marketing & Communications Anne Whinrey, Finance Coordinator Katie Grunow, Development Officer Jaelyn Smith, Information Specialist Sarah Kluemper, Corporate Relations Officer Caitlyn Legler, AmeriCorps Member 2 $10,000 WIN-WIN 2018 CAMPAIGN CABINET DONOR INCENTIVE The 2018 Campaign Cabinet, led by United Companies CEO & President, SPONSORED BY Ron Romain, worked tirelessly from March through December to secure the financial resources required for United Way to accomplish its work in helping individuals and families achieve their full potential in Southwestern Indiana. Ron Romain, Campaign Chair The 2018 campaign featured an exciting donor incentive – the $10,000 Win-Win, Top 50, Public Sector Alexis de Tocqueville Committee sponsored by Heritage Federal Credit Dr. James Porter, Chair Jim Muehlbauer, Chair Union. Donors who increased their pledge Sara Miller, Vice Chair Alan Braun by $50 over the previous year’s pledge Curt Begle Stephanie Clark or new donors who pledged $50 received Dr. Linda Bennett Bob Jones one entry to win $10,000. Donors who Jeff Gorman Shawn McCoy increased their pledges by $100 over Tricia Hollander Henning Taylor Payne the previous year’s pledge or new donors Kevin Koch Trudy Stock who pledged $100 or more received two Court Kull entries. A drawing to select three finalists Ron Romain Keel Club Committee Kent Zimmerman Mike Sutton, Chair took place in January 2019, and the final Kevin Canterbury drawing for the winner took place on Business Development Committee Scott Evernham March 1. Congratulations to Jackie Ritter, John Lamb, Chair Anna Hargis Lead Instructor of the Wee Care Program Rob Bingham with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Kyle Dodd Marketing Committee Corporation, on winning the $10,000! Brad Ellsworth Ella Johnson-Watson, Chair Bryan Hayden Pam Hight Andy Hubbard Erika Liddle Dave Mitchell Andrea Pollard Derrick Stewart Kathy Schoettlin Luke Yeager Jennifer Slade Patti Wittgen 3 “We need to guard against becoming isolated in our LEADERSHIP DONORS comfortable surroundings and take time to search out our neighbors who aren’t as comfortable. The Alexis de Tocqueville Society United Way, with its in-depth research, is the most effective way of being sure our heartfelt gifts truly The Alexis de Tocqueville Society was founded in honor of French historian, Alexis de make a difference for those neighbors who haven’t Tocqueville, who visited America in 1831. Tocqueville’s most important observation was been as blessed as we have been.” that Americans helped each other in times of need. Tocqueville Society members set the standard for charitable giving in our community by making an annual gift of $10,000 or – Jim Muehlbauer, Tocqueville Society Chair more. Their bold vision, passion and commitment lead the way in helping Southwestern Indiana’s most vulnerable people achieve their full potential. Ordre d’Egalite – $50,000+ Membres de la Societe (Cont.) Alan and Sharon Braun Jeffrey and Betsy Knight Carl and Kay Chapman David and Marsha Lambert Shawn and Joan McCoy Ordre de Liberte – $25,000 - $49,000 Eric and Sara Miller Cindy and Bob Koch Anonymous Jim and Mary Kay Muehlbauer Ann and Glen Muehlbauer Ron and Connie Romain Brad and Lynn Muehlbauer Ordre de LaSalle – $15,000 - $19,999 D. Patrick O’Daniel Tim and Sue Brauer Robert and Susan Parsons Ron Christian Taylor and Jenny Payne M. Susan Hardwick Drs. James and Kristy Porter Keel Club donors make an annual gift of $1,000 or more. Just as the Bob and Lisa Jones Lisa and Steve Provost keel serves as the essential backbone of a ship, providing structural Kevin and Margaret Koch Denny and Cassie Quinn strength and support for its entire