AnnualUnited Way’s Report to the Community Report2018-19 For more than 100 years, United Way for Southeastern has served the individuals and families of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Our vision for the future

Continuing our commitment to community

Local leaders watch as Virginia Lemanske, Miss The past year was a transformational Torchy 1956, uses her torch to cut the ribbon one for United Way for Southeastern at a campaign event. For more than 100 years, Michigan. partners and donors have powered United Way for Southeastern Michigan. We moved into a new home in 1 the in ’s Where we’ve been New Center area. We launched Shifting needs, steadfast focus a new philanthropic group that comprises retirees and people We’ve given children access to nutritious meals nearing retirement. We expanded during the summer and at school before the our community footprint for our bell rings. We’ve supported educators, raised 2-1-1 helpline and our utility Our commitment to helping graduation rates and connected students with assistance program. And we children thrive will always be a part experiences to expand their minds and their galvanized our volunteers to give of our mission. career options. We’ve equipped parents with 36,000 hours of service. the tools to prepare their kids for kindergarten, and helped child care providers level up to better We’ve spent the past year planning supports to ensure their children serve families. We’ve helped people increase what’s next for United Way for are ready to learn and prepared for their earnings and savings through financial Southeastern Michigan. How can we success in life. coaching and job training, and keep more of best serve the needs of our changing In the pages of this community what they earn during tax season. community? How can we help the nearly half of households — our report, you’ll see what you’ve And we’ve done it all in partnership with neighbors, family and friends — who helped us accomplish. And in the hundreds of community, government and are struggling to make ends meet? months to come, we’ll share more corporate partners, as well as donors like you. How can we make our community a about our vision for the future of better place for generations to come? Southeastern Michigan — a vision Though the specific needs of our community we can’t make a reality without you. have shifted over time, our focus has not: We At its core, United Way exists to help families meet their basic needs and stay help households become stable and We are excited about what’s to out of crisis; and we ensure children have ensure children have the support come, and we’re eager to inspire health and educational support starting the day they need to thrive. That means thousands of donors, advocates and they’re born. giving households access to volunteers to roll up their sleeves programs and services that help and make a difference. We hope None of this would be possible without our them meet their basic needs; and you’ll join us in this next chapter of dedicated donors, advocates and volunteers. connecting families with tools and our journey. AnnualUnited Way’s Report to the Community Report2018-19 For more than 100 years, United Way for Southeastern Michigan has served the individuals and families of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Our vision for the future

Continuing our commitment to community

Local leaders watch as Virginia Lemanske, Miss The past year was a transformational Torchy 1956, uses her torch to cut the ribbon one for United Way for Southeastern at a campaign event. For more than 100 years, Michigan. partners and donors have powered United Way for Southeastern Michigan. We moved into a new home in 3 the Fisher Building in Detroit’s Where we’ve been New Center area. We launched Shifting needs, steadfast focus a new philanthropic group that comprises retirees and people We’ve given children access to nutritious meals nearing retirement. We expanded during the summer and at school before the our community footprint for our bell rings. We’ve supported educators, raised 2-1-1 helpline and our utility Our commitment to helping graduation rates and connected students with assistance program. And we children thrive will always be a part experiences to expand their minds and their galvanized our volunteers to give of our mission. career options. We’ve equipped parents with 36,000 hours of service. the tools to prepare their kids for kindergarten, and helped child care providers level up to better We’ve spent the past year planning supports to ensure their children serve families. We’ve helped people increase what’s next for United Way for are ready to learn and prepared for their earnings and savings through financial Southeastern Michigan. How can we success in life. coaching and job training, and keep more of best serve the needs of our changing In the pages of this community what they earn during tax season. community? How can we help the nearly half of households — our report, you’ll see what you’ve And we’ve done it all in partnership with neighbors, family and friends — who helped us accomplish. And in the hundreds of community, government and are struggling to make ends meet? months to come, we’ll share more corporate partners, as well as donors like you. How can we make our community a about our vision for the future of better place for generations to come? Southeastern Michigan — a vision Though the specific needs of our community we can’t make a reality without you. have shifted over time, our focus has not: We At its core, United Way exists to help families meet their basic needs and stay help households become stable and We are excited about what’s to out of crisis; and we ensure children have ensure children have the support come, and we’re eager to inspire health and educational support starting the day they need to thrive. That means thousands of donors, advocates and they’re born. giving households access to volunteers to roll up their sleeves programs and services that help and make a difference. We hope None of this would be possible without our them meet their basic needs; and you’ll join us in this next chapter of dedicated donors, advocates and volunteers. connecting families with tools and our journey. AnnualUnited Way’s Report to the Community Report2018-19 For more than 100 years, United Way for Southeastern Michigan has served the individuals and families of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Our vision for the future

Continuing our commitment to community

Local leaders watch as Virginia Lemanske, Miss The past year was a transformational Torchy 1956, uses her torch to cut the ribbon one for United Way for Southeastern at a campaign event. For more than 100 years, Michigan. partners and donors have powered United Way for Southeastern Michigan. We moved into a new home in 5 the Fisher Building in Detroit’s Where we’ve been New Center area. We launched Shifting needs, steadfast focus a new philanthropic group that comprises retirees and people We’ve given children access to nutritious meals nearing retirement. We expanded during the summer and at school before the our community footprint for our bell rings. We’ve supported educators, raised 2-1-1 helpline and our utility Our commitment to helping graduation rates and connected students with assistance program. And we children thrive will always be a part experiences to expand their minds and their galvanized our volunteers to give of our mission. career options. We’ve equipped parents with 36,000 hours of service. the tools to prepare their kids for kindergarten, and helped child care providers level up to better We’ve spent the past year planning supports to ensure their children serve families. We’ve helped people increase what’s next for United Way for are ready to learn and prepared for their earnings and savings through financial Southeastern Michigan. How can we success in life. coaching and job training, and keep more of best serve the needs of our changing In the pages of this community what they earn during tax season. community? How can we help the nearly half of households — our report, you’ll see what you’ve And we’ve done it all in partnership with neighbors, family and friends — who helped us accomplish. And in the hundreds of community, government and are struggling to make ends meet? months to come, we’ll share more corporate partners, as well as donors like you. How can we make our community a about our vision for the future of better place for generations to come? Southeastern Michigan — a vision Though the specific needs of our community we can’t make a reality without you. have shifted over time, our focus has not: We At its core, United Way exists to help families meet their basic needs and stay help households become stable and We are excited about what’s to out of crisis; and we ensure children have ensure children have the support come, and we’re eager to inspire health and educational support starting the day they need to thrive. That means thousands of donors, advocates and they’re born. giving households access to volunteers to roll up their sleeves programs and services that help and make a difference. We hope None of this would be possible without our them meet their basic needs; and you’ll join us in this next chapter of dedicated donors, advocates and volunteers. connecting families with tools and our journey. AnnualUnited Way’s Report to the Community Report2018-19 For more than 100 years, United Way for Southeastern Michigan has served the individuals and families of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Our vision for the future

Continuing our commitment to community

Local leaders watch as Virginia Lemanske, Miss The past year was a transformational Torchy 1956, uses her torch to cut the ribbon one for United Way for Southeastern at a campaign event. For more than 100 years, Michigan. partners and donors have powered United Way for Southeastern Michigan. We moved into a new home in 7 the Fisher Building in Detroit’s Where we’ve been New Center area. We launched Shifting needs, steadfast focus a new philanthropic group that comprises retirees and people We’ve given children access to nutritious meals nearing retirement. We expanded during the summer and at school before the our community footprint for our bell rings. We’ve supported educators, raised 2-1-1 helpline and our utility Our commitment to helping graduation rates and connected students with assistance program. And we children thrive will always be a part experiences to expand their minds and their galvanized our volunteers to give of our mission. career options. We’ve equipped parents with 36,000 hours of service. the tools to prepare their kids for kindergarten, and helped child care providers level up to better We’ve spent the past year planning supports to ensure their children serve families. We’ve helped people increase what’s next for United Way for are ready to learn and prepared for their earnings and savings through financial Southeastern Michigan. How can we success in life. coaching and job training, and keep more of best serve the needs of our changing In the pages of this community what they earn during tax season. community? How can we help the nearly half of households — our report, you’ll see what you’ve And we’ve done it all in partnership with neighbors, family and friends — who helped us accomplish. And in the hundreds of community, government and are struggling to make ends meet? months to come, we’ll share more corporate partners, as well as donors like you. How can we make our community a about our vision for the future of better place for generations to come? Southeastern Michigan — a vision Though the specific needs of our community we can’t make a reality without you. have shifted over time, our focus has not: We At its core, United Way exists to help families meet their basic needs and stay help households become stable and We are excited about what’s to out of crisis; and we ensure children have ensure children have the support come, and we’re eager to inspire health and educational support starting the day they need to thrive. That means thousands of donors, advocates and they’re born. giving households access to volunteers to roll up their sleeves programs and services that help and make a difference. We hope None of this would be possible without our them meet their basic needs; and you’ll join us in this next chapter of dedicated donors, advocates and volunteers. connecting families with tools and our journey. United Way for Southeastern Michigan | 2018-19 Annual Report

From the desk of

Dr. Darienne By supporting United Way, you Hudson helped individuals “and families find When I reflect on the past year, I am resources that proud of what we’ve accomplished and assisted them with filled with optimism for our future. education, finances

I’ve seen how United Way for Southeastern Michigan supporters like you and basic needs. come together to make a difference. Together, we helped more than 140,000 people find critical resources in times of crisis though our 2-1-1 helpline. We made sure more than 1.3 million children had healthy meals to eat at Meet Up and Eat Up summer meal sites. We connected more than 30,000 people with free tax prep assistance, helping families put thousands of dollars they earned back in their pockets.

These are just a few of the dozens of United Way initiatives to help families in our region that you make possible. As the new board chair for United Way for But there are still so many of our friends and neighbors who are struggling. Southeastern Michigan, I am excited about the 2 United Way’s ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report progress we’re making in our region and eager 3 tells us that in Southeastern Michigan, 44 percent of households can’t meet their basic needs. Right now, there are people in our community who are to continue to make an impact. forced to make impossible choices. Should the family of four in Detroit pay the rent on time or buy groceries? Can the elderly couple in Warren The results from 2018-19 can be found within this report, and they’re something we all afford a visit to the doctor this month? Would it be better for the college From the desk of of desk the From can be proud of. student in Pontiac to walk seven miles to class or go hungry in order to afford a bus ride? Because of you, hundreds of thousands of people received help last year. Through United Way’s 2-1-1 helpline and utility assistance program, you helped people keep No one should be faced with decisions like these, but it happens every the lights on, put food on the table and have a roof over their head. By supporting day. Thankfully, we know that together, we can make a difference for United Way, you helped individuals and families find resources that assisted them these individuals and families. with education, finances and basic needs.

This report details the successes we shared and progress we made in We’re making an impact, but we still have a long way to go. In Southeastern Michigan, the 2018-19 fiscal year. It also gives a glimpse of the work to come. 44 percent of households struggle to meet their basic needs. However, we have David Foltyn With our nearly 244 community partners, we’ll continue this critical momentum on our side. Let’s build upon the progress we made in 2018-19 and work to change the trajectory so that children can thrive and families continue to create a better life for our friends and neighbors throughout our region. can become stable, healthy and happy. Thank you for your support of United Way. You are critical to our mission. We’re excited about our community’s future and we hope that you are, too. Sincerely, Together, we are powerful. Together, we change lives. Thank you for your support and your belief in our work. Together, we are Sincerely, powerful. Together, we change lives. David Foltyn “ Chair and CEO, Honigman LLP Darienne Hudson, Ed.D. President and CEO, United Way for Southeastern Michigan United Way for Southeastern Michigan | 2018-19 Annual Report Year in Review

Nov. 9, 2018 Year in Review FINDING THEIR FUTURE More than 1,600 Detroit Public Schools We hit plenty of milestones during the 2018-19 fiscal year. We have a new home. We have Community District students attended June 11, 2019 a new philanthropic group. We ran, we auctioned unique vehicles, and we celebrated. We the second annual Find Your Future did it all with one goal in mind: making an impact in Southeastern Michigan. career exploration fair. Representatives ALUMNI UNITED from about 75 companies were on hand at Ford Field. Several community leaders Our newest affinity group, Alumni Donors, advocates and volunteers like you made it all possible. spoke at the event, which featured a United, officially launched on this day, variety of breakout sessions, including a March 8, 2019 but members just couldn’t wait to get social media workshop. started, participating in a National WOMEN OF INFLUENCE Volunteer Week event in April. Alumni United brings retirees and those on the Sept. 28, 2018 The third annual Women of Influence verge of retirement together to network KICKING OFF Summit, sponsored by DTE Energy, and make a positive impact in the featured some of the most powerful community. We launched our 2018-19 Community women in Southeastern Michigan. More Giving Campaign with a pep rally importantly, it raised more than $150,000 complete with a band, pom poms and, of to help child care workers earn their Child course, a volunteer project. Volunteers Development Associate certification, gathered at three sites — one each in which helps improve their facilities and Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties expand the available quality child care — to pack literacy kits. Our campaign seats in the region. chair — Ford President, Automotive, Joe Hinrichs — announced ambitious goals for the year ahead: 25,000 volunteer hours Jan. 19, 2019 and $46 million raised. A WINNING HERITAGE April 10-16, 2019 July 9-12, 2018 A WEEK OF IMPACT MEET UP AND EAT UP A fast donation from Ford Motor Co. brought in $2.5 million to help the National Volunteer Week saw 325 4 5 community. Ford donated the VIN 1 volunteers give a combined 1,286 hours We celebrated summer with families in Ford GT Heritage Edition, with a paint at locations throughout Southeastern three communities during our Meet Up and job inspired by the Ford GT40s that Michigan. Volunteers packed food for Eat Up block parties. Children could eat won the 24 Hours of LeMans in 1968 those in need, spent time with veterans a free, nutritious meal and enjoy family- and 1969. NASCAR team owner Rick and installed smoke detectors at homes friendly events like face painting, games Feb. 28, 2019 Hendrick entered the winning bid, with in Detroit. At Focus: HOPE, more than 100 and music, while parents learned more June 20, 2019 all proceeds going to United Way for A BEACON FOR DETROIT volunteers built book crates, packed reading about available community resources. Southeastern Michigan. comprehension kits, worked to beautify the POWERED BY PENSKE We’re in love with our new home on the area and more. July 25, 2018 fifth floor of the iconic, Albert Kahn- Penske Corp. helped rev up our designed Fisher Building. The new volunteer efforts, announcing a $500,000 REMEMBERING SERGIO location puts us in the heart of New Center investment to power our Seasons of — an up-and-coming neighborhood that Caring initiative over the next four United Way for Southeastern Michigan Oct. 9, 2018 is closer to the community we serve. years. “Penske Corp. is committed to lost a dear friend and a strong leader BETTER WITH BREAKFAST Our role in the community and our the Southeastern Michigan community, when Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO commitment to donors to remain fiscally and we believe the work being done by Sergio Marchionne died at the age of 66. responsible were two of the key factors in United Way is essential for the good of We expanded our Better With Breakfast Sergio, who served for a total of three choosing this location. our area,” said Penske Corp. Chairman program into Oakland Schools, where an years as our campaign chair, often spoke and CEO Roger Penske. “We are proud additional 3,500 students across the county on behalf of United Way to inspire his “Our new space will enhance our ability to to support the efforts of United Way.” can access breakfast daily. peers and his competitors to unite for the support more than 200 agency partners in common good. filling social service gaps to build a stronger Jan. 30-31, 2019 Southeastern Michigan,” said United Way for Southeastern Michigan President and Oct. 20-21, 2018 A PLACE TO TURN IN FRIGID TEMPS CEO Dr. Darienne Hudson. May 17, 2019 RUN UNITED When bone-chilling temperatures and Peter Cummings, president and CEO of The CAREER CONNECTIONS extreme wind chills enveloped the region, Platform, which is part owners of the Fisher More than 260 runners and 100 volunteers our 2-1-1 helpline was there. With low Building, was excited about the move. teamed up to raise over $83,000 for A total of 550 high school students temperatures reaching 12 below zero and United Way for Southeastern Michigan attended the third annual Career wind chills much worse, there was intense “United Way is a perfect fit for the Fisher during the Detroit Free Press Marathon. Connections fair, held at Little danger for those in need. Calls to 2-1-1 Building, as we share a commitment to The effort was led by United Way partners Caesars Arena. Attendees met increased significantly over the two-day Detroit and moving the community FCA, Bosch and Ford. with representatives from colleges period, and we assisted 2,320 people who forward. The Fisher is a Beacon for Detroit, and employers to learn about their sought help with things like emergency and United Way has long served as a possible career pathways. shelter, free rides to warming facilities, shining light for our city,” he said. utility assistance and more. United Way for Southeastern Michigan | 2018-19 Annual Report Health and Basic Needs

2-1-1 HELPLINE

We work to Our 2-1-1 helpline is there 24 hours a day, every day of the year to help people in crisis ensure that every connect with the immediate help they need— like food, housing and utility assistance.

families can We know that 44 percent people sought financial of people in Southeastern assistance. Michigan struggle to meet meet their their basic needs, and Those individuals received the 2-1-1 call data shows 190,252 referrals to helpful it. Last year, people in services in their time of need. need contacted our 2-1-1 basic needs. The system will be even more helpline 141,702 times. The minutes, most requested needs were efficient in the near future, as housing resources, with a $300,000 gift from Roush Industries will help track At United Way for Southeastern Total investment: SOMEONE CALLS 37,297 people seeking help. and improve the long-term Michigan, we help people get out of A total of 12,365 people $28,697,320 UNITED WAY’S outcomes for individuals who crisis — and stay out. Together with reached out to 2-1-1 for food assistance, and 10,924 call our 2-1-1 helpline. our network of 133 health and basic Total impacts made: 2-1-1 HELPLINE. needs community partners, we work to help people get the resources and 317,656 calls and INNOVATION POWERED BY: support they need to reach stability. chats to 141,702 2-1-1

5 callers housing, were food and financial needs 2-1-1 assistance. of Top 6 7

UTILITY ASSISTANCE BASIC NEEDS If I hadn’t called 2-1-1, We connected 15,735 people with utility PARTNERSHIPS assistance through the Michigan Energy I would have just been out on the Assistance Program (MEAP) and the Low Last year, we funded 39 partners streets with my kids. Income Self-Sufficiency Plan (LSP). MEAP allows with nearly $4.6 million in basic households to make affordable monthly payments needs grant funding. This helped Daisjona Whitson and keep their utilities on. LSP connects people connect families with housing, Parent with resources like budget coaching and helps food and health care resources. “ them work toward self-sufficiency.

United Way partners people 39 received nearly connected with utility $4.6 million 15,735 assistance in basic needs grant funding United Way for Southeastern Michigan | 2018-19 Annual Report Health and Basic Needs

MEET UP AND EAT UP

During the summer months, we worked to connect families with 700 Meet Up and Eat Up meal sites In Southeastern across the region through block parties, door-to- door canvassing and referrals via our 2-1-1 helpline. In total, the sites served more than 1.3 million meals Michigan, 584,710 in the summer of 2018.

We also worked one-on-one with many of the site people are food and meal sponsors, providing training, guidance and funding assistance. In 2019, we awarded $250,000 in grants to help seven meal sponsors increase the insecure, 137,360 of quality of their food and efficiency of their programs. As a result of these grants, an additional 13,453 whom are children. children were served meals. As part of our Seasons of Caring initiative, United Way volunteers gave their time to improve three Meet Up and Eat Up summer meal sites for the At United Way, we work to increase families and children in those neighborhoods. Volunteers gave a total of 305 hours, which they access to free meals in schools and spent laying mulch, painting picnic tables, building gardens and painting signs for the sites.

one in six one during the summer months, as well as CHILDREN / Increase of help parents and caregivers improve 16 doesn’t have 700 their family mealtime practices. enough to eat. Meet Up and Eat Up 13,453 summer meal sites children eating free served 1.3 million meals summer meals in 2019.

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FEAST BETTER WITH BREAKFAST We empower adults to support Better With Breakfast recognizes that students are children as they develop eating more likely to succeed in school if they have access individuals skills with our nutrition education to school breakfast. completed the program, Feeding, Eating and My kids love Meet Up and Eat Up, 229 Succeeding Together (FEAST). FEAST program and it gives me time to take a little break Last year, our Better With Breakfast initiative FEAST teaches adults how to continued to grow with a commitment in Oakland provide the appropriate structure and prepare dinner and know that they’re Schools to expand school breakfast to an additional and leadership children need to “in a safe space with nutritious food and 3,500 students in the district. grow into happy, healthy eaters. that they’re also learning something. Last year, we partnered with Early There are 22 schools in our region that have worked Learning Communities, schools, Mellisa Burrell with us to offer alternative breakfast options, like Meet Up and Eat Up sites and Parent breakfast in the classroom or mobile food carts. nutrition education organizations Better With Breakfast has increased school breakfast to help 229 parents have more participation by a daily average of 1,164 students family meals and understand across the 22 schools. their children’s picky eating. 22 Average daily increase of schools use the Better With 1,164 Breakfast model students eating breakfast United Way for Southeastern Michigan | 2018-19 Annual Report Education

We work to CHILD DEVELOPMENT ensure that ASSOCIATE PROGRAM Our tools and training programs help parents and caregivers keep the learning going through kindergarten and beyond. With our partner, children are Leaps & Bounds Family Services, we made Child Development Associate training free of charge for 50 caregivers in our region who earned their

certifications in 2018 -19. As more caregivers become ready for percent certified, the number of quality child care seats in Southeastern Michigan expands, because certified caregivers are able to care for more children. Our Women United affinity group is dedicated to this school. program and raised $150,000 for it during the Women of Influence Summit in March.

From newborns to new graduates, Total investment: Each our education work in 2018-19 $16,246,906 certified impacted children of all ages. We caregiver cares for as continued our work to help parents 50 20 Total impacts made: caregivers many as children prepare their children for kindergarten certified and connect high school students with 143,890 OF CHILDREN career pathways. We also instituted new programs to train caregivers and are not prepared to provide parents with helpful tips. 40start kindergarten. 10 11

LITTLE STEPS EARLY CHILDHOOD Learning starts at birth. Through SUPPORT NETWORK our Little Steps program, we distributed 6,550 books to In the spring of 2019, the Michigan Department new parents at three Detroit of Education announced that United Way for hospitals: Ascension St. John, Southeastern Michigan will be awarded a five-year Henry Ford and Sinai-Grace. The grant beginning in 2019-20 to establish an Early goal is to help parents instill a Childhood Support Network for our region. The love of reading in their children network will serve as a one-stop shop for child care at an early age. providers and families who seek resources to help children acquire the skills and knowledge they need for success in school and learning throughout life.

Received 5-year grant for up to If we take our children and do what’s necessary, our children can soar. 6,550 $20 million books distributed “We have to give them a chance. to new parents Danyelle Swift Owner, Kidz Den Day Care United Way for Southeastern Michigan | 2018-19 Annual Report Education

COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS As parents, we tend to think everything is perfect, Our College and Career Pathways work ensures that more high school students are ready for life after but a few little tweaks here and there graduation. Career fairs are one part of the equation. can have a big impact. Between November’s Find Your Future Career Exploration Fair and May’s Career Connections Fair, 2,071 students got a glimpse of their potential future in “Jeff Miles 2018-19. We helped connect 300 students with summer Senior Director, Center for Early jobs during the fair in May. Childhood Excellence, United Way for Southeastern Michigan We offered 24 pathways in 19 Detroit high schools in 2018-19, reaching 7,722 students. These pathways connect students with real-life training in potential career paths like firefighting, nursing and media, while also preparing them for college. 2,071 300 students attended students connected United Way career with summer jobs fairs

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SUMMER SPARK

As children grow older, their learning opportunities expand. Our Summer Spark program makes it easy for parents to find the right summer learning opportunity for their children based on cost, location and interest. During the 2018-19 fiscal year, 3,650 people used Summer Spark to find a program. The most popular search was for free weekday programs in Wayne County for elementary school students. READY4K

We provide a simple tool that parents and caregivers can use to turn mundane moments into learning opportunities. Through Ready4K, participants receive text messages each week with helpful hints and learning tips that they can parents and use immediately. A total of 2,091 families were caregivers used enrolled in 2018-19. Summer Spark to 3,650 find a program for their children families signed up 2,091 for Ready4K United Way for Southeastern Michigan | 2018-19 Annual Report Economic Prosperity

We work to In 31 cities in our region, TAX PREPARATION Tax refunds help workers keep more of what they earn, which helps their families and puts money ensure that back into the community. One of the best ways to increase refunds is by helping families claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

people have the Last year, United Way worked with Accounting Aid Society and Wayne Metro Community Action Agency to help 18,729 households access free tax resources and preparation services. As a result, 4,154 households were able to claim the EITC, increasing their tax skills to build refund by as much as $6,400. Free tax preparation in 2019 put $24.1 million back in the pockets of Southeastern Michigan individuals better lives. and families.

more than more 18,729 $24.1 If families can’t meet their Total investment: needs, they can’t prepare for $3,734,805 people connected with million free tax preparation the future. At United Way, we OF HOUSEHOLDS put back in work to ensure that every person services Total impacts made: the pockets of has access to the tools, resources / 1can’t make2 ends meet. individuals and and support systems they need to 32,731 families build their skills, income, financial 14 15 capabilities, savings and wealth.

CENTERS FOR WORKING FAMILIES DETROIT REGIONAL

When workers are financially empowered, they can WORKFORCE FUND keep more of what they earn and grow their financial Last year, we continued our role leading cushion so they can live their best lives. the Detroit Regional Workforce Fund with a goal of connecting low- and moderate- United Way operates the Greater Detroit Centers for income individuals with training in growing Working Families (CWF) network in partnership with and emerging career pathways. More than Detroit Local Initiatives Support Corp. Last year, 2,903 2,100 people enrolled in programs our 23 people received coaching through CWF programs DRWF partners provided, which helped at seven different organizations. Coaches helped them grow their workforce skills, advance individuals identify and reach their financial goals, their education and train for careers in such as increasing income, gaining employment, high-growth fields like skilled trades, claiming benefits, building a savings account, health care and green jobs. increasing their credit score, tackling debt, or working

toward a major purchase like a car or home. Of the 253 individuals who enrolled in job This is the most meaningful work I do. training programs, In 2019-20, we will expand the network to include 13 84% For a lot of people, this could mean the difference community-based partners. were placed in jobs between them getting evicted or being able to following graduation. keep a roof over their head. Greater Detroit More than “ people participated in Centers for 2,903 education, job training Working Lew Elbert and skill-building Families helped individuals 2,100 programs Volunteer tax preparer with Accounting Aid Society reach their financial goals United Way for Southeastern Michigan Give

Union workers pioneered United Way’s workplace Give giving campaigns, and we have partnered with labor The impact we make in the community is only possible unions to give, advocate and volunteer for our community’s families for more thanks to the generosity of thousands of individuals than 70 years. like you who donate to United Way.

Your donations help make your neighborhood a better place now and will positively impact our community for generations to come. We appreciate everyone who makes the decision, year after year, to Give United. Thank you.

PHILANTHROPIC GROUPS WORKPLACE GIVING MORE THAN

United Way philanthropic groups allow our Corporate giving campaigns have been the supporters to use their time, talent and monetary lifeblood of United Way for almost as long gifts to make a difference in the areas of work they’re as our organization has existed. Our labor 91,000 most passionate about. These committed groups union partners, corporate partners like Ford create lasting change for individuals and families Motor Co., FCA, General Motors, DTE Energy, Lear DONORS AND across our region by transforming lives today and Corp., Penske Corp. and Comerica Bank — plus FUNDERS GAVE 16 laying the foundation for future generations. the thousands of employees who work at these 17 companies and make annual gifts — help In 2018-19, these groups continued to make an support their neighbors in need, provide a impact in our community through giving and lifeline in times of crisis, and build a better volunteerism. future for all our children. $60.9 Last year, 480 individuals had the honor of being part Last year, we were proud to work with 504 MILLION of our Alexis de Tocqueville Society, a distinguished corporate partners and more than 30 labor union group of donors whose gifts create large-scale impact partners. Without them, our work would not be IN 2018-19. in our community. In total, they gave more than $6.5 possible. million. See our top corporate partners on Page 28. Our Emerging Philanthropists group of 160 passionate professionals combined socializing Corporate partners also hosted several fundraisers and networking with volunteerism and community and events that combined fun and philanthropy, impact in 2018-19. Together, they gave more than including golf outings, networking mixers and art $150,000 to United Way. auctions.

Our Women United group hosted its third annual In the fall of 2018, more than 200 employees from Women of Influence Summit in March 2019 with our our partners, FCA, Ford and Bosch, joined our partner DTE Energy. This sold-out event brought Run United team that participated in the Detroit more than 400 women together and raised Free Press Marathon, raising nearly $90,000 to $150,000 toward our goal of ensuring that parents support our work in the community. The team was and caregivers have the resources they need to supported by a sponsorship from our partner, Ford. help children meet developmental milestones. In the spring of 2019, 70 FCA employees ran United Way’s newest affinity group,Alumni United, more than 100 cumulative miles in one day to was formed in 2019 to help retirees and those raise funds for United Way. They raised more than approaching retirement connect, collaborate and $19,000 by the end of the event. contribute to United Way’s mission. Through Alumni United, members have the opportunity to engage In June 2019, our partner, Marathon, hosted a with peers and participate in skills-based volunteer golf outing for its contractors and raised more opportunities. than $120,000 for United Way. United Way for Southeastern Michigan | 2018-19 Annual Report Basic Needs In March 2019, our president and CEO, Dr. Darienne Hudson, joined our Policy Team in Lansing

for a day of action educating legislators about the struggles Advocate of working families who can’t afford the cost of basic needs like health care, food and housing. Together, our voices can change lives. United Way IN 2018-19, OUR ADVOCATES advocates help advance public policy that strengthens our SENT A TOTAL OF communities. At United Way for Southeastern Michigan, we know that our mission can’t be fully realized unless it’s supported by good public policy. That’s why last year, we worked 1,549 to inform and influence legislators in Lansing and Washington, D.C., on behalf of the MESSAGES communities we serve. We also mobilized our network of thousands of advocates to TO STATE AND use their voice to persuade lawmakers at the local, state and federal levels to support FEDERAL policies aligned with United Way’s values and vision for the region. LEGISLATORS.

PROTECTING SNAP INCREASING STATE TAX BENEFITS CREDITS

Throughout the summer and fall of 2018, our advocates In the spring of 2019, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke out against proposed cuts to the Supplemental proposed to double the state’s Earned Income Tax

18 Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As legislators in Credit (EITC) from 6 percent to 12 percent of the 19 Congress debated the 2018 Farm Bill, some suggested federal credit, which would put thousands of dollars changes that would have added in strict work back in the pockets of working Michiganders. requirements and cuts that would result in 250,000 Beginning in June, our advocates sent 113 messages children losing access to free and reduced-price school to legislators asking them to support the increase. meals. Though the proposal had yet to pass as of the end In total, our advocates sent 203 messages to legislators. of 2019, United Way for Southeastern Michigan In December, thanks to the messages of our advocates remains committed to increasing the EITC at the and thousands of others across the country, Congress state and federal levels. passed a Farm Bill that protected SNAP benefits for hardworking families. STANDING UP FOR ADVOCATING FOR STRUGGLING FAMILIES EARNED PAID SICK TIME

In March 2019, our president and CEO, Dr. Darienne In 2018, our advocates stood up in favor of a Hudson, joined our Policy Team in Lansing for a day of ballot initiative that would have given voters the meetings with state legislators to discuss policies that opportunity to ensure all Michigan workers have help close the cost-of-living gap for working families. access to earned paid sick time. The day of action focused around the release of our latest ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained and United Way provided key support in the effort Employed) Report, which shows that nearly half of the to gather more than 380,000 signatures to place families in our region struggle to afford the cost of basic the question on the ballot. Given the clear and ANY ONE INCIDENT — A CAR BREAKS needs like health care, child care, food, housing and overwhelming support from voters, the state transportation. legislature chose to enact the new law without DOWN OR A CHILD BREAKS THEIR ARM — sending the question to the ballot. However, “The ALICE Report demonstrates that we have serious, legislators then introduced a bill in October 2018 CAN THROW A STRUGGLING FAMILY INTO A systemic issues to address if we are to ensure that every to significantly reduce benefits under the new law “ STATE OF FINANCIAL CRISIS. family who’s working hard and playing by the rules before it could take effect. Our advocates sent can sustain that good quality of life here in Michigan,” 1,181 messages to legislators asking them to keep said House Democratic Leader Christine Greig, who paid sick benefits in place as originally enacted. KYLE DUBUC represents Michigan’s 37th District. DIRECTOR OF POLICY, ADVOCACY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, UNITED WAY FOR SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN United Way for Southeastern Michigan Volunteer

Thanks to support from our partner, Penske Corp., we launched our Seasons of Volunteer Caring initiative in 2018-19, helping volunteers commit to making a difference year- Last year was record-breaking for our round. volunteerism efforts. We started the year by setting our first volunteer hour goal of 25,000 hours, IN 2018-19, asking volunteers to make a year-round commitment to service through our Seasons of Caring initiative. When the 2018-19 fiscal year came to a close, our 11,810 volunteers had logged 36,028 hours of service. 11,810 VOLUNTEERS GAVE Our volunteer portal continued to provide a place for our nonprofit partners and volunteers to connect, with 131 partners using our portal in 2018-19. 36,028 None of this would have been possible without the support of our partner, Penske Corp., and we’re grateful for its commitment to volunteerism and HOURS sponsorship of Seasons of Caring. OF SERVICE.

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In September 2018, United Way and our VOLUNTEERISM campaign cabinet kicked off our 2018-19 Last year, employees from our corporate fundraising and volunteer efforts with a pep partners showed their dedication through rally and volunteer event. The event was held at volunteerism. Throughout the year, 3,167 three locations, where 565 volunteers packed individuals participated in 136 corporate 4,000 literacy, hygiene and interview kits to be volunteer projects, including neighborhood distributed by our partners to individuals and cleanups with our partner organizations and families in need. supporting education by working with kids. “I love volunteering and being part of PRESENTED BY Partners like Quicken Loans and Honigman something bigger than me,” said dedicated continued to help prepare teens for success in volunteer Makeba Bacon. “Together, we can school and life through enrichment programs make a difference in the world around us.” The Network and Honigman Academy, respectively.

In the fall of 2018, Comerica employees showed NATIONAL VOLUNTEER how much they care and spent a day volunteering with us for the Hometown Huddle. WEEK Comerica staff and other community volunteers Every April, our volunteers take part in big gave a total of 260 hours. projects during National Volunteer Week. In Never was the commitment of our corporate 2019, we focused our efforts on growing literacy partners so apparent as during our Volunteer in our community. During the one-day project, United week of service in June. That week, 287 325 volunteers spent a combined total of 1,286 volunteers from our partners EY, DTE Energy, hours building 25 mini libraries and assembling FCA, Target, UBS, Fujikura Automotive, IHS 950 reading comprehension kits. Markit, Foley & Lardner LLP and ITW Global gave a total of 894 volunteer hours. United Way for Southeastern Michigan | 2018-19 Annual Report Board of Directors

Tonya Allen Elizabeth Alvarez Bryan Barnhill II Rick Blocker Beth Chappell Skillman Foundation Slalom Consulting Ford Smart Mobility LLC Metro Detroit AFL-CIO (retired) RediMinds Kelly Services*

Mark Davidoff Jeff Donofrio Andrew Echt Luanne Thomas Ewald Sam Fogleman The Fisher Group State of Michigan Applebaum Ventures C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and KPMG Deloitte LLP* City of Detroit* Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital Children’s Hospital of Michigan*

Mark Petroff Lizabeth Ardisana David Foltyn Mark Stiers Deborah Macon Chair Immediate Past Chair Vice Chair Treasurer Secretary OneMagnify ASG Renaissance LLC Honigman LLP DTE Energy Community volunteer

Lisa V. Ford Scott Garberding Charles E. Hall Jeneanne Hanley Srikant Inampudi 22 William and Lisa Ford Foundation FCA US LLC UAW, Region 1 (retired) Lear Corp.* McKinsey & Co. 23

Our work in the community This section provides a 2018-19 Board of Directors look at our 2018-19 board is only possible with the of directors, a glimpse into the work of our campaign support of the United Way cabinet, some highlights of the generosity of our corporate

for Southeastern Michigan partners and a list of our Hassan Jaber James Jacobs Leslie Murphy Cindy Pasky Sandra Pierce ACCESS Macomb Community College Murphy Consulting Inc Strategic Staffing Solutions Huntington National Bank community partners. Without board of directors and them, our work would not be possible. Their knowledge, campaign cabinet, as expertise and effort power our mission. Together, we work to well as our corporate and help households become stable

and ensure children have the Terry Rhadigan Michael Ritchie Jim Robinson Lynda Rossi Ed Siaje General Motors Company Comerica Bank Chemical Bank Blue Cross Blue Shield of Bank of America Private Bank nonprofit partners. support they need to thrive. Michigan

Kristin Smallwood Reginald Turner James Vella Nikolai Vitti Ken Whipple PwC Clark Hill PLC Ford Motor Company Fund (retired) Detroit Public Schools Community volunteer Community District

* Former company United Way for Southeastern Michigan | 2018-19 Annual Report Campaign Cabinet

Joe Hinrichs Joseph LaFeir Andra Rush Campain Cabinet Chair IHS Markit Rush Group LLC Ford Motor Co. (retired) Lori Lancaster John Salter Lizabeth Ardisana Dakkota Systems American Axle and ASG Renaissance Manufacturing Campaign Cabinet Rachael Joseph Aristeo Lerebours David Sanders Aristeo Construction Co. Every year, United Way for Southeastern Eaton EY Aurora Battaglia Michigan’s Campaign Cabinet leads the charge Comerica Bank Evan Lyall Ray Scott Roush Industries Lear Corp. to achieve our ambitious goals for fundraising Rick Blocker and giving volunteer time in support of the Metro Detroit AFL-CIO Sheela Manyam Casandra (retired) Blue Cross Blue Shield Shortridge community. AT FORD, WE’RE of Michigan UAW Jeff Bullard PROUD THAT WE’VE Penske Corp. Betsy Meter Paul Signorello Composed of leaders from more than 40 companies, the individuals who KPMG FCA US LLC serve on our cabinet give their time to ensure that the critical work of United PARTNERED WITH Alison Couzens “ Jackson Dawson Way can continue, year after year. UNITED WAY FOR Frederick Aaron Sikora Minturn PwC In 2018-19, Joe Hinrichs, Ford Motor Co. president, Automotive, took the ALMOST 70 YEARS. Mark Davidoff MSX International The Fisher Group Amit Singhi reins as cabinet chair. We closed the year with $42.8 million raised and more WE WANT TO Deloitte LLP* Todd Nissen Piston Group than 36,000 hours of volunteer service. Ford Motor Co. CELEBRATE THAT. Larry Drake Brad Simmons KUKA Systems Group 24 “At Ford, we’re proud that we’ve partnered with United Way for almost 2018-19 Campaign Cabinet Tiffany Otis- Ford Motor Co. 25 Albert 70 years,” Joe said of his commitment to being cabinet chair. “We want to JOE HINRICHS Thomas Esser FORD MOTOR CO. Blue Cross Blue Shield Bill Smith celebrate that.” DENSO International America Inc. of Michigan American Axle and Manufacturing Joseph Fadool Carey Oven BorgWarner Inc. Deloitte LLP Lisa Smith Ford Motor Co. Jeff Firestone Rene Palileo UPS Ford Motor Co. Mark Stiers JANUARY 2019: DTE Energy Rory Gamble Roger Penske FAST MONEY UAW Penske Corp. Paul Thomas Bosch Regan Grant Mark Petroff

▲ Ford Motor Co. donated a car that Stoneridge OneMagnify Alexander brought in $2.5 million via auction to EY* Weiten help the community. Ford donated Ryan Pickens Durr Systems Inc. the Ford GT Heritage Edition VIN 1, Vinnie Johnson Aptiv with a paint job inspired by the Ford Piston Group Bruno Welsch GT40s that won the 24 Hours of LeMans Barbara Pilarski Durr Systems Inc. in 1968 and 1969. NASCAR team Rainer FCA US LLC owner Rick Hendrick entered the winning Jueckstock Lori Wingerter bid, with all proceeds going to United Tenneco Anup Popat General Motors Co. Way for Southeastern Michigan. Systems Technology Jeff Kalinowski Group FCA US LLC John Rakolta III Walbridge * Former company United Way for Southeastern Michigan | 2018-19 Annual Report Community Partners

The work we do to help families become stable and ensure children can thrive is only possible with the M The Salvation Army, Citadel Corps Z support of our partners. From Better With Breakfast schools to our Greater Detroit Centers for Working Macomb Children’s Healthcare Access Program The Salvation Army, Conner Creek Corps Zaman International* Macomb Community Action* The Salvation Army, Dearborn Heights Corps Families; from neighborhood groups and churches to government entities and foundations, we’re proud Zee Computer & Information Center Macomb Community College • The Salvation Army, Detroit Temple Corps to work with nearly 250 local, state and national partners. Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team The Salvation Army, Farmington Hills Corps Macomb County Warming Center The Salvation Army, Grandale Corps Funding Partners Macomb Family Services* • The Salvation Army, M.A.T.T.S. In addition to our 500+ THANK YOU, UNITED WAY 2018-19 PARTNERS! Macomb Feeding the Need The Salvation Army, Mt. Clemens Corps corporate partners, our work Macomb Food Program The Salvation Army, Plymouth Corps in 2018-19 was made possible Macomb Homeless Coalition* The Salvation Army, Royal Oak Corps 482Forward* Class Act Detroit* First Congregational Church of Gibraltar Macomb Intermediate School District The Salvation Army, Wayne Westland Corps with funding from these A Coalition on Temporary Shelter* First Step* Make Food Not Waste Samaritan Center nonprofit, foundational and - PK-12 Cody High School Fish and Loaves Mariners Inn Samaritas government partners. Access for All (HRDI) Common Ground Focus: HOPE* Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School SER Metro-Detroit, Jobs for Progress* Accounting Aid Society* Communication and Media Arts High School Fordline Elementary School Matrix Human Services* • Shelters Elementary School Ballmer Group Achievement Network Communities In Schools* Forgotten Harvest* Metro Detroit AFL-CIO* Society of St.Vincent de Paul Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Active Faith Community Services Community & Home Supports Franklin Wright Settlements* MI Time to Care South Oakland Shelter* Elizabeth, Allan and Warren Shelden Fund Adlai Stevenson Elementary School Community Housing Network* Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men Michigan College Access Network Southeastern High School Ford Foundation Advantage Alternative High School Community Sharing Outreach Center Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan* Michigan League for Public Policy* • Southeast Michigan Community Alliance* Kellogg Company 25-Year Employees Fund, Inc. Allen Elementary School Community Social Services of Wayne County G Michigan United Southfield Regional Academic Campus McGregor Fund Alternatives For Girls* ConnectED: The California Center for College and Generation Morris Adler Elementary School Southwest Solutions* Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Michigan Chapter Career Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Mothering Justice St. Aloysius Church Community and Outreach Center Siemer Institute for Family Stability Amelia Agnes Transitional Home Corporation for a Skilled Workforce Michigan* St. Christine Christian Services The Kresge Foundation American Federation of Teachers • Covenant House Michigan Glenn W. Levey Middle School N St. Dominic Outreach Center The Skillman Foundation American Red Cross of Southeast Michigan* Crossroads of Michigan Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit* NAACP - Detroit Branch • St. Patrick Senior Center WK Kellogg Foundation Arab American and Chaldean Council* D Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually National Kidney Foundation of Michigan* St. Suzanne Cody Rouge Community Resource Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly Impaired* Neighbor for Neighbor Center* Corporation for National and Community Service Services* • Delray United Action Council Grogan Elementary School Neighborhood House St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center* Early Childhood Investment Corporation The ARC Michigan Detroit Black Community Food Security Network* The Guidance Center Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan* Starfish Family Services* Michigan Community Service Commission Ascension St. John Hospital Detroit College Access Network* H Neighborhood Service Organization* T Michigan Department of Education 26 27 At Bat* Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School at HAVEN* O T.E.A.* Oakland County

Community Partners Atlantic Impact* Northwestern Hazel Park Junior High School Oakland Family Services* Thompson K-8 International Academy State of Michigan Attendance Works Detroit Economic Growth Corporation* Henry Ford Health System • Oakland HOPE Tides Foundation* Wayne County B Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation* Henry Ford High School Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency* True Love Evangelistic Ministries American Heart Association of Michigan Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation Back Alley Bikes* Detroit Food Academy* Highland Elementary School Oakland County Sheriff PAL* True Rock Community Outreach National Fund for Workforce Solutions The Baldwin Center* Detroit Future City • Holy Temple Church of the Living God Open Door Outreach Center Turning Point* Benjamin Carson High School of Science and Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation* • HOPE Operation ABLE of Michigan/Spectrum Human U National Skills Coalition United Way Worldwide Medicine Detroit Impact* Hospitality House Family Pantry Services* United Community Housing Coalition* Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit* Detroit International Academy Huron Valley Adult Education Operation Refuge V Big Green* Detroit Jazz Festival I Vandenberg Elementary School Bing Youth Institute* Detroit Justice Center International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit* OU-Pontiac Initiative W Black Family Development* Detroit Parent Network* INVEST Roosevelt Alternative High School Oxbow Elementary School Walker-Miller Energy Services Book Nook Detroit Public Schools Community District • J Oxford/Orion FISH Food Pantry Wayne County College Access Network Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan* Detroit Public Schools Foundation* Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit* P Warren Consolidated Schools Brilliant Detroit* JVS Human Services Parent Powered Wayne Children’s Healthcare Access Program* buildOn* Development Centers* JOURNi People’s Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit Wayne County Department of Health, Veterans & C Diversified Services* Junior Achievement* Perfecting Community Development Corporation Community Wellness Campaign for Black Male Achievement* DiverseNote* K Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency* CARE of Southeastern Michigan* DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital Kelly Services • Pontiac High School Webb Elementary School Caring Community Center & Housing Development Doing Development Differently in Metro Detroit* Ken’s Krew* Pontiac Middle School West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cass Community Social Services E Kresge Foundation • Public Allies Cyber Security Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan* East English Village Prepatory Academy L Pure Word Missionary Baptist Church Western International High School Center for Community Based Enterprise Eastern Market Corporation Lakeshore Legal Aid R Wilma Angel of Mercy Central High School Eastpointe Middle School Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development* Read to a Child Winning Futures* Central United Methodist Church EcoWorks* Leaps & Bounds Family Services* Reading Works Women Who Weld* Chaldean Community Foundation* Educational Data Systems Legal Aid and Defender Association* Redford Interfaith Relief World Medical Relief* Children’s Hospital of Michigan • The Empowerment Plan* Lighthouse of Oakland County Ruth Ellis Center* Y Church of the Holy Spirit Everybody Ready Lincoln Park High School S Yad Ezra City of Detroit F Lincoln Park Middle School The Salvation Army - Harbor Light The Salvation YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit* City Year* Fair Food Netrork* Living Arts Army, Eastern Michigan Division* Youth Development Resource Center* * Funded Partner The Clarence E. Phillips Ascend Foundation • Family Independence Initiative The Lomas Brown, Jr. Foundation* The Salvation Army, Booth Services The Yunion* • Community Impact Council United Way for Southeastern Michigan | 2018-19 Annual Report Basic Needs

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