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United Way of Central ohio 2010 annUal report

I help people get the skills they need to get good jobs.

United Way helped bring us together.

UnIted Way of Central ohIo 2010 annUal report

dear friend,

We’re on our way! after years of thoughtful planning by our volunteer leadership, in January, 2010, we began funding the programs and initiatives that we believe will help our community achieve our ambitious Bold Goals and move forward over the next ten years.

at a time when many organizations are being forced by the economy to re-think their priorities, we are fortunate that our volunteers had the foresight to begin the process years ago. thanks to their vision, we are a more focused and efficient organization than we have ever been. We have set bold but achievable priorities, and we are developing a comprehensive set of tools to measure the progress of all of our funded programs, and hold each one accountable for results.

Because of this preparation, we are well-positioned for growth when the economy rebounds, and to help ensure the future success of our work, we have placed a renewed emphasis on fundraising.

We usually don’t spend much time telling you about our fundraising efforts. We know that you support United Way of Central ohio because you want to see your generosity transformed into progress for our community. you want results, and we want to show you how much your gifts of time and money are achieving. Most of this annual report is devoted to outlining those achievements.

But we also want to give you a look at our plans for expanding the resources we need to create the level of change true progress demands. as our volunteer leadership members were developing the strategic framework and Bold Goals that will guide our work, they were simultaneously hard at work on a plan to significantly increase resources raised.

a resource development committee led by United Way board member Martyn redgrave developed a comprehensive long-term plan that we are now implementing. the plan recognizes that there is tremendous potential for growth over the next ten years, and lays out concrete steps that will help us strengthen existing relationships and create many new ones.

one way we want to do that is by becoming an organization devoted to listening to the concerns and ideas of our community members and learning from them. as a valued member of the United Way family, we hope you will take the time to share your thoughts with us, and tell others about the good work you support.

We have a lot to do over the next decade and beyond, but with your continued support we will build a stronger, more vibrant central ohio.

Sincerely,

Michael GonsiorowskiChair, Board of trusteesUnited Way of Central ohio

Janet e. Jacksonpresident and CeoUnited Way of Central ohio

advancing the Common Good at United Way of Central ohio we improve lives in our community. We call it advancing the common good. It’s about making a difference not just once, but on a lasting basis. not just for today, but for tomorrow, too. and we invite everyone to be part of that change.

We look at the systemic problems in our community and gather a diverse group of experienced volunteers who help us figure out how to address them in a holistic way. together, we make a plan to create the broad change we need, but focused on specific actions, clear goals, and progress checks along the way. and we educate and inform people about what we can accomplish, rallying them around a shared sense of purpose.

the end result is we move closer to realizing our vision of a community where we all have the building blocks for a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job; enough income to support a family through retirement; good health maintained throughout life; and a safe and decent place to live.

our volunteers and donors understand that together we have the power to make a bigger difference than we ever could individually, and that the effects of our actions and donations are amplified and invested where they will do the most good.

how We liVe UnitedMissionto improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.

Visionto build a community where everyone has the aspirations, resources and opportunities to reach their potential.

Key prinCiples• Commitment to accountability and transparency

• Commitment to the importance of agency and system-service coordination

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

• Commitment to the importance of capacity building

• Commitment to cultural competence

• Commitment to address racial disparities

• Commitment to the importance of systems collaboration

our Workto create effective change we hold ourselves and our partners accountable for accomplishing measurable, sustainable results and achieving 10-year Bold Goals in these areas:

edUCationyoung children enter kindergarten physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively prepared to succeed.Bold Goal: Increase the percentage of young children entering kindergarten in franklin County public school districts who score in the top two screening categories of the Kindergarten readiness assessment – literacy (Kra-l) from 71% to 85%.

youth graduate from high school well-prepared for additional learning and productive careers.Bold Goal: Increase the percentage of students who graduate from high school in franklin County public school districts from 87% to 95%.

inCoMepeople achieve financial stability.Bold Goal: reduce by 20% the number of households in franklin County living below an income level that allows them to meet basic needs.

people in crisis have access to emergency food, shelter and financial assistance.Bold Goal: ensure that 100% of the people who access our community emergency support systems receive food, shelter or short-term financial assistance.

healthpeople overcome barriers to accessing health and wellness services.Bold Goal: reduce by half the percentage of people in franklin County without a regular source of health care.

people maintain healthy nutrition and physical fitness.Bold Goal: Increase the number of people in the Columbus metropolitan area who achieve a healthy weight to rank among the top 5 comparable communities in the United States.

the community is prepared to respond to disasters and emergencies in a coordinated and comprehensive way.Bold Goal: prepare one in three franklin County residents to respond to community-wide disasters and individual emergencies.

hoMepeople live in safe neighborhoods.Bold Goal: reduce crime by 30% in five priority neighborhoods — franklinton, King-lincoln, northland, near South Side and Weinland park.

people live in safe and decent housing.Bold Goal: reduce vacant and abandoned housing by one-third in five priority neighborhoods — franklinton, King-lincoln, northland, near South Side and Weinland park.

educationUnIted Way of Central ohIo partnered WIth ColUMBUS CIty SChoolS to laUnCh ColUMBUS KIdS: ready, Set, learn. this ambitious initiative is designed to increase the early detection of developmental delays and speech, hearing or vision problems among preschoolers, ages two and a half to four years old, within the Columbus City Schools district, through the use of learning Checkups, and to help them get the intervention services they need to be ready to learn. as of July, 2010, more than 800 young children had received learning Checkups, and over 30% were referred on to receive intervention services such as speech, and social and emotional assessments.

More than 3,500 yoUnG ChIldren reCeIved hIGh qUalIty early Care and edUCatIon froM UnIted Way-SUpported proGraMS. In addition to the 18 kindergarten readiness programs United Way funds, the Start Smart early learning initiative continues to strengthen the local network of high quality early education centers and home providers by helping them achieve national accreditation.

UnIted Way fUndS 50 proGraMS aIMed at helpInG yoUth GradUate froM hIGh SChool Well-prepared to SUCCeed In lIfe. Many of these programs help youth learn life skills like financial literacy, good work and study habits and conflict resolution. effectively addressing these non-academic barriers can help students achieve academic success.

incomeIn 2010, the all-volUnteer franKlIn CoUnty eItC CoalItIon helped hardWorKInG faMIlIeS reCeIve over $4.9 MIllIon In tax refUndS, and save over $844,000 in tax preparation and refund anticipation loan fees. now in its fourth year of operation, the Coalition provided free tax preparation for more than 3,376 individuals and families. United Way of Central ohio is one of the founding members of the Coalition, which is made up of more than 30 partners. the free tax preparation provided by the Coalition is a key strategy in achieving United Way’s 10-year Bold Goal in the area of financial stability.

In 2009, UnIted Way reSponded to the onGoInG need for Good JoBS By fUndInG WorKforCe developMent proGraMS that placed people in employment 1,489 times. 31% of these jobs included health care benefits.

UnIted Way IS dedICated to helpInG provIde eMerGenCy food, Shelter and fInanCIal aSSIStanCe to thoSe In need. one example of this is United Way’s support of the Salvation army’s Bridging the Gap food and financial assistance program which helps to meet the immediate needs of 12,000 households per year in franklin County.

i’M GeorGe, froM the West side.In 2006, the director of asian american Community Services recruited me to work with the kids who participate in the healthy asian youth (hay) program. today I volunteer twice a week, mentoring grade-school and high-school students who come from low-income families. the goal is to increase academic performance.

It’s a great feeling to know that I am giving back to the asian american community—especially since there wasn’t anything like this when I was growing up. a program like this would have given me a greater awareness of the social and cultural differences among the people in my community. today, the hay program brings asian kids from around central ohio together in one place where they can learn and work together. It challenges them with concrete learning projects, and teaches them to accomplish goals as a team—important skills they will need throughout life.

It’s nice to see the same kids return to the hay program year after year. It shows that they value the program, and it gives me an opportunity to make a positive influence on their lives. that’s how I lIve UnIted.

i’M seiha, froM ColUMbUs.last September a friend invited me to check out asian american Community Services and the healthy asian youth (hay) program. I thought it would be a good way to meet new people, and I thought it would be fun. It was all of that and more. It has also helped me learn about volunteering and community service. I even worked with some other students to develop a 15-minute powerpoint presentation about dating violence. I learned that violence is out there and that it’s important to recognize the signs. after presenting it to several organizations, I realized that it also improved my public speaking skills.

I also like interacting with the program mentors and other participants. We talk about issues that affect teens—both in and out of school. Working with the mentors has helped me to improve my grades. these are just a few of the reasons why I plan to participate in the program throughout high school.

the hay program is like a family to me. We all work together.

healthUnIted Way fUndS proGraMS foCUSed on redUCInG BarrIerS to Care that alloW people to MaIntaIn theIr health, including the Breathing association’s accessing lung health & Wellness program. 96% of the participants in this program were able to gain better access to health care by getting connected to qualified services, and community and medical resources, and by gaining a greater knowledge of the treatment process and the availability of medical assistance.

UnIted Way IS a Key partner In the CoMMUnIty health fUnderS’ CollaBoratIve which provided a $92,000 grant to help neighbors of central ohio’s Settlement houses get better access to healthy food and increase their physical activity. the grant built a greenhouse and helped the Settlements plant gardens that supply fresh produce. the Collaborative also funded bike racks, loaner bicycles and equipment, and bike safety and repair classes. the Collaborative is a partnership of United Way, the osteopathic heritage foundations, the Columbus foundation and Columbus Medical association foundation.

UnIted Way IS one of the leadInG fUnderS for dISaSter preparedneSS and reSponSe ServICeS. one initiative in this area is the public information campaign “Be red Cross ready.” United Way partnered with the american red Cross of Columbus and WBnS 10tv to present public service announcements which direct people to resources that can help prepare them to face emergencies. this campaign has already reached 87,200 people in central ohio.

homeIn 2010, the neIGhBorhood partnerShIp Grant proGraM aWarded $265,000 to reSIdent-drIven orGanIzatIonS In SUpport of 61 neIGhBorhood IMproveMent proJeCtS. these grants are a result of a partnership between United Way, the Columbus foundation, the osteopathic heritage foundations, Bob evans farms and pnC Bank. one of the projects is franklinton Gardens, which received a $9,000 grant to develop and expand four community gardens, offer healthy cooking classes, and fund community meals and food donations to local pantries. there are no grocery stores in franklinton, so the gardens provide an important source of nutritious food to residents.

UnIted Way IS addreSSInG the need for Safe and deCent hoUSInG By InveStInG In proGraMS lIKe the healthy neIGhBorhoodS healthy faMIlIeS realty CollaBoratIve. In 2010, the Collaborative has repaired and rehabilitated 17 homes on the near South Side, a United Way priority neighborhood. the collaborative plans to complete 20 housing renovations and provide home repair assistance to at least 12 low-income homeowners, helping them maintain their properties and build pride in the neighborhood.

to help MaKe neIGhBorhoodS Safe, UnIted Way InveStS In proGraMS that CoUnSel yoUth to addreSS UnrUly BehavIor. 97% of the youth participating in one counseling program provided by directions for youth & families did not engage in delinquent behavior for one year after completing the program.

i’M bhb, froM ColUMbUs.I’m an artist at Central Community house (CCh). Back in 1997, I was a disc jockey at CCh events. Before long, I started to teach hip hop dance, sound and choreography to the kids in the transit arts program.

I love seeing young people express themselves artistically, and it’s good that they can be a part of something positive. I help the kids do something constructive with their lives and give back to the community. In turn, the kids look up to me. It’s like being a father figure. this is so important because these kids are our future, and we need to invest in them.

I volunteer to teach the kids how to dance, and I also take them to performances. these are kids like 12-year-old tyrae, who felt like an outcast in school until dancing boosted his self-esteem. I’m so glad I can provide an outlet for these kids so they stay on the right path throughout their teen years.

I use hip hop as a positive vehicle to help kids stay away from negative influences. that’s how I lIve UnIted.

i’M tyrae, froM ColUMbUs. When I was 10 years old, I started to go to dance workshops at transit arts. It’s a youth development program at Central Community house. Before I started dancing, I used to play football and some other sports, but I just didn’t like them as much as I like to dance.

When I wasn’t involved with transit arts, I didn’t do so well in school and I was angry all the time. I always seemed to be in trouble. My mom says that the instructors at transit arts have a positive impact on me, and that I have more discipline and structure while I’m there. I think she’s right. I look up to my instructors - they are like big brothers to me - and I really listen to them.

I’m now 12 years old and have been attending transit arts for 2 years. I am happier, and dancing helps me stay out of trouble. I’m also getting better grades, and that feels pretty good!

Give. advocate. Volunteer.partnerShIpS WIth MeMBer aGenCIeS have alWayS Been the foUndatIon of UnIted Way’S effortS to StrenGthen oUr CoMMUnIty and Create laStInG ChanGe. on January 1, 2010, United Way renewed its partnerships with 58 member agencies and welcomed 20 new ones. United Way is investing in 166 programs at these member agencies in the interrelated areas of education, Income, health and home. the funding decisions are the result of a thoughtful volunteer-led review process which selected the right mix of programs to help our community achieve its Bold Goals over the next ten years. the effective, high-quality programs developed and implemented by member agencies represent the majority of United Way’s investment in central ohio, and are vital to accomplishing the Bold Goals. the rigorous and competitive evaluation process that each program underwent is an example of the accountability and results that United Way demands of all of its partners.

UnIted Way of Central ohIo’S donorS ContrIBUted nearly $44 MIllIon dUrInG the 2009 annUal CaMpaIGn. these generous gifts are helping thousands of central ohioans meet basic needs, deal with the current weak economy and prepare for future success.

UnIted Way BroUGht a GroUp of CoMMItted WoMen toGether to forM the WoMen’S leaderShIp CoUnCIl. this hands-on group has grown rapidly since its launch in october, 2009. It is currently developing an initiative that helps women achieve a level of financial stability that enables them to provide for themselves and their families. educational opportunities will be a key strategy for reaching that goal.

UnIted Way laUnChed prIde CoUnCIl and prIde GIveS, two new giving groups of lGBt (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community members who support the work of United Way and are helping to create a community where everyone’s contributions are welcomed and valued. these groundbreaking groups are the first United Way lGBt giving groups in the country and have received national attention for their pioneering efforts.

UnIted Way aCtIvated advoCateS to help paSS the healthy ChoICeS for healthy ChIldren laW. this bipartisan legislation helps children maintain a healthy weight by focusing on improving access to nutritious foods in schools, and recommending physical activity in the daily school routine, and Body Mass Index screenings. these measures will help address childhood obesity in our community and prevent the many health issues that result from being overweight.

Central ohIo’S larGeSt SInGle day of volUnteerInG, CoMMUnIty Care day, mobilized more than 3,300 volunteers from more than 172 local companies and government agencies to accomplish 200 projects at local nonprofit agencies and schools. In September, 2009, the event marked its 18th anniversary of mobilizing caring people to advance the common good.

i’M Jill, froM neW albany.I am the marketing communications director at Bricker & eckler.

after I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in June of 2009, I really struggled with what to do about it. I wanted–and needed–information about how to live with the disease. that’s when I discovered the Central ohio diabetes association (Coda) and the wealth of information it has to offer people like me. I felt like I’d stumbled upon the best-kept secret in central ohio.

now I’m attending classes in the medical education series and the nutrition series at Coda. the classes are jam-packed with practical advice for living with diabetes. I’ve also joined a support group, and that has helped me deal with the embarrassment and devastation I felt after the initial prognosis. this has clearly been a life-altering experience for me, but with the help of Coda, I now feel empowered and equipped with the knowledge I need to live a better life.

Coda is such a great organization, but not enough people know about it. I want everyone to know that this service is available.

i’M sUzanne, froM Upper arlinGton.I’m a loan officer at arlington Bank.

My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 9 ½ years old. Soon after that I learned that the Central ohio diabetes association (Coda) offers day camps and overnight camps for kids with the disease. My daughter attended as a camper, and years later she volunteered as a camp counselor. Coda has been so important in my daughter’s life, and we simply want to do something to give back and help others going through the same things we experienced.

now that my children are grown, I have more time and energy to devote to the organization. today I serve as president of the Coda board, and I am a member of several Coda committees. I continue to serve because I feel like we, as a society, are currently experiencing hard times. It’s hard to raise money. that’s why I believe it’s time for people to step up and actually do more instead of doing less.

My daughter is not going to be cured, so volunteering with Coda is what I do to make myself feel better about her diabetes. that’s how I lIve UnIted.

raising fundsCreating changeover two years ago when United Way volunteers were in the process of developing the future path for our work in the areas of education, Income, health and home, and determining the Bold Goals that would move our community forward, another group was formed to take a comprehensive look at fundraising needs and create a plan that will help us achieve those goals. led by United Way of Central ohio board member Martyn redgrave, this resource development Committee spent 18 months digging deep into fundraising data, and developing a plan for future growth.

they reviewed not just the overall results of recent annual campaigns, but details like how much money was available to fund volunteer-selected programs and initiatives, versus money that donors designate to other United Ways or non-member agencies. they focused on how to increase the contributions that go to United Way-funded programs, with the clear understanding that these programs are only a part of the overall community investment needed to achieve the Bold Goals. and the committee asked the question, “how much will we need to invest in the work of United Way over the next ten years to help achieve our community’s Bold Goals?”

the answer they reached is that United Way will have to at least double the resources that support programs and initiatives over the next decade in order to help achieve the goals. the committee used the results of the 2008 campaign as a baseline. that year the campaign raised $36 million in undesignated funds. projecting needed growth means doubling that amount to $72 million by 2020. Since donor-designated contributions are estimated to continue to be a significant part of funds raised, an overall annual campaign of approximately $94.3 million would be required.

With that ambitious vision in place, the committee set about developing game-changing strategies to achieve it. they targeted four key areas and set concrete improvement goals in each. the four areas are:

• Large Organizations - increasing the participation rate of employees in large organizations that already conduct United Way workplace campaigns, and identifying and creating new partners.

• Small and Mid-Sized Organizations - reaching out to organizations which have not traditionally had a relationship with United Way and communicating how they can make a difference by partnering with us.

• Individual Giving - identifying caring individuals who want to help make central Ohio better but do not have the opportunity to give through a workplace campaign.

• Grants - significantly increasing the number of grants United Way seeks and receives to help fund our work.

to support the goals laid out by the committee, United Way’s resource development department has developed an action plan that focuses on three key elements:

• Strengthening and growing current donor relationships

• Re-engaging with previous donors who do not currently give to United Way

• Building relationships with new donors

to realize this plan, United Way has re-directed internal resources to better support our fundraising efforts, is honing communications about the compelling case for improving our community through giving to United Way, and is creating a fundraising culture throughout the organization and among volunteers. Board members have stepped up not only by increasing their personal giving, but by taking on important fundraising responsibilities like serving on the Campaign Cabinet, whose members reach out to local organizations to generate support for United Way. Member agencies have also stepped up and are doing more than ever to increase contributions and communicate the need for strong campaign results.

United Way of Central ohio has always been a powerful fundraising organization dedicated to creating real change and advancing the common good. With the concrete goals of the resource development Committee in place and the renewed emphasis on strengthening our effective fundraising efforts, we will be able to take our work to the next level and achieve the Bold Goals that will transform our community.

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how your contribution makes an impactUnited Way of Central ohio would not be a successful agent for change without the trust and confidence of its donors and volunteers. to continue to earn that trust, we have established comprehensive accountability guidelines that are regularly reviewed by our Board of trustees and finance Committee. as part of our efforts to be both accountable and transparent in our operations, our annual audit and IrS form 990 are available at our website, liveunitedcentralohio.org.

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i’M tistant, froM ColUMbUs.I process claims at a cell phone company.

after I was laid off from my previous job in June 2009, it was difficult to find another job that suited my needs. fortunately, I heard about the Workforce development program at Goodwill Columbus and how it provides job-seeking assistance to individuals with disabilities. I decided to give it a try. Just three months later, I found employment. I credit the Workforce development program for helping me land that job.

the Workforce development program offers a variety of classes, from writing a good resume and cover letter to interviewing skills. I discovered that I have more skills than I originally thought. the program really opened my eyes and made me look at my past experiences and how I could transfer those skills to my current job search. I went from being worried and overwhelmed about finding a job that would make me financially stable to being thankful for the services I received.

I want other people with disabilities to know that if they are looking for a job, Goodwill can help.

i’M leiGh ann, froM italian VillaGe.I’m president of dos health, a medical billing company for physicians. as a small-business owner, it just made sense for me to get involved with the Workforce development program at Goodwill Columbus. the program’s main goal is to lead participants to employment. a host of vocational rehabilitation services assist individuals with disabilities, helping them to overcome barriers to employment.

today, I serve on the program’s Business advisory Council, and I currently have two of the Workforce development graduates working in my office. I enjoy helping people gain the skills they need to get jobs in the community. In the past year alone, 57 percent of those who came to Workforce development looking for a job found one.

It feels good to help other people. I knew this for sure the day I heard a graduate of the program speak about how grateful she was for the experience. that’s why I teach classes for the program, and it’s the reason I stay in touch with many of the program recipients. I want to help them find jobs. I want to be a good mentor to them. that’s how I lIve UnIted.

Community impact CabinetC. david paragas, Chairrhonda Johnson, vice ChairChristie angeldebbie BeyerJohn BickleyMarilee Chinnici-zuercherdave danielKaren daysBrandon duplerMichael Gonsiorowskithomas GroteJoseph hamrockanthony hinesMary lou langenhopMarshall loebrobert Marxd. Michael Millertimothy MillerMarjory pizzutiClaus von zychlindemetries Walkeranthony WhiteJeffrey Wilson

education impact CouncilBrandon dupler, Chaird. Michael Miller, vice Chairderrick fulton, vice Chair Michael asherlourdes Barroso de padillaevelyn elaine BellCeleste BlandJessie Cannondebra Charnatom daughertyMorralee holzapfelrobert Marxezetta Murraynancy nestor-BakerJoyce rayMarcie rehmarpamela Schirnerhope Sharettdouglas Shoemakerreina SimsWendy Smoothteree Stevensontei Streetyeura ventersdemetries Walkerrebecca WesterfeltJane WhydeWilliam WiseShaun yoder

Kindergarten readiness results CommitteeShaun yoder, Chair Barbara actondiane Bennettpeggy CalestroJessie Cannondebra CharnaStaci Colliertom daughertylinda day MackessyShelby dowdypeggy feinJoseph Gioffredoreen lukeeleanor palmerJoyce rayKathy Shahbodaghihope SharettBernice SmithChristie StoverJane Whyde

high school Graduation results Committeenancy nestor-Baker, Chair Michael asherlourdes Barroso de padillaevelyn elaine BellBarbara BoydShaunessy everettStefphanie harperMorralee holzapfelamelia Menk BrownMichelle MillsSherry Mintondarren nealyMarcie rehmarWendy Smoothteree Stevensontei Streetyeura venters

income impact Council timothy Miller, Chairdeborah Beyer, vice-ChairMarjory pizzuti, vice-ChairColleen Bainevelyn Behmdarnita Bradleyroxyanne Cartier-BurrusMarilee Chinnici-zuercherdennis GuestStephen KeyesMichael lexanita Maldonadodenise robinsonemily Savorsanthony SharettJames SteinShakita triggMichael tynan

financial stability results CommitteeStephen Keyes, Chairamiee BowieSuzanne Coleman-tolbertthomas dillardJessica GoldmanWilliam harrellrebecca KusnerStephen Mangumvictoria nunesCinnamon pellySue pohlmanCharles SanterKathleen virgallitofreda WalkerBruce Wyngaard

emergency assistance results CommitteeMichael lex, Chairthomas albaneseColleen Bainloretta BallowMichelle hannanMichele harrisaaron rileyemily Savorsdave SimmonsShakita triggtim Wilson

health impact Council Claus von zychlin, Chairtony hines, vice ChairMary lou langenhop, vice ChairSeleshi asfawlori BergmanJeff Biehllea Blackburn John Boxilllisa Schweitzer Courticelaura hilltom horanMysheika leMaile-WilliamsBob Murraydennis nicodemusBeth piersonMark ridenournancy riniBradford SignetMalinda Susalla

barriers to Care results Committee Beth pierson, Chair rae arnoldJeff BiehlJohn GregoryBonney harnisheleanor JohnsonMarta MoralesBob rodrigueztom Scheidalicia SmithSophia tolliverJulie van putten

nutrition & fitness results Committeelaura hill, ChairJ.d. Beitinglori Bergmandan CharnaJan fetterselizabeth Guzman-BowmanCori henthornanthony Josephrandi loveM. Buhari Mohammeddoug MorganBob MurrayMark ridenourBarb Secklerautumn trombetta

disaster & emergency results CommitteeJohn Boxill, ChairBob armstrongnancie BechtelMichael fieldingread harrisGreg hendricksalexander KuhnBarb lyonadam negleydennis nicodemusJamie Stouttonya Woodruff

home impact Councilanthony White, ChairJohn Bickley, vice ChairShirleen andersonloren anthesrobert CaldwellJoy ChiversMicaela Colemanlisa Schweitzer CourticeChristine deChiccopam fosterCatherine GirvesSteve Gladmanpaul haggardGordon hendersonrobyn Mackeypam McCarthyJanet McClaughlinangela Mingoellen Mooretamar MottCraig Murphyvince papsideroChristy rogersSteve ScottMichael SpringerStefanie Steward-youngJim SweeneyMark thompsonJeff Wilsonrayshawn Wilson

safe neighborhoods results Committeerobert Caldwell, Chair Bryan BoatrightChristine deChiccoWednesday forestJoe fosterGloria Iannuccileesa KernJosh Martindana Moessnerellen Mooreruth petersonMolly rampederrick russellJerry SaundersMichael SpringerSteve van dinedeanna Wilkinsonrayshawn Wilson

safe & decent housing results CommitteeJim Sweeney, Chair Joe Copelandlaura donahueJohn edgarpauline edwardsBrian higginsrita parisedana rosedaniel ruggierotheresa Saelimharlan SchottensteinSteve Scottrollin SewardJulie SmithGeorge tabitKathy WerkmeisterJason WilliamsSharon young

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accountability CommitteeJoseph hamrock, ChairJeanne Grothaus, vice-Chair Christine adamsSurendra adhikariMelissa BeersSuellen BennettCarla CefarattiIda Copenhaverelizabeth eckpriscilla hapnerdylan hardyJolene hickmandavid JulianJacquelyn KempCourtney Kimbrough debora Mylesyakima nelsonrobert reynoldsJohn rhindJeff rupertdinessa Solomon Mark thompson Gary timkoCharles WeidenJennifer Williams

diversity & inclusion Committeethomas Grote, ChairMichelle heritage Ward, vice-Chairvicki abbottlourdes Barroso de padillalynne BowmanCourtnee Carrigananne CarterMarvin ClaytonJeanetta darnoWanda dillardKevin dixonJanet fergusonStephen francisthomas Guypaul haggardStefphanie harperJames helminkpatricia hicksdan houstonIdit JacquesChristopher Klothlinda KohliSara neikirkJanica pierce tuckerrobert podlogarKarla rothantheresa SaelimUmi SaitoCarmen WestWilla young

public policy CommitteeChristie angel, ChairCharles Gehring, vice-Chairherbert asherBarbara Benhamtimothy BurgaWilliam ByersCourtnee CarriganMarilee Chinnici-zuerchertodd ColquittKaren CookstonSandy erb-WilsonMichael farleyreed fraleyroberta Garbertracy heardJon honeckChester JourdanMary lou langenhopMaria McCoy adamsallison petonicJo anne St ClairStephen tugenddawn tyler leenoreen Warnocknathan Wymer

resource development CommitteeMartyn redgrave, ChairJohn BickleyMichael CarrollBrandon duplerdarrell GammellMichael Gonsiorowskithomas GroteCindy hilsheimerChad Jesterthomas Katzenmeyerrobert leeJeffrey lyttleGreg overmyerBob perrymanann pizzutiSusan rectorJon rickerpeggy SimmonsBen tysonKellie UhrigMataryun Wright

audit CommitteeMartyn redgrave, ChairJeff MillerGreg overmyerJohn parmsKen petersJon rickerrick Schumacher

executive CommitteeMichael Gonsiorowski, Chairdarrell Gammellrhonda JohnsonJordan MillerGregory overmyerC. david paragasann pizzutiMartyn redgravedenise robinson

finance CommitteeJordan Miller, ChairBob BarnesJyothi CherryJonathan darguschJames deSantisMatt fransenMartin GaudioseJeffrey GilliamJeffrey hastingsJerome JonesMelissa KiddCandi SiemerGwen vonholtenBrian Waeltztammy Wharton

Governance CommitteeJoseph alutto, ChairJonathan darguschthomas GriesdornCraig MorfordMichelle heritage Ward

Marketing Committeeanthony hebron, ChairKathleen Murphy, Chairelizabeth BoyukKaty Burrierpeter Krajnakteresa McWainJean nemetiSteven Schreibmanerin Siegfried

nominating Committeeann pizzuti, ChairMike GonsiorowskiC. david paragasdenise robinson

Campaign CabinetCarl english, Cabinet ChairCharles tippie, labor Co-Chairdan Baileyteresa Berlinerpierre Bigbyelizabeth Boyukdan BradleyBill Calvertellen dalyBill darbydon deperro Steven driver, Jr.Brandon duplerCharles Gehringaaron GrangerCarla Grangerderek GrossoWayne harerCameron JamesWade Kozichtom Kromertaylor liesrandy MalloyMark MatsonJordan MillerMichelle MillsGreg overmyerdavid paragasKen peterspaul phillipsrobert rankinMichael J. robinsontodd roppapeggy Simmonsrandy SleeperMark StewartScott WestJeff WilsonSue zazon

UnIted Way of Central ohIo IS led By a dIverSe GroUp of volUnteerS Who GIve GeneroUSly of theIr

tIMe and talentS to Create laStInG ChanGe In oUr CoMMUnIty. the success of United Way is a direct

result of the dedication of our many volunteers, who come together to craft solutions that move us all forward.

tocqueville premiere($100,000+)anonymous (1)Jameson Craneloann Cranetanny Crane and John WolffMo and david MeuseJeanie and Jay Schottensteinthekla and don Shackelfordpeggy and Bob Walter abigail and leslie Wexner

tocqueville Vingt-Cinq ($25,000 - $99,999)anonymous (1)George BarrettWayne Boich, Jr.delaney and Stuart Burgdoerferelizabeth Crane and richard McKeeJamie Crane and tim Millerpaige and Michael Cranelisa and Jeffrey edwardsthe fishel foundationGigi and Sam friedeydie and donald Garlikovdenise and Michael Glimcherlori and david Greeleypatricia hatler and howard Coffinterri hillCindy and larry hilsheimerSusan and peter horvathMarci and Bill Ingram nancy and tad Jeffreylinda and frank Kassnancy and don KelleyMary and C. robert Kidderdana and tom KromerJane and John McCoynancy and John McewanCharles McGuiganMolly and M. Cameron Mitchelllinda and Michael Morrislynda and Stephen nachtdiane nealann and ronald pizzutiCindy and Stephen rasmussenedward razeklynne and Martyn redgraveJeri Block and Bobby SchottensteinBarbara and arnold (al) SiemerJoy and Bruce SollJoanne and Cyrus SpurlinoKathy and peter taubSharen Jester turney and Charles turneyBobbie and alan Weilerarlene and Michael Weiss

alexis de tocqueville society ($10,000 - $24,999)anonymous (15)Jakki and Jerry allenJamie and Steve allenCarol newcomb-alutto and Joseph aluttoWendy and Scott arlinKim and James BaichJanice and dan Baileydawn and robert Barkleyann and Wesley Batesashley and Jim BersaniShelley BirdShirley and John BishopJanis and Michael BlochKris and david BlomMary and Kevin Blosserdeborah and William CarterCynthia and John Chester, Sr.linda and Joseph Chlapatylaurie and tom Clementspatricia davidson and William CottonMeredith and Jay CraneSally Crane and John nanceGini and Jim CurpheyJanice and tom daughertyann and ari desheJami and robert dewolfpam and leroy edwardslisa and larry ellerbrockJane ann ellislinda and Carl englishKathy and rocky feliceBarbara fergusSheena foleyBarbara and randy fortenerphyllis and W. Michael fritzMartha l. and James f. fryeCarol andreae and James GarlandMegan and John GilliganMichael Girelynn and phil GlandonJoy and Mike GonsiorowskiKathleen and robert Gormanhyla and tom GriesdornJulie rindler and Kevin Griffiththomas Gross, Sr.t.r. Gross, Jr.lori and Joseph hamrockMary and darren hartKim and todd helvieCharlene hinsonann and thomas hoaglinJanet e. Jacksonpenny and richard Jacksondonna and larry James

ralph Jansenrebecca and John JeffriesMary and floyd JonesJohn KennedyKathy and ron KerrBecky and donald Kimble, Jr.Gale KingSarah and edward KistnerCindy Sovell-Klein and Craig KleinCathe Chapin Kobacker and John KobackerWade Kozichdorina and Matt Kramerdenise landmantheresa and andrew laneMary and robert lazarus, Jr.Gary a.and renee ledonneMimi and Curtis lovelandnancy and tom luriedonna and Bruce MacaulayJill and Michael MacdonaldSusan and Michael Mahlereileen Mallesch and George MrusGloria and Scott MarcelloCathy and Craig Marshalllinda Marvinruth Guzner and Bob Massienatalie and William MattBrenda and Jerry Mcauliffevenita McCellon-allenJames McfateGretchen and rick Mcquowndonna and Mark Merkleandrew Meslowleslie and timothy Michaelsrobert MillenSharron and Jordan Miller, Jr.Janet and d. Michael MillerKaren and randall MooreBetsy and Craig MorrisonJennifer and paul naumoffMary and luis navarrohelen ninos and Mike Underwoodalicia and Greg overmyerlee and david paragashelene and richard paulClyde pehlphyllis and dale perduelisa and Bob perrymanWendy and Ken peterspaul phillipsCarolyn and Jack pigmanJanice and robert powersClarke and vicky pricerobert puccioJane and richard ramseyluciana and tom ramseydiane nye and Michael rayden

Susan and neil rectorShirley rogers reece and Guy reece, IIrhett ricart and fred ricartJon rickerlisa and tom ridgleyvalerie and ronald robinsonvalerie and nick rogerpatrick SandersonMarcy and Jonathan SchaffirKurt Schniedersferd Schoedinger, Jr.david SchoolerJames Schwartzpamela and Ira Sharfindottie and art Shepardrenee and alex Shumateezra Singerellen and philip SmithGenny and lewis Smoot, Sr.Jeanne St. pierre and thomas zackKathy and alan StarkoffJane and tim StehleGail Sterndeborah and Gregory Stypetodd SwatslerJulie and Mark SwepstonMarlo and Bob tannouslinda and Scott taylorroberta and rich terapakdebbie and Mark thresherSusan tomasky and ron UngvarskyChristy and Jason tostevinKathleen and Buzz traffordellen and Jim tresselKurtis a. tunnellanne Marie Sferra vorys and fred vorysCynthia and Kirt WalkerCarole and david WatkinsJanet and Jonathan Weaverlinda and Skip Weilerlynn and Kenneth WeixelWillis White, Jr.douglas Williamsvivian and James K. Williams, Jr.Jennie and Mark Wilsonann and John Wolfe Charles zebulaCheryl and John zeiger

tocqueville society MembersUnited Way’s tocqueville Society honors individuals who contribute $10,000 or more annually to

United Way of Central ohio. this unparalleled commitment reflects the extraordinary dedication

of society members to improving lives and strengthening our community.

board of trustees Michael Gonsiorowski, chair, pnC Bank

ann pizzuti, past chair, Community volunteer

dr. Joseph a. alutto, the ohio State University

Christie angel, Sean p. dunn & associates, llC

Jonathan d. dargusch, Jp Morgan private Client Services

Brandon dupler, dupler office

William G. ebbing, the new albany Company

Carl l. english, american electric power

rocco evangelista, national association of letter Carriers, Branch 78

darrell Gammell, plumbers and pipefitters, Ua local 189

thomas Griesdorn, WBnS tv & ohio news network

tom Grote, Butylfuel, llC

Joseph hamrock, aep ohio

anthony hebron, Battelle Memorial Institute

linda Kass, Community volunteer

rhonda Johnson, Columbus education association

Mike lex, nationwide

Jordan a. Miller, Jr., fifth third Bank

timothy Miller, Crane Group

Craig S. Morford, Cardinal health, Inc.

Kathleen Murphy, Murphy epson

Gregory overmyer, Community volunteer

C. david paragas, Barnes & thornburg, llp

Ken peters, Mettler-toledo, north american operation

Martyn r. redgrave, limited Brands

robert p. restrepo, Jr., the State auto Insurance Group

Jon ricker, dSW Inc.

denise M. robinson, alvis house

Mark thompson, huntington Bancshares

audrey G. tuckerman, Merrill lynch

Claus p. von zychlin, Mt. Carmel health Systems

Michelle heritage Ward, Community Shelter Board

anthony White, thompson hine, llp

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