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GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

United Way of Central Minnesotawww.unitedwayhelps.org

2013-2014 A YEAR IN REVIEW

A Letter from Jon Ruis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

A Letter from Ed Laubach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Community Report Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Success Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Financial Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2013/2014 Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Finance Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Human Resource Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Campaign Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Leaders in Giving Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Days of Action Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Granite Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Loyal Contributor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Recognition

Leaders in Giving

Letter from the Leadership Giving Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Tocqueville Society Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Keystone Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Capital Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cornerstone Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Milestone Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Baluster Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Pillar Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Company Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Additional Program Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Sponsorships and In-Kind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

CONTENTS

United Way of Central Minnesota connects resources to accelerate community wide solutions.

UNITED WAY POSITION

An incredible year!

There is no other way to describe the past year for United Way of Central Minnesota.

Throughout the year, we had over 11,000 community members step forward through their giving, over 6,000 volunteers give their time, and more than 50 partner organizations working collaboratively to find solutions to our biggest community issues.

This is the definition of incredible.

In my first year as the President and CEO, I have heard from so many of you how important United Way is to our community and I couldn’t agree more. I have been able to experience firsthand the needs in our community, the support from our community to make a real difference, and the progress we are already making. Something I knew from my first day was that without the support

of our donors and our many partners, we would not be able to develop solutions in our focus areas of homelessness, financial stability, access to food, early learning/early literacy and quality out of school time. We have big goals in each of these areas and every year we will report back to you on our progress towards our goals. On the next page you will find our first community report card. This first year report card will track the incredible investments we made in each area. We will use this report card to track our progress and report back to our donors, volunteers, and community partners.

Solutions will not be achieved overnight but with continued support and a drive to monitor and evaluate progress, all of us working together can make a difference.

Thank you for your time, energy, and financial support. Living United is not just a slogan. We actively live it as a way to create solutions.

Thank you for all you do every day!

A LETTER FROM JON RUIS

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A LETTER FROM ED LAUBACH Thank You!

Many Annual Reports end with “Thank you”. But it’s too important to put off until the end. So . . . Thank you community members, volunteers, donors, partner agencies and programs! And a big thank you to those who have had the courage and

foresight to seek out and take advantage of the programs and

services which our UWCM staff and partner agencies and programs provide.

Thanks to all of you for your creativity, commitment and constructive criticism; your patience and perseverance. Thank you for your gifts of your time, talent and treasure.

I would be remiss if I didn’t include a special “Shout Out” to the United Way Staff. Your energy, care and commitment to the mission of United Way are inspirational. And speaking of energy and commitment, thank you to our CEO, Jon Ruis, for all you brought to and all you have already done for United Way.

Finally, a thank you to our board members. United Way has been blessed over the years by the leadership of the individuals on our board who donate so much of themselves to the United Way of Central Minnesota mission. Thank you board members for your commitment.

It has been an honor to serve as the Board Chair of United Way of Central Minnesota. Our future is bright. Together we can meet our Mission -- To improve people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of Central Minnesota.

Ed Laubach'13/'14 Board Chair

Jon RuisPresident & CEO

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Early Learning/Early Literacy

Quality Out of School Time

Homelessness

Access to Food

Financial Stability

United Way and the community will reduce the impact of homelessness with a focus on

youth and families with children.

5,417 individuals were provided with supportive services that prevented and/or decreased homelessness/length of homelessness and reliance on existing services.

United Way and the community will work to make sure every school age youth is engaged in ongoing experiences that build positive life skills and support from caring mentors.

5,134 school age children and youth were active in quality programs that build positive life skills.

United Way and the community will ensure every young child, birth through 3rd grade, reaches their early learning and literacy potential.

5,158 young children were active in programs building their pre-literacy and reading skills.

United Way and the community will increase financial stability and independence among lower-income or struggling households.

17,604 individuals were connected with resources to stabilize living conditions, maintain independence and lessen dependency.

United Way and the community will ensure that all people have food to nourish themselves so that no one in Central Minnesota goes hungry.

32,568 individuals gained increased access to food resources.

July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014

COMMUNITY REPORT CARD

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TIANNA'S STORY

MARY'S STORY

ALLISON & GARY'S STORY

GAIL, PAUL & BRANDON'S STORY

Tianna found herself homeless, after leaving an abusive relationship, with her 14-month-old son, Thorn. She

took the first step in changing her life, she called 2-1-1 and found The Salvation Army. Securing a safe and stable environment for Thorn was one of the biggest obstacles Tianna wanted to get past.

Tianna:• Utilized Child Care Choices to secure childcare• Used Tri-CAP to help with the first few months

of rent in her new home• Secured employment• Enrolled in Imagination Library to receive free

books for Thorn

Tianna is very thankful to have found community resources. It wouldn't have been possible without United Way. Tianna can honestly say that she is proud of the progress that she has made in her life not only for herself but her son's life as well.

Brandon was having uncontrollable aggressive temper tantrums, and as a four-year-old he had gottenexpelled from multiple preschool programs.

Because of the Village Family Center, Brandon was able learn to control his behavior and develop skills to be successful in school.

Allison and Gary work long days with six kids, which providing for can be a hard task.

Because of the Boys and Girls Club, their children have been able to receive healthy food, gain valuable life experiences and

lessons as well develop strong character traits that will benefit them in the future.

Mary was worried her family wasn’t getting the adequate amount of nutritious food they needed to live healthy lives.

Because of support from the Foley food shelf Mary was able to provide the healthy food she had always wanted to feed her family.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE

CAMPAIGN CABINET

LEADERS IN GIVING TEAM

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Annual Campaign Pledges $3,447,000 Grants and Other Contributions 118,000 Less Estimated Pledge Shrinkage (137,000) Gross Public Support & Revenue $3,428,000Other Revenue 380,000 Total Resources Available $3,808,000 Program Funding & Expense $2,939,000 Administration Expense 254,000 Fundraising Expense 488,000 Capital Expenditures 17,000Transfer to Reserves 110,000 Total Resources Expended $3,808,000

Total Resources

Annual Campaign Pledges

Grants and Other Contributions

Other Revenue

Total Expenses

Program Funding & Expense

Fundraising Expense

Administrative Expense

Capital Expense

Transfer to Reserves

2013-2014 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

2013/2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD CHAIR Ed LaubachGray Plant Mooty

CHAIR-ELECT Greg Vandal Vox Liberi

SECRETARY Kris Peterson St. Cloud Hospital/CentraCare Health System

TREASURER Jason NeumannCliftonLarsonAllen, LLP

Wm. Blair AndersonSt. Cloud Police Department

Pat EdeburnGranite Equity Partners

Aaron FiskAutomotive Parts Headquarters

Diane HagemanCollege of Saint Benedict

Jennifer MrozekMarco, Inc.

Dr. Earl H. Potter IIISt. Cloud State University

Tom RickersBremer

Bonnie RodnessHoliday Inn & Suites

Melinda SandersCentral Minnesota Community Foundation

Jackie Scholl JohnsonBig Brothers Big Sisters of Central MN

Joyce SchloughPark Industries

Perian StavrumWolters Kluwer Financial Services

Bob ThueringerCoborn's, Inc.

Julie WhitneyU.S. Bank

(all numbers are unaudited)

What's Your Story?

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Mick Pickens, ChairRoyal Tire, Inc.

Sarah BarthelBremer

Cally ChristensenArray Services Group

Ryan FitzthumC. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

Greg GackSt. Cloud Area Family YMCA

Corey HansenU.S. Bank

Jack HeroldMarco, Inc.

Adam HeathcoteKern DeWenter Viere, Ltd.

Steve LeenKern DeWenter Viere, Ltd.

Jim McAlpineQuinlivan & Hughes, P.A.

Conni OrthSt. Cloud Area Crisis Nursery

Mark OsendorfXcel Energy

John PrelvitzNorthwestern Mutual Life

Jim SchroederGray Plant Mooty

Caryn StadtherFalcon National Bank

Aaron Fisk, Chair Automotive Parts Headquarters

Mardi Noyes Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Peggy Brown GNP Company

Joyce Schlough Park Industries

Todd LarsonSt. Cloud Overhead Door Company

Melinda Sanders Central Minnesota Community Foundation/Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A.

Jason Neumann, Chair CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Pam Kotzenmacher Marco, Inc.

Bonnie Rodness Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites

Chris Stanz CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

William Syverson Leonard, Street and Deinard Professional Association

Fred Shermock Shermock Financial

Jeremy Scegura Saint John's University

Stefan Freeman, Co-ChairBankVista

Michele Freeman, Co-ChairSt. Cloud Hospital

Elna BatemanCommunity Volunteer

David DolanStearns Bank N.A.

Rob HennenCliftonLarsonAllen LLP

John MahowaldMahowald Insurance Agency

David SchloughCommunity Volunteer and Tri-CAP, Inc.

Steve SchwegmanQuinlivan & Hughes, P.A.

John SowadaLeighton Enterprises

Kathy ZavalaMN Work Force Center of St. Cloud

FINANCE COMMITTEE

HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE

CAMPAIGN CABINET

LEADERS IN GIVING TEAM

Annual Campaign Pledges

Grants and Other Contributions

Other Revenue

Program Funding & Expense

Fundraising Expense

Administrative Expense

Capital Expense

Transfer to Reserves

2013/2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTS

Project Homeless Connect60 volunteers

200 families experiencing homelessness were helped to locate services in Central Minnesota

United Way Day of Caring370 volunteers

53 projects were completed around Central Minnesota - a cost savings of more than $24,000.

MLK Day Food Packaging244 volunteers

5th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Llama Llama Read-A-Rama72 volunteers

Volunteers read to children, helped with craft activities and encouraged a love of reading.

Pac the Mac1,000 volunteers

150,000 meals packaged to help fight hunger in Central Minnesota

GRANITE SOCIETYEvery year, a commitment to United Way and to improving the community is reflected in the generosity of thousands of people all across Central Minnesota. By going a step further and establishing a planned gift to United Way, some donors are investing in the future of United Way and therefore the future of our community.

United Way of Central Minnesota friends who make a planned gift will be recognized as a member of the United Way Granite Society. As Granite Society members, local residents ensure a solid foundation for our community for generations to come.

For more information on how making a planned gift could benefit you and the community, please call United Way of Central Minnesota regarding Leadership and Planned Gifts, 320-252-0227.

You have spent a lifetime giving, why not make it last forever?

Granite Society Members

Jason BernickMark and Pam ChristiansonBrad and Lisa HansonMark and JoAnn Henry

Jim and Janet KnoblachGary and Jane MarsdenScoop ReifWayne and Melinda Sanders

Chris ShorbaKevin and Anita SpellacyGeorge and Shirley TorreyKathy Zenzen

LOYAL CONTRIBUTORA steadfast commitment to United Way reflects a passionate dedication to supporting the community. Individuals and couples who have been donating to United Way – in any community, at any amount – for 10 years or more are recognized as United Way Loyal Contributors.

If you have been investing in United Way for 10 years or more, please remember to indicate that you are a Loyal Contributor on our website this year. We would love to recognize you for your generous support.

Everyone has a story. Your story could be that you are passionate about giving back.

MLK Day Food Packaging244 volunteers

5th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Llama Llama Read-A-Rama72 volunteers

Volunteers read to children, helped with craft activities and encouraged a love of reading.

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LEADERSHIP GIVING

A LETTER FROM THE LIG CHAIRS

Tocqueville Society

Ordre de Liberté $25,000-$49,999

Darlene Woolsey

Membres de la Société $10,000-$24,999

Jason BernickMark Bernick and Kathleen Crawford Bernick Don Helgeson and Sue Shepard Mike and Karel Helgeson Dennis and Tammy Holland Dr. Terence and Sue Pladson Thomas A. Ritsche Fund for Youth Barry and Sandy Ross

Tom and Joyce Schlough George and Shirley TorreyJohn and Mary Weitzel Brad and Kathy Wheelock

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Keystone$7,500-$9,999

John and Cindy Clemens Scott and Dorrie Larison

Thank you for investing in our community through United Way. Your consistent support has been the backbone of United Way and has

ensured our ability to support initiatives that have changed so many lives in our community.

We are honored to chair this year’s leadership giving effort and invite you to continue your partnership with United Way. It takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future. United we inspire hope. United we elevate. United we can make positive changes in our community.

Stefan and Michele Freeman2013-2014 Leadership Giving Chairs

Join us. Help create opportunities for a better life for all.

Why do you give to United Way? . . . is it because it just feels good.

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LEADERSHIP GIVING

A LETTER FROM THE LIG CHAIRS LEADERSHIP GIVINGCapital$5,000-$7,499

Richard and Lila Bernick Dick and Mimi Bitzan Tom and Andrea Brasel Jeff and Cheryl Gau Mark and Mary Januschka Gary and Jane Marsden Dr. John and Kathy Reisinger James and Joan Schlenner Jerry Setten (deceased)Jeanne Soleim and Tim Chirhart John and Lynelle Torgerson

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Cornerstone$3,500-$4,999

Gail N. Anderson Dean and Lori Bernick Craig and Karen Broman Dwayne and Cindy Dockendorf Patrick and Rachel DuininckPaul and Jean Duininck Loren and Mary Eggert Charles and Janice Engebretson Bob and Patti Gartland Greg and Mary Gau John and Eileen Haas Brad and Lisa HansonMike and Joni Karl Mark R. Krebsbach Don and Eva Krippner Steven Letnes Mike Mavetz and Mary Beth Schmitt Dr. Earl H. Potter III and Christine Marshall PotterErv and Kathy Sauer David and Janet TilstraLoren and Deb Viere Tim and Janet Wensman

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Milestone$2,500-$3,499

Rollie and Barbara Anderson Corey Bartlett Roberta and Kevin Basol Mark and Angie Benson Leslie Bernick Netter and Aaron Netter Randy and Mary BernsDon and Pat Bitzan Ron and Carol Brandenburg Barb and Chuck Brandes Stefanie and Nathan Brown Troy and Anne Cameron Chris and Becky Coborn Dan and Mabel Coborn Julie CobornMark Coborn Shelly Coborn Dr. Thomas and Paulette Como John and Kay Delinsky Richard DiNello and Doris Harlow-DiNello Joanne and Paul Dorsher Roger and Betty Duininck Carl and Mary Fasen Greg and Sue Frank Neil Franz and Jean Didier James A. and Pauline M. Hall Drs. Ron and Michelle Hanson Drs. Merryn and Richard Jolkovsky Steve and Sandi Jurek Gerald and Mary Ellen Keymer Kevin Keymer Mike and Janna LaFountaine Ed and Catherine Laubach Bill and Teresa LeClaire David F. Leitzman Michael Leyk Mike and Kathy Markman Dr. John and Joyce Matsuura Roy J and Ruth Meyer Mark and Jan Murphy Robin and Pam Nelson Rick and Lori Nilson

Mick and Sarah PickensTom and Deb Rickers Dennis and Karol Ringsmuth Dr. David and Susan Roberts Dale and Lori Schleppenbach David Schlough Steve and Paulette Schwegman Joan SeaquistMarcia ShaneJoel and Susan Shobe Chris and David Stanz Gary and Margie Stroeing Dr. Janelle and Terry Strom Joyce and Tony Tillemans David and Julie Tripp Jerry and Connie Von Korff Scott and Gloria Warzecha Bob and Penny White Tom and Cathy Williams Rosemary and Mike Windschitl

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Baluster $1,500-$2,499

Dr. Karen A. and Richard J. Ahles Howard R. Alton III Dick Anderson Don and Kathi Anderson Jeanette Anderson Michael T. and Lucille G. Bauer Rick and Helga Bauerly Shelly Bauerly Kopel and Scott Kopel Bob and Karen Bellmont Tim and Kim Billig Erik and Holli Boelz Robert and Susan Bogard Steve and Marlene Bresnahan Bill and Raynee Bretherton Peggy Brown and Glenn Fuller II Steven and Kelly Brunner John and Marcie Bryant Laura A. Burns Jerry and Colette Carlson Mark and Pamela Christianson

Join us. Help create opportunities for a better life for all.

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LEADERSHIP GIVINGMelody Clark Kristin and Kyle Darnall Adam Davis David and Kelly Dolan Kevin and Beth Donnelly Pat and AnnElise EdeburnLinda Eich DesJardins Bob and Elizabeth Feigh Keith and Janet Finstad John Fitzpatrick Deborah L. Folsom Stefan and Michele Freeman Michael and Michele Gaetz Matthew S. Gaffy Jack and Eileen Gau Pat and Michele Gibney Leslie M Glowe Art and Barb Grachek Douglas and Catherine GreenleeDennis and Barbara Gregory Kendra and Brian Hagen Curt and Karen Halbakken Scott and Bridget HamakWanda and Nathan HanischLee and Jan Hanson Mary and Robert Harlander-Locke Christopher and Jennifer Harmoning Joe and Amy Hellie Rob and Jen Hennen Patrick Henry and Patricia Welter Greg and Mary Alice Hohlen Beth and Ken Honkomp Heather Hoskins Dennis and Bev Host Cindy Faye Johnson and Tom Moore Craig and LuAnne Johnson Cynthia Johnson Tom and Dianne Johnstone Angela JordahlPhil and Marva Jorgensen Steve and Brenda Joul Jim and Linda Justin Roger and Mary Justin Drs. Mary and Jerome Keating

Rob and Joanne Keck Jeffrey and Denise KerrCharles and Kelli Killmer Chris and Shawn KlimpelJim and Janet KnoblachJohn Kokula Linus and Marina Koopmeiners Bob and Mary Kovell Bruce and Stephanie Kudak Mark and Gwen Kunkel Phillip and Rose Kunkel Steve and Kim Kutscheid Patrick and Debra Lalley Bill and Deb Lanners Sveinar and Judith Larsen Karl and Mary Leslie Mary J. Leyk Chris Lindquist and Diane Scheierl Dr. John M. Mahowald and Donna Kuhl Marty and Betsy Mahowald Jim and Jackie Maleska Todd A. MatherAnn and Joel McCann Gail and Mike McCarty Doreen and Tom Meier George and Jean Meinz Thomas and Cindy Melloy David and Beth Meyer Greg and Michelle Meyers Eric L. Miller Jennifer and Elphege Mrozek Steve and Barb Mulawka Joanne Nei Greg and Julie Nelson Peter and Laurie NelsonLarry Newell James and LouAnn O'Connor Kevin O'Driscoll and Victoria Powell Mark and Jodi Page Steve and Debbie Palmer Susan and Scott Palmer Rick and Tammy Parker Kathy and Jim Parsons

Marilyn Peitso and Peder Hegland Jeff and Stephanie PetersonGreg and Becky Pietrowski Judy and Dick Pike Tom and Amy Porwoll Lori and Daniel Rebischke Scoop ReifEric and Elizabeth Reisinger Lynne and Jim Ridgway Jim and Kaia RingwaldDr. James and Ann Romanowsky Jon and Joy Ruis Bob and Julie Sabo Dwight and Denise Samson Cynthia A. Sandberg Jane ScherberBob and Judy Scheuerell Don and Patti Schiffler Michael Schlough and Rebecca BastienWayne and Juli Schluchter Judith Schmid Dr. John and Amy Schmitz Ron and Dianne Schmitz Kerri and Duane Schramel Mark and Leslie Seehusen Patrick and Amy Shepard Jeanette and Edward Stack Gary and Barb Strandemo Billy and Sarah Studniski Joseph and Allison Tetrault III Molly and Jeffrey Thompson Kelly Thomton and Jeff Barron Bob and JoAnn Thueringer Ted and Andi Truitt Dianne Tuff and Murdoch Johnson Greg and Jan Vandal Melinda and Adam Vonderahe Gerry and Kathy Waletzko Robert and Lesley Walter Darrell and Michelle Watercott Don and Sylvia Weeres John Wertz and Margie Schlangen Albert and Lora West

LEADERSHIP GIVING

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LEADERSHIP GIVING LEADERSHIP GIVINGSharon West Jesse and Rachel WestrupDaniel and Julie Whitney Jim and Kathy Wiant Scott and Joan Wilcox William and Tracey Worzala William Yackley Edward Zapp Kathy and Lalo Zavala Donald ZemlerKathy Zenzen Ann M. Zierden

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Pillar$1,000-$1,499

Mark Aaberg Carol AbellJames and Arlys Akervik Brent and Ingrid AndersonDenis AndersonJames and Lois AndersonScott and Myndee AndersonLester Armstrong, Jr.Aimee AspDrs. MaryAnn and Ron Baenninger Richard and Debra Baron Sarah BarthelStacey BartholomewBradford and Lisa BarzElna and Bill Bateman David and Jean BauerlyHope Jennifer Baumann Jeff and Sally Jo Baumgartner Scott and Meaghan BaynesJason and Melissa BeckerMichelle BeemanCarol Belling James and Char BennewitzRon and Grayce Berg Lisa Bernick Pamela Bernick and Jasper Bond Bernice E. BernsMargaret Berry

Joseph and Helen Bettendorf Patricia Biendara Kirstie and Peter Bingham Steve and Sally Blair Michael and Jane BleeJeff and Char Bloss Teresa and Howard Bohnen Michael and Mary Jo Bot Cheryl Bounds-Spellacy Gerald Lisa Braegelmann Kaytlyn Brancel Carie A. Braun Robyn and Steve Bright Joanne and Keith Broschofsky John Brosowsky Bill and Donna Buckner Don and Paula BurgeAndy M. Burnes Mark CampbellJanna Cannon Jami Capelle Corinne A. Carlson Susan Carlson Timothy Carlson Lyle and Jayne CarterBruce Christiansen Joshua Christman Timothy ClementsAnn Cofell Linda and Doug Connell James CoxDr. and Mrs. Stephen Cragle Aaron and Sarah Crandall Keith CraneStephanie CravenCarla Crosby James Cumming Sara Cummings Franco and Karrie CusipagCorrine DeckerNick and Krystal DelaneyTravis Denney Dr. Jon Dennis and Sigrid Hedman-Dennis Kurt and Joanne Deter Jeff and Anne Deters

Todd M. DeWenter Richard Dockendorf Kitty Dolan Mark and Karla Donlin Duane T. du'MonceauxAnn Dunnigan Stephanie Duxvury-Weir Paul Ebnet and Jean Januschka EbnetEarl Edeburn Joe and Cheri Eickhoff Jeff and Michelle Eikmeier Julie Ellis Amanda Engelking and Jeff SteilDouglas Engnell Chris Erickson-Thoemke Becky EstbyEric Falk and Melissa Pedersen Jeffery W. Farnick Jr.Tim and Shelley FeddemaMichael and Mary Feichtinger Tom and Gina Feldhege Dave and Joanne FerkinhoffJeff L. Fiedler Aaron and Julie FiskMike and Barb FitchRyan Fitzthum Nathan FrenchJulia Frericks John and Nancy Frobenius Harvey R. Gavin Tom GebhardtDr. John and Jeanne Geiser Ryan and Emily GeradsCraig and Louise Geyer Mark and Mary GieseSondra and Jim Glenn Michael and Nancy GohmanBrad Goskowicz Michael and Cynthia GroganRichard and Karen GruberTom and Linda Guggenberger Rick and Mary Haakonson Lori and Jon HabbenDavid and Melissa Ham Corey and Marci Hansen

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LEADERSHIP GIVINGKelly HansenEric Hanson Steven Hary and Linda FiereckDon Hathaway and Sharon Carter Debra Headley Adam and Tiffany HeathcoteGary HedlundPaul Helgeson Robert and Karen Hengel Jamie and Katie Henkemeyer Mark and JoAnn HenryKerry Herker Jack and Anita HeroldGreg and Deborah Hess Peggy Hess-Johnson Susan A. Heying Kacey L. Hiltner Tonya HinkemeyerLatham HogensonPatrick and Deanne Hollermann Michael and Rachel HolmstromRobyn L. Holthaus Jessica and Peter HouleDr. James and Kelly HoverKeith and Julie Hughes Don L. HummerPat and Cindy Hupf Dr. Scot and Gretchen Hutton Lloyd and Shelly ImdiekeRosemarie and Patrick ImgrundSteven and Barbara Isaacson Dr. Rolf and Virginia Jacobson Bruce Jansky Chris R. Johnson Steven Johnson Michele Johnson-Amundson Gary and Lynn Joubert Sandra J. Keller Karen Kinsley Jeremy KirtGreg and Sue Klugherz Kyle KlukkenAndy and Teresa Knoblauch Steve KnutsonShawn and Margarita Kohout

John and Susan Kolb Mike and Chris Kosloski Al and Yvonne Kremers Jerry and Mary Krippner Sheila and Bill Krogman Rebecca A. Kurowski Barry and Leslie LaBineRanji and Lisa Lachmansingh Scott and Kimberly Lahr Dan LandwehrDick and Carol Langdok Jonathan W. LannersSteven and Peggy Laraway Mark and Judi Larkin Frances Larson Matthew and Lynn Larson Timothy J. and Beth A. LaudenbachJim and Mary Jane Lauerman Steve Leen Greg and Kris Lehman Jean Leighton Robert and Lydia LeightonJohn and Arlene Leisen Gary and Julie Leistico Thomas and Deanne Leither Duane and Sue Lenz Igor and Annette Lenzner Jason LesinskiJill Libbesmeier Mona L. Libbesmeier Brian and Donna Lommel Nathan and Sara Lommel Jackie and Dick Lundstrom Patrick Lynch Marjorie A. and Gerald L. Mahon David and Jennifer Mahowald John P. and Maryanne Mahowald Bob and Marissa MahowaldRobert and Anne Mahowald Charles and Cheryl MantheyNancy and Erich Martens Charles R. Matthews Mike and Lisa Maurer Shawn P. McGuire Brian Mehr

Therese Melrose Bruce and Joey Miller Jim and Marion Miller Robert and Debra Miller Christopher Mitlyng Diane and Ralph MoellerJohn and Jessica Moore Robert A. MooreLouise M. MuggliWilliam and Mary Mund Greg and Elizabeth Murray Sam and Nancy Myers Kristine Nelson Tracy Nelson and Tom Mastellar Vernon and Cheryl Nies Dennis NiessMark and Nancy Nieters Matt and Jessica Nikodym Debra NistlerJeanine Nistler LeRoy Northam Sean P. O'BrienCarrie M. OehrleinElaine B. Ohman Martin OinesMark and Ginger Osendorf Darrell and Lori Ostendorf Gerald and Carole OttoKurt and Linda Otto Michael D. Pelkey A. William Pennings Jim and Janine PerraultTed and Jane Peterson Warner PetersonDavid and Mary Phipps Patrick and Joy PlamannMike Podawiltz and Diana Murphy PodawiltzSharon PogatschnikKeith PoissantDan and Marlys Pomranke Barry and Gretchyn Quernemoen Mark and Deborah Ramsdell Duane and Joni Rasmusson Jered A. Rassier Steve and Christine Reichl, M.D.

LEADERSHIP GIVING

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LEADERSHIP GIVING LEADERSHIP GIVINGRachael M. ReinBret and Nicole Reuter Nicholas and Bernice Reuter Mike and Mariann Richter Matt and Sarah RileyAdam and Rebecca Ripple Craig and Brenda RitterScott and Reyne Roeder Michael RoehlMark and Diane Sakry Kimberly and David Salitros Lisa and Ted Scharf Dale and Barb Scheiber Ted and Julie Schmid Dennis and Elisa Schneider John and Jan Schnettler Brian Schoenborn Dr. Holly Schoenherr and Mr. Kevin Schoenherr Monica Schommer Cameron and Jeanine Schroeder Tim and Amy SchuchardSteve and Chris Schueller Sharon and Kent Schumacher Rob Schumann and Kris LawrenceTrina M. Shea Chris ShorbaRhonda and Scot Siltman Judith Siminoe John Skalla Brandon L. SmithMartin R. Smith Joseph and Pamela SmoleyKathy Snyder John and Trude Sowada Kevin and Anita SpellacySteve and Jean Sperl Russell Stang Judy M. Starry Pamela Steckman Paul and Elizabeth Steil John Stenger, Jr. Carla and Joe Stephanie Charlotte Stephens/ Imagination Library

Kristin Stewart Karen and Gregory Studer Daniel L. SufkaMary SuperDouglas L. Swenson Kevin and Linda SwitzerWilliam Syverson John and Angie TaylorChris TheisenJennifer Thienes Patty and John TholenDr. Gary and Christine Thompson LeAnne Troxel Bruce and Kristin Tveit Timothy Valek Harley VestrumAndrew Vinson and Kathy Carton Jeff and Michelle Voit Lisa Vollbrecht Mike and Shari Wahlin Dallas Wakefield Naomi C Walker Tyler Walz Peggy WanderTeresa WeberSusan Weirens Susan and John Weitz Pat and Vicky WeltySue Wendt and Roger Schleper Diana and Dale White Jeff and Sandra White George Wilkes Steven and Lori Wischmann Len and Judy Wohlman Russell and Judy Wolter William Wroge DeEtte and Neal Wurm Dr. Tom and Judy Wyne Karen E. Young Patrick ZuikerJohanna ZwillingMary Zyvoloski

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Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this booklet; however, misspellings and omissions sometimes occur. Please accept our apologies.

Please contact United Way of Central Minnesota’s Leadership and Planned Gifts Department at 320-252-0227 should you have a question or correction. Thank you!

Why do you give to United Way? . . . is it because you or someone

you know has benefited from a United Way

program.

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LEADERSHIP GIVING

2013/2014 Leaders in Giving by Company

CentraCare Health System.......105Coborn's, Inc. .............................47Park Industries............................23Xcel Energy ................................21GNP Company ...........................20Marco, Inc. ..................................20Gray Plant Mooty ........................18Wolters Kluwer Financial Services ...................................17Bremer ........................................16College of St. Benedict, St. John's University and Order of St. Benedict ...............15Kern DeWenter Viere, Ltd. .........14Bernick's .....................................13Rinke-Noonan.............................13Netgain Technology ....................12U.S. Bank ...................................12C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. ..11CliftonLarsonAllen LLP ...............11Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A. ...........10Apollo Insurance Agency ..............9Schlenner Wenner & Co. ..............9Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. ...8bluestem brands, inc. ...................8United Way of Central Minnesota .....................8D. J. Bitzan Jewelers ....................7Grede Holdings LLC .....................7HealthPartners Central MN Clinics .....................7Leighton Enterprises.....................7Mahowald Insurance Agency........7Liberty Paper, Inc..........................6

Northway Dental Associates .........6Pan-O-Gold Baking Co. ................6Stearns County Offices.................6UBS Financial Services Inc. .........6Automotive Parts Headquarters ...5DeZURIK, Inc. ..............................5Electrolux Home Products ............5Royal Tire, Inc...............................5Sartell/St. Stephen Area School District #748...............................5St. Cloud Area School District #742...................5St. Cloud Medical Group ..............5St. Cloud Surgical Center .............5United Parcel Service ...................5Wells Fargo ..................................5Eich Motor Company ....................4Herberger's ...................................4Malco Products .............................4New Flyer USA .............................4Sauk Rapids/Rice School District #47.....................4Scheels All Sports.........................4St. Cloud Ear, Nose & Throat .......4St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates .................................4St. Cloud State University.............4Stinson Leonard Street LLP .........4Woodcraft Industries, Inc. .............4BankVista .....................................3City of St. Cloud............................3Geo-Comm, Inc. ...........................3Granite Equity Partners ................3Hardware Distributors Ltd. ............3Holiday Inn & Suites .....................3Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC ...3Lumber One, Avon Inc. .................3

Merrill Corporation ........................3Nahan Printing, Inc. ......................3Northern Metal Products, Inc. .......3Palmer ..........................................3SCR ..............................................3W. Gohman Construction Co. .......3AcuSport .......................................2Adult & Pediatric Urology..............2Anesthesia Associates of St. Cloud ................................2Appert's Foodservice ....................2Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud ..................2Franz Hultgren Evenson, P.A. ......2GB & Co. Hair-Skin-Spa ...............2Holland & Frank Executive and Employee Benefit Solutions, Inc. ............................2Microbiologics Inc. ........................2Schluchter Investment Advisors ...2Stearns Bank N.A. ........................2Times Media .................................2Tri-County Action Program, Inc. ...2UpFront Consulting.......................2Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center ...........................................1American Family Insurance - James E. Lauerman Agency......1American Heritage National Bank 1Anderson Financial .......................1Anna Marie's Alliance ...................1Array Services Group ...................1Benson Funeral Home..................1Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MN ................................1Billig Opticians ..............................1

LEADERSHIP GIVING

There's impact to be made and more stories to be told. Together, we can

make a difference.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota .....................1CDI ...............................................1Central Minnesota Community Foundation .............1Central MN Anesthesia Ltd. ..........1Cetera Investment Services .........1Child Care Choices, Inc. ...............1CHS, Inc. ......................................1Cinema Entertainment Corp. ........1Clear Path, LLC ............................1Columbia Gear .............................1East Side Glass Company............1Eden Valley-Watkins Public School District #463 ........1FedEx ...........................................1General Mills.................................1Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation..........1Hennen's Furniture .......................1IBM Corporation ...........................1Land O'Lakes, Inc. ........................1Landwehr Construction, Inc. .........1Laraway Financial Advisors, Inc. ..1McDowall Company......................1Michael Bot Agency - Allstate Insurance ......................1Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid ..............1Midwest Machinery Co. ................1Miller Companies ..........................1Miller Welle Heiser & Co. Ltd., CPA ....................................1MN WorkForce Center of St. Cloud ....................................1NettWork Mfg. ...............................1North Central Pathology ...............1Office Furniture Solutions, Inc. .....1

Parts Midwest, Inc. .......................1Plaza Park Bank ...........................1RBC Wealth Management ............1Refine Dermatique Skin & Laser Center ..............................1ROMA of Minnesota .....................1Schroeder Law Office ...................1Scott R. Wilcox, DDS ....................1Sentinel Printing, Inc.....................1Shermock Financial, Inc. ..............1Social Security Administration ......1Spee Dee Delivery........................1Sprint ............................................1St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce .............................1St. Cloud Area Family YMCA ........1St. Cloud Federal Credit Union.....1St. Cloud Technical and Community College ............1St. Cloud VA Health Care System ..............................1State of MN Offices ......................1The Village Family Service Center ...........................1Trinity Logistics .............................1Viking Coca-Cola Bottling Company ......................1Vox Liberi ......................................1Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Homes ..............1Xerox ............................................1

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Last year's impact to the

community

Because of your support . . .55,589 children and adults received food, clothing, resided in an emergency shelter or transitional housing, received short-term financial assistance and other basic necessities.

Because of your support . . .10,292 school-age children and youth were mentored by supportive adults in programs outside of school, grew in their life skills and were supported in school-related achievements.

One more dollar. One more story. One more life changed!

Your donation changes lives.

Basic Needs

Education

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Corporate, Service Club and Foundation Gifts

AWARE c/o Central Minnesota Community FoundationCentral Minnesota Community FoundationBernick Family FoundationCenter for Nonprofit Excellence & Social Innovation

Central MN Noon Optimist Club Inc.Child Care Choices, Inc.Coborn's, Inc.Initiative FoundationMorgan Family FoundationSt. Cloud Granite Rotary

St. Cloud Morning Optimist ClubZonta Club of St. Cloud Area

Additional Program Support

Capital One 360Central Minnesota Community Foundation

D.J. Bitzan JewelersGNP

Zonta Club of St. Cloud Area

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT

Imagination Library (IL) is a program of the United Way of Central Minnesota Success By 6 initiative and offered in partnership with the Dollywood Foundation. Parents with children, from birth to their fifth birthday, who live in the UWCM service area, are eligible to sign up for Imagination Library. Each month children enrolled in the program receive a free, age appropriate book in the mail. The program is offered to families at no cost.

Imagination Library is partially funded locally by individual donations from parents, community members, organizations and special grants. Last year 11,022 children received books through the program. A child can be sponsored for $30 per year.

IMAGINATION LIBRARY

A huge thank you to those who participated in the Imagination Library Progressive Dinner.

Individual Contributors

Kathy and David AckerSara and Tim BackesRick and Helga BauerlyDorothy Becker (Deceased)Dick and Mimi BitzanDebbie and Jason EricksonMark and JoAnn HenryMark KrebsbachSveinar and Judith Larsen

Larry & Barbara PhillipsBrad PickleDr. Thomas and Cheri Satre Kristin SchmidtMelissa TrenzDianne Tuff and Murdoch JohnsonGreg and Jan VandalJerry and Connie Von KorffGene and Sheelah Windfeldt

Darlene WoolseyGifts in Memory of Francis Schellinger

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SPONSORSHIPS AND IN-KINDA special thank you to all of our 2013-2014 corporate sponsors.

2013 Campaign ConsultantCentraCare Health System

2013 United Way Videobluestem brands, inc.

2013 Annual MeetingGray Plant MootyGNPXcel Energy

2013 Week of ActionRock on Trucks

2013 Guitars and GratitudeBankVistaRoyal Tire, Inc.

2013 Tocqueville EventJason Bernick

If you would like more information on how to become a corporate sponsor, please contact Kristin Darnall at kdarnall@unitedwayhelps.org or 320.229.3501

Because of in-kind donations we are able to put more dollars toward community isssues. Thank you to these companies who provided in-kind support last year.

In-Kind DonationsCoborn's, Inc.Custom Catering/Short StopDMR, Inc.

Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and PinesHoliday Inn Hotel and Suites

Royal Tire, Inc.St. Cloud TimesUpfront Consulting

2014 Annual Celebration: A Lunchtime LuauGNPRoyal Tire, Inc.

2014 Imagination Library Progressive DinnerCentraCare Digestive CenterHealthPartnersD.J. Bitzan JewelersGNP

United Way of Central Minnesota3001 Clearwater Road, Suite 201

St. Cloud, MN 56301www.unitedwayhelps.org

(320) 252-0227

Find us on Facebook at UnitedWayofCentralMinnesota

IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRESSIVE DINNER

April 11, 2015April 18, 2015

Please join us for a unique, intimate dining experience with international cuisines to benefit Imagination Library!

Your choice of different cuisines - 10 guests per cuisine!

Local chefs will prepare a first and second course, and you will travel to different homes in the area to dine.

THANK YOU