annual report - United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley

ADVANCING EDUCATION
INCOME AND HEALTH
ANNUAL REPORT
July 1, 2013 - JunE 30, 2014
United Way of the
Greater Chippewa Valley
3603 N. Hastings Way, Suite 200
Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-834-5043
www.uwgcv.org
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
COMMUNITY IMPACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SUCCESSFUL CHILDREN’S NETWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Issues Affecting Academic Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Establishing Partnerships to Enact Change�����������������������������������������������������������������7
Education Advisory Council Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
FINANCIAL STABILITY PARTNERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Issues Affecting Financial Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Inviting Partners to Collaborate for Change�����������������������������������������������������������������9
Income Advisory Council Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Issues Affecting Health and Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
A Focused, Unified Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Income Advisory Council Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
BASIC NEEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Recognizing Importance of Basic Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Intervening During Difficult Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
A Foundation for Future Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Basic Needs Services to Be Funded by United Way�����������������������������������������������������12
Stepping Forward for Chippewa County Homeless�����������������������������������������������������13
2013 CAMPAIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS������������������������������������������������������17
2013 CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
UNITED WAY STAFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
OUR VOLUNTEERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2013 GRANT ALLOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2013 SERVICES PROVIDED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
introduction
ANNUAL REPORT
July 1, 2013 - JunE 30, 2014
INTRODUCTION
DOING THE MOST GOOD
FOR THE MOST PEOPLE
Why should United Way change? Undoubtedly, that question is being asked by some in our community. A few
have made the comment that United Way should just keep doing what it does best, referencing our ability to raise
dollars in the community.
But is that what we do best? Certainly it is a necessary component of our—and every—nonprofit model. There
comes a time, however, when by positioning and opportunity, an organization has the resources to do much more.
Although taking the initiative to act effectively is difficult, it should also become their responsibility.
Should United Way maintain a model of raising dollars for area programs solely on the merits of how many people
are served, without a clear focus on what issues are being solved? For over a decade, United Ways across the country
have realized that this model, though helping many people, has not done enough to help prevent people from
needing the help in the first place. But, by leveraging our relationships with nonprofits, academic and health care
institutions, local government, and with stakeholders in our community, we have the opportunity, for the first time,
to critically examine key issues affecting quality of life in our area, and put plans in place to address these issues.
The logic is simple, even if the implementation is not—instead of just helping a select number of agencies by
providing funds, we can help the entire community. It sounds overly ambitious, doesn’t it? And yet, countless
United Ways across the country have already been doing this successfully.
United Way of Dane County has drastically reduced the racial achievement gap in education. In 1995, there was a 29
percent achievement gap for third grade reading between white students and children of color. Through advocacy
work and a long-term volunteer mobilization effort, the racial achievement gap was virtually eliminated in nine
years. How many of those children, had they not achieved their full potential, would have needed multiple services
as they entered adulthood having not gained the level of education needed to succeed?
United Way of Greater Milwaukee identified the alarming teen pregnancy rate in their area as a profound obstacle
to quality of life. After an extensive awareness campaign and facilitation of government, educational, medical and
private sector organizations, they have reduced teen pregnancy by 50% since 2006. By doing this, just imagine how
many future crises have been averted by not having young, single parents struggling to raise a child who, likely,
would not be given the opportunities that child should get to achieve a good quality of life.
So what about here? By communicating with the public, working with program partners, and through intensive
research and development by our volunteer advisory councils, we’ve developed plans to increase academic success,
financial stability and overall health and wellness. When implemented beginning July 1, 2015, these comprehensive
plans will potentially do the most good for the most people in our community. The full potential of these plans lie in
the willingness of our community to invest its support through volunteerism, advocacy and giving.
We encourage you to read the following pages to learn more details on what these plans are. We welcome your
questions. All are invited to be part of the change, to live united, and make our Chippewa Valley stronger.
Joan Coffman
2013 Board Chair
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Jan Porath
Executive Director
LIVE UNITED
impact
COMMUNITY IMPACT
SETTING COURSE FOR THE FUTURE
The 2014 fiscal year was an exciting time that saw our three action plans for education, income and health
approved by our Board of Directors and a course set for real and lasting change in our community.
In March of 2014, a Creative Collaboration Summit was held by United Way to invite program partners and
potential program partners to learn about and discuss more effective collaboration, and plan for the grant
application process for the July 2015 through June 2018 funding cycle.
By the end of June, 2014, the deadline for grant applications was reached. The following six months of grant
reviews and site visits by volunteer council members will determine United Way of the Greater Chippewa
Valley program partners for the 2015 through 2018 grant cycle. This line up of programs will be the key
components to implementing our Successful Children’s Network, Financial Stability Partnership, and Community Health Initiative plans.
COMMUNITY IMPACT TIMELINE
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
June & July, 2012
Public forums in the communities
of Augusta, Bloomer, Cadott, Chippewa Falls, Cornell, Eau Claire and
Lake Hallie.
uwgcv.org/yourvoicematters
SUCCESSFUL
CHILDREN’S NETWORK
PUBLISHED
July, 2013
uwgcv.org/education
UNITED WAY
PLANS FOR
CHANGE
2002-2012
Early education,
income and
health initiatives
developed.
United Way
mobilization
team, executive
staff and board
members study
& strategize
impact model to
determine best
implementation.
JAN
2012
APRIL
JULY
OCT
JAN
EDUCATION, INCOME & HEALTH
COUNCILS ESTABLISHED
January thru December, 2012
Volunteer members recruited from
relevant Chippewa & Eau Claire
County professions.
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COMMUNITY HEALTH
INITIATIVE PUBLISHED
February, 2014
www.uwgcv.org/health
PLAN DEVELOPMENT
2013
APRIL
JULY
OCT
JAN
2014
APRIL
January 16, 2015
JULY
OCT
December, 2013
www.uwgcv.org/income
DEADLINE
FOR FUNDING
APPLICATIONS
June 30, 2014
July 1, 2015
Education, Income
and Health initiatives
are implemented.
PREPARING
IMPLEMENTATION
2015
JAN
COORDINATING SERVICES
FINANCIAL STABILITY
PARTNERSHIP
PUBLISHED
FUNDING BEGINS
FINAL BOARD
APPROVAL OF
FUNDING
APRIL
INITIATIVE
FUNDING
ANNOUNCED
January 30, 2015
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JULY
BEGIN
REPORTING
OUTCOMES
2018
After three years,
preliminary
conclusions and
trends can be
reported.
CHILDREN ENTER SCHOOL
READY TO SUCCEED
Early childhood development is critical to long-term
quality of life. For children in households that are
struggling financially, that development is at great risk.
EDUCATION INITIATIVE
VIEW THE PLAN AT: www.uwgcv.org/education
Needs in our community continue to grow. That’s why we’ve investigated key issues in our
community to discover root causes of barriers to a good quality of life. One area we are focusing
on is education. Working with local experts in the fields of education, health and social services,
we developed the Successful Children’s Network.
ISSUES AFFECTING ACADEMIC SUCCESS
ENSURING:
In 2012, 12% of students in Chippewa and Eau Claire counties did not complete high school.
This cost our community more than $55 million in lost wages, and almost $13 million in income
taxes over these students’ lifetimes.
Early childhood development from birth to age five is critical to a child’s school readiness,
academic and post-secondary success. The Brookings Institution reported that only 48% of
our nation’s poor children are ready for school at age five, compared with 75% of children from
Physical Development
families with moderate or higher incomes.
The Successful Children’s Network was developed to
ensure children in the Chippewa Valley enter school
ready to succeed. The plan was developed by United
Way’s Education Advisory Council to ensure children
reach the appropriate:
Emotional Development
• physical development (nutrition, healthy activity,
and medical/oral health care),
• emotional development (positive interactions,
good self-concept, and emotional expression),
• cognitive development (problem-solving, speech
and communication, and early literacy).
This plan will also involve parent/guardian support
Cognitive Development
and counseling.
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LIVE UNITED
A recent Stanford study found that, by age 2, affluent children
had learned 30 percent more words in the intervening months
than the children from low-income homes.
CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 5
Chippewa
County
Eau Claire
County
Total
In households under the
Good services already exist in
888
1,345
2,233
poverty guidelines
our community to help families
In households from 100% promote and ensure successful
1,233
1,424
2,657
199% of poverty guidelines
childhood development, but
these services are currently
TOTAL < 200%
2,121
2,769
4,890
fragmented and resources
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
2008-2010 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates
are limited, often resulting
in service gaps. Successful
Children’s Network will serve as
2013 FEDERAL POVERTY LEVELS
Annual Household Income Levels
a single-point-of-entry for early childhood
INDIVIDUALS PER
100%
200% OF
development services. We are inviting
HOUSEHOLD:
(pOVERTY)
POVERTY
local programs to partner with us and
One
$11,490
$22,980
each other to achieve specific outcomes
Two
$15,510
$31,020
through the use of consistent, proven
Three
$19,530
$39,060
methods. The goal is to reduce duplication
$23,550
$47,100
Four
of and expand services, help more people,
Source: Wisconsin Council on Children and Families,
and report back to the community with
wisconsinbudgetproject.org/2013-federal-poverty-levels
comprehensive data and results.
2013-2014 Education Advisory Council Members
Arlene Wright (Chair)
Statewide Wisconsin Model Early learning, Standards
Coordinator,
Office of Early Learning, Wisconsin Department of Public
Instruction
Brook Berg
Family Living Educator
UW-Extension/Eau Claire County
Kitty Rahl, M.S., R.N.
Director of Nursing
Eau Claire City-County Health Dept.
Dana Sommerfeld
Director of State and Federal Programs/BB4C
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
Heidi White
Betsy McDougall Gibbs
Early Childhood Education Consultant
Director of Early Learning
Eau Claire Area School District
Dave Gordon
Larry Winter
United Way Board Member - Director of Transition to
Community Impact
Director, Chippewa County Dept. of Human Services
Carol Meagher
Director, Successful Children’s Network
United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley
Chippewa County Department of Public Health
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Angie Weideman
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CHILDREN ENTER SCHOOL
READY TO SUCCEED
ESTABLISHING THE
PARTNERSHIPS TO ENACT
CHANGE
SOME OF THE
SERVICES
PROVIDED
INCLUDE:
• Home visitors
screen children
for appropriate
physical,
emotional
and cognitive
development
• Guidance
and support
provided to
parents to
encourage
their child’s
development.
• Family referral
to a network of
programs and
professionals
address
and resolve
potential
developmental
delays to
ensure their
child’s healthy
development.
FAMILIES ARE MORE
FINANCIALLY STABLE
If we make sure those who struggle financially have
access to the services and tools to pay down debt, save
for the future, and advance their careers, they will have
greater opportunities to succeed.
VIEW THE PLAN AT: www.uwgcv.org/income
INCOME INITIATIVE
Another primary issue in our community that is affecting quality of life in our community is financial
stability. Working with local experts in the financial sectors, human services, economonic development,
and educational institutions, we developed the Financial Stability Partnership.
ISSUES AFFECTING FINANCIAL STABILITY
ENSURING:
Twenty-seven percent of Chippewa and Eau Claire County households earned less than $25,000.
These families struggle to afford food, rent, child care and transportation, with little or nothing left for
saving and investing. The two most significant ways to improve financial stability in these situations is
through financial literacy and career advancement.
Basic financial skills
(14% of households earn < $15,000/year, 27% earn < $25,000/year)
are critical to economic
14,000
lack these skills. A 2012
12,000
survey conducted by the
National Foundation for
Credit Counseling found
that a significant number
NUMBER OF PEOPLE
Early Education
CHIPPEWA VALLEY HOUSEHOLDS BY INCOME RANGE
stability, but many people
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
of American adults are
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0
spending more, saving
less, and carrying credit
card debt forward each
month.
Less than $10,000 to $15,000 to $25,000 to $35,000 to $50,000 to $75,000 to $100,000 to $150,000 to $200,000 or
$34,999
$49,999
$74,999
$99,999
$149,999
$199,999
more
$10,000
$14,999
$24,999
Chippewa County
1,379
1,524
2,976
2,855
3,944
5,420
2,976
2,323
532
315
Eau Claire County
2,639
3,230
5,671
4,332
6,262
6,735
4,687
4,293
945
591
% of Households
6.3%
7.5%
13.6%
11.3%
16.0%
19.1%
12.0%
10.4%
2.3%
1.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 American Community Survery
In addition, those seeking better employment are facing multiple obstacles: limited services to help
disadvantaged workers gain the skills and training to obtain employment with family-sustaining
wages, no reliable means of transportation, and child care expenses.
Career Advancement
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LIVE UNITED
A recent Chippewa Valley report published by the Eau Claire
Area Economic Development Corporation identified that there
is a skills mismatch between local workforce supply (workers)
and demand (employers).
United Way’s Financial Stability Partnership is creating and increasing collaboration
with community partners who provide financial counseling to enhance personal money
management skills. Not only will people develop plans for paying down their debt, increasing
their savings, and setting future financial goals, but they and their family members will also
have access to other support services available within Financial Stability Partnership.
Financial Stability Partnership will also be establishing a
“microgrant” program to provide financial assistance that
addresses barriers to career advancement, especially in
fields where skill gaps have been identified. For example,
a student may get financial assistance to help pay for
transportation or a car repair, so that they can participate in
a job training program, or a single parent may get assistance
paying for child care, so that she/he can attend class.
CVTC reported that approximately
400 students who don’t qualify
for financial aid are at risk of not
completing their programs because
of financial reasons.
2013 FEDERAL POVERTY LEVELS
Annual Household Income Levels
INDIVIDUALS PER HOUSEHOLD: 100% (pOVERTY)
200% OF POVERTY
One
$11,490
$22,980
Two
$15,510
$31,020
Three
$19,530
$39,060
Four
$23,550
$47,100
Source: Wisconsin Council on Children and Families,
wisconsinbudgetproject.org/2013-federal-poverty-levels
2013-2014 Income Advisory Council Members
Scott Hodek (Chair)
Economist, Wisconsin Department of
Workforce Development
Wayne Jennings
Certified Consumer Credit Counselor, FamilyMeans
Brian Doudna
Cathy Johnson
Executive Director, Eau Claire Area Economic
Development Corporation
Financial Advisor, Raymond James,
Fries Financial Group
Mary Ginder
Margo Keys, Ph.D.
Financial Education Coordinator, Royal Credit Union
Jacque Hogan
Department Director, Western Dairyland Economic
Opportunity Council
Vice President of Student Services,
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Valerie Hogan
Director of Community Mobilization, United Way
of the Greater Chippewa Valley
Bobbie Jaeger
Economic Support Manager,
Chippewa County Human Services
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FAMILIES ARE MORE
FINANCIALLY STABLE
INVITING PARTNERS TO COLLABORATE FOR CHANGE
SOME OF THE
SERVICES
PROVIDED
INCLUDE:
• Financial
literacy
programs to
middle school
and high
school adults
• Financial
counseling to
adults to teach
strong money
management
skills
• Microgrants
to allow
individuals
access to
skills training
by offsetting
obstacles
such as
transportation
and daycare.
EVERYONE HAS HEALTHY
LIFESTYLES & BEHAVIORS
Good health is greatly affected by lifestyles and behaviors.
When resources and circumstances get in the way of an
individual’s healthy lifestyle, our whole community suffers.
VIEW THE PLAN AT: www.uwgcv.org/health
HEALTH INITIATIVE
Despite the money raised and services provided, United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley recognized
that key health issues in the greater Chippewa Valley continue to grow. Working with local experts from
hospitals and health care, law enforcement, and nonprofit organizations, we developed the Community
Health Initiative to promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors. .
ENSURING:
ISSUES AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS
When the public was asked about issues in our area related to health during our 2012 Community
Conversations, their input strongly aligned with findings from other health assessments done
recently in the area by health care organizations. Mental health, alcohol misuse, and obesity were
the most called-out issues, followed closely by intimate partner violence. And the statistics reinforce
these issues’ impact on our community:
Healthy Lifestyles
By addressing the most critical health concerns of our community, not only can we dramatically
COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS
Mental & Physical Health
Chippewa County
(Overall rank: 26 of 72 counties)
Eau Claire County
(Overall rank: 12 of 72 counties)
90th percentile of U.S.
Counties*
Poor physical health days
2.3
3.1
2.5
Poor mental health days
2.7
2.0
2.4
Adult obesity
30%
29%
25%
Physical inactivity
18%
23%
21%
Excessive drinking
21%
24%
10%
Driving deaths involving alcohol-impairment
50%
30%
14%
3,447:1
799:1
536:1
Mental health providers
* National Benchmark based on the average of the top 10% of U.S. counties
increase opportunities for quality of life, but also promote a happier, safer, and more productive
Chippewa Valley with lower health care costs and reduced health risks in the future.
Domestic Safety
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LIVE UNITED
For the first time in 2009, the number of suicide deaths in
the United States was greater than the number of fatalities
associated with motor vehicle crashes. 2011, suicide was the
third leading cause of death in this country for individuals in the
15-24 age group and second for people 25-34 years of age.
Through collaboration with organizations and other partners, United Way will address
challenges and barriers that currently exist and promote change in these four major
community health issues—mental health, alcohol misuse, domestic violence, and obesity.
With service partners
working together sharing
ALCOHOL-RELATED
Chippewa
Eau Claire
information and resources,
WISCONSIN
County
CONSEQUENCES IN 2011
County
at-risk populations can be
Deaths
16
19
1,529
better ensured continuity
Hospitalizations
521
1,115
48,578
of care, early detection,
Arrests
586
1,829
60,221
and education on healthier
ALCOHOL-RELATED
Chippewa
Eau Claire
WISCONSIN
County
CONSEQUENCES
IN
2011
County
lifestyles with the
Healthcare
$7.2 million
$17.6 million
749 million
outcome being a reduction
Lost productivity $47.2 million
$115.7 million
4.9 billion
in emergency and lifeOther $11.0 million
$27.0 million
1.1 billion
Source: University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute,
changing situations.
The Burden of Excessive Alcohol Use in Wisconsin, March, 2013
EVERYONE HAS HEALTHY
LIFESTYLES & BEHAVIORS
A FOCUSED, UNIFIED APPROACH
2013-2014 Health Advisory Council Members
Roy Sargeant (Chair)
Director, Eau Claire County Department of Human Services
Jessica Barrickman
Manager, Aging & Disability Resource Center
Chippewa County Department of Human Services
Susan Berg
Regional Director of Occupational Health and Medicine
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Sacred Heart Hospital
Linda Bohacek
Oral Health Consultant, Independent Dental Hygienist Contractor
Michael Hoadley
Director of Community Investment, United Way
of the Greater Chippewa Valley
Katie Hulbert
Western Dairyland
Fresh Start/AmeriCorps Program Manager
Representative for Eau Claire Coalition for Youth
Daniel S. Meier
Manager, Oakwood Center–Eau Claire, Marshfield Clinic
Mary Meyers
Francie Peardon
SOME OF THE
SERVICES
PROVIDED
INCLUDE:
Gina Schemenauer
• Community
awareness &
education
Debbie Odden
Division Manager, Chippewa County—Public Health
Community Advocacy Director, Alliance for Substance Abuse
Prevention / Eau Claire City-County Health Department
Community Health Educator, Eau Claire City-County
Health Department
Geri Segal
Executive Director, Family Support Center
Ken Van Es
Executive Director, YMCA of Eau Claire
Jerry Wilkie
District 19 Supervisor, Eau Claire County Board
Edward Wittrock
Vice President–Operations, Mayo Clinic Health System–Eau
Claire
Maribeth Woodford
Executive Director, Chippewa Valley Free Clinic
Clinic Coordinator, The Open Door Clinic
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• Early
diagnosis
to at-risk
population
• Increased
access to
comprehensive
services.
PROVIDING STABILITY IN CRISIS
TO SERVE THE GREATER GOOD
BASIC NEEDS
RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF BASIC NEEDS
United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley recognized that the needs in our community continue
to grow, and have focused on education, income and health initiatives that focus on root causes
of barriers to a good quality of life. It remains crucial, however, that we continue to ensure our
population’s basic needs are met when facing a crisis.
INTERVENING DURING DIFFICULT TIMES
Twenty-seven percent of Chippewa and Eau Claire County households earned less than $25,000.
These families struggle to afford food, rent, child care and transportation, with little or nothing
left over for saving and investing. So many times, all it takes is one crisis, and these families can
suddenly find themselves in dire need.
ENSURING:
Some face the perpetual crises of mental health, physical health, addiction or abject poverty.
Access to basic needs can be, for many, their first access point to a wider range of services and,
more importantly, hope.
A FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE STABILITY
When individuals are unable to meet their immediate needs, it becomes more difficult to
Food & Clothing
focus on long-term goals such as employment, housing, or education. When a crisis occurs,
United Way and our program partners will be there, providing those in need with services and
assistance to bring the stability they need to get back on track.
Programs partnered with United Way in the Basic Needs focus area are required to collaborate
with other programs that help transition clients beyond basic needs assistance, and help them
move toward long-term self-sustainability.
Medical & Dental Care
Basic Needs Services TO BE FUNDED BY UNITED WAY:
• Food - includes groceries and meals.
• Shelter/Housing - includes sleeping, transitional, warming, and personal hygiene
facilities, as well as rental assistance. (Does not include energy assistance.)
• Clothing - includes all types of clothing.
• Medical care - includes basic health care and prescriptions.
• Dental care - includes basic dental care and prescriptions.
Shelter & Transportation
• Programs that enhance access to the above services (such as transportation).
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LIVE UNITED
STEPPING FORWARD FOR
CHIPPEWA COUNTY HOMELESS
BASIC NEEDS
Community rallies to ensure homeless and at-risk population can still be
served in Chippewa County
When Starting Points, Chippewa County’s only emergency housing services provider,
poor and homeless. However, a fast and collaborative response from dozens of organizations
and churches including Chippewa County Department of Human Services, Catholic Charities
of the Diocese of La Crosse, the L. E. Phillips Career Development Center, Our Saviours
Lutheran Church, Trinity United Methodist Church, Volunteer Caregiver Program—Chippewa
River Industries, West CAP, and United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley helped ensure that
basic needs would still be met for Chippewa County residents facing crises.
With support from special allocation of funds from United Way of the Greater Chippewa
Valley, Catholic Charities expanded their St. Lawrence Community Services by hiring a new
staff member and establishing a physical location in Chippewa Falls thanks to temporary
assistance from the county human services department and Career Development Center. The
county is providing office space for 6 months and the Career Development Center has provided
administrative support. West CAP and Catholic Charities is managing all homeless referrals, with
Volunteer Caregivers providing transportation to available shelters in Eau Claire when possible.
Meanwhile, Agnes Table will continue to provide meals to those in need thanks in large part to a
generous donation by Northwestern Bank, plus additional contributions by individuals. Additional
efforts are being taken to continue the Community Cupboard Warehouse, which provides household
goods, personal hygiene products and cleaning supplies.
United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley thanks all the organizations and individuals who have helped
to ensure Chippewa County residents facing difficult times can find the help and services they need.
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PROVIDING STABILITY IN CRISIS
TO SERVE THE GREATER GOOD
closed its doors in early 2014, Chippewa County faced a potentially large service gap to the
2013 CAMPAIGN
2013 EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
25th Anniversary United Way Golf Tournament
25th Annual Golf Tournament
Our annual Golf tournament is our largest single-day fundraising
event for our United Way. In 2013, the tournament saw a significant
increase in golfers. The event was supported by 24 sponsors, with
over 70 businesses supporting the event through in-kind or donated
services and items.
# of Volunteers recruited: 37
# of people attending: 265 golfers
Dollars raised: $50,000 in net proceeds
2013 Day of Caring volunteers at the Chippewa
County Historical Society
2013 Day of Caring
Day of Caring, our largest volunteer event, is a favorite day for so many
who volunteer. On Friday, September 13, 2013, volunteers had fun and
worked hard helping area nonprofits with projects.
# of volunteers: 595
# of organizations helped: 30
# of volunteer hours: 2,300
# of participating businesses: 31
# of locations: 35
Estimated value: $42,550
2013 Emerging Leaders Shoebox Project
The 3rd Annual Emerging Leaders Shoebox Project saw a marked
increase in donated items collected. Over 630 shoe boxes filled with
personal care items were delivered to Chippewa Valley shelters and
agencies so these essentials would be provided to those in need.
2014 Emerging Leaders Dueling Pianos Event
On Friday, April 25th, the United Way Emerging Leaders Society held a
special fundraising event, Dueling Pianos, featuring Piano Fondue. This
entertaining evening featured the talented Piano Fondue performing
favorites from rock, pop, Broadway and more to a packed room at
The Plus. Special thanks to Benny Haas, owner of The Plus, who also
donated a portion of the bar receipts that night. These dollars support
the Emerging Leaders Housing First project, which helps families
transition from shelters to residences of their own.
2013 Shoebox Project sorting
Agencies who received shoe
boxes for distribution:
Beacon House
Bolton Refuge House
Boys and Girls Club
The Community Table
Chippewa Valley Free Clinic
Open Door Clinic
American Red Cross
The Salvation Army
Sojourner House
Starting Points
United Cerebral Palsy
The Wellness Shack
Western Dairyland
Dollars raised: $4,215
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2013 CAMPAIGN
Award Recipients from
2014 Chippewa Valley
Spirit Awards
2014 Chippewa Valley Spirit Awards
On March 25th, 2014, United Way of the Greater
Chippewa Valley honored area businesses and
individuals who have significantly contributed to
improving quality of life in the Chippewa Valley. The
Chippewa Valley Spirit Awards (formerly Gold Awards)
was held at The Florian Gardens and was attended by
over 200 people.
This new name was chosen to honor the vibrant spirits of those people and organizations
that result in so many people in our area receiving the help they need. It’s all about
recognizing the Chippewa Valley spirit of giving, advocating and volunteering to help
ensure everyone in the community has opportunities for a good quality of life.
Outstanding Emerging
Leader Award
Recognizes an individual for remarkable dedication to the
Emerging Leader Society. This person demonstrates leadership
and volunteerism, and helps strengthen our community by
engaging those in the Chippewa Valley between the ages of 21-45.
Day of Caring Award
Presented to a company demonstrating exceptional community
service through employee participation in Day of Caring.
Clint Markin,
Markin Financial Group
of Wells Fargo Advisors
UnitedHealth Group
Keystone Award
Caryn Anderson &
Nicole Chetwood,
U.S. Bank
Senn Award
Wynne Cook, Western
Regional Center
Children and Youth with
Special Health Care
Needs of Chippewa Falls
Humanitarian Award
Terry Sheridan
Nonprofit
Excellence Award
The Community Table
Spirit of the Chippewa
Valley Award
Jacob Leinenkugel
Brewing Company
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Clint Markin (left) accepting
award from Dustin Olson
Eric McBride of UnitedHealth Group
accepting Day of Caring Award.
Nicole Chetwood and Caryn
Anderson from U.S. Bank.
Wynne Cook giving
acceptance speech.
Presented to an individual who has taken a leadership role in
facilitating a workplace campaign.
Established by Steve and Kaye Senn, this honors excellence in
Chippewa Valley nonprofit leadership.
Sheridan family accepting award for
Terry (with Jan Porath, at right)
Recognizes an individual or individuals for efforts to make the
Chippewa Valley a better place to live by action, philanthropy,
volunteerism or involvement.
Awarded to a nonprofit organization for their efforts to make the
Chippewa Valley a better place to live by providing services and
opportunities for those in need.
Recognizes one company and its employees for exhibiting
excellence in the area of corporate contributions, employee
giving, employee education about health and human care needs,
and promoting volunteerism.
Rachel Keniston of The Community
Table (with Clint Markin).
John Hensley of Leinenkugel’s
(with Jan Porath).
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2013 CAMPAIGN
Global Youth Service Day
United Way works with the UWEC E.C.L.I.P.S.E. group to coordinate
projects for Global Youth Service Day college students. United Way
also recruits volunteers from area middle and high schools to join in
the effort. These volunteers helped out at many locations including
Beaver Creek Reserve,the Eau Claire County Humane Association,
The Open Door Clinic, Irvine Park, Lakeshore Elementary School,
Girl Scouts, Chippewa Valley Free Clinic, Bolton Refuge House, and
the Chippewa Falls Public Library, as well as distributing 2-1-1 information in area neighborhoods.
Student volunteers at Lakeshore Elementary
for Global Youth Service Day
2014 Stamp Out Hunger
The May 10th, 2014 Stamp Out Hunger food drive saw its greatest
success locally since 2009. Over 156,000 pounds of food was collected from western Wisconsin. Counties included in the total were:
Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin,
Pierce, Rusk, and Trempealeau.
Eau Claire County collections increased by 2,000 pounds from last
year. Chippewa County saw a significant increase, collecting over
6,000 pounds more food compared to 2013. Donated food items
were delivered to Feed My People Food Bank, St. Francis Food Pantry, The Salvation Army Food Pantry and Trinity Lutheran Food Pantry.
Stamp Out Hunger drop-off point in Eau Claire
# of Volunteers recruited by United Way: 44
Lbs of food collected in Chippewa and Eau Claire counties: 104,264
Lbs of food collected in west central Wisconsin: 156,169
50th Anniversary Gala Event
On June 19th, our United Way celebrated a landmark
50 years in the Chippewa Valley. To honor this significant milestone, we looked back on half a century
of service to the community through the dedication
of volunteers and supporters, while we also looked
forward to advancing our new initiatives. Special
thanks to Amie Winters of WQOW for being a fantastic emcee of the night, to Heyde Center for accommodating us, and to everyone who helped make the
night a success.
50th Anniversary Gala Event
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Dollars raised: $21,090
LIVE UNITED
2013 CAMPAIGN
2013 Kick Off at Leinie Lodge
THANK YOU TO OUR
GENEROUS SPONSORS
50th Anniversary Gala Event
United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley appreciates the significant and generous support of our 2013
corporate sponsors. These local, concerned businesses allow us to communicate our message to a much
larger segment of the greater Chippewa Valley.
50th Anniversary Gala Event
• Associated Bank
• Ayres Associates
• Charter Bank
• Markquart Motors
• Northwestern Bank
• WEAU 13 News (In-kind)
• WQOW News 18 (In-kind)
• KP Katering (In-kind)
• The Post House (In-kind)
• Sharp Photo (In-kind)
• Heyde Center for the Arts
(In-kind)
• ABC Balloon & Basket Co.
(In-kind)
Chippewa Valley Spirit Awards
• BMO Harris Bank
• Group Health Cooperative
• The Florian Gardens (In-kind)
Campaign Video
• Ayres Associates
• The Post House (In-kind)
• Eau Claire Regional Arts Center
Co-Branded Marketing Sponsorships
• Country Jam
• Charter Bank
• Xcel Energy
Community Campaign Materials
• BMO Harris Bank
• Charter Bank
• Huebsch Services
• Xcel Energy
• Supreme Graphics (In-kind)
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Day of Caring
Leadership Circle
• Leader Telegram
• Market & Johnson
• Marshfield Clinic
• Sacred Heart Hospital
• Wipfli, LLP
Dueling Pianos Event
• Charter Bank
• CliftonLarsonAllen
• Markin Financial Group of Wells
Fargo Advisors
Emerging Leaders
• Market & Johnson
• Ruder Ware
Global Youth Service Day
• Action City (In-kind)
Kick-Off Event
• CliftonLarsonAllen
• Leinie Lodge (In-kind)
• Kid Kactus & and Tumbleweeds
(In-kind)
• Bijou Bistro (In-kind)
• Bresina’s (In-kind)
• Bridgewater Restaurant (In-kind)
• Eau Claire Regional Arts Center
(In-kind)
• The Fill-Inn Station (In-kind)
• Foster Cheese Haus (In-kind)
• High Shores Supper Club (Inkind)
• Loopy’s (In-kind)
• Lucy’s Deli (In-kind)
• General Beer Northwest (In-kind)
• Sartori Cheese (In-kind)
• Ayres Associates
• Mayo Clinic Health Systems
•RCU
• Wipfli, LLP
• Xcel Energy
Newsletter Sponsorships
• Dove Healthcare
• Mayo Clinic Health System
• Sacred Heart Hospital
• UnitedHealth Group
• Xcel Energy
PSAs
• Chippewa Herald
• Leader Telegram
• Queen of the Castle Magazine
• WEAU 13 News
• WQOW News 18
Shoebox Project
• America’s Best Value Inn (In-kind)
Sweepstakes Prize Donations
• Charter Bank
• Festival Foods
• Holiday Vacations
• RCU
• Scheels All Sport
• United Express (operated by
SkyWest Airlines)
Volunteer Guide Sponsorship
• Jake & Peggy Leinenkugel
• UnitedHealth Group
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2013 CAMPAIGN
Annual Xcel Energy Dunk Tank
to support United Way
2013 CAMPAIGN
SPOTLIGHT
RCU Holiday Craft Fair to
support United Way
Many companies and individuals came through for the community in 2013, giving a total of $2,160,000
back to their community through the United Way community fund. These dollars support over 60 programs in our area through our 41 partner agencies. In 2013, when people needed help, they received it
over 65,000 times in our area from these programs.
282 businesses supported United Way in 2013. In total, 5,820 individuals contributed to our 2013 community campaign.
2013 Business Best 25
Thank you to our BB25 - Combined, these companies
raised over $1,278,000 to help us achieve our
campaign goal--58% of total dollars raised!
Xcel Energy
$178,761.75
Mayo Clinic Health System
$144,340.04
ITW Engineered Fasteners
$93,261.00
Scheels All Sports
$74,994.30
Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire
$63,025.50
RCU (Royal Credit Union)
$53,590.00
Markquart Motors
$52,950.00
Sacred Heart Hospital
$52,453.97
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co., Inc.
$47,364.27
Charter Bank
$45,480.44
Ayres Associates Inc.
$42,015.00
Mason Companies, Inc.
$39,652.00
UnitedHealth Group
$37,541.01
Marshfield Clinic
$36,285.00
Wipfli LLP
$36,106.75
U.S. Bank
$32,822.81
Walmart$32,357.00
CliftonLarsonAllen$30,115.20
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District $28,289.00
Eau Claire County
$28,282.04
Chippewa Valley Technical College
$25,199.30
BMO Harris Bank
$25,136.00
Eau Claire Area School District
$23,551.00
Cascades Tissue Group
$23,021.00
Eau Claire Press Company
$21,410.00
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2013 Outstanding Employee Engagement
These organizations with 5 or more employees
achieved 100% participation in 2012.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Northwestern Wisconsin
Charter Bank
CliftonLarsonAllen
Peoples Bank Midwest
The Arc Eau Claire
United Cerebral Palsy of West Central WI
United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley
2013 Pacesetters
Ayres Associates
Bolton Refuge House
Charter Bank
Citizens Community
Federal
CliftonLarsonAllen
Eau Claire County
Eau Claire Press
Company
Girl Scouts of the
Northwestern Great Lakes
Group Health
Cooperative of Eau Claire
Heyde Companies
Macy’s
Marco Companies
Great Northern
Corporation
People’s Bank Midwest
Pro Poly
RCU (Royal Credit Union)
Ruder Ware
Sacred Heart Hospital
Target
United Cerebral Palsy
UPS
Walmart
WESTconsin Credit Union
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2013 CAMPAIGN
2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Governance is provided by a sixteen member Board of Directors including a six member Executive Committee, and
is comprised of local volunteers from Chippewa County and Eau Claire County. These volunteers are responsible
for setting policies, budget and for overseeing the direction of the United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley.
Joan Coffman
Peg Leinenkugel
At Large-Advocacy Board
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co.
Arlene Wright
At Large - Advocacy Committee
Independent Education
Consultant
Vicki Hoehn
Chair Elect
Huebsch Services
Campaign Chair 2013
Group Health Cooperative
of Eau Claire
Pamela Speckien
Bill Kaiser
Reggie Geissler
Human Resources Committee Chair
Chippewa Falls Area
Unified School District
Board Chair
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Peter Farrow
Jim Vaudreuil
Immediate Past Board Chair
BMO Harris Bank
Chuck Frenette
Treasurer/Finance & Audit
Committee Chair
Mason Companies Inc.
(Retired)
Vice Chair Campaign 2014
Mason Companies, Inc.
Dave Gordon
At Large - Community Impact
Transition
Proctor & Gamble (retired)
Bob Forsberg
At Large-Advocacy Committee
Wal Mart
At Large-Advocacy Committee
U.S. Bank
Cathy Johnson
2nd Vice Chair Campaign 2015
RCU
Chad Trowbridge
Community Mobilization Vice Chair
Raymond James/Fries
Financial Group
Paul Kulig
Don Reck
Jan Porath
Community Mobilization Vice Chair
Xcel Energy
Emerging Leaders Advisory Council
BMO Harris Bank
Secretary
United Way of the
Greater Chippewa Valley
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide active leadership by bringing resources together to improve lives and create stronger communities.
- Adopted January 2011
UNITED WAY STAFF
Jan Porath
Executive Director
Pattie Huse
Administrative Assistant
James Peters
Director of Marketing
Michael Hoadley
Director of Community Investment
Amy Maziarka
Director of Operations and Finance
Valerie Hogan
Director of Community Mobilization
Dustin Olson
Director of Resource Development
Angie Weideman
Director, Successful Children’s
Netowrk
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2013 CAMPAIGN
Employee Campaign Coordinator Training
OUR VOLUNTEERS
From workplace campaign coordinators to Leadership Circle signers, United Way relies on a host of volunteers
to make things happen. Without our volunteers, United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley would make only a
fraction of the impact it does on our community. Our United Way is extremely fortunate to have these dedicated
and effective volunteers who so often go above and beyond the call of duty to fulfill their roles.
2013-2014
Campaign Chairs
Peter Farrow
Campaign Chair 2013 Group Health Cooperative, EC
Reggie Geissler
2nd Vice Campaign Chair 2014
Mason Companies
Vicki Hoehn
2nd Vice Campaign Chair 2015
RCU - Royal Credit Union
2013 Leadership
Circle Committee
Co-Chairs:
Peter Farrow
Reggie Geissler
Vicki Hoehn
Jim Pinter
Committee:
Dave Anderson
Janice Ayres
Bill Blacburn
John Dickey
Larry Doyle
Charles Forster
Dave Gordon
Charlie Grossklaus
Chris Hougen, DC
Gerald Jacobson
Jeff Jones, DDS
Bill Kaiser
Jerry Kuehl
Rick Lambrecht
Peg Leinenkugel
Heidi Liedl
Randy Linton, MD
Bob McCoy
Karl Murch
Craig Olsen
Rick Olson
Susan Rowe, MD
J. Drew Ryberg
Peter Scobie
Pamela Speckien
Cheri Weinke
Steve Weiss, MD
Steve Weld
2013-2014
Account Executives
Kelley Boyle
Whitney Girolamo
Gina Gladwell
Cathy Hatleli
Linda Knott
Clint Markin
Tabitha Seidlitz
Mary Steinke
2013-2014
Employee Campaign
Coordinators
Sherry Althaus
Carl J. Anderson
Nicole M. Anderson
Caryn Ruth Anderson
Richard Anderson
Sara A. Antonson
Mark Aumann
Lance Babl
Christine M. Ball
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Timothy Bauer
Monica Bauer
Jennifer Benike
Shannon Bennet
Geralyn B. Berg
Thomas R. Bilse
Virginia J. Bilyeu
Andrea L. Blaeser
Cindy M. Boggess
Kelley A. Boyle
Matt D. Brain
Sue Brantner
Mary Kay Brevig
Carol J. Brogelman
Theresa Brommer
Mary Brott
Geri Brown
Linda Burgess
Valerie A. Burton
Glen B. Bushbeck
Juli Button
Katherine A. Buyze
Rita J. Campbell
Kimberly A. Carey
Elaine R. Carlson
Kim E. Cesafsky
David Chapman
Julie L. Chase
Jane Christian
Kelly S. Christianson
Allyson Clark Peterson
Angela M. Clausen
Randall Cook
Alyssa A. Cooley
Jeffrey A. Cote
Kris Crnic
Nicole R. Crotteau
Amy A. Dachel
Joy Danielson
Rodney Deaton
Jean A. Derfus
Monique R. Doss
Margene Duffy
Stephen Erickson
Denise J. Escher
Angela J. Everard
Kristin J. Everett
Charles Falch
Maria Fedele
Marsha K. Flater
Shawn M. Flynn
Sandy France
Connie M. Freagon
Craig Frenette
Joyce Koss Gajewsky
Barbara J. Gale
Cherity Germain
Paul Gierczak
Michael S. Gilles
Lisa M. Gilles
Whitney C. Girolamo
Corinne E. Gjerning
Jennifer Goldbach
David M. Gordon
Tammy J. Grage
Miss Latacia Nicole Greeley
Noelle L. Grotjahn
Jackie K. Hagenbucher
John Halblieb
Laurie M. Hanson
Michelle L. Harris
Sheri K. Harvey
Tamara S. Harvey
Cathy Hatleli
Teresa Hawkinson
Debra E. Hayden
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Diane L. Heck
Staci L. Heidtke
Rhonda M. Herrick
Jill Herriges
Angela A. Hite
Amanda Holland
Lisa Hood
Brandi L. Hunt
Mary B. Hutchinson
Connie Irving
Patrice A. Iverson
Kelli A. Jackson
Linda L. Jackson
Danita R. Jacobson
Cindy S. Jaspers
Wayne M. Jennings
Jolene M. Jensen
Candace S. Johnson
Brenda J. Johnson
Darrin Johnson
Jennifer M. Kane
Jamie Kane
Heather K. Kapanke
Teresa K. Kappus
Dale L. Karls
Cheryl A. Keegan
Beth M. Kempen
Rachel Keniston
Deb Kesting
Caryl L. Kidd
Laura King
Maureen King
Patricia J. King
Suzanne M. Kittelson
David Klinger
Linda K. Knott
Vergene M. Knudson
Christine Koerner
Roberta Kostka
Pam Kozuch
Kyle R. Kriegl
Ron J. Krienke
William J. Kries
Maria Kulig
Beverly M. LahlumTaylor
Candace L. Landwehr
Nicole F. Lasker
Betty L. Laskowski
Jacqueline J.
Leavesseur
Dave J. Lemanski
Deborah A. Lewis
Connie K. Lewis
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Donna Loew
Val Logan
Julia S. Lokken
Kristi Looze
Gregory C. Luedtke
Mary Lund
Susan E. Luthy
Jacqueolyn A. Luxford
Kristanya L. Lyberg
Deborah K. Machmeier
Kathi Mandelert
Clint A. Markin
Catherine J. Marohl
Dianne M. Marquardt
Laura Martens
Linda Martenson
Nikki L. Massey
David B. McCarty
Bob McCoy
Karen L. McMahon
Denise McMahon
Diane L. Menard
Emily Merten
Carol M. Meyer
Mary Meyers
Kayla D. Midthun
Susan E. Miller
Diane M. Mitchell
Angela D. Mothes
Kathy Nelson
Brenda E. Nelson
Laurie M. Newgard
Ann M. Nielsen
Kim Norrish
Traci R. Ohlmann
Dave Oldenberg
Timothy L. Olson
Abbi E. Olson
Leah Olson
Nancy F. Opland
Erin E. Pankratz
Kristine Parkins
Deborah A. Patrow
Ashley Pederson
Vanessa J. Petersen
Carla K. Peterson
LeAnn K. Pfremmer
Mary Pica Anderson
Dr. David M. Piltz
Shannon Plank
Kimberly Plautz
Beth Poirier
Michelle M. Pryse
Mary K. Purvis
2013 CAMPAIGN
William F. Quirk Jr.
Amanda Radle
Kay Radlinger
William J. Rauckman
Doreen M. Rehlinger
Tami I. Ressler
Brooke E. Richartz
Peter J. Riley
Jill J. Robinson
Jean M. Romanshek
Tonia Ronnei
Nancy J. Roshell
Josie L. Salzman
John Satre
Amanda R. Schaefer
Sandra L. Schemenauer
Susan S.
Schleppenbach
Kevin Schmidt
Robert Schrader
Karin J. Schuler
Lori Schultz
Geri R. Segal
Tim J. Sheehan
Jennifer L. Sherbinow
Rhonda Shufelt
Nancy F. Simenson
Charity L. Speich
Lisa Spletter
Nancy L. Sprinkle
John Stafford
Debbie K. Stanton
Patricia A. Stein
Mary Steinke
Linda Stoffel
Marlin J. Swenson
Leigh Tallman
Jayne Taylor
Pa Thao
Cheryl L. Thiede
Cheryl Thienes
Jill F. Thompson
Craig C. Toycen
Chad M. Trowbridge
Misti L. Trowbridge
Renae S. Tushkowski
MaryJo VanGompel
Jay Verthein
Austin L. Vogler
Marit C. Waack
John J. Wagner
Ramona A. Waletzki
Angie Walker
Tia K. Walker
Rick Wallin
Jennifer Warren
Michael E. Welsh
Bonita M. Westlie
Linda White
Heidi J. White
Sharon K. Whitwam
Christine R. Wickland
Valerie I. Wiese
Jane Wilcox
Diane Willer
Kimberley A.
Winkelmann
Larry Winter
Amie L. Winters
Connie M. Wislinsky
Pamela J. Woletz
Jayne E. Woodburn
Maribeth Woodford
Andy Yakesh
James B. Zepaltas
2013-2014
Finance
Committee
2013-2014
Event
Committees
2013 Golf
Tournament
Chuck Frenette
Marg Feiler
Marianne Klinkhammer
2013 Shoebox
Project
Whitney Girolamo
Nicole Lusson
Clint Markin
2014 Dueling
Pianos
Clint Markin
Andrew Martin
Chuck Frenette
Tim Fries
Heidi Liedl
Angie Whiteside
Jennifer Lindstrom
Marketing
Committee
Jennine Fox
Reggie Geissler
Carla Leuck
Emily Matchey
John Murphy
Ben Stroinski
Amie Winters
Liz Wolf Green
And, to the hundreds of other
volunteers who step forward when
called to help run United Way
events, our most sincere thanks!
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PROGRAMS
2013 GRANTS
United Way program partner meeting
In 2013, United Way provided approximately $1.5 million in grants to partner agencies, programs and
initiatives serving Chippewa and Eau Claire counties. The decision to fund these programs was guided by
our core initiatives to focus on education, income (financial stability), and health in our community.
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Agency
Program
2013
Allocation
TOTAL
6,000
AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin
Life Care Services
6,000.00
American Red Cross, Chippewa Valley Chapter
Disaster Services
26,460.00
Health & Safety
5,131.35
Agency Funding
39,465.00
Community Based Mentoring
59,400.00
Site Based Mentoring
22,500.00
Agency Funding
30,000.00
111,900.00
Bolton Refuge House
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
52,920.00
52,920.00
Boy Scouts of America--Chippewa Valley Council
Agency Funding
13,949.00
Traditional Scouting
27,000.00
Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley
Health & Life Skills
20,250.00
Nutrition & Fitness
20,250.00
40,500.00
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse
Emergency Services/Housing Counseling
29,955.00
29,955.00
Center for Independent Living
Agency Funding
7,971.00
Independent Living Skills Training
6,615.00
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern WI
Children's Hospital of WI--Community Services
Building Families
17,010.00
Child & Family Counseling
15,000.00
71,056.35
40,949.00
14,586.00
Child & Family Group Counseling
18,000.00
50,010.00
Chippewa Area Mentor Program
Chippewa Area Mentor Program
12,000.00
12,000.00
Chippewa Falls Area Senior Center
Agency Funding
17,000.00
17,000.00
Chippewa River Industries
Volunteer Cargiver Program
5,791.00
5,791.00
Chippewa Valley Family YMCA
Scholarships for Children & Families
53,802.00
53,802.00
Chippewa Valley Free Clinic
Primary Health Care to Low-Income Adults
56,000.00
56,000.00
Chippewa Valley Ostomy Association
Rosebud Review
700.00
Agency Funding
598.00
1,298.00
22,000.00
Chippewa Valley Technical College Foundation
CVTC Dental Clinic
22,000.00
Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Ass.
Building Bridges for Hmong Youth
11,700.00
Employment Program
Eau Claire Interfaith Hospitality Network
Family Homeless Services
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5,000.00
16,700.00
54,432.00
54,432.00
LIVE UNITED
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Agency
Emerging Leaders Housing Project
Epilepsy Foundation of Western WI
Family Resource Center for Eau Claire County
Family Support Center/ River Source Family Center
FamilyMeans
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
Great Rivers 2-1-1
Healthy Communities
LE Phillips Career Development Center
L.E. Phillips Senior Center
Literacy Volunteers–Chippewa Valley
Lutheran Social Services
Mobile Meals of Chippewa Falls
REACH
Senior Citizens Employment & Training
Special Friends-Chippewa County
St. Joseph's Hospital
Starting Points
The ARC Eau Claire
The Community Table
The Open Door Clinic
The Salvation Army
The Wellness Shack
Triniteam
United Cerebral Palsy of West Central WI
Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council
YMCA of Eau Claire
Donor designations to external nonprofits and other United Ways
TOTAL GRANTS
PROGRAMS
2013
Program
Housing Project
Client Services
Agency Funding
Parents as Teachers
MATCh
Domestic Abuse Services, Parent Education
Consumer Credit Counseling Services
Camp Nawakwa
Membership
Agency Funding
Comprehensive Info & Referral/Crisis Lines
Network of Care website
Supported Employment
Agency Funding
Educational Programs
Family Literacy
Adult Literacy/One-to-One Tutoring
Adult Literacy
Birthparent Program
Positive Avenues
Agency Funding
Parent Child Program
Job Dev. For Older Workers
Agency Funding
Volunteer Caregiver Program
Intake Worker for Homeless Program
Advocacy
Corporate Guardianship
Community Table
Agency Funding
General Community Assistance
Summer Youth Services & Nutrition
Mental Health & Advocacy
Caregivers
Parent Nurturing
Neurodevelopment Evaluation
Respite Care & Respitality
Building Our Inclusive Community
Public Education & Equipment Loan
Oral Health for Head Start Kids
Fresh Start
Haven Homeless Program
Strong Kids Scholarship
Various
Allocation
1,569.37
4,250.00
12,000.00
17,860.50
9,000.00
49,440.00
15,057.50
15,300.00
11,700.00
10,960.00
120,654.60
1,350.00
29,767.50
3,985.00
23,625.00
29,767.50
15,000.00
12,900.00
4,770.00
6,000.00
13,000.00
47,250.00
4,725.00
12,653.00
11,581.29
12,454.00
22,102.61
12,362.49
23,400.00
13,720.00
20,700.00
2,700.00
4,725.00
32,400.00
4,252.50
10,000.00
8,050.00
6,750.00
12,000.00
24,000.00
29,767.50
48,478.50
62,100.00
32,101.84
TOTAL
1,569.37
16,250.00
26,860.50
49,440.00
15,057.50
37,960.00
120,654.60
1,350.00
33,752.50
23,625.00
57,667.50
10,770.00
13,000.00
47,250.00
4,725.00
12,653.00
11,581.29
12,454.00
34,465.10
23,400.00
13,720.00
23,400.00
4,725.00
32,400.00
41,052.50
102,246.00
62,100.00
32,101.84
1,523,129.72
Agency allocations reflected in the Annual Report are dollars that were raised in FY 2013 and distributed in FY 2014. Agency allocations reflected on Form 990 Ending June 30, 2014
are dollars that were raised in FY 2014 that will be distributed in FY 2015. Fiscal year for United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley is July 1 through June 30.
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PROGRAMS
SERVICES PROVIDED
United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley’s annual campaign supports vital services in our area that advance
education, income (financial stability), and health to Chippewa Valley residents. Below, you can see some of the
primary programs supported and the number of people served in 2013:
PROGRAMS
PARTNER AGENCIES
Mentoring for Youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters
239
Boys and Girls Club
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Chippewa Area Mentoring Program
501
2,602
1,742
259
TOTAL SERVED:
5,343
Family Education, Family Resource Center
Training & Services Family Support Center
REACH
United Cerebral Palsy
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Special Friends
The Arc Eau Claire
Triniteam
Center for Independent Living
TOTAL SERVED:
Basic Needs/ American Red Cross
Emergency Services Bolton Refuge House
Catholic Charities
Interfaith Hospitality Network (Beacon House)
Starting Points
The Salvation Army
The Community Table
Mobile Meals
Great Rivers 2-1-1
Western Dairyland
Volunteer Caregivers (CRI)
TOTAL SERVED:
Employment Hmong Mutual Assistance Association
& Training Career Development Center
Citizens Employment & Training
United Cerebral Palsy
Western Dairyland
Literacy Volunteers — Chippewa Valley
TOTAL SERVED:
Financial Management/Counseling
PEOPLE
SERVED
1,474
1,057
372
179
126
615
875
1,585
199
6,482
8,380
691
534
199
2,080
6,553
290
103
4,321
68
107
21,246
64
104
29
29
18
329
573
Family Means
120
TOTAL SERVED:
120
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PROGRAMS
RETURN ON INVESTMENT TO COMMUNITY (Continued)
PROGRAMS
PARTNER AGENCIES
Prevention,
AIDS Resource Center
Education &
Counseling
American Red Cross
Lutheran Social Services
L.E. Phillips Senior Center
Chippewa Falls Area Senior Center
United Cerebral Palsy
Western Dairyland
The Wellness Shack
PEOPLE
SERVED
54
TOTAL SERVED:
12,451
269
4,260
500
154
426
236
18,350
Health Care & Chippewa Valley Free Clinic
Educational Services The Open Door Clinic
CVTC Dental Clinic
Ostomy Association
Epilepsy Foundation
590
641
4,935
60
696
TOTAL SERVED:
6,922
Youth & Family YMCA - Eau Claire
Services YMCA - Chippewa Valley Family
The Salvation Army
Hmong Mutual Assistance Association
Boys and Girls Club
TOTAL SERVED:
3,207
807
1,996
69
723
6,802
TOTAL SERVICES PROVIDED: 65,838
Whatever the question.
LEGAL RESOURCES
ADULT & CHILD ABUSE
LANDLORD/
TENANT ISSUES
ALCOHOL & DRUG
ABUSE
JOB TRAINING
MARITAL/FAMILY
CONCERNS
SUPPORT GROUPS
Whatever the problem.
PARENTING
CONCERNS
DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE
SHELTER & FOOD
RESOURCES
SUICIDAL THOUGHTS
& FEELINGS
Help is waiting.
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FUNDED IN
PART BY:
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www.greatrivers211.org
Calls in 2013
Eau Claire County: 3,778
Chippewa County: 654
2013 Website Stats
Website Pageviews: 15,044
Website Visits: 8,048
Type of Call
Information and Referral/
Supportive Listening: 61.1%
Information: 27.2%
Crisis: 4.9%
Misc. (Directions, Call Back,
Time, etc.): 4.4%
Follow-up: 2.4%
Free, confidential community information,
referrals and crisis line services 24 hours a day.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Eau Claire Energy Cooperative
Xcel Energy
ORGANIZATION
Chippewa Valley Newspapers
CONSOLIDATED* STATEMENT OF
FINANCIAL POSITION
12 Month Period Ending June 30th, 2014
United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley, Inc. is a community-driven, community-focused not-for-profit organization
whose purpose is to improve the quality
of life in Chippewa and Eau Claire counties
by removing obstacles to good education,
income and health.
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
Investments
2,384,973
Promises to Give & Receivables
Although supporting our program partners through our annual campaign is an
important part of our local function, our
United Way’s main focus is to create real
and lasting change in our community. Although driven by highly experienced and
motivated volunteers, our community impact work involves organizational support
that will have direct and measurable benefits to the community.
573,548
Prepaid Expenses
7,564
Total Current Assets
4,376487
Property/Equipment (net depreciation)
Total Assets
1,410,402
25,817
$
4,402,304
$
9,555
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Current Liabilities
Designations Payable
Accounts Payable and Accruals
69,943
Grants Payable to Organizations
1,478,136
Total Current Liabilities
1,557,634
Net Assets
Unrestricted
Board Designated
68,081
Undesignated
673,726
Total Unrestricted Net Assets
741,807
Temporarily Restricted
2,102,863
Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
2,844,670
$
4,402,304
* Includes UW endowment (see page 27) and United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
FUNDRAISING
EXPENSES
ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSES
5.9%
8.7%
PROGRAM EXPENSES
85.4%
FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley and our board of
directors are continually conscious of operational costs as we
strive to provide opportunities for a good quality of life for everyone in our community. To this end, 85.4% of 2013 contributions
were invested back into our communities. These dollars went
directly to support agencies serving our residents, community
impact work, and volunteer mobilization to address key issues
in our community and create real and lasting change.
Operational costs are broken down between administrative and
fundraising expenses. Beyond normal operations, these costs
support additional volunteer recruitment, community engagement, and various events and drives that further serve our community through the immense support of volunteers.
UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER CHIPPEWA VALLEY
ENDOWMENT CORPORATION
Included in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position is the United
Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley Endowment Corporation (herein referred
to as Endowment). Of the temporarily restricted funds reported, $1,529,715
represents the endowment corpus.
The Endowment is a supporting organization of United Way of the Greater
Chippewa Valley, Inc. and was created to improve and perpetuate United
Way, its successor, or other organization with similar mission in greater Chippewa Valley, or to assist with the area with needs from a catastrophic event,
through distribution of its income. Contributions to the organization are determined annually by the Endowment Corporation directors. Contributions
are to be used to offset administrative expenses of the organization so more
campaign contributions can be allocated to programming. The assets are
managed by the Community Foundation of Chippewa County.
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United Way of the Greater Chippewa
Valley Endowment Corporation
Directors at Large
Chippewa
Reggie Geissler
Jerry Jacobson
Tom Kell
Jake Leinenkugel
Eau Claire
Duane Dingmann
Pete Farrow
Bill Kaiser
Dave Markquart
Board members because of position:
Joan Coffman, UW Board President
Chuck Frenette,
UW Treasurer/Tournament Chair
Ex-officio non-voting member:
Jan Porath, UW Executive Director
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