Sieur du Lhut Society

Sieur du Lhut Societ
y
2011-2012
Leadership Giving Society
United Way of Greater Duluth
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Everyone has been made for some particular work,
and the desire for that work has been
put in every heart.
~ Rumi
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Welcome
Table
of
Contents
History of Sieur du Lhut.......................................................................................4-5
Sieur du Lhut Membership........................................................................................ 6
Advancing the Common Good................................................................................. 7
Levels of Giving.................................................................................................. 8-15.
Tocqueville Members
Daniel Greysolon Members
Visionary Members
Explorer Members
Friends Members
Emerging Leaders
Programs & Initiatives............................................................................................. 11
Investing in Our Future..........................................................................................15
Leadership Giving by Organization................................................................16-17
Mission & Vision..............................................................................................16-17
Many Ways to Give..................................................................................................18
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H is to ry o f
Sieur du Lhut
Daniel Greysolon
Sieur du Lhut
(1639-1710)
A Leader
Every community has its leaders; ours is no different. Sieur du Lhut was a
fearless explorer–a pilot of adventure–bringing with him to the New World a
thirst for something different, something better. In June of 1679, his expedition
brought him to the head of Lake Superior, to what is now the city in his name:
Duluth. Sieur du Lhut was a rugged man, no doubt, and a noble man as well.
He possessed the qualities of a diplomat, a statesman and a visionary. He was
admired for his courage, valor and fortitude.
Sieur du Lhut was a leader in the purest sense of the word, and leadership is what
we share with him.
A Vision
Our vision, through the Sieur du Lhut Society, is a United Way with greater
strength, larger purpose, character and ensured longevity. Together, we have the
resources and ability to realize our vision.
We have the motivation and the means to provide for others. We see a way to
make a difference.
The Sieur du Lhut Society is made up of people who care about our community.
People who live by example. People who share a vision.
share our vision
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H is to ry o f
A Reason
Sieur du Lhut
For Sieur du Lhut, the reason to explore was the need to see beyond the horizon.
For us, the reason to give is a desire to actively create hope for the future of our
community.
There is personal satisfaction in giving. There is even greater satisfaction in
knowing that each and every contribution helps to ensure opportunity for those
in need.
We appreciate your responding to the need to give and living up to the legacy of a
leader through your Sieur du Lhut membership.
Create hope for
Our fut
ure.
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Me mber s h i p
Sieur du Lhut
With an annual contribution of $1,000 or more, Sieur du Lhut contributors
significantly increase the ability of United Way of Greater Duluth to actively
address critical needs in our community by strategically investing in four key
areas:
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Education - Fostering Successful Children & Youth
Income - Promoting Financial Stability & Independence
Health - Increasing Access to Health Care
Basic Needs - Ensuring a Strong Network of Basic Human Services
Last year, leadership giving continued to be a significant part of our annual
fundraising campaign, representing 32% of the total dollars raised.
ɶɶ Our community’s future rests with leaders like you – people who see the big
picture and are willing to share part of themselves with their neighbors. We
ask you to accept the challenge, make the commitment, and set a leadership
example for others to follow.
ɶɶ As a caring community leader, you gain the personal satisfaction of knowing
that your contribution makes a positive impact on our community’s most
pressing needs.
Thank You for Giving
We gratefully acknowledge members of our Sieur du Lhut Society. Every
contributor is a leader in our community, demonstrating compassion and passion.
Leadership donors come from all walks of life – those with an exceptionally
generous spirit, a desire to step forward and act on that spirit, and a well-placed trust
in United Way of Greater Duluth. They believe that leading by example will inspire
friends, peers, and associates to also step forward – to support what matters and
make a difference in the lives of those who live in the Greater Duluth area.
compassion &
passion
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A dva n c i n g Th e
Common Good
United Way works with local agencies and community volunteers to
invest wisely in our community to create real, lasting changes that
prevent problems from happening in the first place.
EDUCATION: Fostering Successful Children & Youth
United Way of Greater Duluth ensures that our community’s youngest citizens
are ready to succeed in school and life through strategic investments that
increase school readiness, improve academic achievement and promote positive
youth development through high-quality out-of-school opportunities.
INCOME: Promoting Financial Stability & Independence
United Way of Greater Duluth helps individuals and families transition out
of poverty by strategically investing in programs and initiatives that help them
increase their income and build savings and assets.
HEALTH: Increasing Access to Health Care
United Way of Greater Duluth invests in programs that increase access to health
care services and benefits for uninsured and under-insured people to improve
their physical, mental and dental health.
BASIC NEEDS: Ensuring a Strong Network of Basic Human Services
United Way of Greater Duluth provides vital ongoing operating support to
organizations and programs to ensure a strong network of basic human services
that meet people’s emergency and transitional needs for food, shelter, housing,
clothing and safety.
last
ing change
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Leve l s o f
Annual Giving
The Sieur du Lhut Society offers its members, as individuals or
couples, the following levels of annual giving:
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Tocqueville
$10,000 and above
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Daniel Greysolon $5,000 - 9,999
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Visionary
$3,500 - 4,999
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Explorer
$2,000 - 3,499
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Friends$1,000 - 1,999
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Emerging Leaders
3-year progression to $1,000
At the core of every worthwhile endeavor are individuals whose caring and personal
leadership set a powerful example for others. Individuals who see beyond their own
needs, to the needs of others.
Those cited in the following pages have demonstrated their leadership by stepping
forward as members of the Sieur du Lhut Society.
United Way of Greater Duluth looks to you for your leadership, support and generosity
to help make our community a better place to live and work.
Tocqueville
Contributors of $10,000 and above
Karen and Royal Alworth
Lee and Penny Anderson
Mary C. Van Evera
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Sie ur du L h u t
Daniel Greysolon
Contributors of $5,000 - $9,999
David and Cindy Blomberg
Drs. Christopher Bunch and Kimberly Boddiker
Richard and Elizabeth Burns
Rocklon and Barbara Chapin
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Dodd
Elisabeth Mason
Don and Patricia Monaco
John and Nancy Peyton
Robert and Kristin Ryan
Theresa Smith and Mark Danielson
Plus 3 donors who wish to remain anonymous
Visionary
Contributors of $3,500 - 4,999
Martha B. Alworth
Charles and Judyth Babst
Dave and Lisa Goldberg
Dr. Mihailo Lalich
Michael and Marta Maddy
Bert and Lyn Norman
Marcia and David Podratz
David J. Schimpf
Julie and Tom Seidelmann
Don and Pat Shippar
James and Kathleen Vizanko
Geoffrey and Gudrun Witrak
Plus 2 donors who wish to remain anonymous
Explorers
Contributors of $2,000 - 3,499
Ellen and Michael Altman
Nick Alworth
Dwight Anderson
David and Judith Arvold
Art and Mary Aufderheide
Charlie Bateman and Bonnie Peterson
Elliott Bayly and Anne Lewis
Steve and Deanna Benson
Scott and Lorrie Bradt
Pat and Bill Burns
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Childs
James and Nancy Claypool
George and Judy Couture
Steve and Mary Decatur
Jim and Sue Denney
Bruce and Judith Derauf
Jill and Tony Downs
David and Kim Whittaker
Thomas and Barbara Elliott
Thomas Ernst
Chris and Patty Fleege
Alfred E. and Phyllis B. France
David and Barbara Gaddie
James and Celia Gregory
Keith and Lynne Hamre
Dennis and Denise Hamsher
Richard D. and Laura J. Hanson
Paul A. Heller
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Explorers
Bruce and Susan Henke
Don and Jo Ann Hoag
Jim and Nancy Holmgren
Helena Jackson and Doug Dunham
Joe and Linda Jeannette
Faris and Bonnie Keeling
John D. and Elizabeth Kelly
Jeri and Gale Kerns
John and Elaine Killen
Joel and Catherine Koemptgen
Pam Kramer and Grey Doffin
Yvette and David Krech
Jim and Dorothy Langager
Douglas and Jennifer Lewis
David Lund and Mary Holm-Lund
Ellen Marsden
Dave and Cari McMillan
Dr. Andrew Messa
Herb and Terri Minke
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Don and Nancy Moline
Dr. James Monge’ & Mary Ann Spang Monge’
Brad and Lezlie Oachs
Saundra and Buzz Palmer
Peter and Carol Person
Lisa and Willam Pomroy
Sandy and Geoff Popham
Verna and Arend Sandbulte
Judy and Len Sarvela
Mark and Kathy Schober
Mike and Heather Seyfer
Mitchell and Elva Sill
Basil and Marty Sozansky
John and Susan Streitz
Dan and Cyndy Svendsen
Thomas B. Wheeler
Mary and Jim Zastrow
Plus 8 donors who wish to remain anonymous
Programs & Init
iat
ives
In addition to funding over 50 local agencies and programs, United
Way has been instrumental in launching the following initiatives:
ɶɶ United Way 2-1-1 provides people with information and referrals to community
resources for human service needs. This easy-to-remember phone number is
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Way’s Success by 6® Initiative collaborates to build support for
children during the formative years that influence their entire lives - from birth
to age six so children are ready to succeed when they enter school.
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ɶɶ Smiles Across Minnesota - Duluth provides preventive dental services to low-
income, uninsured and underinsured children ages three to twelve in the Duluth
Public Elementary Schools, Middle Schools and Head Start Centers.
Way of Greater Duluth Volunteer Center serves as a community
resource to support and promote effective volunteerism and connects volunteers
with opportunities.
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Superior Initiative, overseen in part by United Way of Greater Duluth,
was a three-year, federally-funded program to increase efficiency, effectiveness
and capability of our region’s community organizations.
ɶɶ Lake
Library, a book program that delivers one book each month to
children in our area from birth to age 5. There is no cost to the family thanks
to United Way of Greater Duluth and donors who support our efforts.
ɶɶ Imagination
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Sie ur du L u h t
Friends
Contributors of $1,000 - 1,999
Debra and Dean Ager
David and Cynthia Albright
Jerrid and Danielle Anderson
Charles and Karen Andresen
Matt and Kate Andrews
Stephen and Susan Aulie
Dr. and Mrs. George Balach
Robert B. Ballou
Mr. Bob Bastianelli
Ms. Cassandra Beardsley
William and Lydia Bennett
Steven and Tammy Benoit
Charles and Peg Bertel
Mr. Steve A. Betzler
Ms. Trudi Bitzer
Mark and Sherry Boyce
Marge Bray
Doug Britton and Nancy Odden
Mr. Kurt F. Brooks
Ken and Vanessa Browall
Gary and Kathy Bubalo
Bruce and Betty Buchanan
Frank and Laura Budd
Lurene and Bill Buhrmann
Ann M. Busche
Martin Buscombe
Dan and Mary Campbell
Daniel and Ann Carlson
Dr. Christopher and Amy Carlson
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Carlson
Tim Carpenter and Kathy Nelson
Matthew and Michelle Cartier
Tom and Patty Cartier
Mike and Kathi Cashin
Jim and Judy Cherveny
Ms. Clare Chopp
Terry and Kathy Clark
Mr. Roger A. Clarke
Jeff Coenen
Gene and Lori Collard
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Ms. Mary Ellen Crain
Stephanie M. Cummings
Michael and Diana Cuzzo
Ms. Laurie Daiken
Marlene M. David
Diane Davidson
Brad and Alane Davis
Linda Deneen
Dr. Christine Depenthal
Keith and Sarah Dixon
Ms. Elizabeth Domholdt
Craft and Ellie Dryer
Shawn Dunlevy
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Eberhart
Gary and Barbara Eckenberg
Mark and Mary Eckman
Mark and Heather Emmel
Mr. Donald C. Erickson
Jeff and Kristi Evanson
Robert and Teresa Falsani
Tim and Tamara Felix
John and Cynthia Fochs
Greg and Sheila Fox
Bill and Anita Fraundorf
Ruth and Harold Frederick
Lori and Doug Frisk
Anita and Mark Goellner
Lillian Goldfine
Dr. Larry and Ms. Anette Goodwin
David Gordon
William and Deanna Gronseth
Mr. Vinod Gupta
Jim Gustafson
Betty D. Halverson
Mr. Peter J. Hamell
Steve and Mary Hansen
Ms. Katherine M. Hanten
Ms. Beverly Harries
Steve and Ann Harrington
Mr. Peter Hedstrom
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P. Henderson
Mr. Wayne Hibbard
Tom and Ann Hodge
Sandra Hoffman
Dr. and Mrs. Wolcott S. Holt
LeAnn House and Shelley Gruskin
Mr. Randy Hyman
Tom and Marsha Hystead
Howard and Elizabeth Jacobson
Mr. Terry Jacobson
Mr. Clyde Jago
Sylvia B. Jamar
Drs. Kang and Barry James
James and Kristin Jarocki
David and Dawn Jensch
Alan and Dorothy Johns
Steve and Rita Johnsen
Jim Johnson
Mark and Julie Johnson
Mark E. Johnson and Patricia Michals
John and Lisa Kappenman
Ms. Judith S. Karon
Pat and Mary Keenan
Ms. Kathleen Kelly
Paul and Becky Kilgore
Mr. Chuck Kimball
Dr. Deborah King
Michael B. King
Howard and Barbara Klatzky
Tim and Carol Kleinschmidt
Michael and Debra Klopp
Martin Knezovich
Dr. Priscilla Knighton
Jay and Julie Knuths
Dr. and Mrs. James M. Koberstein
LeRoy and Linda Kern Kolquist
Ms. Lucy M. Kragness
Pamela Krall
Paul Reschke and Gail Krall
Craig Kvale
Friends
Steven and Melissa LaFlamme
Mark and Karen LaLiberte
Michael and Mary Lee Lalich
Darrell Lapcinski
Catharine and Lauren Larsen
Keith D. Larson
Mr. George C. LaValley Jr.
Lizette and John Lawien
Fran and Joe Leek
Fred C. and Mary H. Lewis
Stephen and Barbara Lewis
Terry and Sue Lundberg
Nancy and David Lundein
Daniel and Sarah Maddy
Nancy and Vince Magnuson
Ann and Bob Mars
Richard and Patti McNutt
Ms. Deborah Medlin
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Meininger
Debra and Randy Messer
Mr. Thomas A. Miller
Gary and Mary Moline
John and Marcia Moline
Michael and Susan Mollen
Darlene S. Morris
Steven and Traci Morris
Pat and Becky Mullen
Mark and Ina Myles
Thomas and Lynn Nelson
Wende L. Nelson
Bob Nesheim and Marlys Johnson
Alan Netland and Melanie Shepard
Mr. Mark Newman
Ann and Bob Niedringhaus
Bryce Nixon and David Moeller
Eric and Carol Norberg
Nancy, Peder and Annagrace Norr
Mr. Alvin S. Nyquist
Mr. John N. Nys
Rich and Nancy Ojard
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Friends
Steve O’Neil and Angie Miller
Ms. Ellen O’Neill
Nick and Joan Ostapenko
Teresa O’Toole
Mark and Susan Pannkuk
Joyce and Jay Parker
Albert and Lynda Parrella
Greg and Jenny Peterson
Bilin Tsai and Don Poe
Mark and Paula Reed
Barbara and Steve Reyelts
Deborah Rickard
Chad M. Ricord
Ann M. Rock, M.D.
Anne and David Rogotzke
Phil and Sharon Rolle
Mr. Michael Ross
Dr. and Mrs. Timothy A. Rubin
Dr. and Mrs. Edward Ryan
Russ Salgy
Julie and John Sanford
Steve and Mary Beth Santori
David C. Schauer and Laura L. Schauer
Ms. Carol Schultz
Russ and Yvonne Schumacher
Paul and Paula Schweiger
James and Jacqulin Sebastian
Betsy and Gordy Seitz
Jack and Sandy Sellwood
Mr. Brian Shelton
Judy and Tim Sheriff
Paul Siders
Joseph J. and Mary C. Sitek
Michael F. Slag and Blanche B. Ebert
Jennifer Smith
Peter and Sally Sneve
Harlan and Anita Stech
Don and Elizabeth Stellmaker
Bruce and Kaye Lee Stender
Peter & Patricia Stephenson
James H. Stewart
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Daniel and Ann-Marie Stojevich
John Strange
Melissa Maloney and Ben Stromberg
William and Dore Stubenvoll
Lavonne and Tim Sullivan
Carolyn and Tim Sundquist
Lonnie and Pamela Swartz
Earl Thedens and Claudia Schoendorf
Margaret Thickens
John Ivey and Mary Thomas
Tim and Phyllis Thorp
Tom and Carol Threinen
Robert and Gail Toftey
Ann and Kevin Treacy
Ms. Kathy Trihey
Dr. Laura J. Trombino
Larissa and Rob Trygg
David and Lynn Tryggestad
Ms. Karen L. Turnboom
Bill Ulland and Ann Glumac
Ms. Gwen Updegraft
Stephen and Susan Utech
Drs. John and Linda Van Etta
Nick and Lynne VanDeelen
Michael and Geraldine Vandenberg
Scott and Dana Varland
Ms. Margaret (Margie) Waechter
Andrea Wahman and Lee Zimmerman
Bob and Sharon Wahman
Steve and Mary Walsh
Per and Elaine Wickstrom
Robert J. Wilmers Jr.
Paul and Mary Windberg
William and Martha Witrak
Scott Wolff
David Lee Wood
James Wuellner
Tim and Anita Zager
Bob and Ruby Zallar
Plus 13 donors who wish to remain anonymous
Emerging Leaders
Our Emerging Leaders program recognizes donors at the $1,000 level based on their commitment
to a three-year progression into the Sieur du Luht Leadership Society thanks to the generosity of
several anonymous donors.
Dr. Gary and Linda DeLoia
Jed and Robin Downs
Joe Ehlers and Sarah Nelson
Mr. Thomas Eling
Angela and Earl Ellis
I nve st i n g I n
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Linda Krug and Leslie Beiers
Mr. Lars Kuehnow
Mr. Ron and Dr. Tawnya Lake
David and Angie Nolle
Amber L. Stewart
Our Fut
ure
United Way Endowment Fund accepts gifts and provides a continuing
source of revenue, separate from the annual campaign, for addressing community
needs. In addition, through wills and estate plans, many give annual recognition
gifts as memorials.
ɶɶ Gifts
may include cash, securities, trusts, life insurance or property.
Arrangements may provide immediate income or revenue that will come to
United Way of Greater Duluth at some future time. Regardless of the amount
of the gift, or the manner in which it is given, gifts through wills and estate
plans represent the greatest single source of financial support for the future of
United Way’s work.
ɶɶ Gifts
to the United Way Endowment Fund are carefully invested to provide a
legacy of support far beyond the lifetime of the giver. As the endowment gift
continues to grow, the donor’s tradition of caring is carried on from generation to
generation. In addition, many planned gifts provide substantial tax advantages
to the donor.
leave a legacy
ɶɶ Income from the United Way Endowment Fund supports programs that address
critical community needs and helps to build an even stronger community in
perpetuity. Through your generous gift, you can join others in this worthy
endeavor.
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Leadership Givers
O rg a n i z at i o n s th at are
Every organization has visionary leaders. Below is a listing of organizations in our
community that have employees who are members of the Sieur du Lhut Society. The
number of leadership donors is printed at the right of their company name.
A&L Commercial Management Services, LLC
Ameriprise Financial
Andresen & Butterworth, PA
Arc Northland
Arrowhead Pathologists
Arrowhead Regional Corrections
Arrowhead Regional Development Corporation
Austin & Treacy, PA
Balach Dental Office
Beacon Bank
Bellisio Foods Inc.
Boy Scouts, Voyageurs Area Council
Burlington Northern Sante Fe
Carlson Orthodontics
Cartier Agency
Carver Avenue Development
Chester Creek Technologies, Inc.
Churches United in Ministry
City of Duluth
CN (Canadian National Railway)
Community Action Duluth
Copeland & Valley Youth Centers
Cuzzo & Envall
Dryer, Storaasli, Knutson & Pommerville
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Duluth Family Practice Center
Duluth Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Duluth LISC
Duluth News Tribune
Duluth Public Schools, ISD 709
Duluth Transit Authority
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
8
1
Easy Housing 1
Eikill & Schilling Ltd
5
Enbridge Energy Partners
3
Enventis Telecom
3
Essentia Health 53
Falsani, Balmer, Peterson, Quinn & Beyer
1
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting
1
FirstSolutions2
Fochs & Associates/A J Publishing
1
Foster, Jacobs & Johnson, Inc.
1
Fryberger Buchanan Smith & Frederick, PA
7
Full Circle
1
Generations Health Care Initiatives
3
Gilbert Law Office
1
Glumac Executive Enterprises
1
Goodwill Industries
1
Grandma’s Restaurant Company
1
H.T. Klatzky & Associates
3
Hallett Dock Company
2
Hanft Fride, A Professional Association
6
Ikonics Corporation
1
J&J Insurance & Investments
1
Jamar Company
1
JCPenney Company, Inc.
1
John Ivey Thomas Associates Inc.
1
Johnson Insurance Consultants
2
Johnson, Killen & Seiler, P.A.
4
Kolquist, Seitz & Goldman, Ltd.
1
Krech Ojard & Associates, P.A.
3
Laboratory Medicine Specialists of Duluth
1
Labovitz Enterprises
2
Our Mission
Lead a united effort to strengthen our community by
mobilizing resources to improve people’s lives.
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Leadership Givers
O rg a n i z at i o n s - Conti nu ed
Lake Superior Brewing Co.
Lake Superior Community Health Center
Lake Superior Dental Associates
Leader Partners
Leek Foundation
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern
LHB, Inc.
Lincoln Stores, Inc.
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
M&I Bank
Metatech - Duluth
Miller Dwan Foundation
Minnesota Power Employees Credit Union
Minnesota Power, An Allete Company
Moline Machinery LLC
Monaco Air Duluth
Murphy Oil
NASC Compass Minerals
National Bank of Commerce
NewPage Corporation
North Shore Bank of Commerce
North Star Foundation
Northeast Area Labor Council AFL-CIO
Northern Engine & Supply Inc.
Northern Metalworks
Northern Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Northland Center for Plastic Surgery
Northland Constructors
Northland OB/GYN Associates
Northland’s NewsCenter
Odyssey Development
Oneida Realty
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Associates
Otis-Magie Insurance Agency, Inc.
Pioneer National Bank
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
38
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
Radiological Associates of Duluth
1
RBC Wealth Management
2
Republic Bank
3
Reyelts & Bateman
3
RSM McGladrey, Inc.
3
Safe Haven Shelter
1
Service Printers of Duluth, Inc.
1
Sieben Grose Von Holtum & Carey, Ltd.
1
Sisu Medical Solutions LLC
1
St. Louis County
8
St. Luke’s Hospital
19
Stolat Partners
1
Sunset Bar & Grill
1
Superior Water Light & Power Company
1
The College of St. Scholastica
6
The Groer Partners, LLC
1
UBS Financial Services
1
United Parcel Service
1
United Way of Greater Duluth
1
UnitedHealth Group
2
University of Minnesota Duluth
21
UpNorth Landscape
1
US Bank
4
US Department of Labor - Mines Safety & Health1
W.P. & R.S. Mars Company
1
WDIO / WIRT-TV
2
WDSE TV - PBS 8
1
Wells Fargo Bank
6
Western Lake Superior Sanitary District
3
Western National Bank
2
Wheeler Associates
1
Xcel Energy Corporation
2
YWCA1
ZMC Hotels 1
Our Vision
United Way is a committed and recognized leader in building a safer, stronger
community through meeting human service needs, including the basic needs of food,
clothing, shelter, and mental and physical health in an environment that is open,
inclusive, and affirming to our diverse community. We are a leader in working with
others to assess needs, enhance the quality of life, and empower individuals to meet
their own needs.
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Many Ways t
o Give
A n n ua l G i f t s
Your annual gift to United Way of Greater Duluth helps fund programs and services
that enrich and change lives.
ɶɶ Cash Donations: Contributions of cash, given in the form of a check or through
payroll deduction plans, are deductible up to 50% of your adjusted gross income
and can produce significant tax savings.
ɶɶ Securities:
Gifts of long-term, appreciated securities can be deducted at their
fair market value up to 50% of your adjusted gross income. Such gifts also
avoid all capital gains tax, thus providing a double tax benefit.
ɶɶ Property:
many ways
Donations of real estate, jewelry or other valuables may also provide
significant tax benefits.
Planned Gifts
Your annual gift to United Way of Greater Duluth helps fund programs and services
that enrich and change lives.
ɶɶ Bequests: By designating a specific amount of money, a percentage of your
estate or a specific property, you help ensure a future of support.
ɶɶ Other Planned Gifts: A charitable remainder trust, lead trust or other
planned gift.
t
hank you
ɶɶ Life Insurance: Contributing a policy you own, assigning dividends as a gift,
or naming United Way of Greater Duluth as beneficiary can provide support
for those in need and tax benefits to you.
Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of names and companies listed in this brochure.
We sincerely apologize for any errors or omissions.
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Live
by d o in g .
Learn
by g iv ing .
Lead
by set t ing the examp le.
Thank You.
United Way of Greater Duluth works to fulfill its mission with the
support of generous community partners.
For additional information regarding United Way of Greater Duluth’s
Leadership Giving Program, please contact:
United Way of Greater Duluth
424 West Superior Street, Suite 402
Duluth, MN 55802-1590
www.unitedwayduluth.org
p: 218.726.4770 f 218.726.4778
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