2015-2016 Annual Report - United Way Blackhawk Region

2015-2016
Annual Report
LiveUnitedBR.org
Dear Friends,
M essag e from
2 0 15 B oard Chair
P h i l SMit h
Sometimes when people think of United Way, they imagine an organization that
is headquartered in a far-away state, out of touch with our local issues and unable
to respond to the needs of southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. United Way
Blackhawk Region is an independent, local nonprofit organization led by a volunteer
Board of Directors who live here, give here and care deeply about our communities.
I am proud of the hard work we’ve done locally and the momentum we’ve gained. The
expertise and leadership of our Board of Directors, mission execution by six standing
committees, the time and talent shared by more than 900 volunteers, and the 42
Program Partners providing exceptional service to our region have all made 2015 a
year to celebrate. Responsible stewardship of donor dollars guides everything we
do and every investment decision we make. America’s leading independent charity
evaluator, Charity Navigator, works to advance a more efficient and responsive
philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health, accountability, and
transparency of America’s largest charities and has awarded United Way Blackhawk
Region a 4 out of 4 star rating for the second year in a row. As Michael Thatcher,
President and CEO of Charity Navigator said, “This exceptional designation from
Charity Navigator differentiates United Way Blackhawk Region from its peers and
demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.”
Accountability is a priority shared by our Program Partners and the transformation
to Community Impact gives those funded programs an opportunity to shine. The
Community Impact model helps us to invest in programs that matter the most to the
communities served - as defined and identified by those communities. We’ll have
much more information to share and ways for you to get involved in the coming
months.
I invite you to take a look through the following pages and share in the successes
you’ve made possible such as: uniting to provide over $60,000 of work across the
region during the annual Day of Caring and supporting 103 programs tasked with
creating lasting change in our community.
We greet 2016 with a heightened sense of enthusiasm for the important work we do
through your generous support. We greatly appreciate your willingness to champion
United Way Blackhawk Region. We achieve so much good together, thank you.
Phil Smith
2015 Board Chair
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Table of Contents
Message from 2015 Board Chair. . . . . . 2
2016 Board of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Outgoing Board Members. . . . . . . . 3
Statement of Financial Position. . . . . . . 4
2015 Committees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2015 Awards
GIVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
ADVOCATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
VOLUNTEER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
LIVE UNITED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Community Impact
EDUCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
INCOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Annual Marketing Sponsors . . . . . . . . 16
Staff Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2 0 1 6 B oard of directors
Executive Committe Directors Outgoing Members
Jon Schlemmer,
Chair
Regal
Barb Bortner
Mercy Health System
Dr. Dennis Pauli
Edgerton School District
Dan Piché
ABC Supply Co. inc.
Phil Smith,
Immediate Past Chair
Paperchine
Allen J. Brewer
Gateway Community Bank
Geoff Rand
BMO Harris Bank
Donna Sykora
Alliant Energy
Allen Irgens,
Vice Chair
Roethe Pope Roethe, LLP
Mary Frederick
Van Galder Tours
Belem Regan-Gonzalez
Rock County
Dave Swartzentruber
formerly Cardinal
Stritch University
Alan Hulick,
Secretary
City of Milton
JoDee George Nifong
Bader Rutter
Dr. Ted Rehl
City of South Beloit
Cathy Pollard
City of Beloit
Amy Lokrantz,
Treasurer
ABC Supply Co. inc.
Scott Hagedorn
Kerry
Matt Reynolds
Blackhawk Bank
Lynn Gardinier, Chair
Community Impact Council
Baker Tilly
David Hiller
Data Dimensions
Dr. Karen Schulte
School District of Janesville
Mary Fanning-Penny,
President & CEO
United Way Blackhawk Region
Janette Klaehn
Blu’s Froyo Shoppe
Sherri Stumpf
Blackhawk Community
Credit Union
Tom McCawley
Beloit Health System
Abby Young
Alliant Energy
Mike O’Brien
WCLO/WJVL
United Way Blackhawk Region
expresses its heartfelt appreciation
to the outgoing members of the
2015 Board of Directors for their
dedicated service and loyalty to
United Way’s mission.
Our Mission
Improving lives by
mobilizing the caring
power of communities.
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statement of
financia l position
2 0 1 5 committees
Brand Strategy & Marketing
United Way Blackhawk Region
December 31, 2015
(2015 subject to audit)
ASSETS2015
Cash and cash equivalents
$1,853,273
Unconditional promises to give, net
1,361,044
Prepaid expenses
9,337
Investments1,286,840
Beneficial interest in assets held by
84,713
Community Foundation of So. WI
Beneficial interest in perpetual trust
549,683
Property and equipment, net
340,551
Certificates of deposit, limited use
8,344
Total assets
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$5,493,785
Chair, Mike O’Brien, WCLO/WJVL
Laura Barten, Barten & Associates
Jennifer DeGarmo, FIDO-LLC
JoDee George Nifong, Bader Rutter
Kim Hesgard, Mercy Health System
Jonathan Haines, Fagan Automotive
Tammy Macdonald, BMO Harris Bank
Rick Mueller, JAX Custom Printing
Andrea Perrin, BMO Harris Bank
Dr. Steve Servantez, Badger
Veterinary Care
BUILDING & PROPERTY
Chair, David Hiller, Data Dimensions
Allen Irgens, Roethe Pope Roethe, LLP
Amy Lokrantz, ABC Supply Co. inc.
Tom McCawley, Beloit Health System
Matt Reynolds, Blackhawk Bank
Community Impact Council
Chair, Mary Frederick, Van Galder Tours
Greg Ardrey, Alliant Energy
Nathan Bolin, Stillman Bank
Laurie Endres, Beloit Memorial Hospital
Lara Hermann, Beloit Health System
Amy Lokrantz, ABC Supply Co. inc.
Kelly Mack, City of Janesville
Jim Packard, Jr., Regal
John Pearse, retired, GM
Steve Sennett, Valmet Inc.
Phil Smith, Paperchine
Betsy Straw, Regal
Executive Committee
Chair, Phil Smith, Paperchine
Vice Chair, Jon Schlemmer, Regal
Secretary, Allen Irgens,
Roethe Pope Roethe, LLP
Treasurer, Amy Lokrantz,
ABC Supply Co. inc.
Past Chair, Lynn Gardinier, Baker Tilly
At-Large, Mary Frederick, Van Galder Bus
At-Large, Dan Piché, ABC Supply Co. inc.
Campaign Cabinet
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Chair, Donna Sykora, Alliant Energy
LIABILITIES
Amanda Benway, Bank of Milton
Accounts payable
$
6,948
Allen Brewer, Gateway Community Bank
Accrued expenses
7,170
Regina Dunkin, Merrill Community Center
Due to designated agencies
119,612
Laurie Endres, Beloit Health System
Strategic Planning
Scott Fischer, Baker Tilly
Total liabilities
133,730
Chair, Dan Piché, ABC Supply Co. inc.
Rich Gruber, Mercy Health System
Lynn Gardinier, Baker Tilly
Jake
Hess,
Johnson
Bank
Dr. Dennis Pauli, Edgerton School District
NET ASSETS
Kayla Hiller, Nowlan & Mouat
Sherri Stumpf, Blackhawk Community
Unrestricted
Dr. Dennis Pauli, Edgerton School District
Credit Union
Designated by board
983,960
Marcy Reedy, retired,
Undesignated
1,810,251
Beloit Meals on Wheels
Dr. Ted Rehl, City of South Beloit
Total unrestricted
2,794,211
Sue Stein, Nutrition & Health Associates
Temporarily restricted
1,727,674
Abby Young, Alliant Energy
Permanently restricted
838,170
Lara Hermann, Beloit Health System,
Total net assets
5,360,055
Account Manager
Carly Morrison, Nowlan & Mouat,
Total liabilities and net assets
$5,493,785
Account Manager
Give.
C ampai g n awards
Cornerstone Award
Workplace Campaigns that exceeded
$100,000.
ABC Supply Co. inc.
Beloit Health System
Mercy Health System
Regal
Gold Award
Workplace campaigns that exceeded
$75,000 or campaigns with 60%
participation and $125 per capita
giving.
Alliant Energy
Baker Tilly
Bank of Milton
Beloit Box Board Co.
Blackhawk Bank
BMO Harris Bank
Culver’s of Beloit
Data Dimensions
Electrol Specialties Company
Epilepsy Foundation Heart of Wisconsin
Finley Dencker Buick GMC
First Community Bank
Janesville Area Convention
& Visitors Bureau
Johnson Bank
Kerry
Merrill Community Center
North American Tool Corp
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
of Rock County
RSM US
Ryeco, Inc.
Senior Services of Rock County
Siepert & Co.
United Parcel Service
United Way Blackhawk Region
Voluntary Action Center
WestRock
Silver Award
Workplace Campaigns of $50,000
to $74,999 or campaigns with 50%
participation and $75 per capita
giving.
C ampai g n c h ampions
Milly Babcock (left)
Milly Babcock, along with her husband David, operated family-owned Babcock
Outdoor Advertising for nearly 20 years. In addition to her United Way
involvement, Milly’s outstanding volunteerism has also included the following
organizations: Agrace HospiceCare, Bower City Garden Club, Janesville Noon
Rotary, Janesville Performing Arts Center, Forward Janesville, Rotary Botanical
Gardens, UW Rock County Foundation, and YWCA Rock County.
Kim Hendricks (right)
Kim Hendricks retired in January 2015 as a vice president for ABC Supply Co.
inc. She previously served as president of Mule-Hide Products. Coupled with
her United Way commitment, Kim has been actively involved with Girl Scouts of
Wisconsin Badgerland Council, Junior Achievement, Friends of Riverside Park,
Beloit 2020 and the Hendricks Foundations.
American Control Electronics
Beloit Meals on Wheels
Blackhawk Propane Company
Chrysler Group
Family Services of SWANI
First National Bank & Trust
Gateway Community Bank
Hormel Foods Corporation
Illinois American Water
Mid-States Concrete Industries
Nowlan & Mouat
SSI Technologies
YWCA Rock County
Make United Way your investment
partner. Your contribution supports
the building blocks for better lives
and stronger communities.
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C ampai g n awards
Bronze Award
100% Participation Award
Blackhawk Community Credit Union
Boys & Girls Club of Janesville
Catholic Charities
Century 21 Affiliated, Janesville
Community Action, Inc.
County of Rock
Ecolab
Fairbanks Morse Engine
Frito Lay
Harris Ace Hardware
HUFCOR
Janesville Gazette
J.P. Cullen & Sons
Lanair Products
Life Circle
North American Pipe Corporation
Papa Murphy’s Take & Bake
Roethe Pope Roethe
Save-A-Lot Foods
School District of Janesville*
Seiberling Associates
Stateline Literacy Council
TriCor Insurance
WCLO / WJVL Radio
Wells Fargo Advisors
Wisconsin Knife Works
Amp Electric
Baker Tilly
Beloit Meals on Wheels
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Blackhawk Propane Company
Catholic Charities
Culver’s of Beloit
Epilepsy Foundation Heart of Wisconsin
Finley Dencker Buick GMC
Gateway Community Bank
Janesville Area Convention
& Visitors Bureau
Life Circle
Merrill Community Center
Nutrition & Health Associates
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
of Rock County
Rock Communities Youth Network
Ryeco, Inc.
Senior Services of Rock County
Siepert & Co.
Stateline Literacy Council
TriCor Insurance
United Way Blackhawk Region
Voluntary Action Center
*Based on 2014 campaign
2015 Pacesetter Campaigns
Workplace Campaigns of $25,000
to $49,999 or campaigns with 40%
participation and $50 per capita giving.
Peggy & Ebbie Neese Award
of Excellence
Presented to companies/organizations
whose workplace campaign achieved
$500 or more in per-capita giving.
Regal
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Presented to companies with 100%
employee participation during its
workplace campaign.
Agrace HospiceCare
Beloit Health System
Beloit Meals on Wheels
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Blackhawk Community Credit Union
Catholic Charities
Epilepsy Foundation Heart of Wisconsin
Family Services of SWANI
Finley-Dencker Buick GMC
First Community Bank- Milton
First National Bank & Trust Co.
Hononegah School District
Janesville Gazette
Mid-States Concrete
North American Tool
Nutrition & Health Associates
Prairie Hill Schools
Kinnikinick School
Siepert & Co.
South Beloit Schools
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
Universal Recycling Technologies
UPS
Voluntary Action Center
WJVL /WCLO
YWCA Rock County
2015 Emerging Campaign
Award: Festival Foods,
Janesville, WI
Presented to a business/organization
that hosted a first-time United Way
workplace campaign, re-established
and/or enhanced its campaign in
support of the community.
Immediately upon opening its new
grocery store in Janesville, Festival
Foods engaged its team in United Way’s
community campaign and also pledged
corporate support of the United Way
mission. There are 109 Festival Foods
employees who have chosen to LIVE
UNITED in support of their community.
2 0 1 5 Leaders h ip C irc l e D onors
Alexis de Tocqueville Society
The Tocqueville Society deepens
the understanding, commitment
and support of United Way’s
most generous and communityminded investors. Membership
in the Society is granted to
individuals who contribute
at least $10,000 annually to
United Way.
La Société Nationale
$100,000 TO $249,999
Kim Hendricks
Membres de la Société
$10,000 TO $24,999
Theodore W. Batterman
David & Judy Baum
J. Michael Borden
Mark & Kathy Bush
Mark & Carol Cullen
Diane Hendricks
Henry & Susan Knueppel
Dan & Karen Piché
Keith & Linda Rozolis
Jonathan & Lori Schlemmer
Platinum Level
$5,000 to $9,999
Dennis & Carol Alt
Stephen & Nanette Bandt
Skip Bliss
Jon & Wendy Boumstein
Joe & Ann Chamberlain
Dennis Conerton
Jim & Karel Cripe
David & Kathy Cullen
Mark & Merry Beth Gliebe
Tom & Peggy Lang
Curt & Barb Lansbery
Tim & Lisa McKevett
Charles & Carolyn Mowbray
James L. & Nancy J. Packard
Mike & Kendra Story
John & Becky Wong
Gold Level
$2,500 to $4,999
William & Joyce Albright
Dave & Milly Babcock
Javon & Vita Bea
Vijay & Manju Chahar
Rob Cherry
Martin & Lisa Christofferson
Terry & Diane Colvin
J. P. Cullen
Mike & Carla Edgar
Jeanne & Kevin Flanagan
Lynn & Smokey Gardinier
Tyler Nifong & JoDee George Nifong
Chuck & Linda Hinrichs
Lisa Indgjer
Jim & Ann Johnson
Leo & Susan Johnson
Michael Jones
Derek & Jan Klaehn
Dave Lange
Tom & Arra Lasse
Amy Lokrantz
Pete & Judy Lyons
Deb & Brad Money
Gordon Neese
Scott Nicholas
James Packard, Jr.
Mitch & Louise Pelsue
Diane Rezagholi
Karen Schenck
Steve & Patty Schumacher
Joe & Marcia Schwengels
Frank & Martha Scott
Jonathan & Lisa Shepard
Phil & Susan Smith
Doug & Lisa Stevens
Jack D. Street
Steve Taylor
Christy & Peter Underwood
Scott & Kathy Weiser
One donor chose to remain anonymous
Silver Level
$1,000 to $2,499
Jeff & Judith Adams
Russell & Lisa Albert
John & Joanne Anderson Fund
Greg & Sandra Ardrey
Larry & Karen Arft
Jack & Jean Austin
Brent & Lydia Bainter
Tom & Teri Barnes
Rick & Jayme Bastian
Ron & Mary Becher
Gerry Behan
Donna Beilfuss
Mitch Benson
Brian & Renee Bisbey
Scott Boeke
Mike & Becky Boggs
Give.
Susie Borden
Barb Bortner & Jerry Blomgren
Llewellyn Bowman
Tim Brackett
Barry & Marci Brandt
Dave W. Brick
Scott D. Brown
Todd & Kari-Ann Buehl
Terri Burdick
Alan & Laurel Burke
Christian Burki
Santo & Jeanne Carfora
Zach & Joy Carr
Rob Chesser
Julie Christensen
Dr. Terry & Barbara Cisler
Bob Clapper
Annabelle Collins
Sean Collins
John & Linda Cook
Bruce & Marlene Corner
Sharon Cox
Dave & Judy Criswell
Nathan Cruz
Thomas & Carole Cullen
Bonnie Domingo
Bill & JoAnne Doppstadt
Jason & Lori Dotson
Steve & Heidi Eldred
Eldred Foundation Trust
Paul E. Fernbaugh
Scott & Toni Fischer
Shirley A. Fischer
Dr. Bill & Pam Fitzgerald
Kathleen Fitzgerald Engelbert
David L. Frank
Michael & Melinda Frank
John & Corinne Franks
Edward & Joyce Fujikawa
Christian L. Furseth
Jacki Gackstatter
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2 0 1 5 Leaders h ip C irc l e D onors
Ellen Gawrisch
Dick Gerhard
Barbara Higgins & Shawn Gillen
Mark & Carol Goelzer
Ricardo Gonzalez
James & Heidi Grafft
Mary Groessl
Yaffa L. Grossman
Gary Hackbarth
Jim & Joyce Haight
Gerald G. Hale
Peter Hall
Wayne & LouAnne Hanna
David & Cindy Hanson
Charles & Prudy Harker
Jane & Hagen Harker
Steve & Susan Harting
Jason Hawkins
Barbara Higgins & Shawn Gillen
Dave & Kayla Hiller
Tom & Renae Holloway
Dan Honold
Todd James
Jeff & Susan Johnson
Mike & Lisa Jost
Patricia & Anthony Kampling
Roger & Suzanne Kemman
Jeff & Cindy Kersten
Tony & Chris Kleeman
Brian L. Kobischka
Linda Kolden
Steve & Dawn Kopp
Stephanie E. Koppes
Casie & Andy LaChance
Melissa K. Lauer
Diane Lichtenstein
Helen R. Link
Wayne & Betsy Lubke
Anita & G.R. Lyons
Patrick & Julie Lyons
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Marshall
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Rodney Marshall
Thomas J. McCawley
Rowland & Audrey McClellan
Mike Meinholz
Dennis & Cheryl Mikulecky
Todd & Pam Miller
Larry & Deborah Minnich
Mohammed J. Mohiuddin
Thomas Mooney
Dennis & Leola Mowry
Ed & Shelly Mueller
Bruce & Doris Mulder
Steve & Lana Murphy
Beth & Bob Newton
Dr. Dennis & Jean Nosek
Dawn Olson
Michael O’Neill
Lyndon Opdyke
Brad & Jen Paepke
Dennis Pauli
John & Diana Pearse
Terry & Julia Pearson
Jake & Mary Penny
Cheryl & Dave Peterson
David & Teri Peterson
Peter & Jennifer Petruzzello
Dr. Patrick E. Phelan
Debra Potempa
Robert & Elizabeth Quinn
Scott & Tammy Ramlo
Diana Ramsey
Brian & Tammy Randall
Kenneth P. & Susan Reese
Dale & Lisa Reeves
Peg Remmele
Steve Reuter
Matt & Wendy Reynolds
Timothy J. Rigg
Jim & Jeannie Rippl
Dave & Becky Robinson
Dr. & Mrs. Abraham Rodriguez
Richard & Trish Russell
Jim & Nigella Ryan
Loren & Diane Sass
Bob & Kathleen Schaffner
David Schalk
Scott Schlichter
David & Jean Schollmeier
Shawna Schultz
James & Susan Schumacher
Robert & Carol Schwaegler
Mike Schwarz
Mindi Searle
Steve & Lori Sennett
Jim & Michelle Shannon
Jerry Shere
Brian Siefert
Elizabeth Siegert
Michael & Cyntha Slavish
Tony & Melaney Smithson
Sue Snap
Sandy Snider-Rye
Larry & Cindy Squire
Ted Stevenson
Sherri Stumpf
Sue Sunby
Daniel & Ellen Swanson
Bryan E. Tackaberry
Marie Tanner
Randolph Terronez
Derek L. Thurnbauer
Micky A. Tierney
Steve & Alice Townshend
Glen Turner
Robyn & Lisa Usgaard
Tom & Cathy Valentyn
Paul & Melissa Van Den Heuvel
Richard & Julie Van Lanen
Joe & Mary Jo Villa
James & Suzette Vogel
Tom Walker
Joanna Waxler
Ron Weber
Patrick & Heather Weberpal
Karl & Carrie Wedel
Rick & Lynn West
Dan & Jennifer White
Rick & Cathy Zajchowski
Amanda Zink
22 donors chose to remain anonymous
Bronze Level
$600 to $999
Francois Aboujaoude
Jeffrey T. Adams
Daryl Adel
Jim Agate
William Ayetey
Jacqueline K. Barber
Wendy Bauer
Kate M. Baumann
Tina Baumgartner
Deidre Bennett
Amanda J. Benway
Charles & Victoria Berget
Vivek & Ritu Bhargava
Michael A. Bier
Dora M. Bladorn
Jilaine Bolek Berquist
Randy & Sue Borman
Jacques & June Boudreau
Marshall & Cathy Bown
Jeremy Brigowatz
Rick & Mary Broderick
David Brown
Whitey & Leslie Brunsell
Rodney Burzinski
Sean & Corrie Byron
Michael & Michele Caldwell
Jesse & Sandra Calkins
Ryan Christie
John B. & Kay L.Clark
Dennis Coles
2 0 1 5 Leaders h ip C irc l e D onors
Eddie Collins
James Connell
Ben & Dianne Coopman
Jay & Kathryn Cramer
Mickey & Beth Crittenden
Victoria Davenport
Jim & Janet Deeds
Christine M. DeGarmo
Drs. Gregory Denison & Patricia Garner
Steven W. Diderich
Daniel J. Diece
Bruce & Barb Dougal
Cheri Douglas-Goodwin
Daniel Dreger
Gary D. Dressler
Dean Edl
Jim Egan
Arlie Ellis
Laura M. Erickson
Cory Ertmer
Bradley & Shelly Ervin
Jaime Esser
Bob & Kelley Everson
Jim & Sigga Fagan
Brian Fargen
Jeff Farrell
David B. Feingold &
Julie Jacobs Feingold
Loren Fellows
Scott J. Fillhouer
Scott Filzen
Tom Finley
Joan Fisher
Scott Fisher
Patrick Flanagan
Helen Forbeck
Vince & Judy Formosa
Matt Forshee
Lorena Fourzan
Katherine S. Freeman
Tony Freiberger
Howard & Terri Gartland
Kathy Gatrel
Thomas Gilbank
David Flowers & Kristin Goelzer
Eugene & Stephanie Gonzales
Michael Goodwin
Mark & Julie Gregory
William & Lisa Groeper
Richard & Lee Gruber
Anna Grzelck
Maureen Gumowski
Deborah J.B. Gustafson
Steve & Diane Gustafson
Scott & Sherry Haakenson
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Haas
Doug & Lori Davis
Karin Hallett
Stuart & Suzanne Hamilton
Dylan Hanson
Jeffrey & Gwendolyn Hazekamp
Stephen & Mary Jo Hering
Floyd & Lara Hermann
Brian & Kim Hesgard
Rob & Kathy Hessler
Sandy Hewitt
Kevin & Kim Hickman
Lynn Hiller
Barry & Carla Homan
Al & Leslie Hulick
Tammy A. Ingle
Jeffery C. Irwin
Dave & Mardell Jacobsen
Don & Betty Jeziorski
Barb Johnson
Jay Johnson
Jere & Peggy Johnson
Jim & Heidi Johnson
Larry & Carmella Kane
Robert Kaufman
Leanne Keller
Eugene Kelm
Mark Kerman
Jim & Susie Kirschbaum
George & Barb Kiskunas
Give.
Ken & Jeannie Klein
Mary Jane Kleinke
Paul & Kathleen Klespis-Wick
Sean Knott
Kristin Koeffler
Peggy J. Kolb
Jonathan Kozodoy
Phillip Lamb
Daniel & Lisa Landsee
Bryan Langer
Karie & Brian Larson
Jake Lauersdorf
Michael C. LaRue
Daniel Lawrence
Tracey Leavitt
Randy & Julie Lebakken
Jerry Lecklider
Bradley & Mary Liggett
Bill & Joni Lloyd
Bill & Linda Lock
Andrew Lopez
David K. Lovaas
Joan Lownik
Theodore & Linda Lyons
Elizabeth Magnus
Brandan Majerus
The Mallon Family
Andrew Markwart
The Marshick Family
Heath Massey
Adam Keith May
Stan McCarthy
Nick & Judith McCleary
Terry & Judy McCormick
Merrill & Darcy McCoy
Eric & Linda McGinnis
Randy & Janice McGrath
Brad McGuire
Debbie McKearn
Stephanie McNeal
Kris & Jim Meier
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24/7 information, referrals,
and compassion available
via phone in almost any
language
Need help? Dial 2-1-1 to
reach a highly trained,
caring community resource
specialist who can connect
you to the services you need,
such as housing search
assistance, support groups,
food pantries, community
clinics, and many other
services. United Way 2-1-1 is
a free and confidential 24/7
information and referral
service (available in almost
any language).
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2 0 1 5 Leaders h ip C irc l e D onors
Becky & Edward Miller
Daniele S. Miller
Mark Miller
Sara Miller
Urban & Rosalie Miller
Terry & Gail Monahan
Melissa & Josh Mondragon
Angela Moore
Diane L. Myers
David & Holly Nelson
John & Judy Nelson
Michael & Kathleen Nelson
Joe & Karen Nemeth
Tom & Kay Nightingale
Hi & Pat Nowlan
Mike & Patty O’Brien
Mr. & Mrs. John Oefelein
Bridget J. Olson
Tim & Jen Oswald
Andrew Padon
Linda Palmer
Penny Patterson
Mike & Kim Payne
Martha Pearson
Nancy Pearson
Laura Peck
John & Julie Perino
Denise Peters-Kauihou
Mark & Mary Peterson
John M. Pfleiderer
James & Margaret Polglaze
Theresa Popple
George “Skip” & Julie Rath
Robin Rausch
Marcy L. Reedy
Edmund Reetz
Ted Rehl
Lori Rhead
Steve & Sue Ripsch
Ed & Michele Robbins
Tim & Jayme Roth
Andy Royston
Dennis & Lisa Ryan
Katie Sagaitis
Kevin Sawyers
Donald Schieve
Anita Schmall
Dan Schnabel
Steve Schreier
Tom & Sue Schroeder
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Schwaner
Denise M. Skelly
Jerry Skuta
Jenny Sliker
Josh & Heather Smith
James. M. Snively
Amos & Amanda Sookraj
Alan & Marilyn Sorenson
Mark & Sandy Sorenson
Jane Sowles
Martin & Nancy Stabb
Tricia & George Steil, Jr.
Paul Steinke
Stephanie A. Stevens
Laurie Stickelmaier
Michael Stormes
Bruce & Shari Strohm
Joan Stuessy
Rick & Carrie Sullivan
Gregg & Lisa Sutherland
Elaine N. Symons
Douglas Tabbutt
Robert & Terese Tangye
Fred & Sharon Terry
Jon Thiering
Susan L. Thinnes
Bryan & Karen Tourdot
Susan Towne
Dick & Lannie Troon
Donald A. Tuscany
Tony Vaden
Jim Vaughn
Tom & Mim Warren
Nicolette Warren
Pete & Ena Wautlet
Jacqueline Webb
John & B’Lynn Weitzel
Greg & Pat Wendorf
Craig W. White
Mike & Debbie Wickiser
Gene Williams
Scott M. Williamson
Mike & Jenny Wimmer
Nancy Wiskie
Kenneth Wolnak
Henry H. Woodard
Scott Wright & Family
Ruth Yarbrough
Abigail Nicole Young
Jeannie Yowler
Bernice Zaehringer
14 donors chose to remain anonymous
Please note:
Every effort has been made to ensure
the accuracy of this list, as of March 1,
2016. United Way Blackhawk Region
values all Leadership Circle donors and
strives to recognize their generosity.
Please call to our attention any
inadvertent omissions or errors.
Advocate.
excellence in
advocacy award:
Sara h Williams
United Way Blackhawk Region has
established the Excellence in Advocacy
Award to recognize an individual
or program that strives to create
meaningful change and demonstrates
measurable progress toward
improving lives and strengthening the
community.
The recipient of the 2016 Excellence
In Advocacy Award is Sarah Williams.
Sarah began her Edgerton Community Outreach tenure in
2002, when they were in the throws of restructuring and
the services focused mostly on the Thrift Store and Food
Pantry. Over the last 14 years, Sarah’s dynamic leadership
has ignited Edgerton Community Outreach’s exponential
growth. Today, thousands of people are served with three
housing programs, a food pantry, a breakfast program,
a utility assistance program, seasonal offerings, and the
Thrift Store that currently generates more than $100,000
a year in revenue. Growth in revenue has led to growth in
services as well as the complete renovation of the 18,000
square foot building that is home to the agency.
In addition to service on many other local boards and
committees, in Sarah’s spare time, she lives her passion
by traveling on mission trips to Guatemala and Honduras
as part of a faith-based medical mission team.
Sarah’s friends and colleagues describe her as vibrant,
kind, hardworking and passionate about eliminating
poverty locally and globally. Under her steady hand,
Edgerton Community Outreach continues to provide
services that help those in need by breaking down barriers
that inhibit one’s ability to achieve self-sufficiency.
Please join United Way in recognizing Sarah Williams,
recipient of the 2016 Excellence In Advocacy Award.
Champion a cause. Make your voice
heard. Learn about issues that are
important. Join us, together let’s
help create lasting solutions.
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Volunteer.
Geraldine
h edberg award:
R ick Mue ller
The Geraldine Hedberg Award is
presented to an individual for their
outstanding volunteer service to United
Way Blackhawk Region. This year’s very
deserving recipient is Rick Mueller.
As the long-time owner and operator of
Custom Copies and now the co-owner
of Jax Custom Printing, Inc., Rick is a
familiar face with a ready smile and a
laugh as generous as his spirit.
D ay of carin g recap
His volunteerism extends far and wide.
In recent years you can find him wearing
his Rotarian hat at meetings and the
annual Corn Roast, serving as the board
president for ECHO, as a board member
for The Literacy Connection and the
UW Rock County Foundation, as well as
volunteering for the Janesville School
District, One Million Meals and as a
valued member of United Way’s Brand
Strategy and Marketing Committee.
Rick doesn’t hesitate to lend his talent,
raise his hand, share an insight or
deliver a deadline print package. One
customer remarked, “He’s always willing
to go the extra mile. One time, when we
were on deadline, he even delivered a
proof to me at my home in Beloit during
a snowstorm.”
For some folks, that would seem like an
extraordinary gesture but not to Rick.
For Rick Mueller, that’s the example he
sets. He raises the good guy bar for all
of us and his actions deliver a powerful
message of serving your community
and contributing what we each can
as individuals to making the world a
better place.
Please join us in congratulating Rick
Mueller, recipient of the 2016 United
Way Geraldine Hedberg Award.
United Way’s annual Day of Caring
provides an opportunity for local
nonprofits and volunteer employees of
area companies to LIVE UNITED. Sporting
tell-tale t-shirts and lots of community
spirit, more than 650 volunteers headed
out to 30 nonprofits in September to
lend a hand and learn more about
the important work being done in our
communities. From yardwork to cleaning,
and heavy-lifting to raising spirits, these
volunteers did it all.
The Day of Caring translates into
hundreds of hours of service that
equates to more than $60,000! For
many nonprofits, this single day
accomplishes important and impactful
tasks that they otherwise would not
be able to complete. At the Beloit
Salvation Army, volunteers put in a
large garden that will be fully utilized
this spring. Fresh produce will be
grown, tended and harvested by kids
in their character building programs
and made available to Salvation Army’s
feeding program and food pantry.
United Way extends its gratitude to
Day of Caring Coordinator Beth Gliebe
for enthusiastically and seamlessly
organizing the day’s work. Special
thanks to Mike Stormes for additional
technical support.
Volunteers from Grainger painted
the town, or at least a room or two at
the United Way Community Services
building.
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2015 United
Way Board
Chair, Phil
Smith lends
a hand
with the
team from
Paperchine
at the Boys
Scouts Camp
Indian Trails.
A volunteer team from Johnson Bank
took a few moments from their Day
of Caring project at the Rock County
Historical Society to get this selfie
“in the basket.”
Live U nited Award: Baker Ti l ly
The Live United Award is presented
to a company that displays
exceptional support to United Way
through its workplace campaign
and volunteer support. This year, we
honor Baker Tilly.
A Day of Caring team from Regal spread
some mulch while volunteering at the
Merrill Community Center.
Day of Caring volunteers from ABC
Supply Co. inc. spruce up a blue fence
at the Salvation Army in Beloit.
Baker Tilly sets the standard for the
term, “exceptional support.” While you
might think that four straight years of
100% employee participation in United
Way’s community campaign would be
enough for them to hang their hat on,
you’d find that’s only the beginning.
In 2015, Baker Tilly participated in
United Way’s Day of Caring by allowing
more than 1/3 of their workforce to
serve as volunteers at the Rock County
Historical Society, winterizing the
campus, raking, moving benches,
cleaning, winterizing gardens and
washing windows. Their staff hold
key positions at the committee level,
lending their expertise and support
to United Way as well as leadership
positions on our Board of Directors for
more than a decade.
United Way applauds Baker Tilly, the
2016 Live United award recipient.
Volunteers from Kerry fire up the rototiller for a Day of Caring project at the
Stateline Boys & Girls Club.
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Education.
We envision a region where all children
and youth will have supportive learning
and development opportunities to grow
and become responsible adults by:
• Supporting children and youth
through early learning and care
services, before and after school
programs, character and leadership
development and recreational
experiences.
• Emphasizing academic success for
children of all ages.
• Expanding opportunities for children
and youth to bond with peers,
mentors and positive role models.
In 2015, United Way Blackhawk Region
invested $674,387 community dollars
in the following programs:
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Lunch Buddies Mentoring Program
Boys Scouts of America—Glacier’s
Edge Council
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Boys & Girls Club of Janesville
Youth Development and Guidance
Program
Catholic Charities
FACE-Kids
Children’s Hospital of WI
Exchange Family Resource Center
Families and Community Together
City of Evansville
Evansville Youth Center
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Income.
community impact
Community Action, Inc.
Community Kids Program
Community Coordinated Child Care
(4-C)
Professional Development
Resource and Referral
Family Services of SWANI
CASA of Rock County
Girls Scouts—Badgerland Council
Leadership Experience
Janesville Community Day Care
Center
Infant Center Tuition Assistance
Ruger Site Tuition Assistance
Lutheran Social Services
Positive Parenting
Runaway and Youth Services (RAYS)
Merrill Community Center
Youth Program
Rock Communities Youth Network
Youth Assessment Program
RSVP
Intergenerational Program
Salvation Army—Janesville
Youth Development/Community
Center
Stateline Boys & Girls Club
Citizenship and Leadership
Cultural Enrichment
Outdoor Program
Personal Education
Social Recreation
Stateline Family YMCA
Childcare, After School Care, and
Day Camp Scholarships—Beloit
Childcare, After School Care, and
Day Camp Scholarships—Roscoe
YMCA of Northern Rock County
Preschool and Day Camp
Scholarships—Janesville
Preschool and Day Camp
Scholarships—Milton
Youth Activity Center Scholarships—
Milton
YMCA Rock County
Childcare Program
United Way is focused on ensuring
Individuals and families have their basic
needs met and achieve and sustain selfsufficiency by:
• Connecting people with critical
resources for emergency or basic needs.
• Assisting in identifying and overcoming
obstacles/barriers to self-sufficiency.
• Increasing access to skills training,
education and other support systems
that enable people to achieve selfsufficiency.
In 2015, United Way Blackhawk Region
invested $746,968 community dollars in
the following programs:
American Red Cross Badgerland
Disaster Services
Service to the Armed Forces
Beloit Meals on Wheels
Home Delivered Meals
Community Action, Inc.
AWARE
Beloit Fresh Start Program
Fatherhood Initiative
Skills Enhancement
Transitional Living Program
ECHO
ECHO Way Home
Edgerton Community Outreach
Breakfast Program
Client Services
Food Pantry
Energy Services
Crisis Case Management
Family Services of SWANI
Consumer Credit Counseling
Hands of Faith
Emergency Shelter for Homeless
Families
KANDU
Waiting List Project
Health.
United Way supports programs to help
residents of Rock County, Wisconsin and
northern Winnebago County, Illinois
enjoy healthy lives by:
• Increasing awareness and access to
healthcare resources.
• Promoting healthy lives through
education and activities.
In 2015, United Way Blackhawk Region
invested $529,645 community dollars in
the following programs:
Merrill Community Center
Senior Program
RSVP
Community Referrals
In Home Groups
Seniors Volunteering for Seniors
Salvation Army—Beloit
Corps Community Center
Feeding Program
Food Pantry
Rental Payment Assistance
Salvation Army—Janesville
Family Social Services Assistance Program
Pathways Transitional Housing Program
Senior Services of Rock County
Benefit Specialist program
Stateline Literacy Council
Adult Basic Education
English as a Second Language (ESL)
The Literacy Connection
Adult Literacy Education
Voluntary Action Center
Grant Center
Volunteer Center
YWCA of Rock County
Immigrant Outreach Services
Transitions for Women
AGRACE Hospice
Grief and Bereavement Services
AIDS Network
Case Management
Beloit Regional Hospice
Transitions
Catholic Charities
Child and Family Services
Family Counseling
Recreation for Adults with Disabilities
Community Action
Personal Responsibility Empowerment
Program (PREP)
Epilepsy Foundation
Community Education
Supportive Care
FREE Prescription Savings Card
United Way Blackhawk Region partners with FamilyWize to lower the
cost of medicine for residents in the Blackhawk Region by distributing
free FamilyWize prescription discount cards. The free cards cover all FDAapproved drugs and are accepted at 39 local pharmacies.
Family Respite Care Services
Combined Night of Respite/Sib’s Camp
Family Services of SWANI
Beloit Domestic Violence Survivor Center
Home Companion Registry
Individual and Family Counseling
Sexual Assault Recovery Program
Youth2Youth
HealthNet of Rock County
Dental Care
Primary Medical Care
Vision Care
Independent Disability Services
Respite at Risk
Lutheran Social Services
Counseling Programs for Beloit and
Janesville Clinics
Enrichment Center
Nutrition & Health Associates
Prenatal Care and Nutrition Education
SMILES
Equine Assisted Therapy
Stateline Boys & Girls Club
Physical Education
Stateline Family YMCA
Beloit Youth Membership Scholarships
Beloit Youth Program Scholarships
LIVESTRONG
Roscoe Youth Membership Scholarships
Roscoe Youth Program Scholarships
Wisconsin Badger Camp
Campership Program
YMCA of Northern Rock County
Janesville Aquatic Program Scholarships
Janesville Youth Membership Scholarships
Milton Youth Membership Scholarships
Janesville Youth Program Scholarships
Milton Youth Program Scholarships
YWCA of Rock County
Alternatives to Violence
CARE House
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Did you know...
130,400
1,200
services provided last year
independently governed
United Ways nationwide
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building blocks of a good quality of life:
Education, Income, and Health
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Thanks to the generosity of our annual
marketing sponsors, advertising and outreach
efforts are expended separately, ensuring
donor dollars are invested in the community.
partner agencies
programs in 2015 received
community grant funding
99%
annua l
marketin g
sponsors
2
counties of service: Rock County, WI and northern Winnebago County, IL
of contributions stay
in the Blackhawk Region
4 out of 4
star rating from Charity Navigator,
2 years running
86%
staff directory
of all contributions are
invested in programs
with measurable success
Over 900
volunteers support United Way’s
work in a year
Mary Fanning-Penny
President and CEO
United Way Blackhawk Region
205 N. Main St., Suite 101
Janesville, WI 53545
(608)757.3040
LiveUnitedBR.org
Denise Peters-Kauihou
Community Impact Director
Rick West
Resource Development Director
Jonathan Haines
Marketing and Communications Manager
Sue Goike
Finance Assistant