Build A Better Tomorrow

Schuylkill United Way
Employer
I n fo r m at i o n Pa cke t
Be a
Community
Pa r t n e r
Join the
Schuylkill
U n i t e d Way
in helping
those less
fortunate
Schuylkill United Way
9 north centre street, suite 301
Pottsville, PA 17901
570-622-6421
www.schuylkillunitedway.org
[email protected]
Build A Better Tomorrow
Dear Schuylkill County Employer,
Community….that is the word that best describes the
mission of the Schuylkill United Way. For the past 77 years
the Schuylkill United Way has supported the community by
raising money to help those less fortunate in Schuylkill
County. In fact, 115,000 residents benefited from at least
one of the partner agencies of the Schuylkill United Way
last year alone.
I am pleased that your company has taken an interest in the
Schuylkill United Way. This packet has been created for
your benefit. It shows how the Schuylkill United Way
impacts the community and makes Schuylkill County a
better place to work and live. It also shows how you, an
employer of Schuylkill County, can assist the Schuylkill
United Way in raising funds to continue to help the
residents who are served by these partner agencies.
I am looking forward to both of us working together to
advance the common good.
Together, we are united!
Kelly K. Malone
Executive Director
Schuylkill United Way
Child Development Inc.
American Red Cross,
Avenues
Tri County Chapter
Founded as
UCP
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Schuylkill County
Boy Scouts of America,
Hawk Mountain Council
Child Development, Inc
Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA
Salvation Army Pottsville
& Tamaqua Corps.
Schuylkill County
Society for Crippled
Children
Schuylkill Wellness
Services
Schuylkill Women in Crisis
Sexual Assault Resource
and Counseling Center of Schuylkill County
Schuylkill YMCA
Tamaqua Meals on Wheels, Inc.
YMCA of Tamaqua
O t h e r A r e a s o f I n v o lv e m e n t
Stuff the Bus
An annual school supply drive for children in
need.
Capt. Jason B. Jones
M e m o r i a l D ay o f C a r i n g
A day of volunteer work to benefit our 15
partner agencies.
Prescription drug discount
cards
Schuylkill County residents have saved on
average 40% off per month on their
prescription drug costs.
Community Resource Guide
A comprehensive guide to resources in the
community that are made available to the
public.
Emergency Food and Shelter Grant
The Schuylkill United Way is the local
administrator of the Emergency Food
and Shelter Program.
SECA
The Schuylkill United Way serves as the SECA
(State Employees Combined Appeal) manager
for Schuylkill County.
Robert was born with cerebral palsy and a bilateral foot
deformity. Because of two Schuylkill United Way
agencies...Avenues (Founded as UCP), and Schuylkill County
Society for Crippled Children, Robert was able to receive the
treatments and therapy he needed to become a productive citizen
of society.
When Robert was asked about the impact the Schuylkill
United Way has had on his life he said, “I don’t know where I’d
be without the Schuylkill United Way. I wouldn’t have gotten
the therapy I needed, or made the connections with the doctor. I
owe a lot to the United Way and its agencies.”
Patrick Higgins
Robert Heffner
Patrick is a client of Child Development, a
Schuylkill United Way Agency. Patrick’s mother noticed
that her son was suffering from a mood disorder which
caused him to have trouble socializing. At this time she
was working on completing her nursing education and
couldn’t afford specialized daycare. So a friend suggested
Child Development. Because of Child Development,
Patrick received the special attention that he needed in a
loving and caring atmosphere. When asked about the
impact of Schuylkill United Way, Patrick’s mother
responded, “Because of the Schuylkill United Way and
Child Development, I was able to finish school and I felt
secure and confident knowing that he was learning and
cared for. It enabled me to do my job at school without
worrying.”
Employees of PPL help to build
a new fence at the Hawk
Mountain Boy Scouts Camp.
The clients of Avenues
(Founded as UCP) enjoy a day
of bowling and food courtesy of
Air Products and Chemicals,
Inc.
Employees of Parente Beard
help to clean up the grounds
at Child Development, Inc.
The playground equipment of
Schuylkill Women in Crisis
received a much needed
facelift due to the help of
McCann School of Business
and Technology employees.
In 2014, volunteers from the
community helped to stuff
1200 book bags that were
given to children in need.
Some of the school supplies
that were donated by
members of the community
and businesses.
Volunteers from the
community and local
businesses who helped
to stuff the book bags full of
supplies.
A family receives school
supplies from the Stuff the
Bus school supply drive.
Did you know?
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99 % of every dollar raised in Schuylkill County stays right here in
Schuylkill County
In the last five decades, the Schuylkill United Way returned over $28
million to the community through support to our partner agencies
that provide programs and services at little or no cost.
Administrative costs for the Schuylkill United Way are 17%, well below
the state average of 25%
The Schuylkill United Way is an independent non-profit organization
that is governed by a 30 member Board of Directors.
During the 2014 Stuff the Bus promotion, 1200 backpacks were
collected and stuffed with school supplies. Those backpacks were then
distributed to the 15 agencies and given to local children in need.
All prizes used as incentives for the campaign are donated by local
community minded companies.
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SCHUYLKILL UNITED WAY
2015 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
ALLOCATIONS TO MEMBER AGENCIES
American Red Cross in Schuylkill County
$
19,597
Avenues, Founded as UCP in 1952
$
77,000
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Schuylkill County
$
85,000
Boy Scouts of America/Hawk Mountain Council
$
15,000
Child Development, Inc.
$
70,000
Girls Scouts in the Heart of PA
$
10,000
Salvation Army/Pottsville Corps
$
90,000
Salvation Army/Tamaqua Corps
$
68,657
Schuylkill County Society for Crippled Children
$
54,000
Schuylkill Wellness Center
$
32,040
Schuylkill Women in Crisis
$
45,706
Schuylkill YMCA
$
78,000
SARCC of Lebanon & Schuylkill Counties
$
27,000
Tamaqua Area Meals on Wheels
$
20,000
YMCA of Tamaqua
$
35,000
Community Fund
$
7,000
TOTAL ALLOCATIONS
$
734,000
United Way of America
$
9,458
United Way of Pennsylvania
$
4,000
(addt’l $13,000 special savings account total alloc $40,000)
MEMBERSHIP DUES
* Financial Statement Continued on next page
FINANCIAL STATEMENT CONTINUED...
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
$
198,530
CAMPAIGN EXPENSES
$
20,000
SPECIAL PROMOTION EXPENSES
$
23,100
UNCOLLECTABLES
$
25,000
OUT OF AREA DESIGNATIONS
$
1,300
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$
1,015,388
AGENCY ALLOCATIONS
$
734,000
74%
MEMBERSHIPS
$
13,458
1%
ADMINISTRATION
$
198,530
19%
CAMPAIGN EXPENSES
$
20,000
2%
SPECIAL PROMOTION EXPENSES
$
23,100
2%
UNCOLLECTABLES
$
25,000
2%
GRAND TOTAL
$ 1,015,388
100%
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michele Atkinson, SAPA
Dr. Kelly Austin , Penn State - Schuylkill
Jack Bertolet Jr., J. Bertolet Volkswagen, Orwigsburg
Mike Byrne, Lowe's, Pottsville
Tom Cara, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Tamaqua
Chris Cohoon, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Tamaqua
Charles Dodson, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Tamaqua
Eric Dreyfus , Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Tamaqua
Ryan Dunkle , Wal-Mart DC #7030, Pottsville
Susan Fegley, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Tamaqua
Anthony Harbison, Gordon Food Service, Pottsville
Wayne Holben, Mrs. T's Pierogies, Shenandoah
Eli Hostetter, Jones & Company, Pottsville
Edward P. Johnson, PPL Electric Utilites, Allentown
Bill Jones III, Jones & Co., Pottsville
Lori Kane, McCann School of Business
Patrick Kane, ETA Benefits Group, Tamaqua
Karen Kenderdine, First National Trust, Pottsville
Greg McElvaney, UPS
William Moyer, St. Luke’s Miners Memorial
Henry Nyce, Republican-Herald, Pottsville
Naomi Ost, Retired
Billie Payne, Pottsville Housing Authority, Pottsville
Ed Redding, R&D Communications, Pine Grove
Denise Ressler, Susquehanna Bank
Dr. Andrew Smarkanic, Retired
Dominic Sylvester, Bob Weaver Chevrolet, Buick, & GMC, Pottsville
Attorney Rick Thornburg, Lipkin, Marshall, Bohorad and Thornburg, Pottsville
Kris Verba, Wegmans Retail Service Center, Pottsville
Jeff Wessner, M&T Bank, Pottsville
2015 OFFICERS
President -Patrick Kane
First Vice President - Kris Verba
Second Vice President - Atty. Rick Thornburg
Treasurer - Naomi Ost
Assistant Treasurer - Henry H. Nyce
Secretary - Kelly K. Malone
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jack Bertolet, Jr.
Bill Jones III
Patrick Kane
Henry Nyce
Naomi Ost
Billie Payne
Denise Ressler
Attorney Rick Thornburg
Kris Verba
Jeffrey Wessner