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CONTENTS
United Way Services of Geauga
County unites people and
resources to improve lives.
The Board Chair Leadership
Gavel is Passed..................... 2
Community Impact............. 3-4
Three Focus Areas
The Volunteer Center............. 5
Youth Fund Distribution Committee
OUR VISION:
2-1-1 / First Call For Help....... 6
United Way Services of Geauga County
is the organization recognized for
collaborating with others to address
community needs and provide support
for local agencies.
2011 Campaign Highlights.... 7
United Way Services of Geauga County
is the premier volunteer organization in
the county. It continuously motivates the
community to increase its investments
of time, talent and resources in order to
improve the quality of life of others.
Campaign Overview
United Way Services of Geauga County
works with area providers to increase
the organized capacity of Geauga
County residents to care for
themselves and one another.
The Community Fund
Partnership........................... 8
2011 Financial Summary....... 9
David Chew
Fairmount Mine
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United Way Bo
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Thank You for Investing
in Our Community............... 10
UNITED WAY SERVICES OF GEAUGA COUNTY STAFF MEMBERS
United Way Services of Geauga
County is acknowledged within
the community as the leading
organization in each of these
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THE BOARD CHAIR LEADERSHIP GAVEL IS PASSED
Dear Friends,
At the close of 2011, I completed my third and final year as the
board chair for United Way Services of Geauga County. It is with
great pride that I am able to hand this vibrant and energized
organization over to the caring leadership of our new State
Senator, John Eklund.
During my three-year term, I was able to watch and participate
in the growth of this organization in a variety of ways. First and
foremost, United Way has continued to expand its partnerships
in the community and is achieving the organization’s vision of
becoming the premier organization recognized for collaborating
with others to address community needs. This was evidenced
in the fall of 2011 when United Way was approached by The
Lake-Geauga Fund of the Cleveland Foundation and asked to
replicate the research from the Geauga Community Impact (GCI)
study that was originally completed in 2004-2005. The original
study represented the first ever community-wide collaboration
between businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations and
many others, to focus solely on the health and human service
needs in our community. This process resulted in multiple service
expansions, additional resources coming into Geauga County and
improved services to the residents of our community. During 2012,
the GCI research will be collected once again and a report to the
community will be issued in the early fall. This project is critical
to our community and to the continued viability of our health
and human service network of care.
The second area of growth that I have observed is United Way’s
strategic flexibility. This is most notable in the organization’s
ability to change and transition agency programs to meet the
changing needs of the community. We know that Geauga County
has not been exempt from the challenging economy, but United
Way has pulled together partners to meet the existing needs.
One such partner is the Lake County General Health District.
Rather than start a new
program, United Way was
able to create an affiliation
with the Lake County
General Health District
so that Geauga County
residents could benefit from
a prescription assistance
program that was previously
serving only Lake County
residents. Now qualifying
Geauga County residents
can afford to buy their
prescriptions and still put
food on the table.
Commissioner
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Geauga County cy A. Jemison
Board of Comm
issioners
United Way Bo
ard Member
Finally, I have observed the growth and
development of both the board of directors and our talented staff. These
individuals put everything that they have into serving our community,
though their hard work often goes unnoticed. I can assure you that
these individuals believe in making Geauga County the best place that
it can be. They are doing all they can do to make that happen every day!
It is with a grateful heart that I have had the opportunity to serve as the
leader of this amazingly diverse organization. It is my continued hope
that those in our community who have the time, talent or treasure to
support United Way will realize its value and provide United Way with
their support.
Sincerely,
Commissioner Tracy A. Jemison
Geauga County Board of Commissioners
United Way Board Member
Dear Community Members,
I am honored to be taking on a new role with United Way as the
board chair for 2012. My experience over the last three years
with United Way as a board member has provided me with a solid
foundation in my understanding of the challenges that face our
community. I look forward to expanding my knowledge in the
coming months and to exploring ways that will allow us to think
differently about how we address local problems.
It is certainly to my benefit that I am taking over the leadership
of this organization from one of the greatest leaders in our
community, Geauga County Commissioner Tracy Jemison. It has
been under Tracy’s leadership that United Way has grown in
the area of true servant leadership. Author William Arthur Ward
defines servant leadership: “We must be silent before we can
listen. We must listen before we can learn. We must learn before
we can prepare. We must prepare before we can serve. We must
serve before we can lead.”
United Way is an ever-changing organization. As we embark on
the replication of the Geauga Community Impact research, we
will be silent and we shall listen to the needs of our community.
Once we have a thorough understanding about the challenges in
our community, we will prepare to improve the lives of everyone
in the community, not based
on what we believe, but
based on what we know and
what we have heard. United
Way will make the necessary
adjustments to ensure that
every dollar invested into
our organization is making
the greatest impact
possible.
John J. E
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I look forward to serving
our community, both as
the United Way board chair and
as your State Senator. Please know that we look
forward to hearing your thoughts, feedback and suggestions
at any time. Do not hesitate to contact us.
Most respectfully,
John J. Eklund, Ohio Senator, 18th District
Calfee Halter & Griswold LLP
United Way Board Chair
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COMMUNITY IMPACT
United Way Services of Geauga County is addressing our community’s
challenges to create positive, long-term results. We are coming
together and forming partnerships to develop lasting solutions. This
approach is defined as Community Impact.
We have identified three Community Impact areas into which the issues
in our community fall: Promoting Health and Wellness, Attaining
Independence and Strengthening Families. Information about each
impact area can be found on these pages. Your contribution helps us
to address the issues in these impact areas and protect the United
Way Continuum of Care.
IMPACT AREA: ATTAINING INDEPENDENCE
We envision a community where individuals and families can meet life’s
basic needs (shelter, food, clothing and transportation), gain economic
stability through education, job training and permanent housing and
receive basic supportive services.
PROGRAM
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Career Connections
Chagrin Falls Park
Community Center
$5,000
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Strategies for Life
Chagrin Falls Park
Community Center
$10,000
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Information and Referral
2-1-1 First Call For Help
$85,000
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Vocational Rehabilitation Ravenwood Mental
Health Center
$26,523
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Battered Women’s Shelter WomenSafe
$41,020
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Individualized Counseling WomenSafe
$20,000
IMPACT AREA: PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS
We envision a community that works to improve the health status
of all Geauga County residents by promoting physical and mental
well-being through prevention, education, treatment and access to
affordable health care.
PROGRAM
AGENCY
AWARD
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Chronic Disease Control
Arthritis Foundation
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Outpatient Mental
Health Services
Catholic Charities Community $18,000
Services of Geauga County
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Case Management
Catholic Charities Community $40,000
Services of Geauga County
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Comprehensive Outpatient Lake/Geauga Recovery
Substance Abuse Treatment Centers, Inc.
$48,500
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Outpatient Mental
Health Services
Ravenwood Mental
Health Center
$66,945
s
Psychiatric Day Treatment
Ravenwood Mental
Health Center
$9,023
$21,300
Total $203,768
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Morgan Stanley
Smith Barney
United Way Bo
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Continuum of Care
n Basic Needs and Crisis Services – Programs that furnish survival
level resources – food, housing, material goods, transportation
and temporary financial assistance for low and fixed-income,
indigent and elderly people or people with disabilities who are
otherwise unable to provide for themselves and their families
adequately.
s Prevention Services – Programs that promote and enhance
health and wellness within the community.
l Long Term Community Impact – Collaborative efforts that
result in an improved quality of life for the community.
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AWARD
Total $187,543
STRATEGIES FOR LIFE
by Shelby Spear
Sometimes, for all of us, life can become overwhelming. During these
seasons it seems no matter which way we turn a challenge presents itself,
making it difficult for us to have the wherewithal to press on. For some
of us, these moments are more straining than others because of financial
misfortune, medical issues, emotional barriers or other life-altering
circumstances. Chagrin Falls Park Community Center (CFPCC) recognizes
the desperate needs that envelop many families. This is why the center
established a program called Strategies for Life. The program’s roots
began as a partnership with the Salvation Army in providing a food pantry
for those with short-term need. As families began utilizing the food pantry,
CFPCC learned through personal interaction that the individual needs and
challenges of local families were much more far-reaching. As a result,
CFPCC created Strategies for Life as a way to address the broad spectrum of
critical needs and establish long-term stability within the family unit. It is
the only food pantry in Geauga County with a case management advocate.
United Way Services of Geauga County recognizes the importance of
helping families in all aspects of crisis, which is why the agency has
committed to support the program financially.
Strategies for Life is a thirteen week, faith-based initiative that offers an
abundance of family assistance including the food pantry, distribution of
fresh produce, emergency utility assistance, referrals to county, state and
federal programs, budgeting and financial planning workshops to learn
strategies for simple, decent, debt-free living, GED tutoring, parenting
classes, physical and mental health programs and much more. There are
currently seven families taking part in Strategies for Life. Helyne is the
family advocate for Strategies for Life and her dedication and passion to
help families is very evident from the following notes of appreciation sent in
to the center: “Helyne, you have touched our lives in a special way, I don’t
know where I would be without you. Thank you so much. Helyne helped
me slow down and try to figure things out!”
Strategies for Life is a window of opportunity for many families. It is a
hand-up, not a hand-out because it encourages and educates families to face
their challenges and works toward achieving long-term, independent
stability. In 2011 over 1,168 families received needed services including
708 adults and 460 children, over 27,000 meals were provided, 77
educational workshops were offered and 90 percent of the families were
able to access services on the first visit to the program coordinator. There
are over eighty volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to make
the program a success. When that many people are willing to make a
difference, there is no doubt that lives are being changed.
IMPACT AREA: STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
We envision a community where all children are nurtured by informed
parents/caregivers and have access to quality health, developmental
and educational services which prepare them for success in school and
life. We also envision a community where families are strong, healthy
and live in safe, viable neighborhoods.
PROGRAM
AGENCY
AWARD
s
Adult/Child Mentoring
Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters
$75,000
s
Youth Development
Boy Scouts of America,
Greater Western Reserve
Council
$15,000
s
Therapeutic Camps
Camp Sue Osborn
$12,600
s
Youth Development Summer
Chagrin Falls Park
Community Center
$8,800
s
Youth Development
Chagrin Falls Park
Community Center
$50,000
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Child Care
Chardon Community
Day Care
$53,000
s
Youth Development
Girl Scouts of Lake Erie
Council
$10,000
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Community Vo
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United Way Bo teer
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Total $224,400
A STEP UP IN CHILD CARE
Sue W. Wilder
De Nora Tech
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by Shelby Spear
When it comes to finding quality child care, parents must weigh many
options while discerning the best fit for their child. Is the staff welltrained, caring, loving, observant and reliable? Is the facility clean and
safe? Does it offer a variety of creative activities? Is the environment warm
and welcoming? Are the meals nutritious? Is the child care affordable?
It is easy to become overwhelmed when comparing child care providers.
Letting go and entrusting our children to others is a difficult decision to
make. Robin Ulmer, Executive Director of Chardon Community Day Care
Center (CCDCC), understands the challenges parents face when deciding
where to send their children. Although she would love every family who
visits to choose CCDCC, her philosophy is to encourage parents to make
a decision “from the heart” when it comes to making a final choice.
Every child is unique and Robin understands that “each family needs to
have peace in choosing the right environment for their child.” This is
what drives Robin and her staff to create an atmosphere at CCDCC in
which parents can “feel intuitively” that CCDCC is the right choice for
their family.
Robin has been with CCDCC for 21 years. She is proud to promote
CCDCC as a one star “Step-up to Quality” provider. This classification
means CCDCC is recognized by the state as a center maintaining a
quality which exceeds Ohio’s child care licensing standards:
specifically, lower group size in the infant room, staff who complete
regular specialized training, and teachers who are familiar with Ohio’s
academic standards. Five CCDCC staff members have college degrees
and four more are currently working toward degrees.
Robin recognizes the need for a day care center to be flexible in order to
meet the needs of varying family dynamics. She says, “The needs of the
kids always come first and we do our best to make the parents happy.”
CCDCC ensures that children are taught at their individual levels of
learning and Robin makes sure parents know that CCDCC “gives every
child a chance” regardless of any challenges or difficulties, past or
present. Each child is administered an Ages & Stages Questionnaire to
determine any developmental delays, and on-site counseling
services from Valley Counseling Services are available when needed.
CCDCC also offers convenient hours of operation from 5:30 a.m.
to 7:00 p.m., which includes before and after school care with
transportation to and from various local school districts. The
children are also blessed to receive additional enrichment by
partaking in various field trips to the Chardon Senior Center and
the Corinne Dolan Alzheimer Center to interact with the elderly in
art projects and other creative activities.
Eighty-six families are currently enrolled and are receiving quality
child care at CCDCC. These families are able to reap the rewards of
a nurturing environment for their children due to the generosity
of United Way Services of Geauga County. United Way recognizes
the value of the child care provided at CCDCC and has made a
commitment to fund and support the center’s operations. When
Robin was asked what United Way meant to CCDCC her response
was quick: “If we didn’t have United Way, we wouldn’t exist or be
the center that we are. We are not here for a profit; we are here for
the children and United Way makes that possible.”
When it comes to finding quality child care, it helps to hear other
parents’ perspectives on a particular provider. As for CCDCC, here
is what one happy parent had to say: “I have two children that go
to CCDCC. One is three and the other is five months. I would highly
recommend this day care mainly because of the family-friendly
atmosphere. The staff treats my children as if they were their own.
They have an open door policy and address problems immediately
as they arise. My children are always happy and smiling when I pick
them up. A daily sheet on their activities makes sure I don’t miss a
beat. I know exactly what my children ate, how they behaved and
what they are learning. This is very helpful as I’m sure many of you
out there looking for day care know how it feels to wonder and worry
about your children while you are away from them.” ~ Emily, Parent
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THE VOLUNTEER CENTER
CONNECTING PEOPLE TO CARING
During June 23, 24 and 25, 93 volunteers contributed a total of 536 hours to help build
a playground at Scranton Woods, part of Geauga Metropolitan Housing Authority.
Helyne (left) and DeAnna (right) of Chagrin Falls Park Community Center, a United Way
partner agency, were grateful to receive donated food and toiletry items for those families
who could have a brighter holiday because of this thoughtfulness. Thank you Park Place
Technologies for collecting these items and for caring for our Chagrin Falls community
and LIVING UNITED!
Volunteers strengthen our community just as volunteering strengthens
individuals. United Way Services of Geauga County connects individuals,
groups and organizations to volunteer opportunities that fit their
interests and our community needs.
who serve on our Youth Fund Distribution Committee, professionals
and retirees who help low-income residents for our Financial
Stability Partnership, and many others who volunteer with our
partner agencies.
Our volunteers range from eight-year-old children collecting cleaning
supplies for low income residents to 80-year-old seniors who assist
families at our local food pantries. In between are high school students
Whether you’re an individual or a business group, our newly
enhanced website allows you to search for volunteer opportunities
easily by zip code and category. Visit uwsgc.org and click volunteer.
YOUTH FUND DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE
2011-2012 YFDC Members
Our Youth Fund Distribution Committee
(YFDC) is a group of high school students
who strive to solve community problems
affecting youth through grant making.
Members establish funding priorities,
review proposals, interview agencies and
allocate funds to agencies that will have the
greatest community impact for youth.
The goals of the YFDC are to provide
youth with hands-on experience in solving
community problems, to enhance their
leadership skills, and to connect them
to experiences and people outside the
confines of their own community.
“Being a part of the United Way YFDC
has enabled me to help families and
children in unfortunate circumstances
throughout Geauga County. The
satisfaction I feel when I hear about
a program’s success or witness an
organization create positive change is
what being a YFDC member is all about.”
Rick Loveland
Ledgemont High School
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2011-2012 RECOMMENDED ALLOCATIONS
AGENCY
PROGRAM
AWARD
Agape Christian Academy
Chagrin Falls Park Community Center
DDC Clinic for Special Needs Children
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center
Geauga Metropolitan Housing Authority
Habitat for Humanity
Starting Point
University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center
Community Service Day
$250
Summer Day Camp
$4,000
Immunizations for Children
$1,000
Riderships
$3,000
Playground
$5,000
Youth United Build
$3,500
Kidsfest
$1,250
Teddy Bear Clinics
$2,000
Total $20,000
Geauga County, Ohio – 2-1-1 calls by Zip Code for 2011
Zip Code
Township/City
No. of Calls
Zip Code
Township/City
44021
Burton
44022
Chagrin Falls
44023
Bainbridge
44024
Chardon
44026
Chesterland
44033
Claridon
44046
Huntsburg
44057
356
44065
Newbury
310
15
44072
Novelty
103
292
44077
Painesville
44
1,635
44080
Parkman
43
330
44086
Thompson
31
44099
Windsor
125
44202
Aurora
Madison
12
44231
Garrettsville
21
44060
Mentor
12
44234
Hiram
80
44062
Middlefield
729
44491
West Farmington
14
44064
Montville
121
Total Number of Calls
Every hour of every day, someone in
the Geauga County community needs
essential program services – from locating
senior information, to employment
services, to securing care for an aging
parent. Faced with a dramatic increase
in these needs, people often don’t know
where to turn. In many cases, people end
up going without necessary services
because they do not know where to start.
2-1-1 helps people find the help they need.
WHAT IS 2-1-1?
2-1-1 is the national abbreviated dialing
code for free access to health and human
services information and referral.
2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember and
universally recognizable number that
makes a critical connection, via referrals,
between people in need and appropriate
community-based organizations and
government agencies.
WHAT KIND OF SERVICES
CAN YOU REFER ME TO?
2-1-1 First Call For Help provides
all people in Geauga County with
free access to community
resources through
information and referral.
This access includes
personal assistance by
telephone and online
help through a searchable
database of services.
Just dial 2-1-1 or visit us
online at 211Geauga.org to
do your own search.
No. of Calls
206
17
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4,502
AGING AND DISABILITY
RESOURCE NETWORK
The Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
is working with partner organizations
throughout their five-county area to
develop an Aging and Disability Resource
Network. This “no wrong door” model
creates links between organizations that
serve seniors and people with disabilities.
Working together, these organizations
help determine the most appropriate
path to direct an individual in need of
long term services and supports. Partner
organizations include United Way’s 2-1-1,
Geauga County Department on Aging, LEAP,
Cuyahoga County Department of Senior and
Adult Services, Cleveland Department of
Aging, MetroHealth System, Benjamin Rose
Institute on Aging, Fairhill Partners, ASIA
Inc., Lake County Council on Aging, Lorain
County Office on Aging and Medina County
Office for Older Adults. The areas covered
include Cuyahoga County, Geauga County,
Lake County, Lorain County and Medina
County. Call 2-1-1 for more information.
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Free confidential information and
referral to health and human services
VIAL OF LIFE
United Way Services of Geauga County,
in conjunction with University Hospitals
Geauga Medical Center, has developed
and instituted its “Vial of Life” program
for Geauga County seniors. The vials are
designed to hold key medical information
and to be stored on the inside door of a
refrigerator. A magnet placed on the front
of the refrigerator notifies EMS personnel
of the vial, giving them the ability to obtain
immediate access to necessary medical
information. To receive a Vial of Life, please
call 2-1-1 and we will mail one to you.
SENIOR INFORMATION
SERVICE
Funded by United Way and Western
Reserve Area Agency on Aging, 2-1-1
reaches out to the senior population in
Geauga County by providing information
and assistance with senior programs to
help make life easier and more enjoyable.
2-1-1 offers a free Benefits Eligibility
Screening for Seniors (BESS). This takes
about one half hour on the phone and gives
the caller a list of federal, state, regional
and county programs for which they are
eligible and directions.
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HIGHLIGHTS
2011 LIVE UNITED EVENTS
University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center conducted
an “Adopt A Duck” 50/50 raffle with their employees.
The proceeds benefited their United Way campaign.
The Geauga County Park District’s employees showed
how they LIVE UNITED during their 8th Annual United Way
Turkey Bowl. Their team stepped up to the “Fowl Line”
to help the less fortunate in our community through their
donations. The traveling trophy was awarded to the
winner, Aaron Young, Planning Director.
The Bill Conway Founder’s Golf Classic in support of
United Way took place on August 2nd, raising $86,423.
The team at Johnsonite kicked off their United Way
campaign on August 30th during their employee
appreciation cookout. “It’s a Jungle Out There” was
the theme of their event with plenty of fun, costumes,
music, games and great food!
Allen Lencioni, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Geauga Savings Bank, is proud that his team LIVES UNITED
by showing their support of United Way during their
annual Halloween costume event. The theme was Alice
in Wonderland and was complemented by The Cat in The
Hat and several spooky creatures.
The employees of UPS showed how they LIVE UNITED
to help the community by having a United Way Taco
Breakfast FUNdraiser with proceeds benefiting
United Way.
The SUPER HEROES at De Nora Tech kicked off
the United Way campaign on September 15th
with an employee appreciation picnic. A gift
basket raffle and an “Adopt a Duck” 50/50
raffle took place to help raise money for United
Way. The “Lucky Winner” of the raffle generously
donated the winnings back to United Way.
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On Tuesday, October 18th, Fairmount Minerals kicked off
the United Way campaign during the “Round ‘em Up and
LIVE UNITED” event. The employees were encouraged to
“Cowboy Up” and contribute some “Buckaroos”
while having some fun at this special event. United Way
Services of Geauga County is grateful for the generosity
and partnership that Fairmount Minerals provides to
help those Geauga County residents in need.
Employees of Mar-Bal, Inc. showed how they support the
United Way campaign by hosting a LIVE UNITED Hawaiian
luau during an employee appreciation cookout. Steven
Balogh, Vice President of Mar-Bal, Inc., explained that
they are proud to be involved and to support United Way!
Tom Spann, Human Resources Manager at Duramax
Marine LLC, is proud of his team as they show how
they LIVE UNITED. There were eleven entries in the United
Way chili cook off with the winning recipe awarded to
Mark Finch.
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University Hosp
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United Way Bo
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THE COMMUNITY FUND PARTNERSHIP
The Community Fund Partnership is a
collaborative effort between United Way
Services of Geauga County, The Salvation
Army, several local churches, charities and
service organizations. The Community Fund
Partnership is able to respond to local
families in need by offering emergency
financial assistance. It also connects
individuals and families to other services
and programs from which they may benefit,
such as affordable housing, home
delivered meals and home repairs for
seniors. In 2011 the Community Fund
Partnership assisted 191 households,
totaling $40,020. Additionally, the Senior
Discretionary Fund assisted 81 households,
totaling $10,672.
TYPES OF SERVICES PROVIDED IN 2011
 Rent/Mortgage
 Clothing/Furniture
Materials
for home
safety repairs
20%
Utilities
34%
 Prescriptions
 Gasoline vouchers
 Materials for home safety repairs
 Miscellaneous
Gasoline
vouchers
19%
Thank you to the following charitable
organizations and churches for their
support during 2011:
• Burton Congregational Church
• Catholic Charities Community Services
of Geauga County
• Geauga County Department on Aging
• Fellowship Bible Church
• First Congregational Church of Claridon
• Grace Lutheran Church
• Ledgewood Christian Church
• Morning Star Friends Church
• Pilgrim Christian Church
• The Rotary Club of Chardon
• St. Luke Episcopal Church
• The Salvation Army
• United Way Services of Geauga County
Miscellaneous
4%
 Utilities
ADVISORY BOARD
Rent/Mortgage
Prescriptions
15%
4%
Clothing/Furniture
4%
*The Rotary Club of Chardon and Fairmount
Minerals also donated funds to help a local
family with heating oil and rent for two
months following a devastating house fire.
From left to right: Tom Chmura, The Salvation Army; Monica Bricker-Thompson, United Way Services of Geauga County;
Mariann Goodwin, The Rotary Club of Chardon; Vikki Chinchar, Catholic Charities Community Services of Geauga County;
Jim Bottger, St. Helen’s St. Vincent dePaul Society; Betsy Hanak, Grace Lutheran Church; Rev. Dan Drew, Chardon United
Methodist Church
GEAUGA FINANCIAL STABILITY PARTNERSHIP
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A little help goes a long way for residents
who use the free income tax preparation
service offered by the Geauga Financial
Stability Partnership. Residents with a
household income below $60,000 are
eligible to make an appointment with a
trained volunteer, who at no cost will assist
them with their taxes and make sure that
they claim all credits for which they are
eligible.
The volunteer tax preparers receive training
and utilize software from the Ohio Benefit
Bank. They have assisted with the filing
of 259 returns over the past two years,
garnering $258,275 in federal and state
refunds. This program helps local families
have more money in their pockets and keeps
dollars in Geauga County. The partnership
includes United Way, Geauga County
Commissioners, Geauga County Job and
Family Services and Ohio State University
Extension.
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2011 FINANCIAL SUMMARY*
DEAR COMMUNITY ADVOCATES,
Revenue
Amount
All Campaign Revenue
Geauga and Other Designations
$816,548
All Other Revenue
Cleveland Subsidy and Grants
$411,391
Total Revenue
$1,227,939
Community Distributions and Functional Expenses
Amount
Community Distributions
$1,090,936
Program Allocations
$655,016
Direct Service Investments
$435,920
• 211 First Call For Help 24 hour health and human service information and referral hotline
Your generous donations truly make a
positive difference in the lives of hundreds
of individuals in Geauga County. Many
Geauga County residents are feeling the ups
and downs of life. Too many of our friends
and neighbors are hurting right now and
need our help.
• Community Fund Partnership Emergency financial assistance for local families/individuals
• Geauga Financial Stability Partnership Free tax preparation and financial literacy education
• Geauga Hunger Task Force Supporting local food pantries
It takes thousands of contributors pulling
together to make a difference for local
people in need. This was a tough campaign,
but the hearts of local people who care
for others in need are bigger than their
economic difficulties.
• Harvest for Hunger County-wide food collection campaign held in March
• Home Delivered Meals Provided to those who are disabled under the age of 60
• Volunteer Center Linking interested individuals with local volunteer opportunities
$137,004
Fundraising
$80,957
Administrative
$56,047
Total Community Distributions and Functional Expenses
$1,227,940
* Information has been extracted from the unaudited financial statements of United Way of Greater Cleveland.
2011 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fundraising
$80,957
6.6%
Administrative
$56,047
4.6%
 Community Distributions
 Fundraising
 Administrative
As the health and human service needs
continue to escalate with state and federal
dollars being cut, United Way Services
of Geauga County is committed to serve
our residents while striving to accomplish
outstanding outcome results through our
partner agency funded programs.
Our community partnership efforts to
sustain Geauga County as a healthy,
educated, vibrant working community each
year is dependent on the generosity of
our donors and the dollars secured by our
annual campaign.
Services provided to the community include, but are not limited to:
Functional Expenses
Geauga County has a rich history of
appreciation for our abundance of natural
beauty around us; our nurturing and growing
of both our businesses and agriculture; and
most of all, the desire to care for each other.
The campaign results prove that our
community is supportive and cares about
everyone in Geauga County. In 2011, our
supporters helped raise $777,000 to reach
100 percent of our Board approved goal.
We could not LIVE UNITED without you.
Thanks for everything you do to help our
community!
It has been a privilege to serve as the 2011
Campaign Co-Chairs. We look forward
to the future of UNITED WAY and we are
encouraged by our partnerships as,
together, we LIVE UNITED!
Community
Distributions
$1,090,936
88.8%
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Jean F. Young
The Huntington National Bank
Campaign Co-Chair
THANK YOU FOR INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITY!
In addition to the corporate support listed below, 222 Geauga County residents donated $45,257.
$3,000 + continued
Ravenwood Mental Health Center
The Rotary Club of Chesterland
University Hospitals Geauga
Outpatient Facilities
Top Campaign $225,867
Fairmount Minerals
$30,000 +
FirstEnergy Corporation
The Lubrizol Corporation
University Hospitals Geauga
Medical Center
$20,000 +
De Nora Tech
Johnsonite
$10,000 +
FirstMerit Bank
Giant Eagle, Corporate
Great Lakes Cheese Company, Inc.
Kinetico, Inc.
Lincoln Electric Company
Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan
$5,000 +
Duramax Marine LLC
Geauga County Public Library
Giant Eagle, Chesterland
Giant Eagle, Middlefield
Giant Eagle, Tanglewood
The Pentair Foundation
$3,000 +
Abbott Laboratories
Cleveland Clinic, Chagrin Falls
Family Health Center
Fifth Third Bank of
Northeastern Ohio
Giant Eagle, Chardon
Heinen’s, Bainbridge
Home Savings & Loan Co.
Huntington National Bank
Johnsonite Rubber Flooring &
Johnsonite Distribution Center
Nationwide Insurance
Pentair Residential Filtration, LLC
Benjamin Royle
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$2,000 +
First National Bank
Geauga County Department on Aging
Geauga County Park District
Giant Eagle, Chagrin Falls
Hospice of the Western Reserve
J S Mendrala Company
Metal Coatings International
The Middlefield Banking Co.
The Rotary Club of Chardon
UPS
Westwood Elementary School
$1,000 +
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
The Frank Agency, Inc.
Geauga County Commissioners Office
Geauga Savings Bank
Heinen’s, Chardon
Junction Auto Sales, Inc.
Kent State University,
Geauga County Campus
Kenston Intermediate School
Ledgemont Local School District
Mar-Bal, Inc.
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
Park Place Technologies
Progressive Insurance Corporation
State of Ohio
Timmons Elementary School
Troy Chemical Industries
Troy Manufacturing Co., Inc.
WomenSafe, Inc.
$500 +
Berkshire Administration
Berkshire Jr./Sr. High School
Catholic Charities Community
Services of Geauga County
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$500 + continued
Chagrin Falls Park Community Center
Chardon Community Day Care Center
DDC Clinic for Special Needs Children
Geauga County Common Pleas Court
Geauga County Job & Family Services
Geauga County Sheriff’s Department
Judson Retirement Community,
South Franklin Circle
Kohl’s Department Store
Lindsey Elementary School
Saint Anselm School
US Bank
Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.
Wilder Mobile Homes
$499 and under
American Express
Arthritis Foundation, Great Lakes
Region Northeastern Ohio
Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Geauga County
Boy Scouts of America - Greater
Western Reserve Council
Brockway/Bond Insurance
Burton Public Library
Cardinal Administration
Cardinal Middle School
Ceridian Employer Service
Chardon Metal Products Co.
Citizen’s Bank
Ecolab, Inc.
Edward Jones
Eli Lilly & Company
Exact 9-1-1, Ltd.
First Place Bank
Gardiner Early Learning Center
Geauga County Board of Education
Geauga County Board of Mental
Health & Recovery Services
Geauga County Department of
Emergency Services and
Emergency Operations Center
Eugene Iacona
UPS
United Way Bo
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$499 and under continued
Geauga County Habitat for
Humanity, Inc.
Geauga County Health District
Geauga County Metropolitan
Housing Authority
Geauga County Pleasant Hill Home
Geauga County Transit
General Motors
Giant Eagle GetGo, Middlefield
Giant Eagle GetGo, Tanglewood
Hambden Elementary School
The Huntington National Bank
IBM Corporation
Johnson & Johnson
Laco, Inc.
Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers, Inc.
Lan Patterson & Associates
Macy’s
Metzenbaum Sheltered Industries, Inc.
Morgan Stanley
Munson Township
Neff-Perkins Co.
Park View Federal Savings Bank
Payne & Payne Builders
Pfizer Inc.
PNC
Prusa Construction LLC
Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield
R.W. Sidley, Inc.
Saint Mary School, Chardon
SBC
Sheoga Hardwood and Paneling Inc.
Speed Selector, Inc.
Target
Wal-Mart, Aurora
Wal-Mart, Middlefield
Wal-Mart Super Center Store, Chardon
West Geauga Administration
Windstream Communications
The Yoga Path
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