2015 united way of pueblo county annual report

August 2015

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ANNUAL REPORT

When you become a community champion by giving to United Way, we ALL win!

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2014/2015 Board of Trustees

MATT SMITH, CHAIR ELECTSnap Fitness 24/7Year Elected: 2011

First Term Expires: 4/2014 • Second Term Expires: 4/2017

BONNIE DICKERSON, TREASURERVestas

Year Elected: 2011First Term Expires: 4/2014 • Second Term Expires: 4/2017

SANDY ROMERO, SECRETARYBechtel

Year Elected: 2009 First Term Expires: 4/2012 • Second Term Expires: 4/2015

DAVE GALLI, PAST CHAIRYear Elected: 2010


JOHN BATEYPueblo Urban Renewal Authority


PAULA CHOSTNERPueblo City Schools

Year Elected:2014First Term Expires: 4/2017 • Second Term Expires: 4/2020

DOMINIC GALLINAWells Fargo BankYear Elected: 2012


JENNY EICKELMANCity Of Pueblo Year Elected:2014


BRET JONESBlack Hills Energy

Year Elected:2014First Term Expires: 4/2017 • Second Term Expires: 4/2020

DOUG HAYESUTC Aerospace Systems


RICK SCHOLTESTarget Distribution Center


JOHN KEILBACHAltman, Keilbach, Lytle, Parlapiano & Ware, PC

Year Elected: 2011 First Term Expires: 4/2014 • Second Term Expires: 4/2017

TRACY MARTINEZUS Bank


MICHELLE PEULENParkview Medical Center


TED ORTIVIZ Pueblo Housing Authority


RUBEN ROMAN Xcel Energy


Welcome to the BoardIn May 2015, United Way of Pueblo County

was honored to bring on the following new Board members, whose first terms began May 2015

and will end April 2018:

Rick Holmes, Bechtel Scott Lee, Trane Company

Karen Trujillo, RE/MAX Pueblo West

“Serving on the United Way Board of Trustees was a great experience. I would like to thank my company, Bechtel, for allowing me to serve on the board. This is a great example of a private sector company working with a non-profit toimprove the community at large.” SANDY ROMERO, Bechtel Pueblo Team

Exiting Board Member

MITCH MEMINGER, CHAIRTrane Company Year Elected: 2010


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On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Pueblo County United Way, it’s my honor to thank the people of Pueblo for their tremendous support. Year after year, the Pueblo community responds to the needs of its citizens and this past year was no different.

Through the efforts of our 2015 campaign chair, Dan Centa, and his dedicated cabinet, our campaign total increased for the twelfth year in a row; surpassing the one million dollar mark for the fifth time. In total, $1,045,000 was raised to support Pueblo. This is an accomplishment the entire community should be proud of as it makes possible the continued and expanded support of our program partners. In addition, this achievement provides the support needed to fund new and ongoing initiatives like the mentoring program.

From humble beginnings in 2012, the mentoring program has been expanded annually. The program now boasts an amazing group of nearly 80 mentors working with 6th, 7th and 8th grade students at Heaton, Pueblo Academy of the Arts, Liberty Point International School in Pueblo West and the Roncalli STEM Academy. Mentored students have made marked progress in test scores, grades and behaviors. More importantly, these middle school students join the growing number of mentored middle school students whose enthusiasm for learning has been changed forever. Mentors are making a difference in these students’ lives now and through those lives, seeds of success are being sown in our community.

In January 2014, United Way took over the Pueblo VITA program. VITA stands for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, and is an IRS program that trains

volunteers to provide free income tax assistance. In addition to saving tax payers the cost of filing their taxes, program volunteers also ensure those being served receive the beneficial credits they’re entitled to. This year, our VITA volunteers filed over 1,100 tax returns and leveraged hundreds of thousands of dollars that were re-circulated in our community.

And finally - thanks to your combined donations of time, talent and money, allowed United Way to provide well over 136,000 units of service in 2014, funding 25 outstanding Pueblo non-profit organizations and over 50 different programs targeted at filling the most critical needs of our community. Without your help, many of these programs would not exist. Thousands are being served and lives are brighter and better because of YOU. Please accept the heartfelt thanks of the board and staff of United Way.

In conclusion, let me thank my fellow members of the Board of Trustees and the staff of the United Way for all their hard work and dedication. Let me specifically express my sincere gratitude to Dave Galli who served first as an example for me as I learned what a great board chair accomplishes and then later returned to fill the balance of my term as chair as work and family priorities prompted my move away from Pueblo.

To CEO Andrea Aragon, and her dedicated and hardworking staff, the community needs to understand the thought, care and planning that have gone into developing our efficient service organization and a board anxious to partner with the non-profits that work daily to make the lives of those most in need better.

It was a privilege and honor to serve as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Pueblo County United Way. Thank you Pueblo; for your continued support of the United Way.

- Mitch Meminger

2014 Board ChairMITCH MEMINGER

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

“Our campaign total increased for the twelfth year in a row; surpassing the one million dollar mark for the fifth time.

In total, $1,045,000 was raised to support Pueblo.”– MITCH MEMINGER, 2014 United Way Board Chair

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Dan Centa, 2014 Campaign Chair and local community champion proudly announced a history making campaign total of $1,045,000 at the 92nd Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation on Wednesday, May 20. Making the mood even more victorious was the nearly 300 community champions who attended the event. United Way shared that they were able to achieve something they had never done before. The 2014 campaign marks the first time in the agency’s history that the annual fundraising campaign has increased for 12 straight years! Upon hearing the news, the crowd erupted with applause, horns blaring, confetti throwing and a standing ovation.

United Way’s Annual Meeting, sponsored by Xcel Energy, is held each year to reveal the results from the year’s campaign efforts, pay tribute to the many volunteers and donors who generously give of their time and money to benefit the community and elect new Board of Trustees members and officers. Awards were given to companies who had significant gains

in their campaigns and outstanding volunteers were honored (please see pages 5 & 11 for a list of those receiving special recognition for their efforts).

United Way also gave a special thank you to the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, PCAPP Partners, Southern Colorado Community Foundation, Little Caesars, El Pomar and Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation for providing matching grants that benefited the 2014 campaign. Several organizations were recognized for their campaign gains, efforts, and special events held throughout the year. Loaf ‘N Jug was recognized for their in-kind donation of two $500 gas cards given to individuals who attend a United Way campaign presentation during the fundraising year. A special recognition also acknowledged media partners and various special events held throughout the year to support the 2014 campaign.

The luncheon concluded by President/CEO Andrea Aragon and Past United Way Board Chair Dave Galli accepting a challenge by United Way Campaign Director Lawrence

Kochis to receive a pie in the face for United Way. Playing off of the popular “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge,” the Housing Authority of Pueblo created “Pie Play for United Way” as a fun way to raise additional funds within their organization. As such, people challenge co-workers, family and friends to take a real whipped cream pie in the face for United Way and/or pay a donation. Inspired by the Housing Authority’s creativity, and after previously taking his own pie in the face for the worthy cause, Lawrence saw an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. However, in a last minute turn of events, Lawrence sold away his right to put a pie in both Andrea and Board Chair Dave Galli’s face when Andrea’s husband Darrin Smith paid $500 for the rights and invited CSU-Pueblo Football Coach John Wristen to get in on the fun. The crowd erupted with laughter and gasps as both Dave and Andrea bravely accepted their messy yet somewhat delicious fate. It was a fun and light-hearted way to end to a very special day. Dan Centa closed the meeting

by thanking the community for their generosity, hard work and for being true community champions. He very correctly proclaimed that when United Way wins, the entire community wins.

Contributions to United Way of Pueblo County are used to help those in need right here in the Pueblo community. Each year, more than 200 businesses, organizations and foundations support United Way and the Pueblo community, along with over 6,000 individual donors. Contributions to United Way touch many critical issues right here in our community. In 2014, over 136,000 people in Pueblo County benefited from United Way funded programs. In total, United Way of Pueblo County has raised over $2,032,088 in community support during the 2014 campaign, including volunteer in-kind, leveraged funds, special grant and program dollars.

United Way’s annual community giving campaign has raised well over $43,000,000 since the non-profit was created in1923.

UNITED WAY HITS GOAL,Makes History, Leaders Get a Pie in the Face to Celebrate!

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2014 Campaign ChairDAN CENTA

“What an amazing experience and privilege to be involved with United Way as campaign chair this past year. I continue to be amazed by the generosity of our community. We continue to have

significant needs and I look forward to seeing Pueblo rise, as they always do, to give in their typical unselfish manner.”

– DAN CENTA, 2014 United Way Campaign Chair

When Dan Centa agreed to serve in the important role of the 2014 Campaign Chair, it was a huge victory for United Way and for the community. This win led to an even bigger victory in May of 2015 when thanks to Dan’s leadership, United Way reached its campaign goal of $1,045,000 – the

highest total to date AND achieved an accomplishment it has never made before. The 2014 campaign marked the first time in United Way’s long history that the annual fundraising campaign increased for 12 straight years!

“We couldn’t have done it without Dan and our amazing campaign cabinet,” remarked Andrea Aragon, President/CEO of United Way. “Dan is a guy that the whole community knows and loves. We are so thankful that he agreed to serve in this very important role,” she shared. “Dan Centa represents all that is good about Pueblo. In fact, Dan IS Pueblo.”

Known as a true champion for Pueblo, Dan Centa has a long history of serving the community he grew up in. He is well known for his role as the City Director of Public Works and Transportation, City Traffic Engineer and various other related titles for over 37 years. Upon his “retirement” from the City of Pueblo, Dan was quickly snagged up to serve as the President/CEO of the Pueblo Economic Development Corporation (PEDCO), where he worked tirelessly to bring economic opportunities and precious jobs to our community. In 2013, he agreed to come out of his “second retirement” to serve the Pueblo West Metro District by serving as the Public Works Director, where he is still employed today.

In addition to a life-long career in public service, Dan has been involved in many organizations, including Rotary 43, the American Red Cross, and is a member of both the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce and the Latino Chamber of Commerce. He is a graduate of CSU-Pueblo, where he received his BS in Civil Engineering Technology and went on to receive a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs.

In addition to being a champion for Pueblo, Dan is the quintessential family man, listing his wife Gwen, who he has been married to for 42 years, and his children and grandchildren at the very top of his extensive resume.

If you happen to run into Dan, PLEASE EXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE to him for taking on this challenge and serving our community in such an important way. United Way thanks Dan for giving our entire community a huge win - generosity, compassion, hard work and hope. He is the epitomy of a true community champion.

With Special Thanks to the United Way Campaign Cabinet:

Christopher Burke ................................Black Hills EnergyDave Aldag ...........................Rocky Mountain Eye CenterDave Feamster ...................................Little Caesars PizzaDennis MaesJack QuinnJane Rawlings ..................................The Pueblo ChieftainJeff Chostner ................ Pueblo County District AttorneyMark Chorak .......................................................RE/MAXMatt Smith .......................................... Snap Fitness 24/7Michael Salardino ............... Security Service InvestmentsMitch Meminger ......................................Trane CompanyPriscilla Lucero ..................................... Wells Fargo BankSandy Gutierrez ................Latino Chamber of CommerceDan Centa ................... Chair, Pueblo West Metro District

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When you become a community champion by supporting United Way, we ALL win.

Pueblo is widely known as the Home of Heroes. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Pueblo is also the Home of Champions. The definition of a champion as I see it is a person that generously and nobly supports, advocates, promotes or fights for a cause, or on behalf of someone else. When you give to United Way, you really are a champion for many different causes and many individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Your support gives life to over fifty different health and human service programs that help build self-sufficiency, lend a hand-up and help to provide a safety net for those in need. This helps our community become stronger, and when our community is stronger, each and every one of us wins.

Who knew in September of 2014, when we kicked off our community fundraising campaign with the theme of “Become a Community Champion” that Pueblo would indeed see several championships on the state and national level? First it was East High School winning the 3A State Football Championship, then it was my beloved CSU-Pueblo Thunderwolves that won the Division II National Championship. It was nothing short of glorious. Maybe not so well known, but equally glorious was that our 2014 United Way Campaign was also victorious. For the first time in our 92 year history, United Way supporters changed history by increasing the campaign total for twelve consecutive years. We have never had a longer streak of increased campaigns. In addition, it is the highest total we have ever raised! We asked the community of Pueblo to become community champions by supporting United Way, and you responded very generously.

It wouldn’t have been possible without the help of our 2014 Campaign Chairman, Dan Centa. Dan has been a life-long champion for the Pueblo community. His humor, leadership and compassion for his fellow citizens made the often daunting campaign fun. In addition to Dan, I want to give my heartfelt thanks to our campaign cabinet, who are listed on page 3. I am in awe of their dedication to Pueblo, and am humbled each and every day that they choose

United Way to invest their time and energy in --- they are the best and brightest in their professions, they are the best and brightest in our community.

I’d also like to express my appreciation to the United Way Board of Trustees, who also fall into the category of “best and brightest.” They are true community champions, providing their leadership and guidance day in and day out. This year, I had the pleasure of working with two board chairmen. Mitch Meminger of Trane Company served the first part of the year, but unfortunately left in December after relocating to Augusta, Georgia for a promotion. While he only served as the board chair for six months, he was a very active board member for many years, on our allocations committee, as well as serving on our campaign cabinet. He most definitely made our United Way better in many ways. It’s a big loss for us, but Augusta is in for big gain. Stepping in to save the day was our past chairman, Dave Galli, who graciously offered to act as board chairman for the remainder of Mitch’s term. Dave is a class-act. My sincere gratitude also goes out to the United Way staff for all their hard work all year long. Raising money, being committed to outstanding donor stewardship and overall excellence each day is not easy. It is often extremely exhausting and thankless. Yet, they still strive on, raising the bar each year.

Finally, I would like to thank YOU, whether you are a donor, supporter or volunteer. I am very honored to witness your amazing generosity and the impact it makes. YOU are a true community champion with a heart of gold. You have proven that yes, Pueblo is both the Home of Heroes AND the Home of Champions. YOU have also proven our theory that when people step up heroically, care about others and give of their time, talents and treasure, our entire community wins.

President/CEO MessageANDREA ARAGON

“You have proven that yes, Pueblo is both the Home of Heroes AND the Home of Champions. YOU have also proven our theory that when people step up heroically,

care about others and give of their time, talents and treasure, our entire community wins.”- ANDREA ARAGON, President/CEO

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Campaign AwardsCorporate Awards CriteriaExcellence – minimum $90 per capita Gold – minimum $65 per capita Silver – minimum $50 per Bronze – minimum $40 per capita Special Acheivement – 20% increase or more

Employee and Labor Campaign Award CriteriaExcellence – minimum $100 per capita & 90% participationGold – minimum $75 per capita & 75% participationSilver – minimum $65 per capita & 65% participationBronze – minimum $50 per capita & 50% participationSpecial Achievement – 20% increase or more

Award of ExcellenceEmployee

East Side Child Care CenterEnt Federal Credit UnionGreater Pueblo Chamber of CommerceHousing Authority of PuebloRampart SupplySalvation Army Pueblo CorpSecurity Service Federal Credit UnionSunflower BankUnited Way of Pueblo CountyXcel Energy Pueblo

LaborAFSCME Local #155IBEW Local #111

CorporateRampart SupplySunflower BankTR ToppersXcel Energy Pueblo

Gold AwardsEmployee

Board of Water WorksBoys & Girls Clubs of PuebloBoy Scouts RMCExpress Employment ProfessionalsiQORTR ToppersUS Bank

LaborAFSCME Local #1045

Corporate PCAPP PartnersUS Bank

Silver AwardsEmployee

PCAPP PartnersLegacy Bank

CorporateGCC Rio GrandeTrane Company

Bronze AwardsEmployee

AT&T WirelessBlack Hills EnergyCentury LinkComcastHUB International Insurance ServicesParkview Medical CenterPueblo City/County Health Dept.Southside Children’s CenterTarget Distribution CenterThe Pueblo ChieftainUnited Parcel Service

LaborCWA Local #7702IBEW #667IBT Local #17

CorporateBlack Hills EnergyCentury Link

Special Achievement AwardsEmployee

AECOMBattelleBlack Hills EnergyBlazer ElectricDillard’sGCC Rio GrandeHousing Authority of PuebloLatino Chamber of CommerceO’Reilly Auto PartsPass Key 50 WestPepsiCopewag Pueblo Community Health CenterRocky Mountain Eye CenterSalvation Army Pueblo CorpsThe Pueblo Chieftain

LaborIBEW Local #667

CorporateAECOMBattelleBenefit BrokersBlack Hills EnergyBlazer ElectricChamberlain FoundationCSU-Pueblo AthleticsMidtown RLLPPepsiCo

• American Red Cross (Pueblo)• Boy Scouts, Rocky Mountain Council• Boys and Girls Clubs of Pueblo Cnty• Eastside Child Care Center• Greater Pueblo Chamber of

Commerce• Hearing Project

• Housing Authority of Pueblo

• Pueblo Child Advocacy Center

• Pueblo Cooperative Care Center

• Pueblo Suicide Prevention Center

• Rampart Supply

• Salvation Army Pueblo Corps

• Southside Children’s Center

• Sunflower Bank

• United Way of Pueblo County

WOW!100% Employee Participation Campaigns

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Campaign Companies & CoordinatorsAmerican Medical Response

Scott LennMike LeningLeslie Reindollar

American Red CrossThomas Gonzalez

AT&T WirelessCheryl Babcock

Atlas PacificMary Klement

Atmos EnergyWilliam McDowell

Bassett ConstructionRose Hayes

Black Hills EnergyChris Burke Bret Jones

Blazer ElectricMike Blazer

Board of Water WorksDaniel GolobRisa FranklinJason MarquezNadine Styduhar-Wertz

Boy Scouts, RMCPhilip Eborn

Boys & Girls ClubMelanie BravoPatty Chambers

Catholic CharitiesJoe Mahoney

Centennial InsuranceMark Swanson

Century LinkStephanie MoralesPatty GuerreroGreg Rodrigues

City of PuebloJenny Eickelman

City/County Health Department

Mary Davis

Colorado East BankMark Dunsmoor

Colorado State University-Pueblo

Trisha Macias

Colorado State University-Pueblo Foundation

Todd Kelly

ComcastMichael Gilbert

ConvergysLindsay Goodman

Cooperative Care CenterEdie DeLaTorre

DillardsBruce ClarkAnn Niccoli

East Side Child Care Center

Maria Subia

Ent Federal Credit UnionJag Garrett

EVRAZ Rocky Mountain Steel

Paula DunnJeanette Wilson

Express Employment Professionals

Renee RodriquezDerrick Martinez

Express ScriptsSunshine Martinez

First Oak BankJohn Thompson

GCC Rio GrandeSuzanne Ortega

Girl ScoutsLisa Sanchez

UTC Aerospace SystemsDoug HayesPaula Perea

Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce

Rod Slyhoff

Hearing ProjectJeanne Cacciatore

HUB International Insurance Services

Reed Weber

JC Penney #644Jimmy Koch

Kaiser PermanenteC.J. MooreSally Owens

Krage ManufacturingSam KrageCandy Takeda

Legacy BankVicki Smith

Park East RestaurantTerra Riggio

Parkview Medical CenterJennifer GallagherKaren GarrityMichelle PeulenSam Dosen

PCAPP PartnersSandy Romero Stephanie Coppock Beverly Spruill Lakisha Richardson Joey McElvy TC Spear

PepsiCoShari Albright

pewag Traction ChainRon FrancesHillary Komma

Power Credit UnionVanessa TrexelJennifer Mravich

Pueblo Bank & TrustRebecca Todero Goodman

Pueblo Child Advocacy Center

Dena Rodriguez

Pueblo City SchoolsCorrine ArriagaPaula Chostner

Pueblo City/County Library

Sara Rose

Pueblo Community Health Center

Donald MooreDesiree Skyba

Pueblo Convention CenterBrian HoffmanJudy Heathcock

Pueblo CountyBarbara Coombs

Pueblo Housing AuthorityCheri Wilkerson

Pueblo School District 70Ed SmithPam Smith

Pueblo Suicide PreventionKristie Dorwart

Pueblo West Metro DistrictDan Centa David Lawrence

Rampart SupplyFrank BartoloColin Perry

RE/MAX Greg Hahn

iQORBob BaertleinEllie Vasquez

Rocky Mountain Eye Center

David Aldag

Safelite Auto GlassKristy NollerKevin Calhoun

Salvation ArmyRose Mertz

Sam’s ClubSam Esperanza

San Isabel Electric Association

Ashley Valdez

Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

Rochelle Spoone

Security Service Federal Credit Union

Jennifer AndrewChristina WaggonerKimberly HearstJaime GonzalesClaudette Retana

Southside Children’s Center

Josette Urioste

Spanish Peaks Mental Health

Dawn Yengich

SRDAStephen NawrockiKaren AkinJuanita Rodriguez

St. Mary Corwin Medical Center

Jayne Mazur

Summit Brick and TileKathy ClementiMatt WelteGregory Meske

Sunflower BankTammy FesmireCharlotte Vasquez

Target Distribution CenterJeremy Romero

Target StoresAlexander Bowen

The Pueblo ChieftainMaya Galeas

TR ToppersAndrew Lang

Trane CompanyMitch Meminger

Transportation Technology Center

Kathy Drotar

United Way of Pueblo County

Bernadette Albo

UPS-PuebloJames Brusak

UPS-TrinidadJohn Toupal

US BankAlice BirchTracy Martinez

Vectra BankDevin Llamas

Verisma SystemsPeter McCarthy

VestasAnthony KnoppBonnie Dickerson

Vidmar Motor CompanyDerek Vidmar

Wal-Mart Pueblo WestTina Velasquez

Wal-Mart-NorthKen JordanKaren Ward

Wal-Mart-SouthLloyd Felix

Wells Fargo BankPriscilla Lucero

Wilcoxson BuickBill Wilcoxson

Xcel EnergyDenise ManzanaresBrandon BodryBob MezaRuben RomanJamie VialpandoDavid ParryRenee TrujilloJay McCoy

YWCABrandi Moore

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Campaign Community Contributors3M RetireesABC BankAECOMAFLAC - Jackie Chacon TackAgilentAlbertsonsAlbertsons-Grocery Warehouse

#1837Angelo’s Pizza Parlor

on the RiverwalkAnzuini Architecture & DevelopmentAzteca ApartmentsAXA FoundationBall CorporationBattelleBenefits Broker IncBest Buy Company, Inc #1030Bingo CasinoBNSF FoundationBull & Bear Holdings, LLCCardinal Points Surveying, Inc.Century LinkClarke M. Williams FoundationChallenger Point LTDChamberlain FoundationCharles Ready FinanceCity Pueblo TransitCMHIP (Colorado Mental Health

Institute of Pueblo)CTI Corporate Technologies, Inc.David & Lucile Packard FoundationEl Paso CorporationEl Pomar FoundationEnterprise HoldingsFedEx Pueblo

Fesmire Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC

General ElectricGlaxo Smith KlineGoal AcademyGolenda InsuranceGrand Rental CenterHertz CorporationHewitt & Couch, P.C.Hewlett PackardH&R BlockIBM CorporationIndustrial Constructors/Managers

(ICM)Innovage (Previously Total

Longterm Care)Jacob’s Engineering GroupJC Penney Alamosa #43Johnson & JohnsonK. R. Swerdfeger ConstructionKellogg CompanyKing Soopers #12King Soopers #43Koehler Wealth ManagementKohl’sKoncilja & Koncilja PCMan Power Temporary ServicesLand Title Guarantee CompanyLatino Chamber of CommerceLeverington & Associates, Inc.Little Caesars PizzaMacy’s WestManpower Temporary ServicesMAXPRO Cleaning ServicesMidtown, RLLLPMister Penguin Tuxedo Sales

and Rentals

Montgomery & Stewart Funeral Home

Nationwide Retirement SolutionsOffice MaxO’Neal Steel CompanyO’Reilly Auto PartsPAR Electrical ContractorsPass Key 50 West, Inc.Payless Shoe SourcePrutch’s Garage Door Co.PSC Industrial ServicesPueblo Diversified IndustriesPueblo Government Agencies

Federal Credit UnionPueblo’s Best Carpet CleaningRE/MAX of Pueblo -

James R. HadleyRE/MAX Pueblo West -

David Anderson, CRSRE/MAX Pueblo West -

Karen TrujilloRE/MAX Pueblo West - Team SelleRice Root Accounting ServicesRosemount Victorian House

MuseumRoyal ElectricSchmidt, Valentine &

Whittemore CoSchuster’s Printing, Inc.Shaw GroupShell OilSnap Fitness 24/7Sound Venture RealtySouthern Colorado Community

FoundationStandard SalesState Farm Companies Foundation

State Farm Insurance LawT Rowe PriceTalecris Biotheraputics IncTemple Hoyne Buell FoundationThe Bug Man Pest Control ServicesThe Glenn CompanyThe Media Center IncThe Spirit Store/Imprinted

Sportswear Shop IncThe Ten Spot II, LLCTIAA-CREFTony P. Dell AccountingTri-State Generation and

TransmissionUnion Pacific Railroad CompanyUnited GivingUnited Launch AllianceUnitedHealth GroupUnited Parcel Service Canon CityUnited Parcel Service LamarUnited Parcel Service SalidaUSAAUS Bank FoundationValero EnergyWagner Equipment CompanyWal-Mart Alamosa #869Wal-Mart Salida #921Wal-Mart Trinidad #962Wal-Mart Canon City #1019Wal-Mart LaJunta #1384Wal-Mart Lamar #2672WellpointWells Fargo FoundationWilliams CompanyXcel Energy DenverXcel RetireesXcel Energy SLV

Major Event Underwriters & SponsorsAmerican Medical ResponseAngelo’s Pizza ParlorAspen Paint & BodyBlack Hills EnergyClear Channel Radio • Fox Sports AM 1350 • KCSJ News Talk 590 • KPHT 95.5Comcast SpotlightCSU-Pueblo Athletics DepartmentEnt Federal Credit UnionExpress Employment ProfessionalsExpress-Scripts, Inc.Fisher DeBerry Foundation

GCC Rio GrandeGolden Corral RestaurantGreater Pueblo Chamber of

CommerceKaiser PermanenteKIQ’N Country 93.9FMKWRP Cruisin’ 1530AM/94.7FMLatino Chamber of CommerceLittle Caesars PizzaLoaf ‘N JugMinnequa Works Credit UnionPark East RestaurantParkview - Pueblo West

Emergency Services

Parkview Medical CenterPass Key 50 West RestaurantPCAPP Partners: Bechtel, AECOM,

BattellePremier FulfillmentPueblo Community Health CenterPueblo Convention CenterPueblo West Chamber

of Commerce Pueblo West Metropolitan DistrictPueblo West Parks & RecreationSam’s Club

Security Service Federal Credit Union

Southern Colorado Small Business Development Center

Snap Fitness 24/7Standard Sales/BudweiserThe Pueblo ChieftainThe Spirit Store /

Imprinted SportswearUTC Aerospace SystemsWells Fargo BankXcel Energy

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Patron Level Donors ($1000 and above)

Benefactor Level Donors ($500 - $999)

James AbeytaEleanor AdamsDavid AldagDaniella AllenJennifer AndrewMichael ArchuletaFred ArellanoWendie ArnoldWarren & Andrea BanksDonald J. & Helen D. BannerJoan P. BarickmanKaleigh & Adam BarnardCarl & Kay BartecchiTonino BelmonteAnthony BennettMickey Beyer

Alice L. BirchTeri BorgstedtA. Mark M. BoydMike BrooksAndrew ButynskiKen CapeManuel & Betty Ann CastilloDan CentaJustin CharterSteve ChavesRobert G. ChoiceScott ClemCole CommerfordGerald CordovaGary L. CoxBarbara E. Cravens

Floyd CurtisDamicis FamilyParvez B. DarvwalaKatye M. DelatorreKristie DeleoRobert DikemanThomas R. DominguezVictor DurgaTracy EckelsLouise M. Espinosa-LunaFrank EsquibelPaul & Sylvia FanningBrandon FergusonPaula M. Ferro-CatalinoTammy FesmireRon & Michelle Francis

Sharlyn GardunoNick GarrettMichael GilbertAnthony Kim GiordanoJ. Peter GomezSandra GomezCaleb GonzalesCedrick & Caroline GonzalesLarry & Rose GrammonFred GranthamCharlie & Marge GrayCindy GregoryKathleen GuagliardoErnest & Cynthia GuerreroPhil HaakeCol. & Mrs. R.G Hallock, Ph.D

Greg & Lisa HarderRichard D. Harper, IIAlisha M. HatchStephen HaunertDoug HayesDuncan & Marilyn HenriksonRebecca L. HillisJonnie HoffmanJulie IbarraFabian JironKevin JohnsonAndrew KamellKevin KeilbachThomas A. KelleyDoris KesterJohn Ketchum

Bernadette Albo & John Guerrero

Andrea Aragon & Darrin SmithDaniel ArchuletaKimberly K. ArlineDavid & Shirley AtwoodFrank BacaJanet BarnettFrank Bartolo, Jr.Michael T. BaxterBrandon A. BodryTerry & MariKate BookClinton BrownDr. Lana M. BrumfieldJames BrusakChristopher BurkeJeff ChostnerTerrance & Richelle CordovaScott & Kathy CostantiniPaula DionisioJim & Barbara DuffTodd DuncanDave & Missy EdmissonDavid FernThomas Fritch

David & Lorie GalliGregory J. GeorgeCasey GibbsEmily GlasserLisa, Will & Danny GolobDenise GonzalesMarilyn & Ansel GowerNicholas GradisarBret GriebenowThomas S. GuinsJim & Barbara HadleyGreg & Cathy HahnTina & Greg HayleySteve & Paula HensonKenny & Bianca HicksLauri Holmberg-MartinoRick & Joy HolmesDan & Edie HulbertBret JonesMark & Kitty KennedyLawrence & Debbie L. KochisJohn & Patricia KlompMark LangloisJimmy LeatherwoodRandy K. Linnen

Dennis & Donna MaesMark A. MaesDennis E. Manzanares Martha & Jay McCoy Kimberly McCullahMichael & Sandra MedeirosMitch MemingerJames & Rose MertzRobert MezaChris MidgettJoseph MontoyaGil & Tine OrrJoseph PachecoTroy PachecoDr. & Mrs. Adolph PadulaDavid & Judy ParryJeremy PeedMichael PerriLance & Shauna PetersMichael PighettiBrad PingelFreddy PolkCory PonceMichael & Drucilla PughDavid Dill & Jane Rawlings

Robert H. RawlingsLarry ReelElliott L. RingEdward & Helen RobinsonRuben & Connie RomanBrandon RoweMichael G. SalardinoMichael SalazarWilliam L. SchwabRod SlyhoffJason SmithJohn B. SnodgrassChris SnyderShelley SoucekEdwin SpanglerRebecca SpivaLisa StablerJack & Linda StachlerCassandra StephensDon SwickRob ThamesChris TheisBob & Sara TonsingDustin Trimble

Renee Ann TrujilloTroy D. TuckerConnie VaughtEdgie WalrathSteve WarrenShirley WeindlingTom & Nanci WelteCharles L. WhitebreadBrad & Michelle WhitneyJanice & Ralph WilliamsKathy WorthingtonJames YanceyChristopher YoungLura ZimmermanPeggy ZippererBenjamin Zoch

MEMORIALIn Memory of

Paula Maxine Arriaga

by Paul & Shirley Arriaga

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Alexis DeTocqueville Level ($10,000 and above)

Jeffrey Shipp

WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK OUR MANY DONORS WHO WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS.

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Benefactor Level Donors ($500 - $999)

F riend Level Donors ($250 - $499)

• Continued from page 8W.C. & Gretta Kettelkamp, Jr.William & Mona KleinTony KnoppCorinne KoehlerSusan KramerTina KramerBob KratzerMichael & Sandra LambBenny & Rebecca LaneMartina & Andrew LangMichael R. LeonardDolphka LewisJulie LewisShirley A. LewisRollie & Susan LeyhJohn & Jill LinckJennifer LivingstonKevin Logan

Judith C. LopezRuth MachainJoe MajesticIrene MapesDonna K. MartinLauri MartinMichael & Ashton MartinezAngelo MasciotraMichael MasciotraJames MasseKevin S. McCarthyWilliam D. McCuneJoey McElvyRandel P. McGillJames T. McKissickBrant J. McLeodFrank Milinazzo, JrChris MooreGina Nance

Steve NawrockiSandy NeblCindy NunezHumberto Ochoa Del OlivasJeanette & Dennis O'QuinDuane OtterJohn & Jaylyn PachecoNicole J. PechekJennifer M. PighettiRobert PowersFred O. RamseyRenee RichardsonJeannette RobertsBob & Mary Ann RodeGreg RodeTim RodeGilbert R. RodriguezRenee Rodriquez

Samuel RuybalidBea SalazarCraig M. SalernoChristine ScheberleBill & Marybeth SchulleWilliam A. SchwerJerrad ScottSteve & Cheryl ShirleyChris & Kathy ShrontzDeneane SisnerosKristin SmithBeverly A. SpruillGeorge StarkMaria P. SubiaCarl SwithersJohn TonderaJohn ToupalMark TrevithickDestry Trujillo

Gary L. TrujilloAndria VangorderValorie VasquezLuis VelezDimas & Virginia VigilMartin & Michelle VigilMark & Cheryl VincentJeff & Judith WaitsPamela WalkerDonald WaltersJoe WelteMahlon T. WhitePaul WillumstadRichard A. Wilson Jr.Shawn WintersMervan WoffordGeorge WoodsDrs. Phillip Woods &

Christine Nevin-WoodsTerry Zupan

James AbleStephan AbraasAndres H. AcostaAlfred & Paulina AdjeiDora AgueKaren AkinAndrea AlcalaJulie AlldrittMarissa AlvarezSteven AndersonJames ArellanoCheryl ArmstrongScott AumillerKristi AusbunCarmen AvalosLili AvalosJoel BaberArthur Ray BacaBrandy BaileyCrystal BakerJames & Mabel BakerDouglas BelcherWilliam G. BellDesiree BergKen & Miranda BerkleyNeal BersekLinda BettsRyan S. BevingtonTerry BlackmonDave & Karla BlainKristin Blair

Patty BlancCharles BoomsLee Ann BowenGreg BowmanKelly BradshawCyndi Bray-McDanielFred & Tammy BregarScott BridgmanSara R. BriggsThomas BrooksDouglas BrooksEd BrownJeffrey & Heather BrownMichael BrownBrenda BroylesJoshua BruggemanValerie BundyJason BurnsJonathan CaféAnthony CampbellDavid & Marianne CardinalGena CarettoArnie CarlsenAmber CarrilloJody CarrilloBeatrice CasadosVikki CasiasGuillermo CasillasJohnny ChaconKathryn Chambers-McAuliffeArnie & Heather Chavez

Vickie ChiongLarry & Kassie CiprianiMidori ClarkTim ClarkeLinda ClenninSean K ClodfelterDon A. ColalanciaLynda K. ConnorsDarrell ContrerasRichard CookBarbara CoombsStephanie CoppockTony CordovaValerie CordovaSusan M. CottermanBrian CowanDixon R. CravensDenise CrepeauTom CressJerry CribariElias CruzBrandon Louis CuliferScott CummingsCindy CunicoJames CurleyKeith CurleySteven CurtisSharon DanielsTroy D. DavenportEileen DennisCharlene & Paul Dent

Edward & Neta DeRoseJoseph A. DeVanDustin DewittGwyn J. DickersonBecky DoeMichael & Kristie DorwartChristopher J. DuffTish DunlapTimothy E. DuranJody DurenLinda DuVallFrancine DuVall-HoyleWilliam H. EatonNicole EdelmannMartha EllerEdward & Carole EnglerJuan EscobarMichelle EscobedoRichard EsgarGeorge EsquibelDon FairMike FallettaEneasi & Iva FatongiaPatrick FeltaultReginald Figgs IIIMark J. FisherJosefina FitzgeraldDamian FloresVince FloresJudy FondaKatherine Fonseca

Shane ForsytheRisa FranklinDerek B. FraserTheresa Ruth FrazierSusan FrederiksenFrank N. FredricksonTony FreemanBrandon FreemanOscar FrenchStacey FurneyMeg GacnikMaya GaleasPamela GalkowskiJennifer GallagherAngel M. GallegosAriel B. GallegosMichael A. GalliFrank GarciaAlbert GarnerJag GarrettLaura GeorgeDylan GilbertSonya GomezRenee A. Gomez-ValdezKelly GonzalesPaul GonzalesMario GonzalezDebbie GoodmanMike Gradishar

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F riend Level Donors ($500 - $999)

• Continued from page 9John GrayTroy GrindstaffAllen GrovesKari A. GuerreroAnthony & Patty GuerreroElizabeth GutierrezTravis GuymonJonathan HagerAngela HallJohn J. HallLinda HamlerAndrew HammelPaul & Vanessa HanesGeorge C. HarnerLaurie HarnessDerik HarrisTheresa HartVestal J. HastyKimberly HearstDawn C. HendersonEd HenneJason & Melissa HerlyckAnnette HerreraBarbara & John HiblerKiedra HickertElizabeth HillRonald HoffmanJeffrey Scott Holm Jr.J. HornRobert HowellZachary HoytDave HudsonNancy HumanFirdausi IraniJanet IvesLorna JacksonVirginia JahnShawn JenningsRafael JimenezMr. & Mrs. Theodore R. JohnsonZachary JohnsonRose JubertAnthony & Renee KarschnikJustin A. KearnsTerry KetchumAimee KeysPaula KirchnerAndrew & Melissa KisslanLareen M. KnezevichKirk & Paula KochenbergerChris KochisRussell KochisHillary KommaPatricia A. KrasovecLaurel Landreth

Dave & Carole LangeMolly LareauFred & Patricia LaSavioRhonda & Bobby LatkaDonna LeachDonald LearnedMichael LeningJeffrey D. LesterTerry LewisKeith LittleJohn LopezShawn LoppnowDavid LovelaceJulie LovellTerry L. LownYvonne Lujan-SlakLisa LungwitzJohn MadridTerry MaestasJoe MahoneyJerry L. ManceTonya N. MansfieldDenise A. ManzanaresPat ManzanaresJosé & Christina MarcanoMaureen E. MarincichJames V. MartinSunshine MartinezCarl MartinezGerard MartinezJ. Michael MartinezJoey & Josephine MartinezJoshua L. MartinezLuann MartinezMr. & Mrs. Mike MartinezRobert MartinezSunshine MartinezChristopher MascarenasJaime MascarenasKaci MasonTracey Mattoon-AmosLouise MaxfieldPaul A. McCraeDavid McKenzieMorgan McMechenAndrea MedinaMichael MedinaPam & Steve MedinaRandy L. MelcherTami M. MicciullaCynthia MillerGary & Renee MillerLeslie MillerDanny MitchellCheryl MoffattGrace Molina

Karen MondragonRaelynn MontourDale A. MontoyaGeraldine MontoyaJeffrey MontoyaLynda L. MontoyaMichael MontoyaNick V. MontoyaBrandi MooreDonald & Raelene MooreLuther R. Moore, Jr.Don MoralesThomas S. MossPaul MottoJennifer MravichKenny NaborsJohn NavaretteLinda NavrkalRyan NazarioTara NeilsonBill NemickMelissa NeresonSusan NickoletteJennifer NobleOrla O’CallaghanDaniel & Wendy O’SheaCarrie OlsenRichard OnoRichard P. OreschnickDon & Susanne OrtegaTed & Toni OrtivizMark OsbornCurtis O. OslesonLuis Padilla Jr.Tina PaglioneLori PalomarezChad PalumboLana PaulSophie PawlakEarl I. PayneChristopher PenaPeggy P. PerezShiela PerezEdward PerkoAnthony PetreeZach PittmanRoxanne PleshekJoel PurfieldMike PuseduRichard QueenJack & Paula QuinnJuan QuinonesAdriana QuintanaCarla RadloffWilliam RaelMichael A. Ramos

Pamela RhoadsLaKisha RichardsonCarolyn RichterDr. Dana RileyValerie RiveraMr. & Mrs. Fabien RobergeMitchell RobinsonSeth RoccoRudolph RodriguezElizabeth RoggeKaren RojasClark RomeroSandy & Kevin RomeroTrinidad RomeroRalph A. Romero Jr.Victoria RoskeyAndrelito SabidoRobert SaisDavid SalazarRaul San MiguelBridget SanchezLarry SanchezRichard SanchezSarah SanchezBarbara SandstromMichelle SantarelliSolomon SantistevanTravis ScaleseMarc & Anna ScalziJulie SchaferGeorge SchanzeLeo ScheberleBarbara SchindlerMark L. SchornackCharles SchwagerCynthia ScottRobert J. ScottJesse SenaBrandon ShaferDavid & Virginia ShawRobert ShewSteven L. SiasMonica SiglerCarla L SikesJohn SinksGeri SloanLauren SmithLauri SmithLauren SnellWarren SnookMike SpenceEugene & Connie StankoSandy & Marv SteinRick StonerShawn SuttonDarrell & Juliet Svalstad

Adam SvatekGayle & Mark SwansonLindee TarverAmanda TaulmanKirk & Cassy TaylorRick TeelJohn ThompsonOrie TibljasRebecca Todero GoodmanKara TomczakAshleigh TompkinsJoseph TorresRonald TorresJohn & Nancy TraceyVanessa TrexelGerardo TrianaDanny TrujilloDon TrujilloEric TrujilloMatthew C. TrujilloRobert TrujilloDennis UhernikCarmen ValdezDebbie ValdezJuan A. ValeroDr. & Mrs. M. Edmund VallejoMark VanceJonathon VandalAmber VanOverCharlotte VasquezKathy VaughnCharles T. & Desda VialJaime VialpandoJohn VigilTeri VincentGreg WagnerJohn WeaverMelinda WelchJanet Wheat-VigilVictor WhitePepper WhittlefShane WiescampMyka WilburRaynae E. WilkersonLuther E. WilkinsonNicholas WilliamsScott & Deserae WilsonColin Wolslegel, DOMark WrastKaren WrightDave YoderDucella ZamoraGerardo Triana Paul Valdez

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2014 Campaign WinnersCorporate Leadership Award for Excellence

� Express Scripts � Parkview Medical Center � PCAPP Partners - Bechtel, AECOM (formerly URS), Battelle � Xcel Energy � UTC Aerospace Systems

Outstanding Campaign Coordinators � Housing Authority of Pueblo - Cheri Wilkerson � Parkview Medical Center - Michelle Peulen, this team consists of Karen Garrity, Sam Dosen and Jennifer Gallagher.

� Xcel Energy -Pueblo Team- Ruben Roman, Jamie Vialpando, Renee Trujillo, Robert Meza, Brandon Bodry, Jay McCoy, Denise Manzanares, David Parry

Outstanding Small Business � TR Toppers � Rampart Supply

Special Recognition for Matching Grants � The David & Lucile Packard Foundation � PCAPP Partners (Bechtel, AECOM, Battelle) � Southern Colorado Community Foundation � El Pomar Foundation � Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation � Little Caesars Pizza

Pueblo Chemical Agent - Destruction Pilot Plant

Bechtel • AECOM • Battelle

UNITED WAY Helps Angel

Tree Program

United Way reached out this holiday season by lending a hand to the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program. The program provides holiday gifts for children in need. The community rallied, and hundreds of underprivileged children were given toys, clothes and other gifts. Along with a contribution from United Way, the Angel Tree program received donations from the Gil Padilla Scholarship Fund (named in honor of former United Way board member Gil Padilla) by his wife Charlotte Vasquez and family. As a result, Christmas joy was brought to the lives of children who otherwise would have gone without.

Gil Padilla, Jr. meets a grateful recipient at the Angel Tree Christmas distribution.

IBEW/NECA Electrical Repair ProgramMeeting community needs is what United Way is all about. Fortunately,

we have outstanding businesses and organizations that are always willing to help. A great example of this is the creation of the IBEW Local 12 and the Southern Colorado NECA Emergency Electrical Repair program. The two organizations came together as a way to help low income individuals fix dangerous, emergency or life-threatening electrical issues. Due to their leadership, several local electrical companies in Pueblo stepped in to offer their services at a reduced cost. Clients are screened by Catholic Charities and SRDA to ensure eligibility and need. Over 16 families have been helped as a result of this program in 2014/2015. Both IBEW Local 12 and Southern Colorado NECA have given very generous donations of money, time and expertise to keep this program alive. United Way is very proud to be a part of this innovative program to help those in need.

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United Way’s Middle School Mentoring Program, in its fourth year, reached its ambitious goal of recruiting 40 new mentors this year, bringing the mentor total to a very impressive 80 individuals. In September and October of 2014, United Way embarked on a very aggressive strategy to recruit 40 new caring, business-oriented individuals for our proven program. The goal was achieved with a lot of hard work, speaking to service clubs and businesses, radio and newspaper support, and word of mouth. Please see a list of our amazing mentors listed on page 20. The expansion of the program was made possible by a grant from the El Pomar Foundation. As a result, United Way will have a remarkable group of mentors in four middle schools throughout Pueblo County at Heaton, Pueblo Academy of the Arts and Liberty Point International School. New to the mix this year is Roncalli STEM Academy.

Results are what helps this program change lives. Outcome data is being kept at all schools, measuring grades, behavior and attendance. In many instances, grades have improved, as well as behavior. Days that mentors meet with their student show improved attendance as well. In addition, there are numerous heartwarming antidotal stories happening each day, that are no doubt making a difference. School engagement among students with mentors has increased significantly as well. It is because of this difference that most mentors sign on for another year with their student, showing incredible commitment for their student throughout their often difficult middle school years.

Here are some quotes from a few of the mentors about the program:

United Way Middle School Mentoring Program Expands - FOUR SCHOOLS, EIGHTY MENTORS -

“This program has helped me understand with just a short time you can make a lifelong difference and friend. I am not sure if I learned more or my mentee learned more, but either way, it is a beautiful success.” - Matt Smith, owner, Snap Fitness 24/7 & Pueblo’s Best

Carpet Cleaning; 2nd year mentor at Liberty Point International School“So far, so good. I'm sure any teacher or parent can attest, but it is incredible the transformation

that can happen in one school year. To see my mentee refocus her boundless energy toward academic and social achievements is a type of proud impossible to fully describe.”

- Jenna Seddon, Professional Bull Riders; Pueblo Academy of the Arts, 2nd year mentor“The relationship I have built in the last three years with my mentee will last for a life time for me. I cannot believe how fast it has went by, but I have memories that will never be forgotten.

It is an opportunity that I am very happy I did not pass up.” - Lawrence Kochis, United Way; Heaton Middle School, 3rd year mentor

Mentors serve as a positive adult role model that helps with problem solving, decision making and organization skills, provides a connection between the world of work and school, and perhaps most importantly, listens with their heart. Mentors spend one hour a week with their student during the school year, often around the lunch hour as well as field trips throughout the year for bonding and educational purposes. Have you ever wanted to change the world for

the better? There’s no better way to change a young person’s life than being a mentor.

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The 10th Annual Flavor of Pueblo Food & Wine Show is one of Pueblo’s original and premier wine and food events spotlighting the incredible eateries, delicious drinks, and the variety of ‘flavors’ our community has to offer! Plus, mix in the spectacular 80/Twenty Wines’ Wine Corner and great music from Broken Angel with special guest Jess on percussion and you’ve got one of the best community events - all to benefit United Way of Pueblo County funded programs. This year’s event was held on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the Pueblo Convention Center. For just $20 in advance or $25 at the door, more than 600 patrons sampled a wide variety of great appetizers, entrees, desserts, and various delicious drinks - wines, beer, spirits, and more at over 30 booths!

The event was made possible through a partnership with the Pueblo Convention Center, the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce and Standard Sales/Budweiser. Major sponsors: Aspen Paint and Body, Black Hills Energy, Express Scripts, PCAPP Partners: Bechtel, AECOM, Battelle, UTC Aerospace Systems, and Xcel Energy; with supporting sponsors: Express Employment Professionals, Kaiser Permanente, Loaf ‘N Jug, Premier Fulfillment, and Security Service Federal Credit Union. Our wonderful media sponsors: Comcast Spotlight, Hippo Productions, Pueblo’s Greatest Hits KPHT 95.5 and The Pueblo Chieftain.

United Way of Pueblo County would like to thank the many individuals, volunteers, sponsors, partners, and Broken Angel, who helped make this event a success!

th Annual Flavor of Pueblo Food & Wine Show

WINNERS! Congratulations to this year’s winners

People’s Choice Award ......................................... Mr. Tandoori Urban Bar & GrillBest Appetizer ...................................................................... Park East Restaurant Best Entrée .............................................................Mr. Tandoori Urban Bar & GrillBest Dessert.................................................................................. Milberger FarmsBest Beverage (non-alcoholic) ..........................................Get Your Health BackBest Wine ........................................Paccamora, distributed by Synergy Fine WinesBest Beer/Spirit ..............................................................Standard Sales/Budweiser

Pueblo Chemical Agent - Destruction Pilot Plant

Bechtel • AECOM • Battelle

PARTICIPATING VENDORS80/Twenty Wines & Various DistributorsBig Bear Wine & LiquorBite Me Cake CompanyBreckenridge DistilleryBuffalo Wild WingsCatering by Chartwells, CSU-PuebloChick-fil-A PuebloCinfully Delicious CateringEast Coast Pizza & BakeryGet Your Health BackGirl Scouts of ColoradoGreater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce

Honey Baked HamJanessa’s Gourmet Potica CompanyLatino Chamber of CommerceLittle Caesars PizzaMcAlister’s DeliMilberger FarmsMr. Tandoori Urban Bar and GrillNoodles and CompanyPark East RestaurantPepsiPueblo Convention CenterStandard Sales/BudweiserTown and Country Foods

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On Friday, April 10, 2015, CSU-Pueblo coaches, athletes and athletic department staff, along with numerous Golden Corral employees and United Way staff spent their morning preparing an assortment of foods, and serving, waiting and bussing tables with a smile. This annual benefit breakfast saw nearly 625 United Way supporters, donors, and community members in 2015! For just $5, attendees received an incredible all-you-can-eat breakfast all while supporting the over 50 critically needed health and human service programs United Way of Pueblo County funds each year.

KIQ’N Country 93.9 FM and KWRP Cruisin’ AM 690/100.3 FM kept the tunes coming and the mood light with two wonderful live remotes during the event.

United Way of Pueblo County would like to extend our deepest appreciation to Golden Corral- Manager Madelyn Schoch and employees, the CSU-Pueblo Athletic Department- athletes and coaches, KIQ’N Country and KWRP Cruisin’ for their support of this wonderful event and the Pueblo community!

United Way of Pueblo County Staff

Andrea Aragon ............................................... President/CEOLawrence Kochis ...............Campaign Director, AFL-CIO CSABernadette Albo ...........................................Finance DirectorBianca Hicks ....................Resource Development CoordinatorDonna Leach ....................................Administrative AssistantValarie Ruybal ......UW Middle School Mentoring CoordinatorJudith Boudreaux .........................VITA Program Coordinator

United Way of Pueblo County

Get United Way info via e-mail!Sign up at www.pueblounitedway.org

or email Bianca at bianca.hicks@ co.pueblo.co.us

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Men’s .........................Seth Kolosso .Time: 16:19.42Women’s .................. Jessica Kleven .Time: 19:54.01

Men’s ...................Robert Quintana .Time: 41:06.19Women’s ............... Donna Hickman .Time: 39:37.05

Held annually on the 4th of July, the 8th Annual Liberty Point 5K Run/Walk was host to 523 runners and walkers who participated in the healthy, family fun event started by Snap Fitness 24/7 to raise funds for United Way of Pueblo County funded programs. The event also kicks off and celebrates the patriotic spirit of the 4th in coordination with the Pueblo West 4th of July festivities and is made possible in partnership with United Way of Pueblo County, Snap Fitness 24/7, the Pueblo West Metropolitan District, and Pueblo West Chamber of Commerce.

Beginning just south of the intersection of Joe Martinez & Purcell Blvds, runners and walkers of all ages and levels of expertise, travel to the beautiful Liberty Point lookout area and back again. Seth Kolosso took the

title of first as the overall male winner and Jessica Kleven earned the first overall female title for the fourth year in a row! The 2015 event was host to multiple new elements from a Most Patriotic Photo Contest on the Liberty Point 5K Facebook page, to the inclusion of disposable timing chips in the race bibs, and the participation of runners and riders with Ainsley’s Angels, a nonprofit that runs or walks in races for those who are disabled and cannot physically run themselves but can enjoy the experience in specialized race bikes.

The Liberty Point 5K Run/Walk has been made possible by the generous support of our sponsors-major sponsors: Black Hills Energy and Parkview-Pueblo West Emergency Services, supporting sponsors: American Medical Response, Ent Federal Credit Union, Minnequa Works

Credit Union, and Pueblo Community Health Center, media sponsor: KPHT 95.5 Pueblo’s Greatest Hits, and numerous mile marker sponsors. United Way of Pueblo County would like to thank the many volunteers who came out bright and early to ensure the event was a success. A very special thank you to our race partners- race director Stan Hren, Matt Smith- Snap Fitness 24/7, Pueblo West Fire Chief Brian Caserta, and RaceRite. In addition, the following businesses provided in-kind donations: Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, Pueblo West Chamber of Commerce, Snap Fitness 24/7, and the Northside Pueblo Wal-Mart. Visit our event Facebook page www.facebook.com/libertypoint5k to check out photos from the event!

THANK YOU for another great year!

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Community Campaign (Member Agency Pot) ........................................................................................................... $446,125Special Mental Health Grant

Friendly Harbor Drop In Center ........................................................................................................................ $10,000 Mental Health of America, Pueblo Pro-Bono Counseling & Referral Program .................................................... $27,000

Special Senior Services Grant Pueblo Cooperative Care Center, Senior Hygiene .............................................................................................. $11,500

Colorado Combined Campaign (state employees) ....................................................................................................... $20,157Combined Federal Campaign ......................................................................................................................................... $1,188Emergency Food & Shelter Program (federal grant) ...................................................................................................... $92,274El Pomar Community Problem Solving Fund (to aid indigent & homeless) ................................................................... $16,000Wittels Investment (designated by donor) ....................................................................................................................... $500Designated to Non Member Agencies ......................................................................................................................... $53,033Community Impact Grant

Care & Share Food Bank – School Centered Mobile Food Pantry at East & South High Schools......................... $10,000 Salvation Army – Children’s Summer Day Camp and Back to School .................................................................. $5,000 Soaring Eagles for Autism .................................................................................................................................. $8,500

Cares Program - Board of Water Works ..................................................................................................................... $110,000 IBEW/NECA Electrical Repair Assistance Program ......................................................................................................... $1,477Emergency & Special Funding

Toys for Children, Angel Tree Program ................................................................................................................ $1,500 Utility Assistance .............................................................................................................................................. $1,000 Pueblo Poverty Foundation Flu Shots, Diabetes Screening, Stocking Give Away ................................................. $1,500

Gil Padilla Memorial Fund ............................................................................................................................................. $2,500United Way Middle School Mentoring Program........................................................................................................... $29,750PAID DIRECT (Funds raised via UW Campaign, paid by other) .................................................................................... $44,905TOTAL DISTRIBUTED INTO COMMUNITY ....................................................................................... $893,909United Way Administrative and Fundraising Costs –10%

2014/2015 Funding Fiscal year July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

� El Pomar Community Problem Solving FundThis endowment fund was established by the El Pomar Foundation to address critical and emergency needs for the homeless and indigent in Pueblo County.

� Abe & Rose Wittels Endowment FundEstablished by Puebloans Abe & Rose Wittels, these funds support health and human service programs in Pueblo County.

� Emergency Food & Shelter ProgramUnited Way of Pueblo County administers funding set aside to assist organizations addressing homeless shelters, food and homelessness assistance.

� Colorado Combined CampaignState employees who live and work in Pueblo County participate in the annual campaign through the Colorado Combined Campaign. Donors designate their gifts to United Way or its partner agencies.

� Combined Federal CampaignThe mission of the Combined Federal Campaign is to support and promote philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to give.

� Community Impact GrantSpecial grant funds made available by United Way of Pueblo County Board of Trustees to any nonprofit in Pueblo County meeting a critical community need not currently funded by United Way.

� The Living Legacy CircleThe time you spend planning charitable giving is an important process that will bring special rewards. By carefully considering what, when and how to give, you may be able to give much more than you thought possible. A planned charitable gift can help you accomplish personal planning objectives in ways that may benefit you, your loved ones, and your favorite charities. So join the Living Legacy Circle – and give the gift that will last a lifetime.

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Security Service Federal Credit Union - Free Shred Days (Sept. 13, 2014 &

Apr. 11, 2015)Security Service Federal Credit Union is providing an important community service all while supporting United Way! During the 2014 Campaign, SSFCU held two free Shred Days on which the community was invited to drop off documents to be shredded at no cost. Contributions that were received for this service were donated to United Way of Pueblo County! Thank you, Jennifer Andrew & the SSFCU Team for safely disposing of those confidential documents and supporting United Way!

Pass Key 50 West Restaurant - Aug. 2014

Mary Jo Pagano and her family invited members of the community to join in celebrating their 25th anniversary celebration at the Pass Key 50 West Restaurant. During the week of August 11 - 15, Pass Key 50 West offered a deal on their famous Pass Key Special and donated ten percent of their proceeds during the anniversary week to benefit United Way of Pueblo County funded programs. Thank you to the Pagano family and congratulations on 25 years at the Highway 50 West location!

Park East Restaurant - October 2014

Park East owners Terra and Jeff Riggio created various events throughout the month of October for United Way Month to engage visitors to the restaurant and

members of the community at large to become involved in the fundraising efforts. Throughout the month, patrons visiting Park East were offered chances to win great prizes, including a Lunch or Happy Hour office party and gift cards with all proceeds benefiting United Way. Contributors received a special promotion worth $5 or $10 off their next visit to the restaurant based on the amount donated. In addition, Park East hosted a Halloween Costume Party in support of United Way. On two record breaking incredible Celebrity Waiter nights, local stars came out to help bring in donations for chances to win and interacted with guests. As another great display of support, during the week of October 20th through 25th, 10% of the restaurant’s profits were donated to United Way. Thank you Terra, Jeff & Staff!

Little Caesars Pizza - Nov. 2014

Community Champion Dave Feamster, owner of Little Caesars Pizza in Pueblo, La Junta and Lamar, generously held United Way Month in November and allowed customers to donate to benefit the 2014 Campaign. In support of those diner driven contributions, Little Caesars Pizza took the lead by matching any gifts dollar for dollar up to $2,000 and also donated $1.00 from each $5.00 Hot-N-Ready Pepperoni Pizza purchased on November 11 and 12! In a great show of support, locations

throughout Pueblo County were also adorned with LIVE UNITED t-shirt cutouts with the names and messages from kindhearted donors throughout the fall. We are incredibly thankful for all Dave Feamster & his Staff do in support of UWPC!

The Spirit Store/Imprinted Sportswear -

Nov./Dec. 2014The Spirit Store partnered with United Way in support of the National & four time Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Champion CSU–Pueblo Football team in November/December by giving $3 to UWPC for every RMAC Championship item sold at The Spirit Store. Thank you, Randy Anderson & Staff! GO PACK!

Angelo’s Pizza Parlor on the Riverwalk -

Mar. 2015For the past four years, Angelo’s Pizza Parlor has generously held United Way Month during the month of March and offered their diners the opportunity to give directly on their bill in support of United Way and the more than 50 health and human service programs funded each year. In addition, Angelo’s donated 20% on top of every dollar given! Thank you, Debby Foresta & Staff!

Colorado Coaches for Charity - May 1, 2015

CSU–Pueblo Head Football Coach John Wristen announced United Way of Pueblo County as his 2015 Charity of Choice for the second year in a row and honored Louie Carleo as a Community

Champion at the 2015 Colorado Coaches for Charity held Friday, May 1 at Coors Field. As Coach Wristen’s Charity of Choice, United Way of Pueblo County received a grant from the Fisher DeBerry Foundation and 20 percent of sponsorship and ticket proceeds from the Pueblo area. Coach Wristen involves his players in United Way programs and events, as they attended United Way Middle School Mentorship Program sessions- interacting with the students and mentors as well as players and staff participate in the Golden Corral Breakfast raising funds for UWPC. United Way is incredibly honored to receive this distinction. Thank you, Coach Wristen for your support and for choosing United Way of Pueblo County as your 2015 Charity of Choice!

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� Bead Creations by Jenny � Betty Nufer � Big Bear Wine & Liquor � Broken Angel with Jess on percussion � City of Pueblo � Clear Channel Pueblo • Fox Sports AM 1350 • KCSJ News Talk 590 • KPHT 95.5

� Comcast Spotlight � Cooperative Care Center � CSU–Pueblo Alumni Association � CSU–Pueblo Athletics Department � Eagleridge Mini Storage � Express Employment Professionals � Golden Corral Restaurant � Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce � Hippo Productions - Tom Urdiales � KIQ’N Country 93.9FM � KWRP Cruisin’ 1530AM/94.7FM � Latino Chamber of Commerce � Little Caesars Pizza

� Loaf 'N Jug � Looking Glass Photography � Lucero's Trophy Emporium � Dennis Maes � My Friend, the Printer, Inc. � Park East Restaurant � Pass Key 50 West Restaurant � PepsiCo � Pueblo's Best Carpet Cleaning � Pueblo Convention Center � Pueblo County Government � Pueblo West Amateur Radio Group � Pueblo West Chamber of Commerce � Pueblo West Metropolitan District � Pueblo West Parks and Recreation � Jack & Paula Quinn � REPS Union Ave Gym � Rocky Mountain Eye Center � Michael Salardino � Security Service Federal Credit Union � Mike Seppala � Snap Fitness 24/7

� Southern Colorado Small Business Development Center

� Standard Sales/Budweiser � The Pueblo Chieftain � The Spirit Store/Imprinted Sportswear � United Way Board of Trustees & Campaign Cabinet • John Batey • Dan Centa • Dave Galli • Dominic Gallina • John Keilbach • Ted Ortiviz • Michelle Peulen • Ruben Roman

� US Bank � UTC Aerospace Systems � Vestas Towers � Wal-Mart – Northside Pueblo � Xcel Energy

In Kind Donors

Agency Program(s) 2014/2015 AwardAmerican Red Cross Disaster services, Volunteer Recruitment and Training, Service to Armed

Forces $14,125

Boy Scouts, Rocky Mountain Council Learning for Life, Scoutreach, Exploring $39,000

Boys and Girls Club Sprague, East Side & Avondale Centers $57,300

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pueblo Home Stability $28,000

Cooperative Care Center Food Sack, Medical Prescriptions $27,350

East Side Child Care Center Quality Day Care on a Sliding Fee Scale $44,000

Hearing Project, ESA Recycled Hearing Aids $3,500

Pueblo Child Advocacy Center Child Abuse Prevention- Examinations, Investigations, Support $23,400

Pueblo Community Health Center Dental Program $8,000

Pueblo Suicide Prevention Center Core Crisis - Prevention, Education & Awareness Training, Crisis Hotline, Postvention/Grief Support; Community Counseling

$45,250

Salvation Army Daily Meal Program-$14,000; Food Pantry-$12,000; Warming Shelter-$5,000 $26,000

Southside Children's Center Quality Day Care on a Sliding Fee Scale $36,000

S.R.D.A “HELP” Program; Personal Care, Homemaker, Home Repair $39,150

Y.W.C.A Family Crisis Shelter, Teresa's Place, Domestic Violence Co-location, Youth Violence Prevention

$55,050

TOTAL $446,125

United Way Member Agency Funding 2014/2015

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Community Impact Grant CommitteeBeth Byrant; Renee Richardson, US Bank; Dominic Gallina, Wells Fargo; Michelle Peulen, Parkview Medical Center

This committee selects deserving programs to be funded by the United Way Community Impact Grant.

Volunteer CommitteesA volunteer is a person who is a light to others, doing well and willingly the tasks at hand,

being aware of another’s needs – and doing something about it.~ Author Unknown ~

Allocations CommitteeChair - Doug Hayes, UTC Aerospace Systems; Argerie Hoty; Beth Bryant; Brandon Henderson, Henderson Insurance; Jerome Blackwell, Kaiser Permanente; Niki Whitaker, CSU-Pueblo; Shawn Sutton, Sunflower Bank; Stacie Shirley, Buxman, Kwitek & Ohlsen Attorneys at Law; Toni Montoya, TR Toppers; Maria Ribarich, TR Toppers

The Allocations committee is charged with oversight and monitoring funds distributed by the United Way to funded programs. The committee meets monthly and more often as needed in May to review each agency’s funding request. Their funding recommendations are then given to the United Way board for approval. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month or as needed.

Campaign CabinetChair – Dan Centa, Pueblo West Metro District; Retired Judge Dennis Maes; Dave Feamster, Little Caesars Pizza; Jane Rawlings, The Pueblo Chieftain; Michael Salardino, Security Service Investments; Mark Chorak, RE/MAX; Christopher Burke, Black Hills Energy; Jeff Chostner, District Attorney; Sandy Gutierrez, Latino Chamber of Commerce; Priscilla Lucero, Wells Fargo Bank; Dave Aldag, Rocky Mountain Eye Center; Jack Quinn; Mitch Meminger, Trane Company; Matt Smith, Snap Fitness 24/7; Renee Rodriquez, Express Employment Professionals

This committee has one of the most difficult challenges charged to any committee – to develop, implement, and conduct the annual campaign. This requires developing new strategies, marketing ideas, and long range planning. Meets as needed.

El Pomar Community Problem Solving CommitteeRenee Richardson, US Bank; Jay Dammann; Skip Lauray

Responsible for distributing and monitoring annual earnings from the El Pomar Endowment Fund. This committee works to ensure that these funds are carefully invested in programs that meet needs that would not be funded otherwise. Meets 3 times a year.

Finance CommitteeChair/Treasurer- Bonnie Dickerson, Vestas; Jim Duff; Jennifer Andrew, Security Service Federal Credit Union; Bob Provost, Elizabeth Rogge, Sunflower Bank; Chris Snyder, AECOM

The finance committee is charged with fiscal responsibilities for the organization, the committee meets monthly to ensure that all the financial records of the organization are in order. Meets 3rd Tuesday of every month.

Labor CommitteeChair – Fred LaSavio, Don Difatta, Michael Guagliardo, Harvey Rodgers, Dave Kins, Brian Miller, Christine Neville.

This committee provides training for Labor to serve on the Board of Trustees, committees, and as campaign coordinators.

Nominating CommitteeMitch Meminger, Trane Company; Dave Galli; Jim Duff, Sandy Romero, Bechtel; Matt Smith, Snap Fitness 24/7

This committee is charged with identifying candidates from among the Membership – at – Large to serve on the Board of Trustees and volunteer committees.

United Way of Pueblo County Colorado Inc.2014/2015 Annual Report

Published AnnuallyUnited Way of Pueblo County Colorado Inc.

PO Box 11566 • Pueblo, CO 81001719-583-4455

www.pueblounitedway.org

United Way of Pueblo County is pleased to serve as the fiscal sponsor of Pueblo EPIC (Executives Partnering to Invest in Children). EPIC is a state-wide coalition of business leaders,

nonprofits and foundations who are committed to making early childhood care, education, health, and parenting among the highest priorities of Colorado’s public and private investments. Focusing on children between the ages of zero to

eight, EPIC targets the youngest population in order to see the greatest impact. Some of Pueblo EPIC’s largest annual efforts include:• Annual Summit and Outreach• EPIC Book Drives and the establishment of

EPIC Reading Centers at hospitals, The Pueblo Community Health Center, the City/County Health Department, nonprofits, DSS and other community agencies with heavy public traffic.

• Public Awareness campaign

• Pueblo Parents Brochure – several quick guides for parents listing the top things their child needs to know before entering kindergarten, the top 10 places every child should visit in Pueblo, and more

• The distribution of thousands of books for children into the Pueblo Community.

For more information on how you can help or become involved in EPIC, contact Andrea Aragon at (719) 583-4455.

United Way Serves as Fiscal Sponsor of Pueblo EPIC

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Kristi Alfonso .............................. Centennial Real EstateHector Arambulo .......Management Coach & ConsultantDave Atwood.......................................Black Hills EnergyBrandy Bailey .................... Rocky Mountain Council BSADr. John R. Batey ..........Pueblo Urban Renewal AuthorityJustin Becker ......................................Target CorporationJosie Boreson .....Retired, Alamosa School District RE11-JEd Brown ......................................... Pueblo City CouncilMichael H. Bryant M.D., Retired, ........... St. Mary Corwin

Medical CenterChristopher Burke ................................Black Hills EnergyEileen Cardenas ............................................ CSU PuebloSandra Casaus ...........Pueblo West Metropolitan DistrictDan Centa .................Pueblo West Metropolitan DistrictJack S. Chick .......................................................RetiredMichael Colucci ....................Pueblo Regional Building &

Pueblo City Schools Board of EducationJoseph EunicePam Galkowski .......................... Parkview Medical CenterJocelyn Gallegos ...........................................Sysco FoodsScott Gaskell .......................................Farmers Insurance Robert S. Geonetta

Daniel Gonzales .............................Canon National BankJanina Goodwin ....... Pueblo City-County Library DistrictHowie GriffithAngela Guerra ........ Security Service Federal Credit UnionPatricia Guerrero .........................................Century LinkBrian Hoffman ........................ Pueblo Convention CenterEli HudspethJanean Jubic .................................CSU-Pueblo BasketballVictoria Kampa .....................Pueblo Community CollegeLaura Kelly ........... Pueblo Community Health Center FdnPatty Kester ......................................................... YWCALawrence L. Kochis .......... United Way of Pueblo CountyAndrew Lang .................................................TR ToppersDan Larson ...................................................... YoungLife Judy Leonard .... Pueblo West Metropolitan District BoardRick Luce ............... Security Service Federal Credit UnionTrisha Macias ..............................................CSU- PuebloVanessa R. Martinez ....Pueblo Urban Renewal AuthorityJim Mertz ...........................Salvation Army Pueblo CorpsTammy Moore ........................... Parkview Medical CenterStephanie Morales ......................................Century LinkDr Jeffrey L. Newcom ...........................Retired, US Army

Greg NolanElizabeth Palacios .................................. El Pueblo... ATCKent Palmer ................................................. Vectra BankChad Pfief ....................................................Legacy BankLinda PiersonEmily PriceGreg Rodriques ...........................................Century Link Dr. Henry Roman ..........................South Central BOCESValarie Ruybal-Montoya ... United Way of Pueblo CountyJulie Schafer ...........HUB International Insurance ServicesJenna SeddonRyan Seddon ...............................Professional Bull RidersJenny Smith ......................... Lamar Outdoor AdvertisingJessica SmithMatt Smith ........................................ Snap Fitness 24/7Joan TaullieEdgie WalrathJeffrey Young ...............................Professional Bull Riders

Thank you to our mentors who choose to remain anonymous.

UWMiddle School VolunteerMentors

Dennis MurphyGale HambyAnn CarsonMarilyn BucknerJosie SalazarMichael Catalano

Sharon GaskellLarry ZertucheCharlene ZertucheMark MutzLucille LaherLois Olguin

Shirley Van RiperBernadette SalazarGeralyn RolandGloria PeckAlice Padilla

Volunteer Income TaxAssistance Volunteers

As part of our commitment to addressing key community issues, United Way is developing strategies to positively impact the financial stability of our citizens. The goal is to help move people towards greater economic self-sufficiency and away from safety net services that are used during crisis situations.

One very important initiative working toward this goal is the Pueblo Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). VITA is an IRS program that provides

free tax preparation and filing for taxpayers who meet the annual income cap of $52,000 or below per household. In addition to providing free tax preparation, VITA works to ensure everyone in the community receives all of the tax credits and deductions for which they are eligible.

Two years ago, United Way of Pueblo County very willingly took over VITA program. Thanks to the help of highly trained volunteers, the Pueblo VITA Coalition processed 1,123 income tax

forms at various geographic sites located conveniently throughout the community. Monetary returns to the city and county through tax refunds, tax credits and savings of payments for private preparation fees totaled an impressive $1,397,051. A break-out of these figures for tax credits includes $487,300 in Earned Income credit and $229,372 in Child Care tax credits. We estimate that an average tax preparation fee would be $100 per filing, resulting in over

$112,300 in tax preparation savings alone. Often times, these valuable tax credits can literally lift people out of poverty, helping them to become more self sufficient.

For more information on this program, or becoming a volunteer, please call United Way at (719) 583-4455 or Judith Boudreaux, program coordinator at (719) 296-8768.

VITA is sponsored in part by the generosity of the City of Pueblo and the County of Pueblo through CSAC.

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Board Of Water Works Cares

Program

Out of compassion and concern for the Pueblo community, the Board of Water Works created a program to help those needing assistance with their water bill. In partnership with United Way and Catholic Charities, hundreds of people have received “a hand up” in these difficult economic times. Recipients must be screened for their eligibility and need, and can receive help once in a twelve month period, not to exceed three times in total. The fund was created by appropriations from the Board of Water Works, the City of Pueblo and contributions from caring individuals and businesses.

United Way thanks the Board of Water Works, already one of our most steadfast and generous partners, for stepping up in a big way to help those struggling to make ends meet. Pueblo and United Way are indeed lucky to have the leadership, generosity and compassion that the Board of Water Works provides.

Students at South High School wait in line to receive delicious and nutritious food at the Fresh Farm Market, which provides emergency food to students and their families, made possible by United Way donors.

Community Impact Grants Addressing Needs that Matter to Our Community!

At United Way, our volunteers look at the needs of our community. As needs change, we want to be responsive and invest your donor dollars as effectively as possible – because results matter! In response to ever-changing needs, United Way Board of Trustees have developed community impact grants, which are designed to address needs not currently funded by United Way. This year, we were able to invest new dollars into the following outstanding programs:• Care & Share Food Bank Fresh Farm Market - To provide school centered

mobile pantries offering nutritious food throughout the school year and summer for students attending South and East High Schools. Over 500 plus students and their families have been impacted.

• Salvation Army Summer Camp and Back to School - To provide the five elements of a successful summer program - educational, nutritional, cultural, recreational and safety to over 200 children who otherwise would not be exposed to the opportunity. Also to help children in need with school clothing and supplies to ensure school readiness.

• Soaring Eagles Center for Autism Mentoring Matters – To provide over 200 individuals with a new dual mentoring program for teens and seniors with autism.

Thank YOU for helping us make this happen. Give. Help. Make your impact….because our community matters!

OTHER UNITED WAY FUNDINGOther organizations receiving grants or funding via United Way of Pueblo County are:

A Caring Pregnancy CenterAdams State University FoundationAdvocates Against Domestic ViolenceAgape Fellowship ChurchArkansas Valley Resource CenterCare and Share Food BankCASA of PuebloCenter for DisabilitiesCenter for Restorative ProgramsColorado Farm to Table

EPIC Pueblo- Executives Partnering to Invest in Children

Friendly Harbor Drop In CenterHearing ProjectHospice del ValleInspiration FieldLa Puente HomesMental Health America ColoradoNoah’s Ark Animal Welfare AssociationPosadaPueblo City Schools

Pueblo School District 70Pueblo Soup KitchenPueblo Step UpSangre De Cristo Volunteers for ChangeSoaring Eagles Center for AutismSouthern Colorado Repertory TheatreTu Casa

In addition, 74 other nonprofits receive funding through the donor designation process.

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