2018ANNUALREPORT

Message fromUNITED WAY BOARD

Darren Lole United Way of South Eastern Alberta Board Chair

2018 was an eventful year for the United Way of South Eastern Alberta. With the ever changing economy, the charitable sector becomes more reliant on the funding models available in order to sustain the important programming, needed by the communities in Southern Alberta. I am happy to report that our many dedicated donors and volunteers continued to step up, through special events, or workplace campaigns, to ensure that the United Way met all its self-made goals for the year. This has allowed us to continue to provide program funding and to remain the largest non-government funder of social programming in the region, while maintaining a well below cost of operations.

On behalf of the board of directors, I wish to thank our dedicated staff, our generous donors, our tireless volunteers and our many community partners. Together we ensure that “change starts here”. Darren Lole

1913-2018 ETHEL CURRIEFounder of local United Way South Eastern Alberta

Ethel who had enough life in her to fill 105 years, passed away July 2018. She founded the United Way of Southeastern Alberta 60 years ago, and volunteered with us up until a few years ago. Ethel was a mentor to all of the volunteers and staff of the United Way of Southeastern Alberta. Ethel was awarded The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, which honours significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. This prestigious award was given to Ethel for her amazing work serving her community including her volunteer efforts with the Canadian Red Cross for more than 60 years. Ethel’s work dates back to the Second World War where she sewed for soldiers, crocheted quilts for newborns and knitted mittens with the nuns. THANK YOU ETHEL FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE!

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Volunteerism is key to a healthy community. Volunteers offer their time, their expertise and, more importantly, their hearts. We appreciate the efforts of people who help make this community a better place to work and live.

SERVUS CREDIT UNION CFL ALUMNI GOLF COMMITTEEChair Victoria Lodon John Crisp Dave HanniWalt Gabrysh Shila Sharps Dwayne RobertsonJason Hertz Paul Hickie Edmonton Eskimos Alumni Brett MacNeil President-CFLAA

UNITED WAY HAUNTED HOUSE

Kristen Jacober

Medicine Hat Police Service: Darren Lole, Tyler Risling

Rosenau Transport

GIRL GUIDESRedcliff Ranger Leader Val Westers and SuzanneRedcliff Rangers Hannah, Kaylyn, Devyn, and EmilyRedcliff Pathfinder Leaders Sandra and JennyRedcliff Pathfinders Amber, Kayla, Fayth, Abigail, Kaitlind, Jilly, and Jewely

Ross Glen Ranger Leaders Linda Gove and Darlene ConradRoss Glen Rangers Paige, Jorja, MacKenzie, Julie B, Aysia, Julia S, Madison, Jessica and EmilyRoss Glen Pathfinder Leaders CrystalRoss Glen Pathfinders: Lorelei, Jaidyn, Jillian, Ciera, Delaina, Emma, Skylar, Veyda, Alena, Addisyn, Jorjia and Kyrina

With a special thank you to Primaris Medicine Hat Mall

UNITED WAY SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS FEASTJeremy Silver Darren LoleRiver Valley Community Church Medicine Hat Champion CentreBrian McGee Karen MolloySusan Nicoll

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Darren Lole Chair

Dale Moverley Vice Chair

Aprill Hintz Director

Shane Longley Director

Colin Laird Director

Cori Topliffe Secretary

Val Olson Director

Laurie Kallenberger Finance

Jessica Hamel Director

Dave Brown Director

SPECIAL THANK YOUTO VOLUNTEER

Aaron Sheard IT for keeping

our office technology

running smoothly!

FROM POVERTY TO POSSIBILITY

THIS AREA FOCUSES ON:

· Food Security· Housing Stability· Employment and Financial Literacy

HOW WE ARE CREATINGPATHWAYS OUT OF POVERTY

This chart illustrates the breakdown of our focused investments:

FROM POVERTY TO POSSIBILITY

ALL THAT KIDS CAN BE

HEALTHY PEOPLE STRONG COMMUNITIES

PARTNER PROGRAMS

· Medicine Hat Food Bank Healthy Bundles Program· Salvation Army Hot Meal Program, Computer Program, Art/Music Therapy· Women’s Shelter Brooks Alberta Domestic Violence Intervention Team· Project Christmas· Spirit of Christmas Feast

ALL THAT KIDS CAN BE

THIS AREA FOCUSES ON:

· Success in School· Community Engagement and Leadership Development

· Emotional and Physical Wellbeing

HEALTHY PEOPLE, STRONG COMMUNITIES

THIS AREA FOCUSES ON:

· Connection to Supports· Neighbourhood Development and Engagement· Community Mental Health and Wellbeing

PARTNER PROGRAMS

· Big Brother Big Sister Traditional and In School Mentor Training· Girl Guides of Canada Leader Training Assistance· Medicine Hat Family Services Kids in the Middle· Medicine Hat Youth Action Society Maker Space Program· Redcliff Action Society for Youth After School Program· South Eastern Alberta Safety Alliance Trick or Treat, No Regrets, Cyber Safe, and Country Caution· YMCA Youth Camp Program· Tools for School· Coats for Kids

PARTNER PROGRAMS

· Brain Injury Re-Learning Services Community Education and Brain Injury Prevention· CNIB Peer Support and Vision Mates Program· Life Talk Counseling Brooks Alberta Counseling Subsidies· Medicine Hat Family Services Counseling Subsidies· MS Society Programs and Services· Parkinson’s Alberta Support Groups

SPECIAL EVENTS

None of which are possible without the great volunteers and the Community that supports us!

20th AnnualServus Credit Union

CFL AlumniGolf Tournament

Haunted House

60th Anniversary BBQ

Murrays Garage Sale

Tools for School(Southland Volkswagen,Southland Kia, Staples)

UW Gift Wrapping Booth at Medicine Hat Mall

Volkswagen Toy Drive

Power & Jans ChiropractorsSocks for The Salvation Army

2018 LEADERSHIP DONORS

LEADING THE WAY $1,000-$2,499Anonymous Donors 21 Dwayne Robertson Brent and Shawna McKayIan and Jody Magill Ashley Jean AdamsIan McLean & Danielle Semrau McLean Dale MoverleyPaul Akloyo Wayne & Karen SteinkeBruce & Theresa Tonin Ian Johnson Sean Chapman Robert NicholsKen & Stephanie Tate Kyle TurnerMark Sorenson

Brock Canada Fortis AlbertaInvestors Group Financial Services Medicine Hat NewsMurray Chev Olds Jim Pattison Broadcast Group

PIONEER $2,500-$4,999Burnco Family Foundation/Scott Burns Kyle TurnerBurns Valkenburg & Associates Murray Chev OldsTD Canada Trust ATB FinancialGoodyear Charity Trust & Goodyear Canada

PATRON $5,000-$9,999Alberta Blue Cross CancarbServus Credit Union Anonymous DonorEBT Chartered Accountants Scotia Bank

PATHFINDER $10,000-$24,999RBC Foundation/RBC Securities/RBC Branches CostcoPembina Pipeline Corp. Methanex

BENEFACTOR +$25,000CF Industries

At United Way Leadership is a generous expression of community spirit and pride. Beyond a gift, your Leadership inspires others to create hope for a positive tomorrow. Being a community Leader sets a profound example of giving while making a measurable impact in the community.

This list represents Residential, Commercial, Workplace and Corporate giving in our community.

2018 CAMPAIGN AWARDSAND VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

Chairman’s Cup for the largest campaign overall.CF Industries Chairman’s Choice Award presented to the workplace with the largest increase in employee giving from one year to the next.CancarbMethanexPembina Pipeline Corp. Empress Leading the Way is presented to the workplace that has the most employees participating in leadership giving.CF Industries Community Spirit Award this award recognizes businesses and groups who embrace the notion that ordinary people have the potential to achieve extraordinary things.StaplesMethanex Campaign Committee United Way Community Volunteer Award of Excellence presented to individuals in our community who are making a difference in their own special way.Darlene GrayMegan Pierson

2018 SPONSORS

20TH ANNUAL SERVUS CREDIT UNIONCFL ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENTServus Credit Union Canalta-Destination West Marketing Contempora Construction Kal Tire HrancoBig M Ford Medicine Hat Brew Company Chinook Financial City SignsWestern Financial Group Sales ForceAuto Star BVA Brock Canada Iron Horse Michael Baker CIBC CF Industries102.1 CJCY FM Davison ExcavatingDesign Flooring Centre Earls RestaurantLocal Pub Classic Valuations Stengers ConcreteM&M Food Market Southlands Medical ClinicPritchard & Company LLP River DentalAccessible Accessories Ltd Scotia BankSolid Rock Fencing Sterling Trailer Tim Hortons South Country Co-opAlberta Beverage Container and Recycling Corp.

TOOLS FOR SCHOOLMedicine Hat Realtors Charitable Foundation Staples Southland VolkswagenSouthland Kia

HAUNTED HOUSE Primaris Medicine Hat MallMedicine Hat News Girl Guides of CanadaMedicine Hat Police Service Rosenau Transport

GIFTWRAP BOOTH Primaris Medicine Hat Mall

TOY DRIVE Southland Kia Southland Volkswagen

UNITED WAY 60TH ANNIVERSARYSafeway South Country Co-op Calfrac Well ServiceCostco Tim Hortons Deerview Quality MeatsDavids Tea Redcliff Bakery

United Way is grateful for the diverse support of our sponsors. Sponsorship includes:

· Funding events that help educate the public on our work· Promotional and recognition materials· Resources and other in-kind material

This generosity allows us to achieve greater impact at minimal cost and host events that do not use donor dollars. We gratefully acknowledge the following for their generous sponsorship.

2018 SPONSORS

20TH ANNUAL SERVUS CREDIT UNIONCFL ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENTServus Credit Union Canalta-Destination West Marketing Contempora Construction Kal Tire HrancoBig M Ford Medicine Hat Brew Company Chinook Financial City SignsWestern Financial Group Sales ForceAuto Star BVA Brock Canada Iron Horse Michael Baker CIBC CF Industries102.1 CJCY FM Davison ExcavatingDesign Flooring Centre Earls RestaurantLocal Pub Classic Valuations Stengers ConcreteM&M Food Market Southlands Medical ClinicPritchard & Company LLP River DentalAccessible Accessories Ltd Scotia BankSolid Rock Fencing Sterling Trailer Tim Hortons South Country Co-opAlberta Beverage Container and Recycling Corp.

TOOLS FOR SCHOOLMedicine Hat Realtors Charitable Foundation Staples Southland VolkswagenSouthland Kia

HAUNTED HOUSE Primaris Medicine Hat MallMedicine Hat News Girl Guides of CanadaMedicine Hat Police Service Rosenau Transport

GIFTWRAP BOOTH Primaris Medicine Hat Mall

TOY DRIVE Southland Kia Southland Volkswagen

UNITED WAY 60TH ANNIVERSARYSafeway South Country Co-op Calfrac Well ServiceCostco Tim Hortons Deerview Quality MeatsDavids Tea Redcliff Bakery

CANCARB CF INDUSTRIES

METHANEX GOOD YEAR

Workplaces that run an annual United Way campaign are vital to our ongoing success. With volunteers overseeing fundraising efforts, we remain one of the most effective charities in our region. This, in turn, allows us to make an even bigger impact.

WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEES

FINANCIALS

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