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HEARTLANDUNITED WAY

2013 ANNUAL REPORT

2013 ANNUAL REPORT

INSIDE THE REPORT:Letter from President & Board of Directors ....................Page 2

Distribution of Funds& Community Impact ...................Page 3

Education & Income Initiatives ...Page 4

Income & Health Initiatives .........Page 5

211, Go Big GIvE& Imagination Library ............ Pages 6-7

Campaign Recognition .................Page 7

Year In Review .............................Page 8

LIvE UNITEDwww.heartlandunitedway.org

TOP 5CAMPAIGNS

One by one,we’re buildinga strongercommunity.

2013 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 2

BrianButlerTomDinsdale

RonDepuéBoard ChairShamberg,Wolf, McDermott& Depué

MarkAllen1st Vice ChairAllenCapital Group

BradBellGreatWesternBank

JustinBstandigJBS

JodiDaviesHornadyManufacturing

KathyEihusenCommunityVolunteer

ChadEssexCoca Cola

DanFaltinGlobalIndustries

Jane GloorWest LawnElementary

TanyaHansenLeininger,Smith, Johnson, Baack, Placzek & Allen

JohnHoggattPlatte ValleyState Bank

HeidiIsleyAssociatedStaffing

RyanKingCentralDistrict Health Department

CherylKosmickiHomeFederalBank

SandraKraftCase IH

AlisonLarson2nd Vice ChairEquitableBank

JosephMcDermottNebraskaState Fair

ToddPriceRyder, Rosacker, McCue & Huston

RonRauertH&HDistributing

ChadSheffieldTreasurerFive Points Bank

KenTerryGI SurgeryCenter

CoriWatersWaters Family Dentistry

TammyZiglerPrincipalFinancialGroup

Heartland United Way

BOARD OFDIRECTORS

RachelHernandezChiefIndustries

KevinCunninghamWells Fargo

CorySchmidtCity ofGrand Island

DawnTaylorEakesOffice Plus

Shane ThorellEdward Jonesof Aurora

LIVE UNITED

LisaHuismannFarm Bureau Financial Services

FROM THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD CHAIRDear Friends, 2013 was ONE great year. We began the year asking people to Be the ONE to make a difference. As you can see throughout this annual report, literally thousands of people responded to make great things happen in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties. We are grateful to our donors, volunteers, businesses, partner agencies, board and staff for the investment of time, talent and resources you have dedicated to our organization and our communities. This year also came with some impressive reported numbers. It is with deep gratitude that we celebrate a record-breaking $1.647 million campaign and thank our campaign volunteers and campaign leadership –Terry and Julie Pfeifer– for an amazing campaign. We also gave TWO cars away which were sponsored by Tom Dinsdale Automotive and donated by Tom and Kim Dinsdale. We wanted the Be the ONE campaign to ensure young children had access to books in our successful launch of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. Nearly 1,300 children receive a free book every month in the mail, enriching their vocabulary and stimulating their learning. Carrying forward the efforts to ensure youth are successful, our campaign kick-off featured nationally known speaker Principal EL to inspire our schools and communities to Be the ONE to make a difference in young people’s lives. The United Way encouraged people to “get out and get healthy” by hitting the hike and bike paths in our inaugural Travel the Trails event. A record total of food was collected at Husker Harvest Days with 86 FFA groups across the state donating 21,434 pounds of food, which was matched by Monsanto in the first 10,000 pounds with a $10,000 check to help feed the hungry in our area. At the state fair, over 250 volunteers scooped a lot of $2 and $4 ice cream cones to sell nearly $44,000 of ice cream. Moo-Claw volunteers cooked and served 453 lobsters and 563 grilled steaks. The holiday programs provided toys for 2,097 children and 64 grateful families were blessed with extra holiday help. The United Way developed a new strategic plan encompassing a vision for the next five years. We are committed to fulfilling our mission to improve people’s lives and create possibilities by recruiting people who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done.

Thank you for Being the ONE to make a difference!

Karen RathkePresident and CPO

Ron DepuéBoard Chair

HEARTLAND UNITED WAY’S MISSION“To improve lives and create possibilities.”

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DISTRIBUTION OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED/PLEDGED ............................. $1,647,064 ...........$1,613,300Allowance for Uncollectible Pledges .................................(82,353) .............. (80,665)Administration, Volunteer Engagement and Fund-raising ..........(180,296) .............(171,958)Campaign Incentive - Car Give-Away ................................ (29,300) .............. (19,000)Community Impact & Community Investment Process ................. (96,175) .............. (94,175)Donor Designations - United Way Agencies ...................... (259,071) .............(274,116)Donor Designations - Non-United Way Agencies ................(59,421) .............. (58,905)Donor Designations - Paid Directly to Agencies .................(12,696) .............. (10,869)Donor Designations - Combined Federal Campaign ...........(12,343) ............... (6,695)AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION .........................................$915,409 .............$896,918

2014 BudgetedAmount

2013 AuditedAmount

PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATIONS (THROUGH COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTION):Adult Education ...............................................................$33,000 .............. $32,000American Red Cross - Central Plains ...................................83,000 ................ 98,000Big Brothers Big Sisters.....................................................76,800 ................ 83,500Boy Scouts of America - Overland Trails Council ..................55,000 .................51,390Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism & Addictions ........79,800 .................81,000Central Nebraska Community Services ................................23,500 ................ 22,500Crisis Center ...................................................................... 67,000 ................ 70,000Friendship House ..............................................................18,000 .................18,000Girl Scouts - Spirit of Nebraska ..........................................18,500 .................18,000Heartland CASA .................................................................30,000 ................ 30,000Hope Harbor ...................................................................... 87,750 .................87,750Multicultural Coalition ....................................................... 27,400 ................ 26,600Third City Community Clinic ...............................................45,000 ................ 40,000YMCA ................................................................................ 15,000 ................. 11,029YWCA ................................................................................ 61,503 .................61,665

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & SERVICES:2-1-1 Program .................................................................... 12,000 .................. 9,500Community Impact Grant Program .................................... 182,156 ............... 155,984

Heartland United Way’s annual campaign raises funds to support local programs and services. Funds are distributed to local nonprofit organizations and 16 partner agencies that work to improve people’s lives in the areas of education, income and health.

TOTAL DISTRIBUTION ......................................................$915,409 ............ $896,918

CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERSMatthew & Janelle ArmstrongWill ArmstrongTonja BroadwellKent BrownRon DepuéMarlan FergusonMark GloorKen Gnadt

Sara GraybillKurt HaeckerTanya HansenBrian & Julie HayesValerie HinrichsJohn HoggattRyan & Venus KingBrant Luebbe

Roger LuebbeBob McFarlandWendy Meyer-JerkeMark MillerButch MouralTom & Sue PirnieTodd PriceBruce Smith

Kelly StoltenbergNikki StoltenbergDave & Dawn TaylorShane ThorellTami TowneChris & Cori WatersDan Zabka

HEARTLAND UNITED WAy — 2013 STAFF MEMBERS

KarenRathkePresident &

Chief Professional Officer

StephanieKisslerCommunityInvestmentCoordinator

Cammie Koopman

Public Relations & Volunteer Coordinator

CarlaMaurerDirector Of

Finance

BonnieWestfallDevelopment

Director

2,161PROVIDED individuals with

basic needs, food and toys during

the holidays

21,434COLLECTED pounds of

food for use in local shelters and

food programs

1,294ENROLLED children to

receive books each month

$1,647RAISED million to

fund community services and

programs

587MOBILIZED volunteers to

have an impact on our community

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UN TEEDUCATIONHelping People Succeed

GOAL: To improve early grade reading levels and cut the high school drop-out rate in half.

IMPACT IN 2013In 2013, United Way agencies provided opportunities for youth and adults to learn and be successful in school and life. Adult Education had 36 students complete the requirements and pass the test to earn their GED, enabling them to pursue a career, move away from poverty and become self-sustaining adults. Big Brothers Big Sisters had 138 successful matches with youth showing improvements in education, risk avoidance, views of peers and self-confidence. At the Crisis Center 2,601 individuals showed that they can identify red flags of dating violence and identify at least one person they can trust and feel safe with! For American Red Cross volunteers 95% said they are prepared and have the confidence to identify and respond to emergency situations. The YWCA parenting readiness class had 158 parents that gained new knowledge of discipline, stress coping and communication tools and techniques to use with their children and other parent or guardian. The YWCA parenting readiness and education classes had 198% more participants than expected.

FAST FACTS 36 Adult Education students earned their GED

53 youth were matched with high school students during school hours

1,380 students gained new knowledge about dating violence & bullying

138 youth were empowered and learned to stay engaged in school and work as a team

I just love Big Brothers Big Sisters! My son has blossomed so much since he has been matched with his big brother. It’s hard to say where we would be if it wasn’t for the program. Thank you Big Brothers Big Sisters and thank you to our ‘BIG’ for being such a wonderful role model for my son!

Anonymous Mother

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INCOMEIncrease Financial Stability

GOAL: Cut the number oflow-income families that are financially unstable in half.

IMPACT IN 2013

There are a growing number of people in our community who are struggling to make ends meet. United Way agencies provide financial assistance and education to help families through crisis situations and develop plans for moving forward. At Central Nebraska Community Services (CNCS), Hope Harbor and the YWCA 1,121 individuals were taught financial skills. The combined debt that was paid among participants of those programs was $266,518 and collectively they were able to put $124,541 in their savings accounts. At Hope Harbor, 17% of their transitional shelter residents moved into the self-sufficiency support program that helped residents maintain housing, budget and employment.

FASTFACTS

979 individuals received financial education and budgeting assistance empowering them to become self-sufficient 16,866 nights of safe shelter were provided 167 households were assisted with mortgage, rent or utilities payments 628 households were provided with healthy food options $67,519 in taxes were paid off by people participating in financial education classes

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UN TEHEALTHImprove Physical& Mental HealthGOAL: Increase the number of people who are healthy and avoid risky behavior by one-third.

IMPACT IN 2013In 2013, Heartland United Way agencies provided health and wellness programs to encourage healthy lifestyles. The Third City Community Clinic saw 3,552 unduplicated patients who were served with 4,445 physician and 631 dental visits. These patients had no other access to health or dental care. There were 482 crisis calls that were made to the Crisis Center, which resulted in counseling and other assistance for those callers. The Crisis Center also assisted 579 individuals in making safety plans in case of another crisis. At the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions (CNCAA), 87% of individuals who utilized their resources showed increased knowledge about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. People who contacted CNCAA for assistance in dealing with addiction now have hope for a better future. Of the youth participating in CNCAA’s CATCH Kids Club, 99% made healthier food choices and decreased their risk of obesity and related health problems. Through Hope Harbor, Friendship House and Crisis Center, 548 individuals and families were provided mental health sessions to increase coping skills and overcome challenges in life.

FAST FACTS

61 foster children were represented in 120 court hearings by CASA volunteers 1,604 youth and adults were provided alcohol and drug abuse prevention education 27,870 meals were provided to shelter residents 56 individuals who had received drug and alcohol addiction treatment were provided a supportive living environment while working towards sobriety & independent living 16 volunteers were trained to respond to disasters and were responsive to 106 people needing emergency aid as a result of 33 residential fires 54 volunteer physicians donated their time to people who would otherwise go without medical care 4,445 doctor visits and 631 dental visits were provided

Abe was referred to Friendship House from the VA, battling a 10 year addiction to pain medication. He was homeless, unemployed, and fighting depression. Abe felt he had nowhere else to turn for help. While at Friendship House, Abe has had the opportunity to explore how his addiction impacted all areas of his life through participating in weekly group and individual counseling. He has learned to care for himself, having completed our nutritional education program. He has regained relationships with his family that he once felt were gone forever. He has discovered new abilities and found hope for his future. The smile we see on his face is proof of the changes he has experienced in the past 6 months.

FRIENDSHIP HOUSE STORY

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Before I came to Hope Harbor, I was anxious and not able to sleep. I was living in a one room apartment with my 12 year old son. The worst part was I couldn’t even afford the rent. When I came to Hope Harbor, I was greeted by very nice people, was able to sleep for the first time in months, and was no longer afraid. Hope Harbor gave me the skills to work things out for myself. I have now begun to work on getting out of debt and I have a new sense of self-worth. Hope Harbor has also taught me, as well as my son, responsibility for our chores and how to help others.

KATHLEEN, Parent

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HOUSING/UTILITIES...................................442INFORMATION SERVICES ...........................121FOOD AND MEALS ........................................94HEALTH CARE ..............................................79INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SUPPORT ....................77TRANSPORTATION........................................64LEGAL/CONSUMER/SAFETY..........................46MENTAL HEALTH/ADDICTIONS .....................40CLOTHING/PERSONAL/HOUSEHOLD .............32INCOME SUPPORT/ASSISTANCE ..................13EDUCATION ...................................................8GOVERNMENT/ECONOMY ...............................6DISASTER SERVICES .....................................4EMPLOYMENT ................................................3VOLUNTEERS/DONATIONS ..............................1

2-1-1 COMMUNITY SERVICES HOTLINE

2013 CALLER NEEDS IN HALL, HAMILTON, HOWARD & MERRICK COUNTIES

2-1-1 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone or online at www.ne211.org.

Over 70% of calls to 2-1-1 were for people needing help to afford their basic needs, such as clothing, household needs, food, etc.

In 2013, visits to www.ne211.org increased 56% compared to 2012. The 2-1-1 database is available online at no cost to the public.

FREE ACCESS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS A WEEK

HEARTLAND UNITED WAYWant to know more about the... ?Check us out at heartlandunitedway.org to learn more! You can sign up for events, look for volunteer opportunities, learn about our campaign or see how you can Be the ONE. Click the “Volunteer” button to be connected to Volunteer Solutions, a website dedicated to helping YOU find volunteer opportunities in your community. You can also sign up for the Be the ONE Challenge, challenging you to step up and Be the One to volunteer as a reader, mentor, tutor, coach or troop leader! To keep up on HeartlandUnited Way latest news, “LIKE” us on Facebook, follow us on Twitterand stay connected on YouTube, Pinterest, Flickr and Instagram!

Total number of calls in 4 county area: 1030

May 1st

Midnight to

MidnightLearn More Atwww.GoBigGIVE.org

Impact Story: Mindy called 2-1-1 in need of food. She had beenreceiving food stamps, but the amount was recently decreased. The 2-1-1 specialist provided food pantry referrals. While following up with the caller, the 2-1-1 specialist learned that Mindy had found the help she needed.

COMING SOON!

The Imagination Library Program has enrolled 1,294 children under the age of 5 in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties this past year. Thanks to the generosity of Michael Morledge of Credit Management, the Imagination Library rolled out to be a great success!

When parents read to their children, it develops positive feelings about reading and a strong foundation for learning. We know that even 15 minutes a day of reading to kids can expose them to more than a million words in a year. The size of a child’s vocabulary is a strong predictor of reading. Studies show that when kids spend time reading books before kindergarten, their vocabulary can reach 10,000 words before age five. For a child without this experience, their vocabulary is about 3,000.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library gives kids the opportunity to love reading books at an early age. By the time they go to kindergarten, they will already have a library of their own!

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PLATINUM PACESETTER BUSINESSES

Case IHHornady Manufacturing Co.Principal Financial GroupChief IndustriesGlobal Industries - MFS/York/Stormor DivisionJBSFive Points BankGrand Island Public SchoolsTom Dinsdale AutomotiveCity of Grand IslandCredit Management Services, Inc.H&H Distributing

Eakes Office PlusProcter & Gamble Pet CareHome Federal BankGI Express / GI Truck, Inc.Wells Fargo BankSaint Francis Medical CenterEquitable BankAssociated Staffing Inc.Grand Island IndependentPlatte Valley State BankSkagwayPinnacle BancorpCentral Community College

The Top 25 Business Campaigns each year are recognized as Platinum Pacesetters for their community leadership and are listed in order of their total campaign contributions, including corporate and employee giving.

GOLD PACESETTER BUSINESSES

Allen Capital GroupAlmquist, Maltzahn, Galloway & Luth, P.C.Century 21 / Da-Ly Realty Co.Edward JonesExchange BankGI Family Radio - KRGIINSUR Inc.Integrated Life ChoicesKelly Supply Co. / KDSILeininger, Smith, Johnson, Baack, Placzek & AllenMcDermott & Miller, P.C., CPAs

Gold Pacesetter businesses are recognized for their strong commitment to the campaign and meet the following criteria: 10 or more employees, 50% employee participation in the campaign and $50 or more per capita giving.

2013 CAMPAIGN RECOGNITIONHeartland United Way would like to thank Terry & Julie Pfeifer for their outstanding leadership in 2013 as the campaign chairs. They recruited a team of outstanding volunteer leaders who helped surpass our goal by raising $1,647,064.

COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS

The Heartland United Way would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to the 2013/2014 Campaign VolUnTeers

To view list of Campaign Volunteers, please visit page 3.

McElroy Service Experts Heating & A/CNebraska Truck Center, Inc.Olsson AssociatesPenrose Machining, Inc.Presto-X CompanyRyder, Rosacker, McCue & HustonSchroeder & Schreiner, P.C.Shamberg, Wolf, McDermott & DepuéShonsey & AssociatesUS Bank

RECORDAMOUNT!

GOAL: $1,550,000

RAISED:$1,647,064

THANKS A MILLION!

The Heartland United Way had a record breaking campaign with over $1.6 million

donated. This achievement could not have happened without your support!

Each year, a portion of Heartland United Way’s campaign funds are made available to non-profits in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties. Community Impact Grants provide funds for projects that innovatively address education, income and health issues. The United Way awarded $175,061 to twelve non-profit organizations.

FUTURE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THROUGHEDUCATION (FATE) - WOOD RIVER........$20,000The purpose of this program is to improve students school experience by providing assistance in a caring environment.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPRESENTATIONPROJECT - LEGAL AID ...........................$15,000The purpose of this project is to provide the legal services necessary to transition domestic violence abuse victims and their children out of unhealthy relationships and become self-sufficient.

MERRICK COUNTY YOUTH COUNCIL .....$10,000Educational, fun, drug & alcohol free activities for youth in Merrick County.

ADULT EDUCATION................................$10,200This CI grant will specifically help students to become more computer proficient in order to pass the new GED computer tests being piloted in 2013 and required in 2014.

GENERATING REAL OPPORTUNITIESFOR WEALTH ..........................................$6,500Gives entrepreneurs and business owners the opportunity to grow their businesses and increase their income.

ON TRACK FOR SANE TRAINED NPs ........$5,890SANE is designed to provide comprehensive medical care to rape victims.

FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR FAMILIES ......$5,500Helping people learn how to effectively manage their money.

COMFORT DOG MINISTRY .......................$2,000Comfort of individuals both in distress physically, emotionally and mentally no matter what age, gender or religion through the use of a trained and licensed service dogs accompanied by trained volunteers.

INTERVENTION PROGRAM ....................$33,500CNCAA will develop an Intervention Program in an attempt to get people who have problems with alcohol and/or other drugs help sooner.

HEARTLAND CASA .................................$22,591The purpose of Project Jumpstart is to expedite the family reunification process through providing an orientation and support to families within the first seven days of entering the Juvenile Court System.

LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICESAT EASE PROGRAM - GRAND ISLAND ....$37,500Provides mental health services for active military personnel, veterans and their loved ones.

TEAMMATESMENTORING PROGRAM...........................$6,380TeamMates Mentoring Program is a school-based program that pairs screened, trained adult volunteers one-to-one with middle and high school students.

410 W. 2ND STREET | GRAND ISLAND, NE 68801 | PH (308) 382-2675 | VIEW THIS REPORT ONLINE AT HEARTLANDUNITEDWAY.ORG

HEARTLAND UNITED WAY: YEAR IN REVIEW12 KEYS OF CHRISTMAS

• Car Winner: Cathy Fortin of Credit Management Car generously donated by Tom Dinsdale.

• Campaign to date: $1,618,914

CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF

• Principal EL spoke to educators and community members in our 4 county area• Cathy Cook was the winner of the $1,000 Classroom Update Generously donated by Eakes Office Plus & the AOK Ladies.

DAY OF ACTION - TRAVEL THE TRAILS

• 15 Healthy Stations• 4 Paths around Grand Island

• Hannah Swanson was the bike winner

DO-NUT YOU WANT TO BE THE ONE

• 5 Intersections in Grand Island• 3,000 Donuts Distributed

• 50 Volunteers

GOLF TOURNAMENT

• 39 Teams, 140 Players• 14 Volunteers

• 1 HOLE IN ONE by Kellie Ruhter!

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

• 2,097 Children served for Toys for Tots• 120 Volunteers for Toys for Tots• 64 Families received help in the Adopt-A-Family Program• 24 Food Baskets were donated by Global Industries MFS/York/Stormor

HUSKER HARVEST DAYS

• 21,434 pounds of food collected• 86 FFA Groups participated• 27 Volunteers

MOO-CLAW FUNDRAISER

• Introduced “Clawd” the Lobster• 453 Lobsters

• 563 Steaks• 83 Volunteers

POSITIVE PICKETING

• 6 Picketing Locations• “Thanked” them for their support

• 16 Partner Agencies Participated

NEBRASKA STATE FAIR ICE CREAM PARLOR

• Served 936 gallons of Ice Cream• 1,042 Volunteer Hours• Fan Favorites: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough & Mint Chocolate Chip

• Over 250 Volunteers

TOUR OF AGENCIES

• One Charter Bus Generously donated by First Holiday Tour & Travel.

• 16 Agencies Toured• 76 Participants

Be the One.

Thanks to each ONE of you, we’re changing lives.

Making adifference one

success story ata time.

Bike donated by Wayne Cyclery

• $10,000 match by Monsanto