LETTER FROM THE

DIRECTOR ................ 1

Annual Report THE MCDONOUGH COUNTY UNITED WAY PROUDLY SERVES RESIDENTS OF ADAIR,

BARDOLPH, BLANDINSVILLE, BUSHNELL, COLCHESTER, GOOD HOPE, INDUSTRY,

MACOMB, MARIETTA, PRAIRIE CITY, SCIOTA, AND TENNESSEE.

The 55th annual United Way campaign will raise funds for 19 partner

agencies serving children, adults, seniors and individuals of disabilities in

our McDonough community.

Message from Jill Three years ago, I joined the United Way.

Since then, I have had the privilege of meeting

some incredible and caring people throughout

McDonough County. It is truly amazing being

a part of something that brings so many peo-

ple together. Our 19 Partner Agencies

served over 8,000 McDonough County resi-

dents last year. The 15 amazing members of

our Board of Directors helped oversee and

guide us through our campaign, consisting of

hundreds of individual donors and businesses.

Our Special Events raised more toward the

campaign last year than ever before and could

not have succeeded without the 45 volun-

teers that gave their time, energy, ideas and

advocacy. Over 200 businesses and individu-

als sponsored our Special Events, which were

attended by over 700 individuals - helping us

bring about change for those in this communi-

ty who need it most.

The United Way is a TEAM. We could not

succeed in our goal of raising money for local

agencies without the combined effort of hun-

dreds of people. I am so proud to Partner

with each of our non-profit agencies, to plan

with our Board of Directors, to convey the

importance of United Way to our donors and

to plan and carry out Special Events with our

Committees, Sponsors and Attendees. I can’t

think of a better way to kick off our

2012/2013 Campaign, than with a spirit of

TEAMWORK.

Thank you for being a part of the Unit-

ed Way TEAM!

With gratitude,

Jill Beck

Director, McDonough County United Way

2012 Mother Moon Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to our amazing Mother Moon Scholarship Award recipients!

From left: Sarah Hilligoss, Lexa Mahr, Mr. John Moon (son of Sadie "Mother" Moon), Philip Barnett,

Jill Kelso and Hannah Porter. This photo was taken at Macomb City Hall where the award reception

was held on May 15, 2012 to recognize the five exceptional students for their community service

and volunteerism. Each student will receive $1,000 to support further education advancement,

thanks to the generosity of the Leighty Foundation.

2011-12 YEAR

IN REVIEW ................ 2-3

2012-13 CAMPAIGN

KICKOFF .................. 4

DONATION AT WORK ... 5

PARTNER AGENCIES

OVERVIEW ................ 6-7

2012-13 CALENDAR OF

EVENTS .................... 8

2012

P A G E 2

“Celebrating 1 More Life Changed!” 2011-12 Year In Review

T H E M C D O N O U G H U N I T E D

Heritage Days 2011 were extra fun thanks to our superb

Celebrity Dunk Tank participants and volunteers. Pictured

left is our Dunk Tank Champion, Luan Aten, and Runner-

Up, Sara Featherlin. The Celebrity Dunk Tank helped us to

raise over $1,200 for the 2011-12 Campaign. Our warm

thanks goes out to everyone who helped in making this

special event a blast. Huge, huge thanks to Engraving by Lin

for the amazing trophies!!!

Thanks to Italian Express and

its owner Paul Rashid for gen-

erously donating over $300 in

proceeds from the All-You-

Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner to

our 2011-12 Campaign.

April 2011 Spaghetti Dinner

United Way's 25th Annual Golf Outing raised $6,800 to-

wards our 2011-12 Campaign. We would like to thank all

of our teams, volunteers, sponsors and Committee mem-

bers. Also, because of the in-kind donations from Coca-

Cola, Hy-Vee, DOT Foods, Buffalo Wild Wings, Domino's

Pizza and Italian Express, nobody was left hungry!

June 2011 Celebrity Dunk Tank

Special Thanks to

our Top 10 Donors of

the 2011 ~ 2012 Campaign!

1. NTN Bower & Employees

2. McDonough District

Hospital Employees

3. Ameren & Employees

4. DOT Foods Employees

5. First Bankers Trust

& Employees

6. Purdum, Gray, Ingledue

& Employees

7. Western Illinois University

Employees

8. Western Illinois Regional

Council Employees

9. MidAmerica Bank

& Employees

10. Heartland Bank & Trust

Employees

Individual and corporate financial donations are the driving force behind each local United Way

campaign. Over the past twelve months, McDonough County United Way hosted seven Fabu-

lous events in our community dedicated to raising awareness and funds to support thou-

sands in need within McDonough County. Thanks to the generous contribution of our donors

and supporters, the McDonough County United Way raised over $107,000 during the 2011-12

campaign. The increased donation enabled us to bring on a new partner agency, Court-

Appointed Special Advocates Program, which widened our support to 19 McDonough County

human services agencies. The following event highlights showcase funds raised between April

2011 ~ March 2012 thanks to the generous support from individuals like you.

May 2011 Annual Golf Outing

The 2011- 2012 campaign began and ended with All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner at Italian

Express. Once again, thank to Paul Rashid and his wonderful staff, we were able to host this

popular, delicious and family fun event. The March All You Can Eat fundraiser added over

$700 towards our Campaign.

2011 Power of the Purse was SPECTACULAR!!! It helped McDonough County

United Way raise over $10,000!!! Huge thanks to our event sponsor, Grand

Prairie, media sponsor, Prestige Communications, amazing purse sponsors,

and WIU volunteers for making 2011 Power of the Purse a HUGE success. Our

tribute also goes out to the UNBELIEVABLE men involved in the making of our

2011 Power of the Purse. Auctioneers, Kyle Kelso, Will Sullivan and Spotter,

Chris Butcher were fun, skilled, entertaining and generously gave their Saturday

evening to the United Way. Their Incredible efforts helped us to raise over

$7,000 in the live auction alone. We can’t thank you all enough for the amazing

work you have done and for the funds you have helped raising to make

McDonough County an amazing community.

2012 Award Luncheon enabled us to formally give thanks and recognition to the amazing

individuals, local businesses and corporations, and partner agencies for their generosity and

services that helped us to raise over $107,000 for the McDonough County residents in

need. The Bronze awards went to 17 incredible individuals, 13 employees, and 12 local

businesses for their annual contribution of over $200. The Silver Awards went to 16

amazing individuals and businesses who have contributed over $500 towards the campaign.

The Gold awards were given to 7 wonderful businesses and their employees for donations

over $1,000. Our Platinum awards were honored to 5 local businesses for their generous

gift of over $5,000 towards the 2011-12 campaign. First Bankers Trust, Purdum,

Gray, Ingledue, and Oliver & Carey and their employees received our 100% Partici-

pation award for their incredibly generous donations and philanthropic spirit. We were

thrilled to present the 2012 Leighty award to Purdum, Gray, Ingledue for their outstanding

community support and 100% employee contribution over three consecutive years, and

recognize Cynthia Stiffler for her ten years of dedication, service and contribution on the

McDonough County United Way Board of Directors. We would like to thank Spoon River

College and Staff for hosting our 2012 Award Luncheon, and Italian Express for providing

the amazing pasta and sandwiches to feed the outstanding individuals who make

McDonough County a wonderful place to be.

The launch of the Shining Stars Program brought extra warmth over Thanksgiving 2011. Since November, six amazing local volun-

teers were recognized for helping our partner agencies’ to improve the lives of many in need. We were honored to meet many of

these amazing individuals at our Annual Award Luncheon and thank them in person for their dedicating service and contribution to

our McDonough County.

September 2011 2nd Annual Power of the Purse

November 2011 Shining Stars

January 2012 Award Luncheon

March 2012 All You Can Eat

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P A G E 4

T H E M C D O N O U G H U N I T E D

2012-13 Campaign Kick off The Year of Teamwork

“When you give to the United

Way, you not only improve

the lives of over 8,800

members of our community,

you make an investment in

our McDonough County.

Donate NOW, to sustain the

help for individuals in need,

donate NOW to make

McDonough County a better

place to be. Click on the

button below to give.

Note: PayPal will charge United Way a 2.9% +

$0.30 Commission charge. For example: A

$100 donation, will be $96.80 to the

McDonough County United Way.

2012 Special Event

Our 3rd annual Power of the Purse is on Saturday, September

15th at Spoon River College Community Outreach Center. Call

your girlfriends and start planning your Ladies’ Night Out to enjoy

a fabulous evening with dazzling purses accompanied by wine,

chocolates, and good cause. Get your ticket for $25 in advance or

$30 at the door.

TEAMWORK is vital to our every day lives, specifically when it

comes to strengthening a community and helping our local residents

in need. This year, we are honored to have Lin Stults, “The Tro-

phy Lady,” team up with us as the McDonough County United Way

Campaign Chair and take the lead in our 2012-13 campaign for the

19 McDonough County human services agencies. In addition, we

invite donors like you to join our team and tell us how you want

your donations to be utilized. You may specify on your pledge

form to have your donation go to all six core service areas, or se-

lect the areas and/or agencies of your interest that are stated on

the following page. Please contact us directly for additional inquir-

ies, and support our upcoming 2012-13 events throughout the

McDonough County.

About McDonough County United Way

The McDonough County United Way believes human needs exist in McDonough County. Our

United Way organization believes these contemporary needs and problems warrant the recogni-

tion and concern of all citizens if we are to preserve and improve the existing quality of life en-

joyed in McDonough County. Our United Way believes that in order to enhance our environ-

ment for the benefit of the future generations of McDonough County residents, the United Way

must be preserved and strengthened as the principal vehicle for volunteer participation in coor-

dination support of human needs.

Mission

The mission of the McDonough County United Way is to identify human needs and problems in

McDonough County, establish a common understanding of these critical needs, solicit and dis-

tribute funds that directly address these identified needs, and provide fiscal performance ac-

countability for United Way resources.

Getting Involved: Consider making an individual donation, volunteering or telling others about

your local United Way. It’s a wonderful way to support your McDonough County!

Your Donations At Work In 2011, your generous donations enabled the McDonough United Way partner agencies to continue providing critical services to our

McDonough County residents in need. These core services are categorized into six areas accessed by residents of the McDonough

County facing Crisis, Family, Health, Legal, Seniors, and Youth centered issues. The following information provides an overview of how

your donation to the McDonough County United Way helped our local residents access the services and care they need.

McDonough County Residents Served through United Way Funded Agencies by Areas and Services

CRISIS ADA BAR BLA BUS COL G.H. IND MAC P.C. SCI TEN W.G. Total Description of Funded Services

Advocacy Network 1 8 4 1 3 12 2 26 Forensic Interviews & Advocacy Services for Abused Children

American Red Cross 4 3 1 34 42 Disaster Assistance

Samaritan Well 32 32 Homeless Shelter

WIRC/CAA

Food Pantry 18 83 76 280 227 42 62 1434 111 14 18 2365 Emergency Food & Aid

WIRC/CAA

Victim Services 1 3 26 18 3 4 76 1 1 2 135 Services for Victims of Abuse/Violence

TOTAL 19 84 79 318 252 46 70 1588 114 15 20 0 2603

0

FAMILY 0

PACT Headstart 1 2 1 11 3 2 3 113 1 137 Home Visits/Social Service Referral/Parenting Education

Center for Youth &

Family Solutions 3 5 38 20 4 140 210 Family Counseling for Low Income Residents

TOTAL 4 2 6 49 23 2 7 253 1 0 0 0 347

HEALTH

Early Beginnings 2 2 1 9 3 1 27 2 1 48

Childbirth and Pre-Natal Classes

for Low Income Residents & Teen Moms-To-Be

LaLeche 3 6 4 2 3 134 2 2 156 Breastfeeding Support

TOTAL 2 5 1 15 7 3 3 161 4 3 0 0 204

LEGAL

Prairie State Legal 2 3 19 12 4 5 55 4 104 Free Legal Assistance for Low-Income Residents & Seniors

CASA (New) 1 1 Advocates Ensuring Children's Protective Legal Rights

TOTAL 0 2 3 19 13 4 5 55 4 0 0 0 105

SENIORS

Radio Information

Services 3 5 2 1 117 1 129

Radio Broadcasts of Written Print for Visually Impaired

& Disabled Residents

MCDC Senior Citizens

Association 20 35 24 5 340 5 429

Maintenance & Utilities Fund for 5 Senior Group Meals

& Socialization Sites

Seniors Medical

Assistance Program 2 3 5 20 30 Medication assistance for seniors

TOTAL 0 0 25 43 31 6 0 477 1 0 5 0 588

YOUTH

Big Brothers Big Sisters 1 1 1 1 49 53 Adult Mentors for At-Risk/Low-Income Youth

Girl Scouts 7 2 13 39 9 7 16 196 6 3 8 6 312 Girl Scout Leadership Program

Boy Scouts 3 2 16 49 47 12 403 3 3 5 543 Scouting Experiences for Boys

Wee Care Day Care 2 2 3 4 5 1 1 66 1 1 1 87 Reduced-Cost Day Care for Low-Income Families

YMCA 49 18 72 100 241 79 50 3360 16 28 11 4024 After School Program/Youth Sports

TOTAL 61 24 105 193 303 100 67 4074 26 35 25 6 5019

8866

McDonough County Residents Served

P A G E 5

Adair ADA Bardolph BAR Blandinsville BLA Bushnell BUS

Colchester COL Good Hope G.H. Industry IND Macomb MAC

Prairie City P.C. Sciota SCI Tennessee TEN Walnut Grove W.G.

P A G E 6

“In 2011-2012, over 8,800

local residents benefitted

from McDonough County

United Way sponsored

partner agency programs.

2012-13 Partner Agencies This year, the McDonough County United Way is proud to partner with 19 non-profit agen-

cies serving McDonough County residents. Over 8,800 members of our community, repre-

senting 27% of the McDonough county residents, benefitted by United Way funded programs

last year. Donating to the United Way is one of the best way to invest in your communi-

ty. Listed below are the United Way Partner Agencies and how they utilize their United

Way funding in McDonough County. Click on the Agency's logo/name to learn more about

their services and contact information.

American Red Cross

Provides disaster assistance to

McDonough County fami-

lies. Last year, 42 individuals

received help from the Red

Cross after disasters.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of

the Mississippi Valley (BBBS)

Provides children with an adult

mentor, offering enriching pro-

grams to children in need. Last

year, 53 children received ser-

vices from BBBS’ community

based adult mentoring program

and services.

Center for Youth & Family

Solutions (formerly Catho-

lic Charities)

Provides counseling at reduced

cost to McDonough County

families with United Way fund-

ing. The major focus is to offer

prevention, diversion and 24-hr

crisis intervention services

Advocacy Network for

Children

The Children's Advocacy Cen-

ter program provides a safe,

child-friendly place where

child victims of abuse and

their non-offending family

meet with professionals for

the purpose of investiga-

tion. Last year, 26 children in

McDonough County received

services from this agency.

Advocacy Network for

Children Court Appointed

Special Advocates (CASA)

Program

As our new partner agency

program, CASA ensures chil-

dren’s legal rights are fol-

lowed. United Way funds are

utilized to train community

volunteers appointed by a

judge to speak up for abused

or neglected children in court.

CASA volunteers work along-

side attorneys and social

workers from case inception

to its completion.

targeting youth. Our goal is to

stabilize families in crisis, prevent

juvenile delinquency and divert

youth at risk of involvement

in the child welfare or juvenile

justice system. Last year, 210

members of this communi-

ty utilized family counseling from

Catholic Charities.

Early Beginnings

United Way funds are used to

provide prenatal and childbirth

education. Last year, 48 people

received services from this agency.

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois

(GSCI)

The mission of the Girl Scout

program is to build girls of cour-

age, confidence, and character

who make the world a better

place. GSCI offers McDonough

County girls the scouting experi-

ence while teaching self-esteem

and life skills. Last year, 312 girls

in McDonough County benefitted

from this program.

T H E M C D O N O U G H U N I T E D

P A G E 7

Illowa #133 Boy Scouts

Provide McDonough County boys

with scouting experiences, teaching

leadership sk i l l s and much

more. Last year, 543 boys partici-

pated in Boy Scouts in McDonough

County.

PACT Headstart

Provides Headstart and Early Head-

start programs to McDonough

County families. Last year, 137

individuals received these services.

LaLeche League/Macomb

Provides support to breastfeeding

mothers by offering support groups

and literature. Last year, LaLeche

League was able to provide infor-

mation and/or support to 156

McDonough County residents.

McDonough County Senior

Citizens

Provides five meal sites in

McDonough County, in Macomb,

Blandinsville, Colchester, Bush-

nell and Industry. Last year, 429

Seniors utilized these sites for

meals and socialization.

Western Illinois Regional

Council - Community Action

Agency Food Pantry

Provides bags of food to hungry

families. Last year, 2,365

McDonough County residents uti-

lized the Food Pantry.

Wee Care Center

Provides educational material and

an extra staff person to children

receiving their reduced cost ser-

vices. Last year, 87 children uti-

lized Wee Care Day Care Center.

Western Illinois Regional

Council - Community Action

Agency Victim Services

Provides support to victims of do-

mestic violence, including legal ad-

vocacy, support groups, 24-hour

crisis intervention and more. Last

year, 135 individuals were helped in

McDonough County.

Radio Information Services

Provides radios which broadcast

local and national newspapers and

other literature to individuals in the

tri-states who are blind, visually

impaired, learning or physically

disabled. Last year, 129 individuals

utilized these special radios in

McDonough County.

Samaritan Well, Inc.

Provides safe housing to homeless

women and their children and

men. Also provides case manage-

ment to help their residents get

back on their feet. Last year, Samar-

itan Well, Inc. provided 1,300 nights

of shelter to McDonough County

individuals in need.

Prairie State Legal Services

Provides free legal assistance to low

-income individuals and sen-

iors. Last year, 104 McDonough

County residents received assis-

tance from Prairie State Legal Ser-

vices.

“McDonough County

Senior Citizens staff at

YMCA celebrates Earl’s

birthday over meals,

sharing the family spirit.”

YMCA

Provides Youth Sports Programs,

After School Programs at 5 sites in

McDonough County and teen pro-

gramming. Last year, 4,024 children

and adolescents received these ser-

vices from the YMCA.

YMCA Senior Medical Assis-

tance Program

Provides financial assistance for medi-

cations to seniors in need. Last

year, 30 seniors received assistance

for their medications through this

program.

September 15th Spoon River College Outreach Center

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T H E M C D O N O U G H U N I T E D

McDonough County United Way

Jill Beck, Executive Director 440 N. Lafayette, Suite 106

Macomb, IL 61455

ph: 309-837-9180 mcdcunitedway@comcast.net

Contact Us!

We’d love

to hear from you.

2012 Partner Agencies

1. Advocacy Network for Children

2. American Red Cross

3. Big Brothers Big Sisters

4. Center for Youth and Family Solutions

5. Court Appointed Special Advocates

6. Early Beginnings

7. Girl Scouts of Central Illinois

8. Illowa #133 Boy Scouts

9. LaLeche League/Macomb

10. McDonough County Senior Citizens

11. PACT Headstart

12. Prairie State Legal Services

13. Radio Information Services

14. Samaritan Well, Inc.

15. Wee Care Day Care Center

16. Western Illinois Region Council/CAA

Food Pantry

17. Western Illinois Region Council/CAA

Victim Services

18. YMCA After School and Youth Sports

Programs

19. YMCA Senior Medical Assistance Program

•Lawrence Kwacala - Larry, Flack, McRaven & Stephens

•Nancy Badord - Century 21

•Luan Aten

•Beau Ingledue - Purdum Gray Ingledue

•Michael Hott - Western Illinois University

•Ron Hutcherson - First State Bank of Illinois

•Michael Sartorius - Western Illinois University

•Cindy Carey-Butler - Cindy, Oliver & Carey

•Jason Orris - Heartland Bank & Trust

•Amber Patrick -

Prairie Hills Resource Conservation and Development, Inc.

•Leslie Westen - First Bankers Trust

•Patrick Gharst - Prestige Communications

•John Armstrong - First Bankers Trust

•Kate Murphy - MidAmerica National Bank

•Mitch Worley - McDonough Voice

•Andrea Smith - Hampton Inn

The McDonough County

United Way Board of Directors

3rd Annual

Power of the Purse

Tickets are on sale for $25 in advance & $30 at the Door.

Order your tickets now, and join us for

a marvelous evening of good fun and cause.