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Dear Friend,
2014 was a year of tremendous strides for UWBC as we continued to connect individuals and families to the building blocks necessary for a good quality of life – education, income and health. Our entire community prospers when children succeed in school, when families are financially stable and independent, and when people live healthy lifestyles.
We made it a priority in 2014 to increase our presence in the community and to increase awareness of what we do. This led to more collaborations with companies and organizations, a true value to this county. As well, we were excited to see new faces join our volunteer base and greatly increase our giving power. We want to thank our passionate volunteers who gave so generously of their time and talents to
positively impact our neighbors. Numbers don’t lie; volunteer hours through UWBC more than doubled from 2013! Without all of these dedicated individuals, those who return year after year and those just starting, UWBC would not be as strong and
effective.
The 2014 Report to the Community is proof that great things are happening in Brazoria County. We are proud to share the work we are able to accomplish because of the contributions from
our supportive community and the people who commit their time, resources and skills. With results like these, we only see a brighter future.
We invite you to give, advocate and volunteer with us.
That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED.
JENNA MASTERSExecutive Director
DEBBIE PENNINGTONPresident
MISSIONUnited Way of Brazoria County collaborates with community partners to mobilize resources, finding sustainable solutions that lead to a higher quality of life.
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT
assets
Current assets
Cash $1,726,464
Pledges receivable 843,274
Other current assets 14,330
Total Current Assets 2,584,068
Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation 21,960
Total Assets $2,606,028
liabilities
Current liabilities 215,545
net assets
Unrestricted - not designated 2,390,483
Total Liabilities and Net Assets $2,606,028
revenues
Net campaign revenue
(excludes $307,666 of donor designated pledges) $2,249,237
Other support 85,024
Service fees 30,457
Miscellaneous 6,328
Total Revenues 2,371,046
expenses
Funds distributed to agencies
(excludes $288,958 of donor designated pledges) $1,706,573
Other community programs and services 263,349
Administration and fundraising 453,986
Total Expenses 2,423,908
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets for the Year ($52,862)
united way of brazoria countySummarized Financial Information
June 30, 2014 and the year then ended
The financial information on this page was derived from our audited financial statements. Those financial statements were audited by Harry F. Koester, Jr., an independent certified public accountant, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. A complete copy of our audited financial statements is available upon request at our office.
FINANCIAL PICTURE
VISIONThrough a united effort, every Brazoria County resident will be educated, financially sound and healthy.
Debbie Pennington, PresidentEconomic Development Alliance
Allan Taylor, Past PresidentWood Group Mustang, Inc.
Melanie Gage, TreasurerBASF Corporation
Tonya Visor, SecretaryUTMB Health Angleton Danbury Campus
VICE PRESIDENTSMatt Buchanan, Resource Development
Pearland Economic Development Corporation
Kerry F. Drabek, Community ImpactFirst State Bank
Tommy Gaines, Community ServicesCommunity Volunteer
AT LARGE MEMBERSLibby Andrews-Simmons
INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA
Will KoonceThe Dow Chemical Company
Lonnie RathbunTIC Energy & Chemical, Inc.
DIRECTORSJoan Bell
Brazosport Regional Health System
Anna BryantH.E.B. plus! Pearland
Jackie DrakeChevron Phillips Chemical Company
Nekeisha GirdyAlvin I.S.D.
Ron GravesCommunity Volunteer
Dr. Patricia HertenbergerAlvin Community College
Jeffrey KuhnZachry Group
Glenn LaMontBrazoria County Emergency Management
Steve LopezCommunity Volunteer
Brian MelassKillum Pest Control
Ty MorrowCommunity Volunteer
Priscilla SanchezBrazosport College
Lisa SkaggsThe Dow Chemical Company
Williams M. Tigner IIAttorney at Law
Ann VargheseUTMB Health Angleton Danbury Campus
Dr. Lynda VillanuevaBrazosport College
David WinderThe Dow Chemical Company
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Larry BolingerThe Dow Chemical Company
Sarah ChauvinAlvin ISD
Kerry DrabekFirst State Bank
Kelli FordeBrazosport College
Melanie GageBASF Corporation
Tommy GainesCommunity Volunteer
Nekeisha GirdyAlvin ISD
Jo GreathouseBrazosport College
Tonya HeardBrazosport ISD
Glenn LaMontBrazoria County Emergency Management
Carmen MickellCommunity Volunteer
Ty MorrowCommunity Volunteer
Bart ProbstAscend Performance Materials
Priscilla SanchezBrazosport College
Lanie SmircicBrazosport College
Edrel StonehamBrazosport College
Sasha TarrantBrazosport College
Sharon TrowerTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Dr. Lynda VillanuevaBrazosport College
Tonya VisorUTMB Health Angleton Danbury Campus
Natalie WoodBrazosport College
COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE
Phone calls are answered by trained specialists who are good listeners, blending understanding and expertise to provide information and referrals drawn from a comprehensive database of social services. We partner with 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE, which uses the most comprehensive database of social services resources in the State for referrals. In 2014, there were 34,095 referrals to Brazoria County residents in need.
Education is the cornerstone of individual and community success. We all have a stake in making sure children of all ages grow up to be productive citizens who give back to the community. Together we can help children and youth achieve their full potential.
how? - Improving access to quality, affordable child care and early learning opportunities - Creating opportunities for children to excel in school - Providing after-school and mentoring programs for at-risk youth
When people cannot meet their own basic needs, the impact is felt throughout the community. The lack of financial stability is linked to negative long-term consequences such as lower education levels, poor health and unstable housing. Together we can help individuals and families become financially stable and independent.
how? - Supporting basic needs while increasing financial education - Helping hardworking people obtain job training and family-sustaining wages - Increasing access to affordable housing for individuals and families
Whether it is a neighbor without health insurance, a victim of abuse, or someone struggling with mental illness or addiction, health impacts every aspect of a person’s life. A healthy lifestyle helps children succeed at school and adults at work. Together we can improve people’s health.
how? - Increasing access to critical healthcare services - Reducing substance abuse, child abuse and domestic violence - Increasing health education and preventive care
INITIATIVES & PROGRAMS
Reader Tutor Mentor is a collaborative effort aimed at filling education-specific partner and community needs. UWBC is partnering with Brazoria County Library System, Boys & Girls Club of Brazoria County and Communities In Schools. By helping children at an early age, the hopes are to lower the dropout rate.
This is a national initiative conceptualized by United Way Worldwide with a goal of recruiting 1,000,000 volunteers. This initiative was rolled out at the local level during the 2013 fall workplace campaign season. At the close of 2014, we had 53 volunteers who signed up through our VolunteerMatch site at uwbc.volunteermatch.org, with 1908 volunteer hours combined.
To volunteer as a reader, a tutor or a mentor, please visit uwbc.volunteermatch.org to sign up. You can also find more information on our website at www.uwbc.org/reader-tutor-mentor.
reader tutor mentor helpline information and referral
34,095referrals
in 2014
THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF QUALITY LIFE
EDUCATION
INCOME
HEALTH
volunteer hours14,288.5
=$334,350.90of value that
volunteersprovided in 2014
Value of a volunteer hour in Texas is $23.40, according to www.independentsector.org.
UWBC believes in addressing issues with sustainable solutions aimed at the root of a problem. Financial Stability Classes educate individuals and provide them with the tools needed to make financially responsible decisions with their income. These classes utilize real world examples to teach the basics of banking, savings and consumer rights. In 2014, we offered five sessions throughout Brazoria County with 43 individual participants.
financial stability classes
VITA/EITC is a solution for low-income households during tax season. The program provides help by offering free tax filing and assistance by trained volunteers for those who earn less than $53,000 per year. Volunteers help eligible citizens claim EITC and Child Tax Credits, saving them money they otherwise would not have known about. In 2014, volunteers submitted 28 tax returns. The refunds totaled $63,155 and saved those households $22,602 on EITC and $20,071 on Child Tax Credits.
volunteer income tax assistance/ earned income tax credit initiative (VITA/EITC)
Donated box fans and AC units are given to individuals and families who lack this essential during the hot summer months. Both fans and AC units are distributed on a case-by-case basis with priority going to homes with infants, elderly and those with respiratory illnesses. In 2014, 273 fans and 10 AC units were donated and distributed throughout the community.
cool deal fan club
Brazoria County residents have saved over $500,000 on everyday prescription costs through 33,850 claims thanks to the United Way and FamilyWize partnership. This free, easy-to-use card can save up to 75% with an average of 40% and can be used at most chain pharmacies and independent pharmacies. It’s easy. You can keep using your card every time you need to fill a prescription. All you have to do is present a FamilyWize card at your local pharmacy to receive the savings. United Ways in all 50 states have helped to save more than $700 million on prescriptions in their communities.
familywize prescription discount card program
over
$500,000saved on
prescription costs through
33,850claims
3MAetna Giving Campaign
Allstate - The Giving CampaignAmerican Express
Ascend Performance MaterialsAshland, Inc.
AT&TBASF Corporation
Belcan CorporationBest Buy Stores
Braskem AmericaBrazos National Bank
Brazosport Regional Health SystemCenterPoint Energy
Chevron Phillips Chemical CompanyThe Clorox Company FoundationCollins Instrument Company, Inc.
The Dow Chemical CompanyThe Facts
First State BanksFluor Corporation
Fluor Federal Petroleum OperationsFreeport LNG Development, L.P.
H.E.B. StoresHospira Employee Giving Campaign
Huntsman Performance ProductsINEOS Olefins & Polymers USA
ICS, Inc.IsoTherapeutics Group
jcpenney StoresLyondellBasell
Macy’s Pearland Town CenterMotiva Enterprises
NationwideNuStar
Office MaxPearland State Bank
Phillips 66 - Sweeny RefineryShell Oil Company
Shintech IncorporatedSI Group
Spectra Energy CorporationState Farm Insurance
Target StoresTeam Industrial Services, Inc.TIC Energy & Chemical, Inc.
Times Printers and StationersUnited Health GroupUnited Parcel ServiceValero Services, Inc.
Walmart StoresThe Williams Companies
Zachry Group
CORPORATE GIFTS
imagine what
$3.4can do !!!million
$5 per week = 3 meals a day for 10 kids for 1 month
$10 per week = 1 week of targeted employability training
$20 per week = 210 home-delivered meals to homebound seniors
Your investment has a
tremendous impact.
that's what you helped us raise !
Workplace campaigns create camaraderie and a sense of community when employees come together for a common cause and invest in the place where they live and work. Innovative workplace campaigns often put the “fun” in fundraising by including chili cook-offs, raffles, pie-in-the-eye contests, dunking booths and penny jar wars.
THANK YOU for Advancing the Common Good throughout our community by conducting workplace campaigns.
award of excellenceEmployee groups who have achieved 95-100% of their giving potential
Ascend Performance MaterialsBASF Corporation
Brazoria County Precinct 1Brazos National Bank
Brazosport Medical CenterCenterPoint Energy
Chevron Phillips Chemical CompanyCommunities In Schools
The Dow Chemical CompanyH.E.B. Stores
IsoTherapeutics Group
LyondellBasellMemorial Child Care Center
Pearland State BankPhillips 66 - Sweeny Refinery
Southwest SIDS Research InstituteTeam Industrial Services
United Parcel ServiceUnited Way of Brazoria County
Youth & Family Counseling ServicesZachry Group
employee campaign leaders of the yearCampaign Leaders who organized employee meetings, acquired incentives for participation, increased participation and total dollars from previous year and used innovative ideas and
strategies.
Anna Bryant and Mike CashiolaH.E.B. plus! Pearland
gold awardEmployee groups who have achieved 80-94% of their giving potential
3MA.P. Beutel Elementary School
AT&TFirst State BanksFluor Corporation
Huntsman Performance Products
INEOS Olefins & Polymers USAKroger StoresTarget Stores
Texas New Mexico Power CompanyTIC Energy & Chemical, Inc.
bronze awardEmployee groups who have achieved 50-64% of their giving potential
ActionS, Inc. of Brazoria CountyAdult Reading Center
Bess Brannen Elementary SchoolBrazoria County Community
DevelopmentBrazoria County Community Supervision
& Corrections DepartmentCity of Lake Jackson
City of PearlandFluor Federal Petroleum Operations
Grady Rasco Middle Schooljcpenney Stores
Macy’s Pearland Town CenterMundy Company at Ascend
Riviana FoodsSI Group
silver awardEmployee groups who have achieved 65-79% of their giving potential
Bank of AmericaBay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol
Best Buy StoresDillard’s Stores
Elisabet Ney Elementary SchoolO’Reilly Auto Parts
Texas Gulf Bank, N.A.Wells Fargo
new campaignFreeport LNG Development, L.P.
Gulf Chemical & Metallurgical CorporationGulf Coast Water Authority
H.E.B. Pearland Market
CAMPAIGN AWARDS
20/20 Vision CDC *ActionS, Inc. of Brazoria County
Adult Reading CenterAmerican Red Cross in Brazoria County
Arc of the Gulf CoastBACH Rehabilitation Center
Bay Area Council Boy Scouts of AmericaBay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol
Boys & Girls Club of Brazoria County
Brazoria County Dream Center *Brazos Place
Brazosport Medical CenterCommunities In Schools
Counseling Connections *Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
Hand in Hand Child Development CenterJunior Achievement *
Kidz Harbor *
Lone Star Legal AidMemorial Child Care Center
NAMI Gulf CoastPearland Neighborhood Center
Salvation ArmySouthwest SIDS Research Institute
True to Life Ministries *Women’s Center of Brazoria CountyYouth & Family Counseling Services
United Way’s Community Partners create opportunities by focusing on the building blocks for a good life - Education, Income and Health. They help children and youth achieve their potential through education, help families become financially stable and independent and improve people’s health. United Way funded programs are carefully chosen for their ability to demonstrate proven accountability and the best match for the community’s needs.
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