2014-2015 Annual Report - United Way of Mid

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Local Needs
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United Way of Mid-Maine
2014-2015 Community Report
From the Chairman of the Board
Thomas Longstaff
leadership
Last year our Board Chair, Courage
Osagie, characterized 2013-2014 as a year
that was both reflective and action oriented. I
would describe this year as one of transition
and renewed vision.
Board of Directors
Thomas Longstaff
Chairman
Maine State House of
Representatives
Debbie Byrne
Vice Chair
Century 21 Surette
Karen Thompson
2nd Vice Chair
Champions Fitness Club
Cheryl Flewelling
Treasurer
Kennebec Wealth
Management
Marc Pitman
Secretary
FundraisingCoach.com
Daniel Burgess
MaineGeneral Health
George Coleman
Colby College, Retired
Leon Duff
Superintendant, Retired
Mary Gomane
Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Darlene Hawkes
People’s United Bank
The United Way of Mid-Maine functions
as a team and this made the year as
successful as it has been. Our Board of
Directors, Staff, Volunteers and Partner
Agencies have worked together to continue
to refine and accomplish the mission to which
we are all committed. While the range of our services is broad we
have emphasized people’s need for food and fuel as well as the
ongoing problems of youth homelessness as priorities.
With our Campaign Chairs, Ken and Deb LaVoie, already
generating excitement about the prospects for this year, I am
delighted that I will be able to say “well done” to the people I have
worked with and to hand the leadership to our new Chair, Deb
Byrne, confident about the year ahead.
From the President/CPO
Elizabeth Barron
Everything we do at United Way of Mid-Maine is dedicated to
creating more and better opportunities for all people throughout
our region: the heart of Maine. The strength of United Way is the
focus on collective community impact. We have demonstrated
the power of working together for over 60 years.
When we all work collectively – when we LIVE UNITED –
we become the change that our community
needs! We can move forward BOLDLY, and
build a stronger community together.
Everything we’ve been able to achieve
this year would not be possible without
the collective commitment of our
partners, our community volunteers,
our dedicated staff, and you – the
thousands of individuals who are
committed to being a part of creating
a brighter future for our community.
These accomplishments reflect what
it means to LIVE UNITED.
“You often hear that people take life for
granted until it is too late to appreciate the
simple things that make it so special.
On a seemingly normal drive to my job at a
local hospital, I blacked out. When I came to, I
learned that I could no longer read, write, do
math, walk, or recognize my daughters.
My doctor referred me to
two programs, Literacy
Volunteers and Meals
on Wheels. My Literacy
Volunteer tutor took me
under her wing, re-teaching
me to read, write, and do
math. Meals on Wheels
delivered hot, nutritionally
balanced meals to my front door and gave
me an opportunity to interact with a friendly
volunteer who treated me as an equal.
Without United Way’s
support of these programs,
the training needs of these
volunteers would never have
been met, and neither would
mine! I am now working
again and have just utilized
my skills to lead my new
employer to accreditation.
Board of Directors
Melissa Higgins
Northeast Laboratories
Services
Joe Jabar
Kennebec Wealth
Management
Michelle Johnston
Huhtamaki Foodservice
Jonathan Kent
Thomas College
Theresa Macklin
The Bank of Maine
Alan Pollis
Redington-Fairview
General Hospital
Andy Rhoades
Kennebec Savings Bank
Dorcas Riley
Day’s Jewelers
Mike Roy
City of Waterville
Peter Schutte
Colorgraphics
What happened to me could happen to anyone.
I am one of you.”
leadership
~Marilee
Mark Tanner
Skowhegan Federated
Church
Meeting
Immediate
Human Needs
Team Members
Daniel Burgess
Chair
MaineGeneral
Mike Barrett
Belgrade Selectman
Debbie Byrne
Century 21 Surette
Glen Joseph
Community volunteer
Janice Kassman
Colby College, Retired
Tom Longstaff
Maine State House of
Representatives
Theresa Macklin
The Bank of Maine
Tina Hintz
Inland Hospital
Mike Roy
Waterville City Manager
Wanda Steward
KVCAP
Mark Tanner
Federated Church
Skowhegan
“There is nothing more
important than ensuring our
community members have
the basics for life.”
-Dan Burgess
Community Impact Team:
Meeting Immediate Human Needs
Everyone in our community has their basic human
needs met.
“There is nothing more
important than ensuring
our community members
have the basics for life.
This certainly includes
food and fuel, and the
Meeting Immediate Human
Needs Community Impact
Team of the United Way
of Mid-Maine is focused
exclusively on helping
everyone in our community
to have these life sustaining
essentials. Together, we can
make all the difference in
the world!”
3,250
Weatherization being done to save
on fuel costs.
people served by the initiatives
within this committee.
“Our volunteers are
providing education,
resources and skills ...
to ensure a lifetime of
financial well-being.”
-Darlene Hawkes
Community Impact Team:
Promoting Independence
All people are independent and have the means to care
and provide for themselves and/or their families.
“2014-2015 was once again a year
of strong focus, and great success,
on financial literacy as our main
objective. We completed our
seventh year offering the CA$H
Coalition program, providing
tax free services prepared by
IRS certified volunteers for lowincome families and individuals
in United Way’s footprint.
Our volunteers are providing
education, resources and skills to
hard-working Mainers to ensure
a lifetime of financial wellFree tax preparation is offered to mid being.”
to low income households.
PROMOTING
INDEPENDENCE
Team Members
Darlene Hawkes
Chair
People’s United Bank
Barbara Covey
Community Dental
Betty Palmer
Mid-Maine
Homeless Shelter
Cathy Bond
Winslow Community FCU
Darlene Ratte
Best Western
Deborah Schmid
Banking, Retired
Joanna McCormick
Five County FCU
Kelly Goulette
Family Violence Project
Mary Gomane
Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Stephanie Purnell
The Bank of Maine
Susan Tuthill
Waterville Adult Ed
Tammy L. Rabideau
Waterville Library
915
people served by the initiatives
within this committee.
Tanya Fossett
Mid-Maine
Homeless Shelter
STRENGTHENING
CHILDREN, YOUTH
& FAMILIES
“I can’t imagine
anything more
important than living
your life knowing
you have made a
difference.”
Team Members
Lee Duff
Chair
Superintendent
Retired
Sharon Abrams
Maine Children’s Home
for Little Wanderers
Lisa Burton
Colby College
-Lee Duff
Community Impact Team:
Strengthening Children, Youth & Families
Jackie Dalton
REM
Children and youth reach their fullest potential.
Kristen Holzinger
KVCAP
“I can’t imagine anything
more important than living
your life knowing you have
made a difference. What
bigger difference can you
make than improving the
life of a child? The work
of the Children’s CIT is a
well-placed investment in
our future. The programs
we fund through our partner
agencies, and our Youth
Homelessness
Initiative,
are helping children get a
better start in life, helping Teen parents provided opportunity to
finish school.
vulnerable teens stay in
school until they graduate, and assuring that all children have
access to quality learning opportunities in and out of school.”
Len LeGrand
Alfond Youth Center
Ann Lindeman
Bangor Savings Bank
Susan Roy
Hospice Volunteers
of Waterville
Henning Stabins
Plum Creek
20,000
people served by the initiatives
within this committee.
“It’s been just over a year since I made
the decision to become a Big Brother
and one year since I was matched with,
then nine year old, J.
It’s not immediately obvious to me who
derives the most benefit and enjoyment
from our time together. But one thing
remains certain, the opportunity for me
to share my love for all things outdoors
with J. is a priceless benefit for both of
us. Big Brothers-Big Sisters deserves
credit for our successful match.”
~Joyous Big Brother
“This past winter, my family and I found ourselves at the losing end of
a seemingly endless financial battle. We became guests at Mid-Maine
Homeless Shelter during the end of January. My husband and I struggled
to stay positive for our four year old daughter.
We were introduced to a program through
the Shelter at Educare. The group gave us
something positive and consistent to look
forward to each week. It gave us a place to go
as a family, where we felt a sense of normalcy
that we lost when we became homeless.
Having a place to take our child where she
could learn and have fun was great. Having
a place to take our child, where we were
always treated with respect and dignity, was
exceptional.
My hope for the future is that families in
similar situations to my own, will always
have this opportunity. To be given the gift of
‘normal’ for a few hours a week, when their
present lives may seem anything but.”
~Jenna
Leadership Circle
Marc & Susan Golden
Tom & Judy Griffin
Cheryl Gwadosky
Nona & Douglas Boyink
Donald & Mary Hammond
Scott & Trish Bullock
Martha H. Hiebel
Cindy & Steve Eccher
Mark Jandreau
Patrice Franko
Kathleen Jones
Michael & Margaret Griffin
Tina King
Wendy & Rick Harding
Dr. Roland H. Knausenberger
Raymond Haskell
David & Laurie Lachance
Ron & Rochelle Loubier
David & Penny Laplante
Sandy Maisel & Patrice Franko
Alane O'Connor & Kevin Wellenius Jefferson & Karen Longfellow
Cindy & Tom Longstaff
Reg & Julia Perry
Ruth Lunn
Gary N. Smith & Kristin A. Holm
Catherine M. Marden
John & Jane Marden
Gold Circle
Beau and Sandy Mears
Gifts of $1,000 - $1,999
William & Vicki Mitchell
Anonymous (1)
Melinda A. Nelson
Calvin D. Ames
Randy & Nancy Nelson
Elizabeth Barron & Mahaal Ajallahb Sue & Tony Ouellette
Keith F. Beal
Kevin & Tammy Pinkham
Richard & Barbara Beckler
Eric Pontbraind
John & Mary Benziger
David & Janet Preston
Liz & Leo Berube
David & Michele Prince
Jane & Daniel Bolduc
Diana & Jeffrey Rafuse
David Bourassa
Ron & Nicole Richardson
Dan & Lisa Burgess
Carol Steward
Michael & Debbie Byrne
Douglas & Wanda Terp
Marie Cormier
Scott & Karen Van Orman
Barbara Covey & Mark Jose
David M. Viens
Barbara A. Crowley, MD
Ken & Margaret Viens
John & Jackie Dalton
Daniel P. Whittemore
Russ DeJong & Janetha Benson
John & Cathy Witherspoon
Beth Drennen-Bates
Lunder Foundation
Barbara Edmond
Mrs. Shirley Eskelund
Silver Circle
Rick Eskelund & Carol Paradis
Gifts of $750 - $999
Gary & Mary Denise Ferguson
Paul & Ruth Anderson
Herbert & Mary Ferran
Michael & Barbara Barrett
Deseree A. Gilman
Platinum Circle
Gifts of $2,000 - $4,999
Elizabeth Bridger
Melissa Caccamo
Randal Carter
George Coleman
Jane & Karl Dornish
Charles Felker Jr.
Michael Fitton
Harry Fraser
Jeffrey Gagnon
David A. Grenier
Joe & Bridget Jabar
Jeff LaCasse
Randal Lambert
Deb & Ken LaVoie
Lee & Lynne Marshall
Edward G. Mathieu
Paul & Janet McGrath
John A. Milligan
Robert & & Nettie Nelson
Thomas Nutter
Courage & Francisca Osagie
Todd Pineo
Mike & Schari Roy
David & Kathleen Roy
Gretchen & Tom Tietenberg
David & Jody Veilleux
Thomas & Tracy Warren
James & Kim Willette
Bronze Circle
Gifts of $500 - $749
Anonymous (24)
Gilbert Barrows
Patty Barry
Bruce Beck
James Bennett
Parker & Ann Beverage
Debra Biche
Dr. Mark & Susan Bolduc
Cathy Bond
Your leadership in giving sets the foundation for building a
brighter future in our community. Thank you!
Dan & Joanne Booth
Donald & Lisa Breton
Doug & Susan Brooks
Tom & Lisa Burton
Chris Butler
Amanda Byrne
Lee & Nancie Cabana
Meridith Cain
Doug & Tania Carnrick
Sara Cates
Ronald Chalmers
Tina Chapman
Timothy Clifford
Sarah Clifford
Constance Coggins
Doris J. Cohen
Dave & Jo Comeau
Lisa Colson & David Connolly
Courtney Cook
Robert Costain
Edward Crocker
Francis T. Cuff
David Cyr & Lee Piper
Bruce & Celeste Dechaine
Derek Dellarma
Karen Denis
Maureen Denis
William Doiron
Donald A. Dubois
Bill & Fran Dubord
Milt Dudley
Leon & Barbara Duff
Ida M. Earle
Estes Family
Cheryl & Rusty Flewelling
Alicia & Andrew Forster
Elizabeth & Sidney Geller
Scott Gerald
Dr. Henry Glover
Mary & Bill Gomane
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gosselin, Jr.
Deborah Guilmette
Gary L. Hammond
Michael & Mary Hammond
Darlene Hawkes
Nancy Belanger & David W. Hay
Charles Hays
Michael & Donna Heavener
Ted Helberg
Melissa Higgins
Buffy & Joe Higgins
Jennifer Hight
Thomas & Katie Huesers
Deb & Bill Johnson
Janice Johnson-Cook
Michelle Johnston
Kevin P. & Diane Joseph
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Karter
Larry & Janice Kassman
Mr. Dana Kempton
Lori Kletzer
Ms. Bonnie L. Kouletsis
In honor of Jana & Peter Townsend
Bruce Lancaster
Michael Lapointe
Brady Leclerc
Ernest Levasseur
Kelly Liberty
Tom McAdam
Kevin & Susan McCarthy
Raymond & Linda McMullin
Nicole McSweeney
Sally Melcher-McKeagney
Howard & Mira Mette
Mr.& Ms. Paul J. Mitchell
Mr. Gary Nielsen &
Dr. Catherine E. Nielsen
Amy Oliver
Betty & Jeff Paquette
Carey & Loraine Paradis
Hope Pendexter
Michael & Noretta Peterson
Marc Pitman
Michael Pollard
Skip & Doris Pratt
Dr. & Mrs. James Putnam
Robert Reisner
Ronello W Reynolds IV
Joshua & Crystal Richard
Peter & Sherry Rogers
Jason & Laura Rowe
Mark, Lisa & Ben Sandy
Robert Schlager
Samuel Shapiro
Stephen Sidell
Andrew E Silsby
Lisa Simm and John Mazzeo
The Smart Family
Gregor Smith
Patricia Sprengel
Mark & Theressa St. John
Henning Stabins
Lisa Stein-Pierce
Randall Stevens
Bart & Pat Stevens
Tyler Terstegen
Karen Thompson
John & Connie Towne
Howard True
Dean & Terri Vieira
Ken & Suzanne Walsh
James Wescott
Dan & Cheryl West
Richard Willett
Barbara & Jimmie Woodlee
Keegan Yang
Looking Forward
A message from Deb & Ken LaVoie
Because Leadership Circle accounts for nearly one-third of the
entire campaign, Deb and I felt privileged to be given such an important
role; to be given the chance to truly lead by example.
Deb and I truly believe that when we are blessed in our
own lives, we have an almost sacred responsibility to give back.
We took our job very seriously because we knew our success or
failure would impact so many.
Since we’ve been a part of the UWMM campaign,
we’ve been able to see the growing and profound needs
in our community. Working together as a team, and leading by example, we can successfully meet the needs and
close the gap on hunger, homelessness, and other pockets
of scarcity in our own communities.
Looking Back
A message from Scott Bullock
It was an honor to serve as Chair of the 2014 United Way of MidMaine Campaign as it celebrated 60 years of serving the needs of our
community. I was able to observe first-hand the “Power of Caring” by
all of the contributors and volunteers who helped raise more than
$650,000 to help support our 26 partner agencies and address local
problems like food insecurity, youth homelessness, financial
illiteracy, and many other urgent community needs.
I was very impressed by the ability of United Way to
amplify the impact of the dollars contributed by marshalling the
resources of so many people in the community and to insure that
we are all aware of the challenges that face so many of the people
living here. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Campaign Cabinet Members
Scott Bullock
Campaign Chair
Deb LaVoie
Leadership Circle Co-Chair
Ken LaVoie
Leadership Circle Co-Chair
Mike Barrett
Lisa Burton
Kevin Joseph
Kerry Smart
Tom Burton
Tony Ouellette
T.J. Smart
Mike Byrne
Hope Pendexter
Tracy Warren
Melissa Caccamo
Reg Perry
Barbara Woodlee
George Coleman
Barbara Covey
Alan Duplessis
The Volunteer Spirit
Recognizing the significant impact of our volunteers
The Spirit of Partnership Award
Given to an organization that has strongly supported United
Way of Mid-Maine’s mission through effective and innovate
collaboration. This year’s award goes to: Alan Duplessis and
the Jackman Leadership Team.
The Spirit of Mid-Maine Award
Given each year to a special volunteer who has gone above
and beyond for our Community and has helped to advance the
common good here in mid-Maine. This year’s award goes to:
Sharon Abrams.
Volunteer of the Year – the Chester A. Baker Award
Given each year to an outstanding individual who has volunteered his/her time, talent, energy and enthusiasm in a multitude
of ways that far exceeds our expectations. This year’s award
goes to: Deb Schmid
A new category this year:
Women’s Leadership
Given each year to a woman in the community who demonstrates a commitment to creating stronger community and to
stepping forward boldly to be a part of the solution. This year’s
award goes to: Waterville Area Women’s Contemporary Club
Also a new category this year:
Youth Leadership
Given each year to (a) promising young leader who demonstrates and promotes leadership and community involvement
among Mid-Maine’s youth, and who exemplifies a passion to
make a difference. This year’s award goes to: Gabbie and Alice
More than 300 volunteers
gave over 2,025 hours of
service saving $40,700
Our Work
Building a Stronger Community Together
United Way of Mid-Maine works with 26 partner agencies to provide 30+ programs and services which
support over 25,000 people in Mid-Maine each year. Partner agencies apply to receive grant money
for their programs on a bi-annual basis, these applications are reviewed by committees comprised of
volunteers from around the community. These committees review budgets, outcomes, and missions of
each program, perform site visits, and direct the investment of funds based on these factors.
Meeting Immediate Human Needs
Community members have enough to eat; are safe, warm and secure; and are provided resources to obtain
medical, dental and mental health care.
• Food Pantry Project
• Keeping Mid-Maine Warm
• Spectrum Generations - Meals on Wheels
• Family Violence Project - Supporting Domestic Violence Advocacy
• HealthReach Network - MaineGeneral Counseling
• Kennebec Behavioral Health - Emergency Youth Outreach
• Kennebec Valley Dental Coalition Community Dental Center - Sliding Fee Program
• MaineGeneral Medical Centers - The Horizon Program
• Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter - Resource Referral Program
• Salvation Army – Waterville Corps
• Skills, Inc. - Home and Community Support Program
• United Valley American Red Cross - Disaster Services
• Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity
Promoting Independence
Adults can live safely in their homes as long as possible; individuals have supports to build and maintain
financial stability; and adults have assistance to overcome barriers to education, employment & health
care services.
• CA$H Coalition: Free Tax Prep & Financial Literacy Program
• Catholic Charities Maine - Independent Support Services & SEARCH Program
• HealthReach RSVP - Bone Builders Program
• Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County - Supporting Somerset County Families
• KVCAP - Transportation & WorkReady Plus
• Literacy Volunteers of Franklin/Somerset
• Literacy Volunteers of Waterville Area
• National MS Society Maine Chapter - Case Management Services
Strengthening Children, Youth & Families
Children have access to quality learning environments; youth are provided resources to graduate high
school ready to succeed in life; and parents & caregivers have the tools to support early learning.
• Youth Homelessness Initiative
• School Supplies Drive & Stay in School Campaign
• Early Literacy & Dolly Parton Imagination Library
• Alfond Youth Center - After School Program, Camp Tracy & Summer Enrichment Program
• Big Brothers Big Sisters - Kennebec Somerset
• Children’s Center - Education & Support for Parents of Children with Special Needs
• Crisis & Counseling Centers - G.E.A.R. Parent Network
• Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area - Hope’s Place for Grieving Children
• Kennebec Behavioral Health - Outpatient Services for Somerset County
• KVCAP - Educare Central Maine, Personal Body Safety & South End Teen Center
• Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers - Teen Parent School/Children’s Place Program • Sexual Assault Crisis and Support - Prevention Program
2013/2014 Community Investment
Dustin Gagne
Dennis Luce
Sylvia Luce
Patrick Magurn
Eric Saucier
Olivia Saucier
Joe Trulo
Diane Wright
Jim Wright
12%
30%
39%
20%
Great appreciation to
the committed
volunteers
who serve on our
committees:
■ Meeting Immediate Human Needs
■ Promoting Independence
■ Strengthening Children, Youth & Families
■ 2-1-1 & Designations to Other Agencies
United Way of Mid-Maine is committed to its role
as steward of donor contributions
We follow strict United Way Worldwide standards of financial
accountability and transparency, and we are audited annually by an
independent auditor. In addition, our Board of Directors and our Finance
Committee, made up of local business and community leaders, oversee our
finances. We thank them all for their expertise and guidance.
Copies of United Way of Mid-Maine’s IRS form 990 and most recent
audited financial statements, as presented by PFBF CPAs, are available
for public review on our website, www.uwmm.org, or at our office, 105
Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, Maine.
Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Financial Snapshot
(Total as of June 30, 2014)
Total Revenue $879,814
Campaign Revenue Other Revenue $875,008
$4,806
Total Functional Expenses $832,769
Program Expenses Fundraising Expenses Management & General Expenses Special Thank you to
our volunteers:
$602,212
$101,161
$129,396
Executive
Finance
Human Resources
Marketing
Nominating
Resource Development
Space & Facilities
Strategic Planning
United Way of
Mid-Maine Staff
Elizabeth Barron
President/CPO
Janet McGrath
2-1-1 Maine
Resource Coordinator
Stacy Saucier
Director of Finance
and Administration
Jaime Sayers
Community Engagement
Specialist
Community Initiatives
Supporting 14 community initiatives with funding, volunteering & guidance
Here at United Way of Mid-Maine, we work in collaboration
with the people of Somerset, northern Kennebec, and western
Waldo Counties to discover the needs of our neighbors in the areas
of Education, Income, and Health.
United Way of Mid-Maine serves more than 25,000
people in our community each year and supports engagement by
weaving together people, information, and resources to create
endless possibilities. The key to our success is the people around
us, whether it is business leaders, service providers, donors, or
extraordinary friends and neighbors like you.
For a complete list of the 14 community initiatives, please visit our
website at www.uwmm.org.
Planned Giving
Did you know you can support the United Way of Mid-Maine and provide for those most in need
in our community—now and forever?
Through planned giving, investors can give lasting gifts that will continue
to help those in need for years to come. Planned gifts are made in the
form of assets rather than income to insure long-term impact.
Whether through a gift of stock, bequest, life insurance policy,
or a trust, donors can contribute to United Way’s endowment,
which will enable us to create an ever increasing impact in our
community.
Contact us today to leave a lasting legacy on our community.
ebarron@unitedwaymidme.org • 207-873-0686
Neighbors and friends gathered in Skowhegan,
started out in white and then with a puff of
yellow, green, red and blue, we were all united
in color!
The premier Color Mid-ME Fun! Color Walk
fundraiser was a colorful success. The
event, held on Saturday, May 2nd,
raised over $5,300 with more than
200 neighbors and friends
walking together for Youth
Homelessness, Financial
Independence, Food & Fuel and
to Live United.
Thank you to the sponsors and
supporters:
Children’s Center Augusta
Donald Skillings
State Farm Insurance
Evolve and Lead: Conscious
Leadership for Real Change
Skowhegan Federated Church
Skowhegan Fire Department
Town of Skowhegan
Valley Distributors
Event Committee:
Nicole Lessard • Ann Lindeman • Theresa Macklin • Wanda Steward • Mark Tanner • Staff
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