Give - United Way of the Bluegrass

THANK YOU
FOR CREATING OPPORTUNITIES
AND INSPIRING HOPE
FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.
Dear Friend,
It’s time to be bold. For many years your United Way of the Bluegrass has been addressing some of the most
persistent problems that face our community. We have made great progress, but there is still much work to be
done. Too many people in Central Kentucky don’t have access to the building blocks for a good life: a quality
education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement and good health.
Together, we can change this. Together, we can improve the lives of all Central Kentuckians by ensuring that
everyone in our community has the resources and opportunities to reach their potential. This is a broad and bold
vision, and one that will not be achieved easily. But with the support and guidance of our many volunteers and
donors, we have been preparing the path to get there.
In 2008 we approved and began implementing our strategic framework. The framework provides the roadmap
for our work, and we have begun traveling along the course it sets out. We have examined our volunteer
decision-making structure. We have re-aligned our funding process. And we are aggressively pursuing new
ideas, resources, research, methods and partners. In short, we have begun making changes required to go from
helping one person at a time to additionally changing the systems that help us all.
By now, you have most certainly seen someone walking around in a LIVE UNITED tee shirt. Although a simple
statement, it is a strong declaration to act on behalf of a better Central Kentucky. LIVE UNITED is both a
challenge and a promise. As more people commit to living united by giving, advocating and volunteering
through United Way, the lives of everyone in our community will be improved.
In the future you will see the pace of our progress accelerate even more. We are entering an exciting new phase
of our work where we will select and build the programs and initiatives we need to achieve long term results.
We will take the effective work we have been doing to the next level.
With your support, united, we will inspire hope and create opportunities for a better life for everyone.
Sincerely,
Harry Richart, III
Chair, Board of Directors
United Way of the Bluegrass
Bill Farmer
President
United Way of the Bluegrass
United Way proudly serves Anderson, Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Jessamine, Madison,
Montgomery, Scott and Woodford counties.
Improving the lives of all
Central Kentuckians
MISSION
To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of
the regional community.
VISION
To build a stronger Central Kentucky by mobilizing
our regional community to improve people’s lives.
TO DO THIS WE WILL:
Energize and inspire people to make a difference.
our work around Central Kentucky’s
community priorities.
Build coalitions around these priorities.
Increase investments in these priorities by
expanding and diversifying our own development
efforts and supporting those of others.
Measure, communicate and learn from the impact
of our efforts.
Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Align
Building Blocks for a Good Life
United Way is improving the lives of all Central Kentuckians by creating opportunities for a better life for all.
Our focus is on education, income and health, because these are the building blocks for a good quality of life.
We recruit the people and organizations from all across the community who bring the passion, expertise and
resources needed to get things done.
We invite you to be a part of the change. You can give, you can advocate and you can volunteer. That’s what it
means to LIVE UNITED.
Education, Income and Health
EDUCATION
United Way of the Bluegrass is helping children and youth achieve their potential by:
Supporting
quality early learning.
Increasing student and family engagement in elementary learning.
Ensuring a successful transition to and completion of high school.
Providing a successful transition to career readiness.
With your help, we are making a difference. Last year...
56,934 of our community’s youth participated in programming that supported their academic,
social and individual development.
3,372 children received developmentally appropriated care which provided nurturing,
stimulating and healthy environments during the preschool years, laying the foundation for
success in life.
INCOME
United Way of the Bluegrass is helping families become financially stable and independent by:
Supporting basic needs.
Helping individuals and families increase their income.
Preparing individuals and families for unforeseen expenses.
Working with individuals and families to build assets.
Last year, thanks to you donations...
77,179 people received basic needs and crisis services, including food, shelter and disaster
relief.
7,263 children and adults affected by domestic violence and abuse received shelter, support,
legal advocacy and more.
320 people received employment assistance through United Way and partners.
HEALTH
United Way of the Bluegrass is improving people’s health by:
Increasing
access to basic physical and mental health services.
Reducing tobacco use in youth and adults.
Ensuring individuals are maintaining a healthy weight.
Together, we can accomplish more than any single group can on its own. Last year...
41,875 seniors received help to remain active and independent.
6,396 people received health assistance, including access to health care services for
individuals and families, special health support and access to mental health services.
2,150 individuals received support for disabilities allowing individuals to work and live
active, independent lives.
590 individuals were supported in their efforts to recovery from substance abuse.
United Way 2-1-1
Now, more than ever, people need a place to turn for help. By simply dialing 2-1-1 they get the help they need,
the compassion they deserve and the opportunities to succeed.
2-1-1 is the easy-to-remember phone number that eliminates the need to sort through hundreds of nonprofit and
government services. All United Way 2-1-1 call center specialists hold their certification from AIRS—the
Alliance of Information and Referral Services—and quickly assess callers needs and refer them to the help they
seek.
United Way 2-1-1 offers callers information on a broad range of services, including rental assistance, food
banks, health resources, early learning resources for children, after-school programs, aging resources and jobtraining programs.
In 2009, United Way 2-1-1 connected 20,311 callers with help during a critical time in their lives.
FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH EITC
As many as one-third of working Americans do not earn enough money to meet today’s basic needs, inhibiting
them from saving for the future.
One way United Way 2-1-1 is helping families achieve financial stability is by connecting them with
opportunities such as free tax preparation services and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), working with
partners such as Community Action Council and Central Kentucky Economic Empowerment Project (CKEEP).
Every year Kentuckians miss out on tax
credits like the EITC, which was created to
support working families. Tax credits like
this are overlooked by thousands of families
because people either don’t know they exist
or don’t know they are eligible. The IRS
estimates that as many as 25% of eligible
workers are missing out on the EITC alone,
worth up to $5,600 for each person that
qualifies. United Way is working to get this
credit to more families.
In 2009, United Way 2-1-1 processed more
than 2,000 inquiries and made over 1,500
appointments. Participating Central
Kentucky households received a total of
$975,565 in EITC returns and a total of
$2,997,916 in all tax returns through free tax
preparation services. When money is claimed
by families in the Bluegrass, it is spent here
and goes back into the local economy.
Partner Agencies
United Way of the Bluegrass is proud to partner with some of the finest service providers in our region who
work tirelessly to achieve more, working together, than any single group could accomplish on its own. Our
network of partner agencies, thanks to your generous support of United Way, made a tremendous difference
over the last year in real people’s lives right here in the Bluegrass.
This broad network of agencies works towards lasting change in the areas of education, income and health.
United Way believes in a collective of service providers, along with other initiatives and partnerships, because
no one provider can address the complex issues facing our region.
If you need information on any of these or other organizations across our region, please call 2-1-1.
The following are agencies who received United Wy grants in 2009-2010.
AccuTran
Aids Volunteers, Inc.
American Red Cross, Bluegrass Chapter
American Red Cross, Daniel Boone
Chapter
Anderson County Adult Education and
Literacy Council
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass
Blue Grass Council of the Blind
Bluegrass Community Action Agency
Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program
Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center
Bluegrass Regional Mental
Health/Mental Retardation Board
Bluegrass Technology Center
Bourbon County 4-H Council
Boy Scouts of America, Bluegrass
Council
Camargo-Jeffersonville Senior Citizens
CASA of Madison County
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of
Lexington
Check Point
Child Care Council of Kentucky
Child Development Centers of the
Bluegrass
Child Welfare Fund
Children's Advocacy Centers of the
Bluegrass
Chrysalis House
Clark County Association for
Handicapped Citizens
Clark County Children's Council
Clark County Community Services
Clyde E. Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary Trust
Community Action Council
Domestic Violence Prevention Board
Faith in Action: Elder Outreach, Inc.
Family Counseling Service
Florence Crittenton Home & Services
Foothills Community Action Partnership
Gateway Children's Services
Georgetown Child Development Center
Georgetown Readiness Preschool
Girl Scouts, Wilderness Road Council
Growing Together Preschool, Inc.
Hope Center
Jessamine County Adult Education
Kidney Health Alliance of Kentucky
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
Lexington Hearing and Speech Center
Lexington-Fayette County Health
Department
M&M Food Pantry
M.A.S.H. Services of the Bluegrass
Manchester Center
Montgomery County 4-H Council
Morehead State University-Retired
Senior Volunteer Program
Moveable Feast
The Nest - Center for Women,
Children and Families
Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency
of the Bluegrass
Operation Happiness
Paris-Bourbon County YMCA
Pathways
Post Clinic
Project Read, Madison County
Literacy Council
Repair Affair of Woodford County
Repairers Lexington
Scott Countians Against Drugs
Scott United Ministries - Amen House
Shepherd's House
Surgery on Sunday
Telford Community Center YMCA
The Community Center of WilmoreHigh Bridge
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army-Madison County
Urban League of Lexington-Fayette
County
Virginia Place, One Parent One Child
Facility
Visually Impaired Preschool Services
White House Clinics
Woodford County Woman's Club
Coats and Shoes for Kids
Woodford County 4-H Council
Woodford County Parks and Recreation
Woodford County Theatrical Arts
YMCA of Central Kentucky
Give. Advocate. Volunteer.
GIVE.
Giving to United Way is the most effective way to help people in Central Kentucky. More children are receiving
quality early education, more people have gotten the job training that has helped them find good jobs, fewer
children are hungry and more people are off of the streets and living in places with supportive services because
of our generous donors.
ADVOCATE.
We want everyone engaged with United Way to advocate for our work through word-of-mouth, to let others
know that partnering with United Way is an effective way to help others. You can make change happen with
your voice. Whether you’re speaking out to improve education, income or health, writing a letter to the editor or
wearing the LIVE UNITED shirt to show your support, you can help inspire hope and create opportunities for a
better tomorrow. Go ahead and advocate in a LIVE UNITED world. Do it in public. Be visible. Be loud.
VOLUNTEER.
Give an hour. Give a Saturday. Give your best. We all have special talents – things we can do to help. Whether
it’s reading to children, leading financial literacy classes for hardworking families or delivering meals to
homebound seniors, there are hundreds of volunteer options available every day. Visit uwbg.org/volunteer for a
list of local volunteer opportunities.
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Special thanks to the top companies and organizations supporting United Way through
corporate donations and employee giving support.
Lexmark International, Inc.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.
University of Kentucky
United Parcel Service
Fifth Third Bank
Kentucky Utilities Company
Ashland Inc.
Central Bank
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass
Saint Joseph Health System
Mallinckrodt Baker, Inc.
OSRAM Sylvania
Keeneland Association, Inc.
IBM
CMWA
PNC
J. M. Smucker, LLC
Walmart Stores, Inc.
Tempur-Pedic
Fayette County Public Schools
Link-Belt Construction Equipment
Macy's
Georgetown Community Hospital
Eastern Kentucky University
Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc.
Kroger Company
Save-A-Lot Distribution
Ball Homes
Hinkle Contracting Company, LLC
Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.
ITW Powertrain Fastening
Kentucky American Water
AT&T
The Lexington Herald-Leader Company
Winchester Farms Dairy
Dean Dorton Ford, PSC
Bluegrass Community Hospital
East Kentucky Power Cooperative
Wilson Equipment Co., LLC
Meijer, Inc.
Trane, an Ingersoll Rand Business
Hoffman Enclosures
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Gray Construction
NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc
Brock-McVey Company, Inc.
Johnson Controls
G E Co. - Kentucky Glass Plant
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TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
The Tocqueville Society is named for French historian and author Alexis de Tocqueville, who visited the United
States in the 1820s and wrote the book Democracy in America. He noted that he observed “a people who
confronted their problems and addressed them.” Nearly two centuries later, visionary leaders in our community
are using United Way to do the same thing.
Tocqueville Society members are a special group of influential individuals who partner with United Way of the
Bluegrass to make a real and lasting impact in our community. Through their compassion and philanthropy,
these individuals demonstrate exceptional generosity and leadership, and provide impetus for real change in
Central Kentucky.
United Way of the Bluegrass established the Tocqueville Society to recognize those donors who give $10,000 or
more annually.
Consul Order
$15,000 or more
James and Katie O'Brien*
Paul and Gretchen Curlander
Rooke Family Foundation
Steve South and Sue Van Patten*
Warren and Carol Rogers
Society Members
$10,000-$14,999
Allen and Charlotte Rodes
Billy Gatton and Bonnie Quantrell Jones
Bob and Caryl Pfeiffer*
Don and Mira Ball
John and Lynn Schlumpf
Leslie J. Crofford and Kevin T. McDonagh
Mark and Judy Sarvary
Martin S. Canning and Jennifer Canning
Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Allen*
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel G. Barnes
Mr. Kim and Dr. Kristy Menke
Mr. Steve St. Angelo
Sam and Beth Mitchell*
Three donors wish to remain anonymous
*
Donor contribution amount includes a match by his or her employer.
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The United Way of the Bluegrass Leadership Circle represents a committed group of donors who give more
than $1,000 annually. In 2009, their combined donations made up more than 24 percent of annual giving during
the campaign. These contributions are essential to our effort to advance the common good in the areas of
education, income and health.
Gold Circle
$5,000-$9,999
Barry Brauch
Brian and Tammy Hershinow
David C. Ellmann
George and Nawanna Privett
Jo Ann Czekalski and Jim Stokes
John and Carol Byrne
John and Connie Linton
John M. McDonald, III*
L.Z. and J.W. Morris
Laura and Tim Voss
Linda Hollembaek
Richard Milich
Timothy M. Kelly
Walter and Terri Solomon*
Five donors wish to remain
anonymous
Silver Circle
$2,000-$4,999
Abby Vaughn
Abdul Muhammad
Audry W. Otto
Bill and Kehaulani Farmer
Blair H. and Kathryn T. Boggs*
Bob and Janet Heiple
Bob and Mary Ellen Slone
Bob Williams*
Chadwick Neely
Christena Hubbard
D. Scott Ruck
Daniel and Kathy Bork
Daniel Varga
David A. Cox
David Freibert*
David Kerns*
Don Kerr*
Dr. Thomas Lester
Dr. Lee T. Todd, Jr.
Dr. Phillip A. Tibbs
Frank Bryant*
Glenn and June Hudson
Guthrie Culbertson
Guy A. Huguelet, III
Jan R. Coleman*
Jeannine M. Petell*
Jeff and Dana Zinger*
Jeremy Cron*
Jeri Isbell
Jim and Suzanne Elliott
Jimmy Hatton
Joan Patterson
John and Becky Schlatter
John and Donna Hall
John and Jill Cioci*
John and Joanne Bolash
John Crandall
John Moffett*
John Taylor
John W. Hamilton
John Winburne
Joseph T. Russell*
Joyce McCauley
Keith and Anna Jones
Keith and Tina Bethel
Keith Dershem
Keith Howard*
Kenji Akase*
Kenneth and Suzanne Troske
Kirk and Mardi Waggoner
Kumble and Mala Subbaswamy
Kurt and Shelley Meibeyer*
L. T. Siders
Larry Carter*
Lonnie Gross*
Lora Griffin*
Luther and Jackie Deaton
M. G. Rivers
Marco Budny*
Margaret Lane
Mark A. Buckel*
Mark Kaufmann
Martha E. Jones
Mary-Alicha Weldon
Masonori Takaki*
*
Megan Barlow
Michael and Debra Hockensmith
Michael Summers*
Mike and Carol Bates
Mike Sutton
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Straus
Mr. and Mrs. Irving Rosenstein
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Gallt
Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Richart III*
Mr. and Mrs. Philippe Roca*
Mr. Gregory A. Franklin*
Mrs. George M. VanMeter
Nellie and Harvie Wilkinson
Nelson Maynard*
Nick and Susan Nicholson
Norman Chrisman, Jr.
Paula and Bruce Hanson
Peter Hislop and Kathy Moore
Ray and Linda Ball
Ray Reichenbach
Richard Barbee*
Richard Engelmann
Robert and Shirley Showalter*
Ronald B. Dutton*
Scott L. McCauley*
Stacy Sellers*
Stephen and Amy Dohm*
Stephen Gray
Steve Pieratt
Steven and Patricia Price
Thomas and Debi Binford
Tim and Anna Cambron
Tim Hamilton
Tim Rowland
Timothy Melton*
Todd and Karen Ziegler*
Tony Spencer*
Tracy Reid
Velta E. Jones
W. T. Young, Jr.
William H. and Beverly A. Fortune
William Hager
25 donors wish to remain anonymous
Donor contribution amount includes a match by his or her employer.
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Bronze Circle
$1,000-$1,999
Alan and Kathy Stein
Alan J. McAllister
Albert and Martha Pennybacker
Allan Barker
Allen and Kathy Love
Alma Holland
Amy Clayton
Amy Len Pollock*
Andrea George
Andrea M. Fegley*
Andy and Lee Walker
Ann and Wally Holloway
Ann Pearson
Anthony and Beverly Raimondo
Barbara S.Tilghman
Barry and Bille Hickey
Barry and Mary Jane Warner
Barry Brent Currens*
Baxter Melton
Benjamin D. Conrad*
Bernie and Rita Polzin
Betty L. Corbin
Bill and Joan Dempsey
Bill and Joanne Brown
Bill and Kitty Craycraft*
Bill and Vange Lear
Bob and Kimra Cole
Bob McGrath
Bob Tulenko
Bradley Young*
Brandon Drake
Brant E. Welch
Brent Thompson
Brett D. Bodary*
Bruce and Sue Landreth
Bryan and Jeanne Darby
Calvert Roszell
Caranne Endicott
Carl A. Kurz
Carl and Sally Leukefeld
Carl E. Hamilton
Carl L. St. Pierre*
Carla A. Graham
Carol Lynn Tsiboukas
Carolyn A. Williams
Carrie and Scott Boling
Cathy and Jeff Bojanowski
Cecilia Shelton*
Chad E. McQuillen
Chad F. Rudzik
Chad Lashbrook
Charles and Susan Shearer
Charles Martz
Chiara L. Harris*
Chris Jones
Christian Hockensmith and Neal Pankey
Christina Keeling
Christina Marciani
Christopher King
Christopher Mayes*
Chuck McEvoy
Claude W. Gross
Clay and Edie Green
Cliff Feltham*
Clinton Long
Craig L. Daniels
Curt Claflin and Family
Cyndy and Herb Miller
Cynthia Brooker
Dale and Joy Packer
Dale Williams
Dan McConnell
Daniel Poposki
Daniel W. Burton
Danielle Sullivan
Danny W. Price*
Darryl Isaacs
Dave Brown
David A. Harper*
David A. Ziebart
David and Carol Parks
David and Kay Switzer
David and Leathea Brown*
David and Leslee Moore
David Anderson
David Dail
David J. Adkins
David J. Bowles
David Kidd
David M. Gosky
David McDowell*
David Ross
David Verville
David Wash, Jr.
David Watkins*
Dawn Cosme
Deana Eckert
Deborah Holland Tudor*
Debra Anderson and Bill Cooper
Debra Miller
Denise McClelland
Donald and Susan Mullineaux
Donald G. Hairston*
Donna C. Hart
Donna Goodrich*
Donnie L. Northern*
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Dorothy Norton Clay Fund for the
Bluegrass
Doug and Brenda Dean
Doug and Lee Ellen Martin
Douglas A. Brock
Douglas Buchanan
Dr. and Mrs. C. Edward Rankin
Dr. and Mrs. Edward D. Hall
Dr. Andrew M. Moore, II*
Dr. J.K. Griggs
Dr. Jim Conneely
Dr. Richard and Ann Blum
Dr. Tom Young
Drs. James and Malkanthie McCormick
Ed and MargaretTiemeyer
Edward L. Farmer, Jr.*
Eric Fischer
Fitzgerald and Charlott Bramwell
Florence and Charles Bringardner
Frank and Kelley Butler
Frank and Pam Gardner
Gail and Gregg Glasser
Gary and Carolyn Newton
Gary Mitchell
George P. Marshall
George Argo*
Gerald J. Janecek
Gilbert Fleek, II*
Gilbert Rognstad
Ginger Wallace*
Glenn and Linda Jennings
Glenn D. and Cynthia L. Leveridge
Gordon Wilson
Greg and Marguerite Doyle
Greg B. Milward
Greg Dixon
Gwen Joseph
Harold and Valerie Stills
Harry Levine
Harvey and Donna Coggin
Henry B. Joines
Henry Yee
Herbert C. Finnen
Howard and Dee Reynolds
Ira and Anita Mersack
J. Darke
J. W. and Karen Rodes
Jack and Kathy Kelly
Jack and Laurie Cunningham*
Jack and Vicki Seale
Jacob Robinson
Jacqueline A. Noonan, M.D.
James and Karen Osborne*
James Beasley*
Donor contribution amount includes a match by his or her employer.
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James Fereday
James Forker*
James Murray*
James R. McCann
James Roberts
James Timothy Smith*
Jan Kelty
Jane B. Hillard*
Janet Sparks
Jason and Stacie Smith
Jason Wiener
Jay and Gayle Box
Jay Newby*
Jeanne M. Rohr
Jeannine Blackwell
Jeff Woods
Jeffrey L. Hallos*
Jenna and Matthew Mitchell
Jennifer and John Herzog
Jennifer Evans
Jerry Harp
Jerry M. Johnson
Jessica Tretter
Joan M. Bell
Jody Shoup
Joe and Donna Terry
Joe and Wendy Koch
Joel Hauck
Joey and Tina Payne
John and Jo Mink
John and Dianna Flanagan
John and Elizabeth Rompf
John and Karen Pezdek
John Brubaker
John J. Mountjoy
John J. Maloy, Jr.
John Jarrett
John Richey
John Shasky
John Thomas*
Jon C. Tucker
Jon Parker and David Bugg
Jonathan and Monica Kern
Joseph and Ruth Webb Kelly
Joseph Moyers*
Josh Slattery
Joshua Parrish
Joyce Vanlandingham
Julia Shirley
Karen Blakeman*
Karen J. Greenwell
Karl and Jane Lange
Kathleen C. Grogan
Kathryn Farah
Kay and Tom Harris
Ken and Joe Ann Dove*
Ken and Norette Marinangeli*
Ken and Robin Michul
Ken D. Haynes
Kenneth McBrayer*
Kerry Bickett
Kevin Allen Cox*
Kevin and Jackie Eby
Kevin and Jennifer Russell
Kevin Collins*
Kevin G. and Ann M. Henry
Kevin J. Mattingly
Kevin Murray
Kimberly C. Bruton
Kimberly Clem*
Kimberly Lassair-Harrison
Kimberly P. Wilson
Krista A. Greathouse
Lale Lovell
Lamar A. Sanders
Larry and Beverly Bell
Larry Collier
Laura and Bob Babbage
Laura Kierstein
Lee Kidd
Lee Wallace*
Les and Joy Benedict
Leslie D. Goode*
Leslie Fannin
Lindy Karns
Lisa P. Collins
Lorin and Kathy Polley
Lyle and Mary Diane Hanna
Lyman Hager and Jackie L. Banahan, D.M.D.
Lynwood and Pat Schrader*
Magda Pérez-Carrasquillo
Marc and Marjorie Baker
Marc Cobane
Marilyn Maze
Mario Felice*
Mark and Hope Nabity
Mark and Laura Boison
Mark and Sarah Seely
Mark and Vicki Jozefowicz
Mark Baker
Mark Cambron
Mark Molla
Mark Thomas
Marlene Helm
Marshall and Donna Kearns
Mary Shaye Rabold
Mary Thomas Perri
Matt Osborne
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Matthew D. and Connie R. Clift
Melissa Wasson Howell
Michael and Faye Whitley
Michael Gene Toll*
Michael Karpf
Mike and Charlotte Neal
Mitch Barnhart
Monica Mucci
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Bales
Mr. and Mrs. John Milward
Mr. and Mrs. Charters W. Osborne
Mr. and Mrs. F. Lee Hess
Mr. and Mrs. John Webber
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Erickson, Jr.
Mr. Alex G. Campbell, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Kelly
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold D. Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Callihan
Mr. and Mrs. David Humphrey
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Allen, II
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Sutton
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Salsman, III
Mr. and Mrs. Mark T. Ruddell
Mr. Andrew T. Ferguson
Mr. Charles M. Hannan
Mr. David S. Burke
Mr. James J. Roscoe
Mr. Kenneth D. Merritt
Mr. Leslie A. Burton
Mr. Peter J. Freeman*
Mr. Rickey J. Jones
Mr. Rodney L. Brewer*
Mr. Roger R. Cowden*
Mr. Thomas P. Dupree
Mr. Timothy M. Jones
Mr. Vincent P. Greene*
Mr. Vinson W. Barber*
Mr. W. H. Barton
Ms. Anne B. Carter
Ms. Barbara G. Branham
Nancy Elliot
Natalie and George W. Wilson, III
Natalie Lile Reed
Nathan Banker*
Nelvean Mack
Norman W. Severin
P. David Burke
Patrick and Kacy Furey
Patty and David Breeze
Paul and Lynn Bertsch
Paul Chartier
Paul D. Brown*
Paul K. Ackerman
Paul W. Wade
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Paul, Linda and Emily Merritt
Peggy L. Henderson
Peter Nesmith
Peter S. Yohalem
Philip and Nancy Dare
Philip Czirr
Philip M. Cullen
Phyllis Crume
Phyllis Lorman
Quaintance B. Clark
Ralph B. Kelty
Ralph Cinnamon*
Randall Vaughn
Randi E. Peavler*
Ray and Barbara Edelman
Ray Clark
Reed and Janie Polk
Rev. and Mrs. Charles Lawrence
Rich and Karen Brooks
Richard and Debbie Dorton
Richard O'Boyle
Richard Stoll
Rick and Kelli Morgan
Rick and Mary Beth Griffith
Rick Fontaine
Rob and Linda Rumpke
Rob Ruddick
Robert Adkins
Robert and Michelle Henry
Robert and Ruth D. Straus
Robert D. Fraraccio
Robert Hendricks
Robert J. Harmon
Robert L. Stephenson*
Robert Rogers*
Robin B. Gouckenour
Ronald L. Miller*
Ronald Langley
Roni Karbach
Ronnie and Sharon Flynn
Sandy Byron
Sarah Mills
Scott and Terri Lynn Parker
Scott Cvengros
Sharon Tussey*
Sharon W. Walsh
Sheila Stoke
Shelley Meibeyer
Shirley M. Devers
Somashekara R. Voruganti
Stanley Miles*
Stephen R. Byars and Lisa K. Blackadar
Steve and Noreen Karcher
Steve and Paula Chipko
Steve Kraman
Steve Matherly
Steven Adkins
Steven C. Husz
Steven Prater*
Steven Shedlofsky
Stu and Kathy Silberman
Susie J. Turner*
Suzanne S. Prevost
Tennis Mullins
Terry L. and Mary F. Wells
Terry Malone
Thomas Brannock
Thomas Wright
Tim Bach
Tim Bowser and Holly MacTaggart
Timothy Sprague
Todd W. Pfeiffer
Tom and Dale Schmidt
Tom Grossi
Tom Krekeler
Toni Rodgers
Tonya F. Prats, CPA
Travis Conley
Trish Featherston
Tyler Gossett
Van and Laurie Thompson
Vanessa R. Perry*
Vijay and Carolyn Singh
Vince Gabbert
Vinnie Venugopal
Walter J. Ferrier
Warren and Susan Hoffmann
Wayne and Debbie Fuqua
Wayne and Kathy Martin
Wayne J. Oates
Weimei Luo
Wendell and Sandy Snyder
Wendy and Fred
William and Elizabeth Woodward
William Beheler*
William Clark
William F. Roberts
William Gombeski, Jr.
William J. and Gina Fultz
William McCarthy
Zed E. Day
154 donors wish to remain anonymous
*
Donor contribution amount includes a
match by his or her employer. Employer
Matches Represented in Leadership
Circle and Tocqueville Society include:
Ashland Inc.
Brock-McVey Company, Inc.
Donaldson Company, Inc.
E. C. Matthews Co., Inc.
Eli Lilly and Company
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Frost Brown Todd LLC
Hobart Corporation
Home Convalescent Aids, Inc.
ITW Powertrain Fastening
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Kentucky Utilities Company
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Messer Construction Co.
Nationwide Insurance Company
Novelis, Inc.
Pfizer, Inc.
Plastic Surgeons of Lexington, PLLC
PNC
Save-A-Lot Distribution
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky
Trim Masters, Inc.
United Medical Resource
United Parcel Service
Thank you.
United Way would like to thank the
individuals who wish to remain
anonymous and those contributors
whose gifts were received after this
printing.
We compile the membership lists
with care. If you find your name
has been omitted or misspelled,
please accept our apology. Any
errors or omissions are inadvertent
and we would be grateful if you
will notify us so our records will be
correct in the future.
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The Young Leaders Society is truly the future of our community. These donors under the age of 40 give at least $500 annually.
Brad and Heather Lacefield
Brian and Ginger Perkins
Carla A. Graham
Christopher J. Karo
Crissy R. Fiscus
D. Scott Ruck
Dana Macaulay
Danielle and Patrick Clore
Danielle R. Runyon
David and Janelle Kitchen
David McDowell
David S. Pennington
Douglas Power
Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Wright
Edward Sean Profitt
Gwen R. Pinson
Jacob Russell
James M. Manley
Janice E. Marks
Jason and Mary Beth Wright
Jason D. Miller
Jason Wiener
Jeff and Beth Podsedly
Jeffrey R. Jackson
Jennifer A. Miles
Jeremy Purdy
Jessica D. Massey
Jessica L. Fortney
John J. Mountjoy
Justin May
Kathleen R. Buchanan
Kenneth N. Kennedy
Kevin and Jennifer Russell
Kimberley B. R. Trumble
Kimberly Clem
Krista A. Greathouse
Lauree Frances Keith
Lee and Tiffany Scarborough
Louetta Robertson
Marcellus L. Grey
Margaret Spinato
Mary Shaye Rabold
Matt Osborne
Meg Gampher
Michelle Renee Lofwall
Michelle Taylor
Molly Caldwell
Mr. and Mrs. John Webber
Natalie Lile Reed
Nathan and Rhonda Thompson
Nathan and Jessica Goodpaster
Renee C. Montgomery
Robert A. Mullens
Rose N. Zukley
Samuel W. Norris
Stephen and Amy Dohm
Steve Kraman
Tara G. Coulter
Todd and Karen Ziegler
Townsend A. Miller
Vince Gabbert
Four donors choose to remain
anonymous
If you find that your name has been
omitted or misspelled, or if you would like
information about the Young Leaders
Society, please email United Way at
youngleaders@uwbg.org or
call 859-233-4460.
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Once again in 2009, the Lexington Legends proved to be amazing partners
and hit it out of the park by providing all United Way donors with two free
tickets to a home Legends game. In addition to the thousands of tickets
provided by the Legends, Applebee’s Park also hosts an annual United Way
Day with the Legends.
United Way Day at Keeneland is a community celebration of generosity.
Keeneland Association generously donates a portion of the admissions of the
day to United Way of the Bluegrass. In April 2009, this amounted to $46,980
to help improve lives in Central Kentucky.
Football season marks the annual United Way Day at Commonwealth Stadium
where volunteers collect donations from Cats fan in the stands. The 2009
University of Kentucky football game raised over $14,000 to create
opportunities for those in the Bluegrass.
Getting ready to tee off at the
Montgomery County golf scramble.
Leanna Comer enjoying lunch at the
Republic Bank Chili Cook Off.
Give
The Caring Club®
The Caring Club® program is a benefit for United Way donors throughout Central Kentucky. Caring Club®
members will enjoy special discounts from area retailers as a token of United Way’s appreciation for helping
build a stronger community. Eligibility for Caring Club® membership is a non-designated annual contribution of
$156 ($3/week). To see a complete list of discounts, visit www.uwcaringclub.org. Special thanks to these Caring
Club® partners.
Local Partners
APS Communications
Avon Center at Fayette Mall
Babycakes Cupcakes
BD’s Mongolian Grill
Belle Vie Med Spa
Coldstone Creamery
Collin’s Bowling Lanes
Confused Confections Bakehouse and Gifts
Cosi
Dede's
Downtown Athletic Club
Eastland Chiropractic
Focused Energy
Hair Artists Salon
Hair Revue
Hollywood Nails
India Garden
Legion Fitness
Lexington Children’s Theatre
Man-O-War Harley Davidson
Ms. Holly’s Barbershop
Papa Johns Pizza
Puccini’s Smiling Teeth
Ruth Hunt Candy Company
S&S Tire Vision Advertising
Saul Good Restaurant and Pub
Scrub-a-Can
Sterling Physical Therapy and Associates
The Coloroom - Sarah Pratt
Varden’s Café
National Partners
1-800-PetMeds
39DollarGlasses.com
American Alliance of Ethical Movers, Inc.
Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor Loft
Barnes & Noble.com
Chadwick's
Champs Sports
Cherry Moon Farms
Costco Wholesale
David’s Cookies
Eastbay
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Fetchdog.com
Fogdog Sports
Foot Locker
FragranceNet
From You Flowers, LLC
Geoff & Drew's Incredible Cookies
Hickory Farms
ItsHot.com
Lady Foot Locker
Legal Sea Foods, Inc.
Lobster Gram
MAACO
Meineke Car Care Center
NFLShop.com
Omaha Steaks
PBS Home Video
ProFlowers
RedEnvelope
Restaurant.com
Shari’s Berries
Sierra Trading Post
The Sports Authority
Advocate
Anyone can champion the cause. Whether you’re speaking out to improve education, income and health on
Facebook, talking with your neighbor about getting involved or simply wearing the LIVE UNITED shirt to
show your support, you can help inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. So go ahead and
advocate in a LIVE UNITED world. Do it in public. Be visible. Be loud.
Last year, United Way of the Bluegrass staff and volunteers met with legislators in Frankfort to discuss critical
issues facing those in Central Kentucky. A number of Letters to the Editors appeared in local papers about
conditions related to education, income and health in the Bluegrass. And more than 5,000 people proudly wore
their LIVE UNITED shirts in our local neighborhoods.
Volunteer
Give an hour. Give a Saturday. Give your best. We all have special talents. Things we can do to help. And when
we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. Whether it’s reading to children, or leading
financial literacy classes for hard-working families, or delivering meals to homebound seniors, there are
hundreds of volunteer options available every day.
In 2009, Central Kentuckians gave back through volunteerism.
United Way’s Volunteer Center matched over 5,800 people with local volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Solutions, United Way’s online volunteer matching tool, averaged over 300 available volunteer
engagements on any given day.
Hundreds of volunteers volunteered with coworkers for Care Days throughout Central Kentucky.
Ann Thompson receives the Lifetime Service Award
from Ike Boling. Overcoming challenges in her own life,
Ann became a teacher of physically and sight-impaired
students, devoting all of her time and energy to them.
She produced Braille books on her own time so that
her students could read, study and learn. She located a
music teacher who could transcribe music, allowing her
pupils to perform in the marching band. Ann drove
them home when they needed a ride. She even
supported many of them financially and emotionally,
sending them to summer camps and other activities. In
her retirement, she volunteers for God’s Pantry Food
Bank and Central Christian Church, caring tirelessly for
anyone who needs her.
The United Way Central Kentucky Volunteer Awards
recognized 40 outstanding individual, family and group
volunteers for their efforts in the Bluegrass.
Board of Directors
as of 12/31/2009
Harry Richart, III
Chairman of the Board
PNC Bank
Linda Rumpke
Resource Development Chair
JP Morgan/Chase
Laura Voss
Past Chairman of the Board
Wall Street Greetings, LLC
Cliff Feltham
Regional 2-1-1 Chair
Kentucky Utilities
Kathy Jaeger
Treasurer/Finance Chair
Dean Dorton Ford, PSC
Susan Lancho
Marketing Cabinet Chair
Kentucky American Water
Melinda “Lindy” Karns
Audit Chair
Dulworth, Breeding & Karns
Mike Hockensmith
Regional Services Chair
Hockensmith Insurance Agency
Sarah Mills
Legal Counsel & Education Impact Council Chair
Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC
Tim Bach
Chair, Bourbon County Board of Trustees
Mallinckrodt Baker
Nina Eisner
Health Impact Council Chair
Ridge Behavioral Health System
Sarah Glen
Chair, Clark County Board of Trustees
Traditional Bank
Greg Dixon
Financial Stability Impact Council Chair
Baker Iron & Metal
Lu Young
Chair, Jessamine County Board of Trustees
Jessamine County Public Schools
Guy Huguelet, III
2009 Campaign Chair
G. Alexander and Associates, LLC
Dr. Jim Conneely
Chair, Madison County Board of Trustees
Eastern Kentucky University
Debra Miller
Public Policy Chair
The Council of State Governments
Major Robert A. “Tony” Clayton
Chair, Montgomery County Board of Trustees
Montgomery County Fire Department
W. Harvey Coggin
Strategic Plan Chair
Branch Banking & Trust Co.
Dr. S. Todd Gambill
Chair, Scott County Board of Trustees
Georgetown College
Patrick Brewer
Community Building Cabinet Chair
Lexmark International, Inc.
Kathy Love
Chair, Woodford County Board of Trustees
Bluegrass Community Hospital
Board of Directors
as of 12/31/2009
William M. Alverson
Traditional Bank, Inc.
D. Scott Neal
D. Scott Neal, Inc.
Linda Ball
Ball Homes
Caryl M. Pfeiffer
E. ON U.S.
Mitchell S. Barnhardt
University of Kentucky
Reed Polk
Polk & Associates
David P. Burke
Central Bank
Ginny Ramsey
Catholic Action Center
Owen Cropper
IBM
Ernie W. Richardson
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, Inc.
Stephen A. Gray
Gray Construction
Michele Ripley
Commonwealth Fund for KET
Lyle S. Hanna
Hanna Resource Group
Stu Silberman
Fayette County Public Schools
Paula Hanson
Dean Dorton Ford, PSC
Alan M. Stein
Ivy Walls Management Company
Marlene M. Helm
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government
Barry A. Stumbo
Saint Joseph Health System
Rodney O. Jackson
Fayette County Public Schools
Michael K. Sutton
Fifth Third Bank
Connie Joiner
Insight Media Advertising
John Taylor
American Founders Bank
Robert Lindsey
Auto Tech Service/Before You Buy Auto Inspection
Tyrone Tyra
Commerce Lexington, Inc.
Denise H. McClelland
Frost Brown Todd LLC
Harvie B. Wilkinson
Keeneland Association, Inc.
Major Russell Meyer
City of Nicholasville
Robert L. Williams
Messer Construction Co.
Herbert A. Miller, Jr.
Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc.
Kimberly Wilson
University of Kentucky
D. McGinnis Mitchell
National Diversity Solutions
William H. Wilson
Community Volunteer
Boards of Trustees
as of 12/31/09
Anderson County
Betty Springate
Chair
Springate Law Offices
Clark County
Sarah Glenn
Chair
Traditional Bank
Gerald Howell
Fund Distribution Chair/Past Chair
Community Volunteer
Becky Taulbee
Vice Chair/Fund Distribution Chair
Community Volunteer
Chris Thompson
Campaign Chair
LNB, Inc.
Barry Lindeman
Secretary/Treasurer
Clark Regional Medical Center
Ramona Karsner
Anderson County Public Schools
Darryl Terry
Campaign Chair
Kentucky Bank
Heather Alexander
General Cable
Bourbon County
Tim Bach
Chair
Mallinckrodt Baker
Andrea Kiser
Fund Distribution Chair
Bourbon County Board of Education
Chuck Redwine
Campaign Chair
Traditional Bank
Thomas M. Brannock
Hinkle Contracting Corporation
Paulette Congleton
Bourbon County Board of Education
Bernard Polzin
CMC/CLA
Jim Wright
Hinkle Contracting Corportation
Jeffery Birdsong
CMWA
Tammy Traylor
Mallinckrodt Baker
Diane Akers
Clark County Board of Education
Ed Burtner
City of Winchester
Danny Castle
City of Winchester
Keith Roberts
Roberts & Associates Real Estate
Roberta Skinner
East Kentucky Power Cooperative
Katherine “Kitty” Strode
Community Volunteer
Bob Turok
Community Volunteer
Gary Williams
Wal-Mart
J.M. “Coos” Ockers
Central Investment Center
Jessamine County
Lu Young
Chair
Jessamine County Board of Education
Toby Jenkins
Vice Chair
Keystone Financial Group
Boards of Trustees
as of 12/31/09
Alison Meyer
Secretary
Two Chicks & Co.
Cory Bray
Campaign Chair
Eastern Kentucky University
Tim Vaughan
Treasurer
Community Volunteer
Tom Coons
Lexmark International, Inc.
Patrice Jones
Fund Distribution Chair
Jessamine County Board of Education
Bill Hall
Campaign Chair
Bluegrass Energy
Eugene Peel
Past Chair
Jessamine County Board of Education
Senator Tom Buford
Kentucky State Senate
Russell Meyer
City of Nicholasville
John C. Thompson
Stanley Sargent & Greenleaf, Inc.
David A. Wash, Jr.
Central Bank
John Martin
City of Wilmore
Bart Flener
Jessamine County Board of Education
Jeff Fultz
Central Bank
John L. Flanagan, Ph.D.
Eastern Kentucky University
John Schlatter
Bechtel Parsons Bluegrass
Jud Patterson, Esq.
Luxon & Patterson
Diane Peacock
NACCO Materials Handling Group
David L. Pigg
Madison Bank
Tommy Floyd
Madison County Schools
Marc Whitt
Eastern Kentucky University
Vicki Jozefowicz
Foothills Community Action
Montgomery County
Tony Clayton
Chair
Montgomery County Fire Department
Madison County
Dr. Jim Conneely
Chair
Eastern Kentucky University
Paul VanNorman
Treasurer
LPL Financial Services
Joy Benedict
Secretary
Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center
Charles Jones
Fund Distribution Chair
Community Volunteer
Janette Lloyd
Finance Chair
Lexmark International, Inc.
Amanda Baker
Fund Distribution Chair
Sherwin-Williams
Isaac Goodpaster
Campaign Chair
Hoffman-Robertson
Judy Byron
WMST Broadcasting
Boards of Trustees
as of 12/31/09
James “Jimmy” Coffey
Community Volunteer
Curtis McCloud Scogin
The Georgetown News-Graphic
Chris Peck
Saint Joseph Health System
Michael L. Wright
Scott County Fiscal Court
R.T. Sutton
Hoffman Enclosures
Johnny Griffin
Community Volunteer
Harold Wilson
Caswell Prewitt Realty
Jennifer Hager
Hamilton-Ryker
Danielle Pleasant-Osborne
Mt. Sterling Elementary Family Resource Center
Susan Smith
Republic Bank
Sue McCoy
Community Volunteer
Patricia Putty
Scott County Schools
Scott County
Dr. S. Todd Gambill
Chair
Georgetown College
Woodford County
Kathy Love
Chair
Bluegrass Community Hospital
Kim Marshall
Vice Chair
Central Bank
Susie Boyd
Boyd Orchards
Pam Jessie
Treasurer
Kentucky Bank
Parker Shannon
Fund Distribution Chair
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.
Paul Wade
Campaign Chair
Phoenix Transportation
Tom Prather
Past Chair
Kentucky League of Cities
Michael S. Hockensmith
Hockensmith Insurance Agency
Renee C. Holmes
Scott County Board of Education
Carrie H. Johnson
Georgetown Community Hospital
Richard Drayer, O.D.
Optometrist
Gary A. Gilkison
Woodford County Detention Center
Bob Kain
Jack Kain Ford
William Allen Love
Love Ventures, LLC
Lewis Prewitt
KCTCS
Jeremy Scarbrough
Community Volunteer
Sue Van Patten
Eli Lilly and Company
Wayne “Tiny” Wright
Woodford County Courthouse
Financial Information
United Way of the Bluegrass works diligently to uphold our fiduciary responsibility for our donors’ investments.
We recognize that without donor trust, our organization would cease to exist.
United Way of the Bluegrass spends 83.75 percent of donations directly on programs to
address issues facing our community. With just 16.25 percent fundraising and
administrative costs, your United Way compares very favorably with national
recommendations for administrative and fundraising expense including the Better
Business Bureau’s recommendation for charities of 35 percent and the American
Institute of Philanthropy’s recommendation of 25 percent.
United Way’s finances and internal controls are audited each year by an independent
firm. This information is made public on the United Way of the Bluegrass website
(www.uwbg.org) along with the IRS 990 filing. While many organizations have a
finance committee to oversee audits, United Way has formed two committees for better
oversight. The Finance Committee oversees the organization’s finances while the Audit
Committee reviews internal controls, financial management and oversight to ensure
United Way is in compliance with all laws and meets or exceeds best practices in this area.
United Way of the Bluegrass, Inc. Audited Statements of Financial Position December 31, 2009 and 2008
Audit performed by CroweHorwath. Complete audit and full financial statements are available online at
www.uwbg.org or by calling United Way of the Bluegrass at 859-233-4460.
Assets
2009
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,130,724
Investments
3,021,636
Pledges receivable
Current year campaign
4,290,609
Previous year campaign
432,755
4,723,364
Prepaid expenses and
other assets
71,101
Gifts in Kind program
inventory
Assets held for Central
Kentucky Combined
Federal Campaign
400,561
Leasehold improvements
and equipment, net
85,443
2008
$ 2,146,512
1,624,714
Total assets
$ 9,744,430
$ 9,432,829
4,979,918
381,503
5,361,421
Liabilities and Net Assets
2009
Allocations payable
$ 2,315,847
Accounts payable and
accured expenses
55,997
Amounts due to Central
Kentucky Combined
Federal Campaign
400,561
Total liabilities
2,772,405
2008
$ 2,624,712
64,569
322,549
3,029,830
99,616
73,251
322,549
116,367
Net Assets
Unrestricted
Unappropriated
Appropriated by
Board of Directors
Temporarily restricted
Permanently restricted
Total net assets
Total liabilities and net
assets
2,623,835
2,577,430
3,899,307
6,523,142
47,282
90,000
6,660,424
4,017,959
6,595,389
29,211
90,000
6,714,600
$ 9,432,829
$ 9,744,430
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