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BE HEROIC. LIVE UNITED.

United WayBlackhawk Region

JONATHAN SCHLEMMER 2016 Board Chair

Dear Friends,

I’m proud to serve United Way Blackhawk Region during an exciting time of opportunity and transition. We have an incredibly dedicated and talented team of staff members, board members, volunteers, donors and Program Partners.

United Way is purposefully evolving from solely being a charitable fundraiser (“dollars in, dollars out”) to becoming a catalyst for community change. In this new model, we’re able to leverage not only our fundraising efforts, but also our organizational resources and local partnerships to mobilize the community around targeted solutions. Our success in the future will no longer be determined by a dollar amount or number of grants awarded, but rather by all the results achieved through year-round efforts to make positive changes in community conditions. Our partners providing important services to our friends and neighbors are focused on creating lasting change and moving the proverbial needle. As always, our robust volunteer-driven grant process ensures that donor dollars are invested in programming with measurable results and high levels of accountability.

I am both confident and energized by this evolving model whose impact will be maximized by everyone in the region working together. In addition to the organizations and individuals listed in this annual report that believe strongly in a commitment to their community, we need others to step up and make a generous gift or host a workplace campaign for United Way. Driven by the support from so many in our community, United Way Blackhawk Region will continue to play an important role in making our community stronger, better and more vibrant for all who live here.

OUR MISSION

Improving lives by mobilizing the

caring power of communities.

THERE IS A SUPERHERO

INSIDE ALL OF US, WE JUST NEED THE COURAGE

TO PUT ON THE CAPE.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Message from 2016 Board Chair . . . . . . . . 22017 Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Outgoing Board Members . . . . . . . . . . . 3Statement of Financial Position . . . . . . . . . 42016 Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52016 Awards

GIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12ADVOCATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13VOLUNTEER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15LIVE UNITED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Community ImpactEDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16FINANCIAL STABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . 17HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Annual Marketing Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . 19Staff Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

MESSAGE FROM 2016 BOARD CHAIR

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Allen J. BrewerGateway Community Bank

Mary FrederickVan Galder Tours

Mike O’BrienWCLO/WJVL

Belem Regan-GonzalezRock County

Dr. Ted RehlCity of South Beloit

Dr. Karen SchulteSchool District of Janesville

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Jon Schlemmer, ChairRegal

Alan Hulick, Vice ChairCity of Milton

Sherri Stumpf, SecretaryBlackhawk Community Credit Union

Amy Lokrantz, TreasurerABC Supply Co. inc.

Lynn GardinierCommunity Impact CouncilBaker Tilly

Allen Arastoopour Irgens, Member-at-largeRoethe Pope Roethe, LLP

Mary Fanning-Penny, President & CEOUnited Way Blackhawk Region

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS

OUTGOING MEMBERS

Barb BortnerMercyhealth

Lori Curtis LutherCity of Beloit

Kevin FlanaganHufcor

JoDee George NifongBader Rutter

Scott HagedornKerry

David HillerData Dimensions

Janette KlaehnBlu’s Froyo Shoppe

Tom McCawleyBeloit Health System

Dr. Dennis PauliEdgerton School District

Geoff RandBMO Harris Bank

Matt ReynoldsBlackhawk Bank

Phil Smith Paperchine

Abby YoungAlliant Energy

United Way Blackhawk Region expresses its heartfelt appreciation to the outgoing members of the 2016 Board of Directors for their dedicated service and loyalty to United Way’s mission.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

United Way Blackhawk RegionDecember 31, 2016 (2016 subject to audit)

ASSETS 2016Cash and cash equivalents $1,919,578Unconditional promises to give, net 1,017,483Prepaid expenses 4,802Investments 1,357,770Beneficial interest in assets held by 89,790 Community Foundation of So. WI Beneficial interest in perpetual trust 557,142Property and equipment, net 318,314Certificates of deposit, limited use 10,200

Total assets $ 5,275,079

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 9,601Accrued expenses 8,977Due to designated agencies 82,866Total liabilities 101,444 NET ASSETS Unrestricted Designated by board 1,472,116 Undesignated 1,282,412Total unrestricted 2,754,528Temporarily restricted 1,580,937Permanently restricted 838,170Total net assets 5,173,635 Total liabilities and net assets $ 5,275,079

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BRAND STRATEGY & MARKETINGCo-Chair, Laura Barten, Barten & Assoc. Co-Chair, Jennifer DeGarmo, FIDO-LLC Tracy Bliss, Data Dimensions JoDee George Nifong, Bader Rutter Chuck Gilbert, Hendricks Holding Kim Hesgard, Mercyhealth Tammy Macdonald, BMO Harris Bank Rick Mueller, JAX Custom Printing

BUILDING & PROPERTYChair, David Hiller, Data Dimensions Allen Arastoopour Irgens, Roethe Pope Roethe LLP Amy Lokrantz, ABC Supply Co. inc. Tom McCawley, Beloit Health System Matt Reynolds, Blackhawk Bank

CAMPAIGN CABINETChair, Scott Fischer, Baker Tilly Amanda Benway, Bank of Milton Allen Brewer, Gateway Community Bank Regina Dunkin, Merrill Community Center Laurie Endres, Beloit Health System Rich Gruber, Mercyhealth Jake Hess, Johnson Bank Kayla Hiller, Nowlan & Mouat Mike O’Brien, WCLO/WJVL Marcy Reedy, Retired Ted Rehl, City of South Beloit Sue Stein, Nutrition & Health Assoc. Lori Stottler, City of Beloit Abigail Young, Alliant Energy

COMMUNITY IMPACT COUNCILChair, Lynn Gardinier, Baker Tilly Lori Curtis Luther, City of Beloit Janette Klaehn, Blu’s Froyo Kelly Mack, City of Janesville David Wilson, Beloit School District Lynn Wood, Quality Resource Group

FINANCE COMMITTEEChair, Sherri Stumpf, Blackhawk Community Credit Union Alan Hulick, City of Milton Amy Lokrantz, ABC Supply Co. inc. Geoff Rand, BMO Harris Bank

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEChair, Jon Schlemmer, Regal Vice Chair, Allen Arastoopour Irgens, Roethe Pope Roethe LLP Secretary, Alan Hulick, City of Milton Treasurer, Amy Lokrantz, ABC Supply Co. inc. Past Chair, Phil Smith, PaperchineCommunity Impact Chair, Lynn Gardinier, Baker Tilly

2016 COMMITTEES

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Jim Agate and Bill Lock opened their first Culver’s restaurant in Beloit in January 1998. In subsequent years, the business partners have added Culver’s locations in Huntley, IL as well as Twin Falls and Idaho Falls, ID. Agate and Lock also own The Rock Bar and Grill in Beloit. Lock and his wife Linda, have three children currently working at the Beloit Culver’s. Agate’s brother and sister are also involved in the local businesses.

Ron and Barb Mallon began their association with Culver’s in 1993 and opened their first Janesville restaurant in December 1994. It wasn’t long before they expanded their business to include the Culver’s on Milton Avenue, W. Court St., Midland Rd. and near the I-90/Hwy 59 interchange in Newville. The couple’s two adult sons are now partners in the family-owned business.

CORNERSTONE AWARDWorkplace Campaigns that exceed $100,000 ABC Supply Co. inc.MercyhealthRegal

GOLD AWARDWorkplace Campaigns that exceed $75,000 or campaigns with 60% participation and $125 per capita giving.

Alliant EnergyBaker Tilly Bank of MiltonBeloit Box Board Co.Beloit Health SystemBeloit Meals on WheelsBlackhawk BankData DimensionsElectrol Specialties CompanyEpilepsy Foundation Heart of WisconsinFinley Buick GMCFirst Community BankForward Janesville

Hormel Foods Janesville Area Convention & Visitors BureauKerryNorth American Tool CorporationRetired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)RSM US SMILES, Inc.Senior Services of Rock CountySiepert & CoUnited Way Blackhawk RegionUS BankWegner CPAs

SILVER AWARDWorkplace Campaigns of $50,000 to $74,999 or campaigns with 50% participation and $75 per capita giving.

American Control ElectronicsBlackhawk Community Credit UnionBlackhawk Propane CompanyBliss CommunicationsBoys & Girls Club of JanesvilleCentury 21 Affiliated, Janesville

Community Action, Inc.Culver’s of BeloitEdgerton Community OutreachFirst National Bank & TrustGateway Community BankHUFCOR, Inc.Parker Community Credit UnionSSI TechnologiesTricor InsuranceYWCA Rock County

CAMPAIGN AWARDS

CAMPAIGN CHAMPIONS

From Left: Bill Lock, Linda Lock, Barb Mallon, Ron Mallon, and Jim Agate6

BRONZE AWARDWorkplace Campaign of $25,000 to $49,999 or campaigns with 40% participation and $50 per capita giving.

ECHOEcolab Fairbanks Morse EngineFamily Respite Care Services for Rock Co.Family Services of SWANIHealthNet of Rock CountyJ.P. Cullen & SonsJanesville Community Day Care Life CircleMeier, Wickhem, Lyons & SchulzNorth American Pipe CorporationNowlan & MouatRock Communities Youth NetworkRock County EmployeesSchool District of Janesville EmployeesValmet Welders Supply Wisconsin Knife Works

PEGGY & EBBIE NEESE AWARD OF EXCELLENCEPresented to companies/organizations whose workplace campaign achieved $500 or more in per-capita giving.

Regal United Way Blackhawk RegionWegner CPAs

100% PARTICIPATION AWARDPresented to companies with 100% employee participation during its workplace campaign.

Baker Tilly Beloit Meals on WheelsBig Brothers Big Sisters Blackhawk Propane CompanyBoy Scouts of America-Glacier’s Edge CouncilCulver’s of BeloitEdgerton Community OutreachEpilepsy Foundation Heart of WisconsinFinley Buick GMCGateway Community BankLife CircleNutrition & Health AssociatesProject 16:49Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)SMILES, Inc.Senior Services of Rock CountySiepert & CoThe Rock Bar & Grill

Tricor InsuranceUnited Way Blackhawk RegionWegner CPAs

2016 PACESETTER CAMPAIGNS

Beloit Health SystemBliss CommunicationsFinley Buick GMCFirst Community BankFirst National Bank & TrustHononegah School District Nutrition & Health AssociatesPrairie Hill School DistrictRetired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)Rockton School DistrictSchool District of MiltonSenior Services of Rock CountySiepert & Co.South Beloit School DistrictUnited Parcel ServiceUniversal Recycling TechnologiesYWCA Rock County

IN-KIND SUPPORT

ABC Supply Co. inc.Alliant EnergyBaker Tilly Search and StaffingBMO Harris BankJax Custom PrintingLamar AdvertisingStaples, JanesvilleThe VenueVoigt MusicWCLO/WJVL

2016 EMERGING CAMPAIGN AWARD: WELDERS SUPPLYPresented to a business /organization that hosted a first-time United Way workplace campaign, re-established and/or enhanced its campaign in support of the community.

In 2016, Welders Supply increased their number of donors by 33%, with the average donor pledge increasing by $113. All employee giving was matched dollar-for-dollar. The result was an overall increase of 104% in Welders Supply’s support of United Way Blackhawk Region.

I ALWAYS WONDERED

WHY SOMEBODY DIDN’T DO SOMETHING

ABOUT THAT.

THEN I REALIZED

I AM SOMEBODY.

-LILY TOMLIN

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ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY$10,000 OR MORE

The Tocqueville Society

deepens the understanding,

commitment and support of

United Way’s most generous

and community-minded

investors. Membership in

the Society is granted to

individuals who contribute

at least $10,000 annually to

United Way. Theodore W. BattermanDavid & Judy BaumJ. Michael BordenMark & Kathy BushDiane HendricksKim HendricksHenry & Susan KnueppelDan & Karen PichéKeith & Linda RozolisJon & Lori SchlemmerJohn & Becky Wong

PLATINUM LEVEL$5,000 TO $9,999William & Joyce AlbrightDennis & Carol AltStephen & Nanette BandtSkip BlissJon & Wendy BoumsteinJoe & Ann ChamberlainDennis ConertonJim & Karel CripeDavid & Kathy CullenMark & Carol CullenAlan & Elizabeth DunwiddieLynn & Smokey GardinierMark & Merry Beth GliebeTom & Peggy LangCurt & Barb LansberyTom & Arra LasseThe Mallon FamilyTimothy M. McKevettCharles & Carolyn MowbrayJames L. & Nancy J. Packard

GOLD LEVEL$2,500 TO $4,999Javon & Vita BeaBrian & Renee BisbeyMartin & Lisa ChristoffersonTerry & Diane ColvinJ.P. CullenBill & JoAnne DoppstadtMike & Carla EdgarJeanne & Kevin FlanaganChuck & Linda HinrichsLeo and Susan JohnsonDerek & Jan KlaehnDave LangeAmy LokrantzPete and Judy LyonsDennis & Cheryl MikuleckyEd & Shelly MuellerGordon NeeseScott NicholasJim & Cindy PackardTerry & Julia PearsonMitch & Louise PelsueDiane RezagholiDylan SavageKaren SchenckSteve & Patty SchumacherJames & Susan SchumacherJoe & Marcia SchwengelsFrank & Martha ScottJonathan & Lisa ShepardPhil & Susan SmithDoug & Lisa Stevens

Steve TaylorJoeseph TessenScott & Kathy WeiserMichael & Nancy Zolidis4 donors chose to remain anonymous

SILVER LEVEL$1,000 TO $2,499Russell ALbert, MDJohn & Joanne Anderson Greg & Sandra ArdreyLarry & Karen ArftJack & Jean AustinDave & Milly BabcockTom & Teri BarnesRick BastianDonna BeilfussCindi BensonMitch BensonDarrell BetzMike & Becky BoggsBarb Bortner & Jerry BlomgrenLlewellyn BowmanBarry & Marci BrandtDonald & Lisa BrovickScott D. BrownTodd & Kari-Ann BuehlAlan & Laurel BurkeChristian Burki

2016 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE DONORS

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Santo & Jeanne CarforaBob & Pat CarlsonZach & Joy CarrRob ChesserJulie ChristensenDr. Terry & Barbara CislerRobert ClapperAnnie CollinsJohn & Linda CookBruce & Marlene CornerSharon CoxDavid & Judith CriswellNikola CulichThomas & Carole CullenBonnie DomingoBrad & Dona DutcherSteve EldredDan ErdmanDebra EwingJake & Mary PennyDavid B Feingold & Julie Jacobs FeingoldPaul FernbaughScott & Toni FischerShirley A. FischerDr. Bill & Pam FitzgeraldMatthew ForsheeDavid L. FrankMichael & Melinda FrankJohn & Corinne FranksEdward & Joyce FujikawaChristian L. FursethHoward & Terri GartlandEllen GawrischSteven GeislerChristine GeisslerTyler Nifong & JoDee George NifongDick GerhardBarbara Higgins & Shawn GillenMark & Carol GoelzerRicardo GonzalezJim & Heidi GrafftMary GroesslYaffa L. GrossmanJim & Joyce HaightGerald G. HalePeter HallWayne & LouAnne HannaCharles & Prudy HarkerJane & Hagen HarkerSteve & Susan HartingLeon & Leslie HassBill & Missy HendersonStephen & Mary Jo HeringBarbara Higgins & Shawn GillenDave & Kayla HillerTom & Renae Holloway

Dan HonoldTodd & Kim JamesJeff & Susan JohnsonMike & Lisa JostLinda JulianBrittany KaffenbergerPatricia & Anthony KamplingKris & Kristin KiefferSusan Kinast-PorterTony & Chris KleemanBrian KobischkaLinda KoldenTom & Mary Pat KuchanHelen R. LinkDenise & Kevin LofquistMark & Tina LorenzAnita & G.R. LyonsPatrick & Julie LyonsJim & Tammy MacdonaldGary M. ManiDr. & Mrs. Robert MarshallRodney MarshallTracy MayerTom & Allison McCawleyRowland & Audrey McClellanTerry & Judy McCormickBrad & Patty McGuireJulie MichaelsonTodd & Pam MillerThomas MooneyBruce & Doris MulderSteve & Lana MurphyJoe & Karen NemethAndrew NewtonDr. & Mrs. Dennis & Jean NosekLyndon OpdykeSteven PatchakDennis PauliJohn & Diana PearseCheryl & David PetersonDavid & Teri PetersonDr. Patrick E. PhelanKristine PhillipsDebra PotempaScott & Tammy RamloDiana RamseyGeoff RandBrian & Tammy RandallDale A. ReevesTed RehlPeg RemmeleSteve ReuterFrancisca ReynaMatt & Wendy ReynoldsDave and Becky RobinsonRichard & Trish RussellMatt & Molly Ryan

Loren & Diane SassScott SchlichterDavid & Jean SchollmeierSteve & Karen SchulteShawna SchultzJohn & Debi ScottSteve & Lori SennettPaul ShepherdJeff ShermanMike & Cyntha SlavishAllan & Deann SmithTony & Melaney SmithsonLarry & Cindy SquireRachel SterkMichael StormesJack D. StreetSherri StumpfSue SunbyDaniel A. & Ellen M. SwansonBryan E. TackaberryMarie TannerRandolph TerronezSteve & Alice TownshendGlen TurnerRobyn & Lisa Usgaard

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Tom & Cathy ValentynPaul & Melissa Van Den HeuvelRichard & Julie Van LanenJoe & Mary Jo VillaDr. & Mrs. James VogelDalton J. WardNicolette WarrenJoanna WaxlerRonald L. WeberPatrick & Heather WeberpalKarl & Carrie WedelChristine WeslingRick & Lynn WestMike & Debbie WickiserDan & Jennifer WilliamsBob YahrRick & Cathy Zajchowski18 donors chose to remain anonymous

BRONZE LEVEL$600 TO $999Francois AboujaoudeJeffrey T. AdamsJim AgateLen & Cari AnholdWilliam AyeteyBrent & Lydia BainterJessica BankerJordan T. BanwartWendy BauerKate M. BaumannTina Baumgartner

Lucky A. BeltzAmanda J. BenwayMichael BierJohn BinyDora M. BladornKyle & Kim BlissJilaine Bolek BerquistRandy & Sue BormanJacques & June BoudreauJeannette BrinkmanGreg BrockwellRichard & Mary BroderickDavid & Tonya BrownMarshall & Catherine BrownWhitey & Leslie BrunsellRodney BurzinskiJesse & Sandy CalkinsPaul CarneyRobert CherryDarrell CleaverMichael CollinsJay & Kathryn CramerMickey & Beth CrittendenShawn & Michelle DavenportDoug & Lori DavisJim & Janet DeedsChristine M. DeGarmoPeter & Carol dePoutiloffSteven W. DiderichDaniel J. DieceBarb DougalJames & Tracy EganKaty Egger

2016 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE DONORS

GIVING IS NOT JUST

ABOUT MAKING A DONATION. IT IS ABOUT MAKING A

DIFFERENCE.-Kathy Calvin,

CEO & President of theUnited Nations Foundation

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Arlie EllisLaura M. EricksonCory ErtmerJaime EsserBob & Kelley EversonJeff FarrellZachary FillbachScott J. FillhouerThomas FinleyKathleen Fitzgerald EngelbertLorena FourzanKatherine S. FreemanTony FreibergerJacki GackstatterThomas GilbankVeena GonuguntlaCheri & Mike GoodwinMargaret GreggMark & Julie GregoryWilliam & Lisa GroeperLee GruberMaureen GumowskiDeborah J.B. GustafsonDiane GustafsonDr. & Mrs. Thomas HaasScott HagedornJenni HallattStuart & Suzanne HamiltonMatthew HarveyFloyd & Lara HermannBrian & Kim HesgardRob HesslerSandy HewittKevin & Kim HickmanLynn HillerDerek HilstJoe & Lisa HoemeBarry & Carla HomanAl & Leslie HulickTammy A. & Richard L. IngleDave & Mardell JacobsenMichelle R. JahrDon & Betty JeziorskiBarb JohnsonJeffrey H. JonesNickolas JupinLarry & Carmella KaneRoger Kapoor, MDLeanne KellerMark D. KermanGeorge & Barb KiskunasRay & Jeanne KitsonKenneth Klein, MDMary Jane KleinkePaul & Kathleen Klespis-WickMr. & Mrs. Ferd KlobucarKristin Koeffler

Peggy KolbJonathan KozodoyTimothy KrugCasie & Andy LaChancePhillip LambMelissa LauerDaniel LawrenceBrian LeafTracey LeavittRandy & Julie LeBakkenJerry LeckliderBradley & Mary LiggettNancy LightfieldBill & Linda LockKurt LoewenkampDavid K. LovaasAngela LovejoyChris & Lori LutherShaunna LyonTheodore & Linda LyonsElizabeth MagnusAndrew MarkwartDave & Jane MarshickRobin L. MartensHeath MasseyAvis & George MastersonNick & Judy McClearyBob McDonaldSuzette McFarlandEric & Linda McGinnisKris & Jim MeierCraig MellemBill & Terri MilandMark MillerSara MillerUrban & Rosalie MillerKristen MoissonArlen & Gaye MollnAngela MooreSara MoorenEllen MurphyDiane L. MyersJoan & Katsumi Neeno, MDMargaret NeirDavid & Holly NelsonJohn & Judy NelsonMichael & Kathleen NelsonWendy NelsonTom & Kay NightingaleMike & Patty O’BrienMr. & Mrs. John OefeleinLinda PalmerPenny PattersonMike & Kim PayneMartha PearsonNancy PearsonLaura Peck

John & Julie PerinoDenise Peters-KauihouMark & Mary Gilbank PetersonJohn M. PfleidererDavid PluymensJames & Margaret PolglazeTheresa PoppleTom & Jen PulaskiRobert & Elizabeth QuinnSkip & Julie RathRobin RauschRob RehardLori RheadSteve & Sue RipschChristopher L. RittenhouseEd & Michele RobbinsDennis & Lisa RyanNigella RyanDavid M. & Erin C. SamulesenKevin SawyersDonald SchieveAnita Schmall

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2016 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE DONORS

Accountability

For the third consecutive year, United Way Blackhawk Region’s sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned us a 4 out of 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. As Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator said,

“This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator differentiates United Way Blackhawk Region from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.”

United Way Blackhawk Region is the only nonprofit in Rock County to attain the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Guidestar. GuideStar is the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations, providing information about each nonprofit’s mission, legitimacy, impact, reputation, finances, programs, transparency, governance, and more.

Dan SchnabelSteve SchreierDeanna M. SchuettJim & Michelle ShannonCynthia ShawDavid SheedyPenny SimpsonDebra SitterJerry SkutaJenny SlikerBrandon SmithJosh & Heather SmithSue SnapAmos & Amanda SookrajAlan & Marilyn SorensonMark & Sandy Sorenson

Martin & Nancy StabbTricia & George SteilGay StranBruce & Shari StrohmDwight SwacinaElizabeth SwartElaine N. SymonsRobert & Terese TangyeFred & Sharon TerryJon ThieringSusan L. ThinnesCandace A. ThompsonNoah J. ThompsonColleen A. TiltonKen & Sandi TomJody L. TomilonusBryan & Karen TourdotSusan TowneDick & Lannie TroonCharles UrnessTony VadenRobert WallisKarl & Dianne WardTom & Mim WarrenJackie WebbJohn & B’Lynn WeitzelDan & Jennifer WhiteTim WhitneyGregg WigellBarbara A. WilliamsGene WilliamsRuth YarbroughAbigail Nicole YoungJeanette Yowler25 donors chose to remain anonymous

PLEASE NOTE:Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list, as of March 1, 2017. United Way Blackhawk Region values all Leadership Circle donors and strives to recognize their generosity. Please call to our attention any inadvertent omissions or errors.

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EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY AWARD: MARTHA PEARSON

OUR LIVES BEGIN TO

END THE DAY WE BECOME

SILENT ABOUT THE

THINGS THAT MATTER.

-MLK

United Way Blackhawk Region has established the Excellence in Advocacy Award to recognize anindividual or program that strives to create meaningful change and demonstrates measurable progress toward improving and strengthening the community. The recipient of the Excellence in Advocacy Award is Martha Pearson.

Advocacy romanticized is a noble cause, but in practice it can be tireless work, not for the weary or the easily discouraged. To know Martha Pearson is to witness advocacy as an all CAPS verb.

In her role as Director of Transitions for Women, and Grant Manager for the YWCA Rock County, it can be said that she advocates for women and children but by saying so would be limiting as Martha’s passion for advocacy stretches far beyond the bounds of her day job. She is a champion advocate for music and the arts, for education, healthcare, equality, freedom of expression and personal growth.

Martha believes in the value of second chances, of extending a hand or goods or dollars but make no mistake, Her expectations are high. She has been teaching men to fish (or in her case most often women to fish) for decades. Her superpowers of knowledge, bravery and resilience energize us to use our own talents to create a greater good. She coaxes the cape from the closet where we find it fits squarely on our shoulders as well, and dares us to toss the mask aside, to raise our voices and march on.

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DAY OF CARING RECAP

The Geraldine Hedberg Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to an individual for their outstanding volunteer service to United Way Blackhawk Region. This year’s deserving recipientis Mike O’Brien.

Mike O’Brien has always been willing to lend his time and expertise in support of United Way’s mission. In 2008, Mike served as co-chair of the local United Way community campaign. The following year, he was elected to the United Way Board of Directors and served with distinction through December 2016. Additionally, Mike has served as a valued member of the Campaign Cabinet, as past chairman of United Way Blackhawk Region’s Brand Strategy & Marketing Committee and the United Way Speaker’s Bureau.

Beyond the scope of our organization, Mike’s volunteerism stretches to infinity and beyond. He served as a member of the YMCA Board of Directors for ten years, chaired the Bert Blain Executive Heart Walk Challenge,

has held various volunteer roles in support of Forward Janesville, served two terms as chair of the parish council at St. John Vianney Church and chaired the parish’s fall festival. He and his wife Patty currently participate in the church’s marriage enrichment program. Throughout the years he has emceed many community events, lifting them up, up and away with his radio on-air voice, warm demeanor and natural charm.

We thank Mike O’Brien for his extraordinary commitment to volunteerism, a hallmark of the United Way mission. We are proud to honor him with the Geraldine Hedberg Volunteer of the Year Award.

The Boys and Girls Club had an energetic group from Data Dimensions to help with painting and organizing.

Volunteers braved the elements - heat, driving rain and stormy winds on the annual Day of Caring and brought more than their muscle to over 100 projects across the region.

Landscaping, painting, cleaning and construction jobs were no match for this force of volunteerism. Our Day of Caring translates into hundreds of hours of service and a value to the nonprofit organizations of more than $131,283.

GERALDINE HEDBERG AWARD: MIKE O’BRIEN

Johnson Bank volunteers enjoyed a hearty breakfast at the Campaign Kickoff before heading off to their project.

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Mike O’Brien, General Manager of WCLO/WJVL Radio

LIVE UNITED AWARD: ABC SUPPLY CO. INC.

730 Volunteers • 37 Companies • 109 Projects36 Nonprofit Agencies • $131,283 Worth of Service

The Live United Award is presented to a company that displays exceptional support to United Way through its workplace campaign and volunteer support. This year, we honor ABC Supply Co. inc.

ABC Supply Co.’s workplace employee campaign has exceeded $200,000 for the past three years, and in the five years since incorporation of the United Way Blackhawk Region, the ABC team has pledged more

than $1 million in support of the community through United Way, the only corporate partner to soar over $1 million in this five year period.

In the 2016 campaign, employee participation in the campaign increased by 24% including a 20% increase in the number of donors pledging at the Leadership Circle level. The result is a 13% increase in total dollars pledged by ABC Supply and its employees, pledging more than $234,700.

In addition to its Cornerstone-level financial support of United Way, the team at ABC Supply lends its superhuman powers throughout the year by volunteering every fall during the United Way Day of Caring, serving on various United Way committees and our Board of Directors, including key leadership roles on the executive committee.

The Welty Environmental Center was sparkling clean after window washing by the Cotta Transmission team.

Kerry team members gave United Way Blackhawk Region’s main entrance and hallway a fresh coat of paint.

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COMMUNITY IMPACT

We envision a region where all children and youth will have supportive learning and development opportunities to grow and become responsible adults by:

• Supporting children and youth through early learning and care services, before and after school programs, character and leadership development and recreational experiences.

• Emphasizing academic success for children of all ages.

• Expanding opportunities for children and youth to bond with peers, mentors and positive role models.

In 2016, United Way Blackhawk Region invested $615,297 community dollars in the following programs:

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERSLunch Buddies Mentoring Program

BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA—GLACIER’S EDGE COUNCIL

Boy ScoutsCub Scouts

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF JANESVILLEYouth Development & Guidance Program

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN

Exchange Family Resource CenterCITY OF EVANSVILLE YOUTH CENTER

Evansville Youth CenterCOMMUNITY ACTION, INC.

Community Kids ProgramCOMMUNITY COORDINATED CHILD CARE (4-C)

Training & Quality Improvement Services

EDGERTON COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Breakfast ProgramFAMILY SERVICES OF SWANI

CASA of Rock CountyGIRLS SCOUTS—BADGERLAND COUNCIL

Leadership Experience & Scholarships

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICESRunaway & Youth Services (RAYS)

MERRILL COMMUNITY CENTERAfterschool Summer Youth

RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)

Intergenerational ProgramROCK COMMUNITIES YOUTH NETWORK

Youth Assessment ProgramSALVATION ARMY—JANESVILLE

Youth Development/Community Center

STATELINE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBCitizenship & LeadershipCultural Arts & EnrichmentOutdoor ProgramsPersonal Development & EducationSocial Recreation

STATELINE FAMILY YMCABeloit Childcare, After School Care, & Day CampRoscoe After School Care, & Day Camp

VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTERVolunteer Center

WISCONSIN BADGER CAMPCampership Program

YMCA OF NORTHERN ROCK COUNTY INC.

Janesville Preschool & Day Camp ScholarshipsMilton Preschool & Day Camp ScholarshipsMilton Youth Activity Center Scholarships

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COMMUNITY IMPACT

United Way is focused on ensuring individuals and families have their basic needs met and achieve self-sufficiency by:

• Connecting people with critical resources for emergency or basic needs.

• Assisting in identifying and overcoming obstacles/barriers to self-sufficiency.

• Increasing access to skills training education and other support systems that enable people to achieve self-sufficiency.

In 2016, United Way Blackhawk Region invested $829,487 community dollars in the following programs:

AMERICAN RED CROSS OF SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN

Disaster ServicesService to the Armed Forces

BELOIT MEALS ON WHEELSHome Delivered Meals

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN

Families & Communities TogetherCOMMUNITY ACTION, INC.

AWAREFatherhood InitiativeFresh Start Program Transitional Living Program

ECHO INC.ECHO Way Home

EDGERTON COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Client ServicesFood Pantry

ENERGY SERVICESCrisis Case Management

FAMILY SERVICES OF SWANIBeloit Domestic Violence Survivor CenterConsumer Credit Counseling

HANDS OF FAITHEmergency Shelter for Homeless Families

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY DAY CARE CENTER

Ruger Site Tuition AssistanceKANDU INDUSTRIES INC,

Waiting List ProjectMERRILL COMMUNITY CENTER

Senior ProgramPROJECT 16:49

Robin House Transitional Living Program

RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)

In Home GroupsSeniors Volunteering for Seniors

SALVATION ARMY—BELOITCorps Community CenterFeeding ProgramFood PantryRental Payment Services

SALVATION ARMY—JANESVILLEFamily Social Services Assistance Program

SENIOR SERVICES OF ROCK COUNTY

Benefit Specialist ProgramSTATELINE LITERACY COUNCIL - BELOIT INC.

Adult Basic Education Program (ABE/GED)English Language Learner Program

THE LITERACY CONNECTIONAdult Literacy Education

VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTERGrant Center

YWCA OF ROCK COUNTYAlternatives to ViolenceImmigrant Outreach ServicesTransitions for Women

Need help? Dial 2-1-1 to reach a trained, caring community resource specialist who can connect you to the services you need. The mission of 2-1-1 is to connect everyone with quick and easy access to community-based health and human services, information and resources.

United Way 2-1-1 is a free and confidential 24/7 information and referral service. Services are available by all means of communication (phone, wireless, web) and information is universally translated.

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United Way supports programs to help residents of Rock County, Wisconsin and northern Winnebago County, Illinois enjoy healthy lives by:

• Increasing awareness and access to healthcare resources.

• Promoting healthy lives through education and activities.

In 2016, United Way Blackhawk Region invested $463,904 community dollars in the following programs:

AIDS RESOURCE CENTER OF WISCONSIN

Case ManagementCATHOLIC CHARITIES

FACE-KidsIndividual & Family CounselingRecreation for Adults with Disabilities

COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.Personal Responsibility Empowerment Program (PREP)

EPILEPSY FOUNDATIONCommunity EducationSupportive Care

FAMILY RESPITE CARE SERVICES OF ROCK CO.

Night of Respite/Sibs NightFAMILY SERVICES OF SWANI

Home Companion RegistryIndividual & Family CounselingSexual Assault Recovery ProgramYouth2Youth 4 Change

HEALTHNET OF ROCK COUNTYDental CarePrimary Medical CareVision Care

INDEPENDENT DISABILITY SERVICES

Respite at RiskLUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES

Counseling ServicesEnrichment Center

NUTRITION & HEALTH ASSOCIATESPrenatal Care & Nutrition Education

RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)

Community ReferralsSMILES

Equine Assisted Activities and TherapiesSMILES Scholarship Fund

STATELINE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBPhysical Education & Recreation

STATELINE FAMILY YMCABeloit Youth Membership Scholarships

Beloit Youth Program ScholarshipsLIVESTRONGRoscoe Youth Membership ScholarshipsRoscoe Youth Program Scholarships

YMCA OF NORTHERN ROCK COUNTY INC.

Janesville Aquatic Program ScholarshipsJanesville Youth Membership ScholarshipsJanesville Youth Program ScholarshipsMilton Youth Membership ScholarshipsMilton Youth Program Scholarships

YWCA OF ROCK COUNTYCARE House

FREE PRESCRIPTION SAVINGS CARD

United Way Blackhawk Region partners with FamilyWize to lower the cost of medicine for residents in the Blackhawk Region by distributing free FamilyWize prescription discount cards. The free cards cover all FDA-approved drugs and are accepted at 39 local pharmacies.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

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ANNUAL MARKETING SPONSORS STAFF DIRECTORY

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In partnership with the City of Beloit, City of Janesville and Rock County, United Way Blackhawk Region launched a free, web-based, mobile-friendly volunteer connectivity platform, “Get Connected.”

Nonprofit organizations across the region can use this powerful tool to recruit, manage and retain support by creating meaningful relationships with volunteer and corporate supporters. User-friendly, interactive and as accessible as an internet connection, Get Connected matches people and passion to service.

To learn more about Get Connected or to arrange for a live demonstration, please visit LiveUnitedBR.org/GetConnected

Thanks to the generosity of our annual marketing sponsors, advertising and outreach efforts are expended separately, ensuring donor dollars are invested in the community.

Mary Fanning-PennyPresident and CEO608-314-8422

Denise Peters-KauihouCommunity Impact Director608-314-8424

Rick WestResource Development Director608-314-8421

Jonathan HainesMarketing and Communications Manager608-314-8426

United Way Blackhawk Region 205 N. Main St., Suite 101

Janesville, WI 53545(608)757.3040

LiveUnitedBR.org