United Way of Lewis County

A Message From United Way President Chris Heck

While proudly serving as

this year’s Board President, I realize and appreciate that we have so many reasons to

be thankful. In a community facing challenging economic times – where financial stability seems to elude so many – thousands of you stepped forward to demonstrate your compassion and generosity. I am filled with gratitude for your belief in creating a better life for all in Lewis County.

As the United Way of Lewis County enters its 50th year, we reflect on how far we’ve come as an organization, while continuing to focus on where we’d like to go in the future. Over the years, we have evolved on countless levels; however, our mission has remained the same – helping people. Our efforts and focus on “Community Impact” are changing Lewis County for the better.

We continue to seek sustainable solutions to the most pressing issues facing our community. Whether it’s the struggles in an abused child’s life; a working family’s financial difficulties; or someone who’s

living on the streets; our goal is to not only help these individuals with their immediate need, but get to the root of these problems and identify ways to change the conditions before they become significant issues. United Way has always been about the powerful difference we can make when we come together to help those in need.

I’d like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for your support of United Way of Lewis County. As a supporter, you join the ranks of thousands of donors and volunteers who have helped make the work of the United Way possible. We are indebted to our 18 partner agencies

for the incredible work they do every day to provide help and instill hope to so many. With resources down and demand at an all-time high, their dedication inspires us all to do more.

Again, thank you for your continued generosity and for choosing to LIVE UNITED. Sincerely,

Chris Heck, Board PresidentFirst Citizens Bank

Mission...The mission of United Way of Lewis County is to improve, consistently and measurably, the quality of life for all the people of Lewis County by raising and distributing funds, mobilizing resources, and encouraging innovative solutions to the community’s health and human service needs.

Brian BailieGreat Wolf Lodge

Gerda BarlowProvidence Centralia Hospital

Steve BodnarCentralia School District

Derek Burger, Past PresidentEdward Jones

Barry ChappelleTransAlta

Todd Chaput, Officer-at-LargeHoliday Inn Express

Casey Cochrane, Officer-at-LargePuget Sound Energy

Sandy CrewsWorkSource Lewis County

David DaviesCommunity Volunteer

Richard DeBolt, Leadership Chair TransAlta

Dianne Dorey, Officer-at-LargeLewis County Assessor

Judy GuentherWashington State Lottery

Chris Heck, PresidentFirst Citizens Bank

Amy HowlettSecurity State Bank

Dan Kay, Secretary/TreasurerLewis County PUD

Maggie KnappSecurity State Bank

Teresa Loo, Associate Campaign ChairPort Blakely Tree Farms

Sue MullerLewis County PUD-retired

Donna Olson, Officer-at-LargeLewis County Community Development

Dick PieschWeyerhaeuser-retired

Juanita PinaRE/MAX Key Land Company

Rev. Alta Smith, Officer-at-LargeUnited Methodist Church-retired

Court StanleyPort Blakely Tree Farms

Chantel WilsonThe Chronicle

Doris Wood, Community Investment ChairCentralia College-retired

Sandy Yanish, Campaign ChairTransAlta

Jeff YoungLucky Eagle Casino

Dan Zandell, Vice PresidentBrusco Tug & Barge, Inc

Dan BakerStan BakerMary Lou BissettMaretta BoesAngie BrownHaylee BruceShawna BruceRebecca ChapmanTroy ChapmanBarry ChappelleDavid DaviesDavid DeanCharmaine Gill

Sheila GrayAmy HowlettCarol JohnsonDan KayNeal KirbyLisa LowShelleen LundeenCory MosesPatti MottelerEmilee MuirKarri MuirSue MullerCindy Mund

Lorraine RailsbackHallie SimonsJeff SimonsBrittany VoieTiffini WalkerChris WhitsonAmber WildenbergSandie WilliamsSusan WilliamsonDoris Wood—ChairHeidi Zipperer

Board of Directors 2012-2013

Community Investment Committee Volunteers – 2012

Empowering Youth through Early Learning

United Way allocates funds to a broad mix of Community Partner agencies that respond to the health and human service needs of our community. Accountability and stewardship are achieved through extensive volunteer involvement in the Community Investment Committee.

Supporting Vulnerable and Aging Populations (29%)Human Response Network Lewis County Bar Legal Aid Lewis County Work Opportunities Our Literacy CouncilVolunteer Chore Services White Pass Community Services Coalition

How Your Dollars Are Invested…United Way of Lewis County mobilizes resources by supporting programs of local organizations that strengthen our community. Every dollar is invested locally, solving our community’s most pressing issues.

2011-2012 Community Impact Areas of FundingPartner Agencies

Fulfilling Basic Needs (55%)Coastal Harvest, Lewis County Food Bank Coalition, Lewis County Shelter Program, Reliable Enterprises, The Salvation Army

Nurturing Children and Youth (16%)Big Brothers Big Sisters, Child Care Action Council, Community Youth Services, Lewis County Foster Parent Association, Pacific Harbors Council Boy Scouts of America, Pope’s Kids Place

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WE LIVE UNITED

Vision... Our vision is a community with a strong social services network, where individuals can develop their potential for self-sufficiency and personal well-being.

Debbie Campbell, Executive Director Linda Lee, Finance DirectorAngela French, Development Director Linda Raschke, Community Resource

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Money Well Spent

The best standard for the effectiveness of a nonprofit organization is not how little it takes out of your donation, but rather how much of an impact in your community it achieves with each dollar you invest. United Way of Lewis County amplifies every contribution by investing in exceptional programs, measuring community-level progress, addressing key gaps in the community, strengthening nonprofits, and collaborating with other community organizations.

So much good comes from every generous gift to United Way of Lewis County. Here is a glance at how our operational costs are broken down.

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Behind every United Way contribution is a very personal, very powerful commitment to human need. A leadership gift—of $500 or more given directly to United Way of Lewis County—reaches far in our community. Leadership giving is possible for less than $10 per week. Giving at this level helps to support essential programs, such as a week of shelter and counseling for a woman escaping domestic violence.

Cornerstones of the Community $4999—$2,500Tony Ketchum Neal Kirby Donald Rhodes

Foundations of the Community $2,499—$1,000Will Greenough Bob Nelson Walt & Mary FechtnerDennis & Glynn Waller Chuck & Nancy Emerick Jeff & Sandy YanishPaul Hoebing Brenda Marshall David & Janice DaviesRobert Berg Richard & Amy DeBolt Mickey DreherJohn Grove Ed Herold Dan KnittelMichael Likely Robert Pinotti Merlin & Tanna May MacReynoldStephen Jensen Mary Lou Bissett Brian BrazilDave & Debbie Campbell Dean McLeod Jeff & Kirsten SimonsBrian Bailie David & Viki Draper Robert & Margaret MartinJohn & Shelly McKerricher Robert Snider Paul TaylorPeter & Julie Wagner Don & Judy Wilson

Builders of the Community $999—$500Keith Elbert Tricia Hamman David & Tara SmithBill & Donna Olson Barry Chappelle Dan & Kelly ZandellTom & Cara Nicholas Ron McKinney Len MoreauLori Schmitt Larry Webster John AlexanderRobert & Rosie O’Connor Dave & Sue Muller John MelinkShannon Kirchberg Jim Mattheis Sandra Pinotti

Katherine Stilphen Dwayne Aberle Del & Holly AmesRon & Jan Averill Keith Birchard Leon & Rose BowmanHaylee Bruce Bill Brumsickle Casey CochraneDenny & Vicki Daniels Dusty Davis Ken DeweyDianne Dorey Arnie & Kathy Guenther Chris & Jessica HeckTerry & Etsuko Holmes Robert & Pam Johnson Tim & Lesa LeDucJonathan & Michelle Meyer Greg & Ruth Peterson Tyson Maynard & Dr. Elissa JohnsonJohn Reily Bob Ross Kelly SeroshekGordon & Kristi Shewfelt Brad Stone Michael StrozykMark Wathne Cliff & Debbie Welsh Ed & Cheryl WilliamsDoris Wood Dr. Rachel Wood Christine FossettDerek Burger Todd Chaput Bill & Jan LethSharon Bower Kathy & Glenn Brack Angela BrownBrett & Karen Mitchell Jerry & Tracy Mitchell Steve RobinsonRicky Teixeira Hunter Crook Heidi DavisRon DeArth Jeffrey Jacobson Ed & Cindy MundCheryl Noel Jon Norman David PavletichDonald Randall Candace Staggs Kim WestonChuck & Connie Bode Jay Bryant Mark JohnsonDan Kay Steve Mahr David & Natasha NicolGene & Laurie Seiber Holli Spanski Clint & Shannon BaumelMaretta Boes Michael Wagar & Juanita Pina Steve & Jenni Bodnar Tom & Melody Bradley Eloise Cummins Brad & Lynn FordJohn & Margaret Hall Bob & Martha Holland Helen HollowayEd & Loretta Jacobson Teresa Loo Roger MajorosJohn Mosier Robert O’Neill Dick & Marti PieschBruce & Sharon Roberts Pat & Shannon Sauter Phil & Debbie SchraederJoe Sidorski Snoopy & Rev. Alta Smith Art & Glenna Symons Jim & Patty Ward

Workplace Giving Campaigns – The Best Way to Help

Leadership Association

For a complete copy of our audited financial statements or most recently filed Form 990, please

visit our website at www.lewiscountyuw.com

Money Well SpentUnited Way of Lewis County Special Events 2012/2013

Sponsored by:450 NW Pacific Avenue, Chehalis, Washington 98532(360) 748-8100 | director@lewiscountyuw.com | www.lewiscountyuw.com

I want to take this

opportunity to sincerely thank you for your support of United Way of Lewis County.

We could not even begin to accomplish our broad mission of improving the lives of many in our community without it, whether it has been contributing

or volunteering or advocating on behalf of United Way.

It is your wonderful support that enables your United Way to continue to be financially sound and well-managed even in the difficult economic times in which we live. We believe that together we can accomplish far more than any individual or single organization could alone. It’s what we like to call “living united.” Today more than ever, when the challenges we face can seem

overwhelming, it is important to recognize that good things happen when we focus our collective energy on the issues that matter most.

Our futures are linked as individuals, families, businesses and communities across Lewis County. That means when one person succeeds, we all benefit. United Way is committed to changing lives and local conditions by focusing on the building blocks for a good quality of life. Research

and experience shows that these are: a quality education, a stable income, good health, and the ability to meet one’s basic needs.

United Way of Lewis County’s vision is to be a leader in bringing people and resources together to achieve measurable and sustainable improvements in the local quality of life.

As you read through our community report, you will learn about the impact that can be achieved when citizens,

companies, nonprofit partners and others join United Way in a common effort to build a stronger, healthier community. We are pleased to be your partner in caring. As we LIVE UNITED, we can be proud that Lewis County is a caring community that responds to the call to give, advocate, and volunteer.Sincerely,

Debbie Campbell, Exec. Director

A Message from United Way of Lewis County Executive Director, Debbie Campbell

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Workplace campaigns are at the very core of United Way’s fundraising activities in Lewis County. The money that workplace campaigns raise supports the vital health and human services that help people.

Participating in the United Way Fundraising Campaign today gives organizations and their employees the opportunity to learn about our community's needs and give them a convenient opportunity to get involved.

$200,000 or moreTransAlta—Centralia Operations

$10,000 to $199,999Lucky Eagle Casino Lewis County GovernmentNational Frozen Foods Security State BankChehalis Indian Tribe Combined Fund Drive-WA State EmployeesGreat Wolf Lodge Wal*MartThe Chronicle Employees Community Fund of BoeingCentralia School District

$1,000 to $9,999Foundation for Early Learning United Parcel Service Puget Sound Energy Cowlitz River Project Tacoma PowerChehalis School District City of CentraliaBoeing Company Phyllis & Walter Malzahn Charitable TrustSterling Savings Bank Rogers Machinery CompanyTitle Guaranty Co. of Lewis County Titus-Will Chevrolet Buick Cardinal Pacific FG—Winlock Providence Centralia HospitalWeyerhaeuser Control & Support Services Washington Orthopaedic CenterTimberland Bank Williams Community RelationsReliable Enterprises Dynamic Collectors, Inc.Hardel Mutual Plywood Corporation Northfork Construction, Inc.STIHL Northwest Weyerhaeuser ResearchPuget Sound Energy Pope’s Kids PlaceLewis County PUD City of ChehalisWest Coast Bank First Citizens BankBNSF Foundation Adna School DistrictDebbie’s Boutique Onalaska School DistrictPort Blakely Tree Farms, LP TwinStar Credit UnionExpress Employment Professionals Toledo School DistrictMano, McKerricher & Paroutaud, Inc. P.C. McDonaldsFred Meyer RSC Tom Nicholas, CPAMarket Street Ace Hardware Palmer Lumber CompanyOrthodontics Exclusively Anchor BankCity of Longview Nationwide

Holmes & Associates, CPAs, PS I.P. Callison & SonsPacifiCorp Timber Services

$500 to $999Big Brothers Big Sisters of SW WA First Choice Health Network, Inc.Morton General Hospital LTI, Inc.Brusco Tug and Barge, Inc. Thomas D. Bradley, PS, CPAsFirst Allied Securities Pacific Power FoundationWilcox & Flegel, Longview Watermark Estate Management Services, LLCEdward Jones Holiday Inn Express Hotel & SuitesPryor Giggey Chehalis Professional BuildingCresline—Northwest, LLC Lockerby FoundationMadsen Electric O’Neill Pine CompanySW Washington Dance Center

Campaigns up to $499I-5 Toyota Uhlmann Motors WA Federal Savings—Lewis CountyUnitedHealth Group Crescent—Cresline—Wabash Plastics Foundation, Inc.Costco Thorbecke’s Fitlife ChehalisSimpson Timber Company EQT FoundationDulin Construction, Inc. Mossyrock School DistrictVisiting Nurses Foundation Harland ClarkeThe Holland Company, Burgerville Jesse Engineering CompanyJH Kelly, LLC Altrusa International Inc. of Centralia ChehalisNorthwest Pediatric Center, Inc. Cascade Mental HealthDaVita FEDEXO’Reilly Auto Parts Cardinal Pacific TG—ChehalisMohoric Refrigeration, Inc. International Union of Operating Engineers Local 612Olson Althauser Samuelson & Rayan Young Professionals Lewis CountyRegence Washington Federal Savings Bank Key Bank TargetAgnew Company U.F.C.W. Union Local 367 Rochester School District Goodwill Industries Riverside Fire Authority Morton School District Association of WA School Principals McFarland Cascade PeEll School District AT&T Foundation Michaels Distribution Center Pirzadeh Law Office Valley View Health Center State Farm Company Foundation Community Youth Services Winlock School DistrictRockwell Sales Offices Capital Power Corporation Chase Bank—Chehalis Macy’s Combined Federal Campaign Foster Poultry Farms Centralia College Dell’s Children Center Centralia Timberland Library Wells Fargo Bank DeVaul Publishing, Inc. Office Max

Program Funding

Administrative Expenses

Fundraising

13%

Campaign Celebration ~ Thursday, December 6, 2012, 4:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Chehalis

2013 Community Investment Committee Volunteer Opportunity ~ Feb. 19th – March 21st Call United Way at (360) 748-8100 to volunteer

Chefs’ Night Out ~ Saturday, June 22, 2013, 6:00 p.m., Lucky Eagle Casino Event Center

Power of the Purse ~ Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 4:30 p.m., (Location TBD)

Campaign Kickoff Luncheon ~ Thursday, September 5, 2013, 12:00 p.m., Great Wolf Lodge

23rd Annual United Way Golf Tournament ~ Friday, September 20, 2013, 12:00 shotgun start, Riverside Golf Club, Chehalis