United Way of San Diego County 90th Anniversary Historical Booklet

90 Years Uniting San Diego

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Charitable giving and philanthropy are more vital today than ever, especially with the nearly unprecedented squeeze on government resources. We are fortunate to have had United Way of San Diego County as such a positive force for good in leading this critical effort for decades. As the organization’s president in the 1990s, I saw first hand United Way’s powerful impact on those in need. As mayor, my broader perspective shows me how important United Way’s unique skills are in transforming a region as it tackles some of our toughest unmet needs.I congratulate United Way on its 90th anniversary, and on behalf of a grateful community, I thank the organization for its unwavering commitment andservice to San Diego County.

A MESSAGE FROM SAN DIEGO MAYOR JERRY SANDERS . . .

That’s really the story of United Way of San Diego County as we celebrate our 90th anniversary and look back with pride at what this organization has meant to literally tens of thousands of our neighbors in need. It is the story of an organization that believed in the power of helping good-hearted individuals give back to their community—mostly through United Way workplace campaigns—and then efficiently mobilizing the resources required to solve our community’s most difficult problems. In this anniversary retrospective, we’ll tell you how it all got started in 1920 thanks to a handful of committed local visionaries. We’ll touch on highlights of the past decades, but just as importantly, we’ll show you what United Way is doing today to improve the quality of life and to prepare for future challenges. If there is one message we would like to share, it’s a deep appreciation for all of those who played a role in shaping, leading and giving to United Way. We could never have had the impact we’ve had without the tireless volunteer leaders who created and led the first Community Chest, the many dynamic executives and com-munity leaders who served over the years and those who lead our Board today. We also thank the hundreds of United Way staff members who served withsuch dedication, as well as our community partners, our friends in labor, the armed forces, local officials, company executives, and countless volunteers who donated so freely of their time. Most of all we want to express our gratitude to the donors who trusted United Way to take their donations and invest them in assistance for those less fortunate. And finally, we must thank the committed staff of the community-based organiza-tions who eagerly accepted the challenge of transforming those donations into real services for real people in need. The most exciting thing about United Way’s 90th anniversary is knowing our accomplishments have paved the way for even greater successes in the years to come. As more San Diegans “Live United” and contribute to the common good, the challenges we face in our region will be transformed into opportunities for those still in need. With your support, United Way will be there every step of the way.

Doug Sawyer Mark Leslie Karen Hutchens President & CEO Chairman Chair Board of Directors 90th Anniversary Committee

IT IS THE STORY OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT BELIEVED IN THE POWER OF HELPING GOOD-HEARTED INDIVIDUALS GIVE BACK TO THEIR

COMMUNITY

People helping people . . .

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Siblings attending Camp Connect San Diego’s first summer camp held in Julian. Many of the children had not seen their siblings for several months or even years. Camp Connect builds the sibling bonds so critical to the emotional health of many children. PH

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Stopping child abuse and neglectProtecting and preparing children to be successful in school and life Several years ago, when United Way moved to a “community impact” model, research into children’s issues revealed nearly 10,000 cases of child abuse and neglect occurring in San Diego County each year. Working with medical profes-sionals and community leaders, the organization embarked on an intensive effort to reduce those numbers. A vision council of experts identified the newest, most effective programs that not only protect children but also change the way cases are handled. We adopted SafeCare®, an innovative program that teaches intensive paren-ting and child-health skills to families in the home setting, and which has proven to reduce the reoccurrence of abuse and neglect. To address the issue of Sha-ken Baby Syndrome, we added The Period of PURPLE® Crying which educates parents and caregivers about normal infant crying, provides coping skills, and explains the dangers of shaking a baby. United Way also funded a Trauma Counseling program to train social workers, therapists, and psychologists specializing in trauma treatment for children and their families, while the Kids and Teens in Court initiative provides these victims with help to reduce the anxiety and fear associated with testifying in court. Certified specialists from both the Chadwick Center for Children and Families at Rady Children’s Hospital and Palomar Pomerado Health conduct specialized Foren-sic Interviewing of children and teens to prevent repeated interviewing and subse-quent re-trauma. A three-year United Way Fellowship at Rady Children’s Hospital enabled Dr. Suresh, board certified pediatrician, to become a specialist in the diag-nosis and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Dr. Suresh also conducted research, treated children and educated hundreds of other medical providers in the county. Finally, Camp Connect San Diego for youth in foster care allows siblings separa-ted through foster care to reunite for a summer camp and year-round “Kinnection” activities. Research has shown that for these siblings, maintaining brother or sister relationships is critical, generating long-term positive effects in school and in life.

CAMP CONNECT SAN DIEGO FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE ALLOWS SEPARATED

SIBLINGS TO REUNITE

United Way of San Diego County is working to solve problems, not just manage them. We organize, collaborate and lead efforts to create lasting change in our community by investing in research-based solutions to Education, Income and Health issues that face our region.

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Promoting financial stability and independenceFinancial self-sufficiency for families and youthWhen the Mejias found themselves in deep financial trouble a few years ago, the parents of three had no idea how to handle the mounting debt caused by health issues, unforeseen family crises, and mounting credit card bills. Luckily, United Way of San Diego County, through one of its agency partners, Community Hou-singWorks, was there to help. Jessenia was enrolled in financial education clas-ses and the skills she learned turned her family finances around.

“I learned so much, including how to watch my money more closely and be smarter about my choices. I couldn’t take notes fast enough. The more I learned the more I could teach my kids. I even enrolled my daughter in a financial education course. This opportunity has made our dream to live a normal, happy life a reality.” —Jessenia Mejia

In the best of times, it is difficult for those with limited incomes to survive financially, especially if they lack the knowledge of how to manage their money or incur sizable debts that threaten their family’s security. Promoting Financial Stability and Independence offers wide-ranging programs to improve the financial literacy and money management behavior of all members of the community, an effort even more critical in the current economy. For low-income adults and families struggling to make ends meet, a core 16-hour financial skills program provides instruction in four basic areas: budgeting, credit and debt, taxes and the Earned Income Tax Credit. The classes measure changes in the clients’ knowledge and behavior, including improving their credit scores, reducing debt and paying bills on time. United Way has taken a leadership role in the Earned Income Tax Credit coali-tion by helping to fund free tax preparation sites so San Diegans can take advanta-ge of this potent economic stimulus. With 75 sites and 400 volunteers, this program is helping struggling, low-income individuals and families. The results: more than 19,000 tax returns were prepared in 2009, generating $7.2 million in EITC refunds for those in our community who need it the most. And, when clients visit the free tax preparation sites, they hear about other services that can benefit them, such as food stamps, child care tax credits and financial education classes.

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Most importantly, perhaps, we’re putting a real emphasis on teaching our youth financial skills that will ensure they know how to handle money now and when they become adults. In 2009, United Way funded financial education pro-grams for disadvantaged youth, ages 13-24, many of who are new to the work-force. These formerly homeless, refugee or economically disadvantaged youth, or those leaving foster care, are taught the core skills of money management so they can be stable, independent members of the community. We funded thousands of Junior Achievement scholarships for low-income middle school students to teach economics and financial fundamentals and allow them to participate in JA’s Biz Town. United Way dollars also funded a personal finance curriculum for high school seniors as part of their schools’ economics classes. The curriculum covers everything from checkbook balancing and income taxes to investments and credit.

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UPS execs with kids participating in Junior Achievement's Biz Town.

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Improving community health by helping the homelessPermanent housing plus mental health, medical services and other supportThere are few more challenging populations to help than the chronically home-less. In San Diego County, there are an estimated 1,400 chronically homeless whose problems, whether substance addiction, mental illness or poor health, keep them on the streets year after year. In 2006 United Way joined forces with community experts, homeless providers, local government and law enforcement to launch a 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in the San Diego Region. Since implementation began, more than 300 homeless individuals have received initial services, with 75 of those moving into permanent housing. United Way’s community partners—Alpha Project, Crisis House, San Diego Rescue Mission and Townspeople—provide services, which include outreach, housing, meals, medical services, case management, and social services. Most recently, United Way launched a public engagement campaign called Home Again: Ending Chronic Homelessness in San Diego to encourage more San Diegans to become involved in the effort. In 2010, the organization announ-ced Project 25, a first-ever partnership of its kind among the City, County and United Way. There is unprecedented collaboration between agencies at the City, County and in the nonprofit sector. United Way funding will pay for case manage-ment services for 25 individuals who are the most frequent users of costly emer-gency, medical, law enforcement and other services. Project 25 aims to provide permanent housing for these individuals and the services they need to stay off the streets, thereby saving taxpayers millions of dollars through reduced usage of County and City services.

IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, THERE ARE AN

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Terry, a military veteran, is proof of the success of permanent supportive housing in moving the chronically homeless off the streets and restoring their dignity.

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Goals for the common good...increasing the pace of community transformation

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Goals for the common good...increasing the pace of community transformation As proud as we are of the work we have done together, as a community we must constantly rise to the challenges we face here in San Diego County. Fortunately, United Way has built a solid foun-dation for the future through our Community Impact model of philanthropy. By bringing research-based solutions to San Diego and funding local commu-nity partners who can implement and track those solutions, United Way has raised social services to a new level.

Ambitious goals for the futureAs a national network, United Way has set ambi-tious goals for the next 10 years as it focuses on the building blocks for a better life: Education, In-come and Health. The organization issued its Goals for the Common Good in May 2008. In Education, United Way has challenged the nation to cut the high school dropout rate in half and make sure that 87% of high school seniors graduate on time. In Income, we want to cut in half the number of lower-income families that are financially unstable. That means helping nearly 2 million families in-crease income, build savings and grow assets. In Health, the goal is to increase by one-third the number of youth and adults who are healthy and avoid risky behaviors. Over the next decade this means 1.9 million more healthy young people. United Way Worldwide pledged that all local United Ways would do their part to make these goals a reality.

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The history of United Way in San Diego CountyIn Denver in 1887, four religious leaders—a priest, rabbi and two ministers—realized a systematic approach to giving was needed to help solve the toughest community problems. Joining forces, they launched one of the nation’s first combined fundraising campaigns, which was the beginning of the United Way concept. By 1911, San Diego faced many of the same issues. George W. Marston, a leading San Diego merchant and philanthropist, decided something must be done and he gathered a handful of civic leaders to form the Associated Charities. It was truly innovative not only because it tried to coor-dinate all of San Diego’s charitable activities, but also because it sought to eliminate multiple fund-raising appeals while evaluating and improving the quality of services. The 1920sIn 1920, the organization known today as United Way of San Diego County was official launched with the creation of the Community Welfare Coun-cil and its fundraising arm, the Community Chest. The first Community Chest campaign, led by E.B. Gould, Jr., raised $111,539 for 21 local agencies. Gould, who moved to San Diego from his native Chicago in 1899 when he was 13, entered business as a partner of Roscoe E. Hazard, a longtime civic leader and highway builder. The two operated a hardware firm and later a chain of sporting goods stores and a transfer and storage company.

Sharing his good fortune to improve San Diego was one of Gould's favorte endeavors. In addition to his Chest activities, Gould served as Chamber of Commerce president, was a co-foun-der of the Old Globe Theater, president of the San Diego Museum of Man and recipient of the Boy Scouts' Silver Beaver Award.

E.B. “Jay” Gould Jr., an early founder of the Community Chest.

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The organization was off to a strong start during the early 1920s under the guidance of the dynamic Gould, who combined a passion for helping others with the keen instincts of a top business leader. Among those first 21 agencies: Associated Charities, Boy’s and Girl’s Home, Catholic Charities, Children’s Home Society, Ladies Hebrew Aid, Neighborhood House, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Red Cross, Salvation Army, YMCA and YWCA. Community Welfare Council/Chest moved into a building at 645 A Street in downtown San Diego donated by Ellen Browning Scripps. In 1926 the campaign reached its goal for the first time, raising $253,466. Pioneering land developer Col. Ed Fletcher led the way to another goal-breaking campaign in 1928, raising $266,402—a figure that would not be surpassed until 1941, due to the Depression.

The 1930s

The YMCA in Logan Heights (L) and a 1930s campaign brochure (above), whose message still rings true today.

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The 1940sPatriotic San Diegans responded with unprece-dented generosity, pushing the War Chest over the $1 million mark in 1943. During World War II, the Community Chest became part of the San Diego War Chest. After the war, the organization faced two problems: a surging population, with many returning military personnel and the accompanying need for more social services, and a rift between the Community Welfare Council and Community Chest that caused the two to sever ties.

The history of United Way in San Diego County

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Boys Club of San Diego

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The 1950s San Diego’s Community Chest not only carried on, it merged in 1953 with eight other Community Chests around the county and became the United Success Drive. In 1957, the organization joined

the United Fund of San Diego County, joining with the Red Cross, United Cerebral Palsy and the local chapters of eight other health agencies.

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The 1960s When fundraising by United Fund stalled at the beginning of the 1960s and top community lead-ers lost confidence in the organization, civic lead-er James F. Mulvaney was named to study the problem. On his committee’s recommendation, United Community Services of San Diego County was formed in 1962 as a partnership between the interests of donors and the agencies their contri-butions supported. The organization’s fundraising effort was called the United Crusade and for the next seven years, growth was steady.

Expansion and partnerships propel United Way

The Combined Federal Campaign began in 1965, financially boosting the United Crusade and showing the power of giving among federal employees, both in and out of uniform.

James Mulvaney, Perry Lieber, actor Robert Goulet and Ralph Hodges during a break in the taping of a San Diego TV special promoting the United Crusade.

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The 1970s During the 1970s, UCS flourished, thanks to its growing relationship with local companies that were increasingly willing to run workplace cam-paigns. Also spurring UCS were the many partner-ships it began to establish with other community organizations, along with the innovative programs it created to expand its reach. Guideline was created as a countywide infor-mation and referral service for persons seeking help. It was later renamed INFO LINE, predeces-sor of today’s 211 San Diego. In keeping with na-tional trends, the organization changed its name in 1973 to the United Way of San Diego County. In 1974, a pioneering step was taken when United Way joined forces with 11 local affiliates of na-tional health agencies—called the Combined Health Agencies Drive (CHAD)—to merge their campaign efforts. To this day, the United Way/CHAD Campaign remains one of San Diego’s most effective annual fundraising efforts. In 1975, United Way helped create The San Diego Foundation and the following year was instrumental in launching the San Diego Community Leadership Development Program, pre-decessor of today’s LEAD San Diego. Throughout this era, United Way was on the move, creating its own Volunteer Bureau, predeces-sor of today’s Volunteer San Diego. The bureau cre-ated Students Actively Volunteering for You (SAVY) to involve young people in community service projects.

Organized labor has long been one of United Way’s most committed partners in raising money for the com-munity. Dating back to the mid-1960s, labor has worked cooperatively with the executives of San Diego’s companies to support in-plant campaigns.


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The 1980sIn the mid-1980s, United Way collaborated with the city and county to launch the Regional Task Force on the Homeless. In mid-October 1986, United Way moved into new two-story headquarters in Kearny Mesa. Purchase of the building as made possible by the cooperative efforts of a nine-member financial consortium which underwrote the mortgage at an extremely favorable rate.

Pauline Foster, first woman to chair the United Way of San Diego County Board of Directors.


(L to R) Paul Ritchie, Steve Garvey, Clark Anthony and Robert Adelizzi Paul C. Barkley, 1982 United Way Campaign Chair and CEO of PSA, one of the dynamic workplace campaigns of the 1980s.

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The 1990sAt the beginning of the 1990s, United Way was deeply committed to a business model that had served it well for decades. The tens of millions collected each year by the United Way/CHAD Campaign were allocated to non-profit agencies and charitable organizations certified by United Way. The agencies used the donations to fund more than 200 different health and human servic-es, dramatically improving the lives of thousands who previously had no where else to turn. Donor choice was widened in the mid-1990s when the campaign was restructured to allow con-tributors to support environmental and educational agencies—or any tax-exempt organization of their choice, such as schools and churches. United Way’s relationship with local com-panies and their employees through workplace giving campaigns became even stronger. The campaign began to raise upwards of $25 mil-lion a year. An effort to attract contributions from high-wealth individuals began to pay off in sev-eral major donations. The organization continued to build partner-ships, including the launch of The Children’s Initia-tive, bringing together business and community to help address the problems facing our young people. United Way also helped form the Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition to help low-income residents qualify for millions of dollars in federal tax credits.

The rise of community impact and Living United

Jenny and Sid Craig (above).

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Several Future Scan reports were published (including reports on children and the Latino com-munity) providing a detailed projection of challenges and solutions.22


A local chapter of the Tocqueville Society is formed in 1988 and flourishes in the '90s, attracting some of San Diego’s top civic leaders and benefactors, who donate $10,000 or more. Francis and Ed Hunter were honored with the Tocqueville award, pictured with United Way of America’s then-President & CEO Elaine Chao and UWSD CEO Bruce Boland.

Former San Diego Charger Rolf Benirschke, cam-paign chair for 1994-95.

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The 2000sBy the middle of the next decade, however, Unit-ed Way entered a period of intense change—by necessity. The organization adapted to a shifting philanthropic landscape by changing its entire ap-proach to funding programs while creating innova-tive new partnerships to better meet the needs of donors and recipients alike. In moving to its new Community Impact model in 2006, United Way decided it could have the greatest impact in the community by focusing on three of the major building blocks for a better life: Education, Income and Health. The strategy was simple: invest donor dollars strategically in just a few, but critical areas where measurable improve-ments in lives could be achieved. United Way chose three of the most challenging issues facing our community: child abuse and neglect, financial instability and

chronic homelessness. Launching a new market-ing effort called “Live United,” United Way encour-aged people to “Give, Advocate and Volunteer.” Over the next decade, on the way to its Centennial Celebration, United Way will continue to assess the needs in our community and, where appropriate, address more issues where it believes it can advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all.

New mom Olar learned how to cope with infant crying and avoid Shaken Baby Syndrome.

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Members of the Women’s Leadership Council with a United Way staffer. The council's first chair was Kathleen Sellick, CEO of Rady Children's Hospital.

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Proud employees of Solar Turbines, displaying the President’s Award for campaign with the highest number of Leadership Givers (those donat-ing $1,000 or more annually). This top workplace campaign has consistently generated nearly $1 million every year for the San Diego community.

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Acknowledging excellence

“There are several reasons many of us became involved with United Way. We had a sincere interest in bettering our community and we felt an obligation to repay some of the bounties this community provided to us. As I look back on that time and our accomplishments, I recall it as one of the most challenging and satisfying periods of my life.” —Philip M. Klauber, president, 1972-75

Ben Polak AwardIn 1987, following the death of Chairman of the Board Ben Polak, the United Way Board of Direc-tors created the Ben Polak Award of Excellence. The award was presented from 1987-2008 to the Executive Director of a certified United Way agency who made an exemplary contribution and/or provided exceptional creative leadership in the human care field in San Diego County. WINNERS2008 Margaret Iwanaga-Penrose, Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC)2007 Carol Fitzgibbons, Home of Guiding Hands2006 Kathryn Lembo, South Bay Community Services2005 Walter Lam, Alliance for African Assistance2004 Sharon Lawrence, Voices For Children2003 Paul Downey, Senior Community Centers of San Diego2002 Shirley J. Cole, North County Lifeline, Inc.2001 Laura Spiegel, Home Start, Inc.2000 Kitty Burbridge, Eye Counseling & Crisis Center1999 Rich Collato, YMCA of San Diego County1998 Sister Claire Frawley, St. Clare’s Home1997 Roger Cazares, MAAC Project1996 W. Scott Mosher, Boys & Girls Clubs of Chula Vista1995 John Johnson, San Diego Urban League1994 Sue Estes Christopher, Crisis House1993 Anne Gillespie Brown, Senior Community Centers1992 Liz Shear, San Diego Youth & Community Services

1991 Beverly Yip, Union Pan-Asian Communities (UPAC)1990 Howard Amend, Boys & Girls Club of Vista1989 Mary Colacicco, Travelers Aid Society of San Diego, Inc.1988 Dr. Howard Carey, Neighborhood House Association1987 Rev. Douglas Regin, Catholic Charities Edward Virl Murphy Award The North County United Way District Advisory Board introduced this award as a tribute to Ed-ward Murphy, one of its founding members. It recognized volunteer service in any field of United Way’s North County operation. WINNERS1995 Douglas Clark1994 Dr. Bill Stacy1993 Ann Hunter-Welborn1992 Jerry Cleveland1991 Janie Phillips1990 Scott McClendon1989 Joseph E. Bear1988 Glen Ziegler1987 Fred R. Hallet1986 Lloyd Cooper

Zanville Helping Hand Award To encourage United Way agencies to develop new approaches to both long-standing and new community problems, The Zanville Helping Hand

Award was presented from 1977-2007 to an agency or agencies whose programs showed an innovative or creative response to human care needs. The award was named in honor of Leon-ard J. Zanville, a dedicated United Way volunteer. WINNERS2007 New Haven Youth & Family Services2006 St. Madeline Sophie’s Center2005 San Diego Youth & Community Services2004 St. Vincent de Paul Village2003 San Diego Rescue Mission and Senior Community Centers of San Diego2002 North County Lifeline, Inc.2001 Voice for Children2000 Lutheran Social Services1999 Alpha Project for the Homeless1998 Boys & Girls Club of Inland North County1997 Vietnam Veterans1996 East County Community Clinic and Home Start, Inc.1995 Elderhelp1994 North County Lifeline, Inc.1993 St. Clare’s Home, Inc.1992 Catholic Charities1991 MAAC Project1990 Mercy OB Clinic1989 Neighborhood House Association1988 Salvation Army1987 Logan Heights Family Health Center1986 Neighborhood House1985 Salvation Army1984 American Red Cross1983 YWCA of San Diego1982 Mercy Clinic1981 Poway Valley Senior Citizens, Inc.1980 Boys & Girls Club of Escondido1979 Episcopal Community Services1978 North County Lifeline1977 Travelers Aid Society, Inc.

John V. Naish Award To recognize distinguished service by a volunteer, the Board of Directors created the John V. Naish Award, commemorating the extraordinary commit-

ment of board member Jack Naish. WINNERS2009 Dave Stecher2008 Sandy Crays2007 Karl Higgins2006 Jerry Butkiewicz2005 Gordon Wiens2004 Larry Willette2003 Maureen Stapleton2002 Charles C. Ertl2001 William T. Ward2000 Jonathan Stein1999 Augustine Gallego1998 Douglas K. Clark1997 Richard W. Sweat1996 Ronald Kendrick, Daniel Herde1995 Howard Brotman1994 Ann Hunter-Welborn1993 Scott Mc Clendon1992 Joseph Bear1991 Pauline Foster1990 Glen Estell1989 David Primuth1988 Frank Panarisi1987 Barbara Hunsaker1986 Lois French1985 Ed Streicher1984 Mary Colacicco; Leonard Zanville1983 Dr. Ed Murphy1982 Jim Mulvaney1981 Fred Morey; Bob Smith1980 Ruth Stewart1979 Ilia Mitchell; Ben Polak James F. Mulvaney Community Leadership Award To recognize exceptional leadership toward improving the community's capacity to solve human care problems.

WINNERS2010 James F. Mulvaney

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Past board and campaign chairsYEAR ORGANIZATION PRESIDENT/CEO BOARD CHAIR CAMPAIGN CHAIR AMOUNT RAISED1920 CharitiesChestFund ClarenceW.Hensel E.B.Gould,Jr. E.B.Gould,Jr. $111,5391921 CharitiesChestFund ClarenceW.Hensel E.B.Gould,Jr. JuliusWangenheim $124,4791922 CharitiesChestFund ClarenceW.Hensel E.B.Gould,Jr. JuliusWangenheim $146,9551923 CharitiesChestFund ClarenceW.Hensel E.B.Gould,Jr. JuliusWangenheim $180,5141924 CharitiesChestFund ClarenceW.Hensel E.B.Gould,Jr. Dr.RoyCampbell $187,8781925 CommunityChestofS.D. ErnestE.White E.B.Gould,Jr. Dr.RoyCampbell $168,9211926 CommunityChestofS.D. ErnestE.White W.E.Kier,Jr. Dr.RoyCampbell $253,4661927 CommunityChestofS.D. ErnestE.White L.E.Weggenman Dr.RoyCampbell $239,5081928 CommunityChestofS.D. ErnestE.White GordonL.Eby EdFletcher $266,4021929 CommunityChestofS.D. JuliusH.Rainwater SamuelI.Fox EdFletcher $263,4911930 CommunityChestofS.D. JuliusH.Rainwater SamuelI.Fox FredHeilbron $246,3571931 CommunityChestofS.D. JuliusH.Rainwater SamuelI.Fox JohnL.Bacon $257,6991932 CommunityChestofS.D. JuliusH.Rainwater JosephE.Kuhn JosephE.Kuhn $194,4191933 CommunityChestofS.D. JuliusH.Rainwater W.L.VanSchaick DouglasYoung $174,4071934 CommunityChestofS.D. JuliusH.Rainwater DouglasYoung AlbertE.Scott $158,7121935 CommunityChestofS.D. JuliusH.Rainwater DouglasYoung ThomasO.Scripps $197,0661936 CommunityChestofS.D. FredW.Morrison ThomasO.Scripps JohnL.Fox $216,9911937 CommunityChestofS.D. FredW.Morrison DonaldE.Hanson A.J.Sutherland $224,0521938 CommunityChestofS.D. FredW.Morrison JohnLawrenceFox DonaldE.Hanson $198,6031939 CommunityChestofS.D. FredW.Morrison ArthurM.Shoven J.O.Miller $206,0181940 CommunityChestofS.D. FredW.Morrison RaymondM.Wansley ArthurM.Shoven $208,0391941 CommunityChestofS.D. FredW.Morrison GeorgeH.Stone ChesterL.Dorman $278,5801942 WarChestofS.D.Area LeonardV.Griffith ChesterL.Dorman ChesterL.Dorman $713,1311943 WarChestofS.D.Area LeonardV.Griffith FrankA.Frye,Jr. GeorgeA.Scott $1,030,7531944 WarChestofS.D.Area LeonardV.Griffith A.J.Sutherland CharlesDavies $1,146,0181945 WarChestofS.D.Area LeonardV.Griffith AllanS.Klauber AllanS.Klauber $893,4171946 WarChestofS.D.Area JohnSincock N.F.Baranov C.EugeneFreeman $551,6581947 CommunityChestofS.D. JohnSincock GuilfordWhitney AlbertG.Reader $622,6041948 CommunityChestofS.D. JohnSincock AlbertG.Reader GraydonHoffman $614,6631949 CommunityChestofS.D. JohnSincock H.C.Hargreaves ChesterL.Dorman $589,8361950 CommunityChestofS.D. JohnSincock SamW.Hamill RichardA.Nelson $620,6161951 CommunityChestofS.D. DonaldS.Gardner SamW.Hamill ForrestRaymond $691,8511952 CommunityChestofS.D. DonaldS.Gardner RichardA.Nelson RichardA.Nelson $747,0971953 UnitedSuccessDrive HowardP.Hill WilderD.Baker WilderD.Baker $1,287,1161954 UnitedSuccessDrive HowardP.Hill WilderD.Baker GeorgeA.Scott $1,340,000

1955 UnitedSuccessDrive HowardP.Hill LaMotteCohu JohnW.Quimby $1,577,2801956 UnitedSuccessDrive HowardP.Hill LaMotteCohu J.D.Thompson,Jr. $1,865,0001957 UnitedFundofS.D. HowardP.Hill GeorgeA.Scott MortonJ.Cohn $2,716,2141958 UnitedFundofS.D. HowardP.Hill HerbertKunzel ClairW.Burgener $2,812,5001959 UnitedFundofS.D. HowardP.Hill HerbertKunzel JackLovejoy $3,001,6251960 UnitedFundofS.D. HowardP.Hill ClairW.Burgener HenryA.Boney $2,861,500 MortonJ.Cohn ClairW.Burgener PaulWolcott,Jr. HerbertKunzel 1961 UnitedFundofS.D. RalphT.Shaw JohnW.Quimby HenryA.Boney $3,265,0001962 UnitedCommunitySvs. RalphT.Shaw CarlE.Harnack J.HarveyChambers $3,165,0001963 UnitedCommunitySvs. RalphT.Shaw CarlE.Harnack R.S.McCune,Sr. $3,550,0001964 UnitedCommunitySvs. RalphT.Shaw C.P.deJonge O.W.Todd,Jr. $3,403,4651965 UnitedCommunitySvs. RalphT.Shaw FredC.Stalder A.B.Polinsky $3,661,4801966 UnitedCommunitySvs. RalphT.Shaw FredC.Stalder R.B."Bud"James $4,017,2101967 UnitedCommunitySvs. RalphT.Shaw RobertB.James DwightStanford $4,451,0001968 UnitedCommunitySvs. RalphT.Shaw RobertB.James C.O.Phillips $5,001,0001969 UnitedCommunitySvs. RalphT.Shaw DavidH.Thompson WilliamE.Quirk $5,464,3471970 UnitedCommunitySvs. DonL.Morgan DavidH.Thompson LeonardZanville $5,515,5471971 UnitedCommunitySvs. DonL.Morgan DavidH.Thompson PatN.Hyndman $5,857,1001972 UnitedCommunitySvs. DonL.Morgan PhilipM.Klauber JamesF.Mulvaney $6,378,8441973 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. DonL.Morgan PhilipM.Klauber AlexDeBakcsy $6,688,5231974 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. DonL.Morgan PhilipM.Klauber DavidHill/VicWhitney $7,541,2231975 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. DonL.Morgan O.MorrisSievert BarryJ.Shillito $7,487,9591976 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. DonL.Morgan JamesF.Mulvaney C.JosephCrane $8,152,0261977 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. DonL.Morgan JamesF.Mulvaney KimFletcher $9,220,1891978 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. DonL.Morgan PatN.Hyndman ClaytonBrace $10,022,0351979 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. DonL.Morgan O.MorrisSievert R.E.Morris $10,720,0001980 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. ClaudeTownsend(Interim)7/80-3/81 KimFletcher HewesA.Bell $12,125,8691981 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. JamesGreene KimFletcher EdStreicher $13,490,0281982 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. JamesGreene RobertE.Morris PaulC.Barkley $13,729,3601983 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. JamesGreene BenPolak R.PageJones $16,543,8001994 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. JamesGreene BenPolak DavidJ.Primuth $20,073,8171985 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. JamesGreene R.PageJones LincolnR.Ward $22,012,240

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1986 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. JamesGreene DavidJ.Primuth JohnN.Hanson $23,074,0001987 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. JamesGreene EdStreicher PaulK.Richey $24,035,2801988 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. JamesGreene PaulineFoster RobertF.Adelizzi $25,026,8011989 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. JamesGreene FrankPanarisi GlenH.Estell $27,531,7511990 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. DawsonDowty GlenH.Estell JosephE.Bear $29,581,8801991 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. DawsonDowty JosephE.Bear RobertH.Goldsmith $29,924,0001992 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. DawsonDowty ScottMcClendon JosephE.Bear $27,412,0001993 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. TerryA.Riggins(Interim)4/93-9/93 HowardW.Brotman RichardC.Joy $24,400,000 1994 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. BruceR.Boland HowardW.Brotman RolfBenirschke $23,300,0001995 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. BruceR.Boland RichardW.Sweat RonaldKendrick $22,200,0001996 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. BruceR.Boland RichardW.Sweat KennethColling $22,400,0001997 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. BruceR.Boland RichardW.Sweat GreggCarpenter $22,800,0901998 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. BruceR.Boland JonathanA.Stein WilliamMercer $22,065,8191999 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. JerrySanders JonathanA.Stein LarryWillette $22,300,0002000 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. JerrySanders MaureenA.Stapleton DavidNichols $23,543,6402001 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. JerrySanders LarryL.Willette ThomasV.Wornham $25,706,6442002 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. FredBaranowski GordonWiens JerrySanders $25,737,4542003 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. FredBaranowski GordonWiens StephenSmurthwaite $24,481,2992004 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. FredBaranowski NathanChristian TheresaDrew $24,048,3702005 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. DouglasF.Sawyer NathanChristian KarlHiggins $22,207,4232006 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. DouglasF.Sawyer DaveStecher JohnHawkins $21,340,6552007 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. DouglasF.Sawyer PhilBlair MarkLeslie $20,873,3002008 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. DouglasF.Sawyer PhilBlair MarkLeslie $18,615,9402009 UnitedWayofS.D.Co. DouglasF.Sawyer MarkLeslie RichardLedford $18,010,384

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In appreciation

Claude Townsend

90th Anniversary Committee

Karen Hutchens Linda L. Katz Chair Vice-Chair

Marla BlackJerry ButkiewiczSue ChristopherBette Hoffman

James (Tim) McCarthyDon Morgan

Doug MyrlandLinda Stecher

Claude TownsendBill Trumpfheller

Staff: Holly Baughman, Kathleen Cramer, Doug Sawyer, Angela Titus, Carol Williams

Special Thanks to the San Diego History Center and Bob Ross.

Special ThanksClaude Townsend, affectionately known as “The United Way Historian,” served in various ca-pacities at United Way from 1962 to 1985, includ-ing Interim Director from 1980-81. United Way gratefully acknowledges Claude’s generous support, which contributed sig-nificantly to the publication of this historical retro-spective. This "labor of love" included a gift to the San Diego History Center to index our archives, thus insuring United Way of San Diego County's legacy for future generations.

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90TH ANNIVERSARY HONORARY COMMITTEEWe thank you for Living United!

Fred C. Baranowski

David Bejarano

Rolf Benirschke

Bruce R. Boland

Howard W. Brotman

Malin Burnham

Jerry Butkiewicz

Nathan Christian

Doug K. Clark

Mary G. Colacicco, Ph.D.

Ken Colling

Sandy Crays

Larry Cushman

Dawson Dowty

Theresa & Doug Drew

Sister Raymonda DuVall

Walt Ekard

Chuck Ertl

Kim Fletcher

Pauline Foster

Marye Anne Fox

Lois French

Augie Gallego

Gary L. Gallegos

Robert & Catherine

Goldsmith

Jim Greene

Henry Haimsohn

Anita S. Harbert, Ph.D.

Terry A. Hayes

Dan Herde

Karl Higgins

Ann Hunter-Welborn

Pat Hyndman

Robert P. Ito

Margaret Iwanaga-Penrose

Irwin Mark Jacobs

John W. Johnson, MSW, LCSW

Larry Johnson

Richard C. Joy

Cheryl D. Kendrick

Sara Matta

Scott & Betsy McClendon

Bob McElroy

Don Morgan

Bob Morris

Elizabeth Morris

Jim Mulvaney

Frank Panarisi

Robert K. Ross, M.D.

Blair & Georgia Sadler

Mayor Jerry Sanders

Scott Silverman

Steve Smurthwaite

David W. Stecher

Rabbi Jonathan Stein

Deborah Szekely

Claude A. Townsend

Linc Ward

Stephen Weber

Bob White

Gordon Wiens

Larry L. Willette

Thomas V. Wornham

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United Way of San Diego County 90th Anniversary Historical Booklet