Great Things Happen When We Live United 2014 Annual Report

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe CountyUNITEDWAYABC.ORG • FACEBOOK.COM/UNITEDWAYABC • TWITTER.COM/UNITEDWAYABC

Thank you for your generous gifts of time, talent and treasure to United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County.

Your contributions are a powerful demonstration of your commitment to our community, and a great example of what it means to LIVE UNITED!

When you give to United Way’s Community Investment Fund you are telling others that YOU BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF PEOPLE, WORKING TOGETHER, TO MAKE OUR COMMUNITY STRONGER.

Throughout this report are examples of how your support for United Way helps us to fulfill our mission to UNITE PEOPLE. IMPROVE LIVES. STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY.

If you ever have any questions, just give us a call at 255-0696 or email us at info@unitedwayabc.org. And don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

On the Cover: Thank you to all the Day of Caring volunteers who, for more than 23 years, have cooked, cleaned, painted, planted and built our community through volunteerism. We know you give back more than on this one day and we salute you. In the coming year, look for exciting new changes to Day of Caring as we find ways to increase our impact, year-round.

Without intervention, middle school students with ONE OR MORE “INDICATOR” only have a 25% CHANCE OF GRADUATING from high school on time. Students make key, life-altering decisions during middle school. One such decision is to graduate high school. This one choice impacts their entire life - including the financial stability and health of each student, family AND their community.

What are these “INDICATORS”? attendance - Missing 18 days or 10% of school; behavior - 2 or more mild or serious infractions; course performance - Failing English or math in 6-9 grade. Early intervention is key... and it’s what United Way’s Middle School Success is all about.

When her school counselor suggested she attend an after-school club called “Girls In Charge”, Becca wasn’t exactly

thrilled. Becca is quiet and doesn’t like big groups, but she went anyway, and by the end of the 8 weeks admitted to having had fun.

Her teacher at Enka Middle School is amazed. “I can’t believe how much more confident Becca is since she’s been in

this group. She’s raising her hand in class and less afraid of making mistakes.” Becca’s overall attitude, confidence and grades are improving. Which is the whole point of “Girls In Charge” - a self-esteem building program that members of United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council help run.

Best moment? When the group ended, Becca stood up and told the volunteers “I know you are busy ladies and you could be anywhere but you chose to be with us. Thank you.”

WHY MIDDLE SCHOOL?We invest in a number of programs serving students of all ages. But in 2010, knowing there was a gap in services for middle school youth and just how critical this period is for the future success of each student’s life, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County’s board of directors agreed that it was time to concentrate our efforts and approved the creation of our Middle School Success (MSS) Initiative.

Our goal at the time was to increase the quality and quantity of programs preparing students to enter high school, ready to succeed. Our purpose has grown to encompass a strategy to support students, families and their community - using the middle school itself as a hub of supportive services for all.

CONCENTRATING OUR IMPACT United Way is partnering with Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools,

nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to create collaborative approaches to our common challenges. With three years of work already underway, we are all

working together to establish a community school strategy at Enka Middle, and will do the same at Erwin and Asheville Middle schools by 2017.

As we move forward, United Way will do what we do best - gather resources, align support and serve as an organizer so that our nonprofits and schools can do what they do best - help students,

families and communities succeed.

In 2014, our board of directors approved a new three-year strategic plan. Among the many details of this plan are exciting developments for our Middle School Success Initiative, our community and kids like Becca.

LEARN MORE // GET INVOLVEDunitedwayabc.org/middle-school-success

I’ve been a school counselor for 20 years. The support that is available to me through the community school strategy has completely changed what I am able to do for my kids.

- Wendy Cuellar Counselor, Enka Middle School

I haven’t been this excited about anything in middle grades education in years.

- Vicki Biggers Buncombe County Schools

I am proud that our Board and Staff created a major Strategic Plan in 2014/15. We adopted a new role that

elevates our Middle School Success Initiative; organizing nonprofit and community support for

students, families and neighbors, and help lessen stress for our teachers. I am so excited about this effort’s

power to change our world!- Dr. Leon Elliston

Board Chair, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY//MIDDLE SCHOOL SUCCESS

ENKA MIDDLE

Fall 2014• 71 STUDENTS attended after school clubs • 201 PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS attended educational events • 149 VOLUNTEERS gave more than 700 hours of service at the school

THE COMMUNITY FUNDUNITED WAY’S COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM

PROGRAMS THAT TRANSFORM LIVES

Strategic Investments // High Quality Programs 2013-14 Results: 62,945 LIVES IMPROVED

4,176 people achieved success as a result of your investments in education

We envision an engaged community where each child develops and succeeds academically, socially and emotionally.

43,198 people achieved success as a result of your investments in health

We envision a safe community where everyone has the knowledge, resources, access and opportunities to be healthy.

15,571 people achieved success as a

result of your investments in income

We envision a thriving community working together, fulfilling basic needs and building economic self-sufficiency for all.

During the 2013-14 funding year, we invested 2.4 million dollars in 81 programs dedicated to improving the Education, Income and Health of our community. Among them are programs like these:

• Improving the health of children through nutrition programs at early child care centers (Rainbow In My Tummy//Verner)

• Improving adult literacy, language and vocational skills (Kitchen Ready & Job Training//Green Opportunities, Adult Education//Literacy Council)

• Removing barriers to safe affordable housing (Pathways to Permanent Housing//Homeward Bound, Emergency Home Repair//Mountain Housing Opportunities, Homebuyer Education and Rental Counseling//OnTrack Financial Education)

• Improving opportunities for financial independence (New Choices//YWCA, Money Self-Sufficiency//OnTrack Financial Education, Hillcrest Community Resource Center//Women’s Wellbeing and Development Foundation)

• Violence prevention (Personal Safety//Child Abuse Prevention, Family Visitation Program and Community and Family Mediation//The Mediation Center, Prevention Education//Our VOICE, Domestic Violence Prevention//Pisgah Legal Services, Preventing Domestic Violence//Helpmate)

• Senior Support (Memory Care//Memory Care, Elder Law and Disability Assistance//Pisgah Legal Services, Adult Day/CarePartners, Seniors Safe At Home//Council On Aging)

CONNECTING PEOPLE TO WAYS TO// GIVE HELP & GET HELP

HANDS ON ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE, the volunteer center of United Way, connects thousands of people to ways they can give back to our community by volunteering with United Way or with one of the many nonprofits that list opportunities in our database.

NC 2-1-1 ASHEVILLE CALL CENTER connects people within a seven-county region in western North Carolina to needed community resources. This service is free, confidential, available 24/7 and in all languages.

call toACTION

Tell people about 2-1-1! Invite us to speak to your neighborhood meeting or faith community. Visit unitedwayabc.org/2-1-1 and copy and share the video link that explains our service.

call toACTION

Visit handsonasheville.org and set up a free account. Once there - search for volunteer projects that fit your interests and schedule. Tell us about your experience doing good!

Last year, we connected more than 3,000 people to volunteer projects and they gave back more than 22,000 hours of service.

Last year, our referral specialists handled more than 52,000 calls and there were another 15,000 visits to our on-line database.

call toACTION

WHO GOT

YOUTHROUGH?

urt

BFFs, Bullies, FreNemies, Academic pressure, Puberty

Surviving middle school is Tough

Coach, teacher, MENTOR, family, preacher, CouNselor, FrieNd COMMUnITY SUPPORT SYSTEM

Whether you play a lead or supporting role, it takes all of us to help them get through middle school.

HANDSONASHEVILLE.ORG/MIDDLESCHOOL

Middle schoolers with a supporting community are more engaged in class, get better grades, make attendance a priority and enjoy learning about all kinds of new things. They’re also more likely to be prepared for high school and go on to graduate. We all have something to contribute. Join tutors, mentors, and others who care.

Statement of Financial Position - June 30, 2014

ASSETSCurrent Assets as of June 30, 2014

Cash and equivalents $252,617

Campaign Pledges $2,536,964

Other Receivables - net $272,755

Prepaid Expenses $81,839

Total Current Assets $3,144,175

Other Assets

Investments $1,292,083

Beneficial Interest in an Endowment Fund $1,535,598

Property and Equipment - net $2,143,271

Total Other Assets $4,970,952

Total Assets $8,115,127

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETSCurrent Liabilities as of June 30, 2014

Line of Credit $164,211

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities $171,101

Allocations Payable $2,457,031

CFC Custodial Account $315,846

Total Current Liabilities $2,943,978

Net Assets

Unrestricted

• Undesignated $1,563,981

• Investment in Property and Equipment $2,143,271

• Board Designated $1,292,083

Total Unrestricted $4,999,335

Temporarily Restricted $82,379

Total Net Assets $5,081,714

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $8,115,127

Carter, P.C. conducted the 2013-14 audit of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, expressing an unmodified opinion on these financial statements. For a copy: unitedwayabc.org/fiscal-transparency

UNDERWRITERS

LEADERSHIP GIVINGG O L D

Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Northwestern Mutual AshevilleS I L V E R

Mission Health

CAMPAIGNG O L D

CarePartners Health Services Mission Health UNC AshevilleS I L V E R

AB-Tech Beverly-Hanks & AssociatesAllergy Partners P.A. Carolina Alliance Bank Arby’s HomeTrust BankAsheville Savings Bank Mills Manufacturing Bank of America US Cellular

COMMUNITY INVESTMENTP L A T I N U M

G O L D

Blue Ridge X-Ray CompanyDuke Energy ProgressTD Bank Foundation

Thank You

MEDIAP R E M I E R

S I L V E R

Asheville Citizen-Times

&

2015-16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Derek Allen Neal Hanks Susanne SwangerPamela Baldwin, EdD Phillip Hardin Eric TrepinaCynthia Breyfogle Gary Jackson Brian TurnerTracy Buchanan Tracey Johnston-Crum Jason WallsScott Burnette John Kimberly Chris WheatSheron Craig Dennis King David WigginsJennie Eblen Bill LeeTaylor Foss Kellett Letson, MDCatherine Frank, PhD Sara PacificiPat Hammonds Josh Pierce

BOARD MEMBERS

Chair Leon Elliston, MDChair-Elect Kit CramerVice-Chair Ross SloanTreasurer Paul McDowellSecretary Jennie EblenPast Chair Suzanne DeFerieDirector Amy BarryDirector Bill LeeDirector Ann Young

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Annual Campaign Ross SloanCommunity Fund Amy BarryFinance/Building Paul McDowellNominating Leon Elliston, MDStrategic Planning Kit CramerNC 2-1-1 Roger HartleyAdvocacy Allan MorseMember Emeritus Glenn W. WilcoxAt-Large Member Andy GmitterEx Officio Member Amy Renigar

STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Thank You

When you lend your muscle, raise your voice or make your gift, you

are fueling a vision to advance the common good. When you join

others—co-workers, family, friends, faith communities, civic groups,

government and nonprofit organizations—to improve the lives of

those around you, our entire community becomes stronger and we

all have a better quality of life. THANK YOU FOR THIS... BECAUSE

GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WHEN WE LIVE UNITED.

UNITE PEOPLE. IMPROVE LIVES. STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY.

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

50 S. French Broad AveAsheville, NC 28801-3271

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