2015-16 Annual Report UnitedWaySiouxland.com

Community Impact Agenda for Change United Way of Siouxland

MISSION: To improve lives by uniting the caring power of our community

FUNDING PHILOSOPHY: The community impact process was developed with the philosophy that it is supported by the community, for the community. Therefore, grant awards are determined by volunteer panels made up of donors, content experts, and community volunteers.

Our annual community impact funding is used to invest in a wide array of agency programs and services with a focus on achieving the goals outlined below. As

custodians of community contributions, strict accountability is expected and required of all funded partner agencies. These partnerships are central to our mission

and are based on shared goals and commitments to positively impact the community in which we all live.

INCOME EDUCATION HEALTH successful children, youth, and families financial stability healthy people, healthy communities

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children enter kindergarten ready

to succeed

children are socially and

emotionally prepared to succeed in

school and beyond

children are on track academically

and prepared to succeed in school

people have access to resources in

crisis to stabilize their situation

people have resources and skill to

build financial stability

children are born healthy and

develop on track

individuals of all ages will increase

coping and life skills

individuals live a healthy lifestyle

individuals live in and maintain a

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Children in our community are reading at

grade level by the 4th grade, increasing

graduation rates and future self

sufficiency. This develops productive

members of the community.

Families in our community are capable of

meeting their own needs and are

financially self-supporting by increasing

income, building savings, and gaining and

sustaining assets.

Being healthy means that children learn

better, and adults are able to increase

their income through productive work.

Seniors remain independent and all

individuals enjoy a safe, quality life.

Dear United Way Friends,

This past year has brought many exciting opportunities and enhancements to our

community and United Way.

Through your support, we’ve seen amazing results in helping families and individuals as we aim to provide a hand-up, not a hand out. A strategic planning process that concluded last November, where we brought community leaders, supporters and volunteers together, has led to the development of a three-year action plan. This planning led to new opportunities to reach out and support even more programs that are aiming to get to the root cause of some of our community’s most pressing needs through

two new grant opportunities.

To date, four Small Grants have been awarded,

supporting innovative new programs such as the new I Am Siouxland online volunteer matching program, and College Changes Everything, a partnership to increase post-secondary degree attainment. We have also initiated a new FOCUS (Funding Opportunity to Connect and Uplift Siouxland) Grant, which will bring more partners to the table as we aim to reach the goals set in our Agenda for Change (see

previous page).

The annual campaign’s success led to sustained funding for 30 local partner programs in Siouxland and an additional 34 programs through our work in Le Mars that continue to be

critical to our community.

As we begin a new year with United Way, we are taking a closer look at the needs in our

community through a statewide study called ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). By evaluating the barriers people face on a daily basis, United Way and the community can work together to develop

supports to help families thrive.

As we enter into the 95th annual campaign, we thank you for your ongoing support and dedication. Every day, lives are improved because of your backing. Thank you for LIVING

UNITED.

Sincerely,

Heather Hennings President

Mark Reinders Board Chair

Mark Reinders—CHAIR MidAmerican Energy Company

Bob Padmore—VICE CHAIR City of Sioux City

Todd Moss—PAST CHAIR Cannon Moss Brygger Architects

Josh Sherer—TREASURER Aalfs Manufacturing, Inc.

Heather Hennings—SECRETARY United Way of Siouxland

Mandie Mayo—COMMUNITY IMPACT CHAIR Briar Cliff University

Chic & Janet Wolfe—CAMPAIGN CHAIRS Office Systems Company

Sharrell Wright—BOARD REPRESENTATIVE BPI Technology, Inc.

Mike Peters, Jr.—LABOR COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE NW IA Labor Council

Chic & Janet Wolfe—CAMPAIGN CHAIRS Office Systems Company

Mandie Mayo—COMMUNITY IMPACT CHAIR Briar Cliff University

Alison Benson—EDUCATION CHAIR Sioux City Community School District

Heather Daly—INCOME CHAIR Mercy Medical Center

Michaele Lewis—HEALTH CHAIR U.S. Bank

Christie Finnegan—POWER LUNCH CHAIR Goosmann Law Firm

Sarah Espiritu—WOMEN UNITED CHAIR J & M Real Estate Group, Inc.

Courtney Koch—YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY CHAIR Cannon Moss Brygger Architects

Maria Slaughter—SPECIAL EVENTS CHAIR Electric Innovations

Nicole Berner U.S. Bank

Darin Daby U.S. Bank

Heather Daly Mercy Medical Center

Kelly Florke Pioneer Bank

Lance Jahn UFCW Local 222

Chad Markham UnityPoint Health—St. Luke’s

Todd Moyer Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Terry Murrell WITCC

Jacob Natwick Heidman Law Firm

Lisa Peterson Tyson Foods

Carlos Rodriguez Younglove Construction, LLC

Jon Saylor Iowa-Nebraska State Bank

Carol Schuldt City of South Sioux City

AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE Jonette Spurlock Center for Siouxland

CAMPAIGN VICE CHAIRS Doug & Susan Boden Aalfs Manufacturing, Inc.

STAFF LEADERSHIP: Heather Hennings President

Terrie Binneboese Vice President & Director of Community Impact

Barb Uran Finance Director

Aaron Beutler Director of Resource Development

STAFF :

Bryan Marshall Labor Liaison

Lori Twohig Community Impact & Communications Associate

Joan Shuck Administrative Assistant & Bookkeeper

Amber Sherman Development Associate

Lou Ann Hass Administrative Assistant & Receptionist

The 2015-16 Campaign Chairs, Chic & Janet Wolfe with Office Systems Company, provided excellent leadership to the Campaign Cabinet for a

successful year. Thanks to these dedicated volunteers, over 400 local businesses, and over 13,023 individuals, we were able to raise $3.33M

to impact Siouxland. The success of this year’s annual campaign ensures that critical programming and effective community initiatives will be

able to move forward with continued successful outcomes.

GIVE

2015-16 SUMMARY OF CAMPAIGN PLEDGES TOTAL CAMPAIGN: $3,332,000

LEADERSHIP GIFTS OF 500+: $1,191,257

YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY (under 40) GIFTS OF 250+: $238,000

1,609 total leadership donors

Total Employee Donations

Average Employee Gift

Total Individual Donations

Total Special Events

Total Corporate Donations

Anyone can champion a cause. Whether you write a letter

to elected officials, attend school board meetings, or speak

out on behalf of Education, Income and Health in your local

community, you can be an advocate and LIVE UNITED.

United Way of Siouxland serves as a go-to resource for health and

human service information and our public policy efforts have: Created programs like

Iowa Reading Corps; increased supports for adult education; and brought renewed

focus to the importance of children’s mental health in our community. Advocacy,

however, is much more than public policy. Wearing a ribbon to support your cause,

serving as a parent advocate to support your child's education and wearing a LIVE

UNITED shirt are all examples of advocacy. When we work together and speak with a

common voice our whole community benefits.

ADVOCATE

United Way of Siouxland is able to create positive change in our community every day thanks to our volunteers. These community-minded

people are willing to share their knowledge, skills, experience, and wisdom to create real change and improve people’s lives. Our dedicated

volunteers gave 10,825 hours to United Way of Siouxland last year which the Independent Sector values at a rate of $22.55 an hour. In effect, volunteers

gave a generous $244,104 by donating their talent and time to the community. They served as Board Members, Community Impact Volunteers, Campaign

Executives, and volunteered through initiatives like the Earned Income Tax Credit Program (EITC).

VOLUNTEER

Community Impact Volunteers 4%

Board Members 8%

Campaign Executives 47%

Initiative Volunteers 41%

2015 UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER HOURS

Year ended December 31, 2015

PUBLIC SUPPORT & REVENUE

General Campaign Support $ 2,896,247

Corporate Champion Support $ 464,902

Less Provision for Uncollectable Pledges $ (137,600)

Investment Income $ 34,585

Total Public Support & Revenue $ 3,258,134

EXPENSES Management and Fundraising $ 392,822

Capital Fund $ 40,000

Total Operations $ 432,822

Unrestricted Community Impact Funding $ 1,762,683

Donor Restricted Funding $ 606,980

Le Mars United Way Program Funding $ 244,633

United Way Direct Community Services $ 207,330

Community Impact Response Grants $ 7,305

Total Community Impact Funding $ 2,828,931

Total Operations & Community $ 3,261,753

ORGANIZATIONAL ASSETS Current Assets $ 4,118,510

Other Assets $ 1,118,312

Total Assets $ 5,236,822

2015 FINANCIALS

Employee & Individual Pledges

Corporate Champions Other Income Additional

Corporate Gifts

Le Mars Pledges

2015 INCOME

1%

7%

7%

71%

Siouxland Program

Funding

Le Mars Program Funding

Uncollectable Pledges Mgmt. & General

+ Capital Fund UWS Direct Community Services

2015 EXPENSES

13% 4%

6%

7%

70%

1st Financial Bank USA

Aalfs Manufacturing, Inc.

Ag Processing Inc

American Pop Corn Company

BNSF Railway

BPI Technology, Inc./Beef Products Inc.

Briar Cliff University

Cannon Moss Brygger Architects

Cargill‐CFT

CF Industries

Chesterman Company

City of Sioux City

CW Suter Services

FLSmidth

Great West Casualty Company

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Heidman Law Firm, L.L.P.

Henjes, Conner & Williams, P.C.

Klinger Companies, Inc.

Knoepfler Chevrolet

KTIV Television, Inc.

Marina Inn

Mercy Medical Center - Sioux City

MidAmerican Energy Company

Mills‐Shellhammer‐Puetz & Associates

Morningside College

Northwest Area Education Agency

Palmer Candy Company

Pioneer Bank

Premier Bankcard

Prince Manufacturing Corporation

RBC Wealth Management

Sabre Industries

Scheels

Security National Bank

Sioux City Community School District

Sioux City Journal

Siouxland Federal Credit Union

Thompson Electric Company

Tyson Foods

United Parcel Service

United Real Estate Solutions

UnityPoint Health ‐ St. Luke's

U.S. Bank

Wells Enterprises, Inc.

Wells Fargo Bank

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Williams & Company Consulting, Inc.

Wilson Trailer Company

Woodbury County

More than 400 local companies partner with United Way of Siouxland to improve the quality of life for all in our community. Thanks go to all of these organizations and their employees for raising resources through workplace

campaigns, volunteering on United Way boards and committees, and sponsoring events.

Special thanks to the top 50 companies and organizations for supporting United Way. Contributions include employee investments through workplace giving campaigns, money raised through special events and company investments of cash and in-kind services. The fundraising efforts of these companies resulted in more than $2.4M during the 2015-16 campaign.

TOP 50 COMPANIES

CORPORATE CHAMPIONS

1st Financial Bank USA

Aalfs Manufacturing, Inc.

American Pop Corn Company

Avery Brothers Sign Company

BNSF Railway

Cannon Moss Brygger Architects

CF Industries

Chesterman Company

FLSmidth

Gelita USA—Sioux City

Great Southern Bank

Great West Casualty Company

Klinger Companies, Inc.

Knoepfler Chevrolet

KTIV Television, Inc.

M+ Architects Planning & Interior Design

Mercy Medical Center—Sioux City

MidAmerican Energy Company

Palmer Candy Company

Pioneer Bank

Scheels

Security National Bank

Sioux City Brick & Tile Company

Sioux City Journal

Siouxland Federal Credit Union

Tyson Foods

Union Pacific Railroad

UnityPoint Health—St. Luke’s

U.S. Bank

Wells Enterprises, Inc.

Wells Fargo Bank

Williams & Company Consulting, Inc.

Wilson Trailer Company

Thanks to these companies who underwrite United

Way of Siouxland’s already low administrative costs,

donors can be assured that 100% of their gift will go

directly to programs and services.

The primary goal of the education focus area is to prepare children for success in school and beyond to become productive

citizens. To achieve this we focus on kindergarten readiness, 4th grade reading proficiency, keeping children on track academically,

and social and emotional preparation to succeed in school and beyond. These programs help us to achieve these goals.

EDUCATION

Beyond the Bell, After School Program

Beyond the Bell provides before and after school care at all Sioux City elementary schools.

They also support athletic programs at the three Sioux City middle schools.

s Big Brothers Big Sisters, Mentoring Youth

Big Brothers Big Sisters provides one-to-one mentoring relationships for children in need,

based on a proven model that includes support for mentors, youth and parents/guardians.

Boys and Girls Club of Siouxland, After School Program

The Boys Club offers after school programming for ages 7-18. We offer recreation, healthy

lifestyles, arts, and Educational programming for $10 a year.

Crittenton Center, Stella Sanford Child Development Center

A quality early learning program serving children ages 0-5, creating an environment that

builds children's social emotional strengths while enhancing cognitive, literacy, and physical

development.

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, Girl Scout Leadership Experience

The Girl Scout Leadership Experience helps girls learn skills such as problem solving,

decision-making, team building, and healthy relationships, which all positively support

academic achievement.

Girls Inc., After School and Summer Program

Innovative, comprehensive after-school/summer programs which prepare girls to be

academically, socially/emotionally successful, and healthy. Mission: Inspiring all girls to be

strong, smart, and bold.

Mary Elizabeth, Child Care and Preschool

We provide a quality preschool education and encourage children's success in all skill areas,

so they are prepared for kindergarten.

Mary J. Treglia Community House, Youth Programs

Ensuring English-language learning preschoolers start kindergarten ready to succeed, and

keeping elementary and middle school kids learning and active each summer.

Mid-America Council, Boy Scouts, Strong Youth

Ensuring English-language learning preschoolers start kindergarten ready to succeed,

and keeping elementary and middle school kids learning and active each summer.

Native American Child Care Center, Age Appropriate Development Program

The Native American Child Care Center is a comprehensive early childhood

development program for preschool children. The focus is to prepare them for

kindergarten success.

Norman Waitt Sr. YMCA, Summer Camp

An eight-week summer camp dedicated to stopping summer learning loss and keeping

kids active through a rich variety of academic, social and health-focused experiences.

Sanford Community Center, Delinquency Prevention Program

Delinquency prevention provides all of the outcomes of our indicators: positive role

models, 85% attendance, retention of students, ability to understand appropriate

behavior and tutoring.

United Way of Siouxland Initiative, Beyond the Bell Jump Start

The program provides an eight–week summer program to help ensure children enter

kindergarten ready to succeed by targeting children most in need through referrals from

principals, teachers of the Sioux City Preschool Initiative, the Beyond the Bell staff, and

kindergarten registrations

United Way of Siouxland Initiative, Imagination Library

Children birth to five can be enrolled to receive age-appropriate books every month in

the mail until they reach the age of five to ensure that all children can have books in their

home regardless of income.

United Way of Siouxland Initiative, Iowa Reading Corps

This statewide initiative helps make sure all Iowa students are on track to read at grade

level by the end of 3rd grade. The program places AmeriCorps members, trained as

Elementary Literacy Tutors, to implement prescribed literacy interventions for students

who are just below proficiency in reading.

The primary goal of the income focus area is to ensure financial stability for all in Siouxland. To achieve this we focus on

making sure that people have access to basic needs in crisis situations, and access to education and resources to increase

income potential and build financial skills. These programs help us to achieve these goals.

INCOME

American Red Cross, Emergency Services

The American Red Cross supports local military families and provides relief to victims of

disaster by strengthening our communities for immediate response, recovery and readiness.

Center for Siouxland, Economic Stability Resources Our programs foster self-sufficiency through budgeting, money management, and debt reduction; pre- and post-purchase homeowner counseling/education; and stable housing

and supportive services for the homeless.

Mary J. Treglia Community House, Immigration Services and Translation Services

Immigrant education and assistance programs help our area's newcomers learn English,

become U.S. Citizens, and access life and income-stabilizing resources.

Salvation Army, Pathway of Hope

The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope provides targeted services to families which enable

them to overcome hunger and homelessness, and chart a course out of poverty.

Siouxland Family Community Center, Basic Needs for Families in Crisis

Siouxland Family Community Center provides emergency food baskets, provides

translation services, and educates individuals regarding employment, and provides

access to community resources, thereby empowering self-sustainability,

United Way of Siouxland Initiative, Earned Income Tax Credit Outreach

This program focuses on education and awareness of the earned income tax credit and

offers free tax preparation assistance in Siouxland to qualifying individuals and families.

The initiative helps them keep more of what they earn and ensures these dollars do not

go unclaimed.

Women Aware, Economic/Emotional Stability

Helps single parents and marginally employed individuals reach maximum earning

capacity through thoughtful planning and greater access to support services that foster

stability and future growth.

The primary goal of the health focus are is to improve the health status of our community by providing access to healthy resources

and interventions that reduce unhealthy behaviors while also increasing the ability of citizens to live healthy and safe lives.

These programs help us to achieve these goals.

HEALTH

Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Outpatient Therapy

Provides professional, therapeutic outpatient services addressing mental health concerns in

children and adults. Treatment of individuals’ mental health results in a healthy, overall well-

being.

Catholic Charities, Healthy and Safe Families Catholic Charities provides mental health services/counseling/outreach/education to families and individuals of all faiths and socio-economic backgrounds to support families, provide

safety, and instill hope.

Council on Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence, Safety for All Residents

CSADV provides safe shelter, along with advocacy and counseling, to adults and children

who are at risk of harm from a current or former partner.

Crittenton Center, HOPES Program

Healthy Opportunities for Parents to Experience Success provides family support through

intensive home visiting services from pregnancy to age 5, ensuring health and development.

Lutheran Services in Iowa, Parent Education

LSI's parenting education program provides support, education and community resource

information to pregnant and parenting teens enrolled in Siouxland High Schools.

Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA, Wellness Program

Wellness programs improve quality of life as individuals cope with physical and health

challenges, chronic diseases, and aging through research-based exercise, education

and support.

Siouxland CARES, Prevention

Siouxland CARES assists youth and adults to live healthy lifestyles and avoid risky

behavior by providing community-wide awareness, resources, education, skill building,

collaboration, and support.

Siouxland Center for Active Generations, Enhancing the Lifestyles of Older Adults

Through movement arts, including group/individual exercise, and socialization programs,

including group activities and facilitated conversations, adults improve their ability to live

healthy independent lifestyles.

The ARC of Woodbury County, Summer Program

The ARC's six week summer school teaches coping and life skills appropriate for the

intellectually and developmentally disabled (ID/D) ages 3 through 25.

LE MARS UNITED WAY

The Le Mars United Way is administered through the United Way of

Siouxland as a community partnership. Funds raised in Le Mars stay in

that community. Last year nearly $245,000 was awarded to 28 programs

run by local agencies that serve Le Mars and Plymouth County.

LeMarsUnitedWay.org

American Red Cross, Emergency Services—Disaster

Center for Financial Aid, Helping Hands

Center for Siouxland, Le Mars EITC Outreach and VTA Sites

Church of Damascus, New Road Re-Entry Ministries

Council on Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence, Plymouth County Outreach

Le Mars Backpack Program, Food for Backpacks

Le Mars Fire and Rescue, Carbon Monoxide Sensor

Life Skills Training Center, Employment Development Training

Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Plymouth County Crisis Fund

Plains Area Mental Health Center, Community Integration Expansion Project

Rejoice Food Pantry, Food Pantry

Rock Valley Senior Volunteers, Senior Companion Program

S.T.A.R.S., Plymouth County Therapeutic Riding Sponsorship Fund

Amy Schmidt—Chair

Le Mars Schools

Brenda Schmid—Vice Chair

Wells Enterprises

Janna Brandt

NorAm Cold Storage

Justin Freking

AmBank Insurance

Jason Jauron

Orange City Area Health Systems

Janelle Johnson

ISU Extension Plymouth County

Joe Kessenich

Community Volunteer

Noelle Kneip

Northwest Bank

Abby Phillips

Motor Inn

Andy Schmidt

American Bank

Alex Szczech

Walmart

Marlys Van Otterloo

Floyd Valley Healthcare

Mike Van Otterloo

Plymouth County Sheriff

Lisa Wagner

Property Pros Real Estate

Kris Westhoff

ICON Ag

Bethany Christian Services, Kids First

Big Brothers Big Sisters, Mentoring Programs

Boy Scouts of America, Scouting Program

Church of Damascus, New Road Re-Entry Ministries

Council on Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence, Violence Prevention Education

Gehlen Catholic Schools, Transitional Kindergarten Scholarships

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, Girl Scout Leadership Experience

Imagination Library, Free Book Program for Infants Age 0-5

ISU Extension, Parenting

Le Mars Area Family YMCA, Scholarships & Summer Y Camps

Le Mars Collaborative Preschool Program, Preschool Scholarships

Le Mars Community High School, Summer School

Le Mars Community Middle School, After School & Summer Program

Noah’s Ark, Preschool Program

Rock Valley Senior Volunteers, Foster Grandparent Program

Siouxland Youth for Christ, City Life Program

CHILDREN GROW INTO SUCCESSFUL ADULTS

SAFETY NET SERVICES

We know you care about your neighborhood. With your help, United Way serves our community in an effort to make Siouxland a great place to

live and grow. The annual impact of United Way investments is large. This impact can be seen 365 days a year in the lives of thousands.

LOCAL IMPACT

Community # Helped Akron 213 Cherokee 178 Cleghorn 87 Correctionville 347 Dakota City 250 Elk Point 99 Hawarden 99 Hinton 81 Holstein 67 Jefferson 154 Kingsley 49 Lawton 107

Le Mars 485 Mapleton 43 Merrill 54 Moville 83 N Sioux/D Dunes 837 Onawa 144 Orange City 57 Remsen 42 Rock Valley 30 Salix 54 Sergeant Bluff 392 Sioux Center 64

Sioux City 51101 1,842 Sioux City 51102 297 Sioux City 51103 3,955 Sioux City 51104 4,086 Sioux City 51105 3,005 Sioux City 51106 3,572 Sioux City 51108 789 Sioux City 51109 522 Sloan 62 South Sioux City 4,811 Whiting 43

Plus over 3,500 additional residents received help in other Siouxland communities in IA, NE & SD.

Total Services Provided by Siouxland Partner Programs (breakout to left) 29,615

Total Services Provided Through Siouxland Initiatives 4,055

Total Services Provided by Le Mars Partner Programs 19,178

TOTAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE HELPED 52,848

UNITED WAY OF SIOUXLAND Thank you for living united!

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