2015 United Way of Erie County Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT2015

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YOUR SUPPORT IS CHANGING THE ODDS.

MISSION

Together, improving lives and building a stronger community.

United Way of Erie County works with local funded organizations, initiatives, volunteers and businesses to mobilize the community. Together, we are changing the lives of thousands of people across our region and are working to achieve the LIVE UNITED 2025 bold challenge to the community to help 10,000 more local families become self- sufficient by May 17, 2025.

TABLE OF CONTENTSSelf-Sufficiency Continuum 4Imagination Library 10Volunteerism 12Campaign Cabinet 13Pack-A-Thon 13Tocqueville Society 14Leadership Giving Society 15Young Leaders Society 18Corporate Leaders 20Community Service Funds 22Loyal Contributors 23Legacy Society 24Tocqueville Award 25Statement of Activities 26Board of Directors 27Staff Back Cover

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100 YEARS OF IMPROVING LIVES AND BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY

Thanks to the money and time donated by you and tens of thousands of others before you, more than one million people in Erie County have been helped over the last 100 years through programs and services funded by United Way. While our name has changed (more than a few times), the one constant has been our dedication to helping the most people in the most effective way possible.

THANK YOU for supporting us. Your consistent giving, advocating and volunteering has positioned us for tremendous success as we enter our second century.

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1914Half of the local social service agencies in Erie County unite to form the Erie Social Service Federation. By 1919, the organization has 22 members and changes its name to the “Community Chest of Erie County.”

Edward Doll, president of the Community Chest, activates “fair share” giving at Lovell Manufacturing, encouraging workers to donate the equivalent of one hour’s pay each month.

Several war-related agencies joined the Community Chest during World War II, leading it to temporairly become known as the “Community and War Chest.”

After several other name changes, the organization fi nally becomes known as “United Way of Erie County,” joining a nationwide movement to share a common brand.

United Way begins implementing a new priorities system to allocate funding based on the most pressing needs in the community each year.

United Way moves to a new building located at 420 West 6th Street, enhancing its ability to work as a convener to address the community’s biggest challenges.

With support from other local organizations, United Way makes strides launching new movements to reduce poverty (Erie Together), initiate free tax preparation (Erie FREE Taxes), increase local literacy rates (Imagination Library), and implement a long-term goal to help reduce the number of families struggling to meet their basic needs (LIVE UNITED 2025).

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Beyond 100United Way of Erie County celebrated its 100th Anniversary last year. This Centennial milestone provided an opportunity to look back and reflect on the many accomplishments YOU and so many like you have made possible through your support of United Way.

But, more important, it provided the opportunity to ask: what will the next 100 years look like? We all know how Erie County has changed over the past century, but what do we want to see in the future? At United Way, we are firmly focused on looking “beyond 100,” to the steps necessary to advance the common good and make this community a better place for all of us.

Your support of United Way has helped tens of thousands of local people, but there are some major challenges facing our community. We know you want better results…and we do, too!

That’s what the LIVE UNITED 2025 goal is all about. Our BOLD challenge to help 10,000 more families become self-sufficient by the year 2025 is really about changing community conditions. In 2025, less people will be receiving help annually… because less people will need help. Your collective success will mean that more people can meet their basic needs without any public or private assistance.

Erie County is just ten years away from reaching that LIVE UNITED 2025 goal, and your support is changing community conditions to make that vision a reality. You are helping fund dozens of local programs and initiatives through United Way that are helping people get and stay on the path to stability and self-sufficiency.

United Way has become a convener in every sense of the word, bringing the entire community together to unite around common challenges. We have partnered with other community leaders to launch game-changing programs and initiatives – you will find more information about each in the proceeding pages – focused on preventing and reducing poverty by making more families self-sufficient.

The results can be seen across the community, as other nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions and local government officials step up to see how they can play a role in helping raise the level of self-sufficiency in Erie County.

Success will be achieved. Together, you will make this community a better place for everyone. Your support is making this dream possible, and on behalf of everyone who will benefit, we thank you.

Jim E. Martin Bill Jackson Board Chair President


EMERGENCY & BASIC NEEDS MET

BORN & STAY HEALTHY

ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY

READ AT 3rd GRADE LEVEL

SUCCEED IN MIDDLE SCHOOL

GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL

BE CAREER READY

SECURE & MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT

OUR VISION: Help 10,000 more local families become self-sufficient by 2025.

IMPROVING COMMUNITY CONDITIONS

SELF-SUFFICIENCY C O N T I N U U M

United Way of Erie County is mobilizing the community to improve community conditions. By starting with a foundation of Emergency & Basic Needs, United Way helps empower every person to reach milestones that help on their path to success from birth to adulthood.


These basic services include emergency food, clothing and shelter, as well as assistance for older adults and those with disabilities, services for victims of domestic violence and other crimes, and services that respond in times of disaster and other emergencies.

Armed Forces Emergency ServicesAmerican Red Cross, Greater Erie County Chapter Military personnel and their families will be able to contact each other expeditiously in cases of family emergencies including financial hardship, death in the family, etc., reducing family stress.

Blindness and Low Vision RehabilitationThe Sight Center of Northwest PAPersons visually impaired will overcome their visual problems and improve their functioning in daily life.

Cleft Palate ClinicNorthwestern PA Cleft Palate InstituteChildren will have restored facial structure and improved verbal skills and self esteem through surgery and therapy.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreschoolBarber National InstituteDeaf and hard of hearing children participate in an integrated program of therapies, activities, supports and experiences to increase the student’s abilities to function successfully.

Direct AssistanceThe Salvation Army-Erie Service UnitIndividuals and families in crisis receive emergency assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses and other basic needs.

Disaster ServicesAmerican Red Cross, Greater Erie County ChapterIndividuals and families will receive basic needs assistance to recover from natural or human-induced disasters and will experience stability within 60 days.

Emergency Human ServicesThe Salvation Army-Erie Temple CorpsIndividuals and families in need receive food, shelter, furniture, clothing and holiday assistance.

EMERGENCY & BASIC NEEDS MET

Emergency ResidenceCommunity Shelter ServicesHomeless men, women and families have their basic needs met and develop a plan to overcome homelessness.

Financial AssistanceSt. Martin CenterIndividuals receive financial assistance to get them through crisis situations and budget counseling to help plan for the future.

Habilitation of Blind ChildrenThe Sight Center of Northwest PABlind and/or severely visually impaired children learn the necessary skills and techniques needed to live and become productive members of society despite their visual limitations.

Health Promotion & Disease Management for SeniorsLife Works ErieOlder adults receive health education, screenings, immunizations, podiatry services and exercise to increase physical independence.

Home-Delivered Meals to Under Age 60Meals on Wheels ErieIndividuals with disabilities under age 60 who live alone, are home bound, have low income, cannot make meals or shop for food receive regular, nutritious meals at home from a caring volunteer, allowing them to maintain independence.

Home-Delivered MealsMeals on Wheels ErieHomebound elderly individuals will receive regular, nutritious meals at home from a caring volunteer, allowing them to maintain independence.

HospiceVisiting Nurse Association of Erie CountyPatients receive medical care and support so they can peacefully reach end of life at their place of residence.

Hospitality HouseSafeNetVictims of domestic violence will have their immediate needs for safety and shelter met, will develop a plan for the safety of themselves and their children and will begin to build a stable living environment.


Independent Living ServicesCommunity Resources for IndependenceIndividuals with low incomes and severe disabilities, through training and case management, will learn skills and obtain resources and use them in daily life in order to live independently.

Independent Living Support ServicesThe Sight Center of Northwest PAPersons who are visually impaired and have inadequate support systems will maintain independence through necessary supportive services.

Physical RehabilitationAchievement CenterChildren with physical disabilities, through rehabilitation, will reach their fullest potential and function successfully as members of their community.

Rape Crisis InterventionCrime Victim Center of Erie CountyVictims of sexual assault will receive counseling, legal assistance, court accompaniment and referral services.

Shelter & CounselingSafe JourneyVictims of domestic violence living in rural Erie County will receive emergency shelter and counseling.

Social Services Food PantryBayfront NATO, Inc./Martin Luther King Jr. CenterIndividuals and families with low incomes will receive food assistance on an emergency or recurring basis.

Special MealsSt. Martin CenterIndividuals in need receive emergency food and budgeting information.

Thrift StoreSt. Martin CenterIndividuals in need receive clothing and household items.

West County Food PantryFirst Presbyterian Church of GirardIndividuals and families with low incomes will receive food assistance.

After School/Youth Group Bethesda Children’s Home/Trinity Center Provides educational and prevention based programs to youth in a safe environment.

Big Brothers/Big SistersFamily Services of NW PA Provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better.

Career Street Erie County Vocational-Technical School FoundationA comprehensive career exploration and planning program linking businesses, nonprofit organizations and schools to create and share experiences for students to job shadow, intern, tour companies, benefit from class speakers and participate in career fairs.

Community ClinicMulti-Cultural Health Evaluation Delivery SystemRefugee, immigrant and migrant communities receive primary health care.

ChildcareYMCA of Greater ErieProvides quality early care and education to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.

Creating a Financial Future Bayfront NATO, Inc./Martin Luther King Jr. CenterStudents learn to earn, budget and save, enabling them to plan and take responsibility for their own futures.

Discoverers Boys & Girls Club of Erie Helps children succeed intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically through their involvement in tutoring, mentoring, youth development, career and life skill educational programs.

PROGRAMS, INITIATIVES & MOVEMENTS


Downtown YMCA Teen CenterYMCA of Greater ErieProvides educational, recreational and cultural programming to develop teens into contributing adult members of the Erie community.

Dropout and Truancy ProjectPositive Youth Development, Penn State Erie – The Behrend CollegeDecreases school dropouts by reducing truancy and creating a more positive school climate through the 40 Developmental Assets model.

Early Learning and Child Care Centers Early Connections Supports the success of young children and their families through leadership, advocacy and quality early learning programs.

Early Learning CenterSt. Martin Center Helps young children become productive and independent citizens by guiding them through their formative years.

Erie FREE TaxesUnited Way of Erie CountyA program established to help eligible low to moderate income wage earners claim the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, a cash refund, by providing them with free tax preparation and filing services at volunteer tax sites.

Erie Together United Way of Erie County, Mercyhurst University and Greater Erie Community Action CommitteeA countywide movement working to build human and social capital, improve neighborhoods and enrich lives, so families and the community will become more economically secure.

Eye Care for Low Income Individuals The Sight Center of Northwest PAIndividuals with vision problems and low incomes will have reduced visual impairment and handicap.

FamilyWize Prescription Drug Discount CardUnited Way of Erie CountyA free resource to lower the cost of prescriptions by an average of 35% for those with no insurance or for medicine not covered by insurance, Medicare or other benefit plans.

Financial Literacy CounselingSt. Martin Center, International Institute, and Catholic CharitiesProvides individuals in need with the proper financial tools and education to establish a budget and savings plan and, over time, become less reliant upon financial assistance programs.

Gaining Option for College CollaborativeGannon UniversityIncreases academic success and college access for low income, first-generation and minority high school students by providing full time, in-school, professional coaches and college student tutors who prepare students for high school, college and career success.

JFK After-School Kids CaféJohn F. Kennedy Center Helps lower income children living in the disadvantaged neighborhood surrounding the John F. Kennedy Center have a safe place to go during out-of-school time, grow up healthy, learn and be hopeful about their future.

Imagination LibraryUnited Way of Erie CountyThis free book program mails a carefully selected, high quality book each month directly to the child’s home starting from birth until age five.

IMPACT Afterschool ProgramUrban Erie Community Development Corporation/ Quality of Life Learning CenterProvides educational, recreational and cultural programming to develop teens into contributing adult members of the Erie community.

Kindergarten Readiness Summer ProgramIroquois School DistrictScreens all incoming kindergarten students and identifies “at-risk” students who are lacking kindergarten readiness skills and then provides an intense emersion program prior to the start of the school year.

Learning Center International Institute of Erie Provides high quality child care and early childhood education, preparing children for future academic success and accepting people without regard to their culture, disabilities or special needs.


Leveraging Resources to Expand Training and EmploymentVenango Training and Development CenterProvides low income individuals in Erie County with access to training, education programs and direct employment.

Maternal HealthMulti-Cultural Health Evaluation Delivery SystemExpectant mothers receive pre-natal education, medical and support services, so they experience safe labors and uncomplicated deliveries.

Middle Gears Afterschool Ed-VenturePartnership for Erie’s Public Schools (PEPS)Provides students activities and experiences that will improve their success in school, higher education and the workforce.

Money Works for YouthGreater Erie Community Action CommitteeHelps students learn about the aspects of financial literacy through a series of workshops designed to provide fiscal literacy and real life skills.

Newspaper in EducationWorks to encourage lifelong reading habits and the love of reading in youth, as well as improve educational access through curriculum supplements, lesson plans, internet interaction and teacher training.

Office-Based CounselingFamily Services of NW PAProvides counseling to address issues including trauma, family dysfunction, anger management, relationship discord, child/adolescent behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, adjustment to life stressors and adoption.

Parents as Teachers Union CityUnion City Family Support Center Provides the information, support and encouragement parents need to improve parenting capacity, parent practices and parent-child relationships, helping them engage effectively in their child’s education and reduce the likelihood of neglect and abuse.

Peer-to-Peer Development ProgramNAMI of Erie CountyProvides participants with mental health education, job readiness skills and income generation to improve the earning potential of unemployed, underemployed or displaced workers in Erie County.

PLAYtimeErie PlayhouseEngages children in art-related activities to start them on the right path to reading success, trains parents in creative literacy-building techniques and exposes families to the magic of live theatre.

Positive Youth DevelopmentPenn State Erie – The Behrend College, The Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Community Outreach, Research and EvaluationActivates all sectors of the community to create healthy, caring and responsible individuals by utilizing the 40 Developmental Assets, the building blocks of positive youth development.

Project SAIL After-School Program Bayfront Maritime Center Emphasizes the hands-on and practical application of science, technology, engineering and math subjects in a maritime themed learning environment to ensure students succeed in and graduate from high school.

Reading Buddies United Way of Erie County To maximize the impact of the Imagination Library, United Way launched the Reading Buddies Program where trained Reading Buddies are deployed in pairs throughout the community to teach parents and caregivers of preschoolers how to maximize the learning experience when reading to their children.

Screenings to Prevent Vision Problems in ChildrenThe Sight Center of Northwest PAPreschoolers, especially those from families with low incomes, will receive screenings or eye exams to prevent, detect and reduce visual impairment and handicap.

SSJNN EastSisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood NetworkRevitalizing the neighborhood from 14th to 26th Streets and French to Elm Streets by coordinating services and resources that address the most critical needs.

St. Paul’s Neighborhood Free ClinicLow income patients receive quality medical and dental care, as well as gain a better awareness of healthy lifestyles and how to manage their own health issues.


Success by 6Early ConnectionsSupports young children, their early learning and their families by collaborating with community partners to address key areas of emphasis that impact a child’s ability to learn.

Summer VOYAGEBayfront Maritime Center Provides engaging, relevant, hands-on STEM-based learning opportunities designed to ensure that underserved inner city 15-18 year olds in Erie County graduate from high school and are prepared for meaningful employment and/or continued education.

Youth Social DevelopmentThe Salvation Army - Erie Temple Corps Strengthens the academic skills while encouraging healthy behaviors and the physical well-being of youth in a safe and healthy environment.

Helping Families Read TogetherSince the Reading Buddies program was launched in late 2013, more than 30 training events have been held. Partners hosting these events are located in the City of Erie as well as throughout the county. Examples of partners include YMCA sites, Mercy Center for Women, numerous elementary schools, Early Connections sites, public library branches, family centers, St. Benedict Child Development Center, Salvation Army, GECAC, SafeNet and LEAF, among others. WQLN and the Erie Playhouse have also joined as partners, incorporating Reading Buddies as part of their community outreach to parents of young children.

Learn more: UnitedWayErie.org/ReadingBuddies


IMAGINATION LIBRARY

Imagine if all children in Erie County entered school with a love of reading and eager to learn.

United Way of Erie County’s Imagination Library has become one of the most successful in the nation. In November 2014, the program surpassed the 100,000 books mailed milestone and the 150,000 books mailed milestone in July 2015.

The Imagination Library is a United Way of Erie County initiative in collaboration with The Erie Community Foundation

and other funding and community partners.


United Way, in collaboration with Junior League of Erie and the John F. Kennedy Center, commemorate another Imagination Library milestone in November 2014 by cutting the ribbon for the first Imagination Library Reading Nook. Located inside the John F. Kennedy Center, 2021 East 20th Street, the Reading Nook is intended as a quiet place for parents and caregivers to read to their children.

Junior League of Erie graciously donated the Nook as a silent auction item for United Way’s Imagination Ball in October 2013. Nan Held, mother of Ivan Held, President of G.P. Putnam’s Sons and a strong Imagination Library advocate, was the high bidder at the auction.

Junior League of Erie and United Way representatives worked with Nan to select the John F. Kennedy Center as the recipient of the Reading Nook. Local artist Heather Cash was commissioned to paint the scenery in the room. Donations for the Reading Nook room include carpet provided by J’s Flooring Center and furniture provided by John V. Schultz.

A second Imagination Library Reading Nook is under construction at the Salvation Army Erie Temple & Worship Center, 1022 Liberty Street, and should be completed in the fall of 2015.


THANK YOU! When you volunteer, you see first-hand how United Way of Erie County is helping to improve lives and create

lasting change in our community. Volunteering is essential to a healthy community – it creates ownership, builds relationships, fosters civic responsibility and fulfills vital needs. Thousands of people in the Erie community have given the gift of themselves by choosing to volunteer with United Way and for that we say THANK YOU!

For a complete listing of our volunteers please visit UnitedWayErie.org/Volunteer

OUR VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEERISM

HOW TO HELP Join the movement and GET CONNECTED to the volunteer opportunities that matter most to YOU! Visit UnitedWayErie.org/Volunteer for a complete list!

GET CONNECTED

Give an hour. Give a Saturday. Give your best. We all have special talents. Things we can do to help. And, when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. The goal of Get Connected is to elevate the role of volunteerism in Erie County.

Learn more: GetConnectedErie.org

24,049 Volunteer hours donated

in 2014

$22.55 Cost per unit of time for

each volunteer hour

$542,305 Total monetary impact thanks to United Way

volunteers


2014 CAMPAIGN CABINETTerry Cavanaugh, Chair Erie Insurance

Dr. Jay D. Badams Erie’s Public Schools

John Bloomstine Insurance Management Company

Janel Bonsell Schaffner Knight Minnaugh & Company

Betsy Bort ERIEBANK

Matt Bresee Erie BayHawks

Jim Dible Retired Executive

Bill Finnecy BKD, LLP

Vincent F. Halupczynski BKD, LLP

Dr. Aldo Jackson Erie County Technical School

Vickie Lampe PNC Financial Services, Inc.

Richard A. Lanzillo Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett

Gary Lee County of Erie

Levi Marsh Marsha Marsh Real Estate Services

James E. Martin Northwest Savings Bank

Michael P. Martin Printing Concepts, Incorporated

John W. Masterson Merrill Lynch

James B. Ohrn Custom Engineering

Gregg A. Pfeffer Merrill Lynch

Lisa Smith Presta MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton

James F. Stevenson PNC Financial Services, Inc.

Thomas Tupitza Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett

Dionne Wallace Oakley Erie Insurance

Carl M. Wolfrom Northwest Savings Bank

PACK-A-THON 350 Volunteers x 2 Hours = 100,000 meals for people facing hunger in Erie County

Special thanks to Erie Insurance, sponsor of United Way of Erie County’s 100th Anniversary!

The first-ever Meal Pack-A-Thon was held on April 22 at the Zem-Zem Shrine Club as a final celebratory event to United Way of Erie County’s Centennial year. This event brought together more than 350 volunteers who packaged meals that were donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank to help people facing hunger in Erie County. At the conclusion of the event, more than 100,000 meals had been packaged!

Want to see the Pack-A-Thon in action? Visit UnitedWayErie.org/PackAThon to watch a video highlighting the event!


TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY

The Tocqueville Society recognizes individuals contributing at the highest levels of personal giving of $10,000 or more annually. These caring philanthropists exemplify the giving spirit of America, as witnessed by the Society’s namesake, Alexis de Tocqueville, during his travels in America during 1831.

Tocqueville Society members are committed to United Way’s community impact strategy which focuses their money on result-oriented programs that make a real difference in the lives of people in Erie County.

* Received through the Erie Community Foundation

Members of the Legacy Society

(D) Deceased

Nancy and Bruce Kern

Gertrude and John (D) PetersenBlossom McBrier

Martha S. Roth

Howard and Mary Lincoln

William B. Conner

Bill and Martha Hilbert

Chris and Mary Fette Sr.

Susan and Gary Raimy

Mark A. Wright Carla W. Picardo and Scott K. Wright

ORDRE DE FRATERNITÈ$75,000 to $99,999Susan Hirt (D) and Thomas B. Hagen

ORDRE D’EGALITÈ$50,000 to $74,999Bruce and K.D. (D) Raimy

ORDRE DE LIBERTÈ$25,000 to $49,999Kern Family FoundationMark A. WrightCarla W. Picardo and Scott K. Wright

MEMBRES DE LA SOCIÈTÈ$10,000 to $24,999Cle and Penny AustinSamuel P. “Pat” Black III*Mr. and Mrs. Terrence CavanaughThe Andrew J. Conner & William B. Conner FamilyChris and Mary Fette Sr.Robert Frenzel Mili Chiang-Hanes and Thomas A. HanesBill and Martha HilbertNancy and Bruce Kern Sr.Howard and Mary LincolnThe McBrier Family*John (D) and Gertrude PetersenGary and Susan Raimy Martha S. RothRobin Scheppner

Mili Chiang-Hanes and Thomas A. Hanes

Cle and Penny Austin Andrew J. Conner

The Kern Family


LEADERSHIP GIVING

2014-2015 Leadership Giving Committee

Lorianne Feltz, ChairErie Insurance

Donna L. Carlino

Louis ColaizzoErie Insurance

Steven T. ErharticNorthwest Savings Bank

Stephen C. FindlayFindlay & Associates, LLC

Bill FinnecyBKD, LLP

Michael P. MartinPrinting Concepts, Incorporated

Christopher McNallyGE Transportation

David M. MosierKnox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett

Mark SalviaHubbard-Bert, Inc & BAI

Robin ScheppnerAmerican Tinning & Galvanizing

Michael ThomasMacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton

United Way’s Leadership Giving Society recognizes generous investors who have demonstrated their commitment to improving lives in our community by annually giving $1,000 or more. Leadership gifts are an outstanding way to make an investment in our community. They help United Way continue its work to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency in Erie County.

Platinum Circle$5,000 to $9,999Elizabeth BeckmanFrances Q. Buseck Gene and Anne Connell and Family*Attorney and Mrs. Robert G. Dwyer*

T. Andrew HanesWilliam and Patricia Jackson Amy Cuzzola-Kern and B. Scott KernBonnie and C. Bruce Kern IIEdward H. LambRobert and Christina MarshMichael P. MartinJohn W. Masterson Robert W. and Mercedes McNuttEvelyn PendletonJeffrey and Rhonda PlylerLouis (D) and Debra PorrecoMark and Prudence ShawMary C. Gensheimer and Richard H. Speicher

Sturtevant Endowment Fund*Dr. and Mrs. Joao TavaresThomas and Carol Tupitza

Gold Circle$2,500 to $4,999Nancy AndersonJacqueline and Michael BarberChristina and Brian BernatowiczDavid J. BertgesThe Bloomstine FamilyJohn and Julia BongiovanniDr. Richard C. BoyleMr. and Mrs. Charles W. BrownPamela and Richard BurtMichele and Carl Carlotti Louis ColaizzoJim and Rossana CurrieEdward and Christine DahlkemperJim and Judy DibleJames DonnellyMr. and Mrs. Chip Dufala**David E. EaglenMichael and Cheryl FerrieCynthia R. FowleDavid and Nancy GlodThe Attorney M. Fletcher

and Elsie O. Gornall Fund DD* Paul GroszkiewiczWilliam N. Herr Jr.

Mark and Becky HolcombRobert C. Ingram IIIMr. and Mrs. Robert KoontzRichard A. and Joann M. LanzilloJames E. and Sharon A. Martin Bob and Joan MartterNancy and James C. MillerMatthew J. MinnaughMarlene D. and Homer A. MoscoAttorney David M. MosierDouglas and Deborah MurphyMatthew W. MyersLisa A. and Timothy G. NeCastroJim and Sue Ohrn Mark J. Pietrusinski and Kathleen

Felong PietrusinskiMichael and Michele PlazonyBradley G. and Kelli PostemaAnn B. and Jack M. QuinnDennis and Mary RanalliAl and Peggy RichardsonThe Shawn & Sharon Rooney Fund*Laurie B. Root Joe and Rhonda Schember

*Received through the Erie Community Foundation

** Also members of the Young Leaders Society


(D) Deceased

“I give to United Way because this single organization supports so many other worthwhile programs throughout our community. Each of these programs have a direct benefit for our residents. I believe that United Way provides a great way to spread the dollars we contribute to reach so many different nonprofit programs that mean so much to the people they serve.”

Johnie Mae Atkinson Leadership Giver since 1996


William M. and Frances Schuster Fund*

Richard L. SeymourSherri and Mitch SilverRichard SimpsonHarry and Martha SindenDr. and Mrs. Barry D. StammJim and Sharon StoikPeter G. and Freda Volanakis Fund*Tim WaldeeJeffrey McKeon and

Dr. Nancy E. WeissbachGwendolyn WhiteZurn Family Fund*

Silver Circle$1,500 to $2,499James M. AdovasioJane E. AlbertLiz AllenJames and Mary BahnChristine McClure and Perry BakerJohn and Barbara BeattyGregory J. Bentley**Sam BernikRandi and Douglas BertDel BirchRobert and Diane BloomJanel and Buddy Bonsell**Betsy and Dennis BortMichael and Mary BovaJeff and Amy BrinlingJames and Nancy BureDr. and Mrs. Mark S. BuseckThomas J. Buseck Esq.David L. CarllCharles H. and

Barbara E. Bracken Fund*Marc and Nancy CiprianiDr. Dennis and Barbara ColeJames B. and Jackie CrossJames D. Cullen, Esq.David W. DanowskiMary Beth and Thomas DanowskiDavid A. DiPlacidoRoland DonajkowskiTina M. DonikowskiDavid J. DucharmeJohn and Katie Duchnowski**Mary Duval Clinton and Sarah Ewing**Lorianne FeltzChris Fette and Mary Leach Fette**John P. Fette**Barbara and Gregory T. FischerMr. and Mrs. Robert R. Frost**Dennis and Eileen GrowDaniel U. Gruneisen

Gregory J. GuttingDennis and Danna HartwigMichael J. HayesPatrick D. HesidenceLeonard and Beth HillKitty Cancilla-Hilton and Tim HiltonCheryl HirstThomas C. and Paula Hoffman IIJohn and Julia HoranSusan and James HorvatNatalie and John HuegelR. Steven and Danielle JonesMr. and Mrs. Ronald O. JonesAndrew KarlenKeith and Kelly KennedyThomas W. Kennedy Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. KnightKevin J. Kunik**Kenneth LewisBill and Linda LillisBarbara R. LincolnTerry L. McConnellStacey McCoyRichard McGowanChristopher and Corrie McNally**Elizabeth M. MillerDr. and Mrs. Forrest MischlerMark H. and Leah MurphyJames R. OsmanskiDiane and John ParenteCathy D. ParkGregg and Jennifer Pfeffer**Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. PhillipsAnthony Pishotti**Steven J. PitonyakAndy PutnamKathryn and Mark RaimyOrd RandolphChuck and Wallie ReamsDavid and Donna RiouxMark and Valerie RoseCarl D. RuppHeather and Kevin L. RussellMark and Lisa SalviaJames E. and Frances SchlabachRoger SchultzDr. and Mrs. M. Peter Scibetta*Charlie and Colleen Shaffer**Michael SheridanLisa SlomskiEdwin W. Smith, Esq. and

Jennifer M. SmithJedediah and Meredith Smith**Mr. and Mrs. F. Cole StearnsGary P. SullivanSue SuttoBrittany and Paul Taylor**Dr. Michele J. Tomczak

Bryan J. ToyJanice UnderhillBob and JoAnn WagnerMartin WallaceAndrea WardCatherine and Dale WodarskiDon and Gayle WrightScott R. and Marilyn WymanDouglas YarbenetChristine YuhasAnn H. ZapraznyGeorge and Elizabeth ZehnerAnonymous

Bronze Circle$1,000 to $1,499Andrew and Deborah AbramczykGregory and Laurie AltsmanDr. James AmsterdamJohnie Atkinson-FaulkersonJohn and Mary Gail BaldwinJames and Richele BannMatthew Barczyk**Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Batchelor Bruce BeaufortRobert C. and Mary BengelDenise M. and Vincent BenimJennifer L. BennettRobert BennettRichard K. BentleyRandy BiletnikoffJeffrey L. Blackmond**Jon P. and Christen Bloom**Karen BondLewis T. BriggsJohn and Elaine BrinlingDennis E. and Rebecca N. BrumaginHenry D. BujalskiMary C. BulaDonald L. BurdickKathleen and Thomas BurikAnne CampbellDonna L. CarlinoStephen R. CarmanAlir and Eloise CarterSydney M. CassidyJames A. CavicchioBeverly M. ClarkJeff and Nancy ClarkRichard and Karen ClementDr. and Mrs. Richard L. CogleyGail J. CookSuyin CopleyPaul and Susan CorbranAlfred CovattoJanet and Jeffrey CrossDebbie and Doug CurrieTim Czerwinski

Kathy and Dan DahlkemperRoger and Marcia DallDonald W. and Rosemarie DamonMark and Karen DombrowskiTimothy DonahueJustin Downs**Daniel and Christine Drabic**Heather and Peter Eaglen**Michael B. EdwardsMr. and Mrs. Gerald EighmyJeffrey W. EvansRuben F. Fechner IIIMike and Sandy FetznerFrederick G. and Teri FiedlerStephen and Kathleen FindlayBill and Renee FinnecyMr. and Mrs. Henry E. FishRichard F. FlynnMichael R. and Kathy FraleyKaren Keene and

Dr. A. Daniel FrankforterBrian FrileyNancy and Vince GardnerMr. and Mrs. James E. GehrleinJoseph M. Gennuso**Edward and Rita GoebelMargaret A. GoodallRoy and Mary Lee GourleyJohn and Erica Grazioli**Amy GrinnenRonald Habursky**Patricia J. HaleyKenneth HallKaren E. HalmiVincent F. and Ann HalupczynskiThomas and Elizabeth HamiltonJames and Mary HarveyCharles I. HassettDaniel and Terry HeherNan HeldJeffrey HilemanRichard and Jane HinmanJohn F. Hodges, CFPMr. and Mrs. David E. HollandLinda L. and Tom HolmanJames HoltgrefeGary Neal HortonJayashree IshwarCharles and Lisa JenkinsMarko JovanovichEdward P. Junker III*Pamela K. KalikaPatricia KasonyAllison A. Kaverman**John and Deidre KearnsRobin C. KellerPhilip H. KellyJames N. and Karla Koenig Jr.


Mr. and Mrs. Mark KresseRichard KrolczykAttorney and Mrs. Mark KuharGerald LacyPatricia LacyDr. William D. and Judith LambertonChris and Vickie LampeB.J. and Barbara Lechner Fund*Margaret and Duane LehrDr. Howard and Jane LevinArt and Mary LindquistLouise K. and Richard O. LoeselGregory A. LoopJohn MacaulayLuanne MacIsaacAlfred MansfieldRobert J. MartinJudy MartinezBeth M. MartterMonica MastersonMr. and Mrs. Paul MattersMichael A. McCormickDeb and Des McDonaldRobert McKeelFredrick J. McLaughlin**Attorney Jim and Barbara McNamaraJohn and Delora MetalonisWade R. Meyer Jr.Norma MillerJohn MizaninFrank and Colleen Moore MezlerMichael J. MooreheadDouglas MowreyAmy M. MulliganJan Brydon and Howard NadwornyLarry and Gloria New FoundationPaul M. Newell, MDThomas and Karen NewellRebecca NewpherSteve and Mary OasJohn F. OliverRon and Teresa OliverThomas and Darlene OmarkGordon A. OsbornRyan and Adrianne Paris**John D. Park III**Anthony and Claudia Pasquarette**Brian C. PerryRandall T. PetermanBob and Mary PettysMicah PlottJustin A. Plyler**David Pollock**Carl and Mary PoniatowskiMary L. PrzepysznyGopalakrishnan RamachandranJohn and Kathie ReaCynthia and Robert Reid

Robert and Laureen ReinkeDaniel J. RoessnerCharmaine RohanSheryl A. RuckerKaren A. RugareRaymond RusnakDavid and Doreen RussoRichard T. and Diane Higgins RuthWilliam and Susan SaponeCarol and William Schaal Sr.Jennifer L. Schade**Brett W. SchaferTrevor and Kyle SchauenbergKeith A. SchmidtScott C. SchnarsDean R. SchoenfeldtBridget H. SchoenigNadine and Larry SchultzHarold Schweitzer**Ann and Thad ScottClare Z. SethScott SexauerGlenn ShafferSarah Shine**Thomas L. ShollJohn and Jennifer Simon**

Karen A. SkarupskiTerry Skarzenski**Thomas SmailGary SmithDarlene SnyderPaul and Elaine SnyderChris and Mary Ellen SorceGregory J. SorceNancy A. SpencerGary L. SquireMatthew and Kimberly StebickRonald and Barbara SteeleMichael StepniakJames F. and Bridget StevensonEric StubenhoferGerald M. StuczynskiJohn and Molly SwansonJeffrey J. and Bethany SzumigaleRoger H. TaftAl and Sue TataloneDr. Keith TaylorRyan D. Tennant**Jane TheuerkaufMike and LeeAnn Thomas**Thomas J. ThompsonAnthony Tomaro

Andy and Candy TompkinsGerry and Peggy TrichelKathryn and David M. TullioKevin UhtLaura and Leon Wallerstein Donor

Designated Fund #1*Diane E. WasheCharles E. WeindorfScott and Linda WhalenDona J. Wheeler Gary J. Winschel and Shirley A. WinschelShane T. WohlrabeDr. Julie E. Wollman and Dr. Dan KingRichard and Diane YeagerChristopher and Norma ZimmerDavid J. and Linda ZimmerGregory P. ZimmermanKaren and Matt ZonnoAnonymous(13)

*Received through the Erie Community Foundation

** Also members of the Young Leaders Society


(D) Deceased


YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY

2014-2015 Young Leaders Society Steering Committee

Douglas E. Smith, ChairErie Insurance

Christopher M. Zehner, Vice-ChairHBKS Wealth Advisors

Chelsea CoverdaleWegmans

Katie J. JonesERIEBANK

Allison A. KavermanPNC Financial Services, Inc.

John D. Park IIIGE Transportation

Katie RuffaFirst Niagara Financial Group

Ryan SalvoWegmans

Kim ThomasPA Dept. of Community and Economic Dev.

Peter W. Yoars Jr., Esq.Goldberg Segalla

Launched in 2003, United Way of Erie County’s Young Leaders Society consists of members age 45 and under who annually invest $500 or more in United Way. This dynamic and growing group of United Way supporters is invited to participate in various events and activities that allow them to connect with other emerging and established leaders in our community. The Young Leaders Society’s purpose is to foster philanthropy, leadership and community involvement among Erie County’s next generation of civic and business leaders.

Beginning with the 2015 Campaign, individuals under the age of 30 who give between $250 and $499 will be recognized as Junior YLS Members. Additionally, anyone under the age of 45 who gives $750 or more will be recognized as Premier YLS Members.

Young Leaders SocietyKevin AdamskiJamie AdiutoriDemetrios and Megan AgrafiotisEric D. AmannJeffrey M. AmbroseStephen S. AmesJoseph and Jeanette AndrawesDavid Ashby Jr.Paul BachmaierWendy A. BadenJoseph and Lori BaniewiczMissy BaracMatthew Barczyk**Bryan and Gretchen BaumannDzeina BecirbasicTabitha BemissGabriella BensurGregory J. Bentley**Frank and Marcia BerarducciJeffrey L. Blackmond**Jon P. and Christen Bloom**Janel and Buddy Bonsell**Tom and Joy BooserMichael and Megan Borowy

Michael BrattMatt and Suzanne BreseeShawn BriodyKevin BrumettJoelyn J. BushElizabeth ByersJoseph S. Cacek Jr.Janelle CampbellDr. Jestin and Jessica CarlsonHeather and Dan CassJames ChesebroughKyle ChylinskiPatrick J. ConnaroeClaudia ConnellKatherine E. ConnellDebbie and Eric ConsiglioCody and Carolyn CookChelsea CoverdaleGregory CramerLaurie and Tony CruzCorrine DembskiKatie Destro

Daniel DillonCarly DodickJustin Downs**Daniel and Christine Drabic**John and Katie Duchnowski**Mr. and Mrs. Chip Dufala**Heather and Peter Eaglen**Cheryl EaslyAndrew and Carrie EnnisSteven T. and Sara ErharticAndrew M. and Juna ErmanClinton and Sarah Ewing**Nicholas L. FaticaCraig and Lisa FayChris Fette and

Mary Leach Fette**John P. Fette**Trevor FicheraSarah Fischer

“We love supporting United Way because of the significant impact their presence has in Erie County. It assures us that our support will help address not one, but all of the needs in our local community. We also enjoy volunteering our time as Young Leaders to help make the Erie community a better place to live and work.”

The Hesch Family YLS Members since 2011


Amanda M. ForneDestiny ForneLucas P. FosburgChristopher FoxMr. and Mrs. Robert R. Frost**David R. GardJoseph M. Gennuso**Russell GilkinsonLindsey A. GotkinMichelle GrayJohn and Erica Grazioli**Venu GuptaRonald Habursky**Jason HainesDavid J. Hallowell IIAndrew HeidenreichDanielle M. HermannT. J. and Emily HeschLori M. HetrickJames and Catherine HoggAllison L. HolmesMichael J. HoopsickEmily M. HoranicMike JaruszewiczJeremy JohnsonNicole and Christopher JohnsonRamon JohnsonKatie J. JonesJason JordanErica JovanovichChristopher R. KanozaAllison A. Kaverman**Ryan D. KingStephanie A. KingRonald KoerberPeter J. KrzakAnita KuchcinskiKevin J. Kunik**Billy KuntzDiane LakariNicole and Daniel LehrMelissa LeonardEva-Marie LipinskiMichael E. Loesel IIKristen L. LudwigBrian LutzKaren Andrus MalickGarth MathePatrick MazurKevin P. McCann

Alexandria McCarthyKevin and Sara McCormickJennifer McDadeFredrick J. McLaughlin**Christopher and Corrie McNally**Melissa MillerBrian MisterovichThomas L. MooreMargaret MorgensternRaymond G. Morrison Jr.Erin M. MourtonDavid and Remle MoyakThomas and Gayle MoyakJoe MucciJulie M. MuchaMr. and Mrs. John W. OrlandoGabriel and Kathleen OrosLauren OttNicholas Pagliari and

Melissa Lafata PagliariRyan and Adrianne Paris**John D. Park III**Sarah ParkErnest ParkerAnthony and

Claudia Pasquarette**Gregg and Jennifer Pfeffer**Peter J. PhelpsAaron C. and Valerie PhillipsPhilip J. PinzokSarah PirrelloAnthony Pishotti**Justin A. Plyler**David Pollock**Jason M. PorrecoJoshua M. Porreco

Keith R. PtakTyler H. PulosRichard James QuinnCarrie and Todd RaleighLacey ReidJames RekittPatrick M. RennieMark D. and Tricia RestifoJessica K. RobertsBrian D. RossJeremy RouthKatie and Mike RuffaRyan RichardPaul D. SallieRyan and Julie SalvoAlison SamuelsChristopher ScaranoJennifer L. Schade**Mark and Gina SchaeferAlyssa ScheppnerKevin SchermerhornAdam SchofieldRachel SchroeckHarold Schweitzer**Charlie and Colleen Shaffer**Jay and Brittany ShafferSarah Shine**Craig J. ShinkoMelissa and Michael ShireyMichael ShreveErin E. SiegristJohn and Jennifer Simon** Terry Skarzenski**Douglas E. SmithJedediah and Meredith Smith**Steven and Tina Sobucki

Kim SpenceAndrea and Ken StraubTimothy J. SulLauren E. SulzBrittany and Paul Taylor**Ryan D. Tennant**Emily ThomasMike and LeeAnn Thomas**Brian TiedeChristopher TobinEmily ToothmanTerrence TrianaAttorney Timothy S. WachterShayne and Carrie WakinekonaBradley WarfieldJessica WarrenNisha WarrierDain WashburnEric and Janet WeislogelJeffrey L. WheelerCraig WilfongSheldon E. WilliamsChristopher A. WrobelAaron WyantDaniel and Barbara YeracePeter W. Yoars Jr., Esq.Donald YoheMelissa YuhasChristopher M. ZehnerBrian ZilhaverAnonymous (5)

** Also memebers of the Leadership Giving Society Members of the Legacy Society

Beginning with the 2015 Campaign, ten percent of YLS gifts will go directly to support the YLS Adopt-A-Student Program at McKinley Elementary School. Through this program, YLS members provide school supplies, mentoring and other activities throughout the school year to help the fifth-graders stay engaged in school and hopeful about their future.


CORPORATE LEADERS

Erie Insurance 102GE Transportation 96Wegmans 73Lord Corporation 32PNC Financial Services, Inc. 27Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett 14C. A. Curtze Company 10United Way of Erie County 10Saint Vincent Hospital 9UPMC Hamot 9Penn State Erie, The Behrend College 8Bianchi Motors, Inc./Porreco Nissan, Inc 7First Niagara Financial Group 7Gannon University 7MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton 7Northwest Savings Bank 7

The following organizations have three or more employees who contribute at the Tocqueville Society, Leadership Giving Society or Young Leaders Society recognition levels.

Penelec, A FirstEnergy Company 7ERIEBANK 6Merrill Lynch 6Schaffner Knight Minnaugh & Company 6United Parcel Service 6Hanes Erie, Inc. 5Achievement Center 4James H Cross Company 4HBKS Wealth Advisors 4Housing Authority of the City of Erie 4Reed Manufacturing Company 4E. E. Austin & Son, Inc. 3County of Erie 3Custom Engineering 3Erie Beer Company 3

General Partitions Manufacturing 3Giant Eagle 3Insurance Management Company 3Ron Jones Hardwood Sales 3Loesel-Schaaf Insurance Agency 3Marquette Savings Bank 3Matrix Tool, Inc. 3National Fuel Gas 3Northwest PA Industrial Resource Center 3Plyler Overhead Door Company 3Times Publishing Company 3Transportation Equipment Supply Co. 3UBS Financial Services, Inc. 3Velocity Network, Inc. 3Weber Murphy Fox 3

HONOR ROLL AWARDSUnited Way’s Honor Roll Award recognizes organizations that have demonstrated five or more consecutive years of campaign growth. The growth can stem from a combination of employee contributions and corporate donations.

Receiving the award for the sixth consecutive year are:American Tinning & GalvanizingCustom EngineeringThe Housing Authority of the City of Erie

Receiving the award for the fifth consecutive year are:Finish Thompson IncorporatedTransportation Equipment Supply

Receiving the award for the third consecutive year is:Hanes Erie Incorporated

Receiving the award for the second consecutive year are:Bianchi Motors and Porreco NissanFairview School DistrictVisitErie

Receiving the award for the first time are:Highmark Blue Cross Blue ShieldInsurance Management CompanyMerrill LynchReed Manufacturing CompanyTrinity Center Bethesda Children’s Home


AetnaAmerican Hollow BoringAmerican Tinning & GalvanizingAmerican Trim, LLCAT&TE. E. Austin & Son, Inc.AXA EquitableBarnes Group Associated SpringBASFBerry Plastics CorporationBNY Mellon Wealth ManagementBuilders Hardware & SpecialtyCobblestone HotelsContine CorporationCountry Fair, Inc.Cummins EnterprisesC. A. Curtze CompanyCustom EngineeringEast Erie Commercial RailroadEast Erie Moose Lodge #593Emsco GroupErie Beer CompanyThe Erie Community FoundationErie Custom Computer Applications, Inc.Erie Federal Credit UnionErie Forge & Steel, Inc.Erie InsuranceErie Plating CompanyErie Press Systems

Corporate donors continue to provide financial support that is essential to advancing the common good in Erie County. The following businesses contributed $1,000 or more during the 2014-2015 Campaign.

Erie Regional Airport AuthorityERIEBANKEriez MagneticsFinish Thompson IncorporatedFirst National Bank of PennsylvaniaFirst Niagara Financial GroupGannon UniversityGE TransportationGeneral Partitions ManufacturingGiant Eagle, IncGreat Lakes Metal FinishingGreater Erie Community Action CommitteeHagan Business MachinesHighmark Blue Cross Blue ShieldJ.C. Penney Company, Inc.Lamjen, Inc.Liberty Mutual InsuranceLord CorporationMacy’s Department StoreMarquette Savings BankMatrix Tool, Inc.McBrier PropertiesMcCarty Printing Corporation Walco Label &

PackagingMercyhurst UniversityMolded Fiber Glass CompanyMorris Coupling CompanyNational Fuel Gas Company FoundationNorfolk Southern FoundationNorthwest Savings Bank

Northwestern Welding & Machine Co.Organ Supply IndustriesParker Autoclave EngineersPenelec, A FirstEnergy CompanyPenn-Union Corp.Pfeffer Insurance AgencyPHB, Inc. Corp. HQThe Plastek GroupPlymouth TavernPNC Financial Services, Inc.Port Erie PlasticsPrinting Concepts, IncorporatedPSB IndustriesC.H. Reams & Associates Inc.Reddog IndustriesReed Manufacturing CompanyRogers Brothers CorporationWilliam T. Spaeder Company, Inc.Superior ToyotaTarget StoreTimes Publishing CompanyUnited Parcel ServiceUrick Ductile SolutionsVan Air, Inc.Wegmans - Peach StreetWegmans - West ErieWellpointWJET/WFXP Nexstar BroadcastingZurn Plumbing Products Group

4 NINE Thrift Store - North EastBooker T. Washington CenterCorry School DistrictEdinboro UniversityErie Federal Credit UnionFairview Presbyterian Church

GIFTS-IN-KIND (of $1,000 or more)

A gift-in-kind is a non-cash contribution used by United Way to carry out its mission. Sincere thanks to those listed below for goods, services, and expertise donated during the 2014-2015 campaign.

American Tinning & GalvanizingThe Brewerie at Union StationCountry Fair, Inc.Cumulus MediaErie BayHawksErie International Airport, Tom Ridge FieldErie OttersErie PlayhouseErie Scottish RiteErie Seawolves

FASTSIGNS®

Gannon UniversityGrisé Audio VisualHuffman Family Chiropractic, LLCJensens Target CollisionJr’s Last Laugh Comedy Club & RestaurantKnox McLaughlin Gornall & SennettLamar AdvertisingLittle CaesarsMcCarty Printing

Printing Concepts, IncorporatedRupp LimousineScott EnterprisesTimes Publishing CompanyWaste Management of NW PAWegmansWFXPWICUWJETWSEE

The following organizations made gifts-in-kind to support United Way Erie FREE Taxes.

Gannon UniversityGirard School DistrictGreater Erie Community Action CommitteeHousing Authority of the City of ErieJohn F. Kennedy CenterMartin Luther King Memorial Center

Multicultural Community Resource CenterThe Porreco CollegeSt. Benedict Education CenterWidget Financial


COMMUNITY SERVICE FUNDS

Since 1946, the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and United Way Worldwide have enjoyed a cooperative relationship through which they, in partnership with state and local United Ways, provide services to members of organized labor, their families and their communities. Both the AFL-CIO and United Way believe that volunteerism is the essence of a democratic society.

In total, organized labor gives more than one million dollars to United Way of Erie County each year.

2014 J. DAVID DEVER MEMORIAL AWARD

EMPLOYEES COMMUNITY SERVICES FUND OF GEThe Central Labor Council established the J. David Dever Memorial Award in 1982 to recognize outstanding service to United Way of Erie County and the Erie community.

Many employees at a number of local companies give to United Way through a Community Service Fund. Combined, these nine funds pledged more than $685,000 to United Way during the 2014-2015 Campaign.

Barber National InstituteBliley Technologies Inc.City of Erie - Community Service FundCRI, Inc.Employees Community Services Fund of GE Modern IndustriesSaint Vincent HospitalUPMC HamotUrick Ductile Solutions


THANK YOU LOYAL CONTRIBUTORSLoyal Contributors are individuals who have given to any United Way for 10 years or more, regardless of their giving level. These 10 years do not need to have been consecutive. Our Loyal Contributor program is designed to help us show our appreciation for supporters who have given to any United Way for ten years or more. As a United Way Loyal Contributor, please accept our heartfelt thank-you for all you have done for so many people and for your community. Your consistent support has truly changed lives.

The Loyal Contributor program has grown so much that we can’t fit all the names in this report!

For a complete listing of our Loyal Contributors please visit: UnitedWayErie.org/Loyal

Have you been giving to United Way for 10 years or more but don’t see your name listed on our website? Please contact us and let us know who you are! Visit UnitedWayErie.org/Loyal or call (814) 456-2937 ext. 221

Thank you to our sponsor!


Estate of G. William AmbroMr. and Mrs. Michael L. BatchelorEstate of Helen M. BillmanFrances Q. BuseckMichele and Carl CarlottiEstate of Winifred ChristiansenEstate of Bernice T. DerryMary DuvalAttorney and Mrs. Robert G. Dwyer

LEGACY SOCIETYLegacy Society members have included United Way in their will or estate plans or have made a direct gift to United Way of Erie County’s Endowment Fund during the 2014-2015 Campaign.

Robert FrenzelEstate of Martha and Fred GascheAttorney M. Fletcher Gornall Jr.Estate of Robert A. HallerWilliam and Patricia JacksonJames and Lynn LaughlinJames W. and Cheryl MartinJames E. and Sharon A. MartinMasterson Family Fund

Estate of Lydia M. McCainThe Emmett L. McIntosh Family FundMerrill Lynch Endowment FundEstate of Robert D. MussinaJim and Sue OhrnBruce RaimyGary and Susan RaimyEstate of Mrs. Harold C. RobertsonLaurie B. Root

Robin ScheppnerEstate of Laura E. ShafferJohn and Jennifer SimonNorman H. StarkEstate of Ottillia WeberDona J. WheelerRobert WingerterAnonymous

The following gifts have been made in memoriam:Frances Rose BeerMartha BernhardtArlene Eicher*George and Joy EnzbrennerMarian Fresch*Pat Hilinski*Richard A. JohnArthur Murosky*

HONORARY AND MEMORIAL GIFTSDonors who contributed to United Way of Erie County in honor or in memory of a relative, friend or business colleague are making a gift that keeps on giving. These thoughtful remembrances are placed in the Endowment Fund where only a portion of the earnings is used each year to help people in need through funded programs and initiatives.

Ben and Cindy Prescott*Adam Retcofsky*Patricia “Patsy” Root*Aldine Rydzewski*Helen Sobczak*Nicole Weis*Russell Wheeler

The following gifts have been made in honorarium:Pat Szkoda Baerwolf*Del Baerwolf*Del Birch*Judy Cipriani*Tom FucciMargaret A. Goodall*Louis Rullo Johnston*

Mitzi LevineJames E. MartinJim and Sue Ohrn*Al and Peggy RichardsonAlison Steadman*

*Gifts donated to Imagination Library

“Viewing the Imagination Library as a game changer for our community’s preschool readiness, I am happy to designate a bequest to the Love to Read Endowment to ensure early childhood reading remains viable to our Erie kids.” – Robin Scheppner, Legacy Society Member


CONGRATULATIONSUnited Way of Erie County established its Tocqueville Award program in 1983 to recognize outstanding volunteer service to our community.

For their personal leadership and service to our community, these individuals received this prestigious award. May their generous spirit be an example and catalyst to others.

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS F. Brady Louis 2014

Jim Dible 2013

John E. Horan 2012

Rev. Steven Pimen Simon 2011

Walter and Joan Harf 2010

Thomas B. Hagen 2009

Marlene Mosco 2008

Margaret Ann Hardner, SSJ 2007

Samuel P. “Pat” Black III 2006

Dr. Richard and Willie Rahner 2005

Mary Lou Kownacki, OSB 2004

Judge George Levin 2003

Vincent L. Jenco, D.O. 2002

Samuel P. Black, Jr. 2001

R. Benjamin Wiley 2000

Ralph T. Wright 1999

2015 TOCQUEVILLE AWARD RECIPIENTS

AL & PEGGY RICHARDSON

Laura W. Wallerstein 1998

Dr. Gertrude A. Barber 1997

Dr. William P. Garvey 1996

F. William Hirt 1995

Edward P. Junker III 1994

A. James Freeman 1993

Mary Beth Kennedy 1992

Robert F. and Betty M. Merwin 1991

Susan Hirt Hagen 1990

Carl J. Schlemmer 1989

Ray L. McGarvey 1988

M. Lawreace Antoun, SSJ 1987

William J. Hill Jr. 1986

Albert F. Duval 1985

Charles H. Bracken 1984

Edward C. Doll 1983


STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND 2013 2014 2013CHANGES IN UNRESTRICTED ASSETS Public Support and revenue Campaign revenue Direct contributions $3,005,978 $2,761,409 Net assets released from restrictions Expiration of time restrictions 2,368,148 2,563,195 Collection of prior year pledges, net 43,240 22,315 Less: donor designations (617,742) (574,683) Less: estimated uncollectible pledges (102,810) (94,000) Net campaign revenue 4,696,814 4,678,236 OTHER REVENUE Grants 223,816 282,246 Other gifts and bequests 46,139 19,655 Interest and dividends 236,379 270,033 Net gains/(losses) on investments reported at fair value 232,230 1,917,467 Service fees 11,701 15,985 Sponsorships 155,559 139,348 Other income 7,104 30,918 Total other revenue, net 912,928 2,675,652 Total public support and revenue 5,609,742 7,353,888 EXPENSES Program services Gross funds awarded/distributed Direct allocations to funded organizations 3,100,112 3,187,564 Other allocations, projects and grants 983,309 1,025,222 Less: donor designations (617,742) (574,683) Net funds awarded/distributed 3,465,679 3,638,103 Community impact 402,091 409,614 Labor services division 79,841 77,618 Success by 6 60,000 76,952 Erie Free Taxes 187,262 164,187 Imagination Library 200,664 83,554 Erie Together 123,598 101,735 Total program services 4,519,135 4,551,763 SUPPORTING SERVICES Fund raising 778,753 832,910 Administration 435,800 314,158 Total supporting services 1,214,553 1,147,068 Total expenses 5,733,688 5,698,831 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (123,946) 1,655,057 Net assets at beginning of year 20,363,460 18,708,403 Net assets at end of year $20,239,514 $20,363,460

United Way of Erie County is audited by the firm of Root, Spitznas & Smiley, Inc. Certified Public Accountants

Want more information? The most recent complete audited financial report for United Way of Erie County is available at UnitedWayErie.org/about/accountability

AUDIT COMMITTEEJanel Bonsell Schaffner Knight Minnaugh & Company

Charles Knight Schaffner Knight Minnaugh & Company

Linda Wagner Gannon University


2014 CAMPAIGN CABINETJames E. MartinBoard ChairNorthwest Savings Bank

Janel BonsellVice Chair/Secretary/TreasurerSchaffner Knight Minnaugh & Company

Charlotte A. BerringerHealth Impact Council ChairErie County Department of Health

Rob CeleskiEmployees Community Service Fund of GE

Katie DuchnowskiWegmans

Chip DufalaInvestor Relations Committee ChairErie Insurance

Robert G. DwyerErie Community Foundation LiaisonKnox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett

Dr. David A. FersterEdinboro University (Retired)

Dr. Thomas J. GambleGovernance Committee ChairMercyhurst University (Retired)

David GibbonsUPMC Hamot

Boo HagertyCampaign ChairUPMC Health Plan

Bill JacksonPresidentUnited Way of Erie County

Danny JonesEducation Impact Council ChairErie’s Public Schools

Jack LeeRoofers Union Local 210

Marsha MarshMarsha Marsh Real Estate Services

John W. MastersonPlanned Giving Committee ChairMerrill Lynch

Colleen Moore MezlerMarketing Committee ChairMoore Research Services, Inc.

James B. OhrnCommunity Building Committee ChairCustom Engineering

Eric RollinsDept PW Erie CAO Hdq Erie County

Jennifer L. SchadeIncome Impact Council ChairFirst Niagara Financial Group

Robin ScheppnerAmerican Tinning & Galvanizing

Mark ShawExecutive Compensation & Review Committee ChairMacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton

James C. SherrodFunded Organization RepresentativeBayfront NATO Martin Luther King Center

James F. StevensonPNC Financial Services, Inc.

Tim WaldeeGE Transportation

Scott WhalenSaint Vincent Hospital

Gwendolyn WhiteDiversity and Inclusion Committee ChairErie Insurance

Dr. Julie E. WollmanVolunteer Engagement Cabinet ChairEdinboro University

Scott R. WymanPenelec, A FirstEnergy Company

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IN HONORED MEMORY

Susan Hirt Hagen

United Way of Erie County lost a dear friend and loyal supporter this past year. Susan Hirt Hagen served on United Way’s board of directors for eleven years, and blazed trails when she became the first woman to serve as board chair in 1987. She volunteered and advocated for United Way for decades, and was awarded United Way’s Tocqueville Award in 1990. Susie truly exemplified what it means to “Live United” and she will be missed.

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WE’RE HERE TO HELPPlease contact us at (814) 456-2937. Direct extensions are listed below.

Cheryl BatesProgram Director, Erie FREE Taxes

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Del BirchVice President, Community Building

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Izedia BrownAccounting Associate

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Mary C. BulaVice President, Collective ImpactProject Facilitator, Erie Together

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Joelyn J. BushMarketing and Communications Manager

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Chantelle CarterResource Development Associate

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Bill JacksonPresident & Chief Professional Officer

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Mike JaruszewiczCommunity Building Director

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Cameron LorangerDatabase and Systems Coordinator

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Ron OliverAFL-CIO Community Services Liaison

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Joanna PetersAdministrative Assistant

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Laurie B. RootSenior Vice President, Resource Development

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Gina M. SchaeferResource Development Manager

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John SimonAssistant Vice President, Investor Relations

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Christine YuhasControllerExt. 243

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