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It takes just ONE person to change ONE life. United Way of Cass-Clay is helping local children do better in school, getting struggling families back on their feet, and providing meals to those who might not otherwise eat today.

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WHO WE ARE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4A Conversation with United Way of Cass-Clay’s LeadersBoard of Trustees Our Team Our Mission & Vision Changing the Way We Work Top 50 Corporate Partners & SponsorsFinancial Highlights

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WHAT WE DO • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 13Community PartnersCommunity Investment Review Panel VolunteersUNITED for Jefferson NeighborhoodUNITED for Education Collaborative Imagination Library School Supply Drive Right Here. Right Now. Statistics 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program Day of Caring

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HOW WE DO IT • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 28LIVE UNITED Billboard SponsorsWomen’s Leadership CouncilBE THE ONE Campaign, Volunteers & AwardsVolunteers & Events Committees, Investors & VolunteersLIVE UNITED TShirt Day

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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4 UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO HOW WE DO IT

A CONVERSATION WITH UNITED WAy OF CASS-CLAy’S LEADERS DAVID BERG, BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRSHER THOMSEN, UNITED WAy PRESIDENT

DISCUSS UNITED WAy’S ROLE IN OUR COMMUNITy

SHER THOMSEN: Our role is to improve lives and advance the common good throughout our community. How we do that is by connecting people to people and connecting specifi c needs with the resources needed to address them. Local statistics show that 1 in 8 people in our Cass and Clay community are living in poverty—that’s 28,000 people and 6,000 are children.

What if our children living in poverty now could have the right opportunities to get the skills and experiences they need to be successful as adults? That is United Way’s goal. Our role is to slow that cycle of poverty. Research tells us that we can do that through making specifi c investments in the areas of Education, Income Stability, Health and Basic Needs like food, shelter and safety. We’re making those investments now.

DAVID BERG: Many people may see United Way as just a fundraiser. Yes, with the help of this generous community, we exceeded the 2013 campaign goal of $5.2 million and raised $5,353,617. But reaching the campaign goal is not the end of our work, it is the beginning. Raising money in itself doesn’t create change. What’s even more important than reaching a campaign goal is the ability to make careful, strategic investments designed to bring about social change. That is United Way’s role in our community.

HOW IS TODAy’S UNITED WAy DIFFERENT FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS?

SHER THOMSEN: United Way is unique because we work at an important and advantageous position—the intersection of the nonprofi t, private, public and philanthropic sectors. Our strong relationships with the corporate community allow us to understand the philanthropic goals of corporations interested in improving the community in which they do business. Our deep relationships with nonprofi t organizations give us the opportunity to understand and explore the needs that exist in our community. We are a connector and a resource broker.

United Way allows investors to make a contribution to their community that can be leveraged to strategically help people in need. It doesn’t matter if you can give $10 or $10,000, with United Way, the desire to give can be turned into actions that can collectively increase the well-being of individuals and families.

DAVID BERG: United Way is more than a charity. Giving to United Way means making an investment in the economic development and future of our entire region. United Way is more than a charity and more than a fundraiser—we are focused on social change. I am thankful for the thousands of volunteers and investors who make our United Way a great example of a focused, high-impact philanthropic organization.

WHEN WE REACH OUT A HAND TO ONEWE INFLUENCE THE CONDITION OF ALLTHAT’S WHAT IT MEANS TO

LIVE UNITED

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A CONVERSATION WITH UNITED WAy OF CASS-CLAy’S LEADERS DAVID BERG, BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRSHER THOMSEN, UNITED WAy PRESIDENT

David Berg, American Crystal Sugar Company CEO and United Way Board of Trustees Chair, explains the value of United Way’s new focus areas and investment strategy at the 2013 United Way Annual Meeting and Celebration event.

Sher Thomsen, United Way President, shares her experience as a nonprofit community leader at the final session and celebration of the 2013 United Way 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program.

UNITED WAy LEADERSHIP DISCUSS UNITED WAy’S NEW INVESTMENT STRATEGy

DAVID BERG: I think United Way’s new ‘way of working’ has gained traction in the community because it relies on research to inform decisions about where to invest the dollars entrusted to United Way. You will notice we use the word ‘investment’ rather than ‘gift’ which implies a higher level of effectiveness and return. This new approach to our work provides an opportunity to really focus on sharing with our community how gifts to United Way are actually investments that have a return.

The return on your investment is a community where people in need have opportunities to succeed. When people invest with United Way, they should expect results, and United Way’s new strategy addresses that expectation.

WHAT IS yOUR VISION FOR UNITED WAy?

DAVID BERG: I am proud to volunteer for United Way because we understand that change is necessary and important. The leadership, volunteers and team at United Way are not willing to just put each year’s campaign down as a success and get ready for another campaign. The needs of our community are evolving and growing larger, and United Way knows that we simply can’t stand still while our community’s needs become greater. My vision for United Way is to continue to utilize research and strategy to drive our investment decisions.

SHER THOMSEN: You will hear us talk a lot about how United Way is changing. But there is one thing that will never change. At the heart of United Way is helping people–it always has been, and always will be.

Our vision is that people in need will have opportunities to live up to their full potential. We will continue to make specific investments that are beyond funding programs. We will create social change. Our vision is to maximize our opportunity to be a social change agent. We know that if we work together, this can become a reality for our community.

United Way of Cass-Clay

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Thomas Budan, John Deere Electronic SolutionsLouise Dardis, FHI360, VICE CHAIRPaul Finstad, YMCA of Cass and Clay CountiesDoug Hamilton, Prairie Public BroadcastingSusan Jarvis, Sanford Health

Michelle Killoran, Scheels, TREASURER Craig Lemieux, Hornbacher’sChris Lerum, MicrosoftRock Messerschmidt, Bell State Bank & TrustTodd Olson, Gate City Bank

Evelyn Quigley, RetiredGene Taylor, North Dakota State UniversityJeff Thomas, Cornerstone Bank, CAMPAIGN CHAIRJoel Vettel, City of FargoCarol Weber, UPS

CHAIRDavid Berg, American Crystal Sugar Company

CHAIR ELECTMark Jensen, Concordia College


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Sherri Thomsen President

Kristi HuberResource Development Director

Kristina HeinMarketing & Brand Management Director

Thomas HillCommunity Impact Director

Mark CullenCommunity Impact Director

Summer HansonFinance & Administration Director

Tiffany McShaneResource Development Project Manager

Sarah SiegleResource Development Manager

Courtney JonesCommunity ImpactAssociate

Brianna HileAccounting & Technology Specialist

Rachael Lawson Executive Assistant

Thomas Budan, John Deere Electronic SolutionsLouise Dardis, FHI360, VICE CHAIRPaul Finstad, YMCA of Cass and Clay CountiesDoug Hamilton, Prairie Public BroadcastingSusan Jarvis, Sanford Health

Michelle Killoran, Scheels, TREASURER Craig Lemieux, Hornbacher’s Chris Lerum, Microsoft Rock Messerschmidt, Bell State Bank & Trust Todd Olson, Gate City Bank

Evelyn Quigley, Retired Gene Taylor, North Dakota State University Jeff Thomas, Cornerstone Bank, CAMPAIGN CHAIR Joel Vettel, City of Fargo Carol Weber, UPS

OUR TEAM

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OUR MISSION & VISION

United Way of Cass-Clay

NONPROFIT

PUBLIC

PRIVATE

PHILANTHROPIC

WHO WE ARE

United Way of Cass-Clay works at the intersection of the private, public, philanthropic and nonprofi t sectors. We are community builders, leaders, unifi ers and champions. We are connectors and information resource brokers. We inspire philanthropic investments that are volunteer-driven.

OUR MISSION

United Way of Cass-Clay connects people to people, needs to resources, and experts to advocates to improve lives and advance the common good throughout Cass and Clay Counties.

OUR VISION

United Way of Cass-Clay’s new way of working is about helping one person at a time while focusing on improving systems to help all of us succeed. Together we will focus on making investments in areas of Education, Income Stability, Health and Basic Needs, such as food, shelter and safety.

OUR STRATEGy

United Way of Cass-Clay is engaging those who make a commitment to LIVE UNITED and invite them to GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER to serve individuals and families who need support in cre-ating better opportunities for themselves and their families.

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CHANGING THE WAy WE WORK

Together with our partners, we are changing the way we invest in our community. At United Way of Cass-Clay we believe the dollars we raise are more than charity, they are investments in the economic development

and well-being of our entire region. These investments impact the future of every individual and family in our local community.

PREPARING CHILDREN & YOUTH FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL & LIFE

EMPOWERING PEOPLETO LEAD HEALTHY LIVES

PROMOTING FINANCIAL STABILITY & INDEPENDENCE

PREPARING CHILDREN & YOUTH FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL & LIFE

BASIC NEEDSVULNERABLEINDIVIDUALSFOOD SHELTERSAFETY

WE ARE MORE THAN CHARITy, WE ARE CHANGE

Hungry bellies and hungry minds will only allow the cycle of poverty to continue. 1 in 8 people in Cass and Clay Counties live in poverty–that’s 28,000 people and 6,000 are children.

Every day, United Way is committed to slowing the cycle of poverty. This commitment helps thousands of people now, while strengthening our community for generations to come.

INVESTING IN UNITED WAy MEANS INVESTING IN THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A GOOD LIFE

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CORPORATE PARTNERS FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

PREMIERE SPONSORSHIP: LIVE UNITED PARTNERS

PRESENTING SPONSORS

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON:Roers, Choice Financial Group, Park Co. Realtors, Catalyst Medical Center

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP GOLF SCRAMBLE:Happy Harry’s

CAMPAIGN KICK OFF:Xcel Energy

1. Scheels 2. Sanford Health 3. Bell State Bank & Trust 4. John Deere Electronic Solutions 5. Butler Machinery Company 6. Microsoft 7. Eide Bailly LLP 8. Border States Electric 9. American Crystal Sugar Company10. U.S. Bank11. BCBSND/Noridian12. North Dakota State University13. Hornbacher’s14. Case New Holland - Fargo Plant15. Bobcat Company-Doosan16. Gate City Bank17. Fargo Public Schools18. Titan Machinery Inc.19. Wells Fargo20. The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead21. Sammons Financial Group22. Concordia College23. AgCountry Farm Credit Services24. Bank of the West25. Dawson Insurance

26. Discovery Benefi ts27. Caterpillar Remanufacturing Drive Train28. TMI Hospitality, Inc.29. CoreLink Administrative Solutions30. Swanson Health Products31. Warner and Company Insurance32. Cargill, Inc.33. Pepsi Beverages Company34. Alerus Financial35. Dakota Supply Group36. City of Fargo37. Cornerstone Bank38. Cardinal IG39. Xcel Energy40. Otter Tail Corporation41. Minnesota State University Moorhead42. DakTech, Inc.43. Vogel Law Firm44. Essentia Health45. Nodak Mutual Insurance Company46. General Equipment & Supplies47. Cass County48. Sundog49. UPS50. Park Co. Realtors

TOP 50 CORPORATE & EMPLOyEE INVESTMENTS

CORPORATE & EVENT SPONSORS

ExCLUSIVE EVENT PRODUCTION SPONSOR

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Thanks to the support of thousands of individuals and Corporate Partners, United Way of Cass-Clay exceeded the 2013 goal of $5.2 million and raised a total of $5,353,617 for our community.

INDIVIDUAL GIVING refers to gifts generously donated by more than 13,000 individuals, volunteers and employees from our Corporate Partners participating in our annual campaign.

CORPORATE GIVING refers to investments made by more than 650 local businesses.

SPECIAL EVENTS includes income generated from events such as the Women’s Leadership Luncheon and events coordinated by our Corporate Partners.

GRANTS, SPONSORSHIP AND INVESTMENT INCOME includes funds generated from corporate sponsorships, grants and investment activity.

UNITED WAY INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS are investments that support United Way’s mission and initiatives such as Imagination Library, School Supply Drive and Day of Caring. In addition, investments support our network of Community Partner programs that help people in the areas of Education, Income Stability, Health and Basic Needs. These investments help thousands of men, women and children in need throughout Cass and Clay Counties.

MANAGEMENT includes finance, legal, technology, and other services that support United Way initiatives and our Community Partners.

FUND DEVELOPMENT refers to United Way of Cass-Clay’s fundraising efforts.

4%MANAGEMENT

7%GRANTS, SPONSORSHIPS & INVESTMENT INCOME

27%CORPORATE GIVING

7%SPECIAL EVENTS

INDIVIDUAL GIVING59%

COMMUNITy SUPPORT

COMMUNITy INVESTMENTS

9%FUND DEVELOPMENT

87%UNITED WAY INITIATIVES &COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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-Rob Swiers, Community Partner Excutive Director

It isn’t about “a homeless person.” The reality is, it is a person who is homeless. They are people fi rst. Homelessness just happens to be the situation they fi nd themselves in—it is not who they are.

Once someone is in that cycle of homelessness or cycle of poverty, it is so hard to break out.

Sometimes people think that in order to help they have to have large amount of time or money. The truth is in order to help, we just need to care enough to do something.

-Rob SwiersUnited WayCommunity Partner Executive Director

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Staff at a Community Partner discuss how the issue of homelessness can be addressed in our community.

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COMMUNITy PARTNERS

COMMUNITy PARTNERS American Red Cross, Minn-Kota Chapter Education & Training Services Emergency Services Barnesville Area Helpers Block Nurse ProgramCatholic Charities North Dakota Guardianship Services Churches United for the Homeless Emergency Shelter & ServicesCommunity of Care One Stop Service CenterCreative Care for Reaching Independence (CCRI, Inc.) Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services Independent by DesignDilworth-Glyndon-Felton youth Services Youth Programs & Scholarships FirstLink 2-1-1 Information & Crisis Services Volunteer Center Services FM Coalition for Homeless Persons Coordinated Referral & Single Point of Entry FM Dorothy Day House of Hospitality Emergency Shelter & Services Food Pantry Fraser, Ltd. Stepping Stones Resource Center GFA (Guardian, Fiduciary & Advocacy) Services Guardianship Services HERO, Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization Affordable Healthcare SuppliesHospice of the Red River Valley Journey’s Program

Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity Family Support ServicesLakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Rainbow Bridge Safe Exchange & Visitation Center Transitional HousingLegal Services of Northwest Minnesota Kids Legal Aid Work Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Caregiver Support & Respite Services Guardianship ServicesLutheran Social Services of North Dakota Gambler’s Choice Great Plains Food Bank Senior Companion ProgramNew Life Center Emergency Shelter & ServicesNorth Dakota Autism Center AuSome Kids After School ProgramNorth Dakota Caring Foundation, Inc. Caring for Children Rape & Abuse Crisis Center Domestic Violence Services Legal Advocacy Sexual Assault ServicesREACH (Rural Enrichment & Counseling Headquarters) Basic Needs & Crisis Services Volunteer Services Rebuilding Together, Inc. Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Red River Children’s Advocacy Center Forensic Interviews Red River Valley Dental Access Project Urgent Walk-In Clinic

RSVP+ Volunteer ProgramSalvation Army Emergency Assistance Hot MealsSexual Abuse Treatment Program Sexual Abuse Treatment ProgramShareHouse, Inc. Women’s Empowerment (WE) Program Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Presentation Partners in Housing SouthEastern North Dakota Community Action Agency Youth Individual Development Accounts (IDA) South Central Adult Services Council Prescription Assistance ProgramThe Arc of Cass County Arc BuddiesThe Arc West Central Family ConnectionsTNT Kid’s Fitness & Gymnastics Academy Special Needs Program Vocational Training Center Center Based Employment West Fargo Park District Youth Programs & Scholarships yMCA of Cass and Clay Counties Aquatics Education Open Doors Scholarshipsyouthworks of North Dakota Street Outreach Program yWCA Cass Clay Emergency Shelter & Services Permanent Supportive Housing Transitional Housing

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-Rob Swiers, Community Partner Excutive Director

VULNERABLEINDIVIDUALSFOOD SHELTERSAFETY

UNITED WAy INVESTS IN BASIC NEEDS THROUGH THESE FOCUS AREAS

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Gina Aalgaard, North Dakota State UniversityKellie Albrecht, The Village Family Service CenterCody Aldinger, TMI Hospitality, Inc.Shelly Aldinger, Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc. Diane Anderson, Fiebiger, Swanson, West & Co. PLLPSue Anderson, Gate City BankJodi Armstrong, Border States ElectricStephanie Asheim, Vogel Law FirmDiane Axness, North Dakota State UniversityAmy Beito, Rasmussen CollegeJena BeugAlyson Bjornstad, Bell State Bank & TrustRachel Black, North Dakota State UniversityMary Bommersbach, Sammons Financial GroupLaura Bourdon, TMI Hospitality, Inc.Dar Brown, Dawson InsuranceSarah Budan Kimberly Busch, TMI Hospitality, Inc. Marvita Busching, MicrosoftBethany DeSautel, Bell State Bank & TrustJeremy Donais, NAPASOLLisa Drake, Bell State Bank & TrustKyla DuBord, MicrosoftTyler Ebnet, Marco, Inc. Barb Elstrom, YMCA of Cass and Clay CountiesPatrick Erickson, Bell State Bank & TrustPolly Fassinger, Concordia CollegeJohn Friend, O'Day Management, Inc.Beth Gardner, Black Gold Farms Laura Garske-Hermanson, North Dakota State UniversityTeryl Grosz, North Dakota State UniversityLisa Gulland-Nelson, Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development CorporationJenny Hagelstrom, MicrosoftAshley Hahn, Intelligent InSitesShanda Hakk, Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota Ashley Hanlan, U.S. Bank

Brian Haugen, Bell State Bank & TrustKyle Haugland, BlackRidgeBANKBob Hearne, North Dakota State UniversityJani Heringer, Fargo Public SchoolsSheri Hogenson, Supervalu, Inc.Jessica Hoppe, Alerus FinancialTammy Huard, Sanford HealthKatie Hutton, Eide Bailly LLPMaureen Jelinek, Gate City BankMissy Keney, Alerus FinancialLori Kinn, YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties-AmeriCorpsJenni Kirchhevel, BlackRidgeBANKJennifer Krag, MicrosoftSusan Krinkle, Noridian Mutual Insurance CompanyKathi Kuhn Sam Kundinger, Family HealthCareKate Lea, Wells FargoJennifer Lein, Choice Financial GroupSarah Lindemann Lisa Maloy, American Crystal Sugar CompanyTamra McCullough, Border States ElectricChristy Mehus, DMS Health TechnologiesCatherine Mohr, Nardini Fire EquipmentSteve Neva, Bobcat Company-DoosanVirginia Nicoll, Heartland Trust CompanyEve Noel, Wells Fargo Tammy Noteboom, The Village Family Service CenterLonna Olson, TMI Hospitality, Inc.April Olson Mata, Goldmark Property ManagementLaura Paulson Solum, Ramada Plaza & SuitesKristi Persons, Gate City BankTreavor Peterson, Border States ElectricBrenna Pratt, Scheels Home & HardwareMike Prekel, Holiday Inn Melissa Rademacher, Concordia Language VillagesSarah Rask, Hornbacher's

Emily Richard, Catalyst Medical CenterMarcy Rinas, Bremer Investment ServicesLisa Roesch, Globe UniversityJen Sahr, Fargo Public SchoolsLinda Sailer, Lutheran Social Services of North DakotaTodd Scearcy, U.S. BankSabrina Schindler, Eide Bailly LLPNeil Schroeder, U.S. BankBillie Schumacher Jerilyn Sellheim, U.S. BankCindy Senff, Western State BankRebecca Shelkey, Vogel Law FirmTavia Smith, Gate City BankDan Steiner, U.S. BankKathryn Steve, Sanford HealthMegan Stoner, Marco, Inc.Megan Strand, Guardian, Fiduciary, & Advocacy ServicesSarah Torpen, Northern ImprovementBlake Trenbeath, Bell State Bank & TrustAmber Unser, The Marvin CompaniesMaxine Wagner, Cargill, Inc. Carol Weber, UPSLori Wetch, Bank of the WestJackie Williams, The 11th HoursDarla Willoughby, United Sugars Corporation

VOLUNTEERS

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT REVIEW PANEL VOLUNTEERS

Each year, volunteers review program requests for funding, participate in site visits and make funding recommendations. Representing over 13,000 investors, these volunteers ensure the dollars entrusted to United Way are leveraged to their maximum potential by evaluating program effectiveness, fi nancial stability and client outcomes.


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Emily Richard, Catalyst Medical CenterMarcy Rinas, Bremer Investment ServicesLisa Roesch, Globe UniversityJen Sahr, Fargo Public SchoolsLinda Sailer, Lutheran Social Services of North DakotaTodd Scearcy, U.S. BankSabrina Schindler, Eide Bailly LLPNeil Schroeder, U.S. BankBillie Schumacher Jerilyn Sellheim, U.S. BankCindy Senff, Western State BankRebecca Shelkey, Vogel Law FirmTavia Smith, Gate City BankDan Steiner, U.S. BankKathryn Steve, Sanford HealthMegan Stoner, Marco, Inc.Megan Strand, Guardian, Fiduciary, & Advocacy ServicesSarah Torpen, Northern ImprovementBlake Trenbeath, Bell State Bank & TrustAmber Unser, The Marvin CompaniesMaxine Wagner, Cargill, Inc. Carol Weber, UPSLori Wetch, Bank of the WestJackie Williams, The 11th HoursDarla Willoughby, United Sugars Corporation

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COMMUNITy PARTNERSBhutanese CommunityBig Brother Big SisterCass County Social ServicesCHARISM City of FargoCommunity HomesCultural Diversity ResourcesFamily Healthcare CenterFargo Park DistrictFargo Police Department Fargo Public SchoolsGladys Ray ShelterImmigration Law ProfessionalsIslamic CenterJefferson Elementary Jefferson Area Neighborhood AssociationJunior AchievementNative American Center Nokomis Child Care CenterSouth East Education CooperativeThe Village Family Service CenterYMCA of Cass and Clay CountiesSouthEastern North Dakota Community Action Agency (SENDCAA)

UNITED FOR JEFFERSON NEIGHBORHOOD

In response to a high number of referrals to Cass County Social Services stemming from the Jefferson Neighborhood, a group of community leaders asked United Way to convene a group of nonprofit professionals working with individuals and families in this neighborhood. The Jefferson Neighborhood is located in Fargo and refers to the area of Main Avenue (North) to 13th Avenue South (South) and University Drive (East) to 25th Street South (West).

United Way continues to engage, convene and lead more than 20 organizations from the nonprofit, government and public sectors to collaboratively identify the needs of families in the neighborhood and opportunities to collectively meet those needs.

“AT FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WE COLLABORATE WITH UNITED WAY SO WE CAN MEET ALL OF THE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS.

WE FEEL STRONGLY THAT WELL-EDUCATED STUDENTS TEND TO LEAD BETTER AND MORESUCCESSFUL LIVES AS THEY MOVE FORWARD.”

-Dr. Jeff Schatz, Fargo Public Schools Superintendent

To support the goals, United Way has invested in several core strategies including:• Parent engagement and literacy programs for targeted families• Child care scholarships for income-eligible families to receive quality early childhood education • Programs designed to increase attendance for identified students• School-based mentor programs for students in need

PREPARE children entering kindergarten for academic success

CREATE safe, stable, and affordable housing options

SUPPORT culturally appropriate programming for residents

IMPROVE neighborhood safety

UNITED FOR JEFFERSON NEIGHBORHOOD GOALS

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When children don’t have enough support at home, United Way Community Partners fi ll that gap after school and during the summer months.

The children we serve are our future generation. They’re the kids that are going to be working our jobs someday. They’re going to bethe ones making decisions and leading our city and state.

Investing in children early is what we need to do.

-UNITED for Education Community Partner

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Student takes a break from activities during a summer programcoordinated by a United Way Community Partner.

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When children don’t have enough support at home, United Way Community Partners fill that gap after school and during the summer months.

The children we serve are our future generation. They’re the kids that are going to be working our jobs someday. They’re going to bethe ones making decisions and leading our city and state.

Investing in children early is what we need to do. ”

Student takes a break from activities during a summer programcoordinated by a United Way Community Partner.

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UNITED FOR EDUCATION

EARLYCHILDHOODEDUCATION

FAMILY MENTALHEALTH

OUT OFSCHOOL TIME

PROGRAMMING

PARENT/GUARDIANEDUCATION

Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Child Care Aware Head StartLutheran Social Services of North Dakota Youth CourtMoorhead Area Public Schools Keys to Kindergarten and Jump StartNorth Dakota State University Upward BoundSouth East Education Cooperative Gearing Up for Kindergarten North Dakota Reading CorpsSouthEastern North Dakota Community Action Agency (SENDCAA) Child Care Center Children’s Consultation Network

Boy Scouts of America, Northern Lights Council Youth DevelopmentBoys & Girls Club of the Red River Valley / Youth Commission Boys & Girls Club Programming/Youth Commission Scholarship ProgramCatholic Charities North Dakota Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS)CHARISM Build a Neighborhood, Achieve a DreamFargo Public Schools Even Start Family Literacy ProgramFargo Cass Public Health Fargo Cass Nurse Family PartnershipGirl Scouts – Dakota Horizons Girl Scout Leadership Experience

Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals Incredible YearsTNT Kid’s Fitness & Gymnastics Academy Mobile Fitness LabsThe Village Family Service Center Big Brothers Big Sisters Counseling Services Nokomis Child Care Center Truancy Intervention ProgramYMCA of Cass and Clay Counties YMCA Child Care ScholarshipsYouthworks of North Dakota Brief Family Counseling ProgramYWCA Cass Clay A Child’s World

When you invest with United Way of Cass-Clay you’re investing in the future.

In 2013, United Way Cass-Clay convened 25 nonprofit service providers focused on developing a coordinated strategy to tackle the challenges facing our youth. That effort created the UNITED for Education Collaborative.

Through this new partnership, we invest in opportunities for children to attend high quality early childhood education experiences that ensure they are prepared for their first day of kindergarten. We invest in school and after school programs that create safe, engaging places for struggling or at-risk children to learn. Finally, we invest in parents to teach them the skills they need to help their children and families succeed. Taken together, United Way’s funding strategy is focused, innovative and research driven.

UNITED WAY INVESTS IN EDUCATION THROUGH THESE FOCUS AREAS

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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IMAGINATION LIBRARy

2,433CHILDREN

106,306BOOKS

Since 2003, over 967,000 books have been sent to local children throughout Cass and Clay Counties.

2013 marks the tenth year of providing children with books in the mail through the Imagination Library program. Imagination Library provides children residing in Cass or Clay Counties, ages birth through fi ve, with a free book in the mail each month and sparks a love for reading. Children participating can build a home library of 60 books before they enter kindergarten!As parents are a child’s fi rst teacher, Imagination Library gives parents a fun and easy way to get involved with their child’s early education.

Since 2003, nearly 31,000 children have received books from United Way.

Studies show that 97% of parents surveyed report that the program has encouraged them to read more to and with their children.

10YEARS

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TESTIMONIAL FROM CHIP OR TRAVISIMAGINATION LIBRARY

2013 marks the tenth year of providing children with books in the mail through the Imagination Library program. Imagination Library provides children residing in Cass or Clay Counties, ages birth through fi ve, with a free book in the mail each month and sparks a love for reading. Children participating can build a home library of 60 books before they enter kindergarten!As parents are a child’s fi rst teacher, Imagination Library gives parents a fun and easy way to get involved with their child’s early education.

Concordia student reads an Imagination Library book to a child during a volunteer event held at a Community Partner child care center.

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The United Way School Supply Drive provides students in need with a new backpack and grade-appropriate school supplies so they can start school in the fall confi dent, ready to learn and prepared to succeed. In 2013, we partnered with hundreds of businesses and individuals and engaged more than 450 volunteers to pack and distribute the backpacks and school supplies. I feel a weight lifted just a bit knowing my son will have the

proper materials to help him learn and grow in his education.

He won’t have the distraction or worry every day about whether or not he will have a pencil to use or a backpack to put his things in, unlike his older sister who had to carry her supplies in a plastic bag because we didn’t have money for a backpack. We are grateful for your help! Thank you!

-Parent of a School Supply Drive Recipient

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School Supply Drive Volunteer helps distribute backpacks to families in need during the School Supply Drive.

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SCHOOL SUPPLy DRIVE

4,744STUDENTS

53LOCAL

SCHOOLS

450+VOLUNTEERS

BACKPACKS DISTRIBUTED BY GRADE27% Grades K-229% Grades 3-521% Grades 6-823% Grades 9-12

The United Way School Supply Drive provides students in need with a new backpack and grade-appropriate school supplies so they can start school in the fall confident, ready to learn and prepared to succeed. In 2013, we partnered with hundreds of businesses and individuals and engaged more than 450 volunteers to pack and distribute the backpacks and school supplies.

TOP 5 SCHOOLS TO RECEIVE BACKPACKS256 Cheney Middle School (West Fargo)254 West Fargo High School (West Fargo)247 Horizon Middle School (Moorhead)229 Robert Asp Elementary School (Moorhead)220 Fargo South High School (Fargo)

BACKPACKS DISTRIBUTED BY ANNUAL INCOME40% $0-14,99919% $15,000-24,99911% $25,000-34,999 6% $35,000-44,99924% Over $45,000 or Not Reported

BACKPACKS DISTRIBUTED BY COUNTY27% Clay County73% Cass County

Children from a local day care center held a lemonade stand and used the proceeds to buy new school supplies for students in need.

Kristina Heggedal,Philanthrophy and Youth Intern

Volunteers from UPS & Swanson Health Products stepped forward to help transport school supplies.

82% of families utilized the federal free & reduced lunch program (self-reported)

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-Parent of a School Supply Drive Recipient

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1 OUT OF 8 PEOPLE in Cass and Clay Counties

The SINGLE BIGGEST contributing factor to the achievement gap is

LOCAL ADULT HOMELESS POPULATION had their first

25%

AS A CHILD.

IT IS POVERTy.

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T

50%CHILDREN who receiveqUALITy EARLy CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONARE

LESS LIKELy to require special education

which saves America BILLIONS in annual education costs.

of our

experience of homelessness

$10,000 PER yEAR on 1 student and $39,000 PER yEAR on 1 prison inmate.

The state of

NORTH DAKOTA spends

That’s 28,121 local people andLIVE IN POVERTy

6,000 are children.

In 2013, United Way produced a video highlighting statistics from our community. The video was widely shared which gave community members the opportunity to learn more about the needs of local individuals and families through these statistics. Details and sources are available at www.unitedwaycassclay.org.

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LOCAL ADULT HOMELESS POPULATION had their fi rst

are children.

In 2013, United Way produced a video highlighting statistics from our community. The video was widely shared which gave community members the opportunity to learn more about the needs of local individuals and families through these statistics. Details and sources are available at www.unitedwaycassclay.org.

The average Reading & Math achievement gap

between kids in poverty and ALL kids is

15% across our local school districts.That means kids in poverty are scoring

LOWER on their Math & Reading Assessments

of a child’s BRAIN

90%is developed BEFORE the age of5.

North Dakota’s UNEMPLOyMENT RATErate is

That’s the LOWEST in the nation…3.1%

13% of our LOCAL populationyETLIVES IN POVERTy

These disparities often show as early

as the FIRST test a child takes.

The average cost for licensed child care in our community is

For a family living in poverty, this equates to

1/3 of their TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME (per child).

$8,000 PER yEAR…PER CHILD.

Breaking the cycle of poverty is RESEARCH TELLS US

on the issue ofPOSSIBLE...IF WE FOCUS

EDUCATION.

WAITING FOR

In Cass and Clay Countiesthere is a SHORTAGE of

18,000 CHILD CARE SLOTSwhich means it is possible that

18,000 CHILDREN are

qUALITy CHILD CARE.

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APPLICATION & INTERVIEW LEADER:Jill Staffne

SESSION LEADER:Tonya Stende

CO-LEADER:Tiffaney Holm

SESSION LEADER:Jennifer Narum

CO-LEADER:Stephanie Roers

SESSION LEADER:Shara Fischer

CO-LEADER:Kristen Hintermeyer

SESSION LEADER:Sara Pratt Gjerdevig

CO-LEADER:Jenny Krag

SESSION LEADER:Betsy Stadick

CO-LEADER:Megan Lind

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR &SESSION LEADER:Naomi Schempp

To MOBILIZE the caring power of women, ENERGIZE & INSPIREwomen to make a difference and DEEPEN LEADERSHIP opportunities in the Cass-Clay community for young women.

“IDENTIFYING AND ANALYZING OUR TOP 5 STRENGTHS INCREASED MY CONFIDENCE IN THE SKILLS I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO MY COMPANY.

IT ALSO OPENED MY EYES TO SOME OF MY SKILLS THAT I MAYBE HAVEN’T BEEN SO CONFIDENT ABOUT AND HAVE NOW BEEN ABLE TO SHARE THOSE WITH MY COLLEAGUES AND ORGANIZATION.”

-Katie Froeber, Dynamic Communities, Inc., 2013 Participant


UNITED WAy 35 UNDER 35

2013 UNITED WAy 35 UNDER 35 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS

Tammy Miller, CEO of Border States Electric, and United Way advocate addresses the 2013 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program participants and community members during her keynote presentation at the fi nal session celebration held at the NDSU Alumni Center.

OUR MISSION:

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Lorael Arnquist, Pitney BowesEmily Berg, North Dakota State UniversityKimberly Busch, TMI Hospitality, Inc.Erin Buzick, U.S. BankLaura Caroon, Frozen Music Studios PhotographyEmilie DeWitte, Tastefully SimpleKristi Engelstad, F-M Ambulance ServiceJen Engquist, Churches United for the HomelessKatie Froeber, Dynamic Communities, Inc.Bobbiann Froemke, SundogStephanie Goetz, Valley News Live/Hoak MediaJayne Gust, Sanford HealthAshley Hahn, Intelligent InSitesJulia Hell, YWCA Cass ClayNicole Holden, Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors BureauChrissy Hollermann, Minnesota State University MoorheadBecki Johnson, Lakes & Prairies Community Action PartnershipBeth Nelson, Prairie Heights Community ChurchAmanda Nygaard, SundogMelissa Oberlander, Community of CareCaryn Olson, ScheelsLacey Planteen, Region V Community Development CorporationAndrea Rabenberg, Cargill Global Business ServicesTiffany ReeseMelissa Rydell, RoersKris Santjer, Essentia HealthHeidi Shaffer, The Forum of Fargo-MoorheadHannah Sorensen, Thrivent FinancialKatie Sullivan, Ulteig Engineers, Inc.Jill Sundheim, Roers Danielle Teigen, FMWF ChamberKayla Thykeson, Border States ElectricAshley Vangsness, Titan Machinery, Inc.Maggie Walker, MicrosoftJessi Zenker, RDO Equipment Co.

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2013 UNITED WAy 35 UNDER 35 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP PARTICIPANTS

1,600 CHILDREN &

FAMILIES

SHARE A STORy FAMILy LITERACy EVENT

Each spring, United Way partners with the Fargo Park District and Prairie Public Broadcasting to co-host Share A Story Family Literacy Event. This event encourages caregivers to take an active role in their children’s literacy. Children and families enjoyed a day of storytelling, literacy activities, meeting costumed character Arthur and much more.

Last year, the United Way 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program provided over 30 volunteers and helped children make and pick out books, painted faces, and prepared food to ensure a fun afternoon.

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Senior citizen who received help during Day of Caring smiles at the volunteers who spent their afternoon at her home.

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DAy OF CARING

1,625VOLUNTEERS

389SENIORS

113BUSINESSES

The 22nd Annual Day of Caring was the largest volunteer event in our history. 1,625 individuals from 113 businesses volunteered their time to assist 389 local senior citizensin their homes.

Local seniors requested help with basic housework, from fi xing snowblowers to creating paved walkways. They enjoyed an afternoon of companionship as well as help from the caring United Way volunteers.

LIVE UNITED 27Senior citizen who received help during Day of Caring smiles at the volunteers who spent their afternoon at her home.

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Together we LIVE UNITED

BILLBOARD SPONSORS

Together we LIVE UNITED

LIVE UNITED

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WE LIVE UNITED

Making Life Better

UNITED for School SuccessGate City Bank is a Member of the FDIC

Together we LIVE UNITEDTogether we LIVE UNITED Together we LIVE UNITED

WE LIVE UNITED

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United Way of Cass-Clay offers a unique corporate sponsorship opportunity to participate in a co-branding experience.

In 2013, 23 billboards featured their employees and products demonstrating what it means to LIVE UNITED.


BILLBOARD SPONSORS

WE LIVE UNITED

WE LIVE UNITED

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Gate City Bank is a Member of the FDIC

Be a Superhero LIVE UNITED

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WE LIVE UNITED

LIVE UNITEDVisit us in historic downtown Fargo!

WE LIVE UNITED

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Alerus FinancialAmerican Crystal Sugar CompanyBell State Bank & TrustBobcat Company-DoosanBorder States ElectricColdwell Banker First RealtyCornerstone BankFamily WellnessFirst International Bank & TrustGate City BankJohn Deere Electronic Solutions (2)MicrosoftRamada Plaza & Suites (2)Rasmussen CollegeSanford HealthScheelsSpectrum AeromedSwanson Health ProductsTitan Machinery, Inc.TMI Hospitality, Inc. Xcel EnergyWest Acres

2013 BILLBOARD SPONSORS

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CHAIR: Carol Weber, UPSLisa Artz, Choice Financial GroupMarti Jensen, Border States ElectricJade Rosenfeldt, Vogel Law FirmDr. Melissa McCulley, McCulley Optix GalleryJodi Heilman, SundogSherri Schmidt, NDSU Alumni AssociationDr. Stephanie Roers, Summit ChiropracticKara Kalbus, Evolution1, Inc.Tamara Anderson, Dale Carnegie Business GroupDawn Lahlum, Park Co. RealtorsJudy Foss, MicrosoftSusan Jarvis, Sanford HealthJenna Johnson, Family Wellness Adrienne Olson, John Deere Electronic SolutionsDanielle Paulus, Roers


WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

MAy DAy BASKETS OF BOOKS

On May 1, members of the Women’s Leadership Council brought baskets full of books to celebrate May Day and United Way’s ten year partnership with the Imagination Library program. They visited local home and centerbased child care centers, passed out books to each child, and spent time reading their favorite books to the children.

2013 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Created in 2001, the mission of the United Way of Cass-Clay Women’s Leadership Council is to create a powerful network of women who strengthen our community through investments of:

• Leadership • Fundraising • Community Service

Women who give an annual gift of $600 or more or a combined annual gift of $1,200 with a spouse or partner are considered members of Women’s Leadership.

“ORDINARY PEOPLE CAN DO ExTRAORDINARY THINGS AND IT’S THROUGH ASKING FOR HELP, STEPPING OUT OF YOUR COMFORT zONE AND TAKING RISKS. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO AN ORDINARY TEACHER TELL THE STORIES OF ExTRAORDINARY KIDS. EACH ONE

OF US HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF STUDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND THEY EACH HAVE A STORY.”

-Erin Gruwell, Teacher, Education Activist and the 2013 Women’s Leadership Luncheon Keynote Speaker

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WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP GOLF SCRAMBLE WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON

192GOLFERS

Erin Gruwell, a teacher, education activist and the visionary that began the Freedom Writers Diary movement, shared heart-wrenching and uplifting stories and encouraged women to support students in our community. This was the largest event in Women’s Leadership Council history.

Each summer, women gather together for a friendly round of golf, embracing wacky outfits, donating supplies to the School Supply Drive and having a whole lot of fun. This year included a sunny day, a costume contest and hundreds of donated supplies to help students in need.

689ATTENDEES

“ORDINARY PEOPLE CAN DO ExTRAORDINARY THINGS AND IT’S THROUGH ASKING FOR HELP, STEPPING OUT OF YOUR COMFORT zONE AND TAKING RISKS. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO AN ORDINARY TEACHER TELL THE STORIES OF ExTRAORDINARY KIDS. EACH ONE

OF US HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF STUDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND THEY EACH HAVE A STORY.”

-Erin Gruwell, Teacher, Education Activist and the 2013 Women’s Leadership Luncheon Keynote Speaker

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BE THE ONE CAMPAIGN

In 2013, we asked our community to BE THE ONE for our United Way campaign. Over the course of the year, we had thousands of people across our community take that to heart by donating to and volunteering for United Way. Person by person and companyby company individuals collaborated and took on the responsibility to partner with United Way to improve the lives of peopleacross our community.

“Be the ONE” became a movement that raised over $5.3 million for the men, women and children in need in our community. I have learned that United Way is much more than a fundraising organization—in collaboration with its Community Partners, it will continue to focus on supporting EDUCATION, INCOME STABILITY, HEALTH and BASIC NEEDS ona daily basis. It was an honor to be a part of this year’s campaign and it will be one of the highlights of my life. Thank you to all of you forcreating this memory and helping to accomplish our goal. I also want to express my gratitude to all the volunteers, donors, Corporate Partners, nonprofi t agencies, and United Way team that made this year’s campaign so successful. Without everyone’s hard work and collaboration we would not have been able to create the opportunities to lift our community up. Thank you to everyone who is willing to BE THE ONE with United Way!

Jeff Thomas, Cornerstone Bank, 2013 United Way Campaign Chair

2013 CAMPAIGN CABINET Dave Anderson, Sanford HealthDeneen Axtman, Cornerstone BankErica Chaffee, Wells FargoTravis Christopher, Boy Scouts of America, Northern Lights CouncilDeputy Chief Pat Claus, City of FargoKristin Dehmer, Moorhead Area Public SchoolsGreg Diehl, Emergency Food PantryHali Durand, Cass CountyShara Fischer, Alerus FinancialBelinda Forknell, Bobcat Company-DoosanBeth Gardner, Black Gold FarmsCraig Graf, John Deere Electronic Solutions

Kayce Halley, Eide Bailly LLPLisa Helbling, TMI Hospitality, Inc. Charley Johnson, Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors BureauKurtis Karn, Discovery Benefi tsShelly Kegley, Bell State Bank & TrustTracy Konickson Meckler, FMWF ChamberHeather Konschak, West Fargo Public SchoolsLynne Kovash, Moorhead Area Public SchoolsJoe Martin, Caterpillar Reman DrivetrainDr. Kevin McCaul, North Dakota State UniversityJesika McCauley, Globe UniversitySusie McDonald, Eide Bailly LLPSgt. Tara Morris, Cass County

John Nelson, Fargo Public SchoolsJamey Pesek, Gate City BankMichael Redlinger, City of MoorheadRyan Roshau, Wells FargoCarmen Schroeder, City of West FargoAngie Scoville, Western State BankJohn Smith-Coppes, Rasmussen CollegeJason Stein, Border States ElectricBryan Thygeson, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School DistrictDr. David Wahlberg, Minnesota State University MoorheadCraig Whitney, FMWF ChamberKaren Witzel, Spherion Staffi ngEmmett Worth, Gate City BankBen Zietz, Dawson Insurance

2013 CAMPAIGN ExECUTIVE LEADERSHIP2013 CHAIR: Jeff Thomas, Cornerstone Bank2014 CHAIR: Sheriff Paul Laney, Cass County2015 CHAIR: Tonya Stende, Dale Carnegie Business Group

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2013 EMPLOyEE CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR OF THE yEAR (100 employees or less)Melissa Krystosek, Dawson Insurance

2013 EMPLOyEE CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR OF THE yEAR (100-499 employees)Kimberly Bomstad, Jamie Fay, Elise Siverson, Katie Sonsthagen, Anne Stoll, Roger Willers, Sara Wohl, Eide Bailly LLP

2013 EMPLOyEE CAMPAIGN COORDINATORS OF THE yEAR (500 or more employees)Shelly Peterson, Katie Kuker, Megan Johnson, Gary Weinberger, Amanda Wyland, Katie Jankowski, Sharon Schmalz, Karen DeWandeler, Sharlene Wohl, Ali Al-Kaabi, Rita Hilderbrandt, Kathy Vega, Jason Tomlinson, Susan Vandrovec, John Deere Electronic Solutions

2013 OUTSTANDING ACCOUNT ExECUTIVE OF THE yEARJohn Nelson, Fargo Public Schools

2013 OUTSTANDING LOANED ExECUTIVE OF THE yEARRoxann Hanson, Tecton Products LLC

2013 BEST LEADERS IN GIVING CAMPAIGN (100 employees or less) Largest percent increase in donors giving $600 or more Cornerstone Bank

2013 BEST LEADERS IN GIVING CAMPAIGN (100-499 employees)TMI Hospitality, Inc.

2013 BEST LEADERS IN GIVING CAMPAIGN (500 or more employees)John Deere Electronic Solutions

2013 BEST FIRST TIME CAMPAIGN TrueNorth Steel

yOUTH LIVING UNITED AWARD Kristina Heggedal, Philanthropy and Youth Intern

2013 DONATH CAMPAIGN AWARD OF ExCELLENCEMichelle Bashir, Kelsey Brovick, Amanda Christopherson, Ashley Coalwell, Kathy Dahl, Deidra Dick, Cathy Faltersack, Diana Hanson, Katherine Howland, Jim Johnson, Krissy Noonan,Paul Tebben, Krista Timm, Paloma Ramos Davila, Florence Savaugeau, Delton Steele, Julie Steiner, Anne Wang, Ashley Yochim, Melissa Zastrow, U.S. Bank

CAMPAIGN AWARDS

In memory of a devoted United Way volunteer, the Frederick W. Donath Campaign Award of Excellence honors an organization with an outstanding commitment to United Way. U.S. Bank increased their giving by over 20% from 2012. Their energetic and engaged committee offered creative ways to get employees involved such as offering appreciation grams and volunteering for School Supply Drive and Day of Caring. To celebrate their achievements, members of the senior management team, including U.S. Bank Community Bank President, Delton Steele, got “pie-d” for United Way.

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John Nelson, Fargo Public SchoolsJamey Pesek, Gate City BankMichael Redlinger, City of MoorheadRyan Roshau, Wells FargoCarmen Schroeder, City of West FargoAngie Scoville, Western State BankJohn Smith-Coppes, Rasmussen CollegeJason Stein, Border States ElectricBryan Thygeson, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School DistrictDr. David Wahlberg, Minnesota State University MoorheadCraig Whitney, FMWF ChamberKaren Witzel, Spherion StaffingEmmett Worth, Gate City BankBen Zietz, Dawson Insurance

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VOLUNTEERS

2013 ACCOUNT AND LOANED ExECUTIVES

Joe Ackerland, Bell State Bank & TrustDiane Anderson, Fiebiger, Swanson, West & Co., PLLPJodi Armstrong, Border States Electric*Kristina Astrup, Discovery Benefi tsRandy Barnhardt, Cargill Global Business ServicesAaron Becher, The Forum of Fargo-MoorheadJonny Berg, Bell State Bank & TrustScott Berg, Choice Financial GroupZaundra Bina, The Village Family Service CenterMary Bommersbach, Sammons Financial Group*Eric Braun, Bell State Bank & TrustDarwin Braunagel, Eide Bailly LLPChris Brusseau, Alerus FinancialLisa Bue, TMI Hospitality, Inc.Elizabeth Buethner, Serco Global ServicesKriss Burns, Volt Workforce Solutions*Matt Bushard, Bell State Bank & TrustJeannie Camarillo, Anne Carlson CenterBetsy Christianson, Titan Machinery, Inc.Adam Dellaneva, Discovery Benefi tsRichard De-Souza, Wells FargoDani Dingmann, Bobcat Company-DoosanDenise Doeling, Border States ElectricJeremy Donais, NAPASOL

Jonathan Donnelly, Bell State Bank & TrustKyla DuBord, MicrosoftJaci Duesterhoeft, Lawrence & Schiller TeleServices & Lands HealthAndy Dunphy, Country FinancialTyler Ebnet, Marco, Inc.*Craig Ehrmantraut, Cornerstone BankKatie Jo Flint, ScheelsJill Forde, Bell State Bank & TrustJohn Friend, O'Day Management, Inc.*Bobbiann Froemke, SundogRobert Gallup, IntegreonNatalie Ganske, Wells FargoCarrie Gill, Titan Machinery, Inc.Faye Gramlow, Coldwell Banker First RealtyJane Grant-Shambaugh, Concordia CollegeRyan Grussing, Cornerstone BankJayne Gust, Sanford HealthMatthew Hallaway, Alerus FinancialJim Hambrick, Starion FinancialJoe Hamm, The Village Family Service CenterRoxann Hanson, Tecton Products LLCKyle Haugland, BlackRidgeBANK*Nathan Hausmann, Bell State Bank & TrustJen Helland, Wells Fargo Jess Helvik, Bremer BankDale Hetland, Starion FinancialDan Huber, Serco Global ServicesJoshua Huffman, The Village Family Service CenterCody Ingeman, U.S. BankLauren Jansson, Discovery Benefi tsJosh Jaster, Gate City BankCarl Johnson, Cornerstone BankBecki Johnson, Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.*Jenni Kirchhevel, BlackRidgeBANKTyler Klose, Border States ElectricJill Kroenke, Cargill Credit & Cash ManagementAmy Lahren, The Village Family Service Center

Morrie Lanning Kyle Larson, Bell State Bank & TrustJennifer Lein, Choice Financial Group*Derrick Lewis, Bell State Bank & TrustStacie Loegering, FirstLinkRobby Lundbohm, Starion FinancialMelissa Lynn, Bell State Bank & TrustLindsay Mack, Titan Machinery, Inc.*David K. Martin, Choice Financial GroupMary Mertens, North Dakota Farmers UnionReid Messerschmidt, Discovery Benefi tsJackie Meyer, Marco, Inc.Kylie Mitchell, Forum CommunicationsRob Neuteboom, Rasmussen CollegeDavid Newman, The Village Family Service CenterDeb Nordby, Park Co. RealtorsBrittany Nordick, Discovery Benefi tsPatrick Novak, Border States ElectricKara Odegaard, Rape & Abuse Crisis CenterHelio Oliveira, Titan Machinery Inc.Nicole Olson, Discovery Benefi tsLarry Ornberg AJ Ouradnik, Country FinancialLaura Paulson Solum, Ramada Plaza & SuitesAmelia Pirkl, PARExEL International Lee Pratschner, Wells FargoSunny Prudhomme, The Village Family Service CenterMeg Pulkrabek, Bethany Retirement LivingKristi Richman, MicrosoftLaura Roerick, The Village Family Service CenterRyan Rued, Alerus FinancialDave Rygh, Eide Bailly LLPEddie Scheeley, Choice Financial GroupAbby Schmidt, Discovery Benefi tsAnn Schoenberg, Cornerstone Bank*Elise Siverson, Eide Bailly LLPRob Smith, Wells FargoHannah Sorensen, Thrivent Financial

Each year, United Way utilizes volunteers who assist our team in promoting the annual campaign to current and potential businesses by organizing meetings with local community leaders. These volunteers build relationships and maintain communication throughout the United Way campaign.

*Served as both Account & Loaned Executive volunteerser

EVENTS

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2013 ACCOUNT AND LOANED ExECUTIVES Morrie Lanning Kyle Larson, Bell State Bank & TrustJennifer Lein, Choice Financial Group*Derrick Lewis, Bell State Bank & TrustStacie Loegering, FirstLinkRobby Lundbohm, Starion FinancialMelissa Lynn, Bell State Bank & TrustLindsay Mack, Titan Machinery, Inc.*David K. Martin, Choice Financial GroupMary Mertens, North Dakota Farmers UnionReid Messerschmidt, Discovery Benefi tsJackie Meyer, Marco, Inc.Kylie Mitchell, Forum CommunicationsRob Neuteboom, Rasmussen CollegeDavid Newman, The Village Family Service CenterDeb Nordby, Park Co. RealtorsBrittany Nordick, Discovery Benefi tsPatrick Novak, Border States ElectricKara Odegaard, Rape & Abuse Crisis CenterHelio Oliveira, Titan Machinery Inc.Nicole Olson, Discovery Benefi tsLarry Ornberg AJ Ouradnik, Country FinancialLaura Paulson Solum, Ramada Plaza & SuitesAmelia Pirkl, PARExEL International Lee Pratschner, Wells FargoSunny Prudhomme, The Village Family Service CenterMeg Pulkrabek, Bethany Retirement LivingKristi Richman, MicrosoftLaura Roerick, The Village Family Service CenterRyan Rued, Alerus FinancialDave Rygh, Eide Bailly LLPEddie Scheeley, Choice Financial GroupAbby Schmidt, Discovery Benefi tsAnn Schoenberg, Cornerstone Bank*Elise Siverson, Eide Bailly LLPRob Smith, Wells FargoHannah Sorensen, Thrivent Financial

EVENTS

Taya Spelhaug, North Dakota State College of Science*Brent Srejma, Bank of the WestJake Starkey, Discovery Benefi tsRena Stenseth, Choice Financial Group*Nicole Such Ashe, North Dakota State College of ScienceKatie Sullivan, Ulteig Engineers, Inc. Diane Svaleson, Nash Finch CompanyMona Tedford, Bremer BankDanielle Teigen, FMWF ChamberDale Terry, Wells FargoCora Turner, Homewood Suites by HiltonMelissa Vein, Rasmussen CollegeGary Weinberger, John Deere Electronic Solutions Mike Wickham, Starion FinancialKevin Widerstrand, Wells FargoJackie Williams, The 11th HoursDarla Willoughby, United Sugars CorporationKatie Winje, Bell State Bank & TrustJason Wisniewski, John Deere Electronic Solutions*Traci Zuhlsdorf, The Village Family Service Center

HORNBACHER’S GOBBLE IT UP FOR UNITER WAy $5 LUNCH

Each summer, Hornbacher’s partners with United Way to serve a delicious $5 lunch including a Jennie-O hot turkey sandwich, Frito Lay chips, Pepsi or Aquafi na products and a Kemps frozen treat. The 6th Annual event raised over $20,500. Nearly 100 volunteers at six different Hornbacher’s locations served lunches and encouraged passerbys to join in and support our community!

ROERS CHILI FEED FOR UNITED WAy

In 2013, Roers designated all proceeds from their Annual Chili Feed to United Way. Over 50 chili recipes were served including all of the fi xings, cornbread and dessert. This year over $21,000 was raised through their efforts!

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American Federal Bank Tanya GronewaldAmerican Red Cross, Minn-Kota Chapter AmeriPride Services Inc. Peggy KnudsonAmity Technology LLC Carol RiedingerAnderson & Fercho, PLLCAnderson Dental Appraisal Services, Inc. Marit Ericksmoen Deb PierceThe Arc of Cass County Jenny SchillArc West Central Donna AthertonArntson Stewart Wegner PCAstraZeneca AT&T Communications Auto-Owners Insurance, Inc. Carol Blakslee Jenna RudnickBagan Strinden Vision Connie EricksonBank of America Bank of the West Jessica Staehr Elissa Waasdorp Bayer CropScienceBell State Bank & Trust Julie Peterson Klein Amy WolfBenefi t Specialists Bennett Financial Services Bergseth Bros. Co., Inc. Kelly LangBest Buy Co. Bethany Retirement Living Grant RichardsonBethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church Roxanne West

702 CommunicationsAAA North Dakota Gene LaDoucer Abbott LabratoriesAdams Development Travis ToliverAdcentives Advanced Auto Body & GlassAdvanced Business Methods Tari Wieers Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. (AE2S)Advanced Technology ServicesAevenia, Inc. Mackenzie SeveranceAgCountry Farm Credit Services David AndersonAlerus Financial Caileen Heuertz Missy Keney Jeri McQuade Amanda Salisbury Heather SelldenAllstate InsuranceAmerican Crystal Sugar Company David Berg Beth Halvorson Scott Johnson Diane Rheault Larry Ronsberg


INVESTORS & VOLUNTEERS

ExECUTIVE COMMITTEECHAIR: David Berg, American Crystal Sugar CompanyCHAIR ELECT: Mark Jensen, Concordia CollegeVICE CHAIR: Louise Dardis, FHI360TREASURER: Michelle Killoran, Scheels

COMMUNITy INVESTMENTCHAIR: Mark Jensen, Concordia College Lucas Brodeur, Hope Lutheran ChurchBabs Coler, Globe UniversityBrenda Cornell, Job Service North DakotaJosh Malnourie, Pamela O'Neill, Essentia Health Eddie Sheeley, Choice Financial GroupJeff Tornow, Scheels

SCHOOL SUPPLy DRIVECHAIR: Pat Kotta, Gate City BankMary Bommersbach, Sammons Financial GroupPenny Crowder, Dawson InsuranceBarb Grabar, Fraser, Ltd.Brook Spaulding, Park Christian SchoolKevin Spaulding, Summit Group Software Bradley Storm, West Fargo Public Schools

GOVERNANCECHAIR: Joel Vettel, City of Fargo Doug Hamilton, Prairie Public BroadcastingPaul Finstad, YMCA of Cass and Clay CountiesRock Messerschmidt, Bell State Bank & TrustEvelyn Quigley, Retired

FINANCECHAIR: Michelle Killoran, ScheelsDan Armbrust, Dawson InsuranceBrian Becker, Border States ElectricPatrick Chaffee, Bell State Bank & Trust Randy Johnson, Titan Machinery, Inc.Todd Olson, Gate City BankMichelle Schumacher, Microsoft Wendy Simek, O’Day Management, Inc.Becky Walen, U.S. Bank

TOCqUEVILLE CHAIR: Thomas Dawson, Dawson InsuranceErica Chaffee, Wells FargoBrian Hayer, Warner and CompanyMichelle Killoran, ScheelsNick Killoran, Great North Insurance CompanyTammy Miller, Border States Electric

The Corporate Partners recognized on the following pages made investments in United Way through corporate gifts and/or provided their employees with the opportunity to give to United Way. The individuals listed served as the Employee Campaign Coordinators that organized and led campaigns within their workplace. We thank you!

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American Federal Bank Tanya GronewaldAmerican Red Cross, Minn-Kota Chapter AmeriPride Services Inc. Peggy KnudsonAmity Technology LLC Carol RiedingerAnderson & Fercho, PLLCAnderson Dental Appraisal Services, Inc. Marit Ericksmoen Deb PierceThe Arc of Cass County Jenny SchillArc West Central Donna AthertonArntson Stewart Wegner PCAstraZeneca AT&T Communications Auto-Owners Insurance, Inc. Carol Blakslee Jenna RudnickBagan Strinden Vision Connie EricksonBank of America Bank of the West Jessica Staehr Elissa Waasdorp Bayer CropScienceBell State Bank & Trust Julie Peterson Klein Amy WolfBenefit Specialists Bennett Financial Services Bergseth Bros. Co., Inc. Kelly LangBest Buy Co. Bethany Retirement Living Grant RichardsonBethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church Roxanne West

Beverage Wholesalers - Minnkota Ann EvensonBlackRidge FinancialBlackRidgeBANK Mark Anderson Jenni KirchevelBlue Cross Blue Shield - MNBCBSND/Noridian Jessica Cruz Stacy Devig Michael Hagen Sadie Reiniger Doris Skrove Michelle Trelstad BNG Holdings Inc.BNSF Railway Ralph RichardsonBobcat Company-Doosan Tina Amerman Deborah Hanson Amanda Johanneck Toni PlanteenBorder States Electric Megan WilschewskiBorder States Paving, Inc. Keith Brokke Boulger Funeral HomeBoy Scouts of America, Northern Lights

Council Travis ChristopherBoys & Girls Club of the Red River Valley Branick Industries, Inc. Nicole NorbergBremer Bank Shannon Lavin Matthew TelsteBridgestone Americas Trust Fund Brown & Saenger Lori WambachBuilding Products Inc.

Busch Agricultural Resources, LLC Tony Rosing

Business Essentials Butler Machinery Company Kellie Cossette Anne zimiga Stephanie MuxfeldtCamrud-Foss Concrete Construction,

Inc. Capital Credit UnionCardinal IG Jenni LubbersCargill Credit & Cash Management Amy Miller Natalie McLaenCargill Global Business Services Sonia Lemke Andrea Rabenberg Cargill Oilseed Processing Carpet WorldCase New Holland - Fargo Plant Peggy HayesCash Wise Foods Tim RhodeCass County Hilda Gartner Tara Morris Cindy StoickCass County Abstract Company Arlene KosteleckyCass County Electric Cooperative Karen EgebergCatalyst Medical Center Emily RichardCaterpillar Reman Drive Train Joe Martin Carla McGarry Catherine Tufte, Ltd.Catholic Charities North Dakota Sue DokkenCCRI, Inc. Andrea Ryan

Coldwell Banker First Realty Nate Callens Cole Papers, Inc. Courtney BuchholzCommunity Living Services, Inc. Michael YoungCommunity of Care Concorde General Agency, Inc. Mark UsselmanConcordia College PJ Hines Odile StreedConmy Feste Ltd. Anna Schultz CoreLink Administrative Solutions Angie Edenborg Angela Hagen Mandi Hanson Maggie Heinle Susan Johnson Erik Kiesz Mary Mattson Terry RensvoldCornerstone Bank Melissa StewartCorwin Wilson Management LLP Judy Hausmann Costco Alice Krantz Crane Johnson Lumber Company Culinex Barb JohnsonCummins NPower, LLC Jane LivingstonCurt’s Lock and Key Service, Inc. Dacotah Paper Co. Gary PedersenDakota Refrigeration, Inc. Stacy DvorakDakota Real Estate Investment TrustDakota Specialty Milling, Inc.

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INVESTORS & VOLUNTEERSCentre for Hair & Wellness CenturyLinkCHARISM Choice Financial Group Kristina Holtgard David Martin Eddie SheeleyChristianson’s Business Furniture Kimberly ChristiansonCHS Sunflower Churches United for the HomelessCity of Fargo Teresa Ash Tina Berger Pat Claus Brenda Derrig Bob Getz Sharon Johnson Jodi Kosienski Jasmine Markusen Dawn Mayo Virginia Mueller Kathy Redfield Chris Rose Lawrence Schuh Carol Sexton Jennifer Smedshammer Steve Sprauge Joan Stading Teresa Steiner Dennis Walaker Clay Whittlesey Melissa WolfCity of Moorhead Becky Janhke Jill WengerCity of West Fargo Carmen SchroederClay County Kimberly SavageauClinical Supplies Management Coaches Choice

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Anne Conway Andrew Dahlen Silvia Dekrey Jill Erickson Cathy Evenson Linda Faulkner Lori Feist Jennifer Frueh Mary Beth Goulet Jerry Hanson Scott Hanson Julie Huebner Jamison Jensen Kari Klingman Brad Larson Cindy Nelson John Nelson Mary Schaefer Carole Schalow Jolene Schue Mark Seeba Judy Seibel Carolyn Shook Mary Stoltman Yolanda SwensonFargo Trailer CenterFargo’s Finest Auto Body Shop FARGODOME Susan ThompsonFEDEx Lynn Dulum FGOH2O, Inc Fiebiger, Swanson, West & Co., PLLP

Jeanne CurryFirst Community Credit UnionFirst International Bank & Trust, N. A.

Barb Bougie Michelle Herrly Kristi Krebs First Lutheran Church

Christy Schilling

FirstLink Flament-Ulmen, Inc.Flint Communications, Inc.

Kathryn BergFloor to Ceiling Carpet OneF-M Ambulance Service / Ready Wheels

Kristi Engelstad Stephanie Winterquist FM Dorothy Day House of HospitalityF-M Forklift Sales & Service, Inc.The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Aaron BecherForum Communications Printing Laura FeldnerFoss Architecture & InteriorsFraser, Ltd. Jacqueline McMillanFredrikson & Byron, P.A.Frontier Trust Andie HenslerG&O Insulation Co.GapGate City Bank Bonnie Baumgardner Travis Bryan Emmett WorthGateway Chevrolet Cadillac Hyundai Nissan Tessa LarsonGeneral ElectricGeneral Equipment & Supplies Theresa KeimigGeorge Wyum Real EstateGirl Scouts - Dakota HorizonsGlaxoSmithKlineGlik’sGlyndon Farms Co.Goldmark Property Management Dale HellevangGompf DisplaysGordman’sGPK Products, Inc.

INVESTORS & VOLUNTEERS Roger Willers Sara WohlEnterprise Rent-A-CarEnventis

Valerie Schwantes Erik Hatch LLCEssentia Health Karen EngelterEvolution1, Inc.

Ashley Holst Sarah Sakrison Family Wellness

Jordan McCormick Fargo Freightliner Fargo Glass and Paint Co.

Wade Bakke Eileen KarelsFargo Hose CompanyFargo Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau Fargo Moorhead Human Resources AssociationFMWF Chamber

Gail PetersenFargo Public Schools

Eileen Bachmeier Todd Bertsch Tricia Bry

David Burkman Patricia Chadwick Nick Christianson Debbie Clapp Anne Conway Andrew Dahlen Silvia Dekrey Jill Erickson Cathy Evenson Linda Faulkner Tricia Bry

David Burkman Patricia Chadwick Nick Christianson Debbie Clapp

Dakota Supply Group RoxAnne Friese

Dakota WarehouseDakTech, Inc.

Douglas EatonDale Carnegie Business GroupDatacard Group Dawson Insurance

Melissa Krystosek Delta AirlinesDesign DirectionDex One DFC Consultants, Ltd.

Erin HorstDilworth-Glyndon-Felton Public

Schools Discovery Benefi ts

Jessica ShawnDiversifi ed Contractors Dixon Insurance, Inc.

Jenise LongtineDMS Health Technologies

Samantha McGregorDon’s Car WashDorsey & Whitney LLP Doublewood Inn & Conference Center

Amanda BlotskyDr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. Dr. David K. Tranby Drewes & Horab, Accountants E. Kent Shirley, DDSEide Bailly LLP

Kimberly Bomstad Jamie Fay

Elise Siverson Katie Sonsthagen Anne Stoll Amber Vogel

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FirstLink Flament-Ulmen, Inc.Flint Communications, Inc. Kathryn BergFloor to Ceiling Carpet OneF-M Ambulance Service / Ready Wheels Kristi Engelstad Stephanie Winterquist FM Dorothy Day House of HospitalityF-M Forklift Sales & Service, Inc.The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Aaron BecherForum Communications Printing Laura FeldnerFoss Architecture & InteriorsFraser, Ltd. Jacqueline McMillanFredrikson & Byron, P.A.Frontier Trust Andie HenslerG&O Insulation Co.GapGate City Bank Bonnie Baumgardner Travis Bryan Emmett WorthGateway Chevrolet Cadillac Hyundai Nissan Tessa LarsonGeneral ElectricGeneral Equipment & Supplies Theresa KeimigGeorge Wyum Real EstateGirl Scouts - Dakota HorizonsGlaxoSmithKlineGlik’sGlyndon Farms Co.Goldmark Property Management Dale HellevangGompf DisplaysGordman’sGPK Products, Inc.

Great North Insurance Services, LLCGreater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Libby LarsonGrinnell Mutual ReinsuranceGuardian, Fiduciary & Advocacy ServicesH2M MarketingHallett Financial GroupHannaher’s, Inc. Harland Financial SolutionsHarmon Glass Doctorctor Haugen Masonry Contractors Heartland Trust Company Sheryl BernierHektner Lybeck Erickson InsuranceHerberger’s Amanda Huseby Suzann SampsonHersheyHERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization) Hertz Rent-A-Car hibu HMB Tax & Consulting Inc. Maurice Borud Holiday Inn Express Mary RolleHoliday Inn of Fargo Amanda HoustonHope Lutheran Church Tara ThielHorn Plastics, Inc. Melissa GadberryHornbacher’s Sarah Davies Jon Iverson Terri Manske Michael Readel Nashel Rick Michael Simmons Derek Sway

Hospice of the Red River Valley Deb Gemar Beth HaseltineHouston Engineering Sara Hatlen IBM CorporationIhry Insurance Agency, Inc.Image Group Architecture & Interiors Anne HrubyINDIGO Signworks, Inc. Industrial Builders, Inc. Stacy LarsonIntegreonIntelligent InSites Ashley HahnJCPenney Co., Inc. Sarah LandmanJeff’s Plumbing & Drain CleaningJensen’s Decorating, Inc.Job Service of North Dakota Brenda CornellJohn Deere Electronic Solutions Shelly Peterson Katie Kuker Megan Johnson Gary Weinberger Amanda Wyland Katie Jankowski Sharon Schmalz Karen DeWandeler Sharlene Wohl Ali Al-Kaabi Rita Hildebrandt Kathy Vega Jason Tomlinson Susan VandrovecJohn J. Pollard, DDS, PC Johnsen Trailer Sales, Inc. Johnson Law Office PC Johnstone Supply Doug Johnson

K & T Irrigation, Inc. Kadrmas Lee and Jackson, Inc. Diana BartaKappa Alpha Theta AlumnaeKellogg CompanyKindred Plumbing & HeatingKinetic Leasing, Inc. Knight Printing Bonnie Novak Kohl’sKorsmo Funeral Service KVLy-TV/KxJB-TV Ronald WestrickLake Agassiz Habitat for HumanityLakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc. Lori WardLand O’ Lakes MilkLavelle Company Dave Nathe Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota Gregg TrautweinLexstar Realty Lisa RudnickLillestol Research LLC Amy KobrinskyLunde Lincoln Mazda GEM/KIA of Fargo Noreen HegneyLutheran Social Service of Minnesota Cindy ArnesonLutheran Social Services of North Dakota Linda MatthewsM.I.G. Holdings, Inc./Martin Investment

GroupMacy’s Amanda VossMagellan Pipeline Company Magnum Logistics Companies Penny BarnettMarco, Inc.Marcus Corporation

Maring Williams Law Office PC Nichole WoldMatrix Properties Pamela SilsethMcCulley Optix Gallery McDonald and Gruchalla DDS, PCMedia Productions Lee Massey MedicaMeinecke-Johnson Company Merck PharmaceuticalsMexican Village Michael J. Burns Architects, Ltd. Microsoft Judy Foss Mid-America Aviation Randall HermanMid America Steel, Inc. John SimonsonMidcontinent Communications Stephanie Melgaard Mary zossMills Fleet Farm Minnesota Management & Budget - State of MinnesotaMinnesota State University Moorhead Deb LewisMinnkota EnviroServices, Inc. Monsanto Company Christine MooreMoore Engineering Paige KosteleckyMoorhead Area Public Schools Kristin Dehmer Lynne KovashMortenson ConstructionNash Finch Company Diane SvalesonNationwide Insurance Natural Environments Landscaping, Inc.


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Pedigree Technologies Mary Hansen Pepsi Beverages Company Shelly Johnson Peterson Mechanical, Inc.Prairie Public Broadcasting Kirstin LindberyPrairie St. John’s Michelle ParkinsonPreference Personnel, Inc. Kelly Halvorson The Prescription ShopPrincipal Financial Group Sheri Peterson R & G Shoes John GreenRadisson Hotel Sara HauschulzRamada Plaza & Suites Andrew Olson Laura Paulson Solum Kim Wastweet Ramsey National Bank & Trust Co. Patrick LorensonRape & Abuse Crisis Center Nancy BoyleRasmussen College Mackenzie WiestRBC Wealth Management REACH RealTruck Inc. Matt HeinzenRebuilding Together, Inc.Record Keepers LLCRed River Commodities, Inc. Brenda IhryRed River Human Services Foundation

Phyllis Briss Red River Valley Dental Access ProjectReliance Transportation RHI Supply Refrigeration-Heating Inc.

Rigels, Inc. Roadway Services, Inc. Robert Gibb & Sons, Inc. McKenzie TaylorRobert V. Toutges, DDS PARockTennRockwell Sales Offi cesRodenburg Law Offi ce

Julie ChapmanRoers Construction & Development, Inc.Roger M. Olson Charitable TrustRonald P. McClure, DDSRooter’s Bar Rural Minnesota CEP Salvation Army Sammons Financial Group Suzette Klose Sandy’s Tax Service Sanford Health

Jennifer Gjestvang Kelly Rotar Carly WillsonScheels Caryn Olson Brenna Pratt Christy Schauer Luke Torgerson Jeff Tornow Schwab Charitable FundSerco Global Services, LLCSerkland Law Firm

Robert MoatsShareHouse, Inc.

Sarah Holcomb Roberta Pytlik Lisa TrudeauShultz & AssociatesSiemens SimplexGrinnell South Central Adult Services Council Inc.Southpointe Pharmacy

Southeast Human Service Center Robert HendricksonSouthEastern ND Community Action Agency Katie MorishSpectrum Aeromed Tammy Enright Jodi HaekenkampSpectrum Marketing Spherion Staffi ng Brenda JohnsonSports City Starion Financial Kari BlaskowskiState Bank of Hawley Emily HagenState Farm Insurance State of North Dakota Sandra BilstadStefanson Law Offi ceStein’s, Inc. Beverly TritchlerStrande Investment Planning ServicesStraus ClothingStryker Instruments Stuart C. Irby Co. Summit Group Software Melissa Aus Betsy Stadick Sundog Dani KrolakSungold Foods, Inc. Brenda IhrySuntana Health CenterSwanson Health Products Shannon EidenschinkSweeney Cleaners Inc. T & W Agri ServicesTaco John’s Target

Tecton Products LLC Chris Barta

Roxann Hanson Darla HelgesonTed’s Northport Tesoro Terry Moe, DDS Thermal Energy Products Inc.Thomas L. Elliott CPA Titan Machinery, Inc.

Jason Anderson Kyle Fuglesten Randy Johnson Mark Kalvoda BJ Knutson Jim Lilleberg Ashley Vangsness TMI Hospitality, Inc. Melissa Hughes TNT Kid’s Fitness & GymnasticsTouch Love Center Town & Country Credit UnionTrail King Industries, Inc.

Ryan Erkenbrack Trane CompanyTrinity Lutheran Church

Sue EllingsonTronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PCTRS Industries

Joy CossetteTrueITTrueNorth Steel

Barb BiggerTurman & Lang Ltd. U.S. Bank

Michelle Bashir Kelsey Brovick Amanda Christopherson Ashley Coalwell

Kathy Dahl Deidra Dick Cathy Faltersack Diana Hanson


NDSCS - Skills & Technology Training Center

Taya SpelhaugNetwork Center, Inc.

Angie RyanNew Life Center

Rob SwiersNew york Life Insurance CompanyNilles Law Firm Nodak Mutual Insurance Company

Ann ShipleyNorth Dakota State University

Char GoodyearNorthern Crops InstituteNorthern Improvement

Sarah TorpenNorthern Plains Steel Company

Brandon DickNorthern States Supply, Inc. Northern Technologies, Inc.Northwest Truck & Trailers, Inc. O’Day Management, Inc.

John FriendOffi ceMax, Inc. Ohnstad Twichell, P.C. Chris McShaneOK Tire Stores

Don MeronuckOlaf Anderson Construction, Inc. Oneok Foundation O’Reilly Auto Parts Otter Tail Corporation

Mary RoppeOtto’s Welding ShopPan-O-Gold Baking Co. Park Co. Realtors

Valerie Fiske Pediatric Therapy Partners

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Southeast Human Service Center Robert HendricksonSouthEastern ND Community Action Agency Katie MorishSpectrum Aeromed Tammy Enright Jodi HaekenkampSpectrum Marketing Spherion Staffing Brenda JohnsonSports City Starion Financial Kari BlaskowskiState Bank of Hawley Emily HagenState Farm Insurance State of North Dakota Sandra BilstadStefanson Law OfficeStein’s, Inc. Beverly TritchlerStrande Investment Planning ServicesStraus ClothingStryker Instruments Stuart C. Irby Co. Summit Group Software Melissa Aus Betsy Stadick Sundog Dani KrolakSungold Foods, Inc. Brenda IhrySuntana Health CenterSwanson Health Products Shannon EidenschinkSweeney Cleaners Inc. T & W Agri ServicesTaco John’s Target

Tecton Products LLC Chris Barta Roxann Hanson Darla HelgesonTed’s Northport Tesoro Terry Moe, DDS Thermal Energy Products Inc.Thomas L. Elliott CPA Titan Machinery, Inc. Jason Anderson Kyle Fuglesten Randy Johnson Mark Kalvoda BJ Knutson Jim Lilleberg Ashley Vangsness TMI Hospitality, Inc. Melissa Hughes TNT Kid’s Fitness & GymnasticsTouch Love Center Town & Country Credit UnionTrail King Industries, Inc. Ryan Erkenbrack Trane CompanyTrinity Lutheran Church Sue EllingsonTronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PCTRS Industries Joy CossetteTrueITTrueNorth Steel Barb BiggerTurman & Lang Ltd. U.S. Bank Michelle Bashir Kelsey Brovick Amanda Christopherson Ashley Coalwell Kathy Dahl Deidra Dick Cathy Faltersack Diana Hanson

INVESTORS & VOLUNTEERSKatherine Howland Jim Johnson

Krissy Noonan Paul Tebben Krista Timm Paloma Ramos Davila Florence Savaugeau Delton Steele Julie Steiner Anne Wang Ashley Yochim Melissa zastrowUESCO Group Ali PylkaUlteig Engineers, Inc. Cathy Green Matt HansonUnion State Bank Tahralee SauvageauUnisysUnited Blood Services Andrea Kaspari-GadberryUnited Health GroupUnited Sugars Corporation Jenna FrostUnited Way of Cass-Clay, Inc. University of Mary UPSValero Services, Inc. Valley Alignment & Repair Valley Dental Center, PC Valley Imports, Inc. Valley Veterinary Hospital Vanity Jessica JohnsonVEI GlobalVibra Hospital Darlene Pich The Village Family Service Center Gail PrudhommeVMC Consulting CorporationVocation Training Center, Inc.

Vogel Law Firm Amy BushVolt Technical Resources Kriss Burns Emily LauingerWalgreens LTD Wallwork Truck Center Jennifer HerbrandsonWal-Mart Stores, Inc. Wanzek Construction, Inc. Warner and Company Insurance Jessica EbelingWDAy, Inc. Wells Fargo Natalie Ganske Lisa Jackson Jason Pratt Ryan Roshau Dale TerryWelu Dental Laboratory WENCK Associates West Acres Development, LLP West Fargo Public Schools Heather Konschak West Fargo youth ServicesWest Orthodontics Western Products, Inc. Mary JamesonWestern State Bank Angie ScovilleWidmer Roel PC Lana RensvoldWilliam’s CompanyWimmer’s Diamonds Bob LunneborgWright Funeral Home xcel Energy Susan Gernhardt Terry Thorstensen yHR Partners yMCA of Cass and Clay Counties Anna Hagen

THANK yOU TO EACH AND EVERy INVESTOR FOR AN

INCREDIBLE 2013!

youthworks Jessica FleckyWCA Cass Clay Sarah SlaggZerr Berg Architects, Inc. Ashley Demers

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It’s more than a shirt–it is making a commitment to partner with United Way to help those in need and bring about social change in our community.

More than 1,650 LIVE UNITED shirts were sold and 55 businesses and organizations joined in our 2nd Annual LIVE UNITED Tshirt Day. Thank you for participating!

These people don’t just wear the shirt, they live it!

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