United Way Annual Report 2012

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

2012-2013 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

TABLE OF CONTENTS Vision, Mission, Financials 4 ADVOCATE 5 VOLUNTEER 10 Whole Family Connection 12 Students LIVE UNITED 13 GIVE 14 Lighthouse Leadership Circle 16 Why Give?

18 Sponsors and Staff 20

2

LIVING UNITED IN OTTAWA COUNTY Once again, we as a community get to celebrate the powerful effect we can have when we all LIVE UNITED. As we close the last chapter of the 2012/2013 year, let’s take a look back at the wonderful work you all did while advancing the common good in our communities...

Our donors, almost 10,000 individuals, raised $2,234,165 to create lasting changes in the areas of Education, Financial Stability, Health and Basic Needs.

Our volunteers and advocates, just shy of 7,000 people, provided more than $2.8 million worth of labor support and expertise in the community.

As the numbers go, it was an incredible year; campaign was up, volunteerism up by over 20%, and community investment increased.

At the time of our annual audit, the total community benefit generated by your support of United Way and our Impact Models was over $5.8 million. That means for every dollar given to the campaign we were able to create $2.62 in community benefit.

Underneath everything we are, underneath everything we do, we are connected, interdependent, united. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED. Thank you!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pete Esser, Chair The Holland Sentinel Ron Veldman, Vice Chair Coopersville Area Public Schools Larry Koops, Secretary Fifth Third Bank Michael Metzger, Treasurer JSJ Corp. (retired) Jack Russell, At-large Shape Corp.

Les Denton West Michigan Labor Council David DeYoung JSJ Corp.

Eric Kaelin WGHN Jeanene Kallio Tennant Corporation Randy Kortering Global Information Services Sarah Lilly Five Star Real Estate Lyndsie Post Davenport University Robert Spaman County of Ottawa Paul Thurman ITW Drawform Mark Wilson Huntington Bank

Patrick Moran President, Greater Ottawa County United Way

Pete Esser Chairman of the Board Publisher, The Holland Sentinel

3

MISSION To improve the quality of life for all Ottawa County residents by identifying pressing community challenges and focusing our collective power and resources to address those needs.

VISION To create lasting change in the health & human services realm through the “LIVE UNITED” and “Community Impact” models.

2012-13 FINANCIAL REPORT*

Fiscal Year April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2013 Thank you to our Finance Committee: Pete Esser, Jack Russell, Mike Metzger, Robert Rander, and Tony Verplank

WHAT WE SPEND OPERATIONAL EXPENSES $727,210 EXPENSE BREAKDOWN: Administration $177,748 Fundraising $240,623 Advocacy & Volunteerism $308,839

4

WHAT WE GET

WHAT WE DO

FOR WHAT WE SPEND

WITH WHAT WE GET FOR WHAT WE SPEND

REVENUE GENERATED $2,258,084

COMMUNITY BENEFIT $5,867,693 COMMUNITY BENEFIT BREAKDOWN:

REVENUE BREAKDOWN: Campaign Revenue Grants/Endowments Sponsorships Investment Income

$2,105,954 $57,730 $19,400 $75,000

*As of March 31, 2013 audit **Dollars that are given to community programs because of United Way’s investment in that program. ***Value of services received by the community at no charge.

Community Program Investment Dollars Leveraged/Matched** Value of Volunteerism In-Kind Agency Support***

$1 = $2.62

In campaign = In Community Benefit

$1,534,630 $1,418,668 $2,795,395 $54,000

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. Every three years, Greater Ottawa County United Way publishes a Community Assessment to provide the community with an in-depth analysis of the health and human service issues in Ottawa County. United Way works with the Carl Frost Center for Social Science To view the Community Assessment online, visit: www.ottawaunitedway.org/advocate/ community-assessment/2012-community-assessment

Research at Hope College as well as with the Community Assessment Steering Committee (CASC) and local think tanks to gather and process the data from the surveys of the citizens in Ottawa County. This report is a tool that can inform our ideas and actions as we work together to address the issues facing our community today.

WHAT IS COMMUNITY INVESTMENT? During February and March of this year, 64 volunteers on 10 community investment panels heard program outcome updates from our partner organizations as part of our 2-year funding process. The panels focus on the impact areas of Education, Health, Financial Stability and Basic Needs. In the end, 62 programs in our community received funding from United Way. The panels evaluate programs according to their “outcome measurements.” They read and evaluate applications, ask questions, and visit program partners during the first year. During the second year of funding, the panel members review abbreviated applications and listen to brief update presentations. Then, the panels make their recommendations, which are then presented to United Way’s Board of Directors.

Since incorporating the Outcome Measurements into our work beginning in 2005, the community investment application is no longer about what programs agencies have and how many people go through them, but how the programs have changed the lives of the clients and community. Our community partners have told us the outcome measurements have helped them to become better at what they do.

As you read the following pages in the Advocate section of the Annual Report, you will notice the introduction of our four initiatives at the hub of all of our activities. You will also see the programs supported by each impact area as well as stories about how our partners are having an impact on individuals and families in our communities.

Learn more about how we LIVE UNITED at ottawaunitedway.org.

THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEERS! IMPACT CABINET Paul Thurman, Chair, ITW Drawform Rhonda Dittman, PNC Bank Sarah Lewakowski, Tri-Cities Ministries Counseling Shawn McPherson, Shape Corp.

Mark Tucker, Community Action House Mark Wilson, Huntington Bank

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PANEL LEADERS Rhonda Dittman, PNC Bank Beth Higgins, PNC Bank Jeanene Kallio, Tennant Company Kim LaVallee, Community Shores Bank Shawn McPherson, Shape Corp.

Lyndsie Post, Davenport University Cindy Putnam, Community Volunteer Amy Stringham, Grand Haven Area Public Schools Rozanne Turner, Priority Health Johnna VanNess, Macatawa Bank

5

INTENDED RESULTS: > Children enter school ready to learn. > Students have successful school progression. > Individuals engage in post-secondary experiences and have lifelong learning opportunities.

COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAMS: Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland > Power Hour Homework A ­ ssistance Program CASA (Children’s After School Achievement) > Academic Mentoring CDS–Lakeshore Headstart > Tuition Assistance Grand Haven Area Public Schools > Community CHILL (Completing Homework in a Learning Lab) Kandu, Inc. > Skill Building Services Latin Americans United for Progress > Adelante Hispanic Youth Leadership Development Program > Steps to Success Ready for School > Preschool Tuition Assistance Zeeland Public Schools > Zee Bus (Mobile Summer Library)

6

PARTNER PROGRAM STORY: DREAMS DO COME TRUE

A STORY FROM CHILDREN’S AFTER SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT

Karen Moreno attended CASA, an after-school program at Hope College, during 4th and 5th grades. She didn’t like school or reading, and lacked confidence in her abilities. Her CASA tutor, Carrie, helped her get organized and overcome challenges, introduced her to books she enjoyed reading and provided a consistent and caring presence in Karen’s life. Karen shares, “I came to trust her, and her belief in me helped me to believe in myself.” Karen began to excel in school and dreamed about attending Hope College and volunteering as a CASA tutor to help other kids in need. Today, Karen’s dream has come true. She is a student at Hope College and a CASA tutor.

With the support of United Way, CASA is able to help children like Karen build the skills and confidence they need to succeed and, in turn, give back to the community.

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. INTENDED RESULTS: > Individuals have access to all available income supports. > Individuals are financially literate. > There is accessible and affordable quality housing for all.

PARTNER PROGRAM STORY: HOME & HOPE FOR A FAMILY A STORY FROM GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRIES’ CHP PROGRAM

Over a year ago, Bree and her children moved from Chicago to Holland to escape a difficult situation and start fresh. After her housing plans fell through, Bree found Good Samaritan Ministries’ Community Housing Partnership program. Along with housing, program participants work with a caseworker, who helps connect them with other services such as budgeting help, food pantries, job searching, and a church connection. Bree shared, “Through the program, I was connected with a church group. They helped me move and found furniture for us. My daughter even has a purple room, which is her favorite color!” Once she was settled in a three bedroom unit in Holland, Bree found a great position through a temporary agency. She is optimistic that this temporary position will lead to full-time permanent employment. She has also found reliable child care and transportation.

With the support of United Way, Good Sam’s CHP program is able to help parents like Bree create stable lives for their families.

COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAMS: Center for Women in Transition > Transitional Housing Community Action House > Case Management Services Good Samaritan Ministries > Community Housing Partnership Ladder Homes > Supported Independent Living Housing Legal Aid of Western Michigan > Legal Services Love INC of Allendale > Transportation Assistance Program The People Center > Transitional Housing The Salvation Army (Grand Haven) > Fresh Beginnings Transitional Housing

7

INTENDED RESULTS: > Individuals have access to Dental, Physical and Mental Health care. > Individuals engage in prevention and holistic health activities.

COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAMS: ARC – Advocacy & Resource Center > Supported Parenting Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired > Blindness & Low Vision Rehabilitation Bethany Christian Services > El Centro Counseling Program Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lakeshore > Youth Mentoring Boy Scouts of America, President Ford Field Service Council > Comprehensive Youth Development Catholic Charities West Michigan > Crossroads > Pregnancy Outreach Counseling and Support Program Center for Women in Transition > Child & Family Services > Girls on the Run Children’s Advocacy Center > Wrap Around Program City on a Hill Ministries > Health Clinic Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore > The Girl Scouts Experience Grand Haven Department of Public Safety > DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)

8

Good Samaritan Ministries > Faith in Youth Partnership LEDA (Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance) > Calling All Colors > Migrant Mentoring Program Mediation Services > Child Welfare Family Conferences NEO Forum > Drug Abuse Prevention & Education NORA (Northwest Ottawa Recreation Authority) > Recreation Summer School OAR (Ottagan Addictions Recovery) > Substance Abuse Residential Treatment > Substance Abuse Outpatient Treatment Pathways, MI > CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) > Education & Support for Parents of School-age Children > Mental Health Counseling > Substance Abuse Counseling > Total Trek Quest Tri-Cities Family YMCA > Day Camp & Childcare Tri-Cities Ministries Counseling > Counseling for Children, Adults, and Families

PARTNER PROGRAM STORY: OTTAGAN ADDICTIONS RECOVERY “Before treatment at Ottagan Addictions Recovery, I didn’t know that addiction is a mental disease. I didn’t know how to cope with my emotions, anxiety, or even have personal boundaries. Today, I know I have choices in life. I now have tools to deal with life and I will continue with my recovery and apply recovery to every aspect of my life. Today, I LOVE who I am and know I can be ALL I want to be!” With the support of United Way, OAR is able to offer their clients substance abuse treatment, which helps break the powerful grip of addiction, and leads to happier, healthier lives.

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

INTENDED RESULTS: Individuals and Families have: > Their daily food needs met. > Their daily housing needs met. > Access to emergency assistance care and support.

PARTNER PROGRAM STORY:

THE LITTLE RED HOUSE

Bob and Edith were struggling. Edith became caretaker of her husband after a variety of health issues had left him in need of constant care. Edith was dealing with her own health issues and felt trapped at home as well. She and Bob felt hopeless. After a friend mentioned The Little Red House, the couple checked it out and decided that Bob would go two days a week. Now the couple feels hopeful and happy again.

With the support of United Way, The Little Red House is able to provide adult daycare services that benefit both those in need of care as well as their caregivers.

COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAMS: American Red Cross – Ottawa County > Disaster Relief

His Harvest Stand > Basic Needs Program

Center for Women in Transition > Court Advocacy > Domestic Violence > Sexual Assault

Four Pointes: Center for Successful Aging > Urgent Healthcare Needs Program

Children’s Advocacy Center > Assessment/Intervention

The People Center > Food Pantry

Community Action House > Emergency Services

The Salvation Army (Grand Haven) > Emergency Social Services Assistance > SA Emergency Housing

Coopersville Cares > Utility & Housing Assistance Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank > Food Assistance for Needy Families

The Little Red House > Adult Day Care Services & T­ ransportation

The Salvation Army (Holland) > Utility Assistance

Heritage H.O.M.Es > Smith Regional Respite

9

DAY OF CARING TEAMS A number after the company name indicates the number of teams from that company.

AD Bos Vending Services Anderson Technologies Automatic Spring Products Bethany Christian Services Black River Public School Black River United Way Club Bod-E-Nomics, LLC Bunco Gals Catholic Charities City of Ferrysburg City of Grand Haven Consumers Credit Union (2) Consumers Energy, J.H. Campbell Complex Center for Women in Transition Dake/a JSJ Business Davenport University Elzinga Volkers, Inc. Fifth Third Bank (3) GHSP/ a JSJ Business Grand Haven Area Public Schools Grand Haven Board of Light & Power Grand Haven High School (2) Greater Ottawa County United Way Harbor Industries (2) HASP Haworth Inc Herman Miller (9) Hillshire Brands Holland Rotary Home Depot Huntington Bank (3) Innotec IS/IT ITW Drawform (2) izzy+/ a JSJ Business JSJ Corp.

Lakeshore Clubhouse Lakeshore Fittings Legal Aid of West Michigan Les Denton LG Chem (4) Light Corp. (4) Macatawa Bank (5) Oakwood Intermediate School PNC Bank Refab LLC Rosey Boardman SH Zeeland Community Hospital Steel Forming Systems Tennant Company The Mortgage House Tri Cities Area Chamber of Commerce Tri Cities Family YMCA TUV America United Federal Credit Union West Michigan Community Bank Woodward, Inc.

10

DAY OF CARING Light Corp. employees at The People Center in Spring Lake

BY THE NUMBERS: 65 projects completed 83 teams 837 volunteers gave 5,859 hours in one day which leveraged in labor support.*

$127,667

*Labor support is based on Michigan’s average value of a volunteer hour- $21.79.

Grand Haven Chamber staff help out at Love, INC.

White Pines Middle School sixth graders celebrate Earth Day on Junior Day of Caring

JUNIOR DAY OF CARING

This spring, more than 800 middle-schoolers from Grand Haven tackled a variety of service projects in the Tri-Cities area

Sixth graders from White Pines Middle School help remove invasive species at Hemlock Crossings

Eighth graders from Lakeshore Middle School in Grand Haven help with beach and park clean up

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. WENDY SCHWEIFLER IS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Wendy Schweifler is the recipient of the 2013 Greater Ottawa County United Way Volunteer of the Year Award. Wendy has volunteered as an account manager for the United Way community campaign for the past five years. In this role, she works year-round to build relationships and raise money for the community through the Wendy Schweifler (r) workplace campaigns of five companies. and Christine Cruz She has helped raise nearly a quarter million dollars for the community during her time as a volunteer.

Wendy is an entrepreneur who helps United Way while she builds her businesses AND educates the community about health and wellness. She has organized an entire team of massage therapists to soothe the aching muscles of the Day of Caring Volunteers for the past two years. She has also raised more than $2,000 for United Way through the Massage Therapy and Wellness Expo in October 2011 and 2012 and GardenFest in April 2012 and 2013.

Community Baby Shower The first annual LIVE UNITED Community Baby Shower took place on June 28, 2012 and gathered over $5,000 worth of donated items for babies and families in need in Ottawa County. THANK YOU to our partners: DeNooyer Chevrolet, Tri-Cities Family YMCA, Catholic Charities West MI, The People Center and Two Men and a Truck.

FREE PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD Over 5 million people nationwide have saved over $533 million with the FamilyWise FREE prescription discount card. Visit the Greater Ottawa County United Way office at 115 Clover St. in Holland, call 616.396.7811 or visit ottawaunitedway.org for more info. Start saving on your prescription medications today!

2012-2013 TOTALS VOLUNTEERS

6933

VOLUNTEER HOURS

128,288

LABOR SUPPORT

> $2.7M

Statistics apply to the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013

LIVE UNITED! GET INVOLVED IN OUR SIGNATURE VOLUNTEER EVENTS: APRIL

VOLUNTEER STARS

WHITE PINES MIDDLE SCHOOL JR. DAY OF CARING

MAY

LAKESHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL JR. DAY OF CARING

BEACH SWEEP

JUNE

COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER

AUGUST

STUFF THE BUS

SEPTEMBER DAY OF CARING NOVEMBER RAKE A DIFFERENCE

ottawaunitedway.org/volunteer 11

YOU CAN LIVE UNITED TOO! United Way’s VOLUNTEER SOLUTIONS is an online resource for volunteer opportunities. Visit our secure web page where you can easily register as an individual or organization to find or post volunteer opportunities in Ottawa County:

www.ottawaunitedway.org/volunteer/volunteer-solutions Flexible Options

Short term/long term; evenings, weekends

Help Families

Provide emotional support or help meet basic human needs

Help Kids

Be a mentor, coach, or tutor

Help Community

Participate in school improvement, environmental projects, neighborhood cleanup projects and much more

CONNECTING FAMILIES TO RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY Whole Family Connection (WFC) is a web-based program that connects families with services throughout Ottawa County. It’s essentially a free, 24/7, “one stop service tool” for community resources.

WFC enables families to identify their wants and needs (via an online survey). Our program then supplies them with a county- wide range of services and providers capable of meeting those needs. All information is immediately available, and in many cases, families can automatically generate a request for services from our site.

The beauty of this initiative is that it unites, engages and aligns Ottawa County businesses, government and service providers directly with the families in need of their support. Whole Family Connection® is brought to you by Greater Ottawa County United Way. Connect with us today: wholefamilyconnectionottawa.com

12

RESOURCES FOR YOUR FAMILY For help at your fingertips, visit: WholeFamilyConnectionOttawa.com An online resource tool, offering families instant access to services throughout Ottawa County. Our goal is to make receiving services as simple and hassle-free as possible. WFC is available 24/7, anywhere there is Internet, and the best part … it’s FREE! 1. Create an account profile. (Identifies your wants and needs) 2. Create a user name and password.

(So you can return to your information anytime)

3. Immediately receive a list of available programs to meet those needs 4. Choose the services you plan to connect with 5. Instantly obtain a current, printable, list of program providers with details on the services they offer, where they are located and ways you can contact them!

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

STUDENTS LIVE UNITED 1,274 STUDENTS

ARE CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN THE SLU PROGRAM

Students LIVE UNITED connects high school students with opportunities to volunteer in their communities. Students track their volunteer hours and receive recognition at the 100 hour and 400 hour levels of service while enrolled in the program. School systems throughout Ottawa County partner with United Way in this effort. To learn more, visit www.ottawaunitedway.org/volunteer/students-live-united or scan the QR code above with your smart phone.

The following high schools in Ottawa County participate in the SLU program, with oversight from United Way: Allendale, Black River, Coopersville, Grand Haven, Hudsonville, West Ottawa, Zeeland East and Zeeland West. To get your school involved, contact the SLU program coordinator at 616.396.7811.

SLU Logo Contest Are you part of Students LIVE UNITED? Are you creative and full of great ideas? Beginning in the fall, SLU is holding a competition to create a new SLU logo. All SLU students can compete. The Greater Ottawa County United Way logo must be incorporated along with “Students LIVE UNITED” wording. The winner will receive a yet-to-be-determined prize. Check in with the SLU Coordinator in the fall for more details!

Students who complete 100 hours of ­service while enrolled in the SLU program ­receive an award certificate from Greater ­ Ottawa County United Way. Students who complete 400 hours of service ­receive the Michigan Student Service Award signed by the Governor of Michigan, and a bronze medallion from Volunteer Centers of ­ Michigan.

THANK YOU to the incredible 2012 award-winning graduates named below who have shared their time and talents to make their communities better places for all.

Allendale High School (601.35 hours) Katerine “Katie” Sauter - 601.35 hours Black River Public School (1,667 hours) Mattie Phillips - 413.5 hours Ethan Hansen - 107.5 hours Christina Knutson - 460 hours Jenn Tatrow - 686 hours Coopersville High School (2,211 hours) Kyle Meintsma - 1,011 hours Kameron Meintsma - 1,200 hours Grand Haven High School (1,652 hours) Gabrielle Barron - 547.5 hours Levi Alger - 245 hours Hayley Jones - 446 hours Stephanie Szymas - 403.5 hours

13

2012–2013 CAMPAIGN CABINET Campaign Chairs

Budd and Melinda Brink Shape Corp./GHAPS (retired)

Lighthouse Leadership Circle North Steve & Sandy Moreland Automatic Spring Products Corp.

Lighthouse Leadership Circle South Scott & Mary Remenschneider Huntington Bank/Hope College

Major Firms

Mark Wilson, Huntington Bank David DeYoung, JSJ Corp.

Small Business

Glenn Anderson, Anderson Technologies Eric Kaelin, WGHN

Professional

Jeff Beswick, Varnum Law Sarah Lilly, Five Star Realty Mike Metzger, JSJ Corp. (retired) Haans Mulder, Cunningham Dahlman Dolores Trese, Legal Aid of Western MI

Government

Patrick McGinnis, City of Grand Haven Bob Spaman, County of Ottawa

CAMPAIGN 2013 HIGHLIGHTS More than 200 members of the community attended the 2013 LIVE UNITED Celebration held March 21 at Doubletree Hotel in Holland. The crowd went wild when Campaign Co-chairs Budd and Melinda Brink announced that a total of $2,234,165 had been raised to continue creating the building blocks of a better life in Ottawa County.

Campaign Co-chairs Said Budd Brink, “We set an ambitious goal of $2.3 milBudd and Melinda Brink lion last July, and got within two-and-a-half percentage points of that goal. We believe that, having a stretch goal, we created a campaign that was full of energy and optimism … a campaign that propelled the United Way message into a lot more Ottawa County homes and hearts. And, as a result, we turned in another increased campaign, with nearly every division of the campaign posting an increase.”

LIVE UNITED AWARDS PRESENTED BY GREATER OTTAWA COUNTY UNITED WAY G.W. Haworth Strength of the Community Award: The Bos Family of A.D. Bos Vending Services, Inc. Joe Martella Above & Beyond Award: Bob Van Dyke of Automatic Spring Products Corp.

Out of the Box Award: Elizabeth LeGrand of Dake/a JSJ Business Pinnacle of Partnership Award: Center for Women in Transition

Education

Keith Konarska, Superintendent Grand Haven Area Public Schools Ron Veldman, Superintendent Coopersville Area Public Schools Karen McPhee, OAISD ­Superintendent

2012-2013 VOLUNTEER ACCOUNT MANAGERS

2012-13 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Alice Bakale

Nonprofit

Leslie Bozek, United Federal Credit Union

Jack Russell, Chair, Shape Corp.

Ron Veldman, Coopersville Area Public Schools Taiyoh Afrik, Johnson Controls Les Denton, West Michigan Labor Council Lyndsie Post, Davenport University

Captains Jay and Sally Davis, The Salvation Army, Grand Haven Charisse Mitchell, Center for Women in Transition

Renee Botbyl

Retiree

Brandy DeWilde

Michele Chaney, Consumers Credit Union Debbie Clark, The Mortgage House

Steve Groters, GHAPS (retired) Sandy Huber, GHAPS (retired)

John Gork, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Beyond the Workplace

Melinda Jurries, Ottagan Addictions Recovery, Inc.

Paul Thurman, ITW Drawform Les Denton, West Michigan Labor Council

Prospect Team

Jack Russell, Shape Corp.

Pete Esser, Holland Sentinel Larry Koops, Fifth Third Bank Randy Kortering, Haworth Tom Bos, A.D. Bos Vending Services, Inc.

14

Darcy Komejan, Children’s Advocacy Center Jordan Neiger, Manpower Wendy Schweifler, Bod-E-Nomics Debra Snyder, Manpower Gary Thompson, Michigan Custom Signs Mary VanVels, Workforce Management

2012-13 CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE AJ Smith, Haworth, Inc. Deb Rink, Harbor Industries Shawn Baxter, Brilliance Audio Elizabeth LeGrand, Dake/a JSJ business Jackie Kleino, Woodward, Inc. Tracy Hunley, ITW Drawform Denise Dhuse, Ottawa Area Intermediate School District

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. TOP CAMPAIGN COMPANIES:

2012 - 2013 CAMPAIGN COMPANIES The names in blue are the 2013 “Top 22 over $20K” campaigns. Together they raised $1,227,708 of the $2,234,165 campaign total through employee pledges, corporate matching gifts, and special events.

A.D. Bos Vending Services, Inc. American Red Cross Anderson Technologies AT&T Automatic Spring Products Baker Lumber Bank of America Bekins Audio Video & Appliance Benteler Aluminum Bod-E-Nomics Brilliance Audio Catholic Charities CDS Lakeshore Head Start Challenge Machinery Chamber of GH, SL & Ferrysburg Chase & JP Morgan Chase Chemical Bank Children’s Advocacy Center City of Ferrysburg City of Grand Haven City of Holland City of Zeeland Comerica Community Action House Community Shores Bank Consumers Credit Union Consumers Energy Coopersville Area Public Schools County of Ottawa Center for Women in Transition Dake/a JSJ Business Davenport University DeBoer Baumann Delong & Brower Dr. Pepper Snapple Dryer Architectural Group Elzinga & Volkers Entergy Enterprise Rent-A-Car Falcon Corp Ferris Buscher Zwiers Fifth Third Bank Flagstar Bank Flextronics Gage Motor Mall GHSP/a JSJ Business Global Technologies Good Samaritan Ministries Gordon Food Service

Grand Haven Board of Light and Power and UWUA Local 582 Grand Haven Area Public Schools Grand Haven Tribune Grand Haven Charter Twp. Grand Transformers Great Lakes Castings Greater Ottawa County United Way Grand Valley State University Harbor Industries Haworth Henry A. Fox Sales Company Herrick District Library Hillshire Brands Holland Board of Public Works Holland Charter Twp Holland Hospital Holland Sentinel/ Flashes Publishers Hope College Howard Miller Clock Co. Hudsonville Public Schools Huntington Bank ITW Drawform izzy+/a JSJ Business JC Penney Jenison Public Schools Johnson Controls JSJ Corp.

Kandu K-Line Kohl’s Lake Michigan Credit Union Lake Trust Credit Union Lakeshore Fittings Latin Americans United for Progress Legal Aid of Western Michigan Light Corp.

Loutit District Library Loutit Foundation Macatawa Bank Magna Medallion Instrumentation Systems Media One Meijer Mercantile Bank Mercy Health Partners Meyaard, Tolman & Venlet, PC

Michigan Commerce Bank Michigan West Coast Chamber Michigan Gas Utilities North Ottawa Community Health System ODL, Inc. Ottagan Addictions Recovery, Inc Ottawa Area Intermediate School District PADNOS Pathways, MI Perrigo Company Plantenga’s Cleaners PNC Priority Health Purple Cow Creamery Raymond James Ready for School Reliant Professional Cleaning Robert DeNooyer Chevrolet Rycenga Building Center SAF Holland Sam’s Club Santo Stefano del Lago Scholten Fant State Employees Charitable Campaign Semco Energy Seven Steps Up Shape Corp.

Shoreline Sport & Spine Spartan Stores Spectrum Health Spectrum Health Zeeland Hospital Spring Lake Public Schools Stanco Metal Products Steel Forming Systems Supreme Machined Products Target Tennant Thermotron Trans-Matic Tri-Cities Ministries UPS Varnum Law Warner Norcross Judd Wesco West Michigan Academy of Arts West Michigan Community Bank

West Michigan Molding West Ottawa Public Schools Western Michigan Fleet Parts Western Theological Seminary Wolverine Worldwide Woodward, Inc. Younkers Zeeland Architectural Components Zeeland Farm Services Zeeland Public Schools

IN-KIND SUPPORT A.D. Bos Vending Services, Inc. DeVries Photography Doubletree Hotel Eastern Floral Fortino’s Grand Haven Golf Club Grand Haven Tribune Grimaldi’s Chocolate Harbor Industries Hillshire Brands (Sara Lee) Holland Litho Printing Company Holland Sentinel Home Depot, Grand Haven Keystone Coaching Macaulay Jermstad, Filmmaker Marc Hoeksema Photography Michigan Custom Signs Mugs Party Store NASCAR RV Park Ottawa County Parks Purple Rose Revel Santo Stefano del Lago Seven Steps Up Shape Corp.

Sheila Warners Design Sweet Temptations Tennant Two Men and a Truck VerDuin’s Wendy Schweifler, Bod-E-Nomics WGHN

15

LIGHTHOUSE LEADERSHIP CIRCLE THANK YOU TO THE GENEROUS MEMBERS OF THE LIGHTHOUSE LEADERSHIP CIRCLE WHO GAVE $500+ THIS YEAR BEACON SOCIETY $10,000+ Budd & Melinda Brink Anonymous (2) Dick & Ethie Haworth Loutit Foundation Matthew & Jennifer Haworth F. Martin & Dorothy Johnson Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Fund Mary Ann Sherwood Fund Lynne Sherwood Fund L.J. Verplank Gary & Vicki Verplank Fifth Third Foundation ADMIRAL’S CIRCLE $5000-$9,999 Franco & Alessandra Bianchi David & Susan Couch Thomas F. & Debbi DeVoursney David & Janet DeYoung Martha Erickson Tony & Kathy Gage David & Kathy Hensch Nelson & Lana Jacobson Bari Johnson Larry & Jeanie Koops Scott & Marla Nisbet Lynne Sherwood Dr. Lowell & Mrs. Mary Van De Riet CAPTAIN’S CIRCLE $2,500-$4,999 Don & Cindy Anderson Glenn Anderson Jeff & Tammy Beswick Jim & Joan Brown John & Nancy Carlyle Robert & Julia Currier Scott DeMeester Robert & Colette DeNooyer John & Linda Dice David & Mary Eagin Salvatore Ferlito Happy Fox Jr. Gerard Gravelyn Ann Harten Edna Haworth Mary Jacobson Martin & Terri Jennings Diane & Larry Kooiker Scott Lubbers Buzz Miller John Mooney

Steven & Sandra Moreland Jeff & Cindy Olds Tim & Jill Parker Cindy Parker Jack Russell Chuck & Sheri Saylor Timothy Schroeder Tony & Monica Verplank Brad Wierenga Robert Wolniakowski COMMANDER’S CIRCLE $1,000-$2,499 Ryan Anair Kevin Bailey Jason Balgavy Dave & Kathy Barber Carl Beresheim Kevin & Lori Blanding Chick Blue Gilles Boehm Cris Boon-Hinga & Marvin Hinga Tom & Jane Bos Tom & Laurie Bos Arend Boterenbrood Thomas Boven Dr. Daniel & Deborah Bowen John & Tracy Bowman Michael Bremer James W. & Jane T. Brown Steve & Krystal Bulthuis Ann Busby Tim & Jaime Byerly Darci Corner Dr Kennard & Wendy Creason Michelle & Tom Creswell Timothy & Tammy Davison David & Nancy DeJonge Dominique DeNooyer Guy Descloux Penni DeWitt Jerry & Diane Di Trapani Robert Dutmers Andrew English Deborah Erickson Pete & Kathy Esser William & Elaine Evenson Mark & Debra Feyen Thomas Genson Nicholas Geswein Richard & Leann Glasser Brian Group Craig & Karen Hall Greg & Sharon Hankamp Craig Hankinson

W. Kirke and Shirley Harris Janet Harris Robert Hendrickson Benjamin Higgins James Hilliard Michael Hnatiuk Frances Hogsten Gregory Holmes Tim & Lori Hornshaw Diane Hyland Stephanie Jamrog John Johnson Holly & Erick Johnson Dan & Barbara Joldersma Taryn Jonker Jim and Ginger Jurries Daniel & Patricia Keller Mark & Betsy Kleist Philip & Lillian Koning Robert Koroknky-Palicz Randy & Sue Kortering Jeff & Kelly Kurburski Barry & Christine Lemay Pamela Linton Daniel & Wynne Martin Dr. & Mrs. Bruce W. Martin Roger Martin Brenda Marzynski Keith & Lynn Mast Greg & Kate Maybury Martin & Karen McPhee Philip & Gloria Meyer Alan & Mary Miller Patrick & Stacy Moran Darell & Phyl Moreland Gregory Olson Peg & Jeff Padnos Jan & Keith Parrott Kevin & Betsy Phillips John & Lorraine Pickett Tina Pietrangelo John Pimm Jeffrey & Karen Piper Rob & Cindy Pocock Duane & Dorothy Quigg Richard Raborn Bob & Andie Rander Mike & Lisa Reeves Mike & Lisa Reilly Thomas and Gretchen Reinsma Greg & Lois Retzlaff Scott Reus & Holly Taylor Bruce & Mari Rice Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Riebe Jonathan & Phyllis Rietberg

DID YOU KNOW?

16

Greater Ottawa County United Way is rated as a Four-Star Charity by Charity Navigator. This is the highest rating a charity can receive and means the charity exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in its cause.

Larry & Brenda Ritsema Glenn Rutkauskas Michael Scherrens Robert Scott Herb Shear Marion Sherwood Family Fund Jeff & Vicky Smith Edward & Kari Smith Karen Spaulding Scott & Terri Spence Richard Stafford Edward & Bethany Stanisiewski James & Sheila Steffel John Stempfley Pat & Camy Thompson P.J. Thompson Nancy Tysman Sandra Updegraff Jeffery Vandenberg Ronald Vander Schaaf Barbara Van Heest Henry & Cora Visscher Jenn Vysoky Morey & Kris Wagenmaker Alice Webb Endowment Fund Dr Walt and Daphne Weber Hank & Louann Werksma Michael Westra Glynis Whitcomb James Wiersma Andrew & Holly Williams Mark & Lori Wilson Robert Worthington Mike & Penny Zacek NAVIGATOR’S CIRCLE $500-$999 Lee Abramson Annette Allen Jeffrey Andersen William Andrews Marc Anthony Mary Arbanas Chuck Arends Todd Armstrong Dianna Armstrong Robert Arterburn Charles Aschbrenner & Chris Spencer The Babbitt Family Barbara Baker Barry and Debra Bandstra Diane Barefield Andrea Barry Shawn Baxter Scott Beard Lola Beasley Timothy & Kristin Beers Scott & Tracy Bekins William Berghorst Craig Bessinger Brook & Chrystal Bisonet

Tim Blizzard Mr. & Mrs. Matthew R. Boelkins Linda & Steven Boeve Thomas Bonnema Tom & Ulrica Bowen Michael Brady Gerald Bramer Aaron & Kimberly Bremer Jason Bricker Heather Brolick Kelvin Brown Mary Brunsting Cheri & Ron Bultje Dr. James & Martha Bultman Brad & Denese Burrows Karmen Bush Barbara Buteyn Susan Butler Blake & Donna Bylenga Sherri Calcut Charlie Carson Tammy & Paul Christiansen Shanna L Church William Clarke Thomas Clippert Pam Cohn Edelio Coipel Mr. & Mrs. Matt Coleman Mike & Valerie Command Susan Conrad Evan Cooper Richard Crane Dr. Bill & Mary Creason Timothy Crosby Brad Davis Lori DeFeyter Kirby DeFeyter Joseph DeGraves Christopher Deiners Kelly Dekker Liz DeLaLuz David Dennert Nicole DeNooyer & Chris Taylor David & Joyce Derhammer Rebecca Dernberger Patrick DeShaw James DeVries Michelle & Doug Dewey Dave DeYoung Bill & Lori Dinkelmann Rhonda Dittman Robert Doremire Paul & Gretchen Doyle Laurie & Rich Draeger Jeremy Drew Denny & Barb Dryer Marvin Dunbar Thomas Durkin Thomas & Marilyn Dykstra John Dykstra Sherry Egan Aaron & Joy Eling

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. William Emrich Brian Erickson Jon Eslick John Evans Mary Jane Evink Doug Fairchild Tammy Faxel Scott Feig Paul & Beth Foulkes Robert Fox Mary Frein Dennis & Jodi Furton Rob & Jill Garrison Gregory Gavin Robert Gibson Scott & Wendy Glasgow Sean Glombowski John & Martha Gork Howard Gould Zygmunt Gregory Myssi Griffin Karen & Mitch Grissen Scott Groenheide Steven Groothuis Robert Grunstra Ronald Haan Katherine Haiker Carol Hall Karen Hannon Randall L. & Therese A. Hansen David Harman James Hart Michael Haynes Paul Heidel John Hendricks Michael Herbert Steven & Erica Hernandez Timothy & Nancy Hertz Jack Hessler Mark Hills Thom Hirt Bruce Hoeve Jon & Richelle Hofman Randy & Melody Holcomb James & Marlene Holstine James Hook Jr Julia Houle James Houtman Ken Houtman Jeanette Hoyer & Brenda Summers Paul & Sandra Huber Mary Huisman Molly Hunting Jeff Interbitzen Isaacs Family Hannah James Joseph James Elizabeth Johnson Keith Johnson Walter Kade Pete & Jeanene Kallio John Kasza Kasia Kata-Carlson

Kelly Kean Lora Kelemen Steve Kenemer Frank & Diane Kennedy Raymond Kennedy Gary Kersting David & Sandra Klaassen Jackie & Dave Kleino Susan Klooster-North & John North Tom & Maryann Knowles Darcy Komejan Jerry Komejan Keith & Patti Konarska Julie Koning Lisa Kosak Sergio & Rachel Kraljic Douglas Krause Louise Kreun Mark Kuzyk Theresa LaBelle George & Barbara Lambourne Rob Langejans Karl Lanka Donna Larabee Debra Large Greg & Laura Latsch Bob & Kim LaVallee Marc Lebrun Chris Lemko Matt & Wendy Leonard John Lepard Ben & Sarah Lewakowski Jim & Sarah Lilly Paul Lindemuth Casmir Litwinski Donna Jean Lock Lynda Logan Marc & Jane Longstreet Bud & Mary Lothschutz David Lumm Faith MacDonald James & Nancy MacLachlan Paul Madden Jill Maitzen Thomas Manderscheid Manion Family Angelo & Laura Marasco Ken Marshall Keith Marston Thomas Martin Sharon Martinez Celia Martinez de Serrano Joseph Matecki Joshua Maxwell Martin McCaffrey Shawn McFall Jerry & Carol McFall David & Janice McLaughlin Joe & Julie McMahon Joe McNeely Thomas Meeuwsen Patricia Meinel Brenda Merrifield & Alan Osborn

Fred Meyer Roger Meyer Charles & Ellen Michele Michael and Karen Miller Charisse Mitchell Sally Moeller Steven Morales Yolanda Morales W. Martin Moran Todd Mulder Robert Myers David Neal Adam Nelson Mark & Jacki Neumann Dale Newberry Gary Nieuwsma Thomas Nuyens Paul Olesh Michael Olsen James & Ruthann Olthoff Charles Osborn Steve & Deb Ostrowski Bruce Overway Mitchell & Karen Padnos Shelly Padnos & Carol Sarosik Robert Palmer John Parker Ted & Vicki Parker Robert Parsons Norman Payne Philip Pearce Michelle Peerbolt Scott Plough Dana & Joseph Plowman Kevin & Amy Polston Lyndsie Post Rick & Stacey Post Tamara Posthuma Scott Poulton Kurt & Cindy Pravda Denise Prestinari Henry Prince Ronald & Nancy Purcell John & Ann Query Janice Ralya Robert & Lori Rander Joanna Rankin Chuck & Nena Rantz Ray Reeths Scott & Mary Remenschneider Todd Reynolds Andrew Ridenbaugh Greg Riegler Thomas & Gail Ringelberg Mike & Deb Rink Debra Risselada Tom & Tracy Robbins Seth Roberts Dr. & Mrs M. Gary Robertson Kristi Rodenbeck Debra Rodrigues Melissa Rookus Lori Rosema Bruce Rosensteel

Dennis Rupar Wesley Russell Fred & Lynn Rutan Todd Sadler Marlo Savage Robert Scamehorn Brett Schebor Jack Scheerhorn Andrew Schmidt Charles Schmidt Michael Schmidt Jeremy & Danielle Schmidt Peter & Teresa Schraudt Chad Schreur Duane Schuldt Erika Scurlock Robert & Theresa Seaberg Izzy & Sylvia Segovia Gary Semmens Lynn Sheehan Peter & Gordeen Sherwood Cynthia Shick Lisa Shipp Matthew Siel Charles Sikkenga Amy Simmons Craig & Christina Smith Michael Smith Gwen Snider Vincent Snyder Don & Donna Sokolow Robert Sommerville Kathleen Sova Robert & Carol Spaman Zackery Sparrow Steven Spink Steven Springstead Jason Stacy Shawn Stenberg Thomas Stoll Patrick & Julie Stone Robert & Ruth Stoppert Dan & Holly Streng Family Nicholas Striker Amy Stringham Laura Stuursma Kent & Bonnie Suchecki Robert & June Swart Jon Swets Vic Tan Marsha Taylor Seth Teater Joshua Tennant Dale Terpstra Rex Thelen Ronald Thenn Michael Thompson Richard Thompson Paul Thurman Don Timlowski Frank & Audrey Tobin James Todd Phil Todd Paul & Ione Trap

William Treece Ms. Dolores Trese & Mr. Daniel Bonner Louis Trier Christine Valentine Michael Valz Fred Van Dyke Donald Van Patten Patricia Vande Wege Richard Vanden Berg Gary Vander Heide Michael Vanderwilt Kimberly VandeVusse David Vandoorne Robert & Mary VanDyke Jack Vandyke Joseph VanLinden Michael Vanommen Alan VanRaalte Ben VanSlooten Michael & Robin VanSolkema Cindy Varney Richard & Amy Veenhoven Henry Veenstra Kyle Verplank Michael & Carol Victor Renee Visser Theresa Vrosh John Waack Lynn Walborn Jill Walcott Christopher Walcott Peter Walenta Ron & Sue Wallish Dr. Frank & Linda Warren Brenda Weaver Larry Weaver James Wemple Laura Werner Robert Weykamp Jason Whiteman Kevin Wickering David Wikstrom Robert & Chris Willis Jack & Colleen Willits Eric Wilson Donald & Sharon Wisner Patrick Wittkopp Scott & Lori Wolters Timothy Wygant Matthew Wymer David & Karen Young Sheryl Zajechowski Andrew Zalsman Dathan & Jennifer Zang Jan & Dave Zessin Rosemary Zink If we inadvertently omitted your name from this list, we apologize for the error and ask that you kindly let us know. Please contact Tracy Plummer via e-mail, tplummer@ottawaunitedway.org or call 616.396.7811.

17

WHY GIVE TO UNITED WAY? LOCAL All dollars donated in (or designated to) Ottawa County stay in Ottawa County. United Way improves lives in part through a rigorous community investment process that invests the community’s generosity in 62 effective programs of 40 local nonprofit agencies that are making a difference in HEALTH, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, and BASIC NEEDS. The process is transparent, volunteer-driven, and ensures that every dollar donated is spent wisely where it is needed most.

LONG-TERM RESULTS Greater Ottawa County United Way does more than fund programs. We build relationships and partner with people, organizations, and businesses throughout the community who bring the passion, resources, and expertise needed to get things done. Together, we assess and address the community’s most pressing and prevalent needs while working toward long-term solutions that prevent problems from happening.

ASK YOUR EMPLOYER ABOUT RUNNING A UNITED WAY WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN! Scan the QR code with your smart phone to GIVE ↓

18

LEVERAGE Greater Ottawa County United Way streamlines your charitable giving. With one donation, you assist our neighbors at every age and stage of life, from expectant mothers to young children, youth, working families, children and adults with disabilities, vulnerable seniors, and more. The dollars invested in local programs leverage even more dollars from other funding sources. In 2013, for every dollar donated to United Way’s campaign, Ottawa County received $2.62 in community benefit.

TAKE ACTION YOU have an opportunity to start giving today. Your gift will be multiplied and used wisely to make a difference in our community. Click on the QR code to the left to give, visit www.ottawaunitedway.org/give/ways-to-give or mail a gift to PO Box 1349, Holland, MI 49422. Review your options, and offer a gift today.

Even $1 per week makes a difference. Whether you choose to GIVE, ADVOCATE, VOLUNTEER, or all three, JOIN THE MOVEMENT and LIVE UNITED.

“One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn’t as individuals. When we pool our strength and share the work and responsibility, we can welcome many people, even those in deep distress, and perhaps help them find self-confidence and inner healing.”

- Jean Vanier, Community And Growth

19

THANK YOU TO OUR 2012-13 CAMPAIGN SPONSORS! PLATINUM

GOLD

A.D. Bos Vending Services, Inc. | Consumers Energy SILVER DeNooyer Chevrolet | Harbor Industries | Haworth, Inc. | Manpower, Inc. | Michigan Custom Signs | PADNOS | United Federal Credit Union | Varnum Law | WGHN

Ready to LIVE UNITED? Visit ottawaunitedway.org or call 616.396.7811 today!

Patrick Moran, President Kelly Kean Chief Financial Officer Liz DeLaLuz, Director of Community Impact Louann Werksma, Director of Development & Communications Tracy Plummer, Associate Director of Development Shannon Morton, Director of Volunteerism & Programming Sandy Duer, Whole Family Connection Program Coordinator Kristin Speer, Students Live United Program Coordinator Erin Feryate, Administrative Support Coordinator Luann Trumbull, Data Entry and Account Support Coordinator

CALL

Staff:

Greater Ottawa County United Way is a supporter of C.A.L.L. 2 ­ -1-1 of the Lakeshore. D ­ ialing 2-1-1 ­connects people to ­services such as: ­budgeting classes, ­ emergency food/shelter, utility bill ­assistance, rent ­assistance, ­transitional ­housing, ­mentoring, ­substance abuse ­counseling, support groups, and more.

Ruth Lumbert, office volunteer

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. LIVE UNITED Mailing Address: PO Box 1349 Holland, MI 49422-1349

Main Office: 115 Clover St., Suite 300 Holland, MI 49423 616-396-7811 tel 616-396-5140 fax

Satellite Office: 700 Fulton St., Suite B Grand Haven, MI 49417 616-842-7130 tel 616-842-7034 fax

The printing of the 2012-13 Report to the Community was underwritten by The Holland Sentinel.

Graphic Design by Hillary Hovinga, White Space.