United Way | 2016

2016

Table of Contents Message from the Executive Director............................ 3

Thanks to our Partners............................................... 11

Board of Directors & Staff............................................ 4

Recognition & Awards................................................ 12

Collective Impact......................................................... 5

Loaned Executives & Pacesetters................................ 13

Investment in the Community.................................6 & 7

Youth United............................................................. 14

2015-16 Individual Leadership Givers....................8 & 9

Skagit LEGACY........................................................... 15

Integrity.................................................................... 10

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From the Executive Director’s Desk “Uniting Skagit County to create sustainable, positive change for the common good.”

This is an exciting time for United Way of Skagit County!

Our board is energized as we partner with some of the best people and organizations in the County to create sustainable, positive change for the common good. We have a unique role – and we invite you to learn more about United Way. What have we been up to?? Take a look through this booklet. You’ll find how United Way leverages resources – time, talent and treasure. We know there are real challenges in our County – families struggle to get by, children are not prepared to learn, and good health is the first thing to leave out when times are tough. Yet, Skagit County is filled with optimism and hope! We can get to the root causes of these challenges and work together to solve the problems. With the support of volunteers and donors, United Way provides the capacity – the tools – to align these efforts.

Join us today! You can GIVE, ADVOCATE, and VOLUNTEER! www.UnitedWaySkagit.org

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Debra Lancaster – Executive Director

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2015-16 Board of Directors & Staff

Back row (Left to Right): Phil Brockman, Cory Ertel, Annie Di Meo, Bill Aslett, Andrea Martin, Greg Reed. Middle Row: Marie Erbstoeszer, Yadira Rosales, Maureen Lama, Lisa Janicki, Les Tokarchuk, Darlene Mindrum. Front Row: Jennifer Johnson, Deb Davis Bundy, Ann Caldwell, Lynn Murphy, Sue Krienen.

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Board of Directors: President

Vice-President

Treasurer

Community Impact

Bill Aslett Sanofi/City of Burlington

Lisa Janicki Skagit County

Terry Belcoe North Coast Credit Union

Deb Davis Bundy Skagit Publishing

Communication

Resource Development

Past-President

Darlene Mindrum Think Solutions Consulting

Phil Brockman Sedro-Woolley School District

Kari Ranten Skagit Regional Health

Ann Caldwell US Bank Ken Dahlstedt Skagit County Connie Davis Skagit Regional Health Annie Di Meo KAPS/KBRC Radio Marie Erbstoeszer Health Care Planning & Administration

Greg Reed Greg Reed Consulting Kyle Reep D.A. Davidson & Company Will Reichardt Skagit County Yadira Rosales Skagit Valley College James Tangaro Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company

Corey Ertel Shell PSR Jennifer Johnson Skagit County Sue Krienen Shell Oil Products-US Maureen Lama PROforma Creative Printing Solutions

Jennifer Larson Mount Vernon School District Andrea Martin SaviBank Lynn Murphy Puget Sound Energy Kevin Paul Swinomish Indian Tribe

Finance Manager Lynne Blanford

Resource Development Communications Manager Coordinator Philip Prud’homme Spencer Pope

Les Tokarchuk Retired Auto/RV Repair Carla Tucker Skagit Bank Tiffany Urland Cascade Natural Gas George Welch USW 12-591

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Collective Impact Uniting the community to advance the common good Financial Empowerment Center (FEC): Financial instability is often the root cause for many families seeking social services. The FEC pilot program will utilize a peer-to-peer model that changes attitudes first, then behaviors using trained peer mentors. Partners from the Skagit Asset Building Coalition are participating. United Way funds the coordinator bringing these efforts together.

Early Learning Coordinator: Initiated last year as a partnership between United Way of Skagit County and the Children’s Council of Skagit County, an Early Learning Coordinator was funded for Skagit County: Lyndie Case. One outcome is the Connections Conference, an all-day workshop series training early learning providers. Our goal: all Skagit County children start life with a solid foundation for success in school and in life.

Ignite your Mind: Repurposing a decommissioned fire engine donated by the Burlington Fire Department to the Children’s Museum, United Way, Leadership Skagit, and the Children’s Council are outfitting the vehicle to bring proven early learning tools to children and parents. This will enable parents to be their children’s first and best teachers.

Social Determinates of Health website:

A dashboard that showcases the county’s metrics on matters of public concern; reporting on trends in areas such as education, transportation, health and housing. Partners include: United Way, local hospitals and the county.

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Investment in the Community Where your contribution goes

31.5% Health

16.7% Income

41.4%

Collective Impact

10.4% Education

Collective Impact United Way has put a “stake in the ground” to address some of our community’s biggest challenges. We partner with local businesses, county government, hospitals, schools and non-profits to create real lasting change.

Amount Collective Impact Work Resources $183,933 Early Learning Coordinator $45,000 Youth United $12,000 Ignite Your Mind $5,000 Financial Empowerment Pilot $11,000 Social Determinates of Health Website $20,000

Community Impact

Program Agency Project Learn - READ SPARC Preschool Program Changing Lives of Latino Children through Online Teacher Certification Early Learning Program Scholarship Traditional Scouting Programs Concrete Summer Learning Adventure Classic Camp Fire Club 6

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Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County Skagit Preschool Association & Resource Center Skagit Valley College Foundation The Skagit Valley Family YMCA Boy Scouts of America Foundation of District 304 Camp Fire Samish www.UnitedWaySkagit.org

Amount $25,000 $20,000 $8,500 $5,000 $4,000 $4,000 $3,000 (360) 755-9521

Investment in the Community

Program

Agency Amount

Equipping for Success Transitional Living Program Empowerment Through Employment Independent Living & Self-Sufficiency Skills Training Housing and Homelessness Family Services and Resources New Home Construction

Community Action of Skagit County $35,000 Northwest Youth Services $25,000 Chinook Enterprises $20,000 Youthnet $12,000 Community Action of Skagit County $10,000 Habitat for Humanity $5,000 Habitat for Humanity $5,000

Program

Agency Amount

Food Distribution Center Community Action of Skagit County $35,000 Meals on Wheels Skagit Council on Aging $22,500 Ideas for Healthy Living Community Action of Skagit County $20,000 Disaster Cycle Program American Red Cross-Mt. Baker $18,500 Safe, Healthy and Resilient Families DV Shelter Initiative Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services $18,000 Oasis Teen Shelter The Skagit Valley Family YMCA $14,000 Northsound 2-1-1 Volunteers of America $13,500 Community-Based Residential Treatment Secret Harbor $10,000 Youth Restorative Justice Volunteers of America $10,000 Child Abuse Prevention Program Brigid Collins House $10,000 Foster Care Resources Secret Harbor $9,000 Healthcare for Homeless Sea Mar Community Health Center $9,000 Safe, Healthy and Resilient Families Community Program Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services $6,500 YMCA Membership Scholarship The Skagit Valley Family YMCA $5,000 Wise Kids Camp Fire Samish $5,500 Camp Kirby Resident Camp Camp Fire Samish $4,000 Donor Restricted Designations Various $94,774

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2015-16 Individual Leadership Givers

Alexis de Tocqueville ($10,000 +) Dr. Carl Berliner Claude Blackburn & Family Susan Krienen Anonymous (1)

Mike & Mary Killien Richard Moldenhauer Burton Newbry Daniel Peek Mark & Cecilia Spahr George Welch Anonymous (1)

Bald Eagle ($7,500 - $9,999)

Trumpeter Swan ($1,000 - $2,499)

Guy Masters

Mark Asmundson Angela Bedlington Terry Belcoe Erin Charles & Lennart Bentsen Kevin & Deana Bingham John Blankenship Dr. Patti & Michael Brettell Douglas Bruland Deb Davis Bundy Antonia Elliott-Bush & Daniel Bush Jerry Carr Brian Carroll Dr. Robert Coffey & Dr. Deborah North Sean Cornett Michael Daou Julie Elsbree John & Marie Erbstoeszer Leslie Goff Robert Gruber Mark D. Hansen Steve & Trish Henery Therese Holm Rich & Betsy Humphrey Diane Kaplan Bryanna Kessler

Red-Tailed Hawk ($5,000 - $7,499) Ann Caldwell Debra & Doug Lancaster James & Michele Tangaro Shirley Yap

Peregrine Falcon ($2,500 - $4,999) Cheryl Bishop Lea & Gregg Davidson Mike & Lisa Janicki Kenneth Johnson

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Dreabon & Dustin Knowles Will & Jennifer Larson Kirk Loy Joseph Luciano Daniel Mahar Andrea & Terry Martin McCammant Family Anita & Charles McCarthy Christina McGee Ron McHenry Kyle McNair William Mercer Irene Millay Elizabeth Morgan Richard Morrison Anne Marie Morse Christopher Neblett Tara Dowd & Steve Nelson Greg Peck Spencer Pridgen Tim Quiggle William & Wendy Rabel Kari & Steve Ranten Richard & Nancy Robblee Diane Rusher Kim Sanford Sigrid Schumacher Dr. Robb & Carrie Stewart Kevin & Ann Tate William & Krista Thomas Les & Marcia Tokarchuk Tom & Tiffany Urland Brian Webster John & Allison White Stephen Williams Susan Wilson & Eric Hall Donald Wolf Jeffrey Zeiger Anonymous (11)

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Blue Heron ($750 - $999) Jim & Debbie Allen Charlie & Leanna Anderson Lynne & Joe Blanford Mark Boger Brian Bressler Phil & Tamera Brockman Jim & Carol Browder Jody Carlisle John H. Carr Sandy & Mary Carter Ken & Flo Dahlstedt Alan & Yaneth Daniels Ian & Theresa Faley Clifford Finkbohner Mark Fischer Jeff & Diana Holmes Dr. Jerry Jenkins Barbara Leander James Lowe John & Ruth McDermott Ryan Monahan Kenneth Patnode Sharon Pawlowicz Kyle & Kelly Reep Jason Schmidt Michael Schweigert Kevin & Kaela Schwitter Doug Stone Bob & Bonnie Warnecke Mark Wenzel Ron & Jan Wesen Anonymous (1)

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2015-16 Individual Leadership Givers

Snow Goose ($500 - $749) Berniece Aarstad Susan & Jon T. Aarstad Travis Alvord Barb Askland Bill Aslett Kurt Bachtold Mark & Karen Backman Alma Baker Noah & Taylor Bannister Tammy Barnett Beverly Benson Kenny & Jenny Bergsma Ken & Laure Bergsma Dave & Becky Billings Annette Booth Kelly Bradford Peter & Laurel Browning Carl & Carmen Bruner Fred Buckenmeyer Tom Byers Laura Cailloux & Andrew Ross Jean Champagne Vicki Childers Valerie Christensen Richard Clasen Dr. Pauline Cline Mike & Dianne Crawford Sheri Croll Jeffery Davis Connie & Mike Dyberg Paul Dixon Nathan & Jonna Dunham Kirk Dunn Sarah Eacret Mark & Sandra Eaton Diane Eiesland

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Mary & Keith Elefson David & Aree Entenmann Darren Erickson Cory Ertel Marc & Pam Estvold Kenneth Evans Michael & Denise Evans Tamara Findlay Lance & CJ Fisher Brett Fontes John & Gail Fotheringham Axel Franzmann John Fromong John Gallagher John & Renee Garman Audrey Gravley Jamie Gummere Sharon Hale Bryan & Carol Harrison Carol Hawk Bill & Christie Heaton Darrell & Betty Heisler Bill & Amanda Henkel Kay Hoffman Tim & Pat Halloran Andrew Jacobs Elizabeth Jennings & Tim Schaebethal Jennifer Johnson Scott Johnston Bryan Jones Elisabeth Klenke Caleb Koorn Henk & Sue Kruithof Thomas LaCroix Nona Larson Nathan Levin Jim Lippert Deborah Martin Patsy Martin

Robert Martin Linda McAdams Kimberly McCarn Katy McCoard Belinda & Michael McDowell Eiren & Rick McKay Lori McLeod Medcalf Family Darlene Mindrum & Roger Kelley Evelyn Morse Jason Ney Judy Norton Doreen Nystrom Sandi Paciotti Gary & Karen Parnell Gary Pea Amy Phillips Pineda Family John & Michele Pope & Family Philip Prud`homme & Michelle Stahl Randy & Lynn Rabenstein Matthew Ray Will & Diane Reichardt Brian Rhodes

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James Russell Michelle Sanderson Kate Scott Rick & Jean Seater Maryl Skjei David & Tracie Skrinde Diane Smith Keith & Cyndi Sorestad Dr. Joni Swanson Becky & John Taft Chad & Tracy Tesarik Cecil Thomas Kathleen Thomson Clark & Sally Todd Lin & Carla Tucker Mary Tyler Bob & Jennifer Walton Sharon Watson Don Wick Maria Wraspir David Wright Wade Melton & Sara Young Mike & Jeanne Youngquist Chris & Helen Zimmerman Anonymous (30)

Current as of 3/30/2016 Any missing or misspelled names are unintentional. Please write or call the United Way office so errors can be corrected.

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Operating with the Highest Level of Integrity Uniting Skagit County to create sustainable, positive change for the common good.

Governance

Financial Accountability

We are led by an active, responsible and voluntary Board of Directors to ensure effective governance over the policies and financial resources of the organization.

We undergo annual financial audits conducted by an independent certified public account whose examination complies with generally accepted auditing standards.

Ethics

Performance Excellence

We follow a locally adopted code of ethics for volunteers and staff that include provisions for management, publicity, fundraising practices, and full and fair disclosure.

We conduct a self-assessment every three years of our governance, financial management and impact in the community for United Way Worldwide.

Diversity

Public Reporting and Disclosure

We have adopted policies/statements to ensure volunteers and We file our IRS Form 990 in a timely manner and post it on our staff broadly reflects the diversity of the community we serve. website for public disclosure.

Legal We comply with all applicable local, state and federal operating and reporting requirements. We are tax-exempt under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Table of Contents Thanks to our many workplace partners!

Elite Level Partner s

Platinum Level Partners Gold Level Partners Anacortes School District Cargill Cascade Natural Gas Costco

Draper Valley Farms Northwest Clean Air Agency NW Educational Service District 189 Puget Sound Energy

Sedro-Woolley School District Skagit County Government Skagit Regional Health US Bank

Silver Level Partners Burlington Edison School District BNSF Boys & Girls Club of Skagit County Comcast Cable Community Action of Skagit County FedEx Heritage Bank

JC Penney Macy’s North Coast Credit Union PeaceHealth Regence BlueShield Secret Harbor

Target United Parcel Service United Way of Skagit County Staff Walmart Washington Federal Williams Gas Pipeline

Bronze Level Partners

Barrett Financial Best Buy Brigid Collins Chinook Enterprises City of Anacortes City of Burlington City of Mount Vernon City of Sedro-Woolley

KAPS/KBRC

Columbia Bank Commonwealth Associates Conway School District Enterprise Rent-A-Car Fred Meyer Hospice of the Northwest IBM Corporation JAMCO America, Inc.

Padgett & Padgett, PLLC

JH Kelly, LLC Key Bank National Frozen Foods Corp.

Northwest Farm Credit Services Opus Bank Peoples Bank Port of Skagit

PROforma Creative Printing Solutions Sanofi US Savi Bank Sea Mar Community Health Centers Skagit Public Utility District #1 Skagit Farmers Supply SDV&SAS

In Kind Partners Skagit Publishing LLC

SPARC Skagit Publishing Skagit Sheriff's-Benevolent Assoc.

Stowes Shoes & Clothing Walmart Wells Fargo Youthnet

Swinomish Casino & Lodge State Farm HKP Architects

Employees of schools, local government and businesses make the community stronger through their support of United Way.

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Recognition Spirit of United Way Award: For organizations that embody the Spirit of United

Way through increased engagement, collective work toward common goals and maximizing efforts to create positive, sustainable change.

Sustainable Partner Awards: United Way Sustainable Partners are organizations that partner with United Way for many years– giving their time, talent, and treasure to make Skagit County a better place.

Volunteer of the Year: Presented to the individual/organization who represents

and reflects a contribution of volunteer time, effort, and effectiveness during the current annual campaign that is outstanding.

To be announced at the Rally of Champions 2016 Extra Mile Award: Presented to the individual who stepped up the campaign effort this year, tried new things, raised awareness, set goals, etc.

To be announced at the Rally of Champions 2016 Ted Reep Award: For individuals who qualify under the Distinguished Service definition and have more than 5 years of service to United Way of Skagit County.

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Loaned Executives & Pacesetters

Loaned Executives

Loaned Executives exemplify what it means to Live United: A highly skilled dynamic team coming together to accomplish a goal for the Common Good.

Local businesses loan skilled talented staff who engage organizations, employees, and the community in Giving, Volunteering, and Advocating.

Thank you 2015-16 Loaned Executives and Employers

Nona Larson

Michael Frazier

Allison Gilham

Antonia Elliot-Busch

Kara Ney

Professional Development – Public Speaking – Leadership – Community Engagement

2015-16 Pacesetters

United Way Pacesetters inspire others by pledging early. Their commitment kicks off the annual campaign, bringing in over one-half of the total goal. Corporate and employee gifts help our children succeed in school, our families gain financial stability and improves the health of our neighborhoods.

Burlington-Edison School District Employees Community Action of Skagit County Employees Skagit County Government Employees Mount Vernon School District Employees Sedro-Woolley School District Employees Skagit Bank & Employees Skagit Regional Health Employees U.S. Bank Foundation & U.S. Bank Employees Washington Federal & Employees Anacortes School District Employees Shell Puget Sound Refinery, Employees & Foundation Tesoro Refining and Marketing Co. Employees & Foundation (360) 755-9521

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Youth United

Youth United: Varsity in Volunteerism A high school program that encourages students to become stewards of their community, now and into the future, making Skagit County a better place for all. Youth United students who volunteer at least 100 hours during the school year earn a varsity letter. Guided by coaches, the Youth United students engage in community improvement projects, strengthening their communities and themselves.

Burlington-Edison Youth United students have accumulated over 1,600 volunteer hours this year; an estimated 15 students will be receiving a varsity letter. One of their more notable projects was a collaboration with Key club and West View Elementary to gather donations of school sup-plies to be distributed to students in need in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Concrete may be a small town, but its students are making a big impact.

They have accumulated over 350 hours of volunteer hours to date, with 7 students on pace to receive varsity letters. They have been working with city planners creating bike trails for the community in the local forest land.

Sedro-Woolley Youth United anticipates 35 students earning their letter in volunteering, as the group has logged over 3,700 volunteer hours. The Sedro-Woolley students have spent many hours working with Skagit fisheries helping to preserve existing habitats of salmon by planting trees along the river to reduce run off and slow bank erosion.

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Skagit Legacy

Skagit Legacy: United Way of Skagit County Planned Giving Program

As our community changes, United Way is changing the way we approach challenges to get to the root causes before they become crises. This takes significant work. United Way invites you to impact the future by making a significant gift. Your contribution to Skagit Legacy will continue to have real impact to address the changing needs of our community.

Planned Giving is a donor service that enables donors to give gifts of assets. It provides enhanced tax benefits-donors choose the timing of the gift (now or later). It’s another way to support the United Way mission.

Generally, there are three types of planned gifts including examples of each: A Gift That Helps Today: Stock and real estate A Gift That Helps Tomorrow: Provisions for United Way in a will, trust or life insurance Gifts That Provide An Income: Charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts You have the power to advance the common good well into the future!

Call Debra at United Way to learn more. 360-755-9521 (360) 755-9521

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Shell leaders help found United Way of Skagit County back in 1963, and every year since Shell employees have proudly served on United Way’s local Board of Directors.

Last year, Shell Puget Sound Refinery was recognized with the Spirit of United Way Award for conducting an exceptional campaign, raising over $300,000 for non-profit organizations in Skagit County, including over $210,000 to United Way’s work.

65 Shell employees donated to United Way with over 43 of those employees contributing at the Red Feather Leadership Level. Thank you to all Shell employees who helped GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER on behalf of United Way of Skagit County for the past 52 years. Skagit County is a better place because we

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