United Way of Mitchell

See 2016 Campaign Video at www.mitchellact.org

2016 Campaign

Your gift will help these agencies help others

WHAT IS THE MITCHELL UNITED WAY?

The Mitchell United Way may mean different things to different people. To some it means food and shelter. To others it means hope.

However, if you ask most people they will reply that the Mitchell United Way means help. Help from an independent, local non-profit organization that is designed to meet our own community’s Human Service needs.

It is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of community minded men and women who determine policies and maintain a program that is beneficial to the entire community.

Through a volunteer system the United Way brings together business, government, organizations, employees and dedicated individuals for a united approach to solve local needs.

During the fall months of each year a Campaign is conducted through volunteers who help raise the funds that are required to assist 29 local organizations or agencies in fulfilling the basic needs of those who are less fortunate and who are experiencing misfortune and hardship. Funds from the Campaign are distributed to member agencies throughout the following year.

Abbott House - Established in 1939 providing Premier services in Residential Treatment, Foster Care, Community Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol programming.

“United Way helps fund the Abbott House, a place that makes dreams come true. Neither of these two girls thought they would graduate from high school, but with encouragement, specialized programming, and persistence, they both made their dream a reality.”

Abbott House Clients American Red Cross - The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and funded by donors, provides relief to victims of disasters and helps communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Big Friends/Little Friends - The goals of the program are to increase youth’s self confidence, social competence and caring attitude. This is done through one-toone mentoring relationships with a mentor who is at least 16 years old or older.

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Your gift will help these agencies help others Boy Scouts of Sioux Council - Scouting offers age-tailored, family based activities for boys ages 7-20 through Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting and young men and women ages 14-20 through its Venturing program.

Cornerstones CLC, Inc. - Cornerstones Career Learning Center provides education and workplace training for Mitchell area employers and job seekers through basic skill classes, GED preparation and testing, National Career Readiness Certificate skill development and testing, computer instruction, and short-term industry training.

“Cornerstones uses money from the United Way to fund classes at Cornerstones that help people like me get my GED and prepare for future training, education and employment in our community. For example, I want to go to technical school after I get my GED and Cornerstones helps me reach my goal.”

UNITED WAY GIVING GUIDE The following giving guide is used in most cities.

For individuals one hour pay per month, or 1 percent of income. Most employees give through the Payroll Deduction Plan.

Contributions can be mailed to: MITCHELL UNITED WAY P.O. Box 729 Mitchell, SD 57301 or they may be taken to the office at 417 North Main, Suite 103 Mitchell, SD 57301

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Cornerstones Career Learning Center Client

Crime Stoppers - Sponsors an Anti-Crime program through a Citizens Boards of Directors in cooperation with Law Enforcement Officers. Crime Stoppers allows people to provide anonymous crime tips to law enforcement. This helps make our community a safer place.

Phone Number 996-3915 www.mitchellunitedway.org

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Dakota Counseling Institute - Provides high quality mental health and substance abuse services for persons of all ages to Mitchell and area residents. Services include individual and group counseling, psychiatric and psychological evaluations, case management, halfway house and social detoxification, as well as educational and prevention programs in the community and schools.

Davison County Child Protection - This agency was organized to provide supportive services relating to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

First Circuit CASA Program - The First Circuit Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (FCCASA) seeks to promote and protect the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in court proceedings through the advocacy efforts of trained volunteers.

Girls on the Run - Girls on the Run is a life-changing, experimental learning program for girls age eight to thirteen. The program combines training for a 3.1 mile run/walk “My name is Denice, I am a CASA Volunteer event with self-esteem enhancing, because as a child I didn’t have a CASA when uplifting workouts. The goal of the I needed one. CASA uses money from the program is to encourage positive Mitchell Area United Way to train volunteers emotional, social, mental and physical who ensure abused and neglected children can development.

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Dakota Smiles Mobile Dental Care - Assists local dentists in providing free dental care services to needy children in the Mitchell area.

thrive in the safe embrace of a loving home.

Too many children in the child welfare system lose their families, their rights, their hope. Join our fight to make sure they don’t!”

Davison County Volunteer Search and Rescue - The mission of this agency is to provide trained, organized, volunteer emergency response and support to communities and agencies in and around Davison County.

Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons Girls of all ages discover their talents and leadership abilities through yearround activities that develop courage, CASA Client confidence and character. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience Program is unduplicated in the Mitchell area.

Helping Hand Pantry - This agency supports those in need of personal hygiene and cleaning supplies, which

Independent Living Choices - We provide services to people of all ages with any type of disability. Services may include personal care, advocacy, information and referral, summer transition, peer support, and independent living skills training. United Way funding is used to provide safe home modification and adaptive devices.

Love Feast - This agency is an “all volunteer” program which serves a nutritious meal two (2) times a month on Thursday to those in need. This agency “My three boys have all been matched in the Big Friend, Little also gives out shoe vouchers and backpacks (full of school supplies} Friend program. It has provided just before school starts to those them with positive male role in need of this assistance. models in their lives and the Lutheran Social Services - This agency offers financial, individual and group counseling services.

These programs are available for reduced fee depending on family income or need.

relationships they have made will last a lifetime.”

—Dani, single parent Big Friend, Little Friend Participants

TRAILERS CONTRIBUTING TO A GREAT

1200 W. University Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301 • www.dwu.edu • 605-995-2620

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1510 S. Burr St. • Mitchell

Muth Electric proudly supporting United Way for Over 30 Years

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Mitchell Advisory Council for People with Disabilities Our mission is to advocate for people with disabilities. Our purpose is to foster acceptance and meaningful integration of people with physical and mental disabilities. We create, develop, and provide education and information regarding disabilities and the people they affect. We work with community leaders, businesses, and others to encourage that buildings, facilities, and programs are accessible to all.

LifeQuest - Provides necessary services and support to enable people with developmental disabilities to progress to their fullest potential and become more independent and involved members of the community.

M A N U FAC T U R I N G G R E AT

DWU is a proud supporter of the Mitchell United Way.

Meals on Wheels - Volunteers deliver hot nutritious meals to the elderly, homebound, convalescent, and mentally handicapped 5 days a week.

are items that food stamps cannot purchase. It is an allvolunteer organization.

800-843-3324 • www.trailking.com

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You Don’t Give To The United Way.

Your gift will help these agencies help others

Your gift will help these agencies help others Mitchell Area Safe House - Provides emergency shelter and direct services to victims and their dependent children who have endured physical, emotional, sexual, or verbal abuse. The Family Visitation Center provides third party visitation and changes.

We Appreciate Your Past Contributions & Ask For Your Continued Support

“I am a domestic violence survivor.

The Mitchell Area Safehouse uses funding from the United Way to provide a safe, secure temporary home for families like mine. Their advocacy services have helped me build the confidence to start a new life.”

Safehouse Client

Mitchell Recreation Programs - Offers a program of varied recreational and physical activities for adults, families and the handicapped. Specializes in year round activities for our youth.

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Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity - Provides simple, decent, affordable housing to qualified families in Davison and Hanson counties. Habitat believes providing shelter results in self-respect and the hope for a better life.

Davison County Implement

We Proudly Support the Mitchell Area United Way Tessier’s Inc. is committed to providing exceptional service for all your heating, ventilation and air conditioning needs. Since 1919, we have been leading the way in technology and innovation while maintaining a steadfast level of professional workmanship.

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Your gift will help these agencies help others Retired Senior Volunteer Program - The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) invites adults aged 55 and over to use their life experience and skills to answer the call of their neighbors giving anywhere from four (4) to 40 hours per week. The experience of a lifetime!

Senior Citizens Center - The Senior Citizens Center is located in the James Valley Community Center (JVCC) which is a recreational and educational facility designed by and for adults 50 and older in the Mitchell area. Several local senior citizen groups meet there, and activities and programs are held daily. The JVCC is used to enrich the lives of older adults throughout the area and is also the home for the Palace Transit, Senior Meals and RSVP.

2016 GOAL

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Senior Meals Program - Good nutrition for healthy living to those sixty (60) and over every weekday at six (6) congregate sites in Mitchell. Meal sites located in the communities of Mitchell, Parkston, Tripp and Mt. Vernon. Meals are affordable, a great variety of food and an opportunity to meet.

The Salvation Army - Assist the needy by providing food, clothing and rental/utility assistance year round. Provide back to school clothing, winter wear, toys, clothing and food for the Holiday Season.

Assist in Emergency Disasters. Provide youth character building programs.

Weekend Snack Pack - To put into the hands of children easy to prepare snack for the weekend when parents are working or there is no food in their homes.

YWCA - Operates Kids Klub involving enriching academic, social, and physical acrivities for elementary children after school; Teddy Bear Treasures, rewarding healthy lifestyle choices for low income mothers with child care items; and Girl Power for girls ages 9-13. The YWCA supports the mission of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library with the Mitchell United Way. All programming focuses on eliminating racism and empowering women through family support activities.

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$437,000

United Way contributes to over 29 Local Agencies

Mitchell Technical Institute Proudly Supports United Way

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Marilyn Jacobsen Office Manager

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Paula M. Abeln, BC-HIS National Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist

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Chairman Message One voice can be barely a whisper. But, when we unite all of our voices together, they are amplified to truly make a difference in the lives of thousands of area residents.

The Mitchell United Way is dedicated to building a better, stronger and healthier community by providing funding to 29 local human service agencies. Please join with us to support this year’s United Way campaign.

Together, our voices will be heard loud and clear..

Sincerely,

Darren Brewster 2016/2017 Campaign Chairman

Board Of Directors

Kitty Allen ................................................................................................................... DWU Lee Anderson....................................................................................Trail King Industries Tim Bottum ............................................................................................... Morgan Theeler Darren Brewster (Campaign Chair) ...........................................................Tessier’s Inc. Julie Brookbank (President) .............................................. Mitchell Technical Institute Thomas Clark ....................................................Avera Queen of Peace Health Services Jim Dice ................................................................................................Graphic Packaging Derek Fahey ..................................................................................First National Bank SD Greg Feiner ............................................................................... Innovative Systems LLC Craig Fergen ................................................................................... Northwestern Energy Ashley Hobbs ............................................................................................DWU Alternate Jeffrey Krall ................................................................................................Krall Eye Clinic Terry Krome........................................................................................... Wells Fargo Bank Mike LeBrun .................................................................... Dice Financial Services Group Justin Luther .............................................................................. County Fair Food Stores Pam Olinger .............................................................................................. ELO, LLC, Prof.

Deb Olson .....................................................................................Toshiba North America Rory Palm .................................................................................... Mitchell Daily Republic Jayson Plamp ........................................................................ First Dakota National Bank Billy Schneider ...................................................................................... Muth Electric, Inc. Cary Shonley.................................................................................................................. UPS Brett Sinkie ................................................................... Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Pete Spates (Treasurer)......................................................................CHR Solutions, Inc. Mark Spitzenberger ..............................................................................................CHS Inc. Nicole Stahle ...............................................................................Vantage Point Solutions Terry Torgerson.......................................................................................... CorTrust Bank

2016 Goal

$437,000

If you were not personally asked to give, please show your support of the Mitchell United Way by using this coupon to make your tax deductible contribution pledge.

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Signature _______________________________________________ Please mail or drop off at: Mitchell United Way, P.O. Box 729 • 417 N. Main, Suite 103, Mitchell, SD 57301 8 | United Way of Mitchell

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Thanks!

Your thoughtfulness will not go unnoticed!