United way of Asheville and Buncombe County Leaders In Giving 2014

ADVANCING EDUCATION INCOME AND HEALTH

UNIQUE APART

UNITED TOGETHER

2014 LEADERS IN GIVING

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

UNITED WAY OF ASHEVILLE AND BUNCOMBE COUNTY

RECOGNIZING OUR DONORS

To be recognized as a leadership giver, a donor must direct his or her gift to United Way’s Community Investment Fund or one of our current funded partners.

We go to great lengths to make sure each and every member of the Tocqueville Society, Peaks Society, Women’s Leadership Council and Highlands Circle, as well as all Diamond Donors and companies are recognized in our annual Leaders In Giving book.

Some donations, however, aren’t received in time to make it into the book.

To make sure we show our appreciation to everyone, donors whose gifts are received after March 31 will be listed in next year’s recognition book. * Indicates deceased throughout this book.

LEADERSHIP GIVING & AFFINITY GROUP UNDERWRITERS

We are so grateful for the support of the following businesses for their financial support of our Leadership Giving and Affinity Groups. With their help, we are able to hold events that allow us to engage and inform our existing donors as well as develop relationships with potential donors.

GOLD LEVEL

SILVER LEVEL

MISSION HEALTH

ON THE COVER:

Newly retired AT&T Executive, LaVoy Spooner and Mukunda Pacifici of DixonPacifica Real Estate.

The most powerful way you can impact your community and improve the lives of your neighbors is by giving to United Way’s Community Investment Fund. These dollars are invested in the areas of Education, Income and Health and produce measurable results. In 2012-2013, 74,000 people’s lives were improved right here in Asheville and Buncombe County.

As Peaks donors who are at different stages of their careers, both LaVoy and Mukunda come together to make their community a better place by supporting the Community Investment Fund.

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hank you for your extraordinarily generous gift to United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. Your contribution is a powerful demonstration of your commitment to our community. By contributing to United Way’s Community Investment Fund, you join with others across Asheville and Buncombe County to strengthen the building blocks of a good life for everyone - Education, Income and Health.

“Working together, people with passion and commitment like you are leading the way to a brighter tomorrow. You’ve shown what it means to LIVE UNITED.”

SUZANNE DEFERIE

2013-2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR

As each year begins, our volunteers attend committee orientations. This year, we asked a question: “With so many great organizations to choose from in our community, why did you choose United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County?”

300 volunteers answered this question and, while there were many great answers, there were some common themes: • Our volunteers believe they can help more people, address more issues and have a greater impact when they work with United Way. • Our volunteers love getting to know other great people who care about the wellness of our

community. They meet people they might never have had a chance to get to know.

• And the final reason we heard over and over? “You asked me.”

That is a powerful statement.

“You asked me.”

United Way exists to improve people’s lives in the areas of Education, Income and Health. And we believe that it is through the power of collective action, all of us working together, that we can achieve our goals.

It is our job to extend an invitation to every member of our community to join us as Givers, Advocates and Volunteers to improve our community.

As board chair, Tocqueville member and fellow Leadership Giver, I want to thank you for saying yes to our call to action.

Whether you’ve been saying yes for the past forty years, or are new to United Way, you are all important members of our family.

I have a request. We need YOU, our Givers, Advocates and Volunteers to help extend this invitation to others.

Be it your family, your friends, co-workers, Facebook or Twitter following, we hope you will help us spread the word and ask others to join us. We don’t want to ever hear “I didn’t know you needed me. No one asked.”

It’s easy to extend this invitation.

Just share your story about why you give. Why you volunteer. Why you believe United Way is a great way to improve our community.

Then ask your friends to join you.

You can share the “give” page from our web site. Give them our brochure and program materials.

You can also ask one of our staff members to meet with just one person, or a whole group. We’re happy to do the asking right there with you.

Thank you again for your continued generosity. Thank you for Living United!

HIGHLIGHTS YOUR GIFT ALLOWS US TO MAKE STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS IN EFFECTIVE NONPROFIT PROGRAMS WHICH SAW THESE RESULTS IN 2012-13: We envision a thriving community working together, fulfilling basic needs and building economic self-sufficiency for all.

We envision an engaged community where each child develops and succeeds academically, socially and emotionally.

28,828 people achieved success as a

3,960 people achieved success as a result of your investment in

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result of your investment in

YOUR GIFT ALSO MAKES THE WORK OF UNITED WAY POSSIBLE: 2013 was quite a year for 2-1-1. We handled 53,000 calls, are now a part of the NC 2-1-1 system and expanded the service area of our Asheville Call Center. We serve 7 western counties and are excited about our two newest partnerships with Polk and Rutherford counties.

In 2013 we noticed a greater number of repeat volunteers: people are having great volunteer experiences and are coming back for more! Other highlights:  2,700 people gave 22,000 hours of service through volunteer opportunities they found through Hands On.  A new partnership with Asheville Radio Group, Paramount KIA of Asheville and the Asheville Tourists greatly improved the impact of our School Supply Drive - a record 738 students started school with a fully stocked backpack!

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We received our third national accreditation from the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) which speaks volumes about our quality staff and we are proud that some of our practices were so well received by AIRS that they will become part of their best practices manual shared nationwide.

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You believe in the power of COLLECTIVE ACTION. You give to United Way’s COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND and, because of your gifts, and those of others in our community, we are all stronger.

ADDITIONALLY We envision a safe community where everyone has the knowledge, resources, access and opportunities to be healthy.

41,367 people achieved success as a result of your investment in

health

We’ve assembled a city/ county/ community partnership of school and nonprofit professionals to work on big picture issues.

There is a lot underway, but one of the most exciting is the development of an “Early Warning and Response System”. Its purpose is to identify middle school students veering off the course to graduation and link them with high-impact programs and interventions to support their path to a successful 9th grade year and on-time high school graduation.

We are among a handful of communities leading this charge nationwide.

With the help of our VISTA members, United Way is in its second year partnering with Enka Middle School and YMCA’s 21st Century Program to create a Community School at Enka Middle. Community Schools bring resources and programming to students and families in their own school setting.

Already in the 2013-14 school year we’ve seen 97 students participate in activities such as: yoga, creative writing, community service, healthy cooking and more.

GIVE, ADVOCATE AND VOLUNTEER. Three ways

each of us can make a big change in our own lives and effect change in our community. We saw so many great things happen in 2013, around each of these areas, but here are a few highlights.

Donor affinity groups are growing: • HIGHLANDS CIRCLE was founded in 2007 as a

way for young leaders, in their 20’s and 30’s, to combine their giving with opportunities for networking, service and leadership. This great group of people are 141 members strong and raised more than $113,000 in 2013.

• WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (WLC)

launched in May of 2013 with a focus on our Middle School Success Initiative. Taylor Foss, our chair, is also a member of the national WLC board. With Taylor’s leadership, we’ve seen tremendous growth and are happy to report that we have 164 members!

Our advocacy efforts have grown: • A record 200+ people attended our annual Legislative

Briefing in December. This event, run in conjunction with United Way of NC and the NC Budget and Tax Center, is an effort to inform the community about the state of the NC economy and key budgetary decisions. Our event continues to have the highest participation rates in the state.

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United Way Board members passed a resolution supporting Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina.

Working with the WNC Medicaid Expansion Advocacy Group, we aim to supply quality information and clear up common myths.

Other highlights: • We released a report, “Voices For The Common Good”, which outlined our findings from a series of Community Conversations held since 2010. More than 300 diverse community members participated and our findings were included in a report by United Way Worldwide as well.

The report can be found on our web site.

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nited Way of Asheville and Buncombe County’s local chapter of The Tocqueville Society was created in 1990 to recognize individuals and couples who invest $10,000 or more each year. Since that time, members of The Tocqueville Society have generously given nearly $12 million to change the lives of their neighbors in need. For 2013, our Tocqueville donors surpassed the $1M mark, representing 20% of the total dollars raised in the community campaign.

THE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY “I must say that I have seen Americans make a great deal

of real sacrifices to the public welfare; and have noticed a hundred instances in which they hardly ever failed to lend a faithful support to one another.”

Alexis de Tocqueville

Phyllis and Wayne

We have been Tocqueville members for 10 years and are always impressed with how intelligently and fairly United Way distributes funds to organizations that serve our community.

- Phyllis and Wayne Lang

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T O C Q U E V

2013 GIVERS

Ordre de Fraternité $75,000-$99,999

Mr.* and Mrs.* S.M. Patton and Ms. Barbara Blomberg

Jerry Sternberg

HARRY’S CADILLAC-BUICK-GMC

Ordre d’ Egalité $50,000-$74,999

Bill and Heather Lee

BLUE RIDGE X-RAY COMPANY

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S O C I E T Y

Robert C. Pew and Susan Taylor STEELCASE, INC.

Ordre de Liberté $25,000-$49,999

Dr.* and Mrs. Alexander Maitland, III

Bart and Elaine Boyer PARSEC FINANCIAL

Barbra and Keith Love PRINTPACK, INC.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Silver SILVER-LINE PLASTICS CORPORATION

Pam and Jim Turner

MILLS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

NOT PICTURED

Ordre d’ Affirmer $15,000-$24,999

Joel B. and Marla T. Adams, Jr. RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES/ THE VAN WINKLE LAW FIRM

Michael and Gina Crawford DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN LLP

Jill Hoggard Green, Ph.D. and David Green MISSION HEALTH

George and Barbara Groome COLTON GROOME & COMPANY/ ASHEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wayne and Phyllis Lang

Dot Hamill Ken Hughes

DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN LLP

David and Julie Modaff FRIDAY STAFFING SERVICES

George O. Pfaff Tom and Lyn Leslie LESLIE AND ASSOCIATES

Jim and Robin Stickney

INSURANCE SERVICE OF ASHEVILLE

David A. Wiggins

DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN LLP

NOT PICTURED

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T O C Q U E V

Membres de la Société $10,000-$14,999

Lynell and Robert Bell

Joe and Janice Brumit

Tracy and Scott Buchanan

Glenda and Bob Burgin

David and Jennifer Dills

Taylor and Gary Foss

Swayne and Sandy Franklin

David and Charise Gantt DAVID GANTT LAW OFFICES

ASHEVILLE GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOC./ ASHEVILLE RADIOLOGY ASSOC., P.A.

Junius and Pat Grimes

Mr. and Mrs. W. Neal Hanks Jr.

Joan and Bob Mair

Lee and Rob Merrill

Eleanor and Charlie Owen

Butch and Kathy Patrick

Ron and Lori Paulus

Mr. Rusty Pulliam

DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN LLP

HARRY’S CADILLAC-BUICK-GMC

ZEALANDIA HOLDING CO.

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BRUMIT RESTAURANT GROUP

MISSION HEALTH

CAREPARTNERS HEALTH SERVICES

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (RETIRED)

BEVERLY-HANKS & ASSOCIATES

MISSION HEALTH

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MISSION HEALTH

Michael Rauchwarg

DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN LLP

David and Suzanne DeFerie ASHEVILLE SAVINGS BANK

Drs. John and Janet Garrett

Traci and Ricky Silver

SILVER-LINE PLASTICS CORPORATION

Randy and Martha Carson

Bill and Joyce Sederburg

Mr. and Mrs. George Cecil

Brad and Shelli Stanback

BILTMORE FARMS, LLC

Betsy and Bill Chater

The Kushigian Legacy

THE BENEFIT DESIGN GROUP

Drs. Win and Meg Word-Sims

Bobbie Eblen

And three anonymous donors

Ken and Nancy Glass Dr. and Mrs. James J. Teague, III

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Teeter PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY

David and Dianne Worley DAVID G. WORLEY, CPA, PA

Dr. Michael and Ann Young MISSION HEALTH

STONY POINT GROUP, INC.

NOT PICTURED

We are grateful for the leadership provided by George and Barbara Groome, our 2013 Tocqueville Chairs. With their guidance, a matching fund was established for the 2013 campaign to increase Tocqueville giving and expand our membership.

Their plan worked! As a result, more than $66,750 new Tocqueville dollars were raised. Thank you to the people who funded this matching grant: Barbara and George Groome, Pam and Jim Turner, and Robert Pew and Susan Taylor.

Marilyn Patton, the first lady of philanthropy to so many in our community, passed on April 9. If you never had the opportunity to meet Marilyn, the best way we can describe her is that she was a funny, feisty, generous, approachable and knowledgeable woman. Most of all, she was kind and we will miss her.

Marilyn’s impact on our community, coupled with that of her whole family; her father, Harry Blomberg and sister, Barbara Blomberg, her late husband Buddy Patton and their children Pat, Harry and Lynn is immense.

The Patton/Blomberg family represents what is best in philanthropy. Read more about the the Blomberg/Patton families on our web site: unitedwayabc.org/marilynpatton Our hearts are with the whole family as they celebrate her life and legacy. Marilyn truly was one of a kind!

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T O C Q U E V

ABOUT THE TOCQUEVILLE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD In 1973, United Way of America began honoring an individual or family who had demonstrated extraordinary commitment, leadership and service and made a broad impact on their community and/or the nation. Previous winners of the national award include: Ambassador Walter Annenberg, Presidents Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter, Senator and Mrs. John Glenn, and Bob Hope.

Local United Ways followed and soon began recognizing one of their own. Our United Way began the tradition in 2002, with Buddy and Marilyn Patton and Barbara Blomberg being honored as the first winners of our Tocqueville Society Community Service Award.

This award is given to a Tocqueville Society member who has demonstrated the following:

Marla and Joel Adams and Dot Hamill Tocqueville Community Service Award Recipients

On December 12, 2013, George and Barbara Groome hosted the Annual Tocqueville dinner at which United Way awarded the Tocqueville Community Service Award to Dot Hamill and Joel and Marla Adams. Their leadership and financial support has transformed our community, having a long lasting and far reaching impact.

We are grateful for their work and friendship. Thank you!

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Outstanding contributions to the nonprofit health and human services of our community.

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Commitment to the work of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County with gifts of time and money.

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Sustained contributions over a period of years to a variety of nonprofits.

• Leadership that promotes philanthropy throughout the community.

• Generosity in personal giving.

Past honorees in Buncombe County: •

Buddy and Marilyn Patton and Barbara Blomberg

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Janice and Joe Brumit

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Jerry Sternberg

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Pam and Jim Turner

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Heather and Bill Lee

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Charlie and Eleanor Owen

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John and Diane Teeter

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Charlie and Cary Owen

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Jimbo and Robin Stickney

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am struck by the thoughtful process that is used to create community solutions using the donations from across our area.

“I want to give special thanks to the Peaks Development Committee for leading the way. Most of all, I want to thank you for the tremendous impact you have on our community by giving so generously.”

PERRY HENDRIX

2014 PEAKS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR

THE PEAKS SOCIETY LaVoy and Mukunda 2014 Peaks Society Development Committee • Perry Hendrix, Chair, Asheville Savings Bank • Dan Anderson, TD Bank • Beth Cirillo, Mission Health • Nick Dionne, Galaxy Digital • Bill Durr, Ward and Smith, P.A. • Heather Whitaker Goldstein, The Van Winkle Law Firm • Mary Michael, North American Roofing • Michael Rauchwarg , Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP • Mukunda Pacifici, DixonPacifica Real Estate

Our United Way continues to be a well managed and essential organization for gathering and distributing necessary financial resources to serve many of the health and human services needs of this community. I am pleased to continue my support, knowing that United Way will make effective use of my contribution.

• Julie Smith, Beverly-Hanks & Associates

- LaVoy Spooner, retired from AT&T The main reason I give to United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is that I love that I can give my time and money to one organization and it helps families and individuals in our Asheville area. I also love the social aspect of working with a great group of people that want to invest their time and money into helping our community grow stronger.

- Mukunda Pacifici, DixonPacifica Real Estate

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P E A K S

2013 GIVERS

MOUNT MITCHELL $7,500-$9,999 Mickey and Kay Goodman Randy and Mary Johnson Michelle and Joe Yanik

CLINGMAN’S DOME $5,000-$7,499 David D. Bailey and Sherie Ryan-Bailey Ed and Donna Broadwell Dan and Teri Deitz Bob and Carol Deutsch David and Margaret Duval Richard and Bridget Eckerd Larry Farr and Michelle Rippon

Ernest and Shirley Ferguson Susan and Tim Griffin Vicki S. Heidinger Fred and Sheila Meadows Shirley Tenney and Paul Merriken Kevin and Harli Palme Sally Rhoades

Robert and Alison Sipes Bernie and Sue Stanek And four anonymous donors

ROAN MOUNTAIN $4,000-$4,999 Monte R. Ashley Kit and Mark Cramer Michael and Elizabeth Freeman Kerry and Anna Friedman Marjorie and John Hickman Dr. John R. Hoskins, IV and Ms. Laura A. Webb

Virginia and Drew Litzenberger Rick and Rebecca Manske Jim Samsel and Kim McGuire Tom Milton and Ellen Williams C. Allan Morse Ladd and Ginny Painter

Albert and Barrie Sneed David and Billie Stewart Erich and Delise Talley Glenn Wilson

RICHLAND BALSAM $3,000-$3,999 Ryan and Brooke Baldwin Bob and Audie Bayer Carol Boyer Walter and Karin Brown Ellen and Robert Carr Eugene M. ‘Bob’ Carr, Jr. Judy Carter and Susan Sluyter David and Elizabeth Cypcar Drs. W. Leon Elliston and Katherine E. Volatile Charles and Sandy Frederick Hank and Sarah Garbee Drs. Dan and Barbara Gerber Jane Green David and Donna Hammett Alice and John Hancy

Dr. Ozmer L. Henry, Jr Melissa M. Hicks, MD and Ann D. Brown, CNM, MSN Elizabeth W. Holden Richard B. Hurley Peter and Diane Jones Ann Batchelder and Henri Kieffer Liz and John Kimberly Dr. Shantae L. Lucas Ivan and Donna Marcotte Paul and Tracy McDowell Dawson and Susan Mims John and Robin Oswald Ann Ray Bob and Ann Rennard Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Roberts

S O C I E T Y

Mrs. Brainard B. Rorison Bruce and Jo Sampson Nancy Smith Dr. Michael J. Teaford Robert and Elizabeth Trost Ted and Terry Van Duyn Warren and Lauren Wall Scott Parker and Todd Wallenius Charles and Barbara Wasson and Jill Stowe Doug and Kelley Wehrkamp Jon and Judi Wehrli

COLD MOUNTAIN $2,000-$2,999 Charles and Donna Abbitt Dick Allen Curtis and Heather Alley William B. Austin Charles and Lanier Ayscue Mr. and Mrs. Bailey MaryAlice and Daniel Bell George and Sandra Beverly Eva J. Blinder Gary and Nancy Bowers Ellen Boyd Travis Boyer James E. Brazell Stephanie Brown and James Byron Rowena Buffet-Timms and Ali Timms Nathan and Anne Burkhardt Dr. Ted Bussey N.E. Cannady, III Steele and Ronda Chapman Kathy Coco and Deb Ramsey Keith Collins Steven Crane Chris and Angela Crawford Dr. and Mrs. Denniston Crews Dr. E. Brown Crosby Jeanne and Charlie Cummings Jim and Ellie Daniels Gerald and Cornelia De Land Karen and Scott Dedman John and Joan Dickson Jennie Eblen and Rick Perkins Miles and Millicent Elmore Tom and Kay Finger Randy and Beth Fluharty Dr. Hettie Lou Garland Charles M. Gates Robert and Pat Gillis Mr.and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Gould Clementine Gregory Alice and Bill Griffin Fred and Cindy Groce Charles and Donna Haltiwanger Darryl and Karen Hart Sharon and William Hathaway

Mr. and Mrs. James Hefley Larry and Francine Hill Dave and Haywood Hillier Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Hornowski Timothy C. Johnston John Ellery and Elizabeth Jones George T. Karl Ron and Sharon Katz Patsy R. Keever Chuck and Sharon Killian Wende Kimble Marie and John Philip Langlois, MD Jeff and Cherie Ledford Cassandra Logan-Hines Dr. and Mrs. William T. Maddox Mr. and Mrs. William W. Mance, Jr. Todd and Kimberly McCarl Sue and Raymond McClinton Nancy and Walter McConnell Lee and Latrella McElrath Samantha and Michael McGlone Jean and Joseph McGuire Charles McKinney Douglas and Sandra McKinney Mark and Linda Miller Erin and Greg Mosher Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Nelson, Jr. * Jonathan and Christine Nelson Gary and Yolanda Parker Bitsy and Jim Powell Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ranney Ginny Raviotta James Reece Brian Repass and Sandy Feutz Jamie L. Richardson Frederick J. and Carolyn M. Rosenthal Susie and John Ruhl Robby and Michelle Russell Tony and Holly Saponaro Alex and Lynn Schneider Mary Helen and Ralph H. Schwarzkopf Dr. and Mrs. Robert Scully Ned and Eileen Simon Ben and Linda Smith

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Mr. and Mrs. Canie B. Smith Kevin and Julie Smith Valorie Speegle-Snell and John Snell Sandy Norbo and Barbara St. Hilaire Mike and Susan Stevenson Dana and Jana Stonestreet Tish and Paul Szurek John and Kathy Tempelaar-Lietz Larry and Penni Thompson Ed and Cindy Towson Mrs. Moultrie H. Truluck Bob and Angela Tuck Brian and Katina Turner Robert A. and Kelley R. Tyler Karen Vernon and Drake Thomas Patrice and Jerry Vincent Thomas Ward Don and Jennifer Weidemann Jerry and Debbie Williams Russel Williams Doug Wilson and Betsey Bent James and Llewellyn Woollcott Chris and Nina Young And seven anonymous donors

P E A K S

MOUNT PISGAH $1,500-$1,999 Michael J. Adams Patricia and Robert Adams David and Debbie Aiton William and Barbara Allen Joe and Cheryl Aull Will and Althea Aycock Frederick and Deborah Bailey Rod and Bess Baird Jim and Sharon Tracey Barrett Gene and Sharon Bell Lew and Kathy Bleiweis Mr. and Mrs. John B. Bowles Jr. Marlene Breger-Joyce David and Becky Brown Daniel and Linda Brown Don and Diane Brown Otis Brown Eve H Burton Tom and Cathy Byers Jones and Sandra Byrd David and Suzy Carter Brian and Karen Cavagnini Cecil Clark Norris and Cricket Crigler Mitchell and DiAnne Crisp Judy Daniel Deborah Davis Donna and Greg Davis Jan and Ann Davis Randy and Kelly Davis Marty and Ray Dean Ms. Janise Donovan Dr. and Mrs. Marshall Fields John and Kathy Fitzgerald Ned and Ellen Gibson Jan and Bob Gelder David M. Greiner Chad and Pamela Griffin T. Hartley Hall, IV Jeffrey Hardin Chad and Karen Hardy Mary Harwood Mr. and Mrs. David L. Hayes John and Peggy Hazlehurst

Patrick Hickey Sara P. Hill Dr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Hill Pam Holcombe Jonathan Jobe Jack A. Jones and Katherine Armitage Stephen and Suzanne Jones Rebecca and Barry Kempson Stephanie and Kevin Kiser Michele Lacer Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Lindsay Edward and Sherry Lipinsky Dr. Dan and Beverly Lunsford Brad and Sarah Martin Frank and Shari Mastria Len and Marilyn McDonald Christina McQuiston Eric and Mary Michael David and Geerte Mitchell Kevin and Shionette Montgomery Sue and Charlie Mueller Mr. Bill Myers Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Newbold, Jr. Keith and Patty Olbrantz Karen Olsen Grant B. and Anna S. Osborne Mark and Amy Brewer Deanna Peltz Dr. Neil P. Peterson and Ms. Sarah V. Corley Bob and Becky Pitts Kathy Poling Dr. Anne Ponder and Dr. Christopher Brookhouse Francella R. Poston Shelly and Scott Powell Sam Powers Duff and Angie Rardin Ms. Renee Reeves Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Reiley Laurie and David Serfas Natalie Shaft Larry and Linda Sharpe Ed Sheary and Peggy Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shepherd Mike and Mary Silver

S O C I E T Y

Ann Skoglund Ross and Martha Sloan Phil and Pat Smith Meredith and Jeff Switzer Doug Tate Jo S. Thompson Randy and Debbie Trantham Jon and Patti Vannice Adrian Vassallo and Jill Sparks Paul and Vicki Vest Molly and John Whatley Charlie and Jeri Williams Larry and Janie Wilson Mr. and Mrs. William M. Winkler John and Molly Wirtz Charles and Nancy Worley Clyde and Mildred Wright ** Wes G. Wright And twelve anonymous donors

SHINING ROCK $1,000-$1,499 Bob and Peg Adams Stephen K. Aiken Charles Allen Derek J. Allen Dan and Jennifer Anderson Linda Anderson William J. and Sandra Anderson Michael and Catty Andry Vicki Annico James and Marcia Applegate Tommy and Gene Arnold Garrett and Evelyn Artz John and Elyse Ashley Dr. and Mrs. Spencer Atwater Sandy and Jim Austin Fred and Marcia Ayers Ricky Babaoff Jan Bailey K. Ray and Glenda Bailey Karen Bailey Mike and Vikki Bailey Lars and Lynn Balck Cathy Ball Fred and Susan Barbour Gregory and Jessica Barr Henry and Carrie Barton Barbara M. Baskerville Lorrie and Michael Bates Tom and Kay Beardsley Cindy E. Bell Dr. Maureen Ben-Davies and David Swanson Jody Bender Suzanne Beyea David M. Culp and Barbara Biss Louis and Sara Bissette Nyda Bittmann-Neville Brad and Shelly Blackburn Kathleen Blair Heath and Paige Blankenship Terri Blankenship Bill Boes Lee Ann Bogle Mike and Judy Bohan Margaret Bollo

Betsy and Tom Bolton Jerry and Judy Bond Roy and Pat Borden Donna and Lee Bowman Jonna G. Bradham Shane Robichaud and Lauren Bradley-Robichaud Jon and Kelly Brandon Liz and Todd Britton Brian and Larissa Broom Drs. Cindy and David Brown David G. and Lin Brown Victor W. and Joyce B. Buchanan Patrick and Mary Kay Buhrke Katherine Bumgarner Alan Burdette Dawn Burgard Smith and Margaret Burke Scott T. Burnette Dr. and Mrs. Terry Burt Annie Burton Wendy L. Cady Barry and Sheila Campbell Charlotte Caplan and Michael Brubaker Julie and Richard Caro Richard C. Carter, III Robert L. Carter Michael A. Casuccio Chris and Pam Cavanaugh Sarah and Jack Cecil Dr. and Mrs. William L. Chambers Earl and Chung Cheatham Priscilla Cherry Jana and Vince Childress Travis and Holly Childs Doss and Amber Church Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cicale Beth Cirillo Drs. Stephanie Citron and Dan Mermin Susan J. Clark Ellen Clarke and John Byrd Charles and Patricia Clogston Stanley H. and Annette S. Cocke Drs. Margot and Bernard Coleman Celeste and Carlton Collins

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Pam Combs Gregory R. Congdon Michael and Lynn Cook Laura Copeland Jeff and Susan Corpening Michael Cortes Jeff and Susan Covington Nancy and Paul Craig Barbara Creasman Michael Creech Drs. Diana and Gary Curran Jeffrey and Susan Curtis Rob Danielson Anita and Jim Darby Ric Davenport Madeline and Roy Davis Sarah Davis Jim and Alana DeBruhl Dale Den Ouden and Rebecca Hughes-Den Ouden Robert Desotelle Ernest and Robin Devlin Traci DiBlasio Lynne C. Diehl Nick and Kris Dionne Chris and Betsy Dixon Scott Dixon Tad and Ellen Dixon Sharon and Gilbert Domingo Mrs. Christine A. and Mr. James C. Dozier III George Drant Heidi DuBose Cathi Durham William S. and Beth Durr Jennifer DuVall Denise Ebert Amanda and Derek Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Edwards Mr. John Elia Doug and Terry Ellington Bruce Elliston Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ensley Vicki and Kevin Epley Mr. and Mrs. Robert Etter Mary and Curt Euler

P E A K S

Iris* and Durward Everett Charitable Fund Jane Exner Mr. and Mrs. Peter Falcigno Tom Farr Linda Ferguson Myra Fields Dr. Rob Fields Kirk and Sheri Fleeman Jennifer and Donovan Fletcher Joanne Ford Todd and Amy Fowler Teresa Fox Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Freeman Richard and Deborah Frye Mr. and Mrs. Roy M. Gallagher Javier J. Garcia Dennis and Franci Gasperson Greta Gibson Brian and Leah Gillespie Andrew Gmitter Ron and Pat Godbold Chris Golden Jeremy and Heather Goldstein Carol Goodrum Sandra E. Goodwin Janet and H. Richard Graham Jacqueline Grant Sonya Greck Jim and Joyce Greene Thomas and Elaine Grella Jim and Sheri Groce Kim Grugan Fran Gullyes Becky Guthrie Col. Kenneth D. Hadeen (Ret) Don and Diane Hallingse Mark and Jody Halstead Lori A. Halula Benjamin Hamrick Gary Hamrick Marguerite Hamrick Dr. and Mrs. Todd Hansen Stewart and Debbie Harley Mr. and Mrs. Larry B. Harris

Larry and Luann Harris Myrna Harris Dr. Alice H. and William A. Hart, Jr. Tom and Marie Hartye Kevin and Lindsey Hawthorne Bill Hayes Mrs. Ruby B. Haynes Bill and Barbie Haynes Susan Hayworth Cathy and Jeff Heck Kathy and Rick Hefner Kevin and Jennifer Hefner Christopher Hemmings Julie Thompson and Jim Hemphill James D. Henderson Rex and Peggy Henderson Ruth Henderson Perry and Amy Hendrix Edward Stoll and Nancy Herbert Stacie and Jim Hicks Leslie and Jim Hill Karyn Hillpot John and Stella Hillsman Bradley and Wendy Hines Jim and Nancy Hoer Suzanne Holbert Richard Holcomb Earl and Idella Holmes Rusty and Mitzi Holmes Bryan Hudgins Dr. and Mrs. Colin M. Hudson Elizabeth Huesemann Mr. and Mrs. Gary E. Hughes Glen and Lynn Hughes Bud and Dianne Hughes Nancy Hunter Robert Hunter Steve and Christa Hurd Trent and Jill Ibbotson John and Serena Igharas Drs. Eric and Linda Iovacchini William and Tara Irby Anne M. Irvine Dr. Jane E. Lysko and Dr. Edward K. Isbey, III

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Gary W. and Kathy Jackson Derrick and Pat Jackson Curry and John Jamison Mitchell Jarrett Anna R. Jarvis Elliott and Tina Jepson Taylor and Lori Jessee Eric and Melanie Johnson Crystol Jones Kathey Jones Linda D. Jones Robin E. Jones Will R. Jones Scott Joslin Mr. Barry Kampe and Dr. Floy Wright Kampe Richard Kark Himanshu Karvir and Swati Patel Robert E. and Mercedes Kaufman Drs. Hutton and Joseph Kearney Michael and Carol Keenan Gerald and Caroline Keller Nancy Keller John Kelley John G. Kelso John Kennedy Ruth Kent Donald R. Kidd Frances A. Killian Eloine Kirkland Jason and Lisa Knox David and Nikki Kozak Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kubitschek John Kuhns Deborah Kuykendall Jeffrey Kwaitkowski Cara Lafon Karen Lally Rich and Suzy Landau Colin and Eugenia Larsen Alan and Gillian Larson Robyn Latessa and Tim Plaut Janice Lato Dr. Michael LeCroy Mark Ledin

Jessica Lee John Legerton and Kathy Meacham Kelly Leonard Norman and Sonya Leonard Honorable and Mrs. Robert D. Lewis Darlene Lohman Dan and Jen Loizzo Dr. Carol Long Lourdes Lorenz Sam and Rebekah Lowe Shirley Lowe Amy and Lee Loy Dr. Sally Ludlum Joseph Luna and Paula O’Hara Rick and Janna Lutovsky Kristen ReMine Lyda Beth Maczka Don Mandelkorn Kay Manley David and Margie Mann Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mann-Stadt Dr. William J. Maples Carole and Joel Martin Fred and Vicki Martin John and Dee Mason James Mastrogiacomo Clary McCall Anne McClintic Mr. and Mrs. McClintick George McDermott Larry and Dershie McDevitt Bill and Roi McGuire Joe and Ellen McGuire Tammy McIntosh Robert McIntyre Gwen McKinney Janet McNamara Houck Alice and Bill Miller Jerry R. Miller Dr. Barton Milligan Mike and Marcia Mills Julie Montanea Eric and Sheila Moody George and Judy Morosani Chip Morris Stuart Nye*

Marie Morris and Bill Sproul Cynthia Morrison True and Jane Morse David and Karen Mouw John and Joan Myers Shelby Nace Greg and Amber Nailler David L Nash and Virginia L Duquet Timothy Neill Linda and Charles Nelms Steve and Kay Nesbitt Martin Nesbitt Lt. Col. Jack Nichols Shon and Julie Norris Hannah Norton Ashley and Heather Norton Chat and Liz Norvell Sheila O’Brien and Jeff Staudinger Michael and Cynthia O’Byrne Cherry Odom Terry O’Laughlin Bill and Alison Overton Sharon and Rusty Owen Mukunda and Sara Pacifici Mr. and Mrs. William A. Parker Carol Parsons Jan Pattanayak John and Sara Pearson Jacque Penick and Dr. Harold Holcombe Carol Elizabeth Pennell Paul Pennell Gary W. Perry Robert Perry, Jr. Robert and Barbara Peterson Regina L. Phelps Kim and Chip Plemmons Lorraine and Bob Poe Penelope and Ray Ponder Linda F. Poss Ben and Jeanne Powell Meridith Powell Deborah Pressley Susan Puryear Rob and Jean Quayle Ellen and Scott Querin Lisa Marie Quinlan

Brandi Quinn Karl and Shirley Quisenberry Sheila Radcliff Cal and Kit Rains Mike and Kathy Redmond Don and Charlie Reed Michael Reed David D. Reid Chris and Rebecca Reinhardt John and Karen Rhodin Rhonda Rice Judd and Carolyn Richardson Beverly Robinson Jay Robinson and Kelly McCanless Robert and Anna S. Robinson Wade Rogers Maria Roloff Lucy Rountree Jennifer Rourke Dr. Martha Rowlett Marc Rudow and Deborah Miles Leigh and John Ruhl Dianne Rule Rojeanous Rush Dr. Stephanie Sabatini Becky Sale Dr. and Mrs. Adrian D. Sandler Mary Margaret and Wade Saunders Laura Sawyer Dan and Leslie Scannell Douglas Scothorn Howard and Cynthia Sellinger Faye Shaver Alan and Pat Shaw Ashley Shehan Melanie Shelton Kathy Sheppard Steve and Carole Shoaf John F. Shuford Heath Shuler Laura Simmelink Leah Singleton Frank and Kristi Sink Kimberley Sirk John and Lisa Sizemore Yvonne Farnell and Robert Smedley

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Linda Y. Smith Terry A. Smith Bill and Angie Smith Clinton Smoke Jennifer Snead Rex and Denise Snodgrass Arnold Spivey LaVoy Spooner O.E. and Lida Starnes Dr. Jane A. Stephens Cissie and Jack Stevens Wyatt and Kim Stevens Mandy Stone Kenny Street Lee and Art Stuenkel Karen Vernon and Robin Suddreth Sulaiman Sulaiman Greg and Anna Sullins Susan E. Sutherland David and Nancy Swann Dan and Donna Swift Donna and Allan Tarleton Jack and Bebe Tarleton Amanda and Jon Taylor Dianne A. Taylor Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Taylor Benjamin and Haley Teague Russ Thacher Dennis and Tara Theodossis Fran and Doug Thigpen Pat and Colleen Thompson Cindy Threlkeld Ms. Pam Tidwell Bill and Debby Trometer Greg Truempy Perry and Allen Van Dyke Dr. and Mrs. Eric D. Van Tassel Ashley van Twisk Allen Bryson Drs. John E. Van Wye and M. Hope Mustoe Dr. and Mrs. Randall Vanderbeek Ann Von Brock and Sherman Fearing Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Waddell Amy Walker Renee Walker Wanda Walker Pete and Pat Wallenborn

Jason Walls Calvin Ward Joe and Cynthia Ward John Watford Donald Watrous Peter and Jana Weed Gregory Weeg Damian L. and Hayley R. Wells Jed and Bree Welmaker Jennifer and Hunter Westbrook Dr. and Mrs. Marc Westle David Wheatcraft Jack F. Wheeler, Jr. David and Jane Whilden Seth and Stephanie Whitaker Teresa White David and Laura Whitley Glenn and Pauline Wilcox Virginia and Lee Wilkinson Barbara and Larry Williams Jes and Toby Williams

Tommy Williams Angela Wills Jon Wilson Marc E. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. John G. Winkenwerder Mr. and Mrs. William F. Wolcott III Ashley Woodring Natalie Woodruff Mary Bruce and Stephen W. Woody Rex C. and Robin W. Worley Mary Ellen Wright P. Wutschel Family Lenell Wyche William and Benita Wynn Yeatman Family Lauren S. and J. Michael Yelton Andrea and Boris Younger Mr. and Mrs. Zapf Charlene Zink And fifty-eight anonymous donors

corporate partnerships Partnership goes by many different names, but underwriting, sponsorship, support of a strategic initiative or an in-kind donation helps defray business, marketing and fundraising costs – allowing more of every dollar raised to go directly to work strengthening our community. Partnerships help us do our work, but they can also help your business achieve goals in a number of ways.

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Find the partnership package that works best for you: unitedwayabc.org/underwriting or call David Bailey: 236-3769

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MADISON CO. Dr. Virginia “Jennie� Barnhardt Lee Ann Bogle Maxine H. Brown Susan Cauble Robert Ford Swayne and Sandy Franklin Walt and Augusta Gladding John M. Hough, Jr. Dr. Chipper and Donna Jones

Dr. Dan and Beverly Lunsford Tom and Marian Plaut Jerry and Sonja Plemmons Barbara Radford Ray and Dorothy Rapp Rhonda Robinson Larry and Teresa Stern Dr. Elizabeth and Joe Vogler Tammy and Weaver Whitlock

Too often we only get to see our Peaks members at our annual Appreciation Reception in June or at the Live United Celebration and Annual Meeting in February. This year, Perry Hendrix, the Peaks Committee Chair, hoped to change that with our very first Sports Equipment Drive.

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FEDERAL CAMPAIGN

United Way gratefully acknowledges those Leadership Givers employed in Buncombe County through the federal sector. In 2013, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County managed the Combined Federal Campaign for the WNC region.

Monte Ashley Kristin Bail John Bates Cynthia Breyfogle Beth Cantley Theressa Coren Sheron Craig Shane Crook Victor Cruz Stephen Downey Elisabeth Ervin Helen Frederick Patricia Fuller Stu Gibeau Hanna B. Goss Greg Hammer Ryan Harris LTC Scott A. Hausman

William Hillerman Gregory Himes Mike Hunsucker Patsy Hunsucker Cheryl Hunt Pamela Johnson Robert Kieffer Dr. Keith Kohatsu Darlene Laughter Mark Lawrence Danny Lee Dr. John Lucke Monika Mayr George Moody Sharon Morgan Dr. Eva Morgenstern Sue Myers Laura Nelson

Kari Ott Kristine Owen Timothy Owen Maria Pagan-Zefri Michael Palecki Gordon Patrizio Angela Pentecost Karol Pittman Marilyn Singleton Mary Sloop Barbara St. Hilaire Mike Tanner Charles Turner Robert Vaughan Katy Vincent Erica Williams And four anonymous donors

As this document is going to print, Peaks members are helping to staff drop off sites and shine up donated equipment before they get in the hands of some happy kids. Thanks to Stan Pamfilis at WLOS for volunteering as our honorary chair!

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We have seen first hand how teams of all kinds, be they work or family related, benefit from working together on a volunteer project. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, United Way’s volunteer center, is ready to connect your team to meaningful and impactful volunteer experiences:

• Contact us to create a project for your company. We can develop partial and full day

experiences that incorporate education and volunteerism around an issue. An example of this in action: one group wanted to explore hunger issues and we assembled 3 volunteer sessions that took place over several months. Each volunteer date began with an orientation to the issues of hunger and how each nonprofit addresses the problem.

• No time for your team to go “into the field”? Then consider one of our “portable projects”.

These projects can be accomplished during a retreat or on a lunch break. Some options include creating flash cards for students and toys for shelter dogs.

• We also provide links to projects that can be done by the whole family. Just search for youth and family friendly projects and maybe your next family reunion can be even more vibrant!

S O C I E T Y

2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair Chair-Elect

Suzanne DeFerie Dr. Leon Elliston

Treasurer Secretary Past Chair Director Director Director

Bill Lee Jennie Eblen Tracy Buchanan Joe Brumit John Kimberly Ann Young

STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS Annual Campaign Community Fund Finance/Building

David Wiggins Julie Montanea Bill Lee

Strategic Planning 2-1-1 Advocacy Member Emeritus

Dr. Leon Elliston Roger Hartley Allan Morse Glenn W. Wilcox

At-Large Members

K. Ray Bailey Samantha Little

Ex Officio Member

Amy Renigar

BOARD MEMBERS Derek Allen

Tracey Johnston-Crum

William Anderson

Dennis King

Cynthia Breyfogle

Dr. Kellett Letson

Sheron Craig

Greg Mosher

Kit Cramer

Sara Pacifici

Mike Crawford

Dana Stonestreet

Taylor Foss

Susanne Swanger

Catherine Frank, Phd

Brian Turner

Charles Frederick

Jason Walls

Pat Hammonds

Chris Wheat

Neal Hanks

Michelle Yanik

Gary Jackson

“We are proud of the accomplishments made by our Women’s Leadership Council during this, our first year. Membership has grown from 45 to 164 women and more than 217 hours of volunteer time was contributed by WLC members alone.

“We are a powerful national network of caring women – more than 50,000 members strong. Our WLC has aligned with our community’s goal to create success-ready 9th graders, supporting United Way’s Middle School Success initiative. We hope you will join us!”

TAYLOR FOSS

2014 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL CHAIR

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Althea and Harli 2014 Executive Committee • Taylor Foss, Chair, Mission Health • Althea Aycock, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP • Cynthia Breyfogle, V.A. Medical Center • Annie Burton, University of NC Asheville • Sheron Craig, Social Security Administration • Sheila Meadows, Mission Health • Sara Pacifici, Sheppard Insurance • Rachel Perry, United Way Worldwide • Ann Ray, Mission Health • Pam Tidwell, CarePartners • Teresa White, HomeTrust Bank

It is a pleasure to work on the Women’s Leadership Council where many intelligent women leaders in our community influence the success of the middle school program through United Way. This program allows our teens and tweens to increase the likelihood of high school graduation and further lifelong success. I am proud to be a part of a group that is helping to make our children’s futures brighter.

- Althea Aycock, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP I support United Way because I know that by giving I am supporting so many worthy non-profit organizations in our community. I have three young children and so I particularly appreciate the work they do to improve education in our area, especially middle schools. Ultimately I want to give back to this community because I feel fortunate to be a part of it.

- Harli Palme, Parsec Financial

WOMEN’S LEADE

2013 GIVERS Debbie Aiton Heather Alley Vicki Annico Althea Aycock Jan Bailey Karen Bailey Vikki Bailey Susan Barbour MaryAlice Stickney Bell Dr. Maureen Ben-Davies Betsey Bent Suzanne Beyea Barbara Biss Nyda Bittmann-Neville Kathleen Blair Margaret Bollo Judy Bond Donna Bowman Jonna Bradham Kelly Brandon Cynthia Breyfogle Liz Britton Stephanie Brown Tracy Buchanan Rowena Buffett-Timms Katherine Bumgarner Dawn Burgard Dr. Margaret Burke Annie Burton Eve Burton Charlotte Caplan Beth Cirillo Susan Clark Ellen Clarke Kathy Coco Pam Combs Lynn Cook Nancy Craig Sheron Craig Kit Cramer Angela Crawford Dr. Diana R. Curran Donna Davis Sarah Davis Suzanne DeFerie Lynne Diehl

Heidi DuBose Cathi Durham Jennifer DuVall Jennie Eblen Ashley Ensley Linda Ferguson Jennifer Fletcher Joanne Ford Taylor Foss Amy Fowler Dr. Barbara Gerber Heather Whitaker Goldstein Carol Goodrum Jacqueline Grant Deborah Graziano Sonya Greck Lori Halula Catherine Hansen Myrna Harris Susan Hayworth Dr. Melissa M. Hicks Stacie Hicks Jill Hoggard Green PhD Suzanne Holbert Nancy Hunter Kathy Jackson Anna R. Jarvis Lori Jessee Melanie Johnson Jill Jones Kathey Jones Robin Jones Patsy Keever Stephanie Kiser Cara Lafon Dr. Robyn Latessa Jessica Lee Darlene Lohman Lourdes Lorenz Barbra Love Dr. Sally Ludlum Kristen ReMine Lyda Beth Maczka Kay Manley Rendi Mann-Stadt Sarah Martin

RSHIP COUNCIL

Kimberly McCarl Anne McClintic Marilyn McDonald Latrella McElrath Gwen McKinney Sheila Meadows Dr. Susan Mims Julie Montanea Cynthia Morrison Angela Moser Hannah Norton Heather Norton Sharon Owen Sara Pacifici Harli Palme Laura Pearson Sara Pearson Deanna Peltz Jacque Penick Rachel Perry Regina Phelps Kathy Poling Linda Poss Meridith Powell

Shelia Radcliff Ginny Raviotta Ann Ray Kathy Redmond Rebecca Reinhardt Sally Rhoades Rhonda Rice Beverly Robinson Lucy Rountree Jennifer Rourke Leigh Ruhl Dianne Rule Sherie Ryan-Bailey Dr. Stephanie Sabatini Becky Sale Laura Sawyer Natalie Shaft Kathy Sheppard Leah Singleton Kimberley Sirk Lisa Sizemore Julie Smith Robin Stickney Mandy Stone

Meredith Stone Switzer Susan Sutherland Tara Theodossis Pam Tidwell Katina Turner Ashley van Twisk Allen Bryson Karen Vernon Dr. Kathy Volatile Ann Von Brock Renee Walker Laura Webb Jennifer Weidemann Stephanie Whitaker Teresa White Barbara Williams Erica Williams Jeri Williams Jes Williams Angela Wills Ashley Woodring Natalie Woodruff Dr. Meg Word-Sims Lenell Wyche Ann Young

WLC members take a hands on approach to their giving. In addtion to their financial generosity, WLC members have volunteered during garden workdays, holiday book drives and gift wrapping parties, educational forums and several members volunteered to be a part of “Girls In Charge” - an eight week self esteem mentorship project with middle school girls. They didn’t have any fun AT ALL!

“Together, Highlands Circle’s 141 members raised $113,000 for United Way’s

Community Investment Fund, contributed 93 service hours and participated in 15 networking, volunteer and leadership development events throughout 2013. Thank you, Highlands Circle, for your active involvement in this community!

Are you interested in getting to know other young leaders? Do you want to understand the issues facing our neighbors in need and be part of the solution to improve lives in Buncombe County? Join us at one of our upcoming networking socials and learn how you can make a difference!”

SAMANTHA LITTLE

2014 HIGHLANDS CIRCLE CHAIR

Highlands Circle United Way’s Young Leaders

HIGHLANDS CIRCLE Andy and Ashley

2014 Highlands Circle Committee

• Samantha Little, Chair, Buncombe County Health and Human Services • Ryan Baber, Wells Fargo Bank • Liz Britton, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP • Ashley van Twisk Allen Bryson, Johnson Price Sprinkle • Liz Franks, The Van Winkle Law Firm • Andy Gmitter, Galaxy Digital • Ben Greenberg, Teague, Campbell, Dennis & Gorham • Audrey Johnson, Mission Health

Back when I worked in nonprofits, I developed an appreciation for the help that some people need and why things just don't get better all by themselves. It takes a whole community to move the needle on big issues like education, and I work with United Way to make sure I am a part of that process. I give my time to the Highland Circle Steering Committee and my treasure to the Community Investment Fund because I know that those are the best ways for me to help my neighbors.

- Andy Gmitter, Galaxy Digital Like many, I knew of United Way, but I did not have an in-depth understanding of the mission of the organization. I decided to focus more time, energy and resources on United Way and Highlands Circle, to build my understanding of the organization’s initiatives, make connections with others with similar philanthropic interests and let’s face it, to have some fun along the way. I have always been a big believer that working together for a common goal is how we become greater as individuals and as a community… so here’s to LIVING UNITED! - Ashley van Twisk Allen Bryson, Johnson Price Sprinkle

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2013 GIVERS Charles Allen Thomas Allen Bryan Arkwright Marian Arledge Althea Aycock Ryan Baber Jonathan Bailey James Baley Greg Barr John Barry Maureen Ben-Davies Ashley Berger Arin Billings Kathleen Blair Patrick Blalock Paige Blankenship Travis Boyer Lauren Bradley Jon Brandon Kelly Brandon Christy Brank Mary Brewer Mark Brinkley Elizabeth Britton William Bulfer Chris Caldwell Natalie Canipe Misty Cardone Jennifer Cassara Astrid Coffey Louisa Conroy Jarrod Coomer Angela Crawford Chris Crawford Sarah Davis David Dills Jason Dowell Heidi DuBose Derek Edwards Amanda Edwards Ashley Ensley Tiffany Estes Kendra Ferguson Sally Fisher Benjamin Fitzpatrick Amy Fowler

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Elizabeth Franks Calvin Gardner Hilary Garrison Jason Gast Katy German Kathleen Gier Andrew Gmitter Ben Greenberg Pam Griffin Matthew Groome Tate Groome Rollin Groseclose Ann Hamilton Gretchen Heacock Emma Hodson Ellen Hughes Kenny Hunt John Igharas Elliott Jepson Audrey Johnson Lyle Johnson Ryan Jordan Robyn Joyner Himanshu Karvir John Kelley David Kerestes Sean Kerschen John Kubis Kurt Kuchenbrod Jolene Lallouz William Ledgerwood Jessica Lee Samantha Little Kristen Lyda Randy Maples Ashley Marshall Dennis Martin Anne McClintic Shannon McCotter Lakesha McDay Victoria McDowell Christopher McFatter Michael McGlone Calisa Mills Anthony Mitchell Nichole Mitchell

Kimberly Moore Jennifer Mullendore Daniel Mullinix Jonathan Nameth Taylor Nations Heath Nettles James Turner Norris Shon Norris Hannah Norton Heather Norton Horbert Orton Kristine Owen Sara Pacifici Harli Palme Laura Pearson Paul Pennell Levonia Reese Rebecca Reinhardt Andrew Robertson Kathleen Rodberg Jennifer Rourke Tara Scholtz Shannon Seymour Ashley Shehan Ashley Smith

Julie Sowers Crystal Sparks Melissa Stamatiades Emily Stephens Greg Sullins Carrie Tallman Jaime Taylor Benjamin Teague Tara Theodossis Austin Tyler Ashley van Twisk Allen Bryson Mercedes Volk David Waddell Thomas Ward Hannah Webb Hayley Wells Stephanie Whitaker Jennifer Whitney Jes Williams Anna Wines Ashley Woodring David Woolard Scott Workman Jonathon Yeatman

Highlands Circle members do not rest. These are some active people - connecting at our regular networking socials, volunteer events and leadership development opportunities. This year, members were particularly energized by a presentation on the issues surrounding the health care industry by Dr. Paulus of Mission Health. It’s a complicated issue and Dr. Paulus did a fantastic job addressing this national issue from a local perspective.

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Through United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, we give of our resources, raise our voices and lend our muscles to change our community.

Consider another kind of giving: a future gift of a small part of your estate through a bequest in your will. Such an endowment will help assure our future and mark your continued legacy of giving. Together, we can continue improving lives and inspiring hope, both now and in the years to come.

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Investment of a Lifetime TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY LEGACY $200,000+ Joe and Janice Brumit Marian Elmslie* George and Barbara Groome Mr.* and Mrs. Anthony Kushigian Drs. Wayne and Phyllis Lang Bill and Heather Lee Eleanor and Charlie Owen Robert C. Pew and Susan Taylor Don and Charlie Reed One Anonymous Giver MOUNT MITCHELL LEGACY $150,000 - $199,999 Ms. Helen M. Russell* CLINGMAN’S DOME LEGACY $100,000 - $149,999 Ms. Ruth Paddison* Glenn and Pauline Wilcox One Anonymous Giver

HUMANCARE ENDOWMENT HUMANCARE ENDOWMENT MEMBERS * Deceased ROAN MOUNTAIN LEGACY $80,000 - $99,999 Preston Price* RICHLAND BALSAM LEGACY $60,000 - $79,999 Paul and Ellie Toebke * COLD MOUNTAIN LEGACY $40,000 - $59,999 Mrs. Joseph Bailey* Robert and Shirley Burns* Jim and Robin Stickney Glenn Wilson Clyde and Mildred Wright * Joe E. Young, Jr. One Anonymous Giver MOUNT PISGAH LEGACY $30,000 - $39,999 Drs. Lee and Mario Dicesare Mr. and Mrs. John D. Teeter

SHINING ROCK LEGACY $20,000 - $29,999 Bart and Elaine Boyer J. W. Byers* Rose Cooper* James Dalton* Jerry Hornowski Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Hornowski Bill and Marilyn Hubbard Carroll and Gwen Hughes Jerry and Carrie Keller Charles O’Connor* George and Brenda Pfeiffer George Saenger Jack and Yvonne Smith Tom and Bonnie Spradling Dr.* and Mrs. Moultrie Truluck One Anonymous Giver ADDITIONAL ENDOWMENT MEMBERS Mrs. R.W. Anthony, Jr. Jon and Kelly Brandon

Mr. and Mrs. James Christian Iris* and Durward Everett Charitable Fund Tom and Pat Fitzpatrick Kerry and Anna Friedman John Gatling* Ms. Suzy Hust Clyde Kelly* Dr.* and Mrs. Alexander Maitland, III Peter Mallett Alice B. McLennan Trust Linda and Charles Nelms Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nelson, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norvell Ken Partin* Helen Powers* Karl and Shirley Quisenberry Monte Richardson / Jones-Rchardson Fund Mr.* and Mrs. Brainard B. Rorison David and Nancy Swann Dolly Swift Pam and Jim Turner One Anonymous Giver

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DIAMOND DONORS We thank and applaud our Diamond Donors who have given to the mission of United Way for 25 years or more.

We deeply appreciate these dedicated donors who give at all levels and have made a positive impact on countless members of our community.

Cynthia and Howard

We appreciate the fact that United Way has a pulse on the needs of Asheville. They use the strengths of this community to support and sustain the areas of challenge many face in Western North Carolina. Contributing to United Way assures us that our money will be used to enhance all areas of the community and have a positive impact on those in need. We’re proud to be long-time contributors and we expect that will continue for many years to come.

- Cynthia Sellinger, Asheville Middle School Howard Sellinger, HomeTrust Bank Charles and Donna Abbitt Janet M. Adams Joel B. and Marla T. Adams, Jr. Bob and Peg Adams David and Debbie Aiton Marcia Allen Patricia Allen Dick Allen Julian Anders Ann Anderson Becky Anderson Rosalie Anderson Andy Andrews Michael and Catty Andry Susan Anglin Tommy and Gene Arnold

Dean Arrington Rodney Arrowood John and Elyse Ashley Julia Ashley Mary Atkinson Joe and Cheryl Aull Sandy and Jim Austin Paula Autrey Valjean Aycock Fred and Marcia Ayers Charles and Lanier Ayscue David D. Bailey and Sherie Ryan-Bailey Frederick and Deborah Bailey K. Ray and Glenda Bailey Kathleen Bailey Lawrence Bailey

T R I B U T O R S

Mark Bailey Patricia Bailey Mike and Vikki Bailey Rod and Bess Baird Louise Baker Sheree Baker RosaLee Baldwin Ruth Baldwin Cathy Ball Karen Ballance Darrick Ballard James Bandelin Vikki Banks Gary Barger Russell Barnes Nada Barnett Jim and Sharon Tracey Barrett Amy Barry Henry and Carrie Barton Barbara M. Baskerville Kim Bass Lewis Battle Robert Battle Karen Bauer Susan Baughn Bob and Audie Bayer Gregory Bayne Thomas Beathard Margaret Beaumont Cindy E. Bell Gene and Sharon Bell Lynell and Robert Bell Wendy Bell Rachel Bennett George and Sandra Beverly Linda Biggers Louis and Sara Bissette Nyda Bittmann-Neville Brad and Shelly Blackburn Jean Louise Blackburn Robert Blackwell Melvina Denise Blair Cynthia Blake Richard Blalock Charles Blankenship Valerie Blaser

Kenneth Blaylock Alice Blinderman Mike and Judy Bohan Deena Boles Judy Boles Alan and Diann Bolick Amanda Bolick Jerry and Judy Bond Rebecca Boone Roy and Pat Borden Gary and Nancy Bowers Sandra Bowers Randall Bowman Christina Boyer Susan Bradburn Marian Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bradshaw James E. Brazell William Briggs Ed and Donna Broadwell Michael Brock Sue Brooks Thomas Brooks Mary Brookshire Ronald Brookshire David and Becky Brown Daniel and Linda Brown Don and Diane Brown Erik Brown Allan Brown David G. and Lin Brown Maxine H. Brown Robin Brown Sharon Brown Joe and Janice Brumit Dorothy Bryant Cynthia Buckner Shirley Buckner Larry and Genevieve Burda Glenda and Bob Burgin Richard Burkett Maggie Burleson Jim Burnette Dr. and Mrs. Terry Burt Alan Bush Jacqueline Byerly Tom and Cathy Byers

Wendy Cable Winikay Caffrey Celia Caldwell Karen Calloway Joyce Cambron Patricia Camby Sheila Camby Greta Camp Barry and Sheila Campbell Lisa Cantrell Charlotte Caplan and Michael Brubaker Judy Caraker Ellen and Robert Carr Eugene M. ‘Bob’ Carr, Jr. Mildred Carson David and Suzy Carter Theresa Carter Randy Carver Tricia Carver Teresa Cassada Lila Cate Mary Cathey Martha Cauble Jimmie Causey Mr. and Mrs. George Cecil Sarah and Jack Cecil James Chambers Dennis Chance Travis and Holly Childs Holli Chiles Paul Christiansen Annette Christopher Linda Church Christine Cicotello Terry Clark Roger Claud Kim Clements Charles and Patricia Clogston Marilyn Clouse Patricia Cocke Stanley H. and Annette S. Cocke James Coggins Donna Colburn Gary Cole Gayle Cole Tamela Cole Drs. Margot and Bernard Coleman

Celeste and Carlton Collins Keith Collins Dr. Vicki Collins Franklin Combs Dode Conroy Nancy Constantine Susan Cooper Patricia Cooper-Whitaker Laura Copeland Roger Core Richard Cothran Pauline Council Jeff and Susan Covington Thomas Cowan Leslie Cox Helen Cox-Andrews Nancy Coxie Tony Craig Jeffrey Crawford Pamela Crawford Vicki Crawley Franklin Creasman Norris and Cricket Crigler Cromer Crisp Claudia Crosby Debra Cross Daryl Crowe Pete and Carolyn Cryan Jeanne and Charlie Cummings Jan Cundiff Holly Dahl William and Ann Dalton Selwyn D’Amico Judy Daniel Ellie Daniels Bob and Bunny Daniels Anita and Jim Darby Nancy and Charlie David Sharon Davidson Charles Davis Deborah Davis Diane Davis Jeff Davis Lee Davis Loretta Davis Randy and Kelly Davis Sandra Davis

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Linda Deal Marty and Ray Dean Cynthia Dearman Jim and Alana DeBruhl Otto W. Debruhl Karen and Scott Dedman David and Suzanne DeFerie Dan and Teri Deitz Diane Demetris-Duermit Bob and Carol Deutsch John and Joan Dickson Michael Dillard Charles Dillingham Scott Dixon Donna Donaldson Ms. Janise Donovan Drs. Laurence and Joyce Dorr Carolyn Dotson Candace Dover Christine and James C. Dozier III George Drant Susan Dryman Sara Dunovant Jean Duyck Lois Ebey Nancy Egerton Gaylen Ehrlichman Pamela Elkin Joe and Pat Elliott Bruce Elliston Drs. W. Leon Elliston and Katherine E. Volatile Stanley Engle Linda Englert James Enloe Donna Ensley Vicki and Kevin Epley Larry Eubanks Beverly Evans John and Mary Evans Joseph Evans Robert Evans Iris* and Durward Everett Ted Faber Mr. and Mrs. Peter Falcigno Susan Farina Yvonne Farnell

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Larry Farr and Michelle Rippon Ernest and Shirley Ferguson Linda Ferguson Julia Fields Tom and Kay Finger Jerry Fisher Pamela Fisher Lois Fitch John and Kathy Fitzgerald Shawn Fitzpatrick and Ronda Warren Lizzie Flowers Ann Flynn James Foster Krista Fox Allan Frank Carolyn Franklin Charles and Sandy Frederick Linda Freeman Stephen Fridl Sonya Friedrich Jo Gaddy Linda Gamble Patricia Garren Dr. David Garver Bill Gatewood Jan and Bob Gelder Gary Gentry Joe George Drs. Dan and Barbara Gerber Gerald Gibbs Stu and Debbie Gibeau Pamela Gibson Robert and Pat Gillis Walt and Augusta Gladding Charlie and Patricia Glazener Richard and Suzanne Gloor Sharon Glover Janet Godfrey Ruby Godfrey Donna Godwin Harvey Gold Joan Gold Dr. Joel and Melba Goldsby John Goldsmith Carlos Gomez Margaret Goode Claudia Goodson

Barbara Gordesky Karen Gortney Mr.and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Gould Virginia Gragg Edwin Graham Janet and H. Richard Graham Brenda Green Missy Green Rita Gregg Clementine Gregory David M. Greiner Alice and Bill Griffin Evangelia Griffin James Griffin Karen Griffin Brenda Griffith B Gail Grindstaff John Grindstaff Fred and Cindy Groce Jim and Sheri Groce Rick and Karen Grogan Joel Guge Margaret Guthrie Carolyn Haag Col. Kenneth D. Hadeen (Ret) Richard Halford Josephine Hall Mary and Greg Hall T. Hartley Hall, IV Charles and Donna Haltiwanger Lori A. Halula Floyd Hamlin David and Donna Hammett Pat Hammonds Alice and John Hancy Jeffrey Haney Donald Hargette Patricia Harney Pat Harr Gay Harris Lois Harris Myrna Harris William Harris John Hart Dr. Alice and William A. Hart, Jr. Reid Hartman Kevin Harwood

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Mary Harwood Jeanette Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. David L. Hayes Craig Haynes Mrs. Ruby B. Haynes Kimberly Hazlett Danny Heatherly Kathy and Rick Hefner Marsha Hefner Vicki S. Heidinger Catherine Case Patricia Helsley Richard Hemes Julie Thompson and Jim Hemphill Joy Henderson Ruth Henderson Gail Henderson-Bailey Greg Hendrix Perry and Amy Hendrix Anita Henry Dr. Ozmer L. Henry, Jr Alfred Hess Ronald Hess Daniel Hewitt Marjorie and John Hickman Michael Hickman Wanita Hightower David Hill Dianne Hill Leslie and Jim Hill Martha Hill Roger Hill Sara P. Hill Russell Hilliard Dave and Haywood Hillier Barbara Hinshaw James Hitesman Amy Hobson John and Pat Hock John Hodan Jo Hogan Pam and Mike Holcombe Elizabeth W. Holden Rena Hollifield F. Alan Holmes A. C. and Susie Honeycutt William Hood

Kenneth Hoots Richard Hora Dr. John R. Hoskins, IV and Ms. Laura A. Webb Brenda Houck Jeff Howell Elizabeth Huesemann Mary Louise Hunley Patsy and Mike Hunsucker Ms. Cheryl Hunt Mary Hunter Robert Hunter Vanessa Huntsinger Richard B. Hurley Dorothy Hyatt Shirley Hyatt Karen Hyman Steven Ianniello Elaine Ingle Dee Inglis Drs. Eric and Linda Iovacchini Susan Isley Betty Israel Wayne Jacklin Carolyn Jackson Gary W. Jackson Henry Jackson Melba Jackson Curry and John Jamison John Jarosz Anna R. Jarvis Ed Jenest Mary Frances Jenkins Ralph Jennings Danny Johnson Sylvia Johnson Alyson Johnson-Sawyer Timothy C. Johnston Cathy Jolley Alex Jones Jack A. Jones and Katherine Armitage James Jones Peter and Diane Jones Richard and Angela Jones Robin E. Jones Stephen and Suzanne Jones Susan Jones

Millicent Jowers Gary Jung in Memory of Bernice Jung Cecilia Justice Lynn and Dean Kahl Katie Kalarovich Richard Kark Michael and Carol Keenan Patsy Keever Judy Kelley Charles Kemp David Kennedy Richard Kennedy Ruth Kent Chuck and Sharon Killian Frances Killian Barbara Kilpatrick Liz and John Kimberly Anne Kinlaw Patricia Kirby Gerald Kirschner Jenny Klein Nina Knysh Vicki Kolomechuk Barbara Kostic Tom and Paula Kotz David and Nikki Kozak Jennie Krichbaum Charles Krug John Kuhns Deborah Kuykendall Doug Kuykendall Jeffrey Kwaitkowski Fran Kyles Rebecca Ladu Terri Lafevers Dr. Regina Lambert Paula Lance Rich and Suzy Landau William McKenna and Suzanne Landis Kelly Lane Drs. Wayne and Phyllis Lang William Lankford Ed Lannigan Tammy Lanning Emily Lapping Deborah Lardieri C. Darlene Laughter Betty Lee

Kelly Leonard George Leroy Honorable and Mrs. Robert D. Lewis Arnold Lingle Rebecca Linquist Anthony Little Stella Littleton Lourdes Lorenz Barbra and Keith Love Merle Love Johnny and Sherry Love Anita Lovejoy Elaine Lovelace Debra Lovin Amy and Lee Loy Larry Ludlam Dr. Sally Ludlum Rick Lunsford Steven Luse Veronia Lusk Rick and Janna Lutovsky Thomas Luzon Stephen and Ginger Lynch Myra Lynch Ridgeway Lynch Margaret Lynes Jeffrey Lyons Cynthia Mackiernan Dr. Robert MacPherson Dr. William Madison Janet Magruder John and Denise Maher Joan and Bob Mair Susan Maley Deborah Maltry Mr. and Mrs. William W. Mance, Jr. Kay Manley David and Margie Mann Martin and Kathryn Mann Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mann-Stadt John Manuel Dr. William J. Maples Charles Markhoff Barbara Marsh Thomas Marshall Carole and Joel Martin Cynthia Martin Jennifer Martin

John and Dee Mason Donna Massey Gary Massey Cheryl Massie Barry Master Keith Mastin Michael Matthews James Maybin Caroljean Mazza Robert and Lou Ann McAfoos Beverly McBrayer Deborah McCarson Eugene McCarson Teresa McCarthy Holly McCormack Michael McCoy Martha McCrary Russel N. McCrimmon George McDermott Crela McElrath Lee and Latrella McElrath Timothy McElreath Verna McGaughey Don McGlone William McGowen Bill and Roi McGuire Joe and Ellen McGuire Jean and Joseph McGuire Joe McIntosh Ruth McKee Scarlett McKnight Mary McLean Sue McManus Sharon McMurry Janet McNamara Houck Michael McNeill Joseph Meadows Sheila Medford Bill and Debbie Meltan Frances Melton Lois Melton Shirley Tenney and Paul Merriken Rob and Lee Merrill David Messer Lillian Metcalf Miriam Metcalf Charles Mickey Lisa Milam

Juanita Miles Alice and Bill Miller Linda Miller Mark and Linda Miller Clifford Mills Daniel Mitchell David and Geerte Mitchell Mary Mobley Rick and Connie Molland Patricia Montag Loretta Montgomery Venita Mooney Tony and Barbara Moore Lelia Moore Patricia and Brian Moore Richard Moore Betsey Moreton Leslie Morgan Linda Morgan Lori Morgan Sharon L. Morgan Sharon P. Morgan George and Judy Morosani Joni Morris Russell Morris Denise Morton Pamela Moser Ty and Pam Moser Roger Moss Virginia Moss Jim Moutos David and Karen Mouw Suzan Muldowney Richard Murray Robin Myer Gloria Myers John and Joan Myers Shelby Nace Texie Needham Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Newbold, Jr. Tony Newsome Eric and Grace Nichols Lt. Col. Jack Nichols Donna Nicholson Christine Nidek Beverly Nivens Sheri Norman Chat Norvell

L O Y A L

C O N

Kathy K. Noyes Cynthia Oak Kathleen O’Connor Belinda Odom Cathleen Odom Kate O’Hara Keith and Patty Olbrantz Sue Olesiuk Bonnie Oliver Jerry Oliver Sherry Osteen Bill and Alison Overton Eleanor and Charlie Owen Patricia Owen Sharon and Rusty Owen Carol Owenby Carol and Bob Owens Cynthia Ownbey Danette Page Stan Pamfilis Bradley Parker Robin Parker Gary and Yolanda Parker Becky Parks Calvin and Wendy Parton David Pattillo James Patton Cassandra Pavone Sharon Payne Charlie Peck Amy Penland Jeffrey Penley Beverly Peppers-Smith Dawn Perez Rosemary Perkins Raymond Perrin Robert Perry, Jr. Dean Peterson Robert and Barbara Peterson Susan and Terry Peterson William Peterson Roberta Petree Rich and Leigh Pettus George O. Pfaff George and Brenda Pfeiffer Regina L. Phelps Rick Philipsen Susan Piland

Debra Pinner Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pittman Bob and Becky Pitts Kim and Chip Plemmons Anne Plyler Penelope and Ray Ponder Nancy Porter Linda F. Poss Francella R. Poston Donna Potruski Bitsy and Jim Powell Florie Presnell Judy Price Elizabeth Pritchard Rebecca Proffitt Lisa Prowell Rob and Jean Quayle Ellen and Scott Querin Karl and Shirley Quisenberry Ronald Raisen Patricia Ramsey Nancy Rankins Michael Rauchwarg Ginny Raviotta Ann Ray Carol Ray Geoffrey Ready Mike and Kathy Redmond Don and Charlie Reed Phoebe Reed Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reiley Tim Reimers Ellen Reker Bob and Ann Rennard Randy Reynolds Sally Rhoades Carolyn Rich Monte Richardson William Richmond Mary Ann Riggins Jill Ritter Harry Robbins Nicholas Robbins Lisa Roberts Richard Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Roberts Carolyn Robertson Beverly Robinson

T R I B U T O R S

Joe Robinson Michael Robinson Virginia Robinson RL Rockett Joan Rogers Rev. and Mrs. Scott Rogers Debra Romaine Frederick and Carolyn Rosenthal Deborah Ross Sandra Rountree Susie and John Ruhl Karen Rule James Rumbough Bea and Jeff Russell Drs. John and Constance Russell Michael Russell Robby and Michelle Russell Veronica Sadler-Williams Frank Saine Dale Sains Johnny Sams Mary Sanders Ana Sandin Dr. and Mrs. Adrian Sandler Veronica Sartor Katherine Saxe Sandra Sayles Teresa Scarboro Charles Schoenheit William Schreck Dr. Harold Schutte Mary Helen and Ralph Schwarzkopf Patricia Scott Rose Seleska Patricia Senneff Kay Sentelle Lisa Sessions Natalie Shaft Kevin Sharp Larry and Linda Sharpe Shirley Sharpe Alan and Pat Shaw Florence Shelor Robert Shepard Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shepherd Ina Sherlin Heidi Sherman Mary Shifflett

Kenneth Shipman Margaret Shipman Steve and Carole Shoaf Deborah Shook Edward Shook Henrietta Shook John Siddall Traci and Ricky Silver Ned and Eileen Simon Sherri Sitton John and Lisa Sizemore Ann Skoglund Jerry Slagle Ross and Martha Sloan Angelina Smith Brenda Smith Frankie Smith Gerard Smith Kathy Smith Nancy Smith Phil and Pat Smith Susan Smith Terry A. Smith Clinton Smoke Jennifer Snead Susan L. Sorrells Elizabeth Greene Sparks Michaela Spidalieri LaVoy Spooner Robert Sprouse Joyce Stachura Eugenia Stapleton Teresa Stephens Charles Stephenson Nora Stephenson Jerry Sternberg Cissie and Jack Stevens Mike and Susan Stevenson Jim and Robin Stickney Thomas Stierwalt Mandy Stone Shirley Stoneman Ellyn Stott Tina Stovall Lee and Art Stuenkel Audrey Styles Dennis Surrett Gary Sutton

Cheryl Swann Dalene Swann David and Nancy Swann Jeffrey Swann Dan and Donna Swift Tish and Paul Szurek Donovan Talford Christopher Taylor Jim Taylor Sterling Taylor John and Kathy Tempelaar-Lietz Mitzi Tessier Albert Thomas Brenda Thomas Janet Thomas Vickie Thomas Larry and Penni Thompson Edith Thorpe Paula Tomberlin Kathryn Tompkins Gregory Townsend Shannon Townsend Diane Trantham Tom Travers Robert and Elizabeth Trost Evelyn Trotter Michael Truett Bob and Angela Tuck Pam and Jim Turner Barbara Tweed Robert and Kelley Tyler Perry and Allen Van Dyke Dr. and Mrs. Randall Vanderbeek Gerald Vaneman Jon and Patti Vannice Paul and Vicki Vest Patrice and Jerry Vincent Ann Von Brock and Sherman Fearing Tony Vuncannon Helen Waddell Corean Wagner Christopher Walker Wanda Walker Pete and Pat Wallenborn William Walter Lauretta Warlick Allen Warren Irma Warren

L O Y A L

Nanette Warren Andrew Wascoe Dawn Wascoe Clyde Waters Deborah Waters Shadrack Waters Patricia Watkins Katherine Wauford Laton Waugh Janice Weaver Michael Webb Christine Wechtel Jon and Judi Wehrli Don and Jennifer Weidemann Karen Weinberg Robyn Weinkle Laurence Weiss Charles Wells Rex Wells Robert Welsh Cici Weston Dion Wharton Claudia Wheeler David and Jane Whilden Cynthia Whitaker Monty Whitaker Kenneth Wiig Alma Wilborn Glenn and Pauline Wilcox Elizabeth Williams Charlie and Jeri Williams Richard Williams Rita Williams Vivian Williams Gary Willis Mary Willmott Brenda Wilson Cynthia Wilson Glenn Wilson Kathy Wilson Larry and Janie Wilson Marc E. Wilson Mary Wilson Randell Wilson Brenda Wines Mr. and Mrs. John Winkenwerder Mr. and Mrs. William Winkler Nancy Witek

Sally Withers Carolyn Witt Albert Wojtyna Mr. and Mrs. William Wolcott III Richard A. Wood, Jr. Vivian Woods Linda Woody Mary Bruce and Stephen Woody James and Llewellyn Woollcott Rex and Robin Worley Robert Worley Gary Wright Kathleen Wright Richard Wright

Wes G Wright Richard Wyant Tammy Wyatt William and Benita Wynn Michelle and Joe Yanik Dr. Frank Yeager Deborah Yelton Bruce Yoder Dr. Michael and Ann Young Elmer Young Richard Young Stephen Young Mary Youngblood

anyone can make a lasting gift Every day, United Way supporters create opportunities and inspire hope for a better tomorrow. As an engaged, thoughtful and generous individual, your values are an integral part of the legacy you leave. You have supported United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County through your annual donation, but there is a way to continue your support forever: make a legacy gift to United Way’s HumanCare Endowment.

Endowed gifts create tangible and sustainable resources that are dedicated – forever – to our mission. A legacy gift to the HumanCare Endowment will build United Way’s capacity and benefit our community for years to come.

Some ways to create an endowed gift:

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Retirement Plan Assets Savings Bonds Life Insurance Death Benefits Cash Securities

Visit our web site to learn more: unitedwayabc.org/ humancare-endowment or contact David Bailey at 236-3769.

C O N T R I B U T O R S

COMPANIES WITH 5+ LEADERSHIP GIVERS 14th Weather Squadron Stu Gibeau Ryan Harris Gregory Himes Mike Hunsucker George Moody AB Tech Shelly Blackburn Anna Friedman Rusty Holmes Kevin Kiser Marilyn McDonald Jill Sparks And one anonymous donor

Suzanne DeFerie John Dickson Jennifer DuVall Chris Golden Perry Hendrix Nancy Hunter David Kozak Fred Martin Mike Mills Rhonda Rice Laura Sawyer Joe Ward Tammie Whitlock And two anonymous donors

Allergy Partners of WNC Dr. Spencer Atwater Dr. David Brown Dr. David Cypcar Dr. E. Leon Elliston Dr. John Van Wye

Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Carol Boyer C. David Brown David Greiner Jerry Keller Ivan Marcotte Linda Sharpe

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Stephanie Brown Laura Copeland Kit Cramer Rojeanous Rush Benjamin Teague

BB&T Brad Blackburn Mike Bohan Becky Den Ouden David Hayes Susan Puryear Jay Robinson

Asheville Radiology Dr. Walter J. Brown, III Dr. Norris W. Crigler, Jr. Dr. Henri Kieffer Dr. Tom Milton and Ellen Williams Dr. Keith Olbrantz Dr. Neil Peterson

Beverly-Hanks & Associates Sandy Austin Barbara Baskerville George Beverly Pat Borden Roy Borden Mary Kay Buhrke Heidi DuBose Alice Griffin Amy Hanks Neal Hanks Clary McCall Bill Miller Marie Morris Carol Pennell

Asheville Savings Bank Vikki Bailey Barbara Biss Nyda Bittmann-Neville Donna Bowman Jonna Bradham Donna Davis

Judd Richardson John R.E. Ruhl, Jr. Dianne Rule Ann Skoglund Julie Smith Debbie T. Williams Lawrence J. Zapf Biltmore Farms, LLC. George Cecil Jack Cecil Sarah Davis Tammy McIntosh Natalie Shaft Paul Szurek And one anonymous donor Bonar William B. Austin Debbie Bailey Frederick Bailey Don Brown Earl Cheatham Robert Tyler Boys, Arnold & Company, Inc. Tommy Arnold Stanley H. Cocke, Sr. Fred Groce John Kuhns John Rhodin Jon Vannice David Whilden Buncombe County Government The Hon. Sharon Tracey Barrett Kathy Coco Dale Den Ouden Curt Euler David Gantt Glen Hughes Julie Montanea Ed Sheary Mandy Stone Fran Thigpen And two anonymous donors

Buncombe County Schools Cheryl K. Aull Linda Ferguson Elaine Grella Dr. Linda C. Iovacchini Sharon Katz Amy Loy Sherie Ryan-Bailey Bebe Tarleton Vicki Vest CarePartners Health Services Debbie Aiton Dr. Virginia “Jennie” Barnhardt Henry Barton Kathleen Blair Gary Bowers Nancy Bowers Scott Buchanan Tracy Buchanan Wendy Cady Jana Childress Janise Donovan Dr. Bruce Elliston Joanne Ford Teresa Fox Deborah Frye Jane Green Pam Griffin Fran Gullyes Jody Halstead Mitzi Holmes Ruth Kent Dr. John Langlois Marie Langlois Cherie Ledford Janet McNamara Cynthia Morrison Sandra Norbo Chat Norvell Terry Smith Pam Tidwell Karen Vernon Jennifer Weidemann Jon Wilson And three anonymous donors

LEADERSHIP GIVERS BY COMPANY

Carolina Alliance Bank Jeff Covington Kelly R. Davis John D. Kimberly Kelly Leonard Leslie D. Pruitt Charles George VA Medical Center Cynthia Breyfogle Beth Cantley Shane Crook Stephen Downey Patricia Fuller William Hillerman Cheryl Hunt Pamela Johnson Robert Kieffer Dr. Keith Kohatsu Darlene Laughter Mark Lawrence Dr. John Lucke Sharon Morgan Dr. Eva Morgenstern Sue Myers Kari Ott Kristine Owen Angela Pentecost Marilyn Singleton Mary Sloop Barbara St. Hilaire Robert Vaughan Erica Williams And three anonymous donors City of Asheville Chief William Anderson Cathy D. Ball Chief Scott Burnette Judy Daniel Gilbert Domingo Mark Halstead Gary W. Jackson Sam Powers Steve Shoaf Jeff Staudinger Debbie Trantham

Benita Wynn And one anonymous donor Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Heather Alley Althea Aycock Paige Blankenship John Bowles Liz Britton Brian Broom Mike Crawford Mitchell Crisp David Dills Ashley Ensley Suzanne Holbert Gary E. Hughes Ken Hughes Melanie Johnson Deborah Kuykendall Eric Moody Heather Norton Michael Rauchwarg Bill Smith Dennis Theodossis Tara Theodossis Adrian Vassallo Jed Welmaker David Wiggins And one anonymous donor Duke Energy Progress Scott Dixon Charles M. Gates Gary Hamrick Heath Shuler Robert Sipes Jennifer Snead Kenny Street Jason Walls Eaton Corporation Patricia Adams Brooke Baldwin Greg Barr Terri Blankenship Bill Boes

Alan Burdette Ronda Chapman Pam Combs Gregory Congdon Rob Danielson Jim DeBruhl George Drant Larry Farr Tom Farr Kirk Fleeman Javier Garcia Charles Haltiwanger Mary Harwood Bill Hayes Patrick Hickey Earl Holmes Steve Hurd Elliott Jepson Michael Keenan Jeffrey Kwiatkowski Karen Lally Alan Larson Mark Ledin Dan Loizzo Robert McIntyre Mark A. Miller David Mitchell C. Allan Morse Shelby Nace Greg Nailler Terry O’Laughlin Bill Overton Carol Parsons Jamie Richardson Jennifer Rourke J.L. Sharpe Melanie Shelton Ned Simon Amanda Taylor Randy Trantham Gregory Weeg Johnathan Wehrli David Whitley John Wirtz Rex Worley Peter Wutschel

J. Michael Yelton And fifteen anonymous donors First Citizens Bank & Trust Company Jim Austin Travis Childs John Fitzgerald Bradley Hines Hannah Norton Robert C. Roberts Charlene Zink Galaxy Digital Doss Church Nick Dionne Andrew Gmitter John Kelley Jessica Lee Lucy Rountree Genova Diagnostics Jeff Ledford Sarah Martin Amy L. Peace-Brewer And three anonymous donors Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. Jeffrey Gould Chuck Killian Eric Michael Shon Norris Ed Towson HomeTrust Bank Charles Abbitt Ricky Babaoff Ed Broadwell, Jr. Chris Crawford Barbara Creasman Jim Darby Randy Davis Christine Dozier Franci Gasperson Stacie Hicks Karyn Hillpot

LEADERSHIP GIV

Jonathan Jobe Jason Knox Darlene Lohman Joe McGuire John Myers Paul Pennell Kathy Redmond Howard Sellinger Lisa Sizemore Dana Stonestreet Anna Sullins Jo Thompson Bob Tuck Hunter Westbrook Teresa White Russel Williams And four anonymous donors Insurance Service of Asheville MaryAlice Stickney Bell Jonathan Nelson Gary Perry Jim Stickney And one anonymous donor Mars Hill College John Hough Dr. Dan G. Lunsford Dr. Kathy R. Meacham Ray Rapp Dr. Larry N. Stern Teresa Stern Dr. Elizabeth A. Vogler McGuire, Wood & Bissette P.A. Susan Barbour Louis Bissette, Jr. Mary Euler Tom Grella Joe McGuire Doug Tate Doug Thigpen Doug Wilson Mills Manufacturing Corporation John Oswald Dan Swift

Jim Turner Pam Turner And one anonymous donor Mission Health Dr. Stephen Aiken Barbara Allen Dr. Charles Allen Dr. William Allen Linda Anderson Vicki Annico Evelyn Artz Charles Ayscue Jan Bailey Jonathan Bailey Karen Bailey Carrie Barton Dr. Michael Bates Dr. Maureen Ben-Davies Jody Bender Betsey Bent Suzanne Beyea Margaret Bollo Dr. Ellen Boyd Jon Brandon Dr. Cindy Brown Rowena Buffett-Timms Katherine Bumgarner Dawn Burgard Bob Burgin Dr. Margaret Burke Priscilla Cherry Beth Cirillo Cecil Clark Susan Clark Angela Crawford Michael Creech Deborah Davis Cathi Durham Denise Ebert John Ellery Yvonne Farnell Myra Fields Dr. Rob Fields Jennifer Fletcher Taylor Foss Dr. Janet Garrett

Carol Goodrum Sandra Goodwin Sonya Greck Kim Grugan Becky Guthrie Lori Halula Dr. Todd H. Hansen Jeffrey Hardin Dr. Sharon Hathaway Dr. William Hathaway Susan Hayworth Kathy Hefner Rick Hefner Francine Hill Larry Hill Dr. Stephen T. Hill Jill Hoggard Green PhD Richard Holcomb Trent Ibbotson Lori Jessee Dr. Randy Johnson Kathey Jones Linda Jones Robin Jones Dr. Scott Joslin George Karl Dr. Hutton Kearney Dr. Joseph Kearney Eloine Kirkland Stephanie Kiser Michele Lacer Cara Lafon Dr. Michael LeCroy Lourdes Lorenz Shirley Lowe Kristen ReMine Lyda Dr. William T. Maddox Dr. William J. Maples Todd McCarl Anne McClintic Paul McDowell Gwen McKinney Christina McQuiston Sheila Meadows Dr. Dawson Mims Dr. Susan Mims True Morse

ERS BY COMPANY

Bill Myers Sheila O’Brien Cherry Odom Karen Olsen Anna S. Osborne Dr. Jan Pattanayak Ron Paulus Deanna Peltz Regina Phelps Kathy Poling Linda Poss Lisa Marie Quinlan Brandi Quinn Shelia Radcliff Barbara Radford Dr. Duff Rardin Ginny Raviotta Ann Ray Beverly Robinson Rhonda Robinson Leigh Ruhl Dr. Stephanie Sabatini Becky Sale Dr. Adrian D. Sandler Dr. Alex Schneider Dr. Douglas Scothorn Dr. David Serfas Ashley Shehan Mary Silver Kristi Sink Kimberley Sirk Robert Smedley Linda Smith Valorie Speegle-Snell Sulaiman Sulaiman Susan Sutherland Jack Tarleton Dianne Taylor Greg Truempy Kelley Tyler Wanda Walker Thomas Ward Dr. John Watford Dr. Marc Westle Stephanie Whitaker Barbara Williams Jeri Williams

Tommy Williams Angela Wills Natalie Woodruff Robin Worley Mary Ellen Wright Jonathon Yeatman Ann Young Dr. Michael Young And fifteen anonymous donors Mountain Area Health Education Center Ann D. Brown C.N.M. Steven Crane Dr. Diana R. Curran Dr. Jeff Heck Dr. Melissa M. Hicks Mike Holcombe Pam Holcombe Dr. Robyn Latessa Yolanda Parker Dr. Tim Plaut David Reid Dr. Allen Van Dyke National Climatic Data Center John Bates Theressa Coren Helen Frederick Hanna B. Goss Greg Hammer LTC Scott A. Hausman Timothy Owen Michael Palecki Karol Pittman Mike Tanner Katy Vincent Oppenheimer & Co. Cal Rains Dan Scannell Don Weidemann Lee Wilkinson Virginia M. Wilkinson

Parsec Financial Bart Boyer Travis Boyer Rick Manske Charles Nelms Harli Palme Ashley Woodring Roberts & Stevens, P.A. Vince Childress Jacqueline Grant Margie Mann John Mason Rebecca Reinhardt Marc Rudow Jack Stevens Wyatt Stevens Sisters of Mercy Services Corp.

Timothy C. Johnston Sharon Owen Leah Singleton And two anonymous donors Southeastern Container, Inc. Peter Falcigno Will R. Jones Bruce Sampson Doug Wehrkamp Michelle Yanik Andrea Younger And one anonymous donor TD Bank Dan Anderson Judy Bond Lynn Cook Michael Cortes Charles Frederick Greta Gibson Barry Kampe James Mastrogiacomo Chip Morris Michael Reed Ross Sloan

The Van Winkle Law Firm Marla Adams Lauren Bradley-Robichaud Jones Byrd David Carter Roy W. Davis, Jr. Heather Whitaker Goldstein Larry Harris John Kelso Barry Kempson Larry S. McDevitt Phil Smith Albert Sneed O.E. Starnes Allan Tarleton UNC Asheville Judy Bohan Annie Burton Deborah Miles Linda Nelms Dr. Anne Ponder Denise Snodgrass United Parcel Service Randy Franklin Timothy Neill Renee Reeves Jeff Switzer Calvin Ward United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County David D. Bailey Maxine Brown Richard Caro Nancy Craig Tina Jepson Ron Katz Kevin Montgomery Karen Vernon Ann Von Brock And two anonymous donors

Ward and Smith, P.A. Derek Allen William Durr Norman Leonard Rendi Mann-Stadt Grant B. Osborne Hayley Wells William Wolcott And one anonymous donor Wells Fargo Bank Michael Andry Traci DiBlasio Rusty Edwards Vicki Epley Brian Gillespie Robert Gillis Chad Hardy Kevin Hefner Crystol Jones Kim Plemmons Robby Russell Tony Saponaro Delise Talley Erich Talley John Whatley Molly Whatley And one anonymous donor Wilsonart International Dennis Gasperson Bryan Hudgins Cassandra Logan-Hines Len McDonald Robert Perry James Reece Arnold Spivey

Vertique Inc. Ernest Devlin Donald Kidd And three anonymous donors

LEADERSHIP GIVERS BY COMPANY

2013 CAMPAIGN AWARDS CAMPAIGN AWARDS

TOP 25 WORKPLACE CAMPAIGNS

Awarded at our annual Live United Celebration and Annual Meeting, these awards represent just a few of the MANY shining examples of great corporate and individual leadership in our community.

We thank everyone for their hard work and inspiration.

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Largest Combined Employee/ Corporate Donation

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Mission Health

Spirit of the Mountains

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Galaxy Digital HomeTrust Bank The Van Winkle Law Firm

Mission Health Eaton Corporation Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Charles George VA Medical Center Harry’s Cadillac-Buick-GMC CarePartners Health Services HomeTrust Bank Southeastern Container, Inc. Asheville Savings Bank Silver-Line Plastics Corporation City of Asheville Buncombe County Government Buncombe County Schools

We are grateful for Mission Health’s support.

Their corporate gift helps all aspects of our work - including essential support for 2-1-1 and Hands On Asheville-Buncombe.

Above and Beyond

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Asheville City Fire and Police Asheville Radio Group Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department and Detention Center WNC Community Health Services

Mission Health employees are not only financially generous, but they also give their time and are involved on our board and committees:

I’ll Do Anything for United Way

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Asheville Savings Bank Eaton Corporation Givens Estates Retirement Community

I’ll Raise My Voice for United Way

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Taylor Foss, Mission Health Pat Higley, Jacob Holm Industries

Legal Division Challenge Cup

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The Van Winkle Law Firm

14. Blue Ridge X-Ray Company 15. Wells Fargo Bank 16. Milkco, Inc. 17. Biltmore Farms, LLC 18. Beverly-Hanks & Associates 19. Parsec Financial 20. Bonar 21. National Climatic Data Center 22. The Van Winkle Law Firm 23. Mills Manufacturing 24. Duke Energy Progress 25. Mountain Area Health Education Center

Mission employees not only have the power to save lives, they are also talented musicians.

Big thanks to our friends at Mission Health for hosting the first “Rock the Docs”, a fundraiser for United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County.

Jonathan Bailey (Campaign Cabinet), Rowena Buffett-Timms (2013 Campaign Chair), Beth Cirillo (Peaks Development Committee), Taylor Foss (Board and Women’s Leadership Council), Dr. Hathaway (Employee Campaign Coordinator), Amy Johnson (Health Focus Area), Audry Johnson (Highlands Circle Committee), Sheila Meadows (Women’s Leadership Council), Lauren Pittman (Income Focus Area), Ann Ray (Women’s Leadership Council), Ferriss Roberts (Loaned Executive), Angie Wills (Employee Campaign Coordinator), Ann Young (Board) and many more.

WORKPLACE RECOGNITION

WORKPLACE CAMPAIGNS We are so grateful for ALL the workplaces that allow us the opportunity to share our story and inform their employees about the impact that their gifts have on our community.

The following businesses run a workplace campaign (5 or more employees).

14th Weather Squadron AB Tech ABCCM All Souls Counseling Center Allergy Partners of WNC American Red Cross Asheville ARP Addiction Recovery Prevention Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Asheville City Departments Development Services Economic Development and US Cellular Center Finance Department Fire Department General Administration General Services Human Resources Department Information Technology Parks Recreation & Cultural Arts Planning & Development Department Police Department Public Works Department Transportation Water Resources Department Asheville City Schools Asheville City Schools Preschool Asheville City Schools Main Office Asheville Middle School Asheville High School Claxton Elementary Hall Fletcher Elementary Ira B. Jones Elementary Isaac Dickson Elementary School of Inquiry & Life Science SILSA Vance Elementary Asheville Board of Alcoholic Control Asheville Radio Group Asheville Regional Airport Authority Asheville Savings Bank

Asheville Specialty Hospital Asheville Thermoform Plastic, Inc. AT&T Baldor Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Bank of North Carolina Barium Springs Home for Children BB&T Belk Best Buy Beverly-Hanks & Associates Big Brothers/Big Sisters of WNC Biltmore Farms, LLC Biltmore Iron & Metal Company Blue Ridge Bone & Joint Clinic Blue Ridge Parkway Blue Ridge X-Ray Company Bonar Boys, Arnold & Company, Inc. Buncombe County Departments Air Quality Finance Emergency Management General Services Governing Body Health & Human Services Human Resources Information Technology ID Bureau Permits & Inspections Planning Recreation Register of Deeds Sheriff’s Dept. & Detention Center Tax Department Buncombe County Schools A.C. Reynolds High School A.C. Reynolds Middle School Avery’s Creek Elementary School

Barnardsville Elementary Black Mountain Elementary Black Mountain Primary Community High School Early and Middle College Central Office Maintenance Transportation C.T. Koontz Intermediate Candler Elementary Cane Creek Middle School Charles C. Bell Elementary Charles D. Owen High School Charles D. Owen Middle School Clyde A. Erwin High School Clyde A. Erwin Middle School Eblen Intermediate School Emma Elementary Enka High School Enka Middle School Fairview Elementary Glen Arden Elementary Haw Creek Elementary Hominy Valley Elementary Johnston Elementary Leicester Elementary North Buncombe Elementary North Buncombe High School North Buncombe Middle School North Windy Ridge Oakley Elementary Pisgah Elementary Progressive Education Program Sand Hill-Venable Elementary T.C. Roberson High School Valley Springs Middle School W.D. Williams Elementary Weaverville Elementary Weaverville Primary West Buncombe Elementary William W. Estes Elementary Woodfin Elementary Capital Bank CarePartners Health Services Caring For Children Carolina Alliance Bank Carter, P.C. Accounting and Consulting Charles George VA Medical Center

WORKPLACE

Children First/Communities in Schools Clean Environments Colton Groome & Company Community Action Opportunities Council on Aging of Buncombe County Crescent Health Solutions Custom Packaging of Asheville Daniels Business Services, Inc. Dave Steel Company, Inc. Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Dillard’s (Asheville Mall) Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP DOT/FAA/ATO (Tech Ops) Duke Energy Progress Eaton Corporation Enterprise Rent-A-Car FedEx Express Fifth Third Bank First Bank First Citizens Bank & Trust Company Flint Group FLS Energy Inc. Friday Staffing Services Galaxy Digital GE Aviation General Mail Facility Genova Diagnostics Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Givens Estates Givens Highland Farms, Inc. Goodwill Industries Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. Green Opportunities Harris Teeter Harry’s Cadillac-Buick-GMC Helpmate, Inc. Henderson County SSA HomeTrust Bank Homeward Bound Housing Authority of Asheville Hubbell Distribution HVWM/Bankers Insurance IBM Corporation IKON Office Solutions- Ricoh Immedion Insurance Service of Asheville Internal Revenue Service Irene Wortham Center

Jacob Holm Industries Jarden Applied Materials JC Penney Company, Inc. Johnson Price Sprinkle PA Land of Sky Regional Council Lenoir-Rhyne University Linamar M.B. Haynes Corp.

MACPAC MANNA Food Bank Mast General Store McGuire, Wood & Bissette P.A. Medical Action Industries, Inc. MemoryCare Metropolitan Sewerage District Milkco, Inc. Mills Manufacturing Corporation Mission Health MAHEC Mountain Housing Opportunities National Climatic Data Center National Forests of N.C. Nypro Asheville Office Environments of Asheville OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling Oppenheimer & Co. Our VOICE, Inc. Padgett & Freeman Architects Parsec Financial Patla, Straus, Robinson & Moore Pentair Valves Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company Pisgah Legal Services Pisgah Ranger District PNC Bank PSNC Energy Roberts & Stevens, P.A. Silver-Line Plastics Corporation Sisters of Mercy Services Corporation Smart Start of Buncombe County Social Security Administration Southeastern Container, Inc. SunTrust Bank Target Store TD Bank Teague, Campbell, Dennis & Gorham Terminix Service The Community Foundation of WNC

RECOGNITION

The Mediation Center The Van Winkle Law Firm Thermo Fisher Scientific Tops For Shoes Town of Weaverville Trident Micro Systems U.S. Probation Office United Parcel Service United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County UPS Freight USDA Forest Service-Southern Research Station Vertique Inc. Verner (Mountain Area Child & Family Center) Volvo Construction Equipment N.A. Waddell, Sluder, Adams & Co. Wal-Mart/Sams Ward and Smith, P.A. Warren Wilson College Webb Insurance Wells Fargo Bank Western Highlands Network LME Wilcox World Travel and Tours/ WNC AIDS Project WNC Community Health Services WNC Health Network YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly YMCA of WNC Young Transportation YWCA of Asheville

Asheville City employees had a blast at their annual picnic while helping raise funds for United Way.

We come from different places. We come to different conclusions.

But underneath it all, we share a passion for improving the human condition. When we LIVE UNITED, we create real, lasting change in the building blocks of a good life: the education, income and health of our communities, our families, even the person next to us.

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County 50 South French Broad Avenue Asheville, NC 28801 828-255-0696 unitedwayabc.org facebook.com/unitedwayabc