United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County Leaders in Giving 2015

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

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2015 LEADERS IN GIVING

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.

If you find any mistakes, or have updates as to how your name should be listed, please contact Elizabeth Allen, Leadership Giving Manager at 239-1048.

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.

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THE VAN WINKLE LAW FIRM

Dr. Leon Elliston

2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR

I want to make the world a better place and I love to be surrounded by people that want to do the same. Is that so much to ask?

I’m Leon Elliston and I’m serving as board chair of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County.

While we may not be able to change the whole world, we do have a big impact on the lives of those who live and work here in Buncombe County.

I hope you will take some time to review this book in its entirety.

Among the names of your fellow Leadership Givers you will find stories about how your donations and your time continue to strengthen our community.

CONCENTRATING OUR IMPACT I have been a leadership giver since 1986. I’ve seen first-hand how, through United Way, we enable our neighbors to become better educated, financially stable and healthy. But this past year, during the creation of our new three-year strategic plan, we asked ourselves the question:

What can United Way do to be even more impactful?

We made a key decision to elevate our Middle School Success Initiative. What does that look like? A better description can be found on the following page but the short version is this: It is critical to every child that they achieve a high school diploma and have a plan for their life.

Research tells us that if they do graduate, they will have better job opportunities, better health, more stable families and healthier children. Middle school is a critical period in that journey and is often referred to by educators as the “last, best time” to reach students.

Middle school is the tipping point and as we conducted our own community assessments, we saw there was a marked lack of support for middle school youth.

In our community, children who live in poverty graduate from high school at an average rate of 77% while their classmates graduate at a rate of 90%. These

numbers have improved greatly in the last few years, but a clear disparity still exists. At the same time there are more than 700 children who are homeless in Asheville City and Buncombe County Schools. Every one of these children is trying to navigate an uncertain home life AND their homework.

Supporting kids so they do well in school is clearly important but just as critical is making sure their whole family and neighborhood is strong. That’s why United Way is working with others to wrap support for them all at three pilot middle schools - Enka, Erwin and Asheville, by 2017.

We already have three years of work under our belt at Enka Middle and are thrilled about what is beginning to unfold. As we move forward, United Way will do what we do best - gather resources, align support and serve as an organizer so that our nonprofits and schools can do what they do best - help our students, families and

cherished community succeed.

WILL YOU HELP US TELL OTHERS? 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 to our story.

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.

It’s easy to extend this invitation.

Just share your story about why you give, why you volunteer and why you choose United Way, and then connect them to us.

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

YOUR SUPPORT REDUCES THE IMPACT OF THE COMMUNITY FUND UNITED WAY’S COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM Strategic Investments // High Quality Programs 2013-14 Results: 62,945 LIVES IMPROVED

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

4,176 people achieved success as a result of your investments in education

We envision a thriving community working together, fulfilling basic needs and building economic self-sufficiency for all.

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

15,571 people achieved success as a

43,198 people achieved success as a

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PROGRAMS THAT TRANSFORM LIVES

During the 2013-14 funding year, we invested 2.4 million dollars in 81 programs dedicated to improving the Education, Income and Health of our community. Among them are programs like these: yy

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Strengthening the life skills youth need for success. (Asheville City Schools Foundation//In Real Life, Children FirstCIS//Learning Centers, Girls on the Run//Girls on the Run Programs) Improving adult literacy, language and vocational skills (Kitchen Ready & Job Training//Green Opportunities, Adult Education//Literacy Council) Removing barriers to safe affordable housing (Pathways to Permanent Housing//Homeward Bound, Emergency Home Repair//Mountain Housing Opportunities, Homebuyer Education and Rental Counseling//OnTrack Financial Education) Improving opportunities for financial independence (New Choices//YWCA, Money Self-Sufficiency//OnTrack Financial Education, Hillcrest Community Resource Center//Women’s Wellbeing and Development Foundation) Violence prevention (Personal Safety//Child Abuse Prevention, Family Visitation Program and Community and Family Mediation// The Mediation Center, Prevention Education//Our VOICE, Domestic Violence Prevention//Pisgah Legal Services, Preventing Domestic Violence//Helpmate) Senior Support (Memory Care//Memory Care, Elder Law and Disability Assistance//Pisgah Legal Services, Adult Day/CarePartners, Seniors Safe At Home//Council On Aging)

POVERTY AND STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL SUCCESS When her school counselor suggested she attend an after-school club called “Girls In Charge,” Becca wasn’t exactly thrilled. Becca is quiet and doesn’t like big groups, but she went anyway, and by the end of the 8 weeks admitted to having had fun.

Her teacher at Enka Middle School is amazed. “I can’t believe how much more confident Becca is since she’s been in this group. She’s raising her hand in class and less

I am proud that our board and staff created a major strategic plan in 2014/15. We adopted a new role that elevates our Middle School Success Initiative: organizing nonprofit and community support for students, families and neighbors, and helping lessen stress for our teachers. I am so excited about this effort’s power to change our part of the world!

- Dr. Leon Elliston Board Chair, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

afraid of making mistakes.” Becca’s overall attitude, confidence and grades are improving. Which is the whole point of “Girls In Charge” - a self-esteem building program that members of United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council help run.

Best moment? When the group ended, Becca stood up and told the volunteers “I know you are busy ladies and you could be anywhere but you chose to be with us. Thank you.”

In 2014, our board of directors approved a new three-year strategic plan. Among the many details of this plan are exciting developments for our Middle School Success Initiative, our community and kids like Becca.

WHY MIDDLE SCHOOL?

We invest in a number of programs serving students of all ages. But in 2010, knowing there was a gap in services for middle school youth and just how critical this period is for the future success of each student’s life, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County’s board of directors agreed that it was time to concentrate our efforts and approved the creation of our Middle School Success (MSS) Initiative.

Our goal at the time was to help our community increase the quality and quantity of programs preparing students to enter high school, ready to succeed. Our purpose has grown to encompass a strategy to support students, families and their community - using the middle school itself as a hub of supportive services for all.

CONCENTRATING OUR IMPACT I’ve been a school counselor for 20 years. The support that is available to me now has completely changed what I am able to do for my kids.

- Wendy Cuellar Counselor, Enka Middle School

I haven’t been this excited about anything in middle grades education in years.

- Vicki Biggers Director Middle School Education Buncombe County Schools

United Way is partnering with Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools, nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to create collaborative approaches to our common challenges. With three years of work already underway, we are all working together to establish a community school strategy at Enka Middle, and will do the same at Erwin and Asheville Middle schools by 2017.

As we move forward, United Way will do what we do best - gather resources, align support and serve as an organizer so that our nonprofits and schools can do what they do best - help students, families and communities succeed.

DID YOU KNOW?

Without intervention, middle school students with ONE OR MORE “INDICATOR” only have a 25% CHANCE OF GRADUATING from high school on time. What is an INDICATOR? attendance - Missing 18 days or 10% of school; behavior - 2 or more mild or serious infractions; course performance - Failing English or math in 6-9 grade. Early intervention is key... and it’s what United Way’s Middle School Success is all about.

“Where would our community be without United Way? Keith and I appreciate how United Way brings together donors and volunteers so that we can connect and respond to the needs in our community. “

Barbra and Keith Love

2015 ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE CHAIRS

“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 Democracy in America - 1835

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County’s Alex de 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.

THE TOCQUEV

2014 GIVERS

Ordre de Fraternité $75,000-$99,999

In memory of S.M. “Buddy” and Marilyn Patton.

Given by Barbara Blomberg, Lynn Patton, Patricia Patton Grimes and Harry Patton.

Jerry Sternberg

Ordre d’ Egalité $50,000-$74,999

NOT PICTURED

Bill and Heather Lee

BLUE RIDGE X-RAY COMPANY

Robert C. Pew and Susan Taylor STEELCASE, INC.

ILLE SOCIETY

Bart and Elaine Boyer PARSEC FINANCIAL

Dr.* and Mrs. Alexander Maitland, II

Ordre de Liberté $25,000-$49,999

Barbra and Keith Love PRINTPACK, INC.

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

Pam and Jim Turner

MILLS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

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

Mr. and Mrs. W. Neal Hanks Jr. BEVERLY-HANKS & ASSOCIATES

MISSION HEALTH

Tom and Lyn Leslie LESLIE AND ASSOCIATES

Dot Hamill Ken Hughes

DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN LLP

George O. Pfaff

Wayne and Phyllis Lang

Traci and Ricky Silver

SILVER-LINE PLASTICS CORPORATION

Jim and Robin Stickney

INSURANCE SERVICE OF ASHEVILLE

David A. Wiggins

DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN LLP

NOT PICTURED

THE TOCQUEV

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.

Lee and Rob Merrill

DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN LLP

BRUMIT RESTAURANT GROUP

MISSION HEALTH

CAREPARTNERS HEALTH SERVICES

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (RETIRED)

MISSION HEALTH

Junius and Pat Grimes

George and Barbara Groome

MANGROVE CONSTRUCTION

HARRY’S CADILLAC-BUICK-GMC

Joan and Bob Mair

Eleanor and Charlie Owen

Butch and Kathy Patrick

Ron and Lori Paulus

Mr. Rusty Pulliam

Mickey and Kay Goodman

ZEALANDIA HOLDING CO.

ILLE SOCIETY

COLTON GROOME & COMPANY/ ASHEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

MISSION HEALTH

David and Suzanne DeFerie ASHEVILLE SAVINGS BANK

Drs. John and Janet Garrett

Michael Rauchwarg

DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN LLP

Randy and Martha Carson David and Julie Modaff Mr. and Mrs. George Cecil

Bill and Joyce Sederburg

Betsy and Bill Chater

Brad and Shelli Stanback

THE BENEFIT DESIGN GROUP

Bobbie Eblen 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

FRIDAY STAFFING SERVICES

BILTMORE FARMS, LLC

The Kushigian Legacy And three anonymous donors

STONY POINT GROUP, INC.

MISSION HEALTH

NOT PICTURED

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:

George and Barbara Groome Tocqueville Community Service Award On December 12, 2014, George and Barbara Groome recieved the Tocqueville Community Service Award. 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!

See their story: unitedwayabc.org/ tocqueville-award

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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.

Past honorees in Buncombe County: •

Buddy and Marilyn Patton and Barbara Blomberg

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Charlie and Eleanor Owen

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Janice and Joe Brumit

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John and Diane Teeter

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Jerry Sternberg

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Charlie and Cary Owen

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Pam and Jim Turner

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Jimbo and Robin Stickney

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Heather and Bill Lee

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Marla and Joel Adams and Dot Hamill

THE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY

YOUR SUPPORT STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY CONNECTING PEOPLE// GIVE HELP & GET HELP HANDS ON ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE, the volunteer center

of United Way, connects thousands of people to ways they can give back to our community by volunteering with United Way or with one of the many nonprofits that list opportunities in our database.

call to

ACTION

Visit handsonasheville.org and set up a free account.

Once there - search for volunteer projects that fit your interests and schedule. Tell us about your experience doing good!

Last year, we connected more than 3,000 people to volunteer projects and they gave back more than 22,000 hours of service.

NC 2-1-1 ASHEVILLE CALL CENTER connects people within a seven-county region in western North Carolina to needed community resources. This service is free, confidential, available 24/7 and in all languages.

call to

ACTION

Tell people about 2-1-1! Invite us to speak to your neighborhood meeting or faith community.

Visit unitedwayabc.org/2-1-1 and copy and share the video link that explains our service.

Last year, our referral specialists handled more than 50,000 calls and thousands more visited our on-line database to search resources on their own.

CONCENTRATING OUR IMPACT BOTH HANDS ON ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE AND NC 2-1-1 do a great job of providing lots of ways for people across

our area to give or get help. As we elevate the work of our Middle School Success intiative and our increased emphasis in supporting students, families and community, we will develop special roles for these two resources within the three pilot schools of Enka, Erwin and Asheville middle schools.

Concentrating community volunteer power may look different at each school but the behind the scenes organization and promotion is much the same. We will work with each school to identify their exact volunteer needs (and capacity) and find the community members and groups to achieve their goals.

In addition, our 2-1-1 staff are already hard at work building special school-specific resource pages on our website and eventually will provide on-site services at the schools.

This is an exciting time for us - as we find new ways to partner with others and increase the success of our kids, families and communities.

“I love people who love United Way. The Peaks Society is a fantastic collection

of community leaders who understand how much we can achieve as a community when we pool our resources and our will. The members of the Peaks Development Committee are committed to engaging even more people in this effort, and I feel lucky to be one of them.”

Heather Whitaker Goldstein

2015 PEAKS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR

2015 Peaks Society Development Committee

• Chair - Heather Whitaker Goldstein, The Van Winkle Law Firm

• Himanshu Karvir, Holiday Inn Biltmore West

• Dan Anderson, TD Bank

• Julie Smith, Beverly-Hanks & Associates REALTORS

• Nick Dionne, Green Nature Marketing

• Amanda Taylor, EATON Corporation

• Perry Hendrix, Asheville Savings Bank

• Bill Durr, Ward and Smith, P.A.

The impact United Way has on our community is phenomenal. It is powerful to know that both our time and money stay local but it’s just as powerful to know that because of my involvement I am helping to set an example for my three girls about what it means to care for our neighbors.

Julie and Himanshu

- Julie Smith Beverly-Hanks & Associates REALTORS

I deeply care about education and being a part of United Way gives me the opportunity to channel my resources and directly make a positive impact in my community. The Middle School Success initiative is just one of the ways United Way helps students in our community move through middle school and on to graduation.

- Himanshu Karvir Holiday Inn West

THE PEAKS

2014 GIVERS

MOUNT MITCHELL $7,500-$9,999 Drs. Win and Meg Word-Sims

CLINGMAN’S DOME $5,000-$7,499 David D. Bailey and Sherie Ryan-Bailey Ed and Donna Broadwell Mr. and Mrs. Brett Cannady Dan and Teri Deitz Bob and Carol Deutsch David and Margaret Duval Ernest and Shirley Ferguson Drs. Dan and Barbara Gerber Susan and Tim Griffin Vicki S. Heidinger Marjorie and John Hickman

Randy and Mary Johnson Mark Lawrence John and Barbara Lucke Rick and Rebecca Manske V. Fred and Sheila Meadows Shirley Tenney and Paul Merriken Ms. Sharon L. Morgan Ladd and Ginny Painter Kevin and Harli Palme Sally Rhoades Mary Helen and Ralph H. Schwarzkopf

Robert and Alison Sipes Kevin and Julie Smith Bernie and Sue Stanek David and Billie Stewart Tish and Paul Szurek Erich and Delise Talley Michelle and Joe Yanik And four anonymous donors

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

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Kieffer Virginia and Drew Litzenberger Paul and Tracy McDowell Jim Samsel and Kim McGuire David and Marjorie McGuirk Dr. Tom Milton and Ms. Ellen Williams

C. Allan Morse Mrs. Brainard B. Rorison S. Todd Wallenius & W. Scott Parker 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 Tom and Kay Finger Charles and Sandy Frederick Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Garbee, Jr. David M. Greiner David and Donna Hammett

SOCIETY

Alice and John Hancy Dr. Ozmer L. Henry, Jr Melissa M. Hicks, MD and Ann D. Brown, CNM, MSN Elizabeth W. Holden Timothy C. Johnston Peter and Diane Jones Chuck and Sharon Killian Danny C. Lee Donna and Ivan Marcotte Samantha and Michael McGlone Dawson and Susan Mims Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Nelson, Jr. * Mark and Nita Owens

Gary Pace Ann and Tip Ray Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Roberts Bruce and Teresa Jo Sampson Tony and Holly Saponaro Ross and Martha Sloan Dr. Michael J. Teaford Warren and Lauren Wall Charles and Barbara Wasson & Jill Stowe Doug and Kelley Wehrkamp Jon and Judi Wehrli And one anonymous donor

COLD MOUNTAIN $2,000-$2,999 Derek and Elizabeth Allen Dick and Judy Allen Heather Alley William B. Austin Charles and Lanier Ayscue Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Bailey Robert and Joan Bednarek Daniel and MaryAlice Bell George and Sandra Beverly Amy and Timothy Bibby Kyle and Martha Boyd Travis Boyer James E. Brazell Bill and Cynthia Breyfogle Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Byron Rowena and Ali Timms Nathan and Anne Burkhardt Dr. Ted Bussey N.E. Cannady, III Steele and Ronda Chapman Cecil Clark Keith Collins Dr. and Mrs. Denniston Crews Jeanne and Charlie Cummings Roy F. Cutshall Gerald and Cornelia De Land Susanne Deneau John and Joan Dickson Ms. Janise Donovan Jennie Eblen and Rick Perkins Drs. W. Leon Elliston and Katherine E. Volatile Miles and Millicent Elmore Randy and Beth Fluharty Dr. Hettie Lou Garland Robert and Pat Gillis Todd Michael Gothberg Barbara and Jeff Gould Clementine Gregory Thomas and Elaine Grella Alice and Bill Griffin Fred and Cindy Groce T. Hartley Hall, IV Sharon and William Hathaway Mr. and Mrs. David L. Hayes

Mr. and Mrs. James Hefley Larry and Francine Hill Dave and Haywood Hillier Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Hornowski Woody Hoyle Ted and Jennifer Hull Ron and Sharon Katz Patsy R. Keever Ann Batchelder and Henri Kieffer Liz and John Kimberly Keith Y. Kohatsu and Cynthia Reese William McKenna and Suzanne Landis Marie and John Philip Langlois Jeff and Cherie Ledford Wayne Leininger Dr. and Mrs. William T. Maddox Mr. and Mrs. William W. Mance, Jr. Monika Mayr Sue and Raymond McClinton Nancy and Walter McConnell Lee and Latrella McElrath Judith McElroy Jean and Joseph McGuire Chad McKinney Mark and Linda Miller Sue Myers Jonathan and Christine Nelson John and Robin Oswald Kari Ott Timothy W. Owen Mukunda and Sara Pacifici Gary and Yolanda Parker Dr. Christie Posner Bitsy and Jim Powell Shelly and Scott Powell Amira and Tom Ranney Ginny Raviotta Bob and Ann Rennard Jamie L. Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Rosenthal Susie and John Ruhl Robby and Michelle Russell Dr. Alex and Mrs. Lynn Schneider Dr. and Mrs. Robert Scully

Natalie Shaft Anne and James R. Shaw, MD Ned and Eileen Simon Mr. and Mrs. Canie B. Smith Frank S. Smith Nancy A. Smith Albert and Barrie Sneed Valorie Speegle-Snell and John Snell Sandy Norbo and Barbara St. Hilaire Mike and Susan Stevenson Dana and Jana Stonestreet Wesley and Claudia Sturges Meredith and Jeff Switzer 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 Rob and Kelley Tyler Ted and Terry Van Duyn Dr. and Mrs. Randall Vanderbeek Karen Vernon and Drake Thomas Anna Walz Don and Jennifer Weidemann Jennifer and Hunter Westbrook Jerry and Debbie Williams Josie and Russel Williams Doug Wilson and Betsey Bent James and Llewellyn Woollcott Chris and Nina Young And ten anonymous donors

THE PEAKS

MOUNT PISGAH $1,500-$1,999 Michael J. Adams Patricia and Robert Adams William and Barbara Allen Will and Althea Aycock Frederick and Deborah Bailey Rod and Bess Baird Dr. Virginia “Jennie� Barnhardt Jim and Sharon Tracey Barrett Gene Bell Lew and Kathy Bleiweis Yolanda and Larry Bopp John and Lori Bowles Ellen Boyd Marlene Breger-Joyce Daniel and Linda Brown Don and Diane Brown Ashley van Twisk Allen Bryson Linda and Tim Bugg Eve H. Burton Tom and Cathy Byers Jones and Sandra Byrd David and Suzy Carter Dr. Pamela and Mr. Chris Cavanaugh Floyd and Theressa Coren Jeff and Susan Covington Michael Creech Norris and Cricket Crigler Deborah Davis Donna and Greg Davis Jan and Ann Davis Randy and Kelly Davis Marty and Ray Dean Karen and Scott Dedman Ernest and Robin Devlin Nick and Kris Dionne Carol and Robert Dixon Dr. and Mrs. Marshall Fields John and Kathy Fitzgerald Ned and Ellen Gibson Helen V. Frederick Jan and Bob Gelder Forrest Gilliam Amanda Green Larry Hamlin

SOCIETY

Wade G. and Dorothy M. Hampton Jeffrey Hardin Chad and Karen Hardy Dr. William Hargrove, Ph.D. Mary Harwood John and Peggy Hazlehurst Perry and Amy Hendrix Dr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Hill Keith Houghton Bud and Dianne Hughes Patsy and Mike Hunsucker Anna R. Jarvis Jack A. Jones and Katherine Armitage Stephen and Suzanne Jones Rebecca and Barry Kempson Lisa King Stephanie and Kevin Kiser C. Darlene Laughter Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Lindsay Edward and Sherry Lipinsky Dr. Dan and Beverly Lunsford Anne Conquest and Lance Martin Frank and Shari Mastria Joe and Ellen McGuire Tammy McIntosh Christina McQuiston Eric and Mary Michael Michael and Marcia Mills Kevin and Shionette Montgomery Sue and Charlie Mueller Mr. Bill Myers Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Newbold, Jr. Jerry Oliver Karen Olsen Grant and Anna Stowe Osborne Maria Pagan-Zefri Mark and Amy Brewer Deanna Peltz Dr. Neil P. Peterson and Ms. Sarah V. Corley Lawrence and Karol Pittman Kathy Poling Dr. Anne Ponder and Dr. Christopher Brookhouse Sam Powers Karl and Shirley Quisenberry

Cal and Kit Rains Duff and Angie Rardin Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Reiley Brian Repass and Sandy Feutz Howard and Cynthia Sellinger Laurie and David Serfas Linda M. Sharpe Bob and Brenda Shepherd Lydia and William Shirley Mike and Mary Silver Ann Skoglund Phil and Pat Smith Jo S. Thompson Charles R. Turner Kirby and Carol Tyndall Jon and Patti Vannice Robert Vaughan Paul and Vicki Vest Tammy and Weaver Whitlock Charlie and Jeri Williams Larry and Janie Wilson Mr. and Mrs. William M. Winkler Ashley Woodring and Chris Gragtmans Charles and Nancy Worley Rex C. and Robin W. Worley Clyde and Mildred Wright * Larry and Melanie Zapf And four anonymous donors

SHINING ROCK $1,000-$1,499 Jeffery Adams Elizabeth and Scott Adams Bob and Peg Adams Stephen K. Aiken Rick and Kristy Allemang Dan and Jennifer Anderson Linda Anderson Michael and Catty Andry Linda and Jerry Ariail Tommy and Gene Arnold Rachel Arrandale and Shannon Riley Peter and Brenda Asplund Spencer and Mern Atwater Joe and Cheryl Aull Sandy and Jim Austin Fred and Marcia Ayers Ricky Babaoff Ryan Baber Doug and Mary Alice Bailey Jan Bailey Karen and Jimmy Bailey K. Ray and Glenda Bailey Mike and Vikki Bailey Cathy Ball Fred and Susan Barbour Gregory and Jessica Barr Barbara M. Baskerville Lorrie and Michael Bates Drs. Alan S. Baumgarten and Judy L. Hoffman Dr. Maureen Ben-Davies and David Swanson Suzanne Beyea William Bird David M. Culp and Barbara Biss Nyda Bittmann-Neville Keith and Christina Bittner Brad and Shelly Blackburn Heath and Paige Blankenship Terri Blankenship Michael and Judy Bohan Betsy and Tom Bolton Jerry and Judy Bond Roy and Pat Borden Donna and Lee Bowman Randall Bowman

Jonna G. Bradham Shane Robichaud and Lauren Bradley-Robichaud Jon and Kelly Brandon Liz Britton Brian Broom David and Becky Brown Drs. Cindy and David Brown Jon and Yuri Brown David G. and Lin Brown Otis Brown Topping A. Bryan Katherine Bumgarner Alan Burdette Smith and Margaret Burke Scott T. Burnette Dr. and Mrs. Terry Burt Annie Burton Wendy L. Cady Ryan and Victoria Calvert Barry and Sheila Campbell Beth Cantley Charlotte Caplan and Michael Brubaker Richard C. Carter, III Robert L. Carter Mary Cascio Susan Cauble Sarah and Jack Cecil Dr. and Mrs. William L. Chambers Chris and Jill Champlin Earl and Chung Cheatham Priscilla Cherry Doss and Amber Church Beth Cirillo Stephanie Citron PhD and Dan Mermin PhD Susan J. Clark Ellen Clarke and John Byrd Charles and Patricia Clogston Chuck Cloninger Stanley H. and Annette S. Cocke Kathy Coco and Deb Ramsey Drs. Margot and Bernard Coleman Clay Collins Pam Combs Kirsten Cone

Amy L. Congdon Gregory R. Congdon Chase Conner Michael and Lynn Cook Sheron and Jonathan Craig Nancy Craig Chris and Angela Crawford Pete and Carolyn Cryan Diana and Gary Curran Jeffrey and Susan Curtis Rob Danielson Ric Davenport Craik A. Davis Madeline and Roy Davis* Jim and Alana DeBruhl Katherine Dennehy Shelley Denton Robert Desotelle Traci DiBlasio Lynne Courtney Diehl Greg E. Dillingham Chris and Betsy Dixon Sharon and Gilbert Domingo Bob and Nancy Leigh Douglas J. Stephen Downey Robert Downs Christine A. and James C. Dozier III George Drant Heidi DuBose Cathi Durham William S. and Beth Durr Jennifer DuVall Charles Edge Carrie Edgison Amanda and Derek Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Edwards Bruce Elliston Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ensley Vicki and Kevin Epley Dr. and Mrs. Robert Etter Mary Euler Iris* and Durward Everett Charitable Fund Mr. Douglas Evers Doris Exner

THE PEAKS

Mr. Kenneth Farmer Tom Farr Myra Fields Dr. Rob Fields David Ford Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Freeman Kathryn Freyfogle Richard and Deborah Frye Patricia J. Fuller Susan and Roy Gallagher Javier J. Garcia Dennis and Franci Gasperson Greta Gibson Brian and Leah Gillespie Walt and Augusta Gladding Don and Susan Glenn Andrew Gmitter Ron and Pat Godbold Chris Golden Mike Goldsmith Jeremy and Heather Goldstein Janet and H. Richard Graham Jacqueline Grant Sonya Greck Mark Greene Bob Gregory Jim and Sheri Groce Kim Grugan Becky Guthrie Brent Guyton Col. Kenneth D. Hadeen (Ret) Don and Diane Hallingse Mark and Jody Halstead Lori A. Halula Greg Hammer Benjamin C. Hamrick Gary Hamrick Marguerite Hamrick* Dustan Haney Todd Hansen M.D. and Leslie C. Hansen Michael Hanshaw Stewart and Debbie Harley Mr. and Mrs. Larry B. Harris Larry and Luann Harris

SOCIETY

Alice H. and William A. Hart, Jr. Tom and Marie Hartye LTC Scott A. Hausman Bill Hayes Mrs. Ruby B. Haynes Bill and Barbie Haynes Bobby Head Ms. Ruth Head Jeff and Cathy Heck Lori Hedrick Kathy and Rick Hefner Kevin and Jennifer Hefner Chris and Sarah Hemmings Julie Thompson and Jim Hemphill James D. Henderson Rex and Peggy Henderson Edward Stoll and Nancy Herbert Stacie and Jim Hicks JoAnn N. Hill Leslie and Jim Hill Sara P. Hill William Hillerman Karyn Hillpot John and Stella Hillsman Jim and Nancy Hoer Suzanne Holbert Richard Holcomb John and Lorena Holderfield Earl and Idella Holmes Rusty and Mitzi Holmes Glenn Hombroek Nancy Horowitz John M. Hough, Jr. Ms. Cheryl Hunt Nancy Hunter Robert Hunter Steve and Christa Hurd Richard B. Hurley Trent and Jill Ibbotson Eric and Linda Iovacchini William and Tara Irby Anne M. Irvine Dr. Jane E. Lysko and Dr. Edward K. Isbey, III Gary W. Jackson

Derrick and Pat Jackson Curry Jamison Taylor and Lori Jessee Isaac and Andrea Johnson Aletha and Lyle Johnson Pamela Johnson W. James and Tricia Johnson Crystol Jones John Ellery and Elizabeth Jones Dr. Chipper and Donna Jones Kathey Jones Linda D. Jones Robin E. Jones Susan Jones Will R. Jones Scott Joslin Richard Juneau Richard Kark Himanshu Karvir and Swati Patel Robert E. and Mercedes Kaufman Michael and Carol Keenan Jerry and Carrie Keller John P. Kelley John and Amy Kelso Del and Gerry Kennedy Frances A. Killian Dennis and Jan King Selena Kittrell Daniel Knupp Dr. Harald Kowa David and Nikki Kozak Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kubitschek John Kuhns Jeffrey Kwiatkowski Rich and Suzy Landau Alan and Gillian Larson Robyn Latessa and Tim Plaut Dr. Ellen and Gary Lawson John Legerton and Kathy Meacham Michael Lemmons Kelly Leonard Norman and Sonya Leonard Mardi and Kellett Letson Uta Levinson

Mary J. Lewis Honorable and Mrs. Robert D. Lewis Judith and Robert Lievense Darlene Lohman Dan and Jen Loizzo Michael Lopez C.R. and Martha Lowe Sam and Rebekah Lowe Dr. Sally Ludlum Joseph Luna and Paula O’Hara Ms. Beverly Lusk Rick and Janna Lutovsky Shena Lytle Beth Maczka Don Mandelkorn Kay Manley David and Margie Mann Rendi and Joe Mann-Stadt Dr. William J. Maples Carole Martin John and Dee Mason James Mastrogiacomo Mary Williams Matthews Clary McCall Todd and Kimberly McCarl Anne McClintic George McDermott Larry and Dershie McDevitt Len and Marilyn McDonald Bill and Roi McGuire Robert McIntyre Gwen McKinney Dr. Michael and Chris Messino Carleton and Lisa Metcalf Dr. James Michalets Linda and Dick Milholland Jerry R. Miller Alice and Bill Miller Dr. Barton Milligan Anthony Mitchell Julie Montanea Eric Moody Donald Moore Dr. Eva Morgenstern Willette Morman George and Judith Morosani

Chip Morris Marie Morris and Bill Sproul True and Jane Morse David and Karen Mouw John and Joan Myers David L. Nash and Virginia L. Duquet Elizabeth Nealon Timothy Neill Laura Nelson Steve and Kay Nesbitt Martin Nesbitt Lt. Col. Jack Nichols Shon and Julie Norris Mr. Robert W. Oast, Jr. and Ms. Tracy Rose Sheila O’Brien and Jeff Staudinger Michael and Cynthia O’Byrne Terry O’Laughlin Bill Osborne Bill and Alison Overton Rusty and Sharon Owen Mr. William G. Owenby Carol B. Owens Michael Palecki John and Sallie Parker Mr. and Mrs. William A. Parker Michael Parmer Carol Parsons Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Partin Kim and Gordon Patrizio Jan Pattanayak John and Sara Pearson ShaRonda Pearson Harold Holcombe and Jacque Penick Paul Pennell Angela Pentecost Robert and Barbara Peterson Michael Phelps Regina L. Phelps Jerry Philipp Adam Phillips Timothy Pickett Bob and Becky Pitts Jerry and Sonja Plemmons Kim and Chip Plemmons Lorraine and Bob Poe Bill and Cindy Pomeroy

Penelope and Ray Ponder Ben and Jeanne Powell Michal Powell Deborah Pressley Philip and Elizabeth Pritchard Ellen and Scott Querin Lisa Marie Quinlan Brandi Quinn Sheila Radcliff Barbara Radford Ray and Dorothy Rapp Ms. Lynn M. Ray Mike and Kathy Redmond Don and Charlie Reed David D. Reid John and Karen Rhodin Cindy Rice Rhonda Rice Scott and Sandra Rice Judd and Carolyn Richardson Jay Robinson and Kelly McCanless Rhonda and Roger W. Robinson Robert and Anne B. Robinson Pamela Rogers Wade Rogers Maria Roloff Lucy Rountree Dede Rowe Dr. Martha Rowlett Marc Rudow and Deborah Miles Leigh and John Ruhl Dianne Rule Rojeanous Rush Dr. Stephanie Sabatini Becky Sale Adrian and Shirley Sandler Mary Margaret and Wade Saunders Laura Sawyer Douglas Scothorn Jennifer and Shannon Scott Faye Shaver Alan and Pat Shaw Jennifer M. Shelley Jannine Shepard Kathy Sheppard Steve and Carole Shoaf

THE PEAKS

Mary Showalter Laura Simmelink Leah A. Singleton Marilyn Singleton Frank and Kristi Sink John and Lisa Sizemore Mary Sloop Yvonne Farnell and Robert Smedley Bill Smith Bill and Ann Smith Clinton Smoke Jennifer Snead Tom and Vivien Snyder Melissa Stamatiades O.E. and Lida Starnes Mike and Cathy Steinback Dr. Jane A. Stephens Larry and Teresa Stern Cissie and Jack Stevens Wyatt and Kim Stevens Martin Stinnett Mandy Stone Kenny Street Karen Vernon and Robin Suddreth Sulaiman Sulaiman Anna and Greg Sullins Susan E. Sutherland David and Nancy Swann Noel Swartz Dan and Donna Swift Carrie Tallman Donna and Allan Tarleton Doug Tate Amanda and Jon Taylor Dianne A. Taylor Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Taylor Benjamin and Haley Teague Dennis and Tara Theodossis Fran and Doug Thigpen Cindy Threlkeld Ms. Pam Tidwell Larry Todd Lan and Iris Tran Randy and Debbie Trantham Brian Traynham Bill and Debby Trometer

SOCIETY

Greg Truempy Patricia and Gary Tweed James and Ann Tyson Ms. Carolyn Untz Leslie J. Utterback Drs. John E. Van Wye and M. Hope Mustoe Adrian Vassallo and Jill Sparks Katy Vincent Dr. Elizabeth and Joe Vogler Ann Von Brock and Sherman Fearing Wanda Walker Pete and Pat Wallenborn Jason Walls Brian Walsh Calvin Ward Dianne S. Ward Joe Ward Thomas Ward John Watford John Webb Jana and Peter Weed Gregory Weeg Damian and Hayley Wells Jed and Bree Welmaker Dr. and Mrs. Marc Westle David and Jane Whilden Seth and Stephanie Whitaker Teresa White Barbara Whitehorn James and Jennifer Whitney Glenn and Pauline Wilcox Deborah Wilkinson Virginia and Lee Wilkinson Barbara and Larry Williams Jes and Toby Williams Jon Wilson Mr. and Mrs. John G. Winkenwerder Debby and Bill Wolcott James Wood Natalie Woodruff Mary Bruce and Stephen W. Woody Sherry and Robert Worley Mary Ellen Wright P. Wutschel Family William and Benita Wynn Dr. Cynthia Yancey

Yeatman Family Lauren S. and J. Michael Yelton Andrea and Boris Younger And fifty anonymous donors

MADISON CO. Dr. Virginia “Jennie� Barnhardt Susan Cauble Carol and Robert Dixon Swayne and Sandy Franklin Walt and Augusta Gladding Forrest Gilliam John M. Hough, Jr. Dr. Chipper and Donna Jones Dr. Dan and Beverly Lunsford Jerry and Sonja Plemmons Barbara Radford Ray and Dorothy Rapp Rhonda Robinson Jannine Shepard Larry and Teresa Stern Dr. Elizabeth and Joe Vogler Tammy and Weaver Whitlock

Combined

FEDERAL CAMPAIGN

United Way gratefully acknowledges those Leadership Givers employed in Buncombe County through the federal sector. In 2014, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County managed the Combined Federal Campaign for the WNC region.

Monte R. Ashley Kristin Bail William Bird Cynthia Breyfogle Linda Bugg Beth Cantley Theressa Coren Sheron W. Craig Robert Downs Florence Downs Mr. Douglas Evers Helen V. Frederick Kathryn Freyfogle Patricia J. Fuller Amanda Green Greg Hammer LTC Scott A. Hausman William Hillerman Mike Hunsucker Patsy Hunsucker Ms. Cheryl Hunt Pamela Johnson Richard Juneau Dr. Robert Kieffer Daniel Knupp Keith Y. Kohatsu C. Darlene Laughter Mark Lawrence Danny C. Lee Wayne Leininger John Lucke Shena Lytle Monika Mayr Dr. James Michalets Ms. Sharon L. Morgan Dr. Eva Morgenstern Sue Myers Laura Nelson

Kari Ott Timothy W. Owen Gary Pace Maria Pagan-Zefri Michael Palecki Gordon Patrizio ShaRonda Pearson Angela Pentecost Karol Pittman Pamela Rogers Marilyn Singleton Mary Sloop Barbara St. Hilaire Charles R. Turner Leslie J. Utterback Robert Vaughan Katy Vincent Brian Walsh And two anonymous donors

Help us spread the word about 2-1-1. Tell your coworkers, faith community, neighbors and family that anyone can dial 2-1-1 to connect with a network of over 18,000 resources right here in North Carolina.

MARQUE EL DIAL

FREE / CONFIDENTIAL 24 HOURS / 7 DAYS A WEEK / ANY LANGUAGE Althea has Alzheimer’s. Ron just learned that she would no longer be able to attend the day center due to her growing violent outbursts. He was given the name of someone who might be able to help his wife, but didn’t have a number or know where she worked. That’s when he called 2-1-1, United Way’s 24/7 information and referral line.

Our 2-1-1 referral specialist did some investigative work and found the person he was looking for. The call could’ve ended there and been a success, but our specialist understands just how hard it is to be a caregiver and offered information on additional resources. She also offered to check back in, to see how things were going for the couple.

When 2-1-1 contacted Ron a few weeks later he gave a wonderful update. They have an appointment scheduled with the person he was searching for. And, based on the information provided, Ron had his wife re-evaluated by a doctor. Althea’s medications were adjusted, which has greatly reduced her outbursts and alleviated much of the stress they were under. In fact, Althea is back at the day center and doing well. Ron will attend his first caregiver support group in June.

THE PEAKS SOCIETY

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BFFs, Bullies, FreNemies, Academic pressure, Puberty Surviving middle school is Tough

urt

Coach, teacher, MENTOR, family, pastor, CouNselor, FrieNd COMMUnITY SUPPORT SYSTEM WHO GOT

YOU THROUGH?

Whether you play a lead or supporting role, it takes all of us to help them get through middle school.

Middle schoolers with a supporting community are more engaged in class, get better grades, make attendance a priority and enjoy learning about all kinds of new things. They’re also more likely to be prepared for high school and go on to graduate. We all have something to contribute. Join tutors, mentors, and others who care.

HANDSONASHEVILLE.ORG/MIDDLESCHOOL

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair Chair-Elect Vice-Chair Treasurer Secretary Past Chair Director Director Director

Leon Elliston, MD Kit Cramer Ross Sloan Paul McDowell Jennie Eblen Suzanne DeFerie Amy Barry Bill Lee Ann Young

STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS Annual Campaign Community Fund Finance/Building Nominating Strategic Planning NC 2-1-1 Advocacy Member Emeritus At-Large Member Ex Officio Member

Ross Sloan Amy Barry Paul McDowell Leon Elliston, MD Kit Cramer Roger Hartley Allan Morse Glenn W. Wilcox Andy Gmitter Amy Renigar

BOARD MEMBERS Derek Allen

John Kimberly

Pamela Baldwin, EdD Cynthia Breyfogle Tracy Buchanan Sheron Craig Taylor Foss Catherine Frank, PhD Pat Hammonds Neal Hanks Phillip Hardin Gary Jackson Tracey Johnston-Crum

Dennis King Kellett Letson, MD Sara Sheppard Pacifici Susanne Swanger Eric Trepina Brian Turner Jason Walls David Wiggins

“The Women’s Leadership Council is a powerful group of women who are

committed to our United Way’s Middle School Success initiative with the goal of creating success-ready 9th graders. We are 148 members strong, representing over $251,000 in giving. Through networking with one another, volunteering our time and pledging our dollars the WLC truly makes an impact in our community.

We hope that you will join us!”

Sara Pacifici

2015 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL CHAIR

2015 Women’s Leadership Council Executive Committee

• Chair - Sara Pacifici, Sheppard Insurance Group

• Sheron Craig, Social Security Administration

• Vice-Chair - Ann Ray, Mission Health System

• Taylor Foss, Mission Health System

• Althea Aycock, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP

• Sheila Meadows, Mission Health System

• Joanne Badr, Ward and Smith, P.A.

• Rachel Perry, United Way Worldwide

• Cynthia Breyfogle, Charles George VA Medical Center

• Lucy Rountree, Galaxy Digital • Teresa White, HomeTrust Bank

• Annie Burton, UNC Asheville

Ann and Joanne

Being a part of the Women’s Leadership Council affords me the unique opportunity to interact with amazing women who want to make a difference in our community. We do this by supporting United Way financially and focusing our time and talents on the success of our Middle School youth and it has been powerful to see what we’ve already accomplished.

- Ann Ray Mission Health

Asheville is my hometown, and I want to see our city continue to flourish in a conscious, mindful way. Successful communities are possible when people are drawn to work together for its greater good. Being a part of United Way allows us to work together towards the mission of providing access to education, financial stability, and health to all of our residents - Joanne Badr Ward and Smith, P.A.

WOMEN’S LEADE

2014 GIVERS Elizabeth Allen Heather Alley Althea Aycock Joanne Badr Angela Bailey Jan Bailey Karen Bailey Susan Barbour MaryAlice Stickney Bell Dr. Maureen Ben-Davies Suzanne Beyea Amy Bibby Barbara Biss Nyda Bittmann-Neville Paige Blankenship Judy Bond Donna Bowman Jonna Bradham Lauren Bradley-Robichaud Cynthia Breyfogle Liz Britton Stephanie Brown Ashley van Twisk Allen Bryson Tracy Buchanan Rowena Buffett-Timms Linda Bugg Katherine Bumgarner Dr. Margaret Burke Annie Burton Eve Burton Victoria L. Calvert Charlotte Caplan Beth Cirillo Susan Clark Ellen Clarke Kirsten Cone Lynn Cook Nancy Craig Sheron Craig Kit Cramer Dr. Diana R. Curran Donna Davis Lynn Davis Suzanne DeFerie Shelley Denton Lynne Diehl

Heidi DuBose Cathi Durham Jennifer DuVall Jennie Eblen Carrie Edgison Ashley Ensley Taylor Foss Heather Whitaker Goldstein Sharon Gordon Jacqueline Grant Deborah Graziano Sonya Greck Lori Halula Ruth Head JoAnn N. Hill Jill Hoggard Green, PhD Kate Hansen Suzanne Holbert Nancy Horowitz Kelly Hudgins Nancy Hunter Kathy Jackson Anna R. Jarvis Lori Jessee Andrea Johnson Pamela Johnson Crystol Jones Kathey Jones Jill Jones Robin Jones Patsy Keever Stephanie Kiser Selena Kittrell Dr. Robyn Latessa Darlene Lohman Barbra Love Rebekah Lowe Dr. Sally Ludlum Beth Maczka Kay Manley Rendi Mann-Stadt Carole Martin Mary Matthews Anne McClintic Marilyn McDonald Latrella McElrath

RSHIP COUNCIL

Gwen McKinney Sheila Meadows Dr. Susan Mims Julie Montanea Sharon Owen Carol Owens Sara Pacifici Harli Palme Kathyrn Payne Sara Pearson ShaRonda Pearson Deanna Peltz Jacque Penick Rachel Perry Regina Phelps Kim Plemmons Kathy Poling Deborah Pressley Shelia Radcliff Ginny Raviotta Ann Ray Kathy Redmond Sally Rhoades Rhonda Rice Lucy Rountree Dede Rowe Leigh Ruhl Dianne Rule Sherie Ryan-Bailey Dr. Stephanie Sabatini Becky Sale Laura Sawyer Natalie Shaft Jennifer Shelley Kathy Sheppard Mary Showalter Leah Singleton Lisa Sizemore Julie Smith Melissa Stamatiades Robin Stickney Mandy Stone Meredith Stone-Switzer Dr. Susan Sutherland Delise Talley Carrie Tallman

Tara Theodossis Pam Tidwell Katina Turner Karen Vernon Dr. Kathy Volatile Ann Von Brock Anna Walz Laura Webb Jennifer Weidemann Teresa White

Barbara Whitehorn Jennifer Whitney Barbara Williams Jeri Williams Ashley Woodring Natalie Woodruff Margaret Word-Sims Lizabeth Wyche Ann Young Charlene Zink

“My Mom will love seeing me in this. That’s all she wants - to see me graduate.” Jada

“Young professionals in Buncombe County have always had compassionate

hearts and philanthropic spirits. Over the last ten years, Highlands Circle has enabled those young professionals to make an even greater impact with their gifts than they would have made individually. By contributing $128,674 this year alone, my peers have made sure that their desire to make our community healthier, more financially stable and better educated is being heard. Highlands Circle is 170 members strong, up 25% over last year, and there is no shortage in the potential of this group to bring about lasting, meaningful change for us and our neighbors.”

Andy Gmitter

2015 HIGHLANDS CIRCLE CHAIR

Highlands Circle United Way’s Young Leaders 2015 Highlands Circle Executive Committee

Liz and Ben

• Chair - Andy Gmitter, Galaxy Digital

• Liz Franks, McAngus, Goudelock and Courie LLC

• Vice-Chair - Audrey Johnson, Mission Health

• Ben Greenberg, Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham

• Liz Britton, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP

• Dr. David Hardy, APEX Brain Centers

• Ashley Bryson, Johnson Price Sprinkle P.A.

• Elisa Jacobs, Lenoir-Rhyne University

• Ben Fitzpatrick, EATON

• James Mastrogiacomo, TD Bank

I LIVE UNITED because I want to participate in an organization that brings our community closer together and provides solutions to help others thrive in such a beautiful and inspiring place.

Our community is an ecosystem, we need every part of it to work together. I’m proud to support United Way’s efforts to keep that ecosystem healthy and functioning.

- Liz Britton Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP

- Ben Fitzpatrick Eaton

HIGHLANDS

2014 GIVERS Rick Allemang Bryan Arkwright Marian Arledge Ryan Baber Joanne Badr Jonathan Bailey James Baley Greg Barr Jennifer Beck Dr. Maureen Ben-Davies Michelle Bennett Amy Bibby Patrick Blalock Paige Blankenship Malina Blanton Travis Boyer Jessie Boyle Amanda Boyter Lauren Bradley-Robichaud Jon Brandon Kelly Brandon Christy Brank Mary Brewer Mark Brinkley Liz Britton Grant Brown Ashley van Twisk Allen Bryson Chris Bubenik William Bulfer Victoria L. Calvert Natalie Canipe Elizabeth Carter Astrid Coffey Jarod Coffey Kyle Cogburn Kirsten Cone Louisa Conroy Michael Cortes Angela Crawford Chris Crawford Adam DeBoer Shelley Denton David Dills Kris Dionne Nick Dionne Elisabeth Donovan

CIRCLE

Heidi DuBose Heavan Dunne Amanda Edwards Derek Edwards Ashley Ensley Tiffany Estes Betsy Fedder Kendra Ferguson Gretta Fisher-Gomez Benjamin Fitzpatrick Richard Foor Hannah Franklin Elizabeth Franks Amanda Fugate Calvin Gardner Hilary Garrison Jason Gast Katy German Greta Gibson Kathleen Gier Andrew Gmitter Chris Golden Ben Greenberg Matthew Groome Tate Groome David Hardy Bradley Hines Emma Hodson Amanda Holbert Elizabeth Hopper Layton Hower Ellen Hughes John Igharas Elisa Jacobs Andrea Johnson Audrey Johnson Lyle Johnson Allison L. Jordan Robyn Joyner Jennifer Kabat Dr. Joseph Kearney John Kelley Alex Kellner David Kerestes Sean Kerschen Kurt Kuchenbrod

Jolene Lallouz William Ledgerwood Norman Leonard Amy Madill Jeremy Magee Dennis Martin James Mastrogiacomo Ashley Mathus Anne McClintic Shannon McCotter Rhoda McCrimmon Hannah Norton Lakesha McDay Christopher McFatter Michael McGlone Caroline McLean Ansley Miller Doug Miller Brooke Millsaps Derek Misler Anthony Mitchell Kimberly Moore Karen Moseman Jennifer Mullendore Daniel Mullinix Benjamin Napper Heath Nettles Shon Norris Horbert Orton Kristine Owen Sara Pacifici Harli Palme Dr. Jan Pattanayak Paul Pennell Vanessa Phillips Anna Popiel Melisa Porche Matthew Ransom Joann Reed Levonia Reese Rebecca Reinhardt Cindy Rice Andrew Robertson Sabrina Rockoff Kathleen Rodberg Lucy Rountree

Jennifer Rourke Shannon Seymour Mary Showalter Leah Singleton Ashley Smith Lindsay Stalowy Melissa Stamatiades Greg Sullins Stephanie Swann Mollie Swann-DeYoung Carrie Tallman Jaime S. Taylor Benjamin Teague Emily Tebbe Tara Theodossis Mercedes Volk David Waddell Anna Walz Thomas Ward Dr. John Watford Robert Weathers Hayley Wells Angi West Jennifer Whitney Dr. Jes Williams Ashley Woodring Megan Woody David Woolard C. Scott Workman Nona M. Workman Jonathon Yeatman Brian Young

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.

The

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 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 David and Nancy Swann Dr.* and Mrs. Moultrie Truluck Glenn Wilson 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* Ernest Rosenau* Karl and Shirley Quisenberry Monte Richardson/Jones-Richardson Fund Mr.* and Mrs. Brainard B. Rorison Dolly Swift Pam and Jim Turner

LOYAL CON

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.

Mr. William D. Abromitis Janet M. Adams Joel B. and Marla T. Adams, Jr. Bob and Peg Adams Marcia Allen Patricia Allen Dick and Judy Allen Mrs. Christine N. Amato Julian Anders Mr. Thomas Jeffery Anders Ann Anderson R. Jane Anderson Michael and Catty Andry Susan Anglin Tommy and Gene Arnold Dean Arrington Rodney Arrowood 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 RyanBailey Frederick and Deborah Bailey Mr. James R. Bailey K. Ray and Glenda Bailey Kathleen Bailey Mark Bailey Patricia Bailey Mike and Vikki Bailey Rod and Bess Baird Sheryl Baker Ruth Baldwin Dr. Tony W. Baldwin Cathy Ball Karen Ballance Darrick Ballard James Bandelin

Vikki Banks Gary Barger Russell Barnes Nada Barnett Jim and Sharon Tracey Barrett Amy Barry Barbara M. Baskerville Kim Bass Mr. Joseph Battaglia Lewis Battle Robert Battle Karen Bauer Bob and Audie Bayer Gregory Bayne Thomas Beathard Margaret Beaumont Gene Bell Daniel and MaryAlice Bell Lynell and Robert Bell Wendy Bell Mrs. Kimberly S. Bentley George and Sandra Beverly William Bird Mr. William T. Bishop Louis and Sara Bissette Nyda Bittmann-Neville Brad and Shelly Blackburn Katherine and Regi Blackburn Jean Louise Blackburn Melvina Denise Blair Cynthia Blake Charles Blankenship Lew and Kathy Bleiweis Alice Blinderman Michael and Judy Bohan Deena Boles Judy Boles Judy Bond Yolanda and Larry Bopp Roy and Pat Borden Sandra Bowers Randall Bowman

TRIBUTORS

Christina Boyer Susan Bradburn Marian Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bradshaw Ms. Kathy H. Branks James E. Brazell Ms. Cynthia Breland Ms. Terry D. Briggs William Briggs Mr. David A. Brigman Ed and Donna Broadwell Michael Brock Sue Brooks Mary Brookshire Ronald Brookshire David and Becky Brown Mr. Clay R. Brown Daniel and Linda Brown Don and Diane Brown Allan Brown Ms. Jessica Brown David G. and Lin Brown Robin Brown Sharon Brown Mr. Stephen L. Brown Joe and Janice Brumit Dorothy Bryant Tracy and Scott Buchanan Cynthia Buckner Mrs. Kathleen M. Buckner Tammy Bumpus Larry and Genevieve Burda Glenda and Bob Burgin Smith and Margaret Burke Richard Burkett Maggie Burleson Jim Burnette Dr. and Mrs. Terry Burt Jacqueline Byerly Mr. William H. Byerly Tom and Cathy Byers Winikay Caffrey

Mrs. Patricia D. Cain Celia Caldwell Ms. Mary L. Caldwell Karen Calloway Joyce Cambron Patricia Camby Sheila Camby 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 Mr. and Mrs. George Cecil Sarah and Jack Cecil James Chambers Travis and Holly Childs Paul Christiansen Annette Christopher Christine Cicotello Mrs. Franceen M. Clark Roger Claud Mrs. Patricia W. Clay Kim Clements Charles and Patricia Clogston Chuck Cloninger Marilyn Clouse Patricia Cocke Stanley H. and Annette S. Cocke James Coggins Gary Cole Gayle Cole

Tamela Cole Drs. Margot and Bernard Coleman Celeste and Carleton Collins Keith Collins Drs. Don and Vicki Collins Ms. Roxann L. Colwell Franklin Combs Mr. Joseph P. Comper Dode Conroy Ms. Martha Cook Susan Cooper Patricia Cooper-Whitaker Roger Core Richard Cothran Jeff and Susan Covington Leslie Cox Nancy Coxie Mr. James K. Craig Tony Craig Ms. Jamee D. Crawford Jeffrey Crawford Pamela Crawford Ms. Debra Y. Crawley Barbara Creasman Franklin Creasman Norris and Cricket Crigler Cromer Crisp Mrs. Patricia K. Crook Claudia Crosby Daryl Crowe Pete and Carolyn Cryan Jeanne and Charlie Cummings Jan Cundiff William and Ann Dalton Selwyn D’Amico Bob and Bunny Daniels Jim and Ellie 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 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 Carol and Robert Dixon Sharon and Gilbert Domingo Donna Donaldson Ms. Janise Donovan Drs. Laurence and Joyce Dorr Carolyn Dotson Bob and Nancy Leigh Douglas Candace Dover Christine A. and James C. Dozier III George Drant Susan Dryman Sara Dunovant Mrs. Fonda Durner Jean Duyck Lois Ebey Julie Thomas Edwards Pamela Elkin Joe and Pat Elliott Bruce Elliston Drs. W. Leon Elliston and Katherine E. Volatile Linda Englert James Enloe Donna Ensley Vicki and Kevin Epley Larry Eubanks Beverly Evans John and Mary Evans Robert Evans Iris* and Durward Everett Charitable Fund Ted Faber Susan Farina

Ken and Beth Farmer Yvonne Farnell Larry Farr and Michelle Rippon Ernest and Shirley Ferguson Julia Fields Tom and Kay Finger Ms. Kimberley Fink-Adams Jerry Fisher Pamela Fisher Lois Fitch John and Kathy Fitzgerald Ann Flynn Ms. Carolyn R. Foster James Foster Krista Fox Allan Frank Carolyn Franklin Charles and Sandy Frederick Linda Freeman Steve Fridl Sonya Friedrich Mr. Richard S. Gabriel Jr. 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 Pamela Gibson Mrs. Rebecca G. Gilleran 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 In memory of Dr. Joel W. Goldsby III Mike Goldsmith Carlos Gomez

Claudia Goodson Barbara Gordesky Karen Gortney Todd Michael Gothberg Barbara and Jeff Gould Virginia Gragg Edwin Graham Janet and H. Richard Graham Ms. Kathleen R. Graham Mr. John E. Grear Missy Green Rita Gregg Clementine Gregory David M. Greiner James Griffin Alice and Bill Griffin Gail Grindstaff John Grindstaff Ms. Karen D. Grindstaff Fred and Cindy Groce Jim and Sheri Groce Rick and Karen Grogan Joel Guge Carolyn Haag Col. Kenneth D. Hadeen (Ret) Richard Halford T. Hartley Hall, IV Mr. Hugh Halpert Charles and Donna Haltiwanger Lori A. Halula Floyd Hamlin David and Donna Hammett Pat Hammonds Wade G. and Dorothy M. Hampton Mrs. Cindy E. Hamrick Alice and John Hancy Jeffrey Haney Donald Hargette Patricia Harney Mr. Anthony T. Harper Pat Harr Gay Harris Lois Harris Myrna Harris William Harris Mrs. Vicki L. Harrison Alice H. and William A. Hart, Jr.

LOYAL CON

Reid Hartman Tom and Marie Hartye Kevin Harwood Mary Harwood Jeanette Hawkins Ms. Mary Elaine Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. David L. Hayes Craig Haynes Mrs. Ruby B. Haynes Kimberly Hazlett Danny Heatherly Mr. Tim C. Heffner Kathy and Rick Hefner Marsha Hefner Vicki S. Heidinger Catherine Case Patricia Helsley Richard Hemes Julie Thompson and Jim Hemphill Joy Henderson Gail Henderson-Bailey Mr. Barry L. Hendren Perry and Amy Hendrix Dr. Ozmer L. Henry, Jr Ms. Helen T. Henson Mrs. Deborah D. Herman Ronald Hess Marjorie and John Hickman Michael Hickman Wanita Hightower David Hill Dianne Hill Leslie and Jim Hill Roger Hill Sara P. Hill Russell Hilliard Dave and Haywood Hillier Amy Hobson John and Pat Hock John Hodan Jo Hogan Elizabeth W. Holden John and Lorena Holderfield F. Alan Holmes Ms. Mary Jane Honeycutt Dr. John R. Hoskins, IV and Ms. Laura A. Webb

Brenda Houck Mary Louise Hunley Patsy and Mike Hunsucker Ms. Cheryl Hunt Mary Hunter Robert Hunter Vanessa Huntsinger Richard B. Hurley Dorothy Hyatt Karen Hyman Steven Ianniello Elaine Ingle Dee Inglis Eric and Linda Iovacchini Susan Isley Wayne Jacklin Carolyn Jackson Gary W. Jackson Melba Jackson John Jarosz Anna R. Jarvis Ed Jenest Mary Frances Jenkins Steven and Jackie Jennings Mr. Robert G. Jerdee Allen and Donna Johnson Sylvia Johnson Alyson Johnson-Sawyer Timothy C. Johnston Mr. Christopher S. Jones Ms. Connie Jones Alex Jones Jack A. Jones and Katherine Armitage Peter and Diane Jones Richard and Angela Jones Robin E. Jones Susan Jones Stephen and Suzanne Jones Millicent Jowers Gary Jung in Memory of Bernice Jung Cecilia Justice Katie Kalarovich Richard Kark Michael and Carol Keenan Mr. Toni A. Keenan Patsy R. Keever

TRIBUTORS

Charles Kemp David Kennedy Richard Kennedy Ruth Kent Chuck and Sharon Killian Frances A. Killian Ms. Karen R. Killian Barbara Kilpatrick Liz and John Kimberly Anne Kinlaw Patricia Kirby Gerald Kirschner Jenny Klein Nina Knysh Barbara Kostic David and Nikki Kozak Jennie Krichbaum John Kuhns Deborah Kuykendall Doug Kuykendall Jeffrey Kwiatkowski Fran Kyles Rebecca Ladu Terri Lafevers Dr. Regina Lambert Mr. Jimmy D. Lance Paula Lance Rich and Suzy Landau William McKenna and Suzanne Landis Kelly Lane Drs. Wayne and Phyllis Lang William Lankford Tammy Lanning Emily Lapping Deborah Lardieri C. Darlene Laughter Ms. Barbara Ledford Betty Lee John Legerton and Kathy Meacham Ginny Lentz and Jack Poisson Kelly Leonard Donn Dack and Julia Lesesne Honorable and Mrs. Robert D. Lewis Rebecca Linquist Anthony Little Stella Littleton

Mr. Solan E. Logan III Barbra and Keith Love Merle Love Johnny and Sherry Love Anita Lovejoy Debra Lovin C.R. and Martha Lowe Amy and Lee Loy Larry Ludlam Dr. Sally Ludlum Joseph Luna and Paula O’Hara Rick Lunsford Steven Luse Veronia Lusk Mr. Kevin B. Luther 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 Joan and Bob Mair Deborah Maltry Mr. and Mrs. William W. Mance, Jr. Kay Manley David and Margie Mann Martin and Kathryn Mann Rendi and Joe Mann-Stadt John Manuel Dr. William J. Maples Charles Markhoff Cynthia Martin Jennifer Martin John and Dee Mason Donna Massey Gary Massey Cheryl Massie Barry Master Keith Mastin Robert C. and Lou Ann McAfoos Beverly McBrayer Eugene McCarson

Teresa McCarthy Holly McCormack Russel N. McCrimmon George McDermott Larry and Dershie McDevitt Crela McElrath Lee and Latrella McElrath Timothy McElreath Verna McGaughey Ms. Susan E. McGill Don McGlone Bill and Roi McGuire Joe and Ellen McGuire Jean and Joseph McGuire Scarlett McKnight Sue McManus Sharon McMurry Michael McNeill Joseph Meadows Sheila Medford Bill and Debbie Melton Frances Melton Lois Melton Shirley Tenney and Paul Merriken Rob and Lee Merrill David Messer Ms. Betty Metcalf Charles Mickey Juanita Miles Linda and Dick Milholland Linda Miller Mark and Linda Miller Alice and Bill Miller Clifford Mills Daniel Mitchell Mary Mobley Mr. Wallace J. Moneyhun Ms. Connie C. Monroe Patricia Montag Loretta Montgomery Mrs. Karen E. Moody Venita Mooney Ms. Betty O. Moore Patricia Moore Richard Moore Betsey Moreton Lori Morgan Sharon Morgan

George and Judith Morosani Joni Morris Denise Morton Pamela Moser Mr. Johnny E. Moss Roger Moss Virginia Moss Ms. Susan L. Mott Jim Moutos David and Karen Mouw Richard Murray Robin Myer Gloria Myers John and Joan Myers Ms. Deborah R. Nave Texie Needham Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Newbold, Jr. Tony Newsome Eric and Grace Nichols Lt. Col. Jack Nichols Christine Nidek Dr. Margaret A. Noel Mr. Mark T. Noland Sheri Norman Kathy K. Noyes Kathleen O’Connor Belinda Odom Cathleen Odom Sue Olesiuk Bonnie Oliver Jerry Oliver Ms. Scotta Orr Eleanor and Charlie Owen Rusty and Sharon Owen Carol Owenby Carol B. Owens Stan Pamfilis Bradley Parker Robin Parker Gary and Yolanda Parker Becky Parks Calvin and Wendy Parton Mrs. Joy E. Pastucha David Pattillo James Patton Amy Penland Dawn Perez

Raymond Perrin Robert Perry, Jr. Dean Peterson Robert and Barbara Peterson Susan and Terry Peterson William Peterson George and Brenda Pfeiffer Regina L. Phelps Susan Piland Debra Pinner Lawrence and Karol Pittman Bob and Becky Pitts Kim and Chip Plemmons Anne Plyler Penelope and Ray Ponder Linda F. Poss Donna Potruski Bitsy and Jim Powell Mr. Robin R. Pressley Elizabeth Pritchard Lisa Prowell Mr. Robert W. Purcell Jr. Ellen and Scott Querin Karl and Shirley Quisenberry Ronald Raisen Ms. Mary L. Ramsey Patricia Ramsey Ginny Raviotta Ann Ray Carol Ray Mrs. Carol R. Ray Geoffrey Ready Mike and Kathy Redmond Don and Charlie Reed Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Reiley Tim Reimers Ellen Reker Bob and Ann Rennard Randy Reynolds Sally Rhoades Carolyn Rich Monte Richardson Mary Ann Riggins Ms. Amanda Rigsby Jill Ritter Harry Robbins Nicholas Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Roberts

Joe Robinson Michael Robinson Virginia Robinson RL Rockett Joan Rogers Rev. and Mrs. Scott B. Rogers Wade Rogers Debra Romaine Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Rosenthal Deborah Ross Sandra Rountree Susie and John Ruhl Karen Rule Rojeanous Rush Ms. Elizabeth S. Russell Drs. John and Constance Russell Michael Russell Robby and Michelle Russell Ms. Lannie O. Rutherford Frank Saine Dale Sains Mr. William E. Sanderson Ana Sandin Adrian and Shirley Sandler Sandra Sayles Teresa Scarboro Ms. Tory M. Schmitz Charles Schoenheit Ms. Kelly J. Schueneman Dr. Harold Schutte Mary Helen and Ralph H. Schwarzkopf Patricia Scott Rose Seleska Cynthia Sellinger Patricia Senneff Kay Sentelle Natalie Shaft Kevin Sharp Linda M. Sharpe Shirley Sharpe Alan and Pat Shaw Florence Shelor Chris Shelton Bob and Brenda Shepherd Ms. Annette Sherlin Ina Sherlin Heidi Sherman

LOYAL CON

Kenneth Shipman Margaret Shipman Steve and Carole Shoaf Deborah Shook Henrietta Shook Muriel Siddall Traci and Ricky Silver Ned and Eileen Simon Ms. Pamela S. Simpson Mr. Jon L. Sipes John and Lisa Sizemore Ann Skoglund Jerry Slagle Ross and Martha Sloan Angelina Smith Cynthia Ownbey Frankie Smith Gerard Smith Kathy Smith Nancy A. Smith Phil and Pat Smith Terry A. Smith Clinton Smoke Jennifer Snead Ms. Amanda Soule Elizabeth Greene Sparks 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 Ms. Mary J. Stines Mandy Stone Shirley Stoneman Tina Stovall Dennis Surrett Gary Sutton David and Nancy Swann Dan and Donna Swift Tish and Paul Szurek Christopher Taylor Jim Taylor

Mr. Kevin J. Taylor Sterling Taylor Mr. Timothy J. Taylor John and Kathy Tempelaar-Lietz Mitzi Tessier Albert Thomas Brenda Thomas Larry and Penni Thompson Edith Thorpe Ms. Pam Tidwell Paula Tomberlin Kathryn Tompkins Gregory Townsend Shannon Townsend Ed and Cindy Towson Ms. Carolyn Trantham Diane Trantham Tom Travers Evelyn Trotter Michael Truett Bob and Angela Tuck Pam and Jim Turner Barbara Tweed Gary Tweed Rob and Kelley Tyler Kirby and Carol Tyndall James and Ann Tyson Dr. and Mrs. Randall Vanderbeek Gerald Vaneman Jon and Patti Vannice Paul and Vicki Vest 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 Nanette Warren Andrew Wascoe Clyde Waters Shadrack Waters Patricia Watkins Katherine Wauford Laton Waugh

TRIBUTORS

Mr. Calvin Weatherman Janice Weaver Michael Webb Christine Wechtel Doug and Kelley Wehrkamp Jon and Judi Wehrli Jennifer Weidemann Karen Weinberg Laurence Weiss Charles Wells Rex Wells Robert Welsh Jennifer and Hunter Westbrook Ms. Laura T. Westbrook Dion Wharton Claudia Wheeler David and Jane Whilden Cynthia Whitaker Mrs. Victoria H. Widemon Alma Wilborn Glenn and Pauline Wilcox Ms. Laurie A. Wilkins Charlie and Jeri Williams Richard Williams Rita Williams Gary Willis Brenda Wilson Glenn Wilson Kathy Wilson Larry and Janie Wilson Randell Wilson Brenda Wines Mr. and Mrs. John G. Winkenwerder Mr. and Mrs. William M. Winkler Nancy Witek Sally Withers Carolyn Witt Albert Wojtyna Debby and Bill Wolcott Mr. Ed Wolfe Vivian Woods Linda Woody Mary Bruce and Stephen W. Woody James and Llewellyn Woollcott Rex C. and Robin W. Worley Sherry and Robert Worley Gary Wright Kathleen Wright

Richard Wright Ms. Kim Wrightenberry Richard Wyant William and Benita Wynn Michelle and Joe Yanik Dr. Frank Yeager Deborah Yelton Bruce Yoder Dr. Michael and Ann Young Elmer Young Richard Young Mary Youngblood And nineteen anonymous donors

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COMPANIES WITH 5+ LEADERSHIP GIVERS AB Tech Shelly Blackburn Rusty Holmes Dr. Dennis King Kevin Kiser Marilyn McDonald And one anonymous donor

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Stephanie Brown Kit Cramer Rojeanous Rush Benjamin Teague Patricia Tweed

Asheville Radiology Dr. Walter J. Brown, III Dr. Norris W. Crigler, Jr. Dr. Janet Garrett Dr. Henri Kieffer Dr. Tom Milton

Asheville Savings Bank Vikki Bailey Donna Bowman Jonna Bradham Donna Davis Suzanne DeFerie John Dickson Jennifer DuVall Chris Golden Perry Hendrix Nancy Hunter David Kozak Mike Mills Mark Owens Rhonda Rice Laura Sawyer Kirby Tyndall Joe Ward Tammie Whitlock And two anonymous donors

BB&T Brad Blackburn Mike Bohan Becky Den Ouden

David Hayes Susan Puryear Jay Robinson

Beverly-Hanks & Associates Sandy Austin Barbara Baskerville George Beverly Roy Borden Amy Congdon Heidi DuBose Alice Griffin Bill Griffin Neal Hanks Clary McCall Alice Miller Bill Miller Marie Morris Judd Richardson Dianne Rule Ann Skoglund Julie Smith Vivien Snyder Debbie T. Williams Larry Zapf

Biltmore Farms, LLC. George Cecil Jack Cecil Lyle Johnson Tammy McIntosh Natalie Shaft Paul Szurek

Bonar William B. Austin 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

Charles George VA Medical Center

Elizabeth Adams Sharon Barrett David Gantt Jannine Shepard Mandy Stone Fran Thigpen And two anonymous donors

Cynthia Breyfogle Linda Bugg Beth Cantley Robert Downs Florence Downs Kathryn Freyfogle Patricia J. Fuller Amanda Green William Hillerman Ms. Cheryl Hunt Pamela Johnson Richard Juneau Dr. Robert Kieffer Keith Y. Kohatsu C. Darlene Laughter Mark Lawrence John Lucke Dr. James Michalets Ms. Sharon L. Morgan Dr. Eva Morgenstern Sue Myers Kari Ott ShaRonda Pearson Angela Pentecost Pamela Rogers Marilyn Singleton Mary Sloop Barbara St. Hilaire Leslie J. Utterback Robert Vaughan Brian Walsh And two anonymous donors

Buncombe County Schools Dr. Linda C. Iovacchini Sharon Katz Sheila Moody Sherie Ryan-Bailey Jennifer Shelley Harriett Tarleton Vicki Vest

CarePartners Health Services Dr. Virginia “Jennie” Barnhardt Scott Buchanan Tracy Buchanan Wendy Cady Kirsten Cone Janise Donovan Deborah Frye Mitzi Holmes Dr. John Langlois Marie Langlois Sandra Norbo Michael Parmer Jennifer Scott Pam Tidwell Jennifer Weidemann Jon Wilson Sherry Worley And four anonymous donors

Carolina Alliance Bank Jeff Covington Kelly R. Davis John D. Kimberly Kelly Leonard Leslie D. Pruitt

City of Asheville Cathy D. Ball Larry Bopp Chief Scott Burnette Gilbert Domingo Mark Halstead Gary W. Jackson Sam Powers Steve Shoaf Jeff Staudinger Barbara Whitehorn Benita Wynn

LEADERSHIP GIVERS BY COMPANY

Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Heather Alley Althea Aycock Amy Bibby Paige Blankenship John Bowles Liz Britton Brian Broom Mike Crawford David Dills Charles Edge Ashley Ensley Sarah Hemmings Suzanne Holbert Woody Hoyle Ken Hughes Eric Moody Michael Rauchwarg Bill Smith Dennis Theodossis Tara Theodossis Adrian Vassallo Jed Welmaker Jennifer Whitney David Wiggins And two anonymous donors

Duke Energy Progress Brent Guyton Gary Hamrick Willette Morman Robert Sipes Jennifer Snead Kenny Street

Eaton Corporation Scott Adams Patricia Adams Rick Allemang Brooke Baldwin Greg Barr Keith Bittner Terri Blankenship Alan Burdette Ronda Chapman Pam Combs Gregory Congdon Jonathan Craig Pete Cryan Rob Danielson Jim DeBruhl

George Drant Tom Farr Javier Garcia Don Glenn John Goldsmith Mary Harwood Bill Hayes Earl Holmes Steve Hurd Isaac Johnson Michael Keenan Jeffrey Kwiatkowski Alan Larson Mary Lewis Dan Loizzo Robert McIntyre Mark A. Miller Terry O’Laughlin Bill Osborne Bill Overton Carol Owenby William Owenby Carol Parsons Adam Phillips Lynn Ray Jamie Richardson J.L. Sharpe Ned Simon Amanda Taylor Lan Tran Randy Trantham Brian Traynham Gary Tweed Gregory Weeg Jon Wehrli Rex Worley Robert Worley Peter Wutschel J. Michael Yelton And twelve anonymous donors

Galaxy Digital Doss Church Andrew Gmitter Nancy Horowitz John Kelley Lucy Rountree And one anonymous donor

Genova Diagnostics

Insurance Service of Asheville

Ruth Head Ted Hull Jeff Ledford Uta Levinson Amy L. Peace-Brewer And two anonymous donors

Rachel Arrandale MaryAlice Stickney Bell Anthony Mitchell Jonathan Nelson Carol Owens Jim Stickney And one anonymous donor

Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. Jeff Gould Chuck Killian Eric Michael Shon Norris Ed Towson

HomeTrust Bank Ricky Babaoff Ed Broadwell, Jr. Chris Crawford Randy Davis Susanne Deneau Christine Dozier Franci Gasperson Stacie Hicks JoAnn N. Hill Karyn Hillpot Keith Houghton Darlene Lohman Joe McGuire John Myers Paul Pennell Kathy Redmond Howard Sellinger Lydia Shirley Dana Stonestreet Wesley Sturges Greg Sullins Jo Thompson Hunter Westbrook Teresa White Russel Williams And four anonymous donors

Housing Authority of Asheville Gene Bell Bobby Head David Nash Scotty Rice William Wynn And one anonymous donor

Johnson Price Sprinkle PA Ashley van Twisk Allen Bryson Benjamin Hamrick Bud Hughes Mary Matthews Noel Swartz And one anonymous donor

Mars Hill College John Hough Dr. Dan Lunsford Ray Rapp Dr. Larry Stern Teresa Stern Dr. Elizabeth A. Vogler

McGuire, Wood & Bissette P.A. Susan Barbour Mary Euler Tom Grella Joe McGuire Doug Tate Doug Wilson

Merril Lynch Doug Bailey C. David Brown David Greiner Jerry Keller Linda Sharpe

Mills Manufacturing Corporation John Oswald Dan Swift Jim Turner Pam Turner And one anonymous donor

Mission Health Dr. Stephen Aiken Barbara Allen Dr. William Allen

LEADERSHIP GIV

Linda Anderson Brenda Asplund Charles Ayscue Jan Bailey Jonathan Bailey Karen Bailey Dr. Alan Baumgarten Robert Bednarek Dr. Maureen Ben-Davies Suzanne Beyea Dr. Ellen Boyd Jon Brandon Dr. Cindy Brown Jon Brown Tracy Buchanan Rowena Buffett-Timms Katherine Bumgarner Bob Burgin Mary Cascio Priscilla Cherry Beth Cirillo Lisa Clark Susan Clark Angela Crawford Michael Creech Deborah Davis Katherine Dennehy Cathi Durham Carrie Edgison John Ellery Yvonne Farnell Myra Fields Dr. Rob Fields Taylor Foss Todd Gothberg Sonya Greck Kim Grugan Becky Guthrie Lori Halula Dr. Todd H. Hansen Jeffrey Hardin Dr. Sharon Hathaway Dr. William Hathaway Lori Hedrick 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 Susan Jones Dr. Scott Joslin Stephanie Kiser Selena Kittrell Dr. William T. Maddox Anne McClintic Paul McDowell Gwen McKinney Dr. Christina McQuiston Sheila Meadows Dr. Dawson Mims Dr. Susan Mims True Morse Bill Myers Elizabeth Nealon Sheila O’Brien Karen Olsen Anna S. Osborne Dr. Jan Pattanayak Dr. Ron Paulus Deanna Peltz Dr. Neil Peterson Regina Phelps Timothy Pickett Dr. Christie Posner Lisa Marie Quinlan Brandi Quinn Shelia Radcliff Barbara Radford Dr. Duff Rardin Ginny Raviotta Ann Ray Rhonda Robinson Dede Rowe Leigh Ruhl Dr. Stephanie Sabatini Becky Sale Dr. Adrian D. Sandler Dr. Alex Schneider Dr. Douglas Scothorn Dr. David Serfas Dr. James Shaw Mary Showalter Mary Silver Kristi Sink

ERS BY COMPANY

Robert Smedley Valorie Speegle-Snell Sulaiman Sulaiman Dr. Susan Sutherland Dianne Taylor Greg Truempy Kelley Tyler Wanda Walker Jason Walls Monica Walls Anna Walz Thomas Ward Dr. John Watford Dr. Marc Westle Weaver Whitlock Barbara Williams Jeri Williams Natalie Woodruff Robin Worley Mary Ellen Wright Jonathon Yeatman Ann Young Dr. Michael Young And eleven anonymous donors

Mountain Area Health Education Center Ann D. Brown C.N.M. Dr. Diana R. Curran Dr. Jeff Heck Dr. Melissa M. Hicks Dr. Suzanne Landis Dr. Robyn Latessa Dr. Kellett Letson Yolanda Parker Dr. Tim Plaut David Reid

National Climatic Data Center Theressa Coren Helen V. Frederick Greg Hammer LTC Scott A. Hausman Timothy W. Owen Michael Palecki Karol Pittman Katy Vincent

Oppenheimer & Co. William Pomeroy Cal Rains Don Weidemann

Lee Wilkinson Virginia Wilkinson

Parsec Financial Bart Boyer Travis Boyer Rick Manske Harli Palme Melissa Stamatiades Carrie Tallman Ashley Woodring

Roberts & Stevens, P.A. Jacqueline Grant John Mason Marc Rudow Jack Stevens Wyatt Stevens

Southeastern Container, Inc. Laurie Chandley Will R. Jones Bruce Sampson Doug Wehrkamp Michelle Yanik Andrea Younger

TD Bank Dan Anderson Judy Bond Lynn Cook Charles Frederick Greta Gibson James Mastrogiacomo Chip Morris Bill Smith 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 James Johnson John Kelso Barry Kempson Larry S. McDevitt Carleton Metcalf

Clay Collins Chase Conner David Ford Randy Franklin Mark Greene Larry Hamlin Dustan Haney Lisa King Michael Lemmons Donald Moore Timothy Neill Martin Stinnett Jeff Switzer Larry Todd Calvin Ward

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County Elizabeth Allen David D. Bailey Kris Dionne Ron Katz Kevin Montgomery Karen Vernon Ann Von Brock And two anonymous donors

Ward and Smith, P.A. Derek Allen Joanne Badr Chuck Cloninger William Durr Norman Leonard Rendi Mann-Stadt Lance Martin Grant B. Osborne Hayley Wells William Wolcott

Wells Fargo Bank Michael Andry Ryan Baber Craik A. Davis

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United Parcel Service

Shelley Denton Traci DiBlasio Rusty Edwards Vicki Epley Brian Gillespie Chad Hardy Kevin Hefner Crystol Jones Kim Plemmons Tony Saponaro Delise Talley Erich Talley Deborah Wilkinson James Wood

WNC Community Health Services Randall Bowman Charise Gantt Thomas Kennedy Gerardo Navarro Hermida Scott Parker Dr. Todd Wallenius Dr. Cynthia Yancey And one anonymous donor

Each year, 700+ local middle school students participate in Students @ Work Week, a joint project of the NC Business Council for Education and the NC Department of Public Instruction. The goal is for businesses to help students connect career interests to their daily school experience. We are one of seven organizations that help coordinate activities.

photo courtesty of Cataldo Perrone

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Phil Smith Albert Sneed O.E. Starnes Allan Tarleton

LEADERSHIP GIVERS BY COMPANY

2014 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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Mission Health

Spirit of the Mountains

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Dixon Hughes Goodman Ward and Smith

Mission Health Eaton Corporation Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Charles George VA Medical Center Harry’s Cadillac-Buick-GMC HomeTrust Bank Silver-Line Plastics Corporation Southeastern Container, Inc. Asheville Savings Bank United Parcel Service Parsec Financial Wells Fargo Bank CarePartners Health Services

14. City of Asheville 15. Buncombe County Schools 16. Blue Ridge X-Ray Company 17. Beverly-Hanks & Associates 18. Buncombe County Government 19. Milkco, Inc. 20. Biltmore Farms, LLC 21. Bank of America/Merrill Lynch 22. Bonar 23. The Van Winkle Law Firm 24. Mills Manufacturing Corporation 25. TD Bank

Spirit of North Carolina (statewide award)

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Johnson Price Sprinkle

corporate sponsorship

Above and Beyond

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Wells Fargo Himanshu Karvir, Holiday Inn West

I’ll Do Anything for United Way

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Anna Jarvis, Retired Eaton Corporation North Buncombe Elementary Asheville City Schools Benita Wynn and the Economic and Community Development Department and US Cellular Center

Your company’s 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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Access to a loyal target audience of engaged donors and volunteers who understand the importance of community support.

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Affordable, quality exposure from co-branding opportunities to campaign materials.

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An excellent way to show your community involvement by partnering with one of the most recognizable community support organizations in the world.

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The opportunity to make a difference in Buncombe County through direct community leadership.

I’ll Raise My Voice for United Way

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Beth Maczka, YWCA Audrey Johnson, Mission Health Pamela Johnson, Charles George VA Medical Center

Legal Division Challenge Cup

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Ward and Smith

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

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).

Gold = 75% or more of giving potential

14th Weather Squadron A-B Tech ABCCM All Souls Counseling Center Allergy Partners PA American Red Cross ARP Addiction Recovery Prevention Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Asheville Board of Alcoholic Control Asheville Cardiology Associates Asheville City Schools Preschool Main Office Foundation Asheville Middle School Asheville High School School of Inquiry& Life Science SILSA Vance Elementary School Isaac Dickson Elementary Ira B. Jones Elementary School Hall Fletcher Elementary Claxton Elementary Asheville Citizen-Times Asheville Eye Associates Asheville Radio Group Asheville Radiology Asheville Savings Bank Asheville Specialty Hospital AT&T Auto-Owners Insurance Baldor Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Bank of North Carolina Bankers Insurance BB&T Belk (Asheville Mall - 112) Best Buy No. 445 Best Buy No. 953 Beverly-Hanks & Associates Big Brothers/Big Sisters of WNC Biltmore Farms, LLC Blue Ridge Metals Corp Blue Ridge Parkway Blue Ridge X-Ray Company Bolick & Associates Bonar Boys, Arnold & Company, Inc.

Silver = 50-74% of giving potential

Bronze = 25-49% of giving potential

Buncombe County Government Air Quality Emergency Management Finance General Services Governing Body Health & Human Services Human Resources ID Bureau Information Technology Permits & Inspections Planning Recreation and Cultural Authority Register of Deeds Sheriff’s Department & Detention Center Soil Conservation County Superior Court Buncombe County Schools Central Office A.C. Reynolds High School A.C. Reynolds Middle School Avery’s Creek Elementary School Barnardsville Elementary Black Mountain Elementary School Black Mountain Primary Buncombe County Early College 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 Capstone Health Alliance CarePartners Health Services Caring For Children Carl Sandburg Home Carolina Alliance Bank Carter, P.C. Accounting and Consulting Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles Charles George VA Medical Center Child Abuse Prevention Services, Inc. Children First/Communities in Schools City of Asheville Development Services Economic & Community Dev./US Cellular Center Finance Department Fire Department General Administration General Services Human Resources Department Information Technology Parks and Recreation Planning and Urban Design Police Department Public Works Department Transportation Services Water Resources Department 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.

WORKPLACE

Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Dillard’s (Asheville Mall) Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP DOT/FAA/ATO (Tech Ops) Duke Energy Progress Eaton Corporation 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 Girls on the Run Givens Estates Givens Highland Farms, Inc. Goodwill Industries of NWNC Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. Greater Asheville Regional Airport Green Opportunities Harris Teeter Harry’s Cadillac-Buick-GMC Helpmate, Inc. (Bunc) Henderson County Social Security Admin.

Hobart Service HomeTrust Bank Homeward Bound of Western North Carolina Housing Authority of Asheville Hubbell Distribution IBM Corporation IKON Office Solutions- Ricoh Insurance Service of Asheville Internal Revenue Service Irene Wortham Center Jacob Holm Industries Jarden Applied Materials JC Penney Company, Inc. Store #2346 Johnson Price Sprinkle PA Just Economics Laboratory Corp. of America Land of Sky Regional Council Lenoir-Rhyne University Literacy Council of Buncombe M.B. Haynes MACPAC MAHLE Motorsports, Inc. MANNA FoodBank Mast General Store McGuire, Wood & Bissette P.A. MemoryCare

Meritor, Inc. Metropolitan Sewerage District Milkco, Inc. Mills Manufacturing Corporation Mission Health Mountain Area Health Education Center Mountain Housing Opportunities National Climatic Data Center National Forests of N.C. Nationwide Northwestern Mutual Financial Nypro Healthcare OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling Oppenheimer & Co. Optical Cable Corporation 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 Sisters of Mercy Services Corporation Skyland Automotive Smart Start of Buncombe County Social Security Administration South College Southeastern Container, Inc. State Farm Insurance SunTrust Bank Target Store No. 1807 Target Store No. 2011 TD Bank TE Connectivity Terminix Service - Southeast The Community Foundation of WNC The Mediation Center The Van Winkle Law Firm Thermo Fisher Scientific Tops For Shoes Town of Weaverville Trident Micro Systems TSA Choice, Inc. U.S. Probation Office UBS Financial Services, Inc. United Federal Credit Union United Parcel Service United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County UPS Freight

RECOGNITION

USDA Forest Service-Southern Research Station Verner Center for Early Learning Vertique Inc. Volvo Construction Equipment N.A. Wal-Mart/Sams #6452 Ward and Smith, P.A. Warren Wilson College Webb Insurance Wells Fargo Bank Wilcox World Travel and Tours Wilsonart International WNC AIDS Project WNC Community Health Services YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly YMCA of WNC Young Transportation Youth Empowered Solutions YWCA Zealandia Holding Co.

A good education for our kids, a safe place to live, food on the table and the security that comes with financial stability.

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is committed to REDUCING THE IMPACT OF POVERTY on people’s lives and STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY by improving the EDUCATION, INCOME and HEALTH of our neighbors.

It’s with you - our donors, volunteers, and partners that we can do what no single organization can do alone: create solutions that reduce the impact of poverty, transform individual lives and drive systemic change that improves entire communities.

We thank you for choosing United Way and for each and every way you LIVE UNITED.

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