2018 LEADERSHIP DONORS & ANNUAL REPORT United Way of Forsyth County
OUR MISSION To improve lives in our community by mobilizing the caring power and spirit of our citizens.
OUR VISION To be a community where all people have the opportunity to engage, thrive and achieve a better quality of life.
Table of Contents 1 Message from the Executive Director Board of Directors 2 2018/2019 Campaign Leadership Circle 3-5 Leadership Donors 6-7 Leadership Donors by Organization 8 Community Investment 9-11 Community Impact 12 By the Numbers New in 2019
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2018 2019 Board of Directors Executive Committee
Board Members
Katie Roberts President Ramsey Conference Center at Lanier Technical College
Mary Beth Byerly University of North Georgia
Niti Patel Northside Hospital Forsyth
Laurie Cole Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Elesha Prince Publix Super Markets
Donna Drake Solvay Specialty Polymers
Beth Ready Forsyth County Government DA’s Office
LEADERSHIP DONORS & ANNUAL REPORT Brian Pendley Past President Pendley & Pendley Appraisers Brian Work President-Elect Secretary UPS Supply Chain Solutions Blake Boling Treasurer Citizens Bank of Georgia Brandi Burgess VP, Community Investment Synovus Bank Denise Leeson VP, Community Investment Forsyth County Public Library
Chris Johnston Lennar Homes Leon Jones UPS Supply Chain Solutions Deana Jordan Regions Bank Christopher Light Lipscomb, Johnson, Sleister, Dailey & Smith, LLP City of Cumming Council Mbr. Kris-Ann Nansen Oracle
Clayton Rhoads The Rhoads Group Jerry Syfert Retired AT&T Mike Wainscott Retired UPS Lauren Wright Inman Interiors Mitch Young Forsyth Central High School
Eric Johnson Member-At-Large Forsyth County Government
Message from our Executive Director To Our Family of Friends and Stakeholders, In 2018, you helped bring some pretty awesome programs into the community through your United Way involvement.
You were a part of investing $1,410,175.95 in approximately 60 health and human service programs throughout the year. You touched the lives of 52,062 men, women and children; 31,921 of those were children. Here’s a brief look at a couple of projects that were new in 2018: Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier – Forsyth County Chapter – The first club after-school program began at Cumming Elementary School in August with 110 students registered. For many families, the cost of this program is the only affordable afterschool care available. It’s the difference between their student going home alone or engaging in programming designed to help students reach their full potential. Summer camp was also provided where students had field trips every Friday and activities/tutoring to prevent summer slide. In collaboration with Forsyth County Schools, we are investing in our students’ overall health by providing funding for mental health therapy for students when the family can’t afford services. Forsyth County Schools erases the barrier of transportation for parents by allowing therapists to meet with the student at school. I am excited to share the work we’ve accomplished over the past year to make a difference for children and families in our county. Please read on! You, our donor, make the work we do possible. Together, we improve education outcomes, give people economic opportunities and help improve health for all. Thanks again for your support!
Ruth Goode
2018/2019 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
RAISED $1,645,321 IN PLEDGES Because of the support of our community, great things are happening through United Way! Thank You!
DONORS 54 Corporations 37 Small Businesses 36 Schools 3 Government Entities (County, State, Federal)
2 Nonprofits 1 Hospital Appx. 7,150 Total Donors
TOP 10 CAMPAIGNS Publix Super Markets UPS Forsyth County Schools Northside Hospital Solvay Specialty Polymers The Kroger Co. AT&T Control Southern Tyson Foods, Inc. General Motors
Leadership Circle United Way of Forsyth County’s Leadership Circle is comprised of a group of leaders from across our community who come together to help people in ways that create a stronger tomorrow. This year’s Leadership Circle, those supporters who gave $500 or more to United Way of Forsyth County, comprised $566,693 or 37% of United Way’s total funds pledged during the 2018/2019 campaign. Leadership Levels of Giving Platinum Circle Gold Circle Silver Circle Bronze Circle Pacesetter Circle
$10,000 + $5,000 - $9,999 $2,500 - $4,999 $1,500 - $2,499 $500 - $1,499
We would like to thank our Leadership Circle donors who make a positive impact through their generous investments in our community. We make every effort to ensure that the Leadership Donor lists are as accurate as possible. We apologize for any omission or misspelling and ask that you kindly bring such errors to our attention by calling (770) 781-4110. Thank you!
LEADERSHIP DONORS Pacesetter Circle
Platinum Circle
Bronze Circle
$10,000 +
$1,500 - $2,499 .
$500 - $1,499
Mr. Skip Putnam Chuck & Julie Weaver
Victor Manuel Amigo Mr. Steven R. Anderskow Scott & Judy Barnes Naida Brewer Lisa Brissette Riddle Mr. Eric Caldwell Kerm & Keena Coughlin Glen Cronic Robert Dickson James Doniel Kerry Elam Mr. Donald Faby Tyler Floyd Mr. Dennis Garbarino Christopher Gaskin Paula H. Gault Matthew Gehrsitz Ruth & John Goode Mr. Christopher Grubb Mr. William Guilfoil Scott & Jamie Hansard Ms. Alison Hunter Caitlin Johnson Mr. Eric Johnson George & Frances Jung The Webb Family Nicholas Kirkland Mr. Jason R. Lillis Jason Meyer Mr. Shawn Militello Mr. Kris Molter Mr. Frank Morris Craig D Nelms John Nesevich Scott Peterman Louis Quigley Chad Sridej Ray & Judi Vorbeck Ralph & Edna Webb Crystal Wehunt Michael Weiss
Judge Leslie C. Abernathy-Maddox Bob Adams Ms. Kim Adams Ms. Ronda Allen Timothy A Amerson Jaouad Amrani Brigid Ankerson Mr. Michael Arias Jessica Arnold Ms. Jennifer Arnold Rich Augello Edward Aylin Judge Jeff & Anita Bagley Mr. Tommy Bagwell Ms. Sue Baker Ms. Melissa Banker Marquita Banks Daniel Barcus Mr. George Barnes Matthew Barr Vanny Barrie Randy Baum Mr. Brian Baum James Bell Saul Beltran Corey Bennett Ms. Rae Benton Mr. Richard Bianco Thomas Bible Kahlil Biddle Corey Bird Jackie Blair Ram Boddula Mrs. Lindsay Bohannon Blake & Suzanne Boling Mr. Jared Bonneville Ms. Carolyn Booker Alma Bordenave Ms. Pamela Bowles Mr. Doug Brademeyer Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Brown Ms. Stephanie Brown Princess Brown-Duncil Paula Bruce Mr. Paul Burns Christopher Burton Corinne Bushelman Peter Cafaro Brendan Caples Cristie Cassell-Wade Mr. Christopher Cassidy Imtiaz Chhatriwala Adam Christensen
Gold Circle $5,000 - $9,999 Ms. Carol Brolley Joe & Alisa Cain George & Jennifer Corbin Mr. Doug Harper Mr. Michael O`Farrell Mr. Michael Smith Tammy & Michael Thomas
Silver Circle $2,500 - $4,999 Bryan Bucklew Mr. Mark Collins Ms. Donna Drake Eric & Linda Duncan Mr. Scott Heck Deana & Scott Jordan Mr. Stephen R. Knapp Mike & Annie Komornik Ms. Nicole Langley Matt & Rachel McClure Dr. & Mrs. John McGruder Ms. Cindy J. Mills Craig Nesmith Elesha Prince Gloria Riley Ms. Carrie Smith Charles & Christine Snead Ms. Kimberly Tarver Mr. Robert Telipsky Sergio Torres Julie & Doug Turner Joel & Frances Webb Brian & Samantha Work 2 members wish to remain anonymous
3 members wish to remain anonymous
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Ms. Kimberly Claar Kimberly Clark Mr. Charles Clemens Tadarrius Clinton John & Shanna Cochran Mr. Jim Coker Mr. Aaron Cole Brad & Sara Collins Brian Collins Frank Collins Mr. Matthew Connelly Christina Cook Lori Coonce Michael Coppola Sid & Melissa Corliss Mr. William Cornwell Rick & Theresa Corral James Corrigan Mr. Robert Coughanour Dana Craig Luke Crawley Mrs. Deanie Creamer Willie Cremedy Jacob Croce Mike & Caroline Croft Ms. Glenda Cronan Seamus Cronin Ms. Mary Crosby Ms. Leigh Crow George Cung Mr. Stephen Curl Tchano Curry Malcolm Dallas-Challenger Donnie Daniel Alfred Davis Ms. Cecilia Davis Mr. Keith Davis Mr. Nick Davis Dr. Gary & Jinger Davison Louis DeJianne Glenn & Cindy Desio Rafael Despard Chris Diehl Mirinda Dillow Mr. James Dixon Mr. Joseph Doole Ms. Paula Duncan Eric Dwelly Mr. Adam Eason Ms. Judith East Adrian Edwards Ms. Sharon Edwards James Egan Curtis Eidson Ms. Monica Eldridge Richard Elefante Mohammad Jamal El-Hibri Mr. Stan Elligan Kurt Epperson Ryan Eubanks
Gibril Faal Fatou Fatty Mr. Leroy Feldpausch Ms. Ashley Fellers Carmen Fernandez Marilee Ferrante Chad Ficik Ms. Amy Fischer Mrs. Mary Flantzer Mr. Carl Fletcher Mr. John E. Flikeid Tom Flint Rebecca Floyd Mr. Karl Folk Apollo Folks Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Franklin Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Frasso Ms. Sharon Freeman Mr. Robert Funk Michael Gannon Alejandro Garcia Larry Garrett Michael Gebhardt Doug & Carol Geisler Sarah Gianmoena Sefik Gluhic Jr Ms. Sandra Grady Robert Greenwald Yosmeyra Guerrero Natally Gutierrez Helder Guzman Robin Haddock Mr. Christopher Haines Mr. Ryan Hammonds Christine Harding Jeff & Carrie Harding Karrie & Christian Harter Ms. Cynthia Hatcher Anthony Hauser Mr. Robert Heard Tonnie Heckathorn Mr. Nick Hedrich Mr. Jay Hellman Bailey Hennessey Jennifer Hess Ms. Susan Hewell Stefanie Hewitt Andrew Hicks Mr. Gary D. Hillenbrand Samantha Hoagland Brandon Hoffman Whitney Holcombe Mr. Timothy Holcombe Craig Holmes Ms. Tanya Hope Victoria Hopkins Chris Horstmann Kathleen Howe Michele Hoyt The Hubbards
Gary & Carolyn Huff Michael Hunsaker Robert Hutchinson Ms. Michele Ivy Judge J. Russell Jackson Ms. Lynn Jackson Joseph D. Jasmer Johnny Jean-Pierre Ms. Judi Jenkins Nicholas Jenkins Ms. Barbara Johnson Jeffery Johnson Kenneth Jones Leon Jones & Skye Herndon Ms. Darla Jones Dennis & Rebecca Kalman Yusuf Kazmi Mr. Kevin Keene Mr. Robert Keith Jake & Elizabeth Kelsoe Jason Kennedy Eugene Keteku Mr. Brian Koonin Dorota Kortalla Danek Krzyminski Kermit & Chitra Kwan Kristy Laguerre Jimmy Lapham Margarita Laplume Mr. Mike Lawless Hilary Lecki Andrew Lee Denise Leeson James Lengle Mrs. Lisa Mason Ms. Mary Lindeland Mr. Randy Linder Ms. Terri Linder Mr. Harry Lindstrom, III Howard Lipscomb Mr. Jordan Livermore Ms. Linda Logan Ted Lovely Josh & Valery Lowe William Malone Mr. David Mancuso Rodney Mann Mr. Willilam Manos Laird & Jo McBeth Christi Mccartha Ms. Laura McClure James Mcgrath Melissa McGregor Connor McIntire Ms. Amy McPhail Ms. Kathleen McWilliams Migena Memo Bobby Miller Henri M. Mitambo Karen Morin
Allison Mulcay Jonathan Murphree Mr. Bob Murphy Ms. Kathryn Murphy Mr. Rama Preman Narayanan Andrew Nelson Ms. Margaret Newberry Hong Lien Nguyen Michael Nicholson Ms. Amy O'Connell Newton Oey Nicole Oey Michael Olive Jessica Oliver Ryan O’Neal Mr. & Mrs. Jim Otwell Van Par Ashish Patel Rob & Kim Paterick Doug Paterson Jason Pattillo Mr. Brian Paul Mr. & Mrs. Allen Pelayo Travis Pelt Ms. Penny Penn Sarah Pennington Jeremy Petee Stephen Pharr Mark Phillippi Jack Phillips Christopher Pierce Sophia Porter Andrea & Bob Preston Ms. Denise Proto David Purcell Anna Quattlebaum Christopher Quirion Kyung Ra Jerome Raphael Ms. Jessica Reedy Wagner Ricci Darin & Lee Anne Rice Mr. Mark Rigoletti Michael Roach Chelsea Robbins Elisabeth Robbins Mrs. Katie Roberts Billi Robertson Jonathan Robinson Kyle Roe Brian Rogers Mr. Chad Rogers Ms. Lauren M. Rogers Mr. Ronnie Rondem Mr. Stephen Rudy Mr. Stephen Russell Timothy Ryan Ms. Lisa Sadler-Crosson Francisco Saldivar Tyler Sayers
Jessica E Schafer Mr. Stephen Schuler Mr. Petra Scott Dequindo Seay Aamir Shah Marcus Shannon Mrs. Kari Shepherd Lance & Kendra Shoulders Ms. Merrilyn Sikorski Russell Simbeck Joseph Simpson Tong Sing Jordan Smith Andrew Sovich Kimberly Stallings Stephen Stallings Joe & Kristen Stecik Florine Steele Jacob Steinberg Erin Zueleh-Stokes Ms. Charolette Stroud Vicki Strow Neelima Sunder Sen Mr. Bryan Swearingen Jerry & Tresa Syfert Megan Tacy Nikolas Taggerty Young Thi Tan Dan Tankersley Nageshwar Tatikonda Chad & Sarah Taylor Cedric Tene Donald Thatcher Mr. David Thomas Daniel Thornton Leslie Todd Ms. Natalie Trejo Chad Trogdon Jack & Ann Uhlir Laurie Vandergrift Ms. Patricia Vicchrilli David S Wade Donna & Jim Wade The Wagner Family Mr. Coby Walker Joseph Ware Robert Watkins Randy Weaver William Webb Natasha Weir-Lober Ken & Joan Welty Jim & Cindy Wheeler Daniel Whidby Nancy & Matthew White Ms. Brooke Whitehead Ms. Rebecca Whitmire
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Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Whittle Matt Wigington Brad Willet Morgan Williams Rebecca Williams The Williams Family Amy Wilson Mr. Chris Wilson Sam Wilson Samantha Wilson Kristin Young Megan Young Shawn Zebroski 34 members wish to remain anonymous
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Company Aetna Allstate
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Alpha Assembly Solutions American Proteins, Inc. Andean Motor Company
1
Anthem AT&T
1
BB&T Bottomline Technologies, Inc. Cadence Bank Cargill Chickasaw Nation Industries Chubb Citizens Bank of Georgia Citizens Financial Group, Inc. Colonial Pipeline Comcast Control Southern
Bronze
1 1
Total
1 1
1 1
1 1
2 1
2 1
2 1
14 1
16 2
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 5
1 7
2 1
2 1
1 9
1 10
4 2
4 2
1 2
2 2
5 1
6 1
1
1 1
1 1
1 1
3
3 1
1
1
1
Costco Data Media Associates Ecolab Forsyth County Schools Central Office & Support Division Cumming Elementary Desana Middle School Little Mill Middle School Forsyth County Government General Dynamics
1
1 1
Georgia State Merit Hansard Insurance Agency, Inc. Hartford Financial
1
HelpSystems Inc. IBM JW Property Group, LLP
6
Pacesetter
LEADERSHIP BY ORGANIZATION
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Company Kroger Company (The) Castleberry (Bethelview Rd.)
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Grassland Crossing (Atlanta Hwy.) Greens Corner (Bethelview Rd.) Keith Bridge Commons (Freedom Pkwy.) Sharon Greens (Peachtree Pkwy.)
L&WC Bonding Leon Jones Feed & Grain, Inc. Manpower McKenney’s Inc. Nationwide Insurance New York Life Norfolk Southern Railway Northside Hospital PolyOne Principal Financial Group
Total
16 2
16 2
2 9
2 9
2 1
2 1
1 1
1 1
1
1 1
1 4
4 1
1 20
1 22
1
1 1
1 1
1 1
Publix Super Markets Castleberry - Southard Crossing
4 2
23 5
147 19
174 26
1
3 3
18 15
21 19
4 2
21 15
25 17
1 1
15 13
16 13
1 3
15 16
17 19
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 21
1 23
1 1
1 1
2
3 1 3 1 4 143 1
Cruse Marketplace Cumming 400 Shopping Center Lanier Commons/Hammonds Crossing Midway Shopping Center Shakerag Shopping Center The Shops at Laurel Springs
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The Village at Flynn Crossing The Village Shoppes at Windermere Raymond James Financial Regions Bank
Ricoh Rockwell Automation Smithfield Farmland 1
Solvay Specialty Polymers Southern Gas Company Summit Industrial Construction SunTrust Bank Synovus Financial Corp. Target Corporation The Coca-Cola Company United Way of Forsyth County, Inc. UPS - United Parcel Service Zurich
Pacesetter
1
1 1
1
5
10
1 8
3 1 3 119 1
711
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT In 2018, United Way of Forsyth County invested $1,410,176 in over 60 health and human service agencies and programs. United Way of Forsyth County is working hard to make a difference each day in our comunity!
EDUCATION
HEALTH
2-1-1 4-H Bald Ridge Boys Lodge Boy Scouts Boys & Girls Club CASA Creative Enterprises – Forsyth Cumming Civitan Club – for students & adults w/special needs Dyslexia Network of Forsyth County Forsyth County Child Advocacy Center Forsyth County Juvenile Court - for truancy court programs Forsyth County Schools: Breakfast Club Tutoring Program at Little Mill Middle Credit Recovery for High School Students – to promote on-time graduation Digital Summer Learning Expedition at Little Mill Middle iFocus Intervention Center Miscellaneous Transportation – to allow students to stay after school for tutoring, etc. at NFHS & FCHS Girl Scouts Jesse’s House Junior Achievement Discovery Center Lanier Technical College - for textbook & student fee scholarships Leadership Forsyth Literacy Forsyth Mentor Me – North Georgia Next Generation Focus Nonprofit Seminars, Community Forums and Charity Tracker Sawnee Cumming Optimist Club - for oratorical contest Sisu (formerly Challenged Child & Friends) Stuff the Bus – for school supplies for students in need Youth Leadership – Grizzly Great Day of Giving and DeSana Day of Good Deeds Youth United
Agewell Forsyth – for unfunded Meals on Wheels & Alzheimer Respite Care Avita Community Partners – for counseling for seniors & Coping Skills Support Group Bridge the Gap for Kids, Inc. Camp Cool Kids & Teens Children’s Center for Hope & Healing Cumming Home Ministries Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council Forsyth County Drug Court - for health/living emergency services & treatment retreats Forsyth County Domestic Violence Task Force Forsyth County Family Haven Forsyth County Mental Health Court - for health/living emergency services Forsyth County Schools: Preventative Resources – for substance abuse, bullying & suicide prevention Student Mental Health Services Forsyth County YMCA Georgia Highlands Medical Center Girls on the Run Forsyth Noor Family Services Corporation Rape Response Realty4Rehab Senior Expo Special Olympics Forsyth Strings of Mercy
TOTAL
$651,632 (27,618 Lives)
FINANCIAL STABILITY
$8,790 (435 Lives)
DONOR DESIGNATIONS MADE OUTSIDE FORSYTH COUNTY
$2,806
52,062 Lives Impacted 8
$514,869 (17,318 Lives)
BASIC NEEDS American Red Cross Direct Assistance Georgia Mountain Food Bank MSG Foundation – for food/supplies for feeding program NALC Food Drive Outreach, Inc. – for food packaging program The Place of Forsyth County
TOTAL
AARP Foundation Tax Aid Lanier Fuller Center for Housing The PIER Foundation
TOTAL
TOTAL
$232,079 (6,691 Lives)
1% 16% 37% 46%
Financial Stability
Basic Needs
Health
Edu
COMMUNITY IMPACT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Through United Way support, Avita Community Partners held Coping Skills Group Therapy Sessions in 2018 on a weekly basis with an average attendance of 9 clients per session. Avita also provided counseling for seniors and caregivers through United Way Support.
STUFF THE BUS Collected school supplies for The Place, Forsyth County Schools and local agencies through Publix Supermarket’s School Tools Program as well as from Northside Hospital-Forsyth, Scientific Games, and other local businesses, civic organizations and individuals. Over 59,000 school supply items were collected to benefit students and classrooms during the 2018-19 school year. United Way also provided school supplies for distribution to Forsyth County students, families and teachers through Holiday House.
SUMMER OUTREACH PROGRAM Provided school supplies for Forsyth Central High School’s Summer Outreach program.
TRANSITION SERVICES With support from United Way, Creative Enterprises-Forsyth provided 46 adults with disabilities the services and programs needed to help them achieve their optimal level of social, vocational and economic independence. Creative Enterprises-Forsyth continues to use the van transferred to them by United Way to transport clients to community outings and events.
SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Provided funding for adaptive playground equipment for students attending Forsyth County School’s iFOCUS Center, serving students kindergarten through 12th grade with autism and other developmental disabilities who were not making progress in their specialized instructions classrooms due to behavioral issues and were in need of specialized supports to be successful.
TRANSPORTATION Supported North Forsyth High School’s Raider Ride and Forsyth Central High School’s Central Cruisers during the 2017-18 school year. Approximately 75 students participated in these programs providing after-school transportation for students in need of tutoring and allowing them to participate in after-school activities such as clubs, athletics and ROTC.
TAX PREPARATION Hosted an AARP Foundation Tax Aide free tax preparation site at the United Way Office. 383 tax returns were prepared, with the total amount refunded of $254,838 in federal returns and $67,253 from state. AARP volunteers logged over 680 volunteer hours during 18 tax preparation sessions.
CHARITY TRACKER Continued to support the Forsyth County Collaborative on Charity Tracker for data and resource sharing between nonprofits. The Place continues to utilize Charity Tracker as their sole means of data collection including data collection for holiday gifting. Currently have 20-member agencies and 32 agents in the Collaborative.
FORSYTH COUNTY DRUG AWARENESS COUNCIL United Way acts as fiscal agent for a federal grant which created the Council. The Council is committed to education, advocating and empowering the community to prevent substance abuse across the life-span in Forsyth County.
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2-1-1 United Way of Forsyth County continues to offer an easy to remember number that connects people to the resources they need to address everyday challenges of living and those that develop during times of community emergencies, as well as volunteer opportunities. Over 3,500 English Helplists and 1,500 Spanish Helplists were distributed throughout the community in 2018.
• Dial 2-1-1 from any phone to speak with a contact center specialist. Trouble Connecting? Dial 404-614-1000
In 2018: REFERRALS 1,079
Top Referrals: REFERRALS FOR MAKING DONATIONS (CLOTHING, FURNITURE, ETC.) 380 (35.22%) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING/COMMUNITY SHELTER ASSISTANCE 91 (8.43%) FOOD ASSISTANCE 89 (8.25%) MORTGAGE/RENT PAYMENT ASSISTANCE 83 (7.69%) ELECTRICITY/GAS PAYMENT ASSISTANCE 32 (2.97%)
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT BIZ TOWN AND FINANCIAL PARK Within the new Alliance Academy resides the Junior Achievement BizTown and Financial Park, a simulated town that allows middle school students to explore industries and careers through immersive simulations and acquire foundational knowledge for real world experiences. The philanthropy store is operated by United Way of Forsyth County, North Georgia Community Foundation and United Way of Hall County.
BEHAVIOR & MENTAL WELLNESS SERVICES In collaboration with Forsyth County Schools, United Way of Forsyth County is investing in our students’ overall health by providing funding for on-site therapeutic services for students when costs are more than the family can afford. Additionally, we provide funding to support a program addressing bullying, substance abuse and suicide prevention.
TOILETRY/HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Partnered with UPS and other local civic organizations & individuals to provide toiletry and household items to school social workers and community organizations for distribution to those in need.
MORNING TUTORING PROGRAM Partnered with Rotary Club of North Forsyth-400 to support Little Mill Middle School’s morning tutoring program, The Breakfast Club, by supplying PopTarts as incentives. Over 2,608 student encounters were reported with approximately 171 students served through this program during the 2017-18 school year.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS (NALC) FOOD DRIVE Partnered with Cumming Post Office for the 2018 NALC Food Drive on May 11th and 12th. United Way provided mail carriers with 40,000 flyers to distribute to residents in zip codes 30028, 30040 and 30041 announcing the event. An estimated 15,000 pounds of food was collected over the 2-day period. With the assistance of volunteers from Hightower Baptist Association’s Food and Clothing Bank, the food collected was picked up from the Cumming Post Office and Lanier Annex and delivered to United Way of Forsyth County. The food was in turn distributed to 6 local food pantries/programs.
SUMMER AND SCHOOL BREAK FEEDING PROGRAM Collected peanut butter, jelly and kid-friendly meals and snacks from local businesses, civic organizations and individuals to support MSG Foundation’s Summer and School Break Feeding Program. Over 15,800 lunches were supplied through the program.
CHARITY NAVIGATOR United Way received our second consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. That means we've taken steps to be accountable, transparent, & financially healthy! Only 31% of the charities evaluated have received at least 2 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that United Way of Forsyth County outperforms most other charities in America.
DAY OF CARING Through United Way’s 17th Annual Day of Caring, 165,000 meals were packaged by approximately 843 volunteers at two packaging locations - 573 at the Forsyth Conference Center and 270 at Cumming City Park. Meals packaged through the event were distributed to 8 local food pantries/programs to be available to clients through their food distribution programs. An additional 123 volunteers participated in projects at 3 locations throughout the County.
VOLUNTEERISM Supported Piney Grove Middle School’s G-3 Day and DeSana Middle School’s Day of Good Deeds by providing transportation for students, staff and parents to and from volunteer opportunities in the community. Also provided other volunteer opportunities through Youth Leadership Forsyth’s Class Day, Solvay Speciality Polymers Volunteer Day and events such as Day of Caring, Gobble Wobble 5K, Stuff the Bus and the National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LANIER-FORSYTH COUNTY CHAPTER NEW for the 2018/19 school year, the club at Cumming Elementary had 112 students registered and an average attendance of 94 students. Erwin, a 5th grade student joined the Boys & Girls Club in Forsyth County after a tragic incident happened within his family. He was dealing with emotional issues and showing negative behaviors. When Erwin became upset, he was able to call the Club director to talk about anything he wanted until he felt calm. Throughout the year, he needed the director less and less. Erwin became active in the Martial Arts Enrichment program and other activities. During the summer, he blossomed into a leader and discovered another talent during the Art Enrichment program! During his time at the Boys & Girls Club, he was able to process his emotions on his own. Club leaders enjoyed watching Erwin grow emotionally and commended him on his newly discovered leadership skills and confidence. The Boys & Girls Clubs prepares every young person, like Erwin, with the skills and knowledge they need for a great future—to graduate from high school with a plan, inspire them to succeed, live a healthy lifestyle and become a leader in the community.
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1%
BY THE NUMBERS
8.6%
1.4% 6.7%
4.4% 7.4%
83.7%
86.8%
2018 VOLUNTEER IMPACT
EXPENSES
$190,151
REVENUE*
VALUE OF SERVICE HOURS
* Does not include $190,151 in Volunteer Hours; nor In-Kind Donated Materials
1,233
7,877 SERVICE HOURS
VOLUNTEERS
Campaign Income Government Grants Sponsorships/Special Events Earned Income/Misc. Revenue
Program Services & Strategic Initiatives Management & General Fundraising United Way Affiliates
WOMEN UNITED
in w e N 9! 201
2019 is the charter year for Women United of the United Way of Forsyth County. Our mission is to champion a network of women leaders who engage by giving, connecting and volunteering with a collective vision to strengthen Forsyth County. This diverse network of women will do much more than donate. The volunteers of Women United invest their time and talent to address our community’s most critical issues. By igniting the power of women - who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done - we hope to find new solutions to old problems here in Forsyth County. Women United donors believe in the collective power of women and in empowering each other to accomplish more together. Women United donors are committed to the success of their communities, in which they live, work and raise their families.
SEEING IS BELIEVING NONPROFIT TOUR Embark on a journey without leaving town. Seeing is Believing tours are a great way to see first hand where donations are being invested. Participants are given a behind-the-scenes look at the daily activities and challenges faced by nonprofit agencies and the clients they serve. The result is a deeper understanding of why giving to United Way is so important.
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2-1-1 COMMUNITY HELPLIST COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE In 2018, with the assistance of a VISTA Volunteer acting as our Information and Referral Database Specialist, we started developing an in-depth community resource guide for Health and Human Services in Forsyth and Dawson Counties. This guide is a companion to the Community Helplist currently distributed by United Way and can be accessed by visiting our website at www.UnitedWayForsyth.com.
UNITED WAY OF FORSYTH COUNTY 2018 EVENT SPONSORS Golf Invitational Title Sponsor A-1 Driveway Replacement Platinum Level Sponsor Bryan Properties Northside Hospital Forsyth Publix Super Markets
Gold Level Sponsor MDSi
Gobble Wobble 5K
Day of Caring
Reception Sponsor
8,000 Meal Sponsors
Lunch Sponsor
Elite Level Sponsor
American Proteins, Inc. Publix Super Markets
PGA Superstore
Publix Super Markets
Breakfast Sponsor
Platinum Level Sponsor
Grady Property & Restoration
Banks Septic Tank Service
Registration Sponsor
Gold Level Sponsor
Smithfield Foods
Matrixtbsc, Inc.
Beverage Sponsors
Silver Level Sponsors
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cindy J. Mills, Commissioner/CMC Trucking Cumming Civitan Club UPS Foundation
Collage Salon & Spa Hansgrohe Inc. Joy Therapy & Learning Center Regions Bank Smithfield Foods The Leeson Family
4,000 Meal Sponsors Banks Septic Tank Service Benchmark Physical Therapy Nordson Corporation Northside Hospital Forsyth Rotary Club of North Forsyth 400 Rotary Club of Forsyth County Summit Industrial Construction
2,000 Meal Sponsors Collage Salon & Spa Cumming Civitan Club Hansgrohe Inc. Rotary Club of Johns Creek Sawnee Woman’s Club Smithfield Foods Synovus Bank The Lane Construction Corporation
1,000 Meal Sponsors Robert & Catherine Abbate Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery, LLC Boling Rice LLC Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Convergent Media Systems Cumming Kiwanis Club Democratic Women of Forsyth County Georgia Highlands Medical Services Johns Creek Dental Care, PC Kroger Lanier Fuller Center for Housing Scott Huskins Funeral & Cremation Svcs. The Leeson Family The Rhoads Group Two Men and A Truck
Movement Mortgage
Hole Sponsors Bourne Law Firm Georgia Power Mark Heard Fuel North Georgia Lending Quantum National Bank Sid Corliss Golf Synovus Bank The Leeson Family The Rhoads Group Van Keith Insurance
Bronze Level Sponsors Cindy J. Mills, Commissioner/CMC Trucking Hansard Insurance Agency Mosteller Law Firm Pendley & Pendley Appraisers Sid Corliss Golf The Rhoads Group
Hole-In-One Sponsors Andean Chevrolet Singleton Marine
Photography Sponsor Across the Pond Photography
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