United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut 2012 Annual Report

TWO SIMPLE WORDS.

ONE BIG PICTURE.

2012 COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT

A PASSIONATE VISION. United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is advancing the common good in our region by providing help today in ways that strengthen tomorrow.

Our work ensures that children are ready to learn when they enter school, stay engaged in learning and graduate able to compete, and are nurtured by families that have the financial independence to support both their basic needs and future success.

No other single organization has the scope, expertise and influence to bring together hundreds of human services agencies, government, businesses, private foundations and dedicated volunteers around a common vision of creating positive change to achieve long-lasting results.

The quotes you’ll see in this Report come from community conversations with people across our region who all share this passion for advancing the common good.

Table of Contents:

The Big Picture 2 – 7 Letter from the Board Chair 8–9

Community Results

10 – 11

Investment Highlights

12 – 15

Financials

16 – 17

Committees

18 – 21

A BOLD STRATEGY. A dynamic year-round movement, today’s United Way is focused on advancing the common good in our communities.

Our community strategies to advance the common good are: EDUCATION: When our children are ready for kindergarten and stay on track to graduation, they are better prepared for the future and contributing to our communities.

INCOME: When families have the tools to be financially independent, neighborhoods become stronger, our schools improve, and our businesses prosper.

SAFETY NET: When our needs are met, we are healthier, more financially stable, our kids do better in school, and our communities thrive.

We invite you to read the 2012 Community Impact Report and see how your contributions to United Way Community Investment are building a measurably stronger, more vibrant community right now; and how our shared vision and strategy are leading to an even better tomorrow. For all of us.

That’s what it truly means to LIVE UNITED.

In 2009, we adopted these five-year goals:

Double the number of young children who meet key developmental milestones from 950 to 1,900.

Double the number of youth who improve academically from 2,300 to 4,600.

Increase by 1,500 the number of households that meet the Connecticut Self-Sufficiency Standard.

Provide a safety net of health and human services for everyone who may require assistance.

EDUCATION: Education is the cornerstone of individual and community success.

United Way’s strategic emphasis on education reflects our common vision of success for our children and addresses the conditions that have a critical impact on advancing the common good. Currently: • 6,500 children who enter kindergarten in Connecticut each year have never attended pre-school.

• In 12 of Connecticut’s poorest districts, 3,547 third graders are “below basic” in their reading skills.

• Children who are not reading on grade-level by third grade are more likely not to graduate from high school on time.

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IN , with the support of United Way Community Investment:

80 percent of over 5,800 youth in our 40-town region improved skills needed for academic success, such as study skills.

BRIGHTENING OUR FUTURE–ONE MIND AT A TIME. Transforming Schools into Community Hubs Turning neighborhood schools into Community Schools brings essential resources and services to the neighborhood, including educational, cultural, health and social services. The integrated focus on academics, services, supports and opportunities leads to improved student learning, stronger families, and healthier communities. Read more on page 12.

Conquering Summer Learning Loss

Changing A Life in an Hour

Smalley Academy Summer Extended Year Initiative in New Britain provides summer learning programs for children to keep them on track for success. In 2012, the program showed an average 3 percent increase in reading scores.

Through the Volunteer Readers Program, volunteers provide one-to-one assistance to children one hour a week. Children who participate in this program are gaining vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Become a volunteer reader at www.unitedwayinc.org/volunteerreaders Read more about EDUCATION initiatives on page 12.

Nearly 4 out of 5

87 percent of kids

of over 3,700 youth improved their academic performance as a result of participation in after-school programs.

enrolled in early childhood education programs gained skills needed to succeed in kindergarten.

You can make a difference to someone in the community.

Learn more by visiting: unitedwayinc.org/education

INCOME:

When families have the tools to be financially independent, they are able to concentrate on the important things in life – getting access to quality education and leading healthy lifestyles. With this, neighborhoods and communities become stronger and our businesses have a better skilled workforce. That’s why our focus on Income is the key to a sustainable change strategy that addresses real community conditions such as: • 1 in 6 Americans struggle to put food on the table.

• 1 in 5 families in Connecticut don’t have the money to cover basic living expenses.

• The IRS estimates that 15 to 20 percent of eligible taxpayers in the U.S. do not claim the Earned Income Tax Credit that can return on average up to $2,181 to a family earning less than $50,000/year.

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2012 , with the

support of United Way Community Investment:

of over 1,300 people in financial literacy programs gained skills, such as money management, how to stick to a budget and establish or repair credit.

STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY–ONE FAMILY AT A TIME. Putting Money in People’s Pockets is Priceless Last year, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers served more than 9,400 taxpayers in United Way’s 40-town region, resulting in $22.6 million in refunds and credits to working families, including $8.7 million in federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC).

Empowering Individuals to Be Successful The Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford engages 48 employers in the energy/utilities, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors, assisting them with finding qualified job candidates and helping advance current employee skills. To date, 118 job seekers and 1,053 current employees have received training to advance their careers.

Saving Family Dollars, Creating Healthy Lifestyles The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) served over 900 households and provided phone referral services to hundreds more. By 2014 the program will reach four times the number of eligible households as in 2011.

Read more about INCOME initiatives on page 13.

87% of over 2,000

Enfield Lunch Bunch

people improved career skills through training on computers, customer service, critical thinking and communication.

summer program served 2,887 lunches to an average of 65 children a day; a 36 percent increase from 2011.

You can make a difference to someone in the community.

Learn more by visiting: unitedwayinc.org/income

PUTTING THE CARING POWER OF WOMEN INTO ACTION

Women throughout our region are standing up and taking action through United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) to bring meaningful, lasting change to our community.

The WLC focuses on helping families learn to manage their finances so they no longer feel they are walking a financial tightrope. Currently, the WLC’s strategy is to work through community schools where families have easy access to basic financial skills workshops, one-on-one financial coaching, and a privately matched savings account program that teaches them how to save money and improve their personal finances.

Throughout the year, WLC also hosts exciting events to raise awareness, volunteers and donations to help fund these programs. The highlight of the year is the Power of Purse that in 2012 featured nationally renowned financial expert, Donna Rosato, and raised over $100,000. Bank of America also presented a generous gift of $65,000 at the event to support the WLC’s important work.

Networking events, such as the WLC’s second anniversary celebration held in October 2012, are held regularly throughout the year. The events feature valuable opportunities for women to share their expertise and passion for family financial independence with one another.

To learn more, visit: www.unitedwayinc.org/womensleadershipcouncil

(TOP LEFT) WLC’s Second Anniversary – (L to R): Meghan O’Brien Lacher, Travelers, co-chair of the Women’s Leadership Council, Karmela K. Malone, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., member of the Women’s Leadership Council Steering Committee and Kristen Walter, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (TOP CENTER) Bank of America check presentation to the Women’s Leadership Council at the 2012 Power of the Purse – (L to R): Mayor Pedro Segarra, City of Hartford, Susan B. Dunn, president and CEO of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, Meghan O’Brien Lacher, Travelers, co-chair of the Women’s Leadership Council, Carol Heller, Bank of America and Dean Andrews, Bank of America.

(TOP RIGHT) 2012 Power of the Purse Luncheon and Silent Auction – (L to R): Susan B. Dunn, president and CEO of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, Meghan O’Brien Lacher, Travelers, co-chair of the Women’s Leadership Council, Noreen A. Randazzo, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., Women’s Leadership Council Steering Committee member, Donna Rosato, senior editor Money Magazine and featured speaker at Power of the Purse, Liz Zlatkus, Francine Christiansen, Christiansen Consulting, Women’s Leadership Council Steering Committee member, Peg Lesiak, Women’s Leadership Council Steering Committee member and Janet Flagg, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, Women’s Leadership Council Steering Committee member.

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Since its start in 2010,

Last year the WLC

the WLC has opened two community school-based financial resource centers in Hartford.

established a privately matched savings account to help women learn how to save money.

YOUNG LEADERS INSPIRE CHILDREN TO SUCCEED

“DO SOMETHING BIG!” Launched on April 5, 2012 with a kick-off event for 150 supporters, United Way’s Emerging Leaders Society is a fast-growing group designed for young professionals who are committed to positive social change in our community.

Credited with cultivating a new generation of contributors, Emerging Leaders inspire leadership in advocacy and philanthropy by offering volunteer, professional development and networking opportunities, which include meeting local Chief Executive Officers, The Society hosted Oktoberfest at Back East Brewery, a Happy Hour and Hockey fundraiser, and networking events at Travelers and Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance and Inspection Company in 2012.

This group is driven to improve current community conditions, specifically around helping children succeed academically.

Members invest in our youth through volunteer efforts, mentoring and philanthropic giving. Emerging Leaders engage in monthly after-school youth development programs with students from COMPASS Youth Collaborative Inc. at Burns Latino Studies Academy and The Village for Families and Children, Inc. at Alfred E. Burr School in Hartford. Other volunteer events include building birdhouses at a local Boys and Girls Club and sorting produce at Foodshare.

Did you “DO SOMETHING BIG” today? Improve lives by becoming an Emerging Leader with United Way. To learn more, visit www.unitedwayinc.org/emergingleaders

(TOP LEFT) (L to R) Greg Barats, president and chief executive officer of The Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance and Inspection Company with Susan B. Dunn, president and CEO of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut. Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance and Inspection Company sponsored a networking event at On Twenty for the Emerging Leaders Society in January 2013.

(TOP CENTER) Emerging Leaders, Karmalia Reid, Lincoln Financial Group (second in on right), and Cathryn Winchester, Aetna Inc. (first on right), volunteering at a Burns Latino Studies Academy after-school event in Hartford on November 15, 2012.

(TOP RIGHT) (L to R): Anthony Shannon, Shipman & Goodwin LLP, Brian Engstrom, Pratt & Whitney, member of the Emerging Leaders Society Steering Committee, Jack Soos, Pratt & Whitney, chair of the Emerging Leaders Society Steering Committee and Keri Engstrom, Hartford HealthCare at United Way Day at Hartford Hawks basketball.

Brightening the way

Leading by example

for children by funding books for community schools.

in their workplaces and community.

You can make a difference to someone in the community.

Learn more by visiting: unitedwayinc.org/volunteer

Letter from the Board Chair DEAR FRIENDS: Ernest Hemingway once said, “When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.”

I am proud to say, “We are listening.” Through United Way Community Conversations across our 40-town region, we heard loud and clearly that we all want to live in safe communities – with good schools – and opportunities for jobs so we can more than make ends meet. These aspirations form a common vision for us to work together to change community conditions and drive our work to create a better life for all.

To do this work, we bring together people and organizations with the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. This is what makes us unique, as we work with corporate partners, nonprofits, municipalities and individuals on a shared vision for our community. We do this through giving, advocating and volunteering.

We are fortunate to have great leaders in our community that make this work come to life. One such individual is Eric Daniels of Robinson & Cole LLP. Eric served as our 2012 Community Campaign chair, and under his leadership, together we raised $25,380,000 and engaged the workplace around what matters to us all.

Thanks to Eric’s commitment and that of our volunteers and partners, we can affect change in a way that positions current and future generations for success. That starts with our children. By funding programs and recruiting volunteers so that children enter kindergarten ready to learn and are able to read to learn by third grade, we set them on a path for future success. By lending our voice and time to the Connecticut Early Childhood Funders Collaborative, we influenced the establishment of the Office of Early Childhood, a first step to providing a comprehensive, collaborative system for delivering improved programs and services to children ages zero to five and their parents.

I am especially proud that for the 2013 tax season, our United Way stepped up to lead the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service. In this role, we recruited nearly 200 volunteer tax preparers to assist working families with preparing their taxes at no cost. In the 2012 tax season this meant that nearly $23 million was returned to 9,400 lower wage earners in tax refunds and credits including the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Rich C. Harwood, founder, The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation was the featured speaker at the MetroHartford Alliance’s Rising Star Breakfast held on August 21, 2012. United Way has adopted his “turning outward” strategy as we hear from community members in order to change community conditions.

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But the VITA program is just the beginning. Our Women’s Leadership Council works year round with schools and nonprofit partners to offer adult financial education services at two Community Schools in Hartford, specifically at Alfred E. Burr School and the John C. Clark School.

“I want my community to be a place where people feel safe and cared for.”

Equally inspiring is a group of energetic young professionals that look to “DO SOMETHING BIG” in our 40 towns. United Way’s Emerging Leaders Society, launched in April 2012, focuses on volunteer activities centered on children.

It has been an honor to serve as board chair at the United Way. I have met some incredible people – staff and volunteers – whose dedication to our community should make us all look forward to a better future. While my term as board chair is ending, you have not seen the last of me; I will continue to advance the common good for all, and I urge you to do the same.

You are essential to our success. We invite you to join the movement. You can give, you can advocate, and you can volunteer. I look forward to our continued work together, because that’s what it means to LIVE UNITED.

Thank you.

(L-R): Wayne Rawlins, MD, board member, United Way Constitution Society, Lou and Rhoda Obermeier, lead members of the Tocqueville Society, Eric D. Daniels, a partner at Robinson & Cole LLP and 2012 United Way Community Campaign chair, Caroline Dumond, niece of Wayne Rawlins, MD and Janet Flagg, Tocqueville Society members, Rich C. Harwood, founder, The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, Susan B. Dunn, president and CEO of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, and Janet Flagg, also a United Way Women’s Leadership Society Council Steering Committee member, at United Way night at the Rock Cats in August 2012.

Natalie B. Morris, chair

Conning continued to advance the common good by celebrating its 100th anniversary with United Way. Employees participated in an agency bus tour, became volunteer readers, SNAP and VITA volunteers, and conducted a book drive for John C. Clark School.

“I want my community to be a place where there is acceptance and respect for diversity.”

(TOP) Jumpstart was held on June 21, 2012. This campaign coordinator training provided all of the necessities to conduct a successful United Way Community Campaign. Over 300 companies participated, including United Technologies Corporation.

(LEFT) Kevin Flaherty of Webster Bank received the 2012 Community Service Award, the highest honor United Way bestows on a volunteer, at the 88th Annual Meeting.

You can make a difference to someone in the community.

Learn more by visiting: unitedwayinc.org

Year-Long Partnerships Deliver Lasting Results We did it! Together we raised nearly $25.4 million as part of last year’s United Way Community Campaign.

Thank you to all the wonderful partners that supported last year’s Community Campaign and those individuals who gave so generously to improve lives and change community conditions. Thousands of corporations, organizations and individuals participated in special events, volunteered for Year of Caring and for our readers program, and made charitable contributions to benefit our community.

Our workplace partners embody what it means to change lives and improve community conditions. Together, we create positive change to achieve long-lasting results for our community.

To celebrate the work of our partners and their contributions to the community, we held our third annual Best Of Awards in February 2013 at the Hartford Marriott Downtown.

Organizations and individuals across central and northeastern Connecticut were recognized for their campaign workplace achievements. We were honored to present The Phoenix Companies, Inc. with the highest award, “Spirit of the Campaign,” given to the company whose outstanding service has helped shape a better community for us all.

At Best Of, we learned about the lengths our partners will go to raise funds for United Way, such as “pie your boss in the face” fundraisers, employee costume contests featuring Elvis Presley, chili cook-offs and Hawaiian luaus. On a more serious note, as part of our year-long partnerships, workplaces also participated in bus tours to visit and learn about United Way agencies and what’s being done to better our community.

Guest speakers were featured at many workplace meetings where agencies such as ConnectiKids informed employees about how their programs help support education and Human Resource Agency of New Britain, Inc. talked about their services that support family financial independence.

To all of these invaluable constituents who give, advocate and volunteer, and certainly to the many Campaign Coordinators who worked so hard to make the campaign a success, we say Thank You for Living United!

Eric Daniels, chair, 2012 United Way Community Campaign

(TOP ROW - LEFT) Eric Daniels, partner at Robinson & Cole LLP and the 2012 United Way Community Campaign chair at the United Way Best Of Awards.

(TOP ROW - CENTER) The Phoenix Companies, Inc. won the Best Of Awards’ “Spirit of the Campaign.” For a complete list of winners and event sponsors visit www.unitedwayinc.org/ bestofawards2013.

(TOP ROW - RIGHT) A valued partner with United Way throughout the year, Hartford Hospital and its employees truly LIVE UNITED. In 2012, their energy and creativity earned them the Best Of award for “Campaign Materials.”

(LEFT) Thank you, Northeast Utilities, for providing everyone with the basic needs to succeed. With the fifth largest United Way Community Campaign, Northeast Utilities sponsors the Loaned Executive Program, Year of Caring and has 500 employee volunteers.

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All Waste Inc., Jefferson Radiology, Mutual of America, Pratt & Whitney, Robinson & Cole LLP, Travelers, United Technologies Corporation, United Technologies Aerospace Systems, United Technologies Research Center and Webster Bank.

2012 United Way Community Investment When you contribute to United Way Community Investment, you make real change happen in the 40 towns of central and northeastern Connecticut. Community Investment dollars are overseen by United Way volunteers who ensure that your gift is well spent on the education, income, health and safety net strategies that lead to sustainable community change today and in the future. www.unitedwayinc.org/give

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The United Technologies Corporation Tocqueville Reception was held in May 2012 at Freshplace in Hartford. (L-R): William Ampofo, United Technologies Corporation, David Parekh, United Technologies Research Center, Peter Gutermann, United Technologies Corporation and 2012 United Technologies Corporation United Way Cabinet Chair and Larry Jones, Pratt & Whitney.

LEADERSHIP GIVERS United Way Constitution Society consists of over 4,500 members who are recognized for their leadership and commitment at these contribution levels: TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY – Annual gifts of $10,000 or more FOUNDERS – Annual gifts of $5,000 to $9,999

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Income

21%

United Way Year of Caring attracted nearly 4,000 volunteers from 50 companies to assist 94 agencies in completing 217 projects in 2012.

You can make a difference to someone in the community.

Learn more by visiting: unitedwayinc.org/give

PREVENTING SUMMER LEARNING LOSS IN NEW BRITAIN United Way partners with the American Savings Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater New Britain and the Community Chest of New Britain and Berlin to support the Smalley Summer Academy Extended Year Initiative in New Britain. This program helps students avoid summer learning loss by gaining or maintaining academic skills by connecting them to Smalley Academy and its learning structure.

In its second year, the initiative had roughly a 50 percent increase in attendance, serving around 140 students.

Hartford Partnership for Student Success Community Schools Boost Student Achievement Six years ago, Hartford student achievement was the lowest in the state with only one out of every three graduating from high school. Last year it was two out of every three students.

These significant gains are attributed to the commitment of parents, school and community leaders and an education reform agenda that includes community schools. The Hartford School Community Partnership was formed in 2007 to act as the planning body for the development of Community Schools. Five schools adopted the model with two additional schools being added in the last school year.

Turning neighborhood schools into Community Schools brings essential resources and services to families, integrating supportive health and human services with academic learning. Nationally, it has been demonstrated that Community Schools lead to improved attendance and academic performance.

In the fall of 2012, the leaders of the School Community Partnership decided to replicate Community School practices in other Hartford schools to ensure greater quality and sharing of best practices. The team convened under the name Hartford Partnership for Student Success (HPSS).

EXTENDING LEARNING DAY IN WINDHAM AREA Only about 20 percent of a student’s waking hours are spent in school. So while time in the classroom is important, afterschool programs can significantly increase students’ engagement in learning and improve academic performance. The need for these programs is especially important in Windham, a school district that currently has some of the lowest Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) scores in the state.

That’s why United Way joined with the Liberty Bank Foundation, American Savings Foundation and the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut and established an innovative funders’ collaborative supporting after-school programs in Windham elementary schools.

The additional support of this collaborative resulted in 50 percent more students having reading tutorials in the elementary schools’ after-school program.

Visit www.unitedway.org/give to make a contribution.

HPSS’ expanded agenda also includes participation in Hartford’s Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, complementing the school district’s commitment to early literacy and third grade reading proficiency.

The Campaign, led by United Way, is focusing on early learning, attendance and summer learning. United Way has also partnered with Hartford Public Schools in developing a volunteer reading initiative being piloted in two Community Schools.

Community Schools, the expanded agenda of HPSS, and grade level reading are examples of public/private partnerships that support children and youth on a path to on-time graduation with the skills needed for college or career.

Most recently, HPSS was accepted in to the Coalition for Building After-School Systems, a prestigious national acknowledgment of its focus on quality.

While significant progress has been made, it is not complete until every child and youth succeeds. To find out how you can give, advocate and volunteer for better education, visit www.unitedwayinc.org.

Hartford Partnership for Student Success Partners

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City of Hartford Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Hartford Public Schools

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program It’s Your Money. Claim It. Save It. Grow It. This is a call-to-action for working families to boost their overall income by claiming the state and federal credits and refunds they have earned. United Way brings together people with the passion, expertise and resources to assist families in getting ahead financially. Together, we are contributing to a better life for all.

Last year, $2,100 was the average tax return for families receiving free tax preparation assistance at United Way supported Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites.

More than 9,400 filers were served by more than 300 IRS-trained volunteers with significant results: $22.6 million was returned to working families, including approximately $8.7 million in federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC).

Returns are used to pay bills, support their households and, potentially, save for future needs.

United Way has been involved with VITA for more than 10 years, and is proud to lead the 2013 VITA program with its partners to ensure that working families claim the dollars they’ve earned.

Families with household incomes of up to $50,000 are eligible to have tax returns prepared at VITA sites. Refunds are available in seven to ten days through direct deposit to their personal bank accounts.

Additionally, in partnership with United Way Worldwide and the Walmart Foundation a free, on-line tax filing service for households with incomes up to $57,000 is available at www. myfreetaxes.com/unitedway.

Customer service support is provided through a toll-free number.

United Way supports 26 VITA sites through partnerships with community based organizations in Enfield, Hartford, Manchester, New Britain, and Windham region.

Individuals may dial 2-1-1, United Way’s free 24-hour helpline, to see if they qualify and to make an appointment. Sites are open during convenient dates and times.

SNAP – ANTI-HUNGER PROGRAM LEADS TO HEALTHIER LIVES. Having sufficient, nutritious food is critical to good health, an essential building block for a strong community. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called food stamps, offers lowerincome adults and families an opportunity to eat healthy food while also providing economic benefits to communities.

United Way is working with Foodshare, a United Way partner, in recruiting and training volunteers to assist individuals in determining if they are eligible for SNAP and in preparing the application. Foodshare has 20 volunteers who complete between 60-100 hours per month providing this service. Last year, volunteers assisted 390 individuals in ten communities in United Way’s service area including communities in the Enfield, Hartford, Manchester and New Britain regions.

FAMILYWIZE IS PENNY WISE – SAVE MONEY, STAY HEALTHY. Our United Way has teamed up with FamilyWize Community Service Partnership, Inc. to provide free prescription discount cards to the public. Locally, residents of Hartford, Tolland and Windham Counties have already saved nearly $2.4 million dollars.

Lowering prescription costs helps to ensure medication is taken as prescribed, with the recommended frequency and dosage. FamilyWize discount cards, which can be shared with family, friends and neighbors, are accepted at 95% of all pharmacies nationwide. Visit www. unitedwayinc.org/familywize By texting “family” to 700700, neighbors can save up to 75 percent on the prescription medications children, families and individuals need for healthcare purposes.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and MyFreeTaxes Sponsors Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

City of Hartford/Opportunities Hartford Initiative

New Alliance Foundation

Internal Revenue Service Walmart Foundation

Women’s Leadership Council, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

United Way Community Investment supports a variety of nonprofit programs and initiatives to advance the common good by creating opportunities for individuals to be financially stable, resulting in a better community for all.

You can contribute to Community Investment through your workplace campaign or online at unitedwayinc.org/give.

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“I want my community to be a place where we can have peaceful gatherings and respect each other.�

Help Wanted? Collaborative Helps Fill Workforce Needs.

Carmen Rosa needed stability in her life. In need of a job with health insurance and benefits, Carmen turned to the classified ads where she came across a temporary position as an assembler at The Ripley Division of Capewell Components LLC, a manufacturer of hand tools in Cromwell and South Windsor. After three months, Carmen was hired full-time assembling hand tools. To advance in wages, however, she needed additional education and training specific to manufacturing.

Capewell Components was able to increase the skills of Carmen and other employees in part through the ADVANCE Training Grant Program supported by Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford .

“I am an eager person. I like to learn everything I can,” says Carmen. “Going through those classes boosted my confidence. I take my responsibilities even more to heart. I try to meet everyone’s standards the best I can. And I’m always asking questions.”

Following the training, Carmen showed more initiative. “When we saw how she was progressing and taking the lead without being asked, we also decided to send her to supervisor training,” said Lois Krause, director of Human Resources at Capewell Components. Carmen was promoted to assembly assistant lead, earning a 7 percent raise and more responsibility. She now assists in supervising a staff of about ten.

Formed in 2008, Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford (WSCMH) brings together employers, educators, government, service providers and philanthropic organizations to: • Provide lower-income workers with the skills necessary to advance their careers and earn family sustaining wages; • Increase the number of skilled, qualified job candidates with skills needed by employers; and • Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the workforce system overall WSCMH invests in industries with career growth opportunities, including energy/ utilities, healthcare and manufacturing.

WSCMH is a regional collaborative of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions and recipient of the Social Innovation Fund award. In addition, WSCMH received national recognition as a finalist in United Way Worldwide’s 2012 Common Good Award, which highlights coalitions creating community-wide change in education, income or health.

For more information, go to www.workforce-solutions.org.

(L to R): Judy McBride, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Maria Sanchez, American Savings Foundation, Katie Rosa, Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford, Kim Oliver, Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford, Nancy Roberts, Nutmeg Foundation/ Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, Paula S. Gilberto, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, Sharon O’Meara, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Alex Johnson, Capital Workforce Partners

WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS COLLABORATIVE REGIONAL PARTNERS • American Savings Foundation • Capital Workforce Partners • Capitol Region Council of Governments • Community Chest of New Britain and Berlin • Connecticut Association for Human Services • Connecticut Business and Industry Association • Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. • Connecticut Council for Philanthropy • Connecticut Department of Labor (Office for Workforce Competitiveness) • Connecticut Employment & Training Commission • Connecticut State Colleges and Universities • Connecticut Womens’ Education and Legal Fund • Hartford Foundation for Public Giving • National Fund for Workforce Solutions • Nutmeg Foundation • Prudential Foundation • United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut • United Way of Connecticut

“I want to live in a community with good schools and safe after-school activities.”

You can make a difference to someone in the community.

Learn more by visiting: unitedwayinc.org

Statement of Financial Position june 30, 2012 United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is committed to financial transparency. To view our recent statements, filings and overhead calculations, visit unitedwayinc.org and click on “Financials.”

Assets Cash and cash equivalents Money market funds Pledges receivable, net of estimated uncollectibles Other receivables Investments Investments held in trust by others Prepaid expenses and other assets Plant and equipment, net

$

4,426,647 5,882 8,242,048 183,739 14,321,123 6,054,281 222,464 1,993,450

Total assets

$ 35,449,634

Liabilities and Net Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Campaign support due to Community Health Charities Agency program support payable Donor designations payable Grants payable

Total liabilities

$

891,662 1,880,375 8,788,904 3,632,688 2,058,973

17,252,606

Net assets Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted

10,436,716 464,215 7,296,101

Total net assets

18,197,032

Total liabilities and net assets

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$ 35,449,634

“I want my community to be a place where there are activity options for families.”

Statement of Activities june 30, 2012 CAMPAIGN AMOUNTS RAISED

$ 26,356,155

Add: Contributions from other United Way campaigns, net of donor designations

439,131

Less: Uncollectible pledges Community Health Charities’ share of campaign proceeds Amounts designated by donors

(612,779 ) (2,987,381) (11,341,021)

11,854,105

Net campaign revenue

Other revenue:

Investment income, net of fees of $51,856 Income from trusts held by others Community grants, initiatives and service income Administrative fees on amounts raised on behalf of others Rental income Gifts in kind Miscellaneous revenues

Total other revenue

358,246 387,311 309,101 276,540 126,150 216,834 598,229

2,272,411

Total public support and revenue

14,126,516

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND PROGRAM SERVICES: Community support and gross funds distributed

22,978,402

Less: Community Health Charities’ share of campaign proceeds Amounts designated by donors

Community Investment (program support) Grants and initiatives Community Investment services

(2,987,381) (11,341,021) 8,650,000 471,451 1,435,329

Total Community Investment and program services

10,556,780

We are deeply grateful to our 1924 Society members, and we appreciate their commitment to the 40-town region we call home.

Members of the 1924 Society as of July 1, 2012 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Estate of Adrienne Allen Margot & Lee† Allison Frederick K. Bailey† Henry T.J. Becker Harold C. Buckingham, Jr. Howard & Sue Carver Ray† & Ronnie Deck Janice E. DeDominicis Susan & Ned Dunn, Jr. Estate of Isidore S. Geetter, M.D. Estate of Elizabeth & Virginia Hicks Estate of Richard & Marie McCabe Claire & Millard† Pryor Lew & Amy Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Peter Russell The Wellman Family Fund Don & Jean Wilson Henry M. Zachs Two contributors who wish to remain anonymous. † Deceased

SUPPORT SERVICES:

Resource development Management and general

Total support services

Total Community Investment, program and support services 14,515,884

2,570,034 1,389,070

3,959,104

Operating deficit

(389,368)

NON-OPERATING REVENUES AND EXPENSES:

Realized loss on sale of investments Changes in unrealized loss on investments Pension related changes other than net periodic pension cost

Change in net assets (2,177,971)

(40,685) (1,216,899) (531,019)

Net assets, beginning of year 20,375,003 NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR

1924 Society: Legacy Giving

$ 18,197,032

You can perpetuate your commitment to real, lasting change through a planned gift to United Way. There are many ways to contribute, whether through your will, a gift of stock, or a retirement plan or life insurance policy.

You’ll enjoy membership in United Way’s prestigious 1924 Society – and you’ll ensure that long after your lifetime, future generations in our 40 towns have the opportunities for a good life.

To learn more, please call us at (860) 493-6800.

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Volunteers † Board of Directors

Paul Pita Pita Group LLC

OFFICERS Natalie B. Morris, Chair* United Technologies Corporation

Karen Prendergast Greater Hartford Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

Gregory C. Toczydlowski, Treasurer* Travelers

Wayne S. Rawlins, MD, MBA* Aetna Inc.

BOARD

Enid M. Rey Hartford Public Schools

Donald Allan, Jr. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Jose Aponte Windham Region United Way Advisory Board Michael Bartley United Way of New Britain and Berlin Advisory Board Chester Paul Beach, Jr.* United Technologies Corporation Nancy Bernstein Women’s Health Connecticut, Inc. Peggy Buchanan* Connecticut AFL-CIO Lori M. Budnick* BlumShapiro Christopher M. Byrd Evolution 1, Inc. Eric Daniels* Robinson & Cole LLP Otto Eichmann Pratt & Whitney Kevin E. Flaherty* Webster Bank Michael Goldbas Deloitte LLP Karen Jarmoc United Way of North Central Connecticut Advisory Board Gary Kozak Community Health Charities of New England Meghan O’Brien Lacher, Co-chair, Women’s Leadership Council Shawn J. Maynard* Windham Community Memorial Hospital Raymond P. Necci* Glastonbury Brian A. O’Connell* RBS Citizens Bank

Barton Russell Community Health Charities of New England Cynthia Ryan Cigna Earl J. Schofield East Hartford James Sicilian* Day Pitney LLP John A. Soos Chair, Emerging Leaders Society Gerald Tarnacki Pratt & Whitney Luis E. Taveras, PhD Hartford HealthCare Lyn G. Walker Shipman & Goodwin LLP *Executive Committee Member

Audit Committee Kevin E. Flaherty, Chair Webster Bank Christopher M. Byrd Evolution 1, Inc.

Brian E. Boyer United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

Howard L. Carver West Hartford

Margaret Kwasniewski The Phoenix Companies, Inc.

Lyn G. Walker Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Whitney Riggs Bakery on Main

Avon-Canton United Way Advisory Board Beth D. Ferrari, Chair Avon Congregational Church

Sharon Davies ETA Travel

Steve Sprowson Pratt & Whitney

Nora Goeler Avon Middle School

Deirdre Stolte Bakery on Main

Kathy Hooker Canton

Mechelle Tovar Olórtegui United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

Philip Kenyon Travelers Vicki Kuziak The Phoenix Companies, Inc.

Raymond P. Necci, Chair Glastonbury

Peg Pinton Canton Food Bank

Chester Paul Beach, Jr. United Technologies Corporation

Michele Ryan Avon

Peggy Buchanan Connecticut AFL-CIO

Pat Swan Canton

Katherine A. McCue McCue Mortgage Natalie B. Morris United Technologies Corporation Enid M. Rey Hartford Public Schools James Sicilian Day Pitney LLP

Reginald Paige West Hartford

Benefits and Compensation Committee Wayne S. Rawlins, MD, MBA, Chair Aetna Inc. Robert Andrews West Hartford Alfred Enagbare, PhD Travelers James Martin Barnum Financial Group - MetLife Erin Ridge The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Roberto Rosario The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Timothy Sullivan Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

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Michele Sexton Robinson & Cole LLP Benjamin Shaiken United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

Julie A. Mairano Avon

Peg Lesiak Farmington

Lorna Sager Community Health Charities of New England

Liz Brisco Avon

Advocacy Committee

Brianna Granatelli ProHealth Physicians

Best Of Awards Event Committee

Community Engagement Committee Michael Goldbas, Chair Deloitte LLP Tobye Karl Saint Francis Hospital Yvette Melendez Hartford Hospital Paul H. Mounds The Office of Governor Dannel P. Malloy Kimberly Armstrong Silcox Eastern Connecticut State University John A. Soos Pratt & Whitney

62nd Community Service Award Committee Rick and Alyce Rawlins, Co-Chairs Manchester Sam Gray Bloomfield Shawn Maynard Manchester Earl J. Schofield East Hartford Margarita Torres Hartford

Lists include those who were serving actively as of December 31, 2012.

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2012 COMMUNITY REPORT SIMPLE WORDS. BIG PICTURE.

“I want my community to be a place where people smile more and socialize in parks.”

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Volunteers † Community Investment Changing Community Conditions Committee

Michael Bartley Connecticut Department of Labor

Otto Eichmann, Chair Pratt & Whitney

Michael Boratko Starstreak

Lourdes Ardel Eastern Connecticut State University

Eddie Bryan Mickelson, Jacobs, and Bozek, LLC

Stephan L. Christiansen Conning

Carla Burgess Hartford Hospital

Luis E. Taveras, PhD Hartford HealthCare

Thomas Calvocoressi Berlin

Ann E. Thomas West Hartford

Katherine Carges Hartford Hospital

James Walsh Hartford Investment Management Company

Steven J. Casey Northeast Utilities

Joyce Willis Bloomfield

Beth Bartron Glastonbury

Rebekah Castagno The Village for Families & Children, Inc. Leah Chatinover Stanger & Arnold, LLP

Community Investment Operations Committee Jennifer L. White, Chair The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Ramon Chavarro, Student, CCSU Jenny Comerford The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Amy Helbling United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

Kaitlin Rosa Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford

Terry Hosig Trinity College

Lorna Sager Community Health Charities of New England

Matt House Travelers LaTasha Hunter Hartford Public Schools

Stephanie Schenkel Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford

Jen Jackson Lincoln Financial Group

Michele Sexton Robinson & Cole LLC

Peter Kenny Enfield

Bhavin Shah Lincoln Financial Group

Phillip Kenyon Travelers

Kay Sherman UPS Capital Business Credit

John Kidwell Glastonbury

Sara-Beth Sidla Lincoln Financial Group

Joanne Kimball Simsbury

Martha Sielman Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc.

Gary Kozak Community Health Charities of New England

Angela Smart Liberty Bank

Linda Lissack Hartford

John A. Soos Pratt & Whitney David Stoloff Eastern Connecticut State University

Mario Conjura People’s United Bank

Eliztaicha Marrero Mutual Housing Association of Greater Hartford

Frank DeMaio Newington

Bob Mathieu West Harford

LaTasha Hunter Hartford Public Schools

Jim Devoe The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Chris McGoldrick United Healthcare

Stephen Nightingale West Hartford

Otto Eichmann Pratt & Whitney

Sarah Miner Mutual Housing Association of Greater Hartford

Brian Osoba Central Connecticut State University

Brian R. Engstrom Pratt & Whitney

Stephen Nightingale West Hartford

Lauren Turpak Lockton Companies

Jason Rojas Trinity College

Dawn Ennis Savings Institute Bank & Trust

Brian Osoba Central Connecticut State University

Emmy Van Stolk West Hartford

Kay Sherman UPS Capital Business Credit

Lori Fernand American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut

Susan E. Pease Central Connecticut State University

Joe Vaverchak New Britain Board of Education

Ted Pizzo Lockton Companies

Francesca Verblen United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

Carla Burgess, Vice Chair Hartford Hospital Venton B. Forbes The First Cathedral

Lauren Turpak Lockton Companies

Community Investment Volunteers 2012 Lourdes Ardel Eastern Connecticut State University Lisa Avolese Travelers Steve Balcanoff Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Justin Banulski Deloitte LLP

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Shari Fiveash South Windsor Chamber of Commerce

Mary-Ellen Powell Hartford

Kathryn Talbot Columbia David Taylor United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Janet Thayer CL&P and Yankee Gas Anne Theriault University of Connecticut

Britta Raczkowski, Hartford HealthCare

Jennifer White The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Khurty Ramudu, Student, Trinity College

Susan Whitehouse Hebron

Muhammad Hardiansyah, Student Trinity College

Libby Richardson United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

Michael Wilder West Hartford

Tyron Harris Target

Kathryn Rock Our Piece of the Pie

LaResse Harvey Civic Trust Public Lobbying Company

Jason Rojas Trinity College

Venton Forbes The First Cathedral Sandie Gong Travelers Gary Guminiak Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Joyce Willis Bloomfield Sarah Winiarski United Cerebral Palsy / Sunrise Northeast

Lists include those who were serving actively as of December 31, 2012.

“I want my community to be a place where people know there is help when they need it.”

You can make a difference to someone in the community.

Learn more by visiting: unitedwayinc.org

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Volunteers † Investment Committee

Brendan Witherell Robinson & Cole LLP

Brianna Granatelli ProHealth Physicians

Peter Wu Paraclete Associates

Sophia LaPenna ProHealth Physicians

Adam P. Zinkievich The Salvation Army

James Moher, Jr. Howard, Kohn, Sprague & Fitzgerald, LLP

Emergency Food and Shelter Program – Local Board

Erik Neubauer Aetna Inc. Laurie R. Nobilski The Village for Families & Children, Inc.

Pamela J. Brown Town of Enfield

Robert Nims Cigna

Beth D. Ferrari Avon Congregational Church

E.J. Ososki Travelers

Anne M. Danaher Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford

Melissa Platner GE Asset Management

Richard Branigan American Red Cross Connecticut and Rhode Island Major Brian Glasco The Salvation Army Judith Gough Catholic Charities, Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford Christine M. O’Rourke Foodshare, Inc. Deborah V. Rutledge Manchester Area Conference of Churches Ellen Perkins Simpson Friendship Service Center of New Britain, Inc. Adam P. Zinkievich The Salvation Army

Emerging Leaders Society Steering Committee Members John A. Soos, Chair Pratt & Whitney

Victoria S. Richardson United Technologies Aerospace Systems Brianna Stefka MetLife

Finance Committee Gregory C. Toczydlowski, Chair Travelers Donald Allan, Jr. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Lori M. Budnick BlumShapiro Otto Eichmann Pratt & Whitney Steven C. Erickson Whittlesey & Hadley Laura House BlumShapiro Joanne Mascolo Roux ConnectiCare, Inc.

Information Technology Committee

Maia Brooks United Technologies Aerospace Systems

Brian A. O’Connell, Chair RBS Citizens Bank

Rebekah Castagno The Village for Families & Children, Inc. Katherine Carges Hartford HealthCare Brian R. Engstrom Pratt & Whitney †

Lori M. Budnick BlumShapiro Kevin E. Flaherty Webster Bank Michael P. Hermsen Babson Capital Management LLC Alan S. Kosan Segal Rogerscasey Charles L. Olson Webster Bank

Katherine Ramirez Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

Britta Raczkowski, Vice Chair Hartford HealthCare

Michael M. Byrne, Jr. UBS Realty Investors LLC

Christopher Wilkos, Chair The Phoenix Companies, Inc.

Nominating and Governance Committee Shawn Maynard, Chair Windham Community Memorial Hospital Reginald Babcock Glastonbury Nancy Bernstein Women’s Health Connecticut, Inc. Luis Caban Hartford

Stacy Silk Rome Brand New LLC * Women’s Leadership Council Founding Member

Process Improvement Committee Members Jerry Tarnacki, Chair Pratt & Whitney Lynn Fraga Pratt & Whitney Angela Kahrmann ING Daniel Zirakzadeh The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

United Way Community Campaign Loaned Executives Steve Chmelowski Sponsored by UTC Climate, Controls & Security and United Technologies Research Center

Pamela Churchill Mayo Clinic

Julie David Sponsored by United Technologies Corporation

Kevin E. Flaherty Webster Bank

Theresa Denis United Technologies Aerospace Systems

Reginald Paige West Hartford

Ken Glaser Sponsored by Pratt & Whitney

Karen Prendergast Greater Hartford Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

Kate Darcy Hohenthal Sponsored by Northeast Utilities

Earl J. Schofield East Hartford Margarita Torres Hartford Lyn G. Walker Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Power of the Purse Steering Committee

Jonathan Houck Sponsored by Pratt & Whitney and Otis Elevator Company Angel Ruegg Sponsored by Aetna and The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company Dyani Williams Sponsored by Day Pitney LLP and Webster Bank

Steven P. DesRoches United Technologies Corporation

Susan Christensen Stoner, Co-Chair Independent CAbi Fashion Consultant/Media Talent

United Way of North Central Connecticut Advisory Board

Jennifer Gerasimov Deloitte LLP

Janet Flagg, Co-Chair* VA Connecticut Healthcare System

Frank E. Giguere Travelers

Noreen A. Randazzo* The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Karen Jarmoc, Chair Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Maureen M. See North Granby

Michelle Stronz, PhD* Epiphany Enterprises

Steven J. Casey Northeast Utilities Melissa Corneliuson-Barnes C&S Wholesale Grocers

Lists include those who were serving actively as of December 31, 2012.

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2012 COMMUNITY REPORT SIMPLE WORDS. BIG PICTURE.

“I want my community to be a place where diversity is not only accepted but appreciated.”

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Volunteers † and Staff Robert E. Earley Comcast Corporation

Jerry A. James Northeast Utilities

Andrew J. Kulas United Technologies Aerospace Systems

Cathleen Paquette University of Connecticut

Faith Scavetta Hallmark Cards, Inc. Steven Wawruck Town of Windsor Locks

United Way of New Britain and Berlin Advisory Board Michael Bartley, Chair Connecticut Department of Labor William F. Dowling New Britain Rock Cats Michael Gorzoch Gorzoch and Associates Ronald Jakubowski Consolidated School District of New Britain

Maribel Sanchez University of Connecticut Tony Santiago Connecticut Department of Labor Kimberly Armstrong Silcox Eastern Connecticut State University Angela Smart Liberty Bank David Stoloff Eastern Connecticut State University

United Way Staff Susan B. Dunn* President and CEO Paula S. Gilberto* Senior Vice President Thomas W. Glynn Vice President, Finance and Administration Lily Beider Administrative Assistant, Donor Relations - Individuals Kimmy Boulier* Receptionist Brian E. Boyer Director, Marketing Communications

Women’s Leadership Council Steering Committee

Liz Buczynski Assistant Director, Community Investment

Meghan O’Brien Lacher, Co-Chair* Travelers

Melissa Camacho* Senior Manager, Community Investment

Michelle Stronz, PhD, Co-Chair* Epiphany Enterprises

Brian Mezzi Administrative Assistant, Community Engagement Kate Milton* Senior Manager, Donor Relations Lindsey Niarhakos* Manager, Accounting Jennifer Paquette Coordinator, Accounts Receivable Ann Péan* Senior Manager, Donor Relations Bree Pelczar Manager, Affinity Groups and Special Gifts Elaine Pertillar* Senior Manager, Administrative Services Jennifer Pettit Manager, Community Investment Libby Richardson* Manager, Events

Terri D’Arcangelo Manager, Marketing Communications

Matthew Riley Director, Donor Relations - Workplace

Brent Dietz Manager, IT

Kimberley Russo* Director, Community Investment

Janet Flagg* VA Connecticut Healthcare System

Patrick Doyle Senior Manager, Community Engagement

Laura Schmelter Director, Donor Relations - Individuals

Michael E. Schroeder The Herald

Elizabeth Gagne* Travelers

Karyn Durant Manager, Quality Assurance

William E. Schuch Del Conte, Hyde, Annello & Schuch

Rebecca J. Kuzma* The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Kezia Ferrara* Manager, Finance

Janis C. Jerman Employee Family Protection

Francine Christiansen* Christiansen Consulting

Katherine A. McCue McCue Mortgage

Alicien DeMonte Morgan Stanley

Susan E. Pease Central Connecticut State University

Lindsley Wellman Wellman Consulting Group Carol Zesut New Britain Police Department

Windham Region United Way Advisory Board Jose Aponte, Chair Quinebaug Valley Community College Mario Conjura, Vice Chair People’s United Bank Paul E. Bushey Social Security Administration Kathleen Cheromcha Windham Community Memorial Hospital Dawn Ennis Savings Institute

Peg Lesiak Farmington Mary Ann Lubeskie* The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Evan Gregory Coordinator, Accounts Receivable Amy Helbling Manager, Marketing Communications

Bonnie Malley* The Phoenix Companies, Inc.

Kimberly Hernandez* Manager, Donor Services e-Business

Karmela K. Malone* The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Jami Keller Manager, Grants

Roxanna Booth Miller* Hartford Youth Scholars Foundation

Marisa Lee-Vaught* Administrative Assistant, Community Investment

Noreen A. Randazzo* The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Valerie March* Manager, Human Resource and Payables

Liz Zlatkus* Glastonbury

Tomeka M. Martin* Director, Donor Services

* Founding Member

Sean Meehan Manager, Leadership Giving

Donna M. Evan Nutmeg Broadcasting Company Robert Fernandez Quinebaug Valley Community College †

Jennifer Gifford* Director, Community Engagement

Jose Melendez Assistant, Administrative Services

Benjamin Shaiken Manager, Community Investment David Taylor Manager, Donor Relations - Workplace Mechelle Tovar Olórtegui* Manager, Donor Relations - Workplace Susan Tressy Manager, Donor Services e-Business Francesca Verblen Administrative Assistant, Donor Relations - Workplace Aviva Vincent Senior Manager, Community Investment

CONSULTANTS Melanie Cecarelli Women’s Leadership Council Joanne Kimball Marketing Naomi Lerner Marketing

* Employed 5 years or more with United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

Lists include those who were serving actively as of December 31, 2012.

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