2009 annual report to the community
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United Way of Pierce County Annual Report to the CommunityTRANSCRIPT
You LIVE UNITED by helping the community.
2009 Annual Report to the Community
UNITED WAY OF PIERCE COUNTYMISSION Make measurable improvements in the lives of people in our community.
VISIONBe at the heart of the solution for human services.
KEYS TO SUCCESSPartner with others in the community to support strategic programs and collaborations that focus resources on key human service issues.
Increase resources to support human services in the community.
Operate a fiscally responsible organization driven by the values of our community.
Be the preferred choice for people to connect with their community through gifts of time, talent, money and products.
DEAR FRIEND,As we began 2009, there were many challenges ahead. Thanks to our partners – donors, companies, agencies, volunteers – we have many successes to reflect on.
Thanks to the generosity of donors and the workplace campaign, community volunteers invested funding in 116 local programs last year. These programs provide a safety net of services for those in crisis, helping families find homes, get job training and access medical care.
South Sound 2-1-1 connected 76,724 people in Pierce, Thurston and Lewis counties to critical community resources, a 24% increase over 2008. Callers were connected to shelter, utility assistance, food and transportation.
In addition, United Way of Pierce County continued to address the critical issues of Education, Income and Health. We partnered with many in our area to get kids ready for school and educate parents to be their child’s first and most influential teacher. In Income, United Way and its partners tackled affordable housing and went to work developing an economic self-sufficiency system. On the Health front, we worked with partners to provide children with vital dental care and offer free cataract surgery to those in need.
In 2009, we asked the community to do more than just wear the LIVE UNITED shirt. We asked them to live it and many answered the call. They gave their time, talent and treasure, raising over $1 million through the Gifts in Kind program and $82,500 in seasonal giving. They shared their voice, serving as community champions and advocating for change at the state capital. They lent their muscle, logging nearly 200,000 hours volunteering through our Volunteer Center, ACT NOW, RSVP, Youth United, Project:U and Days of Caring.
In 2009, United Way received a fourth consecutive four-star rating from Charity Navigator, one of only five United Ways in the nation and the only one of our size to be so consistently recognized. Our marketing team was also recognized by United Way Worldwide for their efforts in launching LIVE UNITED, tying for the Best of LIVE UNITED Award with United Way of New York City.
As we prepare for 2010, United Way of Pierce County is dedicated to making measurable improvements in the lives of people in our area and providing opportunities for people to invest in our community by giving, advocating and volunteering. We invite you to partner with us in this important work. We invite you to LIVE UNITED.
WAYLIN MCCURLEY
Chair, Board of DirectorsUmpqua Bank
RICK ALLEN
President & CEOUnited Way of Pierce County
UNITED WAY OF PIERCE COUNTY
When Charlie started at Tacoma Day Care and Preschool, he was loving and charismatic but lacked the self control needed to listen, follow directions and sit still. The teachers evaluated Charlie’s needs and created a plan that helped develop his weaker areas. They worked as a team, including Charlie’s family and the teaching staff in the plan. Life with Charlie is still full of surprises but knowing he will be able to transition to kindergarten and be ready to learn isn’t one of them. -- Charlie’s teacher
CHARLIE’S STORY
You LIVE UNITED by preparing
29,827 CHILDRENto be successful in school and in life.
Helping Children and Youth Achieve Their Potential Through EducationGOALS - Increase the number of children prepared to start kindergarten
- Improve on-time high school graduation rates
EDUCATION
UNITED WAY’S SOLUTION
When Charlie started at Tacoma Day Care & Preschool,
he was loving and charismatic but lacked the self control needed to listen and follow directions and sit
still. The teachers evaluated Charlie’s needs and created
a plan that helped develop his weaker areas. They worked as a team, including Charlie’s family and the
teaching staff in the plan. Life with Charlie is still full
of surprises but knowing he will be able to transition
to kindergarten and be ready to learn isn’t one of them.
-- Charlie’s teacher
You LIVE UNITED by helping
6,487 PEOPLEget the stability to maintain their joband secure permanent affordable housing.
After moving from Mississippi, I found it hard to make ends meet. While in Helping Hand House’s Bright Futures program, I took a life skills course and learned to develop and live by a budget. They also helped me start a savings account and taught me how to do my taxes. With the assistance of this program, I was able to not only learn how to make ends meet but found permanent housing and independence. It hasn’t been easy but what I have learned is helping me provide a better life for my family. -- Anna
ANNA’S STORY
When Charlie started at Tacoma Day Care & Preschool,
he was loving and charismatic but lacked the self control needed to listen and follow directions and sit
still. The teachers evaluated Charlie’s needs and created
a plan that helped develop his weaker areas. They worked as a team, including Charlie’s family and the
teaching staff in the plan. Life with Charlie is still full
of surprises but knowing he will be able to transition
to kindergarten and be ready to learn isn’t one of them.
-- Charlie’s teacher
Promoting Economic Stablity and IndependenceGOALS - Increase the number of affordable housing units
- Increase economic self-sufficiency for individuals and families
INCOME
UNITED WAY’S SOLUTION
You LIVE UNITED by creating opportunities for
45,383 OF OUR MOST VULNERABLEto have access to health care.
Matthew was born with several health issues. As parents, our number one priority was providing for his needs. We went to the Birth to Three Development Center’s Early Intervention Program and began therapy sessions. During our 18 months of therapy, my husband was laid off twice and we lost our home to foreclosure. Thanks to the Uncompensated Care Fund, we were able to continue Matthew’s sessions and have seen amazing results. We are so thankful for the opportunity to continue his therapy uninterrupted, despite our circumstances. It has changed his life.
-- Matthew’s Mom
MATTHEW’S STORY
UNITED WAY’S SOLUTION
HEALTHImproving People’s HealthGOALS - Improve access to health care services
- Improve the health of children and adults through education and prevention
GIVE
Over 681,879 individuals were helped by donations to the Community Solutions Fund. These gifts helped fund 116 local programs, providing a safety net of critical services.
The Combined Federal Campaign raised $1.187 million in gifts from federal employees and military personnel in Pierce, Lewis and Thurston counties and $250,000 in projected gifts from state employees was raised through the Combined Fund Drive.
The Tocqueville Society registered 39 donors, each giving $10,000 or more.
In 2009, $1.5 million in foundation and government grants, $265,597 in bequests, $101,307 from the Rainier Pacific Bank Foundation and $10,000 through the final Willie Stewart Golf Tournament also contributed to the Community Campaign.
UWPC raised a projected $7.3 million in gifts from employees and employers through community campaigns and individual donors for a grand total of $8.8 million.
EDUCATION
INCOME
HEALTH
JOHN & CONNIE LADENBURG
Campaign Co-Chairs
OUTCOMES
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS FUND DONTATIONS
51%
32%9%
5%
3%1%
COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN
90%
DESIGNATED THROUGH UNITED WAY TO SP
ECIFI
C PR
OGRA
MS
DUES UNCOLLECTED
PLEDGES
ADMINISTRATION
RESOURCEDEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM
OTHER PUBLIC SUPPORT
INCOME7%
3%
37%
27%
17%
19%
EMER
GENCY SERVICES
H
EALTH
EDUC
ATIO
N
INCOME
HEALTHEDUCATION
INCOME
EMERGENCY SERVICES
600,1
82
45,38
3
6,48729
,827
681,879 INDIVIDUALS HELPED IN PIERCE COUNTY IN 2009
VOLUNTEER76,724 people were connected to critical community resources in Pierce, Lewis and Thurston counties by calling South Sound 2-1-1.
United Way held the first-annual Community Needs Assessment event, in partnership with the US Census Bureau and Department of Social and Health Services, engaging in a community discussion about the quality of life in Pierce County.
The Community Indicators website provided key indicators data and community trend lines of well-being for Pierce County.
With the help of community champions, United Way advocated in Olympia for continued funding for 2-1-1 and support of early learning programs.
ADVOCATENearly 4,000 volunteers gave over 200,000 hours of community service valued at more than $4 million. The volunteer numbers represent youth engaged through Youth United, 20–30 something’s engaged through Project:U, and older adults engaged in RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), volunteers through ACT NOW, the Volunteer Center and Days of Caring.
In a one-of-a-kind program, the Varsity Letter in Community Service, 222 students—from 31 local high schools—received a varsity letter just like those given to athletes and musicians for volunteering a minimum of 145 hours.
United Way partners served thousands of children through the Children’s Museum of Tacoma’s Play to Learn program and the Promoting First Relationships In-home care program. Each of these elements works to make sure children are socially and emotionally ready to learn when they enter kindergarten and help parents and caregivers learn to educate kids through everyday activities.
The first Graduation Summit, in partnership with America’s Promise Alliance, was held to raise awareness of the local dropout issue. Nearly 150 people, representing education, business, government, social services and the faith community came together to form a core group of partners working to improve future graduation rates.
UWPC supported the third annual Project Homeless Connect with funding, staff and volunteers. At the event, 1,500 homeless men, women and children received services as diverse as basic medical and dental care, haircuts, veterans and employment information, flu shots, gently used shoes and pet services.
United Way started working on an economic self-sufficiency system, creating partnerships to help families in Pierce County become more financially stable.
More than 14,000 Medicaid eligible children received vital dental care through the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry program known as ABCD. United Way also brought together partners to provide access to dental care for low-income and uninsured children in east Pierce County at the Rainier School dental facility.
Free cataract services were provided to low-income residents with no insurance, thanks to a partnership with Dr. Jerry Shields at Cascade Eye and Skin.
VOLUNTEER CENTERUnited Way of Pierce County’s Volunteer Center connects people with opportunities to serve, creating a way for them to share their time and talents with others. There are volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, youth, seniors and large or small groups from businesses, schools, churches, service clubs and any other groups with a desire to serve the community. In addition, the Volunteer Center helped 1,450 students start school with donated school supplies through the Back to School program. During the holidays, sponsors served 2,099 individuals through the Season of Caring program.
56 group projects engaging 629 volunteers in 3,800 hours of service.
YOUTH UNITEDYouth United empowers youth to identify and act on emerging community issues. This program offers high school students an opportunity to be part of a countywide youth council that plans and carries out community service projects throughout the year. YU recognized 222 students with their Varsity Letter in Community Service and 23 with the Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarship. Students honored were representative of all public high schools in Pierce County (a 30% increase over 2008).
586 students were engaged in 59 service projects resulting in 2,164 hours of service.
RSVPRSVP encourages volunteers 55 and over to get involved in their community. RSVP engaged 860 volunteers in 182,692 hours of service compared to 173,874 hours in 2008. RSVP volunteers served at 56 locations, including four new nonprofit locations.
152 new volunteers were recruited in 2009.
UNITED WAY OF PIERCE COUNTY COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
ACT NOWACT NOW was started in September 2009 bringing together individuals and groups who want to contribute to their community and local organizations that can benefit from volunteers. Projects offer a variety of ways to connect individuals and groups with meaningful, short-term volunteer opportunities.
ACT NOW projects engaged 84 volunteers in 233 hours of service.
PROJECT:U Aimed to engage people in their 20s and 30s, Project:U members support and serve our community. This group hosts social and volunteer events to network and show support for a good cause.
Volunteers recorded 169 hours valued at $3,412.
UNITED WAY OF PIERCE COUNTY COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
GIFTS IN KINDIndividuals and local businesses share in the mission of reaching out to help our community by donating in-kind products like office equipment, furniture and clothing through United Way of Pierce County. All donations are redistributed to nonprofit organizations and clients in need of assistance.
In 2009, Gifts In Kind partner Associated Petroleum Products donated nearly 5,000 gallons of fuel, a total value of $9,573.46, to help families stay warm this winter.
The total value of goods distributed to community nonprofits in Pierce County was $1,162,376.
SOUTH SOUND 2-1-1The South Sound 2-1-1 Call Center receives calls from people who need assistance in Pierce, Thurston and Lewis counties. South Sound 2-1-1 assisted 76,724 callers, connecting them with housing, food, utility assistance and transportation. Call center staff answered a record-breaking 8,549 calls in December.
Brian called South Sound 2-1-1 with multiple needs as a result of a layoff. Thanks to 2-1-1, he received a new pair of glasses, found dental assistance and accessed food from local food banks. The help from the resources 2-1-1 referred him to allowed Brian to focus on getting his mortgage caught up and saving his home.
2-1-1 SERVICE TREND
Total Calls
0
500
1,500
2,500
25,000
50,000
75,000
Spanish Calls
ACORN Institute
Affordable Housing Consortium
American Red Cross - Mt. Rainier Chapter
Associated Ministries
Bates Technical College
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Puget Sound
Birth to Threee Development Center
Boy Scouts - Pacific Harbor Council
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound
Building Youth Through Music
Camp Fire USA Orca Council
CARES of Washington
Catholic Community Services SW
CenterForce
Centro Latino - SER
Children’s Home Society of Washington
Children’s Museum of Tacoma
Communities in Schools - Orting
Community Health Care
Community Montessori
Comprehensive Mental Health
Diabetes Association of Pierce County
Eatonville Family Agency
Exodus Housing
Families Unlimited Network - UPPC
First 5 FUNdamentals
FISH Food Banks of Pierce County
Girl Scouts - Pacific Peaks Council
Good Samaritan Community Services
Good Samaritan Hospital - Children’s Therapy Unit
Greater Lakes Mental Health
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
Helping Hand House
HopeSparks
Intercommunity Mercy Housing
KBTC Association
Korean Women’s Association
L’Arche Tahoma Hope
$9,190
3,000
132,636
539
41,030
50,436
19,776
7,476
140,707
1,700
11,208
11,208
182,036
22,596
60,293
75,873
107,510
12,720
69,120
46,344
21,324
8,268
10,116
18,511
28,901
123,000
34,200
34,668
177,418
18,684
44,832
2,000
34,727
153,156
14,779
50,000
36,296
12,664
Lakewood Area Shelter Association
Lakewood Senior Center
Lindquist Dental Clinic
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Mary Bridge Children’s Health Center
MultiCare Health Systems
Neighborhood Clinic
New D.A.Y - Diaz Art for Youth
New Phoebe House Association
NonProfit Center of Puget Sound
Northwest Leadership Foundation
Pacific Lutheran University - Wellness Center
Parents & Students in Action
Pierce County - Early Learning
Pierce County AIDS Foundation
Pierce County Labor Community Services
Prison Pet Partnership
Project Homelessness Connect
Puget Sound ESD
Puyallup Playcare Center
Read 2 Me
Reach Out and Read
ROTO Care of Puget Sound
Salvation Army - Puyallup Valley Corps
Salvation Army - Tacoma Corps
Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County
St Leo’s Food Connection
TACID
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority
Tacoma Community House
Tacoma Daycare & Preschool
Tacoma Goodwill Industries
Tacoma-Pierce County Child Care Resources
Tacoma-Pierce County Employment
Training Consortium
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department -
ABCD Program
$25,307
13,452
51,576
12,708
29,892
65,950
16,440
15,689
15,976
500
17,813
9,960
7,476
50,744
32,460
72,428
21,108
40,000
125,268
28,380
7,000
4,124
4,000
12,208
132,480
26,568
23,476
28,944
24,582
15,000
56,784
60,660
15,000
148,359
14,810
30,000
TOTAL DISTRIBUTED TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMS $9,066,609United Way of Pierce County has a three-year funding cycle that involves over 100 volunteers. Local volunteers prioritize community needs and award grants from the Community Solutions Fund to address those needs. In 2009, 116 human service programs were funded. Additional funding and grants helped support the community through special projects in Education, Income and Health and United Way programs like South Sound 2-1-1.
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS FUND DONTATIONS
51%
32%9%
5%
3%1%
COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN
90%
DESIGNATED THROUGH UNITED WAY TO SP
ECIFI
C PR
OGRA
MS
DUES UNCOLLECTED
PLEDGES
ADMINISTRATION
RESOURCEDEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM
OTHER PUBLIC SUPPORT
INCOME7%
3%
37%
27%
17%
19%
EMER
GENCY SERVICES
H
EALTH
EDUC
ATIO
N
INCOME
HEALTHEDUCATION
INCOME
EMERGENCY SERVICES
600,1
82
45,38
3
6,48729
,827
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS FUND DONTATIONS
51%
32%9%
5%
3%1%
COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN
90%
DESIGNATED THROUGH UNITED WAY TO SP
ECIFI
C PR
OGRA
MS
DUES UNCOLLECTED
PLEDGES
ADMINISTRATION
RESOURCEDEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM
OTHER PUBLIC SUPPORT
INCOME7%
3%
37%
27%
17%
19%
EMER
GENCY SERVICES
H
EALTH
EDUC
ATIO
N
INCOME
HEALTHEDUCATION
INCOME
EMERGENCY SERVICES
600,1
82
45,38
3
6,48729
,827
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS FUND DONTATIONS
51%
32%9%
5%
3%1%
COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN
90%
DESIGNATED THROUGH UNITED WAY TO SP
ECIFI
C PR
OGRA
MS
DUES UNCOLLECTED
PLEDGES
ADMINISTRATION
RESOURCEDEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM
OTHER PUBLIC SUPPORT
INCOME7%
3%
37%
27%
17%
19%
EMER
GENCY SERVICES
H
EALTH
EDUC
ATIO
N
INCOME
HEALTHEDUCATION
INCOME
EMERGENCY SERVICES
600,1
82
45,38
3
6,48729
,827
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department -
Early Learning
Tacoma-Pierce County
Tacoma Urban League
Tacoma Rescue Mission
Tillicum/American Lake Gardens Community Ctr
University of Washington (Alan Spence Scholarship)
Washington State Child Care Resources
Washington State Office of Superintendent -
Early Learning
Washington Women’s Employment & Education
Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarship Fund
YMCA of Tacoma Pierce County
Youth for Christ
Youth Resources
Youth Services
YWCA of Pierce County
UWPC Community Programs
(Community Building & Impact, South Sound 2-1-1,
Volunteer Center, Youth United, BMB Human Service
Center, RSVP, and Gifts In Kind)
Donor Designations to Community Nonprofits*
(Facilitated by United Way)
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS TO PROGRAMS
$487,323
7,476
3,000
23,416
8,476
$500
1,000
1,020
67,087
1,000
68,120
43,716
15,696
4,000
92,021
1,858,250
3,298,443
$9,066,609
TOTAL DISTRIBUTED TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMS $9,066,609
RESOURCES
COMMUNITY PROGRAM
INVESTMENTS
* Includes combined Federal Campaign $1,249,229 and Washington State Fund Drive $284,709.
Operational Costs: Administration, Resource Development, Dues to Affiliates constitute $1,736,942. United Way reserved $224,000 for uncollectible pledges and has one of the lowest uncollectible rates in the nation (approx. 3.25%).
United Way of Pierce County (UWPC) assessed a 16.6% for donations designated by donors to a specific charitable program. Additionally, UWPC administers the Combined Federal Campaign for the South Puget Sound. The UWPC does not assess any dues, fees, or services charges to programs for donations received from any CFC campaign.
USE OF FUNDS
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (UNAUDITED)
Albers & CompanyCity of LakewoodColumbia BankEmployees Community Fund of Boeing Puget SoundDaVitaIntelJC Penney LogisticsKeyBankMultiCare Health System/Good SamaritanNuStar EnergyPierce Transit/ATU 758Russell InvestmentsState Farm InsuranceTacoma Public UtilitiesThe Boeing CompanyUmpqua Bank (Formerly Rainier Pacific Bank)
LOANED EXECUTIVE SPONSORSUnited Way of Pierce County thanks the following companies for providing employees or sponsorship to the Loaned Executive program. Loaned Executives are key to the success of our fundraising and community outreach efforts in Pierce County.
Columbia BankGroup Health CooperativeKeyBankPediatrics Northwest P.S.Puget Sound Energy
Regence BlueShieldRussell InvestmentsState Farm InsuranceTacoma Public UtilitiesThe Boeing Company
PREMIERE PARTNERSThank you to the following businesses for their extraordinary and wide-ranging contributions to our community in 2009. Their quality workplace campaigns, community service, in-kind support and sponsorship mark impressive commitment to our community.
UNI
TED W
AY OF PIERCE COUNTY PREM IERE P A RTNER
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETYWe are grateful for the generous leaders in our community who have shown their faith in United Way by investing $10,000 or more through the Tocqueville Society.
Calvin & Joanne BamfordGary & Pam BeilTerrance P. BerlandCharles BinghamSteve Bradway & Susan Hagel-BradwayGeorge & Rebekah CargillDiane CecchettiniBrian F. DammeierAndrew DomanMelanie J. DresselShawn & Jennifer DuburgLinda & Robert GutmannRichard & Joy HansonPhilip & Sally HayesSteve & Sandy HillThaddeus MartinCorry & Donna McFarlandJim and Patty MortonJames & Victoria MurphyKent & Lin Roberts
Mike & Colleen RogersGeorge F. Russell, Jr.Francis ShovlinPatricia Shuman & Dave EdwardsScott E. SilverTodd & Teresa D. SilverWillie StewartDr. George & Kimi TanbaraDr. John & Joan TornowAllan & Judy TrinkwaldMichael & Mary Jo TucciMichael & Mimi Tucci, Jr.Tim & Barbara F. TucciCraig & Nikki UelandBill & Gail WeyerhaeuserGeorge & Wendy WeyerhaeuserJamie & Sally Will, Jr.Jim & Muriel WillJohn & Judy Woodworth
Albers & CompanyCity of LakewoodColumbia BankEmployees Community Fund of Boeing Puget SoundDaVitaIntelJC Penney LogisticsKeyBankMultiCare Health System/Good SamaritanNuStar EnergyPierce Transit/ATU 758Russell InvestmentsState Farm InsuranceTacoma Public UtilitiesThe Boeing CompanyUmpqua Bank (Formerly Rainier Pacific Bank)
Regence BlueShieldRussell InvestmentsState Farm InsuranceTacoma Public UtilitiesThe Boeing Company
GIFTS IN KIND Thanks to the following companies who supported our community by donating in-kind gifts. Over $1 million in donated goods and services were given locally through Gifts in Kind.
ABN TechnologiesAlbers & CompanyAmerican Red CrossAssociated Petroleum Products (APP)Art ConceptArthur J. Gallagher Co.Bed Bath & Beyond - AuburnBed Bath & Beyond - LakewoodBed Bath & Beyond - OlympiaBed Bath & Beyond - PuyallupBordersBrightening 4 ChildrenBroadway CenterCamp FireCarlile Transportation Chipman RelocationsChristine AlexanderCity of Lakewood (Puget Power)Columbia BankCornerstone Financial StrategiesCustom Hair DesignDaVitaEvergreen State ElectricFawcett Elementary SchoolFISH Food Bank - PuyallupFranke Tobey JonesGene JuarezGlobal Outreach DistributionGVA Kidder Matthews International Communities of CambodiaInterstate, Inc.InvestcoJewell’s Premier ConsignmentJoint Base Lewis-McChordKey ArenaKidz KaboodleLakewood Police DepartmentLakewood Area ShelterMen’s WearhouseMetro Parks TacomaMorning SunMultiCare Health SystemMuseum of GlassNordstromNorthwest Detention Center
Northwest Orthopedic InstituteOffice Depot - AuburnOffice Depot - Bonney LakeOffice Depot - LaceyOffice Depot - OlympiaOffice Depot - TacomaOffice Depot - TukwilaOld NavyPierce County GovernmentPierce County Labor CouncilRussell InvestmentsSound Credit UnionStarbucksState Farm InsuranceTacoma Area Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities (TACID)Tacoma Adventist Community ServicesTacoma Buddhist TempleTacoma Housing AuthorityTacoma-Pierce County ChamberTacoma Little TheatreTacoma Public SchoolsTacoma Public UtilitiesTacoma RainiersTacoma Symphony OrchestraTalbots - OlympiaTarget Store - Bonney LakeTarget Store - Gig HarborTarget Store - LakewoodTarget Store - Puyallup/SunriseTarget Store - Puyallup/South HillTarget Store - TacomaThe Boeing CompanyThyssenKrupp ElevatorToray CompositesToy Rescue MissionUmpqua Bank (Formerly Rainier Pacific Bank)
Union BankUniversity of Puget SoundWashington Dental Service FoundationWeyerhaeuserWorld Vision
SEASONAL GIVINGThank you to the individuals and companies who helped children start the school year off right through Back to School and to those who sponsored Pierce County families during the holidays.
LEGACY PARTICIPANTS Five years or more years
Albers & CompanyAll Caring Massage TherapyAmerican Society of Women AccountantsDavid Evans & Associates, Inc.DaVitaGolden State FoodsGraybar ElectricHarland Clark Accounting GroupIntelJC Penney Logistics McLane NorthwestNuStar Energy Panagiotu Pension Advisors, Inc.Pierce County Dept. of Assigned CouncilWA State Department of Revenue
AEP SpanAlaska West Express Inc.American Family InsuranceAmerican Fast FreightAssociated Petroleum Products (APP)Auburn TeleServices CenterBrown & Brown InsuranceCascade Regional BloodChambers Creek EstatesCHZM HillColumbia Bank Real Estate GroupComcast - PuyallupCostco CUFBL Division of SF CUDaVitaEvergreen ErectorsFastenalFred Meyer - PuyallupFred Meyer - South HillGig Harbor Yoga FusionHarborstone Credit UnionHDR Engineering, Inc. Heritage BankHorizon BankIUOE Local 612J.L. Darling CorporationKitsap Credit UnionLinden Grove Health Care Center
McFarland CascadeMilitary Personnel DivisionMilton Fife Family Support CenterMorning Tree Park ApartmentsMoss AdamsParametrixPacific NW Eye AssociationParsons GroupPexco, LLCPierce County Health Dept.Pierce TransitPilchuck Contractors, Inc.Pink CoconutPacific Luthern University Dining ServicesPoint Defiance Zoo and AquariumPoormans Horse ShowsPort of TacomaPrecision Iron WorksRam InternationalRickabaugh Pentecost DevelopmentThe Red HotRoman MealRotary Club Tacoma #8Social Security Administration South Sound Eye CareState Farm InsuranceSuper Supplements # 16SuperValuTacoma Job ClubTacoma Live Aboard - Delin DocksTacoma Live Aboard - Foss Harbor MarinaTacoma Live Aboard-West MarineTacoma Power – Facilities DeptTrusteed Plans Service CorporationTurner ConstructionUmpqua Bank (Formerly Rainier Pacific Bank)
Youth Leadership Council - BethelYouth Leadership Council - PuyallupYouth Leadership Council - Tacoma56+ Individuals and Families
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARDSAward winners demonstrate exceptional commitment to making Pierce County a better place to live. For their exemplary efforts and leadership, we honor them with the highest form of workplace recognition.
CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEARSteve Rodrigues, Baxter-HobartRebecca Stover, Pierce County Government CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR – PUBLIC SECTORTacoma Public Utilities CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR – PUBLIC SECTORCOMPANIES WITH LESS THAN 100 EMPLOYEESNuStar Energy CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR – PUBLIC SECTORCOMPANIES WITH MORE THAN 100 EMPLOYEESCostco Wholesale - Puyallup
COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEARUnico Properties COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OF THE YEARDr. Artee Young, Evergreen College YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEARMina Saudagaran SPIRIT OF PIERCE COUNTY AWARDColumbia Bank
DAY OF CARINGEach year United Way of Pierce County mobilizes hundreds of volunteers. We thank the more than 1,270 volunteers who logged 7,860 hours on 100 community projects through Days of Caring. The value of this generous work was nearly $159,165.
American Family InsuranceBank of America/Merrill LynchBirds Eye Foods, Inc.BNY Mellon Asset ServicingBrown & Brown InsuranceCity of LakewoodColumbia Bank
Commencement BankCommunity Health CareDaVitaExpedia, Inc.Fred Meyer - South HillHealth Care Authority
Heritage BankJC Penney LogisticsVandeberg Johnson & Gandara, LLCKeyBankLadenburg FamilyMacy’s - TacomaMessina Bulzomi ChristensenMetro Parks TacomaMultiCare Health SystemMutual of Enumclaw Insurance CompanyNordstromUFCW 141 NursesNuStar Energy PaychexPierce TransitPilkey-Hopping & Ekberg, Inc.Puget Sound EnergyQUOTASpanaway Lake High SchoolState Farm InsuranceSuperValuTacoma-Pierce County ChamberTacoma-Pierce County Health Department Tacoma Public UtilitiesThe Good Samaritan FoundationTrusteed Plans Service CorporationThe Boeing CompanyUmpqua Bank (Formerly Rainier Pacific Bank)Unico Properties United States Air ForceU.S. BankU.S. Bankruptcy Court – Western District of WashingtonWells Fargo
EARLY LEARNING CONTRIBUTORSSpecial thanks to our Early Learning Legacy Partners who have made multi-year commitments to support education efforts.
Albers & CompanyCity of LakewoodCity of TacomaColumbia BankConcrete TechnologyFinancial InsightsPierce CountyPropel InsuranceMike Rogers - R4 PrintingRussell InvestmentsTAPCO Credit UnionThaddeus P. Martin IV, Attorney at LawThe Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationThe Boeing CompanyTotem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE)Tucci and SonsUmpqua Bank (Formerly Rainier Pacific Bank)
EVENT SPONSORSColumbia BankCostcoEvergreen State College – TacomaFranke Tobey JonesPepsi-ColaMike Rogers - R4 PrintingStaging TechniquesState Farm InsuranceTacoma Public UtilitiesThe Boeing CompanyUnion Bank
ADVERTISING SPONSORSThanks to these generous organizations who donated $247,487 in advertising.
Business ExaminerClear Channel OutdoorPeninsula GatewayPuyallup HeraldThe News TribuneTitan Worldwide
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