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T O U N I T E D W A YThe WholeC O M M U N I T Y

deserves opportunities to have a good life. United Way of Logan County is working to advance the common good – it’s less about helping one person at a time and more about changing systems to help all of us. We are committed to creating long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of our community’s most pressing problems. It takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future.

Contributing to United Way of Logan County is more than about supporting a cause; it is about causing something to happen. Your dollars help fund programs that are proven to create change. This change doesn’t just impact the individual or family seeking assistance, it affects our entire community.

Our unique allocation system allows us to remain transparent and accountable. Donors like you volunteer their time to review United Way funded program budgets, 990’s, audits and program outcomes. Following this review volunteer teams make funding recommendations based on their findings and the program funding request. The United Way Board of Directors makes the final funding decision. This process ensures your contribution is invested in the best possible way.

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Investing in our community’s children is the best way to ensure our continued growth. United Way of Logan County supports programs that focus on providing essential tools for children to become successful. Programs include after-school activities, counseling, character building and food.

IN READING ON THE CORE CURRICULUM TEST.

1/3Source: No Child Left Behind Act Annual Report Card 2009-10

DURING THE 2009-10 SCHOOL YEAR,M O R ET H A N

OF ALL THIRD GRADE STUDENTS IN GUTHRIE PUBLIC SCHOOLSSCORED BELOWTHE PROFICIENT PERFORMANCE LEVEL

In Logan County,

1 4in every FAMILIESWITH CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF FIVE LIVES IN POVERTY.Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates

United Way of Logan County is funding programs that are addressing our community’s high obesity rates. With programs focused on physical activity beginning in childhood, we hope to lower the obesity rate while instilling healthy habits that will continue through adulthood.

Strong families help create strong communities. The strain of maintaining a household on a minimal income can lead to unhealthy behavior and can add stress on a family unit. United Way of Logan County funds programs that help strengthen families by providing assistance for life’s basic needs. Programs include rent and utility assistance, financial education and counseling.

29.5%Source: Kaiser State Health Facts

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ARE OVERWEIGHT OBESE.or

Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates

8% OF LOGAN COUNTY RESIDENTSAGE 65 OVER

LIVE ALONE.

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orEF2 GREATER IN STRENGTH.

Since 2004,

13Source: National Weather Service Tornado Data

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Emergencies are unpredictable and can affect us individually or as a community. United Way of Logan County provides funding to programs that help our residents be proactive and prepared for all types of emergencies. Programs include short and long-term disaster relief assistance, rent and utility assistance, food assistance and counseling.

As our community’s population ages it is important to offer opportunities for them to remain active and involved in the community. United Way of Logan County funds programs that provide services that engage seniors in daily activities with their peers, provide nutritious meals and transportation.

Leadership GivingBecome a member of the Leadership Giving Society and maximize your impact. Membership begins with a contribution of about $10 per week. Members receive all the benefits reserved for our most generous donors.

Accountability StatementUnited Way is committed to responsible stewardship, and is diligent in keeping our combined administrative and fundraising costs well below the national standard for non-profit organizations. Our Partner Agencies are held to the same high standard, and are reviewed annually by our volunteer led Community Investment process.

United Way of Central Oklahoma’s annual financial audit, which includes United Way of Logan County, is public record and is available upon request.

U N I T E D W A Y O F L O G A N C O U N T Y

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U N I T E D WAY O F L O G A N C O U N T Y

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Board directorsof

MembersJim AhlgrenDavid BallMarilyn BranchDebbie BrewerKim BurdickDarrell CovingtonNed Detwiler

Jim FreudenbergerJarrett GeorgeEddie Lou HalseyLarry HarmonLiz JonesBo MartinLinda Miller

executive committeeSteve Gentling Board PresidentKenneth Mitchell President EmeritusKristal Flury Board Vice-PresidentKim Biggs Board TreasurerChuck Hayes Community Investment Chair

Joy NewtonBrian PadghamDennis SchulzTena SlaughterMarlene SnowJim StengleJoshua Tucker*Agency Liaison - non-voting

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Logan county agencies

united Way of Logan county 7300405.236.8441

american red cross, Logan county 7308405.828.11942012 Allocation: $52,500A humanitarian organization led by volunteers, providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies.

Boy scouts of america, Last Frontier council 7301405.840.11142012 Allocation: $8,500Helps young people develop into responsible self-supporting adults while teaching duty to God and country.

central oklahoma community action agency, Logan county 7304405.282.43322012 Allocation: $5,500Provides rent, mortgage and utility assistance to low-income individuals and families.

consumer credit counseling service, Logan county 7313405.789.22272012 Allocation: $800A non-profit agency committed to helping people help themselves become financially strong individuals and families through counseling, debt management and education.

girl scouts – Western oklahoma 7303405.528.35352012 Allocation: $4,700Girl Scouts is the preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls, where in an accepting and nurturing environment, we build girls of courage, confidence and character.

god’s Food Bank 7317405.260.14122012 Allocation: $66,000Non-denominational food pantry feeding families in Logan County. Provides a weekly food supply to those without the means to obtain it for themselves throughout the year and the holidays.

Logan county council on aging 7306405.282.1803 2012 Allocation: $24,000Helps seniors with nutritious meals, housekeeping and transportation. This is accomplished by enhancing the programs of Logan County Aging Services.

Logan community services 7309405.282.55242012 Allocation: $33,250Provides counseling, education, advocacy and family support services. The agency also provides emergency shelter care for children and youth.

new Horizons 7305405.282.86992012 Allocation: $31,590Trains developmentally disabled adults in work and life skills, which enables them to eventually take partial or total control of their lives. Residential group homes are also available.

yMca of greater oklahoma city, guthrie Branch 7315405.282.82062012 Allocation: $24,000Provides a wide variety of services to children, adults and families with an emphasis on youth sports, aquatics, child care and families.

united Way of central oklahoma 7000405.236.8441

P.O. Box 1602Guthrie, OK 73044

405-236-8441www.unitedwaylogancounty.org