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IMPROVE LIFE FOR ALICE® AND ALL2015-16 REPORT TO OUR LEADERS

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Some years ago I served as executive director of the Community Soup Kitchen in Morristown, where I spent my days getting to know many who had hit rock bottom. I was surprised to learn that many were neighbors who had histories of good jobs, good educations, and good families. These individuals didn’t fit the stereotypes of homelessness. Often, they were simply the victims of an unfortunate series of events – a broken car and no ability to get to work that led to a job layoff, insurmountable medical bills that made it impossible to pay the rent.

I gained compassion for these Soup Kitchen patrons. When I came to United Way of Northern New Jersey 18 years ago, I was very motivated to help those who had hit rock bottom in a greater way. And, as I saw it, I had an opportunity to help others regain their footing before slipping over the edge.

To gain a better understanding of the issues that forced people into poverty, we embarked on a research project to learn about the individuals in our area who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – a population we call ALICE. Working with passionate volunteers, donors, and staff, we launched the United Way ALICE Report to provide an in-depth look at this hidden population of families and individuals who are working hard, but are still unable to get by.

Today, eight years later, United Way is more focused than ever on helping the disadvantaged, ALICE, and the poor – those who face impossible barriers to financial independence, good health, and a solid education.

Strength in NumbersTo date, some 250 sister United Ways across the country have joined us in spreading the word about the increasing number of people in America who – despite working – cannot make ends meet. We are proud that our work was the spark that ignited a fresh, nonpartisan, national dialogue about the importance and fragility of ALICE. We are excited to have you join us on this journey, lending your resources and voice to improving life for ALICE and all of us. Learn more: UnitedWayALICE.org

Great Things Happen When We LIVE UNITEDWhen we all work together, when we truly LIVE UNITED, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish. Your Leadership gift to United Way is helping us achieve this important work to help ALICE and to make our communities stronger. Stay involved throughout the year to see the progress of your investment. Visit UnitedWayNNJ.org for the latest news and events.

Thank you for your generous philanthropic support of United Way of Northern New Jersey. Thank you for improving lives.

With gratitude,

INVESTINGIN BETTER LIVES

John B. Franklin

MEET THE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP TEAM

United Way of Northern New Jersey is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. Members and volunteers from each of our communities also participate in sub-committees to help further our mission to improve life for ALICE and all.

BOARD OF TRUSTEESHelen Ong, Board Chair Compliance and Legal Executive

Kathleen Bourke Community Volunteer

Kimberly Burnett Selective Insurance

Cynthia Chiarella PricewaterhouseCoopers

Dee Falvo CCS/Clinton Foundation

Timothy Frederiks Centenary College

Dr. Michael Gerardi Morristown Medical Center

Timothy Greiner Newmark Grubb Knight Frank

Michelle Johnson-Lewis Celgene Corporation

Michael V. Kerwin Somerset County Business Partnership

Rev. Alison B. Miller Morristown Unitarian Fellowship

Kathleen Nelson Group i & I Consultancy

Gregory Oakes Sandoz Inc.

Theodore O’Dell Chartis Insurance Retiree

Kenneth Olsen Attorney

William M. Rodgers III Rutgers University

Paul Rosenbaum AT&T

Don Sheridan UPS Executive Retiree

Susan Wetzel Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems

Barbara White Transformation Coaching & Consulting LLC

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LEADERSHIP

Theresa Leamy Senior Vice President, Resource Development

Rose Twombly Director, Community Relations

Michele Dreiblatt Senior Manager, Leadership Giving


RESTORING HOPE, REBUILDING POTENTIAL United Way of Northern New Jersey believes that improving

life for all starts with improving life for ALICE.

An acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained,

Employed, ALICE represents the growing number of

individuals and families who are working, but are unable

to afford the basic necessities of housing, food, child

care, health care, and transportation. Nearly 890,000 working New Jersey residents – 28 percent – live in this

precarious situation: above the poverty level, but below a

basic level of self-sufficiency.

If a disease were threatening the well-being of nearly

one in three households, outrage would spur action throughout our community, our state, and our nation. The

pervasiveness of ALICE, and the resulting instability of our local and national economy, is a comparable crisis.

ALICE workers are essential to the fabric of our society. ALICE is the child care educator who prepares your child for

the future, the home health aides who care for your loved one, the mechanic who fixes your car, ensuring you are safe

out on the road. The future success of our

communities is directly tied to the financial

stability of ALICE households. When ALICE

suffers and is forced to make difficult

choices, we all face serious consequences.

United Way is working to shine a light

on this hidden population that is so critical

to the stability of our communities. Our

goal is to remove the barriers that keep

hardworking individuals from achieving

their potential. We are forging new and

innovative partnerships, and mobilizing

the community to help ALICE and those in

poverty gain their stability.

OUR WORK AT UNITED WAY

There is Still Work to be DoneUnited Way looks beyond temporary fixes to find solutions that result in long-term, sustainable change for individuals and families. Our focus on three areas – Education, Income, and Health – helps ALICE at three key points –

now, in the near term, and with an eye to a better and more stable future.

Now: We Support ALICE During Tough Times All too often, ALICE and those living in poverty are faced with impossible choices – pay the rent or pay for quality child care; buy groceries or fix the car to get to work. Our short-term strategies help stem the tide for these vulnerable families to keep them from spiraling into crisis. In the past year, our work has kept more than 1,000 children in quality preschool programs, put $5.6 million back into the pockets of struggling families through free tax preparation, and helped more than 1,200 unpaid family caregivers navigate

the physical, mental, and emotional challenges of caregiving.

Moving Ahead: We Empower ALICE to Build a Better Life ALICE workers are integral to our communities. In order for our community to thrive, ALICE needs to be able to meet basic needs. Our medium-term strategies are helping improve ALICE’s prospect for financial independence. In the past year, we have invested more than $30,000 in continuing education opportunities for child care workers and women returning to the workplace, helped more than 500 individuals access training for jobs that pay a livable wage, and worked with several Fortune 500 companies to implement policies that improve conditions for ALICE employees.

For the Future: We Reduce the Number of ALICE Families Investing now for a future gain is a sound strategy. Through corporate and public policy changes and innovative partnerships, United Way is in it for the long haul. Our long-term strategies are focused on the most important issue of our time – the fact that more than one-third of residents across the U.S. are unable to make ends meet. With the help of forward-thinking donors like you, the next generation will be equipped for the demands of the workplace so they can attain family-sustaining employment and family caregivers’ value will be recognized, giving them the protection and support they need to provide this critical service. We are starting right now by ensuring more than 9,000 students have the social and emotional skills needed for future success. We are also making headway with legislators to institute caregiver-friendly policies.


Improving Life for ALICE and AllAll across New Jersey, thousands go to work each day, yet face struggles hidden from plain sight – paying basic bills, providing for their children, caring for a loved one.

When we work together to face odds, our communities thrive. When we give, life is better for hardworking ALICE families and all of us.

Go to UnitedWayNNJ.org/CampaignVideo to see how, together, we are building stronger lives and communities.

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EMPOWERING ALICE TO SUCCEED“Without the United Way scholarship, I would not be here today…It definitely changed my life.”

– Milagros Castro, executive director, El Primer Paso

It’s a mantra often repeated to young children: Hard work pays off.

El Primer Paso Executive Director Milagros Castro is daily proof for the children she oversees at the nationally-accredited Morris County preschool. In the span of just six years, Milagros rose from being an assistant teacher to taking over as the

school’s leader.

It took dedication and commitment from Milagros, but she traces back her success to a key element of support from United Way of Northern New Jersey.

“Without the United Way scholarship, I would not be here today,” Milagros says. “It definitely changed my life.”

Milagros is one of the 60 child care educators in the region who has been the beneficiary of a United Way scholarship to pursue a nationally-recognized early childhood training credential called the Child Development Associate or CDA. Through this credential program early childhood educators are trained in developmentally-appropriate practices in the classroom to nurture young children and prepare them for success in kindergarten and beyond.

The scholarship program is a strategic component of United Way’s work to provide ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and families in poverty access to quality early childhood education.

Quality teachers are the most important factor for a child’s success in school. Children who have attended quality early childhood programs are more likely to graduate high school and have higher earnings as adults.

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Quality Teachers MatterTeachers matter more to student learning than anything else in a school. The CDA training sets the foundation for improving classroom quality and provides a stepping stone for an educator’s career advancement, helping to combat high turnover rates. The average annual turnover rate is more than 30 percent for preschool teaching staff, which is detrimental to children’s development, according to the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

“The CDA was a huge part of where I am today,” Milagros says. “It gave me the tools to help children develop their skills. And it allowed me to get a raise – giving me the chance to stay in the community I wanted to work in. It wasn’t about making money, it was about making ends meet.”

A small school, El Primer Paso could not have afforded the costly training on its own, says Susan O’Donnell, the school’s former executive director and a mentor to Milagros.

“We took a wonderful teacher who had great potential, and we were able to turn her – with United Way’s support – into a very qualified staff person,” Susan says.

Earning the CDA was just the beginning for Milagros, who then went on to apply those credits to help complete her bachelor’s degree. United Way also helped her with a scholarship that she used to purchase expensive textbooks. Now, Milagros is pursuing a master’s degree.

Long-term Societal BenefitsOnce enrolled in the CDA program, Milagros says she came to better understand and be proud of the lasting, positive impact she could have on the lives of the children under her care.

Quality experiences during a child’s formative years are shown to have positive ripple effects not only in the lives of individual children, but across communities. Children who have attended quality early childhood programs are more likely to graduate high school and have higher earnings as adults – reducing the costs that can weigh on a community to address crime and delinquency.

Milagros sees this firsthand, watching how children grow during the two years they spend at El Primer Paso. Many of the children come in as 3 year olds with limited English-language skills, but by the time they leave for kindergarten, they are able to stand at a microphone and speak in front of adults.

“I hope to maintain the high quality we have here and serve more children,” Milagros says. “I never thought I would be sitting here as executive director. I want to continue all the work we do here for many years.”

Visit UnitedWayNNJ.org/SuccessBy6 for more.

Help Us Make a Difference for YouthYour Leadership donation to United Way helps us give kids a solid start:

• Provides children from ALICE and families in poverty with access to quality early learning opportunities

• Invests in continuing education for child care professionals to enhance classroom quality

• Ensures students gain critical social and emotional skills that prepare them for success in the future workplace

94%of United Way’s 60 CDA graduates have met a retention goal of staying on the job six months following certification.


MILLIONS BACK INTO ALICE’S WALLET AND THE COMMUNITY“I got a glimpse of the real world. This program made me realize how many people you see each day

who could be struggling.”– Michael LoCascio, Centenary College student

For a group of Centenary College accounting students volunteering as tax preparers, income tax filing season was less a course in crunching numbers and more a lesson about real life.

Through a strategic partnership between United Way of Northern New Jersey and Centenary College, accounting majors are offered the opportunity to become IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers. In return, these students helped United Way and partners provide free tax preparation and filing services to 5,150 ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed)

and poverty-level households across the region.

Taxpayers were saved an estimated $1 million in fees and received $5.6 million in refunds that can be pumped back into the local economy.

“I got a glimpse of the real world,” says junior Michael LoCascio, 20, a dual accounting and finance major. “This program made me realize how many people you see each day who could be struggling.”

United Way of Northern New Jersey and volunteers saved taxpayers $1 million in fees and brought

$5.6 MILLIONin refunds that can be pumped back into the local economy.



Boost Workers, Strengthen CommunitiesMore than one quarter – 27 percent – or 122,000 households in the five-county region of Morris, Somerset, Suburban Essex, Sussex and Warren are ALICE or in poverty – unable to afford the basics, according to United Way research.

United Way’s free tax preparation program ensures residents get back all the hard-earned money they are due, making sure qualified taxpayers receive the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. Both credits are among the country’s most effective pro-work and anti-poverty tools, proven to lift families out of poverty and boost employment and earnings.

“We have a great need to provide this service for individuals who can’t afford the $200 or more it costs to get their taxes done, but it’s also so money isn’t left on the table that should be turned back into the community,” says Centenary College Assistant Professor of Accounting James Ford, who oversees the college’s partnership with United Way. “The community benefits when residents can use their return to pay their rent and bills and go food shopping.”

Meet ALICE: Uncovering Financial HardshipStudents say they gained insights and skills that no book or classroom lesson could impart. Senior Katie D’Arcy, 20, also a double accounting and finance major, says her eyes were opened to the need in the community by serving as a tax volunteer. D’Arcy says that one client who was self-employed, but was struggling to stay afloat got an infusion of hope when she learned she was getting a $5,000 return.

“She was so excited saying, ‘This is going to help me so much by paying for bills, going grocery shopping and helping out my family,’ ” D’Arcy says. “Here I think I’m doing a little thing by volunteering and it turned out I was having a huge impact.”

The students say they worked with clients who had never before known they were eligible for the tax credits, which help to either eliminate taxes potentially owed or boost a client’s refund. Overall, United Way volunteers secured nearly $1.4 million in Earned Income Tax Credits and $700,000 in Child Tax Credits.

Likewise, Jenna Fredericks, 20, a senior double major as well, says she learned that poverty isn’t just the homeless you may see on the streets – it’s people who work, but still struggle and want a good home and life for their children.

“It’s easy to make assumptions about a person, but you never know what is really happening in their life,” Jenna says. “This experience definitely helped me grow as a person,” she adds.

Visit UnitedWayNNJ.org/FinancialGateways for more.

Help Us Make a Difference for Stuggling ALICE FamiliesYour Leadership donation to United Way helps us get ALICE on solid financial ground:

• Provides free tax preparation for ALICE families, saving them high preparation fees and helping them claim critical tax credits that puts much-needed funds back into their wallets

• Connects job seekers to free targeted career counseling to help them re-enter the workforce in jobs that pay a livable wage

• Opens a new tax preparation site so that we can help even more ALICE and families in poverty access this free service

It’s easy to make assumptions about a person, but you never know what is really happening in their life. This experience definitely helped me grow as a person.

– Jenna Fredericks, Centenary College student


From the moment Kate Nordstrom’s alarm goes off at 6:30am until she heads to bed at 11:00pm she’s on the job – actually two jobs.

There’s the job she trained for as a social worker, serving as a case manager at a nursing home and the other one that she was thrown into with no training or experience – caregiver to her now-23 year old son Paul, who is diagnosed with autism.

Like the six in 10 caregivers across the country who work and provide unpaid caregiving to a loved one, Kate lives a

juggling act that is filled with stresses and strains, but also joys.

“Caregiving can be isolating,” Kate says. “While it can be rewarding, it’s lonely when you think you’re the only one. The United Way Caregivers Coalition lets you know you are not alone. It makes such a big difference.”

Kate is definitely not alone. There are an estimated 43.5 million adult caregivers in the country that AARP research shows save the health care system about $470 billion while shouldering immense personal responsibilities and costs.

A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS“Caregiving can be isolating. While it can be rewarding, it’s lonely when you think you’re the

only one. The United Way Caregivers Coalition lets you know you are not alone. It makes such

a big difference.”– Kate Nordstrom, unpaid family caregiver

60%of caregivers are working while also juggling caregiving for a loved one.Source: 2015 Caregiving in the U.S., AARP Public Policy Institute and National Alliance for Caregiving



Mom, Caregiver, and EmployeeFor years, Kate just saw herself as “mom.” It wasn’t until she attended her first United Way of Northern New Jersey Caregivers Coalition meeting that she realized her role for two decades was far more than a parent, she was also serving as an unpaid family caregiver.

“I went to the Coalition meeting with my work hat on and all of a sudden had this aha moment,” Kate says. “It changed my perspective. I have responsibilities that parents of typical children do not. And my role is never going to change; he is going to need care for the rest of his life.”

Caregiving duties are shared by all family members in Kate’s household. She and her husband John also involve their teenaged children. Both Kate and John work, so their children help fill in gaps of care for Paul in the afternoon in between an adult day program and when they can return home from work.

“Not working isn’t possible,” Kate says. “We live a fairly simple lifestyle, we don’t eat out a lot, we don’t take extravagant vacations. Just to pay taxes, just to pay your mortgage, to pay for food – it’s all expensive in New Jersey.”

Caregiving Weighs Heavily on ALICEFor some caregivers, who are also ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), they don’t have many choices – they cannot afford not to work nor can they afford outside help with their caregiving. The financial and personal demands of caregiving place even more outsized demands on already strained budgets, frayed emotions, and compromised physical well-being.

Kate considers herself lucky because her job offers her flexibility. The nature of her job is that she’s often fielding calls at all hours into evenings and weekends. So, her employer is understanding if she’s late because the van picking up Paul for his day program is late or if he has a crisis and she needs to run home.

“I’ve had friends who are caregivers who have had to stop working,” Kate says. “When my younger children move out I may have to reevaluate, can I still work?”

What Kate and some 1,200 caregivers across the region count on to help them navigate the ongoing challenges of caregiving is the Coalition and its members. From its meetings and educational conferences to Caregivers Night Out, which provides some respite, and the “Pathways for Caregivers” guide, which provides a roadmap of information and resources, the Coalition is a lifeline, Kate said.

“I never walk out of a meeting disappointed, plus there is a large online community when you can’t get out to a meeting,” Kate says. “United Way can tell me where to go to get the help I need.”

Visit UnitedWayNNJ.org/CaregiversCoalition for more.

Family caregivers ages 50 and older who reduce their hours or leave the workforce due to caregiving lose an estimated

$300,000of income and benefits.Source: 2011 Met Life Study of Caregiving Costs to Working Caregivers

Help Us Make a Difference for CaregiversYour Leadership donation to United Way helps us support caregivers in their vital role:

• Ensures caregivers have access to critical resources through our comprehensive “Pathways for Caregivers” guide

• Connects caregivers in the workplace to educational workshops that can help them find balance to continue working while providing care for their loved one

• Develops new videos as part of our “Informed Caregiver” education series, which are available online for caregivers who cannot attend workshops in person


OUR IMPACT

IS GREATUnited Way of Northern New Jersey looks beyond temporary fixes to find solutions that result in long-term, sustainable change for individuals and families. From struggling ALICE families, to vulnerable youth, to caregivers seeking support, with your help we are improving lives. Here is a look at what we accomplished together in 2014...

BY THE NUMBERS: Funds and goods raised • Raised more than $13 million

• Engaged nearly 6,000 volunteers in 145,904 volunteer hours

• Collected 46,000 school supplies to equip more than 10,000 students

• Launched United Way ALICE Reports in six states, with five more on the way

EDUCATION: We Prepare the Next Generation for Success• Ensured more than 1,000 children from ALICE and families living in poverty were able to attend

quality early learning programs, preparing them for success in school and life

• Supported 20 child care centers improving their quality through a new statewide rating system, giving parents peace of mind their children were well taken care of so they could focus on the job

• Helped more than 9,000 students gain essential social and emotional competence to tackle tough issues with integrity, work together effectively, and contribute to their communities now and in the future

INCOME: We Help People Become Financially Stable• Offered more than 5,000 ALICE and families in poverty free tax preparation, saving them an

estimated $1 million in preparation fees and returning $5.6 million in refunds to their wallets to help them pay down debt or build savings

• Helped 650 residents on the path to financial stability through free financial mentoring, services, and educational programs

• Provided more than 500 job seekers with free career coaching, workshops, and job training resources to help them obtain a job that pays a livable wage

HEALTH: We Improve Lives of Family Caregivers• Ensured more than 1,200 caregivers stayed strong, connected, and informed so they were able to

focus on the vital care they provide for their loved ones

• Connected 5,000 caregivers to key resources to help them on their caregiving journey through our award-winning “Pathways for Caregivers” guide

• Connected more than 500 caregivers without respite to critical education through our free “Informed Caregiver” video series available on DVD and online


When you donate $1,000 or more, you join the United Way Leadership Circle, a distinguished philanthropic community committed to creating a better way of life for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and all. For more information, and if you are interested in becoming a Tocqueville Society donor ($10,000 and above), please contact Theresa Leamy at [email protected] or call 973.993.1160, x105.

YOUR $$$ AT WORK

$1,000Helps teachers learn essential social, emotional, and character development techniques

Provides financial education to 45 families working toward self-sufficiency

Provides 100 caregivers with our comprehensive “Pathways for Caregivers” guide

$2,500Ten weeks of quality infant care so that a parent can work

Trains volunteers and provides the technology to complete free tax preparation for 70+ ALICE families, helping them claim tax credits that put money back into their pockets and the local economy

Provides 10 educational workshops to support caregivers in the workplace

$5,000

Provides scholarships for four child care professionals to earn a nationally-recognized education credential

Provides personalized, targeted career counseling services for 20 individuals re-entering the workforce

Develops one new video as part of our “Informed Caregiver” education series, including 100 free DVDs for family caregivers who cannot attend in person

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CREATINGYOUR LEGACYJOIN THE UNITED WAY LEGACY SOCIETY Make a gift that gives back to you, your family, and your community for years to come.

When you make a planned gift to United Way of Northern New Jersey, you join the prestigious Legacy Society – a group of civic-minded individuals who are leaving their mark on our region. Your

generosity ensures we have the critical resources needed to improve life for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and everyone in our communities, now and in the future.

All gifts create a great impact. Whether you would like to donate hundreds or hundreds of thousands, we make it easy. Our staff can work with you to create a donation strategy that

meets your goals.

Planned gifts can also be an important part of estate planning and reduce your tax liabilities, all while securing our community’s future.

Gift Opportunities There are a variety of planned giving options that may suit your individual needs. See below for information on some:

Bequests This is one of the easiest ways to make a lasting impact on our community. A bequest can be made in your will or trust directing a gift to United Way of Northern New Jersey.

Charitable Gift Annuities This is a contract between you and our organization. You transfer property to us; in exchange we pay you fixed income for life. You will receive a charitable deduction for your gift and the satisfaction of helping struggling families.

Gifts of Life Insurance If your life insurance policy is no longer needed or will no longer benefit your survivors, consider making it a charitable gift to help further our mission. By giving your life insurance policy to us today, you can receive a charitable income tax deduction. You can also opt to designate us as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy. The policy will be included in your taxable estate when you pass away, benefitting from an estate tax charitable deduction for the value of the gift to us.

Impact the Future, Get Started TodayFor more information about the United Way Legacy Society and all of your planned giving options, contact Theresa Leamy at [email protected] or 973.993.1160, x105.

GIVING SPOTLIGHTPeter Michael Bardach believed in rolling up his sleeves to help his struggling neighbors. To ensure his philanthropic spirit would have a great impact for years to come, Peter included a gift to United Way in his will. We have honored Peter’s generosity by supporting local families on their journey to achieve financial stability.

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ADVANTAGES OF GIVING

As a United Way leadership giver, you join a distinguished philanthropic community that enables you to combine public purpose with private giving. Your gift is an important investment that strengthens the community.

• Your help goes where it is needed: Our deep understanding of the communities we serve and our extensive research informs us and directs our work to where it is needed most.

• Your contribution has more impact: We aggressively seek to leverage the dollars we raise to make the most of your contribution. Our efforts bring millions of dollars in state and federal funding into the region, magnifying the power of each dollar.

• You can see the results: United Way holds itself accountable for achieving measurable improvement in the community.

Giving LevelsUnited Way Tocqueville Society $10,000 and above

United Way Leadership CirclePlatinum $7,500 – $9,999

Gold $5,000 – $7,499

Silver $2,500 – $4,999

Bronze $1,000 – $2,499

THANK YOU FOR LEADING THE WAY

Join United Way Women’s Leadership CouncilAs a woman leadership giver, you have the opportunity to join the United Way Women’s Leadership Council –

a global network of more than 60,000 women in 155 communities that has raised more than $1 billion in 12 years to create stronger communities.

Here in northern New Jersey, we involve members in networking, volunteering, and fundraising events to support ALICE and women in poverty. We are empowering women to pursue the education and training needed to obtain a job that puts them on the path to financial stability.

To learn more, email [email protected] or call 973.993.1160, x128.

INVESTMENTOPTIONSHelp us LIVE UNITED

• Give to United Way of Northern New Jersey’s Community Impact Fund to help us improve life for ALICE and everyone struggling in our communities.

• Alternatively, you can give to a specific impact area to ensure ALICE and all have the building blocks needed for a better life now and in the future: – Education: Help prepare the next generation for success – Income: Help people become financially stable – Health: Help improve lives of family caregivers

For more information contact [email protected] or call 973.993.1160, x105.

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GIVEDONATE TO UNITED WAY.An investment in United Way is the most powerful way to improve lives for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and everyone in our region.

Donate online any time: UnitedWayNNJ.org/Donate

VOLUNTEER GIVE AN HOUR. GIVE A DAY.Beyond your donation, you can get involved throughout the year by volunteering. Whether it is reading to a preschool child, preparing tax returns for ALICE families, or lending your muscle at an event for caregivers, you can find an opportunity that interests you.

Check out all our volunteer opportunities: UnitedWayNNJ.org/BecomeAVolunteer

P.O. Box 1948 | Morristown, NJ 07962 | 973.993.1160

CONTACT USAs a leader, you have the ability to influence many lives. And with United Way, that influence has more impact.

Call any of us at any time – we are here to serve you.

John FranklinChief Executive Officer [email protected] | 973.993.1160, x103

Theresa LeamySenior Vice President, Resource [email protected] | 973.993.1160, x105

Rose TwomblyDirector, Community Relations [email protected] | 973.993.1160, x603

Michele DreiblattSenior Manager, Leadership [email protected] | 973.993.1160, x128

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