2007AnnuAlRepoRt to the community

Underneath everything we are, Underneath everything we do, we are all people. ConneCted, interdependent, United. and when we reaCh oUt a hand to one, we inflUenCe the Condition of all. that’s what it means to live united.

community service by local high school students. Since

inception, this program has recognized community service

contributions by nearly 400 students throughout

our county.

The successes of 2007 clearly indicate the power of people

working together. United Way will be more directly emphasizing

that power in 2008 as we launch our new brand – LIVE UNITED.

Independent action is important, however by working together on

important issues, we can move bigger mountains, change more

lives, inspire greater hope and create better opportunities for

thousands of people right here in Pierce County.

Thank you for sharing your contributions of time, talent and

treasure. We appreciate your commitment to making Pierce

County a better place to live.

letter from the Board Chair & presidentdear friends,

As we conclude 2007, you can be proud of your investments

made through United Way of Pierce County. This past year we

continued to move more aggressively toward systemic change

in key human service areas like early childhood development

and housing. In addition, we sustained our mission of making

measurable improvements in the lives of people in our

community.

In 2007, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awarded $1

million to United Way of Pierce County to help increase the

number of affordable housing units in our community. By

partnering with the City of Tacoma, an additional $500,000

from the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority was

leveraged to create the Housing Trust Fund Demonstration

Project.

The Housing Trust Fund Demonstration Project presented its

first award to Habitat for Humanity for two affordable housing

projects. These projects will make homeownership a reality for

low-income families.

On an equally important front, United Way of Pierce County

convened a group of local partners to strategize the best way to

make sure kids 0-5 years of age in our community are gettingmake sure kids 0-5 years of age in our community are getting

good developmental care. This is vitally important to ensure

young children enter school ready to learn and succeed. This

group, named the Pierce County Early Learning Consortium,

quickly got to work developing a business plan that addresses

early learning in a systemic way and includes nonprofit

partners, local government, for-profit partners, parents and

other caregivers.

Over the last year, United Way also partnered with healthcare

providers throughout the area to increase dental care for

thousands of low-income children, advocated for adding a

mental health component to public benefits and helped improve

healthcare access for rural communities in east

Pierce County.

Thanks to your charitable contributions, United Way funded

more than 120 vital programs throughout Pierce County

administered by high quality nonprofit partners. You fed,

sheltered, taught, mentored, stabilized and cared for thousands

of people in our community.

Your commitment to teaching future generations about your

passion for giving back is gaining momentum. United Way of

Pierce County awarded 113 varsity letters for extraordinary

Jo Anne CoyChair, Board of DirectorsVice President, Corporate Communications, Investor & Community RelationsColumbia Bank

Rick AllenPresident, United Way of Pierce County

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awarded $1 million to United Way of Pierce County to help solve the affordable

housing crisis in Pierce County. Especially for the many Pierce County families making less than $40,000 a year, housing

of any kind is becoming almost impossible to find and afford.

United Way partnered with the City of Tacoma by combining the Gates’ award with $500,000 from the Tacoma Community

Redevelopment Authority (TCRA) to create the Housing Trust Fund Demonstration Project. This collaboration provides

a leveraging opportunity for local developers to access foundation and grant monies that will increase the potential for

building affordable housing units.

The Fund made its first award of $200,000 to Habitat for Humanity for their Reynolds Park and Larabee Terrace affordable

housing projects. While the total cost of these projects is over $4 million, this demonstration of local support will allow the

leveraging of critical state monies. These projects will make home ownership a reality for 28 families making 25-50% of

the Area Median Income. These families will put in more than 500 hours of labor each in helping to build their own homes

and the homes of their neighbors.

Both Reynolds Park and Larabee Terrace will use a family friendly cul-de-sac design with street lights, sidewalks and a

playground.

yoUr gift shelters families

You LIVE UNITED by sheltering families.

Ask any kindergarten teacher and you will hear that development prior to entering school

is essential to a child’s success in the classroom. Research says that the same holds true

for success later in life. Early learning is critical. In Pierce County, more than half of our

children start school without the necessary social and emotional skills needed to thrive. We

must change that.

To get started, United Way of Pierce County and a team of local partners collaborated to

tackle the issue and the Pierce County Early Learning Consortium was born. In 2007, the

Consortium developed a business plan to not only get our young kids ready to learn but to

secure the financial support needed to sustain the effort. Helping parents be the first, best

and most important teacher for their children is a primary focus of the work. Child care

providers are also targeted for assistance.

To date, 13 organizations have made financial commitments totaling well over $1 million,

many of which are multi-year commitments to this vital task. Parents, child care providers,

nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions and governments have joined to improve our

early learning system.

yoUr gift gets Kids ready to sUCCeed in lifeEarly Learning ContributorsSpecial thanks to our Early Learning Legacy Partners who have made multi-year commitments to support early childhood development efforts.

City of Tacoma*

Columbia Bank

Concrete Technology

KBTC-TV*

Pierce County*

Rainier Pacific Bank*

Russell Investments*

R-4 Printing

TAPCO Credit Union

Totem Ocean Trailer Express*

Tucci & Sons*

Other ContributorsFoundation for Early Learning

Greater Pierce County Community Network

* Commitments from these partners exceed $100,000 over five years.

You LIVE UNITED by getting kids ready to succeed.

Living confined to a wheelchair can pose many challenges. For

Dorothy, living in a home that was not wheelchair accessible

posed more challenges. Confined to a wheelchair by Muscular

Dystrophy, Dorothy was often forced to sleep in her chair

because she could not maneuver it into her bedroom.

Dorothy is one of approximately 117,000 people in Pierce

County with a disability. It is estimated that more than 25,000

people with disabilities live under the federal poverty level here.

Dorothy sought help from the local Salvation Army, one of

many programs funded by UWPC. A caseworker helped her find

resources that could equip her chair to recline, making sleeping

more comfortable. They also helped her find an apartment suited

for her wheelchair.

Thanks to your gift through United Way of Pierce County, Dorothy

obtained help to maintain her independence.

yoUr gift Cares for people

Your gift helped 1,467 people live on their own.

Your gift helped shelter 46,204 people in Pierce County.

When the Smith family arrived at Tacoma Rescue Mission’s Family

Shelter their needs went far beyond finding a place to live. A bout

of unemployment and unmet medical needs led to marital problems

and truancy.

The Smith’s became one of the more than 200 homeless families

in transitional and emergency housing in Pierce County. During the

2007 Annual Homeless Count, nearly 300 families, including more

than 500 children were homeless in Pierce County.

Tacoma Rescue Mission’s case manager helped Mr. Smith find work

and assist his wife in getting needed surgery. The family was accepted

into transitional housing at Tyler Square and the many burdens that

were weighing on their marriage eased. The family was able to focus

on getting their kids back into school.

yoUr gift provides solUtions

2007 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.

Steve & Donna Albers

Ernie & Pamela Ankrim

Babare Family Foundation

Joanne & Cal Bamford

Charley Bingham

Jerry Beckendorf

Gary & Pam Beil

Steve Bradway &

Susan Hagel Bradway

Sam Brown

Ron & Tracy Bundy

Monica Butler

George & Rebekah Cargill

Diane Cecchettini &

Frank Scoggins

Brad & Carolyn Cheney

Ann Copeland

Mark & Val Crisson

Bob & Janna Crist

Brian & Ana Dammeier

Melanie & Bob Dressel

Karl Ege

Stephen & Sharon Elsoe

John & Buzz Folsom

Dr. Robert & Mrs. Lori Girvin

Gail Goralski

Dave & Misty Grieger

Bob & Linda Gutmann

Rich & Joy Hanson

Phil & Sally Hayes

Steve & Sandy Hill

Bill & Elizabeth Hyde

Randy & Joyce Lert

Jeff & Susan Lyon

Bob Magee

Corry & Donna McFarland

Jim & Patty Morton

Jim & Vicki Murphy

Amy Palmer

Don Rhodes

Kent & Lin Roberts

Mike & Colleen Rogers

Steve & Connie Rogel

George & Dion Russell

Francis Shovlin

Pat Shuman & Dave Edwards

Todd & Scott Silver

Greg & Amanda Stark

Willie Stewart

Hal & Ann Strong

Jim & Jenise Sweeney

Dr. George & Mrs. Kimi

Tanbara

Graham & Julie Tash

Ray & Marilyn Tennison

Allan & Judy Trinkwald

Jack & Joan Tornow

Michael & Mary Jo Tucci

Mike & Mimi Tucci, Jr.

Tim & Barbara Tucci

Craig & Niki Ueland

Bill & Gail Weyerhaeuser

George & Wendy Weyerhaeuser

Jim & Muriel Will

Jamie & Sally Will

John & Judy Woodworth

Tocqueville donors play a key leadership role for United Way. They not only make major gifts themselves. They also help many others see the impact we can have when we care for others in our community.

Your gift helped provide safe, permanent housing for 467 people.

Cathy was living in poverty for nearly a year. As a single mom, she

worked hard to stretch her income and support her family. But the

expenses were more than she could handle.

Single female head of households make up about 25% - more than

25,000 - of all households with children in Pierce County. The

average single female-headed household has an income deficit of

more than $8,100 a year.

Cathy turned to Intercommunity Mercy Housing for help. The

connection helped Cathy find transitional housing she could afford.

They taught her about energy conservation and helped her better

understand nutrition. They also linked her to resources that helped

her clothe and feed her children.

Thanks to your gift through United Way of Pierce County, Cathy and

her family are on the road to financial stability. Hundreds of families

just like Cathy’s were also helped right here in Pierce County.

yoUr gift helps families get BaCK on traCK

Craig Ueland Tocqueville Chair

projeCt:U This hard-working, dedicated group of young professional volunteers has supported

Pierce County for more than two years. During this time, they have organized and

hosted numerous volunteer and social events, and have consistently reached out to

hundreds of people in their 20s and 30s.

The group hosted fundraising events at Indochine, the Harmon and at a Tacoma

Rainiers baseball game. They volunteered for the Pierce County AIDS Foundation’s

annual walk, served food at My Sister’s Pantry, and planted vegetables and flowers at

L’Arche Farms.

Additionally, with the support of State Farm Insurance, the group hosted Zootastic, a

free educational fair at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium for Pierce County children. More

than 50 volunteers, including representatives from local police and fire departments

and members of the military, were on hand to help make this an unforgettable day for

the 1,000 attendees.

yoUth United Having fun helping others has never been easier. Youth

United offers young people opportunities to discover and

develop skills, apply their academic knowledge through

service learning projects and receive recognition for their

volunteer efforts.

In 2007, 113 youth representing 23 schools received varsity

letters in community service. This unique program, with the

highest level of participation in the country, was designed in

partnership with superintendents from across Pierce County.

Youth United volunteers recorded 3,353 hours valued at $65,417

rsvpIn late 2007, United Way of Pierce

County took on the Retired and Senior

Volunteer Program (RSVP). This

program engages volunteers 55 years

and older to address critical community

needs. It provides a quality volunteer

experience that both enriches the

lives of the volunteers and those they

serve. Volunteers work at more than 50

locations around the county including

schools, hospitals, senior centers, food

banks, museums and many more.

Since July 2007, 724 RSVP volunteers gave 84,153 hours valued at $1,641,825

We LIVE UNITED by coordinating opportunities for social networking and volunteering. Connecting people in their 20s and 30s promotes strong relationships which compel individuals to invest in their communities.

Diana, Jake & DaveCommunity Volunteers

Project:U volunteers recorded 542 hours valued at $10,574

Like most teens, I love shopping with my friends. I LIVE UNITED by serving as the Puyallup Chapter Youth Leadership Council President, a member of United Way’s Board of Directors and volunteering my time with the Pacific Northwest Key Club!

JessicaPuyallup High School

2008 Daffodil Princess

event sponsors

Albers & CompanyBank of AmericaBoys & Girls Clubs of South Puget SoundBrown & Brown Insurance of WashingtonCity of TacomaColumbia BankComcastDaVitaEmployees Community Fund of Boeing Puget SoundFranciscan Health SystemIntelJC PenneyMerrill LynchMetro Parks TacomaMultiCare Health System

NordstromPacific Lutheran UniversityPierce Transit/ATU 758Pilkey-Hopping & EkbergPuget Sound EnergyR-4 Printing Rainier Pacific BankRegence BlueShieldRussell InvestmentsState Farm InsuranceTacoma Public UtilitiesThe Boeing CompanyThe News TribuneTotem Ocean Trailer ExpressTucci & SonsWeyerhaeuser

premiere partnersThank you to the following businesses for their extraordinary and wide-ranging contributions to our community in 2007. Their quality workplace campaigns, community service, in-kind support and sponsorship helped change reality.

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 recognition.

Campaign of the Year Private Sector Large Business Rainier Pacific Bank

Campaign of the Year Private Sector Small BusinessJC Penney - Puyallup

Campaign of the Year Public Sector Tacoma Public Utilities

Campaign Volunteer of the Year Kathi Bradley - ComcastKim Hladecek - Community Health Care Robert Kinch - Community Health Care

Community Partner of the Year Pierce County Early Learning Consortium Community Partner of the Year Labor Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Community Volunteer of the Year Paul Jackson - KBTC-TVLindsay Pruett - Rogers High School/Youth United Spirit of Pierce County State Farm Insurance

advertising sponsors

gifts in Kind Thanks to the following companies who gave to our community through gifts of in-kind donations (products used by nonprofit organizations). Last year United Way facilitated the distribution of nearly $1 million in donated products.

Bed, Bath & BeyondBoys & Girls Clubs of South Puget SoundBroadway Center Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day SaintsCommunities in Schools of OrtingCostco Business Service Center CU Factory Built LendingDeliverance Bible ChurchFairmount Olympic Hotel Fife Family CenterFranciscan Health SystemGene Juarez AcademyGottshalksGUESSHalf Price BooksHobart Bakery Systems

Hyatt Regency BellevueInvestco JC Penney LogisticsJewell’s Premier Consignment Job Carr Cabin MuseumKensington ApartmentsKey ArenaKidz Kaboodle Mary Bridge Children’s HospitalMcCaw HallMetro Parks TacomaNew Horizon Christian ChurchNorthwest Marine AssociationOffice DepotNordstromOld NavyPacific Lutheran UniversityPierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIOPierce Transit

Pilkey-Hopping & EkbergRegence BlueShieldRussian-Jewish Cultural CenterRussell InvestmentsRSM McGladreySafeway Seattle CenterSelden’s Home FurnishingsSite CraftingSupervaluStarlight, Starbright Children’s FoundationSweet Willie’s Family CenterTalbot’sTacoma Little TheatreTarget The Nonprofit CenterThunder FireworksTime and AgainToray Composites

Toy Rescue MissionUniversity of Puget SoundWindermere Realty - TacomaWorld Vision

I have spent my life putting “unity” back into the community because it’s so important that we

all LIVE UNITED.

Claudia Lakewood City Council

season of CaringOur special thanks to the following companies who sponsored or provided donations to 1,660 families over the holidays.

Columbia Bank Fort LewisFranciscan Health SystemGroup Health Cooperative Madigan Army Medical CenterMcChord Air Force BaseMerrill LynchPuget Sound Energy

Russell InvestmentsState Farm InsuranceTacoma Public UtilitiesThe Boeing CompanyTotem Ocean Trailer ExpressUnited States Postal ServiceWashington Air National GuardWeyerhaeuser

Day of CaringAlbers & CompanyAmerican Family InsuranceBank of AmericaBaxter HobartBNY Mellon Asset ServicingBrown & Brown Insurance of WashingtonCity of LakewoodCity of TacomaClover Park Technical CollegeColumbia BankDaVitaEnterprise Rent-A-CarGroup Health CooperativeJC Penney LogisticsJC Penney - Tacoma MallLindquist Dental ClinicMetro Parks TacomaMultiCare Health SystemMutual of EnumclawNordstromPierce TransitPrium CompaniesPuget Sound EnergyRainier Pacific BankRegence BlueShieldRussell InvestmentsSafecoSt. Joseph’s Medical CenterState Farm InsuranceTacoma Public UtilitiesTacoma School of the ArtsTarget - Puyallup

The Boeing CompanyThe News TribuneTrusteed Plans Service CorporationUFCW 141 - Nurses UnionUS BankWells Fargo BankWeyerhaeuser

Youth Day of CaringAmerican Red Cross - Mt. Rainier ChapterAnnie Wright School Bethel High School Bethel High School Natural HelpersBethel Junior HighBoy Scout Troop 219Boy Scout Troop 299Brown & Brown Insurance of WashingtonChildren’s Home SocietyClover Park High School Curtis R.A.K.EDASH Center for the ArtsDrum Intermediate SchoolEdgemont Junior High Emerald Ridge High SchoolEvergreen Primary/State Farm InsuranceFriends UnitedGateways for Incarrcerated Youth/ Americorps Retention ProjectGig Harbor High School Girl Scout Troop 684Girl Scout Troop 828

Girl Scout Troop 892Girl Scouts of Western WashingtonGraham Kapowsin High SchoolGraham Kapowsin High School DECAJohn L ScottLincoln High School JROTC/ U.S ArmyMount Tahoma High School JROTCMount Tahoma High School Key ClubPacific Lutheran UniversityPuget Sound Educational School District/AmeriCorpsPuyallup High SchoolRogers High SchoolRogers High School Key ClubRogers High School Leadership ClassRogers High School Step TeamSpanaway Lake High SchoolStadium High School Honor SocietyStadium High School Key ClubSteilacoom High SchoolStewart Middle School ASBTacoma Housing Authority/ AmeriCorps Tahoma Audubon SocietyTacoma School of the ArtsTRIOWashington High School Key ClubWilson High School Key ClubYouth Leadership CouncilYouth United

BaCK to sChoolThanks to the many who donated school supplies and sponsored children. You helped more than 1,300 children start the school year off right.

Albers & CompanyBank of AmericaComcastGES Exposition ServicesGirl Scout Troop 378Harborstone Credit UnionHarland Business SolutionsHomestreet BankIUOE Local 612JC Penney LogisticsMilton Fife Family Support CenterMultiCare Health SystemNuStar EnergyOld Navy Pierce County Department of Assigned CounselPinnacle Business Finance Rainier Pacific Bank Rotary #8 South Puget Sound Northwest Human Resource Management Association State Farm Insurance Tone Transitional Center Trusteed Plans Service CorporationUFCW 141 - Nurses UnionUnited Way of Pierce County Washington State Department of Revenue Washington Women’s Employment & Education+ 24 individual and family sponsors

We thank the nearly 1,600 volunteers who logged more than 10,000 hours at 80 community projects throughDays of Caring. The value of this generous work was $195,802 using national standards for volunteer work.

days of Caring

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.

I LIVE UNITED by teaching my kids the importance of paying it forward. My family has been so blessed that we are excited to help others in need.

Michael Campaign Coordinator

US Bank

Albers & CompanyAll Caring Massage TherapyAmeriCALL Communications CompanyAmerican Fast Freight American Society of Women AccountantsAnn Taylor Loft Best BuyBruce Titus Automotive GroupCamas Prairie ElementaryCity of PuyallupComcastCutters Point CoffeeDavid Evans & AssociatesDaVitaDepartment of Assigned CounselDock Street Litigation & EvaluationEurest Dining ServicesFederal ExpressFred Meyer - PuyallupFoss Harbor MarinaGirl Scout Brownie Troop 4369

Girl Scout Troop 302Girl Scout Troop 684Golden HemlockGolden State FoodsGood Hope Community Church Graybar ElectricHarland Business SolutionsHughes Panagiotu PSIntel JC Penney LogisticsJ.L. Darling CorporationJuventus ‘94Kitsap Credit Union Kennedy/Jenks ConsultantsLakewood OrthopedicLaw Enforcement Agency - Records Division Support Lighthouse Christian CenterMacy’s McChord Air Force Base - Legal OfficeMcFarland Cascade

McLane NorthwestNuStar EnergyOld Navy Pierce County Health DepartmentPierce TransitPinnacle Business Finance Puget Sound EnergyRainier Pacific BankSeattle Ruff RydersSelden’s Home FurnishingsSME Solutions Social Security Teleservice Center Unit 6South Sound Church of Christ Stadium High School Key ClubSure House Open Bible ChurchTarragonThe Red HotTime for Tots ChildcareTotem Ocean Trailer ExpressUnited Way of Pierce CountyUnited Way of Pierce County Loaned Executives

UPS – Supply Chain SolutionsUS Air Force 62nd Refueling MaintenanceUS Air Force Fabrication FlightVOLTWashington State Department of RevenueWashington – Hoyt Elementary ASB West End Neighborhood CouncilWestgate Physical TherapyWillow’s Optical ShopWomen’s Intel NetworkYouth Leadership Council + 31 Individuals and Families

* Includes Combined Federal Campaign $1,140,364 and Washington State Fund Drive $321,533.

** Does not include income/expenses of Betye Martin Baker Human Service Center “BMBHSC”

(which is not funded by annual donations).The BMBHSC operates in the black.

*** Does not impact administrative cost calculation.

**** Operational Costs: Administration, Resource Development, Dues to Affiliates constitute $1,854,108.

United Way reserved $312,725 for uncollectible pledges and has one of the lowest uncollectible rates in the nation (approximately 3%).

Total Distributions to Community Programs (previous page)

Other Resources Raised for Current and Future Use

Bequest, Grants and Other Income

Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarship

Donor Directed to Early Learning

Donor Directed to Affordable Housing

Board Directed to Affordable Housing, Healthcare Access

and Youth Development

In-Kind Resources Raised and Distributed in 2007

Donated Advertising***

Gifts in Kind (Local donated products distributed by UWPC

to other nonprofits)

Back to School (Value of school supplies)

Season of Caring (Value of food, clothing and gifts to families)

Volunteer Projects Completed in the Community - 96,100 hours

(Value of volunteer hours by national standards)

Total Community Investments of Dollars, In-Kind Gifts and Value of Community Project Time

Good Samaritan Hospital - Children’s

Therapy Unit

Greater Lakes Mental Health

Helping Hand House

Indochinese Cultural & Service Center

Intercommunity Mercy Housing

Jerry Beckendorf Scholarship Sponsorship

Jump Start

Korean Women’s Association

Kreative Kid

L’Arche Tahoma Hope

Lakewood Area Shelter Association

Lakewood Senior Activity Center

Lifetime Advocacy Plus

Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children

Little Winners

Lutheran Community Services Northwest

Martin Luther King Housing Development

Association

Mary Bridge Children’s Health Center

MultiCare Health System

Nativity House

Neighborhood Clinic

New D.A.Y. - Diaz Art for Youth

New Phoebe House Association

Northwest ESD 189

Northwest Leadership Foundation

Pacific Lutheran University - Wellness Center

Parents & Students in Action

Pierce County Aids Foundation

Pierce County Labor Community Services

Prison Pet Partnership

Puget Sound ESD

Puyallup Playcare Center

Safe Streets

CommUnity programs

American Red Cross - Mt. Rainier Chapter

Associated Ministries

Bates Technical College

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Puget Sound

Birth to Three Development Center

Boy Scouts Pacific Harbor Council

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound

Camp Fire Orca Council

CARES of Washington

Cascade Christian Child Care

Catholic Community Services

CenterForce

Centro Latino - SER

Charles Wright Academy

Child & Family Guidance Center

Children’s Home Society of Washington

City of Tacoma - Project Homeless

Clover Park Technical College

Communities in Schools of Orting

Community Counseling Institute

Community Health Care

Community Montessori

Comprehensive Mental Health

Cottesmore Child Care Center

Diabetes Association of Pierce County

Eatonville Area Council - Family Agency

Erling O. Mork Scholarship Fund

Exodus Housing

Executive Alliance

Families Unlimited Network - UPPC

First Place for Children

FISH Food Banks of Pierce County

Franciscan Foundation

Girl Scouts Pacific Peaks Council

Good Samaritan Community Services

$184,290

3,954

16,116

62,076

10,002

9,198

178,627

17,256

7,500

1,050

194,402

30,246

62,682

100

182,328

75,168

10,000

10,470

7,500

3,660

98,078

55,410

42,792

300

10,944

10,530

500

19,008

400

15,252

71,716

7,824

2,616

59,046

237,162

$16,158

56,358

34,320

22,236

14,556

500

61,674

10,440

893

7,500

23,934

9,000

5,232

132,664

210

44,850

31,953

38,268

54,252

2,952

20,568

12,288

4,998

38

10,500

11,752

4,998

36,204

2,000

23,040

21,300

32,998

10,644

where yoUr investment goesYour gift funds more than 120 programs at these partner agencies.

Community Solutions Fund (Investments in Community Programs by UWPC board)

Uncollected Pledges46%

Local and National Dues

Donor Designated Gifts through United Way to Specific Programs

Administration Resource Development

1%

3%

5% 10%

35%

****

Salvation Army - Puyallup Valley Corps

Salvation Army - Tacoma Corps

Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County

TACID

Tacoma Community House

Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority -

Housing Trust Fund

Tacoma Daycare & Preschool

Tacoma Learning Center

Tacoma Pierce County Affordable Housing

Consortium

Tacoma Pierce County Child Care Resources

Tacoma Pierce County Health Department

Tacoma Rescue Mission

The Food Connection

The Youth Connection

Tillicum American Lake Gardens Community

Center

United Way of Lewis County - Flood Relief

University of Washington

University Place Presbyterian Church

Washington State University

Washington Women’s Employment & Education

Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarship

YMCA of Tacoma Pierce County

Youth for Christ

Youth Resources

YWCA of Pierce County

Donor Designations to Community Nonprofits

Facilitated by United Way *

United Way of Pierce County Community Programs** (includes 211, volunteer Center, gifts in Kind, youth United, labor partnership, rsvp)

$14,424

160,554

40,200

29,880

75,642

750,000

69,648

9,690

10,000

6,500

37,000

26,322

4,998

5,760

10,854

20,000

1,500

17,826

750

73,026

1,000

89,424

46,404

10,500

116,258

3,907,979

1,276,002

$9,269,621

14,500

17,500

815,568

250,000

129,897

250,517

997,256

27,915

45,110

1,874,825

$13,692,709

Total Distributions to Community Programs $9,269,621

Board of direCtorsDonna AlbersSteve AlbersDoug BakerDennis BloomMeghan BradwayJawana CainMaria CasellaJo Anne CoyIone CrandallAmy GoingsDavid GraybillLinda GutmannDonna HaynesTyler KalbergPaul KnebelRod KoonJim KruegerBob MageeGary MagonigleThaddeus Martin IVJames (Jamey) McCormickWaylin McCurleyRick MeederJessica MerrellMadlyn (Mady) MurreySharon NessKent RobertsPatty RoseDeborah SmithGeorge TanbaraVicki ThompsonPamela TransueMichael TurekJan WestCynthia WinderScott WinshipDavid WrenchDebra Young

Albers & CompanyAlbers & CompanyAssociation of Boys & Girls Clubs of WAMerrill LynchAnnie WrightTacoma-Pierce County Employment & Training ConsortiumState Farm InsuranceColumbia BankPacific Lutheran UniversityClover Park Technical CollegeTacoma-Pierce County Chamber of CommerceRussell InvestmentsPilkey-Hopping & EkbergRussell InvestmentsMachinist Union District Lodge 751Port of TacomaVandeberg Johnson & GandaraAmerican Shipping GroupWashington Air National GuardThe Law Office of Thaddeus P. Martin Messina Bulzomi ChristensenRainier Pacific BankIntelPuyallup High SchoolMary Bridge Children’s HospitalUFCW 141Columbia BankPierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIOExodus HousingPediatrics NorthwestRussell InvestmentsTacoma Community CollegeThe Boeing CompanyRegence BlueShieldThe News TribuneVandeberg Johnson & GandaraRussell InvestmentsCity of Lakewood

For the third consecutive year, United Way of Pierce County received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. Receiving the four-star rating indicates that United Way “excels, as compared to other charities in America, in successfully managing the finances of your organization in an efficient and effective manner.”

According the Charity Navigator, “Only 9% of the charities we’ve rated have received three consecutive four-star evaluations, indicating United Way of Pierce County outperforms most charities in America.”

oUr missionMake measurable improvements in the lives of people in our community.

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