GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

LIVE UNITED

GIVING GUIDEUnited Wayof Northwest Georgia

2012 Board of Directors

Brenda KnowlesLori McDanielShawn MolsbergerMatthew MooreMonica Palacios

Tim AusmusWilliam BronsonBrian CarsonCeleste CreswellBill DaviesJuanita EdwardsHoward ElderDelyn EllisHaley FletcherJim GordonAngela Moss GordyDavid GreggKim HarperJim HawkinsDavid Jolly

Tom PinsonBrian RamseyPat SainKevin SandersDavid SimmonsTom E. StarnesJerry WatkinsLynn WhitworthAudrey Williams

A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD CHAIR

As I reflect on my time as a volunteer at United Way, as a member of the Board, and now Board Chair, I continue to be humbled by the spirit of our community. Each day

members of our community reach out for a hand and find the generosity of the people around them offering to lend a hand.

It is this generosity and the willingness of our community to make a difference that has enabled our United Way to reach the 2011 goal of $3.25 million. Our local United Way raised $50,530 more than the previous year, even with fewer individual donors. We are also fortunate to have so many community members who dedicate their time to serving others. In 2011, Our United Way mobilized 3,664 volunteers who gave 30,600 hours of their time.

Education

Health

BasicNeeds

A gift to United Way covers the entire

circle of life impacting education,

basic needs, and health.

ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

GIVE.brings together social service agencies,

faith-based organizations, nonprofits, corporations,

private donors, and government organizations to tackle key community

social issues for the good of all.

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HOW UNITED WAY WORKS

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

Shaw Industries, Inc.Dalton Daily CitizenMohawk Industries, Inc.Miller and Martin, PLLCBB&TCommunity VolunteerJ&J IndustriesShaw Industries, Inc.TandusCommunity VolunteerAngela Gordy, CPAAlliance National BankBeaulieu of AmericaDalton Public SchoolsJ&J IndustriesShaw Industries, Inc.

Hamilton Health Care SystemDalton Utilities

Shaw Industries, Inc.La VozDalton Parks & RecreationShaw Industries, Inc.Material Handling, Inc.Shaw Industries, Inc.Wells FargoCommunity VolunteerMorehouse GroupBrown IndustriesWhitfield County Schools

I am proud to be part of a community that reacts to adversity in unity. We react by stretching our existing financial resources and rolling up our sleeves and volunteering. We respond by Giving, Advocating, and Volunteering. We LIVE UNITED.

Delyn Ellis, Board Chair

EDUCATIONUnited Way’s focus on

ARIANNA’S STORYnvest in your daughter and the child sitting in the desk next to her. From the time Arianna was two years old, Ms. Carol from Family Support Council, a United Way agency, visited Arianna and her

grandmother, Barbara, Arianna’s primary caregiver. Ms. Carol helped Arianna through her formative years. When Arianna had difficulties learning her colors, Ms. Carol suggested that Barbara start pointing out the colors of food that Arianna liked best. Ice cream became the teaching tool, as Arianna learned to associate “pink” with strawberry ice cream and “brown” with chocolate. When Arianna started school, her teacher was impressed by Arianna’s kindergarten readiness skills. Your gift to United Way helps children enter kindergarten ready to succeed.

United Way Funded Programs that Impact Education4-H Clubs, Murray Big Brothers Big Sisters Boys and Girls Club

Boy Scouts Family Frameworks Family Support Council Friendship HouseGirl Scouts Whitfield-Dalton Day Care

Your United Way investment of $1,000 provides two children

with kindergarten readiness through a

high quality preschool.

UNITED WAY supports programs that give kids a solid start.

YOUR GIFT WILL:Enhance school readiness and strengthen family dynamics

Provide mentoring, safe places to play, tutoring, and leadership development

Keep youth on track for school, work, and life

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United Way Readers, Tutors, and Mentors

BASIC NEEDSUnited Way’s focus on

necessary to learn to read.

United Way Funded Programs that Impact Basic NeedsNW GA Family Crisis CenterAmerican Red Cross Carter Hope Center

Salvation Army

Upon a routine check-up, James Robbs’ doctor reached over and took his hand. James was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He had to retire after 30 years of working with a Dalton company to cope with

his illness. After undergoing treatment, James found he was spending his entire monthly budget on mounting medical bills and could no longer afford to pay his monthly rent. He faced the threat of homelessness. James contacted the Salvation Army, a United Way partner agency, which provided him with food assistance, getting his bills up to date, and budgeting. Seven years ago, James was given two weeks to live without treatment. However, thanks to the generosity of United Way investors, James was able to stay comfortably in his home throughout recovery and is currently beating cancer and enjoying retirement. Your gift to United Way prevents homelessness and hunger for those in need in Northwest Georgia.

Your United Way investment of

$1,000 prevents homelessness for 40 families by providing transitional housing.

JAMES’ STORY

UNITED WAY stabilizes families in crisis by supporting basic needs.

YOUR GIFT WILL:Provide food, shelter, and utilities for families facing homelessness

Help those coping with domestic violence, drug addiction, and teen pregnancy

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HEALTHUnited Way’s focus on

United Way Funded Programs that Impact Health

Murray Co. Developmental CenterAlzheimer’s Association Boehm Birth Defects Center Cross Plains Community Partner Looper Speech & Hearing Center

Meals on Wheels - NGCAA RossWoods

EUNICE’S STORYunice has lived in Northwest Georgia for over thirty years, spending time in her garden and preparing big meals for her family. Five years ago, Eunice began suffering from arthritis and was

forced to give up her beloved hobbies. She was unable to prepare a hot, healthy meal due to the pain in her hands. Fortunately, Eunice received help from Meals on Wheels, a United Way partner agency that provides nutritious meals to homebound elderly. Now Eunice never goes hungry and enjoys a bright moment in her day when a friendly Meals on Wheels volunteer delivers her food. Your gift to United Way fights hunger and ensures that our elderly remain independent.

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Your United Way investment of $1,000

provides 337 meals for homebound elderly.

YOUR GIFT WILL:Provide meals for the elderly, adult daycare, and support for families battling dementia

Assist children with birth defects and those needing speech and hearing services

Support adults with mental and physical disabilities

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UNITED WAY provides independence for the elderly and people with special needs.

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RESULTS-ORIENTEDAgency Whitfield Murray

Alzheimer’s Association 1,398 278American Red Cross 1,113 8,066Big Brothers Big Sisters 1,432 101Boehm Birth Defects Center 46 12Boy Scouts 2,030 226Boys and Girls Club 856 498Carter Hope Center 45 9Community Connections/211 23,851 11,926Cross Plains Community Partner 78 10Family Frameworks 1,221 342Family Support Council 12,783 3,5594-H Murray 1,142Friendship House 270 16Girl Scouts 1,038 232Looper Speech and Hearing 593 235Meals on Wheels 288 128Murray Co. Developmental Center 5 35NW GA Family Crisis Center 767RossWoods

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Salvation Army 10,913 2,886United Way Volunteer Center 2,437 1,227Whitfield-Dalton Day Care 439 5

NUMBER OF PEOPLE HELPED

United Way sets high standards for conduct. Investors and volunteers trust United Way to be a good steward of their investments.

United Way gives you the confidence that your investment will be used where it’s truly needed,

impacting the entire circle of life.

Over 80 United Way Community Investment Volunteers regularly assess the most urgent

needs and set priorities for action. United Way has the capacity and experience to see long-term trends, identify and respond to emerging issues, and put resources in place for optimum results.

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87%

*The Better Business Bureau recommends that non-profits

spend at least 65% of total expenses on program activities.

United Way of NW Georgia spends $0.87 of each invested dollar to

directly help those in need.

United Way of NWGAProgram ExpensesBBB Non-Profit Standard*

% OF CONTRIBUTIONS SPENT ON PROGRAMS

Donating to United Way is made easy by payroll deduction where your gift is leveraged to bring

additional resources to the community.

TRUSTWORTHY

Alexis de Tocqueville

Philanthropists whose generous investments of $10,000 or more are the

cornerstone of United Way and demonstrate

significant commitment to our community.

Women’s Leadership Council

Community-minded women of influence who generously

support United Way with gifts of $1,000

or more annually.

Young Leaders SocietyYoung Leaders Society is designed to

further philanthropy and volunteerism for young professionals in their 20’s,

30’s, and 40’s who are beginning their philanthropy with a minimum gift of

$365 and growing to $1,000+as their careers progress.

Remember United Way of Northwest Georgia in your estate plans and will. Planned gifts allow you to make

a lasting impact on those in need over an extended period of time while taking advantage of many benefits: reduce your taxes, conserve your family’s wealth, fulfill

your charitable goals, and improve thousands of lives in Northwest Georgia.

Leadership Circle

Active community investors who make personal gifts from

$1,000 - $9,999 annually.

Lasting Legacy

Kevin Sanders, Vice-President of Shaw

Hospitality Group at Shaw Industries, is

the 2012 United Way Campaign Chairman.

Kevin has increased his leadership gift by more

than 5% every year.

Lynn Whitworth, owner of Brown Industries, is a long time member of

Alexis de Toqueville and is helping start United

Way’s Women’s Leadership Council.

Matthew Moore, Legal Counsel at Shaw Industries, is the Chair of United Way’s

Young Leaders Society. He and his wife Tracy joined

Young Leaders in 2007. Matthew’s grandfather,

Harry Moore, chaired the United Way campaign in 1961.

Bryan Macon, President of Dorsett Industries, has

been a member of the Alexis de Toqueville Society for

12 years and served as the United Way Board Chair

from 2000 – 2002.

CIRCLE OF GIVING

WAYS TO GIVE TO UNITED WAYPublicly traded stocks and securitiesPayroll deduction from your employer Online at ourunitedway.org

Direct billingBank draft Credit card/ Check/ Cash Remembering United Way in your will and estate plans

LEADERSHIP

The United Way 211 Information and Referral service connects those in need of assistance with people who want to help. United Way 211 is staffed by trained, bilingual call center specialists who assist callers by using the most comprehensive database of social services in our community. Dial 211 to get help, to give help, or to volunteer!

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