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United Wayof Kennebec Valley

UNITED WAY OF KENNEBEC VALLEY

ANNUAL REPORT 2018

MESSAGE TOTHE COMMUNITY

On behalf of United Way’s Board of Directors, I would like to thank everyone who donated time, money, and resources to the United Way campaign in 2018. Your continued support of this remarkable organization allows the United Way to fund many important programs throughout Kennebec Valley. These programs have helped our community members accomplish their dreams and live more fulfilling lives.

My time as board chair continues to be exciting and rewarding. Working with Chris and Gabby Russell, this year’s campaign chairs, to “Power

the Dream” has been an amazing experience. This theme perfectly embodies the work that United Way does every day. Together, we are powering the dreams of many of our community members, impacting the lives of 1 out of every 4 people who live in the Kennebec Valley. United Way could not achieve this without your help. We are blessed to live and work in a community that cares so deeply for its neighbors. Your support will continue to power the dream for many of the partner agencies United Way supports. Thank you again for your caring and commitment to our neighbors.

Greg BoydVP, Human Resources

Alternative Manufacturing

Katie DohertyKennebec Valley Chamber

Scott FossettA Partner In Technology

Sue GrenierG&E Roofing Company

Maria HaysBoard Chair

University of Maine

Lesley JonesCity of Augusta

Pam RogersCross Insurance

Chris RussellVP, Campaign

G&E Roofing Company

Jenny SmallBoard Vice Chair

Community Volunteer

Barbara SweezyTD Bank

Amy TardiffJ.S. McCarthy Printers

Matthew WaltersBoard Treasurer

Woodlands

Karen KearneyLaflin & Wolfington Realty

Joe LajoieLajoie Brothers, Inc.

Eric LindCommunity Volunteer

Robbi LockhartE.J. Prescott Company

Jessica NortonKennebec Savings Bank

Bruce OsborneVP, AllocationsState of Maine

General ElectricGibson LeClair, LLCGive With LibertyGoodwill IndustriesGosline Insurance GroupGosline Retirement Planning*Harvard Pilgrim Health CareHealthReach Community Health CentersHolden Insurance AgencyIDEXX LaboratoriesJennifer Day, Coldwell Banker*John Hancock Mutual Life InsuranceJulie Barter Lucas, Edward Jones*Kennebec Behavioral HealthKennebec JournalKennebec Pharmacy & Home CareKennebec TechnologiesKennebec Valley Chamber of CommerceKennebec Valley Community Action ProgramKennebec Valley YMCAKey Bank of MaineKirkpatrick’s Service, Inc.Knowlton Hewins Roberts Funeral Homes & Cremation Services*KV Federal Credit Union*Ladd Charitable Giving CorporationLagace Properties*Lajoie BrothersLamey WellehanLiteracy Volunteers of Greater AugustaLipman & KatzL.L.BeanLongfellow’s GreenhousesMacomber, Farr & Whitten Magnusson Balfour Commercial & Business Brokers*Maine Better TransportationMaine Community College SystemMaine Dartmouth Family Medicine PracticeMaine Dental AssociationMaine Development FoundationMaine Drilling & Blasting*Maine Family PlanningMaineHealth StatewideMaineHousingMaine Medical AssociationMaine Municipal AssociationMaine State Chamber of CommerceMeadow Park DevelopmentMichael Cleary, Edward Jones*Mid Coast - Parkview HealthMike Lund, Coldwell Banker*MK OrthodonticsMotivational ServicesOakes & Parkhurst GlassOakhurst Dairy

O’Connor GMC, Inc.Old Hallowell Day CommitteeOn Point Health DataPike Industries, Inc.Preti FlahertyReadfield Insurance Agency, LLCRiverside Disposal* RLC EngineeringRocky’s Stove Shoppe*Rolfe’s Well Drilling*RSU #38 Rural Community Action MinistrySam’s ClubSexual Assault Crisis & Support CenterShaw’s SupermarketSherman Fuller Charitable TrustSkowhegan Savings*Smart EyeCare Center*Snow Pond Center for the ArtsSouthern Kennebec Child DevelopmentSpectra EnergySpectrum GenerationsSprague & Curtis Real Estate*State Farm InsuranceSummit Utilities, Inc.Tambrands Inc.TargetTD BankTerra Magna Services, Inc.*Tex-Tech IndustryThe Barn at Silver Oaks EstateThe Black & Tan*The Bloom FoundationThe Central National-Gottesman FoundationTimkinTJ MaxxTown of Winthrop EmployeesTownsquare MediaTrademark Federal Credit UnionTransco Business TechnologiesTri-State Staffing Solutions*TRCUnited Parcel ServiceUnited Way of Androscoggin CountyUnited Way of Kennebec ValleyUnited Way of Mid-MaineUniversity of MaineUNUMVerrill & DanaWalmartWinthrop YMCAWipfli/Macpage*Woodlands Assisted Living

*Member of 365 Small Business Circle

2018 BOARD LEADERSHIP

–MARIA HAYS, BOARD CHAIR

Cook Orthodontics* Conagra FoodsConnected Credit UnioncPort Credit UnionCrisis & Counseling Centers, Inc.Cross InsuranceCurtisEase Coaching*curtisWorks Communications Solutions*Cushnoc Brewing Co.*Cushnoc Resiliency Advisors*Dairy Queen*Damon Family Stores*Darling’s Auto MallDave’s Appliance*Dead River CompanyDowneast EnergyDowntown Diner*D.R. Struck Landscape NurseryDunn Dental Arts*East West BankEaton PeabodyEli Lilly and CompanyEmployment Specialists of MaineEnterprise Rent-A-CarErikson Communication Group*Facial & Oral Surgery Associates*Families Matter, Inc.Family Violence ProjectFederal ExpressFive County Credit UnionFoshay-Carlton Cards and GiftsGagne & SonGagnon Dental*Ganneston ConstructionGardiner Federal Credit Union Garmin

Cornerstone businesses partner with United Way to make Kennebec Valley a safer, healthier and more prosperous community. Contributions from these top 12 businesses and their generous employees make up more than 53 percent of our annual campaign.

CORNERSTONE PARTNERS

ADDITIONAL PARTNERS3M FundraisingA Partner in Technology*Aerus*Albison’s Print ShopAllstate - Peter DeSchamp*Alternative Manufacturing, Inc.At Home Veterinary Care*AT&T Employee Giving Augusta Boys & Girls ClubAugusta Food BankAugusta Fuel CompanyAugusta SchoolsAvangrid FoundationBangor Savings BankBank of AmericaBaselineES, LLCBath Iron WorksBernstein, Shur, Sawyer & NelsonBetter Homes and Gardens - The Masiello Group*Bowdoin CollegeBoys and Girls Clubs of Kennebec ValleyBread of Life MinistriesBrennan Partners, Inc.*Camden National BankCatherine Gordon, PA*C.B. Mattson, Inc.* Central Maine PowerChildren’s CenterChildren’s Discovery MuseumCity of Augusta EmployeesCity of Gardiner EmployeesCobbossee Beverage Shop*Combined Benefits UnitedCombined Federal CampaignCommunity Dental Center

RETIRING BOARD MEMBERMatthew Walters, Woodlands Senior Living

NOMINATED TO SERVE INITIAL 3-YEAR TERMSusan Clary, Central Maine Power

BOARD OFFICERS FOR 2019Maria Hays - Board Chair

Jessica Norton - Board Vice-ChairBarbara Sweezy - Treasurer

Sue Grenier & Karen Kearney - VPs, Communications

Bruce Osborne - VP, AllocationsLesley Jones - Vice-Chair, Allocations

Amy Tardiff - VP, Human Resources

2019 BOARD TRANSITIONS

REVENUE2018 Raised to Date, By Division

Business & Industry..........................$ 838,704Finance..............................................$ 180,276365 Small Business Circle................$ 16,000Health & Education/Nonprofits........$ 188,000Professions/Residential...................$ 207,328Maine State Employees....................$ 125,000Combined Federal Campaign...........$ 5,000Special Events - Golf.........................$ 12,940In-Kind Contributions........................$ 34,000Children’s Food Security Program...$ 5,197MSECCA Administrative Fee............$ 49,000Day of Caring.....................................$ 12,250Tanks for Giving................................$ 782 MaineGeneral Heart Fund................$ 64,000CA$H Program..................................$ 6,800

87.9%Program Services

5.3%Fundraising

6.8%Management & General

Expenses by Category

TOTAL $ 1,745,277

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The United Way of Kennebec Valley’s fiscal year drew to a close on December 31. I am pleased to report that the UWKV has once again received an unmodified opinion from the Certified Public Accountants at Gibson LeClair, LLC for the audit of our 2017 financial statements.

Treasurer’s Message from Matthew Walters

BUSINESS PARTNERS

Big Brothers Big Sisters

2018 United Way Campaign Awards & RecognitionsEMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN MANAGERS:NRF Distributors

NEW CAMPAIGN PARTNER OF THE YEAR:Townsquare Media

PUBLIC SERVICE PARTNER OF THE YEAR:City of Augusta Employees

SMALL BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR:Wipfli/Macpage

LARGE BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR:Central Maine Power Company

CHAIRPERSON’S RECOGNITION AWARD:Lajoie Brothers

NORM TEMPLE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AWARD:Capital Area New Mainers Project

The United Way team at NRF Distributors consistently leads an impressive fundraising effort by hosting weekly special events, keeping United Way top of mind for all employees. Campaign Managers are the driving force behind the success of any campaign, and the enthusiasm and dedication of this group enables NRF’s campaign to grow year after year.

Townsquare Media partnered with United Way to host a new Employee Giving Campaign this year, putting forth a standout effort and achieving strong results. In addition, Townsquare Media employees have stepped up to become Emerging Leaders and have joined several United Way committees. United Way’s ongoing success is a direct result of business collaboration, and new partnerships are essential to expanding our impact.

The City of Augusta hosted a strong campaign, increasing employee giving by 19 percent and encouraging new donations. In particular, departments found creative ways to engage staff. United Way is also grateful for its partnership with the City of Augusta to host Day of Caring events and collaborate on community needs.

Wipfli/Macpage led an impressive campaign, increasing giving by 22 percent and maintaining 100 percent staff participation. In addition, Wipfli/Macpage supports United Way’s many initiatives beyond the campaign season. This award is given to a company with up to 34 employees that has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to United Way’s mission.

Campaign Chairs Chris and Gabby Russell present this award to Lajoie Brothers for the company’s outstanding contributions to the community through United Way. In particular, leaders broadened campaign efforts in innovative ways to acheive a 42 percent increase in giving. Lajoie Brothers also implemented a dollar-for-dollar employee match gift, setting a strong example for others in the community. This award is given annually to an entity that truly exemplifies what it means to LIVE UNITED.

Central Maine Power Company’s multifaceted support of United Way has been instrumental to the campaign’s overall success. Under the leadership of new CMP President and CEO Doug Herling and with the efforts of a creative, company-wide fundraising team, CMP increased staff participation in the UWKV campaign by 85 percent and total giving by 64 percent. CMP is also a reliable partner on initiatives like the fall school supply collection, food pantry program, and more. This award is given to a company with 35+ employees that has demonstrated outstanding United Way leadership.

This award is presented to a group or individual in recognition of exceptional community service. This year, United Way honors the Capital Area New Mainers Project (CANMP), which thoughtfully welcomes immigrants to the Greater Augusta community. CANMP also continues to develop central Maine into a multicultural hub and an ever-more welcoming place for all. The award is named for Norm Temple, an outstanding community leader and volunteer with United Way and other local organizations.

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. LIVE UNITED.