NUMBER OF EDUCATION, INCOME
AND HEALTH PROGRAMS FUNDED
BY THE UNITED WAY
IT ONLY TAKES
ONE PERSON
TO STAND UP
HEART OF ILLINOIS UNITED WAY
COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT
AND ASK
OTHERS TO
JOIN TOGETHER
VOLUNTEER HOURS
COMPLETED BY UNITED
WAY VOLUNTEERS IN 2012
AND MAKE
LASTING
THE PERCENT
OF PEOPLE
WHO LIVE IN
POVERTY IN
PEORIA COUNTY
CHANGE
NUMBER OF NEW BOOKS
GIVEN TO PRE-SCHOOL
CHILDREN SINCE 2008
DOLLARS RAISED IN 2012 FOR VITAL HEALTH AND
HUMAN CARE PROGRAMS IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS
NUMBER TO CALL WHEN
SOMEONE IS IN NEED
NUMBER OF PEOPLE HELPED EACH YEAR
BY UNITED WAY FUNDED PROGRAMS
Touring the new 211 Call Center at Advanced
Medical Transport of Central Illinois.
L-R, Andrew Rand, CEO of AMT; Amy Lesley,
AMT; Bill Springer, Board Chair; and Michael
Stephan, President.
Thanks-a-Million x10!
Last year, the Heart of Illinois United Way campaign reached, and surpassed, the $10-million-mark
for the first time. With these outstanding campaign results, the Heart of Illinois United Way can
continue to create a stronger, safer and healthier community.
By mobilizing people and resources to make a positive impact in the areas of education, income
and health, the Heart of Illinois United Way is a lead collaborator in addressing the health and
human care concerns of central Illinois.
It would not be possible for the Heart of Illinois United Way to create positive, lasting community-wide
change without the hard work and dedication of our partner agencies. Day in and day out, they see
first-hand how a quality education helps children and adults achieve success, financial stability
increases independence and access to healthcare promotes wellness at all ages.
With the growth of the campaign, the Heart of Illinois United Way will continue to strategically invest
in new collaborative programs and initiatives. In 2013, our United Way will be launching 2-1-1 in
partnership with Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois. This easy to remember phone number
connects callers to critical health and social services available in central Illinois.
For more than 90 years, our United Way has brought together people from business, labor, government
and health and social service agencies to meet critical needs. We thank you for being a part of what it
means to LIVE UNITED.
Michael D. Stephan
President
William F. Springer
Chair, Board of Directors
MISSION:
To increase the organized capacity of people
in central Illinois to care for one another.
VISION:
To create a strong, safe and healthy community
while providing the best return for the
community’s charitable investment.
OUR UNITED WAY IS COMMITTED TO:
§ Accountability and responsibility
§ Respectfulness and inclusion
§ Integrity and trust
§ Reinforcing and building community stability
§ Creativity and innovation
§ Advocation and volunteerism
HELPING THE PEOPLE OF CENTRAL
ILLINOIS IS THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO
Education, income and health are essential building blocks for a safe and stable life. For many
individuals and families throughout central Illinois, these fundamentals are out of reach.
If we want to change our community, we must strategically work together. The Heart of Illinois
United Way is dedicated to educating, engaging and empowering our community and its leaders.
RESEARCH & BUILD COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE
ABOUT HEALTH AND HUMAN CARE NEEDS
§ Identify critical health and human care needs in central Illinois
§ Communicate how Heart of Illinois United Way addresses critical needs
PROMOTE COLLABORATION, VOLUNTEERISM
& PHILANTHROPIC GIVING
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Collaborate with community partners to address critical needs
Invite donors, volunteers and advocates to support United Way efforts
PROVIDE INFLUENCE & INSPIRATION TO CHANGE LIVES
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Establish outcomes and invest in programs that deliver tangible results
Mobilize people and contributions to drive community impact
YOUR DONATION REACHES . . .
The Heart of Illinois United Way collects data on the programs and initiatives we fund through
our grant review process. These demographics provide a snapshot of the more than 100,000
people who are helped by United Way funded programs each year.
AGE
5%
20%
GENDER
19%
48%
7%
4%
52%
49%
0-4 years
5-17
18-24
25-64
65+
ETHNICITY
Male
Female
COUNTY
7% 8%
16%
43%
21%
64%
37%
White
Black
Latino
Other
Peoria
Tazewell
Woodford
Stark,
Putnam
& Marshall
GRANTS, INITIATIVES & DESIGNATIONS . . .
More than 89 cents of every dollar raised through the Heart of Illinois
United Way campaign supports programs serving the community.
89%
of the Heart of Illinois United Way’s annual budget funds
the Community Impact Fund, education initiatives and donor choice
Community Impact Fund = $4,467,871
Heart of Illinois United Way’s competitive
grant process evaluates program outcomes
and financial viability - ensuring that
United Way contributions make the
greatest impact in the community.
%
5.9
5.1%
Directed
Contributions = $2,549,921
Donor choice allows individuals and
corporations to designate contributions
to any of the 43 United Way Partner
Agencies in central Illinois, regional United
Ways and other nonprofits, such as the
Combined Federal Campaign.
Education Initiatives = $250,000
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Heart of Illinois United Way funds two
education initiatives: Success By 6
and Community in Schools.
2012-2013 Fiscal year numbers are based upon the
2011 Campaign results with distributions beginning July 2012.
COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND
In 2013, more than 87 programs at 43 partner agencies will receive funding through the Heart
of Illinois United Way’s Community Impact Fund. As the largest non-governmental funder of
local health and social service programs, the Heart of Illinois United Way’s Community Impact
Fund positions our organization as the leader in addressing the health and human care needs
of central Illinois.
The Community Impact Fund is managed through a three-step process:
Establish
Outcomes
By establishing outcomes,
which are specific changes
in knowledge, attitudes, skills,
behaviors or conditions,
the United Way is continually
assessing community needs
by focusing on:
§ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
§HISTORICAL TRENDS
§NEIGHBORHOOD
CONDITIONS
§PRIVATE/PUBLIC
SECTOR PRACTICES
§EDUCATION &
HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
Review &
Allocate Grants
Impact Education,
Income & Health
Multi-year grants are allocated
towards the three critical
impact areas of education,
income and health.
By funding programs focused
on education, income
and health, the Heart of Illinois
United Way collaborates with
the community to create
positive, lasting change which
is the cornerstone of our work.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN
CARE PROGRAMS MEET ESTABLISHED OUTCOMES
IDENTIFIED BY OUR
COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT
§ APPROXIMATELY 100 LOCAL VOLUNTEERS EVALUATE PROGRAM OUTCOMES
§
FUND DISTRIBUTION
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROCESS ASSISTS FUNDED PROGRAMS IN ACHIEVING THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE PERFORMANCE THROUGH
QUARTERLY REVIEW
§ A QUALITY EDUCATION
HELPS CHILDREN AND
ADULTS ACHIEVE
SUCCESS
§ FINANCIAL STABILITY
INCREASES
INDEPENDENCE
§ ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE PROMOTES WELLNESS
AT ALL AGES
COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION & REFERRAL COMING 2013
Everyday, individuals go without essential services while help is readily available.
The Heart of Illinois 2-1-1, a partnership between the Heart of Illinois United Way and Advanced
Medical Transport of Central Illinois, will offer a new way to access information and referral services
throughout Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Marshall, Stark and Putnam counties starting in 2013.
As part of the “N-1-1” calling system that includes 9-1-1 and 4-1-1, the Heart of Illinois 2-1-1 is a
24/7, confidential phone line that will connect people in need with critical health and human care
services available in our community.
§ One call provides fast and efficient access to resources across the community. No more wrong numbers or wasted time trying to find the right resource(s).
§ 2-1-1 is a useful planning tool. Based on data about the types of calls received at Advanced Medical Transport’s 2-1-1 Call Center, our community will be in a better
position to anticipate demand for services and mobilize to meet changing needs.
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The 2-1-1 Call Center at Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois is linked to their 9-1-1 Call Center, making it efficient and easy to transfer calls in case of emergency. The reinforced structure is rated to withstand an F5 rated tornado, has redundant phone lines and emergency power, a self-contained HVAC system and web based software.
§ The 2-1-1 trained I & R specialists will collect demographic information with caller’s consent, establish rapport to discern present need, respond to each caller in a
professional and timely manner, assess a caller’s needs and explore special
requirements, and ultimately, provide the caller useful referral information.
JUST A FEW OF TYPES OF SERVICES HEART OF ILLINOIS 2-1-1 CAN HELP CALLERS FIND . . .
§basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, rent
and utility assistance
§physical and mental health including medical
expenses, intervention, support groups, counseling and rehabilitation
§financial assistance, job training and
transportation assistance
§programs for seniors such as home-delivered meals, respite care and home health care
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§childcare, after school programs, mentoring,
tutoring and protective services
Our Work in Education
QUALITY EDUCATION HELPS YOUTH AND ADULTS ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
The Heart of Illinois United Way works to ensure that our children are ready to succeed when
they enter kindergarten and people of all ages are prepared for work, postsecondary education
and life. By preparing children to enter school and providing them ongoing resources
throughout their education, they’ll be able to reach their academic and career potential.
United Way funds distributed to the
Education Impact Area support programs
focused on development and intervention,
including:
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Childcare and Pre-K Literacy
After School Programs
Tutoring and Mentoring
Adult Literacy
Special Education
United Way funded education
programs provide . . .
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Ages Pre-K through adult
with literacy success
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After school tutoring that
leads to grade promotion
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Mentoring that improves grades
and social-emotional skills
§ Parenting skills that build
healthy parent-child relationships
‘AFTER SCHOOL’ MOVES STUDENTS FORWARD
More than 75 percent of mothers with school-aged
children work and there is a gap between the time
the children are released from school and parents
come home from work. With more than 25 percent
of K-12 students responsible for taking care of
themselves, after school programs offer a safe
and enriching environment compared to leaving
children home alone.
Heart of Illinois United Way funded after school
programs provide central Illinois youth a safe
place to be with other students after school. These
programs help them obtain better grades, study
habits and positive relationships with their peers.
After school programs improve creative thinking,
problem-solving and communication skills while
encouraging the self-direction skills needed for
successful employment as adults.
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Education Facts
& United Way Impact
United Way funded education programs make
an impact on education in central Illinois . . .
FACT
Children who receive high-quality early
education are more likely to be employed at 40
years of age, are more likely to graduate from high
school and are less likely to be arrested. For every
dollar invested in early childhood education, research
shows it creates a return of $16 through a reduction in
crime rates, teenage pregnancy, welfare dependency,
job training costs, grade repetition and much more.
IMPACT
The Heart of Illinois United Way provides more than $1.6
million annually to support early childhood education,
literacy, mentoring, tutoring and after school programs.
These programs ensure 90 percent or more families
who participate in them can afford childcare and 85
percent or more will be ready for school and achieve
academic success.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart of Illinois
Community-Based and School-Based Youth
Mentoring Program
Boy Scouts of America - W.D. Boyce Council
Hispanic Outreach
ScoutReach: Urban Youth Programming
Traditional Scouting
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria, Inc.
Youth Development: Tutoring & Mentoring
Center for Prevention of Abuse
Building Safe Relationships
Children’s Home Association of Illinois
Art of Parenting
Teen REACH
Common Place Family Learning Center
Adult Literacy and GED Program
Future Focus
Primary Focus
Crittenton Centers
Family Services
Child Development Center
Easter Seals
Intensive Therapeutic Autism Program
Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters
EPIC (formerly PARC)
Early Intervention
FACT
Educational attainment is a powerful predictor of a
person’s well-being. In the Peoria area, 32 percent of the
population has a high school diploma or equivalent and
26 percent have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Adults with higher levels of education earn a higher
median income, have better physical and emotional
health, and are less likely to be divorced or incarcerated.
IMPACT
Heart of Illinois United Way funded education
programs provide high school students and adults
with the mentoring and tutoring they need to
further their education and earn higher paying
jobs. These programs also provide clients with a
75 percent or higher increase in improved living
skills to further their success.
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The Heart of Illinois United
Way invests Community Impact
dollars in more than 25 local
education programs
FamilyCore
Heart of Peoria After School and Summer Program
Project Gearing Up
(Peoria) Friendship House of Christian Service
After School Program
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
Outreach Leadership Experience
Neighborhood House
LIFE: Learning is for Everyone
The Salvation Army
Child Care Center
Greater Peoria Family YMCA
Teen REACH
Tri-County (Peoria) Urban League
Parent-Child Education Center
TOPS (Teens Organized for Pride & Success)
Youth Achievement Matters
Adult Achievement Matters
Family Visitation, Habilitation & Parenting
Our Education Initiatives
SUCCESS BY 6 AND COMMUNITY IN SCHOOLS HELP CHILDREN ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS
The Heart of Illinois United Way funds two special initiatives under the Education Impact
Area - Success By 6® and Community in Schools. Our Success by 6 program focuses on
preparing pre-school children to be ready for academic success when they enter kindergarten.
Our Community in Schools (CIS) initiative is a collaboration between Peoria Public Schools and
United Way partner agencies. CIS focuses on improving academic achievement by providing
in-school counseling and group support for substance abuse, violence prevention and mental health.
Launched in 2006, Success by 6® is an early childhood education initiative that provides knowledge
about opportunities for early learning and pre-literacy skill development. Success By 6® is led by a
community-based team of business leaders, educators and child advocates who strive to guarantee
at-risk children age birth to six are healthy, safe, nurtured and ready to succeed.
WHY DO WE NEED SUCCESS BY 6® IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS?
From birth to age six, children’s brains develop very rapidly, and early learning is crucial as it
lays the groundwork for the future. Early childhood development programs initiate cognitive and
character skills, preparing children for success in kindergarten and overall achievement in school.
Because parents are a child’s first and most important teachers, future academic success begins
at home. By actively participating in their child’s early education, parents can increase their
child’s performance, growth and reading and writing skills.
WHO DOES THE PROGRAM REACH?
The Heart of Illinois United Way’s Success By 6® initiative reaches at-risk, low-income families in
Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Stark, Putnam and Marshall counties.
WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM PROVIDE?
Success By 6® advocates and supports early childhood
education through the:
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Be a Page Turner Reading Program
Illinois Action for Children Building Blocks Program
PNC Grow Up Great
Getting Ready for School Family Activities Calendar
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The Heart of Illinois United Way’s Success By 6® Be a Page Turner Reading Program
targets children ages three to six in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. The program:
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reaches 51 childcare sites and 153 classrooms
provides nearly 3,000 new books per month to at-risk youth, totalling 150,000 books since 2008
increases access to early learning information and provides parent-child literacy activities
After one year of being in the program, early learning results from the Be a Page Turner Reading
Program illustrate results related to key indicators for school readiness:
§ 88 percent could listen attentively to a story being read, up 15 percent
§ 85 percent of students could answer questions after a story was read, up 20 percent
§ 85 percent of students recognized the letters in their own name, up 31 percent
The Heart of Illinois United Way’s Success By 6® Program partnered with Illinois Action for Children
(IAFC) in 2012 to advocate for quality early childhood education. Funded by a grant from the Victoria
Foundation and IAFC, the partnership was created to develop, research and implement collaborations to:
§ improve access to early childhood education in central Illinois
§ improve pre-school children’s social and emotional skills
§ build mathematical thinking skills
In 2012, the PNC Foundation’s Grow Up Great program awarded
Success by 6® with a two-year grant to teach area children how to spend,
share and save as part of the For Me, For You, For Later program.
The program offers a variety of special events with children’s activities,
games, parent workshops and age-appropriate books featuring financial
education themes such as sharing, saving for something special or how
to make good life choices.
SUCCESS BY 6® GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL CALENDAR
Since 2006, the Heart of Illinois United Way has distributed more than 175,000 “Getting Ready
for School” calendars. From monthly learning themes to daily activities, the calendar is full of
activities, suggested books and a variety of resources.
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They are available free of charge to preschools, child care centers, social service agencies,
schools, libraries, pediatrician offices, and other locations throughout Marshall, Peoria, Putnam,
Stark, Tazewell and Woodford counties.
Our Work in Income
FINANCIAL STABILITY PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE
The Heart of Illinois United Way is focused on ensuring individuals and families achieve
financial stability. To ensure people can thrive, our work focuses on providing opportunities to
get them on their feet again and helping during emergencies and crises.
United Way funds distributed to the Income
Impact Area support programs focused
on independent living and self-sufficiency,
including:
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Crisis and Disaster Services
Employment Services
Housing
Life Skills Education
Legal Support
United Way funded income
programs provide . . .
§ Basic needs for food, shelter and clothing
§ Work-force skills that
improve employability
§ Emergency relief that
helps in times of need
§ Legal assistance to
address family crises
INDEPENDENCE DOESN’T MEAN GOING IT ALONE
One in eight Americans is 65 and older; by 2030 the
number of seniors will be double compared to 2000.
Today’s seniors enjoy longer lives and better health
than previous generations, but by far the most
significant issue is their housing cost burden.
Housing cost burden is defined as having to pay 30
percent or more of your income for housing.
For seniors, this burden is 40 percent or higher.
With 1 in 3 low-income seniors struggling to get
by, the Heart of Illinois United Way funds several
programs to help seniors remain independent . . .
including home delivered meals, in-home counseling
and advocates to keep seniors safe from financial
and physical abuse.
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Income Facts
& United Way Impact
United Way funded income programs make
an impact on the financial stability of central
Illinois . . .
FACT
Poverty rates in the Peoria area are higher than the
state of Illinois average with poverty disproportionately
affecting children and youth at a higher rate.
In our two largest counties, Peoria and Tazewell,
poverty increased from 2010 to 2011; the poverty rate
in Peoria County increased from 13.9 percent to
18.7 percent; in Tazewell County, the poverty rate
increased from 9.7 percent to 12.2 percent.
IMPACT
Self-reliance is critical to reducing poverty and
homelessness; children living in poverty makes it
harder for them to get a good start in life. More than
90 percent of clients in Heart of Illinois United Way
funded housing and independent living programs are
able to obtain housing and remain independent.
FACT
In the Peoria area, cognitive, ambulatory and
independent living disabilities are the most limiting
to individuals within the working ages of 18 to 64.
These disabilities are the most likely to limit financial
independence and employment.
IMPACT
Through job preparedness, job training and
support services, more than 83 percent of people
with developmental disabilities who are served by
United Way funded employment programs are able
to find and maintain employment.
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The Heart of Illinois United Way
invests Community Impact dollars
in more than 30 local programs
that promote financial stability
American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter
Disaster Services
Service to Armed Forces
CASA of Peoria County
Court Appointed Special Advocates for Our Abused
and Neglected Children
Center for Prevention of Abuse
Court Advocacy Services
Safety for Families Fleeing Domestic Violence
Seniors Safe at Home
Center for Youth and Family Solutions
Senior In-Home Counseling and Support Services
Community Workshop and Training Center
Employment Readiness and Retention Program
Home-based Life Skills
Crittenton Centers
Crisis Nursery
FamilyCore
Counseling Connections (family life-skills)
(Peoria) Friendship House of Christian Service
Center for Family & Individual Support
Dress for Success
Personal Support and Feeding Program
Habitat for Humanity
Project HOPE
Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living
Personal Assistant Program
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Multi-Services to Single Parents (MSSP)
Prairie State Legal Services
Coordinated Problem Resolution
Crisis Intervention and Prevention Legal Services
Neighborhood House
Meals on Wheels
Senior Services
The Salvation Army
Pathway to Hope
Shelter Services
South Side Office of Concern
New Hope Apartments
Community Support Services
Transitional Housing
Tazewell County Resource Center
Employment Services
Residential Homes and Services
Tri-County Urban League
Employment
We Care
Food Pantry
Special Transportation
Home Mobile Meals
Our Work in Health
PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND EDUCATION LEAD TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS
The Heart of Illinois United Way is focused on ensuring the people of central Illinois have
access to quality, affordable health care. The health and well-being of our citizens is a
strong indicator of the health of our community.
United Way funds distributed to the Health
Impact Area support programs focused
on health education/prevention and health
treatment/services, including:
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Community Clinics
Physical Fitness
Home Health Care
Dental and Vision Care
Counseling
United Way funded health
programs provide . . .
§ Nutrition, physical fitness
and substance abuse education that improve healthy choices
§ Medical, vision and oral health screenings and treatment that improve overall health
§ Mental health screenings
and intervention that improve
individual and family stability
EVERY BRUSH LEADS TO BETTER HEALTH
One of the number one reasons children miss school
is untreated dental pain and it often makes a child
appear anxious, depressed or tired.
Illinois Department of Public Health findings show
30 percent of students on average have untreated
cavities requiring urgent care for pain, abscess or
severe decay. The number of these cases are higher
among lower income, rural and minority populations.
The Heart of Illinois United Way knows how important
oral health is to overall health. We fund oral health
programs for children and adults that focus on
education and treatment. In addition, the preschool
programs United Way funds include good dental
hygiene as part of their classroom routines.
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Healthcare Facts
& United Way Impact
United Way funded health programs make
an impact on the health of central Illinois . . .
The Heart of Illinois United
Way invests Community
Impact dollars in more than
20 local health programs
FACT
Youth substance abuse leads to declining grades,
school absenteeism, increased risk of death and the
start of mental health problems such as depression.
According to the Illinois Youth Survey, the average 8th
grade student in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties
begins experimenting with alcohol, tobacco and
marijuana between the ages of 11 and 13.
IMPACT
Since alcohol, tobacco and marijuana are the
gateways to further substance abuse and poor
academic performance, the Heart of Illinois United
Way funds youth health programs that increase
knowledge of high-risk behaviors by 70 percent
or more and 60 percent or more abstain from
substance abuse.
Alzheimer’s Association, Central Illinois Chapter
Early Stage Engagement
American Red Cross – Central Illinois Chapter
Youth Health and Safety Education Program
Center for Prevention of Abuse
Sexual Assault Intervention/Prevention Services
The Center for Youth and Family Solutions
Family Counseling Program
Mental Health Education
Children’s Home Association of Illinois
Line to HOPE
Children’s Hospital of Illinois
at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Resource Link
Community Workshop and Training Center
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services
Easter Seals - UCP
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Diagnostic
Clinic & Care Coordination Services
Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service
Summer Camp Program for Health and Wellness
FACT
Heartland Community Health Clinic
Filling a Void: Oral Healthcare
Health risk indicators in the Tri-County area show
that 25 percent of the population has high blood
pressure, 32 percent have high cholesterol and
approximately 30 percent are obese.
Hult Center for Healthy Living
Cancer Nutritional Wellness Program
Healthy Heroes
Healthy Classrooms Initiative
Teen Talk: Sex, Drugs & STDs
Tooth or Consequences
IMPACT
Routine medical exams and tests can identify
health problems early when the opportunity for
treatment is better. Approximately one-third of
Tri-County residents routinely put off having routine
check-ups. Clients in Heart of Illinois United Way
funded health programs improve their overall
health by 80 percent or more and increase their
physical fitness by 25 percent or more.
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois
STI Screening and Treatment
for Patients 25 and Younger
Saint Francis Community Clinic
Cystic Fibrosis Center
St. Francis Community Clinic Diabetes Program
Tazewell County Resource Centers, Inc.
Early Intervention
Sight Center Programs
Greater Peoria Family YMCA
Youth Fitness Outreach
HISTORY-MAKING CAMPAIGN
Because of the generosity and support of the people, businesses and organizations of central Illinois,
the 2012 Heart of Illinois United Way campaign reached, and surpassed, the $10-million mark for the
first time in the organization’s 91-year history.
Each year, more than 300 local companies and organizations participate in the annual campaign.
In 2012, more than 38 percent of these companies and organizations increased their contributions
to United Way by 5 percent or more representing $1.4 million in new dollars. In 2012, the Caterpillar
Foundation offered to reinstate their dollar-for-dollar match of their employees’ and retirees’
contributions to the Heart of Illinois United Way if contributions outside of Caterpillar Inc. increased
by at least 5 percent. The community exceeded this goal with an 8 percent increase.
By supporting the Heart of Illinois United Way, individuals and organizations know they are changing
lives and making a positive impact in our community.
CAMPAIGN TOTALS
The Heart of Illinois United Way raised more than $10.5 million in 2012 for vital health and human
care programs throughout Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Marshall, Stark, and Putnam counties.
2012
$10.546
2011
$9.022
2010
$8.755
2009
$8.611
CAMPAIGN FUNDING
54%
Employee
Contributions
42%
Corporate
Gifts
Dollars raised by the annual Heart of Illinois United Way campaign come from
several sources including employee campaigns, corporate gifts, individuals
outside of workplace campaigns and many special events. In 2012, there
were 21 new employee campaigns and 11 new corporate gifts representing
more than $135,500.
Employee Contributions, 54%
Corporate Gifts, 42%
Workplace and United Way Special Events, 3%
Gifts from Individuals Outside of Workplace Campaigns, 1%
Ameren
Richard Mark
Holli Willmert
UNITED WAY COMPETITIVE CAMPAIGN AWARDS
The 2012 Campaign included the launch of two new, competitive
campaign awards for the Heart of Illinois United Way’s top 100
campaigns.
Above, Garth Leggett (center) accepting the Best in
Class Award from 2012 Campaign Chairs Bonnie
and Steve Gosselin; below, Paul DiGiallanardo
accepts the Campaign Achievement Award.
The Best in Class Award is based on employee participation in the
workplace campaign, per capita giving and overall percent increase
in contributions with a total maximum score of 300 points. This
award recognizes a local organization who continuously demonstrates
campaign excellence from year to year.
The 2012 Best in Class Award winner was PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The second award, Campaign Achievement, recognizes a campaign
that had the largest percentage increase in employee participation
from 2011 to 2012.
The 2012 Campaign Achievement Award winner was Morgan Stanley.
UNITED WAY CHALLENGE GRANT
In 2012, Caterpillar Inc., CEFCU, Federal Companies and Methodist Medical Center of Illinois sponsored a
$275,000 Challenge Grant offering a dollar-for-dollar match towards any new or increased giving.
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2012 CHALLENGE GRANT RESULTS:
New and increased employee campaigns totaling more than $455,100
New and increased corporate gifts totaling more than $330,650
New or increased individual gifts (donors not in employee campaigns) totaling more than $11,745
2012 CORPORATE GIFTS
$100,000+
Ameren
Caterpillar Inc.
CGN & Associates
Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC
$2,500 - $4,999
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Bielfeldt Foundation
JP Morgan Chase & Company
Associated Bank
AT&T Inc.
Baumgarten Distributing Co., Inc.
Bradfield’s Inc.
Busey Bank
COSTCO
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Erie Insurance Group
First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust
Hallmark Metamora Fixture Operations
Heartland Bank & Trust Co.
IBEW Local Union #34
Labor Council of West Central Illinois
Operating Engineers #649
Pearl Companies
Peoria County Bar Association
Proctor Health Care
State Farm Companies Foundation
The Quality Connection
United Parcel Service
Vonachen Services Inc.
$10,000 - $24,999
$1,000 - $2,499
$50,000 - $99,999
Advanced Medical Transport
of Central Illinois
Advanced Technology Services, Inc.
CEFCU
Federal Companies
Illinois Mutual
Komatsu America Corp.
Methodist Medical Center of Illinois
PNC
RLI
$25,000 - $49,999
Commerce Bank
O’Brien Steel Service Co.
Peoria Production Shop Inc.
Raymond James & Associates Inc.
River City Construction, LLC
West Central Illinois Building
& Construction Trades Council
$5,000 - $9,999
Altorfer Inc.
Illinois American Water Company
Illinois Piping Corp.
Keystone Steel & Wire Company
Lincoln Office, LLC
Morton Industries, LLC
Peoria Disposal Company
Plumbers Local #63
South Side Trust & Savings Bank
Steamfitters Local #353
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Westervelt Johnson Nicoll & Keller, LLC
ADT Security Systems
Alcast Company
Amalgamated Transit Union Local #416
Bergner’s at Grand Prairie
Carpenters Local #183 Union
Comcast
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.
Dr. Pepper Snapple
Dewberry Architects Inc.
Engineering Design & Development Inc.
Evonik Goldschmidt Corporation
FedEx
Getz Fire Equipment Co.
Green Chevrolet
Hagerty Steel & Aluminum
Hawk Agency, Inc.
Hein Construction Co.
Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen, PC Attorneys
Hobart Corporation
JC Penney Company, Inc.
Kirby Risk Electrical Supply
Metamora Telephone Co.
Morton Community Bank
CAMPAIGN PACESETTERS
Advanced Medical Transport
of Central Illinois
Alzheimer’s Association,
Central Illinois Chapter
American Red Cross
– Central Illinois Chapter
Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart of Illinois
Boy Scouts of America
– W.D. Boyce Council
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria, Inc.
CASA of Peoria County
CEFCU
Center for Prevention of Abuse
Center for Youth and Family Solutions
Central Illinois FRIENDS of PWA, Inc.
Oberlander Electric Company
Otto Baum Company, Inc.
PolyOne Corporation
Schnucks Supermarket #721
SIDAL, Inc.
Springfield Electric Supply Co.
STS Sanders Tools and Supplies, Inc.
Target Store #871
The F&M Bank
Westlake Limited Partnership
$500 - $999
Alexander Travel, Ltd.
- Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Alter Recycling
American Postal Workers Union
Auto-Owners Insurance Co.
Bob Lindsay Honda
Burklund Distributors, Inc.
Burlington Northern/Sante Fe Railroad
Country Club of Peoria
Davis Insurance Agency
First State Bank of Illinois
Hanson Professional Services, Inc.
Heat & Frost Insulators #17
IBEW #34 Retirees Club
Iron Workers Local #112
Laborers Local #165
Laser Electric
Macy’s Central
McBride & Shoff Machine Shop
Metamora Industries Inc.
Nationwide Insurance Co.
PHD Services LLC
Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc.
Plasterers Cement Masons Local #18
R. K. Dixon Company
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.
Sam’s Wholesale Club #8128
Sheet Metal Workers #1
Spence Tool & Rubber Co.
Standard Sheet Metal Works
The Timken Co.
UFCW Local #536
United Facilities, Inc.
Wal-Mart Designations
Wal-Mart Distribution Center #6092
Wal-Mart Supercenter #3460
LAST YEAR, 38 ORGANIZATIONS HELPED US KICK OFF OUR 2012
UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN, RAISING MORE THAN $1.097 MILLION
Children’s Home Association
Commerce Bank
Common Place, Inc.
Community Workshop
and Training Center, Inc.
Crittenton Centers
Easter Seals – UCP
EPIC (formerly PARC)
FamilyCore
Federal Companies
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
Greater Peoria Family YMCA
Habitat for Humanity,
Greater Peoria Area
Heart of Illinois United Way
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Methodist Medical Center of Illinois
Neighborhood House Association
Par A Dice Hotel Casino
Pearce Community Center
Peoria County Employees
Peoria Friendship House
of Christian Service
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
River City Construction, LLC
RLI
The Salvation Army
Tazewell County Resource Centers, Inc.
Tri-County Peoria Urban League, Inc.
We Care, Inc.
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AWARD WINNING CAMPAIGNS
GOLD
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AAIM Employers’ Association
Advanced Medical Transport
of Central Illinois
Advanced Technology Services, Inc.
Alter Recycling
Alzheimer’s Association,
Central Illinois Chapter
AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.
Ameren
American Red Cross
– Central Illinois Chapter
Archer Daniels Midland Co.
Auto-Owners Insurance Co.
Baumgarten Distributing Co., Inc.
Bearing Distributors, Inc.
Bergner’s at Grand Prairie
Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart of Illinois
Boy Scouts of America
– W.D. Boyce Council
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria, Inc.
Bradfield’s, Inc.
Bradley University
Burklund Distributors, Inc.
Busey Bank
Callender & Co.
Caterpillar Inc.
CEFCU
Center for Prevention of Abuse
Center for Youth and Family Solutions
Central Illinois Bank
Central Illinois FRIENDS of PWA, Inc.
Children’s Hospital of Illinois
at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Commerce Bank
Common Place, Inc.
Costco
County of Peoria: County Administration,
Auditor’s Office, Recycling & Resource
Conservation
Crawford Murphy & Tilly, Inc.
Crittenton Centers
Dewberry Architects Inc.
Easter Seals – UCP
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Ernst & Young
The F&M Bank
FamilyCore
Farnsworth Group, Inc.
Federal Companies
FedEx
First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust
First State Bank of Illinois
FMC Corporation
Peoria Friendship House
of Christian Service
Habitat for Humanity, Greater Peoria Area
Hallmark Metamora Fixture Operations
Hanson Professional Services, Inc.
Hasselberg Grebe Snodgrass Urban
& Wentworth
Hawk Agency, Inc.
Heartland Bank & Trust Co.
Heartland Community Health Clinic
The Heartland Partnership
Heart of Illinois United Way
Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen, PC Attorneys
Hobart Corporation
Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC
The Hult Center for Healthy Living
Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP
IBEW #34
IBM
Illinois Federation of Teachers
Illinois Mutual
Illinois National Bank
JC Penney Company, Inc.
Komatsu America Corp.
Labor Council of West Central Illinois
The Labor Paper
Lincoln Office LLC
McGladrey LLP
Methodist Medical Center of Illinois
Midas Auto Service Experts
Morgan Stanley
Neighborhood House Association
Nixon Insurance Agency Inc.
OPEIU #9
OSF Healthcare System
Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
Pearl Companies
Peoria Chiefs Baseball Club
Planned Parenthood of Illinois
PNC
PolyOne Corporation
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Proctor Health Care
Quality Quest for Health
River City Construction, LLC
R.K. Dixon Company
RLI
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.
Saint Francis Community Clinic
Schnucks Supermarket
South Side Office of Concern
South Side Trust & Savings Bank
Springfield Electric Supply Co.
Target
Tazewell County Employees:
County Board
Tazewell County Resource Centers, Inc.
The Timken Co.
Traders Insurance Agency
Tri-County (Peoria) Urban League, Inc.
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission
United Parcel Service
VanFleet Law Offices
Vonachen Lawless Trager & Slevin
Vonachen Services Inc.
We Care, Inc.
Wells Fargo
West Central Illinois Building
& Construction Trades Council
Westervelt Johnson Nicoll and Keller, LLC
SILVER
Arthritis Foundation,
Greater Illinois Chapter
Associated Bank
AT&T Inc.
Bergner’s at Sheridan Village
Central Illinois Agency on Aging
Children’s Home Association of Illinois
City of East Peoria:
City Hall/Clerk’s Office
Comcast
Community Workshop
and Training Center, Inc.
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
Goodwill of Central Illinois
JP Morgan Chase & Company
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
MedData
Metamora Telephone Company
Mental Health America of Illinois Valley
Merrill Lynch – Bank of America
Pearce Community Center
Regions Bank
The Salvation Army
Sanders Tools and Supplies, Inc.
Soy Capital Bank & Trust
TJ Maxx
Traders Realty
UAW #974
WEEK-TV
Greater Peoria Family YMCA
Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley
BRONZE
American TV & Appliances
CASA of Peoria County
City of East Peoria: Planning
& Zoning / Housing Authority
City of Peoria: Peoria Public Library
County of Peoria: City/County Health
Dept., Court Administration, Finance
Dept, State’s Attorney’s Office
Dr. Pepper Snapple
Erie Insurance Group
Green Chevrolet
Hagerty Steel & Aluminum
Human Service Center
Journal Star
Kohl’s Department Store – Peoria
Kroger
Macy’s
Morton Industries LLC
Peoria Disposal Company
Peoria Public Schools
Tazewell County Employees:
County Board Members, Supervisor of
Assessments Dept.
WORKERS UNITED #16
LEADERSHIP GIVING
At the core of every community are leaders whose caring and generosity set the course for others
Each year, thousands of individuals, couples and families partner with the Heart of Illinois United Way
as leadership givers to significantly improve education, income and health throughout central Illinois.
Our leadership givers truly exemplify a standard of commitment to our region. Their contributions are
leveraged to support the most effective, measurable outcomes that meet our communities greatest
needs. Heart of Illinois United Way Leadership Giving levels include:
§ TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY - Gifts of $10,000 or more
§ PILLARS SOCIETY - Gifts total $1,000 or more
§ ACTIVE COMMUNITY CIRCLE - Gifts of $500 to $999
Tocqueville Society membership represents gifts of
$10,000 or more from individuals and couples. In
2012, the Society’s membership increased to a total
of 56 members - raising a record $1,130,638.
2012 Tocqueville Society Chairs
Mike & Margee Cullinan
PHILANTHROPISTS OF THE YEAR
Established in 2007, the Philanthropists of the Year award recognizes members of the United
Way’s Tocqueville Society who are committed to the health and well-being of central Illinois. The
award honors individuals or couples for their leadership, dedication, and inspiration - thereby
creating lasting impact on the quality of life in our community.
2012
2011
2010
Leonard Sachs
Stu & Nancy Levenick
Bill & Margie Springer
2009
2008
2007
Jim & Katie Owens
Kay & Michel McCord
Bielfeldt Foundation
Pillar Society membership includes individuals and
couples whose annual gifts total $1,000 or more.
In 2012, the Pillars Society raised $3,150,650 and
increased its membership to 1,389 members.
2012 PILLARS SOCIETY SPONSORS
Advanced Technology Services, Inc.
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.
Cullinan Properties, Ltd.
Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, PC Attorneys
Illinois Eye Center
2012 Pillars Society Chairs
Jeff & Sally Owens
Ameren
Caterpillar Inc.
Federal Companies
Howard & Howard Attorneys, PLLC
PNC
For a complete list of 2012 Heart of Illinois United Way Tocqueville Society, Pillars Society and Active Community
Circle members visit hoiunitedway.org/HOIUW-campaign-leadership-giving.php or use the qr code above.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
A United Way Campaign brings employees together to support their community and have fun. Many of our
workplace campaigns include one or more special events to promote team spirit, to raise awareness and money
and to provide co-workers with another way to support the campaign while eating ice cream or enjoying a few
rounds of golf. In 2012, special events raised more than $281,000 for the campaign including the GENeration
United Mad Dash and Snag & Brag Fishing tournaments hosted by United Way.
The 3rd Annual GENeration United MAD Dash once again had participants navigating a series of challenges
at United Way partner agencies and sponsoring businesses as they learned about United Way impact
first-hand. More than 50 teams and 200 people started the race from CEFCU Center Stage. Along the way,
teams completed exciting physical, mental, and team building activities in hopes of winning the grand prize.
With the support of teams and numerous corporate sponsors, the 2012 GEN U MAD Dash raised more than
$30,000 for the 2012 Heart of Illinois United Way Campaign!
V8 Sponsors
V6 Sponsors
Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois CEFCU (Grand Prize sponsor)
Ameren
Federal Companies
OSF Healthcare
RLI
Papa John’s
Rodney Strong Vineyards
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
For more information about GENeration United, see page 24.
4-Cylinder Sponsors
The F&M Bank
Mutual of America
River City Construction, LLC
Vonachen, Lawless, Trager, and Slevin
THE 2012 SNAG & BRAG FISHING
SERIES NETTED MORE THAN
$45,000 FOR THE UNITED WAY
Hosted at Prairie Lakes Farm by Bill and Paula Cirone
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The series included several great
events including a full-day fishing
tournament, a raffle and silent
auction, and fishing clinics for
inner city elementary and middle
school students.
FISHING SERIES UNDERWRITER
PNC
FISHING TOURNAMENT SPONSOR
OSF Healthcare
FISHING TOURNAMENT BOAT SPONSORS
Commerce Bank
Connor Co.
Federal Companies
M&O Insulation Company
Mark & Lesley Matuszak
LaFrank Newell & Glenn Ross
PIPCO Companies, LTD
Presley’s Outdoors
River City Construction, LLC
SC2 Supply Chain Services
Pat Sullivan
Wright-Way Interior Systems LLC
FISHING CLINIC FOR KIDS SPONSORS
Dr. Nick & Sandra Adkins
Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois
Glen & Polly Barton
CORE Construction
Eagle Family Medicine, Dr. Bob Bevill
Steve & Bonnie Gosselin
Hitchcock Scrap Yard, Inc.
Metro Centre
Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
RLI
Dr. Benjamin Rhee
Leonard W. Sachs
U.S. Representative Aaron Schock
Dr. Gary Zwicky
Each year, thousands of volunteers work in some capacity for the Heart of Illinois United Way. This
vibrant and diverse group is one of our most powerful forms of philanthropy. Through community
volunteerism and leadership, the Heart of Illinois United Way is mobilizing a dedicated, united team
of advocates working to create positive, lasting community-wide change.
Our volunteers help with workplace campaigns, volunteer for GENeration United and our student
United Way, put teams together for Day of Caring, serve on grant review panels, help with labor
events or oversee finance and marketing. They are invaluable to the success of our mission.
In 2012, United Way volunteers contributed more than 25,000 volunteer hours to the United Way
and the community. Valued at more than $375,000, this makes a significant human resource
impact in central Illinois.
The Horace J. “Hoot” Gibson award recognizes unsung
heroes who have spent countless hours working to help others.
The award is presented in memory of “Hoot” Gibson, former
manager of the Peoria IBM office and a very active volunteer
for the Heart of Illinois United Way.
Jan Kepple has volunteered for the Heart of Illinois United
Way for nearly 40 years. She has been a member of the board
of directors and served on the campaign cabinet. She is vice
chair of the self-reliance impact area and serves on the fund
distribution solution council. As past chair of the marketing
committee, Kepple provides invaluable marketing expertise
and guidance.
2012 Hoot Gibson Honoree Jan Kepple
with Bill Springer, Board Chair
OFFICERS
Alan R. Black, Vice Chair,
Marketing/Communications
AT&T
William F. Springer, Board Chair
Caterpillar Inc. (retired)
Steve A. Gosselin & Bonnie J. Gosselin
Vice Chairs, Resource Development
Caterpillar Inc.
Michelle R. Hubble, Treasurer
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Jonathan A. Williams, Vice Chair,
Community Investment
Commerce Bank
Gail R. Garrison, Secretary
Ameren
MEMBERS
Kevin J. Anderson
PNC
Robert G. Anderson
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Patricia J. Bash
Hult Center for Healthy Living
Michelle A. Carrothers
OSF Healthcare System
Kevin Casey
Komatsu America Corp.
Mining Division
Robert J. Hills
Johnson, Bunce & Noble, P.C.
Bernard J. Koch
River City Construction, LLC
Grenita F. Lathan
Peoria Public Schools, District 150
Paul E. Macek
Proctor Health Care
William T. Cirone
Federal Companies
Kenneth J. Mauser
Journal Star
William J. Comstock
Sheet Metal Workers International
Assn. Local Union No. 1
Katherine McGinn
Bradley University
Michael T. Everett
IBEW #34
Diana J. Hall
Bard Optical
James W. Hefti
Advanced Technology Services, Inc.
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Martin J. Helfers
West Central Illinois Building
Trades Council
Mark Miskell
McGladrey, LLP
Timothy D. Neuhauser
Envision Insurance Group
Stan E. Ogden
Ameren
Sid Paul Ruckriegel
SIDAL, Inc.
Leonard W. Sachs
Howard & Howard Attorneys, PLLC
Tony M. Schierbeck
Methodist Medical Center of Illinois
Dan J. Silverthorn
Community Volunteer
Sally P. Snyder
Community Volunteer
Scott A. Sorrel
Peoria County Administration
Mark A. Spenny
CEFCU
Marjorie A. Springer
Community Volunteer
Nathan P. Thomas
Bradley University
Joseph B. VanFleet
VanFleet Law Offices
BOARD MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS AT COMMUNITY WORKSHOP AND TRAINING CENTER FOR DAY OF CARING
THE CAMPAIGN CABINET IS A GROUP OF COMMUNITY
LEADERS DEDICATED TO ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY
FOR A SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
2012 Campaign Chairs
Steve & Bonnie Gosselin
Campaign Chairs
Steve & Bonnie Gosselin, Caterpillar Inc.
Campaign Vice-Chairs/Business Development
Doug & Vicky Stewart, PNC
Campaign Ambassadors
Stan Ogden, Ameren
GENeration United
Lindsay Nevitt, OSF Healthcare System
Pacesetters Division
Doug Allan, FamilyCore
Cori Rutherford, Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
Pillars Society
Jeff & Sally Owens, Advanced Technology Services, Inc.
Tocqueville Society
Mike & Margee Cullinan, R.A. Cullinan & Sons
Volunteer Training
Erica Baird, Caterpillar Inc.
CAMPAIGN CABINET DIVISIONS
Accounting
Michelle Hubble, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Garth Leggett, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Legal
Joe VanFleet, VanFleet Law Offices
Leonard Sachs, Howard & Howard Attorneys
Architects and Engineers
Gary Davis, Farnsworth Group, Inc.
Terry Sears, Community Volunteer
Medical
Michelle Carrothers, OSF Healthcare System
Patti Bash, Hult Center for Health Living
Business Services
Al Black, A T & T
Kyle Gorden, Federal Companies
Retail and Commerce
Jo Mangieri, Ameren
Brenda Dunbar, CEFCU
Caterpillar Inc.
Kylene Anthony, Caterpillar Foundation
Jennifer Zammuto, Caterpillar Foundation
Service Industries
Dave Pardieck, Bradley University
Matt George, Hult Center for Healthy Living
Construction and Manufacturing
Mike Keene, Ameren
Mo Dalhoumi, ADM
Union Treasuries Offices
Michael Everett, IBEW #34
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
Tom Bardwell, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Bob Gates, Federal Companies
2012 CAMPAIGN AMBASSADORS
Each year, the Heart of Illinois United Way has full-time
campaign ambassadors sponsored by area organizations.
Loaned to the United Way to help with the campaign, they
are vital to our campaign success.
Pictured (L-R): Art Oakford, Hank Stickelmaier, Ryan
Twitchell, Brandon Schatsiek, Ron Hale, Rebecca Somogyi
and Dan Radosavlyev.
Sponsored by Ameren, Caterpillar Inc., CEFCU
and Methodist Medical Center of Illinois
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EACH YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 100 LOCAL VOLUNTEERS SPEND HUNDREDS OF HOURS EVALUATING AND
MONITORING THE HEALTH AND HUMAN CARE PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE HEART OF ILLINOIS UNITED
WAY’S COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND.
Sandra Adkins Community Volunteer
Chuck Fabish Community Volunteer
Yvonne Long Peoria Housing Authority
Kathy Schindler
Community Volunteer
Ken Anderson CEFCU
Becky Gantt Sivertsen Reporting Service
Meghan Lundeen Caterpillar Inc.
Michele Schuerman RSM McGladrey, Inc.
Kevin Anderson PNC
Judi Gentry Community Volunteer
Katie McGinn Bradley University
Sally Snyder Community Volunteer
Michele Anderson South Side Trust
& Savings Bank
Rick Gentry Vonachen, Lawless, Trager
& Slevin
Tom McLaughlin Community Volunteer
Rebecca Somogyi CEFCU
Robert Anderson OSF Healthcare System
Lou Grillon Caterpillar Inc.
Shirley McQuirter Illinois Central College
Scott Sorrel Peoria County
Kylene Anthony Caterpillar Inc.
Diana Hall Bard Optical
Gigi Merrill Community Volunteer
Karen Stecher American Red Cross
- Blood Services
Darrin Autry
Commerce Bank
Mark Hamilton Inktel Direct, Inc.
Roger Aylward Community Volunteer
Katrina Heigert Community Volunteer
Erica Baird Caterpillar Inc.
Dianna Hunter
CEFCU
Tony Beiermann The F&M Bank
Greg Jaeger CEFCU
Rick Bentley CEFCU
Dawn Harris-Jeffries Merrill Lynch
Mary Rasmussen-Berry Lincoln Office, LLC
Tricia Johnson Community Volunteer
Deb Bowers
Community Volunteer
Alan Kenworthy
Caterpillar Inc.
Greg Padesky Advanced Technology
Services, Inc.
Jim Burwitz Caterpillar Inc.
Jan Kepple
The F&M Bank
Dave Pardieck Bradley University
Clay Unes
Commerce Bank
Donna Campbell Heritage Bank
of Central Illinois
Dan LaHood Caterpillar Inc.
Christa Pettis Caterpillar Inc.
Emily Wilburn VanFleet Law Offices
Art Laine Morgan Stanley
Diane Pflederer Community Volunteer
Lindsay Williambrown Caterpillar Inc.
Cliff Laine Alliance Benefit Group
of Illinois
Rebecca Radde Community Volunteer
Jon Williams, Chair
Commerce Bank
Joan Rice Interiors by Joan
Kristin Williams OSF Healthcare System
Steve Rolinitis Caterpillar Inc.
Kathy Williamson South Side Trust
& Savings Bank
Kevin Casey Komatsu America Corp.
Erik Christian
Dunlap Community Unit
School District #323
Abby Clark
Davis & Campbell, LLC
Connie Colvin Community Volunteer
Cheryl Dawson Heartland Bank & Trust Co.
Tom Drucker RLI
Deb Easley Caterpillar Inc.
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Ben Lambert Caterpillar Inc.
Angie LaMere Caterpillar Inc.
Pat Landes
Community Volunteer
Kevin Largent Ameren
Jan Leonard Two Rivers Professional
Development
Dave Milstead Ameren
Mark Miskell RSM McGladrey, Inc.
Steve Montez Peoria Park District
Erick Mueller The F&M Bank
Jon Neidy Bradley University
Tim Neuhauser
Envision Insurance Group
Tom Rowen Proctor Health Care
Sid Ruckriegel
Sidal, Inc.
Jeff Ryva Husch Blackwell Sanders, LLP
Chuck Sanders Community Volunteer
Ann Strasma Caterpillar Inc.
Bala Thirunavukarasu Caterpillar Inc.
Hazel Thomas Community Volunteer
Nathan Thomas Bradley University
Connie Tomczyk Community Volunteer
Pam Tomka Community Volunteer
Jennie Tylec Caterpillar Inc.
Jennifer Yates Caterpillar Inc.
Jennifer Zammuto
Caterpillar Inc.
FDCIP COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
In 2012, the Fund Distribution Continuous
Improvement Process was established
with support from Caterpillar Inc. and a
core group of partner agency directors.
An independent accounting firm audits
our financial records. A copy of the
complete report for 2012-2013 fiscal
year will be made available.
Doug Allan
FamilyCore
Denise Conklin
Prairie State Legal Services
Paul Fager
JP Riverfront, LLC
Pete Fenner
Caterpillar Inc.
Gary Henby
Caterpillar Inc.
Gail R. Garrison
Ameren
Cliff Laine
Alliance Benefit Group of Illinois
Lesley Matuszak
Boys and Girls Clubs
of Greater Peoria, Inc.
Michelle Hubble, Chair
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Angie Lamere
Caterpillar Inc.
SUCCESS BY 6
Mark Miskell, Chair
RSM McGladrey, Inc.
Patti Bash
Hult Center for Healthy Living
AGENCY FINANCIAL
REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Heart of Illinois United Way reviews
and scores our partner agencies audits
and 990 returns to ensure agencies’
financial health and governance.
Kevin Anderson
PNC
Mike Bass
RSM McGladrey, Inc.
Kyle Gordon
Federal Companies
AFL-CIO LABOR
VOLUNTEERS
John Arnold
UAW #974
Darnell Bell
ATU #416
Bill Comstock
Sheetmetal Workers #1
Ron Cox
ATU #416
Mike Everett
IBEW #34
Marty Helfers
West Central Illinois Building
and Construction Trades Council
Todd Holzinger
IBEW #34
Dan Silverthorn
Community Volunteer
Richard Stoneburner
IBEW #21
Gayla Walker
CWA/TYPOS
Sharon Williams
CWA/TYPOS
®
Cheryl Dawson
Heartland Bank & Trust Co.
Kimberly Dixon
PNC
Nathan Domenighini
Home Instead Senior Care
Adam Hamilton
Caterpillar Inc.
Dawn Harris Jeffries
Merrill Lynch
Bonnie Jones
Tazewell – Woodford Head Start
Julie Losen
OSF Healthcare System
Kevin McClure
Illinois State Board of Education
Jason Pearce
Caterpillar Inc.
Gerd B. Prewett
Community Volunteer
Mark Scheirer
Heartland Bank & Trust Co.
Tom Schlink
PNC
MARKETING
Al Black, Chair
AT&T Inc.
Mark Bourland
TCRC, Inc.
Cindy Ardis Jenkins
Quest Charter Academy
Janice Kepple, Past Chair
The F&M Bank
Karen Stecher
American Red Cross -Blood Services
H Wayne Wilson
Wilson Visual Enterprises
Brian Peterson
VanFleet Law Offices
Leann Skuse
River City Construction
Sally Snyder
Community Volunteer
Erin Stout
Peoria County Bright Futures
Pam Tomka, Chair
Community Volunteer
GEN U MAD DASH
SNAG & BRAG
Matt Cicciarelli
PIPCO Companies Ltd.
Bill Cirone, Chair
Federal Companies
Paula Cirone
Community Volunteer
Rick Dokey
Federal Companies
Bob Gates
Federal Companies
Keith Glascock
Conservation Services Group
Katie McGinn
Bradley University
Beth Hardy
Heart of Illinois United Way
Lindsay Nevitt, Chair
OSF Healthcare System
Michelle Lane
Trane Commercial Systems
Jenny Nichols
Ameren
Lesley Matuszak
Boys & Girls Clubs of
Greater Peoria, Inc.
Miranda Leininger
Kuhl and Company
Michelle Peterson
Peoria Academy
Nick Williams
Federal Companies
Kyle Gordon
Federal Companies
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The 21st annual Day of Caring was Friday, September 7, 2012 with a record-breaking 1,030 volunteers
who helped with a food drive, served meals, landscaped, painted, read to children and much more.
Together, more than 4,200 volunteer hours were completed and more than 38,000 lbs. of food were
collected by the food drive. Day of Caring would not be possible without our . . .
2012 Sponsor2012 Partners
Methodist Medical Center of Illinois
Federal Companies
Schnucks
WEEK-TV/WHOI-TV
THANK YOU TO OUR 2012 DAY OF CARING PARTICIPANTS:
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Adams Outdoor Advertising
Advanced Technology Services, Inc.
Alzheimer’s Association
Ameren
American Red Cross
Archer Daniels Midland Co.
Associated Bank
AT&T
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Heart of Illinois
Bradley University
Burklund Distributors, Inc.
Busey Bank
Caterpillar Inc.
CEFCU
Center for Youth and Family Solutions
Children’s Home Association of Illinois
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
Crittenton Centers
Easter Seals -UCP
EPIC (formerly PARC)
Evonik Goldschmidt Corp.
The F&M Bank
FMC Corporation
FamilyCore
Farnsworth Group Inc.
Federal Companies
First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust
GENeration United
Hallmark Metamora Fixture Operations
Heart of Illinois United Way
Heartland Bank & Trust
Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen PC Attorneys
Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC
Human Service Center
IBEW #34
Illinois Central College
Illinois Mutual
JP Morgan Chase and Co.
Komatsu America Corp.
Labor Council of West Central Illinois
Lincoln Office LLC
Lutheran Social Services
McGladrey LLP
MedData
Metamora Telephone Company
Methodist Medical Center of Illinois
Morton Industries LLC
Operating Engineers #649
OSF Healthcare System
Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
Pearl Companies
Pekin United Way
Peoria Civic Center
Peoria County
PNC
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Proctor Health Care
River City Construction LLC
RLI
South Side Trust & Savings Bank
Target
UAW #974
Washington District Library
West Central Illinois Building
and Construction Trades Council
Nathan Thomas, Chair
Bradley University
SERVE
GENeration United (GEN U) is a group of emerging leaders
dedicated to supporting the Heart of Illinois United Way through
service, socialization and philanthropy. GEN U targets leaders ages
23-45 who wish to join the efforts to build a stronger community
and connects them through a variety of meaningful activities.
2012 Highlights . . .
SERVE
Whether serving meals, painting a room, making hospital cards, or
mentoring a child, year-round volunteer projects provide opportunities
for GEN U members to reach out and serve the community alongside
their friends. In 2012, GEN U members completed more than 1,800
hours of community service and the group was honored with the
Association of Fundraising Professionals ‘Giving Heart’ Award for
their volunteer efforts.
CONNECT
GEN U provides fun, social and professional networking opportunities
through a of variety events such as Tacos and Trivia nights, the GEN
U MAD Dash and other United Way special events that raised more
than $32,000 for the Heart of Illinois United Way’s 2012 Campaign.
LEAD
GEN U members take an active role in building awareness and
advocating for the United Way while developing leadership skills and building a philanthropic presence in their companies and
organizations. In 2012, twenty participants were part of the first
GEN U BoardSERVE training program designed for emerging leaders
who wish to give back to the community at the nonprofit board level.
Kristin Kern-Snider, Co-Chair
Pink Sugar Boutique
Jennifer Kennedy, Co-Chair
CEFCU
Justin Blanks
Ameren
Anne Bowman
Hult Center for Healthy Living
Sarah Fletcher
Peoria Friendship House
of Christian Service
Steve Klemm
Ameren
Tamara Klemm
Methodist Medical Center of
Illinois
CONNECT
Lindsay Nevitt, Chair
OSF Healthcare system
Allie Blessing
Caterpillar Inc.
Alisha Cockroft
Ameren
Christy Gardner
Pekin School District
Cody Gerdes
River City Construction
Keith Glascock
Ameren
Earl Hull
Federal Companies
Michelle Lane
Hunzeker Trane
Jamie Messmore
Alzheimer’s Association,
Central Illinois Chapter
Leanne Skuse
River City Construction
Laura Strauch
Widmer Interiors
Katie Mueller
CEFCU
Jenny Nichols
Ameren
Angie White
Ameren
LEAD
Aili Tran, Co- chair
Caterpillar Inc.
Kyle Gorden, Co-chair
Federal Companies
Cane Alabakovski
Caterpillar Inc
Melissa Anderson
CEFCU
Andrea Begner
Ameren
Sean Garrett
Cullinan Properties
Robert Hills
Johnson, Bunce
& Noble, P.C.
Katie McGinn
Bradley University
Jennifer Quine
CEFCU
Amira Vicari
Vonachen, Lawless,
Trager & Slevin
Youth United: Student United Way for Central Illinois is comprised of students
from area high schools and colleges who participate in volunteer activities
and learn about the grant review process.
Bradley University
Cara Burghardt
Abby Craft
Katie McGinn, Chair
East Peoria High School
Tim Hudson
Ethan Meyers
Keystone National
High School
Ayyoob Al-Ansari
Safiyyah Al-Ansari
Fatima Farooqi
Daarul Uloom
Jamilah Roberts
Limestone High School
Hayley Hawton
Jennifer Rasbury
Metamora High School
Brooke Ahrens
Caroline Markun
Morton High School
Ryan Hale
Ben Miller
Notre Dame High School
Sarah Behrens
Claire Blankenship
Peoria Heights
High School
Gwen Clayton
Ally LaHood
Courtney Michael
Richwoods High School
Abby Monahan
Allie Sick
Olivia Tornow
Washington High School
Chloe Benson
Rachel Johnson
Kyle Uhlenhake
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Heart of Illinois United Way
509 W. High Street, Peoria, IL 61606
Phone: Fax: Online: 309/674-5181
309/674-1056
www.hoiunitedway.org
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