2011 Annual Report

TOGETHER WE HAVE THE POWERS TO BE SUPER.

Table of Contents
A Message from the Chair Building Blocks for a Good Life: Community Investments Education Health Income A Year in Review New Horizons 2011 Superhero Campaign Small Business Blitz Campaign Recognitions The Financial Picture The Team 2 3 4 5-6 6 7-8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Who We Are
United Way of Onslow County is a locally based organization dedicated to strengthening lives, helping people, and improving conditions in our local community. We convene and collaborate with partners from across the community nonprofits, government, business, volunteers - to create opportunities for a better life for Onslows most vulnerable residents. We support community programs and initiatives that help those in need and also prevent problems from happening in the first place.

A Message from the Chair

Onslow County, North Carolina. What a great place to live. We all have much to be thankful for. Undoubtedly, we have experienced our share of challengesnatural disasters such as tornadoes, a hurricane and wild fires over the past year. We also have had to deal with economic uncertainty and more so in our community, the deployment of our friends, neighbors and loved ones. For me, with all we have dealt with as a community over the past year, the beauty in all of it has been how we have turned to one another for support and to find strength. We are learning our neighbors names, providing guidance to those who live in uncertainty and looking after those who need us the most. The United Way of Onslow Countyyour United Way has always been about caring people coming together to help others in need and to look for the right solution concerning our communitys toughest challenges. Your United Way remains steadfast in our effort to strengthen lives, help people, and improve our local community. We continue to build channels for both financial and information resources to make a positive, lasting impact on the lives of our community citizens in need.
The typical annual report trumpets the accomplishments of an organization, but that only tells part of the story. The United Way of Onslow County is a strong and effective agent for community change because of the support of youindividual donors, businesses, volunteers and partners. It was you who helped neighbors in need after April 16, 2011. The tornadoes that ripped through the Piney Green area left a path of destruction that a movie could hardly portray. Yet, you stepped up and provided money, food, clothing, your time, your tools and your talent to assist your neighbors who had been through this devastating storm. It was you who helped raise more awareness about homelessness in Onslow County. You gave your money and time to organizations like CAN-DO. Your efforts have and are helping more people leave homelessness and rebuild their lives. It was you who prepared more kids to succeed in schooland in life. You surrounded struggling families with support, showed moms and dads how to help their kids thrive and kept kids safe and healthy. And it was you who volunteered your time and talents. You helped answer the needs for victims of domestic violence. You mentored youth. You helped prepare and deliver meals to seniors or other neighbors that may be shut in. You made it possible for children to have a safe place to go during the day so Mom, Dad or both could work or have some time to run errands so their household could run more smoothly. Helping to meet the basic needs of the residents our community; whether it be in the area of health, education or income, welcoming more people home, giving children an equal chance to succeed, helping our neighbors in needits all possible because of you. In this years annual report, were showing how you helped, the people whose lives you touched and how your money was invested. Through your continued support, together, united, we can continue to inspire hope and create opportunities for a better life for all in Onslow County. Thank you. Sincerely,

R. Scott Riggs
Chairman, Board of Directors United Way of Onslow County, Inc.

Community Investments
Grant Awards by Focus Area
Health Health
$177,290

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Education Education
$139,245 $41,835 $6,593

Income Income Other Other

Building Blocks for SUCCESS: United Way Partner Agencies & Community Partners
American Red Cross Belgrade Community Action Association Boy Scouts of America, East Carolina Council Boys & Girls Club of Onslow County Foundation for Hospice Friends of the Aging Girl Scouts Onslow Community Outreach Onslow County Partnership for Children Onslow Womens Center PEERS Family Development Center Sponsors for Academic Talent (SAT) USO of North Carolina Jacksonville Center Wilmington Family YMCA

Community Partners
Carobell Legal Aid of North Carolina

Onslow County comes together in service after the tornadoes of April 16, 2011

2011-2013 Community Investments

14 Agencies. 32 Programs. Big Impact.

EDUCATION
Belgrade Community Action Association Achieving Academic Success In collaboration with Sylvan Learning Center to provide academic programs and parent seminars that are designed specifically to increase student achievement and parental awareness. Year One: $5,000 Boys & Girls Club of Onslow County After School Program Provides a safe place for children ages 6-18, regardless of income, to complete homework and enjoy playtime together. Year One: $38,150 Summer School Program Provides all-day fun, educational field trips and activities for children ages 5-18. Year One: $16,000 Youth Court Diversion Offers first-time juvenile offenders the opportunity to take responsibility for their actions through community-based sentencing options decided upon by their peers. Year One: $28,580 Boy Scouts of America, East Carolina Council Boy Scouts A year-round, outdoor-centered program uniquely designed to meet the developmental needs of young men ages 11-18. Year One: $6,500 Cub Scouts For youth in grades 1-5, supporting them in physical, mental and spiritual development while providing an exciting family-oriented program. Year One: $13,440 Learning for Life Offers a character education program for elementary, middle, and high school students as well as a career development program. Year One: $1,000 Venturing & Sea Scouts For young men and women ages 14-20 that helps youth pursue their special interests, develop leadership skills, and become good citizens. Year One: $950 Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines Community Outreach Inspires girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service so that they may become happy and resourceful citizens. Year One: $10,525 Onslow Womens Center Hispanic Outreach Volunteer Coordinator Educates the Hispanic community on issues and services related to domestic violence and assists with transportation, translations, and educational workshops. Year One: $5,000 PEERS Family Development Center Parent Education Enhancement Provides evidence-based parenting education taught by certified instructors who teach effective parenting, nurturing, and assertive discipline skills. Year One: $16,500 Sponsors for Academic Talent (SAT) Scholarship Program $1,000 scholarships given to high school seniors planning to attend a university, college, or academic institution; the student must have a GPA of at least a 3.5 weighted scale, an SAT score of at least 1100, and completed 100 hours of community service. Year One: $12,000

2011-2013 Community Investments

14 Agencies. 32 Programs. Big Impact.

HEALTH
American Red Cross Disaster Services Responds to disasters, helps people prepare for disasters, and provides emergency relief to alleviate suffering and to mitigate the impact of future disasters. Year One: $10,100 Armed Forces Emergency Services Provides emergency communication and services that care for and comfort members of the US military and their families. Year One: $10,545 Foundation for Hospice Camp Butterfly Provides a fun and therapeutic outlet at the annual grief day camp and workshops throughout the year for children and teens. Year One: $2,385 Grief Support & End-of-Life Education Offers workshops, support groups, memorial services, literature and other material to help people prepare for end-of-life care and for those experiencing grief. Year One: $3,000 Friends of the Aging Senior Needs Distributes needed nutritional supplements and incontinence supplies not covered by Medicare to elderly individuals who otherwise could not afford them. Year One: $12,000 Onslow Community Outreach Caring Community Clinic Provides free, basic healthcare and medication for people ages 18-64 who are uninsured and within 200% of the federal poverty level. Year One: $12,500 Homeless Shelter Provides counseling, referrals, and short-term housing for homeless. Year One: $19,600 Soup Kitchen Targets the indigent and/or elderly who are in need of a nutritious meal. Year One: $16,600 Onslow County Partnership for Children Child Advocacy Center A neutral, supportive, child-friendly environment where children are comprehensively evaluated for sexual and physical abuse in a coordinated, collaborative approach. Year One: $15,000 Onslow Womens Center Domestic Violence Program Provides advocacy services to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence through hospital advocacy, crisis intervention, support groups, and one-on-one basic counseling to boost self-esteem and feelings of empowerment. Year One: $11,500 Safe House Provides a safe haven, as well as case management services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children, free of cost. Year One: $30,000 Safe House Childrens Program Provides safety and a peaceful environment to children exposed to violence and to assist in the healing process through therapy and support for their mothers. Year One: $10,000 Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Provides support and information, such as hospital advocacy and counseling, to victims that they could not receive elsewhere. Year One: $6,560

2011-2013 Community Investments

14 Agencies. 32 Programs. Big Impact.

HEALTH, Continued
USO of North Carolina Jacksonville Center Homecoming & Deployment Support Program Essential to maintaining not only positive mental health and morale for the service members, but also their families. Year One: $12,500 Wilmington Family YMCA Girls on the Run, Onslow Chapter Afterschool program that educates and prepares girls in grades 3 through 8 for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living through the power of running. Year One: $5,000

INCOME
Foundation for Hospice Assistance for the Terminally Ill Enhances a terminally ill persons quality of life by providing financial assistance for medication, medical equipment and supplies, and other expenses that would otherwise be unaffordable. Year One: $18,585 Onslow Community Outreach Benevolent Services One-time financial assistance to help individuals and families maintain housing and utilities. Year One: $3,750 Onslow Womens Center Court Advocacy Helps victims complete and file the necessary paperwork and guide them through the court process making them feel more empowered and safe. Year One: $2,500 Legal Representation Offers legal representation to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault free of charge. Year One: $5,000 PEERS Family Development Center Free Drop-in Child Care Offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 9 AM to 1 PM for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age; provides support and relief to families who need a break, especially those whose spouse is deployed. Year One: $12,000

OTHER
Emergency Grants American Red Cross April 16th tornado disaster relief. $1,000 Designations Non-United Way Partner Agencies Designations. $5,593

A Year in Review: Events & Initiatives

2011 Wine Tasting
On October 20, 2011, United Way held our annual signature fundraising event, the Wine Tasting & Silent Auction, presented by Ducks Bar & Grille. The Wine Tasting made $8,095, and proceeds from the fundraiser went towards our 2011-2012 Campaign.8 wine vendors participated in this event, and over 100 silent auction items were donated. Wild Honey provided the entertainment for the evening. This years Wine Tasting was made possible by the generosity of First Bank, Onslow Memorial Hospital, and Century 21 Sweyer & Associates, and Stevenson Automotive Group

United Ways Stuff the Bus endeavor to assist school children in Onslow County was a huge success. Thanks to many people in our community, we were able to provide school supplies for over 170 children. Over 3,500 school items were collected or purchased to help the kids have the necessary supplies to start the school new year off right! Many thanks to the Jacksonville Mall for helping to sponsor this event. Southwest Wal-Mart and Target generously donated gift cards to purchase needed items that were not donated. Items were also donated to help the teachers with supplies. Volunteers from Volunteer Onslow assisted in sorting and packing up the supplies. Thanks to Janet Morgan and Cindy Williams for leading the project!

Stuff the Bus

Imagination Library

United Way of Onslow County, in partnership with the Jacksonville Rotary Club and the Onslow County Partnership for Children, launched the Dolly Parton Imagination Library--an early childhood literacy initiative to put books in the hands of young children, helping prepare them for kindergarten. This year, The Imagination Library was able to provide a new book each month to 188 children.

2-1-1 Service

United Ways 2-1-1 is a community service information line that links people to health and human services in our community. People can call 2-1-1 to find out where to get help or give help, and its available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 2-1-1 took 661 calls for help this year from Onslow County. The highest needs were in Basic Needs, Individual and Family Life, and Health Care.

CAN-DO

The Community Advisory Network Developing Onslow County, aka CAN-DO, is a community-wide collaboration to identify and assess the needs in Onslow County. Formerly known as the Homeless Coalition, in December 2010, the Board of United Way voted to house the Coalition as an advisory board, in order to banish existing negative stereotypes towards the homeless. With a comprehensive membership representing public, private, and nonprofit organizations, CAN-DO can collaboratively leverage resources, seek access to available grants, centralize data and client tracking, and implement prevention and intervention strategies based on federally recognized best practices.

A Year in Review: Volunteer Onslow

In 2011, 568 volunteers dedicated over 6,000 hours to United Way of Onslow County, equaling $117,106.00 in sweat equity hours to local nonprofits. 2011 Golden Rule Awards
Winners American Red Cross Disaster Relief Team Valerie Cox Ray Eckenrode Joshua Ervin Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary Runners Up Anthony Brenes David Castillo Jane Gagnon Dan Joy Suzanne Stelmach Northwoods United Methodist Church

We are working to build the capacity of local nonprofits through professional development, intensive consultation, and local partnership by connecting the academic resources of UNCW through collaboration with QENO, Quality Enhancement for Nonprofit Organizations. In Septmber, 2011 Volunteer Onslow hosted a two-day QENO Board Governance Workshop, and provided intensive QENO Coaching for a local nonprofit, funded through the Onslow Caring Communities Foundation.

QENO Collaborative

Americorps VISTA

AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. Comparable to the domestic version of the Peace Corps, VISTA members commit to serve full-time for a year at a nonprofit in response to a community need. VISTA members help create sustainable and effective solutions that help provide capacity to the host nonprofit without the expense of hiring staff to perform this work. We were honored to receive our first VISTA in November who will work closely with Volunteer Onslow. Our second VISTA joined us in February 2012 to assist with disaster relief and preparedness planning. Thank you to our funders:

New Horizons: Planning for the Future

Disaster Relief Fund
Early last year, United Way of Onslow County sought to develop a way in response to potentially unmet needs after the Spring wildfires. Fortunately, the homes and the lives of our neighbors werent severely impacted, but the question remainedhow could we help with recovery after a natural disaster. Later that year, United Way was approached by County officials to administer a donation from local members of the NC Automobile Dealers Association, earmarked for assisting victims after natural disasters. The intent of the donors who contributed the funds was to not benefit a single organization and that funds would be distributed through a vetted process where multiple organizations could apply to provide short-term relief services and long-term recovery assistance to those in need. The Jacksonville-Onslow County Disaster Relief Fund will serve as a centralized clearinghouse for financial donations to aid in the recovery after disasters. Based on United Ways current model for raising and distributing funds to vetted, local agencies, the Relief Fund will not only bridge the gap by establishing the first fund of its kind in Onslow County, but also assist in meeting both immediate and long-term needs of disaster survivors. In addition, no overhead/ administrative fees will be taken from donations. With oversight from the Disaster Relief Fund Committee, comprised of community members to develop and manage the process, the ultimate goal is to mobilize funds immediately following a disaster and ensure relief to local victims.

Community Health & Needs Assessment

In collaboration with the Onslow County Health Department, the Community Health Assessment is the foundation for improving and promoting the health of the community. The role of the Community Assessment is to identify factors that affect the health of a population and determine the availability of resources within the community to adequately address these factors. Through collaborative efforts forged among community leaders, public health agencies, businesses, hospitals, and academic centers (to name a few), the community can begin to answer key questions such as (a) What are the strengths of our community?, (b) What health concerns do community members have?, and (c) What resources are available and what do we need in the community to address these concerns?

2011 Superhero Campaign

Fair Share Challenge: Campaign Incentive Program

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2011 Campaign & Special Event Sponsors

First Bank Marine Chevrolet Cadillac Jones-Onslow EMC Stevenson Automotive Group Onslow Memorial Hospital Marine Federal Credit Union Ducks Bar & Grille Jacksonville Mall

Small Business Blitz

Local Businesses pledged over $16,725 to United Way of Onslow County!

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THANK YOU SMALL BUSINESSES!

Bronze Level: $100+

Platinum Level: $1,000+

Atlantic Coast Foods Drs. Thomas Bell & Ed Covert, DDS Onslow Animal Hospital W.T. Humphrey Companies

Gold Level: $500+

Advantage Gold Realty Rentals & Management Century 21 Champion Real Estate Hunter Development Northstate Mechanical Inc. Onslow Grading & Paving Platinum Corral

Silver Level: $250+

Allen R. Goodson Logging Company Aman & Peters Coastal Carolina Orthodontics Gilliam Dentistry Jacksonville Mall Little Caesars Martin Pediatrics & Counseling Morgan, Morgan, & Morgan, DDS

A.D. Guy Insurance Co ABA Rental Abby's Real Estate Alderman Building Co Appraisal Service Company Atlantic Construction Bailey & King Blalock Insurance Services Bob's Auto Bradley's Jewelry Brumbaugh, Mu, & King Castle Productions Coldwell Banker Fountain Realty Crown Apartments Diana's Dance Academy Doyle Evans Realty Inc. Dream Catcher ERA Patriot Realty/CRI Properties Excel Body Works Extreme Outfitters Flowers on the Move Frame Game Gordon Robinson Jr., Attorney at Law ITZ Construction Johnson Drug Company Jones Funeral Home Lanier Surveying Lanier, Fountain, & Ceruzzi Lebleu Mary Rawls Realty May Exterminating Modern Exterminating Omni Clinic On Site Storage Parker & Associates Planet Beach Contempo Spa Rock Creek Golf & Country Club Sue Crudas Real Estate Team Swetang Patel, MD Tire Country Tisdale & McConnell, Attorneys at Law Trophy Case Unique Designer Victory Auto Sales Watkins Floor Covering

Campaign Recognitions
Leadership Donors ($500+)
Nelle W. Altman-Boyce Kim Alvarado Cindy Autry Mark D. Bailey Patricia Banks Heidi Baur Maria Benza Frances E. Blue Gerald Brandon John Burlingame James A. Butler Nelda F. Cales Carol Carney Alan Carr Becky Carter Edward Cole, III Judith Copeland William Cosner Nicole Cruz James G. Danford James Deming Maria Dempster Lorrie L. Dentel Sandra Dixon Philip Durr Paul Elmore Vanessa Ervin Christina Feak Catherine Fox Jeffrey Fuller Peter M. Gante Ed & Paula Garris Albert Gary Phyllis Gatlin Camilla Gholson William G. Gourley Kay B. Greshman David & Debbie Griffith Russ R. Gurganus Michele Halford Glenn Hargett William E. Hatcher Kathy Hemby-Askins Gwen Hepner Donald Herring Jeff Hoccamon Jerri Lee Hogarth Kathleen A. Holbrook Michael Holdren Beth Howell Catlin Irish Krystal Jefferson-Dudley Ginger Jones Bonnie Kennedy Kevin Kiley Franklin King Ronald Lingle Susanne C. Long Edward Lopez, IV The Lucas Family Josephine Malfitano Patty L. Markl Michael J. Marks Korene Marsh Debra Matters Mary McAllister David Miller Brandon Mills John-Michael V. Moore Steve & Darlene Myers JoAnne Offutt David Ostler Carl Padgett Pamela Padgett Joseph Powers Sue Raynor Michael D. Richards Suzanne Ritter Henry & Dawn Rochelle Joseph Gill Rock Edward Sabat Larry & Karen Salefsky Daniel Sbrocco David & Nancy Scott Amanda Seitz Anne Shaw Terry Shepard Alexander Sirkin Sheri Slater Telly Smith Nicole Smith Jason E. Smith Kathy Spencer Homer Spring Mary Stanley Karen Stroud-Karl Robert T. Swindell, Jr. Janice Tabor Sherry Tipton Chuck & Debbie Uzell Michael Varga Kevin R. Wagner Steve & Cathy Wangerin Cassandra Watson Dewayne Wheller David Wilmoth

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The Financial Picture

Fiscal Year 2011

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Operating Revenue
Donations & Other Fundraising Revenues Investment Income Sponsored Events Total Operating Revenue 426,282 3,291 33,776 $463,349
Donations Investments Sponsored Events

Operating Expenses
Agency Grants Campaign, general and administrative Fundraising Expenses and Support Services Volunteer Onslow Program Services Total Operating Expenses 267,405 101,617 71,711 30,312 $471,045
Agency Grants Campaign Fundraising and Support Services Volunteer Onslow Program Services

Changes in Net assets

Total contributions, net Net assets released from restrictions Decrease in net assets Net assets at beginning of year Net assets at end of year North Carolina Community Foundation Endowment Fund $389,533 (444,530) (62,693) 469,718 $407,025

$120,031

The Team
2011 Board of Directors
Rena Bragg
ConAgra Foods

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Dixie Lanier Carol Long

Carol Carney Julie Collins

Johnson Atlantic Marine Corps. Communities Onslow United Transit System

Dawn Rochelle
Chair
Partnership For Children

Marine Federal Credit Union Community Volunteer

Matthew Rowe
Wachovia

Yolanda Major

Maria Dempster Walt Driver

DPA/LSI

Community Investment Chair

Community Volunteer

Karen Salefsky
RBC Bank

Marine Federal Credit Union

Judy Pitchford

Angi Sheegog Bob Swindell

Treasurer

Southern Comfort Gifts

Community Volunteer

Jim Ervin

Shirley Morrison Steve Myers

JEE Marketing

Century 21 Sweyer & Associates Onslow County Schools

Onslow Memorial Hospital

Claire Fishburne
Secretary Target

Cathy Wangerin Ken Warren Wes Wilson

Resource Development Chair

Community Volunteer The Daily News Century 21 Sweyer & Associates

Paula Redick Jones

Past Chair
Onslow Electric Membership Corporation

Linda Hatcher

Special Events Catering

Michael Koonce

Community Volunteer

Scott Riggs

Chair-Elect, Governing Chair

First Citizens Bank

Jessica Warlick
Fanci Friends

2011 Exiting Board Members

Rena Bragg Carol Carney Julie Collins Claire Fishburn Linda Hatcher Michael Koonce Carol Long Shirley Morrison Matthew Rowe Bob Swindell Cathy Wangerin Jessica Warlick

2011-2012 Staff
President/CPO: Craig Wagner Volunteer Onslow Director: Sandy Wyrick (Retired) Volunteer Onslow Director: Logan White Director of Finance & Administration: Christina Scaglione QENO AmeriCorps VISTA Member/ Community Outreach Coordinator: Natasha Buffa QENO AmeriCorps VISTA Member/ Disaster Preparedness Coordinator: Diane Hollar

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