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T O U N I T E D W A YThe WholeC O M M U N I T Y

In Canadian County,

2 5out ofEVERY STUDENTS

QUALIFY FOR THE FREE & REDUCED PRICE LUNCH PROGRAM IN SCHOOL.Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education 2011-2012 Low Income Report

deserves opportunities to have a good life. United Way of Canadian County is working to advance the common good – it’s less about helping one person at a time and more about changing systems to help all of us. We are committed to creating long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of our community’s most pressing problems. It takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future.

Contributing to United Way of Canadian County is more than about supporting a cause; it is about causing something to happen. Your dollars help fund programs that are proven to create change. This change doesn’t just impact the individual or family seeking assistance, it affects our entire community.

Our unique allocation system allows us to remain transparent and accountable. Donors like you volunteer their time to review United Way funded program budgets, 990’s, audits, and program outcomes. Following a site visit and the financial review volunteer teams make funding recommendations based on their findings and the program funding request. The United Way Board of Directors makes the final funding decision. This process ensures your contribution is invested in the best possible way.

Everyone

Investing in our community’s children is the best way to ensure our continued growth. Children living in poverty oftentimes arrive at school hungry, tired and unprepared to learn. United Way of Canadian County supports programs that focus on providing essential tools for children and their families to become successful. Programs include after-school activities, counseling, character building and food.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates

in every1 9 CANADIAN COUNTYRESIDENTS

IS DISABLED.33%;Source: Robert Wood Johnston Foundation County Health Rankings

CANADIAN COUNTY’S OBESITY RATE ISHIGHER

T H A N B O T HTHE STATE NATIONAL AVERAGE. and

Engaged citizens help create strong communities. It is vital for our disabled residents to remain active and involved. United Way of Canadian County funds programs that help these residents improve their quality of life. Programs include residential living, vocational training and meal assistance.

United Way of Canadian County is funding programs that are addressing our community’s high obesity rates. With programs focused on nutrition and activity beginning in childhood, we hope to lower the obesity rate while instilling healthy habits that will continue through adulthood.

EF2 GREATER IN STRENGTH.

Since 2003,

21Source: National Weather Service Tornado Data

CANADIAN COUNTY HAS EXPERIENCEDTORNADOS,

or

O F W H I C H 3 W E R E R AT E D

In Canadian County,

1,785

Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates

THERE AREmore than

WHO CURRENTLY LIVE WITH THEIR GRANDCHILDREN.

GRANDPARENTS

OF THAT NUMBER,ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RAISING THEIR GRANDCHILDREN.

NEARLY HALF

Emergencies are unpredictable and can affect us individually or as a community. United Way of Canadian County provides funding to programs that help our residents be proactive and prepared for all types of emergencies. Programs include short and long-term disaster relief assistance, rent and utility assistance, food assistance and counseling.

With more and more grandparents raising their grandchildren, it is important they have access to services that benefit both the children and themselves. United Way of Canadian County funds programs focused on raising successful children and strengthening families. Programs include after-school activities, character building, rent and utility assistance, counseling and food assistance.

Leadership GivingBecome a member of the Leadership Giving Society and maximize your impact. Membership begins with a contribution of about $10 per week. Members receive all the benefits reserved for our most generous donors.

Accountability StatementUnited Way is committed to responsible stewardship, and is diligent in keeping our combined administrative and fundraising costs well below the national standard for non-profit organizations. Our Partner Agencies are held to the same high standard, and are reviewed annually by our volunteer led Community Investment process.

United Way of Central Oklahoma’s annual financial audit, which includes United Way of Canadian County, is public record and is available upon request.

U N I T E D WAY OF C A N A D I A N C O U N T Y

GIVINGLEADERSHIPASSOCIATION

UNITED WAY OF CANADIAN COUNTY

SOCIETY

TOCQUEVILLE

Executive CommitteeDebbie Harrison President

Eric Anderson President Elect

Shelley Dickerson Treasurer

Pam Shelton Secretary

Doug Tippens Immediate Past President

Dana Hall Marketing/Events Chair

Jim Stengle Campaign Chair

Ryan Lerma Nominating Chair

Dr. Lance Doyle Agency Relations

Arlie Schroder Community Investment Co-Chair

Karli Stroh Community Investment Co-Chair

MembersBill AlexanderLaura AndersonBill BradleyBud ChronisterDale G. CoxTerry Martin Pam MillerValerie Musser

Board dirECtorsof

United Way of Canadian County 7900405.236.8441

american red Cross, Canadian Valley Chapter 7909405.262.5760Helps disaster victims, offers health and safety training, youth services and emergency military services.

Boy scouts of america, Last Frontier Council 7915405.840.1114Helps young people develop into responsible self-supporting adults while teaching duty to God and Country.

Boys and Girls Club of darlington 7902405.262.0137Provides a safe, positive place where kids spend out-of-school time. After school Monday through Friday.

Canadian County 4-H Foundation 7914405.262.0155Supports life skills development in youth through participation in educational programs and membership in special interest and traditional 4-H groups in Canadian County and surrounding urban areas.

Canadian County Casa, inc. 7913405.264.5520Recruits and trains volunteers to advocate within the courts on behalf of abused and/or neglected children to promote a safe, nurturing home environment.

C.a.r.t. House 7903405.422.3459Provides a child-friendly place where children who have been physically and sexually abused can be interviewed and receive medical exams.

Center of Family Love 7916405.263.4658To better the lives of adults with developmental disabilities, providing services in residential living and vocational training.

Compassionate Hands, inc. 7917405.354.9591Serves Yukon area residents with transportation for the elderly and disabled; provides assistance for families in crisis situations.

El reno Blessing Baskets, inc. 7901405.262.7042Provides Christmas toys, food, house-hold items and school supplies to eligible families.

Girl scouts – Western oklahoma 7906405.528.3535Girl Scouts is the preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls, where in an accepting and nurturing environment, we build girls of courage, confidence and character.

Mobile Meals of El reno, inc. 7905405.262.8623Prepares and delivers hot meals to the temporarily or permanently home bound within El Reno regardless of age or financial status.

russell-Murray Hospice, inc. 7907405.262.3088Enhances the quality of life for terminally ill patients together with the needs of their families through physical, emotional and spiritual care.

the salvation army – Canadian County service Center 7910405.262.7042Champion of the disadvantaged providing emergency financial services, holiday outreach programs and disaster relief. Facilitate a Boys & Girls Teen Club that provides mentoring, tutoring, college prep and meals as a Kids Café Site.

Women’s service and Family resource Center 7908405.262.4455WSFRC provides crisis intervention and support services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking including a hotline, emergency shelter, support groups, transportation and advocacy.

Youth and Family services, inc. 7911405.262.6555Provides emergency shelter, counseling, and delinquency prevention, independent living and educational programs to children with special needs and at-risk youth of Canadian County.

Yukon sharing 7912405.354.9456Food and clothes closet that offers assistance to the less fortunate in the Yukon School District.

United Way of Central oklahoma 7000

Canadian CoUntY aGEnCiEs

P.O. Box 850097Yukon, OK 73085

405-236-8441www.unitedwaycanadiancounty.org