United Way strengthens our community through more than 60 programs operated by 26 local health and human service agencies which are held accountable to produce measureable results.

To provide leadership and resources to care for one another and meet the health and

human service needs of the Stateline Community.

By thinking outside ourselves - we have the power to facilitate change.

By reaching out a hand to help someone - our compassion grows.

By strengthening neighborhoods – we bolster the health of our community.

We change the lives of those who walk by us everyday.

United Way respects your dollar, they understand that you are donating because you care. You care about how your money is spent, you want to make a difference, and you want to spend it wisely. Using a rigorous review process for funding applications, United Way involves expert volunteers from the community to aid in the decision process. This means that your dollar goes to proven programs that make a real difference in your community.

In 2007 a Rock County Needs Assessment was completed indicating the top 4 needs in the Stateline Area were:

To promote optimum health To promote financial stability & self

sufficiency To help children and youth achieve their

potential To build and sustain strong families

Since 2000 Stateline United Way has spent between 6 and 9 percent for management, administrative and fund-raising expenses when the federal government says 25 percent is allowable?

The Village of Roscoe agreed in July of 1966 to become part of United Way followed by Clinton Village Board in August? Rockton would join United Way in 1968.

Stateline United Way operates an annual fund drive with a paid staff of 3 to raise money which helps 26 local health and human service agencies operate more than 60 programs for residents of Beloit, South Beloit, Rockton, Roscoe and Clinton areas?

That a minimum of 17 Scot Forge employees benefited during 2010 from agencies which received United Way funding?

Aids Network American Red Cross Beloit Regional Hospice Big Brothers Big Sisters Boy Scouts Catholic Charities Community Action/Hub Center Energy Services Family Services Girl Scouts Hands of Faith Independent Disability Services Lutheran Social Services Meals on Wheels Merrill Community Center Nutrition & Health Associates Retired & Senior Volunteer Program S.M.I.L.E.S. Salvation Army of Beloit Senior Services of Rock County Stateline Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc. Stateline Family YMCA Stateline Literacy Council Voluntary Action Center YWCA of Rock County

1. The need has never been greater and can’t be ignored.

2. Helps almost 74,000 people each year.3. Unemployment continues to be up in Rock

County.4. Life changes unexpectedly.5. You believe the Stateline can do better.6. If not you, then who?7. You may have little but others have less.8. It impacts future generations.9. What kind of people would we be if we didn’t

help our neighbors?10. It inspires others to do the same.

Large or small, United Way makes a difference in our

communities.

LIVE UNITED