Our Mission:To improve lives and create possibilities for people in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties.

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Heartland United WayTOP 5 CAMPAIGNS:

2015 ANNUAL REPORTBALANCE OF TOP 25 CAMPAIGNS:Global Industries/MFS/ York/Stormor DivisionFive Points BankTom Dinsdale AutomotiveGrand Island Public SchoolsCredit Management Services, Inc.Eakes Office SolutionsCity of Grand IslandHome Federal BankFirst National BankEquitable Bank

GOLD PACESETTER BUSINESSES:

Allen Capital GroupCentury 21 / Da-Ly Realty Co.Contryman Associates, P.C.GI Family Radio - KRGIGreat Western BankINSUR, Inc.Kelly Supply Co. / KDSILeininger, Smith, Johnson, Baack, Placzek & Allen

Gold Pacesetter businesses are recognized for their strong commitment to the campaign and meet the following criteria:10 or more employees, 50% employee participation in the campaign and $50 or more per capita giving.CHI Health Saint Francis

Grand Island Express/ GI Truck, Inc.Wells Fargo BankAxis Capital, Inc.Bosselman, Inc.Grand Island IndependentAlmquist, Maltzahn, Galloway & Luth, P.C.Dramco Tool Co., Inc.Shonsey, Placke, Maruska & Stava, P.C.Nebraska Truck Center, Inc.

McDermott & Miller, P.C., CPA’sOlsson AssociatesPenrose Machining, Inc.Presto-X CompanyRyder, Rosacker, McCue & HustonSchroeder & Schreiner, P.C.Shamberg, Wolf, McDermott & DepuéUS Bank

Thank you for making change possible.

EDUCATIONA gentleman enrolled in the Adult Education Program in 2014 and tested at the second grade reading level. A year later, he tested at the sxith grade reading level. He is now able to transition from the ESL Program into the GED Program. He is very committed to achieving his goal (completing his GED) not just for himself, but for his daughters.

508 children enrolled in high quality afterschool programs, activities and opportunities

Imagination Library increased enrollment by 385 children in 2015, for a total of 2,228

731 students are learning English in a classroom or from a tutor

INCOmEA single mother of three had been working full time for five years.A $2 raise caused her income to exceed the limit for medical benefits andSNAP. Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership and United Way impact dollars assisted with rent allowing her to catch up financially, keep her job and retain her housing. She is now able to provide for her family consistently.

$68,303 was put into savings accounts and $169,205 combined debt was paid off by financial education class participants

24,191 nights of safe shelter were provided

2,164 residents received food, rent, shelter, and other emergency assistance

HEALTH“Hannah” and her family came to the Crisis Center after years of abuse fromher husband. “Hannah” was able to connect with a bi-lingual advocate.She received assistance with safe housing education and support while navigating the court system and immigration process. “Hannah” is now living safely and working in her community.

3,342 unduplicated patients served by free dental and physician visits

433 youth attended student support group meetings for healthy relationships

262 people were served by the At Ease Program providing veterans and their families peer and clinical support

60 foster care children had their voice heard by CASA volunteers in 93 court hearings

16 UNITED WAY PARTNER AGENCIES:

Adult Education, American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters,Boy Scouts – Overland Trails Council, Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism & Addictions, Crisis Center, Friendship House, Girl Scouts – Spirit of Nebraska, Heartland CASA(Court-Appointed Special Advocates), Hope Harbor, Lutheran Family Services, Multicultural Coalition, Third City Community Clinic, YMCA and YWCA.

Thank you for making greaT Things happen!

uTiLiTies .................................. 218housing ................................... 199fooD anD meaLs ........................ 93heaLTh Care .............................. 69informaTion serViCes ............. 67oTher CommuniTy neeDs ....... 230

Top 5 CaLLer neeDs in haLL, hamiLTon, hoWarD & merriCk CounTies

Total calls in 4 county area: 876

2-1-1 CommuniTy serViCes hoTLinefree aCCess To CommuniTy serViCes 24 hours, 7 Days a Week

2,061proViDeD individuals with

basic needs, food and toys during

the holidays

11,252CoLLeCTeD pounds of

food for use in local shelters and

food programs

2,228enroLLeD children to

receive a free book each month

in the mail

$1,941raiseD million to

fund community services and

programs

996moBiLiZeD volunteers to

have an impact in our communities

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allowance for uncollectible pledges .....$71,099

fundraising & management .................$199,363

Volunteers & Community impact .........$111,384

Donor Designations to organizations ..$387,605

go Big giVe...........................................$519,737

Campaign incentive ...............................$27,065

Community impact grants .....................$13,037

uW partner agencies ...........................$612,420

go Big giVe expenses ............................$17,675

2015 Campaign reCogniTionheartland united Way would like to thank ron Depué, aaron kunz, Jayne mann and Joe mlinar for their dedicated service and leadership in co-chairing the 2015 united Way Campaign. They coached teams of outstanding volunteer leaders in the four counties who helped raise $1,421,972. We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to the campaign volunteers.

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Meet Jamie. Jamie is a child who wants to succeed. All he needs is an opportunity.Hello TOGETHER WE CAN

make change happen!

heartland United Way’sBOLD gOaL:

Heartland United Way bringscommunities together to liftup thousands of “Jamie’s.”We focus on EDUCATION,INCOME and HEALTH - thebuilding blocks for a goodquality life.

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HEARTLAND UNITED WAY: YEAR IN REVIEWIMAGINATION BACON - BACON & BREWS 4 BOOKS TOM DINSDALE DONATES TRAILER

THANK YOU — TOM DINSDALE!

GOLF TOURNAMENT

• 38 teams, 144 golfers• 1st Place: Allen Capital Group

• Raised over $15,000 to support local programs and services

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

• 1,780 children served at Toys for Tots• 62 families received help in the Adopt-A-Family Program• 48 food baskets were donated by Global Industries MFS/York/Stormor

HUSKER HARVEST DAYS

• 11,252 pounds of food collected• 87 FFA Chapters participated• Sponsors include Nebraska Farm Bureau, Farm Progress and Monsanto

MOO-CLAW FUNDRAISER

• Low Country Boil theme• Raised over $20,000

NEBRASKA STATE FAIR ICE CREAM PARLOR

• 1107 volunteer hours• 22 agencies represented

TOUR OF AGENCIES

• One Charter Bus Generously donated by Arrow Stage Lines

• 16 agencies toured• 80 participants saw United Way dollars in action

Go Big GIVE

• Partnered with GICF to raise over $519,000 for 83 local non-profit organizations

Online giving eventfor 24 hours!

• $60,700 in ice cream sales

• Raised over $21,000 to serve over 2,228 children in the Imagination Library Program• 14 “Bacon Makers” participated

In 2015, the Heartland United Way awarded $30,000 in community impact grants to Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties. The grants were used to fund local programs and provide targeted assistance as follows: HAMILTON COUNTY ($10,000) - Hamilton County Back Pack Program, Hamilton County Food Pantry, Edgerton Scholarships, Youth Center, Hampton Auditorium, Phillips Reading Program, Giltner Book Fair,B Strong Coat and Mitten Drive. HOWARD COUNTY ($10,000) -St. Paul After School Programs and Howard County Medical Center Foundation (CARE Team). MERRICK COUNTY ($10,000) - Merrick County Childcare and Merrick County Health and Fitness Center.

IMPACT GRANTS:

• Over 300 people attended to support local programs and services

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