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GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

United Way of Central Minnesotawww.unitedwayhelps.org

A REFLECTION

OF2012-2013

REFLECTION

A Letter from the Interim CEOs 2

A Letter from Ed Laubach 2

2012/2013 Board of Directors 3

Financial Summary 3

Finance Committee 4

Human Resource Committee 4

Campaign Cabinet 4

Leaders in Giving Team 4

United Way's Strategic Direction 5

Alisha's Story 5

Days of Action Highlights 6

Granite Society 7

Loyal Contributor 8

Recognition

Leaders in Giving

Letter from the Leadership Giving Chairs 9

Tocqueville Society Members 9

Keystone Members 9

Capital Members 10

Cornerstone Members 10

Milestone Members 10

Baluster Members 10

Pillar Members 12

Company Giving 15

Success By 6 & Imagination Library Recognition 17

Sponsorships and In-Kind 18

CONTENTSCONTENTS A LETTER FROM THE INTERIM CEOsA LETTER FROM THE INTERIM CEOs

To improve people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of Central Minnesota.

UNITED WAY MISSIONUNITED WAY MISSION

A LETTER FROM ED LAUBACH A LETTER FROM ED LAUBACH

CONTENTSCONTENTS

What is United Way Success?

When a strong team of volunteers, donors and staff pull together with a clear vision When we work for the community and care for one another When what is achieved is bigger than what any one of us could do alone That’s the heart of United Way

Highlights of 2012-13 Successes:• More than 160 volunteers active in Community

Solutions Teams focused on making headway in United Way’s five goals: Reduce Homelessness, End

Hunger, Increase Financial Stability, Ensure Literacy and Build Youth Life Skills

• Increased giving and generosity by local donors and matching funds through local companies

• Cost savings through increased sponsorships and internal efficiencies

• Thousands of community members active in United Way efforts: Llama Llama Read-A-Rama; trainings for parents of young children & child care providers; Progressive Dinner; Back to the Basic Community Drive; LIVE UNITED@Work meetings; volunteer projects; “Homeless is My Address, Not My Name” display at the Paramount Gallery; the “Readers, Tutors, Mentors” initiative

These are the stories of United Way and a healthy community Thank you for all you do every day! Betty Schnettler, VP of Community Impact & Co-Interim CEOKathy Zenzen, VP of Operations & Co-Interim CEO

A LETTER FROM THE INTERIM CEOsA LETTER FROM THE INTERIM CEOs

UNITED WAY MISSIONUNITED WAY MISSION

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A LETTER FROM ED LAUBACH This past year United Way of Central Minnesota has undergone significant change With the support of our communities, programs, agencies, staff and hundreds of volunteers, we have developed our new community impact goals Along with our goals, we have developed a new, focused fund allocation

process and this spring we announced our first funding

decisions to address our new goals

This process was not always pretty – there were many, many long hours spent delving deeply into our new goals We listened, and then listened some more, to our communities’ voices I was truly inspired by the time, energy and commitment of all who participated

This year’s move to a community impact funding process allows the United Way to focus on root causes of issues impacting our communities Combine that focus with the collaborative spirit of Central Minnesota and we will continue to help create opportunities to improve people’s lives

The progress made would not have been possible without the hard work and caring oversight of the members of the Board of Directors and the staff of United Way of Central Minnesota The leadership and dedication of these people has been invaluable in assisting with a smooth transition to our new strategic direction

It is an honor to serve as the Board Chair of United Way of Central Minnesota I look forward to continuing this work in the next year with the leadership and support of our communities, programs, agencies, staff and hundreds of volunteers Together we can meet our Mission -- To improve people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of Central Minnesota.

Ed Laubach'12/'13 Board Chair

A LETTER FROM ED LAUBACH

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Annual Campaign Pledges $3,539,000 Grants and Other Contributions 143,000 Less Estimated Pledge Shrinkage (155,000) Gross Public Support & Revenue $3,527,000Other Revenue 166,000Transfers from Reserves 80,000 Total Resources Available $3,773,000 Program Funding & Expense $3,048,000 Administration Expense 302,000 Fundraising Expense 404,000 Capital Expenditures 19,000 Total Resources Expended $3,773,000

Total Resources

Annual Campaign Pledges

Grants and Other Contributions

Other Revenue

Transfer from Reserves

Total Expenses

Program Funding & Expense

Fundraising Expense

Administrative Expense

Capital Expense

FINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEE

HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEEHUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE

FINANCIAL SUMMARYFINANCIAL SUMMARY

CAMPAIGN CABINETCAMPAIGN CABINET

LEADERS IN GIVING TEAMLEADERS IN GIVING TEAM

2012/2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS2012/2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD CHAIR Ed LaubachGray Plant Mooty

CHAIR-ELECT Greg Vandal Vox Liberi

SECRETARY Kris Peterson St Cloud Hospital/CentraCare Health System

TREASURER Sara Backes CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP

Steve Bresnahan Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Cloud

Mark Coborn Coborn's, Inc

Pat EdeburnGranite Equity Partners

Diane HagemanCollege of Saint Benedict

Karl Leslie Wolters Kluwer Financial Services

Jennifer Mrozek Marco, Inc

Dr. Earl H. Potter III St Cloud State University

Tom Rickers Bremer

Bonnie Rodness Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites

Melinda SandersCentral Minnesota Community Foundation/Quinlivan & Hughes, P A

Joyce Schlough Park Industries

Julie Whitney U S Bank

Heladio (Lalo) Zavala MAFO

(all numbers are unaudited)

325 children experienced homelessness in Central Minnesota last year . . .

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Jack Herold, Chair Marco, Inc

Sarah Barthel Bremer

Matt Boenish Edward D Jones & Co

Cally Christensen Array Services Group

Ryan Fitzthum C H Robinson Worldwide, Inc

Greg Gack St Cloud Area Family YMCA

Corey Hansen U S Bank

Adam Heathcote Kern DeWenter Viere, Ltd

Steve Leen Kern DeWenter Viere, Ltd

Jim McAlpine Quinlivan & Hughes, P A

Conni Orth St Cloud Area Crisis Nursery

Mark Osendorf Xcel Energy

Michael Pickens Royal Tire, Inc

Jim Schroeder Gray Plant Mooty

Caryn Stadther Falcon National Bank

Aaron Fisk, Chair Automotive Parts Headquarters

Mardi Noyes Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Cloud

Peggy Brown GNP Company

Joyce Schlough Park Industries

Melinda Sanders Central Minnesota Community Foundation/Quinlivan & Hughes, P A

Sara Backes, Chair CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Bonnie Rodness Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites

Chris Stanz CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Fred Shermock Shermock Financial

William Syverson Leonard, Street and Deinard Professional Association

Monty Headley Benton County

Pam Kotzenmacher Marco, Inc

Stefan Freeman, Co-Chair BankVista

Michele Freeman, Co-Chair St Cloud Hospital

Elna Bateman Community Volunteer

David Dolan Stearns Bank N A

Chris Erickson-Thoemke D J Bitzan Jewelers

Rob Hennen CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

John Mahowald Mahowald Insurance Agency

Doreen Meier Royal Tire, Inc

David Schlough Community Volunteer and Tri-CAP

Steve Schwegman Quinlivan & Hughes, P A

Mark Skaj Schlenner Wenner & Co

John Sowada Leighton Enterprises

John Torgerson Bernick's

Kathy Zavala MN Work Force Center of St Cloud

Patti Gartland Greater St Cloud Development Corporation

Annual Campaign Pledges

Grants and Other Contributions

Other Revenue

Transfer from Reserves

Program Funding & Expense

Fundraising Expense

Administrative Expense

Capital Expense

FINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEE

HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEEHUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE

FINANCIAL SUMMARYFINANCIAL SUMMARY

CAMPAIGN CABINETCAMPAIGN CABINET

LEADERS IN GIVING TEAMLEADERS IN GIVING TEAM

2012/2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS2012/2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTSVOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTSUnited Way Week of Action

1,056 volunteers64 projects were completed around Central

Minnesota - a cost savings of $61,110

Readers, Tutors, and Mentors195 volunteers recruited

40 volunteer opportunities were identified as needing volunteer readers, tutors and mentors

UNITED WAY'S STRATEGIC DIRECTIONUNITED WAY'S STRATEGIC DIRECTION

ALISHA'S STORY ALISHA'S STORY Imagine being stuck in an abusive relationship, then losing your support system and becoming homeless just five months before your son was born What would you do? How would you provide for your child?

Alisha moved to St Cloud at 18 to begin her college education at St Cloud State University She was doing well her first semester After getting off to a good start, she became involved in an abusive relationship and found out she was pregnant Due to the unplanned pregnancy, Alisha had to leave school in order to work

Because of the unstable situation, Alisha lost her apartment at five months pregnant She was homeless and didn’t know what to do, until someone told her to call United Way 2-1-1 With nowhere else to turn, Alisha called the helpline “They were kind and supportive, and really listened to my situation They advised me to contact Anna Marie’s ”

Alisha called the shelter, which provided her with a safe, warm place to live Just two weeks before her son, Samuel, was born, Alisha moved into her own apartment

When Samuel was born, Alisha was given information about Imagination Library, so she signed him up for the program “He was always so excited to get a new book in the mail,” Alisha remembers

She continued to work until her son began kindergarten – that’s when she decided to go back to school She couldn’t afford daycare, so Alisha put Samuel in KIDSTOP, with the help of a scholarship, so she could both work and go to school, without having to worry about Samuel

After a long and difficult journey, Alisha proudly graduated from St Cloud State University with honors in May 2013 with a degree in Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Psychology

Without 2-1-1, Imagination Library, and all of the resources that United Way supports, Alisha knows she would not be where she is today “The community doesn’t realize the effort and energy of United Way,” said Alisha “The money helped me finish school and see a brighter future for myself ”

“Seeing how much United Way helps, I’m glad I utilized those services and donated that $5 out of every paycheck I have a grateful heart,” said Alisha “If I didn’t have that support, I don’t think I would be where I am today Now I’m the one in a position to give back ”

By Brianna Furey

All people deserve a roof over their head and food in their stomach Every child should have an opportunity to enter school ready to learn More than ever before, United Way is focused and outcome driven Rather than spread dollars thinly across a wide range of programs, the focus has become to make a deeper impact on five community issues and provide measureable results

United Way’s five goals within the impact areas of education and basic needs include: reducing homelessness, ending hunger, increasing financial

stability, ensuring literacy and building youth life skills.

United Way of Central Minnesota partners with organizations who address the five community goals, achieve measurable results, and are fiscally accountable

United Way recruits people and organizations from all across the community who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done

300 children in Central Minnesota are waiting for an adult mentor . . .

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VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTSVOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTS

United Way Back to the BasicsMore than 6,000 items and over $3,600 were

collected for youth in Central Minnesota who are experiencing homelessness

United Way Week of Action1,056 volunteers

64 projects were completed around Central Minnesota - a cost savings of $61,110

MLK Day Food Packaging600 volunteers

4th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Day

Llama Llama Read-A-Rama95 volunteers

Volunteers read to children, helped with craft activities and encouraged a love of reading

Readers, Tutors, and Mentors195 volunteers recruited

40 volunteer opportunities were identified as needing volunteer readers, tutors and mentors

UNITED WAY'S STRATEGIC DIRECTIONUNITED WAY'S STRATEGIC DIRECTION

ALISHA'S STORY ALISHA'S STORY

GRANITE SOCIETYGRANITE SOCIETYEvery year, a commitment to United Way and to improving the community is reflected in the generosity of thousands of people all across Central Minnesota By going a step further and establishing a planned gift to United Way, some donors are investing in the future of United Way and therefore the future of our community

United Way of Central Minnesota friends who make a planned gift will be recognized as a member of the United Way Granite Society As Granite Society members, local residents ensure a solid foundation for our community for generations to come

For more information on how making a planned gift could benefit you and the community, please call United Way of Central Minnesota regarding Leadership and Planned Gifts, 320-252-0227

In 2003 a young man started a position as a Loaned Executive for United Way of Central Minnesota This was his first foray into what would become a 10 year commitment to this organization That first year Jason Bernick was baptized by fire into the craziness of what Annual Campaign means to the people who work as Loaned Executives But Jason’s

passion for service didn’t end that year He was soon involved on a Results Team as a community volunteer who helped determine funding allocations to partner

programs Jason has also served on the Campaign Cabinet and as a Board Member during his 10 year tenure He retired from the board after serving as the Board Chair in 2010 but came back to our aid in 2012 assisting in the

CEO Search Jason has hosted Imagination Library dinners and also assists an internal team at Bernick’s with their United Way campaign

This year Jason is serving as the de ‘Tocqueville Chair for United Way of Central Minnesota He’s always willing to share his perspective from a company and as a business owner His passion for United Way will live on for generations to come with

his commitment to our Granite Society Underneath his typical business attire Jason Bernick really is a super hero, a doer of good, a force against evil Jason Bernick doesn’t just wear the shirt he LIVES UNITED! We look forward to the next 10 years of Jason’s passion and commitment to United Way of Central Minnesota

You have spent a lifetime giving, why not make it last forever?

Granite Society Members

Jason BernickMark and Pam ChristiansonBrad and Lisa HansonMark and JoAnn HenryJim and Janet Knoblach

Gary and Jane MarsdenScoop and LuAnn ReifWayne and Melinda SandersChris Shorba

Kevin and Anita SpellacyGeorge and Shirley TorreyChris LeDuc and Adam WhittenKathy Zenzen

LOYAL CONTRIBUTORLOYAL CONTRIBUTOR

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GRANITE SOCIETYGRANITE SOCIETY LOYAL CONTRIBUTORLOYAL CONTRIBUTOR

For David Schlough, giving to United Way of Central Minnesota started simple and grew into a lifelong dedication to helping those in need “Back in 1982 I started working as an administrator at the St Cloud Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic, which had a history of running United Way campaigns I joined in and continued to give

to United Way throughout my working career and beyond because I think it is the right thing to do ”

After retiring from the clinic, David began volunteering at Tri-CAP, a United Way of Central Minnesota partner program, counseling people facing financial difficulties and providing them with practical help That led to the opportunity to volunteer at the Free Tax Preparation Service that Tri-CAP offers in the community “That was in 2007 and I have worked with the program ever since Last year we prepared and filed over 1,800 tax returns for low and middle income people ”

Through his volunteer efforts, David has gotten to know many people who have not been as fortunate as himself “It is amazing and mind boggling to see the difficulties that some of our neighbors

face,” David remarked This is where contributions to United Way of Central Minnesota come in -- by funding local services, the organization helps connect those who are struggling to a brighter future

Learning first-hand about the difficult situations of some of the people he has helped has inspired David to continue giving back to his community, both as a volunteer and as a United Way Loyal Contributor “For as long as I can remember, I have held the belief that one of the reasons to support United Way is that it offers a way for more fortunate people to help people who need help That is a great thing ”

David Schlough has been a loyal supporter of United Way of Central Minnesota for many years and continues to see his efforts make an impact in the local community “It is clear to many of us that United Way is a very important catalyst and initiator of measurable efforts designed to address local needs With the continued generosity of the people in our communities giving both time and money it no doubt will continue to make all of our homes better places to live ”

Written by: Brianna Furey, United Way intern

A steadfast commitment to United Way reflects a passionate dedication to supporting the community Individuals and couples who have been donating to United Way – in any community, at any amount – for 10 years or more are recognized as United Way Loyal Contributors

If you have been investing in United Way for 10 years or more, please remember to indicate that you are a Loyal Contributor on our website this year We would love to recognize you for your generous support

Loyal Contributors are marked with a “♦” throughout this booklet.

David Schlough

" I think it is the

right thing to do ”

1/3 of local renters pay 50% or more of their income on rent . . .

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LEADERSHIP GIVING

A LETTER FROM THE LIG CHAIRS A LETTER FROM THE LIG CHAIRS

Tocqueville Society

Ordre de Liberté $25,000-$49,999

Darlene Woolsey♦

Membres de la Société $10,000-$24,999

John and Nancy Bartlett♦Jason Bernick♦¤John and Cindy Clemens♦Don Helgeson and Sue Shepard♦Dr. Terence and Sue Pladson♦Thomas A. Ritsche Fund for Youth♦Barry and Sandy Ross♦Tom and Joyce Schlough♦George and Shirley Torrey♦¤John and Mary Weitzel♦

Brad and Kathy WheelockEdward Zapp♦

1 Anonymous♦

Keystone$7,500-$9,999

Mark Bernick and Kathleen Crawford Bernick♦Corey Bartlett♦

"Giving money effectively is almost as hard as earning it in the first place "-Bill Gates

Thank you for investing in our community

through United Way Your consistent support has been the backbone of United Way and has ensured

our ability to support initiatives that have changed so many lives in our community We are honored to chair this year’s leadership giving effort and invite you to continue your partnership with United Way It takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future United we inspire hope United we elevate United we can make positive changes in our community

Stefan and Michele Freeman2012-2013 Leadership Giving Chairs

* = New LIG Member Bold indicates 10% or more increase in gift♦ = Loyal Contributor, giving 10 years or more ¤ = Granite Society Member ^ = Deceased

Join us. Help create opportunities for a better life for all.

1 in 10 households in our local counties do not have enough food to meet the needs of their family. . .

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LEADERSHIP GIVING

A LETTER FROM THE LIG CHAIRS A LETTER FROM THE LIG CHAIRS LEADERSHIP GIVINGCapital$5,000-$7,499

Richard and Lila Bernick♦Dick and Mimi Bitzan♦Debbie and Jason EricksonMike and Karel Helgeson♦Dennis and Tammy Holland♦Scott and Dorrie Larison♦Kevin and Madonna Maas♦Gary and Jane Marsden♦¤Michael and Judy Murray♦Brian and Karla Myres♦Jerry Setten♦

1 Anonymous♦

Cornerstone$3,500-$4,999

Gail N. Anderson♦Dean and Lori Bernick♦Ron and Carol Brandenburg♦Tom and Andrea Brasel♦Craig and Karen Broman♦Loren and Art CastronovoJoanne and Paul Dorsher♦Loren and Mary Eggert♦Charles and Janice Engebretson♦Bob and Patti Gartland♦Jeff and Cheryl Gau♦John and Eileen Haas♦Brad and Lisa Hanson♦¤Mark and Mary Januschka♦Mike and Joni Karl♦Mark R. Krebsbach♦Don and Eva Krippner♦Steven Letnes♦Jackie and Dick Lundstrom♦Gail and Mike McCarty♦Dr. Earl H. Potter III and Christine Marshall PotterErv and Kathy Sauer♦James and Joan Schlenner♦David and Janet TilstraJohn and Lynelle Torgerson♦

Loren and Deb Viere♦Tim and Janet Wensman♦

5 Anonymous♦*

Milestone$2,500-$3,499

Rollie and Barbara Anderson♦Don and Pat Bitzan♦Stefanie and Nathan Brown♦Troy and Anne Cameron♦Tim Chirhart and Jeanne Soleim♦Chris and Becky Coborn♦Dan and Mabel Coborn♦Julie CobornMark Coborn♦Dr. Thomas and Paulette Como♦John and Kay Delinsky♦Kurt and Joanne Deter♦Richard DiNello and Doris Harlow-DiNello♦Dwayne and Cindy Dockendorf♦Roger and Betty Duininck♦Carl and Mary Fasen♦Greg and Sue Frank♦Neil Franz and Jean Didier♦Greg and Mary Gau♦Red and Lynn Grewing♦James A. and Pauline M. Hall♦Drs. Ron and Michelle Hanson♦Dr. Allen and Laura Horn♦Drs. Merryn and Richard Jolkovsky♦Keith and Paulette Julson♦Steve and Sandi Jurek♦Roger and Mary Justin♦Gerald and Mary Ellen Keymer♦Kevin Keymer♦Mike and Janna LaFountaine♦Ed and Catherine Laubach♦Bill and Teresa LeClaire♦David F. Leitzman♦Michael Leyk♦Dr. Theodore LoftnessMike and Kathy Markman♦Dr. John and Joyce Matsuura♦

Mike Mavetz and Mary Beth Schmitt♦John McDowallRoy J. and Ruth Meyer♦William and Mary Mund♦Mark and Jan Murphy♦Deb and Tim Nebosis♦Pamela and Robert Nelson III♦Rick and Lori Nilson♦Steve and Debbie Palmer♦Kris Peterson and Dr. Susan Haller♦Mitchell and Deborah Rengel♦Dennis and Karol Ringsmuth♦Dr. David and Susan Roberts♦Bob and Julie Sabo♦David Schlough♦Steve and Paulette Schwegman♦Marcia ShaneJoel and Susan Shobe♦Kevin and Anita Spellacy♦¤Chris and David Stanz♦Gary and Margie Stroeing♦Bob and JoAnn Thueringer♦Tony and Joyce Tillemans♦Jonathan and Amy Warrey♦Scott and Gloria Warzecha♦John Wertz and Margaret Schlangen♦Bob and Penny White♦Jeff and Sandra White♦Jim and Kathy WiantTom and Cathy Williams♦

6 Anonymous♦

Baluster $1,500-$2,499

Scott and Kate Adams♦Dr. Karen A. and Richard J. Ahles♦Howard R. Alton III♦Dick Anderson♦Don and Kathi Anderson♦Jeanette Anderson♦Aimee AspLarry Asplin♦Drs. MaryAnn and Ron Baenninger♦

* = New LIG Member Bold indicates 10% or more increase in gift

Join us. Help create opportunities for a better life for all.

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LEADERSHIP GIVINGRoberta and Kevin Basol♦Rick and Helga Bauerly♦Carol Belling♦Bob and Karen Bellmont♦Mark and Angie Benson♦Leslie Bernick Netter and Aaron Netter♦Kim and Tim Billig♦Erik and Holli Boelz♦Robert and Susan Bogard♦Gerald and Lisa Braegelmann♦Barb and Chuck Brandes♦Steve and Marlene Bresnahan♦Bill and Raynee Bretherton♦Peggy Brown and Glenn Fuller II♦Laura A. Burns♦Barbara Carlson♦Jerry and Colette Carlson♦Mark and Pamela Christianson♦¤Ann Cofell♦Darrell and Jean ConarroStephanie Craven*Kevin and Beth Donnelly♦Russ Ergen*Damon R Erickson*Chris Erickson-Thoemke♦Michael J. Faber♦Rose Ann Faber♦Bob and Elizabeth Feigh♦Keith and Janet Finstad♦John Fitzpatrick♦Jolie Frauendienst*Alice M. FrechetteStefan and Michele Freeman♦Michael and Michele Gaetz♦Jack and Eileen Gau♦Art and Barb Grachek♦Douglas and Catherine Greenlee♦Dennis and Barbara Gregory♦Kendra and Brian Hagen♦Curt and Karen Halbakken♦Kelly Hansen*Lee and Jan Hanson♦Barbara Harlander and Bruce Egerman♦Christopher and Jennifer Harmoning♦

Rob and Jen Hennen♦Patrick Henry and Patricia Welter♦Patrick and Deanne Hollermann♦Beth and Ken Honkomp♦Gregory Hunt*Thomas E. Moore and Cindy Faye Johnson♦Cynthia Johnson♦Daniel and Mellissa Johnson*Tom and Dianne Johnstone♦Steve and Brenda Joul♦Jim and Linda Justin♦Drs. Mary and Jerome Keating♦Rob and Joanne Keck♦Jeffrey and Denise Kerr*Charles and Kelli Killmer♦Alex Kind*Greg and Sue Klugherz♦Jim and Janet Knoblach♦¤Andy and Teresa Knoblauch♦John Kokula♦Linus and Marina Koopmeiners♦Bob and Mary Kovell♦Sheila and Bill Krogman♦Bruce and Stephanie Kudak♦Jean KulsrudPhillip and Rose Kunkel♦Steve and Kim Kutscheid♦Patrick and Debra Lalley♦Dr. Henri and Patricia LanctinBill and Deb Lanners♦Sven and Judith Larsen♦Gloria Laughlin♦Jason Lesinski*Mary J. Leyk♦Chris Lindquist and Diane Scheierl♦Peter Lundholm*Dr. John M. Mahowald and Donna Kuhl♦Martin and Betsy Mahowald♦Jim and Jackie Maleska♦Todd A. MatherIan Mattson♦Ann and Joel McCann♦George and Jean Meinz♦Thomas and Cindy Melloy♦David and Beth Meyer♦

Greg and Michelle Meyers♦Bruce and Joey Miller♦John and Jessica Moore♦*Louise M. Muggli*Steve and Barb Mulawka♦Greg and Julie Nelson♦Peter and Laurie NelsonLarry Newell♦Caitlin O'Connor*James and LouAnn O'Connor♦Kevin O'Driscoll and Victoria Powell♦Joseph and Elaine Omann♦Gary Owen♦Jodi and Mark Page♦Susan and Scott Palmer♦Jeff and Stephanie PetersonMick and Sarah PickensGreg and Becky Pietrowski♦Judy and Dick Pike♦Tom and Amy Porwoll♦Lori and Daniel Rebischke♦Davis F. Reinke*Alan and Heidi Reitz*Tom and Deb Rickers♦Lynne and Jim Ridgway♦Jim and Kaia RingwaldDr. James and Ann Romanowsky♦Dennis Roske*Dwight and Denise Samson♦Jane ScherberBob and Judy Scheuerell♦Don and Patti Schiffler♦John and Diane SchlechtDale and Lori Schleppenbach*Michael Schlough and Rebecca BastienJudith Schmid♦Ron and Dianne Schmitz♦John and Vicki Schneider♦Kerri and Duane Schramel♦Mark and Leslie Seehusen♦Matt and Amy SenneDavid and Julie ShusterRhonda and Scot Siltman♦Mike and Patty Sipe♦Marv and Janet Soldner♦Felix Spooner III♦

* = New LIG Member Bold indicates 10% or more increase in gift

LEADERSHIP GIVING

♦ = Loyal Contributor, giving 10 years or more ¤ = Granite Society Member ^ = Deceased

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LEADERSHIP GIVING

* = New LIG Member Bold indicates 10% or more increase in gift

LEADERSHIP GIVINGJeanette and Edward Stack♦Carla and Joe Stephanie♦Kristin Stewart♦Gary and Barb Strandemo♦Dr. Janelle and Terry Strom♦Jill and Todd StuberJoseph and Allison Tetrault III♦Christopher Thiel*Judith Thomes*Molly and Jeffrey Thompson♦Kelly Thomton and Jeff Barron♦Drs. Kim Tjaden and Joe Nguyen♦David and Julie Tripp♦Bob^ and LeAnne Troxel♦Dianne Tuff and Murdoch Johnson♦Greg and Jan Vandal♦Molly VoigtJerry and Connie Von Korff♦Gerry and Kathy Waletzko♦Robert and Lesley Walter♦Darrell and Michelle Watercott♦Don and Sylvia Weeres♦Sharon West♦Daniel and Julie Whitney♦Scott and Joan Wilcox♦Rosemary and Mike Windschitl♦William and Tracey Worzala♦Kathy and Lalo Zavala♦Donald Zemler*

16 Anonymous♦

Pillar$1,000-$1,499

Mark Aaberg♦Carol AbellJames and Arlys Akervik♦Douglas AndersenKathy Andersen♦Brent and Ingrid AndersonDenis AndersonDon and Michelle AndersonJames and Lois AndersonScott and Myndee AndersonLester Armstrong, Jr.

Rob and Cathy Backes♦Gary and Denise Barby♦Richard and Debra Baron♦Sarah Barthel*Stacey BartholomewBrian Bastian*Elna and Bill Bateman♦David and Jean BauerlyShelly Bauerly Kopel and Scott Kopel♦Jeff and Sally Jo Baumgartner*Scott and Meaghan BaynesPenny L. Beattie*Ted and Pat Beatty♦Jason and Melissa BeckerMichelle BeemanJames and Char BennewitzRon and Grayce Berg♦Jen and Chad Berger*Lisa Bernick♦Pamela Bernick and Jasper Bond♦Bernice E. BernsRandall and Mary BernsJoseph and Helen Bettendorf♦Ronald BetzlerPatricia Biendara♦*Kirstie and Peter Bingham♦Gary and Janel Kinville BitzanSteve and Sally Blair♦Jane Blee*Jeff and Char Bloss♦Teresa and Howard Bohnen♦Ben and Jennifer BohnsackMichael BoltonCatherine and Rob BonneauMichael and Mary Jo Bot♦Robyn and Steve Bright♦Joanne and Keith Broschofsky♦Greg Brown*Bill and Donna Buckner♦Donald and Paula BurgeDarin Byrne♦Mark CampbellJanna Cannon♦Lyle and Jayne CarterMelody ClarkTimothy ClementsDouglas and Linda Connell♦

Bob and Jodi Corrigan*Charles A. Coughlin*James Cox*Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Cragle♦Aaron and Sarah Crandall♦Keith Crane*Franco and Karrie CusipagMichael L. Daniels*Jim and Jan Davis♦Corrine DeckerJohn and Chrystal Deibel♦Nick and Krystal DelaneyJeff and Anne Deters♦Karen DinndorfRichard Dockendorf♦David and Kelly Dolan♦Pat^ and Kitty Dolan♦Mark and Karla Donlin♦Steve and Lynette Dooley*Phyllis Duerr♦*Duane T. du'Monceaux*Paul Ebnet and Jean Januschka EbnetEarl Edeburn♦Pat and AnnElise EdeburnThomas EggertLinda Eich DesJardins♦Joe and Cheri Eickhoff♦Jeff and Michelle Eikmeier♦Julie Ellis♦Amanda and Jeff Engelking SteilBrian and Julia EspeBecky and Ben EstbyMolly Ewing♦*Eric Falk and Melissa Pedersen♦Neil and Kelly Fandel MD♦Jeffery W. Farnick, Jr.*Tim and Shelley FeddemaMichael and Mary Feichtinger♦Tom and Gina Feldhege♦Dave and Joanne FerkinhoffAaron and Julie FiskJohn V. Fitch*Mike and Barb FitchSteve and Margo Flynn♦Kathleen F. Formo♦*Amy FossPrentiss and Joyce Foster♦

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LEADERSHIP GIVINGJean FranzNathan FrenchClarus FrieJohn and Nancy Frobenius♦Tom Gebhardt*Brian and Katherine GefreDr. John and Jeanne Geiser♦Steve Gerberding♦*Craig and Louise Geyer♦Mark and Mary GieseSondra and Jim Glenn♦Michael and Nancy GohmanBrad Goskowicz♦Michael and Cynthia Grogan♦Richard and Karen GruberTom and Linda Guggenberger♦*Stan Guimont*Scott and Bridget HamakJanice HammondNathan and Wanda Hanisch*Corey and Marci Hansen♦Mary and Robert Harlander-Locke♦Steven Hary and Linda FiereckDon Hathaway and Sharon Carter♦Debra Headley♦Adam and Tiffany Heathcote*Gary HedlundMike and Maureen Heinen♦Renee Hendricks Olson and David Olson♦Robert and Karen Hengel♦Jamie and Katie Henkemeyer♦*Mark and JoAnn Henry♦¤Jack and Anita HeroldGreg and Deborah Hess♦Peggy Hess-Johnson♦Peter and Jennifer Hill♦John Hilton*Tonya Hinkemeyer*Karen Hoeschen and Hank Krey♦Latham HogensonGreg and Mary Alice HohlenJim Holmquist*Michael and Rachel HolmstromRobyn L. Holthaus♦Laura Hood*Joy and Michael Hornung*Dennis and Bev Host♦

Jessica and Peter Houle*Dr. James and Kelly HoverKeith and Julie Hughes♦Don L. HummerPat and Cindy Hupf♦Dr. Scot and Gretchen Hutton♦Lloyd and Shelly Imdieke*Rosemarie ImgrundSteven and Barbara Isaacson♦Dr. Rolf and Virginia Jacobson♦Gail Jenson*Lowell and Kathy JohnsonMichele Johnson-Amundson♦Angela JordahlPhil and Marva Jorgensen♦Gary and Lynn Joubert♦Sheila Jovanovich♦*Doug Kantor*Jeffrey KellerPatricia Kennedy*Randy and Cathy Kight♦Karen KinsleyJeremy KirtDeanna and John Klein♦Chris and Shawn KlimpelKyle KlukkenSteve KnutsonShawn and Margarita Kohout♦Patricia Koskela♦*Al and Yvonne Kremers♦Jerry and Mary Krippner♦Mark and Gwen Kunkel♦Barry and Leslie LaBineRanji and Lisa Lachmansingh♦Kristin LahrScott and Kimberly Lahr♦Dan LandwehrDick and Carol Langdok♦Jonathan LannersSteven and Peggy Laraway♦Mark and Judi Larkin♦Dave Larsen*Frances Larson♦Matthew and Lynn Larson♦Timothy J. and Beth A. Laudenbach*Jim and Mary Jane Lauerman♦Gary and Colleen Layne♦

Steve LeenGreg and Kris Lehman♦Jean Leighton♦Robert and Lydia LeightonJohn and Arlene Leisen♦Gary and Julie Leistico♦Karl and Mary Leslie♦Larry and Connie LogemanBrian Lucas*Jon Mabee*Murray and Susan MackMarjorie A. and Gerald L. Mahon♦Bob and Marissa MahowaldDavid and Jennifer Mahowald♦John P. and Maryanne Mahowald♦Robert and Anne Mahowald♦Charles and Cheryl MantheyNancy and Erich Martens♦Jasmine Mastroiana*Mike and Lisa Maurer♦Kathleen McDowall*Matt McDowall*Doreen and Tom Meier♦Therese Melrose♦John and Dawn Michaud*Jim and Marion Miller♦Robert and Debra Miller♦Diane and Ralph MoellerJeanine MooreRobert A. MooreRon and Mary Morton♦Angela and Nathan MoschoJennifer and Elphege Mrozek♦Jason MurphyGreg and Elizabeth MurraySam and Nancy Myers♦Joanne Nei♦Kristine Nelson♦Tracy Nelson and Tom Mastellar♦Connie and Kevin Ness*Janice NetterfieldVernon and Cheryl Nies♦Dennis NiessDebra NistlerJeanine Nistler♦LeRoy Northam♦Sean P. O'BrienDan and Jan Ochsner

LEADERSHIP GIVING

* = New LIG Member Bold indicates 10% or more increase in gift♦ = Loyal Contributor, giving 10 years or more ¤ = Granite Society Member ^ = Deceased

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LEADERSHIP GIVING LEADERSHIP GIVINGCarrie Oehrlein*Martin Oines*Jason and Dana Olson♦Pamela and Kirwin OsbornDarrell and Lori Ostendorf♦Gerald and Carole OttoKurt and Linda Otto♦Amber PanekRick and Tammy Parker♦Kathy and Jim Parsons♦Katherine H. Pattison FundMarilyn Peitso and Peder Hegland♦Bill Pennings♦*Jim and Janine PerraultGermain and Annette Petermeier*Jim and Chris PetersonLou Ann Peterson*Ted and Jane Peterson♦Warner PetersonDavid and Mary Phipps♦Brad Pieper*Roberta Piekarski*Patrick and Joy PlamannMike Podawiltz and Diana Murphy PodawiltzSharon PogatschnikKeith Poissant*Don and Marcie Popowski♦Mathew and Stephanie Putz♦Barry and Gretchyn Quernemoen♦*Mark and Deborah Ramsdell♦Duane and Joni Rasmusson♦Scoop and LuAnn Reif♦¤Rachael M. Rein*Bret Reuter♦Janene M. Riedeman*Matt and Sarah RileyCraig and Brenda Ritter*Mary and Jerry Robel♦*Scott and Reyne Roeder♦Michael J. RoehlRobert and Carol RossMark and Diane Sakry♦Wayne and Melinda Sanders♦¤Lisa and Ted Scharf♦Dale and Barb Scheiber♦

Christopher Schlichting♦*Ted and Julie Schmid♦John and Jan Schnettler♦Brian Schoenborn♦Dr. Holly Schoenherr and Mr. Kevin Schoenherr♦*Donna M. Scholer*Keith Schreifels*Cameron and Jeanine Schroeder♦Louann Schroeder♦*Tim and Amy SchuchardSteve and Chris Schueller♦Roberta B. Schultz*Sharon and Kent Schumacher♦Rob Schumann and Kris LawrenceVicki ScottRobert L. Shea*Chris Shorba♦¤Mark and Jeanne Skaj♦John Skalla♦Brandon L. SmithJames and Kristine Smith♦Joseph and Pamela SmoleyJohn and Trude Sowada♦Steve and Jean Sperl♦Karl SteffenAndrew and Janelle Steil*Paul and Elizabeth Steil♦John Stenger, Jr.♦Charlotte Stephens/ Imagination LibraryKaren and Gregory Studer♦Daniel L. Sufka*Mary SuperKevin and Linda SwitzerWilliam Syverson♦John and Angie TaylorChris Theisen*Michael and Bonnie Thell*Jennifer Thienes♦Patty and John Tholen*Dr. Gary and Christine Thompson♦Bruce and Kristin Tveit♦Christopher Veit♦Harley VestrumSteve and Joan Vincent♦

Andrew Vinson and Kathy Carton♦Jeff and Michelle Voit♦Lisa VollbrechtMike and Shari Wahlin♦Dallas Wakefield♦Eric WaldronKarin A. Walz*Peggy WanderBruce and Jarolyn WatkinsTamara D. Webb*Teresa WeberSusan Weirens♦Susan Weisbrich♦Susan and John Weitz♦Scott Welle♦Pat and Vicky WeltySue Wendt and Roger Schleper♦Albert and Lora West♦Doris and Dani WestraJesse and Rachel WestrupDiana and Dale White♦George Wilkes♦Steven and Lori Wischmann♦Len and Judy Wohlman♦Russell and Judy Wolter♦William Wroge♦DeEtte and Neal Wurm♦Dr. Tom and Judy Wyne♦Karen E. YoungLoreli M. Yurczyk*Pamela Zentner*Kathy Zenzen♦¤Mr. Patrick Zuiker*Johanna Zwilling

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Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this booklet; however, misspellings and omissions sometimes occur. Please accept our apologies.

Please contact United Way of Central Minnesota’s Leadership and Planned Gifts Department at 320-252-0227 should you have a question or correction. Thank you!

* = New LIG Member Bold indicates 10% or more increase in gift♦ = Loyal Contributor, giving 10 years or more ¤ = Granite Society Member ^ = Deceased

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LEADERSHIP GIVING2012/2013 Leaders in Giving by Company

CentraCare Health System.......103Coborn's, Inc. .............................49GNP Company ...........................21Bremer ........................................19Wolters Kluwer Financial Services ...................................19College of St. Benedict, St. John's University and Order of St. Benedict ...............17Gray Plant Mooty ........................17Kern DeWenter Viere, Ltd. .........17Marco, Inc. ..................................17Bernick's .....................................16Park Industries............................16Xcel Energy ................................15CliftonLarsonAllen LLP ...............14Leighton Enterprises...................14U.S. Bank ...................................12Schlenner Wenner & Co. ............11Apollo Insurance Agency ............10bluestem brands, inc. .................10Grede Holdings LLC ...................10Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A. ...........10Rinke-Noonan.............................10Netgain Technology ......................9Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. ...8HealthPartners Central MN Clinics ........................................8Viking Coca-Cola Bottling Company ...................................8Automotive Parts Headquarters ...7DeZURIK, Inc. ..............................7Liberty Paper, Inc..........................7Mahowald Insurance Agency........7Palmer ..........................................7St. Cloud Area School District #742...............................7United Way of Central Minnesota ..................................7

Appert's Foodservice ....................6D. J. Bitzan Jewelers ....................6Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC ...6McDowall Company......................6Northway Dental Associates .........6St. Cloud Medical Group ..............6St. Cloud Surgical Center .............6Stearns County Offices.................6United Parcel Service ...................6Columbia Gear .............................5Eich Motor Company ....................5Microbiologics Inc. ........................5Pan-O-Gold Baking Co. ................5Sartell/St. Stephen Area School District #748...............................5Sauk Rapids/Rice School District #47.................................5Scheels All Sports.........................5St. Cloud VA Health Care System ..............................5UBS Financial Services ................5Adult & Pediatric Urology..............4BankVista .....................................4City of St. Cloud............................4Electrolux Home Products ............4Herberger's ...................................4Leonard, Street and Deinard Professional Association............4Merrill Corporation ........................4New Flyer USA .............................4SCR ..............................................4St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates ..4Woodcraft Industries, Inc. .............4Central Minnesota Community Foundation .............3Crafts Direct ..................................3Creative Memories .......................3Granite Equity Partners ................3Holiday Inn & Suites .....................3Lumber One, Avon Inc. .................3Malco Products .............................3Nahan Printing, Inc. ......................3

Neils Franz & Chirhart, P.A. ..........3St. Cloud Ear, Nose & Throat .......3St. Cloud State University.............3Stearns Bank N.A. ........................3Tri-County Abstract and Title Guaranty, Inc. ............................3W. Gohman Construction Co. .......3Wells Fargo ..................................3Albany Area School District #745...............................2Array Services Group ...................2Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota .....................2Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud ..................2Cetera Investment Services .........2Cinema Entertainment Corp. ........2Clear Path, LLC ............................2GB & Co. Hair-Skin-Spa ...............2General Mills.................................2Holland & Frank Executive and Employee Benefit Solutions, Inc. ..2Jackie and Dick Lundstrom, State Farm Insurance ............................2Meyer Associates .........................2Northern Metal Products, Inc. .......2Royal Tire, Inc...............................2UpFront Consulting.......................2Accredited Investor Services, Inc. .............................1Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center ..........................1American Family Insurance - James E. Lauerman Agency......1American Heritage National Bank ............................1Anderson Financial .......................1Anesthesia Associates of St. Cloud ................................1Anna Marie's Alliance ...................1Benson Funeral Home..................1

LEADERSHIP GIVING

THAT'S NOT OKAY!As you paged through our Annual Report, you may have noticed startiling, local statistics.

LEADERSHIP GIVING LEADERSHIP GIVINGBig Brothers Big Sisters of Central MN ............................1Billig Opticians ..............................1Capital One 360............................1CDI ...............................................1Child Care Choices, Inc. ...............1City of Sartell ................................1Continental Press, Inc. .................1DCI Inc..........................................1East Side Glass Company............1Eden Valley-Watkins Public School .............................1Ericsson Contractors ....................1Executive Express ........................1FedEx ...........................................1Hagemeister & Mack Architects....1Hardware Distributors Ltd. ............1Hartford Financial Services ..........1Hennen's Furniture .......................1IBM Corporation ...........................1ING National Trust ........................1Landwehr Construction, Inc. .........1Laraway Financial Advisors, Inc. ..1McCarty & Associates LLC ...........1Metro Bus .....................................1Michael Bot Agency - Allstate Insurance ......................1Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid ..............1Midsota Plastic Surgeons, P.A. .....1Midwest Machinery Co. ................1Miller Companies ..........................1Miller Welle Heiser & Co. Ltd., CPA ....................................1MN WorkForce Center of St. Cloud ................................1NettWork Mfg. ...............................1North Central Pathology ...............1Northland Capital Financial Services LLC .............................1Office Furniture Solutions, Inc. .....1Plaza Park Bank ...........................1Podawiltz Development ................1

RBC Wealth Management ............1Refine Dermatique Skin & Laser Center ..............................1ROMA of Minnesota .....................1Schluchter Investment Advisors ...1Schroeder Law Office ...................1Scott R. Wilcox, DDS ....................1Sentinel Printing, Inc.....................1Shop NBC.....................................1Social Security Administration ......1Spee Dee Delivery........................1St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce .............1St. Cloud Federal Credit Union.....1St. Cloud Industrial Products ........1State of MN Offices ......................1The Village Family Service Center ...........................1Times Media .................................1Tri-County Action Program, Inc. ...1UnitedHealth Group ......................1Vox Liberi ......................................1Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Homes ..........................1

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Relfecting on last year's impact to the community

Because of your support 48,211 children and adults received food, clothing, resided in an emergency shelter or transitional housing, received short-term financial assistance and other basic necessities

Because of your support 8,304 school-age children and youth were mentored by supportive adults in programs outside of school, grew in their life skills and were supported in school-related achievements

Basic NeedsBasic Needs

EducationEducation

1 out of 5 third graders in area schools are not

reading at grade level - in some

local schools, it's 1 out of 3 . . .

The case is SIMPLE, the need is URGENT, the solution lies with YOU . . . Thank you for your 2012-2013 contribution! You are helping to make it okay.

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Corporate, Service Club and Foundation Gifts

AWARE c/o Central Minnesota Community FoundationCentral Minnesota Community FoundationBernick Family FoundationCenter for Nonprofit Excellence & Social Innovation

Central MN Noon Optimist Club Inc.Child Care Choices, Inc.Coborn's, Inc.Initiative FoundationMorgan Family FoundationSt. Cloud Granite Rotary

St. Cloud Morning Optimist ClubZonta Club of St. Cloud Area

SB6 and IL CONTRIBUTIONSSB6 and IL CONTRIBUTIONS SPONSORSHIPS AND IN-KINDSPONSORSHIPS AND IN-KIND

Success By 6 (SB6) is a collaboration to build community support for children during the formative years that influence their entire lives - from birth to age six

United Way's Success By 6 believes effective parenting can be learned and every child has potential A strong community builds upon the assets,

strengths and capabilities of children and their families But all of us need to take responsibility

Success By 6 would not be possible without grants, local corporations and individuals supporting the program year-round!

Imagination Library (IL) is a program of the United Way of Central Minnesota Success By 6 initiative and offered in partnership with the Dollywood Foundation Parents with children, from birth to their fifth birthday, who live in the UWCM service area, are eligible to sign up for Imagination Library Each month children enrolled in the program receive a free, age appropriate book in the mail The program is offered to families at no cost

Imagination Library is partially funded locally by individual donations from parents, community members, organizations and special grants Last year 11,633 children received books through the program A child can be sponsored for $30 per year

SUCCESS BY 6

IMAGINATION LIBRARY

A huge thank you to those who participated in the Imagination Library Progressive Dinner.

Individual Contributors

Kathy and David AckerSara and Tim BackesDorothy Becker (Deceased)Dick and Mimi BitzanDebbie and Jason EricksonJanice HammondMark and JoAnn Henry

Mark KrebsbachSveinar and Judith LarsenBrad PickleDr. Thomas and Cheri SatreKristin SchmidtMelissa TrenzDianne Tuff and Murdoch Johnson

Greg and Jan VandalJerry and Connie Von KorffJustin WampachGene and Sheelah WindfeldtDarlene Woolsey

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SPONSORSHIPS AND IN-KINDSPONSORSHIPS AND IN-KINDA special thank you to all of our 2012-2013 corporate sponsors.

2012 Campaign ConsultantCentraCare Health System

2012 United Way Videobluestem brands, inc

2012 Week of ActionCentral Minnesota Community Foundation

2012 Guitars and GratitudeBankVistaMarco, Inc

2012 de'Tocqueville EventTom and Joyce Schlough

2013 Annual Celebration: A Lunchtime LuauGNPGray Plant MootyMarco, Inc

2013 Imagination Library Progressive DinnerCentraCare Digestive Center

If you would like more information on how to become a corporate sponsor, please contact Kristin Darnall at kdarnall@unitedwayhelps org or 320 229 3501

Becuase of in-kind donations we are able to put more dollars toward community isssues. Thank you to these companies who provided in-kind support last year.

In-Kind DonationsCoborn's, Inc Custom Catering/Short StopDMR, Inc

GNPHoliday Inn Hotel and SuitesLeighton Enterprises

Quinlivan & Huges, P A St Cloud Times

United Way of Central Minnesota3001 Clearwater Road, Suite 201

St. Cloud, MN 56301www.unitedwayhelps.org

(320) 252-0227

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IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRESSIVE DINNER

April 5, 2014April 12, 2014Tickets: $110 per person

Please join us for a unique, intimate dining experience with international cuisines to benefit Imagination Library!

Your choice of different cuisines - 10 guests per cuisine!

Local chefs will prepare a first and second course, and you will travel to different homes in the area to dine