United Way Community Campaign

United Way Fox Cities | 2016 3 C O N T E N T S 3 President's message 4 Board of Directors 5 Campaign co-chairs' message: Offering a 'hand up' to those who need it 6 COVER STORY: Helping hands give hope to formerly homeless man — and so many others 9 Reach out & Read 11 Enter the United Way Car Sweepstakes 12 United Way's Impact Areas 16 Partner Agencies 17 Volunteers 1455 Midway Road Menasha, WI 54952 (920) 954-7210 Co-Owner/Publisher/Executive Editor/ Director of Operations ...................................................Margaret LeBrun Co-Owner/Publisher/ Director of Business Development & Events ...........Brian Rasmussen Creative .....................................................Jeff Amstutz, Creative Director Michael Miller, Art Director Senior Associate Editor ....................................................Sean P. Johnson Contributing Writers ......... Nanci Micke, Susan Perri, Julia Lammers Business Manager ......................................................................Dave Allen Sales Manager ......................................................................Wendy Gilbert Sales Representative ......................................................... Diane Verhagen Graphic Designer/Marketing Specialist .................. Suzanne Wittman Sales & Office Coordinator ............................................................Deb Toll Making a difference, every day a p r o d u c t i o n o f "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." – Louis D. Brandeis E ach day, United Way Fox Cities attempts to do the impossible. rough research we take a long, hard look at the problems in our community. Poverty, mental health, domestic abuse and early childhood development oen make the top of the list. ese issues aren't simple to solve, in fact some might say impossible. But we remain diligent. We work on targeted, comprehensive approaches to build a stronger, more caring community for everyone. In the following pages, we take a closer look at two of the ways United Way Fox Cities makes a difference each year in the lives of 1 in 3 people in our community. » We look at the challenges faced by so many in our community when one emergency can cause a spiral into poverty. » We share good news about the expansion of Reach Out and Read, a United Way-funded initiative led by the Appleton Public Library to make sure children enter school ready to learn. We have an undying belief that when we all care, really care, the impossible becomes possible. Imagine what is possible if we all LIVE UNITED. UW —Peter C. Kelly, President and CEO F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T Mission Statement United Way Fox Cities improves lives by bringing diverse people together to build a stronger, more caring community for everyone. Vision The Fox Cities is a diverse and dynamic community, where people willingly share the responsibility of ensuring a safe and healthy community for all. Core Values Community • Integrity • Accountability • Commitment • Caring Tim Bergstrom, Leadership Giving Chair Peter C. Kelly, President and CEO United Way Fox Cities

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