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United Way Tar River Region

United Way Tar River RegionMission, Vision & Value Statements

Mission StatementWe unite people and resources to build a stronger community.

Vision StatementWe will be champions of our community, empowering individuals and improving lives,

while striving for IDEAS that facilitate lasting, positive change.

Value Statements Integrity ~ We practice care, compassion and honesty in the stewardship of resources and relationships entrusted to us by our community.

Diversity ~ We value each person’s unique gifts that strengthen our community through individual experiences, skills and resources.

Excellence ~ We focus on achieving the highest standards of organizational excellence and are committed to achieving our mission and vision.

Accountability ~ We ensure effective, responsible, equitable and ethical management of the resources given to us by our community.

Leadership ~ We present a strong, united voice that inspires people to build a better, more self-sufficient community.

Solutions ~ We work collaboratively, effectively and strategically to improve pressing local health and human service needs, while creating a caring and responsive community.

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n behalf of the Board of Directors of the United Way Tar River Region, we are pleased to present our 2009 Annual Report. We thank you for intrusting us with a portion of your charitable giving, and we fully understand the great responsibility of insuring that your financial support is used properly and for great purpose. As Aristotle once said, “To give away money is an easy matter and in any man’s power. But to decide to whom to give it and how large and when, and for what purpose and how, is neither in every man’s power nor an easy matter.”

United Way Tar River Region is excited to report that our community, once again, responded to the needs of our fellow citizens. As our nation, state, towns and communities continued to struggle under a recession, with unemployment at historic numbers, and with individuals concerned about the future, the supporters of United Way showed their compassion for others and helped us surpass our fundraising goal of $1.2 million. These funds will continue to support programs that impact people’s lives, bring people together for common causes, and focus efforts on our communities’ most pressing needs.

In addition to supporting our community with the investment of fundraised dollars, this year the United Way Board of Directors and staff worked to address two major concerns identified in the 2008 Community Needs Assessment: an increase in youth violence/ gang activity and the need for one central clearinghouse of community resources and services for individuals in Edgecombe and Nash Counties. During 2009, we implemented a gang prevention program known as GRASPP. This grant-driven program, the result of a partnership with local law enforcement, includes trainings, literature designed for children and families, community awareness initiatives, and much more to support youth violence prevention. In August 2009, we implemented NC 2-1-1, a comprehensive, free, two-county, 24-hour, phone and web-based information and referral service. This grant-driven service provides a single-location that individuals may use to locate resources and services quickly and easily.

Thank you for your support of and personal investment in the United Way! Through contributions from you and many others, we funded 41 health and human services programs in partnership with 21 local non-profit agencies. We also hosted a successful Make a Difference Day, mobilizing over 125 volunteers at various community service sites across the Twin Counties. As our community rebounds from a two-year recession, we are hopeful 2010 will be a better year for our citizens and our community. But clearly, there are still needs to be meet, and we hope you will join us and the collective efforts of many caring donors who continue to support United Way Tar River Region.

Sincerely yours,

Darrell Holland Ginny MohrbutterBoard President/ Chair Executive Director

United Way MessageDear United Way Supporter,

O “I believe in and support United Way because I can see the direct effect these service organizations have in our Community. The United Way continues to support local programs that impact peoples lives and UNITE the community around common causes. A donation to United Way supports valuable health and human services, where your money works for more than one pressing need at a time, allowing you to help our communities Live United.”

- Darrell Holland2009 United Way Tar River Region

Board of Directors, President/ Chair

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We unite people and resources to build a stronger community.

United Way Tar River RegionBoard of Directors

2009Stephen J. BarnesRSM McGladrey, Inc.

Arenda K. BattleHeritage Hospital

Janie BauerRetired

Robin Boddie-HagginsNash-Rocky Mount Public Schools

*Robert (Bob) Boyd RetiredAt-Large Member

*Michael BryantSouthern Bank & Trust Co.VP Finance

Lorenzo CarmenEdgecombe County Government

*Dr. Bill CarverNash Community CollegeAt-Large Member

Larry ChewningNash Health Care Systems

Roland ClarkR. H. Clark Enterprises

Marlou CokerProvidence Bank

*Darlene CowellQVC Rocky Mount, Inc.VP Community Development U. Glenn DaughtridgeHumor with A Purpose, Inc.

Robbie Davis Turn-Key Contractors, Inc

Jim DupreeRoberson & Dupree Shoe Store

Gary J. FazioBoice-Willis Clinic, PA

Pastor James GailliardWord Tabernacle Church

Rev. George Greer, Jr.St. Andrews Episcopal Church

*J. Keith HarrisCity of Rocky MountVP Fundraising

Thomas (Tom) V. Harris First Citizens Bank

Juan HatchettMcLane Carolina Company, Inc.

*Darrell HollandWinCare, Inc. Board President/ Chair

Marvin V. HortonThe Horton Law Firm

James L. KnightEdgecombe County Sheriff’s Office

Dr. Deborah LammEdgecombe Community College

Diane C. LeFilesEdgecombe County Public Schools

*Brenda A. LewisEast Carolina UniversityImmediate Past President *Chris Miller Miller ConsultingVP Marketing & Communications Wanda ParkerTruth Tabernacle Ministries, Inc.

Stephen RaperCity of Rocky Mount

*Steve A. RowePoyner Spruill, LLPBoard Secretary

*Horace W. SandersHospira, Inc.VP Planning

*Robin SanfordUniversal Leaf North America, U.S., Inc.VP Community Investment

Michael SmithHospira, Inc.

Tommy StockdaleEaton Corporation Beth TurnageCommunity Volunteer

Carol Allen WhiteEdgecombe County Superior Court

Gloria Wiggins-HicksCummins-Rocky Mount Engine Plant

Cynthia H. (Cindy) WorthyNash Health Care Systems

*W. Craig WorthyBoddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc.At-Large Member

* = Executive Committee

Board of Directors

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2009 Highlights:• Highest total assets for the last three years

• Highest total contributions for the last three years

• Highest total support, revenue, and reclassifications for the last three years

• Highest program payouts for the last three years

• Highest net assets for the last three years

• Overhead rate below three year average

• Completed merger between Rocky Mount Area and Edgecombe United Ways

“We are pleased to state, once again, we have received an unqualified opinion on our financial statements, in all material respects, from Bunch & Company, L.L.P for the year ended June 30, 2009. This demonstrates our commitment to ensure the highest level of accountability to our donors and the community at-large. Further, we are pleased to provide a few of the financial highlights of those statements, to the left, illustrating the year.”

Mike Bryant2009 United Way Tar River RegionBoard of Directors, VP Finance

Financial Report

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For the Year Ended June 30, 2009

Change inNet Assets

4.8%

Program76.1%

Management& General

9.3%

Fundraising9.8%


Campaign

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The Spirit of our CommunitiesOur communities are unique…we have a sense of caring and compassion for our fellow neighbors that is part of the spirit of our twin-county region of Nash and Edgecombe Counties. One time this was especially true was during the Flood of 1999. Called an “equal opportunity storm”, this flood affected the lives of thousands within our communities, and left us needing to rebuild not only physical structures, but so many lives.

Our communities came together, through the efforts of so many, we have rebuilt our communities, weathering a storm that devastated so much. And your United Way and our Community Partners were there…quietly and steadily providing the programs, the accountability, and the results that have helped improve the lives of thousands. Collectively, we have helped rebuild lives, hope and real opportunities for a brighter future. Not unlike the Flood of 1999, ten years later, we are facing again, challenging times. Our country is weathering an unfavorable economic climate that has caused our local health and human service needs to escalate at an alarming rate. We know that every year, thousands of our neighbors encounter times of uncertainty and personal challenge, and it is through us, and our coming together, that we can improve lives for so many in our community. We came together during the Flood of 1999 and we are doing it again...together, through our United Way, helping our neighbors weather the storms of change and uncertainty…that is the Spirit of Our Communities…Live United.


Thank you to our volunteer Campaign Chairs, Fire Chief J. Keith Harris (Twin County Chair), Keith Smith (Nash) and Wick Baker (Edgecombe) for their leadership and expertise.

Appreciation Patrol AwardsThese awards are based on per employee giving. Each recipient received an award and an on-site visit from the United Way.

It is our chance to give an extra “thank you” for their continued support of United Way and our community!

Platinum Awards$176 & Up

Gold Awards$175-$126

Silver Awards$125-$76

Bronze Award$75-$50

Honorable Mention$49-$30

• AXA Client Solutions• Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc.• Cummins-Rocky Mount Engine Plant • Eaton Corporation • Express Employment Professionals• Piedmont Natural Gas • RSM McGladrey Inc.• Tarboro Savings Bank• United Way Tar River Region• Universal Leaf North America US, Inc. – Corporate

Special thanks to our volunteer Cabinet Members:Phillip Davis, Erin Grimsley, Chris Miller, Robin Owens, Nancy Purvis, Melanie Rhodes, Martin Skojec, Anthony Sledge, Betty Whisnant.

• ALDH (Association for Learning Disabled and Handicapped) • American Red Cross – Frederick E. Turnage Chapter• My Sister’s House, Inc.• Poyner Spruill L.L.P.

• CECO Building Systems• City of Rocky Mount• C.W. Williams & Co., Inc.• Heritage Hospital • Meals on Wheels of Rocky Mount• Morgan Stanley Smith Barney• Opticare Vision• Rocky Mount Telegram• The Salvation Army• United Parcel Service• The Wright’s Center • WinCare, Inc.

• Brame Specialty Co., Inc. • Boys & Girls Club of Nash/Edgecombe Counties• Bunch & Company, L.L.P.

• Harris Teeter• Nash Community College• RBC Bank• Telco Credit Union

• Best Buy• Branch Banking & Trust• Cambridge Behavioral Health Services• Carolina Steel Corporation • Communities in Schools

• Edgecombe County Department of Social Services• First Carolina State Bank • Nash Health Care Systems• QVC Rocky Mount, Inc.• Rocky Mount Preparatory School

• Southern Bank & Trust Company • Standard Insurance & Realty• Stuart C. Irby• Target• The Beacon Center

Highlights

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American Red Cross-Frederick E. Turnage ChapterAssociation for the Learning Disabled& Handicapped (ALDH)

Barnhill Contracting Co.Battle, Winslow, Scott, & Wiley, LLPBB&T (Branch Bank & Trust Company)BelkBoddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc.Boice-Willis Clinic, PABoone, Hill, Allen & RicksBoys & Girls Clubs of Nash & Edgecombe CountiesBrame Specialty Co., Inc.Bunch & Company, L.L.P.Cambridge Behavioral Health Services, PLLCCarolina Steel CorporationCECO Building SystemsCentury 21- The Combs CompanyCenturylinkCity of Rocky MountCommunities in Schools of the Rocky Mount RegionCummins-Rocky Mount Engine PlantC.W. Williams & CO., Inc.Eaton CorporationEdgecombe Community CollegeEdgecombe County Department of Social ServicesEdgecombe County GovernmentEdgecombe County Public Schools

Express Employment ProfessionalsEye Care CenterFirst Carolina State BankHarris TeeterHeritage HospitalHoneywell InternationalHospiraJ.C. PenneyKaba Ilco CorporationKeihin Carolina System TechnologyLowes Food StoreLowe’s Home ImprovementMcLane Carolina Company, Inc.Meals On Wheels of Rocky Mount, Inc.Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyMy Sister’s House, Inc.Nash Community CollegeNash County GovernmentNash Health Care Systems, Inc.Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools NationwideNorth Carolina Wesleyan CollegeOpticare Managed VisionPiedmont Natural GasPoyner Spruill, LLPQVC Rocky Mount, Inc.RBC Bank

Rocky Mount Area Chamber of CommerceRocky Mount Family YMCARocky Mount Preparatory SchoolRocky Mount TelegramRSM McGladreySara Lee BakerySouthern Bank & Trust CompanyStandard Insurance & Realty Stuart C. IrbyTarboro Savings BankTarboro Clinic, P.A.Target StoresTar River Mental Health AssociationTelco Credit UnionThe Beacon CenterThe Carolinas Gateway Partnership, Inc.The Fountains at the AlbemarleThe Salvation ArmyThe Wright’s CenterUnited Way Tar River RegionUniversal Leaf North AmericaUnited Parcel ServiceWells Fargo Advisors WAL-MARTWinCare, Inc.Yellow Freight Systems

Employee Campaigns

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Abbott LaboratoriesAllstateAmerican PrintersAutumn CorporationBELKBest BuyBoice-Willis Clinic, P.A.Brame Specialty Co., Inc.Braswell Milling CompanyCarolina Steel Group LLCCentury 21- The Combs CompanyCeridian CorporationChristine`s KitchenEaton CorporationExpress Employment ProfessionalsFirst Carolina State BankHospira, Inc.International PaperJ. C. PenneyKaba Ilco CorporationKeihin Carolina Systems Technology FoundationLS Tractor USA LLCMerckMetLife FoundationMorgan Stanley Smith BarneyNash Health Care Systems, Inc.

Nationwide InsuranceOpticare Managed Vision Inc.Pfizer Inc.Piedmont Natural Gas FoundationProgress Energy Service Company, LLC QVC Rocky Mount, Inc.RBC BankRocky Mount Community FoundationSara Lee FoundationStuart C. Irby Co.Super Flame Gas CompanyTarboro Printing CompanyTarboro Savings Bank, S.S.B.TargetTaylor, Brinson & DeLoatchThe Boddie-Noell FoundationThe Cummins FoundationThe McGraw-Hills CompanyThe Wachovia Wells Fargo FoundationUnited Parcel ServiceUniversal Leaf North AmericaWal-Mart Stores, Inc.Wealth Management Strategies Inc.WinCare, Inc.Word Tabernacle Church

Corporate & Foundation Contributors

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Our traveling photo exhibit, Snapshots of Success,highlighting local donors’ investments on localUnited Way recipients’ lives.

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Meet Frances McDowell and Delores Bullock, as they finish grocery shopping and running errands. Frances relies heavily on the support of VOICE (Volunteers Offering Independent Care for the Elderly). This United Way funded program helps seniors remain active and engaged in the community, helping them run errands, go to doctor’s appointments and stay up on daily life. Without this service, many seniors would have difficulty meeting the challenges of day-to-day living.

Thanks to supporters like Delores Bullock, Frances will get the support and personal contact she needs to live a positive life. Delores, an employee with Heritage Hospital, believes in the programs provided through United Way, and has been supporting our organization for 25 years. Through Heritage Hospital, Delores has learned about the important programs funded through United Way, and chooses to give through payroll deduction, the easiest way to donate. She believes it is important to help others and thinks that United Way goes above the call of duty to help. During the Flood of 1999, she remembers that United Way was the first group to provide help. Delores believes United Way reaches more people & places than one person or organization could ever reach.

Meet Jeff Sherrod, Makayla Maloney and Tamika Joyner who are at the American Red Cross- Fredrick E. Turnage Chapter. Jeff is very important to Makayla because he saved her life after a traumatic car accident. Jeff helped on the scene of the accident, performed four cycles of CPR, and is credited in saving her life. Jeff is certainly special to Makayla’s parents, as they thank him for saving their little girl’s life. Important trainings funded through United Way, like First Aid and CPR, and provided by the American Red Cross, help empower individuals, like Jeff, to save lives.

Also, a valuable service provided by the American Red Cross, and funded through United Way, is Disaster Recovery, and Tamika Joyner knows something about this. Now a Care Share donor and employee with United Way, Tamika and her family lost their home during the Flood of 1999. When many homes and businesses were destroyed, our communities united to help victims who survived the Flood. Many were grateful for the groups who issued supplies and helped heal the physical and emotional wounds, like the Red Cross. As Tamika looks back, she feels very blessed. Had it not been for the benevolent spirit of our communities, her status would be flood victim instead of SURVIVOR!

Meet Tommy Stockdale and Debbie Cooper. They are working together on a project preparing bolts to be sent to our local Cummins-Rocky Mount Engine Plant through the Adult Developmental Vocational Program at Tri-County Industries, a United Way funded program. Debbie has been part of the ADVP program at TCI for many years. Debbie and her family were displaced by the Flood of 1999, and lived in a FEMA trailer, until their home could be restored. During this time and now, Debbie attends TCI and is provided work experience, social networking and a positive, daily environment. In her father’s words, this program is a “blessing” for Debbie.

Tommy directly helps individuals like Debbie through his United Way contribution. As the Plant Manager of Eaton Corporation, Tommy supports their corporate value of supporting the communities in which they live and do business. Through United Way, Tommy can support his business, as well, be a loyal Care Share Donor and Board Director. Tommy believes United Way is the best way to give back and to Tommy, LIVING UNITED means supporting each other to raise the quality of life for both the givers and the receivers of assistance.

Snapshots of Success


Special Appreciation toPhotography by Allen Hinnant

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Meet Stephen Barnes, Judy Grimmer and Shirley Joyner, as they participate at the Senior’s Developmental Program, a United Way funded program, at The Salvation Army. Stephen & Judy work together at RSM McGladrey and have been United Way supporters for several years. Stephen is a United Way donor & Board Director & is proud that RSM McGladrey has United Way as their charity-of-choice. Judy coordinates the United Way campaign at the firm and plans “fun”draising events that get everyone involved & excited. Judy feels that United Way helps people from all walks of life and you never know what will be facing you or your family in the future.

United Way helped Shirley when she was faced with unexpected health concerns. After being in the hospital and a rehab center for some months, Shirley attended The Salvation Army Senior’s Program, and through exercise, activities, healthy eating and social interaction, Shirley is doing great again! This United Way program helped Shirley regained her health, well-being and independence, while giving her have a new lease on life.

Meet Dee Hurley and Mercedez Haywood, as they practice their golf swing at the Boys and Girls Clubs. Dee, an employee with United Parcel Service, is a big United Way supporter in many ways. She coordinates the UPS Campaign each year, as well as their yearly UPS/ United Way Golf Classic. Dee believes in volunteering at United Way Partner agencies, and also believes that the power of small acts can make a big difference in someone’s life. She says never take for granted the power and influence we might have in another person’s life.

And thanks to Dee’s support, the influence on a young person’s life can be measured through the successes of Mercedez Haywood. A young, strong leader in our community, Mercedez is a student at Rocky Mount Preparatory School and attends programs unded through United Way at the Boys and Girls Clubs. Mercedez says that the programs have impacted her life tremendously…through Power Hour, her GPA has increased, as well, she has matured socially and mentally, while excelling in many other aspects of her life. As she says…the Boys and Girls Clubs have inspired her to BE GREAT! Dee says…Living United, we can work together to make a difference in the life of a young person.

Meet Kitty Johnson and Shirleeta Shaw Pittman, as they prepare food together at Tarboro Community Outreach. Kitty is a past resident at TCO, a United Way funded program that assists homeless or hungry individuals. She remembers staying at TCO during the Flood of 1999, when she lost everything. She feels very blessed to have this program in her life, to help with shelter, food, spiritual and personal care. She volunteered at the shelter during the Flood and continues to help in the kitchen preparing meals for the thousands who need TCO’s assistance.

What would Kitty and many others do without the contributions from local neighbors like Shirleeta Pittman? Shirletta, an employee at QVC, has been a United Way Care Share donor since 1972. She has made the choice to support United Way because she feels it is a small way she can help others…and she knows that United Way works. She saw this first hand when she and her family were also affected by the Flood of 1999. Living in Princeville at the time, she lost everything. That sense of helplessness was overwhelming, but United Way and its funded Partners stepped in to help. Before the Flood, Shirletta was always happy to support United Way, never knowing one day, she would be a recipient. You never know what life has in store for you…thankfully, we have United Way to provide stability during those uncertain times.

Snapshots of Success

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Landmark-Leadership Foundation Landmark-Leadership FoundationTaking a Leadership RoleMembers of the Landmark-Leadership Foundation are those individuals who contribute $500 or more to the United Way Tar River Region.Each Leadership donor possesses a compassionate spirit and a desire to take action. The result of their investments is a caring communitythat is resilient in the face of change and responsive to new challenges. The members of the Leadership Circles are committed individualswho give generously to our community. They are leaders who possess true generosity and a commitment to today’s challenges.The highest level of the Landmark-Leadership Foundation is the Alexis de Tocqueville Society.

In the early 19th century a French citizen, Alexis de Tocqueville, traveled all over the United States. His observations formed the basis for the Democracy In America, a detailed study of American societyand politics. Perhaps his most important observation was thatAmericans helped each other in times of need. He recognized,applauded and immortalized the voluntary spiritthat lives in America’s heart.

“I must say that I have seen Americans make great and real sacrifices to the public welfare; and have noticed a hundred instances in which they hardlyever failed to lend faithful support to one another.”

-Alexis de Tocqueville-

AnonymousBob & Pat Mauldin

Alexis de Tocqueville

Reflectionson

Tocqueville

The Alexis de Tocqueville Society $10,000+

The Coastal Plain Circle $1,000 - $2,499(9) AnonymousMr. Douglas E. AndersonJohn H. AustinWick & Kristi BakerMs. Susan D. BallentineMr. and Mrs. David BlackshearMr. B. Mayo Boddie, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Michael W. BoddieBill and Kim BoddieMr. H. Alex BowersDr. William S. & Janet A. Carver, IIBob and Roberta CrumleyMr. Robbie B. DavisJon DuBoseJim EdwardsYvonne A. EllisRandy C. EvansPete & Ruth GaydoshMr. Dorsey H. & Mrs. Evelyn M. GloverBobby L. GoodingBeth W. GoreJim and Beth GrayDonald GrinarNancy J. GroseMike & Bryan HancockRoger & Liz HarrisMr. Thomas V. Harris

Ricardo & Catherine IsazaPeter F. JacksonTodd P. JenkinsVel and Sam JohnsonMarzena T. Laszewski, M.D.Richard & Michelle LavenderPhillip R. LoweRick & Shirley McMahonEric & Chris MillerJoe D. MillsGinny & Trent MohrbutterDr. & Mrs. William B. PittmanWayne & Karen RipbergerHorace W. & Deborah H. SandersRobin A. SanfordMichael E. and Darlene R. SmithTommy & Angie StockdaleChristy & Don TaylorRonald J. TaylorMs. Charlotte S. ThompsonMrs. Kathy TruschBill & Millie WalkerMs. Wendy M. WhiteStephen R. Williams and Sarah S. WilliamsRichard H. & Nancy G. WorsingerCraig & Cindy Worthy

The Tar River Circle $2,500 - $4,999

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AnonymousMayo and Jean BoddieNick & Betsy BoddieTom & Bridget Rogers

The Nashcombe Circle $5,000 - $9,999Warren and Debbie Stephenson


(22) AnonymousDennis J. AbellBrian J. AganGilbert Alford, IIIErnest R. AllsbrookMr. L. Britt AllsbrookKen M. AndersonPaul H. AndersonEric AventMr. Robert E. Baggett, Jr.Gail BakerStephen & Cindy BarnesGwendolyn H. BatchelorArenda BattleGuy & Kathy BaxterWilliam A. & Patricia L. BenbowCam & Tonya BlalockNancy D. BlountMr. Albert E. BooneJonathan and Paula BooneKevin & Debra BoudreauBob & Sue BoydDavid S. Brantley, M.D.Ms. Loretta BraswellGary S. BrownMrs. Vera Clark BrownWayne and Angela BryantMs. Angela R. BryantMichael T. & Sara H. BryantMr. John H. and Alice M. Burt

Wade E. BurtonLarry L. BynumKaren & Joseph CallawayMr. Gregory S. CampEunice I. & Johnnie V. CarpenterMs. Penny W. CarrollKenneth M. ChesserLarry H. ChewningAlbert L. & Harriett E. CoeMr. David W. CombsMr. & Mrs. John F. CongelliMegan M. ConnerMorris & Darlene CowellMarsha Y. CuddingtonPatricia S. CunninghamMs. Pat CyrusTawannda D. DancyMrs. Patricia R. DanielVeronica Loretta DanielsKyle DaughtridgeBrenda M. DavisMr. & Mrs. Guion C. DavisPhillip W. DavisMichelle and Alan DavisThomas J. DeanRobert & Annie B. DeberryScott & Christa DettmanRonald Richardo DickensMrs. Dawn H. DivenMr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Drum

Mrs. Gloria DunnWillie B. DurhamMaynard & Ruth EalingMs. Carol H. EatmanRonald EllisRalph & Susan EmersonRoger & Barbara EverettKenneth Faison &Mary Anderson-FaisonMr. Gary J. FazioGerry FeltonMartin & Monika FlemingWillie FobbsRose FowlerSandra B. GardnerSpencer R. GardnerNick Gaston, Jr.Mr. John R. GessamanGreg GibbsErnie GloverThe Godrich FamilyMs. Pamela M. GraggAleatha C. GrahamLinda V. GrahamNeil D. GrehlingerShirl M. GrimsleyCrystal C. GwynnRoy & Denise HallLeslie D. HallMr. Cecil HamAngela B. HannahChief J. Keith HarrisJames H. HarrisonJuan HatchettMichael & Shelley HaymoreMr. Jeffrey P. HerrinMr. & Mrs. James B. HicksArthur D. Hinkle & Marie L. HinkleWesley G. HolidayDarrell & Gina HollandMs. Meredith HollandDaniel & Carmen Hope

Sammy L. HopkinsBilly Ray HorneBilly R. HymanJason & Tara IrvinHeriberto Jasso FloresXin JinStanley A. JohndrowCharles & Tracy JohnsonL. Renee JohnsonPameula S. JohnsonJoe & Tracey JohnsonMark D. JollyMs. Crystal H. JonesSharon W. JonesRichard E. JoynerTamika M. JoynerMichael R. KelleyArchie L. KiddLisa C. LambrosTim LammBruce E. LancasterCharles T. LaneMs. Nancy LaneMs. Shyrese C. LangstonBob and Pam LarimerStanley A. LarwaKim LedouxMrs. Debra F. LeeDorothy and Rickey LeonardCharlene L. LewisAshutosh A. LimayeMr. Brian T. LinderFrank C. LinneckeCarlton W. LongMarcus LucasJohn W. MalkoAllison Manning-WilliamsMrs. Sheila MartinChristy McBrydeMichael A. McCoyDonald R. McFarlinShirley W. McFarlin

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The Gateway Circle $500 - $999


Frank & NotieVay MeadowsMarian R. MearsJoseph A. MeyerBob MillerMark A. MooreNichole B. MorrisRobert and Peggy MurphyWilliam R. MurphyCharles H. MurrayMr. Brian P. MutzabaughWayne MutzabaughWanda NeatheryRalph E. NelsonBill & Lisa NewtonMahlon D. NicholsonDale NorvilleDeborah W. O`NeillJohnnie C. OwensRobin Anne OwensSandi S. PaigeMs. Corrye A. ParkerTony L. ParkerAshley PattersonDavid & Starr PearsonMr. Charles W. PennyCaesar PittmanJames Q. PittmanAnita PridgenTom & Susan RackleyMr. Stephen W. RaperRobert H. ReedJim & Lisa ReidPhillip & Becky RobbinsCarolyn B. RobersonMs. Carolyn H. RobersonJoEllen B. RossRobert W. RossDarren M. RowleyKaren M. SalackiDavid & Misty SchmittMarva G. ScottHarvey D. Self

James L. SharpeMrs. Theresa J. ShawTommy L. ShieldsMichael ShinnersBrian S. ShipmanMr. and Mrs. William S. ShragoSean D. SkaggsRobert T. Skelton, CFREMr. Dwight SmithMr. Frank E. SmithMr. Joseph W. SmithMs. Teresa SmithMr. Walter C. Sprye, Jr.Mr. Steve StallingsRay & Anita StanderMrs. Amy StatonJennifer StephensonJ. Buckley StrandbergJohn M. StrattonMarianne J. StuartBetty SummerlinRachel H. SuttonEdna E. SwinsonKatherine SzaboGloria J. TerryMs. Stacy ThomasMr. Tony R. ThomasAllan S. & Sherry A. ThompsonMrs. Laura B. ThompsonJohn E. TraceyCathy M. TurnerJoe Ann TurnerMr. Rossie L. TylerBernie TyndallMr. David VanceMr. Peter F. VarneyBrenda P. VaughanPenelope R. VaughanSandra I. VickRaymond & Brenda WadsworthMs. Ann E. WallMrs. Patricia Washington

Kathy WeeksConnie & Dean WellsJames WhitakerTheresa & Harry WhitleyGloria Wiggins-HicksEdwin B. WilburnMs. Patricia P. WilderEric J. WilkinsonRod WilliamsMr. George Williamson

Mr. Larry WilliamsonJudy P. WillisAlfonso D. WilsonBarden Winstead, Jr.Mr. Stanley B. WinsteadChris WoodRip & Jane WoodinBob WooldridgeGreg WrightCarl N. Wright, Sr.

Every effort has been made to verify information for accuracy and completeness for this list of donors to the United Way Tar River Region during 2009. We sincerely apologize if we omitted your name or if your name is listed incorrectly. Please note that some donors have elected to remain anonymous.

Please contact the United Way office at 252.937.2213, and we will be happy to make any corrections and include them in our next year’s annual report.

Memorial and Honorary Contributions

In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. Mahlon W. DeLoatch, Jr. Elizabeth D. Worsley

In Memory of Julian M Chadwick Cheryl A. Landin

In Memory of Patsy R. Chadwick Cheryl A. Landin

In Lieu of Christmas Gifts Don Bulluck Chevrolet Cadillac Inc. employees

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Funded Community PartnersAmerican Red Cross-Frederick E. Turnage Chapter Association for Learning Disabled & Handicapped (ALDH) Boys and Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe Counties Boys Scouts East Carolina Council Christian Fellowship Home of Nash/ Edgecombe Counties Communities in Schools Dunbar Community Development Club Hospice Foundation of Edgecombe County Girl Scouts-North Carolina Coastal Pines Harrison Family YMCA Meals on Wheels of Rocky Mount Meals on Wheels of Tarboro My Sister’s House Princeville Senior Citizens Center The Salvation Army Tar River Mental Health Association Tarboro Community Outreach Tri-County Industries United Community Ministries Volunteers Offering Independent Care for the Elderly (VOICE) The Wright’s Center

Programs By Focus Area


Funded Community Partners &Your United Way is committed to creating opportunities for everyone in our community. We are helping to create lasting change by focusing on the building blocks for a better life, Education by Building Successful Youth and Families, Income by Increasing Self- Sufficiency, & Health by Creating a Healthier Community. Your donations supports over 41 local health and human service programs through United Way Tar River Region and its 21 funded Community Partners

EducationBuilding Successful Youth & Families:Community Education, CORE (ALDH)Exceptional Academic Success (ALDH)Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Learning for Life, Venturing(Boy Scouts, East Carolina Council)After School Youth Development(Boys& Girls Club of Nash/ Edgecombe Counties)Summer Enrichment(Boys& Girls Club of Nash/ Edgecombe Counties)School Site Services/College Access Programs(Community In Schools)Reaching Out, Classic Girl Scouts(Girl Scouts, North Carolina Coastal Pines)Family Resource Center (Communities In Schools)Youth Activities (Harrison Family YMCA)

IncomeIncreasing Self- Sufficiency:Community Shelter (United Community Ministries)House the Children (United Community Ministries)Shelter & Food Program (Tarboro Community Outreach)Armed Forces Program, Emergency Services(American Red Cross, Frederick E. Turnage Chapter)Comprehensive Assistance (The Salvation Army)Community Kitchen & Pantry, Community Shelter(United Community Ministries)

Adult Day Health Care(The Wright’s Center & Walston’s Nuturing Center)Supporting Living for Chemically Dependent(Christian Fellowship Home)Providing Daily Meal and Personal Contact (Meals on Wheels)Transportation Services for Persons with Disabilities(Tri-County Industries)Transportation for Seniors (VOICE)

HealthCreating A Healthier Community:Blood Services(American Red Cross, Frederick E. Turnage Chapter)Care for the Terminally Ill:(Hospice Foundation of Edgecombe County)Community Health & Wellness:(Dunbar Community Devlopment ClubHealth & Safety(American Red Cross, Frederick E. Turnage Chapter)Emergency Services(American Red Cross, Frederick E. Turnage Chapter)Public Education (Tar River Mental Health Association)Health Activities (Princeville Senior Center, EdgecombeCounty Senior Citizens)Domestic Violence/ Sexual Assault Program (My Sister’s House)Family Violence Intervention (My Sister’s House)Outreach Activities (Harrison Family YMCA)Senior Activities (Harrison Family YMCA)Senior Citizens Programs (The Salvation Army)


LIVE UNITED. Be a part of the movement to advance the common good right here in our community. Because when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. GIVE. ADVOCATE.VOLUNTEER.

Make A Diff erence Day 2009

“My feelings about United Way can be expressed by a quote from John Bunyan, ‘You have not lived today successfully unless you’ve done something for someone who can never repay you.’ United Way is here every day for someone.”

- Darlene Cowell2009 United Way Tar River Region

Board of Directors, VP Community Development

Thank You to our Volunteers Vandella BaileyWillard BarnesSusan BattleJanie BauerKim BellamyTyler BlantonRobin Boddie-HagginsBob BoydLisa BoykinsMark BrewingtonJessica BrownBruce BrumfieldMike BryantHunter CampFelicia CaseyJeff CobbJoBeth CobbAnnette CogginsDarlene CowellJulian CowellPhilip CoxKookie CreelJaneen DanielsJohn DeatonShelley DeleonPhil DepalmaRuth DickensFelecia DickensElla EvansSteven EzzellAdrienne FabianAlicia FrenchTeondra Goode

Sara GravelineSidney HagginsJoshua HarperTom HarrisShandra HarrisJuan HatchettWilliam HeathBrad HerakorichGayle HudsonDennis HusseySue JeffersonDeborah JeffreysDeloris KnightElford CreelKaren LammDashawna LomosWill LucasLisa MayTeresa McCulloughPhil McCumbeeLois McNeilJohn McNeilRandol MendozaDonald MorrisToni MorrisGrant OxedineKesha PerkinsZabrina PierceRob PiggMedrick RainbowMarissa RameyRhonda ReidGeorgia RobbinsChris RobbinsDeborah RoseRobin Sanford

Ken SawyerMichael SmithLori StrufeDonald TaylorChristy TaylorCelia ThielNajah UllahDaphine VanceElaine VinesPhillip WeisbeckCarolyn WesterAsia WhitePatricia WigginsEvelyn Woodard

SponsorsDunkin DonutsHome DepotKrispy KremeMcLane CarolinaQVC – Rocky MountSara Lee

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“Make a Difference” Day is a day of volunteer action around Nash and Edgecombe Counties, where United Way links volunteers with local agencies that are in need of assistance. The volunteers spend the day helping our community partners complete necessary p

Community Locations & ProjectsTri-County Industries “Senior Room Volunteer” Boys & Girls Club “Agency Beautification” Harrison Family YMCA “Playing Into the Future” My Sister’s House “Adopt a Room” United Community Ministries “A Day of Painting”Tarboro Community Outreach “Help the Homeless & Hungry” Communities In Schools - B.E.T. “Beautify Environment Totally” The Salvation Army “Volunteers Assisting Neighbors” (V.A.N.) – Site 1 The Salvation Army “Volunteers Assisting Neighbors” (V.A.N.) – Site 2 S.W.I.M. Network, Inc. “Wash the Agency Van”


Community Initiatives

United Way Tar River Region is pleased to offer a free and confidential service called NC 2-1-1. If you need help, want to give help, are looking to get connected and get answers…2-1-1 is here to help you. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number and website, that makes a critical connection between individuals and families in need and the community-based organizations and government agencies that can best help address those needs. By simply dialing 2-1-1 or visitingwww.nc211.org, you can access a 24/7 nonprofit community services information and referral service…the community connection for those who want to give help and for those who need help. Get connected with services such as basic needs, crisis intervention, legal assistance, youth and senior services, volunteer opportunities…just to name a few.

In partnership with local law enforcement and the Governor’s Crime Commission, United Way is pleased to offer GRASPP, a community-based crime prevention and education program that puts into action youth violence prevention strategies, utilizing community outreach, media, counselor trainings and other education to help empower our community. For more information or to get involved, visit www.grasppforpeace.org.


Team A Team B Team CRobin Owens- Captain Robert Baggett-Captain Michael Smith-Captain Shirley Goldstein Tabitha Miles-Braswell Cheryl BryantRoland Lanouette Brenda Bynum Gwendolyn HymanAngela Maxwell Bob Davis Deborah RoseDon Mucci Jay Quigley Martin SkojecLinda Pridgen Audrey Randolph Alethea Willingham

Team D Team E Team FBetty Whisnant-Captain Michelle Lavender-Captain Deana Guido - CaptainBob Boyd Richard Herring Craig BurnettKim Jones Takisha Jones Laura JoynerCynthia Pritchard Mike Long Jason RochelleRich Woodard Vanessa Whitaker Gerenda Williams

Team G Team H Team IHorace Sanders-Captain Janie Bauer-Captain Glenn Daughtridge-CaptainDureatta Gibson Kelly Anderson Marlou CokerBob Jenkins Roland Clark Sheriff James KnightKeelie Ryan Carol WhiteTed Sherburne Bessie Cooper

Team JArenda Battle-CaptainSally DavisNancy Purvis Lovie Rooks

“The success of the United Way Community Investment Process would not be possible without the help and hard work of our volunteers, staff and community partners. Many thanks go to all who get involved in the allocation of funding to our nonprofit agencies.” -Robin Sanford 2009 United Way Tar River Region Board of Directors, VP Community Investment

2009 Community Investment AllocationsOur Community Investment Allocations Process is vital to United Way. It guarantees accountability to all of our donors and also ensures your donation assists those in need right in our community. We could not do it without the many Allocations volunteers who come to us from differentbusinesses and groups across the area. These community-minded volunteers take their task of evaluating the Community Partners andprograms very seriously. After the evaluations, volunteers make allocation recommendations that are reviewed and approved by our local volunteer Board of Directors. A special thank you to Board Member, Robin Sanford, for leading our 2009 Community Investment Allocations Process.

2009 Community Investment Allocations

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Bonita S. Allen—Rocky Mount Housing AuthorityShannon K. Barker-United Way Tar River RegionChris Battle-United Community MinistriesCaptain R.W. Cox-The Salvation ArmySister Mary Ann Czaja-Tarboro Community OutreachLarry Dickens-New Century Community Development CorporationRon Dyson-The Salvation ArmyKimberly Hickerson-Tar River Mental Health AssociationSarah Hill-Nash County Social ServicesMeredith Holland-My Sister’s HouseClemen Marcum-Nash Rocky Mount SchoolsChris Miller-Rocky Mount City CouncilAllen Mitchell-Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Ginny Mohrbutter-United Way Tar River RegionSonya Jordan Newell-Homeless RepresentativeBobbie Noble-Edgecombe County Social ServicesForrest Pittman Jr.-Dunbar Community Development Club, Inc.Delores Porter-Edgecombe County Public SchoolsKirk Scott-Christian Fellowship HomeWarren Stephenson-Homeless RepresentativeLeonard Tillery-United Community MinistriesFred Turnage-Homeless RepresentativeJan Warren-Meals on WheelsJerry Webb-Tarboro Community OutreachTilda Whitaker-SWIM Network’s Inc.Terrence J. Wilson, M.D.-Medical Rehabilitation

Funded Local Recipient OrganizationsChristian Fellowship Home of Nash-Edgecombe Counties, Inc. - Provides supervised living and supportive services to chemically dependent adults at risk of relapse.

Dunbar Community Development Club, Inc. - Rural, agricultural Community Center that provides food for seniors, fitness room, and summer educational and social activities for youth.

My Sister’s House - Provides outreach and shelter services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

New Century Community Development Corp., Inc. – Serves hot meals daily to members of the community in need of a meal.

SWIM Network, Inc. (Single Women in Mission) – Provides support to single women and single mothers with resources that they need to attain self-sufficiency in every aspect of their life including transitional housing and food.

Tarboro Community Outreach, Inc. - Provides assistance to needy individuals- food items, hot meals, shelter, recycled furniture, transportation, counseling, home visits and referrals.

The Salvation Army - Provides emergency funds and assistance to help people with housing, health care and food, as well as helping make holidays happier for needy children.

United Community Ministries - Focuses primarily on the needs of homeless and nearly homeless families and individuals by helping them move toward stable, permanent housing.

Our United Way administers the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), a federal initiative through FEMA and the National Emergency Food and Shelter Program. Locally, through an Advisory Board, during 2009 Phase 27, we distributed $138,377 to eligible Local Recipient Organizations (LRO’s) that provide emergency food and shelter within Nash and Edgecombe counties. With the challenging economic times, the National EFSP was awarded $100 million in additional funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Locally, through our EFSP Advisory Board, we distributed $69,725 in ARRA dollars within the Twin County region.

Advisory Board Members & LRO Representatives

Emergency Food and Shelter Program

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Board Chair:


Our second annual Community Champions’ Luncheon was described as a big success, held at the Dunn Center on the NC Wesleyan College campus, featured keynote speaker, Wayne Ripberger, Plant Manager of Cummins-Rocky Mount Engine Plant and highlighted individuals, companies and organizations instrumental in United Way’s success. Special appreciation was given to all United Way donors, volunteers and supporters. Special entertainment was enjoyed by our own local recording artist, Luther Barnes.

Awards presented at this event included:

Community Cheer AwardHeritage Hospital

Big Heart AwardEaton Corporation

Community Cheer CEO AwardPhillip Lowe, Piedmont Natural Gas

Largest Campaign IncreaseNash-Rocky Mount Public Schools

Corporate Impact AwardBoddie-Noell Enterprises & Cummins-Rocky Mount Engine Plant

Community Champion AwardsPat & Bob Mauldin & Glenn Daughtridge

Volunteer of the Year AwardBrenda Lewis, United Way’s Past-Presidentof the Board of Directors

Community Champions’ Luncheon

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All United Way DonorsAffiliated MortgageAngela’s Haven Salon & SpaAmerican PrintersBest RentalsBoddie-Noell Enterprises Bowling CenterBunch & Company, LLPCity of Rocky Mount Chick-Fil-A at Cobbs CornerChristine’s KitchenComputer Services of Rocky Mount, LLCDunkin DonutsDunn Center at Wesleyan CollegeDown East Partnership for ChildrenEast Carolina University & InternsEmergency Food and Shelter Board MembersFirst Media RadioFords Colony Golf ClubGRASPP CollaborativeHarrison Family YMCAHibachi Sushi & Supreme BuffetHome Depot

HospiraImperial Centre Jim Dicken’s PrintingKoretizing One Hour CleanersKrispy Kreme DonutsLove’s Gentlemen’s ClothiersMaid for YouMake A Difference Day Committee/ VolunteersMcLane Carolina Co.Meredith Emmett-Third Space StudioNash Community CollegeNash in Action Nashville GraphicNature’s Own GalleryNorth Carolina Wesleyan College On the SquareParty WorldPhotography by Allen HinnantPlanning CommitteeProvidence BankQVC – Rocky MountRiverside PrintingRocky Mount Telegram

Sara LeeScott & Early PaintingSigns NowSnapshots of Success ParticipantsSpring Hope EnterpriseSouthern Bank & Trust CompanySuddenlink CommunicationsTargetThe Daily SouthernerUnited Way Community Investment/ Allocation VolunteersUnited Way Board of Directors and CommitteesUnited Way Campaign VolunteersUnited Way Community PartnersUniversal Leaf North AmericaUPS/ UW Golf Tournament Committee VolunteersV Labar ProductionsWHIG-TVWilma HinnantWilson Daily TimesKim Zdebiak

to those who went above and beyond to serve the United Way Tar River Region and our community. Your donation of in-kind support, time, expertise, talent and financial support helps strengthen our community and our collective United Way efforts!


to those who went above and beyond to serve the United Way Tar River Region and our community. Your to those who went above and beyond to serve the United Way Tar River Region and our community. Your

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United Way Tar River RegionNash/Mailing Address:230 Sunset Avenue, First FloorRocky Mount, NC 27804Edgecombe Office:217 Main Street, Suite 200Tarboro, NC 27886(252) 937-2213www.unitedwaytrr.org

Ginny MohrbutterExecutive Director

Alan DavisAssistant Director/ CFO

Tamika JoynerDonor & Volunteer Relations Manager

Shannon BarkerCommunity Development Manager

Annette MillsAdministrative Assistant

Debbie StricklandFinance Assistant

Title VLois EveretteDorothy Stallings

InternsLauren BarnesAlexis FennerDarlene Horne

Cynthia JacksonGang Prevention Specialist-GRASPP

Elizabeth ScottProgram Assistant--GRASPPGRASPP is a partnership with the Governor’s Crime Commission, Rocky Mount Police Department, and Nash County Sheriff’s Office.

AVAILABLE NOW in Nash & Edgecombe CountiesFREE, confidential, 24 hours-a-day, local health and human services resource and referral line… dial 211 or visit www.nc211.org

Dee Hurley and Mercedez Haywood“The smallest act can make the biggest

difference in someone’s life. Never take for granted the power and influence you can have

in the life of another person.”-Dee Hurley, UPS manager and

local United Way donor.

Tommy Stockdale and Debbie Cooper“ Living United means supporting each other to

raise the quality of life for both the givers and receivers of assistance.”

- Tommy Stockdale, Plant Manager Eaton Corporationand local United Way donor.

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