LIVE UNITEDto

a brighter future.

Annual Report2011

The foundation for success in school and life begins early.

United Way invests in programs that enhance school readiness andstrengthen family dynamics.

United Way programs provide food, shelter, and utilities for families facing homelessness.

United Way helps those coping with domestic violence, drug addiction, and teen pregnancy become self-sufficient.

United Way programs provide meals for the elderly, adult day services and respite for families battling dementia.

United Way funded agencies assist children with birth defects, those needing speech and hearing services, as well as developmentally and physically disabled adults.

2011 Board of DirectorsTim AusmusWilliam BronsonBrian CarsonChester ChaffinCeleste CreswellLee DanielBill DaviesJuanita EdwardsHoward ElderDelyn Ellis

Haley FletcherAngela Moss GordyDavid GreggKim HarperJim HawkinsDavid JollyBrenda KnowlesDonna MayoLori McDanielMarybeth Meadows

Shawn MolsbergerMatthew MooreMonica PalaciosTom PinsonBrian RamseyDavid SimmonsTom E. StarnesLynn WhitworthAudrey Williams

A Message from our Chairman

ofSUCCESSAs I reflect on my years as Board Chairman, one theme

comes to mind. Even during the most difficult economic times, the generosity of our community

is something special. The willingness and desire of those around us to help one another in times of need - to LIVE UNITED - is nothing short of amazing. This can never be recognized enough. This year the United Way movement across the country celebrates 125 years. Our local United Way traces its roots back to the early 1940’s with The Empty Stocking Fund. From just a few hundred dollars to reaching this year’s goal of $3.25 million - our heritage is strong. Thank you to Bill Davies and his campaign team for the amazing job you did in another difficult economic year. Thank you to the 3,664 volunteers who rolled up their sleeves and made a $653,616 impact on our community through volunteerism. Thank you to our United Way agencies who delivered vital services. Thank you to the staff at United Way for your hard work and dedication to the mission. As you review our Annual Report, take a moment to reflect. This report is just a snapshot of the extraordinary things occurring with United Way’s work to meet the education, basic needs, and health of Northwest Georgians each and every day. The real magic happens when someone like you cares enough to put service above self to mentor a child, deliver a hot meal to homebound elderly, or council a victim of domestic violence. Thank you for being a part of the magic. LIVE UNITED.

Brian Ramsey, Board Chairman

Nov. 4

Jan. 19

Jan. 20MLK Service Project: paint a mural & the conference room at Family Support Council

March 18

YLS Lunch with Leaders: David Jolly &

the J&J Industries’ Leadership team

Young Leaders Society volunteers paint the USA map at Dug Gap Elementary

March 22United Way Annual Meeting and Volunteer Awards

May 2

Kiwanis- United Way Youth Volunteer

Awards

BOARDWALK for the Greater Dalton Chamber of

Commerce’s Emerging Leaders Class

2011

SpringCommunity Investment

volunteers tour agencies

Aug. 24BOARDWALK:

non-profit board service training for volunteers

Aug. 26United Way ensures

successful continuation of food bank services in

Murray County

August-September

Agency tours for corporate groups

Sept. 13Bill Davies, Campaign Chair, kicks-off the 2011 campaign

at Ryman Hall and at the Superhero Sprint through

downtown Dalton Oct. 12

Oct. 21-22

The United Way Young Leaders Society helps bring Rebecca

Ryan to Dalton to share about recruiting & retaining young professionals

Oct. 22-23

United Way Black Bear Festival & 5k in

Chatsworth Nov. 3

LIVE UNITEDDec. 17-24

United Way helps with Holiday Assistance through Sharing is Caring & Murray

Community Christmas

Oct. 28

Shaw HR Team paints Cross Plains & the Family Crisis

Center

United Way launches goal to recruit 100 new

readers, tutors, and mentors at Dalton

City HallOct. 26

Campaign Chairman Bill Davies announces goal

attainment: $3.25 million

Feb. 2012

May 19

Young Leaders Society volunteers at

the National Manufacturing

Summit

United Way Community Investment volunteers

begin allocation processMarch 23

March 30

New United Way Board Member

Orientation

United Way Board of Directors Retreat

April 28

April 29United Way

mobilizes citizens to coordinate relief for

tornado victims

June & July

Teens volunteer with United Way at Volunteer Vacation day camp in Whitfield & Murray counties

Four AmeriCorps VISTA members begin service with United Way and are placed at the following schools: Eton

Elementary, Dawnville Elementary, Eastside

Elementary, and with Dalton Public Schools literacy program.

Aug. 15

Oct. 11United Way leads the

creation of the Community Volunteers Active in

Disasters (CVAD)

Make a Difference Day, sponsored by Mohawk

Industries, mobilizes 571 volunteers who gave 2,229

hours of service

Young Leaders Society Lunch with Leaders at IVC US

Five AmeriCorps VISTA members begin service with United Way

and are placed at the following: the Career Academy, Southeast High School, Morris Innovative,

Friendship House, and Whitfield-Dalton Daycare

United Way Board approves 2012 funding to partners

Nov. 17

United Way connects 35,777 individuals with assistance through the Information and Referral Program By Dec. 31

May 3

SeptemberCommunity Investment volunteers have budget

conferences with partner agencies

United Way 2011 Community Investments

by Focus Area

33%

Health19%

48%Education

Basic Needs

Agency Whitfield Murray

Alzheimer’s Association 1,398 278American Red Cross 1,113 8,066Big Brothers Big Sisters 1,432 101Boehm Birth Defects Center 46 12Boy Scouts 2,030 226Boys and Girls Club 856 498Carter Hope Center 45 9Community Connections/UW 211 23,851 11,926Cross Plains Community Partner 78 10Family Frameworks 1,221 342Family Support Council 12,783 3,5594-H Murray 1,142Friendship House 270 16Girl Scouts 1,038 232Looper Speech and Hearing 593 235Meals on Wheels 288 128Murray Co. Developmental Center 5 35NW GA Family Crisis Center 767RossWoods

27681 15

Salvation Army 10,913 2,886United Way Volunteer Center 2,437 1,227Whitfield Dalton Day Care 439 5

Total 61,684 31,224

ReceiptsCampaign Pledges

Other IncomeTotal

Disbursements and ExpensesProgram ExpensesFundraisingAdministration

Total

Change in Net Assets

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United Way of Northwest Georgia816 S. Thornton Avenue

P.O. Box 566 Dalton, GA 30722-0566tel 706.CAN.HELP or 706.226.4357

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• United Way surpasses the pledge goal of $3.25 million.

• United Way connects 35,777 individuals with assistance through our Information & Referral program.

$ 2,945,619

84,140

$ 3,029,759

$ 2,658,272 167,393

201,014

$ 3,026,679

$ 3,080

• United Way mobilizes 3,664 volunteers who give 30,600 hours of their time. This translates to a community impact of $653,616.* *based on the Independent Sector value of a volunteer hour