2008 UWPC Annual Report

2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. LIVE UNITEDTM

KEYS TO SUCCESSPartner with others in the community to support strategic programs and collaborations that focus resources on key human service issues.

Increase resources to support human services in the community.

Operate a fiscally responsible organization driven by the values of our community.

Be the preferred choice for people to connect with their community through gifts of time, talent, money and products.

MISSION Make measurable improvements in the lives of people in our community.

VISIONBe at the heart of the solution for human services.

One of five highest ranked United Ways in the nationover the last four years

DEAR FRIEND,As we reflect on 2008, our community can be proud of many successes. Importantly, United Way of Pierce County celebrated

the fourth consecutive four-star rating from Charity Navigator – one of only five United Ways in the nation and the only one

of our size to be so consistently recognized. Marked by this ranking, as a community investor you can be proud that your

United Way is efficiently and effectively managing your gifts.

This year we launched LIVE UNITED – a powerful call to action for all. You embraced the meaning of reaching out a hand

to influence the condition of all by giving, advocating and volunteering.

Providing critical measures of data and community wellness, United Way created a Community Indicators website. This

tool reports status on critical community issues such as education, housing, health and wellness, employment and

transportation. Take a tour at www.indicators.uwpc.org. You might be surprised at what you learn.

GIVE.Thanks to your gifts, community volunteers invested significant dollars to 123 community programs to help prepare youth

to become productive, engaged community citizens, provide job training to prepare people for work and connect seniors

to critical services to maintain their quality of life and independence.

Generous gifts from our community helped fund eight affordable housing projects to help low-income families secure a

stable roof over their heads. The success of local support for the Housing Trust Fund Demonstration Project leveraged

nearly $11 million more dollars of state and federal monies to complete these projects.

Your financial support resulted in other advances as well, many of which are outlined elsewhere in this report.

ADVOCATE.Thanks to your voice, Pierce County children will start school ready to succeed. The Pierce County Early Learning Consortium

launched the First 5 FUNdamentals’ business plan and selected an Executive Director to oversee that work. Community

champions have spread the word and people are listening. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awarded a three-

year $1.05 million grant to improve the early learning system in Pierce County and help parents be the most influential

teachers a child will have.

The United Way of Pierce County Board of Directors approved an advocacy agenda to address early learning and other

areas where we can most effectively facilitate lasting change.

VOLUNTEER.Thanks to your time and talent, more than 187,000 hours of service were performed by community volunteers. From feeding

hungry families to cleaning up neighborhood parks, you made a measurable difference for many in Pierce County.

As the economy began faltering late in the year, talented, committed, qualified staff connected 62,500 individuals to

available community resources in Pierce, Lewis and Thurston Counties through United Way 2-1-1. Call volumes broke daily

and monthly records. Follow-up conversations with callers indicated 83% were more familiar with community resources

after calling United Way 2-1-1.

Looking forward, United Way of Pierce County will continue to pursue bold goals to help us address critical issues of

education, income and health in our community and make long-lasting, systemic change. With your support, we will

continue to build a stronger community. Together, united, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better life

for everyone.

Sincerely,

SCOTT WINSHIPChair, Board of DirectorsPartner, Vandeberg Johnson & Gandara, LLP

RICK ALLENPresident & CEOUnited Way of Pierce County

LETTER FROM THE BOARD CHAIR & PRESIDENT

TIMOTHY J. FARRELLChair, Community CampaignExecutive Director, Port of Tacoma

Kids love to play. What kids, and many parents, don’t realize is play can also be a way to learn.

Nearly 60% of kids entering kindergarten in Pierce County aren’t ready to learn. They lack the social, emotional and cognitive

skills necessary to succeed in the classroom. These deficits can affect them throughout school and later in life.

This year, United Way of Pierce County partnered with First 5 FUNdamentals and the Children’s Museum of Tacoma to launch

the Play to Learn Program. The program is structured to help parents and caregivers nurture school readiness in kids age five

and under through play and fun activities. They provide information about community resources for the adults and story time,

songs and activities for the kids. Since inception, over 2,000 families have participated in the Play to Learn Program.

Thanks to your gift to United Way of Pierce County, parents and caregivers are learning new skills to be a child’s first and most influential teacher.

EDUCATION A BUILDING BLOCK FOR GETTING AND KEEPING A JOB

UNITED WAY’S SOLUTIONYour contribution helped prepare 26,594 children to be successful in school and in life.

UNITED WAY’S FOCUSHelping Children and Youth Achieve Their Potential through Education• Increase the number of children who are ready to succeed upon entering kindergarten

• Increase access to safe, after-school programs that provide high-quality, enriching activities

I LIVE UNITED by continuing a 48-year habit of giving to United Way and witnessing the remarkable positive impact of United Way in the community. CHARLES BINGHAMRetired ExecutiveWeyerhaeuser Tocqueville Donor

A BUILDING BLOCK FOR GETTING AND KEEPING A JOB

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INCOME A BUILDING BLOCK FOR ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCYMany dream of owning their own home and providing a roof overhead to safely shelter their family. Unfortunately, there is a shortage

of affordable housing for families in Pierce County, making this a critical issue in our community.

On any given night there are more than 1,500 homeless people living on our streets. Many are families. The average income for renters

in Pierce County is estimated to be $11.70 per hour, well below the hourly wage necessary to afford a two-bedroom apartment.

United Way of Pierce County partnered with the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority (TCRA) to create

the Housing Trust Fund Demonstration Project in late 2007. The project provides matching funds that leverage additional dollars to

provide more affordable housing for Pierce County families. To date, the project has supported the development of eight projects,

totaling 329 affordable housing units. In addition, a number of existing homes are being rehabilitated for sale to low and moderate

income families.

Additionally, in March 2009, United Way partnered with cities, counties and private foundations from throughout our area to form a

10-year partnership to reduce the number of homeless children and their family members by 5,000 county-wide.

Your gift is helping sustain a roof overhead for Pierce County families.

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UNITED WAY’S SOLUTIONYour contribution helped 5,980 people get the stability they needed to maintain their job and secure permanent affordable housing.

UNITED WAY’S FOCUSPromoting Economic Stability and Independence• Increase the number of affordable housing units

• Increase economic self-sufficiency for individuals and families

I LIVE UNITED by advocating for a better society for all people in Pierce County and using my voice for those in underserved communities. CHERYL JONESExecutive DirectorAllen RenaissanceCommunity Advocate

A BUILDING BLOCK FOR ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY

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Playing video games, surfing the web and watching television are popular activities for many children. However, kids who choose

a sedentary lifestyle over an active one risk long-term health complications.

Nearly 25% of kids in Pierce County are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity is the leading cause of pediatric hypertension,

increases the risk of coronary heart disease and diabetes, increases stress on the weight-bearing joints, lowers self-esteem and

affects relationships with peers.

Recognizing that good nutrition and physical activity lead to a healthy lifestyle, United Way of Pierce County hosted the inaugural

Tacoma City Kids Marathon. Last May, more than 80 kids took to the streets of Tacoma. The kids who completed 25 “miles” of kind

deeds, learning and exercise earned the final component of their “marathon” by running 1.2 miles.

In addition to helping kids focus on healthy lifestyle choices, United Way has also been active in supporting Access to Baby and

Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program for young children. United Way is currently reviewing opportunities that would help drive down the

use of tobacco use among young people.

Thanks to your gift, more children and adults are engaging in healthy behaviors.

IMPROVING PEOPLE’S HEALTH

HEALTH A BUILDING BLOCK FOR A HEALTHY LIFE

UNITED WAY’S FOCUSImproving People’s Health

• Improve access to health care services

• Improve the health of children and adults through education and prevention

I LIVE UNITED by volunteering my time, energy and resources to advocate for programs and initiatives that make a meaningful impact within our community. CLINT SANER, CRPCWealth AdvisorCapitol Wealth Advisors at Bank of TacomaABCD Volunteer

UNITED WAY’S SOLUTION Your contribution helped create opportunities for 88,550 of our most vulnerable have access to healthcare.

A BUILDING BLOCK FOR A HEALTHY LIFE

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YOUTH UNITEDWe believe by empowering young people to make a

difference, they grow to become community leaders and

create solutions to issues in our community. United Way

of Pierce County’s Youth United program provides many

ways to connect young people with meaningful volunteer

opportunities. Sharing time at a young age can help

sharpen skills, discover new areas of interest and earn

recognition while having fun!

Youth United volunteers recorded 2,182 of hours valued at $44,185 and 154 students earned a Varsity Letter in Community Service from their high school in a United Way sponsored effort.

WHERE TO FIND HELPFor many looking for help, calling United Way 2-1-1 can

be a first step toward real, lasting change. This free,

comprehensive information and referral service connects

people with essential health and human resources. In

2008, United Way 2-1-1 helped 62,517 callers received

assistance with shelter, counseling, health care and much

more. Information and referral specialists offer compassion

and understanding to Pierce County callers looking for help.

Early call volumes indicate United Way 2-1-1 could approach

90,000 callers by the end of 2009.

OPEN YOUR HEART. LEND YOUR MUSCLE. REACH OUT A HAND TO ONE AND INFLUENCE THE CONDITION OF ALL. GIVE 10%. GIVE 100%. GIVE AN HOUR. GIVE A SATURDAY.

United Way 2-1-1 connected over 62,000 callers to critical community resources.

VOLUNTEER CENTERHundreds of nonprofit agencies and community organizations

need the help of local volunteers. United Way of Pierce

County’s Volunteer Center connects people who can serve

and creates a way for them to share their time and talents

with others.

Community volunteers at group projects recorded 4,236 hours valued at $85,779.

PROJECT:U Aimed to engage people in their 20s and 30s, Project:U members

support and serve our community. This group hosts monthly

social events to network and show support for a good cause.

With generous sponsorship from State Farm Insurance, Project:U

volunteers hosted nearly 150 children for Zootastic - a free, fun

and educational event at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. From

helping children write letters to deployed soldiers to teaching

how to make healthy snacks, these volunteers made their mark

on Pierce County children and our community.

RSVPRSVP engages individuals 55 years and

over through quality volunteer

experiences that enrich the lives

of both the volunteers and those

they serve. RSVP volunteers make

a difference by sharing

skills and talents. These

volunteers mentor young

people, provide help to

low-income families,

clean up our parks

and support local

arts organizations.

RSVP volunteers recorded 173,874 hours valued at $3,520,949.

GIFTS IN KINDIndividuals and local businesses share in the mission of

reaching out to help our community by donating in-kind

products like office equipment, furniture and clothing

through United Way of Pierce County. All donations are

distributed to nonprofit organizations in need of assistance.

This past fall, men throughout Washington opened their

hearts and closets in response to Men’s Wearhouse National

Suit Drive. As their partner in Washington State, United Way

of Pierce County’s Gifts in Kind program received donated

items valued at over $158,000 including 768 suits, 489

sports jackets, 627 slacks, 768 dress shirts and many ties,

belts and shoes.

Pierce County residents donated $1,484,028 of in-kind products.

Project:U volunteers recorded 335 hours valued at $6,784.

OPEN YOUR HEART. LEND YOUR MUSCLE. REACH OUT A HAND TO ONE AND INFLUENCE THE CONDITION OF ALL. GIVE 10%. GIVE 100%. GIVE AN HOUR. GIVE A SATURDAY.

Good Samaritan Childcare Center -

DECA Training

Good Samaritan Community Services

Good Samaritan Hospital -

Children’s Therapy Unit

Greater Lakes Mental Health

Helping Hand House

Hilltop Artists

Indochinese Cultural Service Center

Intercommunity Mercy Housing

Jason Lee Middle School

KBTC Association

Korean Women’s Association

L’Arche Tahoma Hope

Lakewood Area Shelter Association

Lakewood Senior Center

Lindquist Dental Clinic

Little Winners

Lutheran Community Services Northwest

Martin Luther King Housing Development Assoc.

Mary Bridge Children’s Health Center

Message Magazine

Metro Parks Tacoma

MultiCare Health System

Nativity House

Neighborhood Clinic

New D.A.Y - Diaz Art for Youth

New Phoebe House Association

Northwest Leadership Foundation

Pacific Lutheran University-Wellness Center

Parents & Students in Action

Pierce County - GIS Project

Pierce County Aids Foundation

Pierce County Central Labor Council

Pierce County Housing Authority

Pierce County Labor Community Services

COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS

Affordable Housing Consortium

Alliance For Youth

American Red Cross - Mt. Rainier Chapter

Bates Technical College

Beckendorf Scholarship Fund

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Puget Sound

Birth to Three Development Center

Boy Scouts - Pacific Harbor Council

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound

Camp Fire USA Orca Council

CARES of Washington

Cascade Christian School - DECA Training

Catholic Community Services SW

CenterForce

Central Washington University

Centro Latino - SER

Child & Family Guidance Center

Children’s Home Society of Washington

Children’s Museum

Communities in Schools - Lakewood

Communities in Schools - Orting

Communities in Schools - Tacoma

Community Health Care

Community Health Plans

Community Montessori

Comprehensive Mental Health

Cottesmore Childcare

Diabetes Association of Pierce County

Eatonville Family Agency

Exodus Housing

Faith Homes

Families Unlimited Network - UPPC

First 5 FUNdamentals

FISH Food Banks of Pierce County

Franklin Pierce - Youth For Christ

Girl Scouts - Pacific Peaks Council

$13,500

2,500

162,934

94,244

500

63,390

27,275

9,396

170,918

14,090

14,090

1,120

197,328

28,412

1,000

68,180

196,041

80,452

55,000

10,000

14,090

5,000

99,876

20,790

60,878

26,796

80

10,394

10,832

18,784

47,043

48,364

43,000

14,698

4,500

43,574

1,797

244,634

23,476

56,350

36,012

18,000

19,636

14,090

10,000

88,575

23,476

14,090

26,054

16,910

61,044

220

41,324

28,180

37,566

1,000

12,500

66,402

8,000

20,666

17,374

9,396

24,720

20,034

9,396

2,000

38,538

175

2,000

49,500

In 2008, your contributions funded 123 programs at these partner agencies

26,528

15,000

56,611

38,052

14,090

164,890

15,000

500

33,396

5,000

9,396

30,054

17,761

71,376

82,567

91,564

103,400

3,500

28,180

9,396

500

1,100

100

10,000

2,750

79,826

1,000

82,744

54,940

19,720

112,518

3,903,663

1,528,489

TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMS $9,268,467

Prison Pet Partnership

Project Homeless Connect

Puget Sound ESD

Puyallup Playcare Center

Salvation Army - Puyallup Valley Corps

Salvation Army - Tacoma Corps

Schools Out Washington

Seattle Maritime Academy

Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County

Spanaway Lutheran BASE Center

St Leo’s Food Connection

TACID

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma Community House

Tacoma Daycare & Preschool

Tacoma-Pierce County Child Care Resources

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Commission

Tacoma Rescue Mission

Tillicum/American Lake Gardens Community Center

University of Puget Sound

United Way of Thurston County

Vancouver Audobon Society

Washington State Child Care Resources

Washington State University

Washington Women’s Employment & Education

Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarship Fund

YMCA of Tacoma Pierce County

Youth for Christ

Youth Resources

YWCA of Pierce County

Donor Designations to Community Nonprofits

Facilitated by United Way *

United Way of Pierce County Community Programs (includes 211, Volunteer Center, Gifts in Kind, Youth United, RSVP)

* Includes Combined Federal Campaign $1,121,695 and Washington State Fund Drive $262,019

* Operational Costs: Administration, Resource Development, Dues to Affiliates constitute $1,910,301. United Way reserved $329,463 for uncollectible pledges and has one of the lowest uncollectible rates in the nation (approx. 3.5%).

$9,268,467

FOOD, SHELTER & EMERGENCY SERVICES

23%

10%JOB TRAINING

16%

SENIORS & PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

HEALTH & WELLNESS

YOUTH & FAMILIES44%

7%

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS FUND(Investments in Commmunity Programs by UWPC board)

46%

5%3% 1% ADMINISTRATIONUNCOLLECTED PLEDGESLOCAL & NATIONAL DUES

DONOR DESIGNATED THROUGH UNITED WAY TO SPECIFIC PROGRAMS

35%

10% RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

$14,451

15,000

272,286

1,376,751

62,336

3,799,022

TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

OTHER RESOURCES RAISEDBequest, Grants and Other Income

Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarship Fund

IN-KIND RESOURCES RAISED AND DISTRIBUTED IN 2008Donated Advertising

Gifts in Kind (Local donated products distributed by UWPC to other nonprofits)

Seasonal Giving (Value of school supplies, food, clothing and gifts to families)

Volunteer Projects Completed in the Community - 187,606 hours (Value of volunteer hours by national standards)

USE OF FUNDS

COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN$10,068,801

92%

OTHER PUBLIC SUPPORT $82,125 1%

PROGRAM INCOME $823,658 7%

RESOURCES

COMMUNITY PROGRAM INVESTMENTS

*

* Includes Combined Federal Campaign $1,121,695 and Washington State Fund Drive $262,019

2008 TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETYWe are grateful for the generous leaders in our community who have shown their faith in United Way by investing$10,000 or more through the Tocqueville Society. Ernest & Pamela Ankrim

Calvin & Joanne Bamford

Jerry Beckendorf

Gary & Pam Beil

Charles Bingham

Samuel H. Brown (posthumous)

George & Rebekah Cargill

Robert & Janna Crist

Brian & Ingrid Dammeier

Melanie & Bob Dressel

Karl Ege

Stephen & Sharon Elsoe

John & Mary Folsom

Peter J. Gunning

Robert & Linda Gutmann

Richard & Joy Hanson

Phil & Sally Hayes

Stephen & Sandy Hill

William & Elizabeth Hyde

Randy & Joyce Lert

Robert Magee

Thaddeus P. Martin IV

Corry & Donna McFarland

John P. Morgan

James & Patty Morton

James & Vicki Murphy

Amy Palmer

Bill Philip

Don Rhodes

Kent & Lin Roberts

Mike & Colleen Rogers

George & Dion Russell, Jr.

Francis Shovlin

Pat Shuman & David Edwards

Scott E. Silver

Todd & Teresa D. Silver

Greg & Amanda Stark

Willie Stewart

Mark & Denise Tabbutt

Dr. George & Kimi Tanbara, MD

Brewer & Joanne Thompson

John & Joan Tornow

Allan & Judith Trinkwald

Michael & Mary Jo Tucci, Sr.

Mike & Mimi Tucci, Jr.

Tim & Barbara Tucci

Craig & Niki Ueland

Bill & Gail Weyerhaeuser

George & Wendy Weyerhaeuser

James & Ann Wiborg

Jim & Muriel Will

Jamie & Sally Will

John & Judy Woodworth

Albers & Company

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

City of Tacoma

City of Lakewood

Columbia Bank

Concrete Technology

KBTC-TV

Financial Insights

Pierce County

Propel Insurance

Rainier Pacific Bank

Russell Investments

R4 Printing

TAPCO Credit Union

Thaddeus P. Martin, IV Attorney at Law

The Boeing Company

Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc.

Tucci & Sons

Albers & Company

City of Lakewood

Columbia Bank

DaVita

Employees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound

Franciscan Health System

Intel

JCPenney


Pierce County

Pierce Transit/ATU 758

Puget Sound Energy


Russell Investments

State Farm Insurance Company

Tacoma Public Utilities

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

The Boeing Company

The News Tribune

Toray Composites (America), Inc.

Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc.

Union Bank of California

PREMIERE PARTNERSThank you to the following businesses for their extraordinary and wide-ranging contributions in our community 2008. Their quality workplace campaigns, community service, in-kind support and sponsorship marks impressive commitment to our community.

EARLY LEARNING CONTRIBUTORSSpecial thanks to our Early Learning Legacy Partners who have made multi-year commitments to support early childhood development efforts.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARDSAward winners demonstrate exceptional commitment to making Pierce County a better place to live. For their exemplary efforts and leadership, we honor them with the highest form of recognition.

SPIRIT OF PIERCE COUNTYBrown & Brown Insurance

CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEARChris Boiter

Vera Brokenshire


Campaign Coordinating Team

COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEARKaren Priest - Tillicum/

American Lake Gardens

Community Service Center

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OF THE YEARPhil Hayes & Michael Tucci, Sr.

Jim Krueger

CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR – PRIVATE (OVER 100)JCPenney Store Support

Center - Sumner

KeyBank

CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR – PRIVATE (UNDER 100)Brown & Brown Insurance

CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR – PUBLIC SECTORPuyallup School District

YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEARTiffany Coleman

American Family Insurance

Bank of America

BNY Mellon Asset Servicing

Brown & Brown Insurance

Carlile Transportation

City of Lakewood

Doty, Beardsley, Rosengren & Co., P.S.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car


Fred Meyer - South Hill

JCPenney - South Hill Mall

JCPenney Logistics

Johnson, Stone & Pagano, P.S.

Metro Parks Tacoma


Mutual of Enumclaw

Nordstrom

NuStar Energy

Pierce Transit

Prium Companies

Puget Sound Energy


Russell Investments

Russell Women’s Network

State Farm Insurance


Target - Bonney Lake

Target - Lakewood

Target - Puyallup

The Boeing Company

The News Tribune

Trusteed Plans Service Corporation

Toray Composites (America), Inc.

Unico Properties

Washington Mutual

WalMart - Bonney Lake

Wells Fargo Bank

Weyerhaeuser

We thank the nearly 1,900 volunteers who logged more than 6,800 hours at 66 community projects throughDays of Caring. The value of this generous work was $139,320 using national standards for volunteer work.

DAYS OF CARING

ADVERTISING SPONSORSEVENT SPONSORS

Columbia Bank

DaVita


Ft. Lewis Army Base

Group Health Cooperative

Puget Sound Energy

Madigan Army Medical Center

LOANED EXECUTIVE SPONSORSUnited Way of Pierce County thanks the following companies for providing employees or sponsorship to the Loaned Executive program. Loaned Executives are key to the success of our fundraising and community outreach efforts in Pierce County.

McChord Air Force Base

Russell Investments



The Boeing Company

United State Postal Service

Washington Army National Guard

Business Examiner

Clear Channel Outdoor

Exit133 LLC

Ft. Lewis Ranger

Northwest Airlifter

Peninsula Gateway

Puyallup Herald

R4 Printing

The News Tribune

Titan Worldwide

Aegis Living

Columbia Bank

Costco

Franke Tobey Jones

Korean Women’s Association

Pepsi

R4 Printing

Staging Techniques


The Boeing Company

Titus Will


GIFTS IN KIND Thanks to the following companies who supported our community by donating of in-kind gifts (products used by nonprofit organizations). Last year United Way facilitated the distribution of $1,376,751 in donated products.

AAA of Washington

ABN Technology

Agros International

Bed, Bath & Beyond

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound

Brightening 4 Children

Broadway Center

Brown & Brown Insurance

Carlile Transportation

Coca Cola Enterprises

Columbia Bank

Costco

Community Healthcare - Soundview Clinic

DaVita

Deliverance Bible Church

Emergency Food Network

Franke Tobey Jones

FISH Food Bank - Puyallup

GAEY Specialties & Awards

Geo-Group

Global Outreach Dist.

GUESS

Harborstone Credit Union

JCPenney Store Support Center - Sumner

Jewell’s Premier Consignment

Kidz Kaboodle

Life Center

Men’s Wearhouse

Metro Parks Tacoma


Nordstrom

Office Depot

Peninsula Light

Peninsula School District

Pierce County

Pierce County AIDS Foundation

Pierce County Central Labor Council

Pierce County District Court

Pierce Transit


Russell Investments

Save On Food

Shaub Ellison

Site Crafting

Starbright, Starlight Children’s

Foundation

St. Claire Hospital

St. Francis Hospital

Super Valu

Tacoma Adventist Community Services

Tacoma Little Theatre


Tacoma Symphony

Talbot’s

Target

Thrift Books

Toray Composites

Toy Rescue Mission


University of Puget Sound

WA State Employees Credit Union

World Vision

SEASONAL GIVINGThank you to individuals and companies who helped children start the school year off right with a backpacked stuffed with school supplies and to those who sponsored Pierce County families over the holidays.

AEP SpanAlaska Airlines Customer Service Agent GroupAlbers & Company* All Caring Massage Therapy Âmericall Communications Âmerican Family InsuranceAmerican Fast Freight American General Financial ServicesAmerican Society of Women Accountants*Ânchor Mutual Savings BankAuxillary 202 (Letter Carriers)Bank of America*Best BuyCascade Regional BloodCH2M HILLComcastCostco Pharmacy - PuyallupCU Factory Built LendingDavid Evans & Associates, Inc.DaVita*^Doty, Beardsley, Rosengren & Co., P.S.Enterprise Rent-A-CarFoss Harbor MarinaFranklin Pierce High School Honor Society

Fred Meyer - TacomaFred Meyer - PuyallupGolden State Foods*^Graybar Electric*Harborstone Credit Union*^Harland Business Solutions*^Harland Clark Accounting GroupHDR Engineering, Inc. Homestreet Bank*Intel*ÎUOE Local 612*J.L. Darling CorporationJCPenney Store Support Center - Sumner*JCPenny Salon - Puyallup*Kitsap Credit UnionLakewood Light & PowerLarkspur Landing HotelLaw Enforcement Support AgencyLee’s Martial ArtsLiberty DialysisLind Pest ControlMacy’sMcConkey CompanyMcFarland Cascade Holdings, Inc.McLane Northwest

Meteor CommunicationsMilton - Fife Family Support Center*Morning Tree Park ApartmentsNACC 130 (Letter Carriers)Neighbors Assisting NeighborsNuStar Energy*Panagiotu Pension Advisors, Inc.ParametrixPeninsula GardensPierce County Department of Assigned Council*Pierce County Health DepartmentPierce County Superior CourtPierce County Surface Water Management Pierce TransitPilchuck Contractors, Inc.Pink CoconutPinnacle Business Finance, Inc.*PLU College StudentsPoint Defiance Zoo & AquariumPollard GroupProject:UPuget Sound EnergyPuget Sound OrthopedicRainier Pacific Bank*^

Ram InternationalS.J. Barrett & Company, Inc.Selden’s Home FurnishingsSME Solutions Social Security Administration Center Unit 6South Sound Church of ChristSouth Sound Physical & Hand TherapyState Farm InsuranceSuper Supplements #16The HubThe Red HotTitan ElectricTrusteed Plans Service Corporation*ÛFCW - United Staff Nurses Union Local 141United Way of Pierce County*Ûnited Way of Pierce County Loaned ExecutivesUniversity of Washington - TacomaWA State Department of Revenue*Youth Leadership Council - BethelYouth Leadership Council - PuyallupYouth Leadership Council - Tacoma+62 Individuals & Families

* Repeat participant ^ Legacy participant (5+ years)

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDonna Albers, Albers & Company

Doug Baker, Association of Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington

Dennis Bloom, Merrill Lynch

Jawana Cain, Tacoma-Pierce County Employment & Training Consortium

Maria Casella, State Farm Insurance

Jo Anne Coy, Columbia Bank

Lawyer Davis, State Farm Insurance

Tim Farrell, Port of Tacoma

Amy Goings, Clover Park Technical College

David Graybill, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce

Lynne Griffith, Pierce Transit

Linda Gutmann, Community Volunteer

Donna Haynes, Pilkey-Hopping & Ekberg

Tyler Kalberg, Russell Investments

Dianna Kielian, Franciscan Health System

Paul Knebel, Machinist Union District Lodge 751

Rod Koon, Port of Tacoma

Jim Krueger, Vandeberg Johnson & Gandara, LLP

Bob Magee, American Shipping Group

BG Gary Magonigle, Washington Air National Guard

Thaddeus P. Martin, IV, The Law Office of Thaddeus Martin

James (Jamey) W. McCormick, Messina Bulzomi Christensen

Waylin McCurley, Rainier Pacific Bank

Rick Meeder, Intel

Madlyn Murrey, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Center

Sharon Ness, UFCW 141

Kent Roberts, Columbia Bank

Patty Rose, Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

Cynthia Shaffer, The News Tribune

Jake Stortini, School of the Arts

George Tanbara, MD, Pediatrics Northwest

Pamela Transue, Tacoma Community College

Michael Turek, The Boeing Company

Jan West, Regence BlueShield

Veronica Winget, Gig Harbor High School

Scott Winship, Vandeberg Johnson & Gandara, LLP

David Wrench, Russell Investments

Debra Young, City of Lakewood

* Repeat participant ^ Legacy participant (5+ years)

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Documents

2008 UWPC Annual Report