GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

ANNUAL REPORTto the Community

2009®

United Wayof York County

HEALTH:Healthy foundations for life

Children are raised in homes free of toxic stress.

Youth and adults avoid risky behavior.

Youth and adults are healthy.

Dear Friends:

In a year where uncertainty seemed the norm, our annual campaign generated more than $1.3 million – quite an accomplishment! While we saw several workplace campaigns face extraordinary challenges last year, we were fortunate to witness the power of our collective energy – and the willingness of so many who were able to give more to do just that – and help us meet our commitment to the community. As planned, we were able to increase our community financial investments, supporting the nonprofit organizations in York County that were overwhelmed with an increased demand for their services.

With the support of community partners, we expanded the scope of our networks: building on the strength of past accomplishments and relationships so that even in this economic climate, our organization remains well positioned to do its work. That’s not to say we’ve had an easy time – like many nonprofits, United Way of York County felt the impact of a challenging economy in 2009. We had to make some hard decisions about the internal operations of our organization, and reduced an already lean staff to make sure we could support the community in the most effective way.

2009 was a year when creativity and innovation were key elements of all that we accomplished. Local people directing our organization continued to find new ways to focus on making York County a better place to live and work by investing in the building blocks of a good quality of life: education, income and health. We know that we are all better off when York County residents have access to lifelong learning, are financially independent, and live in homes where our children learn to make safe and healthy choices.

As we celebrate our achievements and navigate these demanding, exciting and challenging times we are grateful that so many in our community recognize United Way of York County as an organization worthy of individual volunteer involvement, organizational partnership, and financial investment. Thank you for all that you do.

Sincerely,

Paul Wainman / 2009 Chair, Board of Directors

EDUCATION: Lifelong learning

Children enter school developmentally on track in areas of literacy and social, emotional and intellectual skills.

Elementary students are prepared to succeed in later years.

Youth graduate from high school.

INCOME: Financial stability for individuals and families

Working families increase their income.

Lower-income working families move toward financial independence.

Young adults make a successful transition from high school to work life.

A Message from Our Board Chair and President and CEO

TOGETHER, we’re uniting our local resources to increase hope and build brighter futures.

OUR MISSION: United Way of York County strengthens community by bringing people and resources together to effect long lasting changes in community conditions that improve lives.

OUR VISION:York County is a strong, healthy community created by people caring for one another.

United Way of York County does whatever it takes to meet the needs of York County residents.

Thanks to the efforts of United Way and a host of community partners, York County Food

Rescue is helping to alleviate hunger in York County. We’re grateful for the support

United Way provides to make sure our friends and

neighbors are getting the help they need.”

Steve Kumka, Shaw’s Distribution Center

Chair, York County Food Rescue

Board of Directors

American Red Cross of Southern Maine

Biddeford Free Clinic

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine

Camp Laughing Loon

Caring Unlimited

Catholic Charities Maine

Child Abuse Prevention Council

Child Care Services of York County

Community Bicycle Center

Community Dental

Day One

Ethel’s Tree of Life, Inc.

Frannie Peabody Center

Girl Scouts of Maine

HomeHealth Visiting Nurses

Joyful Harvest Neighborhood Center

Legal Services for the Elderly

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Saco-Biddeford

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Sanford

Northern York County Family YMCA

Parent Resource Center Inc.

COMMUNITY IMPACT:

Peoples Regional Opportunity Program

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England

Salvation Army – Old Orchard Beach

Sanford-Springvale YMCA

Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine

Southern Maine Medical Center

St. Andre Home, Inc.

Sweetser

Volunteers of America Northern NE

Youth Alternatives Ingraham

York County Community Action Corporation

York County Shelter Programs, Inc

York Hospital

Last year United Way of York County’s investments were hard at work right here in our community:

OUr IMPACt ArEAs

United Way of York County creates opportunity by focusing on the building blocks of a good quality of life: education, income and health.

COMMUnItY FUndIng supported programs offered by the following organizations:

Sue Hadiaris,Southern Maine Medical Center2009 United Way of York County

CampaignChair

“For me, United Way of York County is all about neighbors helping neighbors.

By giving through the United Way annual campaign, together we support

an essential network to meet our neighbors’ basic needs including food,

shelter, and heat. At the same time, we’re helping build a stronger future

with effective prevention programs and access to education. This year as more

of our friends and neighbors are asking for help – many for the first time – we

need everyone to join in and Live United. Please reach out a helping hand and

give through the United Way Campaign. Thank you!”

FROM OUR 2009 CAMPAIGN CHAIR:

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

OtHEr PrOjECts And InItIAtIvEs

networks for social ChangeYork County Youth Financial Education networkUnited Way of York County partnered with more than 20 community volunteerswith education, finance, business management, and nonprofit backgrounds to explore what youth need to be financially literate in today’s complex world.Using a networks for social change approach, the goal of this group is toensure that all youth in York County ages 12 - 18 have access to high quality financial literacy education that has a lasting effect. This work is funded through a three-year grant from Maine Community Foundation with technical assistance provided by Common Good Ventures. York County Early Childhood WorkgroupHosted by United Way of York County, in 2009 this group formed a Speakers Bureau to advocate on behalf of early childhood policy, speaking to groups throughout the area about the importance of community support for every child’s early development. The workgroup also created a Born Learning pilot program and co-sponsored a second York County Community Conversation on Early Childhood featuring Michael Petit, president of Every Child Matters,

a national advocacy group.

York County Prevention CollaborativeThis group connects and supports organizations and services in York County that focus on the prevention of vio-lence and abuse and the promotion of health and well-being. Supported by United Way of York County, service providers and educators share current information and resources to increase the power of prevention in York County.

2-1-1 MaineMore than 7,900 York County residents were connected to help by calling 2-1-1 in 2009. This continues to be a valuable health and human service referral program for all Maine residents.

nOnPrOFIt CAPACItY BUILdIng

United Way of York County invited leaders of local nonprofits to join an ongoing conversation regarding the challenges facing nonprofit organizations that provide services in York County. A follow-up Strategic Alliances Workshop was offered for teams of leaders from nonprofits to explore organizational readiness for partnering and the range of possibilities available to interested organizations. An investment was also made to support a York County nonprofit viability project, consisting of a self-assessment, consulting services, and development of an action plan to be offered in 2010.

vOLUntEEr And COMMUnItY EngAgEMEntday of CaringUnited Way of York County hosted its 14th Annual Day of Caring in 2009. More than 1,000 volunteers completed projects for 36 York County nonprofits. In-kind labor and materials were valued at $137,000 as facilities were improved, playgrounds were moved to safer locations, and area services were enhanced.

York County directors of volunteers in Agencies (dOvIA)United Way of York County played a key role in creating DOVIA and continues to convene this peer-to-peer network where partners share information, technical support and professional development resources.

Keep Maine Warm York CountyIn 2009 United Way of York County coordinated area involvement in the statewide Keep ME Warm initiative. Teams of volunteers assisted in weatherizing 22 homes in York County.

southern Maine Community Organizations Active in disaster (sMCOAd)This community-based group, created by United Way of York County, continues to meet and be prepared to assist in times of natural or manmade disaster. Plans are being developed to support the activation of a SMCOAD volunteer reception center in York County.

stuff the BusAn expanded Stuff the Bus campaign secured school supplies to fill more than 300 backpacks for low-income elementary, middle and high school students from the greater Sanford area. This was a strong partnership with Sanford Safe Schools Healthy Students, York County Community Action Corporation, and a variety of civic and business groups.

Live United photos courtesy of www.robertakersphotography.com

SNAPSHOT OF BUSINESS RESULTS 2009 2008 2007

Total Revenue 1,578,430 1,670,087 1,745,573 Total Program Funding andCommunity Investment 1,401,919 1,403,703 1,286,486 Percent to Total Revenue 88.9% 84% 73.7% Overhead Costs 284,782 307,303 353,840 Percent to Total Revenue 18.0% 18.4% 20.3% Increase (Decrease) in Net (108,271) (40,919) 120,568Unrestricted Assets Percent to Total Revenue (6.9%) (2.4%) 6.0%

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

36 Water Street • PO Box 727 Kennebunk, Maine 04043-0727

207-985-3359 • www.buildcommunity.orgUnited Wayof York County

48.08%Employee Giving

21.03%Corporate Giving

8.00%Direct Mail

.96%Interest Income

3.61%Special Events 0.62%

Bequests and

Memorial Gifts

5.30% Grants

WHERE 2009 REVENUECAME FROM

12.40%Designations In

OFFICERSPaul Wainman, Chair

William ArthurTim O’Brien, Vice Chair

Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion, LLCKathy Verrill, Secretary

Saco & Biddeford Savings InstitutionDavid Hines, Treasurer

H.M. Payson & Co.Linda Bishop, Ethics Officer

Jagger Brothers

MEMBERS AT LARGEDr. Donald Burgess

Southern Maine Medical CenterJim Fitzgerald

Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce

Sue HadiarisSouthern Maine Medical Center

David JaggerJagger BrothersCindy Keohan

Cummings Lamont & McNamee, P.A.George Lambert

Community VolunteerMarc Lessard

Hannaford Bros.Charlie Lyons

York County Community CollegeJack McGarry

UnumMike McMahonPratt & Whitney

Martha MuldoonStrategic Marketing & Communications

Charles PetersenBiddeford Savings Bank

Danielle RipichUniversity of New England

Chris RobinsonHussey Seating Company

Maureen SummersSummers Healthcare Strategies, LLC.

Jeff TonerDietz Associates

Doug WillettPaquin & Carroll

2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS