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www.HartfordBusiness.com • November 4, 2019 • GIVING GUIDE • Hartford Business Journal 35 ABOUT US Year established: 1935 Annual revenues: $1,485,352 (most recent fiscal year) Total number of employees: 5 FT, 2 PT GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S) Middlesex United Way is a locally-based organization dedicated to strengthening lives, helping people, and improving community conditions in the fifteen towns in Middlesex County. Middlesex United Way serves the towns of Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Saybrook, Portland, and Westbrook. TOP FUNDING SOURCES Private donors: 71% Corporate donors: 17% Sponsorship: 5% Special Events: 4% Foundations: 3% WE ARE COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Middlesex United Way supports 38 of the most capable local organizations achieving measurable impact in the areas of education, financial stability, health and housing. WE KEEP THINGS LOCAL: We utilize the talents of local volunteers to help us make local decisions that benefit local people resulting in local successes. WE ARE FUNDERS: We campaign to raise funds, and strategically disburse to the most capable and local organizations in need. Last year, our nonprofit partners used our funding to obtain $662,234 in additional funds. This means that every dollar given last year doubled in return. GOALS • Children are ready to learn by school entry • Children are reading at grade level by the end of 3rd grade • Individuals and families access services and resources for their behavioral, physical, and oral health needs • Youth and adults refrain from substance abuse and other risky and unhealthy behaviors • Individuals are meaningfully employed • Individuals and families have safe, affordable, and stable housing GIVING OPPORTUNITIES We partner with hundreds of local businesses through employee campaigns, corporate giving and sponsorships. Through our Corporate Sponsorship program, businesses can provide Middlesex United Way with a single donation as low as $1,000 that will be used to support United Way's special events and marketing efforts. Individuals can also give online anytime. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES United Way is a volunteer-driven organization, utilizing over 800 volunteers annually. Committees include the Board, Finance and Investment Committees, the Community Impact Council and Community Impact Teams, which are responsible for funding decisions in four focus areas. Other opportunities include volunteering with our Young Leaders Society or Women's Initiative Affinity Groups. Additional volunteer opportunities include various food, toy, and book drives. We can arrange group volunteer opportunities for employers. Vice Chair Kimberly Hogan Middlesex Community College Treasurer Allison Dowe Middlesex Health EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE At Large Member Pat Charles At Large Member Kevin Reich Campaign Co-Chair Justin Carbonella Middletown Youth Services Bureau Campaign Co-Chair Toral Maher Liberty Bank Foundation Campaign Co-Chair Joe Santaniello Charles IT Campaign Co-Chair Meg Slater Wright-Pierce Community Impact Chair Andy Rapp Investment Committee Chair Clifford Straub Lifestyle Financial Strategies, LLC Human Resources Chair Janet Porriello Women's Initiative Chair Meghann LaFountain LaFountain Immigration LLC Young Leaders Society Chair Kevin Harris Edward Jones President & CEO Kevin Wilhelm Chair Scott Carlson Carlson & Dumeer, LLC Middlesex United Way 100 Riverview Center, Suite 230, Middletown, CT 06457 | 860-483-2000 | www.middlesexunitedway.org OUR MISSION: By cultivating leadership and partnerships, bringing resources together, and investing in our community, Middlesex United Way acts as a catalyst to achieve measurable, positive impact in education, financial stability, health and housing. M iddlesex United Way has fun, engaging, and creative ways to get like-minded individuals involved in helping our community. With events like a silent auction, a community playground build, networking while playing mini- golf, and simultaneously raising money for school supplies or going to various breweries while collecting donations of books for children, there is something fun for everyone! Events are held year-round and support different causes that are critical to improving and strengthening our community. Aside from the events, money is donated to high priority programs, like the local food pantry and mental health services, that provide essential support to those in need. — Meghann LaFountain , Board Director and Women's Initiative, Chair LaFountain Immigration Law, LLC, Owner, Middletown, CT (Left) Attendees at the 2019 Power of the Purse Annual Fundraiser. (Center) Attendees at the Brews for Books Summer Series at Little House Brewing in Chester, CT. (Right) Kara Sheftel, a Middlesex United Way volunteer, speaking at the 2019 Campaign Awards Breakfast in May. BOARD OF DIRECTORS