THE UNITED WAY

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THE UNITED WAY
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CHANGING HOUSTON FOR GOOD

• The United Way of Greater Houston is the leader
  and trusted partner
• in improving lives (touching 1 of every 2 lives
  in our community)
• tackling key community social issues
• making a lasting difference in the quality of
  life we all enjoy

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LOOKING AT THE BIG PICTURE

• United Way is the one organization that
• Keeps the social safety net strong
• Embraces the entire circle of life
• Tackles long-term issues
• Is there in good times and bad
• Helps shape the future of our community

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THE NEED IS GREAT

• 1 in 4 families in Harris County earns less than
  25,000
• 1 in 3 families has trouble buying groceries
  monthly
• 1 in 4 children are left alone after school
• Some 14,000 people are homeless on Houston
  streets every night
• 1 in 4 families is caring for an aging relative
• 1 in 5 children lives in poverty
• These are the realities of life for many in
  Houston, and why United Ways work is so
  important.

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OUR FOUR AREAS OF FOCUS

• The United Way cares for people through the
  entire cycle of life
• Developing children and youth to their full
  potential
• Creating strong families and safe neighborhoods
• Sustaining senior independence
• Supporting people rebuilding their lives

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DO SOMETHING FOR KIDS

• How can you dream, when you dont know theres a
  better world out there?
• Last year, United Way gave over 515,000 kids the
  foundation for a better life.
• 81 of students in United Way programs were more
  successful in school
• 49,000 young people benefited from our mentoring
  programs
• 33,000 children learned to say no to drugs
• 74,000 children flourished in quality child care
  programs
• Every dollar invested in quality early childhood
  education and care saves 7 later in social
  services.

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DO SOMETHING FOR FAMILIES

• How can our families not only survive, but
  THRIVE?
• United Way is providing families with
  opportunities for job training, financial
  literacy and mentoring programs
• In 2007 we helped 741,000 individuals build a
  strong foundation
• Over 46,000 people received healthcare services
• Nearly 30,000 learned how to be better parents
• United Way is there to help families deal with
  the challenges of everyday life.

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DO SOMETHING FOR SENIORS

• What if loneliness was your only companion?
• Last year, United Way helped more than 78,000
  seniors in our area stay independent with meals,
  transportation, help with daily life and more.
• Breakthrough programs like Care for Elders, 2-1-1
  Texas/United Way HELPLINE, and United Ways
  Gatekeeper Program assure our seniors have the
  care and resources they need to live
  independently.
• 84 of Seniors in United Way Programs received
  the help they needed to remain in their own homes.

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DO SOMETHING FOR LIVES

• How can you move forward without a helping hand?
• In 2007, we helped over 600,000 individuals start
  over after violence, natural disasters, job loss
  and family emergencies.
• 15,000 women and children were sheltered from
  domestic violence
• 36,000 people received substance abuse treatment
• 12,000 persons with disabilities received support
• United Way provides quality services to make sure
  that everyone is given a second chance to rebuild
  their lives.

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LEADING THE WAY

• United Way brings together businesses, social
  service agencies, governments, non-profits,
  faith-based organizations and members of the
  community at large to make the biggest difference
  for the most people.

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BUILDING CAPACITY

• United Way has the capacity, experience and
  networks to respond to our communitys biggest
  challenges, like natural disasters.
• We connect people to services in the Bay Area,
  Fort Bend, Montgomery and Waller counties through
  United Way Service Centers

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CREATING IMPACT

• Your donation goes to a broad array of services
  that help people, reinforce the social safety
  net, achieve measurable impact, and build a
  strong future.
• Developing partnership programs for children and
  youth through Bright Beginnings and Houstons
  Kids
• Collaborating with community organizations and
  business partners for initiatives like Care for
  Elders and Gatekeeper Program
• Providing capacity building resources to other
  nonprofits through United Ways Nonprofit
  Connection

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ENSURIING ACCOUNTABILITY

• Trained volunteers measure program investments
  against quality standards, make on-site visits,
  study issues and make investment decisions.

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FULL ACCESS

• 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we connect people
  in need with social services through 2-1-1
  Texas/United Way HELPLINE.
• Last year, we answered over 567,000 calls for
  help.

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WHAT YOUR GIFT CAN DO

• 10 per week (520) Provides 42 school-age
  youths with tobacco prevention education services
• 20 per week (1,040) Provides 175 household
  members with basic needs (food, clothing and
  shelter) for a week
• 30 per week (1,560) Provides transportation
  to medical appointments for 41 trips
• 50 per week (2,600) Provides 11 individuals
  who are battling drug and alcohol addiction with
  counseling and recovery services
• 100 per week (5,200) Provides 30 youths with
  supervised after-school activities
• 200 per week (10,400) Provides 5 children
  with 1 year of quality child care to help them
  grow and develop to be successful in school, or
  provides employment services for 43 individuals

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WANT TO DO MORE?

• YOUNG LEADERS Emerging leaders age 45 and under
  who make a personal gift of 1,000 or more
• WOMENS INITIATIVE Talented women of influence
  who make personal gifts of 2,500 or more
• CHAIRMANS CLUB Committed donors who are ready
  to grow their gifts from 1,000 to 4,999
• LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Generous donors who are
  expanding their philanthropic horizons with gifts
  ranging from 5,000 to 9,999
• ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY Philanthropists
  who make personal gifts of 10,000 or more

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Diamond Donors

• Diamond Donors share a special legacy
• They are loyal contributors to United Way for
  25 years or more
• Contributions may come through one or more
  company campaigns
• Contributions may have supported more than one
  United Way
• Diamond Donors self-identify by signing up on
  United Ways Web site
• Some company ePledge systems include a Diamond
  Donors option
• Benefits include
• Annual reception honoring Diamond Donors
• Special recognition at United Way campaign events
• Updates on United Ways work in the community

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BEST FUTURE

• With the help of caring people and quality
  services, the United Way of Greater Houston is
  making the biggest difference in helping people
  get a better chance to succeed.
• When you give, you make a profound difference in
  individual lives, and in the quality of life we
  all enjoy.

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Together, we
Wont you please join us? Give, the United Way.
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Thank you to EXXON for doing something about
it, the United Way! (insert Ms. Angels
thank you message here from video)