TOGETHER WE CHANGE LIVES.
The 2021 Community Impact Report highlights the program activities for the period
July, 2020 – June, 2021 and financial information for our fiscal year 2021.
VISION
Communities where all individuals and families have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
MISSION
Unite resources to understand and address priority community issues.
Board & Committee Members
- Deb Anderson – Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
- Serita Cabell – Memorial Community Development Corp.
- Steve Crow – Alcoa-Retired
- Heidi Dunniway – Ascension St. Vincent
- Scott Evernham – Old National Bank
- Tina Farring – Old National Bank
- Anna Hargis – Merrill Lynch & Company
- Richard Leger – CenterPoint Energy
- Lynn Lingafelter – Deaconess Health System
- Jaren McIntosh – Fifth Third Bank
- Ryan McRoberts – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
- Kim McWilliams, Jr – Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
- David Milligan – Heritage Federal Credit Union
- Peter Paradossi – Evansville Regional Business Committee
- Lee Riddle – F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors
- Mark Samila – Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn
- Lindsay Schmitt – George Koch Sons, LLC
- Sherry Shen – Alcoa
- Edward Stratton – Berry Global
- Matthew Theby – Lensing Building Specialties
- Phillip Wahl – Atlas World Group
- Johnathan Weinzapfel – Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
- Brent Wilson – DWW Strategies
Committee Members
| EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | FINANCE COMITTEE | FOCUS AREA CABINET | SELF SUFFICIENCY |
| Matt Theby – Chair | Scott Evernham, Chair | Brent Wilson – Chair | Matt Theby – Chair |
| Lindsay Schmitt – Vice Chair | Phil Wahl | Anna Hargis | Tina Farrington |
| Scott Evernham – Treasurer | David Milligan | Ross Chapman | Lynn Lingafelter |
| Ed Stratton – Secretary | Len Wininger | Ben Joergens | Stephanie Roland |
| Jeff Wilmes | Dr. Ann White | Jeff Gorman | |
| Carly Eason | Heidi Dunniway | ||
| Derek Adams |
| BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE | STRATEGIC FOCUS COMMITTEE | MARKETING |
| Lindsay Schmitt | Tina Farrington – Chair | Chase Kelley – Chair |
| Lee Riddle | Steve Crow | Pam Hight |
| Jonathan Weinzapfel | Anna Hargis | Erika Liddle |
| Tricia Hollander Henning | Jim Muehlbauer | Andrea Pollard |
| Mark Samila | Matt Theby | Kathy Schoettlin |
| Brad Ellsworth | Jonathan Weinzapfel | Patti Wittgen |
| Tricia Hollander Henning |
Committee Members
Executive Committee
- Matt Theby – Chair
- Lindsay Schmitt – Vice Chair
- Scott Evernham – Treasurer
- Ed Stratton – Secretary
Finance Committee
- Scott Evernham, Chair
- Phil Wahl
- David Millian
- Len Wininger
- Jeff Wilmes
- Carly Eason
- Derek Adams
Focus Area Cabinet
- Brent Wilson – Chair
- Anna Hargis
- Ross Chapman
- Ben Joergens
- Dr. Ann White
- Heidi Dunniway
Self Sufficiency
- Matt Theby – Chair
- Tina Farrington
- Lynn Lingafelter
- Stephanie Roland
- Jeff Gorman
Board Governance Committee
- Lindsay Schmitt
- Lee Riddle
- Johnathan Weinzapfel
- Tricia Hollander Henning
- Mark Samila
- Brad Ellsworth
Strategic Focus Committee
- Tina Farrington – Chair
- Steve Crow
- Anna Hargis
- Jim Muehblauer
- Matt Theby
- Johnathan Weinzapfel
- Tricia Hollander Henning
Marketing Committee
- Chase Kelley – Chair
- Pam Hight
- Erika Liddle
- Andrea Pollard
- Kathy Schoettlin
- Patti Wittgen
98%
of children served achieved developmental milestones
83%
of children served who demonstrate school readiness
78%
of children served reading at grade level
Community Impact Areas
Childhood Success
Childhood Success
why it's important
Early childhood development is critical to long-term success. Evidence from long-term studies suggests that childhood development can affect high-school graduation, years of education completed, earnings, and reduced crime.¹ According to Wafaie Fawzi, a Harvard Chan School professor, “Achieving optimal early child health and development is critical for attaining success in school, and has significant lifelong implications for the health and economic wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities.”s
Funded Programs
- Carver Early Learning Center – Carver Community Organization
- Early Childhood Education and Care - St. Vincent Early Learning Center
- Y-Read - YMCA of Southwestern Indiana
Community Impact Areas
Youth Success
Youth Success
why it's important
Funded Programs
- Live Y’ers – YWCA of Evansville
- One-to-One Youth Mentoring - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana
- Girl Scout Leadership Experience – Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana
- After-School Program Integrating Recreation & Education – YMCA of Southwestern Indiana
- One-to-One Youth Mentoring - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana
- Boy Scouts Venturing, Boy Scouts Outreach & Cub Scouts – Boy Scouts of America, Buffalo Trace Council
- Healthy Habits – Boys and Girls Club of Evansville
- Carver Youth – Carver Community Organization
- Caldwell Community Outreach – YMCA of Southwestern Indiana
- Y-Cap – YMCA of Southwestern Indiana
100%
of youth served who graduate on time
76%
of students served who maintain or improve school attendance
66%
of youth served who developed soft-skills
73%
of individuals served who gained employment
33%
of individuals served who increased their wages
70%
of individuals served who increased disposable income by accessing benefits or reducing costs
Community Impact Areas
Financial Stability
Financial Stability
why it's important
Empowering individuals to access available benefits or reduce excess costs helps families better manage their money, handle emergencies and/or unexpected expenses, and save for the future. When individuals and families develop financial literacy skills, it supports long-term stability goals such as owning a home, obtaining higher education, or investing.
Funded Programs
- Family Case Management - Catholic Charities Diocese of Evansville
- Pathways of Hope – The Salvation Army
- YES! Residential Recovery Program – YWCA of Evansville
- Domestic Violence Shelter and Children’s Program – Albion Fellows Bacon Center
- Re-entry Program – Aurora
- 4 Work – Catholic Charities Diocese of Evansville
- Neighbor to Neighbor - Catholic Charities Diocese of Evansville
- Homeless Outreach Team – Aurora
- Emergency Financial Assistance – Catholic Charities Diocese of Evansville
- Comprehensive Emergency Assistance Program – Christian Resource Center, Inc.
- Legal Services – Legal Aid Society of Evansville
- Emergency Assistance – The Salvation Army
- Domestic Violence & Emergency Shelter – YWCA of Evansville
Community Impact Areas
Health
Health
why it's important
Individuals with access to healthcare services and support, have better health outcomes, fewer health disparities, and lower costs. People without health insurance are less likely to have a primary care provider and are more likely to go without care because of cost. When access to healthcare is limited, it can lead to poor health outcomes, and unnecessary complications, including premature death.
Funded Programs
- Primary Prevention Education – Albion Fellows Bacon Center
- Family Counseling Service – Catholic Charities Diocese of Evansville
- Prevention Program (Spencer County Schools) – Crisis Connection
- Case Management Program – ECHO Community Health Center
- Community Service Program – Lampion Center
- Counseling Program – Lampion Center
- Supplemental Medication Assistance Program – Mental Health America of Vanderburgh County
- Support Groups & Community Education – Mental Health America of Vanderburgh County
- Transportation Program – Spencer County Council on Aging
- Connections for Life – The Arc of Evansville
- Victim Advocacy Program – Crisis Connection
- Medical Rehabilitation – Easterseals Rehabilitation Center
- Medical & Dental Services Program – Evansville Christian Life Center
- Day Services for Adults – The Arc of Evansville
- Prenatal & Pediatric Program – ECHO Community Health Center
93%
of individuals who avoided or reduce risk-taking behaviors (e.g. drug, alcohol or tobacco use; unprotected sexual activity)
81%
of individuals served who eat healthier, increase physical activity and/or move toward a healthy weight
79%
of babies served who experience healthy birth outcomes (e.g. carried to full term, health birth weight)
Programs Tracking Other Outcomes or Providing Essential Services
- AARP Experience Corps – Carver Community Center
- Disaster Services – American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana
- High Risk for Abuse & Neglect Crisis Care Program – ARK Crisis Child Care Center
- Homemaker Program – Spencer County Council on Aging
- Long-term Ombudsman Program – VOICES, Inc.
- Services to Armed Forces – American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana
- Volunteer-Based Child Advocate Program – Vanderburgh County CASA
UWSWI Programs
VITA PROGRAM
(Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
United Way utilizes trained, IRS-certified volunteers to offer free tax preparation and e-filing services to individuals and families with an annual household income at or below $57,000. In early 2021, social distancing and masking requirements due to COVID-19 severely impacted the VITA program’s ability to serve clients. Although volunteer and site availability were limited, 758 returns were filed. The program successfully assisted income-limited clients (with an average gross income of $24,839), recover an average return of $1,592.50 in overpaid taxes.
UWSWI Programs
KCAMP
K-Camp is United Way’s free four-week program that helps children with little or no preschool experience prepare for their new roles as kindergartners. Our KCamp staff and parents were thrilled the program could return to in-person instruction in 2021! Overall, 83% of our KCampers increased their reading skills, with a 20% bump in scores from the students’ beginning assessment. In addition, 86% of KCamp students improved their BRIGANCE scores, a screening tool that measures critical predictors of school success. Parents and guardians loved the program, too! 97% of them felt KCamp helped prepare their child and 100% stated they would recommend the program to others!
Campaign Cabinet
workplace campaigns
While workplace campaigns are typically very visible and recognizable fundraisers, the 2020-2021 United Way campaign came during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. United Way staff, and its extraordinary campaign chairperson, Sara Miller, rose above numerous challenges to raise more than $3.4 million during a global pandemic. The campaign quickly pivoted to a fully digital campaign, complete with Zoom kickoffs, digital pledge forms, and video messages. Despite the challenges, our loyal community-minded organizations united to help our neighbors and community. Your contribution is maximized when you donate through United Way. We invest your donation into programs that are making the most impact in transforming our community.
$10,000 “Donate Today, Shape Tomorrow” Donor Incentive Prize
This year’s $10,000 “Donate Today, Shape Tomorrow” Donor Incentive cash prize drawing came with quite the twist. More than 4,000 entries were eligible in this year’s drawing. Jennifer Huang from Old National Bank picked the winning briefcase.
However, just a short time after the drawing, Ms. Huang notified the staff she wanted to donate her entire winnings back to United Way. Ms. Huang said, “I believe nobody donates in hope to win money. I give because I care a lot about underprivileged families and students. There is no other organization knows better how to make the best use of this money. I hope it will help some families in this pandemic. I am happy I won so I can give back more.”
The drawing took place in February 2021 at the headquarters of our generous prize sponsor, Heritage Federal Credit Union. No donor funds were used for the drawing.
Campaign
Celebration of Impact
Each year the United Way celebrates the corporate partners and campaign volunteers whose tireless efforts made the campaign’s success possible and, more importantly, whose work enabled United Way to invest in our community during one of its most challenging times. These exceptional volunteers truly embody the meaning of servant leadership.
- Sara Miller
- Matt Theby
- Traylor Brothers, Inc.
COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund
In March 2020, a cross-sector of partners created a fund to serve individuals and families in need during the COVID-19 crisis in our region. The COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund of the Greater Evansville Region was established to address critical needs related to the pandemic in the areas of relief, recovery, and restoration. The Fund served the five-county region of Gibson, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick. United Way was chosen as the fiscal sponsor, lending system, technology, and human resources to administer the fund. A community-wide fundraising effort, led by business and community leader, Bob Jones, was announced with a goal of $6 million to help our neighbors throughout the Greater Evansville Region. None of the contributions are retained by United Way and the Response Fund is not part of the annual United Way fundraising campaign.
As of June 30, 2021, the Fund had met its $6 million goal and sixteen rounds of grants to nonprofit organizations had been allocated. Of the $6 million raised, $3,943,713 had been allocated to 155 applicants of the 185 applications received. A full report as of June 30, 2021 can be found here.
Campaign
Revenue & EXPENSES
Campaign Revenue
$3,450,593 (85%)
Restricted Revenue (Grants, Edowment Earnings, etc.)
$133,267 (3%)
Other Revenue (Interest Income, PPP, Sponsorships, misc.)
$484,448 (12%)
TOTAL REVENUE: $4,068,308
No Data Found
No Data Found
Campaign
Expenses
TOTAL EXPENSES: $3,879,487
Program Funding: $3,879,487
Early Childhood Success $459,738 (12%)
Youth Success $611,278 (16%)
Financial Stability $642,375 (17%)
Health $627,041 (16%)
Essential Services $326,328 (8%)
Pathway Grant Funding:
Empowering Employment $299,821 (8%)
Outreach & Engagement
$130,314 (3%)
Administration/Fundraising:
$610,061 (16%)
Uncollectable:
$172,531 (4%)
1 Investing In our Future: The Evidence Base on Preschool Education
2 Everyone Graduates Center