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FY 2015 ANNUAL REPORT
Together
we’re changing the odds
for families & communities

United Way of Central Maryland | FY 2015 Annual Report
Mobilize the community to improve people’s lives.
Our mission:

This year, we celebrated 90 years of bringing people together to improve people’s lives and to change the odds for families
and communities. Thanks to you, we were able to deepen and widen our efforts to help those in need become stable and
self-sufficient, ensuring families stay in their homes and find good jobs, providing access to healthy food and healthcare, and
keeping children in school so they can graduate with a bright future.
No one can create change alone. That’s why we are so thankful for your partnership and support. Thousands of volunteers served
tirelessly harvesting crops, making meals, reading to kids, assisting families experiencing homelessness, and much more. Our
Tocqueville Society comprised the region’s most generous leaders and shattered the record for new members. Those seeking
help called the 2-1-1 Maryland United Way Helpline – and found answers, in record numbers. And when the city of Baltimore
needed you most, you stepped up by supporting our Maryland Unites fund and Delivering Hope supply drive to help those
affected by the unrest in our city.
The needs across central Maryland are still great. United, we can – and we will – do more. We hope you’ll join us so that together
we can continue to help more people, change more lives, strengthen more families and lift up our entire region.
Dear Friends,
Mark S. Furst
President & CEO
United Way of Central Maryland
Patricia M.C. Brown
Board Chair
Senior Vice President
Johns Hopkins Medicine
President
Johns Hopkins HealthCare LLC
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*United Way of Central Maryland’s fiscal year 2015 (FY 2015) is July 1, 2014 -June 30, 2015.

Family Stability
Programs
Housing & Income Education
Health
2-1-1 Maryland United Way Helpline
Putting families on the path to stability and self-sufficiency
is what we do.
These are the building blocks of our work: helping people
find jobs and a safe place to call home, keeping kids in
school, and ensuring our neighbors in need have access to
healthy food and healthcare.
The 2-1-1 Maryland United Way Helpline is the foundation
of our work, answering thousands of calls for help with
basic needs such as housing, food, utilities and more.
Family stability is
the heart of our work.

Janice and Marc’s story:
Your help changed everything.
Janice and Marc were living in a broken-down,
roach-filled motel room with seven children ages
three to 14. Although they were both working, by
the time they paid their $1,200/month motel fee,
there was hardly anything left to pay down bills or
buy food for the children – and they were falling
behind. United Way’s Shelter Diversion program
changed everything, helping the family move into
a townhouse that cost less than the motel, pay
down bills and find Marc a better job.
To read more stories on how your United Way
donation is helping families in our community,
text STORIES16 to 51555.
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Families are the fastest-growing homeless group.
That’s why United Way uses a successful national
model to prevent family homelessness. If families do
lose their homes, the priority is to quickly divert them
from shelters into housing, minimize disruptive school
moves for children and work swiftly to get the family
back on their feet.
From May 2012 through June 2015, we
worked with 523 families enrolled in our
housing programs.
We helped 495 of those families (95%)
avoid eviction or the shelter system,
impacting approximately 1,188 children.
For individuals who found jobs through
our employment programs in FY 2015,
the average hourly wage was $14.98.
Housing and Income

Rebecca’s Story:
“It put the light of hope back into us.”
Rebecca’s husband lost his job and soon after,
they lost their home. When she picked up her kids
from school that night, they had no place to go.
But thanks to United Way’s generous supporters,
they were not alone. Through United Way’s
Homelessness Prevention program, this Baltimore
County family had a place to stay that night, plus
long-term help to get back on their feet.
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Education
United Way is committed to helping children succeed
in school, including supporting teen parents so they can
graduate ready for a bright future.
Since only a small percentage of teen parents
graduate and earn a living wage, United Way
announced the grand opening of the United
Way Family Center at Ben Franklin High School
in FY 2015. This free family center helps
young people prepare for self-sufficient lives.
Of the 16 student parents served so far, three
graduated! Nine more are on track to graduate
or receive their GED. The Center also provided
15 infants and toddlers with quality childcare
and early childhood education services.
From May 2012 through June 2015, we helped
729 of 734 school-age children (99.3%) avoid
a disruptive move in school.
In FY2016, we will be working to launch an
innovative pilot program for elementary and
middle school students that uses data and
interventions to help students stay on track
and graduate.

Being a parent isn’t easy. Especially if you’re a
teenager and just trying to make it through math
class. “A lot of people drop out of school when
they have children; they feel they don’t have the
support,” said Brianna, a teen parent at Ben
Franklin High School. “I want to go to college. I
want to have a good job. Without the United Way
Family Center, I don’t know how I would even
come to school.”
Brianna is one of the teen parents benefiting from
services provided by the United Way Family Center
at Ben Franklin High School.
Brianna’s story:
Building a bright future
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Health
United Way of Central Maryland is committed to fighting
hunger as part of our health focus. That’s why we work to
ensure people have access to healthy, nutritious food like
fresh produce.
3.3 million pounds of food (equivalent to 2.8
million healthy meals) was distributed to food-
insecure central Marylanders in FY 2015 alone.
Through United Way’s Harvest of Plenty program,
3,966 Thanksgiving meals were distributed to
low-income families in 2014 (FY 2015).
20 Harvest Helper volunteer events produced
a total of 300,000 pounds of food. Plus, nine
Stone Soup Events resulted in 500 casseroles
and 1,650 bagged lunches for those in need.
After the unrest, our Delivering Hope supply
drive provided another 10,000 pounds of food.
In FY 2016, we will be taking a closer look at
the needs and gaps in our community to address
broader health issues.

Uniting Maryland and
Delivering Hope
Following the unrest in Baltimore in the spring
of 2015, United Way of Central Maryland
established the Maryland Unites Fund at the
request of Governor Larry Hogan and raised more
than $570,000 for youth programs, emergency
relief, workforce development and more. To
address immediate needs, United Way also
launched the Delivering Hope campaign with
UPS. This resulted in more than 400 boxes of
urgently needed supplies for seniors, babies and
families in affected communities.
Read more about the Delivering Hope campaign at
uwcm.org/deliver.
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There’s always an answer:
The 2-1-1 Maryland
United Way Helpline
103,617 calls for help answered by the 2-1-1
Maryland United Way Helpline in FY 2015.
18,059 calls for help with tax preparation; $17.6
million in refunds, including $4.5 million in
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) refunds.
utility assistance
housing assistance
tax preparation/
legal assistance
family and individual
support services
food assistance
0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000
24,527
20,236
18,059
15,724
10,572
Top 5 caller needs in FY 2015:
Constellation, an Exelon Company;
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; Bank of America
and State of Maryland.
A special thanks to our 2-1-1 sponsors

Project Homeless Connect:
Bringing hope to people experiencing homelessness
Through this city-wide effort, United Way and partners once
again brought together individuals and families facing or at-
risk for homelessness for a one-day resource fair. This event
provides a one-stop shop for critical services such as medical
and dental care, IDs, housing and shelter, employment,
clothing and more. Childcare at the event enabled families to
access services, and free shuttle services were offered to and
from shelters and soup kitchens. All participants received a
free lunch – no one left the event hungry.
FY 2015 Results:
1,450 participants
2,200 volunteers
150 on-site service providers
210 people met with a doctor
105 people received dental care
275 people received help from the
Social Security Administration
375 people received haircuts
B A L T I M O R E
PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECTTM
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Fourth Annual Emerging Leaders United
Young Professionals Conference
The fourth annual ELU Conference sold out with
more than 400 young leaders gathered for learning,
inspiration and growth. In addition to a powerful
keynote by Wes Moore, participants donated nearly 700
lbs. of healthy food for those in need and enjoyed a day
of networking and development.
Learn more about Emerging Leaders United at
uwcm.org/elu.

Hope for the Holidays
Every year, United Way and generous supporters and
volunteers make the holidays brighter for families in
need. This includes adopting families, providing gifts,
Emerging Leaders United’s special Holiday Village
celebration for children and families in United Way’s
Family Stability programs, connecting companies
with nonprofits and individuals who need help, and
much more.
FY 2015 results included:
30 families adopted, including approximately
125 children, who received holiday gifts.
20 families, including 50 children,
supported through Holiday Village.
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Women’s Leadership Council
Women’s Forum
Where there is need, women lead. The first-ever
Women’s Leadership Council Women’s Forum in April
2015 sold out with more than 400 guests, compelling
panels on family stability, a dynamic keynote by Mika
Brzezinski, co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe and a
special visit from United Way Worldwide U.S. President,
Stacey Stewart. Best of all, 210 families were
welcomed into their new homes with baskets filled with
towels, kitchen utensils and more, thanks to donations
texted in during the forum.
Learn more about the Women’s Leadership Council at
uwcm.org/wlc.

Tere and Erin’s story:
How two Maryland women hope to change the world, starting in Baltimore
Women’s Leadership Council-Tocqueville members Tere Geckle and Erin Becker spread kindness throughout
central Maryland on their own and at United Way events by giving KIND bars with information about the 2-1-1
Maryland United Way Helpline to those experiencing homelessness. This innovative idea provides an immediate
healthy snack plus a number to call for help. More than 400 guests at the Women’s Forum all left able to take
action, with donated KIND bars to distribute to people in need.
Read the full story at uwcm.org/kind.
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Volunteers make it happen
Our work would not be possible without more than 4,500 dedicated volunteers who harvest fresh fruits and vegetables, make
meals, read to children, schedule free tax preparation appointments and Thanksgiving meals, serve individuals and families
experiencing homelessness, and much, much more. Thanks to Emerging Leaders United, Women’s Leadership Council and
thousands of individual and corporate volunteers who helped with more than 100 projects, including:
2-1-1
Adopt a Family
Alternative
Spring Break
Back to School Activities
Challenge 90
Day of Action
Delivering Hope
supply drive
Dr. Seuss Day
Families
Living United
Healthy Food Week
Holiday Helpers
Holiday Village
Hometown Huddle
Project Homeless Connect
Red Nose Day
Student United Way of
Central Maryland
Stuff the Bus
Super Summer
Series
Walk a Mile
and more

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Jennifer’s story:
No more worries.
Jennifer’s family was on the brink of eviction. She worried about where they would sleep – especially her three girls. That’s
when Jennifer got involved in United Way’s homelessness prevention program in Howard County. Through the program, her
family was able to move into a new, more affordable home and Jennifer obtained a better-paying position.
To read more stories on how your United Way donation is helping families in our community, text STORIES16 to 51555.

FY 2015
(‘000)
$32,330
2,119
1,552
1,352
$37,353
Pledges and Contributions,
net of uncollectible
Other Revenue
Grant Income
Community Initiatives
Total Funds Raised
Financial Report
FY 2014
(‘000)
$32,525
3,768
648
587
$37,528
Pledges and Contributions,
net of uncollectible
Other Revenue
Community Initiatives
Grant Income
Total Funds Raised
FY 2015
(‘000)
FY 2014
(‘000)
Program Support
Allocations and Other Distributions $5,299 $3,906
Donor Designations 18,030 18,529
Grant Expense 2,886 1,685
Program Services 2,875 2,596
2-1-1 Maryland United Way Helpline 1,303 1,186
United Way Worldwide
Membership Investment
112 107
Total Program Support $30,505 $28,009
Support Services
Administration Support $1,778 $2,024
Development Support 5,019 5,106
United Way Worldwide
Membership Investment
163 194
Total Support Services $6,960 $7,324
UWCM, as a federation, honors designations made to each member organization by
distributing receipts based on donor designations to each member, and as fiscal agent, to
certain other nonprofit organizations. UWCM does not charge membership or application
fees to any agency in order to receive such designations.
Funds Raised Funds Supported

As of June 30, 2015
(‘000)
As of June 30, 2014
(‘000)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $5,291 $5,778
Pledges receivable (net of provision for uncollectible) 15,651 15,186
Prepaid expenses and other assets 915 935
Investments - at market 16,947 16,404
Equipment (net of accumulated deprec) 308 363
Charitable trust 2,030 2,127
Total Assets $41,142 $40,793
Liabilities
Allocations and other distributions payable $2,901 $2,780
Designations payable 12,219 11,722
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,502 1,733
Retirement benefits - related payable 167 94
Total Liabilities $16,789 $16,329
Net Assets
Unrestricted net assets $18,124 $16,243
Temporarily restricted net assets 5,236 7,230
Permanently restricted net assets 993 991
Total Net Assets $24,353 $24,464
Total Liabilities and Net Assets $41,142 $40,793
Full financial statements are available by contacting United Way of Central Maryland at 410.547.8000.
Balance Sheet
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Board of Directors
Ralph L. Arnold
(Carroll County
Community Partnership)
Transamerica
Richard P. Barth, Ph.D.
University of Maryland School
of Social Work

Peter L. Beilenson,
M.D., MPH
(Baltimore City
Partnership Board)
Evergreen Health Cooperative,
Inc.

Stephanie M. Beran
Legg Mason & Co., LLC

Andrew M. Bertamini
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Adrian Bordone
Community Volunteer
Patricia M. C. Brown, Esq.
(Chair)
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins
HealthCare LLC

G. Mark Chaney
CareFirst, Inc.

Renee M. Christoff
T. Rowe Price

S. Dallas Dance, Ph.D.
Baltimore County
Public Schools
Joseph T. Desmond
(Harford County
JD Consulting Group, LLC
James M. Dickinson, Ph.D.
Johns Hopkins
HealthCare LLC

Roderic Flowers
SECU

Susan K. Gauvey, J.D.
(Baltimore City
Partnership Board)
US District Court for the
District of Maryland
(Retired)
William A. Glover
Archdiocese of Baltimore
Ernest R. Grecco
(Secretary)
Metropolitan Baltimore Council,
AFL-CIO Unions
Thomasina L. Hiers
Baltimore’s Promise
Tonya L. Hill
(Anne Arundel
BB&T
Kimberly Joy Howard
United Parcel Service
Brian L. King
Community Volunteer
Kevin A. Klages
BGE HOME

Denise L. Koch
WJZ 13 Eyewitness News
Donald G. Kohlhafer
Bank of America
Patricia McHugh
Lambert, Esq.
Pessin Katz Law, P.A.
Charles T. Langmead
McCormick & Company, Inc.
(Retired)

Jennifer L. Lockhart
Johns Hopkins
Community Physicians
Marianne D.
Mattran, CFP®
Foundry Wealth
Advisors, LLC
Brian M. McKeon
Booz Allen Hamilton
Fred F. Mirmiran
Johnson, Mirmiran
& Thompson
Dominique S.
Moore, Esq.
Moore Real Properties, LLC
Joseph M. Nicolaus
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Jason T. Pett
(Treasurer)
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Laura A. Pierson-Scheinberg
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jeffrey A. Rivest
University of Maryland Medical
Center
James W. Schneider
Mariner Finance
Karen A. Schonfeld
M&T Bank
Steven R. Schuh
Anne Arundel County Executive
Duane L. St. Clair
(Howard County
St. Clair Consulting
Kenneth Westary
(Baltimore County Community
Partnership)
Community College of
Baltimore County
James A. Wheeler
(Chair-Elect)
Ayers Saint Gross, Inc.
Brian M. White
Northwest Hospital
Trent B. Williams
Wells Fargo Wealth
Management Group
Stephen J. Woerner
(Vice Chair)
Baltimore Gas and
Electric Co.
Executive
Management Team
Mark Furst
President & Chief
Executive Officer
Elise Lee
Chief Development Officer
Rick Marsh
Chief Financial Officer
Martina Martin
Chief Administrative Officer
Sandy Monck
Chief Impact Officer
Chuck Tildon
Vice President,
Government Relations &
Strategic Partnerships

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100 S. Charles St.
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Baltimore, MD 21201
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uwcm.org/baltimorecity
Community Partnership of Anne Arundel County
6700 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 405
Columbia, MD 21046
P 443.276.4949 F 443.319.8180
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Community Partnership of Baltimore County
P.O. Box 1576
Baltimore, MD 21203-1576
P 410.895.1510 F 410.547.5640
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Community Partnership of Carroll County
P.O. Box 2047
Westminster, MD 21158
P 410.840.2837 F 410.848.2436
uwcm.org/carroll
Community Partnership of Harford County
108 S. Bond St., 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 1011
Bel Air, MD 21014-7011
P 410.879.6453 F 410.420.1461
uwcm.org/harford
Community Partnership of Howard County
P.O. Box 1576
Baltimore, MD 21203-1576
P 443.276.4949 F 410.547.8289
uwcm.org/howard
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