JUNE 30

2011 ANNUAL REPORT

EDUCATION

FINANCIAL

STABILITY

& HEALTH

Volunteer Governed United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra is a volunteer governed organization. This means that your neighbors, your co-workers and your friends make all decisions based on the needs of our community. This board of directors consists of 18 community leaders with diverse backgrounds and a full understanding of the needs of our cities and rural areas. Hundreds of volunteers provide leadership and direction for the organization.

Board of Directors

Mary-Ann Andrews Vaughna Bendickson

Chris Bosse Nancy Brown

Ann Campbell, Secretary Mitch Cohen

Joan Dees, Treasurer Larry DeVincenzi

Bonnie Drinkwater Paul Dugan, Chair

Mendy Elliott Bob Grubic

Paula Lee Hobson Curtis McElwee, Vice Chair

Heath Morrison Tina Nappe

Tom Pfoh Kris Wells

Dear Supporters, On behalf of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra, many thanks for your continued commitment and support. In 2010-2011, we made great progress in our region. Our volunteers, donors, and advocates invested their passion, resources and expertise to create a better life for all. Our focus in education, financial stability, and health are the building blocks for a good life. Through your commitment , young children are entering school better prepared to succeed, families are building brighter, more financially stable futures, and people are living healthy lifestyles. Again, thank you. Together we are building a better future. Sincerely,

Staff Karen Barsell Doni Gassaway Kelsey Piechocki Betty Rose Donna Ruiz Kim Spiersch

What is United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra? United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) is a local, independent nonprofit organization that holds itself accountable not just for action but also for results. We are driven by a commitment to make a real difference in the communities we serve and create lasting positive changes in people’s lives.

We are guided by our mission statement: “We link the community’s will and resources to improve lives.” Building on nearly 70 years of service, we seek to achieve our vision of

“working together to build a better community” by: • Identifying our most pressing needs • Developing strategies that address these issues • Pulling together financial and human resources • Tackling these issues with innovative funding • Producing measurable results that will make a difference and

improve people’s lives.

Our service territory is now made up of 13+ northern Nevada Counties and the

Lake Tahoe Basin

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THANK YOU TO OUR TOP 25 ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGNS

WHY

EDUCATION,

FINANCIAL

STABILITY , and HEALTH?

FINANCIAL

STABILITY

EDUCATION

HEALTH

STANDARDS OF

EXCELLENCE

DESCRIPTION OF

KEY PROGRAM AREAS

United Way provided key funding for a brand new initiative: the 2011 launch of Parent University – offering more than 200 classes!