2. Our Mission To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. Core Values Commitment to community success Accountability through transparency Operational excellence Innovation Continuous improvement

3. United Way Partner Agencies Our 31 non-profit partner agencies work hard every day to advance the common good in Collier County, and your United Way strives to ensure that every dollar from our donors addresses the immediate needs of our community and delivers measurable results. Each day, one in three individuals in Collier County receives help from a United Way Partner Agency.

4. United Way Support Services – Collier 211 Collier 2-1-1 A United Way-funded program, Collier 2-1-1 links callers with resources that assist with a variety of health and human service issues, including emergency assistance, counseling, adult education and so many more. United Way 2-1-1 operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just dial 2-1-1 for help, or (239) 263- 4211. United Way of Collier County has been a long-time supporter of Collier 2-1-1, and will begin to oversee the program later this fall.

5. Your Gift at Work One out of every three people (over 100,000) in Collier County are helped through a United Way funded program or service All money raised stays in Collier County A person may need to visit 6 non-profit agencies to be made whole. Example: A woman leaving needs shelter and safety… but will also need counseling, child care, food and clothing.

6. When you support United Way, you reach out to your neighbors in need. Your generosity supports local programs that are effectively addressing the health and crisis needs of individuals and families. THE IMPACT OF YOUR GIFT: A $50 gift will feed 25 individuals in need on Thanksgiving Day through Guadalupe Center. A $100 gift will provide payment for two music therapy programs for Alzheimer's patients through Care Club of Collier County. A $500 gift will pay for approximately 250 meals through Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.

7. Tocqueville and Leadership Giving Donors who annually contribute $1,000 or more are recognized as members of the United Way of Collier County’s Leadership Giving Society. These donors have opportunities throughout the year to attend networking and recognition events. Tocqueville Luncheon with Coach Don Shula

8. 1. If there is ever a time to give, IT’S NOW. 2. You can change lives. 3. If not you, then who? 4. Because you are a leader. 5. Be part of the solution. 6. GIVE to impact hundreds of issues and thousands of people. 7. What we have in common is greater than what divides us. 8. Because it says something about you. 9. No one can do it alone. 10. You will help STRENGTHEN our community. 11. It impacts future generations. 12. It inspires others to do the same. 13. Resources are scarce and the need is plentiful. 14. You have a desire to leave a lasting positive imprint. 15. We are a community. 16. It’s another way to LIVE UNITED. 17. You BELIEVE Collier County can do better. 18. United Way only invests in accountable programs that produce results. 19. What we raise, STAYS. 20. We will show you where the money goes. 20 REASONS TO GIVE

9. 2013-2014 Campaign Cabinet Julie Brazill, Brown & Brown Benefits Robert Breitbard Julie Boudreau, Sun Trust Bank Brandon Box, IBERIABANK Tucker Tyler, Northern Trust Retiree Tocqueville and Leadership Giving Chair Armando Gallela, Catholic Charities Partner Agency Campaign Chair

10. www.uwcollier.org www.facebook.com/pages/ United-Way-of-Collier-County

11. Thank you for your generosity.