2019-2020 Annual Report

United Way of Lackawanna
& Wayne Counties

2019 / 2020
Annual Report

Community Focused -
Community Driven

The year was 1921. Scranton’s population stood at 137,783, making it
the 47th largest city in America, just behind Hartford, Connecticut. More
than 28,000 city residents, about one in every five, were immigrants. A
third of those came from Eastern Europe, mostly Russia, Lithuania and
Poland, with thousands more from Italy, Ireland, Austria, Wales, Germany
and England. Among foreign-born adults, nearly one in 10 did not speak
English.

In the midst of tremendous growth, Scranton was still reeling from the
effects of the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918, the deadliest in history. 500
million people worldwide—about one-third of the planet’s population were
infected—and an estimated 20 to 50 million victims died, including some
675,000 Americans; in Scranton, close to 1,000 people died in 3 months.
Hospitals set up separate wards for those infected while temporary
emergency hospitals were also implemented throughout our community.
The Watres Armory was converted into a massive emergency hospital.
Thousands were out of work.

And in the center of this turbulence the community sprung to action
providing a helping hand to those who were suffering … the Community
Chest of Scranton, the forerunner of what is today The United Way of
Lackawanna and Wayne Counties, was born.

Who could have predicted that 100 years later, history repeats. The
COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020 has infected over 1800 individuals with
more than 200 deaths in Lackawanna and Wayne counties. Businesses,
schools, restaurants, gyms shuttered. Hospitals set up quarantine and
emergency wards and our neighbors were told not to leave their homes.
The ubiquitous face masks became the new normal in all essential
environments and public gatherings.

Employees were furloughed, unemployment soared, paychecks stopped
and the need for emergency help was greater than ever.

Once again, history repeats. As in 1920, thanks to the overwhelming
support and kindness of the people of our region, your United Way is in
the forefront to answer the call for help…gather the necessary resources…
and address the immediate needs to keep our neighbors safe. Volunteers
were mobilized to deliver hundreds of food orders to the homebound and
help pack and distribute bags of food at local drive-through food banks.
Residents needing emergency shelter were temporarily provided a safe
place to stay. Staff worked with those facing the possibility of eviction or
utility termination to ensure protection and security. And United Way did
what United Way does best; organize and collaborate daily with a cadre
of local social agencies, non-profits and business groups to maximize
resources and coordinate services to help ensure the safety and well-
being of all.

Thanks to your on-going faith in our mission of helping those who need
help the most, The Community Chest – Red Feather Campaign – LUF
– United Way of Lackawanna County – and today, The United Way of
Lackawanna and Wayne Counties has been there to provide a helping
hand and develop innovative programming to address the most pressing
problems of our community.

For 100 years – together - we have survived illness, World Wars, civil rights
struggles, the Great Depression, Prohibition, mass shootings, terrorist
attacks, floods, hurricanes and tornados.

Together - we will survive
the COVID-19 Pandemic!

We will survive because of the kindness and generosity of those who call
Lackawanna and Wayne Counties home. As an ‘80’s slogan of United
Way so simply stated, it’s “Neighbor Helping Neighbor!”

The next 100 years are a mystery. But the constant will remain…YOU!
Our community is blessed because of YOU! We Thank You on behalf of
the hundreds of thousands who have been helped…who have been given
a hand up…throughout this past century of service. We Thank You for
your faith in the United Way, for your volunteer and financial support … for
your concern for others. Together we will survive, no matter the challenge!

Thanks to You It Works for All of Us!

Gary Drapek George Lynett Jr.
President & CEO Chairman

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

George Lynett, Jr. Chair
Times Shamrock Communications

Lew Critelli, Sr. Vice Chair
Wayne Bank

David Raven, Vice Chair, Resource Development
Honesdale National Bank

Kathie Gaughan, Vice Chair, Community Impact
Commonwealth Health Moses Taylor Hospital

Noelle Lynett, Vice Chair, Community Impact Marketing
Community Volunteer

Walter Sarafinko, Treasurer
Community Bank, NA

Dr. Erica Barone-Pricci, Secretary
Lackawanna College

Judith Graziano, Honorary Lifetime Member

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

Tracy Bannon, St. Joseph’s Center Foundation
Anthony Bantell, Community Volunteer
The Honorable Michael Barrasse, Lackawanna County President Judge
Michael Cordaro, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
P.J. Dempsey, Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply
Tom Donohue, Lamar Advertising
Dr. Patricia Dunleavy, Community Volunteer
Alex Fried, The P&G Paper Products Co.
Jill George, The Dime Bank
Jason Kavulich, Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging
Dr. Erin Keating, Old Forge School District
Katie Leonard, Ed.D, Johnson College
Atty. Timothy Maloney, Maloney Law P.C.
John Marsico, SLHDA
James Mirabelli, Abington Heights School District
Randy Palko, Community Volunteer
Dr. Donald Preate, Delta Medix
Atty. Joe Price, Dougherty, Leventhal and Price, LLP
Drew Simpson, Carpenter’s Union Local #445
Mark Slayton, Penn Foster
Stephen Uliana, Mitsubishi Chemical
Dr. Marwan Wafa, Penn State Scranton
Jonathan Watt, Hendrick Manufacturing
Bryan Yourdon, Olympia Chimney

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Gary Drapek, President & CEO
Jack R. Evans, Senior Vice President & CFO
Peg Kopko, Vice President of Community Impact
John Orbin, Vice President of Resource Development/Campaign
Angela Bassani, CPA, VITA Program Coordinator
Diane Brown, Volunteer Director
Bill Cockerill, AFL/CIO Community Services Liason
Will Craven, Manager of Community Impact
Frank Kincel, Campaign Manager
Maripat Kovalkoski, Operational Systems Manager
Elena Kozloski, Office Services Manager
Barry Snyder, Director of Community Outreach
Sue Youtz, Campaign Manager

615 Jefferson Avenue | PO Box 526
Scranton, PA 18501-0526

tel 570.343.1267 | fax 570.969.2977
PO Box 328 | Waymart, PA 18472

uwlc.net

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ECONOMIC MOBILITY

11,000 families received assistance with emergency service programs
such as food, clothing, shelter, and/or heating assistance.
VITA—2,285 free tax returns were completed with an average federal
return of over $725. Over $350,000 was saved in tax prep fees.

(In addition to agency allocations)

HEALTH

Over 360 individuals without medical insurance received
medical care.
Over 445 individuals received behavioral health counseling.
Over 600 older adults participated in our highly successful
ROAM (Remote Older Adult Monitoring) Program helping them self-
manage their health by receiving weekly vital screenings of blood
pressure, pulse-ox and weight. Of the over 9,000 vital signs taken,
almost 30% of them fell outside a healthy parameter.
Nurses followed up with all seniors to ensure the senior followed up to
assist them with these issues.

EDUCATION

Summer Learning—500 children participated in STEM learning
projects at 6 different locations.
Piloted 570 Reads where over 300 children read five or more
books during the summer.
School Year—Implemented a County-Wide Kindergarten
Transition program for all children beginning Kindergarten.
Over 600 children benefited from Transforming Readers program
in 3 different school districts. With the support of active senior
volunteers, identified children received literacy support and activities
which increased their reading comprehension.
Provided over 300 scholarships for income eligible children
to attend high quality early learning centers.

THE UNITED WAY OF
LACKAWANNA & WAYNE COUNTIES

Statements of Financial Position
June 30, 2019 & 2018

ASSETS

Cash without donor restrictions 2019 2018
Cash with donor restrictions
$ 2,178,506 $ 2,855,766
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 2) 38,434 82,799
Certificates of deposit
Pledges receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible 2,216,940 2,938,565
1,611,037 1,115,732
pledges of $179,082 in 2019 and $202,297 in 2018 (Note 3)
Investments (Note 5) 528,816 669,528
Fixed assets, net of accumulated 2,689,559 2,563,514

depreciation (Note 1) 29,466 19,523
Prepaid expenses 46,528 36,718
Other receivables 135,471 61,000
Beneficial interest in assets held by a
55,385 54,644
community foundation (Note 1) $ 7,313,202 $ 7,459,224
Total assets

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

Liabilities $ 87,223 $ 80,733
Accounts payable 14,837 13,761
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes 781,148
Allocations payable 193,622 1,001,037
Agency funds (Note 6) 182,248 162,567
Due to designated agencies 10,464 197,700
Reserve for community services 11,464
Total liabilities 1,269,542
1,467,262
Net assets 2,705,875
Without donor restrictions 1,714,884 2,692,198
Board designated (Note 1,652,579
Undesignated 65,130
Net investment in land, 4,485,889 63,273
buildings and equipment 4,408,050
Total net assets without donor restrictions 905,391
652,380 929,684
With donor restrictions 1,557,771 654,228
Time restricted 1,583,912
Purpose restricted 6,043,660
Total net assets with donor restrictions 5,991,962
$ 7,313,202
Total net assets $ 7,459,224

Total liabilities and net assets

An independent audit was completed by McGrail, Merkel, Quinn and Associates for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2019 and is available for review at the United Way office or by visiting uwlc.net/accountability. The
official registration and financial information of the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties may be
obtained from The Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, in Pennsylvania, 1(800) 732-0999.

Registration does not imply endorsement.

WAYNE COUNTY FUNDING 19/20

The Arc of NEPA
Bethany Public Library
Community Action Food - Lehigh Valley
Devereaux Pocono Center
Educational Opportunity Centers
Fair Hill Therapeutic Riding Center
Habitat for Humanity
Honesdale Communities That Care
Hose Co. No. 1 - Honesdale Fire Department
Lacawac Sanctuary
Maternal & Family Health
Salvation Army—Wayne County
The Cooperage
Wallenpaupack School District/ Biztown
Wayne County Public Library
Workforce Wayne

LACKAWANNA COUNTY

FUNDING 19/20

American Red Cross of Lackawanna County
Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeastern PA
Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton, Inc
Day Nursery Association
Greater Carbondale YMCA
Greater Scranton YMCA
Jewish Community Center of Scranton
Jewish Family Services of Northeastern PA
Lackawanna Blind Association
Meals on Wheels of Northeastern PA, Inc
Northeastern PA Council , Boy Scouts of America
Saint Joseph’s Center
The Salvation Army
Scranton Primary Health Care Center, Inc
Serving Seniors, Inc
Telespond Senior Services, Inc
The Arc of Northeastern PA
United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern PA
United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA
Women’s Resource Center, Inc.

UNITED WAY
VISION

The organization will continue to
look inward as well as outward,
examining ourselves as we
examine the community we serve
– changing our face, changing our
services, changing our delivery –
for one common purpose – to help
others in need.

- Charles S. Woolworth

First President, Community Chest of Scranton
Excerpt from the initial Board Meeting minutes March 25, 1921

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United Way of Lackawanna
& Wayne Counties
615 Jefferson Avenue | PO Box 526
Scranton, PA 18501-0526

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