Annual Report 2021-2022

2021-2022 United Way of
Southwest Wyoming
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2021-2022 MISSION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Uniting People, Sharing Resources,
Improving Lives in Southwest Wyoming.
Wendy Bartlett
VISION
President
State of Wyoming United Way of Southwest Wyoming will create sustainable and measurable results
to improve lives through collaborative leadership and address critical community
Darcie Punches-Mickelson issues. United Way is working to advance the common good by focusing on
education, health, and basic needs.
Vice President Our goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in
Sweetwater County School Dist. #1 the first place. We invite you to be a part of the change.
Together, united, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow.
Gaylen George That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED.

Treasurer
Greene’s Energy Services, Inc.

Ralph Ginestar

Western Midstream

John Grossnickle, Jr.

Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Dept.

JoAnna Robinson

Williams

TJ Lopez

State of Wyoming

Martha Holzgrafe

City of Green River

Amber Kramer

Amber Kramer Insurance Agency

STAFF

Kelly Frink

Executive Director

Shelley Richno

Community Impact Coordinator

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A DIFFERENT KIND EAGLE SPONSORS
OF CHARITY “DRIVE”
ExxonMobil
What do you get when you combine a good cause with a great reason to golf? We Solvay
call it a successful fundraiser.
BIRDIE SPONSORS
It was all swings and smiles in 2021 when local sponsors and golfers gathered for
the annual United Way of Southwest Wyoming Golf Tournament, with proceeds Bayer
going to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Together, participants raised City of Rock Springs
nearly $11,000 so children from birth to age five will continue to receive a free
book each month, and experience the benefits and joy of reading. ComTech
Memorial Hospital
of Sweetwater County

PowerQuip, LLC
J.R. Simplot Company

Whisler Chevrolet
Wyoming Machinery
Wyoming Wealth Management

PAR SPONSORS

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPONSORS

Taco Time
Western Wyoming Beverages

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2021 SPONSORS

HELPING HANDS DAY ExxonMobil

It’s amazing what you can achieve in one day when everyone pitches in. That’s the idea behind Jim Bridger Power Plant
Helping Hands Day. It’s a day when teams of good-hearted citizens from local businesses,
groups and families venture out to tackle projects and help their friends and neighbors. Genesis Alkali
Helping Hands Day 2021 saw 10 teams combine to complete 178 hours of volunteer work.
Some of this year’s projects included repairs that will enable seniors and people with Marathon Oil
disabilities to remain in their homes; beautifications and yard work that improve the
appearance of neighborhoods; and facility maintenance so nonprofits can spend more of Solvay
their resources within the community.
Tata Chemicals
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TEAMS

ExxonMobil

Jim Bridger Power Plant &
Utility Workers Union of
America Local 127

Attitude of Gratitude

Rock Springs High School
Health Academy

Tata Chemicals

United Way of Southwest
Wyoming Board of Directors

Individuals

COMMUNITY DIAPER BANKS “It’s hard to know the
difference a box of diapers
Locations in: Evanston, Green River, Lyman, can make until you’ve seen
Rock Springs & Wamsutter the joy and relief on the
face of a parent struggling
Right now, there’s a hard-working parent who’s forced to choose between buying to provide for their children.
diapers or purchasing healthy baby food. United Way wants to ease those struggles, United Way is helping us
so families can focus on providing a happy, healthy life for their children — and a create better outcomes for
better future. so many families.”

United Way Community Diaper Banks of Southwest Wyoming distributes diapers at —K athy Siler
no cost to families throughout our region. We work with individuals, organizations Food Bank of Sweetwater County
and elected officials to identify neighbors in need and offer help.

The only federal assistance program that can be used for diapers is TANF, but TANF
has to cover many other expenses, including heat, electric and water bills, rent,
clothing, transportation, and other basic needs. Little if any money is available to
purchase enough diapers to keep a baby clean, dry, and healthy.

64,593 DIAPERS
DISTRIBUTED

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DOLLY PARTON’S “My kids love getting books in
IMAGINATION LIBRARY the mail. It’s a great surprise
every month that’s made
Available to children in Fremont, Lincoln, reading fun and exciting. The
Sweetwater and Uinta Counties books are fantastic and a
lot of them have become
A book is an adventure. A learning experience. A spark for joy. our favorites. Thanks for
And for children everywhere, a book is a proven path to better all you do, United Way and
outcomes through improved literacy and critical thinking. Imagination Library.”

United Way of Southwest Wyoming is proud to support Dolly —Wyoming Mom
Parton’s Imagination Library. With this program and the generous
support of our donors, we can give every child in Fremont, Lincoln,
Sweetwater and Uinta Counties, from birth to age five, access to a
free book on their doorstep each month.

From bedtime stories, to reading under the covers with a flashlight,
we’re bringing the gift of reading to kids across Wyoming.

Sponsors: City of Green River, Dominion Energy Foundation,
Rock Springs Kiwanis, STS Foundation, Whisler Chevrolet,
Wyoming Community Foundation

33,337 BOOKS
MAILED

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2021

WYOGIVES DAY July 14, 2021

For 24 hours last July, citizens across Wyoming banded together in a show of support and
appreciation for the difference-making nonprofits in their communities.

Sponsored by Wyoming Nonprofit Network, WyoGives is a day when local nonprofits are the
star of the show, and awareness campaigns encourage everyone to contribute and make a
difference where they live.

With a match from Hughes Charitable Foundation, we raised $9,834.

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IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Making a positive impact is a team effort. That’s why United Way of
Southwest Wyoming supports local nonprofits and charitable organizations
who are on the front lines in their communities.

“Susan” is a client of Lincoln Self Reliance (LSR), an organization that
supports individuals with disabilities to achieve maximum self-reliance and
be an active community member in Lincoln and Uinta Counties. Susan is
nonverbal, uses a wheelchair and has a feeding tube. She needs help from
her caregivers to accomplish basic tasks like eating, dressing and bathing.
Driving to and from the doctor is not an option.

Not long ago, Susan developed an acute medical condition that required
multiple trips to a specialist. Like millions of other Americans with mobility
concerns, transportation access could have been a major barrier to Susan’s
care. But thanks to funding from the United Way of Southwest Wyoming,
LSR could afford to take Susan to all her appointments, getting her the
help she needed. Today, because United Way supported her transportation
expenses, she is on the path to healing and a better quality of life.

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TRANSFORMING LIVES,
ONE STORY AT A TIME

Beth is a successful, proud, financially stable mother. But things weren’t always that way. Just a few years
ago, Beth was $20,000 in debt, trying her hardest to afford an education while raising kids. She felt like
there was no light at the end of the tunnel.

That was before Beth heard about YWCA of Sweetwater County’s Financial Empowerment courses. After
enrolling, she quickly learned new skills, like how to manage a budget, eliminate unnecessary spending
and monitor her credit report. Her instructor, Cory, even helped her make a plan to start paying off her debt
while working and being in school. Before she knew it, Beth began to feel more confident and optimistic.

Upon finishing school, Beth was able to launch a good-paying career as a CDL driver. Sooner than she ever
dreamt, she had not only paid off her debt and saved a $5,000 emergency fund. She was able to afford her
first home, and is on the path to saving for retirement.

“The financial program changed my life,” Beth said. “Now I can teach my children how to save, and reward
them with an allowance for helping around the house. Thank you, Cory from YWCA, and also United Way
and CLIMB Wyoming, for showing me how to change my family’s future for the better.”

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
OF SWEETWATER COUNTY

United Way of Southwest Wyoming Community Partner

A club member since 2010, high school senior Mikayla Maes
is the recipient of the 2022/2023 Great Futures Gold Standard
scholarship presented by the University of Wyoming to a Wyoming
youth. This scholarship competitive grant is exclusive to Boys &
Girls Club members in the state. Mikayla is looking to pursue a
degree in Elementary Education with and emphasis in music.
With hopes to share her passion with others.

• B&GC offers after-school and summer programs
for school-aged youth

• $1 investment returns $9.60 to the community

• 300 members

• 15,000 healthy snacks provided in 2021

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS
LINCOLN COUNTY SWEETWATER COUNTY
$2,000.00 $52,000.00
Lincoln County $7,938.00 Boys & Girls Club of $40,000.00
Library Foundation $3,528.00 Sweetwater County $60,000.00
$23,900.00
Lincoln Self Reliance Food Bank of $12,500.00
Sweetwater County $42,150.00
LUCDA: Lincoln Uinta Child $73,800.00
Development Association Sweetwater Family Resource $10,000.00
Center - Family lndependence $46,100.00
SUBLETTE COUNTY $2,500.00 $3,500.00
Sweetwater Family Resource
SAFV: Sexual Assault & Center - Family Visitation
Family Violence Task Force
YAHA: Youth Alternative Home
UINTA COUNTY $5,643.41 Association Sweetwater
$5,002.16
Lincoln Self Reliance $7,722.08 Young at Heart - Early Learning Center
$4,000.00
SAFV: Sexual Assault & Young at Heart - In Home Services
Family Violence Task Force
Young at Heart - Special Diet Meals
YAHA: Youth Alternative
Home Association YWCA of Sweetwater County -
Center for Families and Children
LUCDA: Lincoln Uinta Child
Development Association YWCA of Sweetwater County -
Financial Empowerment

The amounts awarded in each county directly ties to the amount raised in that county
through the annual campaign. Each local Community Solutions Team reviews grant
applications to make award recommendations to the Board of Directors. These grants
were also made possible because of a Charitable Relief Grant.

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2021 WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN SPONSORS

Amber Kramer Insurance Smoky Canyon Mine, J.R. Simplot Company WTOORPK5PLMAOCSETCGAEMNPEAROIGUNSS
AT&T Smith’s Food Stores
Black Hills Energy Solvay
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
Boys & Girls Club of Sweetwater County Spire Storage
City of Green River State of Wyoming
City of Rock Springs Sweetwater County
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Sweetwater County Library System
ExxonMobil Sweetwater County School District #1
FedEx & Rock Springs Education Association
Fremont County School District #25 Sweetwater County School District #2
Food Bank of Sweetwater County & Green River Education Association
Genesis Alkali & United Steelworkers Local 13214 Sweetwater Family Resource Center
Jim Bridger Power Plant & Utility Workers Sweetwater Events Complex
Union of America Local 127 Tata Chemicals & United Steelworkers Local 15320
John Bunning Transfer Co. Trona Valley Community FCU
J.R. Simplot Company Union Pacific Railroad
Lincoln Self Reliance United Parcel Services
Lincoln Uinta Child Development Association United Way of Southwest Wyoming
Manpower Temporary Services U.S. Bank
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Walmart
Naughton Power Plant & International Brotherhood Wells Fargo
of Electrical Workers Local 57 Western Wyoming Community College
Nextera Energy Williams Companies
O’Reilly Auto Parts WyHy Federal Credit Union
Red Horse Oil Company Wyoming Machinery
Rocky Mountain Power Young at Heart Senior Center & Early Learning Center
RSNB Bank Youth Alternative Home Association
Sexual Assault and Family Violence Task Force, Inc. YWCA of Sweetwater County
Sisecam Wyoming, LLC

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IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS
It’s the generosity of others that allows United Way of Southwest Wyoming to touch the lives of so many parents, senior citizens,
children, veterans and neighbors each year. Working as a team with our corporate partners and individual donors, we’re able to address
the health, education and other basic needs of individuals and families in Lincoln, Sublette, Sweetwater and Uinta counties. We are
incredibly grateful for the countless individuals and businesses who donate their time, talents and resources to help transform our
communities for the better. We also genuinely appreciate the many, many volunteers who selflessly contribute to our cause, enabling
us to stretch and make every dollar count.

REVENUE COMMUNITY IMPACT $402,284 51.25%

21/22 Campaign Pledges and Events $619,355 90.52% 20/21 Community Impact Grants

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library SingleCare (Prescription Savings) $253,151 32.25%
and Annual Golf Tournament
$55,749 8.15%

Restricted Donations $44,775 5.70%

Community Diaper Bank Cash Donations $9,084 1.33%

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library $69,233 8.82%

Community Diaper Bank Distributions $10,368 1.32%

Helping Hands Day (Value of Projects) $5,080 .65%

Additional financial reports and IRS Form 990 are available at swunitedway.org/accountability

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WHY I GIVE

CREATING STRONG STARTS FOR CHILDREN

Kids who grow up with access to high-quality early education
demonstrate a reduced need for special services; greater earning
potential; are more involved in their communities; and have lower
incarceration rates. In fact, every $1 invested in early childhood
education generates an estimated $12 economic return. Through
early education programs, we give kids the start they need, and help
prepare them for kindergarten.

PROVIDING SAFE HOMES AND WARM MEALS

Community programs help families stay in their homes while
addressing basic needs. Last year, over 5,512 of our neighbors
were able to access the food bank, and 599 households received
assistance to prevent homelessness.

SUPPORTING INDEPENDENCE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

Local resources give senior citizens access to critical health services
and care. Every person in the community should have access to what
they need for a stable, healthy life—to thrive, rather than just survive.

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WAYS TO GIVE “I give because I have always
felt it is my responsibility to
DONATE ONLINE volunteer, donate and give back
to the community I live in. United
Make a difference in the lives of your neighbors. Donate online at swunitedway.org Way finds the perfect balance
of disbursing my funds to the
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN agencies that will have the most
impact. It truly takes a village.”
Your annual gift is used to further our education, health and basic needs initiatives in
the county you designate. Gifts are received directly, through payroll deduction or online. — Tami Christensen
Landmark Society Member
ENDOWMENT AND PLANNED GIVING
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Make a lasting impact in our community. You can endow your annual gift in a lump sum
or in multiple gifts over several years. If you would like information about Planned Giving
please contact us at [email protected]

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Making a gift in memory of your loved one is another valuable way to benefit
our community now, and for generations to come.

VOLUNTEER

Help us stretch our dollars. Give your time to help improve the lives of people in Southwest Wyoming.

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Southwest Wyoming

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