This document provides information about the United Way of Odessa's 2010 fundraising campaign. It discusses the organization's mission to improve lives by mobilizing community support. The United Way focuses on health, education, and self-sufficiency. It funds 16 local charities and over 25 programs. Donations support these local needs and are held accountable. The campaign runs from August to November 2010. Various giving options are available including corporate, employee, individual and planned donations.

1. United Way of Odessa2010 Campaign August 17-November 16, 2010 United Way of Odessa

2. 2005 Campaign Summary 2 United Way of Odessa www.uwodessa.org Campaign 2010

3. 2005 Campaign Summary 3 United Way of Odessa3 Focus Areas United Way of Odessa Health Education Self-Sufficiency Improving People’s Health Promoting Financial Stability And Independence Helping Children and Youth Achieve Their Potential www.uwodessa.org Campaign 2010

4. 2005 Campaign Summary 4 United Way of OdessaOur Mission United Way of Odessa To Improve Lives by Mobilizing the Caring Power of Odessa to Advance the Common Good www.uwodessa.org Campaign 2010

6. We identify the most urgent needs

7. We develop strategies to address these needs

8. We fundraise as a community

9. We invest your money into programs that have proven results

10. We measure accountabilitywww.uwodessa.org

12. Your donation supports 16 local charities*

13. Your donation supports over 25 local programs*

14. Your donation is held to a high degree of accountability

15. Lives will be impacted because of the research that is conducted by the United Way to determine our LOCAL needs*As of 7/1/2010 www.uwodessa.org Campaign 2010

17. Employee Pledge (one time or payroll deduction)

18. Individual Donations

19. Planned Giving

20. Online Pledge www.uwodessa.org Campaign 2010

21. 2005 Campaign Summary 8 Flexible Donation Options United Way of Odessa The United Way of Odessa has several donation plans available to allow the donor the ability to give in a manner that best suits his/her budget. Contact our office for more information on payment options. (432)332-0941 www.uwodessa.org Campaign 2010

22. 2005 Campaign Summary 9 By Living United, the Quality of Life for Odessa will Continue to Improve United Way of Odessa “There is a Rule In Life That You are Either Growing or You’re Dying…The Minute We Try to Maintain, We Start Dying” -Lou Holtz “Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” -George Patton www.uwodessa.org Campaign 2010

23. 2005 Campaign Summary 10 LIVE UNITED United Way of Odessa Give.Advocate. Volunteer.

24. 2010-2011 Partner Agencies 2005 Campaign Summary 11 United Way of Odessa American Red Cross Boys & Girls Club of Odessa Camp Fire USA West Texas Council CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Catholic Charities Centers for Children & Families Christmas In Action The Crisis Center Communities in Schools Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest Harmony Home Meals on Wheels Odessa Day Nursery Odessa Family YMCA Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse (PBRCADA) The Salvation Army Campaign 2010

25. United Way of Odessa Questions and Comments LIVE UNITED