Greetings!

The United Way St. Croix Valley Board of Directors recently approved the distribution of funds raised through the 2012-2013 annual fundraising campaign. "We are very grateful for the support of our many generous donors who make our work possible," said Executive Director John Coughlin. "So many individuals and families in Pierce, Polk and St. Croix Counties are helped through the annual United Way appeal," he continued.

In addition to providing funds to nonprofit agencies, United Way continues to focus on its three core initiatives: United Way's Food Resource Center, Success By 6 and Shelter for All. United Way St. Croix Valley Board President Warren Schneider said, "The economy is still suffering, so we are continuing to make meeting basic needs our top priority by focusing on our core initiatives."

United Way St. Croix Valley awarded $557,747 in grants to support close to 70 nonprofit agency programs and services. United Way allocated the funds to create lasting impact in the categories of: Meeting Basic and Emergency Needs; Strengthening Children and Families; and Promoting Health and Independence. An additional $39,393 will go to specific agencies designated by the donors. The total funds distributed will be $597,140. United Way's overall benefit to the community this year will be over $753,000 when food supplied by the Food Resource Center is taken into account.  

This year's United Way St. Croix Valley online auction fundraiser raised $2,200.61 to support programs that provide basic needs such as food and shelter. The auction ran from June 3-30 and featured items donated by more than 35 businesses and community members.

Forty-five items were up for bidding over the course of the first four weeks, and the final week featured a last call for purchases on a first-come first-serve basis at discounted prices. Items for sale included concert tickets, sports tickets and a variety of gift certificates.

United Way St. Croix Valley extends its thanks to the businesses and individuals who donated to the auction:

In-Kind Donors

• Butler & Eichstaedt CPAs, LLC
• Carbone's Pizzeria - Hudson
• Christine's Jewelry
• Coinstar, Inc.
• Dairy Queen - Hudson
• Family Fresh Market - Hudson
• Green Bay Packers
• Hudson Bagel and Coffee Co.
• Hudson Hearing Clinic
• Island Touch Therapeutic Massage
• Jennifer Ewig
• John Coughlin
• Kaladi's
• Lisa Buth Photography
• Mall of America
• Mark Keller
• Mayo Clinic Health System
• Metropolis Resort
• Midwest Dental
• Milwaukee Admirals
• Milwaukee Bucks
• Milwaukee Summerfest
• Panera Bread
• Ptacek's IGA
• River Valley Ford
• Running Aces
• Somerset Amphitheater
• St. Croix Casino
• St. Paul Saints
• Trollhaugen
• United Way St. Croix Valley Board of Directors
• US Bank
• Viva Voce Salon
• Wild Mountain & Taylors Falls Recreation
• Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
• Yo-Joe's Frozen Yogurt & Coffee Shoppe

Wells Fargo of Minneapolis was one of United Way St. Croix Valley's top corporate contributors through the fall 2011 campaign season. The Minneapolis locations raised more than $9,600 in employee pledges and gifts.

Wells Fargo is a financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance. They have more than 9,000 stores and more than 12,000 ATMs across North America and internationally.

Thank you for your support!

Live United

Board of Directors

Warren Schneider, President  

Dan Draxler, Vice President 

Jennifer Ewig, Secretary  

Vicki Ziglinski, Treasurer

James Dahl

John Haley

John Heike 

Cynthia Jahnke

Mark Keller

Jean Larson

Vicki Plaistow

Marc Ruska  

Rory Sampair 

Richard Smith

Christine Weigel 

Kevin Urbik