A review of the work of your United Way without a mention of the word “pandemic” is pretty hard to do. Our world changed virtually overnight toward the end of our most recent fiscal year when we realized an illness that seemed like a distant threat had the power to disrupt every aspect of our daily lives.
But what power do we have over a pandemic? As it turns out, plenty. We’re much stronger than we first imagined, and United Way of Amarillo & Canyon has proven once again that strength in numbers along with a common purpose is still best resistance against adversity.
United Way of Amarillo & Canyon has been building our community since 1924. We’ve provided a united front against the Great Depression, a world war, economic downturns and everything else that has threatened to undo us. We have to remember that these upheavals were temporary, but the struggles of poverty, illness and hopelessness are ongoing, and we must never let down our guard.
In this 2019-2020 report you will see that, in spite of unplanned challenges, we increased grant support by almost 40% over the previous fiscal year. That’s an incredible statistic. The funds raised by businesses and individuals in our communities provided support to 18 agencies and four new programs including the 2-1-1 Specific Aid program to fill gaps in local services.
And we met the pandemic head on toward the end of our fiscal year with a new Emergency Relief Fund to raise community dollars above and beyond our annual campaign goal that are allocated to local 501(c)3 nonprofit agencies directly serving individuals affected by the pandemic. This fund continues to grow and will have a deep impact well into the future. The good it can do will far outlast the pandemic.
These are just a few highlights of what has transpired since our last annual report. Please take a moment to review our work to see the full picture of what the United Way of Amarillo & Canyon is doing – a stewardship of blessings that reflects the giving spirit and determination of our many donors. And please continue to support the mission of United Way through your giving, keeping in mind that no gift is insignificant when we all give together.
Sincerely,
David Hudson, Board President
David Hudson, President
Jim Bryan, President Elect/VP of Financial Accountability
Dean Frigo, Treasurer
Steve Stockton, Secretary
Mary Coyne, VP of Marketing and Communications
Brenda Alward, VP of Financial Accountability
Billy May, VP of Community Impact
Cody Jones, VP of Governance and Strategic Planning
Dane Williams, Campaign Co-Chair
Brandy Sanchez, Campaign Co-Chair
Joseph Peterson, Young Professionals United Chair
Judy Day, VP of Community Impact
Sherrie Padilla, VP of Nominating
Andy Marshall
Bowden E. Jones, Jr.
Dr. Brad Johnson
Dr. Darryl Flusche
David Bradley
David Ogle
Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart
Chief Ed Drain
Ernesto Sanchez
Jeremy Pepper
John Luciano
Julie Hulsey
Kyle Ingham
Leslie Massey
Marcus Norris
Megan Reed
Mercy Murguia
Michael Gonzales
Michelle Reichert
Mike Good
Mubashir Subhani
Patti McKnight
Steve Bowen
Teresa Prock
Katie Noffsker, Executive Director
Belinda Crelia-Palacios, Sr. Director of Community Impact
Adam Leathers, Sr. Director of Community Impact (started 1/22/2020)
Amy Montoya, Finance Director
Kasey Long, Major Gifts Officer
Jason McCoy, Resource Development Director
Kelly Stephens, Director of 2-1-1 Texas Panhandle
Honnah Taylor, Marketing & Communication Director
FIRST NAME |
LAST NAME |
COMPANY |
| Steven | Abrahamson | Xcel Energy |
| America | Adame | Amarillo College |
| Tracie | Adams | Gallagher |
| William | Bailey | FirstCapital Bank |
| Kim | Banner | City of Canyon |
| Elaina | Burkhalter | United Way of Amarillo & Canyon |
| RaLynda | Christie | Valero Payment Service Center |
| Tracy | Cooper | ASARCO |
| Tim | Cox | Street Toyota |
| Curtis | Crump | Amarillo ISD |
| Katie | Culwell | Amarillo ISD |
| Adrian | Deleon | United Supermarkets |
| Ryan | Escalon | Street Toyota |
| Annabelle | Estrada | Amarillo National Bank |
| Jason | Eugea | Bell |
| Libby | Garcia | Amarillo National Bank |
| Jackie | Gavlik | Texas Tech SECC |
| Mariel | Goodgion | Xcel Energy |
| Brad | Griffin | Happy State Bank |
| Julianne | Guy | MCMC |
| Amanda | Hedtke | Bell |
| Callie | Holton | KAMR Local 4 and Fox 14 |
| Randalyn | Huyck | AISD |
| Rick | Keller | Country Chevrolet |
| Donna | Knight | City of Amarillo |
| Bonnie | Lasher | Community Volunteer |
| Tucker | Lee | Happy State Bank |
| April | Leming | Amarillo ISD |
| Jarrod | Madden | Amarillo College |
| Pamela | Madden | Amarillo College |
| Destiny | Manhart | Leslie Massey Agency Farmers Insurance |
| Claudia | Martinez | Happy State Bank |
| Haley | Matlack | Street Toyota |
| Billy | May | English Rose |
| Kelly | McDonald | FirstBank Southwest |
| KC | McNatt | United Supermarkets |
| Sindy | Monasmith | Street Volkswagen |
| Jason | Myers | Toot’n Totum |
| Katy | Parrish | Suddenlink |
| Perry | Perkins | BSA Health Systems |
| Andrea | Pfeifer | Amarillo ISD |
| Tricia | Plumley | BSA Health Systems |
| Joseph | Pugh | United Supermarkets |
| Johnathan | Rejino | AutoInc |
| TJ | Reyna | CNS Pantex |
| Justin | Rocha | AutoInc |
| Kelsey | Sargent | City of Amarillo |
| Adam | Schaer | KB Recycling |
| Stephanie | Schumacher | Amarillo National Bank |
| Kelly | Simpson | Amarillo ISD |
| Shawn | Smith | CNS Pantex |
| Karalee | Snyder | Xcel Energy |
| Sherry | Spells-Washington | TDCJ |
| Joni | Stone | Amarillo College |
| Charles | Thomas II | CNS Pantex |
| Blane | Thornton | McCartt & Associates |
| Tyler | Vance | First United Bank |
| Ronnie | Walker | Xcel Energy |
| Megan | Ward | WTAMU |
| Peter | Warrick | Atmos Energy |
| Wacey | Williams | AutoInc |
| Cindi | Wynia | City of Amarillo |
The United Way of Amarillo & Canyon Youth Leadership Cabinet (YLC) is designed to enhance the United Way mission by replicating the United Way general campaign at the high school level. The 2019-2020 YLC is comprised of about 85 students representing nine local high schools from five school districts. The YLC, along with numerous company and community volunteers, hosted United Way of Amarillo & Canyon’s annual Youth Day at the Civic Center in October 2019. Youth Day was attended by over 800 students from 22 area middle schools and high schools and acted as the catalyst for a successful youth-led campaign. After Youth Day the YLC is tasked with raising awareness at their schools for the needs in the community, enhancing their knowledge of the community programs supported by United Way of Amarillo & Canyon, raising funds at their schools, and then allocating those funds to United Way partner agencies servicing the most critical areas of need. The funds raised through the Youth Campaign are donated entirely by students from grades K-12 at campuses all across our community. This year, 19 applications from 14 agencies were submitted to request project-specific funding. YLC students conducted program site visits, evaluated applications, and diligently made funding decisions for the money raised. The YLC presented checks to each agency. United Way of Amarillo & Canyon is proud to partner with these young adults to help plant the seed of philanthropic principles to our future leaders.
2-1-1 Specific Aid – $3,000.00
Boy Scouts of America: Scoutreach – $3,000.00
Buckner: safety project- $3,000.00
Buckner: FYi Emergency Needs – $3,000.00
Catholic Charities: Hunger Project – $3,000.00
Coalition of Health Services: Nurse Family Partnerships – $3,000.00
Epilepsy Foundation: Art & Education Program – $3,000.00
Epilepsy Foundation: Camp Scholarships – $3,000.00
Family Care Foundation: Dental Assistance – $3,000.00
Family Support Services: Project Hopes – $3,000.00
Girl Scouts of Texas: Equestrian Program – $3,000.00
Maverick Boys & Girls Club: Education Centers – $3,000.00
Maverick Boys & Girls Club: Robotics – $3,000.00
Area Agency on Aging: FoodNet – $3,000.00
Red Cross: Disaster Services – $3,000.00
Red Cross: Home Fire Campaign – $3,000.00
Salvation Army: Homeless Women Supplies – $3,000.00
Wesley Community Center: Senior Citizens Center – $3,000.00
Wesley Community Center: Child-Care Program – $3,000.00
Sheila Roach, Julio Salazar, & Steve Stockton
Janna Fink, Randal HS,
Kacie McDaniel, Palo Duro HS
Katy Fletcher, Bushland HS
Katye Barglsey, Amarillo HS
Linda Wilson, Caprock HS
Rachel Freeman, River Road HS
Rala Underwood, Highland Park HS
Tyler Pamplin, Tascosa HS
Kimberly Sharber, Canyon HS
River Road ISD – All Levels
Highland Park ISD- All Levels
Bushland ISD- All Levels
Tascosa High School
Amarillo High School
Palo Duro High School
Caprock High School
Canyon High School
Randall High School
Whittier Elementary
Horace Mann Middle School
Park Hills Elementary
Ridgecrest Middle School
Bowie Middle School
Bowie 6th Elementary
Avondale Elementary
Alice Landergin Elementary
Olsen Park Elementary
Coronado Elementary
Wolflin Elementary
South Lawn Elementary
Austin Middle School
Puckett Elementary
Bonham Elementary
Emerson Middle School
Oak Dale Elementary
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Paramount Terrace Elementary
South Georgia Elementary
Lamar Elementary
San Jacinto Elementary
Lawndale Elementary
Hamlet Elementary
Mesa Verde Elementary
Travis Middle School
Wills Elementary
Bivins Elementary
Carver Middle School
Woodlands Elementary
Johnny N. Allen Middle School
Tradewind Elementary
Travis 6th Grade
Canyon Jr. High
Gene Howe Elementary
Lakeview Elementary
Greenways Elementary
Hillside Elementary
On Friday, April 12, 2019, hundreds of volunteers in our community came together to dedicate their time to making a difference. This incredible effort to serve our community represents a close partnership between United Way of Amarillo & Canyon, our nonprofit partners, community partners, sponsors and volunteers who stood up to make a difference. Great things happen when we Live United!
Amarillo College $5,000.00
Xcel Energy $5,000.00
CNS Pantex $2,000.00
Street VW $500.00
Wells Fargo $500.00
Bank of America $450.00
Amarillo National Bank $250.00
FirstBank Southwest $250.00
KAMR $250.00
Texas Panhandle Charities $250.00
| Xcel Energy |
| Amarillo National Bank |
| CNS Pantex |
| United Supermarkets |
| Valero Services Inc. |
| Duke Electric |
| Caviness Beef Packers |
| Budweiser Distributing |
| Bell |
| Zachry Group |
| FirstCapital Bank of Texas |
| Happy State Bank |
| NuStar Energy |
| Amarillo Business Foundation |
| AutoInc. |
| CSI Meridian Division |
| Bank of America |
| Toot’n Totum Food Stores |
| Valero Foundation |
| Wells Fargo Foundation |
| Baptist Community Services |
| Underwood Law Firm |
| Cenex Harvest States |
| Progress Rail Car Services |
| First United Bank |
| Josephine Anderson Charitable Trust |
| Missouri Valley |
| The English Rose |
| United Supermarkets Foundation |
| UPS |
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
| Herring Bank |
| Process Solutions Integration LLC |
| ONEOK Westex Transmission |
| Border States Electric |
| Oeschger Family Foundation |
| Rabern Rentals |
| Johnson & Sheldon, P.C./ProPay |
| Eaton Cooper-Crouse Hinds, Inc. |
| Dillard’s |
| Betenbough Homes |
| MCMC, LLC |
| Texas Cattle Feeders Association |
| A & S General Contractors, Inc. |
| Choice Media |
| EnergyNet.com |
| FMC Services, LLC |
| Furman Land Surveyors |
| Mullin Hoard & Brown, L.L.P. |
| NewsChannel 10 |
| Rex Young Allstate |
Amarillo Wesley Community Center, Behind the Scenes Modeling Program- $21,600.00
Amarillo Wesley Community Center, Wesley Wrestling Club- $13,500.00
Boy Scouts, Golden Spread Council, Cub Scouts, Scoutreach, Venturing/COPE- $154,000.00
Buckner Children & Family Services, Transition Center- $18,000.00
Family Support Services, Education Programs- $85,000.00
Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, Girls at School- $71,000.00
Maverick Boys & Girls Clubs, Academic Success- $360,000.00
Children’s Learning Centers of Amarillo, Low Income Child Care $193,200.00
Family Support Services, Veterans Resource Center- $17,940.00
Goodwill of Northwest Texas, Job Training/Placement- $103,500.00
Amarillo Recovery from Alcohol & Drugs (a program of Cenikor), Drug & Alcohol Recovery- $36,000.00
Amarillo Wesley Community Center, Senior Citizen Program- $15,000.00
COHS – Nurse Family Partnership- $10,000.00
Epilepsy Foundation West Texas, Epilepsy Clinic- $15,000.00
Family Support Services, Counseling- $87,000.00
Jan Werner Adult Day Care Center, Adult Day Care Program- $75,000.00
American Red Cross, TX Panhandle, Disaster Services- $50,000.00
American Red Cross, TX Panhandle, Home Fire Campaign- $10,000.00
Catholic Charities of the TX Panhandle, InterFaith Hunger Project- $100,000.00
Family Care Foundation, Dental Assistance- $11,000.00
Family Support Services, Crisis Services/Domestic Violence- $45,000.00
Family Support Services, Crisis Services/Sexual Assault- $35,000.00
Guyon Saunders Resource Center, Community Day Room- $15,000.00
PRPC/Area Agency on Aging, FoodNet- $110,000.00
The Salvation Army, Emergency Shelter Services- $75,263.00
2-1-1 Specific Aid- $68,176.00
AISD, Padres Colaboradores Leadership Program- $22,000.00
Family Support Services, STI & Unplanned Pregnancy Initiative- $58,500.00
Living Intentionally Ministries, Set for Success GED Adult Education GED Program- $69,325.44
*Funding separate from allocated dollars.
Here are some awards to celebrate the accomplishments of donors and volunteers from our 2019/2020 fundraising campaign.
Owens Corning
Amarillo Gear
Adam Schaer, KB Recycling
Wells Fargo
Stephanie Schumacher, Amarillo National Bank
Ryan Escalon, Street Auto Group
Bobbie Austin
Terry Price, Xcel Energy
Joseph Peterson, Jr. Edward Jones
Amarillo National Bank
Jim Bryan, Happy State Bank
United Way of Amarillo & Canyon provides comprehensive information and referral services to individuals and agencies in the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle through 2-1-1 Texas Information & Referral Network. Calls are answered by friendly, trained specialists with a database of community services at their fingertips. All information and referrals are free, confidential and aimed at connecting those who need help with the most appropriate resources available.
Community Youth Development (CYD) is a juvenile delinquency prevention program targeted to youth in neighborhoods within the 79107 zip code. Beginning in 1996 and funded by the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services, Amarillo’s program was among the first eleven zip codes targeted statewide by the CYD program. Targeting is a measure of the high rate of violent juvenile crime and delinquency in a zip code area. CYD-funded programs are provided at no cost to youth participants who are residents of, or attend a school in the 79107 ZIP Code.
The Amarillo 79107 program has exceeded expectations and in 2019, 97.31% of the youth in the program did not become involved with the juvenile justice system. CYD is an example of community impact and the return on taxpayer and donor investments. CYD as prevention has been phenomenally successful and provided cost savings to taxpayers potentially in the millions of dollars. Keeping kids out of the juvenile justice system and on track toward productive lives as parents, neighbors, and citizens: PRICELESS.
