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ALOHA UNITED WAY2016 ANNUAL REPORT

PRESIDENT & CEO MESSAGEAloha,2016 was a productive and impactful year for Aloha United Way and our community on Oahu. Welaunched our #jointhemovement theme in our workplace campaigns held around the island, and yoursupport of time, talent and treasure allowed us to invest 14.4 million into the community and serveover 920,000 people. We are humbled and grateful for this generosity.Additionally, through the Coordinated Statewide Homeless Initiative grant funded by the Departmentof Human Services, we were able to serve 4,840 individuals with rental and utility assistance ofwhich 2,591 were adults and 2,249 were children. Through this program, we were able to reduceeviction rates by 25%, preventing an increase in the number of homeless individuals and families.There are many more examples of how donations and volunteerism are helping to shape our community into a healthier andstronger place for those who call home. You can read about them in our annual report, on our website and in our newsletters.Mahalo nui loa to our donors and volunteers. Each of you is making a difference in our community as we come together and createa positive movement of change.Cindy Adams, President & CEOEVENT SPONSORSAlaska AirlinesBarefoot WineBennett GroupCentral Pacific BankCW Associates, CPAsHalekulani CorporationHonolulu Star-Advertiser, TheNordic PCL ConstructionNordstromProService HawaiiQueen’s Health Systems, TheUPSConsolidated Entertainment, Inc.Dave & Buster’sDavid YurmanDeckers Outdoor CorporationDFSDiane M. KimuraDuke’s WaikikiFirst Hawaiian BankFlip Flop WorkshopFreshboxGucciHawaii Convention CenterHawaiian AirlinesHawaiian TelcomHEIHMSAHome DepotHonolulu ClubHonolulu Coffee CompanyHonolulu Star-Advertiser, TheHula GrilliHeart MediaJ.J. DolansJamba JuiceJET Graphics/HonBlueKauai Marriott ResortKinetic ProductionsKWMEKyo-yaMacy’sManoa Chocolate CompanyMarc GannonMichael Horton Design & PhotographyNalukaiNordstromOahu Party BusPanci StylePepsiPower Pilates PlusPualani Hawaii SwimwearPure Joy Day SpaQueen’s Health Systems, TheRoyal Hawaiian HotelRoy’sSanukShaka Pressed JuiceSheraton HawaiiSociety of Young Leaders SchoolSupply DriveSouthern Wine & SpiritsSpectrumStarbucksTerritorial Savings BankTHE MODERN HONOLULUTorch EntertainmentTory BurchUGG WaikikiVolcanic Climbing & FitnessWahoo’sWaikiki Parc HotelWet’n’Wild HawaiiX-Treme ParasailYelpGIFTS IN KIND CONTRIBUTORSA Bundle of FlowersAdWallsAla Moana CenterAlaska AirlinesAloha Chocolate CompanyAloha Island LeiAnimation MagicArt of Shaving, TheAqua-Aston HospitalityAloha United Way StaffBank of HawaiiBarefoot WineBarnes & NobleBig City DinerBloomingdale’sBooz Allen HamiltonBurberryBurger KingCandy Bar HawaiiChoco Le aCNCSAloha United Way 2016 Annual Report Page 1

ALOHA UNITED WAY GETS NEW OFFICESOffice Renovation SponsorsArchitects Hawaii Ltd.Central Pacific BankD. Suehiro Electric, Inc.David K. LassnerHEI Charitable FoundationHMSAInfinium InteriorsInSynergy Engineering, Inc.Nordic PCL ConstructionServco Pacific IncTerri Fujii and Larry RodriguezThe vision for this transformation was inspired and conceived by Architects Hawaii Ltd. They approached us over a year ago with the ideaof aligning our office environment with our work “to create greater collaboration in the community for collective impact.” The new spacenot only redefines our work space, it also allows us to facilitate improved internal communications and team work. This transformation wasmade possible thanks to our business community partners.Photo by Max KimPhoto by Max KimAloha United Way 2016 Annual Report Page 2

COMMUNITY IMPACT Ways Your Donation Helped Others In 2016Last year over 920,000 services wereprovided by Aloha United Way andour nonprofit community. To improvecommunity conditions and make thegreatest impact, we have focused onthe underlying issues that create theseproblems. Through Community Impact,we work to make sure people get thesupport services they need right nowwhile addressing the root causes of keyissues. Together we can create a betterlife for all.EDUCATIONWe understand that the path to successbegins even before a child is born.That is why we are investing in acomprehensive approach to educationthat spans cradle to career.Through intervention initiatives we areable to improve the health of our childrenand ensure they have the best possiblestart in life; and by providing enrichededucation for all children, we are able toset them on the right path to high schoolgraduation and future success.Your 2016 Donation At Work 2 ,126 children participated in earlylearning literacy programs. 7 ,192 at-risk youth participated ineducational support programs.POVERTY PREVENTIONWe believe that individuals and familiesshould have opportunities to increasetheir income, build assets, becomefinancially stable and achieve long-termeconomic independence.By supporting programs that havedemonstrated success, we are equippingindividuals and families with knowledgeand resources resulting in greateropportunity to succeed.61,574 people received assistance fromour 211 information and referral servicehelpline and website combined. 211Information and Referral Specialists madephone referrals recommending callers toagencies in our community that help withfood, rent, utility payment assistance,public assistance programs, homelessshelters and many other services listedwith Aloha United Way 211.TOP 5 CALLS FOR HELPFood pantriesRent payment assistanceUtility service payment assistanceHomeless shelterCase/Care managementYour 2016 Donation At Work 8 90 individuals received trainingand skills building through workforcedevelopment services. 935 families received assistance inmaintaining or accessing stable housing.SAFETY NETWe believe that when a member of ourcommunity experiences crisis, we needto provide hope and support througha managed and integrated system ofcomprehensive services. Through our211 information and referral service,we provide assistance to our mostvulnerable populations.Your 2016 Donation At Work 887 children, women and men who werevictims of domestic violence receivedsupport through case management,therapy, advocacy, shelter, safetyplanning and other services. 8 41,106 meals were provided to thosein need. 3 15 individuals were assisted duringlocal disasters, including fire, floodingand natural disasters.TOTAL NUMBER OF REFERRALS FORASSISTANCE (PHONE AND WEB)Rent payment assistance - 9,017Food pantries - 5,639Homeless Shelters - 2,248Food stamps/SNAP - 2,026Rental Deposit Assistance - 1,828Aloha United Way 2016 Annual Report Page 3

STRATEGIC COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREASSUPPORTING HEALTHY PREGNANCIESExposure to alcohol and other drugs isa leading preventable cause of birthdefects and developmental disabilities.In addition to Education, Poverty Preventionand Safety Net, Aloha United Way hasselected three specific areas that focus onprevention and offer the highest return oninvestment for our community. These areasalso demonstrate the diversity of needs inour community and the positive, long-termimpact that together, we can have in ourcommunity through preventive efforts.ACTIVE AGINGDid you know that Hawaii has the highestpercentage of seniors per capita in thenation, the fifth highest rate of seniorsexperiencing cognitive difficulty, and thehighest rate of underweight seniors?Seniors that experience chronic or acutedisease, decreased physical activity,poor nutrition, or decreased cognitiveand social stimulation are at higherrisk of becoming socially isolated anddepressed. This creates a significantamount of stress on the families whoare primary caregivers.What We Are DoingAloha United Way is funding programsto support seniors by enhancing theirquality of life so they are able to liveindependently longer, safer, and in theirown homes. This helps seniors avoid ordelay their dependence on social services.HOMELESSNESS42% of households in Hawaii are renters(fourth highest rate in the country) and54% of these households pay 50%or more of their monthly income forhousing (the second highest rate inthe country). 63% of households lackemergency savings to deal with anunexpected 500 expense.What We Are DoingThe 5 million in Coordinated StatewideHomeless Initiative funding allowed usto make a more significant impact inaddressing homelessness. 63% of thehomeless we assisted were homeless forless than one year.What We Are DoingResearch indicates that women whoreceive screening, brief intervention,referral and treatment for alcohol andsubstance abuse while pregnant aremore than likely to help take steps toensure that their child is taken care ofduring the mother’s pregnancy.Through a prenatal screening and briefintervention initiative, we are workingtogether as a community to improve thehealth of our children and ensure thatthey have the best start in life.In an effort to expand and enhanceidentification and treatment, we havepartnered to train 40 OB/GYNs in thestate with the screening identificationand intervention of alcohol andsubstance abuse.The public-private partnership enabledAUW to better assist the community inthe following ways: Rapid response – AUW dispersedfunds to landlords within five days,ensuring that families were able toavoid eviction. This resulted in adecrease in eviction rates by 25%. Flexible funding – The funds couldbe used toward rooms for rent,government assisted housing programsand rental payment in arrears. Data collection – From the start of thecontract, AUW gathered real-time datato make informed decisions abouthomeless program funding.Aloha United Way 2016 Annual Report Page 4