Greenwich United Way 2016 Annual Report

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Greenwich United Way 1 Lafayette Court Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 P (203) 869-2221 F (203) 869-0808 greenwichunitedway.org

Reading Champions, our program that helps almost 500 children improve reading skills throughout the school year for the last 8 years, is in 14 locations throughout town. Over 100 Greenwich United

Mary Laughlin, Vice Chair of Stewardship

Members of the Board

Elizabeth Angelone Kathleen Burgweger Donna Byrnes Keri Cameron Frances Deutsch Jeffrey Evans William Finger Daniel Fitzgerald Pamela Fornero Nisha Hurst Patrick Kramer Kenneth Mifflin Erin McCall Debra A. McLaughlin Patrick Sullivan Jill Weiner Nancy Weissler Marie Woodburn

Our work would not be possible without the ongoing trust and participation of our donors, our volunteers, and our staff. After bidding farewell to Stuart Adelberg in June, our team worked side by side to build upon the Greenwich United Way’s long history of positive impact in the community.

2016 Advisory Board

Sincerely,

David Rabin President & CEO

Dear Friends, As we mark our 82nd year of service to this community, I have been trying to find the right words to express how grateful I am to be part of such an incredible, dedicated and hardworking team.

Robert Davis - Chair Maxine Armstrong Alan Barry, PhD Frederic Brooks Stephanie Cowie Phyllis Finn Laura Geffs Lori Jackson Nancy Kail Mary Lee Kiernan Terry Lamantia Debby Lash Jeffrey Ramer Virginia Meyer Neal Neilinger Norman Roth Arnold Stancell Laurie Tropiano

Last month, we welcomed David Rabin as our new President and Chief Executive Offer, and we are proud and excited to have him lead our organization. David was selected by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors following a search process in which our Search Committee partnered with an independent consultant, generously underwritten by an anonymous donor.

In the community, our Needs Assessment and Reading Champions volunteers worked tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of those who need our help the most. Volunteers are important and much valued ambassadors for our mission to increase understanding of human services needs and mobilize the community in effecting strategic solutions. In January, our Community Answers Program staff joined us at One Lafayette Court and it’s been a pleasure to be together under one roof! I hope you enjoy reading our Annual Report and I invite you to visit us in person, at our website or on facebook to join our team in serving those most vulnerable in our community. Sincerely,

Karen Keegan Chair

With needs on the rise, funding decisions are difficult, and our Community Investment Fund is the safety net for those who need our help the most. Through our unique partnerships, funded programs and services, we create and sustain lasting results to solve Greenwich’s most pressing human service needs.

Our Needs Assessment gives volunteers the insights they need to identify funding gaps and direct donor dollars to fund the needs of those most vulnerable.

Our dedicated volunteers work with skilled professionals reaching thousands of local people to find and document unmet needs, and carry their voices statewide and beyond through our broadly quoted Needs Assessment.

WE FIX IT…

WE FUND IT…

WE FIND IT… Greenwich residents

children

more than 1,500

more than 600 Provide after-school and camp scholarships for

from low or moderate income families children

38

For 82 years, the Greenwich United Way has been the safety net for the most vulnerable of our town. We have allocated over $20 million dollars over the last 10 years to help our most at-risk residents. The Greenwich United Way is directly responsible for starting: Transportation Association of Greenwich,

Now you know! Our challenges are clear. With your help and support, together we can make Greenwich the absolute best place to live, work, play and raise a family.

Brook Urban, Vice Chair of Fund Development & Marketing

Greenwich residents

ANNUAL REPORT

We are blessed with having the smartest, most generous residents any community could hope for. When it comes to giving of the “3 T’s” (time, talent, treasure), Greenwich residents are second to none.

Why did I take this job?

Eileen Kim, Vice Chair of Finance

living with mental illness

SPRING 2016

Upon visits back home to visit family and friends in Western New York, they regularly ask me what makes Greenwich so special. For 32 years, without hesitation, my response has been: It’s the people!

Anne Sherrerd, Secretary

Richard Porter, Vice Chair of Community Services & Programs

Help to provide a summer youth program for

The answer is easy: between the various boards I have served on over the last 20+ years (RTM, BANC, Chamber of Commerce, GYFL, At Home in Greenwich, Greenwich September 11th Memorial) accepting this role was the next logical step in my efforts to help the most vulnerable of our community and to give back in a much broader and deeper way.

Now, my question to you is this: When children and families are strengthened, when fostering selfsufficiency is increased and when people in crisis are helped, doesn’t that make for a stronger, better community for all?

Karen Keegan, Chairman of the Board

Fund a program which provides food and clothing to

That is the question many have asked me since I took over as President and CEO of the Greenwich United Way on February 16, 2016.

Executive Committee

On the fundraising side, both our Sole Sisters Luncheon and Comedy Night (“Brew Ha Ha!”) volunteers held their most successful fundraisers ever! In December, responding to Tudor Foundation’s unprecedented challenge match grant, our Annual Campaign volunteers did the heavy lifting necessary to raise $150,000 new dollars to support local human services.

75+

“Why did you take the job?”

Since 1980, our Needs Assessment (an exhaustive, inclusive, extremely thorough report) gives the only statistical portrait of the human service needs facing our town. It is used by the town of Greenwich and all human service agencies to develop programs to best address the issues the Needs Assessment identifies.

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

low-income children+

www.greenwichunitedway.org

Way volunteers caringly perform the very important mission of making sure our children are given the best opportunity to succeed. One day in February, I sat in on my very first session. That session crystallized for me why I took this job. I witnessed first-hand how the Greenwich United Way makes a difference in the lives of our children every day!

HOW THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY HELPS THOSE IN NEED

Abilis, Community Centers Inc., River House Adult Day Center, and the Youth Services Council, among scores of others. Take a look at our website for the list.

600

to Greenwich residents who are elderly or disabled

Greenwich residents

1,600+

57,000 rides/year Help to provide

Provide free crisis counseling to victims of sexual assault as well as sexual assault prevention programs to

children

100

with legal help needed to maintain housing, flee abusive home situations, and access available basic need benefits low-income Greenwich residents

237

Provide childcare scholarships for nearly

Provide preschool scholarships for more than

Provide

200

Fund free grocery shopping services for nearly

with behavioral health services through an outpatient clinic

Help to provide residential services to

frail and elderly Greenwich residents

Greenwich residents

816

students living in subsidized housing complexes

more than 200

Provide

Fund an afterschool program for

with developmental disabilities

100

children

40

Greenwich residents Help to provide housing to

with quality day programs which enhance their quality of life and provide peace of mind and respite for their families

Fund summer camp scholarships for

STRENGTHEN CHILDREN & FAMILIES

PROMOTE SELF SUFFICIENCY

YOUR SUPPORT OF THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY HAS ALLOWED US TO:

YOUR SUPPORT OF THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY HAS ALLOWED US TO:

victims of domestic violence

100

Fund counseling for

Greenwich youth

650

Provide behavioral health services to

Greenwich teens

280 Provide crisis intervention to

ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS YOUR SUPPORT OF THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY HAS ALLOWED US TO:

frail and elderly Greenwich residents

86 Provide

SUPPORT SENIORS YOUR SUPPORT OF THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY HAS ALLOWED US TO:


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