2015
ANNUAL REPORT
OUR MISSION Mobilizing community resources to help people measurably improve their lives. 2
DEAR FRIENDS: Great things happen when we LIVE UNITED. One year ago, we launched the Bold Goal of Moving 10,000 People Out of Poverty by 2025. This transition allows us to better focus our work by organizing around a single impact issue: poverty. Since the launch, we have been working collectively with our community partners to address gaps and increase the pace of change. Our progress so far has centered on two areas where system alignment has been needed: strengthening the workforce pipeline and reducing opiate deaths. Both of these issues are now being addressed by collaboratives focused on systems change. We are strategically positioning ourselves to establish other community collaboratives that target the other root causes of poverty. For many years, we have been a fundraising organization. We are now living a model of both impact and investment, making sure that our donor community, partner providers and others clearly see how, when all of us GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER, each of us plays an important role in moving people out of poverty. We value our long legacy in our community, but also revel in the spirit of change. We are grateful for your individual support and generosity, as well as the broad support across our community. Thank you for joining us on this journey.
TERRY SNODDY President, Board of Trustees
TODD JASIN Executive Director
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“You find the most compassion when you are in the lowest of low places.” -Krista
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Because of United Way’s support, Krista was able to get the long-term treatment she needed for her addiction. She is clean and sober, finding support to piece her life back together.
2015 UNITED WAY BOARD OF TRUSTEES TERRY SNODDY, PRESIDENT The Ohio State University LISA REICHERT, VICE PRESIDENT Wells Fargo Advisors DARLENE JOHNS, TREASURER Schaeffler Group USA GREG BUEHLER E & H Family Group, Inc. CAROLYN BUXTON The College of Wooster DAN CALVIN Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd.
OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS DARLENE JOHNS, TREASURER Schaeffler Group USA KEVIN PHIPPS Christian Central Church
INCOMING BOARD MEMBERS STEWART FITZ GIBBON Wayne Savings Community Bank SCOTT MYERS FirstMerit Bank & City of Wooster
STEPHANIE CAMPBELL Campbell Construction
INCOMING BOARD LEADERSHIP
JENNIFER FOX PNC Foundation
LISA REICHERT, INCOMING PRESIDENT Wells Fargo Advisors
RICHARD GRAZIANO The Village Network MARC HARVEY Commercial and Savings Bank KATHRYN HELMUTH Akron Children’s Pediatrics - Wooster
PAM ZANONE, INCOMING VICE PRESIDENT United Titanium, Inc. MARC HARVEY, INCOMING TREASURER Commercial and Savings Bank
NANCY LAKES JM Smucker
UNITED WAY STAFF
CAMERON MANEESE Wayne County Family and Children First Council
TODD JASIN Executive Director
KEVIN PHIPPS Christian Central Church CHRISTY VANSICKLE Elder-Beerman MARY WEST Major Mary’s Concierge PAM ZANONE United Titanium
LISA NYHART Finance Administrator BELINDA GOOD Office Manager LAURA NEWBERRY-YOKLEY Marketing & Community Engagement KYLE PUTINSKI Community Impact
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2015 COMMUNITY IMPACT 1 in 5 children are living in poverty in Wayne and Holmes Counties. Thank you to our donors and partners who help move people out of poverty.
2015 UNITED WAY PARTNER PROVIDERS (Funded by 2014 Campaign)
HOW YOUR GIFT CHANGES LIVES
ADULT BASIC & LITERACY EDUCATION WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS CAREER CENTER
2,377
People received housing services in the form of rent and utilities assistance.
1,190
COMMUNITY LEGAL AID
Days of shelter, preventing homelessness and domestic violence.
THE COUNSELING CENTER OF WAYNE AND HOLMES COUNTIES
10,440
GREENLEAF FAMILY CENTER
Meals served.
LEARN ‘N PLAY
4,900
ONE EIGHTY, INC.
Hours of adult education, family literacy, counseling, and deaf services.
ORRVILLE AREA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
2,680
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
Days of early child education and childcare.
PEOPLE TO PEOPLE MINISTRIES
24,382
Visits to after-school programs, summer education camps, and mentoring programs.
904
Hours of psychiatric care, substance abuse counseling, and reproductive and preventative healthcare.
1,875
Uninsured patients received access to care.
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER OHIO SALVATION ARMY - WOOSTER VIOLA STARTZMAN FREE CLINIC WEE CARE CENTER WOOSTER CITY SCHOOLS YMCA - WOOSTER
THANK YOU!
“Don’t worry about what everybody else is doing. Stick to your goals. Always know that you can do it!” -Brandi
Because of United Way’s support, Brandi earned her GED and moved ahead to attend college. About one-third of college students today choose to be first generation college students. Life can be a lot harder if you choose not to be a first. Brandi chose to be a first.
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2016 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN-KIND DONATIONS
CORE EMERGENCY
OTHER DESIGNATIONS
HEALTH
EDUCATION FAMILY & FINANCIAL STABILITY
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PARTNER PROVIDERS INCOMING UNITED WAY PARTNER PROVIDERS (Funded by 2015 Campaign)
ADULT BASIC & LITERACY EDUCATION WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS CAREER CENTER AMERICAN RED CROSS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB - WOOSTER CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY ACTION WAYNE/MEDINA COMMUNITY LEGAL AID THE COUNSELING CENTER OF WAYNE AND HOLMES COUNTIES
United Way is committed to moving people out of poverty. We do that in part by allocating resources to specific community partnerships, projects, and programs (and community collectives moving forward) that help to move people out of poverty. For more information, please visit us online at uwwh.org.
THANK YOU PARTNER PROVIDERS!
GREENLEAF FAMILY CENTER LEARN ‘N PLAY NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS ONE EIGHTY, INC. PEOPLE TO PEOPLE MINISTRIES PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER OHIO SALVATION ARMY - WOOSTER VIOLA STARTZMAN FREE CLINIC WEE CARE CENTER WOOSTER CITY SCHOOLS YMCA - WOOSTER
100% GIVING PARTICIPATION NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS PEOPLE TO PEOPLE MINISTRIES PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER OHIO VIOLA STARTZMAN FREE CLINIC 9
UNITED WAY TOCQUEVILLE The United Way Tocqueville Society, named for Alexis de Tocqueville, formed in 1984. Our local United Way’s Tocqueville Society began fifteen years ago under Stanley Gault’s leadership. It is an alliance of successful business leaders and philanthropists who are deeply involved in United Way’s mission and contribute $10,000 or more annually. In 2011, Stanley Gault invited Steve Matthew to join him in his Tocqueville efforts. Steve Matthew, President and Owner of Wooster Hydrostatics, Inc., is also an active community leader. Alexis de Tocqueville was a French political thinker, civil servant, and philantropist in the 1800s. As the author of Democracy in America, he described what is now understood to mean the contribution of financial and volunteer support aimed at serving the public good and improving the quality of human lives.
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SOCIETY MEMBERS
2 Tocqueville Society Members wish to remain anonymous
Ralph R. and Grace B. Jones Foundation
Jon and Diane Bernhardt
Steve and Chris Matthew
Sally Bernhardt
The Burton D. Morgan Foundation
Don and Shirley Buehler
The Don and Alice Noble Foundation
Joan M. Buehler
Michael and Stephanie Reardon
Bill and Karen DeRodes
Richard N. and Judy Seaman
Stanley C. Gault
Venkataraman Family Fund
“What is not yet done is only what we have not yet attempted to do.� -Alexis Charles-Henri de Tocqueville 11
LEADERS IN GIVING Leadership Giving is very important to the success of United Way. There are three ways one can be a Leadership Donor: (1). Donate $1,000 or more to make a lasting impact; (2). Give at least 1.5% of his or her annual gross income, regardless of total amount; (3). Make a three-year committment to United Way, giving $500 in the first year, $750 in the second year, and $1,000 or more in the third. Thank you for your leadership. DIAMOND LEVEL ($7,000-$9,999)
SLATE LEVEL ($6,000-$6,999) Thomas W. Zook ALABASTER LEVEL ($3,000-$5,999)
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Jeffrey Bigler Greg and Darby Buehler Robert and Bernadette Cebul John and Patty Crum Roger R. and Rita Bauer Dush Joan and Tom Fenzl Richard and Susan Figge Stewart and Heather Fitz Gibbon Jim and Lana Gesler Charles and Brenda Gray Ed and Nannette Grenert Dennis and Kathy Helmuth Damon and Mary Hickey Elizabeth and Bob Hooker Anne S. Wilson and Jay C. Klemme Don and Gail Klise Greg and Kathy Long Julie A. Mennes John K. Miller Donald and Theresa Noble Mo and Linda Saif Greg and Josephine Shaya Bruce Duncan Slater Eddie and Jane Steiner United Titanium Employee Janet N. Welty
MARBLE LEVEL ($2,000-$2,999) 2 Anonymous Robert Pete Bogner Frank Bradenburg David and Margo Broehl Dan and Lynn Buehler Jonathan Ciccotelli Roger and Sallie Cook Richard and Mary Graziano Richard and Rilla Herald Ron and Prue Holtman Reg and Marj Kramer Nancy Lakes Patrick Lara and Jennifer Hayward Linda and Rick Lowe Robert and Carol Mapes J.D. and Arlene Milliken Patrick and Patricia Neyhart Karen M. Nickle Lee W. Peart Donavon and Lisa Reichert Bob and Nikki Reynolds Jim and Marcia Richard Jon and Pam Rose Anne Ross Bill and Robbie Ross Dr. Rebecca Russell Kenneth E. Shafer Michael and Jennifer Shutt Steven and Susie Slack David Spector H. James and Linda Straub Harry and Kathy Zink
GRANITE LEVEL ($1,500-$1,999) 1 Anonymous Jon and Tina Ansel Jack and Patricia Bailey Mike Bickel and Joy Collins Bill and Marilyn Blanchard Brian Brahler Adam and Vikki Briggs David and Carol Briggs An Employee of Buckeye Container Frank and Linda Cebul James and Janelle Collier Judy Delaney Anne Dorrance and Thomas Tierney Bobbi E. Douglas Mark and Cheryl Gooch Bob and Kathy Gorman Catherine and Tom Graves Vincent F. and Josefina V. Jabour Adam and Kristin Keating Matthew and Karla Kollert Arun and Susan Mathur Doug and Clarice Meigs Jason and Jennifer Myers Richard A. Owens Carolyn and Frank Rasmussen David and Hope Reynolds Brian and Linda Schmidt Thomas Scully Florence Shapiro Van and Patricia Simpson Richard K. and Donna J. Smetzer Larry and Rita Stallings Michael S. and Pamela H. Steiner Richard and Alicia Wallace Roger and Lupe Williams Stephanie Wilson Jeff Wright M.D. & Anne Shriner-Wright M.D. Keith and Pam Zanone John and Pat Zoller
THANK YOU!
LIMESTONE LEVEL ($1,200-$1,499) 2 Anonymous Scott and Amy Allen Dave and Melnee Benfield Inez and Jim Bird Robert Boss William Bunt Carolyn L. Buxton Steve and Dawn Delmoro Don and Lisa Gingery Julia Gustafson Amelia Hagen David and Beth Haight Jeff and Laura Hancock Ed and Barb Haudenschild Mike and Tammy Hoffman Todd and Bethany Jasin Timothy and JoAnne Karg Dr. James Kinder Elys K. Law Pamela and Andrew Lewellen Dennis Monbarren Lynn Moomaw Melissa Pearce Laurie Peel Bob Snodgrass Mary Stockton and Jeff Perkins Tim and Pam Tegtmeier John and Judy Thomas Dr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Webb Mary West Todd Whetstone Judy Wortham Wood SANDSTONE LEVEL ($1,000-$1,199) 3 Anonymous Pat and Wayne Bare Dennis and Elsa Boen Mary Bricker Ivan Brown David P. Chandler Chuck and Dawn Clark Andrei and Nicki Dordea Francis Figliomeni Scott and Barb Friedhoff
Jim and Barb Geiser The Gessner Family Foundation Mark and Diane Gordon Rich and Gayle Green Richard Guttman Jonathan Harvey and Laurie Haven Dwaine and Joi Hemphill William and Ilene Hileman Donald Kosier Edward Kurzenberger Sam and Brenda Linnick Owen and Jo Logee Matt Long and Lynette Mattson Dr. Lapman Lun Matthew and Tina Martin Michael and Robyn McClintock Michelle J. McClure Dan and Beth McGorry Ed and Carol McKiernan Stephen and Diane McLain Chantel Meshew Angela Miller Louise A. Miller Laura Newberry-Yokley Jim and Ann Obrecht Mike O’Donnell Rob Petit Bradley Pierce Chris and Tricia Pycraft Pete and Anita Reynolds James and Kimberly Ries Matthew Sayre Cathy and Steve Schmid Mike and Peggy Schmitz Craig Shouler Donald and Jody Shoup Terry and Maria Snoddy Gene and Sue Spittle Tyler Starner Howard and Joann Strauch Mary Alice Streeter L. Gordon Tait Todd Tish David Tompkins United Titanium Employee Dr. Matthew Vossler Matt Walker Brett Williams 13
BUSINESS PARTNERS Our business partners and donors continue to provide financial support in the form of corporate gifts, which are essential to moving people out of poverty locally.
Anonymous Company Akron Brass Company Albright Welding Supply Co., Inc. American Electric Power Company Apple Creek Drive Thru Arita Corporation ArtiFlex Gerstco Division Berkey Trophies Best Buy Buckeye Container Company Buckeye Oil Producing Co. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar-Wooster Built-Rite Box & Crate, Incorporated Campbell Construction Coccia House College Hills Honda Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation Computer MIXX CryoPlus, Inc. D & S Distribution, Inc. Daily Record Dominion East Ohio Don Mortimer State Farm Insurance First Energy / Ohio Edison FirstMerit Foundation Fred J. Yoder’s Home Decorating Center International Paper/Container Division J P Morgan Chase Kennedy, Cicconetti, Knowlton LuK USA LLC Meaden and Moore, Ltd.
Monitor Wealth Group Murr’s Printing and Graphics National Lime & Stone Co. Nationwide Insurance Ohio CAT Olla Podrida Club Pallotta Ford Inc. PNC REFCOTEC Ride On Seaman Corporation Sherwood Memorial Gardens Smedley’s Transmissions Smetzer’s Tire Center Smith Foods Summa Emergency Associates Tekfor Thomas C. Capek Insurance Service LLC United Parcel Service United Titanium, Incorporated V I P Travel of Wooster, Inc. Wal-Mart - Millersburg #1724 Wal-Mart - Wooster #1812 Wayne Insurance Group Wayne Savings Community Bank Western Reserve Group Westfield Insurance Westfield Insurance Foundation Whitaker-Myers Group The Wooster Book Company Wooster Hydrostatics, Inc.
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THANK YOU UNITED TITANIUM EMPLOYEES!
UNITED TITANIUM IS A LEADER IN GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Each day, amazing things happen in our community. Employees at United Titanium are changing people’s lives. Since 1987, their employees have raised over ONE MILLION DOLLARS for United Way. They are on board to help our community move 10,000 people out of poverty by 2025.
$1,000,000
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KICKBALL TOURNAMENT
6 teams, 12 games, 240 HIGH FIVES 16
Helping Local Children Succeed in School
2015 HEART & SOLE RACE
TITLE SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS Akron Children’s Hospital - Wooster Albright Welding Supply D&S Distribution, Inc. Murr Printing & Graphics Spoon Market & Deli Wooster Orthopaedic & Sport Medicine Vertical Runner The City Square Steak House
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
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2015 STANLEYS’ CUP The United Way Stanleys’ Cup Award is named in honor of two local business and philanthropic leaders, Stanley Gault and the late Stanley Welty, Jr. Like the Stanley Cup in the National Hockey League, the League’s champion trophy awarded to the winner, our Stanleys’ Cup is the highest recognition any one company or organization can receive for their outstanding commitment to the community. We have given this award to fourteen great organizations. This year is no exception.
Stanley Gault
Stanley Welty, Jr.
PREVIOUS WINNERS 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Akron Brass Company LuK USA Lytle Construction FirstMerit Bank Buehler’s Fresh Foods United Titanium, Inc. The Wooster Brush Company Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd. Cleveland Clinic – Wooster Wooster Hydrostatics, Inc. PNC Bank D&S Distribution Wayne Savings Community Bank Commercial and Savings Bank
AWARD CRITERIA
Operates predominantly in either Wayne or Holmes Counties. Actively promotes community volunteerism to their employees. Company leadership actively engaged in the community. Shares internal expertise with community.
2015 STANLEYS’ CUP WINNER
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-Stanley Gault
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN TEAM
EXCELLENCE IN GIVING AWARDS AGENCY 2015 AGENCY PER CAPITA (1-10 EMPLOYEES)
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER OHIO 2015 AGENCY PER CAPITA (11-50 EMPLOYEES)
RISING STAR AWARD
SALVATION ARMY - WOOSTER
2015 AGENCY PER CAPITA (51+ EMPLOYEES)
ONE EIGHTY, INC.
CORPORATE 2015 CORPORATE PER CAPITA (10-50 EMPLOYEES)
COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD
OHIO CAT
2015 CORPORATE PER CAPITA (51-150 EMPLOYEES)
WAYNE SAVINGS COMMUNITY BANK
2015 CORPORATE PER CAPITA (151+ EMPLOYEES)
AKRON BRASS COMPANY
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
EMPLOYEE
JANE CARMICHAEL WAYNE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
2015 EMPLOYEE PER CAPITA (10-50 EMPLOYEES)
SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM AWARDS KRIS EVANS
SUSIE SLACK
WOOSTER HYDROSTATICS, INC.
2015 EMPLOYEE PER CAPITA (51-150 EMPLOYEES)
UNITED TITANIUM, INC.
2015 EMPLOYEE PER CAPITA (151+ EMPLOYEES)
SEAMAN CORPORATION
CONGRATULATIONS!
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2014 FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES足足
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ACCOUNTING & REPORTING PRACTICES United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties is an independent organization governed by a board of trustees comprised of community volunteers. An independent audit of United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties’ financial records is conducted annually. Audited records are available for public inspection at United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties or by visiting uwwh.org. United Way of Wayne and Holmes follows the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA) Audit and Accounting Guide for Not-forProfit Organizations to ensure financial statements conform with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
AUDIT These financials have been audited by Meaden & Moore.
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MLK DAY OF SERVICE Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service January 18, 2016 “Life’s most persistant and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” -Martin Luther King, Jr.
In partnership with United Way, The College of Wooster organized a day of service, filling the day with learning, volunteering, and community service.
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BROOKDALE WOOSTER
THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER FRIENDTIQUE LEARN ‘N PLAY NEW DESTINATIONS THRIFT SHOP ONE EIGHTY, INC. PEOPLE TO PEOPLE MINISTRIES PROJECT LINUS VIOLA STARTZMAN FREE CLINIC WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
FLEX FOR GOOD CAMPAIGN The College of Wooster organized a fall semester food and hygiene drive. Students used their remaining meal plan dollars to purchase healthy snacks and hygiene items for those in need at local schools and health clinics.
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140 LINUS BLANKETS
IN-KIND DONATIONS Allstage Sound and Lighting American Red Cross - Wooster Bell Stores & Subway Buehler’s Food Markets Certified Angus Beef The College of Wooster Elder-Beerman First Amendment Hartzler Family Dairy LuK USA Meaden & Moore Morrison Custom Welding The Ohio State University The Daily Record The Vertical Runner TJ’s Restaurant Wayne Savings Community Bank Western Reserve Group Wooster City Police
$46,757 IN-KIND DONATIONS A gift-in-kind is a non-cash contribution used by United Way to carry out its mission. Sincere appreciation to those who donated goods and services donated during the 2015 campaign.
THANK YOU!
FLEX FOR GOOD
Donation Bin
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VOLUNTEERS ALLOCATIONS VOLUNTEERS CORE EMERGENCY
STEPHANIE CAMPBELL, PANEL CHAIR Mary Eberhart Tom Harland Dar Reed Relda Smith Stephanie Wilson
EDUCATION
CHRISTY VANSICKLE, PANEL CHAIR Inez Bird Carolyn Buxton Stephanie Casey Kristin Keating Mark Spademan
FAMILY & FINANCIAL STABILITY PAM ZANONE, PANEL CHAIR Kori Barnes Kyle Barnes Ted Moore Jane Patterson Lorrie Tignor
HEALTH
JAMES WHITTLESEY, PANEL CHAIR Kris Evans Natalie Gray Tim Sheehan Susie Slack Dale Stahl
FINANCIAL REVIEW
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Dan Calvin Jennifer Fox Marc Harvey Terry Snoddy
THANK YOU!
FREE TAX PREPARATION Volunteers organized and trained by Ralph Treese. Thank you!
NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO RECEIVED FREE TAX ASSISTANCE DURING THE 2014 TAX SEASON
1,000
$850,000
RETURNED TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS
VIA FEDERAL RETURNS *Source: AARP
If you would like to volunteer as a free tax preparer, please let us know!
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit for people who worked in 2015. Over $16,700,000 was claimed for the EITC from 7,870 taxpayers in Wayne County in 2012. The Earned Income Tax Credit has proven to be one of the nation’s most effective anti-poverty policies.
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WITH YOUR GENEROSITY, WE RAISED ALMOST $1.4 MILLION DOLLARS, REACHING 99% OF OUR GOAL. TOGETHER, WE ARE MOVING PEOPLE OUT OF POVERTY.
MOVING FORWARD WITH THE BOLD GOAL COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
What are the contributing factors to poverty in our community?
LOCAL RESEARCH
Developing ways to define and measure poverty beyond income.
SAMPLES OF HIGH FREQUENCY RESONSES
• Educational Attainment (51x) • Lack of Job Training & Skills (49x) • Substance Abuse (45x) • Underemployment (28x)
KICK-STARTING CURRENT INITIATIVES
HEALTHIER BUCKEYE OPIATE TASKFORCE Strengthening the local Reducing opiate deaths workforce pipeline. and expanding supportive services.
POVERTY COLLABORATIVES
Focusing our response to poverty in collaboration with Partner Providers and community members. Our results will involve collective action and shared measurement.
Ongoing Activities Bridges Out of Poverty
Poverty Perspectives Education Movies Panels Conversations
Progress Updates
Volunteer Activities
Score Cards Listening
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UNITED WAY 2-1-1 5,515 PHONE CALLS & 1,504 WEBSITE VISITS IN 2015 FROM OUR LOCAL SERVICE AREA 2-1-1 is much more than just a phone number. It is confidential and easy access to social service needs. Whether the engagement with 2-1-1 starts with a phone call, chat, text or in-person assistance, the goal is to end with the discovery of new information, the resolution of a problem, and lasting improvement to a person’s life. The new website launches May 2016.
“2-1-1 is a social worker’s little sister.”
- Diane Gatto Barrett, Program Administer, United Way 211
2016 2-1-1 SPONSOR
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Web: 211wayneholmes.org & Phone: 2-1-1
THE FUTURE OF VOLUNTEERING
Get Connected is a volunteer solution sponsored by United Way to benefit any nonprofit or faith-based organization in Wayne and Holmes Counties. United Way is investing in this solution because, in order to move 10,000 people out of poverty, all of us have to work smarter together as we leverage the power and passion of volunteers.
IF YOU NEED OR MANAGE VOLUNTEERS
IF YOU WISH TO VOLUNTEER
2. Build your profile.
2. Build your profile.
3. Add your needs and opportunities.
3. Select your passions and availability.
4. Get connected to volunteers.
4. Get connected to causes and organizations.
1. Go to getconnected.uwwh.org.
1. Go to getconnected.uwwh.org.
getconnected.uwwh.org THANK YOU TO OUR 2016 GET CONNECTED SPONSOR: MCTV
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DEFINING POVERTY LOCALLY
United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties partnered with students from the Social Entrepreneurship Program at The College of Wooster to develop a way to define poverty locally. The students, in consultation with multiple stakeholders, affirmed that poverty requires a broader definition beyond income alone. They helped us research multi-dimensional measures of poverty and illustrated how such a measure could be understood by looking at the story of an individual that receives our support. They completed a business plan that included risk assessment and feasibility and have presented their work to the United Way Board Trustees and Staff.
STUDENT CONSULTANTS MARIA ATALA AMADOU BAH MACY CONRAD GILLIAN SPANGLER
PROFESSOR ADVISORS DR. AMYAZ MOLEDINA Associate Professor of Economics; Chair of Global and International Studies and Co-Founder of the Social Entrepreneurship Program DR. BARBARA THELAMOUR Assistant Professor, Psychology
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BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY Goal: To reframe how we as a community think about poverty. Bridges Out of Poverty is a framework for understanding poverty created by Dr. Ruby Payne. It is based on the assumption that a “middle class� understanding of poverty is often ill suited to serve people living in poverty. This framework helps make sense of economic diversity and can be applied to individuals, organizations, and communities.
Bridges Wayne & Holmes is a collaborative, launched in January with the purpose of increasing awareness and educating the community. United Way is a founding member. Two United Way staff members are certified national trainers.
The collaborative has grown quickly, engaging more than 11 different organizations, schools, businesses, and agencies. Fast growth is attributed to an extensive social media presence with original video and written content released each week.
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COLLECTIVE IMPACT FROM COLLABORATION... Collaboration is defined as the action of working with someone to produce or create something. As a community, we are well known for our great work that we do together, but could we be doing better work? Through collective impact, we are shifting from hoping to make a difference to knowing we are making one.
...TO COLLECTIVE IMPACT A framework for collective impact includes: common agenda, shared measurement, mutually reinforcing activities, continuous communication, and backbone support. We currently serve as backbone support for two community initatives: Healthier Buckeye Opiate Taskforce
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Because of sliding fees provided by United Way’s support, both Stephanie and Eric can work full-time. Without the help, quality childcare would be out of reach for Aiden.
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“Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent.” -Carl Sandburg, Poet 35
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