October, 2008 A Message to Our Community: United Way of Central Ohio has a vision of building a community in which everyone has the aspirations, resources and opportunities to reach their potential. We are implementing a new program investment process to support the achievement of nine community results that will help us fulfill this vision. We invite non-profit organizations in central Ohio to partner with United Way to measurably improve people’s lives and strengthen our community around the following community results: • • • • • • • • •
Young children enter kindergarten physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively prepared to succeed. Youth graduate from high school well-prepared for additional learning and productive careers. People achieve financial stability. People overcome barriers to accessing health and wellness services. People maintain healthy nutrition and physical fitness. People live in safe neighborhoods. People live in safe and decent housing. People in crisis have access to emergency food, shelter and financial assistance. The community is prepared to respond to disasters and emergencies in a coordinated and comprehensive way.
Funded programs will use a strategy identified by United Way to achieve a community result and will use a prescribed measurement tool to demonstrate success. The UWCO website includes detailed information about UWCO’s new program investment process and next steps for interested organizations. Please review the materials, register to attend an orientation session, and contact UWCO if you have questions. We are excited about the opportunities to work together to create measurable, sustainable community impact.
Sincerely,
Ann Pizzuti Board Chair
Janet E. Jackson President & CEO
Rick Carrick Sr. VP, Community Impact