United Way of Tompkins County

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1 United Way of Tompkins County Report to the Community

2 A word from James A. Brown President & CEO To the communities we serve, thank you for your continued trust and support. Your caring and belief made it possible for UWTC volunteers and staff to work with member and community agencies and successfully serve and strengthen lives in Tompkins County. As an organization, UWTC remains committed to being an engaged listener and contributor across our diverse local communities. UWTC has been a part of bringing more healthy food to local households, engaging youth in the identification of problems and finding solutions, assisting people as they remove barriers to employment and education, and providing support to address myriad impediments facing area residents. We have made a difference in the quality of life locally and will do more in partnership with the community. Thank you for allowing UWTC to be a part of the changes that are building a stronger Tompkins County and region. James A. Brown President & CEO 2

3 Our Vision & Values Our Mission To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities Vision Statement Working with others we will build an organization that: Supports individuals in their efforts to live selfsufficient, productive lives Connects families with their communities Encourages diverse agencies and communities to engage each other to achieve mutual goals Models and expects fairness, dignity and respect Our Core Values Integrity Impact Philanthropy Inclusiveness Synergy Continuous Improvement Tompkins County Statement of Community Values We, as a Tompkins County Organization, understand: The culture of this community affects our employees, our customers, our businesses We benefit when others succeed, and We must be engaged. We affirm that we will: Actively promote conversations around shared values that celebrate inclusiveness, excellence, independence and generosity, Commit to collaboration with others to create a culture of tolerance, respect and sustainability, and Continue to develop and implement organizational policies and practices that mirror our communities assets and opportunities. Therefore, we commit our organization to be fully engaged in building a community where hope is encouraged, and equity is the norm. Disability Statement In order to address the needs of individuals with disabilities, United Way of Tompkins County is committed to working with local organizations in our community that provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to lead fully inclusive lives. This applies to all programs across Education, Income (Financial Stability), and Health. Your support for the United Way helps people with all abilities maximize their independence as fully engaged members of our community. 3

4 Leadership Statements Paul Strebel Chairman of the Board It has been my privilege to serve as the Chair of the Board of Directors at United Way of Tompkins County for the past 15 months. I am proud to be a part of this vital community organization. Although it was a challenging year, campaign chairs, dedicated staff, board members and our generous community came together for a successful fundraising campaign that exceeded our goals. And an amazing group of volunteers helped organize and participate in a number of great community events. As a result of our combined efforts, our community and the lives of many who live here has improved. While there is certainly much more work to be done, United Way is up to the many challenges that lie before us as the organization continues to play an impactful role in the community. Many thanks to all! Live United. Lisa Whitaker, Carl Sgrecci & Hannah Wildenstein Campaign Co-Chairs It was our privilege to co-chair this year s Community Campaign, and we extend our sincere gratitude to every individual and organization in our community that made it possible to meet and exceed our $2,150,000 goal. At UWTC, we focus on helping to improve peoples lives. By listening to our community, we are able to ensure that every dollar makes an impact. We see first-hand how your support helps individuals and families meet their immediate, basic needs while fostering opportunities for healthy, self-sufficient and fruitful lives. 4

5 Corporate Cornerstone partners The Corporate Cornerstone Partners Program was created to support United Way of Tompkins County s administrative and operating expenses. Thanks to our generous Corporate Cornerstone Partners and UWTC s earned income, 100% of our donors' gifts to the Community Care Fund, UWTC special initiatives, 42 member organizations, or another United Way are building and supporting health and human services and programs in our community. platinum DIAMOND diamond circle ANONYMOUS 5

6 Corporate Cornerstone partners GOLD Corporate Cornerstone partners ANONYMOUS silver 6

7 patrick doty "Since working with United Way of Tompkins County my life has continually gotten better. As of right now I am still very active in giving back to the community by going to various programs around Ithaca to share my story. I express myself openly and honestly while sharing how I am a living example that things get better if you believe in yourself. United Way was a mainstay in showing me how to live a fulfilling life. They taught me about being there for others like so many were there for me, and the rewards that come from doing so are indescribable." bronze 7

8 community care fund investments The Community Care Fund supports essential education, income, and health services in Tompkins County. Community Goals: Children and youth succeed in school, work, and life Individuals and families have improved financial stability and self-sufficiency Children, seniors and adults have improved physical, emotional, and mental well-being Grants are awarded annually by community volunteers to UWTC partner and qualifying organizations after a review that includes program design, financial capacity and operating performance. EDUCATION 8

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10 UWTC initiatives UWTC special initiatives help solve specific community-wide challenges identified through ongoing examination of community needs. Hunger & Food Security Student Engagement HUNGER & FOOD SECURITY FUND Hunger & Food Security Fund helps people have access to an adequate supply of nutritious food by supporting local food programs including pantries and gardens. In , $69,753 was distributed. The following is a description of Hunger & Food Security grants distributed in the fall of The fall 2014 Hunger & Food Security grants totaled $30,940. Urgent Rx Prescription Program Volunteer Center Hunger & Food Security Outcomes: Children will have supplemental food for weekends and when school is out of session Hunger Hero to raise money for Hunger & Food Security 2015; Children will have access to fresh Mayor Svante Myrick with 3 finalists in sandwich contest fruits and vegetables and daily meals Individuals, including seniors will have access to an adequate quantity of quality food and weekly meals Center for Transformative Action/Wood s Earth: $7,111 Fresh Snack Program- The Fresh Snack Program provides educational programs and full servings of fresh, healthy, plant-based snacks, thereby increasing access to fruits and vegetables, and making kids more familiar with healthy food choices. United Way funding will strengthen and expand the Fresh Snack Program operations in partnership with the Ithaca City School District Child Nutrition Program, and provide one day of nutritious snacks per week at two elementary schools. Challenge Workforce Solutions: $2,500 Job Club - Challenge s six-week Job Club provides intensive career exploration, job readiness training and hands on job search assistance for public assistance recipients. United Way funding will support nutritious breakfast and lunch foods that will enable participants, many of whom lack resources to provide food for themselves and their families, to get the maximum benefits from participation in the program and their job search. 10

11 Hunger & Food Security Community Dinner at Dryden United Methodist Church: $250 Community Dinners - Community Dinners provides meals four times per month to people in need of food assistance, and gives an opportunity to socialize for those who normally eat alone. The program is run entirely by a network of volunteers, and has seen an increase in numbers served this fall. Cooperative Extension Association of Tompkins County: $4,179 Healthy Food For All - Healthy Food For All is a partnership with local farms to make fresh produce Mayor Svante Myrick's Jump to raise money for Hunger & Food Security on the Day of Action 2014 accessible to residents with low-income through subsidized Community Supported Agriculture shares and educational resources. United Way funding will support the expansion of the program by making 60 additional shares available. Dryden Community Council: $450 Dryden Kitchen Cupboard: $250 The Dryden Kitchen Cupboard supplies food for 3 days of meals once per month to anyone living in the Town of Dryden seeking assistance. Additionally, food baskets are supplied at Thanksgiving, Christmas and to families experiencing an emergency. Weekend Backpack Program: $200 This program supplies supplemental weekend food for Dryden Central School children receiving free or reduced price meals at school, who are recognized as at risk of inadequate nutrition by the school social worker. The children receive supplemental food in their backpacks on the last school day of the week or via the Solar Express in the summer. Food Bank of the Southern Tier: $5,200 Mobile Food Pantry- The Mobile Food Pantry program delivers produce, dairy and other food items directly to individuals in need. The Mobile Food Pantry makes food available to those facing barriers to accessing traditional pantries, and increases the availability of fresh food to those in need. In 2013, the program operated 74 distributions at 10 sites delivering 261,887 meals in Tompkins County Freeville Community Council: $500 Freeville Food Pantry- The Freeville Food Pantry strives to support local families and individuals in need. The goal is to provide 5 full days of meals including 5 proteins during the distributions, which occur twice monthly. The Learning Web: $3,000 Youth Outreach Program- Youth Outreach helps 200 homeless youth age move from instability to self-sufficiency. Food and basic needs items support participants in mastering the skills needed to maintain stable housing and live self-sufficient adult lives. United Way funding will support basic needs items, emergency grocery stipends, and grocery start-up packages for program participants. 11

12 Hunger & Food Security Loaves and Fishes of Tompkins County: $3,000 Free Meal Program- The Free Meal Program offers a welcoming community of caring staff and volunteers, where guests participate in sharing a meal and in social interaction. The primary goal is to address food insecurity in our community by providing hot, nutritious meals each weekday to all who come. An advocacy coordinator and advocacy volunteers offer practical assistance and outreach during meals to connect guests with supports. Newfield Community Council: $450 Newfield Kitchen Cupboard- The Newfield Kitchen Cupboard provides food twice a month and on an emergency basis for families experiencing food insecurity. United Way funding will support supplemental food during the holidays while children are out of school and do not have access to free/reduced breakfast and lunch at school. Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse: $2,000 Ithaca Rescue Mission Food Pantry/ Meal Service- The Rescue Mission Emergency Shelter/ Friendship Center in Ithaca provides access to a food pantry and 2-3 meals per week to any community member who is suffering from hunger or food insecurity. United Way funding will also support meals for shelter residents. The Salvation Army: $2,100 Direct Assistance Program- The Direct Assistance Program supports the basic needs of individuals and families through a food pantry, weekend meals, meals for youth attending programs and other services. United Way funding will support general food assistance and food for Christmas Baskets. Tompkins Community Action: $200 Food Pantry- The TC Action Emergency Food Pantry is responsive to the needs of Tompkins County households with low-incomes to address individual and household hunger and food insecurity. In addition to walk in services, the Food Pantry serves people through referrals from Head Start and Early Head Start, and other community agencies. 12

13 Student Engagement Student Engagement initiatives empower school and college aged youth to develop leadership skills and learn the value of civic engagement. Students identify and address community needs through grant-making, volunteering, fundraising and social ventures. In , $42,293 was awarded to community initiatives through student engagement programs. The Honest Beauty Project The purpose of The Honest Beauty Project is to redefine beauty, enabling our society to view beauty beyond outward appearance. The emotionally moving responses that were received were excellent examples of how beauty can be more than appearance. That vision and success gave Ilana and Marlena the opportunity to go to Washington DC to share their inspiration at the United Way s Alternative Spring Break and present at the Women s Empowerment Conference. During their time in DC they visited an afterschool program and helped a young girl understand her own true beauty. Marlena and Ilana with Stacey Stewart, U.S. President, United Way Worldwide 13

14 Student Engagement Stephen E. Garner Summers of Service Program The Stephen E. Garner Summers of Service Program is an initiative that provides paid summer jobs to high school students who are selected for positions with United Way member organizations. It is funded by the Cornell University Student United Way. These annual summer jobs give high school students the opportunity to learn firsthand about the health and human services sector in Tompkins County while earning money. Summers of Service students with Sam Coleman and Elizabeth Joyce, Cornell Student United Way Melissa Johnson "United Way of Tompkins County both redirected and paved the way for my future. I first became involved with UWTC while in high school when I participated in the Youth and Philanthropy program. As I worked with the UWTC employees, as well as representatives from different nonprofits, I saw a commitment in them for the mission of their organization that was different from what I had witnessed in the corporate world. These individuals not only believed in their mission but they were passionate about furthering it. I later interned with UWTC following my freshman year of college and working with the many local nonprofits further solidified my career goal to work with nonprofits. I focused on nonprofits all through college and wrote a blog for the University on pursuing nonprofits while in college. I graduated in May 2015 from Bentley University where I earned a degree in Business Management with a minor in Nonprofit Organizations. In June I started in my current position as the Northeast Regional Administrative Coordinator for Samaritan s Purse." 14

15 Student Engagement Fall 2014 Youth and Philanthropy Grants totaling $25,000 Youth and Philanthropy is an initiative designed to provide youth with a formal and structured opportunity to take an active role in their communities and think about philanthropy as an important part of their lives. The program provides youth with a greater understanding of current community conditions, and gives them the opportunity to explore individual leadership abilities, participate in team-building activities, learn about charitable giving, review grants, and invest funds in community programs that are making a difference for local residents and organizations. Youth and Philanthropy students 2014 In 2000, The Park Foundation provided the initial funding and continues to support the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative. Fourteen years later, 250 students from every school district in the TST BOCES District have participated in Youth and Philanthropy. Advocacy Center of Tompkins County: $1,070 Enough Abuse Campaign Community Marketing: The Enough Abuse Campaign equips parents and caregivers with the information and skills to identify and interrupt child sexual abuse. Alternatives Impact: $4,000 VITA Tax Program Support: The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free income tax preparation for low-income households to increase utilization of the Earned Income Tax Credit and other asset-building opportunities. Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga: $680 Passes to Self-Sufficiency: The Passes to Self-Sufficiency program provides transportation assistance for those who are seeking work, newly employed, attending educational programs, or who have emergency medical appointments. 15

16 Student Engagement Challenge Workforce Solution: $5,000 Finger Lakes Fresh Food Hub Healthy Snack Packaging Machine: YAP funding will support the purchase of a more efficient packaging machine that will allow the Food Hub to increase production, hire more workers and increase revenue. The Discovery Trail: $1,500 Kids Discover the Trail! Expansion: Kids Discover the Trail! provides educational programs at the Discovery Trail s world-class venues. Youth and Philanthropy students 2014 Children gain experiences that inspire them to become more engaged students, better critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. Family and Children s Service of Ithaca: $1,600 Stipends for Interns Providing Therapeutic Mentoring to At-Risk Youth: Family and Children s Service provides a highly effective, dynamic, free summer program for at-risk youth. Food Bank of the Southern Tier: $3,000 Agency Capacity Evaluation: The Food Bank of the Southern Tier will conduct an assessment and analysis of the current capacity of food pantry partner agencies. Ithaca Health Alliance: $1,200 Computer Purchases: Beginning in 2015, New York State regulations require that healthcare practitioners write and transmit all prescriptions electronically. YAP funds will allow for the purchase of two laptop computers for prescribing professionals at Ithaca Free Clinic. Funding will also be used to purchase an updated office computer for the Education Coordinator. The Learning Web: $3,300 Invisible Youth: Identifying & Understanding the Needs of Homeless Youth in Tompkins County- YAP funding will support the Independent Living Survey Project (ILS 4), which will identify the size and needs of the county s homeless youth. 16

17 Student Engagement Running to Places Theatre Company: $500 Running Along: Universal Accessibility to Youth Theatre: Running to Places Theatre Company (R2P) will produce five fully staged shows during the 2015 season. The casts consist of students in grades 6-12 from across the region. Participation in all shows is now free, making access to the performing arts accessible to any young person in our community. Women s Opportunity Center: $3,150 Transportation Assistance for On the Job Training Program Participants: The On the Job Training Program provides trainees with six weeks of intensive training and six weeks of hands-on work experience with pay. Billie downs "I have very fond memories of my experiences as a student in the United Way Youth and Philanthropy program. It was the first real opportunity I had as a student to take ownership over something. The instructors guided us so that we could make informed decisions, but they let us make the decisions. It was an amazing experience and so empowering. It was also rewarding to be able to meet and work with students from other schools; it helped us appreciate different perspectives and be more open-minded. Having to present in front of the board pushed us outside our comfort zones, but gave us a taste of reality as well! As a teacher, I loved to hear about the experiences of my own students who were participating in the Youth and Philanthropy program. Always enlightening, empowering and rewarding. I appreciate and applaud United Way's commitment to provide this unique, hands-on, minds-on experience for our youth to get involved and give back to our community." Member of the First Youth and Philanthropy Council, 2000 Associate Principal & Athletic Director, Groton Junior/Senior High School 17

18 Student Engagement Focus on Community Understanding Service (FOCUS) 2015 Grants totaling $2,000 FOCUS is an extension of UWTC s Youth and Philanthropy Program. UWTC staff and volunteers work for several weeks with middle school students on developing leadership skills, conducting a community needs assessment, and holding a competitive grant process to fund program in Dryden. High school students facilitate the FOCUS program, furthering FOCUS 2015 Middle School Students their own leadership skills as they work with the middle school students. This year, students from Dryden Middle School awarded $2,000 to local organizations serving the Town of Dryden. FOCUS awards are funded by the Dryden Youth Opportunity Fund and Cornell University Student United Way. Community Dinners at Dryden United Methodist Church: $850, Community Dinners Tompkins Learning Partners: $600, Adult Computer Literacy Program Varna Community Association: $550, Public Computer for Community Center 18

19 Student Engagement Ithaca College Student United Way 2014 Grants totaling $2,000 The Ithaca College Student United Way (ICSUW) is a student-led initiative dedicated to community-wide charitable and volunteer efforts. IC SUW acts as a link between the campus community and local organizations. IC SUW provides students with experience in the nonprofit sector through fundraising and a competitive grant process, as well as opportunities to engage with the local community and encourage youth empowerment. Ithaca College Student United Way Challenge Workforce Solutions: $1,000 Finger Lakes Fresh Food Hub Healthy Snack Packaging Machine The Discovery Trail: $500 Kids Discover the Trail! Program Expansion Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI): $500 Elementary Instrument Rental Scholarships 19

20 Uwtc grants Fall 2014 T. Merrell Shipherd Flexible Fund Grants Totaling $21,500 This fund was established to honor T. Merrell Shipherd, former Director of United Way of Tompkins County, who, throughout his life, worked to bring people together to find effective solutions to community challenges. The purpose of the T. Merrell Shipherd Flexible Fund is to address new or emerging needs in the community, to support efforts to improve organizational efficiency, and to encourage collaborations such as mergers and service delivery joint ventures. United Way member organizations are eligible to apply. Non-member organizations may apply in partnership/collaboration with a member agency. The grant recommendations totaled $18,881 and a balance of $2,619 was carried forward. Summers of Service student working at Ithaca Community Childcare Center Summer Camp Women s Opportunity Center: $2,250 Stipends for On the Job Training Participants- The On the Job Training program provides women with no or minimal work experience with six weeks of intensive training and six weeks of handson, paid work experience. Advocacy Center of Tompkins County: $3,976 Trauma Informed Mental Health Training- This project will provide specialized training for mental health providers to treat clients who have experienced trauma. 20

21 Uwtc grants Brooktondale Community Center: $5,000 General Operations / Brooktondale Summer Camp - United Way funds will be used to install an energy-efficient, permanent dehumidification system to remediate high humidity and mold concerns. Challenge Workforce Solutions: $5,905 Summer Youth Employment Program - The Summer Youth Employment program will provide first-time paid employment in a supportive work setting for young adults with disabilities, language barriers, behavioral/emotional needs, or other circumstances that require daily support. Newfield Community Council: $1,750 Newfield Food Pantry Container Garden - This pilot program will provide sub-irrigation container kits to up to 35 families to grow their own vegetables. Urgent Rx Prescription Program Urgent Rx Prescription Program is a partnership of Kinney Drugs, Wegmans, Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca Free Clinic, Human Services Coalition, Green Street Pharmacy, and UWTC, that provides free prescriptions and outreach followup to people without insurance that have an urgent health need. From January 2006 to March 2015, 23,657 prescriptions have been filled through vouchers at a cost of $430,891. )'''$ %,''$ %!''$ %+''$ %)''$ %'''$,''$!''$ +''$ )''$ '$!"#$ %&%'!$ %&(''$ %&!'"$ $424,839 22,926 Prescriptions %&!)"$ %&*))$ %&!''$ %&(*+$ %&%)!$ )''!$ )''*$ )'',$ )''#$ )'%'$ )'%%$ )'%)$ )'%"$ )'%+$!"#$%&'()'' *&+%,-'./' 0("12%&3' )''!-)'%+$ %)&+#"$ 21

22 Our VOLUNTEERS UW is a key resource for the Tompkins County community and beyond because it is dedicated to identifying, then serving peoples needs through its resources. It is truly a partner with non-profit agencies focusing on education, poverty and health needs. - Cindy Noble Cindy Noble with Youth and Philanthropy students Jeannie Barnaba, right, volunteering on Day of Action at Ithaca Children's Garden Scott Keenan with Lee Rayburn, Wine and Dine Radiothon at Cayuga Radio Group 22

23 day of caring 2014 Stephen E. Garner Day of Caring The Stephen E. Garner Day of Caring kicks off the annual United Way Community Campaign. It is a community-wide non-perishable food, personal care items, and school supplies drive to benefit local residents. Prior to the event, individuals, groups, and businesses from across Tompkins County collect these essential items. On the Day of Caring, these items are dropped off at Stewart Park where volunteers sort them. The donations are distributed to schools, food pantries, and non-profits by day s end. In 2014, over 14,000 pounds of food and supplies were collected and distributed. Rebecca Roberts, CFCU Community Credit Union, Day of Caring 2014 Day of Caring CFCU Community Credit Union donations 23

24 day of action 2015 Cornell University volunteers Day of Action 2015 Ithaca Children s Garden Ithaca High School Student Council volunteering at Day of Action 2015 HOLT Architect volunteers at Day of Action 2015 at GIAC Seniors Breakfast 24

25 FAT TUESDAY MARDI GRAS Bob Case and Katie Foley, Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras event coordinators A MESSAGE TO CHARLESTON After the tragic events of June 17, 2015 United Way of Tompkins County and the community came together in support of the people of Charleston. This photo is dedicated to the memory of those who were lost and the strength of the Charleston community. 25

26 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair Paul Strebel Cornell University Strebel Planning Group 1st Vice Chair Laurie Linn Communiqué Design & Marketing 2nd Vice Chair Elaine Quaroni Audrey Edelman/ RealtyUSA, Retired Immediate Past Chair Charles Walcott Cornell University Treasurer Nancy Pringle Ithaca College President James Brown¹ UWTC Andrew Boerman Ithaca Agway Fred Bonn New York State Parks, Finger Lakes Region Luvelle Brown Ithaca City School District J.R. Clairborne Loaves and Fishes City of Ithaca Common Council Graham Gillespie HOLT Architects Thomas Hilton The CBORD Group, Retired Scott Keenan Tompkins Trust Company Sarah Manasse First Niagara Carla McKain McKain Law Risa Mish Cornell University Jason Moore Tompkins Trust Company Chet Osadchey Cayuga Radio Group Carolyn Peterson Mayor of Ithaca, Retired Stephen Romaine Tompkins Trust Company Bruce Ryan Tompkins Cortland Community College Kirk Sapa United Way, Retired Carl Sgrecci Ithaca College, Retired Gary Stewart Cornell University Paul Streeter Cornell University Kimberlee Swartz Cornell University Kara Taylor M&T Bank John Turner Cayuga Medical Center Lisa Whitaker CFCU Community Credit Union John Alexander The CBORD Group, Retired Maryanne Banks Tompkins County Department of Social Services, Retired Eugenia Barnaba Cornell University, Retired Emeritus Directors James Byrnes Tompkins Financial Corp., Retired Tom LiVigne Cornell University, Retired Susan Murphy Cornell University, Retired Lucinda Noble Cornell University, Retired John Rudd Cayuga Medical Center Gary Woloszyn Wegmans ¹Ex Officio & Non-Voting Member 26

27 FINANCIALS Assets Current Assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents $799,317 $674,992 Short-term Investments 381, ,468 Unconditional Promises to Give 1,007,408 1,035,925 Other accounts receivable 1,169 0 Prepaid Expenses & Designations 38,623 40,424 Total Current Assets 2,228,287 2,130,739 Long-Term Investments 835, ,294 Funds held in trust by others 133, ,623 Property and equipment, net of acumulated depreciation of: $227,854 and $213,398 44,428 53,284 Total Assets $3,242,168 $3,221,940 Liabilities & Net assets Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable $3,461 $4,859 Agency Allocations Payable 400, ,339 Deferred Designations 267, ,786 Total Current Liabilities 671, ,984 Net Assets: Unrestricted 880, ,289 Temporarily Restricted 1,573,815 1,737,518 Permanently Restricted 117, ,149 Total Net Assets 2,571,102 2,602,956 Total Liabilities & Net Assets: $3,242,168 $3,221,940 Audited financial statements were prepared by Sciarabba Walker and Co., LLP. Reports are filed annually with the United States Internal Revenue Service, and the New York State Department of the State, Office of Charities Registration. Reports may be obtained by contacting these organizations, or by contacting the United Way of Tompkins County. 27

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