ANNUAL REPORT
2018-2019
FROM PRESIDENT & CEO BILL HARPER This annual report belongs to you. You the donor, the volunteer, the provider of services, the recipient of care, the board member, the employee, the collaborative partner, the leader, the advocate, and the bystander. Together, we have accomplished much but not enough. We have made a difference in the lives of many but not all of those in need. We have the right to be proud of our work while longing to do more. Collaboration is not easy. In fact, it is much harder than working independently. But in a culture that exalts competition, we believe that we can accomplish great things if we abandon our individual agendas, use a single set of goals, and measure results in the same way. This innovative approach allows us to align available resources, eliminate duplication of services, and fill in gaps as needed to efficiently provide high quality support to the people who need our help, while redesigning the system that is leading to people needing our help in the first place. Thank you for all who have helped us make this new way possible. If you haven’t joined us yet, it is not too late. There is plenty of work to be done. Sincerely, United Way of Greater Lorain County
UNITED WAY OF GREATER LORAIN COUNTY STAFF Bill Harper
Matt Brady
Alex Moen
Dianne Brehm
Caitlin Cicero
Ariel Stadden
President & CEO
Chief Financial Officer
Ryan Aroney
Marketing & Engagement Director
Christine Matusik-Plas
Community Impact Director
Data & Impact Initiatives Manager
Finance & Database Specialist
Robbi Goodwin
Office Coordinator
Ashley RenĂŠe Hampson
Volunteer Engagement Manager
Donor Engagement Specialist
Marketing Specialist
AREAS OF FOCUS
EDUCATION Reduce barriers to kindergarten success for at-risk children. Equip early adolescents with expanded tools and resources so they can flourish in high school and beyond.
VISIONARY GOAL:
All children, regardless of their circumstances, have the same chance to succeed in school and in life.
FINANCIAL STABILITY
Help working single mothers acquire skills and credentials for better jobs and higher earning capacity. Provide families in crisis access to emergency financial assistance.
VISIONARY GOAL:
Build pathways from poverty to financial stability so that every person is able to bridge the gap of access.
HEALTH Provide opportunities for improved nutrition, increased physical activity, and informed behavioral health. Prevent chronic diseases like diabetes and heart diseases through diet and exercises.
VISIONARY GOAL:
Every person is thriving in physical and social well-being.
WHY IT MATTE
1%
of South Elyria adults under 24 have a college diploma
83%
of Lorain kids do not m the benchmarks to be kindergarten
OVER 2/3 of calls to 2-1-1 are regarding emergency rent & utilities
1.8
of Oberlin kids do not meet all of the benchmarks to be prepared fo kindergarte
6
of lorain living in p headed w
the number of jobs req wage to afford a 2-bed
38% of Lorain County adults are obese
34%
of deaths in Lorain Cou are related heart disea
IMPACT INIT
16,861
callers linked with services they needed
$2,209,105
ERS
t
e or en
47%
meet all of e prepared for
63%
county households poverty are female with kids under 5
quired at minimum droom apartment
% 21%
n unty to ase
of Lorain County adults have high blood pressure
WHAT ARE WE DOING
200%
increase in households enrolled in Rising Titans (Rising Titans)
Average monthly attendance at out of school programming at East Rec has increased by since measurements began in October (South Side Pride)
251
158
households had their utilities restored or prevented from being shut-off (United Community Assistance Network)
28%
40%
231 out of 321
children in Oberlin aged 0-5 are enrolled in OberlinKids (OberlinKids)
90%
increase in participation in after school programs (231GO!)
of all eligible children in Elyria are enrolled in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library compared to 7% of eligible children nationwide (Ready Set Go!)
number of families served by Clearview and Midview through food pantries at the schools since September 2018 (CommonVIEW)
409
families in financial crisis kept in their homes and returned to sustainability with an average cost of $608 (United Community Assistance Network)
95%
100%
of the most recent cohort passed the ACT WorkKeys assessment (WE3)
of families/individuals served do not need to come back for additional assistance (United Community Assistance Network)
decrease in people drinking 3 or more sugary beverages per week (THRIVE!)
the average monthly attendance at collaborative funded activities in North Ridgeville (North Ridgeville Heart and Sole)
900
392
47%
of people reported consuming 3 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day, an increase of 7% from last year (KEY)
TIATIVES
5
in federal refunds brought back to Lorain County with 1,868 returns completed
11,223
attendees at 1,108 sessions of 177 different fitness events.
CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES PUBLIC SUPPORT
ASSETS $3,600,105 849,154 111,624 595,635
Cash and Investments Pledges Receivable Other Assets Property and Equipment
Pledges $2,312,808 (338,792) Less Donor Designations Less Provision for Uncollectible Pledges (87,687) Other Revenue 334,297 Investment Income 158,960
$5,156,518
Total Assets
Total Public Support and Other Revenue
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
PROGRAM SERVICES
LIABILITIES
Collaboratives and Community Support Information and Referral Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition
$42,854 608,375 552,199 339,004
Accounts Payable Designations Payable Grants Payable Other Liabilities Total Liabilities
SUPPORT SERVICES Fundraising Agency Administration
NET ASSETS
$3,614,086
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$5,156,518
$2,266,702
Total Program and Support Services
112,884 3,501,202
Change in Net Assets Net Assets-Beginning of Year Net Assets-End of Year
HOW WE INVEST IN OUR COMMUNITY As a catalyst for change, we are devoted to turning innovative ideas into real community solutions. Our community collaboratives and impact initiatives are providing support that goes beyond our four walls, improving lives of thousands in the process.
$313,464 344,375 657,839
$2,607,411 1,006,675
Total Net Assets
$1,439,862 115,270 53,731 $1,608,863
$1,542,432
Net Assets without Donor Restrictions Net Assets with Donor Restriction
$2,379,586
$3,614,086
Financial Stability 21.2%
Other Community Service 14.2% Health 4.8% Donor Designations 17.4%
2-1-1 First Call for Help 5.9%
Education 33.8%
Free Tax Prep 2.8%
United Way of Greater Lorain County (UWGLC) is an independent organization governed by a board of directors comprised of community volunteers. An independent audit of UWGLC’s financial records is conducted annually. Audited reports are available for public inspection at UWGLC or by visiting uwloraincounty.org. United Way of Greater Lorain County follows the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA) Audit and Accounting Guide for Not-For-Profit Organizations to ensure financial statements conform with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
UNITED WAY OF GREATER LORAIN COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Keith Brown: President
Garis Distelhorst
Lori Pronesti
Hallie Smith-Petee: Vice-President
Franco Gallo
Barb Schuckman
Will Nordloh: Treasurer
Jose Gonzales, III
Elaine Seguin
Benjamin Colon-Nieves
Kirk Nevins
JR White
Lorain County Community College
Nordson Corporation
PolyOne Corporation
Photographer
Retired - LCCC Foundation
Lorain County Educational Service Center
HX5 Sierra, LLC
Retired - Franklin Electric Co.
North Ohio Heart Center
Lorain County Community College
Levis Seguin CPA’s
Fauver Co.