WHAT’S RAISED HERE, STAYS HERE. We’re committed to responsible stewardship of your donations. 85% of every dollar goes directly to those most in need. Campaign Distribution Program Funding
Administrative
4%
Fundraising
11%
85%
EDUCATION (7191) Helping children and youth achieve their potential FUNDED PROGRAMS Big Brothers Big Sisters • Mentoring Program Bridges* • Student Services Community After School Program, CASP* • Be Smart Program • Kennedy CASP Program Center for Children and Families, Inc. • Neighborhood Centers • Early Education/Parent Support Loveworks* • Mentors to Leaders
INCOME (7192) Promote financial stability among people with low incomes FUNDED PROGRAMS
With combined administrative and fundraising costs at just 15%, we are well below the Better Business Bureau standard for nonprofit organizations, which is 35% or less. *Costs are based upon overhead rates as calculated from IRS Form 990 tax return
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ABLE • Vocational Program East Main Place • Transitional Housing Food & Shelter, Inc. • Food & Outreach • Rent & Mortgage Assistance • START Skills, Training & Resources Legal Aid • Legal Aid to Low Income Families St. Vincent DePaul • Extreme Need Assistance The Salvation Army • Social Services & Emergency Shelter Thunderbird Clubhouse* • Piggy Bank Project
INDEPENDENCE (7193) Improving quality of life for seniors and persons with disabilities FUNDED PROGRAMS ABLE • Residential Program Aging Services • Housekeeping Among Friends* • Activity Center Full Circle • DHS Scholarship Program • Saturday Scholarship Program Meals on Wheels of Norman* • Meal Delivery Second Chance Animal Sanctuary* • Meals on Wheels Client Companion Meals
HEALTH & SAFETY (7194) All children and adults are mentally and physically healthy. Children and adults live in and maintain a safe environment. FUNDED PROGRAMS American Red Cross • Disaster Preparedness & Response • Service to Armed Forces Among Friends* • Exercise/Therapy Program Bethesda • Outreach & Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse • Sexual Abuse Counseling Community After School Program, CASP • Be Fit Club Center for Children and Families, Inc. • Healing & Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect Cleveland County CASA • Volunteer Advocates Crossroads Youth & Family Services • Bullying Prevention Food For Thought • Pantry Partners Training Kaleidoscope • Grief Support Mary Abbott Children’s House • Medical Assessment Program NAIC- Norman Addiction Information & Counseling • Adult & Family Addiction Treatment & Education • Adolescent Addiction & Treatment Parents Helping Parents • 24 Hour Crisis Hotline Thunderbird Clubhouse* • Health & Wellness Transition House* • Community Outreach Program • Transitional Living Program Variety Care • Dental Program • Medical Program Women’s Resource Center • Family Violence Shelter • Rape Crisis Center *Provide services in Norman only. All other programs serve all of Cleveland County and/or Central Oklahoma. For complete program descriptions visit our website,
www.unitedwaynorman.org
If you give through another United Way, make sure to designate United Way of Norman (7100). That way your gift will be used to help people here in our community. United Way of Central Oklahoma (7000) United Way of Pottawatomie County (7200)
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EDUCATION SCHOOL READINESS • Promote healthy development • Strengthen parenting skills & resources • Access to preventative health care
EARLY GRADE SUCCESS • 3rd grade students are proficient in reading and move to 4th grade • Children are provided tutors and positive adult mentors
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUCCESS • Identify at-risk middle school students • Provide quality out-ofschool time activities • Strengthen family involvement
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION • Young people graduate from high school on time • Children show a positive change in behaviors/selfesteem
99% of parents felt more comfortable helping their children learn after attending an Early Birds school readiness class. Success By 6
INCOME SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT • Increase access to sustainable employment • Increase enrollment in training programs
INCOME SUPPORTS • Increase use of public, private and income supports available
SAVINGS & ASSETS
Out of School Time United Way of Norman, the State Department of Education, and other partners are developing quality standards for all Oklahoma out of school time programs. Out of School Time
54% of students involved in United Way Destination Graduation programs improved their academic performance. Destination Graduation
HEALTH & SAFETY
• Increase awareness of low-cost services • Increase services that make savings easy and automatic • Increase access to long-term savings avenues
MANAGEABLE EXPENSES • Increase financial management knowledge and skills • Improve credit scores • Decrease expense to income ratio
AFFORDABLE HOUSING • Decrease homelessness • Increase supply of affordable housing • Decrease number of people losing housing due to nonpayment of rent or utilities
INDEPENDENCE HOME OF CHOICE
AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE
$165,000 saved by low-income, working families in just one month through free income tax preparation at VITA sites.
• Children and adults receive the health care services they need • Health care is affordable and equitable
$116,842 saved by people using the free prescription drug savings card distributed by United Way of Norman.
• Seniors and persons with disabilities are able to stay in the home of their choice
807 seniors were able to stay in their home of choice because of inhome services. Home of Choice
Affordable Health Care Income Supports
100% of partners (funded and community) taking part in United Way financial literacy training now offer some form of financial education to their clients. Financial Literacy
Nutrition & Fitness HEALTHY LIFESTYLE • Reduce the obesity rate • Increase physical activity • Reduce use of drugs and alcohol • Adults and youth are mentally healthy
United Way of Norman is a part of a Nutrition and Fitness Coalition that is creating a healthy and thriving Cleveland County by promoting wellness through prevention, education and community action.
2,000 ACTIVE & ENGAGED • Seniors and persons with disabilities are provided with activities to keep them engaged in their community
seniors gained information about activities and opportunities through Senior Resource Guide compiled and distributed by United Way of Norman. Active & Engaged
Nutrition & Fitness
Economic Inclusion United Way of Norman is working to unite financial entities, from city government to financial institutions, to collaborate on providing financial stability to people in our community. Alliance for Economic Inclusion
Long Term Recovery SAFETY • Children and adults are safe from violence and disaster • Supports are available • Improve physical environments of neighborhoods
United Way of Norman helps coordinate and collaborate with organizations providing casework to move families recovering from disasters forward. Long Term Recovery
disAbility Coalition ACCESSIBILITY • Enhance the quality of life for seniors and persons with disabilities by ensuring access to services
United Way of Norman founded community group focused on the coordination of services and awareness for persons with disabilities. disAbility Coalition