Heart of MO United Way - 2017 Investment Guide

UNITED WE FIGHT. UNITED WE WIN.

LIVE UNITED. ®

Heart of Missouri United Way fights to improve lives in our community.

HEART OF MISSOURI UNITED WAY

2017 INVESTMENT GUIDE

HEART OF MISSOURI UNITED WAY THANK YOU HEART OF MISSOURI UNITED WAY THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT It is no secret that Columbia is a great place to live, from the streets of downtown to the suburbs all around.

Columbia is home to university students and diverse families alike, but despite the bustling community, poverty continues to be a challenge for many. That’s why Heart of Missouri United Way has fought to improve lives in our community for 70 years. Specifically, because of donor investment in United Way, the programs and services of 33 local nonprofit agencies are able to work together and tackle poverty across the areas of health, education, financial stability and basic needs/safety net.

This Community Investment Guide outlines the critical programs and services that receive United Way funding thanks to generous donors. This guide is designed to show you exactly where your United Way donations are going for 2017-18, and how those donations are being strategically invested in the fight to improve lives in our community. United We Fight. United We Win. Thanks for Living United with us.

Thank you for your generous support!

Sincerely, Andrew Grabau

Bev & Allen Curtis

Teresa Magruder

Executive Director/CPO Heart of Missouri United Way

2017 Community Campaign Chairs House of Brokers Realty

Board President Heart of Missouri United Way

MISSION The Heart of Missouri United Way fights to improve lives in our community.

VISION Our community wins by Living United: By responding to changing community needs. By forging strategic partnerships and fostering effective solutions to tackle local issues. By harnessing the best resources and inspiring others to join the fight in defeating barriers to basic needs, health, education and financial stability.

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HEART OF MISSOURI UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Teresa Magruder, President

Erica Pefferman, Secretary

David Putnam, Vice President

Mitzi Clayton, Past President

Lee Hendrickson, Treasurer

Bev & Allen Curtis, 2017 Community Campaign Chairs

Randy Cole**

John Landrum

Mahree Skala

Debbie Daniels

Mindy McCubbin

Bernard Solomon

Aimee Davenport

Nikki McGruder**

Dr. Peter Stiepleman

Damian Dean

Dr. Nathan Miller

Dr. Garnett Stokes

Tom Dugan

Steve Nagel

Steve Sowers

Gary Ford

Dr. Eryca Neville

Dale Tideman

Stan Gerling

Troy Norton

Kelly Wallis**

Greg Grupe

Dr. Clyde Ruffin

Andy Waters

Steve Guthrie

Bob Schaal

Jessie Yankee

Steve Hollis**

Cynthia Schreen

** Denotes ex-officio members

TABLE OF CONTENTS Investing for Community Impact...................................4 United to Advance the Common Good.........................5 Where does the money go?........................................6-7 How do your donations improve lives?......................8-9 Education funded agencies....................................10-21 Financial Stability funded agencies.......................22-29

@HeartofMissouriUnitedWay

Health funded agencies..........................................30-41

@uwheartmo

Basic Needs/Safety Net funded agencies............42-55

@uwheartmo

105 E. Ash St., Suite 300 Columbia, MO 65203 573-443-4523 uwheartmo.org office@uwheartmo.org

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HEART OF MISSOURI UNITED WAY INVESTING FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT 2016 Heart of Missouri United Way Financial Overview (January 1- December 31, 2016)

25%

As an accountable nonprofit community service or-

29%

ganization, United Way is committed to transparency in its financial activities. This chart illustrates United Way’s responsible stewardship of donations received

18%

from our generous community. United Way is not a recipient of state or federal grants.

28%

Funding provided to the 40 programs and services offered by United Way’s 33 partner agencies

Thanks to your support in 2016, nearly $1.8 million was invested in 40 community programs and services offered by United Way’s 33 partner agencies for the

Fundraising (securing funds for partner agen-

2017-18 funding year, which began July 1.

cy programs/services and United Way management/operational costs)

Health services that promote healthy lifestyles, prevent teen pregnancy, combat sub-

Management/operations (United Way staffing, human resources, payroll, communications,

stance use disorders and improve access to health care

etc.)

Education programs that support school readiness, literacy and academic success

11%

Financial stability programs that boost work

11%

readiness, employment and financial independence

78%

Basic needs/safety net services that provide shelter, clothing and food; comprehensive referral services; and assistance for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse

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HEART OF MISSOURI UNITED WAY UNITED TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD University of Missouri, Central Missouri Community Action, Jabberwocky Studios and Rock the Community teamed up to offer afterschool art workshops to middle and high school students, who displayed their work at a community invent in May.

Boone Impact Group (BIG) This collaboration between United way, the City of Columbia and Boone County is designed to prevent duplicating work as human service funders, ensure adequate funding to human service agencies and address resource gaps. Visit booneimpact.org for more information.

Day of Caring Project BEST

Each year United Way pairs hundreds of volunteers

This grant-funded project works with BIG to “Building

from local businesses with United Way partner agen-

Effectiveness Strategically Together” by increasing

cies to complete daylong volunteer projects, such as

coordination between local nonprofits and collecting

landscaping, painting classrooms, organizing dona-

data about our collective community impact.

tions and playground repair. The agencies greatly benefit from the work and the volunteers learn about

BUILT FOR ZERO This collaboration between United Way, the City of Columbia, Boone County, Veterans Affairs, The Salvation Army, Columbia Housing Authority, Rainbow House, Welcome Home Inc. and others works to end homelessness in our community.

our community while teambuilding outside of the office. The nearly 300 volunteers who participated in the 2017 Day of Caring event saved 17 United Way partner agencies approximately $52,000 in labor and project expenses. Is your company interested in participating in the next Day of Caring? Sign up will begin in late summer 2018. Keep an eye on uwheartmo.org for more information and to view pictures from this

BackTALK

year’s event.

During the spring 2017 semester, United Way, 5

HEART OF MISSOURI UNITED WAY WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?

HEART OF MISSOURI UNITED WAY United Way is proud to invest in 40 programs and services of these 33 local agencies in the targeted community impact areas of health, education, financial stability and basic needs/safety net for 2017-18.

Basic Needs/Safety Net Services that provide shelter, clothing and food; comprehensive referral services; and assistance for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse.

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Harvest House Heart of Missouri CASA Love INC Mid-Missouri Legal Services Rainbow House Services for Independent Living Sustainable Farms & Communities The Salvation Army The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri True North of Columbia Turning Point at Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church Voluntary Action Center

Financial Stability Programs that boost work readiness, employment and financial independence.

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City of Refuge Columbia Community Montessori Job Point Love INC Services for Independent Living United Community Builders Unlimited Opportunities Youth Empowerment Zone

HEART OF MISSOURI UNITED WAY 2017-18 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GUIDE Visit uwheartmo.org for more information on United Way’s partner agencies.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?

Education Programs that support school readiness, literacy and academic success.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri Boonslick Heartland YMCA Boys and Girls Clubs of the Columbia Area Columbia Housing Authority Low-Income Services Inc. Grade A Plus Inc. Harrisburg Early Learning Center Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center Nora Stewart Early Learning Center United Community Builders University YMCA

Health Services that promote healthy lifestyles, prevent teen pregnancy, combat substance use disorders and improve access to health care.

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Boys and Girls Clubs of the Columbia Area City of Refuge Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture Family Health Center Family Counseling Center Inc. First Chance for Children Great Circle Lutheran Family & Children’s Services of Missouri Phoenix Programs Sustainable Farms & Communities 7

HEART OF MISSOURI UNITED WAY WHAT DO YOUR DONATIONS PROVIDE? Gifts to Heart of Missouri United Way do not have to be large to make a significant and lasting impact for those in need in our community. And when everyone gives, it adds up to a big, collaborative impact. Take a look at what your gift provides:

$1

• Provides toiletries for a homeless youth.

• Provides a medical prescription co-pay.

• Provides the equivalent of $21 dollars in groceries.

$25

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• Provides mentorship, support and training to one at-risk youth.

• Provides one hour of advocacy for a child in the foster care system due to abuse and neglect.

• Provides a session of work-readiness skills training for two youth.

HEART OF MISSOURI UNITED WAY YOUR DOLLARS IN ACTION:

SMALL GIFTS=

BIG IMPACT

$50

• Provides a routine car maintenance appointment for a low income worker.

• Provides a week of childcare for a low-income working parent.

• Provides a night of emergency shelter for a person escaping domestic or sexual violence

$100

100

50

• Provides yard care to one senior for an entire season.

• Provides crisis intervention for a child experiencing thoughts of suicide.

• Provides a visit to the doctor for a child without medical insurance.

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EDUCATION PARTNER AGENCIES Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri Boonslick Heartland YMCA — Cooper County Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Area Columbia Housing Authority Low-Income Services Grade A Plus Inc. Harrisburg Early Learning Center Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center Nora Stewart Early Learning Center United Community Builders University YMCA

29%

of United Way’s 2017-18 community investment is in education programs and services that ensure our youth are socially, emotionally and academically prepared to succeed in school.

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EDUCATION BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL MISSOURI Who we are Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program

strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-

Your donations to United Way help support our commu-

one relationships that change their lives for the better,

nity-based mentoring program. For each youth/mentor

forever. It is our vision that all children achieve success

match, there is an extensive intake process to ensure

in life.

child safety and match compatibility. Case managers help the youth/families and mentors set specific goals

United Way funded program Middle School Mentoring

for the child and monitor the child’s growth and progress.

United Way funding: $54,763.29 What our United Way funded program provides We recruit and train caring adults to serve as mentors, or Big Brothers and Big Sisters, to children who need extra support in their lives. By providing professional case management and supportive activities to participants and their families, we help develop relationships that contribute to healthier adulthood for our community’s youth.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community

Executive Director: Heather Dimitt-Fletcher Address:

Local documentation shows that youth participating in

4250 E. Broadway

our program, Little Brothers or Little Sisters, are more likely to have goals to graduate high school, attend college and be more active in school and the community than their peers. Additionally, they are less likely to use alcohol or illegal drugs, skip school and commit crimes.

Suite 1067 Columbia, MO 65201

Established: 1948 Website: bigsofcentralmo.org Email: bigs@bigsofcentralmo.org Phone: 573-874-3677 11

EDUCATION BOONSLICK HEARTLAND YMCA

develop each child to his or her full potential. Our summer program consists of a fun-filled, recreational day

Who we are

camp with educational enrichment to help bridge the summer learning gap.

Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. People are able to flourish the most when the community they live in is also healthy, which is why we aim to help improve our community each and every day.

United Way funded program Scholarships Program

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program United Way funding goes toward scholarships for children of low-income families who would otherwise not have the chance to participate in our programs.

Your donations give children opportunities for character-building, nutrition education, fun physical activities, reading and math enrichment, and much more.

United Way funding: $10,180.00

90%

What our United Way funded program provides Our scholarships program offers many opportunities for low-income children in Cooper and Howard coun-

of mothers

ties to participate in afterschool and summer educational activities. SPLASH provides swimming classes and water safety instruction to second-graders; Summer Camp offers summer learning opportunities for 5- to 12-year-olds; and Youth Wellness provides recreational programs that focus on helping students build character.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community Our programs are designed for children with working parents. Our afterschool program provides a safe, wholesome environment for children as we work to 12

Executive Director: Matt Schneringer Address: 757 Third St. Columbia, MO 65233

Established: 2000 Website: bhymca.org Email: bhymcafrontdesk@gmail.com Phone: 660-882-8500

EDUCATION BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE COLUMBIA AREA hours that kids are most likely to need a safe place to go.

Who we are Our mission is to inspire and enable youth ages 6 to

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community

18 to realize their full potential as productive, respon-

Nearly all of the youth we serve are growing up in

sible and caring citizens. We envision a future in which

low-income households. Club members often face

success is within reach of every child in the Columbia

multiple challenges, such as lack of income for ba-

region.

sic needs, dilapidated housing, family instability and exposure to violence and drug use. To meet those challenges, BGCC offers high quality, comprehensive programs.

in parenting support programs increased participation in intentional play, enrichment activities and reading with their children.

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program Donations to United Way allow us to complement our holistic, ongoing focus on the overall Club experience by identifying the essential components of high-quality implementation, as well as ensuring that program design and content effectively achieve desired outcomes

United Way funded program

in those targeted programs.

Project Learn

United Way funding: $51,480.00 What our United Way funded program provides We provide a safe place for children to learn and grow.

The Club now serves more than 700 kids at four sites

Executive Director: Valorie Livingston Address: 1200 N. Seventh St. Columbia, MO 65201

Established: 1997 Website: bgc-columbia.org Phone: 573-874-1697

within the Columbia region. The Club is open during 13

EDUCATION COLUMBIA HOUSING AUTHORITY LOW-INCOME SERVICES INC. (CHALIS) Who we are We provide community-based programs, such as programming, activities and resource and referral services to public housing residents and other low-moderate-income persons. We strive to help children succeed in school and in life, support families working toward self-sufficiency, and enable seniors and persons with disabilities to live independently.

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program Your gift to United Way contributes to helping parents and children build skills, and provides basic house-

United Way funded Program Powered by Moms

hold supplies, and staff and peer support for mothers of very young children. Together, these elements create a neighborhood network system designed to help children of fragile homes succeed.

United Way funding: $55,922.40 What our United Way funded program provides Our Powered by Moms (PBM) program provides inhome visits, case management, parent training, opportunities for group play, peer mentors and a staff mentor to mothers of children ages 5 and under living in low-income households. The Goal of PBM is to help moms help their children prepare for kindergarten.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community We link mothers in low-income households to a support network and increase access to community services, which are designed to help them make their homes a place of learning and healthy development.

PBM gives children from vulnerable homes a healthy start and a strong family life.

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Executive Director: Phil Steinhaus Address: 201 Switzler St. Columbia, MO 65203

Established: 2003 Website: wwww.columbiaha.com Email: bmarkt@columbiaha.com Phone: 573-443-2556

EDUCATION GRADE A PLUS INC.

Grade A Plus Incorporated

to technology, and enrichment experiences through

Who we are Grade A Plus Inc. is a community-based organization

dance, swimming, writing activities and much more!

committed to providing academic support and cultural enrichment for youth and their families. Our passionate college and community volunteers inspire youth to become lifelong learners, and instill in them the confidence they need to succeed in school and in life.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community Our program helps students learn academic study behaviors, understand readiness and preparedness for learning, acquire appropriate communication and

United Way funded program Academic Support and Enrichment Program

United Way funding: $41,510.88 What our United Way funded program provides Our Academic Support and Enrichment Program provides one-on-one tutoring, mentoring and enrichment activities for youth from the third to the 12th grade.

This includes tutors for math and reading, access

problem solving skills, develop an ability to focus and complete homework, and engage in skill development activities in the areas of math and reading.

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program Without United Way support, these services and opportunities would not exist for youth and families enrolled in our program. Your donations to United Way allow us to make a difference in these young lives, as we help children and their families reach for and achieve success both in and out of the classroom.

100% of children

who received early childhood education were “kindergartenready� upon program completion.

Executive Director: Dr. Janice Dawson-Threat Address: 407 E. Broadway Columbia, MO 65201

Established: 2000 Website: gradeaplusinc.com Email: gradeaplusinc@gmail.com Phone: 573-268-4372 15

EDUCATION HARRISBURG EARLY LEARNING CENTER Who we are Our mission is to provide quality and affordable early

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program

childhood education for the children of northern Boone

United Way funding is essential to our program. Your

County, regardless of social or economic status. We

donations enable us to hire caring and experienced

offer an environment that is safe, as well as education-

teachers to meet the needs of our students and ad-

ally and developmentally appropriate, with experienced

minister a quality program to our children. Funding

teachers who always put the children first.

allows for the success of our program, as we work to provide adequate, safe and timely services to the chil-

United Way funded program

dren of Boone County.

Early Childcare

United Way funding: $51,480.00 What our United Way funded program provides Our early childhood program serves children ages 3 weeks to 5 years old. The program provides care in four classrooms: an infant room, toddler room, twos room and a preschool room. We are open year-round

“One of the greatest benefits has been meeting other funded agencies. This has brought a lot of us together and allowed us to meet, provide insight and share/learn ideas from different agencies. It has provided a great support and networking system.”

— Harrisburg Early Learning Center

and provide care from 6:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community We are committed to providing the most innovative and quality learning center in our community. We maintain a safe environment with experienced teachers, while striving to strengthen, respect and support parents by setting an example and assisting in the intellectual, emotional, social and physical development of the children in our care.

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Executive Director: Kim Harvey Address: 450 W. Sexton St. Harrisburg, MO 65256

Established: 1980 Website: harrisburgearlylearningcenter.com Email: uwdaycare@centurytel.net Phone: 573-875-5959

EDUCATION MARY LEE JOHNSTON COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER

Who we are We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable childcare

and

education

programs to children from 6

ongoing assessments are combined to create an atmosphere of learning.

weeks to kindergarten age.

We work to foster lasting relationships between our children and our teachers, deliver social opportunities and provide positive learning experiences for the children and families we serve.

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program United Way funding assists our implementation of the High Scope Approach curriculum and the Positive Behavior Support system, both of which are essential

United Way funded program Early Childhood Education & Care

United Way funding: $97,020.00 What our United Way funded program provides We provide high-quality care and educational programs at an affordable rate to families in Boone County. We use the High Scope Approach curriculum to prepare children as they transition to Columbia Public Schools (CPS). Additionally, High Scope is coupled with Positive Behavior Support, the behavioral system implemented

to the educational and emotional development of our children. Your donations help ensure that each child we serve is adequately prepared for his or her transition to CPS. “Being a United Way partner agency has provided more benefits than we could imagine. We are provided support ... and resources we would not have otherwise. The financial support is of the utmost importance for our children, but the encouraging support we receive from United Way is priceless.”

— Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center

at CPS, as a classroom management tool.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community Our program meets the needs of our community by providing education to children of low-income families.

Through the curriculum we teach, children are exposed to literacy and rich learning experiences. Active participation learning, adult-child interactions, a welcoming learning environment, consistent daily routines and

Executive Director: Gay Litteken Address: 1509 Hinkson Ave. Columbia, MO 65201

Established: 1934 Website: mljclc.org Email: info@mljclc.org Phone: 573-449-5600 17

EDUCATION NORA STEWART EARLY LEARNING CENTER Who we are Our goal is to provide a strong academic foundation for

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program

children, as well as a nurturing environment for fami-

Funding from United Way allows us to provide an ed-

lies in need of affordable care. Through a curriculum

ucational foundation for our future leaders who could

emphasizing reading, math and other critical skills, we

not otherwise afford an early-education opportunity.

help children build a bright future and prepare them to

Your donations also help us to enable the support of

succeed in it.

the children’s families. Without this funding, it would not be possible for us to provide education services

United Way funded program

for all of the children we wish to serve.

Early Learning Center

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United Way funding: $102,960.00 What our United Way funded program provides Our program targets children from 6 weeks to 7 years of age. We provide quality and affordable childcare services using the High Scope curriculum to prepare our children for kindergarten. We work to help and prepare these children for their transition into Columbia

helps college mentors provide 35 preschoolers with nine hours of educational enrichment activities.

Public Schools.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community We provide a safe and nurturing environment on a sliding fee scale for children whose families otherwise would not be able to afford care. We aim to help prepare our future leaders to succeed through their education path, and we have helped a multitude of students become successful in Columbia Public Schools.

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Executive Director: Cheryl Howard Address: 505 E. Ash St. Columbia, MO 65201

Established: 1933 Website: norastewart.com Email: cherylhoward@norastewart.com Phone: 573-449-5981

EDUCATION UNITED COMMUNITY BUILDERS Who we are Our mission is to build and release capable people

math. We allow students to gain appreciation for learning through our camps and the activities we provide.

through community-wide programs focused on education, mentorships, job-readiness training and the performing arts. We strive to instill confidence, as well as help individuals access the power needed to transform their mindsets and behaviors to achieve their life goals.

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program The Club Kid Connect program budget is solely funded by Heart of Missouri United Way and private donations. United Way funds support our effort to shrink the academic achievement gap for at-risk students.

United Way funded program Community H.O.P.E / Club Kid Connect

Without United Way funding, we would not have the adequate staff or resources necessary to fund our activities.

United Way funding: $7,071.30 What our United Way funded program provides Club Kid Connect creates a positive experience during the summer months to help children successfully transition into the new school year. Featured events include the Academic Hour of Power, an endeavor to help participants maintain academic skills gained from the previous school year. We provide fun summer activities to engage students in learning.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community Based on school grade reports and test results of participants, 80 percent of Club Kid Connect students are meeting or exceeding expectations for reading and

Executive Director: Damian Dean Address: 617 N. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203

Established: 2009 Website: ucbuilders.org Email: ddean@ucbuilders.org Phone: 573-449-0340 19

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY YMCA Who we are Our goal is to help University of Missouri students

91%

grow their service to youth in the community. We accomplish this through a variety of community services focused on mentoring, tutoring and early childhood education supports.

United Way funded program Kids Contact

United Way funding: $5,544.00

of children

who received early childhood education exhibit critical social and emotional skills necessary for succeeding in school.

What our United Way funded program provides

that early interventions for children in poverty help

Our program provides an opportunity for MU students

build skills for later academic success. MU student

to be involved in the community where they attend

volunteers are a valuable resource for mentoring these

school by providing additional support and education-

children.

al intervention for children ages 2 through 5 years old.

This program allows MU students to have a greater understanding of early childhood needs as well as implication of services.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community positive relationships with adults as well as enhance

Executive Director: Julie Alexander Address:

student/teacher ratios in early childhood education

2500 MU Student Center

settings.

Columbia, MO 65211

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program

tyymca/home

MU student volunteers help children create additional

Donations to United Way go toward funding YMCA mentoring activities. It is becoming increasingly clear 20

Established: 1890 Website: mizzou.orgsync.com/org/universiEmail: alexanderju@missouri.edu Phone: 573-882-1550

EDUCATION

2017

DAY OF CARING

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FINANCIAL STABILITY PARTNER AGENCIES

City of Refuge Job Point Love INC Services for Independent Living United Community Builders Unlimited Opportunities Youth Empowerment Zone

18%

of United Way’s 2017-18 community investment was in programs and services that improve the financial stability and independence of individuals and families through job training, affordable housing and access to transportation.

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FINANCIAL STABILITY Who we are We serve refugees in mid-Missouri by assisting them in navigating and adapting to their new community, with regard to all the various areas of need in their lives. Our vision is to help refugees and immigrants become productive, successful, contributing members of our community.

CITY OF REFUGE Why donations to United Way are critical to this program Without United Way funding, many refugees in our community will have difficulty securing transportation options and receiving the assistance and guidance provided by City of Refuge.

United Way funded program Helping Refugees Live, Work, Learn & Stay Healthy

United Way funding: $26,000.00 What our United Way funded program provides Our program assists our refugee friends in becoming happy, productive and successful members of our community.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community Our current funded program provides crucial transpor-

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rides

were given to refugees without transportation to access critical services, such as applying for benefits, shopping for basic household necessities, enrolling in school, participating in English lessons, applying for jobs, and seeking medical assistance.

tation needs for our refugee neighbors, helping them get to their jobs, stores, hospitals and all the necessary destinations that life offers or requires. “[Being a United Way partner agency] helped us make connections with other organizations, has given us more community recognition and credibility, and has provided multiple opportunities to be better trained and equipped for our work.”

— City of Refuge

Executive Director: Barry Stoll Address: 9030 Lake Meadows Way Columbia, MO 65201

Established: 2010 Website: cityofrefugecolumbia.org Email: barry@cityofrefugecolumbia.org Phone: 573-289-1869 23

FINANCIAL STABILITY JOB POINT Who we are We link people and jobs by providing career planning and job placement assistance, while specializing in preparing individuals to enter the workforce. Through innovative training, education and business partnerships, we promote the abilities of individuals seeking employment and strive to enrich the communities where we work and live.

United Way funded program Skills Training & Employment Support for Older Youth

United Way funding: $90,000.00 What our United Way funded program provides We assist youth ages 17 to 25 to break the cycle of unemployment and poverty. We provide short-term programs for highway/heavy construction, heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) and certified nursing assistant. These programs include soft-skill development, job placement and retention services.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community Our program not only bridges earning and learning, but provides a new supply of qualified workers to favorably impact our health care and construction workforce, increases the stock of affordable housing, improves our roads and bridges and decreases the pressure on tax-payer supported entitlements.

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Why donations to United Way are critical to this program Through education, training and employment, we aim to minimize high risk-behaviors for older youths in our community. Your donations to United Way allow us to make this happen. Success within our program contributes to our ultimate goal of reducing the local rates of poverty, unemployment, crime and recidivism, and substance use/abuse.

77% of financial literacy training participants

Executive Director: Steven A. Smith Address: 400 Wilkes Blvd.

Columbia, MO 65201

Established: 1965 Website: jobpoint.org Email: info@jobpoint.org Phone: 573-474-8560

FINANCIAL STABILITY LOVE INC How our United Way funded programs improve lives in our community Individual life-skills coaching gives clients the tools

Who we are Our mission is to mobilize local churches to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ. We exist to equip and connect volunteers and churches, and we help our neighbors in need through relationship-based

needed to change their situation and reduce financial dependency. Ultimately, the whole community benefits as people are lifted out of poverty. Coaches gain an understanding of their neighbors’ struggles and become more engaged citizens.

programs that offer long-term solutions.

United Way funded programs

Why donations to United Way are critical to these programs

Extra Mile and Side-by-Side Coaching

United Way believed our individual coaching concept

United Way funding: $65,000.00

enabled us to take these programs from a small pilot

had potential. Your donations to United Way initially study to the successful and established programs they are today. United Way is the primary funder of these

reduced their debt and/or increased their savings.

What our United Way funded programs provide Extra Mile and Side-by-Side individual coaching programs address the struggle many Columbians have to achieve financial, housing and employment stability and become self-sufficient. The coaching process includes goal setting; information and instruction; skill development and practice; and support and accountability. We target low-income individuals and help them achieve financial stability and self-sufficiency.

programs and has enabled us to match more than 700 clients with coaches.

Executive Director: Pat McMurry Address: 1516 Business Loop 70 W. Columbia, MO 65202

Established: 2010 Website: columbialoveinc.org Email: office@columbialoveinc.org Phone: 573-256-7662 25

FINANCIAL STABILITY SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING Who we are We offer programs and services designed to empower

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program

and encourage seniors, veterans and people with dis-

United Way funding is important to helping us provide

abilities to maximize their independence in the com-

our services to youth with disabilities in the communi-

munity. Our vision is an inclusive community that pro-

ty. This funding helps us eliminate a lifetime of poverty,

motes equality, self-determination and the elimination

social isolation and segregation for these local youth.

of all barriers to independence.

Through your contributions to United Way, we are able to impact the lives of as many youth as possible in our

United Way funded program

community.

Work Readiness Program

United Way funding: $44,148.00 What our United Way funded program provides The work readiness program targets youth with disabilities ages 15 to 18, and “Super Seniors� up to the age of 21, to enhance their ability to obtain and maintain employment within six months of high school gradu-

83%

of youths & adults

who received job training were successfully employed within 90 days.

ation. We provide instruction, case management and support for youth to transition from high school into the workplace.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community We help youth with disabilities in Cooper, Callaway, Audrain, Montgomery and Randolph counties acquire essential skills in becoming economically self-sufficient by obtaining employment. We strive to teach youth skills essential to selecting, acquiring and retaining gainful employment and becoming self-reliant.

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Executive Director: Tec Chapman Address: 1401 Hathman Place Columbia, MO 65201

Established: 1980 Website: silcolumbia.org Email: info@silcolumbia.org Phone: 573-874-1646

FINANCIAL STABILITY UNITED COMMUNITY BUILDERS Our mission is to build and release capable people

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program

through communitywide programs focused on educa-

The Transformation Project budget is solely funded by

tion, mentorships, job-readiness training and the per-

Heart of Missouri United Way and private donations.

forming arts. We strive to instill confidence, as well as

United Way funds support our efforts to help families

help individuals access the power needed to transform

break the cycle of poverty through employment. Your

their mindsets and behaviors to achieve their life goals.

donations help us provide the curriculum needed for

Who we are

students to successfully find employment.

United Way Funded Program Community H.O.P.E. / Transformation

and train individuals who are unemployed or underem-

“UCB’s staff greatly benefited from training and development sponsored byHeart of Missouri United Way, ... Support for our program provided UCB with the opportunity to reach out to disadvantaged members of our community to improve their self-worth, increase their standard of living and enrich their lives. Through United Way’s generous support UCB has been able to further achieve our organizational goals, vision and mission within our community.”

ployed the core values necessary to seek and maintain

- United Community Builders

United Way funding: $33,470.00 What our United Way funded program provides The Transformation Project is a faith-based, job readiness training program for individuals entering or re-entering the workforce. The project’s purpose is to teach

meaningful employment. We work to build and release capable employees.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community

Executive Director: Damian Dean Address:

We equip students with the readiness they need to

617 N. Providence Rd.

find meaningful employment. We help students learn life skills and self-worth, and we also teach resumé writing, interview skills and work place etiquette.

Eighty-five percent of Transformation graduates are employed or enrolled in trade school/college within three months of completing the program.

Columbia, MO 65203

Established: 2009 Website: ucbuilders.org Email: ddean@ucbuilders.org Phone: 573-449-0340 27

FINANCIAL STABILITY UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES INC. Who we are Our purpose is to provide residential living and comprehensive services for adults with disabilities. We

social skills training and tutoring and respite care, among other supports.

offer a wide range of services to promote an individual’s personal growth and independence, enhance daily living skills, provide opportunities for job training and employment, and increase participation in the community.

Our program has helped many local children with disabilities lead healthier and more independent lives.

United Way funded program Family Support Services

United Way funding: $22,425.00

83%

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community

of financial management participants

were able to provide for their own expenses at program completion.

We strive to change the lives of our clients through person-centered services and individualized plans, created with the help of each child’s family. Our staff empowers individuals to achieve their personal goals with dignity.

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program United Way plays an essential role in helping us provide our services to as many local individuals and families as possible. Your donations enable us to offer opportunities within Family Support Services to families throughout the community.

What our United Way funded program provides

Executive Director: Jennifer Waibel Address:

Our Family Support Services target children with devel-

1620 W. Ashley Rd.

opmental disabilities, ages 3 through 18, or 21 if the

Boonville, MO 65233

individual has an individual education program. Our program provides personal assistance, which includes activities of daily living, community skills, enhancement of therapies, behavior management support, 28

Established: 1991 Website: uoi.org Email: jennifer.waibel@uoi.org Phone: 660-882-5576

FINANCIAL STABILITY YOUTH EMPOWERMENT ZONE generational poverty in Boone County. Project EARN has been successful in supporting and mentoring atrisk youth in education and unemployment.

Who we are We pro-actively reach and offer our services to

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program

under served, easily neglected and at-risk urban

Your donations to United Way are critical for

youth, engaging them in empowering activities and providing them with resources for success. Our goal is to disrupt the cycle of generational poverty in Boone County through our innovative and effective programs.

us to provide youth and their families with the stabilizing support they need to stabilize to prevent homelessness. United Way funding enables us to provide our comprehensive supports, educational programs and social services to youth throughout the community.

United Way funded program Project EARN Mentoring

United Way funding: $25,440.00 What our United Way funded program provides The Employment and Resource Navigation EARN program serves to provide awareness and assistance to individuals around employment readiness efforts

“We enjoy the sense of community that comes with being a United Way partner and the ability to work through and with an organization with a centralized, community wide reach. The partner meetings make it easy to connect with other agencies in our community, and provide a great avenue to learn about community issues and opportunities to be part of the solution.”

— Youth Empowerment Zone

and activities. Project EARN helps youth find diverse career path opportunities. Through the mentoring aspect of Project EARN, our goal is to stabilize families, prevent homelessness and promote healthy lifestyles in the Zone.

Executive Director: Lorenzo Lawson Address: 1002 Fay St. Columbia, MO 65201

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community Project EARN has been very successful in helping children and their families disrupt the cycle of

Established: 2004 Website: yezweb.org Email: yezemail@gmail.com Phone: 573-256-1896 29

HEALTH PARTNER AGENCIES Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Area City of Refuge Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture Family Counseling Center of Missouri Inc. Family Health Center First Chance for Children Great Circle Lutheran Family & Children’s Services Phoenix Health Programs Sustainable Farms & Communities

27%

of United Way’s 2017-18 community investment was in health programs and services that increase access to health care, promote healthy living and address dangerous health behaviors.

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HEALTH BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE COLUMBIA AREA Who we are Our mission is to inspire and enable youth ages 6 to

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program

18 to realize their full potential as productive, respon-

Donations to United Way allow us to complement our

sible and caring citizens. We envision a future in which

holistic, ongoing focus on the overall Club experience

success is within reach of every child in the Columbia

by identifying the essential components of high-quality

region.

implementation, as well as ensuring that program design and content effectively achieve desired outcomes

United Way funded program

in those targeted programs.

Triple Play Program

United Way funding: $32,800 What our United Way funded program provides The goal of the Triple Play Program is to provide affordable, healthy lifestyle programs after school, during summer and on weekends to local youth. The program uses a holistic Mind, Body, and Soul approach to ensure that kids are increasing their physical activity, making smart food choices, avoiding risky behaviors and enhancing their ability to get along with others.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community Through this program, dozens of local youth will participate in two or more physical fitness activities each week, while also increasing their knowledge of nutrition, and how to abstain from alcohol, drug and tobacco use, and sexual activity. These activities help youth participants become healthier, more productive mem-

Executive Director: Valorie Livingston Address: 1200 N. Seventh St. Columbia, MO 65201

Established: 1997 Website: bgc-columbia.org Phone: 573-874-1697

bers of our community.

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HEALTH CITY OF REFUGE Who we are We serve refugees in mid-Missouri by assisting them in navigating and adapting to their new community, with regard to all the various areas of need in their lives. Our vision is to help refugees and immigrants become productive, successful, contributing members of our community.

United Way funded program

Our program allows the services provided by many organizations to Boone County refugees to have a greater impact in their lives.

The Community Health Advocates Program improves the health and well-being of refugees in Columbia by improving culturally appropriate access to health care.

Refugee PTSD Counseling Services and Community

Refugee community members are hired and trained as

Health Advocate Services

advocates to help fellow refugees access and communicate with health care providers in the areas of prima-

United Way funding: $32,364.00 What our United Way funded programs provide Both Refugee PTSD Counseling and Community Health Advocates Services programs complement and increase current community-led prevention efforts for improved health of the refugee community. Programs will also increase critically needed, non-medical mental health screenings in Boone County. Our refugee relationships will reduce the hesitation many have with addressing mental health issues, greatly increasing the health of families and individual community members.

How our United Way funded programs improve lives in our community Refugee PTSD Counseling provides group psychotherapy for refugees experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. In the past, refugees were unable to follow care plans due to barriers in access and understanding of both the health care system and their providers.

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ry and specialty care, therapy appointments, mental/ behavioral health and dental care. Advocates also help refugees understand how to best pay for health care.

Why donations to United Way are critical to these programs Your donations to United Way ensure that the Boone County refugee community has access to mental and behavioral health, receives treatment in a safe and inclusive environment and has the support of trained, native advocates to communicate with health care providers.

Executive Director: Barry Stoll Address: 9030 Lake Meadows Way Columbia, MO 65201

Established: 2010 Website: cityofrefugecolumbia.org Email: barry@cityofrefugecolumbia.org Phone: 573-289-1869

HEALTH COLUMBIA CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE choices available to families, allowing parents to model healthy behavior and create youth who are properly nourished, healthier and better ready to succeed. We empower participants by teaching them the skills and knowledge to grow and eat healthy foods.

Who we are We work to enhance our community’s health by connecting people to agriculture and the land through hands-on learning opportunities from seed to plate.

Our vision is a community transformed by good food for all and the skills to grow it.

United Way funded program

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program Your donations to United Way enable us to enhance our community’s health by connecting people to agriculture. Funding allows us to help families plant their own gardens at their homes, promoting sustainability through healthful eating. Your donations directly impact our ability to reach families throughout Columbia.

Opportunity Gardens

United Way funding: $59,402.00 What our United Way funded program provides Our Opportunity Gardens Program empowers low-income families in Columbia to grow food for themselves. We provide mentoring services and garden supplies to participants, as each family works to establish a new vegetable garden at their home and receives mentoring over a three-year period.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community Our program allows us to make positive nutritional

Executive Director: Billy Polansky Address: 1207 Smith St. Columbia, MO 65201

Established: 2009 Website: columbiaurbanag.org Email: info@columbiaurbanag.org Phone: 573-514-4174 33

HEALTH FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER (COMPASS HEALTH) Who we are We provide a variety of behavioral health care services, including outpatient therapy, psychiatry, SATOP (Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program), outpatient substance use disorder treatment and MEND (Batterer’s Intervention), with a focus on treating the whole person. We relentlessly work toward our vision of “Full, productive, healthy lives for everyone.” address other mental health symptoms as we aim to

United Way funded programs School-Based Programming & Outpatient Services

United Way funding: $120,000.00 What our United Way funded programs provide

help children and families live a healthy lifestyle where they can grow and succeed.

Why donations to United Way are critical to these programs Without your donations to United Way, children and families without insurance or easy access to clin-

Our program provides school-based services to kids in ic-based services would not be able to receive the Boone County schools. We target school-aged children benefits of the health programs we provide. United with mental health and/or substance abuse issues that Way funding allows us to offer our services and help are sufficient to interfere with their ability to maximal- children and families improve their lives for the future. ly benefit from school. Our outpatient services target low-income families who need health care services but lack financial resources necessary to access treatment. We want to empower these children and families to make healthy and effective choices.

Executive Director: Karen Cade Address: 117 N. Garth Ave.

How our United Way funded programs improve lives in our community Our services help to improve the quality of life and daily functioning of the children and families we serve.

We work to help decrease anxiety and depression and 34

Columbia, MO 65201

Established: 1972 Website: compasshealthhome.org Email: kcade@compasshn.org Phone: 573-443-2204

HEALTH FAMILY HEALTH CENTER Who we are We provide access to primary medical, dental and

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program

mental health services for community members, with

Our program represents the only systematic oral health

emphasis on the medically underserved, to improve

outreach effort targeting our community’s youth. Do-

the health of the community and to train future health

nations to United Way are critical to both the imple-

care providers. We believe that these services should

mentation and the reach of our services. We would not

be affordable and available from a single source.

be able to do what we do without this support.

United Way funded program Children’s Dental Care Access & Cavities Prevention Program

United Way funding: $64,532.00 What our United Way funded program provides Our program provides oral health education, oral health

4,066 children

received free preventative dental care and referrals for necessary dental services last year.

status screening and fluoride application twice yearly.

We also offer referral of children with early and urgent dental care needs to Family Health Center providers and to other community-based oral health providers.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community We provide preventive oral health interventions to young people in our community in an effort to reduce the burden of oral health diseases in the future.

Executive Director: Jack Kelly Address: 401 W. Boulevard N., Suites A & B Columbia, MO 65203

Established: 1992 Website: fhcmo.org Email: info@fhcmo.org Phone: 573-214-2314 35

HEALTH FIRST CHANCE FOR CHILDREN Who we are We advocate for high-quality early childhood practices,

viders at that point. Home visitation and education

programming and policy, while providing resources to

improve parental confidence and emotional well-being,

foster healthy families and high-quality early childhood

both of which lead to increased support of children and

development programs and services. We serve as a

reduced instances of child abuse and neglect.

home visitation agency working to build family resiliency, prevent child abuse/neglect and prepare children for kindergarten.

United Way funded program Capacity Building: Strategic Plan

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program More than 200 families a year currently benefit from our services. United Way funding has given us the adequate resources we need to help families in the area.

Your donations to United Way allow us to provide ma-

United Way funding: $7,000.00

terial supports, educational resources and emotional support to local families.

What our United Way funded program provides First Chance for Children provides resources to families through our three core programs. Our programs consist of Safe CRIBS Home Visitation program, Lend and Learn Toy Libraries and Parents as Teachers Plus.

Our services are intended to strengthen parent/child relationships and help children arrive at school socially, emotionally and academically ready for success.

Co-Executive Director: Kasey Schaumburg Address: 1010 Fay St.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community Our goal through home visitations is to work with families until their children are at least three 3 years old, and then transition them to appropriate service pro36

Columbia, MO 65201

Established: 2006 Website: firstchanceforchildren.org Email: director@fc4c.org Phone: 573-777-1815

HEALTH GREAT CIRCLE of those who received mental health services now report a reduction of symptoms and increased daily function.

84%

Who we are We provide a unique spectrum of behavioral health services to children and families. We restore hope throughout Missouri for those facing difficult circumstances through treatment, education, prevention and support services. Nationally accredited programs and highly trained professionals offer a first step toward creating a future that is brighter than what has been left behind.

risk for homelessness, substance abuse, juvenile delinquency and suicide. By engaging them in a safe, psychoeducational model, they are able to gain life skills, mental health skills and independent living skills, while reducing risky behaviors.

United Way funded program Impact US

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program

United Way funding: $24,300.00

This program would not exist if it weren’t for United

What our United Way funded program provides Our Impact Us program provides psychoeducational support groups for youth ages 12 to 19 who are in the

Way. It is a unique program, focused on a specific demographic for whom funding sources do not exist outside of United Way. Your donations allow us to implement our services and make a difference in the lives of local foster youth.

foster care system. We focus on their behavioral and in dealing with the grief and loss they have suffered.

Executive Director: Vince Hillyer Address:

We also help prepare them for adult independence by

409 Vandiver W., Building 6

providing practical life skill-building.

Columbia, MO 65202

mental health needs, helping them learn coping skills

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community Youth living within the foster care system are at greater

Established: 2009 Website: greatcircle.org Email: beatrice.stewart@greatcircle.org Phone: 573-442-4331 37

HEALTH LUTHERAN FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICES OF MISSOURI Who we are Our mission is to help families, children and individuals experience greater hope and wholeness of life. We are a statewide organization providing counseling, adoption, crisis pregnancy assistance, foster care, youth mentoring services and disaster relief – reaching out to more than 22,000 individuals and families annually.

United Way funded program Resource Parents

United Way funding: $55,960.00

preparing their child for a lifetime of learning, and their efforts result in their child entering kindergarten ready to learn.

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program We strive to impact as many lives in Missouri as possible. Funding allows us to offer our services to teens in need of assistance and guidance. Your donations to

What our United Way funded program provides Resource Parents is a strategy that impacts pregnant and parenting teens ages 13 to 22 and their children.

United way are critical, as they also enable us to provide qualified staff for counseling and mentoring services for pregnant and parenting teens.

Our strategy consists of individualized case management, counseling and mentoring. Case managers develop supportive service plans with young parents, while community mentors offer group and individualized coaching for the teens.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community We work to equip parents to achieve a healthy birth outcome, become safe and successful parents, complete their high school education and prevent repeat pregnancies. Young parents learn about the importance of

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Executive Director: Heather Wall Address: 307 Locust St. Columbia, MO 65201

Established: 1868 Website: lfcsmo.org Email: heatherw@lfcs.org Phone: 573-815-9955

HEALTH PHOENIX HEALTH PROGRAMS

74%

reduction in illegal drug use and Who we are Our purpose is to restore dignity and respect to persons who have experienced significant losses as a result of an addiction in order to return a productive and responsible person to the community. Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life of those impacted by drugs and alcohol.

United Way funded program Enhanced Opioid Treatment for Young Adults

85%

reduction in alcohol use among clients receiving substance abuse treatment.

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program Funding from United Way helps us to expand our

United Way funding: $87,000.00

treatment programs to reach more people in the community with addictions. It allows us to provide the

What our United Way funded program provides Our program provides substance abuse treatment for

proper programs to help people return to a productive life in the community.

individuals with addiction and co-occurring mental illness. We provide residential treatment capacity for men, women and youth along with outpatient treatment options. We offer a full array of treatment options for individuals struggling with addictions.

Executive Director: Teresa Goslin Address: 90 E. Leslie Lane

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community Our program helps to improve the community by returning productive and responsible people to the

Columbia, MO 65202

Established: 1974 Website: phoenixhealthprograms.com Phone: 573-875-8880

community after treatment.

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HEALTH SUSTAINABLE FARMS & COMMUNITIES Who we are We work to promote health and reduce the effects of poverty and hunger in Boone County. Through the collaborative development of the Clary-Shy Agriculture Park, we hope to create the ability for all to practice self-production of healthy foods, especially those experiencing disparity in accessing healthy options.

United Way funded program

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program

Capacity Building: Access to Healthy Food Program &

Without your donations to United Way, we would

Organization

spend much more time raising funds from other sources than we would spend serving our clients.

United Way funding: $2,610.00 What our United Way Funded program provides

The portion of our budget funded by United Way builds the capacity for us to deliver the program's benefits effectively, and also supports the resources we need to access larger funding streams, allowing

Our Access to Healthy Food program has an efficient

us to deliver our services to even more community

enrollment process, which matches the first $25 of

members in need.

SNAP benefits redeemed at the Farmers Market each week.

How Our United Way funded program improves lives in our community Our program has helped to reduce hunger and improve health for families with children up to 19 years of age, as well as for senior and disabled citizens. We have successfully reduced the number of health problems in the short term, and we are working to reduce long-term issues, such as diabetes, leading to longer, healthier lives.

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Executive Director: Kenneth Pigg Address: 55 E. Walnut St. Columbia, MO 65202

Established: 1998 Website: sfandc.org Email: accesstohealthyfood@gmail.com Phone: 573-289-0913

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BASIC NEEDS PARTNER AGENCIES Harvest House — Cooper County Heart of Missouri CASA Love INC Mid-Missouri Legal Services Corp.

Rainbow House Services for Independent Living The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri The Salvation Army True North of Columbia Turning Point Voluntary Action Center

26%

of United Way's 2017-18 community investment was in basic needs/safety net programs and services that secure clothing, food, housing and safety for children, families, individuals and seniors.

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BASIC NEEDS HARVEST HOUSE INC. Service is provided without regard to age, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Who we are Our mission is to feed, shelter and educate people

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program

for success. We provide our services to local men,

United Way funding helps us better our community

women and families as we strive to help the homeless back onto their feet. We work hard to offer a homelike setting for our guests in the most cost-efficient manner possible.

as we work to meet the basic needs of the homeless.

Without United Way funding, we would not be able to provide shelter, food and services to local men, women and families in need.

United Way funded program Homeless Shelter

United Way funding: $10,123.00

“Heart of Missouri United Way employees have always been very helpful and encouraging to us as we continue to provide services to the homeless in mid-Missouri.”

— Harvest House, Inc.

What our United Way funded program provides Each resident is provided a shared bedroom and access to a communal restroom, kitchen and living room. Laundry facilities, free Internet access, computers, and local and long-distance calls to assist in job searches are also available. All of the amenities we offer serve to help our residents get back on their feet.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community We operate to meet the basic needs of the homeless.

We provide free food, shelter and limited counseling, as well as referrals in cases of medical emergencies.

Resident Managers: Frankie and Teresa Graham Address: 1224 Rural St. Boonville, MO 65233

Established: 1988 Website: harvesthouse.org Email: harvesthouseshelter@suddenlink.net Phone: 660-537-4278 43

BASIC NEEDS HEART OF MISSOURI CASA Who we are We believe that all children have the right to safe, healthy, stable homes, free from abuse and neglect.

We recruit, screen, train and support volunteer advocates who serve as exceptional voices for abused and neglected children in Boone and Callaway counties.

United Way funded program Court Appointed Child Advocacy Program

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program United Way provides funding for 590 advocacy hours. The number of children in foster care in Boone County has skyrocketed, and the need for CASA volunteers has never been greater. The support of United Way directly equates to more children having

United Way funding: $14,670.00

a voice in the court process.

What our United Way funded program provides CASA volunteers provide a voice for our community’s most vulnerable children. Serving as court-appointed special advocates, they make recommendations to the judge regarding the child’s needs, placement and permanency plan. CASA volunteers have only one case at a time and commit to staying with their case

A

$100

donation to

United Way provides a training session for a new group of court appointed special advocates.

until it is closed.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community CASA volunteers ensure that foster children do not get lost in an overburdened legal system. They ensure that children receive needed services and achieve timely permanency. Children with a CASA spend an average of three months less in the system and move homes less frequently than children without a CASA. 44

Executive Director: Kelly Hill Address: 1316 Old Highway 63 S., Suite 104 Columbia, MO 65201

Established: 2005 Website: heartofmissouricasa.org Email: hello@homcasa.org Phone: 573-442-4670

BASIC NEEDS LOVE INC coordination of church benevolence response to avoid duplication of efforts; assessment and case management for the general low-income population; and furniture, housewares and clothing for those in crisis and transition.

Who we Are

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program

Our mission is to mobilize local churches to

United Way provides 40 percent of the funding

transform lives and communities in the name of Christ. We exist to equip and connect volunteers and churches, and we help our neighbors in need through relationship-based programs that offer long-term solutions.

needed to operate the Clearinghouse. Your donations allow us to provide our unique services throughout the community to the general low-income population in the area. Funding gives us the resources we need to help improve the community we live in.

United Way funded program The Clearinghouse

United Way funding: $59,400.00 What our United Way funded program provides

“Becoming a United Way partner took our organization to a new level in terms of community awareness and tracking our outcomes. It has given us enormous confidence and credibility and motivated us to strive for even greater excellence in our service to the community.”

— Love INC

The Clearinghouse offers a coordinated system of information and referral, a single point of entry to local church resources and connection to our individual life skills coaching, transitional homes and furniture bank. Efforts are made to look beyond the presenting problem to seek long-term solutions.

Executive Director: Pat McMurry Address: 1516 Business Loop 70 W. Columbia, MO 65202

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community The Clearinghouse provides information and referrals to individuals in need and those helping them;

Established: 2008 Website: columbialoveinc.org Email: office@columbialoveinc.org Phone: 573-256-7662 45

BASIC NEEDS MID-MISSOURI LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION Who we are We provide free legal services to low-income people

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program

and survivors of domestic and sexual violence in a

Donations to United Way directly help in preventing

wide variety of civil cases, in 11 counties in central

more than 100 families annually from becoming

Missouri. We are committed to achieving full access

homeless or from living in substandard living

to justice in civil matters, and our emphasis is

conditions. Children who become homeless are often

securing safety, health services and basic necessities.

unhealthy, perform poorly in school and are at greater risk of abuse.

United Way funded program Housing Law Project

96%

United Way funding: $34,996.00

of individuals

What our United Way funded program provides Our free legal services are offered to low-income tenants to keep them and their children from becoming homeless, as well as to ensure that their housing is safe and habitable. We also provide them with tenant rights and responsibilities training.

How Our United Way funded program improves lives in our community We stabilize the lives of low-income families by preventing homelessness and guaranteeing safe and livable housing. We offer our services to men, women and children. We offer our services to people who are domestic violence survivors, disabled, blind, elderly, rural, urban, from all ethnic backgrounds, lineages and religious backgrounds, who cannot afford to hire an attorney.

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who received legal assistance or education regarding housing avoided homelessness by remaining in the same unit or having ample time to locate alternative housing.

Executive Director: Susan Lutton Address: 1201 W. Broadway Columbia, MO 65203

Established: 1978 Website: mmls.org Email: legalaid@mmls.org Phone: 573-442-0116

BASIC NEEDS RAINBOW HOUSE

Who we are Our mission is to keep children safe and to support families in crisis through prevention, assessment and intervention in child abuse and neglect. We aim to give children the opportunity for a bright future, regardless of the hurtful experience they have had to endure.

United Way funded program Children’s Emergency Shelter & Advocacy Center

United Way funding: $12,222.00 What our United Way funded program provides

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children

who were court-removed from their living environment and placed in foster care are now living in safe, stable and permanent homes. work with families to address the crisis situation and strengthen parenting skills.

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program Our program must have staff present 24/7. Donations to United Way help ensure that Rainbow House can

The Rainbow House Children’s Emergency Shelter &

maintain a caring and supportive staff around the

Advocacy Center temporarily houses children who

clock to provide a safe environment for our children.

are in foster care and assists parents who request

Donations also go toward assistance with children’s

placement for their children during a family crisis.

physical needs and counseling services to children

We provide a stable, short-term home for children

and families.

taken into protective custody as a result of abuse and neglect.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community We provide a safe, stable and loving home for children in crisis. We work to keep sibling groups together and keep children in their home school districts, and we encourage children to be themselves. We also

Executive Director: Janie Bakutes Address: 1611 Towne Drive Columbia, MO 65202

Established: 1986 Website: rainbowhousecolumbia.org Email: info@rainbowhousecolumbia.org Phone: 573-474-6600 47

BASIC NEEDS SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING Who we are We offer programs and services designed to empower

individuals make informed decisions and maximize independence.

and encourage seniors, veterans and people with disabilities to maximize their independence in the community. Our vision is an inclusive community that promotes equality, self-determination and the elimination of all barriers to independence.

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program Thanks to your donations to United Way, low-income seniors are able to receive the supports and services they need to remain living in their own homes,

United Way funded program Safe at Home/Senior Connect

increase their quality of life, decrease their social isolation and meet their basic needs.

United Way funding: $26,996.00

A What our United Way funded program provides Safe at Home/Senior Connect provides intensive case management and social supports, and matches volunteers to meet the needs of seniors to empower

$25

donation to

United Way provides a work-readiness training session for two youths with disabilities.

them to live independently in the community. We also provide personal safety services to individuals and families facing threats to immediate well-being.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community We work to assist senior citizens in living a safe and independent life. Our program helps senior citizens transition out of a nursing home or assisted living and move back into their own homes. We offer internal and community resources that are designed to help 48

Executive Director: Tec Chapman Address: 1401 Hathman Place Columbia, MO 65201

Established: 1980 Website: silcolumbia.org Email: info@silcolumbia.org Phone: 573-874-1646

BASIC NEEDS THE SALVATION ARMY

Who we are We provide shelter to individuals and families who are homeless, as well as a variety of work and substance

assists residents who are in recovery from addiction.

These services help residents take positive steps toward stability and self-sufficiency.

abuse recovery programs. Our staff encourages clients to secure permanent housing, while assisting residents’ development toward stability and meaningful integration into the community.

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program Your donations to United Way contribute to providing homeless residents with meals, adequate shelter,

United Way funded program Harbor House Emergency Center

employment, treatment and support in gaining permanent housing through our individualized service plans.

United Way funding: $35,200.00 What our United Way funded program provides The Harbor House provides emergency shelter care to people experiencing homelessness. We offer this assistance in a manner that is both respectful and effective. We provide meals seven days a week to community residents, including daily Community Lunch, and residents participate in one or more of our three programs.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community Our Workers Program assists residents who are capable of working; our Alternative Program helps residents who are unable to work due to mental or physical disabilities; and our Recovery Program

Executive Director: Nancy Holloway Address: 1108 W. Ash St. Columbia, MO 65203

Established: 1865 Website: salvationarmy.org Email: nancy_holloway@usc.salvationarmy.org Phone: 573-442-3229 49

BASIC NEEDS THE FOOD BANK FOR CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST MISSOURI Who we are We are a regional disaster and hunger relief network, acquiring and distributing millions of pounds of food annually to partner agencies across 32 counties, including 138 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other agencies. Through empowerment, education and partnerships, we bring together community resources to feed people in need.

United Way funded programs Buddy Packs & Central Pantry

United Way funding: $109,488.00 What our United Way funded programs provide The Buddy Pack program provides weekend meals to children who rely on free and reduced-priced school the school year, each Buddy Pack contains enough

How our United Way funded programs improve lives in our community

food for four meals. This consists of items such as

Across Boone and Howard counties, more than 6,000

meals during the week. Distributed every Friday during

ravioli, cereal, granola, raisins and canned fruit.

children experience food insecurity, which is linked to lifelong physical and behavioral health problems, as

Our Central Pantry in Columbia targets low-income families. As the largest food pantry in Boone County, the Central Pantry provides food assistance to

well as poor academic performance. Buddy Packs provide a reliable source of nutritious food during weekends when school meals are not available.

approximately 10,000 clients each month through a grocery-store-style facility. Nutrition education, recipe demonstrations and SNAP application assistance are also offered at the pantry.

Last year, more than 21,000 community members received food assistance at the Central Pantry, with more than 4.8 million pounds of food distributed to those in need at no cost. For the 17.2 percent

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BASIC NEEDS THE FOOD BANK FOR CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST MISSOURI we distribute. With the assistance of United Way donations, fruits and vegetables made up 36 percent of the food distributed at Central Pantry during 2016.

United Way donations allow us to provide healthy options to low-income families in the area.

$1 = $21

$1 provides the equivalent of $21 in groceries.

$25 = 250lbs $25 provides 250 lbs. of tomatoes. of Boone County residents who experience food insecurity, the Central Pantry plays a vital role in putting enough food on the table.

Why donations to United Way are critical to these programs At a cost of $180 per student, Buddy Packs are our most expensive program. United Way funding plays a critical role in allowing us to provide Buddy Packs to students who have been referred to the program by staff members at our partner schools.

United Way also plays a critical role in allowing

$100 = 80 meals

$100 provides 80 weekend meals to low-income children.

Executive Director: Lindsay Lopez Address: 2101 Vandiver Drive Columbia, MO 65202

Established: 1981 Website: sharefoodbringhope.org Email: news@sharefoodbringhope.org Phone: 573-474-1020

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BASIC NEEDS TRUE NORTH OF COLUMBIA Who we are Our mission is to provide a safe environment

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program

by educating, empowering and advocating for

Not only does Heart of Missouri United Way help

victims of domestic and sexual violence. We aim

fund the services we provide, but it also offers

to affect social change by providing opportunities

training resources, speaking opportunities and

for individuals to realize and participate in the

a centralized base from which to form useful

community’s responsibility to end domestic and

collaborations and partnerships with other service

sexual violence.

providers.

United Way funded program Advocacy Services

United Way funding: $25,000.00 What our United Way funded program provides We provide case management, housing advocacy, crisis intervention, counseling and domestic/sexual violence education to victims of domestic and sexual violence. These services work to improve the safety of survivors and their families, eliminate barriers to self-sustaining living and support survivors’ healing.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community Our services assist victims in retaining their homes, their jobs, their productivity and, sometimes, their families. Without these services, we believe our community would see increases in homelessness, unemployment and incidents of domestic violence and sexual assault.

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Executive Director: Elizabeth Herrera Address: 1316 Parkade Blvd.

Columbia, MO 65203

Established: 1984 Website: truenorthofcolumbia.org Email: info@truenorthofcolumbia.org Phone: 573-875-0503

BASIC NEEDS TURNING POINT DAY CENTER AT WILKES BLVD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Who we are We work to grow together in faith through service.

Our faith is understood, expressed, strengthened

charging, employment and housing information, prayer and Bible study, and encouragement and support in life’s most difficult times.

and deepened through service, mission and ministry with our siblings and neighbors experiencing homelessness and deep impoverishment. Our mission is to offer dignity and promote hope for homeless individuals in Columbia.

Why Donations to United Way are critical to this program Your donations to United Way make it possible for us to provide critical services to more than 700 Columbians each year who would otherwise struggle

United Way funded program

to meet their most basic needs.

Homeless Drop-In Day Center

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United Way funding: $51,318.00 What Our United Way funded program provides Our program assists homeless individuals in meeting basic and long-term needs relating to physical and mental health. Clients benefit from a safe environment and a variety of services, as well as

adults

experiencing homelessness accessed a drop-in center with showers, laundry services, mail & a place to secure their belongings.

regular meetings with outreach staff from VA, health, mental health and substance abuse agencies. Our staff also provides information and referral services to meet immediate needs daily.

Executive Director: Marcus Reynolds Address: 702 Wilkes Blvd.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community We offer access to showers, laundry facilities, Internet and telephone. Additional services provided include a physical mailing address for clients to receive their mail, temporary storage of up to two bags, cell phone

Columbia, MO 65201

Established: April 2014 Website: wilkesblvdumc.org/faith-throughservice

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BASIC NEEDS VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER Who we Area Our mission is to help low-income individuals and families bridge the gaps between crisis and stability and improve quality of life. We provide connections and resources for low-income residents of Boone County so that they can overcome economic hardships and maintain self-sufficiency.

United Way funded program Basic Needs & Emergency Services

Why donations to United Way are critical to this program While VAC has a diverse set of funding sources, United Way support is foundational to fulfilling our day-to-day work. Knowing that this backing comes from all across the community is encouraging, as well. We are grateful for the broad support of our work.

United Way funding: $63,360.00 What our United Way funded program provides We offer services in the areas of health, education, employment, housing, basic needs, and information

22,753 of fresh produce

and referral. Supports include prescription copays, work uniforms, IDs, food, motel stays, rent assistance and hygiene products. VAC also provides comprehensive information and referrals regarding other services available in the community.

How our United Way funded program improves lives in our community Our services provide a short-term bridge of support for low-income residents of Boone County as we work to help households regain stability in difficult circumstances, overcome economic hardships and maintain self-sufficiency. Our strategies for basic needs, as well as for information and referral services, have become essential to clients, agencies and the community as a whole.

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were donated to provide nutritious meals for those facing hunger.

Executive Director: Nick Foster Address: 403A Vandiver Drive Columbia, MO 65202

Established: 1969 Website: vacmo.org Email: vac@vacmo.org Phone: 573-874-2273

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BASIC NEEDS

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