2023 Gratitude Report

Helping People.

Changing Lives.

2023 Gratitude Report

2023 Gratitude Report

Table of Contents Theory of Change pg. 5 Social Connections pg. 9 Family Well-Being pg. 12 Economic Stability pg. 16

Financials pg. 24

Donors pg. 26

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OUR MISSION

Our mission is to build relationships to empower people, strengthen resilience, and improve quality of life for all members of the community.

OUR VISION

We envision communities without poverty.

THE PROMISE OF COMMUNITY ACTION Community action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

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From Our Executive Director members in identifying the problems and in recognizing and creating solutions. All of this information has been compiled so that the CMCA Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and community stakeholders can hold this needs assessment as a point of reference in our ongoing efforts to meet our mission.

Over the years, we have used this process to adjust some of our interventions and to guide our strategic thinking.

Darin Preis Executive Director One of the things that most excites me about the work of Central Missouri Community Action is that we do not allow ourselves to stagnate as the world changes around us. Every three years, we conduct an indepth community assessment to fully explore the realities of the communities we serve and the reasons that people struggle. We gather data from the most up-todate and comprehensive sources, survey the people we serve, and conduct community conversations with low-income individuals, business people, elected officials, faith-based organizations, and across the spectrum of community stakeholders. The process this year was particularly robust.

We have embraced a process called Results Based Accountability. This affords us the opportunity to engage community 4

Since the last Community Needs Assessment, we have modified our mission statement to better align with the Promise of Community Action and our Theory of Change. We have doubled down on using data to drive our interventions and adopted a self-sufficiency matrix to point us in the right direction. This data has led us to the adoption of a Whole Family Approach and the establishment of programs like our Financial Opportunity Center model, SkillUp, and digital navigation.

It is impossible to reflect on the three years since our last community assessment without considering the massive effect of the COVID 19 pandemic on our work, our members, and the communities we serve. We played a role in helping our members stay housed, prepare for school, and generally survive throughout the pandemic. Now our attention can finally pivot back to the ongoing needs in our communities and the support our members need to thrive.

While the following comprehensive assessment is lengthy, I hope you will reflect on your own experience while reading it. The evolution of our communities and work of Community Action is not static. We will continue to build relationships to empower people, strengthen resilience, and improve quality of life for all members of the community.

Theory of Change

The Whole Family Approach reflects CMCA’s Theory of Change for families and communities and is based upon helping families succeed in three areas. Each of these three areas is supported by programs and services offered through CMCA. When families achieve in these areas, they are more likely to become self-sufficient, positively impacting their own lives and the community in which they live.

Social Connections Community Organizing Foster Grandparent Program ShowMe Healthy Relationships Early Head Start/Head Start BRIDGE Eat Healthy Stay Active Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) Missouri Women’s Business Center SkillUp

Family Well-Being Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Weatherization ShowMe Healthy Relationships Early Head Start/Head Start BRIDGE Eat Healthy Stay Active Housing Choice Voucher Program Housing Development Missouri Housing Development Coalition Financial Opportunity Center SkillUp

Economic Stability Community Organizing Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Weatherization Foster Grandparent Program Early Head Start/Head Start Housing Choice Voucher Program Housing Development Missouri Housing Development Coalition Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) Missouri Women’s Business Center SkillUP 5

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Board of Directors Jodi McSwain President

Stella Druml Moniteau County

Cotton Walker Vice President

Jean Espa Early Childhood Consultant

John Flanders Secretary Ruby Young Treasurer Elizabeth Anderson Cole County Michelle Barg Cole County Heather Berkemeyer Osage County Khyeese Bethea Cooper County Tiffany Burns Moniteau County Delsa Byrd Callaway County Karen Digh-Allen Callaway County

John Flanders Howard County Susan Hart Boone County Phillip Iman Callaway County Dwight Massey Osage County Michael Pryor Boone County Stephanie Schmidt Audrain County Paula Sims Cooper County Ruby Young Cole County

It is an honor to have been elected to serve as the CMCA Board President for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. After several years as a board member, I have had the opportunity to see all the planning, preparation, compliance, quality control, budgeting, and program improvement necessary to run a large organization like Central Missouri Community Action. Even more importantly, I have seen how all of these activities lead to greater impact for the members and communities we serve.

Over the last six months, CMCA has been conducting an in-depth needs assessment to determine the highest priorities for communities throughout the eight counties we serve. We have heard many of the same trends that you read about in the news, and we have affirmed that our focus is in the right place. It is no surprise that housing, health/food security, and employment and work supports lead the list of needs. In 2024, we will explore our response to these needs even further by revising our strategic plan for the next three years.

I have seen up close how people in my community struggle to meet their basic needs, and I am so glad that CMCA takes a holistic approach to moving people out of poverty. No single intervention can complete the task. Rather, by integrating our services through our Whole Family Approach and by working closely with community partners, we know we can make a difference in the lives of thousands of families in Central Missouri. Your support helps make this happen, and we hope that you will be pleased with the stories and statistics contained in the following pages. Thank you for supporting Central Missouri Community Action.

Jodi McSwain Board President

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CMCA MEMBERS

We refer to those seeking support through CMCA as members because the work we do with them is collaborative. CMCA doesn’t simply provide one-time support. Rather, members work with our staff to develop long term, sustainable solutions to the obstacles that have kept them from being financially stable and self-reliant.

15,790 Individuals Served 7,199 Households Served “I always wondered who had the pen and was writing my story. It took this class to make me realize it’s me. I’m the author of my own story.”

62% Female

38% Male

31% Single mothers

41% Children

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Leadership Development 94 People with Improved Leadership Skills

30 People moving to positions of Leadership or Advocacy

Program Spotlight: Step Up to Leadership This leadership development curriculum provides opportunities to low-income adults who are interested in becoming community leaders through service on a Board of Directors, as members of Community Action Teams and other community organizations.

One evening in 2018, Khyeese (Khy) loaded her three children and a few belongings into her pickup truck and left Kansas. She’d never been to Boonville, Missouri, but she had a friend there who offered her a safe place to live.

Khy’s first interaction with CMCA was when she applied for a Housing Choice Voucher and settled into an apartment in Boonville. She began to build a new life here and soon relocated her ministry, Khy’s Corner.

Khy’s life experiences deepened her empathy and willingness to help and advocate for others, especially the under-served, overlooked, and marginalized. She felt a call to become a pastor in 2016. She says her motivation is to share the strength of God and see peace in others. Her capability as a leader was fed by her desire to learn and collaborate, making her a perfect fit for an opening on CMCA’s Board of Directors. Khy embraced the role with enthusiasm and ambition.

After joining the Board of Directors in February 2023, Khy enrolled in CMCA’s Step Up to Leadership class. After graduating, Khy remarked that others noticed a difference in her.

“My congregation and the board members at my ministry, Khy’s Corner Ministries, noticed a change in my leadership. My community sees me stepping out and are proud of me,” Bethea says. “The community back home in Leavenworth, Kan., sees me stepping out into the Boonville area. In other cities I’ve lived in as a military family, I haven’t stepped out to this level. My friends here and from the past, my pastor back home, see me doing more in the community and want to know more about what I am doing and are encouraging me in the community.”

Khy’s mission aligns with CMCA’s. She works hard to build relationships with community members by attending community needs meetings. She promotes CMCA’s vision at all of her outreach events and will even drive community members in need to the Resource Center and help them identify services that will remove barriers and build stability in their lives.

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Relationship Skills 190 People

increased knowledge and skills to build stronger close relationships

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Everything about this class was helpful! The lessons, the workbook, but really, listening to other peoples’ experiences and stories. Also just sharing about past things, family experiences, etc. That there was not judgment, that we supported each other. It really helped me realize how much I want to pursue my dream of becoming a counselor and advocate for those who have been hurt in relationships. I want to help them get over trust issues and let go of hurt that they have experienced.

I want to help them learn how to move forward because class really helped bring a lot of healing for me. I really appreciate the dedication of you as staff bringing this information to us,

for you caring about me, my life, how I do things, how I feel. You have really inspired me and touched me in ways you may never understand. You have patience, giving your time, taking the time to listen to what we really had to say and allowing us to say it without cutting us off, recognizing that we need to get things out there and that we are comfortable sharing with you, that we are able to come and trust that we won’t be judged. You have helped build confidence in so many of us! And I really enjoyed the connections, the good and bad decisions we had made, just being there for each other and being able to relate. Knowing we aren’t alone and we’ve all made mistakes. I wouldn’t change a thing about this class, nothing! You all hit on every topic that we are going to experience in life, relationship or not. I loved this class!

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Program Spotlight: Show Me Healthy Relationships ShowMe Healthy Relationships (SMHR) offers free courses for individuals that live in the state of Missouri who want to learn more about happy, safe and healthy relationships.

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Civic Engagement Through poverty education, CMCA prepares people from other economic background to act as advocates and allies.

CMCA partners with local schools, universities, businesses, and other institutions to host Poverty Simulations. During these simulations, participants navigate four “weeks” in the life of a Missouri resident living in poverty. Guided discussions allow participants to process the experience and apply it to their roles.

151 People with an increased understanding of poverty

Show Me Strong Communities CMCA received funding from Missouri Foundation for Health to use Results Based Accountability (RBA) to facilitate the development and implementation of Community Action Plans to address disparities related to the social determinants of health. Through a series of community meetings in Audrain, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, and Osage Counties, CMCA collaborated with community members, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, businesses, funders, educational institutions, and government agencies to jointly identify and prioritize needs within the community and to develop a shared result statement.

Phase One: Prioritizing the Need Phase Two: Community Action Plans CMCA hosted data walks to share county-specific data that highlighted housing, income, education, employment, health, nutrition, and selected social characteristics. CMCA facilitated a guided discussion about the data, resulting in identifying top community needs.

Members of each county work group collaborated to develop a shared goal for the community, an action plan, an outline of each community partner’s contributions toward implementation, and data indicators to monitor progress toward the goal. The final Community Action Plans will be shared publicly to serve as an official call to action.

Phase Three: Taking Action The third phase involves moving the action plan into implementation and training community partners on the Results Based Accountability approach used throughout the project to ensure sustainability.

For more information on this process and on the action plans for each community, visit www.showmestrongcommunities.com.

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& Community Involvement

Key Findings Housing was identified as a priority need for all counties, but particularly for Boone, Callaway, Cole, and Cooper Counties.

Our community lacks safe and affordable housing stock and direction for housing development efforts in rural counties.

Families do not have safe and affordable housing, equitable opportunities for home ownership, or financial literacy skills.

The agency needs increased staff capacity following a plan established in collaboration with Minnesota Housing Partnership.

Health/Food Security was identified as a priority for Audrain, Cooper, and Osage Counties.

Our community lacks sufficient infrastructure to equitably provide health and mental health services and supports.

Families lack access to health care and health-related education.

The agency lacks staff with the skills to assist families in accessing health resources and staff with the expertise to provide therapeutic services to young children.

Employment & Income was identified as a priority for Boone, Howard, and Moniteau Counties, with a specific focus on childcare in Moniteau.

Our community lacks living wage job opportunities, entrepreneurial and small business supports, employer-provided workforce training, and childcare for working families.

Families lack child care, financial education and skills, literacy and numeracy skills, and career readiness skills.

The agency lacks qualified staff to fully operate the Head Start and Women’s Business Center programs and an agency-wide model for Whole Family coaching.

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Cognitive Development 6,142 Children served through CMCA Program Spotlight: Early Head Start and Head Start Early Head Start provides child development and family support services to low-income infants, toddlers, pregnant women, and their families.

Head Start provides programming for the emotional, social, and cognitive development of preschoolage children and support to families. This whole family approach prepares children for success in school and helps adults meet their economic, social, and family goals. Children attend center-based classrooms, and adults receive coaching to set and achieve goals.

816 Children

enrolled in our Head Start Programs

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92% of Infants & Toddlers with Age-Appropriate Development 82% of Children entering Kindergarten are Ready for School

Head Start Outcomes Average monthly enrollment

Eligible Children

Core Service Area

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Supporting the Whole Family

Imagine you’re a mom with three young children living in a rented apartment. You work hard to provide for your family and are happy to have a safe place to call home. Now, imagine that your landlord informs you you’ll have to move out and gives you less than a month to find a new place for you and your children to live. Susan didn’t have to imagine this scenario because she lived it.

As soon as Susan learned that she and her kids would need to find a new place to live, she began searching for one. A lack of safe, affordable housing in her price range and an experience with a past eviction made finding a new rental almost impossible. So, to protect her kids, she and her children moved in with Susan’s mother.

Living with her mother was less than ideal for Susan and her kids because the house was small and crowded. Because of this, Susan turned to Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) for help in finding a new place to live.

Susan first met Rachel, Home Based Teacher for CMCA’s Head Start, during a home visit to discuss her needs.

“Although Susan has a very calm nature, I could see the issue of finding housing was stressful for her,” says Rachel.

Working collaboratively, Susan and Rachel created a plan to help Susan identify her goals and reach them. One goal included having her children enrolled in Head Start. She met that goal quickly. The second goal was to find safe, affordable housing for herself and her kids.

Within a month of working with Rachel, Susan found a house she wanted to rent. It had ample space for her children, the cost for rent was within her budget, and it was in a good neighborhood.

“Susan was so excited when she signed the rental agreement for the house,” says Rachel. “She came right to my office to tell me this news!”

When asked how working with Rachel and CMCA helped her achieve her goals, Susan responded, “I wouldn’t have been able to find the place we now call home without Rachel’s help.

She was supportive and helped guide me to the right place for my kids and myself.”

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Parenting Skills Coaching is the core of our Whole Family Approach. Families who receive services from Early Head Start and Head Start are eligible for family coaching services. Family Success Coaches use a strengths-based model of family coaching and work with all members of the family to address needs, overcome barriers, and support families as they set goals and work toward achieving them.

485 Families participating in Parenting Curriculum When Carson first started attending Clubhouse Head Start, his family was stressed. Their SNAP benefits were incorrect, and they were struggling to get things corrected. Carson didn’t have coping mechanisms and was acting out as a result.

Our Family Success Coach worked with the family to make sure their SNAP benefits were corrected, relieving stress for the family. She also partnered with Carson’s teachers and parents to set emotional awareness goals for Carson, and his family enrolled in parenting curriculum.

Today, Carson is learning breathing and other techniques to help him when he feels overwhelmed, and his family is able to use the parenting skills they’ve learned to guide him through his anger. As a result, they are all more confident about him starting school!

Program Spotlight: BRIDGE BRIDGE supports children, families, teachers, and schools to ensure family stability and educational success for children in grades k-5. The BRIDGE Program is made possible through support from the Boone County Children’s Services Fund and Heart of Missouri United Way.

79% Elementary students meeting Grade-Level Academic Expectations

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Health & Wellness 367 People with improved physical health

Members receiving coaching through our Whole Family Approach may identify a health care related need through the family assessment process. Coaches support families by connecting them to health insurance options and providing referrals to local health providers.

226 People with improved mental health

Head Start and BRIDGE support families in improving their children’s mental health by providing behavioral health screenings and referrals for followup mental health care. Pregnant women enrolled in the Head Start prenatal program and adult caregivers enrolled in BRIDGE also receive these services.

Children’s social and emotional development is also supported in the classroom and on home visits through implementation of a research-based socialemotional curriculum.

70 People who obtained health insurance

From December 2021 to May 2023, members of the general public worked with Health Care Advocates to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, and Medicare. Since Health Care Advocate funding expired, members receive support with obtaining health insurance through coaching services.

140 Children received follow-up health care

Head Start receive annual health screenings for vision, hearing, dental, nutrition, and more.

Results of each screening are shared with families, and some children may need further evaluation or treatment. In many cases, these health care needs may have gone undetected and untreated without this intervention.

735 Children received physical exams

486 Children received dental exams

Income & Asset Building Program Spotlight: Financial Opportunity Center The Financial Opportunity Centers® model pairs individuals with coaching services to create a plan for financial freedom. Coaches support individuals with tools and resources that allow them to navigate the complexities of increasing income, decreasing expenses, and acquiring assets.

With an almost two-year-old and a baby on the way, La’Chelle was overwhelmed with bills and debt when she first came to CMCA through Head Start. Her Home Base head start teacher referred her to the Financial Opportunity Center, and she began working with a coach.

“I met my coach during a time when I didn’t know what I was going to do, trying to figure out how to get out of the dark place I was in,” La’Chelle says. “My emotional state was everywhere. I was stressed, overwhelmed, and depressed due to not being able to work to pay my bills.”

La’Chelle and her coach got to work, creating a budget to get her back to paying regular bills on time and connecting her with resources to catch up on some of her bills. Their plan focused on two weeks at a time and included meal planning and shopping to maximize her benefits, budgeting how much of each check needed to go to bills, and setting aside an allowance for freedom to spend on some fun things.

After securing proper childcare for her son, picking up more shifts at work, and sticking to her plan, La’Chelle was able to pay off one payday loan in less than two months. She turned her situation into motivation and took it upon herself to find a second job on the weekend, with benefits. Sticking to her plan will allow her to pay off her three payday loans in full and save more than $2,000 to use during her upcoming maternity leave.

“CMCA has given me unconditional support and constant encouragement that I can do whatever I put my mind to,” La’Chelle says. “I want to continue to learn how to save, continue saving, and working on myself without backtracking.”

22 People with Increased Net Worth

23 People with Increased Savings

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32 New Businesses Started Dedicated to providing business development assistance to aspiring women, with a focus on minority and low-to-moderate income based entrepreneurs throughout mid-Missouri.

Services include free one-on-one counseling, business planning, and training. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

CMCA, Missouri Women’s Business Center, REDI, and The District are proud to present...

$1.6 Million in Small Business Capital Infusions

Coming soon to 5th and Walnut! www.TheShopsAtSharpEnd.com

154 Non-Energy Crisis Requests fulfilled

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Employment Lamar was referred to CMCA by his mother who brought him into the office one day with tears in her eyes. She hoped that local community resources could help a 17-year-old drop out and recent resident of the juvenile justice center. Lamar was quickly referred

by CMCA’s Community Organizer to local community resources, such as the local Adult Education and Literacy classes to pursue his HiSET credential.

He was also referred to the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) program to receive one-on-one support for his employment and educational goals. When asked what he wanted to be, his answer was not confident.

Lamar was placed at the CMCA Callaway County Family Resource Center as a paid work experience youth through the WIOA program. Lamar attends his HiSET classes and worksite as scheduled, prompt and willing to learn everyday. He demonstrates professionalism by extending his assistance to others and connecting families to CMCA services politely. Recently, Lamar assisted a senior citizen with an online application for a workforce program for seniors. During this session, he noticed that while the senior lacked technical skills to complete her application, she had many years of customer service skills. While Lamar was sharing his technical skills, she was able to share her stories about working with the public as Lamar is learning customer service skills during his work experience at CMCA. Two different generations with different skill sets assisted each other to a common goal of getting into the workforce while defying ageism.

Lamar is not only learning about customer service skills but also the CMCA’s Mission of “building relationships.”

He is a great example of the purpose of CMCA. Because of Community Organizing and developing genuine relationships with partners, Lamar was seamlessly referred and received services to strengthen his resilience.

When asked now what he wants to be, he confidently and loudly says “to help others, as a Certified Nurses Assistant!” We are very excited to have Lamar at CMCA and look forward to his future endeavors!

31 Unemployed People placed in jobs

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Education & Skill Building 13 People with increased levels of education

Whether it’s obtaining high school equivalency, completing a college degree or earing a certification, CMCA supports members in pursuing their educational goals. Members can choose to pursue an educational goal with the support of their coach. Members enrolled in SkillUp and the Financial Opportunity Center receive individualized coaching and career counseling for the duration of their enrollment.

Program Spotlight: SkillUp SkillUp helps SNAP recipients obtain new skills, training, education, and employer connections that lead to employment and on-the-job success. Funded by the Missouri Department of Social Services.

When Stefani first came to CMCA, she had recently became homeless. With no place to go and no job to provide for herself and her daughter, she was determined to overcome her situation.

CMCA helped her out of crisis mode, by finding her housing and assisting with first month’s rent. She enrolled her daughter in Head Start and with reliable childcare, Stefani enrolled in SkillUp to seek employment.

Through the SkillUp program, Stefani found employment. She is still employed there today and has been promoted. She is working with her coach to become a homeowner. Her future is bright!

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Safe & Stable Housing 329 households receiving household assistance

This support not only meets basic needs but also enables families to redirect funds toward education, healthcare, and other crucial areas, contributing to the long-term welfare and success of the whole family.

5447 households receiving energy assistance $18,362,396.84 in energy assistance provided

2883 households receiving crisis energy assistance $2,193,480 in crisis energy assistance provided By relieving the financial strain associated with essential services like electricity and heating, energy assistance ensures a safe home environment while freeing up resources for other critical needs.

105 weatherized homes

Weatherizing a home results in improved energy efficiency and reduced utility costs, creating a safer and more comfortable environment while simultaneously lowering the household’s carbon footprint.

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Homeownership As housing costs continue to rise, homes for purchase are becoming increasingly unavailable to families with low to moderate income. CMCA is committed to helping home buyers through developing affordable housing.

Providence Landing We’ve purchased six vacant lots and have been awarded a City of Columbia lot on Providence Rd. to build seven dual-unit attached structures. This is a total of 14 single family units, consisting of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units. These will also be subsidized for low-income home buyers.

Hickman Lots We are also constructing two single family homes on Hickman Ave. in Columbia. These single family homes are 2-bedroom, 1-bath homes, with attached garages. These homes are subsidized with Community Housing Development Organization funds from the City of Columbia, which will allow us to sell the homes at a reduced price to low-income residents.

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Renting

Median area income earners are paying well over 50% of their income on rent alone, leaving them burdened with other costs such as utilities, food, childcare, etc. Median rent has increased, and fewer affordable housing rental units are available.

Stronghold Landing We are acting in partnership to develop over 40 housing 2- and 3-bedroom apartment units in Jefferson City. These units will also be subsidized, making them affordable to low- and moderateincome households.

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3 Bedroom

Financial Reports CMCA Financials

Year Ended 9-30-21

Year Ended 9-30-20

Contributions & Grants Interest Income Other Income Total Revenue & Support

Year Ended 9-30-22 $19,192,661 $3,177 $74,564 $19,270,402

$19,310,163 $2,153 $71,175 $19,983,491

$17,339,181 $4,334 $713,767 $18,057,282

Functional Expenses Program Services Management & General Fundraising Total Functional Expenses

$17,230,179 $1,408,573 $68,068 $18,706,825

$17,488,567 $1,336,383 $31,809 $18,856,759

$15,581,876 $1,371,866 $35.092 $16,988,834

Change in Net Asset Net Asset, Beginning of Year Net Asset, End of Year

$563,577 $4,212,283 $4,775,860

$1,126,732 $3,085,551 $4,212,283

$1,068,448 $2,017,103 $3,085,551

Total Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) funding makes up 5% of actual revenue received during the year at $1,177371.

These are federal funds received from the U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services provided by the Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division.

Head Start Financials Revenue - Public Federal Grants Revenue - Private In kind Total Revenue

$2,979,881 $11,553,199

Expenses Personnel Benefits Travel Space Costs Supplies Equipment Contractual Participants Facilities Other Indirect In-Kind Services and Good Total Expenses

$4,475,257 $1,221,265 $133,164 $946,690 $552,323 $8,052 $38,257 $91,209 $237,438 $72,160 $797,513 $2,979,881 $11,553,199

$8,573,318

Head Start and USDA funding provides 51% of CMCA’s budget.

Federal funds are received from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Head Start and also United States Department of Agriculture.

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS $50,000+ Veterans United Foundation

$10,000+ Delta Dental of Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) St. Thomas More Newman Center Tigers on the Prowl $5,000+ Stacey Button Centene Management Company, LLC Cooper County Commission First State Community Bank Robert & Darcy Folzenlagen Joe Machens Automotive Kansas City Toyota Dealers Association Greg Shinn The Callaway Bank $1,000+ Jud Auck Bank of Missouri Nancy Belcher Tami Benus Big O Tires Capital Region Medical Center Kevin Carnahan Central Bank of Boone County Roger & Judy Drake Shannon Drewing Elevance Health, Inc. Erin Palmer CPA, LLC Lina French Hawthorn Bank Hitachi Energy Jefferson City George Hulette Missouri Head Start Association Dave & Stacey Preis Dennis Preis Raymond & Diane Rymph George & Mary Sable-Smith Scholastic, Inc. Stephens College Target The Crossing Church United Way of Audrain County 26

$500+ Rusty and Deborah Antel Achieve Balance Chiropractic Accounting Plus Callaway Chamber of Commerce Columbia College Dr. Dianne Lynch Darin Preis First Midwest Bank Flat Branch Mortgage Gerding, Korte & Chitwood Andy & Suzette Waters Karen Gerke Business Times Holdings, LLC Influence and Co. Jennifer Wesselman - State Farm Agent Karen Worley Michael & Lori Kaplan Maly Commercial Realty Judith Miles Newell Designs Paula Sims Shelter Benefits Management Steven and Lyne Westgate William Keepers, LLC $100+ Kevin Almazan Altrusa International Inc. of Mexico Mo Foundation Sheela Amin Connie Bowman Stacy Bryant-Wimp Community Foundation of Central Missouri James Cooley Mark Dancer Janea Danuser Daughters of Isabella Paul & Debby Davis Division-D Jason & Malissa Dowell Mark Drymalisak Estes and Associates Holly Estrem John Flanders Krystal Foster Ashley Freeman GoPo, LLC

Jean Gruenewald Dola Haessing Susan Hart Jordan Helton Tim Holtsford Hoot Design Co. Bruce & Eileen Horwitz Philip Iman Immaculate Conception Church Jefferson Bank Jefferson City Jaycees Fair Account Richard King John Klebba Donald Kritzer Beverly LaFata Mary Laffey Michael Lester Dwight & Karen Linnemeyer Teresa Maledy Mathmatica Isaiah Maxi Jodi McSwain Charlie Melkersman Leslie Meyer Momma Tried Boutique Eric Morrison Don & Mary Nichols Philip Peters Marsha Presley Jason Ramsey Stephanie Reid-Arndt Candida Rogers Stephanie Schmidt Erica Seaman Caitlyn Shufelberger Kim Silvey Scott Swafford Tamara Tateosian Jim & Kathy Thornburg Tiny Tot Innovations, LLC United Church of Christ Cheryl Unterschutz Vantage Supported Living Robert Williams Melody Wilson Charles Wiredu Jacquelyn & Jim Witte

$50+

Karen Allen Patricia Austene Amy Bell Belonging Collaborative LLC Chad Berchek Missy Bonnot Angel Campbell Christi Carter Dawn Casey Columbia Newcomers Club Ashlyn Dotson Lisa Driskel Hawby William Edmonson Jeanne Erickson Deborah Finley Kent Ford Isaac & Lei Francisco Stacey Green Davin & Kishia Harms Melissa Herzog Vicki Hobbs John Jardin Nicole Kilgore Laura Korte Vera Massey Kristan Morris Prolific Exteriors, LLC Sarah Read Larry & Vera Rhea John Robinson Donna & Gilbert Ross Brooke Sanning Nancy Silvers Michelle SMith Jay Sparks Phil Steinhaus Anna Stine Ronda Thompson Matthew & Sadie Wear Maryln Whitney Carla Wilkins Nancy Yaeger Treaka Young

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