Community Impact Plan Research • Prioritize Collaborate • Innovate
Table of Contents From the CEO......................................................................................................1 Follow our Impact.............................................................................................2 Community Impact Plan Phase 1, Research................................................................................3 Phase 2, Prioritize...............................................................................4 Financial Independence...................................................................5 Education and Health........................................................................6 Phases 3-4, Collaborate and Innovate......................................7-8 Goals and Strategies Health........................................................................................................9 Education................................................................................................10 Financial Independence...................................................................11 Investment Framework.................................................................................. 12
Table of Contents — Community Impact Plan
From the CEO Dear friends in the Treasure Valley, Thank you for everything you do to make this area a better place to live. Every year thousands of individuals and businesses invest countless hours and millions of dollars to improve our community, and all of these contributions are valuable. But the challenges we face today in education, health and financial independence are increasingly large and complex. No single individual, nonprofit, business or government working on its own can overcome them. A couple years ago United Way of Treasure Valley decided that collaborating with a diverse range of groups would be the best way to multiply our impact and make a bigger difference.
The 2013 Community Impact Plan serves as the vision and road map for United Way of Treasure Valley’s investments and collaborations. It starts with creating a shared community vision with stakeholders throughout the valley, using research from our 2011 Community Assessment to lay the foundation for evidence-based decision-making. Then United Way of Treasure Valley brings together leaders from nonprofits, foundations, businesses, education and government to align support behind proven solutions. Finally we attract the investment needed to sustain the vision and continually improve our efforts. The plan helps United Way of Treasure Valley make the critical choices necessary to engage and mobilize the community so individuals and families have opportunities to succeed.
Thank you for your interest in and commitment to United Way of Treasure Valley. By combining the highest-priority needs in the valley with the most effective partnerships and community leaders, we can make a lasting impact. Sincerely,
Nora Carpenter, President & CEO United Way of Treasure Valley
Gary Raney, Board Chair United Way of Treasure Valley
Phase 1:
Phase 2:
Phase 3:
Phase 4:
Research
Prioritize
Collaborate
Innovate
Implement a Community Assessment within the areas of education, financial independence and health
Refine goals and focus based on the needs identified from the Community Assessment
Align with the strongest partners in the community to address the identified priority issues and match with available resources within the Treasure Valley
Create collaborative, innovative and sustainable evidence-based solutions to community issues that revolve around education, financial independence and health
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Phase 1:
Research
2011 Community Assessment The 2011 Community Assessment is the foundation of research that allowed us to form a baseline and understanding of the need in the Treasure Valley. The assessment was completed in partnership with Saint Alphonsus Health System, St. Luke’s Health System, Elks Rehab Hospital and Boise State University. The primary purpose of the assessment was to: y
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Identify and measure critical community needs in the areas of education, financial independence and health
Help the Treasure Valley prioritize its work and investments to create community-level change
Assessment Tactics y y y y
200+ studies reviewed for best practices 300+ indicators researched
700+ stakeholder surveys completed 1,000+ affected-population surveys completed
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Phase 2:
Prioritize — Refined Themes
Determining greatest potential for impact After reviewing the data from the Community Assessment, the leadership team held discussions to determine where United Way of Treasure Valley could make the greatest impact. A 90-day prioritization process was conducted to review each impact area. This began with health, followed by financial independence and education. UWTV interacted with more than 300 community members to share the identified themes from the assessment.
Financial Independence
Education y Enters school prepared
y Has a stable environment
y Succeeds academically in grades K-12 y Earns high school diploma
y Completing postsecondary education
y Has a job with adequate income y Has access to work supports
y Has financial literacy and savings y Has access to affordable housing
Health
y Has access to quality, affordable health care coverage
y Has access to preventative medical and dental services
y Makes healthy choices by eating right, regularly exercising and being free of harmful substances y Has healthy, safe and nurturing relationships (free from abuse and violence) y Has quality mental health support
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Financial Independence Financial Independence Themes Goals
Improving vs. Worsening
Key Observations
Has a job with adequate income
Nearly 8% of Ada County families and 13% of Canyon County families have income below the poverty line.
Has financial literacy and savings
Idaho ranks 31st in the U.S. on CFED’s Assets & Opportunity Scorecard for Financial Assets and Income.
Has access to work supports
Has access to affordable housing
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Public transportation in the Boise/Nampa area ranks 90th among the 100 metropolitan areas when considering frequency of service. The majority of Idaho children under age 6 live in households, whether single-parent or two-parent, in which all parents work. This is true for 57% of families across Idaho, 59% in Ada County and 55% in Canyon County. The census indicates the number of homeless people in southwest Idaho was slightly more than 1,100. The number of homeless people, including those who stay in hotels, motels or temporarily with friends or family, is likely much higher.
Education & Health Education Themes Goals
Improving vs. Worsening
Key Observations
Enters school prepared
Beginning in the 2010-11 school year, the percentage of children scoring at benchmark on the Fall Kindergarten IRI began to decline for the Southern Idaho Conference (SIC).
Succeeds academically in grades K-12
Trend data for ISAT scores over the past five years shows a steady increase in improvement amid all SIC school districts.
Has a stable home environment
The percentage of homeless students in Canyon County increased from 1.29% to 4.01% in the 2009-10 school year.
Earns high school diploma
The collective graduation rate for the nine districts in the SIC during the 2010-11 school year was 91%, compared to the national rate of 75.5% in 2009.
Completes postsecondary education
In 2009, 9% of residents in Ada County and 3 percent in Canyon County (ages 18-25) earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Health Themes Goals
Improving vs. Worsening
Key Observations
Has access to quality, affordable health care coverage
According to the U.S. Census Bureau and County Health Rankings, 20.5% of Idahoans were uninsured in 2010, compared to 16.3% nationally.
Makes healthy choices by eating right, regularly exercising and being free of harmful substances
In 2009, 25.1% of Idaho adults were classified as obese, compared to 26.9% nationally. 81.5% of Idaho youth did not eat the recommended number of servings, compared to the U.S. average of 77.7%.
Has access to preventative medical and dental services
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According to the Commonwealth Fund 2009 state score card, Idaho ranked 51st in the states and territories for children receiving preventive medical and dental care.
In Ada County, there was a 7.4 decrease in intimate partner violence. In Canyon County, there was a 1.3% increase in intimate partner violence. Idaho ranks 4th in the nation for death by suicide.
Phases 3-4:
Collaborate & Innovate
Aligning with strong partners to create innovative solutions United Way of Treasure Valley leads innovative, collaborative projects that provide “pathways” to self-sufficiency in education, health and financial independence. These collaborative projects bring together nonprofits, businesses, foundations, individuals and government agencies for a wide variety of communitywide projects, including these successful examples:
Collaborative Projects P16 Caldwell Education Project P16’s education continuum aims to at least double the rate of Caldwell School District students who go on to postsecondary education. The project includes a Preschool Program, Out of School Learning Program and Career Aspirations Program.
Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline
Idaho’s suicide rate is fourth highest in the nation. In 2011 United Way put a high priority on this need, bringing together local and statewide groups to establish funding and infrastructure for an Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline. The hotline became operational in November 2012.
Individual Development Account Program
The Individual Development Account Program helps low-income individuals save for college or vocational education for themselves or their dependent child, or purchase their first home. Every dollar saved in an IDA account is matched with an additional $2, up to a maximum of $2,000.
Youth Leadership Collaborative
UWTV and local youth-serving groups began this program for low-income, at-risk fifth and sixth graders. It’s a collaborative effort to cultivate natural leadership qualities and skills so these children can positively impact change in themselves and their community.
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Collaborate & Innovate (cont.) Collaborative Projects Domestic Violence Collaborative This multi-agency project offers finance and money management education courses to victims of economic abuse, which is a primary reason that battered women stay in unsafe relationships. Two financial literacy educators teach the course on behalf of seven partner organizations.
After School Snack Program
This program provides healthy snacks after school at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Ada County and Nampa, and the Caldwell Family YMCA. More than 81,000 snacks were served at four sites from August 2011 through April 2012.
Free Tax Help Program
This free tax preparation program helps more people benefit from the Earned Income Tax Credit. In 2012, 4,599 low-income people utilized this program, with a cumulative refund amount of $5.1 million. The program lifts more children out of poverty than any other program, according to Census data.
Treasure Valley Education Partnership
TVEP aims to provide Idaho graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue their career of choice. TVEP’s goal is to coordinate the area’s existing resources and institutions to ensure at least 80% of Treasure Valley students go on to college and/or career/technical education by 2016.
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Goals & Strategies: Health Goal 1: Help individuals and families create healthy habits Strategies: y Increase access to nutritious foods for low-income families
y Increase knowledge of healthy food and exercise options y Increase physical activity in after-school programs
Indicators: y Number of fruits and vegetables consumed per day by children and adults
y Number of children and adults participating in physical activity on a regular basis y Percentage of obese adults and children (community level)
Goal 2: Provide access to preventative medical and dental services for low-income individuals and families Strategy:
y Link patients to health and dental services
y Improve patient education on preventative health
y Connect patients with a medical home
y Increase the use of dental care services among children
Indicators: y Percentage of individuals receiving dental screenings
y Percentage of kids receiving dental sealants
y Number of low-income patients referred to medical or dental specialty services
y Number of low-income patients with a medical home y Number of low-income patients served
y Number of low-income patients receiving definitive specialty health care
y Number of deferred ER visits
Strategy:
y Support services for those struggling with mental health
Goal 3: Help provide access to crisis and intervention services necessary for health and wellness
y Support strategies that build healthy home environments, such as those preventing incidences of domestic abuse
Indicators: y Number of patients being treated for critical mental health, co-occurring disorder, medical and psychiatric services
y Number of individuals showing emotional and behavioral health improvements
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Goals & Strategies: Education Goal 1: Help ensure that children enter school prepared Strategies: y Promote quality care and early learning
y Address critical needs early
y Support and educate families.
Indicators: y Percentage of children achieving or showing improvement in developmental milestones
y Percentage of 3- to 5-year-olds with commonly recognized school readiness skills y Percentage of children passing the fall kindergarten IRI
y Percentage of parents attending educational/parental events
y Number of parents reporting increased quality time spent reading to their children y Amount of fruits and vegetables consumed by children and adults per day
Goal 2: Support kids inside and outside of school
Strategies: y Support children with quality mentoring programs (adult/child, peer to peer and group)
y Promote transition programs that provide social and academic support
y Provide quality out-of-school opportunities that reinforce and enhance learning
Indicators: y Number of children engaged in mentoring programs (adult/child, peer to peer and group)
y Percentage of students receiving quality tutoring support outside of school
y Number of children receiving out-of-school academic assistance
y Percentage of parents engaged in parent/teacher conferences and activities y Percentage of parents attending educational/parental events
y Number of children developing pro-social skills for academic success through out-of-school learning opportunities
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Goals & Strategies: Financial Independence Goal 1: Help individuals and families gain financial literacy and asset development Strategies: y Provide access to financial literacy education programs that support the acquisition of assets and collaborations that promote alternatives to predatory lending Indicators: y Percentage of clients completing a budget
y Percentage of clients with a checking and/or savings account
y Percentage of clients receiving education related to asset goal
y Percentage of clients meetings savings goal: three months of current living expenses y Percentage of clients purchasing asset
y Percentage of clients claiming Earned Income Tax Credit
y Number of case management clients referred to financial literacy classes y Number of financial literacy clients increasing their knowledge
Goal 2: Provide access to job education and training Strategy:
y Support training and education programs that lead to employment in high-demand, livable-wage occupations
y Average wage at placement
y Percentage of clients retaining employment at 30, 90 and 180 days
y Number of clients earning a GED
Indicators: y Number of days from completed training to job placement
y Average number of hours per week at placement
y Percentage offered and percentage enrolled in health benefit plan
y Percentage of clients with wage, hours and/or benefit enhancement at 30, 90, 180 and 365 days y Percentage of clients with measured increase in their English-language proficiency levels
y Reason for exiting program (completed program, incarcerated, employment, unknown, etc.)
Goal 3: Support efforts to obtain affordable permanent housing Strategy:
y Provide access to services that lead to affordable permanent housing
y Percentage of clients who are still housed after 6 months
Indicators: y Percentage of clients who obtain affordable housing
y Percentage of clients able to pay their own rent or mortgage 6 and 12 months after placement
y Number and percentage of low-income working families that pay no more than 40 percent of their income on housing (includes rent and mortgage payments)
y Number of exiting case management clients who improve their Case Management Questionnaire score y Number of exiting case management clients who set a housing objective
y Number of exiting case management clients who have met one or more of their housing objectives
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Investment Framework Mobilizing sustained change in community conditions At United Way of Treasure Valley, we’ve been engaging and mobilizing the community to meet common challenges since 1928. But our approach has evolved significantly in the last few years. Today it starts with creating a shared community vision with stakeholders throughout the valley, using research to lay the foundation for evidence-based decision-making. Then we bring together leaders from nonprofits, foundations, businesses, education and government to align support behind proven solutions. Finally we attract the investment needed to sustain the vision and continually improve our efforts.
Community Impact Grants Multi-year funding for collective impact partnerships that foster shared visions. These collaborative partnerships are designed to mobilize sustained changes in community conditions by addressing one or more impact goals.
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Annual Grants Annual funding designed to support solutions that address community need in the areas of education, financial independence and health. This funding is provided to organizations that demonstrate measurable impact to the indicators identified in the Community Impact Plan.
Flex Grants Funding available year-round that allows United Way of Treasure Valley to support new projects outside of the annual grant process. Flex grants are given to existing programs or pilot projects that are innovative and evidencebased.
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