UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY2016-17 ANNUAL REPORT

MAKING MORE THINGS

POSSIBLE

BUILDING A STRONGER

COMMUNITY

ACHIEVING A BRIGHTER

FUTURE

United Wayof Southern Chautauqua County

MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERSThis has a been a remarkable year for United Way of Southern Chautauqua County. The 2016 Campaign exceeded its $1.3 million goal by more than $35,000! These results are only possible because this community is filled with generous individuals, companies and private foundations. Anne and Paul Hedin can’t be thanked enough for generating the highest campaign total in six years.

Another ground-breaking achievement was being selected to lead the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative for the City of Jamestown. This special project seeks to invest $1 million in transformational programming for local residents struggling to make ends meet. This is a great example of how United Way can leverage its experience in community investment by overseeing a grassroots process that strives for measurable short-term results.

This Fall, our Board of Directors will establish a new three-year strategic plan. The focus on demonstrating impact for donors will continue as we address our four priorities. This work has never been more critical and we are eager to see where it takes us next.

Increase the

number of families with the necessary

life skills to be self-sufficient.

Increase the readyworkforce by

addressing soft & hard skills gaps among young

people & adults.

Improve academicsuccess by

working directly with youth fromcradle to career.

Improve the health &

independence of vulnerable

populations.

OUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

2016 CAMPAIGN SUCCESSUnder the leadership of Anne & Paul Hedin, Campaign Co-Chairs, the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County raised in excess of $1,338,652 for the community. This was a $37,000 increase over the prior year and 3% increase over the goal. More than 2,729 donors were inspired to give thanks to the work of volunteers in workplaces and in the community.

OFFICERSMichael RobertsPresidentAllied Alarm Services

Christopher Colburn O.D. F.A.A.O.Vice President Spectrum Eye Care

Joseph BellittoTreasurer City of Jamestown

Joelle Washer Secretary Northwest

Jennifer GibsonPast President Northwest

MEMBERSHans AuerUBS Financial

Sara Becker CSEA

James Cirbus M.D. JAMA - GLPP

Stephen DeyoJamestown Cycle Shop

Matt Ewalt Chautauqua Institution

Willow FodorJCLC

Timothy Grace O.D. Chautauqua Eyecare

Daniel Gullotti Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo

Anne HedinCommunity

Vince Horrigan Chautauqua County

Andrew Johnson Jr.TitanX Engine Cooling

Deborah KathmanCommuntiy

Christopher Maggio Jamestown Teachers Associaiton

David Painter Ahlstrom-Schaeffer Electric

Wayne Rishell Weber-Knapp

Tom Schmidt Community

Christine Tarbrake M&T Bank

David Walter Clark Patterson Lee

STAFFKrista Camarata Director of Community Impact

Amber GrekalskiResource DevelopmentCoordinator

Tory IrgangExecutive Director

Jennifer Peters Director of Finance & Administration

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Assets Cash $758,327 John A. & Oscar Johnson Memorial Fund $1,914,634

Total Cash & Investments $2,672,961

Total Receivables – Grants & 2016 Campaign $262,766 Prepaid Expenses $3,279 Fixed Assets $5,679 Total Assets $2,944,685 Liabilities Accounts Payable, Accruals, and Deferred Liabilities $4,505

Fund Balance Allocations & Donor Designations to Agencies $1,025,428 Temporarily Restricted (Community Impact) $84,323 Temporarily Restricted (Admin) $310,220 Fixed Assets, Board Designated, Restricted, $1,520,208 & Unrestricted Funds Total Fund Balance $2,940,179 Total Liabilities & Fund Balance $2,944,685

SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Actual Budgeted Variance

Revenues $1,312,686 $1,247,807 $64,879Unrealized Gain/Loss $232,531 $0 $232,531*ESPRI Revenues $51,586 $0 $51,586 Distribution from Johnson Memorial Fund $82,500 $81,000 $1,500Expenses (includes Depreciation) $1,345,572 $1,387,292 -$41,720 *ESPRI Expenses $51,586 $0 $51,586Revenue Over (Under) Expenses $282,145 -$58,485 $340,630

Unaudited StatementUnited Way of Southern Chautauqua County maintains the highest ratings from all nationally recognized charity

review organizations including: Charity Navigator, Guide Star, and BBB’s Wise Giving Alliance.

The latest audited financial statement and IRS Form 990 are available at www.uwayscc.org.

*ESPRI is the Empire State Reduction Initiative administered by United Way of Southern Chautauqua County.

BUSINESS TEAMDoug NelsonChairNorthwest

Misty JohnsonFalconer Printing & Design

Alex JohnsonShults Auto Group

Michelle LunzNorthwest

Stephen RoachFalconer Printing & Design

Jason StronzCourier Capital

Blake TaranaTim Hortons

EDUCATION TEAMChris ReillyCo-ChairJamestown Public Schools

Maureen DonahueCo-ChairSouthwestern Central School

FINANCE TEAMHans AuerCo-ChairUBS Financial Mark Prechtl Co-ChairChautauqua Patrons

Dean BensonChautauqua Patrons

Megan GreenChautauqua Patrons

Christine NaryChautauqua Patrons

Brian WillinkChautauqua Patrons

FOUNDATIONS TEAMPeter SullivanCo-ChairCommunity

Hadley WeinbergCo-ChairWeinberg Financial

INDIVIDUAL TEAMCathy MootsCo-ChairCommunity

Tom SchmidtCo-ChairCommunity

Joel GadenCommunity

John IrelandCommunity

Patricia KinneyCommunity

Michael MootsCommunity

Kathy SchmidtCommunity

INDUSTRIAL TEAMRex McCrayChairWeber Knapp

Robert DahlinWeber Knapp

Robb JonesBlackstone Advanced Technologies

Michael MetzgerBlackstone Advanced Technologies

Pamela NollAllied Alarm Services

Michael RobertsAllied AlarmServices

Heather TurnerBlackstoneAdvanced Technologies

Gary YagerFinancial Partners

LEADERSHIP CIRCLERandy ManittaCo-ChairHopes Windows

Sue ManittaCo-ChairCommunity

Deborah KathmanCommunity

Deke KathmanCommunity

Mary LaustererHopes Windows

PROFESSIONAL TEAMKait Ames D.O.Co-ChairJAMA

Jim Cirbus M.D.Co-ChairJAMA - GLPP

Tim Grace O.D. Co-ChairChautauqua Eyecare

John LaMancusoCo-ChairLewis & Lewis, P.C.

PACESETTERS TEAMLiz LingenfelterCo-ChairWegmans

Theresa MegerCo-ChairWegmans

PUBLIC SERVICE TEAMLisa GoodellCo-ChairCBA VisionRehab Services

Jeff KroonCo-ChairWCD Boys & GirlsClub

Frank BercikChautauqua AdultDay Care

Melanie WitkowskiCASAC

Barrie Yochim Meals on Wheels

CAMPAIGN TEAMS

$100,000 AND ABOVECummins, Inc.Gebbie Foundation, Inc.Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

$15,000 TO $19,999Bush Industries, Inc. Carnahan-Jackson FoundationJessie Smith Darrah Fund TitanX Engine CoolingWinifred Crawford Dibert Foundation

$10,000 TO $14,999Chautauqua County EmployeesJohnson FoundationM & T BankPhoenix Metal Fabricating, Inc.United Parcel Services

$2,500 TO $4,999Alliance Advisory GroupAbraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolCentury 21 Turner BrokersChautauqua EyecareChautauqua Patrons Insurance CompanyCommunity Bank NA Dahlstrom Rollform CorporationDeere-Hitatchi Construction MachineryEllison Bronze, Inc. Heidenhain CorporationJamestown High SchoolJamestown Business CollegeJamestown Schools AdministrationJamestown Macadam Inc./LER ConcreteJamestown Electro-Plating Works, Inc.Nationwide/Woltz InsuranceNationwide/Stage InsurancePanama Central SchoolRhoe B. Henderson AgencySlone Melhuish/Maville Tremaine InsuranceSouthern Chautauqua Federal Credit UnionShort & Smith Insurance Associates Shults Auto GroupTops Markets - #274 Foote Ave.United Way of Southern Chautauqua CountyWCD Boys & Girls Club of JamestownYMCA of Jamestown

$20,000 TO $39,999Clark Trust United Way FundHope’s Windows, Inc.Lenna FoundationNorthwestSKF Aeroengine N.A. Weber-Knapp Company

$5,000 TO $9,999Allied Alarm ServicesAllied Fire ProtectionArtone LLC Blackstone Advanced TechnologiesBoard of Public UtilitiesBuffamante Whipple Buttafaro PCChautauqua InstitutionCity of JamestownClark Patterson LeeClassic BrassDawson Metal Company, Inc.IBEW Local 106Jamestown Community College

$1,000 TO $2,499Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyBlackstone-NEY UltrasonicsBemus Point Central SchoolBOCES Bodell Overcash Anderson & Co., Inc.Bon TonCargill Animal Nutrition Chautauqua Adult Day Care Center, Inc.Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care

CAMPAIGN DONORS

$500 TO $999Chautauqua Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Council CBA Vision Rehabilitation ServicesChautauqua Lake Central SchoolChautauqua Lake Child Care CenterChild Advocacy Program of Chaut. CountyCFC/Federal Govt. Employees Buffalo & ErieCounty of Chautauqua IDADryden Mutual Insurance CompanyEnterprise Rent-A-CarFar West Council School SuperintendentsFirst Energy FoundationGeneral ElectricGeorge Washington Middle SchoolGlatz Agency, Inc.Inscape New York, Inc. Jamestown Area Labor Council AFL-CIOJamestown Awning Inc.Jamestown Community Learning Council

$40,000 TO $99,999Hultquist FoundationWegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Jamestown Container CompaniesLucile Parson Charitable TrustMerril Lynch Pierce Fenner & SmithMoon Brook CCC Charity ClassicNational GridRing Precision ComponentsSouthern Tier Brewing CompanySpectrum EyecareThe Resource CenterUBS Financial Services, Inc.United Way Endowment Fund, CRCFWeinberg Financial Group

Chautauqua Striders, Inc.Clinton V. Bush SchoolCourier Capital Corp.El Greco Woodworking, Inc.Falconer Central SchoolFamily Service of the Chautauqua RegionFancher Chair Company Frewsburg Central SchoolGebbie Foundation EmployeesGeorge A. Persell SchoolJAMA - GLLPJamestown Cycle Shop, Inc.JHS Basketball TournamentKey Bank National AssociationLake Shore SavingsLewis & Lewis PCLutheran Macy’sMeals on Wheels of Jamestown AreaMental Health Association MonofraxPost-JournalSalvation ArmySamuel G. Love SchoolSaxton, Kocur and Associates, LLPSchaffner Knight Minnaugh Southwestern Central SchoolSummit Wealth ManagementThomas Jefferson Middle SchoolUlrich Planfiling Equip. Corp.Walmart Stores, Inc.Weaver MaterialsWelders Supply Co.YWCA of JamestownZ & M Ag and Turf

$100 TO $499Ahlstrom-Schaeffer Electric Corp.All Metal Specialties Inc.Allegheny Highlands Council, BSAAmerican Red CrossAmes Insurance AgencyAT&TBarton Tool, Inc.Brigiottas Farmland CenterCarlyle C. Ring SchoolCarpenters Local 276Charles M. Smith Insurance, Inc.Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Employees Chautauqua Watershed ConservencyCitizens BankClymer Central SchoolCollins ConstructionCornell Cooperative ExtensionCourt Appointed Special AdvocatesEveryday’s Super True ValueFalconer Printing & DesignFedExFive Star BankG. L. Olson, Inc.Girl Scouts of Western New YorkHogan’s HutHulbert Counseling Services LCSW PCHultquist Place Resident Council IBM, Inc.Infinity Visual & Performing ArtsInmar, Inc. Ives-Johnson Insurance AgencyJCPenney CompanyJ. Edwards Insurance Company, Inc.

UP TO $100Abers AcresAdams TowingAJ Texas HotsAllen Park Women’s ClubAmazon Smile FoundationArro Tool & Die, Inc.Cassadaga Valley Central SchoolCraft World Action HobbiesJunior Achievement of WNY LaBardo Advisors, Inc. Monro Muffler/Brake, Inc. Pine Valley Central SchoolSalon 1SUNY Fredonia Student AssociationTriple E ManufacturingVal Pro Sanitary SuppliesWorkforce Investment BoardXerox

Memorials:Stanley AronsonJames CoffmanLaurabel ColburnKay EdborgPatrick T. Finnerty Sr.Carol P. StearnsCharles Ward

Honoraria:Jonathan Owen CarrMary Hedin

Jamestown Housing AuthorityJohanson Agency, Inc.Kellogg’s LaBella Associates D.P.C.Lockwood Agency, Inc. MD Electronics Corporation Milton J. Fletcher SchoolNational Fuel GasQuick SolutionsRandolph Central SchoolRobert S. & Je Anne Bargar FundRodgers Land SurveyingSalute to Labor DinnerSerta Mattress CompanySouthwestern NY Building Trades CouncilStuart Tool & Die, Inc. TAR Enterprises / Tim Hortons Tops Markets - #754 FrewsburgTops Markets - #209 Washington StreetWells Fargo Home Mortgage

James B. Schwab company, Inc.Jamestown Audubon SocietyJamestown Kitchen & BathJamestown Pediatric AssociatesKings Heating & Sheet MetalLakewood Rod & Gun Club, Inc.Lane Women’s Health GroupLANtecs Network ConsultantsLECOM PGA Golf TournamentLena’s Pizza & Sub ShopLexmark FieldLiberty Mutual Ins. Co.Lockheed MartinMAC Truck Parts & Equipment Co., Inc.ManpowerMedia OneMonarch Plastics Inc.Nolloth Thompson AgencyNorthwest ArenaRexnordSchuver ChiropracticSherman Central SchoolSoftware SolutionsSpray Tech Finishing Stanton’s Garage, Inc.State Farm Insurance/RobinsonSteven R. Gustafson, PLSTaco Hut Restaurant The Relief Zone, Inc.Tops Markets - #272 Falconer Tops Markets - #270 MayvilleUsherwood Office TechnologyValu Home Centers

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE

Founders CirCle $5,000+Dr. & Mrs. James & Marcia CirbusWilliam Freyd and Diane M. Carlson Randall and Susan ManittaTom MeyersMr & Mrs. Michael and Karen RobertsLois F. StricklerJack and Ann Swartz

Builders soCiety $2,500+Hans and Kari AuerDavid & JoAnn ColburnPhineas and Sara DeMinkBill and Kathleen EvansJim and Sue GardeDr. And Mrs. Tim and Kathy GraceLyndon and Melanie GrittersChuck and Linda HallSteve and Gesele KoehlerHoward W. LindstromRex and Micki McCrayMike and Cathy MootsDr. Lillian Vitanza NeyDr. & Mrs. Bert and Mary RappolePaul & Rosemary StagePeter and Holly SullivanTom TurnerRick & Terry TurnerCynthia Woltz Ins. AgencyJohn and Kristy Zabrodsky

Thomas and Suzette BensonMr. & Mrs. Elwood BlanchardTodd J. ButtonCraig and Becky ColburnDr. Christopher Colburn & Allison SlaterDavid DawsonSylvia D. DerrickMichael & Denise EvansMr. & Mrs. Raymond &Jeanine FashanoMr. & Mrs. Rick & Jennifer GibsonHarry & Gloria GlatzAnne and Paul HedinRhoe and Sharron HendersonMr. & Mrs. Tom and Lisa HoltMr. & Mrs. Martin and Patricia IdzikGary and Kay Johnson Robert S. and Ethelyn M. JohnsonJane and Rolland KidderAndrew and Mary KohlMary C. LaustererTim O. Mains & David P. GardnerMichael and Marjorie MetzgerHenry and Rochelle Mole’

leadership CirCle $1,000+William J. Andrews Cle and Penny AustinGene and Ann Marie AversaTom and Jane BeckerThomas & Kathleen BemusDan & Barb BerryMr. & Mrs. Jack Bielata

Mary H. Blair Dr. & Mrs. Jonathan Blasius Heather C. Brown and Sam Triscari Mr. & Mrs. Lyman and Janette Buck, III Mr. Tracy Buck Drs. James & Vicky Campion Alison & Jay Churchill Dr. & Mrs. Patrick and Karen Collins David Conklin Mary F. Cook Dr. & Mrs. James and Shelley Dahlie Lou and Melissa Deppas Larry and Lorraine Diggs Mr. & Mrs. Cory and Elva Duckworth Greg and Carrie Edwards Kurt & Kym Eimiller David Eliason Dr. Kathleen Fanos Mary A. Farrell Mr. Scott Farrell Suzanne Foley Dr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Greer J. Mathews & Lanie R. Hagberg Mark & Donna Hampton Denise & Tom Heppeler Peter and Cindy Holway Vince and Barb Horrigan The Jung Family Deb and Deke Kathman Robert M. Kocur Dr. & Mrs. Wolf-Dieter Krahn Jeff and Kelly Kroon Steven Kulig Deborah S. Moore & Brian Kushmaul Dr. & Mrs. John M. LaMancuso Jeff and Marilyn Lehman Tom and Liz Lingenfelter John and Jeanne Lloyd Stan and Sara Lundine Mr. David Maines Richard and Janice Marks Drs. Rudy and Diane Mueller Tracy and Chad Mulkin Evadne Ong Randy and Diana Ordines Dan & Brigetta Overcash David & Eileen Painter Rosalie H. Pembridge

Gregory and Cynthia PetersonMr. & Mrs. Gene PhaneufDr. Marie and Mr. John PlumbRenee & Mark PrechtlSam PriceRichard ReynoldsMr. & Mrs. Jonathan and Sally ScaliseBrenda Schultz - In Memory of Dr. Terry SchultzJames A. Schultz, O.D.Doug & Lisa SchutteJohn & Christine SchuylerBob and Barbara ScottCurt & Joyce SechlerMichael and Angela SheaDavid and Elizabeth ShepherdPatricia and Richard SlaterGregory and Linda SmithJames M. SmithSandra SnivelyLee and Jennifer SteinTerry and Katie StronzTyler and Carolyn SwansonRobert VanEvery & Judith ClaireThe Walter Family Dean and Debbie WeaverGreg and Laurie WhitermoreMr. Donald WhittingtonMr. & Mrs. Richard WightTad and Betsy Wright

emerging leaders

$2,500 +Adam and Tory Irgang

$1,500 +Dr. Anna and Mr. Rob Wohlgemuth

$1,000+Kelly and Rob DuBois, Jr.Paul and Chantel HaaseRicky and Heather TurnerDana and Joelle WasherMr. & Mrs. Derek Watkins

$500+Danielle AmicoAnonymous - Jesus is LordJennifer C. CresantiJohn R. FotiMs. Karen FullerMegan GreenAmanda MiragliaCarrie PetersonMike QuigleyMatt & Pam ReeseMariah RossMallory L. Smith, CPA

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these listings. We sincerely apologize for any errors or omissions.

15 Members of the Leadership Circle & Emerging Leaders wish to remain anonymous.

Wayne and Victoria RishellJohn L. & Carole W. SellstromElaine ShortLinda V. SwansonMr. & Mrs. Barclay O. WellmanDr. & Mrs. Ryan WhiteMr. & Mrs. Allen Yahn

Tocqueville Society $10,000 +The Weinberg Family

stewardship soCiety $1,500+

ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEECheryl Akin, CasellaBill Andrews, MonofraxLeila Bell, Weber KnappKathy Bemus, Community Bank NAJoni Blackman, Fenton History CenterRachel Caprino, Hope’s WindowsLisa Christ, UPMC Chautauqua WCA Chris Colburn, Spectrum EyecareJon DeAngelo, Chautauqua CountySteve Deyo, Jamestown Cycle ShopLarry Diggs, CommunityPam Exley, Cummins JEP Matt Ewalt, Chautauqua Institution John Felton, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit UnionPhil Genco, WegmansKathy Grace, JCCDan Gullotti, Fessenden Laumer & DeAngeloMary Jo Hamilton, The Resource CenterMatt Hanley, City of Jamestown Amy Harding, Lake Shore Savings BankMisty Johnson, Falconer Printing & DesignRhonda Johnson, Weber KnappLorie Johnson, M&T BankAnnette Lewczyk, Hope’s Windows

John Lloyd, Buffamante Whipple Buttafaro, PCGary Loll, CommunityLeanna Luka-Conley, Chautauqua County Micki McCray, CommunityBonny Milliner, Allied Fire Protection Systems, Inc. Mark Nelson, Alliance Advisory Group, Inc.Karen Olson, SKF/UAWJulie Poppleton, Jamestown Public SchoolsJulie Possai, Falconer Central SchoolCecil Rhoades, Cummins JEP Vicki Rishell, Jamestown Public SchoolsKristofor Sellstrom, Board of Public Utilities Mike Shea, UPSSuzette Smith, The Resource Center Nicole Spontaneo, Artone LLCMark Summer, JRSC Digital Blake Tarana, Tim Hortons Christine Tarbrake, M&T BankGlori Taylor, Community Bank NAShawn Tibbitts, Jamestown Fire Department/IAFF1772Dave Walter, Clark Patterson LeeJoelle Washer, NorthwestDavid Wilkinson, IBEW Local Union 106/JALCLisa Yaggie, Community

United Way of Southern Chautauqua is currently in the second year of a

2- year funding commitment investing over $1,000,000 dollars

annually in 41 programs. Allocation volunteers spent time with each program this

year to hear about their progress and discuss

achievements and challenges.

Youth Scouting...$18,000Allegheny Highlands, Boy Scouts of America

Great Futures....$125,000WCD Boys & Girls Club

Preschool Vision Screening...$4,423CBA Vision Rehab

Early Childhood...$18,500Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center

After School...$2,500Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center

K-12 Tutoring...$7,000Chautauqua Striders

Mentoring...$38,865Chautauqua Striders Trauma Focused Therapy...$25,000Child Advocacy Program

CASA of Chautauqua County...$25,000Court Appointed Special Advocates

School Based Social Work...$77,950Family Service of the Chaut. Region

Comprehensive Programming...$8,000Girl Scouts of WNY

Camp Experience...$9,500Girl Scouts of WNY

After School Programming...$10,500Girl Scouts of WNY

Parents as Teachers..$25,000Jamestown Community Learning Council

TRZ Kidz Programming...$8,000The Relief Zone, Inc.

Young Minds Tutoring...$1,000The Relief Zone, Inc.

ANEW Children & Family Outreach...$29,000The Salvation Army

Latino Afterschool Care...$29,000YMCA

Power Scholars...$23,771YMCA

Middle School Academy...$8,000YMCA

Early Care & Education...$53,500YWCA

TEAM...$20,171YWCA

Service to Armed Forces...$10,720American Red Cross

Disaster Services...$70,265American Red Cross

Scholarship Fund...$32,000Chautauqua Adult Day Care

Vision Rehabilitation...$16,000CBA Vision Rehab

Community Volunteers...$5,000Chautauqua County RSVP

ANEW Center...$42,000The Salvation Army

Membership...$5,000Community Connection at Findley Lake

Office-Based Counseling...$10,000Family Service of the Chaut. Region

Home-Delivered Meals...$20,000Meals on Wheels

Financial Assistance...$52,500The Salvation Army

2-1-1...$9,500UWSCC

Work Readiness...$35,000Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown

Prevention Works...$30,000Chautauqua Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Council

4-H Scholarship...$3,200Cornell Cooperative Extension

INSTILL...$13,000Infinity Visual & Performing Arts

It’s My Future...$10,000Junior Achievement of WNY Employement Success...$5,635The Resource Center

The Teen Center...$15,000YMCA

Recovery Coaching...$35,000Mental Health Association

Supportive Housing...$17,000YWCA

VITA...$8,737UWAYSCC

Women2Women...$1,500UWAYSCC

YOUNG PEOPLE SUCCEED IN SCHOOL

PEOPLE IN NEED CAN FIND HELP

EVERYONE IS READY TO WORK

FAMILIES ARE SELF-SUFFICIENT

2016-18 FUNDED PROGRAMMING

COMMUNITY IMPACT

COMMUNITY BABY SHOWEROver 900 items and $1,000 cash were collected this year by individuals from Clymer Central School, Jamestown Area Medical Associates – GLPP, Lane Women’s Health, Moon Brook Country Club Women’s Association, Panama Central School, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, and Zonta Club of Jamestown.

VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE

2-1-1 CALL CENTER

For the 2016 tax year, 14 volunteers prepared and filed 687 returns. This generated a total of $870,000 in refunds returned to the working families of our community.

The 2-1-1WNY Call Center provides information and referrals for a variety of health and human service needs. In 2016-17, there were 1,556 calls from Chautauqua County. Nearly three quarters of those calls were inquiries about the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.

This year, 2-1-1WNY established a Memorandum of Understanding with Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services to provide support in the event of a community incident such as flooding or a health crisis. This formalized a relationship that dates back to 2007.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

WOMEN2WOMEN

WOMEN&FINANCE

This adult mentoring program uses one-on-one relationships to help women achieve their personal goals. It brings together women from various careers and backgrounds who want to work with others to make their dreams become possible. Eight women are currently volunteering as “coaches.” They meet and communicate regularly with “participants” to build a relationship that enhances both.

Much like the Game of Life board game, women face twists and turns along their path. This initiative seeks to help women manage their personal finances no matte what occurs. Workshops held this year taught women more about maintaining the right records and files, understanding their credit score, acquiring the right auto and home insurance and planning for retirement. Local women taught one another in a fun and low pressure setting.

COALITION OF CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY WOMEN & GIRLSThe Coalition of Chautauqua County Women & Girls seeks to provide opportunities for women and girls of all ages and backgrounds to thrive. Now in its fourth year, this collective shares resources and offers a forum for advancing important work.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITYMEET YOUR MATCH VOLUNTEER EVENTUnited Way co-hosted an event with the Jamestown Young Professionals during Giving Tuesday. The goal of the event was to match a younger demographic with local volunteer opportunities. Each agency had one minute to pitch to the potential volunteer. The event raised awareness about the critical need for volunteers in the community. Many matches were made and several agencies have new volunteers; 3 have even decided to serve on Boards.

Each year, United Way partners with organized labor to recognize the community service of one of its members. Shawn Tibbitts and Kyle Sholl, members of IAFF 1772, were selected for the 2016 Mason Award. They launched the Chautauqua Project to raise money for families battling childhood cancer, specifically to help offset travel expenses or incidentals not covered by insurance.

They each maintain other community activities that help individuals and organizations like Court Appointed Special Advocates’ Come to the Table and Axemen Professional Firefighters Motorcycle Club’s Fill the Bus. Each participates in the well-known spaghetti dinners hosted by the firefighters to benefit local organizations.

JOSEPH H. MASON AWARD

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAREach year during Volunteer Appreciation Week, United Way helps its partner agenciescelebrate their volunteers by hosting a recognition event. Volunteers play a vital role in delivering services across the community. From riding on the bus for Chautauqua AdultDay Care to working in the food pantry at the Salvation Army to coaching sports at the WCD Boys & Girls Club. These individuals give thousands of hours in service to others.

EMPIRE STATE POVERTY REDUCTION INITIATIVEIn September 2016, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County (UWSCC) was selected as the lead agency for the City of Jamestown’s Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (ESPRI). In this role, UWSCC worked with Mayor Teresi to convene a Taskforce of key stakeholders from the community. Together they began examining the demographics to understand ‘who’ was living in poverty and embarked on a journey to understand ‘why.’

In the course of seven months, the Taskforce has gained a greater understanding of the needs in the City of Jamestown. Nearly 300 individuals attended a community conversation, small group listening session, large group service mapping exercise or community improvement workshop.

Along the way, a group of individuals with ‘lived experience’ has started meeting to offer ideas and feedback to the Taskforce. The ESPRI Taskforce will release a Request for Proposals later this summer. The RFP will ask local non-profits to propose transformational projects to address the root causes of poverty.

To prepare for the application process, United Way engaged Kate Ebersole to conduct Community Improvement Workshops. These sessions engaged nineteen agencies from the Jamestown area to examine the issues and design programs using the Aim and Driver model. These workshops have already increased collaboration and communication among prospective partners, in addition to generating new ideas.

ESPRI TASKFORCEAnn AbdellaChautauqua County Health Network

Jon AndersonChautauqua County HHS

Tami BergErie 2 BOCES

Shannon BessetteJamestown Community College

Christina BreenJamestown Renaissance Corporation

Krista Camarata United Way

Pastor Leecroft ClarkeHealing Word Ministries

David ConklinJamestown Business College

Lori CornellGovernor’s Office

Vince DeJoy Jamestown Department of Development

Cory Duckworth Jamestown Community College

Bruce Dudgeon MD Electronics

Father Luke Fodor St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Katie Geise Workforce Investment Board

Andy GoodellNYS Assembly

Matt Hanley City of Jamestown

Charlie HodgesUCAN

Tory IrgangUnited Way

Liz JonesChautauqua Region Community Foundation

Michael McElrath Jamestown High School

Jana Anderson-O’CambUPMC Chautauqua WCA

Pastor Amy RohlerCommunity Helping Hands

Sylvia Root Jamestown Public Schools

Christine Schuyler Chautauqua County HHS

Harry Snellings Jamestown Police Department

Linda SwansonSheldon Foundation

Mayor Sam Teresi City of Jamestown

Heather TurnerBlackstone Advance Technology

Catherine WayCommunity

David WilkinsonJamestown Area Labor Council

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