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ANNUAL UPDATE 2019-2020 Mohawk Valley a MESSAGE from the CEO Erin Gutierrez Matt UNITED WAY IS A LEADING PROBLEM SOLVER, INNOVATOR AND CONNECTOR IN THE ANNUAL UPDATE 2019-2020 Mohawk Valley A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO Erin Gutierrez Matt United Way is more than a fundraising organization. United Way of the Mohawk Valley is a convener, innovator, and problem solver. We are a leader in evaluating community need, defining gaps, and bringing local partners together to solve the problems of our community. We invest in programs that are proven to make a local impact and drive change in three areas of focus: education, health, and financial stability – each a crucial component to our community today and its future. We make a difference in the lives of many by increasing access to healthy and affordable food choices, addressing early education and intervention, and tackling the root causes of poverty. United Way MV has brought millions of dollars of funding from grants to tackle important issues facing our community, including funds for childcare, housing, food, and shelter. You play and important role in our work. Working together with our donors, volunteers, non-profit partners, and community advocates, we can help the Mohawk Valley thrive. Thank you for your partnership! 1 United Way funds dozens of local programs and initiatives helping thousands of people in our community. UNITED WAY’S IMPACT: children were given support A SNAPSHOT OF 4,365 to succeed in school. individuals were provided outlets to OUR WORK 119,646 achieve and sustain healthy lifestyles. residents were given assistance to solve and our 4,510 financial crisis and create stability. FUNDED 108,000+ meals were given to families in need. individuals were linked to resources PARTNERS’. 10,000+ to help them each day through United Way’s 211 database. Learn more at unitedwaymv.org/ourwork 2 COVID-19 “THE VERY” GENEROUS PPE EQUIPMENT GRANT HAS MADE SUCH AN INCREDIBLE DIFFERENCE FOR OUR AGENCY. IT WOULD HAVE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT FOR US CREATE A SPACE THAT ENABLES STAFF United Way plans for the future while staying nimble AND CLIENTS TO FEEL COMFORTABLE AND SAFE to act in times of crisis or disaster. COVID-19 has WITHOUT THESE FUNDS. impacted our community members in a way never seen - Stephanie Eghigian, Empowered Pathways before. United Way took action to support the amplified and evolving needs in the Mohawk Valley, including creating our joint MV COVID-19 Fund, securing and distributing masks, and establishing a resource to put food on the table Personal Protective Equipment during for families in need. COVID-19 has been an essential part of everyday life for our frontline workers, non-profits, local businesses, and community residents. We created the local Mohawk Valley COVID-19 MOHAWK VALLEY Response Fund in partnership with The United Way utilized our COVID-19 Community Foundation of Oneida and Herkimer connections within the RESPONSE FUND Counties. Designed to rapidly deploy grants, community to distribute POWERED BY United Way of the Mohawk Valley this fund helped to connect local front-line 140,000+ masks donated by organizations to needed resources. Bank of America and New York Volunteer Organizations This fund raised and distributed more than $1 Million to local non-profits to purchase life-saving medical equipment, essential PPE, and cleaning supplies, increase access to food, offer technical Active in Disaster, to local support, and more. non-profits, childcare centers, and individuals. 3 2-1-1 THE MOST COMMON NEEDS 211 is the database built to deliver local solutions to individuals in need. ARE BASIC NEEDS: Residents can get better results and connected to help faster with a call, text, or online search with 211. Every day, but especially in times of crisis, 211 is a crucial resource to our community. 211 has helped individuals navigate services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. FOOD SHELTER UTILITIES 4 With this childcare center 30 new jobs were created to care for children in more than 100 spots for children ESPRI: CHILDCARE, ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. ACADEMICS FIRST We are committed to taking on the issues that impact our community most, like childcare. In partnership with the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (ESPRI), United Way launched the region’s first licensed extended-day childcare center, called Academics First. This project is centered on providing safe, EMPIRE STATE affordable childcare, with education in the forefront. We hope this childcare center is a model for change in our community, as the ESPRI modern family’s work hours vary beyond POVERTY REDUCTION INITIATIVE generalized business hours. This project was designed and launched to meet the needs of our community to enable job advancement, higher education attainment and growth of strong families. 5 SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM United Way’s ability to identify and fill gaps in services is part of what makes our work essential to our community. In June 2019, United Way learned the summer program which provided lunches to families would not be available. In the city of Utica, 85% of students receive free or reduced lunches at school. The lack of this program would have left hundreds of families to struggle putting food on the table through the summer. United Way stepped-up and within just a couple of weeks created and lunched our Summer Lunch Program in the city of Utica, supplying thousands of packed lunches children and We have a vast network of local business and non-profit families throughout the summer. partners that allows us to make an impact in the lives of thousands. Our partners for the 2019 Summer Lunch Program included Hope House, HOOD, Smith Packing, Oneida County’s Workforce Development office, and Food Bank of Central New York, and dozens of volunteers. 6 VOLUNTEERS UNITED United Way launched the regions first easy-to-use, cloud-based volunteer platform, VOLUNTEERS UNITED. This platform is building capacity and driving efficiency for local non-profits and changing the way they connect with volunteers. This innovative platform tracks creates an ease and efficiency for both volunteer and non-profit. Volunteers United offers volunteer time tracking, auto-alerts, and streamlined communications between non-profit and volunteer. Whether volunteering as an individual or utilizing the platforms X = team option, this platform makes it easy 4,168 HOURS $27.20 $113,369.60 United Way brought Volunteer $113,369.60 of to connect to opportunities to make a hundreds of volunteers time is worth volunteer time difference. together giving 4,168 $27.20 an was given last hours of their time. hour. year. 7 Volunteers United will connect more volunteers to the needs of non-profits, increasing the impact in our community. 8 2019 LEADERSHIP DONORS Peter Shagory Justin H. Rishel Stephen Mraz Jennie M. Shearin Donna M. Dolansky Elizabeth A. Lehner Alexis de Tocqueville Society Jack B. Riffle Associates William J. Slater Nancy A. Rockhill Matthew & Megan Nicholl Sandra R. Sherwood Lori A. Dolly John C. Lercara Andrew Carnegie $20,000+ Platinum - $7,500-$9,999 Silver $2,000-$2,999 Sandra L. Soroka Brad Saia Barb & Ed Paparella Theresa & Dan Swider Cindy M. Domingue-Hendrickson Henry C. Lohr Bank of America Elizabeth & Larry Gilroy Ross & Julie Berntson Royanne L. Sprowell Sears Realty Co., Inc. Ron & Paula Passafaro Terry & Patty Terenzetti Joan Donovan Jonathon Loomis Bank of Utica Pinny & George Kuckel Drs. James Bramley & Patricia Lane Barbara M. Keyes Utica Gas & Electric EFCU Shannon C. Peck Bette J. Thomas Mark & Kathy Donovan Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Loomis H. Thomas Clark, Jr. & Bernadette T. Clark Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas O. Matt Timothy A. Butcher Gregory A. Stewart WalMart #2234 - Rome Jon & Dianne Perry Mr. & Mrs. Tracy Thompson Jerry M. Delaney Karole T. Loucks F.X. Matt Brewing Company Stewart’s/Dake Family Charles A. Gaetano Construction Corp. Tricia L. Sticca WalMart - Out of Area Robert & Melissa Porten Lisa M. Urich Christopher & Carrie Evans Harry H. & Martha S. Love M&T Bank Mary H. Vicks Mr. & Mrs.* Walter T. Foley Thomas E. Stock ANONYMOUS - 1 Tim & Cindy Reed Patrice Van Nortwick Mary Carol Evans Peggy T. Ludwig National Grid Amy Gaffney Strong-Burns & Sprock Funeral Home Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Roberts III Lynne M. Williams Michael & Melissa Evolo Dave & Cynthia Lyman Utica National Insurance Group Diamond $5,000-$7,499 Randy J. Hubbard David R. Styles Oak Level $1,000-$1,499 Scott & Martha Shatraw ANONYMOUS - 4 Marc C. Fasolo Joseph G. Malecki Adirondack Bank James C. Humphrey Kristen M. Synakowski Israel Acosta Richard & Ann Shlotzhauer Linda Forth Lindsey Mandia John Hopkins $15,000 - $19,999 Ball Corporation Jonas Kelly & Heidi Jones Matthew Taube Mark & Kathy Angelucci David Socha Patrick Gallagher Robert & Donna Manfredo CONMED Corporation Cris & Ann Brodock Mark S. Lewandrowski Brian Telfer Ruth & Gene Blackburn Mr. & Mrs. John B. Stetson Pine Level $500-$749 Jeffrey George Gabriele A. Martini Curt & Beth Hartman Rich & Lynn Creedon Steve & Amanda Mandia Robert D. & Beth A. Treen Christopher Boardman Maria E. Suppa JJohn J. Acee II Sandra J. Giehl Joseph Mathlin Indium Corporation of America John Eckmair Kristen Martin Amy L. Van Apeldoorn The Borton Family Kyle & Julie Tomlin Michele & Kelly Adams Jeffrey W. Gornick Lauren & Dominick Mattia, Sr. Observer-Dispatch Denyse & Greg Evans Nicholas R. & Erin G. Matt Thomas M. VanHatten, CPA Elizabeth Bowers James B. Tracy Kevin E. Alexander Ken Gottuso Tammy A. & Ricardo J. Mauro Rising Phoenix Holdings Corporation Excellus BC/BS Utica Region Lillian D. Matt Jennifer VanWagoner Bruce & Shannon Brach Utica District Telephone EFCU Robert & Lisa Marie Alexander Ryan Goux Tina M. McBee John F. & Jackie Romano The Fountainhead Group, Inc. Jim & Ursula McCarthy Richard & Alissa Viti David & Valerie Brown Jim Wallace April J. Arch-Espigares Hanka Grabovica Jaclyn T. McDowell Steven & Beth Guzski McQuade & Bannigan, Inc. Lisa E. Walchusky Steven T.
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