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First Things First…

First Things First…. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!. 2010 Campaign Theme. Fast Facts. 1300 United Ways in the United States UWBB is run by a board of local volunteers Dollars raised in our community campaign stays in our community

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First Things First…

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  1. First Things First… • Thank you! • Thank you!! • Thank you!!!

  2. 2010 Campaign Theme

  3. Fast Facts • 1300 United Ways in the United States • UWBB is run by a board of local volunteers • Dollars raised in our community campaign stays in our community • Funds are distributed through the CHSP process which is comprised by community volunteers • UWBB’s structure allows the community to address the issues that are important to us

  4. United Way of the Big Bend • 48 Partner Agencies • 80+ programs and services • 24 professional staff • 100’s of volunteers

  5. UWBB Counties

  6. Annual Big Bend foreclosures rose… • From 2,528 in June 2008 to 3,887 in June 2009 • Unemployment in the Big Bend rose… • From 7.9% in June 2009 to 8.7% in June 2010

  7. Annie One child at a time……

  8. One child at a time…… One child at a time…… 4,000,000 pounds of food provided to the hungry 3,000 children enrolled in a safe after-school program 3,000 people in need received meals, clothing, transportation, medication 573 survivors escaped a violent living condition and were provided safe haven 331 military families provided emergency communication services

  9. Visit www.thebestproject.org In 2010, VITA helped file 3,761 tax returns, claiming more than $4.4 million in tax refunds for Big Bend residents. VITA has had an estimated $14.5 million economic impact in the Big Bend area -- $12.7 million in total refunds and $1.8 million in tax preparation fee savings in the last five years.

  10. Visit www.WholeChildLeon.com Whole Child Leon is focused on making sure that in our community children are healthy at age 1, making appropriate progress and entering kindergarten ready to succeed. • Some highlights of our work include: • 450 children have obtained insurance since 2008 through thanks to the KidCare Outreach position created within Leon County Schools, thanks to a grant by Capital Health Plan. • 79 children were screened during two Community-wide Infant Toddler and Preschool Developmental Comprehensive Screening events, coordinated by the WCL Health Action Team. • 25 children are receiving pediatric dental-health services thanks to a grant rom the Florida Dental Health Foundation. • 280 childcare centers participated in the first Quality Rating System (QRS) for childcare centers which will be published in August 2010 through a partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend.

  11. Big Bend residents without health insurance… • has reached 23% in the Big Bend • Food stamp usage in the Big Bend rose… • 24% from 2008 to 2009

  12. Leadership Outreach Areas What is “POWER of the PURSE”? An incredible group of women committed to significantly improving the quality of life in the Big Bend through philanthropic giving, advocacy and volunteerism. • It’s about more than just raising funds to meet and prevent human need. It’s about networking with other women through a mutual commitment to and relationship with United Way.

  13. Leadership Outreach Areas For Young Leaders Only (FYLO) • FYLO provides a forum for 20 – 40 year olds to actively participate in philanthropy in our community. • Through volunteering, networking and personal and professional growth opportunities, FYLO members are helping United Way make a lasting, positive impact in people’s lives and in our community.

  14. How does the Community Investment Process work? • A donation to United Way is made • Local Agencies submit grant proposals for funding • A group of trained community volunteers serve on the Allocation panel and decide where the dollars go • All donations stay in Big Bend (unless directed otherwise by the donor) • $.83 of every dollar goes to support local programs

  15. One gift at a time….. • = $3 • = $5 • = $10

  16. Thank you for being a LifeSaver! Whatever you earn, or whatever you have in life, use it wisely. Use it for the good of others and it will bring you the most good.” - Milton S. Hershey “Whatever you earn, or whatever you have in life, use it wisely. Use it for the good of others and it will bring you the most good.” - Milton S. Hershey

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