News Release
Contact: Michael G. Gaffney, APR
Vice President, Marketing
Office: 330-643-5532
Cell: 330-701-8080
Date: April 7, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT COUNTY
ANNOUNCES
FUNDING AMOUNTS FOR 2008
(AKRON, OHIO) – The United Way of Summit County Board of Trustees
has approved the following community investment package totaling
$9,695,761 for the 2008 fiscal year. |
|
Category |
2008 |
2007 |
| Community and
Program Services Funding |
$9,695,761 |
$9,357,071 |
| Net Fundraising
and Administrative Costs |
$1,196,239 |
$1,297,929 |
| Net Allowance
for Pledges Not Paid |
$450,000 |
$495,000 |
|
Because of a number of factors,
including reduction in staff and improved investment income, United
Way of Summit County has budgeted a decrease in net fundraising and
administrative (overhead) costs. The organization also has reduced
the amount it sets aside in expectation of pledges not paid.
Decisions about how much funding goes to each of the 101 programs at
49 affiliated agencies funded by United Way were made by more than
100 local volunteers who have been meeting and reviewing detailed
program and financial information for several weeks. These
volunteers made site visits, reviewed program outcomes and
deliberated over allocations based on the amount of money available
in particular areas of need. Total affiliated agency support
increased nearly 1% this year.
The $9.69 million package is a combination of:
· Investment decisions made by these volunteers and gifts
specifically designated by donors
· United Way’s fundraising partner American Red Cross, Summit County
Chapter contractual amount
· Community Services, including The Volunteer Center, United Way’s
Community Impact Program, Labor/Community Services Liaison
· Designations to other community agencies and United Ways in other
communities.
· Designations to targeted areas of service (Impact Areas).
· Approximately $240,000 for Community Impact Priority Funding for
programs addressing school readiness for children and/or economic
stability for families
At the organization’s 90th Anniversary Annual Meeting held April 2,
Campaign Chair Thomas J. Strauss of Summa Health System announced
that the community has pledged $11,372,000 to the 2007 United
Way/Red Cross Campaign.
“We are grateful and inspired by another generous response from our
community to the 2007 annual campaign. To raise nearly $11.4 million
in spite of tough economic times is a tribute to the compassion and
generosity of thousands of men, women and children who donate time
or money to make Summit County a better place for all. Our staff and
volunteers will continue to work hard to honor their stewardship and
help organizations in our community do more of what they do, and do
it better,” said Bob Kulinski, President, United Way of Summit
County.
In keeping with the organization’s new Community Impact Priorities
agenda announced last fall, 5% of undesignated and unrestricted
United Way revenue has been set aside for distribution through an
open Request for Proposal process. Proposals have been accepted from
qualified health and human service 501 (c) 3 agency serving Summit
residents, including current United Way Affiliated Agencies. The
proposals are being reviewed and recommendations made to United
Way’s Board of Directors by a separate United Way Priority Funding
committee.
Thom Mandel, Chair of the Board of Directors for United Way of
Summit County and President of Rubber City Radio Group, said, “As we
mark our 90th Anniversary and celebrate the fact that since 1918,
this organization has raised more than $400 million in and for this
community, we continue to improve the ways we do business. We will
continue making a difference in the lives of individuals and
families to honor the trust and stewardship our donors and
volunteers expect from us.”
United Way of Summit County improves lives by mobilizing community
assets for health and human services. For more information, call
330-762-7601, visit our website at
www.uwsummit.org, or write to us at United Way of Summit County,
90 N. Prospect St., P.O. Box 1260, Akron, Ohio 44309-1260. |
2008 Allocation by Agency Summary
|
AGENCY |
08 Total Investment $ |
07 Total Investment $ |
$ Chg 07 to 08 |
% Chg. 07 to 08 |
|
Akron Urban League |
370,598 |
372,783 |
-2,185 |
-0.59% |
| ACCESS |
103,581 |
107,003 |
-3,422 |
-3.20% |
| American Heart Association |
70,504 |
72,300 |
-1,796 |
-2.48% |
| American Red Cross -Barberton |
121,969 |
125,049 |
-3,080 |
-2.46% |
| Arc of Summit/Portage Counties |
67,179 |
65,851 |
1,328 |
2.02% |
| Arthritis Foundation |
55,045 |
59,653 |
-4,608 |
-7.72% |
| Barberton Community Health Clinic |
22,744 |
20,695 |
2,049 |
9.90% |
| Battered Women's Shelter |
263,621 |
251,876 |
11,745 |
4.66% |
| Big Brothers and Sisters |
104,008 |
101,422 |
2,586 |
2.55% |
| Boston Township Com. Service League |
2,895 |
2,026 |
869 |
42.90% |
| Boy Scouts |
157,591 |
150,757 |
6,834 |
4.53% |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve |
93,575 |
76,359 |
17,216 |
22.55% |
| Catholic Social Services-Summit County
|
267,676 |
279,246 |
-11,570 |
-4.14% |
| Catholic Youth Organization |
111,085 |
123,850 |
-12,765 |
-10.31% |
| Child Guidance & Family Solutions |
191,258 |
167,658 |
23,600 |
14.08% |
| Community Legal Aid Services |
66,725 |
68,974 |
-2,249 |
-3.26% |
| East Akron Community House |
257,669 |
261,209 |
-3,540 |
-1.36% |
| Faith In Action |
14,322 |
9,516 |
4,806 |
50.50% |
| Girl Scouts of NEO |
13,233 |
11,585 |
1,648 |
14.22% |
| Goodwill Industries |
189,208 |
188,212 |
996 |
0.53% |
| Green Welfare Association |
15,575 |
16,073 |
-498 |
-3.10% |
| Greenleaf Family Center |
589,461 |
579,598 |
9,863 |
1.70% |
| Hemophilia Foundation, Northern Ohio
|
29,165 |
23,612 |
5,553 |
23.52% |
| Hudson Community Service Association |
7,844 |
11,026 |
-3,182 |
-28.86% |
| Info Line |
414,502 |
410,366 |
4,136 |
1.01% |
| Interfaith Hospitality Network |
26,014 |
20,000 |
6,014 |
30.07% |
| International Institute |
166,974 |
165,918 |
1,056 |
0.64% |
| Shaw Jewish Community Center
|
81,149 |
78,713 |
2,436 |
3.09% |
| Jewish Family Service |
85,385 |
81,125 |
4,260 |
5.25% |
| Lakemore United Community Council |
5,818 |
9,242 |
-3,424 |
-37.05% |
| Legacy III |
30,228 |
29,106 |
1,122 |
3.86% |
| Mature Services, Inc. |
98,775 |
100,843 |
-2,068 |
-2.05% |
| Mental Health America |
43,059 |
45,878 |
-2,819 |
-6.14% |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society |
76,394 |
78,263 |
-1,869 |
-2.39% |
| N.S.C. Multi-Serv. Center |
32,306 |
36,551 |
-4,245 |
-11.61% |
| Planned Parenthood |
100,251 |
104,181 |
-3,930 |
-3.77% |
| Project: LEARN of Summit County |
27,879 |
28,914 |
-1,035 |
-3.58% |
| Salvation Army Akron |
190,893 |
212,049 |
-21,156 |
-9.98% |
| Salvation Army, Barberton |
19,721 |
18,251 |
1,470 |
8.05% |
| Springfield Township Community Fund |
6,877 |
6,027 |
850 |
14.10% |
| Stewart's Caring Place |
33,901 |
20,000 |
13,901 |
69.51% |
| United Disability Services |
362,136 |
352,382 |
9,754 |
2.77% |
| Violet's Cupboard |
40,993 |
37,476 |
3,517 |
9.38% |
| Vision Support Services |
25,531 |
22,153 |
3,378 |
15.25% |
| Visiting Nurse Service |
342,021 |
344,282 |
-2,261 |
-0.66% |
| Western Reserve Outreach Center |
22,478 |
21,034 |
1,444 |
6.87% |
| Woodridge Recreational Association |
2,849 |
5,301 |
-2,452 |
-46.26% |
| Y.M.C.A. |
341,754 |
326,887 |
14,867 |
4.55% |
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Sub total |
5,764,419 |
5,701,275 |
63,144 |
1.11% |
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| Initiative Funding (Imagination Library) |
0 |
69,193 |
|
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| Totals - Affiliated Agencies |
5,764,419 |
5,770,468 |
-6,049 |
-0.10% |
| American Red Cross -
Summit County Chapter |
1,153,308 |
1,099,334 |
53,974 |
4.91% |
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| Totals w/Red Cross |
6,917,727 |
6,869,802 |
47,925 |
0.70% |
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