Centre County United Way
Mission
The mission of the Centre County United Way is to improve lives by prioritizing needs and mobilizing human and financial resources to positively impact the education, financial stability and physical and emotional health of our neighbors.
Ruling year
1973
Executive Director
Paula Williams
Main address
131 South Fraser Street Suite 3
State College, PA 16801 USA
EIN
25-1215290
NTEE code
Human Services - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C. (P99)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Lack of opportunity for low to middle income families and those in crisis to achieve success in education, improved financial status and access to quality health services.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Education
United Way programs provide access to pre-K and after school programs that encourage successful transition to kindergarten, provide early diagnosis of learning disorders and improve literacy skills among adults.
Community Impact
The Community Impact program will provide for appropriate Centre County United Way response to identified community needs and gaps in human services.
Community Initiatives
This program supports new initiatives undertaken by health and human service providers for special purposes (exclusive funding through our funds distribution process) or special projects offered by other non-profits or for urgent needs.
Income
United Way programs provide support in managing crises related to financial stability and in understanding money and its investment and management.
Health
United Way programs provide access to health care and prevention programs for those who have difficulty providing for themselves.
Where we work
Awards
Legacy Award 2012
Borough of State College
Commitment to Providing Community Solutions 2012
United Way World Wide
Community Service Award 1995
Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County
Community Service Award 2009
Leadership Centre County
Contributor to the Quality of Life 2006
Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership
Affiliations & memberships
United Way Member Agency 2011
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We are working to ensure all residents of Centre County have access to quality education, financial stability, crisis intervention and health programs.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Working with a Partner Network to identify evidence-based programs, implement those programs, and employ outcomes measurement tools to assess their impact.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We have professional staff with extensive training in implementation and outcomes measurement of evidence-based programs, we have contracted with excellent providers capable of delivering programs and we have a strong base of donors who support the work.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In 2016:\r\nServed 24,502 people seeking access to quality health services. Of these, 69% achieved targeted outcomes to improve mental health, make healthy decisions and secure long-term health support.\r\n\r\nServed 18,695 people seeking improvement in education. Of these, 84% achieved targeted outcomes in preparing for success in kindergarten and to improve reading skills among older learners.\r\n\r\nServed 10,189 seeking financial stability. Of these, 81% of those seeking permanent, safe housing secured it; 91% of those seeking an improved financial position did so through money management education, and 85% of those fleeing domestic violence successfully accessed counseling, support and shelter services.
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Centre County United Way
Board of directorsas of 02/22/2023
Pastor Craig Rose
Tama Carey
Don Gaetano
The Hartman Group
David Gaines
Miller, Kistler & Campbell
Joleen Hindman
FirstEnergy
Molly Kunkel
Centre Foundation
Janet Santostefano
Centre Daily Times
Ron Beyer
Mariner Wealth Advisors
Janet Schulenberg
The Pennsylvania State University
Anthony (Tony) Simon
The Pennsylvania State University
Morgan Wasikonis
Housing Transitions
Sara Thorndike
The Penn State University
Doug Workman
Alexander Building Construction
Susan Werner
Active Volunteer
Larry Thorwart
Active Volunteer
Angela Steco
Seven Mountains Media
Susan Sampsell
Perdue University
Judy Pfleegor
Active Volunteer
Holly Oxendale
Tides
Michael Murray
Penn State Health
Lynne Johnson
Active Volunteer
Levent Kaya
Young Scholars Charter School
Leah Guy
CNB Bank
Ernest Greene
PA Republican Caucus
Chad Feather
First Commonwealth Bank
Nancy Chiswick
Active Volunteer
Tama Carey
Foxdale Village
Craig Rose
Howard United Methodist Church, Pastor
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