United Way of Trumbull County
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Programs and results
What we aim to solve
United Way of Trumbull County (UWTC) goes beyond temporary fixes to create lasting change in our community by bringing people and organizations together around innovative solutions. We give grants to local partner agencies with programs that support one or more of our focus areas which include basic needs, health, education, and income. UWTC has also become an important organization for social change in our communities through new partnerships that help us address third grade reading scores and assist individuals and families to manage limited resources.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Ready, Set, Go!
Our Ready, Set Go program is a two-week summer intervention program for children who need extra reading assistance in order to pass the Ohio Third Grade Reading Test. Students are identified for participation by teachers of partnering school districts. Placement is determined at the conclusion of second grade. Certified teachers help provide the reading support required to meet the needs of their cohort of students. Based on a 10:2 ratio, each child receives 40 hours of instruction. Success is then measured by the number of students who demonstrate improved literacy skilled based on a pre- and post-assessment.
ABC Reading Ready
ABC Reading Ready is a two-week summer intervention program for children transitioning from kindergarten to first grade who are identified by the participating school district as reading below grade level. Staffing includes a lead teacher and a classroom aide. Certified teachers help provide the reading support required to meet the needs of their cohort of students. Success is then measured by the number of students who demonstrate improved literacy skilled based on a pre- and post-assessment.
Read 4 Fun
Read 4 Fun is an interactive program held twice a year, beginning March 2, with Dr. Seuss's Birthday. More than 120 community volunteers celebrate by reading a Dr. Seuss book to Kindergarten through second grade classrooms in participating school districts throughout Trumbull County.
Each fall, second grade students enjoy story time with a volunteer reader, complete a craft themed to the story, enjoy a health snack and receive a book bag containing 3 to 5 books. This program is currently in all Warren City School Pk-8 buildings (Willard, Jefferson, Lincoln and McGuffey) and Badger elementary and LaBrae's Bascom Elementary. These two events reach nearly 3,300 students annually.
Agency Impact Work
United Way of Trumbull County provides funding to 37 community based programs of 23 partner agencies that work to make positive changes in the areas of financial stability, education, health and basic needs.
Where we work
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of children who have emerging literacy skills such as beginning letter recognition and phonological awareness, story comprehension, and use of writing materials.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Ready, Set, Go , ABC Reading Ready , Read 4 Fun - number of students who demonstrate improved literacy skills based on a pre and post-assessment administered by the participating school districts.
Average grant amount
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Agency Impact Work
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Grants are distributed based on priority and need within the community through allocation panels consisting of subject matter experts.
Median grant amount
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Agency Impact Work
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Grants are distributed based on priority and need within the community through allocation panels consisting of subject matter experts.
Number of organizations applying for grants
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Agency Impact Work
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
To qualify for funding, agencies must be local and programs must fall under one of four areas: Income, Health, Education and Basic Needs. Agencies are held accountable by providing key metrics.
Total dollar amount of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
To qualify for funding, agencies must be local and programs must fall under one of four areas: Income, Health, Education and Basic Needs. Agencies are held accountable by providing key metrics.
Total number of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Agency Impact Work
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
To qualify for funding, agencies must be local and programs must fall under one of four areas: Income, Health, Education and Basic Needs. Agencies are held accountable by providing key metrics.
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We all benefit when a child succeeds in school, when someone finds a job that will help them provide for their family, when basic needs are met, or when more people are able to access quality, affordable health care. To make sure the common good is advanced are goals are as follows:
• Improve access to quality, affordable childcare and early learning opportunities
• Partner with schools and parents to improve graduation rates
• Provide after school and mentoring programs for at-risk youth
• Increase financial literacy for those managing limited resources
• Provide job training to ensure family sustaining wages
• Increase affordable housing for seniors and families
• Increase access to critical healthcare services
• Reduce substance abuse, childhood obesity and domestic violence
• Increase health education and preventative care
• Give individuals and families access to food
• Provide shelter for the homeless, veterans, domestic violence victims, and women with children
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our main strategies are to provide people in the community with a simple and convenient way to realize their philanthropic interest and to tackle big issues by working with local individuals and organizations to form community collaborations that come together to align resources and solve problems no single donor, non-profit, or government agency can accomplish alone.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
• Because of United Way's positive brand and history of collaboration, we are uniquely positioned to serve as a catalyst to build a community where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
• UWTC also has a broad network of volunteers that are in tune with the issues of the local community and can make decisions based on priority.
• We also work with corporate partners on areas where their Social Corporate Responsibility align with our goals for maximum impact .
• UWTC has the support of hundreds of individuals, businesses, and foundations whose philanthropic interests align with our mission.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
• 4,266 children participated in our Reading Great by 8 initiatives with all schools reporting improvement.
• 238,000 meals were provided to seniors, veterans, the disabled and others in need.
• 2,319 residents received $5,583 in refunds and fee savings through our free income tax programs.
• 1 in 3 residents access one or more services funded by UWTC in any given year.
• UWTC intends to increase delivery of services based on community requests and need.
• A number of new school districts have requested to be included in the Reading Great by 8 Initiative which has continued to grow and expand since its inception in 2014.
•School pantries have been funded and have opened or are in the process of opening in all 5 of the Warren City Schools.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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United Way of Trumbull County
Board of directorsas of 08/31/2023
Lisa Taddei
Esther Buschau
Cafaro Company
James Ledenko
Local 935
Rick Stockburger
BRITE
Steve Chiaro
Warren City Schools
Tammy Jorgensen
Premier Bank
Joe Johnson
Huntington Bank
Eddie Colbert
City of Warren
Brian Boettcher
Seven Seventeen Credit Union
Todd Johnson
Second Baptist Church
Todd Weddell
United Steel Workers
Linsey Gray
Anderson Dubose
Mark Phillips
IBEW Local 573
Melissa Maki
Middlefield Bank
Matthew Martin
Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership
Don Moore
City of Cortland
Robert Nemeth
Stanwade
Van Nelson
Trumbull County Action Group
John Rossi
Farmers Trust
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No