| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION |
OUR VISION: UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY ASPIRES TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING: * PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT AND MEASURABLE RESULTS IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. * CONVENE DIVERSE TEAMS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO TAKE COLLABORATIVE ACTION ON PRIORITY ISSUES. * RECRUIT AND RETAIN TALENT TO DRIVE CROSS-SECTOR INITIATIVES AND INTEGRATED, COMMUNITY-FOCUSED WORK. * SUSTAIN ITS FINANCIAL STABILITY AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS. * BE RECOGNIZED AS A LEADER IN EFFECTING LONG-TERM SOCIETAL CHANGE. * ATTAIN ROBUST REVENUE GROWTH AS DONORS' CHARITY OF CHOICE. ANTI-RACISM STATEMENT: UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE AND WAUKESHA COUNTY UNEQUIVOCALLY DENOUNCES RACISM AND ETHNIC DISCRIMINATION IN ALL ITS FORMS BECAUSE IT UNDERMINES THE WELL-BEING AND VITALITY OF OUR COMMUNITIES AND IS IN DIRECT OPPOSITION TO WHAT IT MEANS TO LIVE UNITED. WE RECOGNIZE THAT STRUCTURAL RACISM, ETHNIC DISCRIMINATION, AND OTHER FORMS OF OPPRESSION HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO RACIAL AND ETHNIC DISPARITIES THAT HAVE EXISTED IN THE PAST AND PERSIST IN THE PRESENT, AND THAT WE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO CHANGE THESE SYSTEMS. WE ACKNOWLEDGE THOSE INEQUITIES ARE THE RESULT OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT WORK TO MARGINALIZE ENTIRE POPULATIONS OF PEOPLE. UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO END THESE INEQUALITIES. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, WE KNOW WE MUST ENGAGE OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHOSE VOICES HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN MARGINALIZED, IN SUPPORT OF THE SHARED WORK FOR FORTIFYING EQUITY AND EMPOWERMENT. WE WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS TO CO-CREATE SOLUTIONS THAT ENSURE EVERYONE HAS THE RESOURCES, SUPPORT, OPPORTUNITIES, AND NETWORKS THEY NEED TO THRIVE. WE COMMIT TO LEVERAGING OUR ASSETS TO CREATE MORE EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES. OUR VALUES: *WE BELIEVE WE ALL HAVE AN OBLIGATION FOR THE CARE AND WELL-BEING OF THE GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY COMMUNITY. *WE BELIEVE IN MAXIMIZING COMMUNITY IMPACT BY POOLING INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS. WE BELIEVE IN WORKING IN CONCERT WITH LOCAL AGENCY PARTNERS TO MAKE A CRITICAL DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. *WE BELIEVE MAXIMIZING THE SATISFACTION OF OUR CUSTOMERS (DONORS) IS OUR MOST IMPORTANT CONCERN AS A MEANS OF WARRANTING THEIR CONTINUED LOYALTY. *WE BELIEVE WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO OUR COMMUNITY AND MUST MAINTAIN STELLAR FINANCIALS AND SECURE SYSTEMS THAT ENSURE THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF DONOR INFORMATION. *WE BELIEVE EXCELLENCE IS THE STANDARD FOR ALL WE DO (INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY), ACHIEVED BY ENCOURAGING AND NOURISHING: O RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER AND THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE O INTEGRITY IN EVERY ACTION WE TAKE O ETHICAL BEHAVIOR IN ALL WE DO O HONEST, OPEN COMMUNICATIONS O PRUDENT RISK-TAKING O COOPERATION AND TEAMWORK O CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION O OWNERSHIP OF OUR ACTIONS *WE BELIEVE THE ULTIMATE MEASURE OF OUR SUCCESS IS OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE SUPERIOR VALUE TO OUR PARTNERS AND CUSTOMERS, BALANCING NEAR-TERM AND LONG-TERM OBJECTIVES, AND GROWTH TO ACHIEVE MEASURED IMPACT AND OVERALL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT. |
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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: PHILOSOPHY: EVERYONE DESERVES OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD A GOOD LIFE - A QUALITY EDUCATION THAT LEADS TO A STABLE JOB, ENOUGH INCOME TO SUPPORT A FAMILY THROUGH ALL OF LIFE'S STAGES, GOOD HEALTH, AND A SAFE HOME. GOAL: TO CREATE LONG-LASTING CHANGE BY ADDRESSING OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST SERIOUS PROBLEMS BY INVESTING IN SOLUTIONS RIGHT HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY. STRATEGY: FOCUS ON THREE CRITICAL ISSUE AREAS, HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY - THE BUILDING BLOCKS TO A GOOD LIFE. HEALTH HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS IS A STRONG INDICATOR OF THE HEALTH OF A COMMUNITY. ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING GOOD HEALTH IS IMPORTANT DURING ALL STAGES OF LIFE, FROM CONCEPTION THROUGH CHILDHOOD, INTO ADULTHOOD AND THROUGH OLDER AGE. TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY WE MUST ALL BECOME MORE AWARE OF HEALTH RISKS, STARTING FROM BEFORE BIRTH. WHETHER IT IS A TEEN STRUGGLING TO MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION, A SENIOR IN NEED OF HOME HEALTH CARE, OR A SURVIVOR OF ABUSE SEEKING A SAFER ENVIRONMENT; UNITED WAY IS WORKING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL. UNITED WAY PARTNERS WITH AGENCIES TO PROVIDE HELP TO THOSE WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE, SENIORS IN NEED OF HOME HEALTH CARE, SURVIVORS OF ABUSE AND INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS OR ADDICTION. IN 2021-22, UNITED WAY WILL INVEST APPROXIMATELY $9,544,169 IN HEALTH PROGRAMS. GOALS IN HEALTH: PROVIDE FUNDING TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF YOUTH AND ADULTS WHO: * ARE ABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND WITH DIGNITY. * HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE MENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, DENTAL, AND GENERAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES. * HAVE A NETWORK OF SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS. * HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE PRENATAL CARE AND PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICES. UNITED WAY'S INVESTMENT AREAS IN HEALTH: * ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE: UNITED WAY IS REMOVING BARRIERS TO ENSURE ALL YOUTH AND ADULTS HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE. TO DO THIS, WE INVEST IN PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE ACCESS TO GENERAL, DENTAL, PRENATAL AND PERINATAL, AND BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE. * HEALTH & WELLNESS: UNITED WAY IS SUPPORTING YOUTH AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES TO ENSURE EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE WITH INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY. WE DO THIS BY INVESTING IN PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE OLDER ADULTS WITH SUPPORT AND INDEPENDENCE, SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS, AND CONNECT OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY WITH ASSESSMENT, REFERRAL AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS. * SAFE & HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: UNITED WAY TRANSFORMS COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND ACCESS TO SUPPORT, MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES EASY, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE. WE DO THIS BY INVESTING IN PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, HOUSE YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS, AND ENCOURAGE MEDIATION AND HEALTHY CONFLICT RESOLUTION. UNITED WAY'S IMPACT IN HEALTH: UNITED WAY USES COMMON MEASUREMENT TOOLS TO MEASURE OUR IMPACT. TO SEE THE MOST UP TO DATE RESULTS IN HEALTH, VISIT OUR WEBSITE. HTTPS://WWW.UNITEDWAYGMWC.ORG/HEALTH |
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COVID-19 URGENT NEEDS FUND IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, UNITED WAY SET UP A SPECIAL FUND TO ADDRESS THE URGENT AND CRITICAL NEEDS OF THE NONPROFITS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND INVESTED $1,151,640 AND $462,837 IN FISCAL 6/30/20 AND 6/30/21, RESPECTIVELY. BETWEEN JULY 1, 2020 AND JUNE 30, 2021, THE UNITED WAY COVID URGENT NEEDS FUND HAS PROVIDED 200+ GALLONS OF HAND SANITIZER, 346 FOOD ITEMS, 2,708 FOOD PANTRY SUPPLIES, 144,000+ MASKS, GLOVES, AND FACE SHIELDS, 301 DIGITAL NO-TOUCH THERMOMETERS, 4,800 PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS, 15,800 CLEANING SUPPLY PRODUCTS, AND 12,500 DIAPERS. THE FUND ALSO PROVIDED MEALS TO NATIONAL GUARD WORKERS AT MILWAUKEE AREA COVID TESTING SITES AND FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHO HAD COVID SYMPTOMS AND POSITIVE DIAGNOSIS STAYING AT CLARE HALL OR LOCAL HOTELS FOR THE DURATION OF THEIR ILLNESS. ADDITIONALLY, GRANTS WERE MADE DIRECTLY TO NONPROFITS TO ENSURE THEY COULD CONTINUE SERVING CLIENTS IN NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAYS AND HANDLE THE INCREASE IN BASIC-NEEDS SERVICES NEEDED DURING THIS TIME. EDUCATION EDUCATION IS THE CORNERSTONE OF INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY SUCCESS. STRONG, PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITIES ARE DEPENDENT UPON A SKILLED WORKFORCE THAT CAN COMPETE IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY. IT'S NOT ENOUGH TO INTERVENE IN HIGH SCHOOL. IT IS CRITICAL TO REACH CHILDREN EARLY - EVEN BEFORE THEY START SCHOOL. ONCE A YOUNG PERSON FALLS BEHIND, IT CAN BE VERY DIFFICULT TO CATCH UP. IF A CHILD ISN'T READING AT GRADE LEVEL BY 3RD GRADE - THEY MAY NEVER CATCH UP. UNITED WAY IS WORKING WITH SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CHANGE THAT, AND HELPING TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS A CHANCE FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, WORK, AND LIFE BY INVESTING IN PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE RESULTS. IN 2021-22, UNITED WAY WILL INVEST APPROXIMATELY $7,879,523 IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS. GOALS IN EDUCATION: PROVIDE FUNDING TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN WHO: * ENTER SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED. * READ PROFICIENTLY BY THIRD GRADE. * ARE ON TRACK TO BE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL. * HAVE GOALS FOR THEIR FUTURES. * DISPLAY IMPROVED COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND/OR PHYSICAL SKILLS. * GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL ON TIME. * ARE PREPARED FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, WORK, AND LIFE. UNITED WAY'S INVESTMENT AREAS IN EDUCATION: * EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: AIMS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN WHO ENTER SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED. * STRENGTHENING FAMILIES: SUPPORTS SUCCESS WITHIN THE FAMILY UNIT AND IMPROVED COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND/OR PHYSICAL SKILLS AMONG CHILDREN. * YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: FOCUSES ON INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN WHO READ PROFICIENTLY BY THIRD GRADE, ARE ON TRACK TO BE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL, DEVELOP RESISTANCE SKILLS, INCREASE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT, HAVE GOALS AND ASPIRATION, GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL ON TIME, AND ARE PREPARED FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, WORK, AND LIFE. UNITED WAY'S IMPACT IN EDUCATION: UNITED WAY USES COMMON MEASUREMENT TOOLS TO MEASURE OUR IMPACT. TO SEE THE MOST UP TO DATE RESULTS IN EDUCATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE. HTTPS://WWW.UNITEDWAYGMWC.ORG/EDUCATION FINANCIAL STABILITY OUR COMMUNITY WILL ONLY PROSPER AND GROW IF ALL FAMILIES ARE FINANCIALLY STABLE. FEWER FINANCIAL STRESSES LEAD TO HEALTHIER LIVES, IMPROVED WORK PERFORMANCE, AND BETTER EDUCATION OUTCOMES. UNITED WAY INVESTS IN PROGRAMS THAT HELP ADULTS IMPROVE THEIR EDUCATION LEVEL AND CREATE A MORE FINANCIALLY SECURE FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. UNITED WAY'S WORK IN FINANCIAL STABILITY IS FOCUSED ON ENSURING ALL FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY. IN 2021-22, UNITED WAY WILL INVEST APPROXIMATELY $5,432,626 IN FINANCIAL STABILITY PROGRAMS. GOALS IN FINANCIAL STABILITY: INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ADULTS & FAMILIES WHO: * ARE ABLE TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS. * HAVE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING * GAIN EDUCATIONAL AND/OR TRAINING SKILLS TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT THAT OFFERS A FAMILY-SUSTAINING WAGE. * HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, FREE, OR LOW-COST LEGAL SERVICES. * SAVE FOR A HOME OR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION. UNITED WAY'S INVESTMENT AREAS IN FINANCIAL STABILITY: * FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES: UNITED WAY IS PROMOTING FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. TO DO THIS, WE ARE INVESTING IN PROGRAMS THAT HELP PEOPLE UNDERSTAND HOW TO BUILD FINANCIAL ASSETS AND SAVE FOR A HOME OR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION. * REDUCING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT: UNITED WAY IS HELPING OTHERS TO BUILD EDUCATION CREDENTIALS AND SKILL CERTIFICATION TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. TO DO THIS, WE INVEST IN PROGRAMS THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS NAVIGATE THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND GAIN EDUCATIONAL AND/OR TRAINING SKILLS TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT THAT OFFERS A FAMILY SUSTAINING WAGE. * SAFE & STABLE HOMES: UNITED WAY IS ENSURING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES HAVE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE PERMANENT HOUSING. WE DO THIS, BY INVESTING IN PROGRAMS THAT HELP PEOPLE MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS OF FOOD AND SHELTER. UNITED WAY'S IMPACT IN FINANCIAL STABILITY: UNITED WAY USES COMMON MEASUREMENT TOOLS TO MEASURE OUR IMPACT. TO SEE THE MOST UP TO DATE RESULTS IN FINANCIAL STABILITY, VISIT OUR WEBSITE. HTTPS://WWW.UNITEDWAYGMWC.ORG/FINANCIAL-STABILITY |
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SPECIAL INITIATIVES AS A COMMUNITY, WE MUST INVEST OUR RESOURCES EFFICIENTLY AND IN A WAY THAT WILL LEAD TO LONG-TERM CHANGE. UNITED WAY ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY IN A NUMBER OF SPECIAL INITIATIVES IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY THAT BRING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES FROM ACROSS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER. WE WORK TOGETHER TO SET PRIORITIES AND BUILD STRATEGIES THAT DRIVE LONG-TERM CHANGE. HEALTH INITIATIVES HEALTHY BIRTH OUTCOMES IMPROVES BIRTH OUTCOMES TO ENSURE BABIES LIVE TO SEE THEIR FIRST BIRTHDAY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT FUND INCREASES COVERAGE, ACCESS, CARE COORDINATION, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH IN MILWAUKEE HEALTHY YOUTH REDUCES TEEN PREGNANCY, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, AND VICTIMIZATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE OF ALL GENDERS. TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION IMPROVES THE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN MILWAUKEE EDUCATION INITIATIVES BUILD MY BOOKSHELF WAUKESHA IMPROVES LITERACY BY HELPING CHILDREN IN HIGH-NEED WAUKESHA COUNTY SCHOOLS BUILD THEIR HOME LIBRARIES. MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP THE GOAL OF COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS TO TRANSFORM SCHOOLS INTO A PLACE WHERE STUDENTS, FAMILIES, STAFF, AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY CAN WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE EVERY STUDENT IS SUCCESSFUL. WE USE THE GUIDING PRACTICES OF SHARED LEADERSHIP, EQUITY AND CULTURAL RELEVANCE TO ACHIEVE THIS VISION. EMERGING READERS GIVES THE GIFT OF READING TO LOCAL KIDS WHO ARE MATCHED WITH UNITED WAY EMERGING LEADERS FAMILIES WHO PROVIDE AGE-APPROPRIATE READING MATERIALS FOUR TIMES A YEAR. HELPING KIDS SUCCEED SUPPORTS EDUCATORS, INCREASES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, AND ENHANCES FAMILY STABILITY AND EMPOWERMENT IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WAUKESHA'S HIGHEST-NEED SCHOOLS. MY VERY OWN LIBRARY BUILDS STRONG READERS BY PROVIDING FREE BOOKS AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AT 14 MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. TECHQUITY BRIDGES THE DIGITAL DIVIDE BY FOSTERING GREATER DIGITAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY. FINANCIAL STABILITY INITIATIVES FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES THAT ASSIST WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN PLANNING THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURE. FUND MY FUTURE MILWAUKEE (CHILDREN'S SAVINGS ACCOUNTS) RAISES CHILDREN'S EXPECTATIONS FOR THEIR FUTURE BY SEEDING AN EDUCATIONAL SAVINGS ACCOUNT STARTING IN KINDERGARTEN FOR ALL MILWAUKEE STUDENTS. REDUCING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND ADVANCEMENT THIS INITIATIVE INVESTS IN STRATEGIES SO THAT ALL ADULTS OF WORKING AGE SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT WITH A LIVABLE WAGE AT A WORKPLACE WHERE THEY ARE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT. SAFE & STABLE HOMES: ENDING FAMILY HOMELESSNESS ENDING FAMILY HOMELESSNESS IN OUR FOUR-COUNTY REGION BY MOVING FAMILIES INTO PERMANENT HOMES, ENSURING FAMILIES STAY STABLY HOUSED, AND PREVENTING FAMILY HOMELESSNESS. |
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VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT UNITED WAY PROVIDES MULTIPLE WAYS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ENGAGE BY INVITING INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO LIVE UNITED BY GIVING, ADVOCATING AND VOLUNTEERING. IN 2020, UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY MOBILIZED 43,914 VOLUNTEER HOURS VALUED AT MORE THAN $1,253,000. VOLUNTEERING THROUGH UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY IS A GREAT WAY TO GIVE BACK, WHILE GETTING INVOLVED IN HELPING SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING OUR COMMUNITY TODAY. WE BELIEVE STRATEGIC VOLUNTEERISM MULTIPLES THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF UNITED WAY'S FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS AND HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IMPROVE RESULTS IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HEALTH. AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: *ON-SITE PROJECTS: VOLUNTEERS CAN DO GOOD WITHOUT EVEN LEAVING THEIR OFFICE BY HOSTING KIT PACKING EVENTS TO PREPARE CARE PACKAGES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. *IN THE COMMUNITY: VOLUNTEERS CAN ROLL UP THEIR SHIRT SLEEVES AT A UNITED WAY FUNDED PROGRAM BY READING BOOKS TO LOCAL CHILDREN, PLAYING BOARD GAMES WITH OLDER ADULTS, HELPING TO HARVEST A COMMUNITY GARDEN, OR PREPARING AND SERVING MEALS AT A LOCAL SHELTER. UNITED WAY ALSO SUPPORTS SEVERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERISM SUCH AS PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT, BACKPACK COALITION, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAYS OF SERVICE, AND THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIVING TREE PROGRAM. *SKILL-BASED: VOLUNTEERS CAN USE THEIR PROFESSIONAL TALENTS TO HELP LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY SERVING AS RESUME AND INTERVIEW COACHES AND PROVIDING CAREER GUIDANCE AND MENTORSHIP. *SUPPLY DRIVES: VOLUNTEERS CAN HOST A COLLECTION DRIVE TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY. REQUESTED ITEMS ROTATE SEASONALLY AND INCLUDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES, WINTER APPAREL, AND HEALTH AND HYGIENE ITEMS. UNITED WAY ALSO MOBILIZES DIAPERS AND BABY WIPES YEAR-ROUND FOR FAMILIES IN OUR FOUR-COUNTY REGION. VIRTUAL & REMOTE: OFFERING A VARIETY OF MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES VOLUNTEERS CAN DO FROM HOME. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS: RALLYING FAMILIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER WITH OPTIONS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO GET INVOLVED REMOTELY AND IN THE COMMUNITY. |
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GRANTS BUILD SHERMAN PARK MILWAUKEE'S SHERMAN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD, LONG ASSOCIATED WITH THE SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES ITS RESIDENTS EXPERIENCE, IS POISED FOR REBIRTH. BUILD SHERMAN PARK WILL ENGAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AROUND THE MILWAUKEE BLUEPRINT FOR PEACE, A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN AGENDA FOR ADDRESSING THE COMPLEX FACTORS THAT DRIVE VIOLENCE IN OUR CITY. UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY AND PARTNERS ASCENSION WISCONSIN, CITY OF MILWAUKEE HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION, AND THE SHERMAN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. HAVE RECEIVED THE BUILD HEALTH CHALLENGE AWARD. THE AWARD PROVIDES $250,000 IN FUNDING AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-DRIVEN STRATEGIES IN THE SHERMAN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD. THE OVERALL OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT ARE TO INCREASE RESIDENT WELL-BEING AND PREVENT VIOLENCE. IN ADDITION, ASCENSION WISCONSIN HAS COMMITTED TO PROVIDE $336,000 IN MATCHING SUPPORT TO ENSURE THE PROJECT'S SUCCESS. COMMUNITY SCHOOLS THE MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP (MCSP) IS A STRATEGY IMPLEMENTED BY MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND UNITED WAY TO TRANSFORM THE WAY A SCHOOL INTERACTS WITH ITS STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY TO BETTER SUPPORT ALL THE NEEDS OF A CHILD. THE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MODEL WORKS TO INCREASE A SCHOOL'S CAPACITY TO GROW STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITY AND BETTER ENGAGE AND ALIGN RESOURCES CENTERED ON THE SELF-IDENTIFIED, REAL-TIME NEEDS OF COMMUNITIES. OUR STRATEGY PLACES THE FOCUS ON THE WHOLE CHILD, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT A CHILD BELONGS TO A FAMILY, AND THAT FAMILY LIVES AND INTERACTS WITHIN A LARGER COMMUNITY. CURRENT MCSP SCHOOLS (AUER AVENUE SCHOOL, BRADLEY TECH, HOPKINS-LLOYD COMMUNITY SCHOOL AND JAMES MADISON ACADEMIC CAMPUS) MAY HAVE DIFFERENT FOCUSES AND ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES, BUT ALL SHARE CORE CHARACTERISTICS: * A SHARED VISION THAT INTEGRATES INTO THE WORK OF THE SCHOOL AND ALL PARTNERS. * DEMONSTRATED LONG-TERM COMMITMENT AND SHARED OWNERSHIP AS EVIDENCED BY A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT SIGNED BY THE SCHOOL, DISTRICT, AND LEAD PARTNER AGENCY. * A FULL-TIME COMMUNITY SCHOOL COORDINATOR HIRED BY A NON-PROFIT PARTNER AND PLACED IN THE SCHOOL TO ASSESS, ALIGN, AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE THE SHARED VISION. * LOCAL DECISION-MAKING REGARDING THE SHARED VISION AND PRIORITIES OF THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL. THIS DECISION-MAKING HAPPENS THROUGH A SCHOOL-LEVEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, FACILITATED BY THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL COORDINATOR AND SCHOOL PRINCIPAL. * USE OF DIVERSE KNOWLEDGE TO INFORM THE SHARED VISION AND LOCAL DECISIONS. THIS KNOWLEDGE IS OBTAINED THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MCSP SCAN, A MULTI-COMPONENT TOOL THAT COMBINES ACADEMIC, HEALTH, AND SAFETY DATA WITH AN ASSET MAP AND LIVED-EXPERIENCE NARRATIVE FROM STUDENTS, SCHOOL STAFF, PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. * CULTURAL RELEVANCE WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF THE SCHOOL DAY THAT RESPONDS TO THE SELF-IDENTITIES OF STUDENTS, PARENTS, SCHOOL STAFF, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. * A FOCUS ON EQUITY THAT PERMEATES ALL ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS, PARENTS, SCHOOL STAFF, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ALL HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES TO HELP THEM SUCCEED. SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY SCHOOLS' MODEL HAS BEEN PROVEN ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO IMPROVE CLIMATE AND CULTURE, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND INVESTMENT IN LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS. HERE IN MILWAUKEE, WE ARE DIRECTLY WORKING TO IMPROVE: * STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT. * LEVELS OF TRUST BETWEEN SCHOOL, FAMILY AND BROADER COMMUNITY. * ALIGNED SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS. * THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR WAS THE FIRST FULL YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE MCSP. SINCE THEN, ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS HAVE BEEN ADDED FOR A TOTAL OF 12 IN 2020-2021. A $2.5 MILLION, 5-YEAR GRANT (BEGINNING IN OCTOBER 2020) WAS AWARDED TO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FULL-SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS GRANT. TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION GRANT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER MILWAUKEE (BGCGM) THE BGCGM TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM INCLUDES COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY, PRIVATE SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. BGCGM IS THE APPLICANT CHOSEN BY ITS PARTNERS TO COORDINATE A WELL-ESTABLISHED SYSTEM OF COLLABORATING AGENCIES THAT WILL PROVIDE GREATLY EXPANDED EVIDENCED-BASED TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION EDUCATION IN THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. BGCGM AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WILL FACILITATE EVIDENCE-BASED TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION (EB TPP) EDUCATION TO YOUTH 10-19 YEARS OF AGE RESIDING IN MILWAUKEE COMMUNITIES OF HIGH NEED WITH TEEN BIRTH RATES RANGING FROM 31.3 TO AS HIGH AS 88 BIRTHS PER 1,000 TEEN GIRLS. BGCGM AND PROJECT PARTNERS WILL PROVIDE EDUCATION TO YOUTH AGES 10-19 TO PRIVATE AND ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL SITES, MIDDLE SCHOOL SITES, UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS SITES, AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATIONAL PROGRAM SITES, AND THE HOUSE OF CORRECTIONS (AGES 17-19) UTILIZING THE POSITIVE PREVENTION PLUS (PPP) CURRICULUM. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND A $28,170 GRANT WAS AWARDED IN THE 2020-2021 YEAR TO SUPPORT DEVICES, INTERNET SERVICES AND DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING FOR LOW-INCOME MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES COVID VACCINATION COMMUNITY OUTREACH OVER $81,000 WAS AWARDED THROUGH A COST REIMBURSEMENT GRANT LED BY SHERMAN PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND UNITED WAY SERVING AS A FISCAL AGENT. THROUGH THIS PROJECT, SHERMAN PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LED VIRTUAL TOWN HALLS, A LOCALIZED MARKETING CAMPAIGN, AND DOOR-TO-DOOR OUTREACH TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VACCINE AND ADDRESS VACCINE HESITANCY. |
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THE BYLAWS ALLOW FOR DELEGATION OF AUTHORIZITY TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH ONLY INCLUDES BOARD MEMBERS. |
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MEMBERS OF UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA'S EXECUTIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWED FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. |
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UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY ANNUALLY REQUIRES STAFF, BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO ELECTRONICALLY SIGN-OFF THAT THEY HAVE READ THE CODE OF ETHICS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICIES. AS PART OF THE PROCESS THEY ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ANY CONFLICTS. THE CONFLICTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE FOR ANY NECESSARY RESOLUTION. BOARD AND COMMITTEE ARE ASKED TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING AND DISCUSSION BASED ON THEIR CONFLICTS. |
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AN EXECUTIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD EVALUATES THE CEO'S ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS TO THE BOARD. |
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THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. |
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PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES -2,043,421. |
| OTHER PROGRAM INFORMATION |
ACCOUNTABILITY AT UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY, WE INVEST IN PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE RESULTS, AT AGENCIES THAT MANAGE THEIR MONEY WISELY. WE HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY AND LOCALLY FOR OUR HIGH RATE OF EFFICIENCY. UNITED WAY RECEIVED THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE RATING, 4 STARS, FROM THE LEADING CHARITY WATCHDOG AGENCY, CHARITY NAVIGATOR, AND HAS BEEN A BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU ACCREDITED CHARITY SINCE 2007. WE INVEST NEARLY 90% OF THE MONEY RAISED IN THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN IN THE PROGRAMS WE SUPPORT, FAR EXCEEDING THE 65% MINIMUM CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE FOR A NONPROFIT TO BE LIVING UP TO ITS MISSION BY CHARITY NAVIGATOR, THE LEADING INDEPENDENT CHARITY EVALUATOR. IN ADDITION, THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS GIVE GENEROUSLY OF THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO UNITED WAY EACH YEAR, ALLOWING US TO MINIMIZE COSTS AND KEEP ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING EXPENSES LOW. |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.