Making Our Community A Better Place

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1 Making Our Community A Better Place 1930 W. Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury, NC Rowanunitedway.org See pages 3-4 for agency descriptions.

2 Mission Statement The United Way of Rowan County shall provide community-wide leadership to develop resources and assure their effective use for the delivery of needed human care services through these means: Consolidate fundraising to support continuous growth of necessary services Promote on-going education in all areas community, business, and agencies Evaluate and advise member agencies for efficient and effective use of resources Assess community needs, through short and long range planning Assure the provision of balanced services to the community 5 Easy Steps to Conduct a United Way Campaign CEO/Plant Manager welcomes employees and endorses the campaign Company Chair shares a personal story or has an agency recipient of services speak United Way representative and Company Chair extend invitation to give and asks for employees support Company Chair explains how the pledge cards will be distributed and collected and then introduces the United Way representative Company Chair collects pledge cards and thanks everyone. The United Way works to bring all health and human service programs together to solve critical needs, such as layoff assistance. Our emphasis is on volunteers. United Way dollars area are raised here --- and stay here.

3 Layoff Assistance Rowan County United Way began its layoff assistance program when Fieldcrest Cannon closed its doors, putting thousands of people out of work. We, along with our partner agencies, were able to assist the displaced workers with utilities, rent, food, YMCA memberships, mortgages, and many other services to help them get up on their feet. Rowan County United Way continues to be the catalyst when a company closes or experiences a downsize in employees Without help from United Way, I could have lost my home. I am so thankful for the Rowan County United Way and the ability to contribute to this organization. I was an employee of Freightliner and have been laid off 3 times in a 6 year period. With United Way s assistance I was referred to a local agency, Salisbury Community Development Corporation (SCDC), who assisted me with my mortgage. During my first layoff in 2008, they put us on short time which made it hard for me to meet my mortgage payment. Rowan County United Way provided funding to SCDC to assist displaced workers with a one-time mortgage payment. This prevented me from getting behind with my mortgage. I suffered another layoff in 2013 and was able to get assistance once again due to the United Way funding. After having a difficult time finding employment, SCDC partnering with United Way, was able to assist me in getting a loan from the Hardest Hit funds through the State of NC. This allowed me to keep my mortgage current while continuing to look for employment. This was made possible, in part, by my contribution which allows the Rowan County United Way to do what they do best, connect people in need with proven local resources that can assist them. TS

4 YOUTH Agencies Supported by Un Boy Scouts, Central N.C. Council Character development and fitness activities for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Explorers. (704) EMERGENCY SERVICES Communities in Schools of Rowan County Provides mentoring and tutoring programs for at-risk kids. (704) Smart Start Rowan Smart Start Rowan offers programs for parents and children, prenatal through age 5, that support the health and education of children, strengthen parenting skills of families, improve the quality of child care, and build awareness of how services for young children are vital to the future development and prosperity of Rowan County. (704) Rowan County YMCA Offers recreational, social and after-school programs. Youth leagues and classes are available in a variety of activities on a year-round schedule. (704) Rowan County Youth Services Bureau Helps at risk and troubled youths by matching them with concerned, trained volunteers to be a friend, teacher and mentor. (704) American Red Cross Provides immediate help to local disaster victims, support our military and their families, teach lifesaving CPR & first aid classes, and conduct blood drives so that blood can be available for all who need it.(704) Rowan County Rescue Squad Provides emergency rescue intervention, treatment and transportation of sick and injured victims, and search and rescue. Assist the county s EMS as a back up when all units are committed and serves as stand-by at high school sports events (704) or 911 for Emergency The Salvation Army Provides emergency assistance such as food, clothing, rent, fuel, medicine, supplies and utilities. (704)

5 ited Way of Rowan County PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Rowan Vocational Opportunities Enables adults with limited physical and/or mental abilities to receive sheltered employment and independent living skills. (704) ELDERLY The Arc of Rowan Provides educational opportunities, advocacy, respite care, summer day camp, community resources for individuals with an intellectual/developmental disability and their families. (704) Meals on Wheels of Rowan, Inc. Provides a nourishing home-delivered meal to homebound physically ill, mentally diasabled/challenged individuals who are unable to prepare daily meals for themselves. (704) Rufty-Holmes Senior Center Enhances the quality of life for older adults in Rowan County through promotion of mental/physical wellness and independent living skills. (704) LIVING CENTER FAMILIES Trinity Living Center Day health/social care for the elderly and people with dementia, respite care and family support. (704) Families First NC Inc. Families First provides a range of services to parents and children that helps to build strong families through parenting skills classes, life skills classes for children, support for teen parents to stay in school and to promote the healthy development of their little ones, and to offer safe and nurturing environments for parents to interact and engage with their children. (704) Family Crisis Council Serves victims of domestic violence and sexual assault by providing emergency temporary shelter, counseling services, weekly support groups for women and children, safety planning, as well as hospital and court advocacy. 24-hour Crisis Line (704) Rowan County Literacy Council Teach basic skills to adults, teach English as a second language, U.S. Citizenship exam reparation offer work place literacy, teach learning disable adults to read. (704)

6 Allocations Volunteers from various backgrounds annually review budget and program information regarding our agencies These volunteers provide program and financial recommendations, as well as determine funding levels The allocations process provides fiscal accountability for programs funded by United Way Our Purpose The Overall Allocation Leadership Responsibility Is To Distribute Contributor s Dollars FAIRLY and IMPARTIALLY By Considering ALL United Way Agencies, To Provide Services, And to Satisify Rowan County s NEEDS Needs Assessment The Needs Assessment Process is completed every five to six years to raise the awareness of the health and social service needs of Rowan County, and to serve as a guidance document in making funding decisions and developing strategies to address the needs identified. Methods include: Gathering secondary data relevant to the health and social service indicators of Rowan County Conducting focus group meetings of county leaders, professionals, and citizen volunteers Conducting a statistically representative telephone survey of Rowan citizens to gather input As a result of the most recent Needs Assessment effort, the following priorities were established and pursued: Education and Personal Empowerment Medical and Dental Care Accessibility Jobs: Creation and Retention A number of other secondary areas of concern should also be addressed; Child Care --- Cost, Quality and Accessibility: Increase availability of accessible child care, as well as quality of life. Teen Pregnancy: Focus on educating parents on talking to their children. Development of educational programs involving peer groups in schools. Prescription Drug Abuse: Educate parents and students about the dangers of prescription drugs. Advocate for legislation on state and federal levels. Chronic disease: Frequency

7 Community Initiative Grant Purpose To encourage good planning of innovative or new programming that addresses needs assessment goals and emerging needs so that programs can be tested for beneficial reuslts. Limits: Maximum $10,000 per grant Maximum 2 years for same program PAST RECIPIENTS Rowan Helping Ministries Community Care Clinic Partners in Learning Prevent Child Abuse Rowan Salisbury Rowan Community Action Agency As one of the recipients of Rowan County United Way s support, we are extremely grateful that corporate and individual donors are generously willing to reach into their wallets and help those in need in our community. Through the United Way CIG Grant, we are able to provide free services to women whose lives have been devastated by substance abuse and have chosen sobriety. We thank RCUW for the tireless support and love they display throughout our community. Miriam Ramirez, Executive Director, Capstone Recovery Center 211 I ve been at Capstone Recovery Center since October of 2015 and it has changed my life in more ways than I can even name. I ve come from over three years of addiction and bad relationships. I m now over one-year sober, have my relationship with my family restored and have a relationship with Jesus Christ that I ve never had before. I wouldn t have been able to do it without Capstone. I ve tried for many years to do it on my own, and quickly learned I couldn t do it. During my time at Capstone, I have volunteered in several places including the Christmas Bureau. This was one of the many that touched my heart in an unexplainable way. I absolutely love the difference I can make in the community that I would have never been able to make while I as using drugs. Hayley C. Have a question about local services? Need to find a resource? CALL [ It s your free, confidential 24/7 information source and it s available in any language 365 days per year, sponsored by the Rowan County United Way. Dial to connect with a network of more than 18,000 resources in North Carolina. Our Call Center experts can assist you with: School supplies Child care Mentoring and tutoring Community health clinics Tax preparation assistance Wellness and fitness programs Domestic violence shelter and services Transportation needs Counseling and support groups Veterans services Mental health crises Food, clothing and housing Christmas assistance Utilities Services for seniors and the disabled And much, much more! REMEMBER: is for emergencies is for information. Rowan County United Way, through the 211 call system established in March 2006, maintains records of all health and human service agencies in the 211 database. This 24/7 service links citizens to needs ranging from basic assistance to healthcare. Individuals and agencies can also use the internet to access more than 500 agencies and programs in the database.

8 Day of Caring Southeast Middle School students are dissecting frogs in their outdoor classroom. Salisbury-Rowan Utilities built the classroom for the school as a United Way Day of Caring project Rowan County United Way Day of Caring offers resources and manpower that are typically unavailable to our school. We are blessed with a beautiful campus. Day of Caring has allowed for sidewalks that provide easier accessibility to our athletic fields and an amazing outdoor classroom for student learning. There are numerous projects at Southeast that have happened ONLY because of our United Way Day of Caring partnerships. Jennifer Lentz, Principal, Southeast Middle School Since its inception 21 years ago, Rowan County United Way Day of Caring (DOC) has been the largest volunteer event in our community. United Way leverages funds with volunteer labor, reduced prices or donated materials to complete projects at a very reduced rate. We make capital dreams come true for many schools and non-profits in our community. There is no way to begin to add up all the improvements DOC teams have accomplished. Each year hundreds of volunteers from companies and other organizations continue to amaze us with their willingness to assist in any way possible. It has also been a great learning experience for the students in our school system to see first-hand volunteerism at its best. In addition, the day provides an opportunity for our community to show their caring in a very visible and tangible way. From my perspective, the Day of Caring provides an opportunity for our employees to give back to the community and make a difference in the lives of children and schools within our community. Our employees are always excited about participating in the Day of Caring and contributing their time to meet the needs that Day of Caring provides. Brian Owen, Akzo Nobel The United Way Day of Caring demonstrates to the students in our building that serving others 1930 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. continues throughout your life. Our school has been a contender for the top middle school in Salisbury, NC our district for the Service Above Self Awards --- giving back to others is a key piece to the Southeast Middle School puzzle. Rowanunitedway.org Jennifer Lentz, Principal, Southeast Middle School