TOGETHER, WE ARE LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR A BETTER LIFE AND BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY 211Live.org website recieved 8,045 visitors, and the 2-1-1 hotline answered 13,183 calls for help 3,229 Tax Returns Done for FREE! 4th Grade Students proficient in reading Flagler - 60% Volusia - 54% By focusing on the Building Blocks for a Better Life, United Way is helping to create lasting change in our community. Great Things Happen When We Live United! 71.6% Volusia 77.5% Flagler Highschool Graduation Rates Children discovered the joy of reading through United Way’s ReadingPals Education: The cornerstone for individual and community success Over 4,500 children received educational enrichment through after school programs $ Finanacial Stability: Promoting Independence (ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Over 100,000 (46%) Households in Volusia & Flagler Counties are below the ALICE threshold and are unable to afford the basic needs. Learn more at UWVFC.org/Alice 1 in 4 Children are in Poverty Health: Improving people’s health and well-being County Health Rankings: #40 - Volusia #13 - Flagler Out of 67 Counties in Florida. $1,340,288 saved on prescriptions. Visit UnitedWayVFC.org/RXSavings Safety Net: Providing the basics to those most in need How Will YOU Live United? Tell us how and join the conversation at unitedwayvfc.org or on social media: $ dollars distributed via the Emergency Shelter Program 70,000 pounds of food collected by Women’s Initiative of Flagler’s Chicks with Cans 39,536 hours served by 3,360 volunteers at 103 local nonprofits - Volunteer Center @yourunitedway United Way Currently Funds 50 Unique Programs 274,842 2015-2016 Quick Snapshot Complete version of Annual Report online at unitedwayvfc.org 3 6 9 Campaign for Working Families A United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties Initiative Financially stressed empoyees contribute to increased turnover United Way Volusia-Flagler Funds Raised: Workplace Employee Giving Corporate Giving Grants Residential Giving Special Events & Other Women’s Initiatives $1,505,698 $724,698 $255,467 $154,659 $113,357 $87,721 _______________________ $2.8 Million Our Impact: Distributions (Partner Agencies & Designations) Match Funds Pulled Down via United Way Funding Prescription Savings Volunteer Center & ReadingPals 2-1-1/First Call for Help Community Investments Saved on Tax Prep Fees Emergency Food & Shelter Funds Distributed Grants Distributed $1,502,834 $3,000,668 $1,340,288 $159,308 $204,336 $334,543 $703,922 $274,842 $80,608 _______________________ $7.6 Million Community Impact Thank You!