2005 Community Investments

Local volunteers on Community Councils use their knowledge and experience to target funds where the needs are greatest. To make the best use of contributor dollars, United Way holds agencies accountable for their programs, Grants are typically awarded for a period of three years, with continued funding dependent on satisfactory outcome reports. For more information on the tables, please scroll to the bottom of the page.

HomeBase Expansion - MIRCI

Council 
Year 
Amount 
Report 1 
Report 2 
Report 3 
Report 4 
FSST
2005
$75,000
EE
EE
PENDING
- 

HomeBase is a permanent housing program for homeless individuals and families with a mental illness.  The program provides supportive services as well as housing, which lead to the clients' ability to live productively n the community.

PATH Program - The Family Shelter

Council 
Year 
Amount 
Report 1 
Report 2 
Report 3 
Report 4 
FSST
2005
$75,000
ME
ME
-
- 

The Family Shelter provides services and support to homeless families and works to move them in to permanent housing as soon as possible. The 'PATH' program has a Housing Coordinator to help clients identify and address barriers to reentering housing such as credit or lack of security deposits and then helps the clients find a safe, affordable place to live. This grant expired as of 6/30/08.
 

Community Councils: The Community Council responsible for issuing a request for proposals (RFP)
EJLS - Education, Job & Life Skills Council
SB6 - Success By 6 (Formerly the Families, Individuals & Children Council)
H&R - Health & Recovery Council
FSST - Food, Shelter, Safety & Transportation Council

Year: The year refers to the first year in which the agency receives funding for that particular program. Grants are typically awarded for a three-year period. Very successful programs may be extended beyond three years and programs that do not meet expectations can be ended before the three year grant cycle is complete.

Amount: The amount refers to the funding the agency receives per fiscal year for the term of the grant.

Reports: Reports refer to the outcome reports agencies file with United Way.  Trained volunteers review the reports for progress. Continued funding for programs depends on satisfactory outcome reports. EE - Exceeds Expectations, ME - Meets Expectations, NI - Needs Improvement, DN - Does Not Meet Expectations