A Letter from our President
It will be one year on October 21st that I began my journey at Butler County United Way. Much has been accomplished over the last year. We have decreased our operating budget by over 80K. Set goals and objectives for staff. We have upgraded our phone system, accounting software, internal controls, and changed our board governance from Policy Governance to Operational. We have trained staff to improve knowledge and use of our donor management system, identified new companies in Butler County to run employees campaigns, improved our relationships with our neighboring United Ways (looking for ways to collaborate) and approved our new vision, mission and guiding principles. Those are: VISION: Butler County United Way envisions a community where all individuals and families achieve their potential through education, income stability and healthy lives. MISSION: Butler County United Way connects and mobilizes resources to improve lives. GUIDING PRINCIPLES We will: - Be accountable: transparently measuring results
- Be ethical
- Be fair and impartial
- Be engaged and responsive to community needs
- Be a good neighbor: partnering with stakeholders to make a difference in the community
In regard to community Impact in 2013-2014 your donations helped serve over 25,000 people in Butler County to improve their lives through Education, Income and Health. Of the 25,000 people served, over 13,000 were assisted in basic needs such as Emergency assistance, food, shelter, mental health and medical services including prescription assistance. Over 2600 people were served in regard to self sufficiency and develop. This included people who were able to remain living independent, improve financial literacy, Adult literacy (GED & computer skills) and preparation leading to job placement. Our partner agencies were able to serve 5,765 individuals to improve Health and Well-being. Those services include substance abuse and education, prenatal support for health births, Safety and child protection and over 2800 children in the Hamilton, Lakota, Fairfield, and New Miami school districts did not go home hungry over the weekend because of the Backpack Program. With regard to Academic Success and leadership skills 1625 children and adults improved their reading level, 916 students were promoted to the next grade on time and 2563 individuals demonstrated and acquired Leadership skills. So as you can see we have been busy this year. As we continue through the campaign season if you have given to Butler County United Way, Thank you. If you have not donated to United Way in the past please consider doing so. If you haven't made your pledge please consider increasing a bit this year. We are good stewards of your money and, your donations touch and change many lives.
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