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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 2,460,247 | 2,840,077 | 4,633,345 | 4,851,876 | 4,801,274 | 19,586,819 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 2,460,247 | 2,840,077 | 4,633,345 | 4,851,876 | 4,801,274 | 19,586,819 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 1,423,411 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 18,163,408 | |||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 2,460,247 | 2,840,077 | 4,633,345 | 4,851,876 | 4,801,274 | 19,586,819 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 3,808 | 12,112 | 939 | 300 | 14 | 17,173 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 11,583 | 15,807 | 25,050 | 51,213 | 5,004 | 108,657 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 19,712,649 | |||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
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Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2021 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2021 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021: | ||||
| a From 2016....... | ||||
| b From 2017....... | ||||
| c From 2018....... | ||||
| d From 2019....... | ||||
| e From 2020....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2021, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2021. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2021..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, FINANCE STAFF, AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING, THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW. THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED IN ADVANCE OF THE BOARD MEETING IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT DIRECTORS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEANINGFUL REVIEW. A BOARD OFFICER SIGNS THE 990. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE SIGNED ANNUALLY BY OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST NOTED ARE CIRCULATED TO COMMITTEE CHAIRS IN ORDER TO REQUIRE A VOLUNTEER(S) RECUSAL ON MATTERS WHERE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, IF ANY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | 15-A: THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS THE RESPONSIBLE BODY FOR THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COMPENSATION IS AWARDED COMMENSURATE WITH PERFORMANCE AND IS EVALUATED IN RELATION TO OTHER NORTHEASTERN OHIO NONPROFITS OF SIMILAR MISSIONS AND FINANCIAL CAPACITIES. 15-B: THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION REVIEW OF THE OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. COMPENSATION IS AWARDED COMMENSURATE WITH PERFORMANCE AND IS EVALUATED IN RELATION TO OTHER NORTHEASTERN OHIO NONPROFITS OF SIMILAR MISSIONS AND FINANCIAL CAPACITIES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 990, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON SEVERAL PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES. |
| FORM 990, PART XIII, LINE 2C: | THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. |
| ACCOMPLISHMENTS | UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT'S (US) HUNGER CENTER SERVICES IS COMPRISED OF A CHOICE MODEL FOOD PANTRY, A COMMUNITY MEAL, AND A MONTHLY MOBILE PANTRY. THE PANTRY IS OPEN TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 11:30A-2P. NEIGHBORS CAN VISIT ONCE A MONTH TO SELECT 3-5 DAYS' WORTH OF GROCERIES. THROUGH THE PANTRY, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE PANTRY STAPLES, FRESH BREAD, FRESH PRODUCE, AND VARIOUS PERISHABLE AND NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS. EVERY TUESDAY EVENING, COMMUNITY RESIDENTS CAN JOIN US FOR A FREE, HOT COMMUNITY MEAL. THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH, US HOSTS A MOBILE PANTRY THROUGH THE GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK (GCFB). US DISTRIBUTED 140,941 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE IN 2022. GROCERIES THROUGH THE FOOD PANTRY WERE PROVIDED TO 4,219 UNDUPLICATED NEIGHBORS FOR A TOTAL OF 16,344 TOTAL PEOPLE SERVED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 235,806 LBS. OF FOOD WAS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE PANTRY. THE US COMMUNITY MEAL SERVED 6,434 HOT MEALS TO 411 UNDUPLICATED NEIGHBORS. EACH MONTH AN AVERAGE OF 40 GROCERY BAGS WERE PREPARED AND DELIVERED TO THE COMMUNITY APARTMENT BUILDINGS FOR SENIORS. NEO SKILL CORPS IS AN AMERICORPS PROGRAMS WHICH PARTNERS WITH UP TO 10 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL LITERACY, ADULT LITERACY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO ADULTS IN NORTHEAST OHIO. MEMBERS ARE ASSIGNED TO PARTNER AGENCIES (HOST SITES) TO FACILITATE MONEY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS ADDRESSING TOPICS SUCH AS SETTING REALISTIC GOALS, CREDIT MANAGEMENT AND SETTING A BUDGET BASED ON PERSONAL INCOME AND EXPENSES. PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPTION TO REQUEST INDIVIDUAL COACHING TO ADDRESS PERSONAL ISSUES AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS WHERE NEEDED. MEMBERS ALSO FACILITATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ON TOPICS SUCH AS DIGITAL LITERACY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MANUFACTURING, CULINARY BASICS, CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH CARE PREPARATION, EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AND JOB SEARCHING. AMERICORPS MEMBERS SERVED MORE THAN 807 INDIVIDUALS IN 2022. THIS RESULTED IN MORE THAN 100 PARTICIPANTS OBTAINING NEW BANK ACCOUNTS, REDUCING CHECK CASHING FEES BY $24,100. WE ASSISTED 25 PEOPLE OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT WHICH ADDED MORE THAN $10,000 IN NEW TAXABLE REVENUE TO THE CITY OF CLEVELAND. THE ADULT WELLNESS PROGRAM IS A MONDAY-FRIDAY PROGRAM THAT SERVES ADULTS THAT ARE 60 YEARS OR OLDER AND INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE 18-59 AND HAVE A DISABILITY. THE PROGRAM MEETS FROM 10:30A-3:30P AND OFFERS THREE DISTINCT SERVICES INCLUDING CONGREGATE MEALS, TRANSPORTATION AND ADULT DEVELOPMENT. THE CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM CONSISTS OF LUNCH, A SNACK, AND A CARRYOUT MEAL PROVIDED TO CLIENTS ON A DAILY BASIS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE PROGRAM AND FOR SPECIAL OUTINGS. THESE OUTINGS INCLUDE RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL TRIPS TO PLACES LIKE AREA PARKS, RESTAURANTS, AND MUSEUMS. THE ADULT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ARE BASED ON THE HETTLER WELLNESS MODEL WHICH IS COMPRISED OF PROGRAMMING INCLUDING THE CATEGORIES OF PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL AND OCCUPATIONAL WELLNESS. A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING ART AND MUSIC CLASSES, SEWING WORKSHOPS, GARDENING AND NUTRITIONAL PRESENTATIONS, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS LESSONS. IN 2022, A TOTAL OF 68 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS WERE SERVED. THERE WERE 647 HOT MEALS DELIVERED AND 959 CONGREGATE MEALS SERVED. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 1,700 ONE WAY TRIPS, INCLUDING CLIENT TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERIES. FINALLY, THE PROGRAM SERVED 4,712 TOTAL UNITS (HOURS) OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING, BOTH IN-PERSON AND REMOTELY. FATHERHOOD CONNECTIONS PROVIDES INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS TO HELP NON-CUSTODIAL FATHERS OVERCOME BARRIERS THAT PREVENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE LIVES OF THEIR CHILDREN. FATHERHOOD SUPPORT GROUPS RESUMED IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS AFTER TWO YEARS, DUE TO THE RESTRICTIONS OF COVID 19. OUTDOOR OUTINGS FOR DADS AND THEIR CHILDREN WERE OFFERED AGAIN, WHICH PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALITY EXPERIENCES. THE FATHERHOOD PROGRAM SERVED 157 FATHERS WITHIN THE SCHOOLS AND THE COMMUNITY. THE RISE (RE-INTEGRATION SERVICES & EMPOWERMENT) PROGRAM WAS LAUNCHED TO WORK WITH FAMILIES THAT HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER WHO HAS RECENTLY BEEN RELEASED FROM INCARCERATION AND IS ATTEMPTING TO RE-ENTER THE FAMILY CORE. THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT GROUPS. REFERRALS FOR THE PROGRAM COME FROM THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY OFFICE OF REENTRY, LOCAL PRE-RELEASE CENTERS, HALF-WAY HOUSES, AND OTHER IN-HOUSE AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. STILL A RELATIVELY NEW PROGRAM, 17 RETURNING CITIZENS RECEIVED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND ATTENDED GROUP MEETINGS. THE TRANSITION-IN-PLACE HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES ONE YEAR OF INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO NEWLY HOUSED FAMILIES EXITING THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY SHELTER SYSTEM. WHILE PARTICIPATING IN CASE MANAGEMENT, FAMILIES ALSO RECEIVE A TEMPORARY RENTAL ASSISTANCE VOUCHER THROUGH EDEN, INC. PROGRAM SERVICES ADHERE TO THE RAPID RE-HOUSING (RRH) MODEL. STAFF AND FAMILIES COLLABORATE TO ADDRESS THE BARRIERS THAT LED TO HOMELESSNESS, AND TOGETHER THEY CREATE A HOUSING STABILIZATION PLAN. THIS BENCHMARK SYSTEM REQUIRES STAFF AND FAMILIES TO MEET REGULARLY TO ASSESS PROGRESS AND LINK FAMILIES TO ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN-HOUSE AND THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. IN 2022, 61 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED. THIRTY-FOUR FAMILIES HAD AN INCOME LEVEL OF $13,000 AND BELOW. THE BARRIERS THAT LED TO HOMELESSNESS CAN BE PLENTIFUL BUT THE FAMILIES ARE DETERMINED TO BECOME ANCHORED IN THE COMMUNITY AND WORK TOWARDS HOUSING STABILIZATION. THE SMART, YOUNG, AND SIGNIFICANT (SMARTY'S) PROGRAM IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM SERVING YOUTH IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN-FIFTH GRADE THAT ATTEND SCHOOL IN THE SLAVIC VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE PROGRAM'S MAIN OBJECTIVES ARE TO BOOST ACADEMICS, IMPROVE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES, AND INCREASE FAMILY INVOLVEMENT. SMARTY'S AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM OPERATES FIVE DAYS A WEEK THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, A SIX-WEEK SUMMER CAMP IS OFFERED TO FURTHER ENRICH AND PREVENT THE "SUMMER SLIDE". THE SMARTY'S PROGRAM SERVED 42 INDIVIDUALS AND 39 INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT SUMMER CAMP. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, 81 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED IN TOTAL. THE PREVENTION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE STUDENTS' INTENTION TO USE ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND OTHER DRUGS, WHILE PROMOTING PROSOCIAL ATTITUDES, SKILLS, AND BEHAVIORS. THE FIVE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) CORE COMPETENCIES BEING TAUGHT INCLUDE: SELF-AWARENESS, SELF-MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL AWARENESS, RELATIONSHIP SKILLS, AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING. THE IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING THESE SKILLS IS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS SET AND REACH GOALS, MANAGE OBSTACLES AND STRESSES RELATED TO ACADEMICS AND SOCIAL DYNAMICS, AND TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES TO RISKY BEHAVIOR. LIONS QUEST AND CENTERVENTION CURRICULUMS WERE USED FOR PROGRAM LESSONS, TO SERVE STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8TH. THE GOAL OF PREVENTION PROGRAMMING IS TO INCREASE PROTECTIVE FACTORS THAT ALLOW CHILDREN TO SUCCEED, WHILE HELPING TO REMOVE BARRIERS AND DECREASE RISK FACTORS. COMMUNITY YOUTH RECEIVE PROGRAMMING THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES BY ENROLLING IN UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT'S OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM. PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDED ON SITE AT UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT. IN SCHOOL PREVENTION IS PROVIDED TO ST. STANISLAUS SCHOOL AND BROADWAY ACADEMY AT WILLOW. PREVENTION PROGRAMMING ALSO OCCURS FOR SIX WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. THE PREVENTION PROGRAM SERVED 218 INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT HAS BEEN THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) FOR THE BROADWAY COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (FORMERLY FAMILY TO FAMILY) CONTRACT FOR 20 YEARS. THIS PROGRAM SERVES FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 WHO ARE IN OR AT RISK OF ENTERING THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. STAFF CONNECT FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY BASED RESOURCES, PROVIDES MONTHLY SUPPORT TO FOSTER, ADOPTIVE AND KINSHIP FAMILIES, AND IS A VISITATION SITE FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE TRYING TO REGAIN CUSTODY OF THEIR CHILD. UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT'S BROADWAY AND SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES PROGRAMS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS BROADWAY AND PARMA NEIGHBORHOOD COLLABORATIVES, SERVES FAMILIES IN THE FOLLOWING ZIP CODES: BROADWAY COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (BROADWAY CBS) - SERVICING AREA CODES 44105, 44125, AND 44127. SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (SWCBS) - SERVICING 44017, 44147, 44144, 44142, 44131, 44130, 44070, 44133, 44138, 44129, 44134, 44130, 44131, 44136, AND 44149. THE BROADWAY CBS SERVED 244 FAMILIES AND THE SWCBS SERVED 180 FAMILIES. FAMILY TIME VISITS ARE OFFERED WHEN CHILDREN ARE UNABLE TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOME, DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, BROADWAY CBS AND SWCBS OFFER CAREGIVERS A HOME LIKE ENVIRONMENT TO VISIT THEIR CHILDREN ONCE A WEEK. THIS YEAR BROADWAY HOSTED 227 VISITS AND SWCBS OFFERED 134 VISITS. UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT CONTINUES TO PROVIDE SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT TO AN OHIOKAN NAVIGATOR THROUGH OUR PARTNERING AGENCY, KINNECT. THE NAVIGATOR'S PRIMARY FOCUS IS ON THE NEEDS |
| ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED | OF KINSHIP AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. THE MAGIC JOHNSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER (MJCEC) PROVIDES ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND PROGRAMMING THAT EDUCATE, EMPOWER AND STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS THOUGH THE INNOVATIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY. THE MJCEC HOSTS TECHNOLOGY SESSION AIMED AT HELPING COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES TO BOTH LEARN ABOUT THE VARIOUS METHODS, AND ALSO TO FIND WAYS TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES PERSONALLY, ACADEMICALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY. THE MJCEC PROVIDED 365 SESSIONS (BOTH VIRTUAL AND ON-SITE) FOR 255 CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. A NUMBER OF THESE PARTICIPANTS ARE SENIORS AND CHILDREN ENROLLED IN AGENCY PROGRAMMING. IN 2023, UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT WILL PARTNER WITH CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO BECOME A TRI-C ACCESS CENTER. THE POLICY, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, A STAFF OF FIVE, CONDUCTS REGULAR OUTREACH TO AND ENGAGEMENT WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS, REACHING NEARLY 1,500 RESIDENTS ANNUALLY IN FACE-TO-FACE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT COMMUNITY CONCERNS, HIV/AIDS, DRUG/ALCOHOL USE, AND MORE. THE PACE DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS A 25+ MEMBER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION THAT MEETS ON A WEEKLY BASIS TO ADDRESS SHARED CONCERNS; CONDUCTS REGULAR CLEAN-UP AND OTHER COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT EVENTS; CONDUCTS WIDESPREAD VOTER REGISTRATION; AND ASSISTS IN OUTREACH FOR AN ACCURATE CENSUS COUNT. |
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