community impact plan 2013

Community Impact PlanResearch • Prioritize

Collaborate • Innovate

Table of Contents

Table of Contents — Community Impact Plan

From the CEO .....................................................................................................1Follow our Impact ............................................................................................2Community Impact Plan Phase 1, Research ...............................................................................3 Phase 2, Prioritize ..............................................................................4 Financial Independence ..................................................................5 Education and Health .......................................................................6 Phases 3-4, Collaborate and Innovate .....................................7-8Goals and Strategies Health .......................................................................................................9 Education ...............................................................................................10 Financial Independence ..................................................................11Investment Framework ................................................................................. 12

Pg. 1 — Community Impact Plan

From the CEO

Dear friends in the Treasure Valley,

Thank you for everything you do to make this area a better place to live. Every year thousands of individuals and businesses invest countless hours and millions of dollars to improve our community, and all of these contributions are valuable. But the challenges we face today in education, health and financial independence are increasingly large and complex. No single individual, nonprofit, business or government working on its own can overcome them.

A couple years ago United Way of Treasure Valley decided that collaborating with a diverse range of groups would be the best way to multiply our impact and make a bigger difference.

The 2013 Community Impact Plan serves as the vision and road map for United Way of Treasure Valley’s investments and collaborations. It starts with creating a shared community vision with stakeholders throughout the valley, using research from our 2011 Community Assessment to lay the foundation for evidence-based decision-making.

Then United Way of Treasure Valley brings together leaders from nonprofits, foundations, businesses, education and government to align support behind proven solutions. Finally we attract the investment needed to sustain the vision and continually improve our efforts.

The plan helps United Way of Treasure Valley make the critical choices necessary to engage and mobilize the community so individuals and families have opportunities to succeed.

Thank you for your interest in and commitment to United Way of Treasure Valley. By combining the highest-priority needs in the valley with the most effective partnerships and community leaders, we can make a lasting impact.

Sincerely,

Nora Carpenter, President & CEO Gary Raney, Board Chair United Way of Treasure Valley United Way of Treasure Valley

Phase 1:Research

Phase 2:Prioritize

Phase 3:Collaborate

Phase 4:Innovate

Implement a Community Assessment within the areas of education, financial independence and health

Refine goals and focus based on the needs identified from the Community Assessment

Align with the strongest partners in the community to address the identified priority issues and match with available resources within the Treasure Valley

Create collaborative, innovative and sustainable evidence-based solutions to community issues that revolve around education, financial independence and health


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Phase 1: Research

2011 Community AssessmentThe 2011 Community Assessment is the foundation of research that allowed us to form a baseline and understanding of the need in the Treasure Valley. The assessment was completed in partnership with Saint Alphonsus Health System, St. Luke’s Health System, Elks Rehab Hospital and Boise State University.

The primary purpose of the assessment was to:

y Identify and measure critical community needs in the areas of education, financial independence and health

y Help the Treasure Valley prioritize its work and investments to create community-level change

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Assessment Tacticsy 200+ studies reviewed for best practices

y 300+ indicators researched

y 700+ stakeholder surveys completed

y 1,000+ affected-population surveys completed


Phase 2: Prioritize — Refined Themes

Determining greatest potential for impactAfter reviewing the data from the Community Assessment, the leadership team held discussions to determine where United Way of Treasure Valley could make the greatest impact. A 90-day prioritization process was conducted to review each impact area. This began with health, followed by financial independence and education.

UWTV interacted with more than 300 community members to share the identified themes from the assessment.

Educationy Enters school preparedy Has a stable environment

y Succeeds academically in grades K-12y Earns high school diploma

y Completing postsecondary education

Healthy Has access to quality, affordable

health care coveragey Has access to preventative medical

and dental servicesy Makes healthy choices by eating right, regularly

exercising and being free of harmful substancesy Has healthy, safe and nurturing relationships

(free from abuse and violence)y Has quality mental health support

Financial Independencey Has a job with adequate incomey Has access to work supports

y Has financial literacy and savingsy Has access to affordable housing


Financial Independence

Has a job with adequate income

Has access to work supports

Has financial literacy and savings

Has access to affordable housing

Financial Independence Themes

Nearly 8% of Ada County families and 13% of Canyon County families have income below the poverty line.

Public transportation in the Boise/Nampa area ranks 90th among the 100 metropolitan areas when considering frequency of service. The majority of Idaho children under age 6 live in households, whether single-parent or two-parent, in which all parents work. This is true for 57% of families across Idaho, 59% in Ada County and 55% in Canyon County.

Idaho ranks 31st in the U.S. on CFED’s Assets & Opportunity Scorecard for Financial Assets and Income.

The census indicates the number of homeless people in southwest Idaho was slightly more than 1,100. The number of homeless people, including those who stay in hotels, motels or temporarily with friends or family, is likely much higher.

Goals Improving vs. Worsening

Key Observations


Education & Health

Enters school prepared

Has a stable home environment

Succeeds academically in grades K-12

Earns high school diploma

Completes postsecondary education

Education Themes

Beginning in the 2010-11 school year, the percentage of children scoring at benchmark on the Fall Kindergarten IRI began to decline for the Southern Idaho Conference (SIC).

The percentage of homeless students in Canyon County increased from 1.29% to 4.01% in the 2009-10 school year.

Trend data for ISAT scores over the past five years shows a steady increase in improvement amid all SIC school districts.

The collective graduation rate for the nine districts in the SIC during the 2010-11 school year was 91%, compared to the national rate of 75.5% in 2009.

In 2009, 9% of residents in Ada County and 3 percent in Canyon County (ages 18-25) earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.

GoalsImproving vs.

Worsening Key Observations

Has access to quality, affordable health care coverage

Has access to preventative medical and dental services

Makes healthy choices by eating right, regularly exercising and being free of harmful substances

Has healthy, safe and nurturing relationships (free from abuse and violence)

Has quality mental health support

According to the U.S. Census Bureau and County Health Rankings, 20.5% of Idahoans were uninsured in 2010, compared to 16.3% nationally.

According to the Commonwealth Fund 2009 state score card, Idaho ranked 51st in the states and territories for children receiving preventive medical and dental care.

In 2009, 25.1% of Idaho adults were classified as obese, compared to 26.9% nationally. 81.5% of Idaho youth did not eat the recommended number of servings, compared to the U.S. average of 77.7%.

In Ada County, there was a 7.4 decrease in intimate partner violence. In Canyon County, there was a 1.3% increase in intimate partner violence.

Idaho ranks 4th in the nation for death by suicide.

Goals Key ObservationsImproving vs.

Worsening

Health Themes


Phases 3-4: Collaborate & Innovate

Aligning with strong partners to create innovative solutionsUnited Way of Treasure Valley leads innovative, collaborative projects that provide “pathways” to self-sufficiency in education, health and financial independence.

These collaborative projects bring together nonprofits, businesses, foundations, individuals and government agencies for a wide variety of communitywide projects, including these successful examples:

P16 Caldwell Education ProjectP16’s education continuum aims to at least double the rate of Caldwell School District students who go on to postsecondary education. The project includes a Preschool Program, Out of School Learning Program and Career Aspirations Program.

Idaho Suicide Prevention HotlineIdaho’s suicide rate is fourth highest in the nation. In 2011 United Way put a high priority on this need, bringing together local and statewide groups to establish funding and infrastructure for an Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline. The hotline became operational in November 2012.

Individual Development Account ProgramThe Individual Development Account Program helps low-income individuals save for college or vocational education for themselves or their dependent child, or purchase their first home. Every dollar saved in an IDA account is matched with an additional $2, up to a maximum of $2,000.

Youth Leadership CollaborativeUWTV and local youth-serving groups began this program for low-income, at-risk fifth and sixth graders. It’s a collaborative effort to cultivate natural leadership qualities and skills so these children can positively impact change in themselves and their community.

Collaborative Projects


Collaborate & Innovate (cont.)

Domestic Violence CollaborativeThis multi-agency project offers finance and money management education courses to victims of economic abuse, which is a primary reason that battered women stay in unsafe relationships. Two financial literacy educators teach the course on behalf of seven partner organizations.

After School Snack Program

This program provides healthy snacks after school at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Ada County and Nampa, and the Caldwell Family YMCA. More than 81,000 snacks were served at four sites from August 2011 through April 2012.

Free Tax Help ProgramThis free tax preparation program helps more people benefit from the Earned Income Tax Credit. In 2012, 4,599 low-income people utilized this program, with a cumulative refund amount of $5.1 million. The program lifts more children out of poverty than any other program, according to Census data.

Treasure Valley Education PartnershipTVEP aims to provide Idaho graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue their career of choice. TVEP’s goal is to coordinate the area’s existing resources and institutions to ensure at least 80% of Treasure Valley students go on to college and/or career/technical education by 2016.

Collaborative Projects


Goals & Strategies: Health

Goal 1: Help individuals and families create healthy habits Strategies: y Increase access to nutritious foods for low-income families y Increase knowledge of healthy food and exercise options y Increase physical activity in after-school programs

Indicators: y Number of fruits and vegetables consumed per day by children and adults y Number of children and adults participating in physical activity on a regular basis y Percentage of obese adults and children (community level)

Goal 2: Provide access to preventative medical and dental services for low-income individuals and families

Strategy: y Link patients to health and dental services y Connect patients with a medical home y Increase the use of dental care services among children y Improve patient education on preventative health

Indicators: y Percentage of individuals receiving dental screenings y Percentage of kids receiving dental sealants y Number of low-income patients with a medical home y Number of low-income patients served y Number of low-income patients referred to medical or dental specialty services y Number of low-income patients receiving definitive specialty health care y Number of deferred ER visits

Goal 3: Help provide access to crisis and intervention services necessary for health and wellness

Strategy: y Support services for those struggling with mental health y Support strategies that build healthy home environments,

such as those preventing incidences of domestic abuseIndicators: y Number of patients being treated for critical mental health,

co-occurring disorder, medical and psychiatric services y Number of individuals showing emotional and behavioral health improvements


Goal 1: Help ensure that children enter school preparedStrategies: y Promote quality care and early learning y Address critical needs early y Support and educate families.

Indicators: y Percentage of children achieving or showing improvement in developmental milestones

y Percentage of 3- to 5-year-olds with commonly recognized school readiness skills

y Percentage of children passing the fall kindergarten IRI y Percentage of parents attending educational/parental events y Number of parents reporting increased quality time spent reading to their children y Amount of fruits and vegetables consumed by children and adults per day

Goal 2: Support kids inside and outside of schoolStrategies: y Support children with quality mentoring programs (adult/child, peer to peer and group) y Promote transition programs that provide social and academic support y Provide quality out-of-school opportunities that reinforce and enhance learning

Indicators: y Number of children engaged in mentoring programs (adult/child, peer to peer and group) y Percentage of students receiving quality tutoring support outside of school y Percentage of parents engaged in parent/teacher conferences and activities y Percentage of parents attending educational/parental events y Number of children receiving out-of-school academic assistance y Number of children developing pro-social skills for academic success through

out-of-school learning opportunities

Goals & Strategies: Education


Goals & Strategies: Financial Independence

Goal 1: Help individuals and families gain financial literacy and asset development Strategies: y Provide access to financial literacy education programs that support the acquisition of assets and

collaborations that promote alternatives to predatory lending

Indicators: y Percentage of clients completing a budget y Percentage of clients with a checking and/or savings account y Percentage of clients meetings savings goal: three months of current living expenses y Percentage of clients purchasing asset y Percentage of clients receiving education related to asset goal y Percentage of clients claiming Earned Income Tax Credit y Number of case management clients referred to financial literacy classes y Number of financial literacy clients increasing their knowledge

Goal 2: Provide access to job education and trainingStrategy: y Support training and education programs that lead to employment

in high-demand, livable-wage occupations

Indicators: y Number of days from completed training to job placement y Average wage at placement y Average number of hours per week at placement y Percentage offered and percentage enrolled in health benefit plan y Percentage of clients retaining employment at 30, 90 and 180 days y Percentage of clients with wage, hours and/or benefit enhancement at 30, 90, 180 and 365 days y Percentage of clients with measured increase in their English-language proficiency levels y Number of clients earning a GED y Reason for exiting program (completed program, incarcerated, employment, unknown, etc.)

Goal 3: Support efforts to obtain affordable permanent housingStrategy: y Provide access to services that lead to affordable permanent housing

Indicators: y Percentage of clients who obtain affordable housing y Percentage of clients who are still housed after 6 months y Percentage of clients able to pay their own rent or mortgage 6 and 12 months after placement y Number and percentage of low-income working families that pay no more than 40 percent of their

income on housing (includes rent and mortgage payments) y Number of exiting case management clients who improve their Case Management Questionnaire score y Number of exiting case management clients who set a housing objective y Number of exiting case management clients who have met one or more of their housing objectives

TBD!!!


Investment Framework

Mobilizing sustained change in community conditionsAt United Way of Treasure Valley, we’ve been engaging and mobilizing the community to meet common challenges since 1928. But our approach has evolved significantly in the last few years.

Today it starts with creating a shared community vision with stakeholders throughout the valley, using research to lay the foundation for evidence-based decision-making. Then we bring together leaders from nonprofits, foundations, businesses, education and government to align support behind proven solutions. Finally we attract the investment needed to sustain the vision and continually improve our efforts.

Multi-year funding for collective impact partnerships that foster shared visions.

These collaborative partnerships are designed to mobilize sustained changes in community conditions by addressing one or more impact goals.

Annual funding designed to support solutions that address community need in the areas of education, financial independence and health.

This funding is provided to organizations that demonstrate measurable impact to the indicators identified in the Community Impact Plan.

Funding available year-round that allows United Way of Treasure Valley to support new projects outside of the annual grant process.

Flex grants are given to existing programs or pilot projects that are innovative and evidence-based.

Flex Grants

Annual Grants

Community Impact Grants

TBD!!!

Contacting UsMAIL: P.O. Box 7963 Boise, ID 83707ADDRESS: 2340 S. Vista Ave. Boise, ID 83705PHONE: 208.336.1070

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