The United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties’ Board of Directors voted on May 19, 2014 to approve $1,842,300 in distributions to local community programs and services for the upcoming fiscal year (starting 7/1/14). This is a flat level of funding from the previous year.
Partner Agency Allocations:
The bulk of the funding ($1,385,340) will go to United Way’s 32 Partner Agencies to fund 51 programs. Funded programs will essentially receive the same funding level as last year. An additional $70,870 will be distributed to local agencies based per donor designations. This means a total of $1,456,210 will be distributed to nonprofit agencies.
Funding recommendations and decisions were made by volunteers and based on the type of program, the quality of the services provided, the impact that the program has on its target population, and the long-term goals of the United Way to advance the common good in Volusia and Flagler Counties. Ten review panels utilizing nearly 70 volunteers performed site visits, reviewed financials and scored programs based on pre-defined evaluation criteria. Eighty-nine percent (89%) of all programs reviewed had quality scores of Excellent (90% or higher) or Good (80%-89%).
“United Way, like many other nonprofits, continue to struggle to raise the funds necessary to create lasting change in our community. We are very proud and thankful to each and every person and company that invested in this year’s campaign,” said Ray Salazar, President of United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties. “The good news, is that we are seeing areas of improvement and new investments in our community that we hope to increase in the upcoming years.”
The funds distributed will go to help improve lives and create lasting change in Volusia and Flagler Counties. More than 188,000 individuals will utilize services funded by United Way. Programs represent a wide range of human services that help everyone from infants to the elderly; that provide food and shelter to those that need it most; that effect the root causes of problems and that advance the common good in Volusia and Flagler Counties.
“Participating in the Citizen’s Review Process is one of the most awarding experiences a volunteer can have” said United Way Fund Distributions Chair Joyce Shannahan. “Volunteers get to really see the work that our Partner Agencies are doing right here in our community and see that the United Way is such a great steward of the funds that donors invest.”
Funded Partner Agency Programs:
(excludes $70,870 in donor designations to nonprofits, including Partner Agencies)
- Essential Services– These programs provide for basic needs, which include food, clothing, and emergency shelter. $528,249 or 38%
- Critical Services– These programs provide services for crisis support such as: maintaining or obtaining employment (including child care support), crisis medical care, and crisis mental health services. $401,038 or 29%
- Treatment and Residential Services– These programs provide ongoing services for substance abuse, health, mental health, disabilities, and support. $217,855 or 16%
- Prevention, Education and Recreational Services– These programs provide services with long-term outcomes relating to prevention, education, recreation, and outreach. $238,198 or 17%
Additional Community Distributions:
An additional $386,090 will be distributed to other community programs including:
- 2-1-1/First Call for Help (an information and referral line that anyone can call to get connected to local area services);
- The Volunteer Center (which supports more than 100 local nonprofits in the recruitment, placement, training and recognition of volunteers);
- ReadingPals (an early reading initiative that focuses on other community programs, grants or initiatives;
- United Way Women’s Initiative Grants in both Volusia and Flagler Counties that go to help homeless women and children;
- Campaign for Working Families (United Way’s prosperity campaign to help ensure financially stable communities);
- and other United Way programs and initiatives.
United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties is this region’s most comprehensive health and human service umbrella organization. United Way donations are one of the largest single sources of funding for local non-profit agencies, with the exception of local, state, and federal governments.
The United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties improves lives and builds a stronger community by bringing together hearts, minds and resources from across the region and by developing effective partnerships with businesses, government and nonprofit organizations. For more information, please visit the web-site http://www.LiveUnitedInVolusiaFlagler.org or call 2-1-1 (386-253-0564) if you or someone you know needs help or wants to learn how to Give, Advocate, or Volunteer.
United Way Funded Partner Agency |
Programs Funded for 2013-2014 Fiscal Year |
American Red Cross |
Disaster Services: Home Fires
Services to the Armed Forces (SAF) |
Arc of Volusia |
Life Skills Development Level 1
Life Skills Development Level 1 |
Boy Scouts – Central Florida Division |
Multi-Cultural Emphasis Scouting in Volusia and Flagler Counties |
Boys and Girls Club of Volusia |
Youth Development Program |
Catholic Charities |
Family Emergency Assistance/Food Pantry |
Center for the Visually Impaired |
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind |
Children’s Advocacy Center |
Child Protection Team
Rape Crisis Services |
Children’s Home Society |
Residential Services
Clinical Services
Visitation Center-Family Violence |
Community Legal Services of Mid-FL |
Volusia and Flagler Counties Foreclosure Defense Project |
ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions |
Comprehensive Housing Counseling |
Council on Aging of Volusia |
Senior Services |
Domestic Abuse Council |
Emergency Shelter – Victim Services |
Early Learning Coalition |
School Readiness |
Easter Seals |
Community Equipment Loan Program
Pediatric Audiology (Infant Hearing Screening)
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Child Development Center |
Family Life Center |
Outreach Program
Emergency Shelter |
Family Renew Community |
Transitional Housing for Homeless Families with Children |
Flagler County Schools Adult and Community Education Summer Camp |
Summer Camp |
Flagler Volunteer Services |
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) |
Girl Scouts of Citrus Council |
Girl Scout Leadership Experience: ‘Girlz Go Fit’ |
Halifax Urban Ministries |
STAR Shelter
Emergency Assistance – Homeless Prevention
Traveler’s Aid – Emergency Assistance |
Haven Recovery |
Residential Treatment |
The House Next Door |
Family Therapy Services
Homework Club |
The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia |
Emergency Shelter/Homeless Prevention
Food Assistance |
PACE Center for Girls |
Leadership and Life Skills Development |
Salvation Army |
Emergency/Transitional Shelter and Meals
Family Social Services |
Second Harvest Food Bank |
Food Distribution to Volusia and Flagler Counties |
St. Gerard Campus |
Maternity Home Residential Program |
Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare |
Project WARM (Women Assisting Recovering Mothers) |
WORC |
Developmental Training |
Volusia-Flagler Family YMCA |
After School Enrichment/Childcare
Aquatics – Learn to Swim
Membership, Health and Wellness
Summer Day Camp
Summer Resident Camp
Youth Sports |
Volusia Literacy Council |
Adult Literacy Training |
West Volusia Police Athletic League |
PAL Recreational and Educational Activities for Youth |