2023-05-15T14:28:39-05:00 2022-06-30 341663731 ZINNER & CO LLP 3201 ENTERPRISE PARKWAY SUITE 410 CLEVELAND OH 441227329 990 2021-07-01 340714776 UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT INC UNIV 2166418948 4800 BROADWAY AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 44127 EARL PIKE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2166418948 2023-05-15 1 EARL PIKE 999009999 SUSAN D KRANTZ P00233254 2168310733 2023-05-15 3 AAL1 IAL1 2021 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z EARL PIKE 4800 BROADWAY AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 44127 4806292 0 X UNIVERSITYSETTLEMENT.NET X 1926 OH WE OFFER THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WE SERVE THE RESOURCES BY WHICH THEY CAN LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. THIS MISSION IS GUIDED BY THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES:*EXCELLENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR WORK*SERVING OUR COMMUNITY WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY*A COMMUNITY-CENTRIC ORIENTATION TO OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES*HAVING OUR "FEET IN THE STREET" TO ENCOURAGE AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ON-GOING COMMUNITY DIALOGUE*ALIGNING OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ADDRESS CURRENT AND PRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND BEING NIMBLE SO AS TO BE ABLE TO ADJUST OUR OFFERINGS IN LINE WITH EVOLVING COMMUNITY NEEDS*BUILDING OUR VISIBILITY IN THE COMMUNITY TO BE AS ACCESSIBLE AS POSSIBLE TO THOSE WE STRIVE TO PARTNER WITH AND SERVE*OPERATING WITH A COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT 25 25 83 47 0 0 4851876 4801274 87 0 -904 -195 39419 -25970 4890478 4775109 0 0 0 0 2081013 2224592 0 0 135392 1839139 1775713 3920152 4000305 970326 774804 5018877 4666381 1618941 491641 3399936 4174740 X THE MISSION OF UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT IS TO OFFER THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WE SERVE THE RESOURCES BY WHICH THEY CAN LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. THIS MISSION IS GUIDED BY THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES:*EXCELLENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR WORK*SERVING OUR COMMUNITY WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY*A COMMUNITY-CENTRIC ORGANIZATION*HAVING OUR "FEET IN THE STREET" TO ENCOURAGE AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ON-GOING COMMUNITY DIALOGUE*ALIGNING OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ADDRESS CURRENT AND PRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND BEING NIMBLE SO AS TO BE ABLE TO ADJUST OUR OFFERINGS IN LINE WITH EVOLVING COMMUNITY NEEDS*BUILDING OUR VISIBILITY IN THE COMMUNITY TO BE AS ACCESSIBLE AS POSSIBLE TO THOSE WE STRIVE TO PARTNER WITH AND SERVE*OPERATING WITH A COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT 0 0 808551 SMART, YOUNG, AND SIGNIFICANT (SMARTY'S) OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM OFFERS STUDENTS A SAFE AND CREATIVE SPACE TO SPEND THEIR OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME HOURS. EVERY WEEKDAY UNTIL 6PM, CHILDREN IN GRADES K-7 PARTICIPATE IN HOMEWORK HELP, READING AND STEM LESSONS,ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE THEIR SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES, SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS,AND MORE. PREVENTION PROGRAM ADDRESSES DRUG REFUSAL SKILLS, SELF-ESTEEM, AND CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER NON-USING PEERS. 470465 HUNGER CENTER - OFFERS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AIMED AT ADDRESSING HUNGER, FOOD INSECURITY, AND POOR NUTRITION AMONG ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. 1349167 COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (CBS) PROGRAMS, (FORMERLY FAMILY TO FAMILY PROGRAM) ASSISTS THOSE FAMILIES WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH, OR WHO ARE AT RISK OF BECOMING INVOLVED WITH, THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES. RESOURCES ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO FOSTER, ADOPTIVE, AND KINSHIP CAREGIVERS BOTH WITHIN UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT, AND ACROSS THE COMMUNITIES. CBS SERVICES SERVE THE BROADWAY COMMUNITY AND THE SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY. 149966 NEO SKILL CORPS AMERICORPS PROGRAM - LED BY UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT, WORKS WITH PARTNER AGENCIES TO HOST AMERICORPS MEMBERS TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF FINANCIAL LITERACY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING, AND ADULT LITERACY. 62426 MAGIC JOHNSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER (MJCEC) IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND PROGRAMMING THAT EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE INNOVATIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY. 310191 ADULT WELLNESS PROGRAM HELPS SENIORS AGED 60 AND OLDER, AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AGED 18-59, AGE SUCCESSFULLY AND REMAIN INDEPENDENT BY ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE THEIR PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE WELLBEING. 224076 TRANSITION-IN-PLACE HOUSING PROGRAM (TIP) ASSISTS FORMERLY HOMELESS FAMILIES WHO ARE EXITING THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY SHELTER SYSTEM, UP TO ONE YEAR OF INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO HELP PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO REMAIN STABLY HOUSED. 19415 RISE (RE-INTEGRATION SERVICES & EMPOWERMENT) PROGRAM LAUNCHED IN EARLY 2021 TO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE RECENTLY INCARCERATED AND ARE TRANSITIONING BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES FOCUS ON EMPLOYMENT AND SECURING INCOME, ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION, AND ACCESSING MAINSTREAM BENEFITS, TO NAME A FEW. 236831 FATHERHOOD CONNECTIONS FOCUSES ON FATHERS AT WILLOW, MOUND, A.B. HART, AND WARNER ROAD GIRL'S ACADEMY (ALL CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOLS). 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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.