2022-05-16T13:13:15-05:00 2021-06-30 341663731 ZINNER & CO LLP 3201 ENTERPRISE PARKWAY SUITE 410 CLEVELAND OH 441227329 990 2020-07-01 340714776 UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT INC UNIV 2166418948 4800 BROADWAY AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 44127 EARL PIKE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2166418948 2022-05-13 1 EARL PIKE 999009999 SUSAN D KRANTZ P00233254 2168310733 2022-05-13 2 AAL1 IAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z EARL PIKE 4800 BROADWAY AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 44127 4903476 0 X UNIVERSITYSETTLEMENT.NET X 1926 OH WE OFFER THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WE SERVE RESOURCES BY WHICH THEY CAN LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. IN AN EFFORT TO FULFILL OUR MISSION, UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT IS COMMITTED TO:*EXCELLENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR WORK*SERVING OUR CLIENTS WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY*A CUSTOMER-CENTRIC ORIENTATION TO OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES*HAVING OUR 'FEET IN THE STREET' TO ENCOURAGE AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ONGOING COMMUNITY DIALOGUE*ALIGNING OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ADDRESS CURRENT AND PRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND BEING NIMBLE SO AS TO BE ABLE TO ADJUST 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 24 24 61 6 0 0 4633345 4851876 430 87 939 -904 -11362 39419 4623352 4890478 0 0 0 0 1822686 2081013 0 0 133328 1569398 1839139 3392084 3920152 1231268 970326 2966905 5018877 537295 1618941 2429610 3399936 X WE OFFER THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WE SERVE RESOURCES BY WHICH THEY CAN LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. IN AN EFFORT TO FULFILL OUR MISSION, UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT IS COMMITTED TO:*EXCELLENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR WORK*SERVING OUR CLIENTS WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY*A CUSTOMER-CENTRIC ORIENTATION TO OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES*HAVING OUR 'FEET IN THE STREET' TO ENCOURAGE AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ONGOING COMMUNITY DIALOGUE*ALIGNING OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ADDRESS CURRENT AND PRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND BEING NIMBLE SO AS TO BE ABLE TO ADJUST 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 731429 YOUTH DEPARTMENT'S SMARTY'S PROGRAM IS A CRITICAL OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME (OST) PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER WHERE YOUTH RECEIVE DAILY HOMEWORK HELP AND TUTORING IN THE CORE SUBJECTS OF READING AND MATH. YOUTH ARE ALSO OFFERED A BROAD ARRAY OF ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT CAN COMPLEMENT THEIR REGULAR ACADEMICS; ARTS, MUSIC, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, RECREATION, SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS, AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION ACTIVITIES. 1550969 THE HUNGER CENTER PROVIDES PANTRY, CONGREGATE MEAL, AND OTHER NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES. THE HUNGER CENTER IS A HOST SITE FOR SHOES AND CLOTHES FOR KIDS AND IS A BENEFITS BANK SITE AS WELL. 587373 FAMILY TO FAMILY PROGRAM STRENGTHENS THE CAPACITY OF FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER 18 AND RELATIVES TO MAINTAIN CHILDREN WITHIN THE FAMILY STRUCTURE BY RESOLVING ISSUES THAT BROUGHT THEM INTO THE PUBLIC WELFARE SYSTEM. FAMILY-TO-FAMILY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH CUYAHOGA COUNTY'S DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES. 145123 NEO LITERACY CORPS IS AN AMERICORPS PROGRAM FOCUSING ON BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF NONPROFIT AGENCIES IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY BY PROVIDING QUALITY LITERACY SERVICES TO YOUTH AND ADULTS. THE PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT AND THE LITERACY COOPERATIVE. 14177 87 OUT OF SCHOOL TIME YOUTH PROGRAMS SERVE YOUTH IN GRADES K-12 IN A VARIETY OF YEAR-ROUND CAPACITIES, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, ENRICHMENT SUPPORT, AND SUMMER CAMP. 289436 ADULT WELLNESS PROGRAM ASSISTS OLDER AND DISABLED ADULTS BY GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN HOLISTIC WELLNESS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS SERVICES. 88395 THE BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGH EMPOWERMENT SESSIONS AND STRENGTHS-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. THESE SERVICES ARE OPEN-ENDED, ALLOWING EACH FAMILY THE TIME NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THEIR IDENTIFIED GOALS. THE MAJORITY OF FAMILIES SERVED RESIDE IN THE BROADWAY/SLAVIC VILLAGE COMMUNITY, THOUGH SOME OF THE REFERRED FAMILIES RESIDE IN GREATER CLEVELAND. SERVICES ARE FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING BARRIERS THAT ARE COMMON TO FAMILIES WHO RESIDE IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS, WITH GOALS CONCENTRATED IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT, LEGAL ISSUES, PARENTING AND EDUCATION. 114043 HOUSING FOCUSES ON PROVIDING HOUSING TO FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN ONE OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY'S SHELTERS. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ADDRESS THE BARRIERS THAT HAVE LED THE FAMILY TO HOMELESSNESS AND GUIDE THEM DOWN THE PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. 49090 FATHERHOOD CONNECTION SERVES FATHERS WHO HAVE CHILDREN IN VARIOUS SCHOOLS IN THE BROADWAY/SLAVIC VILLAGE COMMUNITY. THE GOAL IS TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FATHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH INCREASED QUALITY INTERACTIONS. 7601 MAGIC JOHNSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER PROVIDES ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY-BASED RESOURCES AND PROGRAMMING THAT EDUCATES, EMPOWERS, AND STRENGTHENS INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE INNOVATIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY. 707865 87 3577636 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 29 0 1 61 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 24 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OH X X X EARL PIKE 2166418948 4800 BROADWAY AVE CLEVELAND OH 44127 MARTIN HALE SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 BRIAN KING DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN KOCSIS PRESIDENT 6.00 X X 0 0 0 ANNA MARIA MOTTA FINANCE COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR 4.00 X X 0 0 0 QUOVADA BASS ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE CHAI 5.00 X 0 0 0 BRANDON MORRIS TREASURER 4.00 X X 0 0 0 CARRIE MILLER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CYNTHIA CONNOLLY VICE PRESIDENT 4.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVE MARGOLIUS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 EMILY HAGAN DIRECTOR 3.00 X 0 0 0 JOZEFF GEBOLYS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MAYIA ALLEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD GIBSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT VILLANI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHAILAJA DUNN DIRECTOR 3.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE MERCADO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN ZINN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TAMERA STIRES DIRECTOR 3.00 X 0 0 0 WENDY REGOECZI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW MARTIN DIRECTOR 3.00 X 0 0 0 PAT SHIELDS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 HANNAH ILLENCIK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RUSSELL HOLMES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARLENA BOYCE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 EARL PIKE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 105417 0 0 105417 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 81401 77454 1545204 3147817 652057 4851876 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 900099 87 87 87 300 300 1204 -1204 -1204 -1204 0 77454 11794 -11794 -11794 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 900099 51213 51213 51213 4890478 51300 0 -12698 110000 97900 6600 5500 1609366 1432336 96562 80468 216467 205644 6494 4329 145180 134143 6173 4864 2598 1511 82 1005 102068 99006 3062 38196 36804 678 714 52480 49835 1834 811 30565 23684 6721 160 49825 15617 34208 42567 40864 426 1277 CONTRIBUTED FOOD 588538 588538 0 0 PROFESSIONAL FEES 506371 470925 25319 10127 SUPPLIES & FOOD 284890 264948 2849 17093 REPAIRS AND RENTAL 72616 65748 4044 2824 68425 50133 17198 1094 3920152 3577636 209188 133328 751067 1796893 1732901 1738618 23314 29146 2227558 773338 459329 1454220 294 2966905 5018877 109549 91195 65246 1065246 362500 462500 537295 1618941 X 593308 506598 1836302 2893338 2429610 3399936 2966905 5018877 970326 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 2565714 2460247 2840077 4633345 4851876 17351259 2565714 2460247 2840077 4633345 4851876 17351259 869325 16481934 595 3808 12112 939 300 17754 81321 11583 15807 25050 51213 184974 17553987 50509 0.93890 0.85620 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 53328 53328 496860 321239 175621 358510 213262 145248 318860 238837 80023 1000000 1000000 1454220 PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM AND DISABILITY LOANS 362500 CONTRIBUTION ADVANCE 100000 462500 4902272 11794 11794 4890478 0 4890478 3931946 11794 11794 3920152 0 3920152 PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES SCHEDULE D, PARTS XI AND XII, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES ARE REPORTED IN REVENUE ON THE FORM 990. THE TASTE OF SLAVIC VILLAGE 54827 54827 1755 3374 650 2649 HOME COMING 22627 22627 3366 77454 77454 1755 3374 650 6015 11794 -11794 X 47305 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 9 592452 FAIR MARKET VALUE X MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES 6 12300 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 0 0 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 XII, LINE 2C THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED SINCE LAST 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 119,943 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE IN 2021. THE PANTRY SERVED 13,025 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ALL PANTRY SERVICES IN 2021. GROCERIES THROUGH THE FOOD PANTRY WERE PROVIDED TO 7,632 CLIENTS. THE US COMMUNITY MEAL SERVED 5,589 HOT MEALS TO THE COMMUNITY. EACH WEEK AN AVERAGE OF 30 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 AND HEALTH CARE PREPARATION, EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AND JOB SEARCHING. SERVE OHIO, WHO PROVIDES FEDERAL OVERSITE OF THE PROGRAM, MANDATED THAT ALL CORPS MEMBERS REMAIN AT HOME FOR THE 2021 YEAR DUE TO COVID 19. MEMBERS WERE PROVIDED IN-SERVICE TRAININGS VIA ZOOM SESSIONS AND PLANNED THEIR PROGRAMS. DURING THE LAST QUARTER OF 2021, MEMBERS RETURNED TO THEIR HOST SITES TO RESUME PROVIDING SERVICES. IN THAT QUARTER (ALSO FOR THE YEAR), 350 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED. THE ADULT WELLNESS PROGRAM IS A MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9:30A-2:30P PROGRAM THAT SERVES ADULTS AGED 60 YEARS AND OLDER, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS AGED 18-59 THAT HAVE A DISABILITY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS THREE DISTINCT SERVICES THAT INCLUDE CONGREGATE MEALS, TRANSPORTATION AND ADULT DEVELOPMENT. THE CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM CONSISTS OF BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND A SNACK PROVIDED TO OUR CLIENTS ON A DAILY BASIS. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO AND FROM THE PROGRAM AND FOR SPECIAL OUTINGS. THE ADULT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ARE BASED ON THE HETTLER WELLNESS MODEL WHICH IS COMPRISED OF PROGRAMMING MADE UP OF CATEGORIES OF PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL AND OCCUPATIONAL WELLNESS. IN THE 2021 PROGRAM YEAR, THE PROGRAM SERVED 66 CLIENTS AND OFFERED 104 ACTIVITIES VIRTUALLY. THE PROGRAM DELIVERED 1,588 HOT MEALS TO THE HOMES OF CLIENTS, DELIVERED 1,560 GROCERY BAGS, AND MADE 2,080 PHONE CALLS TO CHECK IN ON CLIENTS REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DURING THE COURSE OF THE PROGRAM YEAR, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM STAFF OFFER STRENGTHS-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT, FAMILY-CENTERED EDUCATION SESSIONS, AND HOSTS PARENT CAFES TO PROVIDE PROGRAM FEEDBACK TO STAFF AND TO HELP FAMILIES LEARN THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR NEEDS. ONCE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM, CLIENTS WORK WITH STAFF TO IDENTIFY THEIR NEEDS AND SET PERSONAL GOALS IN FIVE AREAS - HEALTHCARE, EMPLOYMENT, LEGAL ISSUES, PARENTING, AND EDUCATION. THOUGH STAFF MEET WITH CLIENTS REGULARLY TO TRACK PROGRESS TOWARD MEETING THEIR GOALS, THE DURATION OF CASE MANAGEMENT IS DEPENDENT ON THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE FAMILY. OFTEN, PROGRAM STAFF UTILIZE WRAPAROUND SUPPORT TO PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH ITEMS SUCH AS BUS PASSES, CLEANING SUPPLIES, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT CLIENTS CAN CONTINUE TO ATTEND THE PROGRAM, AND REMAIN SAFELY HOUSED. IN 2021, THREE EIGHT-WEEK PARENTING SESSIONS WERE HELD AND 26 PARTICIPANTS IN TOTAL ATTENDED THE SESSIONS. AS A RESULT, 79% OF FAMILIES SHOWED IMPROVEMENT IN FAMILY STABILITY, AS EVIDENCED BY SCORES ON THE PROTECTIVE FACTORS SURVEY. THE ANTICIPATED OUTCOME WAS 75%. 54 HEAD OF HOUSEHOLDS PARTICIPATED IN 10 WORKSHOPS. TOPICS INCLUDED BUDGETING, HEALTH TOPICS AND OTHER TOPICS DECIDED ON BY PARENTS. 90% OF INDIVIDUALS INCREASED THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF TOPIC AREAS AS INDICATED BY TEST SCORES TAKEN BEFORE AND AFTER THE WORKSHOPS. THE ANTICIPATED OUTCOME WAS 80%. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS PROGRAM CONCLUDED IN DECEMBER OF 2021 AFTER AN EIGHT-YEAR RUN. UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP, THE FUNDER CHANGED THE DIRECTION OF FUNDING, AND UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT NO LONGER MET THE SCOPE OF THEIR MISSION. 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. 2021 WAS PARTICULARLY DIFFICULT FOR THIS PROGRAM BECAUSE IT LARGELY TAKES PLACE IN THE SCHOOLS. DUE TO COVID-19, THE SCHOOLS OFFERED VIRTUAL CLASSES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WERE NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING. THE FATHER'S WALK WAS A HUGELY SUCCESSFUL EVENT, WITH MORE THAN 200 FATHERS ATTENDING. THE SUCCESS WAS PARTIALLY DUE TO HAVING AN OUTSIDE EVENT WHERE THERE COULD BE SOCIAL DISTANCING. AFTER THE EVENT, FATHERS WERE PROVIDED WITH A TO-GO BREAKFAST, WHICH WAS ANOTHER SAFETY FEATURE THAT APPEALED TO DADS. THE TRANSITION-IN-PLACE HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES 4 MONTHS 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 2021, 86 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED. 62 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 AIMS TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELLNESS OF STUDENTS THROUGH QUALITY PROGRAMMING AND TO PROMOTE EXPERIENCES THAT ARE CRITICAL TO THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH. CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON MATH, READING, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS PROGRAM IS HELD ON-SITE, AND HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE TWO PROGRAMS AT MOUND STEM SCHOOL FOR GRADES K-4 AND 5-8. PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR, AND INCLUDES A SUMMER CAMP. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM STAFFS WRAPAROUND COORDINATORS AT BOTH A. B. HART SCHOOL AND MOUND STEM SCHOOL TO HELP THE FAMILIES OF STUDENTS ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE SITE COORDINATOR SERVES TO SUPPORT THE STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND FACULTY AT EACH SCHOOL IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS REMAIN ENGAGED IN SCHOOL AND ON THE PATH TO GRADUATION. THE SUCCESS OF THIS POSITION IS EVIDENT THROUGH INCREASED ATTENDANCE RATES AND DECREASED SUSPENSION RATES. CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT'S INVESTMENT AREAS INCLUDE ENGAGING A BROAD ARRAY OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS. TO THAT END, OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROGRAMS THROUGH CMSD AND SAY YES TO EDUCATION CLEVELAND PROVIDE A SAFE AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS TO THRIVE. PROGRAMS UTILIZE SCHOOL AND LOCAL DATA AS WELL AS LEVERAGE PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS WITH SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, COMMUNITIES, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS. AS A COORDINATING PARTNER SERVING THE CMSD AND SAY YES CLEVELAND'S OST PROGRAM AT TWO SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT IMPLEMENTS AN ENRICHING OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME EXPERIENCE FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO TO A MAXIMUM OF THREE HOURS A DAY, FOUR OR FIVE DAYS A WEEK. NUMBER SERVED: * SMARTY'S : 78 INDIVIDUALS * WRAPAROUND SERVICES: 1,042 INDIVIDUALS * SUMMER CAMP: 223 INDIVIDUALS * SAY YES: 161 INDIVIDUALS TOTAL YOUTH SERVICES: 1,343 INDIVIDUALS THE PREVENTION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE STUDENTS' INTENTIONS 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 ARE AS FOLLOWS: 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 ARE USED FOR PROGRAM LESSONS, TO SERVE STUDENTS IN ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED GRADES K-8. THE MAIN GOAL OF PREVENTION PROGRAMMING IS TO INCREASE PROTECTIVE FACTORS THAT ALLOWS CHILDREN TO SUCCEED, WHILE HELPING TO REMOVE BARRIERS AND DECREASE RISK FACTORS. A TOTAL OF 166 YOUTH WERE SERVED IN 2021. UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT HAS BEEN THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) FOR THE BROADWAY 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 201 FAMILIES AND 493 CHILDREN AND THE SWCBS SERVED 164 FAMILIES AND 336 CHILDREN. 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 159 VISITS AND SWCBS OFFERED 145 VISITS. IN FEBRUARY, UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT HIRED AN OHIOKAN NAVIGATOR. OHIOKAN IS A PROGRAM THROUGH A PARTNERING AGENCY, KINNECT. UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT PROVIDES SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT TO THE NAVIGATOR. OHIOKAN'S PRIMARY FOCUS IS THE NEEDS 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 REGULARLY HOSTS CLASSES AIMED AT HELPING COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES BOTH LEARN ABOUT THE VARIOUS USES OF TECHNOLOGY, AND TO FIND WAYS TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES PERSONALLY, ACADEMICALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY. THE MJCEC PROVIDED BOTH VIRTUAL AND ON-SITE SESSIONS FOR 745 CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SOME OF THESE CLIENTS ARE SENIORS AND CHILDREN ENROLLED IN AGENCY PROGRAMMING. 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. THE PROGRAM BEGAN DURING THE LAST QUARTER OF THE YEAR.