2022-11-08T15:32:25-06:00 2022-06-30 470677245 HBE LLP 7140 STEPHANIE LANE PO BOX 23110 LINCOLN NE 685423110 990 2021-07-01 470376624 UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY UNIT 4024417700 238 S 13 ST LINCOLN NE 685082004 MEAGAN LIESVELD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4024417700 2022-10-28 1 MEAGAN LIESVELD 999009999 KRYSTAL L SIEBRANDT CPA CFE CGMA P00543870 4024234343 2022-10-28 3 AAL1 IAL1 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z MEAGAN LIESVELD 238 S 13 ST LINCOLN NE 685082004 7897396 0 X WWW.UNITEDWAYLINCOLN.ORG X 1945 NE FUNDING TO LOCAL IMPACT PARTNERS WHO FOCUS ON ACHIEVING OUTCOMES IN THE THREE SPECIFIC AREAS DETERMINED TO BE ESSENTIAL IN IMPROVING PEOPLE'S LIVES AND STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY:1) EDUCATION2) INCOME3) HEALTH 28 28 23 1511 0 0 7771430 7625441 0 0 10976 15099 147874 143111 7930280 7783651 5670867 5390928 0 0 1218959 1354141 0 0 1044784 994169 936751 7883995 7681820 46285 101831 9093320 10176018 6559879 7540746 2533441 2635272 X TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY. 1 0 735404 735404 0 COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREA:EDUCATION (SEE DETAILED LIST OF PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA ON SCHEDULE O).DURING THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR, FUNDED PROGRAMS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:1) 6,974 STUDENTS WERE SERVED BY OUR FUNDED AGENCIES2) 1,192 STUDENTS MADE ACADEMIC PROGRESS3) 4,910 STUDENTS DEVELOPED AT LEAST ONE POSITIVE ADULT RELATIONSHIP 661500 661500 0 COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREA: HEALTH (SEE DETAILED LIST OF PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA ON SCHEDULE O).DURING THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR, FUNDED PROGRAMS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:1) 45,434 NIGHTS OF EMERGENCY SHELTER WERE PROVIDED2) 7,471 PARTICIPANTS REPORTED THAT THEY KNOW MORE WAYS TO PLAN FOR THEIR SAFETY3) 9,208 UNDUPLICATED PARTICIPANTS WERE SERVED 449831 449831 0 COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREA: INCOME (SEE DETAILED LIST OF PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA ON SCHEDULE O).DURING THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR, FUNDED PROGRAMS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING: 1) 5,017,875 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED.2) 1,549,074 MEALS WERE SERVED3) 2,879 PEOPLE MAINTAINED AND/OR ACHIEVED HOUSING STABILITY.4) 69,832 PARTICIPANTS FOUND AND/OR MAINTAINED CONNECTIONS TO OTHER RESOURCES SUCH AS STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCALLY FUNDED SAFETY NETS. 604373 604373 0 COMMUNITY RESPONSE: THIS INITIATIVE IS A COORDINATED COMMUNITY WIDE EFFORT TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY AND REDUCE ENTRY INTO HIGHER LEVELS OF CARE WITHIN THE CHILD WELFARE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. UNITED WAY SERVES AS THE FISCAL BACKBONE OF THIS EFFORT BY COORDINATING WITH SEVEN (7) PROVIDERS WHO DELIVER SERVICES TO CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. UNITED WAY ALSO PROVIDES A PART-TIME COMMUNITY RESPONSE MANAGER TO COORDINATE EFFORTS ACROSS PARTNER AGENCIES, ENSURE REPORTING ACCURACY, AND PROVIDE OVERSIGHT FOR THE EVALUATION AND REPORTING PROCESS. THE COMMUNITY RESPONSE MANAGER ALSO WORKS TO SUPPORT THE LANCASTER CONNECTED PREVENTION COLLABORATIVE IN LINCOLN. UNITED WAY SERVES IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY FOR THIS PROJECT THROUGH CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT/MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING. THIS PROGRAM WAS SUPPORTED THROUGH GRANT DOLLARS AWARDED TO UNITED WAY FROM NEBRASKA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION (NCFF) IN THE AMOUNT OF $604,373 DURING THE 2021-2022 FISCAL PERIOD. UNITED WAY DONORS AND COMMUNITY FUNDERS DIRECTED AN ADDITIONAL $7,500 TO THIS INITIATIVE FOR FLEXIBLE FUNDING TO PROMOTE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY ASSISTING AT A TIME OF CRISIS IN MEETING BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD AND SHELTER. 254953 254953 ENGAGE. EMPOWER.GRADUATE (EEG): THE WOMEN UNITED AND EMERGING LEADERS UNITED AFFINITY GROUPS COMBINED TO SUPPORT BREAKTHROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MCPHEE AND CAMPBELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMUNITIES. THE RESULTING INITIATIVE SUPPORTS MULTIPLE PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER FAMILIES AND STUDENTS TO STRIVE FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ON-TIME GRADUATION THUS SETTING THEM UP FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. $254,953 WAS RAISED AND ALLOCATED TO THE FOLLOWING EEG SUPPORTED PROGRAMS: JUMP START TO KINDERGARTEN, FAMILY LITERACY, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, SUMMER ENRICHMENT, AND COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS. 43893 43893 WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY (WIP) INITIATIVE: UNITED WAY'S ANNUAL WIP HELPING HANDS AUCTION RAISED FUNDS TO PROVIDE DIAPERS AND CLOTHING TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THE WIP INITIATIVE AWARDED $43,893 TO TEN UNITED WAY PARTNER AGENCIES TO PURCHASE DIAPERS AND CLOTHING FOR THE LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THEY SERVE. 35000 35000 LINCOLN COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS (CLC): $35,000 HAS BEEN ALLOCATED TO LINCOLN COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS. THE CLC INITIATIVE IS FOCUSED ON ACHIEVING THREE MAJOR OUTCOMES: IMPROVED STUDENT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT; STRONG AND SUPPORTIVE FAMILIES; AND ENGAGED NEIGHBORHOODS. 21282 21282 VIRTUAL BOOK DRIVE: : AN ONLINE CAMPAIGN SPONSORED BY THE UNITED WAY WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY AND EMERGING LEADERS UNITED GROUPS RAISED $21,282 FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN IN LANCASTER COUNTY. A TOTAL OF 3,907 BOOKS WERE DISTRIBUTED DURING THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR. 16018 16018 EMERGING LEADERS UNITED INITIATIVE: UNITED WAY'S EMERGING LEADERS UNITED AFFINITY GROUP RAISED AND ALLOCATED $16,018 TO SUPPORT CREATIVE LEARNING SPACES IN LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. CREATIVE LEARNING SPACES PROVIDE A CALMING AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE CHILDREN WITHIN THE SCHOOL SETTING ENABLING THEM TO PRACTICE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND COPING SKILLS AND STRATEGIES SUCH AS LISTENING, FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS, AND SELF-REGULATION. THE GOAL IS TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR INCIDENTS REQUIRING A STUDENT TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CLASSROOM THUS INCREASING STUDENT INSTRUCTIONAL TIME SPENT IN THE CLASSROOM. FOUR TITLE 1 SCHOOLS RECEIVED FUNDING THIS YEAR - ARNOLD ELEMENTARY, BROWNELL ELEMENTARY, CAMPBELL ELEMENTARY AND HOLMES ELEMENTARY. 8000 8000 DATA-TRACKING PROJECT: THIS PROJECT RECEIVED AN $8,000 ALLOCATION IN A JOINTLY FUNDED EFFORT WITH THE JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE TO HELP TRACK FOOD PANTRY AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION EFFORTS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE GOAL IS TO DETERMINE AN UNDUPLICATED COUNT OF CLIENTS SERVED TO BETTER INCREASE THEIR FOOD STABILITY. 25000 25000 LINCOLN PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: UNITED WAY PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE LINCOLN PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY TO CREATE PATHWAYS FOR LINCOLN RESIDENTS TO OBTAIN LIVING-WAGE EMPLOYMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY. $25,000 HAS BEEN ALLOCATED FOR THIS PROJECT. 11375 11375 STABLE STRONG SUCCESSFUL: THIS INITIATIVE PROVIDES TARGETED PROGRAMS AT A NEIGHBORHOOD LEVEL, ENSURING THAT FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO MUCH NEEDED RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO HELP STABILIZE THEIR HOME LIFE. PROGRAMS WORK TO PREVENT CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM IN THE SCHOOLS AND SEEK TO CHANGE THE FUTURE FOR STUDENTS IN LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY. $11,375 HAS BEEN ALLOCATED FOR THIS INITIATIVE. 10000 10000 SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM: $10,000 WAS ALLOCATED FOR THIS PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN. 84,512 MEALS WERE SERVED TO STUDENTS DURING THE SUMMER OF 2022. 536743 536743 COMBINED HEALTH AGENCIES DRIVE (CHAD): UNITED WAY PARTNERS WITH CHAD TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN IN LINCOLN. CHAD PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE MEDICAL RESEARCH, PATIENT AND FAMILY SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING CHRONIC ILLNESS. THE ALLOCATION FOR CHAD FROM THE 2021 CAMPAIGN WAS $536,743. 2026645 1705786 DESIGNATIONS: UNITED WAY PROCESSED $2,025,831 IN DONOR-DESIGNATED FUNDS. DONOR-DESIGNATED FUNDS ARE CONTRIBUTIONS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED BY THE DONOR TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY ACTS IN A FISCAL AGENT CAPACITY TO COLLECT, PROCESS, AND DISBURSE THE FUNDS. ORGANIZATIONS MUST HAVE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND BE COMPLIANT WITH THE PATRIOT ACT. 721862 211731 PROGRAM GENERAL OPERATING COSTS: EXPENSES OF $706,229 WERE INCURRED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO ASSESS COMMUNITY NEEDS; PROVIDE OUTCOME MEASUREMENT TRAINING TO VARIOUS ENTITIES IN THE COMMUNITY; PROVIDE PROGRAM ASSESSMENT, REVIEW, AND SELECTION; ADMINISTER GRANTS; PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND STEWARDSHIP OVERSIGHT OF GRANT RECIPIENTS; AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO ADVANCE COMMON GOALS IN THE THREE FOCUS AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME, AND HEALTH 34464 34464 RIDE UNITED LAST MILE DELIVERY: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE AND DOORDASH, THIS PROGRAM FULFILLS CRITICAL FOOD INSECURITY NEEDS IN 38 MARKETS ACROSS 17 STATES INCLUDING LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE AND SOCIALLY DISTANCED WAY TO DELIVER FOOD TO HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED, AND HELPS RELIEVE STRESS OF LONG WAITING LINES AT LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES IN THE COMMUNITY. OVER 250 FOOD DELIVERIES ARE MADE TO LINCOLN FAMILIES EACH WEEK. IN 2021 10,000 DELIVERIES WERE MADE TO FAMILIES LIVING IN LINCOLN WITH A GOAL OF 12,500 DELIVERIES FOR 2022. PROGRAM FUNDING WAS $34,464. 25575 25575 LINCOLN RESETTLEMENT FUND: FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,575 WAS ALLOCATED TO THE LINCOLN RESETTLEMENT FUND. THE FUNDS WILL BE POOLED WITH DONATIONS FROM OTHER FUNDERS IN THE COMMUNITY TO CREATE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR AGENCIES WORKING TO ASSIST REFUGEES FROM UKRAINE AND AFGHANISTAN. TARGETED NEEDS INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT. THE FUNDRAISING GOAL FOR THIS COMMUNITY WIDE EFFORT IS $400,000. 4375183 3544193 0 6221918 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 28 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X X MARY ALDRICH-KNIGHT 4024417178 238 SOUTH 13TH STREET LINCOLN NE 68508 BOB BALFANY ASSISTANT TRASURER 2022 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BRIAN CHAFFIN PRESIDENT 2022 1.00 X X 0 0 0 NANCY BIGGS DIRECTOR 2021 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATE BOLZ DIRECTOR 2021 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOY CITTA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GEOFF CLINE DIRECTOR 2022 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRAD CRAIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMIE DETERDING DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RENEE DOZIER DIRECTOR 2022 1.00 X 0 0 0 CONNIE DUNCAN DIRECTOR 2021 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLIE FOSTER VICE PRESIDENT 2022 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JANE GREEN DIRECTOR 2022 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN GREVING DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMIE HARDER DIRECTOR 2022 1.00 X 0 0 0 STACI HAAS DIRECTOR 2022 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUE MARTIN ASSISTANT TRASURER 2021 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TJ MCDOWELL DIRECTOR 2022 1.00 X 0 0 0 ERIC MOOSS PRESIDENT ELECT 2022 1.00 X X 0 0 0 PHIL MORGAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BILL MUELLER PAST PRESIDENT 2021 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RYAN NELSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 WALTER POWELL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS RASMUSSEN DIRECTOR 2022 1.00 X 0 0 0 APRIL RIMPLEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRYAN ROBERTSON TREASURER 2022 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JAY ROSE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TIM SCHLEGELMILCH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RUSS SEBEK DIRECTOR 2021 1.00 X 0 0 0 MO SHAKIR DIRECTOR 2022 1.00 X 0 0 0 LOUIS SIKICH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARK STUEVEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRETT SUNDBERG SECRETARY 2022 1.00 X X 0 0 0 AVA THOMAS DIRECTOR 2021 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN WAILES PRESIDENT 2021 1.00 X X 0 0 0 NATALIA WIITA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MEAGAN LIESVELD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 131673 0 16353 MARY ALDRICH-KNIGHT CHIEF FINANCIAL 40.00 X 90835 0 6091 222508 0 22444 1 0 0 0 0 71751 7553690 312880 7625441 15099 15099 115916 71751 113745 2171 2171 ADMINISTRATIVE INCOME 900099 140940 140940 140940 7783651 140940 0 17270 5390928 5390928 247651 70482 126042 51127 842868 228672 129021 485175 36427 7997 5178 23252 146572 31819 32136 82617 80623 22183 18348 40092 10238 10238 78069 33998 9271 34800 296428 175971 2056 118401 6763 1860 989 3914 108606 27616 17828 63162 8020 1745 937 5338 1244 779 151 314 14705 3752 2411 8542 7365 1874 1210 4281 OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSE 134656 134656 MEMBERSHIP DUES 95325 23804 17144 54377 PROGRAM INITIATIVES 41996 41996 MISCELLANEOUS 32552 7446 2709 22397 100784 14340 39449 46995 7681820 6221918 415118 1044784 5534250 6524827 1303494 1304784 2066652 2152241 101566 127064 43990 30791 234339 198028 43368 36311 9093320 10176018 216894 197077 1905408 1903563 199111 247186 4238466 5192920 6559879 7540746 X 2533441 2635272 2533441 2635272 9093320 10176018 101831 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 7173841 7258131 7437719 7771430 7625441 37266562 7173841 7258131 7437719 7771430 7625441 37266562 1520599 35745963 55028 105583 76263 10976 15099 262949 197671 245004 198289 222880 140940 1004784 38534295 0.92760 0.96450 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 234339 198028 36311 36311 CUSTODIAL FUNDS 11372 CAMPAIGN DESIGNATIONS 2276562 OPERATIONS PAYABLE 1731048 AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS 1173938 5192920 X 5630674 113745 113745 5516929 2266722 2266722 7783651 5528843 113745 113745 5415098 2266722 2266722 7681820 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. AS SUCH, INCOME EARNED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE IS NOT SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX. ANY INCOME EARNED THROUGH UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX AT NORMAL CORPORATE RATES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022, THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO TAX LIABILITY ON UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITY. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 113,745. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATIONS 2,026,624. PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 240,098. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 113,745. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATIONS 2,026,624. PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 240,098. 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CENTRAL ACCESS POINT FOR YOUNG ADULTS 1037 S 12TH ST LINCOLN NE 685083220 208008617 501(C)(3) 56500 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN NEBRASKA 2625 POTTER ST LINCOLN NE 685031053 362167910 501(C)(3) 13484 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN NEBRASKA 2625 POTTER ST LINCOLN NE 685031053 362167910 501(C)(3) 80055 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN INC 2545 N ST LINCOLN NE 685101250 470726814 501(C)(3) 25682 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN INC 2545 N ST LINCOLN NE 685101250 470726814 501(C)(3) 77400 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER 1245 S FOLSOM ST LINCOLN NE 685221257 470635271 501(C)(3) 10214 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER 1245 S FOLSOM ST LINCOLN NE 685221257 470635271 501(C)(3) 17000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST YWCA LINCOLN 5631 S 48TH ST STE 410 LINCOLN NE 68516 470376578 501(C)(3) 9000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST 63 PART I, LINE 2: THE FOLLOWING ARE UNITED WAY'S PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES: ALLOCATIONS: THE ALLOCATION OF THE UNRESTRICTED DONOR DOLLARS FOLLOWS A SPECIFIC, DETAILED APPLICATION PROCESS. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR FUNDING, AGENCIES MUST BE A LEGAL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION SERVING LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY AND AGREE TO FOLLOW UNITED WAY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. THEY MUST SUBMIT AN AUDIT WITH A STATMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES BY PROGRAM, AND A FORM 990 AND 990T (IF APPLICABLE) MUST ALSO BE FILED AND SUBMITTED. AGENCIES MUST ALSO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PATRIOT ACT. AGENCIES UNDERGO INTENSIVE REVIEW BY TRAINED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS BEFORE A RECOMMENDATION IS MADE TO THE UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. THE COMMUNITY IMPACT VOLUNTEERS REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS WHICH REQUIRE CLIENT OUTCOMES AND INDICATORS MEASURING CHANGE IN BEHAVIOR OR SKILL FOR CLIENTS BEING SERVED. DEMOGRAPHIC DATA ENSURES THAT THOSE IN MOST NEED ARE BEING REACHED WITH THE SERVICES. OUR AUDIT REVIEW TEAM IS COMPOSED OF LOCAL CPA'S WHO REVIEW THE AGENCIES' AUDITS AND 990'S, LOOKING FOR OVERALL STABILITY AND ABILITY TO MONITOR THE ALLOCATION OF DONOR DOLLARS. AGENCIES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS REFELCTING THE PROGRESS OF THE FUNDED PROGRAM. THE FINAL REPORT PROVIDES A UPDATE OF THE OUTCOMES ACHIEVED. DONOR DESIGNATIONS: ORGANIZATION'S RECEIVING DONOR DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH UNITED WAY UNDERGO SCREENING PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDING. SUCH SCREENING INCLUDES VERIFICATION OF CURRENT STATUS AS AN IRS CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PATRIOT ACT. X ADVERTISING 10 220898 FAIR MARKET VALUE X SCHOOL SUPPLIES 7464 41898 FAIR MARKET VALUE X HELPING HANDS AUCTION 397 38264 FAIR MARKET VALUE X WINGFEST EVENT 5 6010 FAIR MARKET VALUE X GOLF EVENTS 4 5540 FAIR MARKET VALUE X OFFICE SUPPLIES 1 270 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 0 1 1 PART I, LINE 32B: THE ORGANIZATION USES BROKERS TO IMMEDIATELY SELL ANY DONATIONS OF STOCK RECEIVED. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 LINCOLN RESETTLEMENT FUND: FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,575 WAS ALLOCATED TO THE LINCOLN RESETTLEMENT FUND. THE FUNDS WILL BE POOLED WITH DONATIONS FROM OTHER FUNDERS IN THE COMMUNITY TO CREATE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR AGENCIES WORKING TO ASSIST REFUGEES FROM UKRAINE AND AFGHANISTAN. TARGETED NEEDS INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT. THE FUNDRAISING GOAL FOR THIS COMMUNITY WIDE EFFORT IS $400,000. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS WERE AWARDED GRANTS IN THIS FOCUS AREA: ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER: REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT YOUTH PROGRAM SERVES REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT YOUTH AT SEVERAL HIGH SCHOOLS AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS FOCUSING ON BUILDING DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS THROUGH ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING AND HOLISTIC CASE MANAGEMENT. YOUTH ENGAGE IN ENRICHING SOCIAL EXPERIENCES AND DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARING ADULTS THROUGH ROUTINE CONTACT WITH STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL - GROUP ACTIVITIES & ONE-TO-ONE ASSISTANCE NAVIGATING PRESENT SITUATIONS AND PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE; YEZIDI CLUB - SPACE FOR YEZIDI YOUTH TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND PRESERVE CULTURE; UNTOLD MIGRANT STORIES - USE OF DIGITAL MEDIA & OTHER ART AS CREATIVE OUTLETS TO SHARE STORIES WITH THE COMMUNITY; MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM - ENCOURAGES MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE/ADVOCATE IN THE COMMUNITY; AND CAMP CULTURE - WEEK LONG SUMMER CAMP FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YOUTH TO LEARN ABOUT VARIOUS CULTURES IN NEBRASKA. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. THE ARC OF LINCOLN: YOUTH PROGRAMMING WORKS WITH YOUTH WHO HAVE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HELP ENSURE POSITIVE OUTCOMES. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS FAMILIES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY SERVICES AND RESOURCES. FAMILIES ARE EDUCATED ABOUT THE DIFFERENT SYSTEMS, TREATMENTS, THERAPIES, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES THAT CAN PRODUCE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AT EACH STEP IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND MEANINGFUL INTERACTIONS WITH PEERS, ADULTS, AND THEIR COMMUNITY. GRANT AMOUNT - $9,000. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LINCOLN: COMMUNITY BASED MENTORING PROGRAM CONNECTS AT-RISK YOUTH (LITTLES) WITH CARING ADULT MENTORS (BIGS) TO HELP YOUTH THRIVE THROUGH MENTORSHIP. THE PROGRAM'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH. THE PROGRAM IS A 50-YEAR-OLD COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH WITH A PROVEN HISTORY OF FOSTERING SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH PARTICIPANTS. YOUTH WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM DEMONSTRATE IMPROVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, HAVE BETTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND FAMILY, AND ARE LESS LIKELY TO BECOME INVOLVED WITH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AGES 7-16 FROM ALL ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS. FAMILIES ARE ALSO CONNECTED TO WRAPAROUND SERVICES SUCH AS PARENTING CLASSES AND GROUP THERAPY. GRANT AMOUNT - $60,000. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY PROGRAM ENRICHES THE LIVES OF YOUTH BY PROVIDING A SAFE HAVEN WHERE THEY CAN LEARN AND GROW. THE PROGRAM ENSURES THAT DISADVANTAGED YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT WILL ENHANCE AND SHAPE THEIR FUTURES. YOUTH AGES 11-18 HAVE CONTACT WITH ADULTS WHO RESPECT AND LISTEN TO THEM. THEY ARE GIVEN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN HAVE FUN AND BE THEMSELVES WHILE DOING INTERESTING AND CONSTRUCTIVE ACTIVITIES THAT CHANNEL YOUTHFUL ENERGY INTO CHALLENGING PURSUITS. BOY AND GIRLS CLUBS OFFERS DAILY ACCESS TO A BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND VOCATIONAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS A SENSE OF BELONGING, COMPETENCE, USEFULNESS, AND INFLUENCE WHILE BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM. PROGRAM ALIGNMENT INCLUDES: TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP; AND CAREER READINESS/JOB SKILLS UNDERPINNED BY GALLUP STRENGTHS, LEADERSHIP/ACCOUNTABILITY, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. GRANT AMOUNT - $30,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (CLC) PROGRAM PROVIDES CORE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING; EXPANDED LEARNING CLUBS TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND SOCIAL ENRICHMENT; FULL TIME SUMMER AND SCHOOL BREAK CARE; AND FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EVENTS TO STRENGTHEN NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS. THE PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH CLINTON AND HARTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL SERVICES TO MEET STUDENT NEEDS. THE PROGRAM HELPS IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORTS FAMILIES; AND STRENGTHENS AND ENGAGES NEIGHBORHOODS. A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COMPONENT IS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE BEHAVIOR AT SCHOOL AND HOME ENHANCING THE ROLE OF CEDARS AS A PARTNER WITH THE FAMILY AND AN EXTENSION OF THE SCHOOL; AND TO ADDRESS UNDERLYING CAUSES OF BEHAVIOR IN A HOLISTIC MANNER. GRANT AMOUNT - $70,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS NORTHBRIDGE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS PROGRAM PROVIDES NATIONALLY ACCREDITED, FULL DAY, FULL-YEAR CHILDCARE TO CHILDREN SIX WEEKS TO SIX YEARS OLD. LOCATED IN A HIGH POVERTY NEIGHBORHOOD, THE CENTER PROVIDES ONGOING DEVELOPMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE A FOUNDATION FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. CLASSROOMS ARE LED BY EDUCATED AND EXPERIENCED TEACHERS USING CREATIVE CURRICULUM/GOLD TO PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. EACH CHILD RECEIVES INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION, GOAL PLANNING, AND ASSESSMENT. CLASSROOM TEACHERS PARTNER WITH PARENTS TO ENHANCE LEARNING AT HOME. A PYRAMID MODEL COACH AND LICENSED THERAPIST SUPPORT TEACHERS AND PARENTS PROMOTING HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND ADDRESSING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. REGULAR TRAINING, COACHING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLASSROOM SUPPORT ENSURE THAT THE PYRAMID MODEL, WHICH EMPHASIZES HIGH-QUALITY CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTS AND POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS, IS IMPLEMENTED TO SUPPORT THE SUCCESS OF ALL CHILDREN. GRANT AMOUNT - $90,000. CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED, INC: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAM OFFERS THREE LEVELS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING (ELL) CLASSES AND EMPLOYS THREE FULL-TIME INSTRUCTORS; ALL ARE REFUGEES THEMSELVES. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS LEARN ENGLISH IN ORDER TO ADJUST TO LIFE IN LINCOLN AND GAIN EMPLOYMENT. SERVICE TO STUDENTS IS PROVIDED AT NO COST, SINCE THE MAJORITY ARE NOT EMPLOYED WHEN THEY BEGIN THE CLASSES AND ARE RECEIVING BENEFITS FROM THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. BY LEVEL THREE IN THE ELL PROGRAM, THE STUDENTS UTILIZE A COMPUTER LAB TO LEARN ABOUT ONLINE JOB SEARCHES, CREATING A RESUME AND COMPLETING ONLINE APPLICATIONS. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. CITY IMPACT: IMPACT READING PROGRAM/HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM WORKS TO ENSURE STUDENTS HAVE SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM AT ALL LEVELS. THE IMPACT READING PROGRAM IS AN INTENSIVE READING PROGRAM THAT UTILIZES RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM AND TEACHING TECHNIQUES TO EMPOWER CHILDREN WITH THE LIFE CHANGING BENEFITS OF LITERACY. IMPACT READING HELPS ALL CHILDREN, SPECIFICALLY THOSE MOST VULNERABLE, REACH GRADE LEVEL. THE PROGRAM SERVES ELEMENTARY AGE STUDENTS IN TARGETED TITLE ONE SCHOOLS. CHILDREN IN THE CLINTON AND HARTLEY NEIGHBORHOODS ARE REACHED THROUGH SUMMER PROGRAMS AND OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL AT THE CITY IMPACT CENTER. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE READING INSTRUCTION UTILIZING A RESEARCH-BASED, EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM THAT IS ALSO VOLUNTEER-FRIENDLY. THE HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM TARGETS STUDENTS WHO HISTORICALLY HAVE ATTENDED SCHOOL AND WHO HAVE BEEN ON TRACK TO GRADUATE BUT ARE NOW STRUGGLING EDUCATIONALLY AND EMOTIONALLY FROM THE TRAUMA OF 2020. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDY HALLS AND EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVES UTILIZING MENTORING AND TUTORING ASSISTANCE. STUDENTS SET GOALS FOR IMPROVEMENT AND TRACK PROGRESS TOWARD SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, FEWER MISSING ASSIGNMENTS, AND IMPROVED GRADES. GRANT AMOUNT - $26,000. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: HEAD START PROGRAM GIVES CHILDREN FROM AT-RISK BACKGROUNDS SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. HEAD START IN LANCASTER COUNTY SERVES CHILDREN AGES 3-5 AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH FULL-YEAR CENTER-BASED PROGRAMS AT VARIOUS LINCOLN LOCATIONS. EARLY HEAD START SERVES CHILDREN AGES 0-3, PREGNANT WOMEN, AND THEIR FAMILIES, THROUGH CENTER AND HOME BASED OPTIONS. PROGRAMS ARE FREE FOR PARTICIPANTS, WITH ENROLLMENT RESERVED FOR CHILDREN OF FAMILIES WHOSE INCOME IS BELOW POVERTY LEVEL; WITH DISABILITIES; EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS; AND/OR IN FOSTER CARE. PROGRAMS ALSO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH, NUTRITIONAL, AND DENTAL SERVICES AND ENSURE CHILDREN RECEIVE INTERVENTIONS TO MEET DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES. HEAD START IS A COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM WHERE PARENTS ARE ENGAGED AS PARTNERS IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE COMMUNITY TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS SPECIFIC LOCAL NEEDS. GRANT AMOUNT - $65,000. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS: ADELANTE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO CLOSE THE EDUCATION GAP AND IMPROVE STUDENT'S LITERACY SKILLS, EMPLOYMENT, AND/OR FURTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. EL CENTRO PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A LOW TEACHER-STUDENT RATIO, INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. THERE ARE TWO PROGRAMS WITHIN THE ADELANTE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, THE GED PROGRAM AND THE CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM. THE GED PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE FOUR REQUIRED SUBJECTS: MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND LANGUAGE ARTS. EVERY CLIENT IS PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING AND BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING UTILIZING ON-LINE PRACTICE EXAMS TO PREPARE FOR GED EXAMS. THE CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS CLIENTS ON THEIR PATH TO BECOME U.S NATURALIZED CITIZENS BY HELPING THEM TO PREPARE FOR THE U.S NATURALIZATION EXAM. CLIENTS ARE TAUGHT BASIC U.S HISTORY AND CIVICS USING THE U.S CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES CURRICULUM. IF THE CLIENTS ARE NOT FLUENT IN ENGLISH, THEY ARE ALSO TAUGHT BASIC READING, WRITING, AND SPEAKING SKILLS IN ORDER TO PASS THE ENGLISH COMPONENT OF THE TEST AND INTERVIEW. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. GIRL SCOUTS SPIRIT OF NEBRASKA: LINCOLN OUTREACH PROGRAM OFFERS CRITICAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING THAT ENHANCES BOTH ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND LIFE SKILLS. GIRL SCOUTS HOPES TO EMPOWER EVERY GIRL-REGARDLESS OF HER RACE, ETHNICITY, SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, DISABILITY, GENDER IDENTITY OR GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION-TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO GIRLS WHO MAY NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE. GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO BE GRADE-LEVEL APPROPRIATE AND COMPLEMENT THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM. KEY PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDE STEM, LIFE SKILLS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES. EVERY ACTIVITY INTENTIONALLY FOCUSES ON THE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF GIRLS. THE CURRICULUM IS BASED ON THE GIRL SCOUT LEADER EXPERIENCE AND IS DELIVERED THROUGH A SEQUENCE OF ACTIVITIES KNOWN AS "JOURNEYS AND DISCUSSIONS THAT ADD UP TO A MEANINGFUL OUTCOME. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. THE HUB-CENTRAL ACCESS POINT FOR YOUNG ADULTS: LINCOLN EDUCATION OUTREACH (LEO)PROGRAM IS AN INTERVENTION AND SUPPORTIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT ON TRACK TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL; IDENTIFIED AS HABITUALLY TRUANT; HIGH SCHOOL DROP OUTS; OR AT-RISK OF ENTERING OR RE-ENTERING THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. LEO OFFERS GED PREPARATION CLASSES/ACADEMIC SUPPORT; HIGH SCHOOL RE-ENGAGEMENT/TRUANCY PREVENTION; POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL PURSUIT OR CAREER SKILL DEVELOPMENT; AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS TRAINING. LEO SERVES PARTICIPANTS AGE 16-24 WHO ARE TRANSITIONING FROM CHILDHOOD TO ADULTHOOD AND FACING SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS TO BECOMING PRODUCTIVE ADULTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $32,500. THE HUB-CENTRAL ACCESS POINT FOR YOUNG ADULTS: YOUTH AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER (YOUTHACT) SERVES YOUNG MEN & WOMEN WHO ARE STUDENT PARENTS AT LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THAT ARE COMPLETING THEIR GED AT THE HUB. YOUTH ACT WORKS WITH THESE STUDENT PARENTS TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST THEM AS THEY TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD. YOUNG PARENTS RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES THAT ENHANCE THE LEARNING THEY EXPERIENCE IN PARENTING CLASSES OFFERED WITHIN LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. SUPPORTS FOCUS ON PROVIDING RESOURCES IN AREAS SUCH AS NAVIGATING CHANGING RELATIONSHIPS; SELF-WORTH/SELF-ESTEEM; IMPORTANCE OF SELF-CARE; AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM CONNECTS WITH YOUNG PARENTS ENGAGED IN GED PROGRAMMING AT THE HUB WRAPPING SIMILAR SUPPORTS AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AROUND THEM TO THOSE OFFERED IN LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. GRANT AMOUNT - $9,000. LIGHTHOUSE: AFTERSCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM WORKS TO IMPACT RISK FACTORS THAT MAKE YOUNG PEOPLE VULNERABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS. RESEARCH STATES THAT UNSUPERVISED TIME WITH PEERS AND LOW SELF-ESTEEM ARE TWO PRIMARY RISK FACTORS PREDICTING YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH COMPROMISING BEHAVIOR. THERE IS A POSITIVE CORRELATION BETWEEN LOW SELF-ESTEEM AND UNSUPERVISED TIME WITH PEERS AND INCREASED PARTICIPATION IN HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS INCLUDING DRUG/ALCOHOL USE, CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR, GANGS, AND SEXUAL ACTIVITY. TO ENSURE THAT YOUTH ARE ADEQUATELY SUPERVISED AT LIGHTHOUSE, THEY ARE NEVER IN ANY AREA OF THE FACILITY WITHOUT AN ADULT STAFF MEMBER OR VOLUNTEER. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH CONVERSATIONS, GAMES, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES WHILE ENSURING RULES ARE ENFORCED. THE PROGRAM HELPS BUILD YOUNG PEOPLE'S SELF-ESTEEM BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, CONTRIBUTE AND BE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $73,000. LIGHTHOUSE: EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT SEEKS TO INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH. YOUTH THAT REGULARLY PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL; GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL; OR EARN A G.E.D. THEY ARE LESS PRONE TO ENGAGE IN CRIMINAL OR ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR. PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP SKILLS NECESSARY TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, OR MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT AND LEARN ABOUT CAREER AND POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION/TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. GRANT AMOUNT - $17,500. LINCOLN LITERACY: FAMILY LITERACY ACTIVITIES FOR IMMIGRANTS & REFUGEES (FLAIR) PROGRAM IS A UNIVERSITY-DESIGNED PROGRAM TEACHING IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE CHILDREN WHILE ALSO HELPING THEIR PARENTS GAIN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERACY. WORKING WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY IS CRUCIAL AS RESEARCH INDICATES THAT CHILDREN WHOSE FAMILIES DON'T SPEAK ENGLISH AT HOME ARE AT HIGH RISK; BUT IF THEIR PARENTS LEARN ALONGSIDE THEM, THEY ARE MORE LIKELY TO SUCCEED. WORKING WITH SOME OF THE MOST VULNERABLE KIDS IN OUR COMMUNITY, THE PROGRAM FOSTERS SUCCESS IN SCHOOL BY DEPLOYING CERTIFIED TEACHERS AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS TO PRESENT FUN, SELF-CONTAINED, EXTRACURRICULAR LESSONS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS TIED TO BOOKS. FOR CHILDREN, THIS MEANS LEARNING ORAL ENGLISH, THE ALPHABET, NUMBERS, PHONICS, AND READING AND LEARNING TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS, RAISE HANDS, MANAGE EMOTIONS, COOPERATE AND TAKE TURNS WITH OTHERS. FOR PARENTS, IT MEANS LEARNING ENGLISH, READING WITH THEIR CHILDREN, MODELING LIFELONG LEARNING, AND GETTING INVOLVED IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION. GRANT AMOUNT - $30,000. LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS: TWO GENERATION FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM'S PHILOSOPHY IS THAT THE PARENT IS THE CHILD'S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHER, AND THE GOAL IS IMPROVED ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE FOUR-COMPONENT FAMILY LITERACY MODEL DEVELOPED BY THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR FAMILIES LEARNING: ADULT LITERACY, CHILD EDUCATION, PARENT EDUCATION, AND PARENT AND CHILD TOGETHER TIME (PACT). PROGRAMMING IS FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN ATTENDING AN LPS SCHOOL, AND PARENTS ATTEND TWO HOURS PER DAY, FIVE DAYS PER WEEK. THE PROGRAM IS SCHOOL-BASED, BUT COLLABORATION IS A FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENT. CHILDREN TARGETED BY THE PROGRAM IMPROVE BOTH THEIR ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT WHILE THEY PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM WITH THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM OPERATES IN TWELVE SCHOOLS: BELMONT, CAMPBELL, CLINTON, CULLER, ELLIOTT, EVERETT, HARTLEY, LAKEVIEW, MCPHEE, PRESCOTT, RANDOLPH AND WEST LINCOLN. GRANT AMOUNT - $14,000. LUX CENTER FOR THE ARTS: AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ART CLASSES FOR LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK YOUTH PROGRAM DELIVERS AFTER-SCHOOL ART CLASSES TO UNDER-SERVED TITLE 1 LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS IN THE LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT AND ART CLASSES TO INCARCERATED AND AT-RISK YOUTH IN THE LANCASTER COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES CENTER. THE PROGRAM'S CURRICULUM IS TAILORED, AND CLASSES ARE AGE AND SKILL APPROPRIATE. LESSONS COVER PAINTING, DRAWING, PRINT-MAKING, AND CERAMICS. CLASSES ALLOW CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO HAVE A SUSTAINED ART EXPERIENCE WITH QUALITY INSTRUCTORS AND MATERIALS. CLASSES ARE ONE HOUR PER WEEK FOR SIX WEEKS. GRANT AMOUNT - $9,601. MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER: EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES A MONTESSORI INSPIRED, NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5. THROUGHOUT THE DAY, PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH ACTIVITIES LEARN SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE SKILLS AS WELL AS INDEPENDENCE. THE PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVE IS TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL IN A PLAYFUL, BUT STRUCTURED WAY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: FREE PLAY, CIRCLE TIME, LETTER OF THE WEEK, OUTDOOR TIME, MUSIC AND MOVEMENT TIME, AND SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES CENTERING ON LITERACY, MATH, SCIENCE AND ART. A TWO HOUR NAP/QUIET TIME IS INCORPORATED INTO THE DAILY SCHEDULE. A NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACK ARE PROVIDED. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER: OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM IS FOR YOUTH AGES 5-13 TARGETING CULTURALLY AND ETHNICALLY DIVERSE CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. MONDAY-FRIDAY PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION FROM SCHOOL TO THE MALONE CENTER TO RECEIVE PROGRAMMING. ACADEMICS ARE SUPPORTED, IN ADDITION TO STRUCTURED RECREATION, ARTS, CRAFTS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL AWARENESS. ACADEMIC SUPPORT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND SUPPLEMENTAL ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING IN READING, WRITING AND MATH. ON MOST OUT-OF-SCHOOL DAYS AND DURING SCHOOL BREAKS, THE MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER IS OPEN ALL DAY FOR PARTICIPANTS AND A NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACK IS PROVIDED. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. NORTHEAST FAMILY CENTER: PARENTS AS PARTNERS PROGRAM ENHANCES LIVES OF CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS THROUGH ONGOING ENRICHMENT, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES. THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER (ELC) PROVIDES A FULL-TIME, ACADEMIC BASED AND LICENSED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS. THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM UTILIZED IS A COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM THAT HAS BEEN SHOWN TO IMPROVE COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL OUTCOMES IN YOUNG CHILDREN. LEAD TEACHERS IN EACH CLASSROOM PROVIDE FAMILY CONFERENCES THREE TIMES A YEAR TO SUPPORT PARENTING PRACTICES, DEVELOPMENT KNOWLEDGE, AND CHILD ASSESSMENTS. NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH MONTHLY FAMILY CONNECTION NIGHTS, AND THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES WHENEVER NECESSARY TO PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT BEST SUPPORT THE FAMILY'S WELL-BEING. GRANT AMOUNT - $25,000. THE SALVATION ARMY-LINCOLN: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM/FINE ARTS ACADEMY PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO AT-RISK YOUTH IN THE HOURS FOLLOWING SCHOOL, SATURDAY'S, AND DURING THE DAY IN THE SUMMER. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED BY STAFF AND VOLUNTEER TUTORS TO WORK WITH STUDENTS WHO NEED HELP WITH SCHOOL AND COMPLETING HOMEWORK. YOUTH ARE EDUCATED IN AREAS SUCH AS HEALTHY EATING, ANTI-TOBACCO EDUCATION, MATH, SCIENCE, ART, AND OTHER SKILL BUILDING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE FINE ARTS ACADEMY PROVIDES FREE MUSIC EDUCATION AND INSTRUMENTS TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES. MUSIC EDUCATION IS SHOWN TO HELP STUDENTS LEARN MATH, TEAM WORK, DISCIPLINE, CREATIVITY, SOCIAL SKILLS, ORGANIZATION, PATIENCE, AND SELF-EXPRESSION. GRANT AMOUNT - $30,000. TEAMMATES OF LINCOLN: TEAMMATES MENTORING PROGRAM OF LINCOLN PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-12 IN LINCOLN PUBLIC AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS. THIS INCLUDES ALLTITLE ONE SCHOOLS, WHERE THE MAJORITY OF STUDENTS LIVE IN LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. THIS IS SIGNIFICANT, AS POVERTY CREATES CHALLENGES THAT CAN CAUSE STUDENTS TO DISENGAGE FROM SCHOOL. TEAMMATES MENTORS ACTIVELY ENCOURAGE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT BY PROVIDING ONE-TO-ONE, SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING FOCUSING ON THE INTENTIONAL CULTIVATION OF A STUDENT'S STRENGTHS; WHILE MODELING POSITIVE SOCIAL BEHAVIORS AND BUILDING A MEANINGFUL, NON-FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE STUDENT. THE DEVELOPMENTAL MODEL OF MENTORING USES A STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH TO COUNTERACT THE CORROSIVE EFFECTS OF POVERTY AND ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES. THE RESULT OF THIS MODEL IS IMPROVED SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND FEWER BEHAVIORAL REFERRALS AMONG TEAMMATES STUDENTS. TEAMMATES STUDENTS ALSO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL ON TIME AND AT A HIGHER RATE THAN STATE AND CITY WIDE AVERAGES. GRANT AMOUNT - $58,803. WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER: LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (CLC) PROGRAM IS A STATE LICENSED CHILDCARE PROGRAM PROVIDING BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL AND NON-SCHOOL DAY SERVICES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS DISCOUNTED RATES FOR QUALIFIED FAMILIES, SNACKS, EDUCATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT CENTERS, CLUBS, COMPUTER TIME, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND HOMEWORK TIME. THE PURPOSE OF THE CLC IS TO CREATE AN EXTENDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITY DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES TO COMPLEMENT THEIR REGULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAM. GOALS INCLUDE FOSTERING SUCCESSFUL YOUTH, THRIVING FAMILIES, AND STRONGER NEIGHBORHOODS. NON-SCHOOL DAY CARE IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER. GRANT AMOUNT - $12,000. WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER: PRESCHOOL AND PRE-K PROGRAMS PROVIDES LICENSED PRESCHOOL FOR 3-4 YEAR OLDS AND A PRE-K PROGRAM FOR 4-5 YEAR OLDS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM AND IS CURRENTLY WORKING THROUGH STEP UP TO QUALITY. THE CURRICULUM DIFFERS FOR BOTH AGE GROUPS BUT FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING A CHILD'S SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, FINE AND LARGE MOTOR SKILLS. LEARNING STATIONS INCLUDE AGE APPROPRIATE MATH, SCIENCE, LANGUAGE, ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY. PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES FROM 6:30 AM TO 5:30 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND TITLE TWENTY IS ACCEPTED. THE GOAL OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM IS TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR THE NEXT STEPS IN THEIR FUTURE. SHARING, COOPERATING, AND UTILIZING CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS ARE LEARNED, AND PROGRAMS OFFER A PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO DEVELOP THESE SKILLS IN A SAFE, FUN, AND CARING ENVIRONMENT. BI-ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS ARE COMPLETED TO MEASURE PROGRESS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. YWCA LINCOLN: SMART GIRLS PROGRAM ENABLES GIRLS IN 4TH THROUGH 8TH GRADES TO EXPLORE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) FIELDS AND ACTIVITIES IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE MAJORITY OF GIRLS MEET IN COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS ONCE A WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. GIRLS CONDUCT HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTS AND INVESTIGATIONS TO BUILD ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, INCLUDING CRITICAL THINKING, COLLABORATION, TEAMWORK, CREATIVITY AND PROBLEM SOLVING. EXPERIMENTS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND DESIGN-CHALLENGES REQUIRE THE GIRLS TO USE 21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS. THE PROGRAM EMPOWERS GIRLS TO SEE STEM SUBJECTS AS VIABLE, ATTAINABLE, AND RELATABLE AND TO ENVISION FUTURE CAREERS IN STEM-RELATED FIELDS. ROLE MODELS WITH BACKGROUNDS IN STEM PROFESSIONS VISIT THE PROGRAM PROVIDING INSIGHT INTO STEM CAREERS. SMART GIRLS UTILIZES CURRICULUM FROM TECHBRIDGE GIRLS, A CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM ORIGINALLY FUNDED AND SUPPORTED THROUGH A NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRANT. GRANT AMOUNT - $9,000. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS WERE AWARDED GRANTS IN THIS FOCUS AREA: AMERICAN RED CROSS OF SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA CHAPTER: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AFTERMATH OF A DISASTER. WHEN A HOME FIRE OCCURS, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES BASIC NEEDS AND ASSISTANCE HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO RESUME NORMAL DAILY ACTIVITIES. COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED TO RESPOND TO HOME FIRES AND LARGE SCALE DISASTERS AND PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE WITH SHELTER, FOOD, AND PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. THE PROGRAM HELPS PREVENT AND PREPARE FOR DISASTERS THROUGH THE HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN, PROVIDING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE LIVING AT OR NEAR THE POVERTY LEVEL AND AT A HIGH RISK FOR A HOME FIRE. FAMILIES ARE HELPED WITH INSTALLATION OF SMOKE ALARMS AND DEVELOPMENT OF A PERSONALIZED HOME FIRE RESPONSE PLAN. GRANT AMOUNT -$30,000. CASA FOR LANCASTER COUNTY: COURT APPOINTED ADVOCACY FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN RECRUITS, TRAINS AND SUPPORTS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WHO ADVOCATE FOR THE NEEDS AND BEST INTERESTS OF ABUSED, NEGLECTED, TRUANT AND UNGOVERNABLE CHILDREN IN JUVENILE COURT. CASA VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE A VOICE FOR CHILDREN IN THE COURT SYSTEM, EXPEDITE PERMANENCY, PROVIDE REFERRALS FOR NEEDED SERVICES, AND ENSURE THAT CHILDREN HAVE SAFE PERMANENT HOMES. GRANT AMOUNT - $18,900. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTHERN NEBRASKA: ST. GIANNA WOMEN'S HOMES PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN A FULLY FURNISHED LONG-TERM HOUSING COMPLEX TO WOMEN FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OTHER FORMS OF ABUSE AND CONTROL. APARTMENTS ARE DESIGNED TO GIVE WOMEN AND CHILDREN THE TIME AND SUPPORT THEY NEED BEFORE TRANSITIONING INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. THE RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS ARE COMPRISED OF SIX 1-BR APARTMENTS, TWELVE 2-BR APARTMENTS AND SIX 3-BR APARTMENTS. THREE MARIAN SISTERS AND ONE RESIDENT CARE MANAGER LIVE IN RESIDENCE AT ST. GIANNA'S HOME AND ADVOCATE FOR THESE FAMILIES BY WORKING TO DEVELOP A FAMILY ACTION PLAN AND CONNECTING THEM TO RESOURCES. IN ADDITION TO HOUSING, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR FAMILIES LEFT HOMELESS BECAUSE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. GRANT AMOUNT - $16,200. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS PREVENTION SERVICES PROGRAM SERVES AT-RISK EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH 18 YEARS FOCUSING ON KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND PREVENTING FAMILIES FROM REQUIRING FORMAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. PROGRAMS UTILIZE EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITATION SERVICES, PARENTING CURRICULA, TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, AND THE WRAP-AROUND PHILOSOPHY TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BUILD PROTECTIVE FACTORS, REDUCE RISK FACTORS, AND IMPROVE OVERALL WELL-BEING. THE HOME VISITING PROCESS BRINGS TOGETHER PEOPLE AND SERVICES IN THE FAMILY'S LIFE, INCLUDING OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS AND INFORMAL SUPPORTS, TO HELP FAMILIES PROVIDE SAFETY, STABILITY, AND ENDURING RELATIONSHIPS FOR THEIR CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM CONNECTS VULNERABLE FAMILIES WITH PREVENTION SERVICES THAT BEST MEETS THEIR NEEDS BY OFFERING AN ARRAY OF HOME BASED PREVENTION PROGRAMS. GRANT AMOUNT - $105,325. EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS: MUJERES EN CONFINAZA (WOMEN AMONG FRIENDS) PROGRAM IS AN OUTREACH, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND REFERRAL PROGRAM TARGETING LATINA WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE PROGRAM HOSTS AND FACILITATES WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS BY PROVIDING A SAFE SPACE FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING VICTIMS TO CONVERSE IN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE AND LEARN ABOUT RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THEM. A BILINGUAL AND BI-CULTURAL SPECIALIST SERVES AS A RESOURCE TO HELP PARTICIPANTS BUILD A SUPPORT SYSTEM BY CONNECTING VICTIMS TO OTHER IMPORTANT COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM IS A NETWORK MODEL OF SUPPORT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR ABUSE VICTIMS IN MINORITY COMMUNITIES. PARTNERS INCLUDE OTHER AREA AGENCIES (E.G. FRIENDSHIP HOME, VOICES OF HOPE, & THE LINCOLN POLICE DEPARTMENT) TO PROVIDE IMPORTANT SERVICES TO LATINA VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. GRANT AMOUNT - $6,300. FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES THERAPY AND COMMUNITY RESPONSE SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS STUDENTS AND FAMILIES THAT ARE DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS AND LIFE STRESSORS THAT ARE IMPACTING THEIR BEHAVIORS AND RELATIONSHIPS AT SCHOOL AND HOME. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN SCHOOLS TO FAMILIES WHO OTHERWISE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCESS HELP BECAUSE OF ECONOMIC HARDSHIP INCLUDING THOSE UNABLE TO QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID OR UNABLE TO AFFORD THE COST OF THIRD PARTY INSURANCE. TRAINED STAFF MEMBERS MEET WITH YOUTH AT THEIR SCHOOL WHICH IS A NATURAL AND FAMILIAR ENVIRONMENT. PROVIDING SERVICES WITHIN SCHOOL SITES REDUCES STRESS OR CONFLICT FOR PARENTS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE TO MISS WORK TO TRANSPORT THEIR CHILDREN TO VITAL MENTAL HEALTH APPOINTMENTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $42,000. FRIENDSHIP HOME OF LINCOLN, INC: EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL EMERGENCY SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, RAPID REHOUSING, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM OPERATES A SERVICE CENTER, ONE EIGHT-BEDROOM COMMUNAL SHELTER, AND 12 SINGLE FAMILY SHELTERS (APARTMENTS); A TOTAL OF 85 EMERGENCY SHELTER BEDS AND 15 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING UNITS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A VICTIM-CENTERED, TRAUMA-INFORMED LENS TO HELP VICTIMS INCREASE SAFETY AND REBUILD THEIR LIVES. THE PROGRAM HAS A DAILY CASELOAD OF 122 VICTIMS SHELTERED AND A DAILY AVERAGE OF 37 WAITING FOR SHELTER. VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO SEEK SHELTER WILL INCREASE THEIR SAFETY PLANNING SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OF THE DYNAMICS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND KNOWLEDGE OF INTIMATE PARTNER RELATIONSHIPS BASED ON EQUALITY AND RESPECT. VICTIMS WILL BE SAFER WHILE RESIDING IN THE PROGRAM'S SHELTERS. VICTIMS LEARN TO IDENTIFY AND BUILD INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND BECOME MORE AWARE OF AVAILABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES. GRANT AMOUNT - $70,650. HOPESPOKE OUTPATIENT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, GROUP, AND MARITAL THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS AT THE DOWNTOWN SITE AND WITHIN THE LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. MOST CLIENTS HAVE EXPERIENCED SEXUAL, PHYSICAL, AND/OR EMOTIONAL TRAUMA. THE PROGRAM SERVES CLIENTS WHO HAVE MEDICAID OR WHO HAVE NO ACCESS TO THIRD PARTY PAYMENT. MULTILINGUAL CLINICIANS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO SPEAK SPANISH, RUSSIAN, ITALIAN AND ROMANIAN IN ADDITION TO A THERAPIST WHO PROVIDES SIGN LANGUAGE TO DEAF/HARD OF HEARING CLIENTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $120,000. LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPRESENTATION PROJECT BELIEVES THAT IT IS EVERY PERSON'S RIGHT TO BE FREE OF FEAR AND ABUSE AND PROVIDES A CRUCIAL SERVICE THAT BRINGS RELIEF TO THOSE WHO ARE IN DISTRESS. SERVICES EMPOWER VICTIMS TO BECOME SURVIVORS AND MAINTAIN THEIR RIGHT TO LIVE A LIFE FREE OF VIOLENCE. ATTORNEYS HELP CLIENTS PURSUE SAFETY AND SEPARATION FROM THEIR ABUSERS IN ALL AREAS OF LAW, AND CASES ARE RARELY SIMPLE. IN ADDITION TO NEEDING ASSISTANCE WITH PROTECTION ORDERS, CUSTODY, AND DIVORCE, VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MAY ALSO HAVE LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO HOUSING, PUBLIC BENEFITS, ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND FINANCIAL WELL-BEING. BY PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THESE CLIENTS, THE PROGRAM WORKS TO END THE CYCLE OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE. IT ALSO ASSISTS WITH WRAP-AROUND SERVICES (BY WAY OF COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH LOCAL SHELTERS) TO MEET THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. GRANT AMOUNT - $13,500. LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER: DIRECT SERVICES TO CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE PROGRAM FOLLOWS EVIDENCE-BASED PROTOCOLS TO ADDRESS ABUSE BY PROVIDING INTERVENTION AFTER DISCLOSURE OF ABUSE. TALKING ABOUT ABUSE IS HARD, ESPECIALLY FOR A CHILD STRUGGLING TO UNDERSTAND THE ABUSE. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS CHILDREN TO TELL THEIR STORY AND BE HEARD; RECOGNIZES AND DETERMINES IF THERE ARE PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS; AND DEVELOPS STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH A TRAUMA-TRAINED ADVOCATE WHO CAN PROVIDE SUPPORT AND REFERRALS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CHILD AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS. DIRECT SERVICES PROVIDED TO VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE IN LANCASTER COUNTY INCLUDE: FORENSIC INTERVIEWS; MEDICAL EVALUATIONS; ON-GOING ADVOCACY; COURT SCHOOL; REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; CASE COORDINATION; PROFESSIONAL TRAINING; AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION. GRANT AMOUNT - $73,800. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: LINCOLN MEDICAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP: SCHOOL COMMUNITY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION (SCIP) PROGRAM IS AN EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BRING TOGETHER FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND THE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT STUDENT MENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH BY ADDRESSING BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS THAT INFLUENCE YOUTH. SCIP WORKS WITH PROFESSIONALS IN PUBLIC/PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO INTERVENE AND OFFER SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF YOUTH DISPLAYING CONCERNING BEHAVIOR. SCIP CONSISTS OF TWO MAIN COMPONENTS: SCIP TEAMS LOCATED WITHIN THE SCHOOL BUILDING THAT PROVIDE SUPPORTS TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES AND SCIP COORDINATORS THAT PROVIDE COORDINATION OF SERVICES, PROGRAM DESIGN AND EVALUATION, TRAINING, EDUCATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND SERVE AS LIAISONS BETWEEN THE SCHOOLS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES. SCIP PARTNERS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AGENCIES TO OFFER FAMILIES PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENTS/SCREENINGS AT NO CHARGE WHEN OUT-OF-SCHOOL INTERVENTIONS ARE NECESSARY. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,000. LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES: CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM THERAPISTS PROVIDE INTENSIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH UNDER THE AGE OF 19. THERAPY SESSIONS ARE COMPREHENSIVE, INVOLVING NOT ONLY THE YOUTH BUT THOSE INVOLVED IN THE CHILD'S LIFE, SUCH AS PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND SIBLINGS. WHEN NECESSARY, THERAPISTS WORK WITH NEBRASKA HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, THE COURT SYSTEM, ATTORNEYS, TEACHERS, SCHOOL SYSTEMS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE PROGRAM BENEFITS CHILDREN IN DIRE CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE MANY ARE IMPACTED BY ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES SUCH AS, ABUSE, NEGLECT, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND PARENTAL SUBSTANCE USE. THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO IMPROVE A CHILD'S EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL SAFETY AND WELL-BEING SO THEY MAY LIVE AN EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY LIFE. THE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL, BUT THE MAJORITY OF CLIENTS ARE FROM POORER SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. MANY RESIDE IN NEIGHBORHOODS THAT ARE IN EXTREME POVERTY AND LOCATED CLOSE TO LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICE'S HEALTH 360 CAMPUS. GRANT AMOUNT - $10,000. MOURNING HOPE GRIEF CENTER: PEER BASED GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVES BEREAVED CHILDREN AND TEENS THROUGH PEER-BASED GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS INCLUDING THE 10-WEEK FAMILY GRIEF SERIES, CAMP ERIN, ONE-DAY SPECIAL EVENTS, AND 8-WEEK IN-SCHOOL GRIEF SUPPORT SESSIONS. THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE CAN BE AN OVERWHELMING EXPERIENCE FOR ANYONE. BUT FOR A CHILD, WHOSE ENTIRE WORLD IS DEFINED BY THEIR CONNECTION TO A SMALL HANDFUL OF PEOPLE, THE DEATH OF ONE OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS IS DEVASTATING. YOUTH MAY BE GRIEVING THE DEATH OF ANYONE SIGNIFICANT IN THEIR LIVES: A SIBLING, PARENT, GRANDPARENT, CLASSMATE OR SPECIAL FRIEND. PARTICIPANTS MEET IN AGE-BASED GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS FACILITATED BY MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR ADULTS PLAYING A SUPPORTIVE ROLE IN THE GRIEVING CHILD'S LIFE. GRANT AMOUNT - $18,000. ST. MONICA'S LIFE CHANGING RECOVERY FOR WOMEN: PROJECT MOTHER & CHILD PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE SIX-MONTH RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT OR DUALLY DIAGNOSED PREGNANT WOMEN AND WOMEN WITH CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12. MORE THAN 90 PERCENT OF THE WOMEN IN THIS PROGRAM SELF-REPORT DOMESTIC ABUSE OR OTHER VIOLENCE. THIS THERAPEUTIC MODEL FOCUSES ON THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF THESE WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE ISSUES OF BASIC NEEDS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, TRAUMA, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND PARENTING ENCOURAGING WOMEN TO BUILD TOOLS TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE TREATMENT AND DEVELOP SKILLS FOR LONG-TERM SAFETY IN RECOVERY. CHILDREN OF CLIENTS RECEIVE COUNSELING AND OTHER SERVICES, WHILE MOTHERS RECEIVE SAFETY, PARENTING AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION. WOMEN LEAVE THIS PROGRAM ENROLLED IN SCHOOL OR EMPLOYED, WITH INDIVIDUALIZED SAFETY AND HOUSING PLANS FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. GRANT AMOUNT - $34,425. THE SALVATION ARMY - LINCOLN: DISASTER SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD AND BEVERAGES AT THE SITE OF A DISASTER. IT ALSO PROVIDES SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL CARE AT THE SCENE OF A DISASTER AND FOLLOW UP CARE. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT/DISTRIBUTION, WAREHOUSING, SHELTERING, AND EMERGENCY CASE MANAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM WILL ASSIST WITH TEMPORARY HOUSING VOUCHERS AFTER ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN, INC: CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND INCEST, AS WELL AS TO THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE, CRISIS AND WALK-IN COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, SAFETY PLANNING, 24-HOUR ADVOCACY TO THE HOSPITALS, FOLLOW UP ON LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS, ASSISTANCE WITH PROTECTION ORDERS, REFERRALS TO SHELTER AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, ASSISTANCE WITH BASIC AND EMERGENCY NEEDS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. VOICES OF HOPE IS THE PRIMARY CRISIS RESPONSE TO VICTIMS THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATED RESPONSE TEAM AND SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM AND IS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY AND UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA'S CAMPUS THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAMS. GRANT AMOUNT - $77,400. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER: FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAM ADVANCES THE STABILITY OF ASIAN AND OTHER MINORITY FAMILIES IN LINCOLN WHO FACE ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BARRIERS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES BUILD ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY; PURSUE CITIZENSHIP AND EMPLOYMENT; ESTABLISH MEDICAL/DENTAL HOMES; PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH SNAP APPLICATIONS AND RENEWALS; AND HELPS FAMILIES FILE STATE AND FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS. THE PROGRAM ALSO TRANSLATES IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS FROM OTHER RELEVANT HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, ENHANCING THEIR ABILITY TO SERVE CLIENTS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY. THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE LANCASTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, GOOD NEIGHBOR CENTER, CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED AND COUNTY GENERAL ASSISTANCE TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS. GRANT AMOUNT - $7,500. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTHERN NEBRASKA: EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES CASH ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS CLIENTS TO ASSIST IN OBTAINING HOUSING AND TO THOSE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO PAY RENT AND UTILITIES DURING DIFFICULT TIMES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE SHORT-TERM NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS THAT MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED AN INTERRUPTION TO THEIR NORMAL INCOME STREAM. THE PROGRAM NETWORKS WITH OTHER LOCAL AGENCIES THAT DISTRIBUTE EMERGENCY CASH ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT DUPLICATION OF SERVICES AND PARTNERS WITH AGENCIES SO THAT RESOURCES MIGHT BE BETTER UTILIZED. ALL APPLICANTS GO THROUGH A DETAILED SCREENING PROCESS AND MEET WITH THE EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR WHO WILL GUIDE THEM THROUGH BUDGET COUNSELING AND PROVIDE REFERRALS IN ADDITION TO WHATEVER CASH ASSISTANCE MIGHT BE AVAILABLE. GRANT AMOUNT - $32,000. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTHERN NEBRASKA: ST. FRANCIS FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM IS A FOOD CHOICE MARKET THAT PROVIDES FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELECT PERISHABLE AND NONPERISHABLE ITEMS ONCE PER MONTH. DAIRY PRODUCTS, FRESH FRUITS, AND VEGETABLES ARE PROVIDED, AND NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION AND RECIPES ARE FEATURED WEEKLY TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY EATING HABITS AND BALANCED MEALS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES MONTHLY FOOD MARKETS TO THE FAMILIES WITHIN SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM IS STRONGLY SUPPORTED AND STAFFED BY A COMMUNITY OF VOLUNTEERS. GRANT AMOUNT - $10,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SHELTER CARE FOR YOUTH EACH DAY AGES 12-18. INCORPORATING TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND WRAP-AROUND PRINCIPLES, CEDARS PROVIDES A SAFE, NURTURING, AND STABLE SHORT TERM PLACEMENT FOR YOUTH. REFERRALS ARE ACCEPTED FOR RUNAWAY, HOMELESS, OR UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH, AS WELL AS YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A PLACEMENT DISRUPTION OR NEED RESPITE CARE. THE PROGRAM IS A DETENTION ALTERNATIVE FOR YOUTH WHO DO NOT POSE A SAFETY RISK TO OTHERS PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH TO RESIDE DURING OUTPATIENT PSYCHOLOGICAL OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE EVALUATIONS UNTIL SUITABLE PLACEMENT PLANS ARE DEVELOPED. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES STRUCTURED THERAPEUTIC GROUPS, RECREATION ACTIVITIES, ACADEMIC SUPPORT INCLUDING ATTENDANCE AT A YOUTH'S HOME SCHOOL WHEN POSSIBLE, AND HELPING STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. YOUTH ARE ALSO PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT TAILORED TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. GRANT AMOUNT - $21,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS STREET OUTREACH AND YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER PROGRAM CONDUCTS OUTREACH AND ENGAGES HOMELESS AND RUNAWAY YOUTH TO SEEK FORMAL ASSISTANCE IN CREATING SAFER, MORE STABLE LIVING SITUATIONS AND TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE(S) THAT LED TO THEIR HOMELESSNESS. OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDE SURVIVAL AID (FOOD, CLOTHING AND BLANKETS, HYGIENE KITS, TRANSPORTATION VOUCHERS), ASSESSMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SAFETY PLANNING, EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, COUNSELING AND ONGOING SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM USES A POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH PROVIDING YOUTH WITH EFFECTIVE AND HIGH QUALITY SERVICES. AS A RESULT, YOUTH ARE ABLE TO IMPROVE RELATIONSHIPS AND MAKE BETTER, SAFER LIFE CHOICES. PROGRAM STAFF FREQUENT PLACES WHERE VULNERABLE YOUTH TYPICALLY GATHER AND CONDUCT OUTREACH TO RAISE COMMUNITY AWARENESS. YOUTH CAN ALSO ACCESS RESOURCES AT THE YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER, A DROP-IN CENTER LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN LINCOLN. GRANT AMOUNT - $8,500. CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED: NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY. WEEKLY DISTRIBUTIONS ARE LOCATED AT FIVE SITES, INCLUDING CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED (CFPIN), OAK LAKE CHURCH, THE BAY, F STREET RECREATION CENTER AND FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. PARTICIPANTS CAN GET FOOD TWO TIMES A WEEK AND OBTAIN USDA COMMODITIES. AT FOOD DISTRIBUTION EVENTS, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY RESOURCES, PROGRAMS AT CFPIN, PERSONAL HEALTH CARE ITEMS, HOST FLU SHOTS AND MORE. A CLIENT ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST IS AVAILABLE FOR FOOD PARTICIPANTS AT THE CENTER TO PROVIDE HELP WITH SNAP AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS. GRANT AMOUNT - $27,000. CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED: PEOPLE OBTAINING PROSPERITY PROGRAM HELPS LOW-INCOME STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLY CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION UP TO AN ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE AND COLLABORATES WITH SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE. THE PROGRAM ELIMINATES BARRIERS TO SUCCESS BY INCLUDING CHILDCARE AND TRANSPORTATION SUBSIDIES, WRAP AROUND CASE MANAGEMENT TO HELP STUDENTS THROUGH DIFFICULTIES, AND ACCESS TO TUTORS. GRANT AMOUNT - $8,788. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: BASIC AND EMERGENCY NEEDS SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO NEAR-HOMELESS AND HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH FOUR PROGRAMS. 1) EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDES RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS WITH AN EVICTION OR DISCONNECT NOTICE, AND DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS. 2) REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE OVERSEES THE PROPER SPENDING OF BENEFIT PAYMENTS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY RECIPIENTS WHO HAVE BEEN DEEMED UNFIT BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO MANAGE RESOURCES THEMSELVES. 3) TENANT SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES EDUCATION AND MEDIATION TO TENANTS AND LANDLORDS WITH A GOAL OF EVICTION PREVENTION. 4) SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CONNECTS HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS TO PERMANENT HOUSING AND PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF ALL PROGRAMS IS TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS. GRANT AMOUNT - $65,000. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: FINANCIAL WELL-BEING PROGRAM UMBRELLA CONTAINS THREE DISTINCT PROGRAMS PROVIDING SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO BUILD STRONG FINANCIAL FUTURES. 1) FREE TO SAVE IS A PROGRAM FOR ADULTS THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND SAVINGS MATCH FOR THE PURCHASE OF A HOME, SMALL BUSINESS START-UP/EXPANSION, POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR A VEHICLE. 2) OPPORTUNITY PASSPORT PROVIDES YOUTH AGE 14-26 WITH FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND SAVINGS MATCH FOR HOUSING, EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION, DEBT REDUCTION, CREDIT IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER PURCHASES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING. 3) FINANCIAL COACHING COMBINES CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS TO REPAIR CREDIT, REDUCE DEBT, SAVE MONEY AND OTHERWISE IMPROVE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING. ALL PROGRAMS UTILIZE MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING IN THE CASE MANAGEMENT PROCESS. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,000. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: THE GATHERING PLACE PROGRAM IS A SOUP KITCHEN THAT PROVIDES FREE EVENING MEALS SEVEN DAYS A WEEK TO THOSE STRUGGLING WITH HUNGER. THE GATHERING PLACE IS LOCATED IN ONE OF THE HIGHEST POVERTY NEIGHBORHOODS IN LINCOLN, CHARACTERIZED BY A POVERTY RATE OF 41.5% (ACS, 5-YEAR ESTIMATES). THERE ARE NO ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA TO GET A MEAL NOR ANY QUESTIONS ASKED-ANYONE EXPERIENCING HUNGER IS WELCOME. THE GATHERING PLACE FOCUSES ON SERVING NOT ONLY FOOD TO FILL THE BELLY, BUT NUTRITIONALLY-BALANCED MEALS TO FILL THE BODY, OFTEN INCLUDING LOCALLY-SOURCED FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. GRANT AMOUNT - $12,000. COMMUNITY CROPS: COMMUNITY GARDENS PROGRAM PROVIDES GARDENING SPACE FOR RESIDENTS TO GROW FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THERE ARE VARIOUS GARDEN SITES, WHICH GIVE GARDENERS A CHANCE TO GROW FOOD. WORK CONTINUES WITHIN THE CITY, CHURCHES, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS TO DEVELOP AREAS FOR NEW GARDENS, WHICH WILL ALLOW MORE PEOPLE IN NEED TO BE REACHED. CONTINUED EFFORTS ARE BEING MADE TO LOOK FOR NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO GET MORE PEOPLE GARDENING, WHILE ALSO MAKING IT EASIER FOR THEM TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THAT ENDEAVOR. GRANT AMOUNT - $10,000. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS: CRISIS ASSISTANCE & PREVENTION PROGRAM COMBINES THE ELEMENTS OF EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, RESOURCE NAVIGATION, AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO HELP CLIENTS OBTAIN ESSENTIAL RESOURCES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES, OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT, AND AVOID HOMELESSNESS. CLIENTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE COMPLETING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS, CREATING RESUMES, OBTAINING PANTRY, CLOTHING, UTILITY/RENT, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS, AND APPLYING FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MEDICAID AND SNAP. CLIENTS RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH ESSENTIAL NEEDS AND FOLLOW-UP COMMUNICATION FOR SUPPORT AS THEY CONTINUE TO WORK TOWARDS SELF-SUSTAINABILITY. THE GOAL IS TO HELP REMOVE BARRIERS PREVENTING HOUSING AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. GRANT AMOUNT - $10,000. FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN: PRODUCE FOR MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES PROGRAM PROVIDES MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS IN LINCOLN'S LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED (CFPIN), JACOB'S WELL/FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, THE BAY, OAK LAKE CHURCH, FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, FIRST PLYMOUTH CHURCH AND THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION. GRANT AMOUNT - $38,945. FRESH START: TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS A RESIDENTIAL SHELTER PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS WOMEN. WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE FOR THREE-SIX MONTHS AND MAY STAY FOR UP TO ONE YEAR. THERE IS AN EMPHASIS ON GOAL PLANNING, DEVELOPING A HEALTHY SUPPORT SYSTEM, AND PROMOTING RESIDENTS' STRENGTHS. RESIDENTS ARE PARTNERED WITH A CASE MANAGER TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR GOALS AND MOVE ON SUCCESSFULLY. FRESH START HELPS WOMEN ADDRESS THEIR BARRIERS BY CONNECTING THEM TO ACTIVITIES SUCH AS COUNSELING, TREATMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. CASE MANAGEMENT ALSO INCREASES THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY, WHICH THEY USE BEYOND THEIR STAY AT FRESH START. THE PROGRAM IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR COMMUNITY'S CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR HOUSING AND HOMELESS RELATED NEEDS. GRANT AMOUNT - $35,000. GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER: BASIC AND EMERGENCY NEEDS PROGRAM PROVIDES CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, PERSONAL CARE HYGIENE PRODUCTS, HOLIDAY GIFTS, RENT ASSISTANCE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, AND DIAPERS TO THOSE IN NEED. PARTICIPANTS ARE INDIVIDUALS FACING NATURAL DISASTER, HOMELESSNESS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, RECOVERING ADDICTS, LOW INCOME OR INMATES RELEASED FROM INCARCERATION. ASSISTANCE IS ALSO PROVIDED TO REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA. GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER COLLABORATES WITH RESETTLEMENT AGENCIES BRINGING NEW REFUGEES INTO LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY TO HELP THEM HAVE A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO THEIR NEW HOMES. HOME VISITS HELP DETERMINE WHAT ASSISTANCE THEY WILL NEED, AND NEW FAMILIES ARE GIVEN A PRIORITY TO SHOP FOR CLOTHES, FOOD, AND ENROLL IN CLASSES. INTERPRETATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ASSIST WITH APPOINTMENTS AND TRANSLATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. THE PROGRAM ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN TO ENABLE THEM TO BECOME INDEPENDENT. GRANT AMOUNT - $17,500. GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER: FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ALLOWS FAMILIES TO SELECT NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS OF THEIR CHOICE EVERY 30 DAYS. THE AMOUNT OF FOOD GIVEN IS DETERMINED BY FAMILY SIZE AND AVAILABILITY. EACH CLIENT MAY ALSO SHOP FOR PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS TWICE A WEEK ON MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT ALL AVAILABLE FOODNET SITES IN LINCOLN AND COLLABORATES WITH ALLON CHAPEL AS A FOODNET SITE EVERY SUNDAY TO FEED THOSE WHO CANNOT MAKE IT TO THE CENTER DURING THE WEEK DUE TO WORKING SCHEDULES. GRANT AMOUNT - $25,000. THE HUB-CENTRAL ACCESS POINT FOR YOUNG ADULTS: CENTRAL ACCESS NAVIGATION PROGRAM PROVIDES A CENTRAL ACCESS NAVIGATOR FOR CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE FIND NEEDED SERVICES. WHILE OUR COMMUNITY IS FORTUNATE TO HAVE MANY SERVICES AVAILABLE, NAVIGATING THE SYSTEM OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES CAN BE CONFUSING. YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE DISCONNECTED (PREGNANT/PARENTING, HOMELESS, INVOLVED IN OR AGED OUT OF THE CHILD WELFARE OR JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS) UTILIZE THIS PROGRAM TO FIND SERVICES TO ADDRESS THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND WORK TOWARD FUTURE SUCCESSES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING AND UTILITIES, FINANCIAL COACHING/BUDGETING ASSISTANCE, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TO ENSURE YOUNG ADULTS' NEEDS ARE MET. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. LEAGUE OF HUMAN DIGNITY, INC: BARRIER REMOVAL PROGRAM REMOVES OR MODIFIES BARRIERS FOR LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME RENTERS AND HOMEOWNERS WHO EXPERIENCE A MOBILITY LIMITATION OR HAVE SOMEONE IN THEIR FAMILY WITH MOBILITY LIMITATIONS. ELIGIBLE MODIFICATIONS INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF OUTSIDE RAMPS AND LIFTS, GRAB BARS, HANDRAILS, WIDER DOORWAYS, ACCESSIBLE TUBS AND SHOWERS, AND REACHABLE SINKS AND COUNTERS. A BARRIER-FREE MODEL HOME DISPLAYING A VARIETY OF ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN FEATURES AND ADAPTIVE AIDS IS LOCATED IN THE LINCOLN OFFICE TO ASSIST WITH DECISION MAKING. THE PROGRAM OFFERS ON-SITE CONSULTATIONS INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAWS WITH MEMBERS OF THE BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, BUSINESSES, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. MATT TALBOT KITCHEN AND OUTREACH: HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAM PROVIDES DAILY HUNGER RELIEF TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. FEEDING THE HUNGRY IS THE FOUNDATION OF MATT TALBOT'S MISSION. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO WALK THROUGH THE PROGRAM'S OPEN DOORS TO RECEIVE A HOT MEAL TWO TIMES A DAY, EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR. LUNCH IS SERVED FROM 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM AND DINNER IS SERVED FROM 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM. FOOD PANTRIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH FOOD AT HOME. WHILE ON SITE, INDIVIDUALS LEARN ABOUT OTHER PREVENTION SERVICES AVAILABLE. THE PROGRAM IS A SAFE AND WELCOMING PLACE WHERE THOSE WHO STRUGGLE CAN FIND RESPITE, PEACE AND EVENTUALLY HOPE. GRANT AMOUNT - $11,000. MATT TALBOT KITCHEN AND OUTREACH: TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS MOVE FROM HOMELESSNESS AND ADDICTION TO A STABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM HAS TWO TRANSITIONS HOUSES - ONE FOR MEN AND ONE FOR WOMEN. INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING FOCUS ON RELAPSE PREVENTION WORK IN TANDEM TO ASSIST RESIDENTS IN MAINTAINING SOBRIETY, ACCESSING SERVICES, SECURING EMPLOYMENT, AND BECOMING PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. GRANT AMOUNT - $17,000. PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION: FAMILY AND WOMEN'S SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER BEDS AND DAY SHELTER, THREE NUTRITIOUS MEALS DAILY, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY, LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES (SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, MAIL, PHONE, ETC.) TO ENABLE HOMELESS WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO MOVE INTO PERMANENT HOUSING WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN HOUSING. GRANT AMOUNT - $8,543. THE SALVATION ARMY - LINCOLN: FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS SUCH AS, THE FOOD PANTRY, WINTER NIGHT WATCH, KIDS CAFE AND A SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM TO ENSURE THOSE WHO NEED FOOD OR A MEAL IN THE LINCOLN COMMUNITY ARE SERVED. THE FOOD PANTRY IS A CONSUMER CHOICE FOOD PANTRY BASED ON THE FOOD PYRAMID. CLIENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FOOD FROM THE PANTRY ON A MONTHLY BASIS WITH A POINTS-BASED SYSTEM BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE CLIENT'S FAMILY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A PERISHABLE FOOD DISTRIBUTION EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY MORNING. DURING THE WINTER, A SEASONAL HOT MEAL IS PROVIDED EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT FROM OCTOBER 15 - APRIL 15 TO HOMELESS AND NEAR HOMELESS IN THE SOUTH CAPITAL NEIGHBORHOOD AREA DURING THE WINTER NIGHT WATCH. A HOT MEAL IS PROVIDED TO CHILDREN MONDAY-FRIDAY YEAR-ROUND THROUGH THE KIDS CAFE DURING SCHOOL DAYS AS A SUPPER MEAL AND DURING NON-SCHOOL DAYS AS A LUNCH MEAL. DURING THE SUMMER CHILDREN ARE GIVEN A NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AT A DAY CAMP - BREAKFAST IS PREPARED ONSITE AND LUNCH IS PROVIDED BY KINDERBITES. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,055. THE SALVATION ARMY - LINCOLN: UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO ARE AT RISK FOR OR HAVE HAD THEIR UTILITIES SHUT OFF DUE TO NON-PAYMENT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ENERGY EDUCATION TO CLIENTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE MORE THAN ONCE, TO PREVENT BEING IN PERPETUAL CRISIS. GRANT AMOUNT - $25,000. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO AND FORMALLY REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS PRESENT THE FORM 990 ANNUALLY AT THE OCTOBER BOARD MEETING. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE FORM 990 FOCUSING ON SIGNIFICANT AREAS OF THE TAX RETURN AND HOW THESE AREAS RELATE TO THE ANNUAL AUDITIED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY ANY RELATIONSHIPS WHERE THEY AND/OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS MAY HAVE PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL INTERESTS THAT COULD INFLUENCE THEIR DECISION MAKING ABILITY. THEY ALSO SIGN A STATEMENT AFFIRMING THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED, READ,AND WILL COMPLY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THEY ARE REQUIRED TO AFFIRM THEIR UNDERSTANDING THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. BOARD MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS MAY NOT SERVE ON FUNDING TEAMS THAT RECOMMEND GRANT AWARDS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHERE THERE MAY BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN THAT PERSON AND THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION. WHERE A GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER BELIEVES THAT A MATTER TO BE VOTED UPON WILL PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THAT MEMBER WILL ANNOUNCE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WILL HOLD SILENT DURING DISCUSSION ON THE ISSUE. THE MEMBER WILL REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY MOTIONS AFFECTING THE DECLARED CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER AND ALLOW THEM TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. APPOINTED STAFF WILL REVIEW DECLARED CONFLICTS PRIOR TO VOTING AND BRING POSSIBLE CONFLICTS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND/OR THE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON. THE MINUTES OF THE GOVERNING BOARD AND ALL COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL CONTAIN: THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO DISCLOSED OR WERE FOUND TO HAVE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST; THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT; ANY ACTION TAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS PRESENT; NAMES OF PERSONS PRESENT FOR DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES RELATING TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST; THE CONTENT OF THE DISCUSSION AND A RECORD OF ANY VOTES TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE DISCUSSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE GOVERNING-BOARD APPOINTED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONDUCTED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERFORMANCE REVIEW. NO COMMITTEE MEMBER HAD A REAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED BASED ON JOB PERFORMANCE WITHIN LIMITS OF UNITED WAY BUDGET PARAMETERS USING COMPARABILITY DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DOCUMENTED THE DELIBERATION PROCESS AND THE BASIS FOR ITS DECISIONS. THE COMMITTEE REPORTED ITS DETERMINATION AND RECOMMENDED BOARD APPROVAL AT THE DECEMBER 2019 BOARD MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION AND BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONDUCTED THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR THE SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION. COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED BASED ON JOB PERFORMANCE WITHIN LIMITS OF UNITED WAY BUDGET PARAMETERS USING COMPARABILITY DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTED THE DETERMINATION AND BASIS FOR CONCLUSIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE REPORTED THE DETERMINATION TO THE UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL AT THE AUGUST 2019 BOARD MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION AND BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC VIA POSTING TO ITS WEBSITE AT WWW.UNITEDWAYLINCOLN.ORG. IN ADDITION, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDING ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, AND 501 (C) (3) DETERMINATION LETTER ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH ALLOWED INSPECTION AT THE LOCAL UNITED WAY OFFICE. COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY'S FINANCE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT AND APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT AND THE FORM 990. 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