2021-05-17T14:10:49-05:00 2020-06-30 341663731 ZINNER & CO LLP 3201 ENTERPRISE PARKWAY SUITE 410 CLEVELAND OH 441227329 990 2019-07-01 340714776 UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT INC UNIV 2166418948 4800 BROADWAY AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 44127 EARL PIKE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2166418948 2021-05-17 1 SUSAN D KRANTZ P00233254 2168310733 2021-05-17 2019 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z EARL PIKE 4800 BROADWAY AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 44127 4659764 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 22 22 61 147 0 0 2840077 4633345 14310 430 12112 939 -29480 -11362 2837019 4623352 0 0 0 0 1600796 1822686 0 0 116180 1339784 1569398 2940580 3392084 -103561 1231268 1337104 2966905 138762 537295 1198342 2429610 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 606932 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. 1399487 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. 383600 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. 180766 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. 38601 430 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. 253983 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. 85864 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. 84668 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. 49554 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. 17469 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 710905 430 3100924 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 22 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OH X X EARL PIKE 2166418948 4800 BROADWAY AVE CLEVELAND OH 44127 STEVE DOMINISH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARTIN HALE SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BRIAN KING DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN KOCSIS PRESIDENT 3.00 X X 0 0 0 JEANNE MATTERN FORMER PRESIDENT 3.00 X X 0 0 0 ANNA MARIA MOTTA FINANCE COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 QUOVADA BASS ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFF BODZIONY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ZOE BREEN WOOD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRANDON MORRIS TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN RUTLEDGE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TONY WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CARRIE MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CYNTHIA CONNOLLY VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVE MARGOLIUS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 EMILY HAGAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOSHUA INGRAHAM DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOZEFF GEBOLYS DIRECTOR 1.00 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 1.00 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 1.00 X 0 0 0 WENDY REGOECZI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 EARL PIKE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 112334 0 0 112334 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 53554 69328 1417822 3092641 547423 4633345 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 900099 430 430 430 939 939 0 69328 36412 -36412 -36412 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 900099 25050 25050 25050 4623352 25480 0 -35473 162751 144848 9765 8138 1363367 1213397 81802 68168 153699 146014 4611 3074 142869 132007 6075 4787 8045 4022 4023 1994 1159 63 772 104294 101165 3129 50987 49128 905 954 34501 32762 1206 533 2998 2323 659 16 51077 16010 35067 40387 38771 404 1212 CONTRIBUTED FOOD 536318 536318 0 0 PROFESSIONAL FEES 400444 372413 20022 8009 SUPPLIES & FOOD 244488 227374 2445 14669 REPAIRS AND RENTAL 48496 43909 2701 1886 45369 39304 5232 833 3392084 3100924 174980 116180 234183 751067 636517 1732901 21118 23314 1200595 741266 436602 459329 8684 294 1337104 2966905 64344 109549 74418 65246 0 362500 138762 537295 X 667164 593308 531178 1836302 1198342 2429610 1337104 2966905 1231268 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 2664512 2565714 2460247 2840077 4633345 15163895 2664512 2565714 2460247 2840077 4633345 15163895 2000315 13163580 358 595 3808 12112 939 17812 59714 81321 11583 15807 25050 193475 15375182 63900 0.85620 0.86020 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 53328 53328 496860 305925 190935 328999 201022 127977 321408 234319 87089 459329 PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM AND DISABILITY LOANS 362500 362500 4659764 36412 36412 4623352 0 4623352 3428496 36412 36412 3392084 0 3392084 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 62135 62135 250 459 2853 3988 1910 26952 1 7193 7193 69328 69328 250 459 2853 3988 1910 26952 36412 -36412 X 9005 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 225 536318 FAIR MARKET VALUE X VARIOUS TICKETS 18 2100 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 CHERYL O'MALLEY AND BRIAN HAGAN HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. JEANNE MATTERN AND TAMERA STIRES HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. SEAN KILBANE AND BRANDON MORRIS HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. 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 THE YEAR 2020 CREATED A UNIQUE SET OF CHALLENGES FOR PROGRAMS AND STAFF AT UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT AS THE COVID-19 CRISIS DISRUPTED REGULAR DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES. AS SERVICES WERE IN HIGH DEMAND, STAFF HAD TO CREATE SYSTEMS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SAFE PRACTICES TO BENEFIT BOTH THE COMMUNITY AND STAFF. TECHNOLOGY BECAME A CRITICAL ELEMENT TO PROVIDING SERVICES THAT HAD ALWAYS BEEN IN PERSON. SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MASKING BECAME THE RULE OF THUMB FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR. UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT'S (US) HUNGER CENTER SERVICES ARE COMPRISED OF A CHOICE MODEL FOOD PANTRY, A COMMUNITY MEAL, AND A MONTHLY MOBILE PANTRY. THE PANTRY IS OPEN TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 11:30AM-2PM. NEIGHBORS CAN VISIT AS NEEDED 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 COME FOR A FREE, HOT COMMUNITY MEAL. THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH, US HOSTS A MOBILE PANTRY THROUGH THE GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK (GCFB). DURING THE LAST YEAR, THE HUNGER CENTER SERVED 6,002 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE FOOD PANTRY, 513 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE COMMUNITY MEAL, 1,762 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE MOBILE PANTRY, AND DELIVERED 1,570 GROCERY BAGS TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS. FIRST TIME VISITS TO THE PANTRY INCLUDED 3,247 INDIVIDUALS. FRESH PRODUCE IN THE AMOUNT 121,765 POUNDS WAS DISTRIBUTED DURING THE MOBILE PANTRY. NEO SKILL CORPS IS AN AMERICORPS PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES DIRECT INSTRUCTION ON FINANCIAL LITERACY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR ADULTS FACING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, ADVANCEMENT AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. AMERICORPS IS A FEDERAL PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM SERVEOHIO. THE STATE COMMISSION ON SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM (SERVEOHIO) STRIVES TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY PROBLEMS, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES, ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPAND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT IS THE LEAD AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAY-TO-DAY ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT OF THE PROGRAM'S DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND MEMBER MANAGEMENT. DURING 2019-2020, NEO SKILL CORPS DID NOT MEET ITS PERFORMANCE MEASURES DUE TO ALL OF UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT'S HOST SITES BEING CLOSED AS A RESULT OF COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS PLACED IN FEBRUARY. MANY OF THESE SITES REMAIN CLOSED IN 2021, WHICH HAS HAD A DRAMATIC IMPACT ON PARTICIPANT ENROLLMENT AND A NEGATIVE EFFECT IN THE ABILITY TO CONTINUE PROGRAMMING AS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED. IN-PERSON CLASSES HAVE NOT BEEN POSSIBLE DUE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS OF CLIENTS, AMERICORPS MEMBERS AND PROGRAM STAFF. THE ADULT WELLNESS PROGRAM IS A MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9:30AM-2:30PM PROGRAM THAT SERVES ADULTS THAT ARE 60 YEARS OR OLDER, AND INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE 18-59 THAT HAVE A DISABILITY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS THREE DISTINCT SERVICES INCLUDING CONGREGATE MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, AND ADULT DEVELOPMENT. THE CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM CONSISTS OF BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND A SNACK PROVIDED TO CLIENTS ON A DAILY BASIS. THE PROGRAM CONTRACTS OUT TO A TRANSPORTATION COMPANY TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO OUR CLIENTS TO AND FROM THEIR HOMES TO THE AGENCY. THE ADULT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ARE BASED ON THE HETTLER WELLNESS MODEL THAT IS COMPRISED OF PROGRAMMING INCLUDING THE CATEGORIES OF PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, AND OCCUPATIONAL WELLNESS. IN THE LAST YEAR, THE PROGRAM SERVED 71 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS. STAFF SERVED 2,992 MEALS THOUGH A DELIVERY OFF-SITE MODEL, WHICH BEGAN IN MARCH 2020. THROUGH THE BASIC NEEDS CARES ACT AND PC'S FOR PEOPLE, THE PROGRAM WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE 50 SENIORS WITH COMPUTERS, HOT SPOTS AND INTERNET ACCESS FOR SIX MONTHS. THIS ENABLED PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO JOIN SESSIONS THAT STAFF FACILITATED. THE SESSIONS OFFERED RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES BY VIDEO, WHICH PROVIDED COGNITIVE STIMULATION AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT TO THE SENIORS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT (US) SERVES AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR MOUND STEM AND A.B.HART SCHOOLS IN THE COMMUNITY WRAPAROUND STRATEGY. US PROVIDES OVERSITE TO THE TWO SITE COORDINATORS WHO SUPPORT THE SCHOOLS THROUGH THE RECRUITMENT AND COORDINATION OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO MEET THE ACADEMIC NEEDS OF STUDENTS AS WELL AS SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, THE SCHOOLS HAD IN PERSON SESSIONS AS WELL AS VIRTUAL SESSIONS. THE SITE COORDINATORS HAD TO WORK WITH FAMILIES TO MAKE CERTAIN THEIR TECHNOLOGY WAS RUNNING AND THAT THE STUDENTS JOINED THE SESSIONS AS SCHEDULED. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO MANY OF THE FAMILIES, AS THERE WAS AN INCREASED NEED FOR FOOD, BUS PASSES, MEALS, AND HOLIDAY SUPPORT. THE COORDINATORS MADE THE BEST OF THIS UNPRECEDENTED SITUATION BY SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND PARENTS TO THEIR BEST ABILITY. DURING THE COURSE OF THE PROGRAM YEAR, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES STAFF OFFER STRENGTHS-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT, FAMILY-CENTERED PARENT EDUCATION SESSIONS, AND HOST PARENT CAFES TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK TO PROGRAM STAFF AND TO HELP FAMILIES LEARN THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR NEEDS. ONCE ENROLLED INTO THE PROGRAM, FAMILIES WORK WITH STAFF TO IDENTIFY THEIR NEEDS AND SET PERSONAL GOALS IN 5 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 THAT BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN REMAIN SAFELY HOUSED. IN ADDITION, MANY OF THOSE SERVED BY THE PROGRAM ATTEND THE FAMILY EDUCATION SESSIONS (8 WEEKS) DESIGNED TO SUPPORT CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS THEY IDENTIFY, AND WORK TOWARD OVERCOMING THEIR BARRIERS TO SUCCESS. TO SUPPORT CLIENTS AFTER THEY COMPLETE THE PROGRAM, THREE PARENT CAFES ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE INFORMAL GATHERINGS OFFER FORMER AND CURRENT CLIENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER, AS WELL AS PROVIDE FEEDBACK TO PROGRAM STAFF. IN THE LAST YEAR, 82 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN FAMILY EMPOWERMENT SESSIONS. CONTINUALLY, 38 FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN STRENGTHS-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT. ALL CLIENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN CASE MANAGEMENT WERE PROGRESSING TOWARDS GOAL ATTAINMENT BY THE END OF THE YEAR. HOWEVER, THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH GOALS IN EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION HAD THE LOWEST PERCENT OF SUCCESS. DUE TO THE CHANGING CLIMATE OF COVID 19, THESE TWO AREAS WERE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED. MANY CLIENTS HAD EXPERIENCED JOB LOSS, REDUCED HOURS, AND LIMITED JOB OPPORTUNITIES. IN THE AREA OF EDUCATION, MANY FACILITIES HAD STOPPED OFFERING CLASSES, OR OFFERED ONLY A FEW CLASSES THAT DID NOT ALWAYS MEET THE SCHEDULE OF THE CLIENTS. FATHERHOOD CONNECTIONS FOCUSES ON FATHERS AT THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: MOUND, AB HART AND WARNER ROAD GIRL'S ACADEMY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPPORT GROUPS, FATHER CHILD ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS, AND PARENT EDUCATION SESSIONS. IN THE LAST PROGRAM YEAR, 100 UNDUPLICATED FATHERS PARTICIPATED IN VARIOUS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, 57 FATHERS PARTICIPATED IN WEEKLY VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT WAS PROVIDED TO 40 FATHERS. STAFF ASSISTED FATHERS WITH CUSTODY ISSUES, CHILD SUPPORT MODIFICATIONS, ESTABLISHING PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE. THE TRANSITION-IN-PLACE HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES FOUR 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. ON-SITE CLIENTS ARE REGULARLY REFERRED TO THE HUNGER CENTER AND FAMILY STABILIZATION SERVICES AS WELL AS THE NEO SKILL CORPS, WHICH HELPS FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY, BUDGETING, AND JOB READINESS. OFF-SITE CLIENTS ARE REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED SERVICES, OHIO MEANS JOBS, THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES AMONG OTHERS. WHEN CLIENTS COMPLETE THEIR FOUR MONTHS OF CASE MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM STAFF REFER THEM TO THE COLLABORATIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE LONGER-TERM SUPPORT AND SERVICES. IN THE LAST PROGRAM YEAR, 63 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED WHICH INCLUDED 215 INDIVIDUALS. OF THESE INDIVIDUALS, 33 HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, 15 ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND 20 HAD A FAMILY MEMBER WHO SUFFER FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE. 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 PROGRAM SERVES ELEVEN ZIP CODES THROUGHOUT CUYAHOGA COUNTY, INCLUDING: 44103, 44104, 44105, 44106, 44108, 44111, 44112, 44120, 44121, 44127, AND 44128. THE SMARTY'S (SMART, YOUNG AND SIGNIFICANT) 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. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, THE FOLLOWING WERE OFFERED TO YOUTH: 471 ACADEMIC SESSIONS AND 339 SEL SESSIONS. EIGHTEEN FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS WERE OFFERED TO 60 FAMILIES AND NINE STAFF COMPLETED 473 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. IN TOTAL, 78 YOUTH WERE SERVED. THE PROGRAM WAS HELD BOTH ON-SITE (JANUARY - MARCH) AND VIRTUALLY (APRIL - DECEMBER). THE YOUTH PREVENTION PROGRAM OFFERS WEEKLY PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMMING THROUGH A SERVICE DELIVERY METHOD OF BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. THE PROGRAM OPERATED DURING THE AFTERSCHOOL HOURS, PROVIDING SESSIONS TO 78 YOUTH. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SOCIAL EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES BY ENGAGING YOUTH IN DRUG FREE ACTIVITIES AND PREVENTION EDUCATION. BY THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, 81% OF REGULAR ATTENDEES MAINTAINED A TYPICAL RATING OR SHOWED GROWTH IN THEIR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES. 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. IN 2020, THE NAME OF THE PROGRAM WAS CHANGED TO BROADWAY COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES. 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, PROVIDE MONTHLY SUPPORT TO FOSTER, ADOPTIVE AND KINSHIP FAMILIES, AND IS A VISITATION SITE FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE TRYING TO REGAIN CUSTODY OF THEIR CHILD. WHEN CHILDREN ARE UNABLE TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES, PARENTS ARE GRANTED WEEKLY VISITATIONS WITH THEIR CHILDREN TO HELP MAINTAIN THE PARENT/CHILD BOND. DURING THE PAST YEAR, BROADWAY-CBS STAFF HOUSED 258 VISITATIONS. TEAM DECISION MEETINGS (TDMS) ARE HELD WHEN FAMILIES AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS MEET TO DISCUSS THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CHILDREN, AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO ADDRESS ANY NEEDS THE FAMILIES IDENTIFY. AGENCY STAFF SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILIES AT THESE MEETINGS. STAFF ATTENDED 277 TDMS IN 2020. ALL PROGRAM SERVICES WERE OFFERED IN-PERSON. PROGRAM EVENTS THAT WERE DONE VIRTUALLY INCLUDED A SELF-CARE RETREAT, PAINT WITH US, AND SAVE OUR BABIES. IN APRIL 2020, UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT ACQUIRED THE CONTRACT FOR THE SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES PROGRAM (SWCBS). THIS PROGRAM MIRRORS THE BROADWAY PROGRAM MENTIONED ABOVE. IT COVERS FOURTEEN COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHWEST CUYAHOGA COUNTY AND INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ZIP CODES: 44070, 44017, 44138, 44142,44129, 44130, 44131, 44134, 44133, 44144, 44141, 44147, 44136, AND 44149. IN NINE MONTHS, THE PROGRAM RECEIVED 93 REFERRALS FOR SERVICE, HOSTED 218 FAMILY VISITS, AND ATTENDED 207 TEAM DECISION MEETINGS. 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 TO BOTH LEARN ABOUT THE VARIOUS USES OF TECHNOLOGY, AS WELL AS FIND WAYS TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE THEIR PERSONAL, ACADEMIC, AND PROFESSIONAL LIVES. THE MJCEC PROVIDED VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH IN UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT'S SMARTY'S OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROGRAM. STUDENTS LEARNED ESSENTIAL READING AND MATH SKILLS, DIGITAL LITERACY, AND TOOK PART IN PROGRAMMING AIMED AT IMPROVING THEIR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. OLDER ADULTS AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTS ALSO RECEIVED VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING SERVICES.