2019-03-28T13:35:41-05:00 2018-06-30 341663731 ZINNER & CO LLP 3201 ENTERPRISE PARKWAY SUITE 410 CLEVELAND OH 441227329 990 2017-07-01 340714776 UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT INC UNIV 2166418948 4800 BROADWAY AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 44105 EARL PIKE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2166418948 2019-03-20 0 P00233254 2168310733 2019-03-20 12.174.67.212 2019-03-20 14:19:21 ED P 072AE70458B69FF65B238D14BA97289E81E199E7 CC3750338937BA07DC989B2CC76B3E3CABB98B05 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z EARL PIKE 4800 BROADWAY AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 44105 2521970 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 18 18 61 535 0 0 2565714 2460247 22332 13350 8618 3808 81321 23325 2677985 2500730 0 0 0 0 1513036 1523763 0 0 95427 979993 1036261 2493029 2560024 184956 -59294 1476928 1457295 117158 155392 1359770 1301903 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 449040 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. 428089 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. 327068 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. 296896 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. 222675 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. 194884 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. 169075 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. 127318 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. 60925 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. 18332 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. 1090105 2294302 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 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 21 0 1 61 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 18 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 44105 STEVE DOMINISH DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SEAN KILBANE TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 MARTIN R HALE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN KING DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN KOCSIS VICE PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 JEANNE M MATTERN PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 ANNA MARIA MOTTA SECRETARY 5.00 X X 0 0 0 QUOVADA BASS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JEFF BODZIONY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ZOE BREEN WOOD DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CHERYL O'MALLEY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRANDON MORRIS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN RUTLEDGE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 REBECCA BASH DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN HAGAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 TAMERA STIRES DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT VILLANI DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 TONY WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 2000 0 0 PATRICIA GULLIAN INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 74626 0 0 EARL PIKE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM 11-1-17) 40.00 X 8750 0 0 85376 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 368771 57525 912541 1121410 358366 2460247 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 900099 13350 13350 13350 750 750 16500 0 16500 16500 16500 18740 800 16482 0 2258 800 3058 3058 0 57525 4758 -4758 -4758 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 900099 11583 11583 11583 2500730 41433 0 -950 54498 48503 3270 2725 1219916 1085725 73195 60996 136829 129987 4105 2737 112520 103965 4785 3770 3999 1999 2000 1952 1135 62 755 71194 69058 2136 67236 64784 1194 1258 10948 10396 383 169 3361 2604 739 18 45691 14322 31369 47742 45833 477 1432 CONTRIBUTED FOOD 258253 258253 SUPPLIES & FOOD 239726 222945 2397 14384 PROFESSIONAL FEES 181110 168432 9056 3622 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 39658 19829 19829 65391 46532 17434 1425 2560024 2294302 170295 95427 460038 313765 513204 657477 9362 12933 1188582 715462 470392 473120 8334 15598 0 1476928 1457295 18910 69813 98248 85579 117158 155392 X 985873 856690 373897 445213 1359770 1301903 1476928 1457295 -59294 1500 -73 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2202923 2606435 2664512 2565714 2460247 12499831 2202923 2606435 2664512 2565714 2460247 12499831 1615179 10884652 -6964 57910 358 595 3808 55707 123520 14442 59714 81321 11583 290580 12846118 78869 0.84730 0.93780 X 53328 53328 496860 275299 221561 328999 177436 151563 309395 262727 46668 473120 2507320 1905 4758 6663 2500657 73 73 2500730 2565187 405 4758 5163 2560024 0 2560024 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 57525 57525 207 600 1174 400 2377 57525 57525 207 600 1174 400 2377 4758 -4758 X 100298 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 176 258068 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. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SIGNS THE 990. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE SIGNED ANNUALLY BY OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST NOTED ARE CIRCULATED TO COMMITTEE CHAIRS IN ORDER TO REQUIRE A VOLUNTEER(S) RECUSAL ON MATTERS WHERE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, IF ANY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 15-A: THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS THE RESPONSIBLE BODY FOR THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COMPENSATION IS AWARDED COMMENSURATE WITH PERFORMANCE AND IS EVALUATED IN RELATION TO OTHER NORTHEASTERN OHIO NONPROFITS OF SIMILAR MISSIONS AND FINANCIAL CAPACITIES. 15-B: THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION REVIEW OF THE OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. COMPENSATION IS AWARDED COMMENSURATE WITH PERFORMANCE AND IS EVALUATED IN RELATION TO OTHER NORTHEASTERN OHIO NONPROFITS OF SIMILAR MISSIONS AND FINANCIAL CAPACITIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 990, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON SEVERAL PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED SINCE LAST YEAR. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT'S (US) HUNGER CENTER SERVICES INCLUDE A CHOICE MODEL FOOD PANTRY, A COMMUNITY MEAL, AND A MONTHLY MOBILE PANTRY. THE PANTRY IS OPEN TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM. NEIGHBORS CAN VISIT ONCE A MONTH TO SELECT 3-5 DAYS' WORTH OF GROCERIES. THROUGH THE PANTRY, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE PANTRY STAPLES, FRESH BREAD, FRESH PRODUCE, AND VARIOUS PERISHABLE AND NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS. EVERY TUESDAY EVENING, COMMUNITY RESIDENTS CAN COME IN FOR A FREE, HOT COMMUNITY MEAL. THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH, US HOSTS A MOBILE PANTRY THROUGH THE GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK (GCFB). AT EACH MOBILE PANTRY, US RECEIVES 10,000-12,000 LBS. OF FRESH PRODUCE. DURING THE LAST PROGRAM YEAR, THE PANTRY SERVED 4,618 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS FOR A TOTAL OF 15,379 SERVICES, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 138,411 MEALS. THE US COMMUNITY MEAL SERVED APPROXIMATELY 5,634 HOT MEALS TO 527 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS. EACH WEEK AN AVERAGE OF 30 MEALS ARE PREPARED AND DELIVERED TO THE ALEXIA AND LOUREXIS APARTMENTS IN SLAVIC VILLAGE. PARTNERING WITH THE GCFB ALLOWED THE HUNGER CENTER TO DISTRIBUTE JUST OVER 103,000 LBS. OF FRESH PRODUCE TO OVER 3,156 NEIGHBORS. NEO SKILL CORPS IS AN AMERICORPS PROGRAM WHICH PARTNERS WITH 10 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL LITERACY, ADULT LITERACY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO ADULTS IN NORTHEAST OHIO. MEMBERS ARE ASSIGNED TO PARTNER AGENCIES (HOST SITES) TO FACILITATE MONEY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS ADDRESSING TOPICS SUCH AS REALIST GOAL SETTING, CREDIT MANAGEMENT AND SETTING A BUDGET BASED ON PERSONAL INCOME AND EXPENSES. PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPTION TO REQUEST INDIVIDUAL COACHING TO ADDRESS PERSONAL ISSUES AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS WHERE NEEDED. MEMBERS ALSO FACILITATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ON TOPICS SUCH AS DIGITAL LITERACY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MANUFACTURING, CULINARY BASICS, HEALTH CARE PREPARATION, EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AND JOB SEARCHING. NEO SKILLS CORPS SPONSORS TWO JOB FAIRS YEARLY TO HELP PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. THROUGHOUT THE 2018 SERVICE YEAR, MEMBERS PROVIDED OVER 3,000 HOURS OF ADULT EDUCATION TO CLEVELAND RESIDENTS, AND 894 INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING AND DEMONSTRATED INCREASED FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE AS A RESULT. ADDITIONALLY, AMERICORPS MEMBERS WORKED WITH 363 PARTICIPANTS TO CREATE REALISTIC MONTHLY BUDGETS BASED ON THEIR INCOME, AND 942 PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED IN WORK READINESS PROGRAMS. THE ADULT WELLNESS PROGRAM IS OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9:30 AM -2:30 PM AND SERVES ADULTS THAT ARE 60 YEARS AND OLDER AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE 18-59 WHO 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 OUR PARTICIPANTS ON A DAILY BASIS. THE PROGRAM CONTRACTS OUT TO A TRANSPORTATION COMPANY TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS 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 PROGRAM YEAR, THE ADULT WELLNESS PROGRAM SERVED 63 INDIVIDUALS AND TRANSPORTED 36 CLIENTS TO AND FROM THEIR HOMES AS WELL AS ON FIELD TRIPS WHICH TOTALED 2,003 TRIPS. THE PROGRAM SERVED 3,257 MEALS INCLUDING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SNACK. UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT SERVES AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR MOUND STEM AND FULLERTON SCHOOLS IN THE COMMUNITY WRAPAROUND STRATEGY. UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT PROVIDES OVERSITE TO THE SITE COORDINATORS WHO SUPPORT THE SCHOOLS THROUGH THE RECRUITMENT AND COORDINATION OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO MEET THE ACADEMIC NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES. BASED ON THE MONTH OF THE YEAR, SITE COORDINATORS MAY PROVIDE SERVICES TO 200-500 CHILDREN. TYPES OF SERVICES INCLUDE: PROVIDING BUS PASSES, BACKPACKS, SCHOOL UNIFORMS, SHOES, COATS, GLOVES, BOOTS, AND HOLIDAY GIFTS AND MEALS. PARENTS ARE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO RESOLVE ANY ISSUES THEY MAY HAVE. DURING THE COURSE OF THE PROGRAM YEAR, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM STAFF OFFER STRENGTH-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT, FAMILY-CENTERED FAMILY EDUCATION SESSIONS AND HOST PARENT CAFES TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK TO PROGRAM STAFF AND TO HELP FAMILIES LEARN THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR OWN NEEDS. ONCE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS WORK WITH STAFF TO IDENTIFY THEIR NEEDS AND SET PERSONAL GOALS IN 5 AREAS; HEALTHCARE, EMPLOYMENT, LEGAL ISSUES, PARENTING, AND EDUCATION. THOUGH STAFF MEETS WITH PARTICIPANTS REGULARLY TO TRACK PROGRESS TOWARD MEETING THEIR GOALS, THE DURATION OF CASE MANAGEMENT IS DEPENDENT UPON THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE FAMILY. OFTEN, PROGRAM STAFF PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH ITEMS SUCH AS BUS PASSES, CLEANING SUPPLIES, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT PARTICIPANTS 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 AN 8-WEEK LONG FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS THEY IDENTIFY AND WORK TOWARD OVERCOMING THEIR BARRIERS TO PERSONAL SUCCESS. TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS AFTER THEY COMPLETE THE PROGRAM, 3 PARENT CAFES ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE INFORMAL GATHERINGS OFFER FORMER AND CURRENT PARTICIPANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER, AS WELL AS PROVIDE FEEDBACK TO THE PROGRAM STAFF. IN 2018, 100% OF FAMILIES WHO ATTENDED EDUCATION SESSIONS IMPROVED THEIR PROTECTIVE FACTORS SURVEY SCORES AND 97% OF THOSE ENGAGED IN CASE MANAGEMENT MET A LEAST ONE CLIENT-DRIVEN GOAL. THE SURVEY TESTS FAMILIES ON THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN THE DOMAINS OF FAMILY FUNCTIONING, SOCIAL SUPPORT, CONCRETE SUPPORT, AND NURTURING AND ATTACHMENT. FATHERHOOD CONNECTIONS TAKES A SIMILAR APPROACH TO FAMILY DEVELOPMENT BUT WORKS SPECIFICALLY WITH FATHERS AND FATHER FIGURES TO HELP THEM INCREASE THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR CHILDREN'S LIVES BOTH AT HOME AND AT SCHOOL. THIS PAST SPRING, FATHERHOOD CONNECTIONS HELD ITS ANNUAL FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE AT BOHEMIAN NATIONAL HALL. NOW IN ITS 3RD YEAR, THE EVENT WAS ATTENDED BY OVER 400 INDIVIDUALS AND RAISED AWARENESS ABOUT THE CRUCIAL ROLE THAT FATHERS PLAY IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT. 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 SERVICES, OHIO MEANS JOBS, THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES, AND MANY OTHERS. WHEN CLIENTS COMPLETE THEIR FOUR MONTHS OF CASE MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM STAFF REFER THEM TO THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE TO PROVIDE LONGER-TERM SUPPORT AND SERVICES. IN 2018, 90% OF THE 52 FAMILIES SERVED DURING THE LAST YEAR HAVE MAINTAINED THEIR HOUSING FOR AT LEAST ONE MONTH AFTER COMPLETING THE PROGRAM. OF THE FOUR FAMILIES WHO DID NOT, ALL BUT ONE FOUND OTHER SUITABLE HOUSING IN THE COMMUNITY. FURTHERMORE, 100% OF PROGRAM CLIENTS ACCESSED IMPORTANT MAINSTREAM BENEFITS SUCH AS FOOD ASSISTANCE, HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE, AND PIPP BENEFITS AT THE TIME THEY LEFT CASE MANAGEMENT. ALL CLIENTS EXITED CASE MANAGEMENT WITH MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE IN PLACE. THE SMARTY'S PROGRAM IS A CRITICAL OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME (OST) PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER. 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 SUCH AS ARTS, MUSIC, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, RECREATION, SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS, AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION ACTIVITIES. AS A RESULT OF THE SMARTY'S PROGRAM, STUDENT ATTENDANCE AT LOCAL SCHOOLS INCREASED, SUSPENSION RATES HAVE DECREASED AND THE MAJORITY OF STUDENTS CONTINUE TO ACHIEVE IMPROVEMENTS IN TEST SCORES. 80% OF THE 40 STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT YOUTH PROGRAM IN 2018 ACCOMPLISHED AT LEAST ONE YEAR'S GROWTH IN READING, AND 76% EXPERIENCED AT LEAST ONE YEAR'S GROWTH IN MATH COMPETENCY AS MEASURED BY THEIR NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSESSMENT SCORES. FURTHERMORE, 85% ALSO ACHIEVED IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR MEASURED SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL COMPETENCY. ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUED): THE FAMILY TO FAMILY PROGRAM ASSISTS FAMILIES WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH OR WHO ARE AT RISK OF BECOMING INVOLVED WITH, THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS). FAMILIES RECEIVE ONE-TIME ASSISTANCE OR LONG-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES WHICH ASSIST FAMILIES WITH THE RESOURCES AND SKILLS NEEDED TO EITHER REUNITE WITH THEIR CHILDREN IN PLACEMENT OR TO KEEP THE CHILDREN FROM BEING TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY DCFS. UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT IS THE LEAD AGENCY IN THE BROADWAY COLLABORATIVE-A FORMAL, COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN AGENCIES IN BROADWAY-SLAVIC VILLAGE. LAST YEAR THE PROGRAM ASSISTED 259 FAMILIES, IN ADDITION TO HOSTING COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS SAVE OUR BABIES. THIS EVENT ATTRACTED OVER 25 NEW MOTHERS WHO ATTENDED IN ORDER TO GATHER INFORMATION ON SAFE SLEEP, RECEIVE A FREE BABY BOX, AND SPEAK TO EXPERTS ON INFANT CARE. EVENTS LIKE THESE HELP TO PREPARE INDIVIDUALS FOR PARENTHOOD, PROVIDING KNOWLEDGE SO THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THEIR CHILDREN, AND SO THAT THEY WILL NOT REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF THE FAMILY TO FAMILY PROGRAM IN THE FUTURE. 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 LEARN ABOUT THE VARIOUS USES OF TECHNOLOGY AND FIND WAYS TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES PERSONALLY, ACADEMICALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY. IN ADDITION TO HOLDING CLASSES ON-SITE, CLASSES AND TECH SUPPORT WERE PROVIDED AT FOUR LOCAL SENIOR HIGH-RISE APARTMENTS SO RESIDENTS COULD LEARN HOW TO BETTER UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIFE. THE MJCEC PROVIDED REGULAR 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 REGULAR PROGRAMMING SERVICES. THE MJCEC SERVED OVER 400 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.