2018-11-13T11:24:17-06:00 2018-06-30 470677245 HBE LLP 7140 STEPHANIE LANE PO BOX 23110 LINCOLN NE 685423110 990 2017-07-01 470376624 UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY UNIT 4024417700 238 S 13 ST LINCOLN NE 685082004 BRIAN WACHMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4024417700 2018-10-29 1 KRYSTAL L SIEBRANDT CPA CFE CGMA P00543870 4024234343 2018-10-29 216.229.3.146 2018-10-29 13:08:41 CD P 428DAB13604A8331A9AD60429ADCF2FA93F164F4 14B7A6F182D1C556F808E9C7B0B48548DC9AFE09 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z BRIAN WACHMAN 238 S 13 ST LINCOLN NE 685082004 7426540 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 21 2812 0 0 7232886 7173841 0 0 27033 55028 129392 127379 7389311 7356248 5382996 5132953 0 0 1131519 1254041 0 0 947853 618482 793294 7132997 7180288 256314 175960 7740208 7901585 6095991 6081408 1644217 1820177 X TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY. 1 0 837502 837502 COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREA:EDUCATION (SEE DETAILED LIST OF PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA ON SCHEDULE O).DURING THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR, FUNDED PROGRAMS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:1)87% OF CHILDREN (AGE 0-5) MET DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES2)1,670 OF PARTICIPATING CHILDREN IMPROVED THEIR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE3)87% OF CHILDREN IMPROVED THEIR CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR 809450 809450 COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREA: HEALTH (SEE DETAILED LIST OF PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA ON SCHEDULE O).DURING THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR, FUNDED PROGRAMS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING: 1) 4,340 PEOPLE FOUND SHELTER IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAMS WITH 85% REPORTING SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THEIR SAFETY.2) OF THE 1,190 YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING, 89% DEMONSTRATED IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR FUNCTIONING SCORES OR BEHAVIOR.3) 866 PEOPLE HAD ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS SERVICES FOLLOWING A FIRE. 388000 388000 COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREA: INCOME (SEE DETAILED LIST OF PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA ON SCHEDULE O).DURING THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR, FUNDED PROGRAMS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING: 1) 14,056 PEOPLE WERE SERVED IN HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND 96% OF THOSE WERE ABLE TO ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING.2) 190,550 TYPES OF FOOD ASSISTANCE WERE PROVIDED INCLUDING MEALS, PANTRY BOXES, AND SCHOOL BACKPACKS.3) 50,974 BED NIGHTS WERE PROVIDED FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER.4) 12,857 BED NIGHTS WERE PROVIDED TO PEOPLE TRANSITIONING TO STABLE HOUSING. 208221 208221 ENGAGE. EMPOWER.GRADUATE (EEG): THE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP UNITED AND EMERGING LEADERS UNITED 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. $208,221 WAS ALLOCATED TO THE FOLLOWING EEG SUPPORTED PROGRAMS: JUMP START TO KINDERGARTEN, COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS, FAMILY LITERACY, PARENT CHILD ENGAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, SUMMER ENRICHMENT, AND FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS TOGETHER. 60600 60600 COMMUNITY RESPONSE: UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY CONVENES LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY TO DISCUSS METHODS TO PREVENT CHILD NEGLECT AND THE OFTEN-RESULTING ENTRY INTO HIGHER LEVELS OF CARE SUCH AS CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND JUVENILE JUSTICE. UNITED WAY SERVES IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE/COORDINATION ROLE WITH PROVIDERS WHO DELIVER SERVICE INTERVENTIONS. ADMINISTRATION INVOLVES CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT, OVERSIGHT, AND ACCOUNTING. THE COORDINATION ROLE INVOLVES FACILITATING PROVIDER GROUP MEETINGS; ENSURING REPORTING ACCURACY, AND OVERSIGHT FOR SEMI-ANNUAL EVALUATION PROCESSES. THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED THROUGH FUNDS RAISED BY THE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP UNITED AND EMERGING LEADERS UNITED GROUPS IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,600. 38000 38000 COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS (CLC): $38,000 HAS BEEN ALLOCATED TO THE CLYDE MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER AS THE LEAD AGENCY TO SUPPORT THE SITE SUPERVISOR POSITION AND PROGRAMMING LOCATED AT CULLER MIDDLE SCHOOL. THE CLC INITIATIVE IS FOCUSED ON ACHIEVING THREE MAJOR OUTCOMES: IMPROVED STUDENT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT; STRONG AND SUPPORTIVE FAMILIES; AND ENGAGED NEIGHBORHOODS. DURING THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR, 112 STUDENTS ATTENDED THE CLC FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE. IN TEACHER-ASSESSED RATINGS OF PERFORMANCE, STUDENTS SCORED HIGHER THAN THE STATEWIDE AVERAGE FOR IMPROVEMENT IN ALL CATEGORIES (READING 4%, WRITING 12%, MATH 15% AND SCIENCE 20% ABOVE THE STATEWIDE AVERAGE.) 36134 36134 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 $36,134 TO TEN UNITED WAY PARTNER AGENCIES TO PURCHASE DIAPERS AND CLOTHING FOR THE LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THEY SERVE. 34000 34000 2-1-1 CALL CENTER: THIS NATIONWIDE COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS 24 HOURS PER DAY/SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS IN OMAHA HOUSES THE CALL CENTER FOR THE STATE AND TRACKS DATA THAT IS SPECIFIC TO EACH PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY. DURING THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR, 4,706 CALLS WERE RECEIVED. THE MAJORITY OF CALLERS WERE SEEKING HOUSING AND UTILITIES ASSISTANCE. UNITED WAY ALLOCATES $34,000 FOR THIS INITIATIVE. 12811 12811 VIRTUAL BOOK DRIVE: AN ONLINE CAMPAIGN SPONSORED BY THE UNITED WAY WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY AND EMERGING LEADERS GROUPS RAISED $12,811 FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. VOLUNTEERS DURING DAY OF ACTION AND DAY OF CARING READ AND DISTRIBUTED OVER 2,410 BOOKS TO CHILDREN. 10000 10000 SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM: $10,000 WAS ALLOCATED FOR THIS PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN. IN THE SUMMER OF 2018, 18 SITES SERVED 19,625 BREAKFASTS AND 34,101 LUNCHES FOR A TOTAL OF 53,726 MEALS. AN ESTIMATED 1,452 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM. 10000 10000 THE CAREER ACADEMY: UNITED WAY FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 SUPPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE PROGRAM THAT HELPS PREPARE THEM FOR POST-HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WORKFORCE AND/OR HIGHER EDUCATION. 7500 7500 HOMELESS CONNECT: $7,500 WAS AWARDED TO PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT LINCOLN WHICH IS AN ANNUAL ONE-DAY EVENT ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS WELL AS ASSIST IN NAVIGATING THE LOCAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE SYSTEM TO GET THEIR LONGER TERM NEEDS MET. 5000 5000 BACKGROUND CHECKS: UNITED WAY ALLOCATES $5,000 TO ITS PARTNER AGENCIES TO CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS SERVING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. 5000 5000 LINCOLN VITAL SIGNS: UNITED WAY ALLOCATES $5,000 TO THIS COMMUNITY WIDE INITIATIVE WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO UPDATE THE VITAL SIGNS BI-ANNUAL REPORT AND FACILITATE EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY KEY COMMUNITY MEASUREMENTS, COLLECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION, AND ANALYZE TRENDS FOR USE IN IDENTIFYING FUNDING PRIORITIES AND TRACKING OUTCOMES. 2400 2400 DATA-TRACKING PROJECT: THIS PROJECT RECEIVED A $2,400 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. 559560 COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES PARTNERSHIP: UNITED WAY PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES (CHC) OF NEBRASKA TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN IN LINCOLN. CHC 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 CHC FROM THE 2017 CAMPAIGN WAS $559,560. 2197940 2197940 136709 DESIGNATIONS: UNITED WAY PROCESSED $2,197,940 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 COMPLIANT WITH THE PATRIOT ACT. 780373 470395 PROGRAM GENERAL OPERATING COSTS: EXPENSES OF $780,373 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 TWO FOCUSED AREAS. 3967539 3098001 136709 6002491 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 3 0 1 21 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 28 28 1 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 DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JIM BARONE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN BECK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MAUREEN BRASE-HOUCHIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DWIGHT BROWN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS CALLIHAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN CHAFFIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOY CITTA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NICK CUSICK PAST PRESIDENT-2017 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CONNIE DUNCAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TODD DUNCAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLIE FOSTER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN GREVING DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR STEVE JOEL PAST PRESIDENT-2018 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LARRY KEITER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RHONDA LAHM SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MONICA LEDBETTER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ERIC MOOSS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BILL MUELLER PRESIDENT ELECT 2018 1.00 X X 0 0 0 PHILLIP MULLIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KIM ROBAK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DORIS ROBERTSON ASSISTANT TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LINDA ROBINSON RUTZ PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TIM SABO TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RUSS SEBEK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARK STUEVEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRETT SUNDBERG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFF SYLVESTER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN WAILES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JACK WEEKS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAN ZOUCHA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN WACHMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 128927 0 19071 MARY ALDRICH-KNIGHT SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00 X 83102 0 5310 212029 0 24381 1 0 0 0 0 44251 7129590 105003 7173841 55028 55028 60962 44251 70292 -9330 -9330 ADMINISTRATIVE INCOME 900099 136709 136709 136709 7356248 136709 0 45698 5132953 5132953 240201 67594 70372 102235 779903 290775 67922 421206 37151 12220 2730 22201 123910 39437 15256 69217 72876 25896 9303 37677 9469 9469 61203 27468 4272 29463 151331 60672 1943 88716 7982 2457 966 4559 91112 28786 11854 50472 11848 2372 1365 8111 18375 4196 6238 7941 12476 3992 1622 6862 7201 2280 939 3982 PROGRAM INITIATIVES 173963 173963 OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSE 87243 87243 MEMBERSHIP DUES 72242 21898 10904 39440 MISCELLANEOUS 24069 7369 2440 14260 64780 10920 12349 41511 7180288 6002491 229944 947853 3909248 4093298 1295859 1294630 2436797 2376673 39529 68915 26878 42750 184522 159203 31897 25319 7740208 7901585 88705 103981 2057291 2086372 101408 153643 3848587 3737412 6095991 6081408 X 1644217 1820177 1644217 1820177 7740208 7901585 175960 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 7070953 7234476 7274672 7232886 7173841 35986828 7070953 7234476 7274672 7232886 7173841 35986828 35986828 10775 9702 11586 27033 55028 114124 227122 214167 207520 216596 197671 1063076 37164028 0.96830 0.96900 X 184522 159203 25319 25319 CUSTODIAL FUNDS 38713 CAMPAIGN DESIGNATIONS 1677663 OPERATIONS PAYABLE 1478446 AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS 542590 3737412 X 4990622 70292 70292 4920330 2435918 2435918 7356248 4814662 70292 70292 4744370 2435918 2435918 7180288 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT ON NET INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018, THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO 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 70,292. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATIONS 2,197,940. PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 237,978. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 70,292. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATIONS 2,197,940. PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 237,978. HELPING HANDS AUCTION 71163 44251 26912 11889 8719 GOLF TOURNAMENT 34050 34050 11261 2887 105213 44251 60962 23150 11606 34756 26206 1 AMERICAN FRIENDS OF JAMAICA 1697 BROADWAY STE 502 NEW YORK NY 10019 133115102 501(C)(3) 10800 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AMERICAN RED CROSS - CAPITAL AREA & EASTERN NEBRASKA 220 OAKCREEK DR LINCOLN NE 685281587 470376573 501(C)(3) 18814 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AMERICAN RED CROSS - CAPITAL AREA & EASTERN NEBRASKA 220 OAKCREEK DR LINCOLN NE 685281587 470376573 501(C)(3) 40000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST ARC OF LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY 5730 R ST STE C2 LINCOLN NE 68505 470498629 501(C)(3) 6381 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT ARC OF LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY 5730 R ST STE C2 LINCOLN NE 68505 470498629 501(C)(3) 9000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER 144 N 44 LINCOLN NE 68504 470807501 501(C)(3) 1668 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER 144 N 44 LINCOLN NE 68504 470807501 501(C)(3) 10000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY PO BOX 22344 LINCOLN NE 68542 208677226 501(C)(3) 24392 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY PO BOX 22344 LINCOLN NE 685422344 208677226 501(C)(3) 40000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST CASA FOR LANCASTER COUNTY 1141 H ST STE C LINCOLN NE 68508 470833799 501(C)(3) 11492 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT CASA FOR LANCASTER COUNTY 1141 H ST STE C LINCOLN NE 68508 470833799 501(C)(3) 21000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST CATHOLIC BISHOP OF LINCOLN 3400 SHERIDAN BLVD LINCOLN NE 68506 470436557 501(C)(3) 20500 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 2241 O ST LINCOLN NE 685101122 470751554 501(C)(3) 96873 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 2241 O ST LINCOLN NE 685101122 470751554 501(C)(3) 46000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST CBOL - HOUSE FOR NEW LIFE 233 S 13TH ST SUITE 1900 LINCOLN NE 68508 470707083 501(C)(3) 19427 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES 6601 PIONEERS BLVD STE 1 LINCOLN NE 685065260 470551975 501(C)(3) 19500 0 COMMUNITY COLLABORATION - COMMUNITY RESPONSE INITIATIVE CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES 6601 PIONEERS BLVD STE 1 LINCOLN NE 685065260 470551975 501(C)(3) 36109 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES 6601 PIONEERS BLVD STE 1 LINCOLN NE 685065260 470551975 501(C)(3) 330000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES 6601 PIONEERS BLVD STE 1 LINCOLN NE 685065260 470551975 501(C)(3) 4000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED INC 3901 N 27TH ST UNIT 1 LINCOLN NE 685214177 061669552 501(C)(3) 20844 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED INC 3901 N 27TH ST UNIT 1 LINCOLN NE 685214177 061669552 501(C)(3) 36500 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST CENTERPOINTE INC 2633 P ST LINCOLN NE 685033528 470550702 501(C)(3) 7500 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST - 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COMMUNITY RESPONSE INITIATIVE FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN 501 S 7TH ST LINCOLN NE 685082920 470376584 501(C)(3) 7016 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN 501 S 7TH ST LINCOLN NE 685082920 470376584 501(C)(3) 49700 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST FIRST PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 2000 D ST LINCOLN NE 68502 470376589 501(C)(3) 18716 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN INC 4840 DORIS BAIR CIR STE A LINCOLN NE 685041465 470640293 501(C)(3) 10000 0 COMMUNITY COLLABORATION FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN INC 4840 DORIS BAIR CIR STE A LINCOLN NE 685041465 470640293 501(C)(3) 99485 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN INC 4840 DORIS BAIR CIR STE A LINCOLN NE 685041465 470640293 501(C)(3) 30000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST FOUNDATION FOR LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PO BOX 82889 LINCOLN NE 68501 363490560 501(C)(3) 9546 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT FOUNDATION FOR LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PO BOX 82889 LINCOLN NE 68501 363490560 501(C)(3) 10000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE FRESH START INC 6433 HAVELOCK AVE LINCOLN NE 685071332 363785810 501(C)(3) 9785 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT FRESH START INC 6433 HAVELOCK AVE LINCOLN NE 685071332 363785810 501(C)(3) 35000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST FRIENDSHIP HOME OF LINCOLN INC PO BOX 85358 LINCOLN NE 685015358 470619855 501(C)(3) 50935 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT FRIENDSHIP HOME OF LINCOLN INC PO BOX 85358 LINCOLN NE 685015358 470619855 501(C)(3) 78500 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST FRIENDSHIP HOME OF LINCOLN INC PO BOX 85358 LINCOLN NE 685015358 470619855 501(C)(3) 2500 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE GAGE COUNTY UNITED WAY PO BOX 395 BEATRICE NE 683100395 476024389 501(C)(3) 5050 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT GIRL SCOUTS SPIRIT OF NEBRASKA 8230 BEECHWOOD DR LINCOLN NE 68510 470432299 501(C)(3) 7915 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT GIRL SCOUTS SPIRIT OF NEBRASKA 8230 BEECHWOOD DR LINCOLN NE 68510 470432299 501(C)(3) 15000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER 2617 Y ST LINCOLN NE 685031750 200391739 501(C)(3) 10254 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER 2617 Y ST LINCOLN NE 685031750 200391739 501(C)(3) 39500 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER 2617 Y ST LINCOLN NE 685031750 200391739 501(C)(3) 5000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST - 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IMPACT INITIATIVE PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION PO BOX 80636 LINCOLN NE 685010636 470376896 501(C)(3) 106051 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION PO BOX 80636 LINCOLN NE 685010636 470376896 501(C)(3) 10000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN NEBRASKA 2625 POTTER ST LINCOLN NE 685031053 362167910 501(C)(3) 18058 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN NEBRASKA 2625 POTTER ST LINCOLN NE 685031053 362167910 501(C)(3) 97634 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN NEBRASKA 2625 POTTER ST LINCOLN NE 685031053 362167910 501(C)(3) 3000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE SHERIDAN LUTHERAN CHURCH 6955 OLD CHENEY RD LINCOLN NE 68516 470484855 501(C)(3) 5000 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT ST MARK'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8550 PIONEERS BLVD LINCOLN NE 68520 362167731 501(C)(3) 13940 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT ST MONICA'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR WOMEN 120 WEDGEWOOD DR LINCOLN NE 685102431 470490169 501(C)(3) 9823 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT ST MONICA'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR WOMEN 120 WEDGEWOOD DR LINCOLN NE 685102431 470490169 501(C)(3) 38250 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST TEAMMATES MENTORING PROGRAM OF LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PO BOX 82889 LINCOLN NE 685012889 900057598 501(C)(3) 20684 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT TEAMMATES MENTORING PROGRAM OF LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PO BOX 82889 LINCOLN NE 685012889 900057598 501(C)(3) 60000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST UNITED WAY OF NEBRASKA CITY PO BOX 293 NEBRASKA CITY NE 684100293 237155162 501(C)(3) 5265 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT UNITED WAY OF THE KEARNEY AREA 4009 6TH AVE STE 19 KEARNEY NE 68845 470488294 501(C)(3) 8554 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS 2201 FARNAM ST OMAHA NE 68102 470376605 501(C)(3) 34000 0 COMMUNITY COLLABORATION-2.1.1 UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS 2201 FARNAM ST OMAHA NE 68102 470376605 501(C)(3) 42340 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA 3301 S BURLINGTON ST HASTINGS NE 68901 470402359 501(C)(3) 7717 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT UNITED WAY OF WESTERN NEBRASKA 1517 BROADWAY STE 106 SCOTTSBLUFF NE 693613184 470424788 501(C)(3) 10641 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN INC 2545 N ST LINCOLN NE 685101250 470726814 501(C)(3) 34648 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN INC 2545 N ST LINCOLN NE 685101250 470726814 501(C)(3) 86000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN INC 2545 N ST LINCOLN NE 685101250 470726814 501(C)(3) 4000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE VOLUNTEER PARTNERS 211 N 14TH ST LINCOLN NE 68508 582574619 501(C)(3) 29 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT VOLUNTEER PARTNERS 211 N 14TH ST LINCOLN NE 68508 582574619 501(C)(3) 16000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER 1245 S FOLSOM ST LINCOLN NE 685221257 470635271 501(C)(3) 21501 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER 1245 S FOLSOM ST LINCOLN NE 685221257 470635271 501(C)(3) 24000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST YWCA LINCOLN 1701 S 17TH ST STE 2D LINCOLN NE 68502 470376578 501(C)(3) 2782 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT YWCA LINCOLN 1701 S 17TH ST STE 2D LINCOLN NE 68502 470376578 501(C)(3) 6000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST 68 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 4 86800 FAIR MARKET VALUE X GLOVE AUCTION 249 12507 FAIR MARKET VALUE X GOLF EVENT 15 3681 FAIR MARKET VALUE X SUPPLIES 22 2015 FAIR MARKET VALUE 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 EARLY CARE QUALITY INITIATIVE: $20,879 WAS ALLOCATED FOR A PILOT PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF EARLY CHILDCARE CAPACITY THAT PROVIDES PROGRAMMING TO MEET THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION "STEP UP TO QUALITY" STANDARDS. THESE STANDARDS AIM TO ACHIEVE OPTIMAL OUTCOMES FOR DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES OF CHILDREN BUT ALSO REQUIRE AN INVESTMENT OF TIME AND TRAINING. THIS LACK OF EARLY CARE CAPACITY IS ESPECIALLY SEVERE IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS, AND CHILDCARE PROVIDERS IN THESE NEIGHBORHOODS ARE CHALLENGED TO FIND THE TIME/RESOURCES TO TAKE STEPS IN THIS DIRECTION. THE PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO NATIONAL/NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC) TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY TRAINING AND COACHING NECESSARY TO FULFILL REQUIREMENTS TO ACHIEVE STEPS 1 AND 2 OF THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (NDE) "STEP UP TO QUALITY" SERVICE DELIVERY STANDARDS. IN ADDITION, IT WILL PAY FOR THE PURCHASE OF CLASSROOM SUPPLIES AND TOOLS NECESSARY FOR THE PROCESS. ONCE THE FIRST TWO STEPS ARE ACHIEVED, PROVIDERS WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS GREATER RESOURCES FROM THE 'STEP UP TO QUALITY' INITIATIVE IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION; INCREASING REIMBURSEMENT DOLLARS FOR TITLE XX PARTICIPANTS; AND INCREASING SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILDREN. ULTIMATELY, THE PROGRAM WILL HELP INCREASE HIGH QUALITY EARLY CARE CAPACITY. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS WERE AWARDED GRANTS IN THIS FOCUS AREA: ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER: YOUTH PROGRAM OFFERS MENTORING FOR AT-RISK YOUTH (LOW-INCOME, REFUGEES); PROMOTES SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING; STRENGTHENS CONNECTIONS TO SCHOOL AND FAMILY; TEACHES LIFE AND COPING SKILLS. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. THE ARC OF LINCOLN: YOUTH PROGRAMMING WORKS WITH YOUTH WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENSURE THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOMES. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS IN ACCESSING HIGH QUALITY SERVICES AND RESOURCES. FAMILIES ARE EDUCATED ABOUT THE DIFFERENT SYSTEMS, TREATMENTS, THERAPIES, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES THAT CAN PRODUCE THE BEST 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. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY PROGRAM PREPARES YOUTH TO BECOME HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE ADULTS BY ENGAGING THEM IN ACTIVITIES WITH ADULTS, PEERS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS THAT ENABLE THEM TO LEARN POWERFUL LIFE SKILLS AND INTRODUCE THEM TO NEW EXPERIENCES. THE CLUB OFFERS PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT; GOOD CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP; AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. CARING STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDE HELP WITH HOMEWORK AND RE-ENFORCE LEARNING CONCEPTS TAUGHT DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. GRANT AMOUNT - $40,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (CLC) PROGRAM PROVIDES BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING; EXPANDED LEARNING CLUBS TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND SOCIAL ENRICHMENT; FULL TIME SUMMER 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 SUPPORT FAMILIES; AND STRENGTHEN AND ENGAGE 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 EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCREDITED, FULL DAY, FULL-YEAR CHILDCARE TO CHILDREN SIX WEEKS TO SIX YEARS OLD. TWO CENTERS LOCATED IN HIGH POVERTY NEIGHBORHOODS OFFER QUALITY DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SERVICES WHERE CHILDREN EXCEL IN A CULTURALLY RICH ENVIRONMENT. CENTERS UTILIZE CREATIVE CURRICULUM TO PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS AND EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS. INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENTS AND PLANS ARE CREATED FOR EACH CHILD. CLASSROOM TEACHERS PARTNER WITH PARENTS TO ENHANCE LEARNING AT HOME. A BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT WORKS TO IMPROVE THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT AND STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE SUCCESS OF ALL CHILDREN, INCLUDING THOSE WITH BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. TEACHER RETENTION IS VERY HIGH, LEADING TO CONSISTENT QUALITY AND STABILITY IN PROGRAMMING. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE. GRANT AMOUNT - $100,000. CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED, INC: PATHWAY TO SUCCESS THROUGH ELL PROGRAM OFFERS FOUR LEVELS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING (ELL) CLASS. BECAUSE THE MAJORITY OF STUDENTS SERVED ARE NOT EMPLOYED AND ARE RECEIVING TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) FROM THE STATE OF NEBRASKA, ALL ELL CLASSES ARE OFFERED TO STUDENTS AT NO COST. STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT ONLINE JOB SEARCHES, CREATING A RESUME, AND COMPLETING ONLINE APPLICATIONS. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. CITY IMPACT: IMPACT READING CENTER PROGRAM (IRC) 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 I SCHOOLS. TEACHERS IDENTIFY STUDENTS WHO ARE EITHER READING BELOW GRADE LEVEL OR AT RISK FOR FAILURE IN READING. VOLUNTEERS PARTNER WITH CHILDREN DURING THE DAY AND PROVIDE READING INSTRUCTION UTILIZING RESEARCH-BASED EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM THAT IS ALSO VOLUNTEER-FRIENDLY. GRANT AMOUNT - $35,000. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: EARLY HEAD START AND HEAD START PROGRAMS PROVIDE EARLY INTERVENTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN THE AREAS OF COGNITIVE, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, LANGUAGE, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. THE HEAD START PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5 AND THEIR FAMILIES, THROUGH A FULL DAY, FULL YEAR CENTER-BASED PROGRAM OPTION AT TWO LINCOLN LOCATIONS. EARLY HEAD START, SERVES CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 3, PREGNANT WOMEN, AND THEIR FAMILIES, THROUGH THE CENTER-BASED OPTION DESCRIBED ABOVE AS WELL AS A HOME-BASED OPTION. ENROLLMENT SLOTS ARE RESERVED FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE LIVING IN POVERTY; HAVE DISABILITIES; ARE HOMELESS; AND/OR ARE IN FOSTER CARE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO FAMILIES ENSUREING CHILDREN RECEIVE THE INTERVENTIONS NECESSARY TO MEET DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESSFULLY ENTERING KINDERGARTEN. GRANT AMOUNT - $69,000. EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS: ADELANTE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM INCREASES THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF LATINOS BY OFFERING TUTORING SERVICES, ACADEMIC YOUTH OUTREACH, AND GED AND ENGLISH CLASSES TO ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT LATINOS. THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO INCREASE THE GRADUATION RATE AMONG LATINOS AND PROMOTE ENROLLMENT IN POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION. IT PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS BY OFFERING A LOW TEACHER-STUDENT RATIO WITHIN GED AND ENGLISH CLASSES, AS WELL AS A FULL-TIME COORDINATOR AND TWO FULL-TIME AMERICORPS MEMBERS TO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOR ALL YOUTH PARTICIPANTS. VOLUNTEERS BECOME CONSISTENT TUTORS AND MENTORS. YOUTH ARE INVOLVED IN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND WEEKLY SOCIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS TO LOWER THE RISK OF ENTRY INTO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. GIRL SCOUTS SPIRIT OF NEBRASKA: OUTREACH PROGRAM EMPOWERS GIRLS - REGARDLESS OF RACE, ETHNICITY, SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, DISABILITY, GENDER IDENTITY, OR LOCATION - TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. OUTREACH PROVIDES PROGRAMMING TO K-12 GIRLS WHO CANNOT OTHERWISE AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE. FINANCIAL, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER BARRIERS ARE ALLEVIATED BY FORMING TROOPS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN LANCASTER COUNTY. OUTREACH IS STAFF-LED WITH TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, WHO ESTABLISH POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE GIRLS. GIRL SCOUTS DIRECTLY IMPACTS A STUDENT'S ABILITY TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL. GIRLS FEEL MORE CONNECTED TO THEIR SCHOOL; ARE MORE LIKELY TO HAVE GOOD SCHOOL ATTENDANCE RECORDS; AND ESTABLISH MEANINGFUL PEER CONNECTIONS. THROUGH BULLY-PREVENTION WORKSHOPS, THEY LEARN THAT PEERS RELY ON THEM TO BE GOOD ROLE MODELS, ESPECIALLY WHEN CONFLICT ARISES. THEY BECOME CONFIDENT IN THEIR ABILITIES TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. HEARTLAND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS (HBBBS): MENTORING PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH WITH PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED, ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEASURABLE IMPACT. THE PROGRAM PRIMARILY SERVES YOUTH FROM LOW-INCOME/SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES WHO ARE IN NEED OF A MENTOR AND ROLE MODEL TO HELP THEM BUILD THEIR SELF-ESTEEM; IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE; AND MITIGATE NEGATIVE INFLUENCES. YOUTH ("LITTLES") ARE PAIRED WITH CARING ADULT MENTORS ("BIGS") AND MEET REGULARLY DOING ACTIVITIES THEY BOTH ENJOY. THESE MEETINGS GIVE LITTLES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY NEW EXPERIENCES AND LEARN VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS. THE MENTORING MODEL DUPLICATES A NATIONAL, EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM THAT IS PROVEN TO HAVE A LASTING POSITIVE IMPACT ON CHILDREN SERVED. LITTLES HAVE IMPROVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, BETTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR PEERS AND FAMILY, AND ARE LESS LIKELY TO BECOME INVOLVED WITH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. GRANT AMOUNT - $62,500. 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 DUE TO LACK OF EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. 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 - $32,983. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A 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 IN GENDER SPECIFIC GROUPS TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST THEM AS THEY ACCELERATE THROUGH THEIR TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. GRANT AMOUNT - $9,339. LIGHTHOUSE: AFTERSCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM OFFERS MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH ACADEMIC SUPPORT, EVENING MEALS, AND ENRICHMENT/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY TWELVE MONTHS A YEAR VIA COMMUNITY-BASED, DROP-IN SERVICES TARGETING ETHNICALLY DIVERSE AND LOW-INCOME YOUTH. THE GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT UNSUPERVISED TIME WITH PEERS AND LOW SELF-ESTEEM ARE TWO PRIMARY RISK FACTORS PREDICTING YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH COMPROMISING BEHAVIOR. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH CONVERSATIONS, GAMES, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES WHILE ENSURING RULES ARE ENFORCED. LIGHTHOUSE HELPS BUILD YOUNG PEOPLE'S SELF-ESTEEM BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, CONTRIBUTE AND BE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $70,000. 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 - $15,000. 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 - AS WELL AS 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 - $33,000. 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 HOME IS THE CHILD'S FIRST SCHOOL. 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 FAMILY LITERACY: ADULT LITERACY; CHILD EDUCATION; PARENT EDUCATION; AND PARENT AND CHILD TOGETHER TIME (PACT). THE PROGRAM IS SCHOOL-BASED, BUT COLLABORATION IS A FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENT, AS MULTIPLE PARTNERS CONTRIBUTE TO THE PROGRAM'S SUCCESS. LOCAL RESULTS INDICATE THAT CHILDREN TARGETED BY THE PROGRAM IMPROVE THEIR ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT WHILE THEY PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM WITH THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM OPERATES IN ELEVEN SCHOOLS. GRANT AMOUNT - $17,500. LUX CENTER FOR THE ARTS: AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH CONSIDERED AT-RISK FOR ACADEMIC AND/OR SOCIAL FAILURE PROGRAM PROVIDES ART INSTRUCTION AT AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND AT THE LANCASTER COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES CENTER. THE CURRICULUM IS TAILORED TO ENSURE AGE AND SKILL APPROPRIATE CLASSES. LESSONS INCLUDE PAINTING, DRAWING, PRINTMAKING, AND CERAMICS. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES ARE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOST SITE'S CLASSROOM WHERE GROUPS OF 15 STUDENTS WORK WITH A LUX ARTIST/TEACHER. CLASSES ALLOW CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO HAVE A SUSTAINED ART EXPERIENCE WITH QUALITY INSTRUCTORS AND MATERIALS. CLASSES ARE ONE HOUR PER WEEK FOR 6 WEEKS. GRANT AMOUNT - $10,680. MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER: EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A LICENSED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM SERVING CHILDREN AGES 3-5. IT IS DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE A CHILD-CENTERED, PLAY-BASED ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS; DEVELOPS POSITIVE SELF-CONCEPTS; AND FACILITATES INDEPENDENCE AND COMPETENCE - ALL OF WHICH BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING. GRANT AMOUNT - $14,000. MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER: OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM IS FOR YOUTH AGES 5-13 TARGETING CULTURALLY AND ETHNICALLY DIVERSE CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. PARTICIPANTS ARE TRANSPORTED FROM SCHOOL TO THE CENTER MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. PROGRAMMING PROVIDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT, STRUCTURED RECREATION, ARTS, CRAFTS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL AWARENESS. SPECIFIC ACADEMIC SUPPORT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND SUPPLEMENTAL ONE-ON-ONE HELP IN READING, WRITING, AND MATH. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM REACHES INTO THE LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASSROOMS TO CONDUCT ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING FOR CHILDREN IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. ON MOST OUT-OF-SCHOOL DAYS AND DURING SCHOOL BREAKS, THE CENTER IS OPEN ALL DAY AND PROVIDES BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACKS. IN ADDITION, FIELD TRIPS ARE PLANNED FOR OUT OF SCHOOL DAYS. GRANT AMOUNT - $37,500. 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 - $44,000. THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN, NEBRASKA CORPS: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM/FINE ARTS ACADEMY PROVIDES A SCHOOL'S OUT PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY AGE SCHOOL CHILDREN AFTER SCHOOL DURING THE WEEK AND ON NON-SCHOOL DAYS FROM 9:00 AM TO 5 PM. FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH MARCH, THE PROGRAM IS OPEN ON SATURDAYS. THE PROGRAM IS ALSO OPEN DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, MISSION: LITERACY, ANTI-OBESITY EDUCATION, ANTI-TOBACCO EDUCATION, RECREATION AND SPORTS PROGRAMS, MATH AND SCIENCE ACTIVITIES, MENTORING PROGRAMS, AND CHARACTER BUILDING PROGRAMS. THE FACILITY HOSTS A SUPERVISED TEEN NIGHT OPEN RECREATION PROGRAM DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR ON FRIDAY EVENINGS. GRANT AMOUNT - $38,000. TEAMMATES OF LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS: TEAMMATES MENTORING PROGRAM OF LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROGRAM RECRUITS ADULTS TO MEET WEEKLY WITH STUDENTS IN LINCOLN PUBLIC AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS. THE VOLUNTEERS MAKE AT LEAST A 3-YEAR COMMITMENT AND ARE ASKED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THEIR MENTEE'S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. MENTORS RECEIVE INITIAL AND ONGOING TRAINING AND ARE MATCHED WITH A STUDENT WHO HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR MENTORING. MENTORS CREATE A TRUSTING RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR MENTEES BY ENGAGING THEM IN GAMES, CRAFTS, AND CONVERSATION. AS THE RELATIONSHIP STRENGTHENS, STUDENTS COME TO SEE THEIR MENTORS AS VALUABLE GUIDES, NOT ONLY ACADEMICALLY, BUT ALSO IN MEETING LIFE'S CHALLENGES. FOCUSING ON THE WHOLE CHILD, MENTORS SUPPORT THEIR MENTEES' STRENGTHS, ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND EXPAND THEIR ASPIRATIONS FOR THEIR FUTURES. GRANT AMOUNT - $60,000. 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 TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES TO COMPLEMENT THEIR REGULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAM. GOALS INCLUDE FOSTERING SUCCESSFUL YOUTH, THRIVING FAMILIES, AND STRONGER NEIGHBORHOODS. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER: PRESCHOOL PROGRAM IS A LICENSED PRESCHOOL FOR 3-4 YEAR OLDS AND PRE-K PROGRAM FOR 4-5 YEAR OLDS AT TWO DIFFERENT SITES. THE CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING A CHILD'S SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, FINE AND LARGE MOTOR SKILLS. LEARNING STATIONS INCLUDE AGE APPROPRIATE MATH, SCIENCE, LANGUAGE & DRAMATIC PLAY. PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE, AND TITLE XX IS ACCEPTED. THE GOAL OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS IS TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR THE NEXT STEPS IN THEIR FUTURE THROUGH SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WHICH PLAYS A CRUCIAL FACTOR IN KINDERGARTEN READINESS. SKILLS SUCH AS SHARING, COOPERATING, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION ARE EMPHASIZED. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO DEVELOP THESE SKILLS IN A SAFE, FUN AND CARING ENVIRONMENT. BI-ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS ARE COMPLETED WITH EACH CHILD TO DETERMINE THE MILESTONES THEY HAVE MADE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. GRANT AMOUNT - $9,000. YWCA LINCOLN: SMART GIRLS CLUB PROGRAM ENABLES GIRLS IN 4TH THROUGH 8TH GRADES TO EXPLORE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) FIELDS AND ACTIVITIES IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. CLUBS MEET IN COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. GIRLS CONDUCT HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTS AND INVESTIGATIONS. THEY 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. SMART GIRLS CLUB EMPOWERS GIRLS TO SEE STEM SUBJECTS AS VIABLE, ATTAINABLE, AND RELATABLE AND TO ENVISION FUTURE CAREERS IN STEM-RELATED FIELDS. ROLE MODELS WHO HAVE BACKGROUNDS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH VISIT THE CLUB AND PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO STEM CAREERS. SMART GIRLS CLUB UTILIZES CURRICULUM FROM TECHBRIDGE GIRLS. GRANT AMOUNT - $6,000. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS WERE AWARDED GRANTS IN THIS FOCUS AREA: AMERICAN RED CROSS- CAPITAL AREA AND EASTERN NEBRASKA: DISASTER SERVICES 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, MENTAL HEALTH AND 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 - $40,000. CASA FOR LANCASTER COUNTY: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM 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 - $21,000. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES: ST. GIANNA WOMEN'S TRANSITIONAL SHELTER PROGRAM IS A TRANSITIONAL, SELF-CONTAINED, AND SECURE HOUSING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. RESIDENTS RECEIVE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDING ASSISTANCE DEALING WITH PAST ABUSE AND RELATIONSHIP ISSUES; PROCURING PERMANENT HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT; ASSESSING NEEDS AND OBTAINING SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES; AND OBTAINING SERVICES AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR CUSTODY AND OTHER ISSUES THAT ARE OFTEN PART OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATION. GRANT AMOUNT - $18,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS HOME BASED PREVENTION PROGRAMS SERVE EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH 18 YEARS AND FOCUSING ON KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND PREVENTION OF FORMAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. SERVICES UTILIZE EVIDENCE BASED HOME VISITATION SERVICES, PARENTING CURRICULUMS, TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, AND THE WRAPAROUND 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. GRANT AMOUNT - $125,000. EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS: MUJERES EN CONFINAZA - WOMEN AMONG FRIENDS PROGRAM IS AN OUTREACH 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 SPECIALIST HELPS PARTICIPANTS BUILD A SUPPORT SYSTEM BY CONNECTING VICTIMS TO OTHER IMPORTANT COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM IS A NETWORK MODEL OF SUPPORT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR LATINA ABUSE VICTIMS. GRANT AMOUNT - $7,000. FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES THERAPY AND COMMUNITY RESPONSE SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN 15 LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS HELPING STUDENTS AND FAMILIES DEAL WITH LIFE STRESSORS THAT IMPACT THEIR BEHAVIORS AND RELATIONSHIPS AT SCHOOL AND HOME. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES WITHIN SCHOOL SETTINGS FREE OF CHARGE THUS ASSISTING FAMILIES WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCESS HELP BECAUSE THEY MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID OR 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 HAVE TO LEAVE WORK TO TRANSPORT THEIR CHILDREN TO VITAL MENTAL HEALTH APPOINTMENTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $49,700. FRIENDSHIP HOME OF LINCOLN, INC: EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL EMERGENCY SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN. SERVICES PROVIDE SAFETY FOR VICTIMS AND HELP THEM REBUILD THEIR LIVES. PARTICIPANTS ARE DEVELOP A SAFETY PLAN BASED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL SITUATIONS; GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF THE DYNAMICS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; AND LEARN THAT HEALTHY INTIMATE PARTNER RELATIONSHIP ARE BUILT ON EQUALITY AND RESPECT. IN ADDITION, PARTICIPANTS ARE ABLE TO ACCESS AND BUILD INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND BECOME MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT AVAILABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES. GRANT AMOUNT - $78,500. LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER: 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. REQUESTS FOR SERVICES BY THOSE WHO HAVE LIMITED OR NO ABILITY TO PAY CONTINUES TO INCREASE. FORTY-SEVEN PERCENT OF CLIENTS HAD INCOMES OF LESS THAN $20,000 PER YEAR AND FIFTEEN PERCENT HAD NO INCOME AT ALL. THE PROGRAM EMPLOYS A VIETNAMESE CLINICIAN WHO ALSO SPEAKS FRENCH, IN ADDITION TO A THERAPIST WHO PROVIDES SIGN LANGUAGE TO DEAF/HARD OF HEARING CLIENTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $175,000. LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPRESENTATION PROJECT PROGRAM BRINGS RELIEF TO PEOPLE IN DISTRESS BY EMPOWERING VICTIMS TO BECOME SURVIVORS AND HELPING THEM TO LIVE A LIFE FREE OF VIOLENCE. ATTORNEYS HELP CLIENTS PURSUE SAFETY AND SEPARATION FROM THEIR ABUSERS IN ALL AREAS OF LAW. 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. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM ASSISTS WITH WRAP-AROUND SERVICES BY COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL SHELTERS TO FULLY MEET THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER: DIRECT SERVICES TO CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE PROGRAM FOLLOWS EVIDENCE-BASED PROTOCOLS TO ADDRESS ABUSE ISSUES BY PROVIDING INTERVENTION AFTER DISCLOSURE OF ABUSE. SERVICES ALLOW CHILDREN TO TELL THEIR STORY AND BE HEARD; RECOGNIZE AND DETERMINE IF THERE ARE PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS; AND DEVELOP 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. SERVICES INCLUDE FORENSIC INTERVIEWS; MEDICAL EVALUATIONS; ON-GOING ADVOCACY; COURT SCHOOL; REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; CASE COORDINATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING; AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION. GRANT AMOUNT - $82,000. LINCOLN MEDICAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP: SCHOOL COMMUNITY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION (SCIP) PROGRAM IS AN EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM THAT BRINGS TOGETHER FAMILIES, SCHOOLS AND THE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT STUDENT BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH BY ADDRESSING BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS THAT INFLUENCE YOUTH BEHAVIOR. SCIP WORKS WITH PROFESSIONALS IN 58 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 SUPPORT TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES; AND SCIP COORDINATORS THAT PROVIDE COORDINATION OF SERVICES, PROGRAM DESIGN AND EVALUATION, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND SERVE AS LIAISONS BETWEEN THE SCHOOLS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES. SCIP PARTNERS WITH SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES TO OFFER FAMILIES PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENTS/SCREENINGS AT NO CHARGE. GRANT AMOUNT - $22,000. LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES: ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (ABH) PROGRAM MEETS THE CRITICAL BASIC NEED OF MENTAL WELLNESS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EFFECTIVE, CLIENT-CENTERED BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE USING INNOVATIVE AND SPECIALIZED THERAPIES. SERVICES FOCUS PRIMARILY ON COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE HIGH-RISK; WHO NEED INTENSIVE CARE; WHO ARE UNDER OR UNINSURED; AND WHO ARE EXPERIENCING POVERTY AND OTHER BARRIERS TO SERVICES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A CONTINUUM OF CARE THAT INCLUDES OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY AND TRAUMA TREATMENT; SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT; MEDICATION MANAGEMENT; AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS ARE EVIDENCE-BASED AND UTILIZE BEST-PRACTICE MODELS. GRANT AMOUNT - $10,000. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B MOURNING HOPE GRIEF CENTER: GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM ASSISTS YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS WHO ARE GRIEVING THE DEATH OF ANYONE SIGNIFICANT IN THEIR LIVES. CHILDREN AND TEENS MEET IN AGE-APPROPRIATE PEER GRIEF SUPPORT SESSIONS FACILITATED BY MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. CONCURRENT SUPPORT IS PROVIDED FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, OR ANY OTHER ADULT PLAYING A SUPPORTIVE ROLE IN THE CHILD'S LIFE. THE CENTER ALSO SERVES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS LENDING RESOURCE LIBRARY, EDUCATIONAL GRIEF-RELATED PRESENTATIONS, OUTREACH, AND REFERRALS. MOURNING HOPE'S ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO CREATE A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY SO THAT NO CHILD EVER HAS TO GRIEVE ALONE. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,000. ST. MONICA'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES 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 - $38,250. THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN, NEBRASKA CORPS: 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 THE RED CROSS HAS EXHAUSTED THEIR FUNDS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. GRANT AMOUNT - $6,000. VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN, INC: CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND INCEST. VICTIMS RECEIVE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE AND EMPOWERING SERVICES THAT MEET THEIR NEEDS, ENHANCE SAFETY, AND ELIMINATE RE-VICTIMIZATION. SERVICES INCLUDES A 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE; CRISIS AND WALK-IN COUNSELING; SUPPORT GROUPS; SAFETY PLANNING; 24-HOUR ADVOCACY IN 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. THE PROGRAM IS THE PRIMARY CRISIS RESPONSE TO VICTIMS THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATED RESPONSE TEAM; SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM; AND THE COMMUNITY AND UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN CAMPUS THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAMS. GRANT AMOUNT - $86,000. VOLUNTEER PARTNERS (AKA VOLUNTEER LINC): EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE OF INFORMATION AND TRAINING TO MITIGATE DAMAGE AND INJURY FROM DISASTERS. CITIZENS ARE ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE ACTIVELY COLLABORATING WITH AGENCIES NEEDING UNIQUE EXPERTISE IN VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT AND RECRUITMENT. THE PROGRAM ACTIVATES AN EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER CENTER (EVC) AT THE REQUEST OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND A CORPS OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS TO MANAGE SPONTANEOUS VOLUNTEERS IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY DISASTERS. THE PREPAREDNESS COMPONENT PROVIDES PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATION RESOURCES FOCUSING ON PREPAREDNESS IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM FACILITATES THE LOCAL COAD (COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTER); RECRUITS INDIVIDUALS FOR CERT (COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS) TRAININGS; ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY TRAINING EXERCISES; AND RECRUITS 'DISASTER ACTOR VICTIMS' TO PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING EVENTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $16,000. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS WERE AWARDED GRANTS IN THIS FOCUS AREA: ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER: FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAM ADVANCES THE STABILITY OF ASIAN AND OTHER MINORITY FAMILIES IN LINCOLN FACING ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BARRIERS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES BUILD ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY; PURSUE CITIZENSHIP AND EMPLOYMENT; AND ESTABLISH MEDICAL/DENTAL RESOURCES. IT PROVIDES MEALS; ASSISTS WITH SNAP APPLICATIONS AND RENEWALS; AND HELPS FAMILIES FILE STATE AND FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS FROM OTHER RELEVANT HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO SERVE CLIENTS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES: EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES CASH ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS AND NEAR HOMELESS CLIENTS TO OBTAIN HOUSING. PAYMENTS ARE PRIMARILY FOR RENT AND UTILITIES. THE PROGRAM NETWORKS WITH OTHER AGENCIES THAT DISTRIBUTE EMERGENCY CASH ASSISTANCE TO ELIMINATE DUPLICATION OF SERVICES AND TO PARTNER WITH OTHER AGENCIES FOR EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES. APPLICANTS RECEIVE BUDGET COUNSELING AND REFERRALS IN ADDITION TO AVAILABLE CASH ASSISTANCE. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,000. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES: ST. FRANCIS FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM PROVIDES A WEEK'S WORTH OF FOOD FOR OVER 9,000 INDIVIDUALS EVERY YEAR WITHIN LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY. THE PANTRY ADDRESSES THE PROBLEM OF HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY AND ACTS AS AN INCOME EXTENDER BY ALLOWING FAMILIES TO UTILIZE THE MONIES THEY WOULD HAVE SPENT ON FOOD FOR OTHER VITAL NECESSITIES SUCH AS SHELTER AND UTILITIES. THE PANTRY ASSISTS FAMILIES IN OBTAINING A MORE STABLE FOOD SOURCE AND EDUCATES AND ASSISTS CLIENTS TO OBTAIN FOOD STAMPS WHEN NEEDED. GRANT AMOUNT - $8,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES FOR UP TO SIXTEEN YOUTH EACH DAY. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 24 HOURS A DAY TO YOUTH AGES 12-18. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND WRAPAROUND PRINCIPLES IN A SAFE, NURTURING, AND STABLE SHORT-TERM PLACEMENT SITUATION. REFERRALS ARE ACCEPTED FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS, A PLACEMENT DISRUPTION, BEEN ON RUN, OR ARE IN NEED OF RESPITE CARE. CEDARS IS A RECOGNIZED DETENTION ALTERNATIVE FOR YOUTH WHO DO NOT POSE A SAFETY RISK TO OTHERS. IT PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH TO RESIDE DURING OUTPATIENT PSYCHOLOGICAL OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE EVALUATIONS UNTIL SUITABLE PLACEMENT PLANS ARE DEVELOPED. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES STRUCTURED THERAPEUTIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND LIFE SKILLS GROUPS; RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES; ACADEMIC SUPPORT INCLUDING ATTENDANCE AT A YOUTH'S HOME SCHOOL WHENEVER POSSIBLE; AND HELP STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. GRANT AMOUNT - $30,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR STREET OUTREACH SERVICES PROGRAM ASSISTS RUNAWAY, HOMELESS AND HIGH-RISK YOUTH WITH INTENSIVE OUTREACH INCLUDING SURVIVAL AID (FOOD, CLOTHING, AND TRANSPORTATION VOUCHERS), ASSESSMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SAFETY PLANNING, EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, COUNSELING AND ONGOING SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES A POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, TRAUMA INFORMED APPROACH TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE AND HIGH QUALITY SERVICES. YOUTH ARE ABLE TO IMPROVE RELATIONSHIPS AND MAKE BETTER, SAFER LIFE CHOICES. CEDARS STAFF FREQUENT PLACES WHERE VULNERABLE YOUTH GATHER AND CONDUCT OUTREACH TO RAISE COMMUNITY AWARENESS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD PROVISION, BOTH DURING STREET OUTREACH EFFORTS THROUGHOUT LINCOLN AND AT THE YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER, A DROP IN CENTER LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN LINCOLN. AT THIS LOCATION, FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND WARM MEALS ARE PROVIDED FOR YOUTH ON A REGULAR BASIS. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED, INC: CAREER DEVELOPMENT AT CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED PROGRAM OFFERS A COMPUTER LAB FOR DIGITAL EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAY EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT. ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING INSTRUCTORS ASSIST STUDENTS WITH JOB SEARCHES AND APPLICATIONS. THE LAB OFFERS A REGULAR SCHEDULE OF MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE CLASSES AND FORMAL INSTRUCTION IN RESUME WRITING, EMPLOYMENT SEARCHES, ONLINE APPLICATION COMPLETION, AND OTHER SKILLS THAT HELP CLIENTS FIND CAREER PATHS AND LIVING-WAGE JOBS. LOW-INCOME PEOPLE SEEKING NEW CAREER PATHWAYS AND LIVING-WAGE JOBS CAN RECEIVE THE SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR LIFE SITUATION. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED, INC: NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS BY DISTRIBUTING FOOD AND USDA COMMODITIES TO LOW-INCOME AREAS IN LINCOLN AT FIVE NEIGHBORHOOD SITES: F STREET RECREATION CENTER, THE BAY, FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, OAK LAKE CHURCH, AND THE CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED. THE FOOD IS PROVIDED BY FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 CENTS A POUND. INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY RESOURCES; OTHER PROGRAMS AT THE CENTER; PERSONAL HEALTH CARE ITEMS; FLU SHOTS AND MORE IS AVAILABLE AT FOOD DISTRIBUTION EVENTS. MANY PARTICIPANTS UTILIZE THE CLIENT ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST AT THE CENTER WHO HELPS WITH PUBLIC ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS SUCH AS SNAP AND HOUSING. GRANT AMOUNT - $26,500. 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 FIVE PROGRAMS. EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDES RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS WITH AN EVICTION OR DISCONNECT NOTICE, AND DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS. 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. TENANT SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES EDUCATION AND MEDIATION TO TENANTS AND LANDLORDS WITH A GOAL OF EVICTION PREVENTION. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CONNECTS HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT. HOMELESS VOUCHER PROVIDES HOUSING STABILITY CASE MANAGEMENT TO THOSE ON A SECTION 8 VOUCHER. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF ALL PROGRAMS IS TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS. GRANT AMOUNT - $42,366. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: FINANCIAL WELL-BEING PROGRAM UMBRELLA CONSISTS OF DISTINCT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT FUNCTION TO SUPPORT LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO BUILD STRONGER FINANCIAL FUTURES. THESE INCLUDE: 1) AN INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS (IDA) PROGRAM FOR ADULTS, WHICH PROVIDES FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND SAVINGS MATCH FOR THE PURCHASE OF A HOME, SMALL BUSINESS START-UP/EXPANSION, OR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION; 2) OPPORTUNITY PASSPORT, WHICH PROVIDES YOUTH AGES 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; AND 3) FINANCIAL EDUCATION, WHICH UTILIZES THE FDIC'S "MONEY SMART" CURRICULUM TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS ON VARIOUS TOPICS INCLUDING CREDIT REPAIR, DEBT REDUCTION, SAVING, IDENTITY THEFT/PROTECTION, HOME OWNERSHIP, AND MORE. ALL FINANCIAL WELL-BEING PROGRAMS UTILIZE MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING IN THEIR CASE MANAGEMENT WORK. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: THE GATHERING PLACE PROGRAM IS A SOUP KITCHEN THAT PROVIDES FREE EVENING MEALS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 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 38.9% (U.S. CENSUS, 5-YEAR ESTIMATES).THERE IS NO ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA TO RECEIVE A MEAL NOR ANY QUESTIONS ASKED - ANYONE WHO IS EXPERIENCING HUNGER IS WELCOME. THE GATHERING PLACE FOCUSES ON SERVING FULL MEALS THAT ARE NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED, OFTEN INCLUDING LOCALLY SOURCED FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. OVER 1,500 VOLUNTEERS PER YEAR ASSIST WITH NIGHTLY MEAL SERVICE AND ADDITIONAL PROJECTS AS NEEDED. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. COMMUNITY CROPS: COMMUNITY GARDENS PROGRAM PROVIDES GARDENING SPACE FOR THE RESIDENTS TO GROW FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN 2017, CROPS MANAGED 12 GARDEN SITES ALLOWING MORE THAN 850 GARDENERS TO GROW 43,000 POUNDS OF FRESH FOOD. THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH CHURCHES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS TO DEVELOP AREAS FOR NEW GARDENS TO REACH MORE PEOPLE IN NEED. CROPS RELIES ON DOZENS OF VOLUNTEERS TO BUILD NEW GARDENS AND MAINTAIN THE EXISTING SITES. THE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO LOOK FOR NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO BECOME SUCCESSFUL GARDENERS. GRANT AMOUNT - $10,000. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C 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, GAIN 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 - $15,000. FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN, INC: PRODUCE FOR MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH THE CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED, JACOB'S WELL/FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, THE BAY, AND THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, TO DELIVER FOOD AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO FOOD IN LINCOLN'S LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROVIDING FRESH PRODUCE AT LOCATIONS SERVED THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF LINCOLN. GRANT AMOUNT - $30,000. FRESH START, INC: TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS A LONG-TERM TRANSITIONAL SHELTER FOR WOMEN WHO ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE FOR 3-6 MONTHS AND MAY STAY FOR UP TO ONE YEAR. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES GOAL PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT OF A HEALTHY SUPPORT SYSTEM, AND PROMOTION OF RESIDENTS' STRENGTHS. IT HELPS WOMEN ADDRESS BARRIERS BY CONNECTING THEM TO ACTIVITIES SUCH AS COUNSELING, TREATMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. CASE MANAGERS ASSIST WOMEN TO REACH THEIR GOALS AND MOVE ON SUCCESSFULLY BY EDUCATING THEM ABOUT SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY, WHICH THEY WILL USE BEYOND THEIR STAY. FRESH START IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE COMMUNITY'S CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR HOUSING AND HOMELESS RELATED NEEDS AND IS UNIQUE BECAUSE ELIGIBILITY IS NOT TIED TO A SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ISSUE (I.E. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE) GRANT AMOUNT - $35,000. GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER (GNCC): BASIC NEEDS PROGRAM PROVIDES CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, PERSONAL CARE HYGIENE PRODUCTS, HOLIDAY GIFTS, AND DIAPERS TO QUALIFYING FAMILIES. CLIENTS ARE INTERVIEWED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY RANGING FROM NATURAL DISASTER, HOMELESSNESS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, RECOVERING ADDICTS, LIMITED INCOME, OR RELEASED INMATES. ASSISTANCE IS GIVEN TO REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA. THE PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH RESETTLEMENT AGENCIES BRINGING NEW REFUGEES INTO LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY TO HELP CREATE A SMOOTH TRANSITION. HOME VISITS MAY BE DONE TO DETERMINE SPECIFIC NEEDS, AND NEW FAMILIES ARE GIVEN PRIORITY TO SHOP AT THE CENTER FOR CLOTHES, FOOD, AND ENROLL IN CLASSES. INTERPRETATION SERVICES ASSIST WITH APPOINTMENTS AND TRANSLATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO ADVOCATES FOR GREATER INDEPENDENCE FOR WOMEN. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER: FOOD PANTRY & PERISHABLE FOOD PROGRAM ALLOWS FAMILIES TO SELECT NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS OF THEIR CHOICE EVERY THIRTY 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. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION TO CLIENTS ABOUT AVAILABLE FOODNET SITES IN LINCOLN AND COLLABORATES WITH ALLON CHAPEL AS A FOOD NET SITE EVERY SUNDAY TO FEED THOSE WHO CANNOT MAKE IT TO THE CENTER DURING THE WEEK DUE TO WORKING SCHEDULES. THE PROGRAM ALSO COLLABORATES WITH THE FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN TO PROVIDE FOOD AND CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR INDIVIDUALS LEAVING SHELTERS AND MOVING INTO HOMES WITH THE HOUSE WARMING PROJECT. GRANT AMOUNT - $24,500. LEAGUE OF HUMAN DIGNITY, INC: BARRIER REMOVAL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY RENTERS OR HOMEOWNERS INCLUDING FAMILY MEMBERS WHO EXPERIENCE A MOBILITY LIMITATION AND WHO ARE LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME. PARTICIPANTS MAY APPLY FOR A GRANT TO REMOVE OR MODIFY BARRIERS IN THEIR HOMES. ELIGIBLE MODIFICATIONS INCLUDE OUTSIDE RAMPS AND LIFTS, GRAB BARS, HANDRAILS, WIDER DOORWAYS, ACCESSIBLE TUBS AND SHOWERS, AND REACHABLE SINKS AND COUNTERS TO NAME A FEW. A BARRIER-FREE MODEL HOME DISPLAYING A VARIETY OF ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN FEATURES AND ADAPTIVE AIDS IS LOCATED IN THE LINCOLN OFFICE SERVING AS A VALUABLE SOURCE OF INFORMATION PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTING MODIFICATIONS. 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, INC: HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM OFFERS PREVENTION SERVICES INCLUDING: TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE COMMITTED TO RECOVERY; PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; ASSISTANCE LOCATING AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH THE LANDLORD LIAISON PROGRAM; DIVERSION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING IMMINENT HOMELESSNESS; CASE MANAGEMENT FOR HOUSING CLIENTS INCLUDING THOSE IN THE HOMELESS VOUCHER PROGRAM; A 4-WEEK SERIES OF LIFE SKILLS CLASSES (PARENTING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, HOW TO BE A GOOD TENANT AND EMPLOYMENT); ASSISTANCE OBTAINING VITAL IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO GAIN EMPLOYMENT AND ACCESS HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES; AND A SUBSTANCE USE PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES FREE COUNSELING AND DRUG & ALCOHOL EVALUATIONS TO THE HOMELESS WHO ARE SEEKING TREATMENT. GRANT AMOUNT - $17,000. MATT TALBOT KITCHEN AND OUTREACH, INC: HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAM PROVIDES DAILY HUNGER RELIEF. EVERYONE IS WELCOME 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. ANNUALLY, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES OVER 100,000 NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO THE HUNGRY IN LINCOLN. FOOD PANTRIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH FOOD AT HOME. IN ADDITION, INDIVIDUALS LEARN ABOUT THE OTHER PREVENTION SERVICES AVAILABLE AT MATT TALBOT. IT IS A SAFE AND WELCOMING PLACE WHERE THOSE WHO STRUGGLE CAN FIND RESPITE, PEACE AND EVENTUALLY HOPE. GRANT AMOUNT - $11,000. PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION: FAMILY SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, CASEWORK, AND REFERRALS AND RELATED ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE HOMELESS WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO MOVE INTO PERMANENT HOUSING, WITH SKILLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THAT HOUSING. GRANT AMOUNT - $10,000. THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN, NEBRASKA CORPS: FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM PROVIDES CONSUMER CHOICE THROUGH A FOOD PANTRY BASED ON THE FOOD PYRAMID. CLIENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FOOD ON A MONTHLY BASIS. CLIENTS SHOP FOR THEIR OWN FOOD SO THERE IS NO WASTE. PERISHABLE FOOD DISTRIBUTION ALLOWS CLIENTS TO RECEIVE PERISHABLE GOODS EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY MORNING. WINTER NIGHT WATCH PROVIDES A SEASONAL HOT MEAL EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHTS FROM OCTOBER 15 - APRIL 15 TO HOMELESS AND NEAR HOMELESS IN THE SOUTH CAPITAL AREA. KIDS CAF SERVES HOT MEALS TO CHILDREN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY YEAR AROUND. THE SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM BETTER FEEDS CHILDREN BY USING A MOBILE KITCHEN TO GO TO KIDS IN THREE SELECT AREAS AND FEED THEM LUNCH, MONDAY-FRIDAY. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,000. THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN, NEBRASKA CORPS: 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. IN ADDITION, THOSE WHO STRUGGLE EACH MONTH TO MAKE ENDS MEET CAN PARTICIPATE IN A BUDGETING CLASS. GRANT AMOUNT - $33,634. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 SIX BOARD MEMBERS (THREE COUPLES) ARE MARRIED. 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 A 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 AUGUST 2018 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 2018 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. UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY FOUNDATION INC 238 S 13TH STREET LINCOLN NE 68508 201412874 SUPPORTING FOUNDATION NE 501(C)(3) 509(A)(3) TYPE 1 UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0