2017-05-15T08:14:13-05:00 2016-06-30 341663731 ZINNER & CO LLP 3201 ENTERPRISE PARKWAY SUITE 410 CLEVELAND OH 441227329 990 2015-07-01 340714776 UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT INC UNIV 2166418948 4800 BROADWAY AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 44105 PATRICIA GULLIAN INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2166418948 2017-05-12 0 P00233254 2168310733 2017-05-12 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z PATRICIA GULLIAN 4800 BROADWAY AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 44105 2742124 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 17 17 69 497 0 0 2550290 2664512 15999 13478 -64225 358 22932 59714 2524996 2738062 0 0 0 0 1587852 1647216 0 0 97536 999710 971175 2587562 2618391 -62566 119671 1418067 1413993 362938 239193 1055129 1174800 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 468980 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. 413522 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. 179189 TAPESTRY SYSTEM OF CARE SERVES FAMILIES WITH A CHILD/REN WITH BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS OR OTHER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. THE PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT, APPLEWOOD CENTERS AND CUYAHOGA COUNTY'S DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES. 223493 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. 164599 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. 53397 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. 81315 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 ARES OF HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT, LEGAL ISSUES, PARENTING AND EDUCATION. 17922 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. 186297 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. 267721 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. 312387 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 ACTIVITES. 1307131 2368822 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 1 0 1 69 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OH X X PATRICIA GULLIAN 2166418948 4800 BROADWAY AVE CLEVELAND OH 44105 GEOFFREY GOSS PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 LISA D DENT DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE DOMINISH DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SARENA HOLDER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SEAN E BRADY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SEAN KILBANE TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 T DANIEL REYNOLDS VICE-PRESIDENT 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 DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JEANNE M MATTERN SECRETARY 5.00 X X 0 0 0 MARK MELVIN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN MITCHELL DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANNA MOTTA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 QUOVADA BASS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JEFF BODZIONY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 PETER LAWSON DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DERRICK FULTON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 96026 0 0 96026 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 250054 50725 1520543 843190 175159 2664512 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 900099 13478 13478 13478 358 358 18000 0 18000 18000 18000 11079 50725 4062 7017 7017 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 900099 34697 34697 34697 2738062 31478 0 42072 94266 83897 5656 4713 1314853 1170219 78891 65743 122622 116491 3679 2452 115475 106696 4910 3869 1645 822 823 1735 1009 55 671 61946 60088 1858 46856 45148 832 876 11831 11235 413 183 9189 7120 2021 48 41838 13114 28724 50393 48377 504 1512 PROFESSIONAL FEES 409489 380825 20474 8190 CONTRIBUTED FOOD 173031 173031 0 0 SUPPLIES & FOOD 99919 92923 1001 5995 COMMUNICATION 21062 19493 927 642 42241 38334 3123 784 2618391 2368822 152033 97536 315599 307268 339404 594061 282963 15000 11452 10266 1295701 809144 466887 486557 1762 841 1418067 1413993 137009 77712 40777 0 185152 161481 362938 239193 X 713297 799398 341832 375402 1055129 1174800 1418067 1413993 119671 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 2250911 2415781 2202923 2606435 2664512 12140562 2250911 2415781 2202923 2606435 2664512 12140562 402301 11738261 -108 -1685 -6964 57910 358 49511 7264 4914 123520 14442 59714 209854 12399927 82465 0.94660 0.95990 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 53328 53328 548092 306336 241756 287280 157502 129778 407001 345306 61695 486557 2742124 4062 4062 2738062 0 2738062 2622453 4062 4062 2618391 0 2618391 PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES SCHEDULE D, PARTS XI AND XII, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EXPENSES ARE REPORTED ON SCHEDULE G. THE TASTE OF SLAVIC VILLAGE 50725 50725 792 600 2670 SCHOOL UNIFORMS 11079 11079 61804 50725 11079 792 600 2670 4062 7017 X 6 173211 FAIR MARKET VALUE X EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES AND UNIFORMS 2700 1948 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, FINANCE STAFF, AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING, THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW. THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED IN ADVANCE OF THE BOARD MEETING IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT DIRECTORS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEANINGFUL REVIEW. A BOARD OFFICER SIGNS THE 990. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE SIGNED ANNUALLY BY OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST NOTED ARE CIRCULATED TO COMMITTEE CHAIRS IN ORDER TO REQUIRE A VOLUNTEER(S) RECUSAL ON MATTERS WHERE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, IF ANY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 15-A: THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS THE RESPONSIBLE BODY FOR THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COMPENSATION IS AWARDED COMMENSURATE WITH PERFORMANCE AND IS EVALUATED IN RELATION TO OTHER NORTHEASTERN OHIO NONPROFITS OF SIMILAR MISSIONS AND FINANCIAL CAPACITIES. 15-B: THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION REVIEW OF THE OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. COMPENSATION IS AWARDED COMMENSURATE WITH PERFORMANCE AND IS EVALUATED IN RELATION TO OTHER NORTHEASTERN OHIO NONPROFITS OF SIMILAR MISSIONS AND FINANCIAL CAPACITIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 990, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON SEVERAL PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED SINCE LAST YEAR. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: SMARTY'S (SMART, YOUNG, AND SIGNIFICANT) YOUTH PROGRAM (IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL): SMARTY'S OFFERS TRADITIONAL AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING WITH HOMEWORK HELP AND TUTORING. THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES REMEDIAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE CORE SUBJECTS OF READING AND MATH; AND OFFERS YOUTH, AGES 5 TO 17, A BROAD ARRAY OF ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE ARTS, MUSIC, AND TECHNOLOGY TO COMPLEMENT THEIR REGULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS. THERE ARE ALSO RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPOSURES, A SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT, AND CHARACTER BUILDING INSTRUCTION. PROGRAMMING IS HELD AT WILLOW SCHOOL DURING THE DAY AND ON-SITE AT UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT DURING AFTERSCHOOL HOURS. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS SMARTY'S SUMMER CAMP FOCUSES ON ONE THING, KEEPING THE CHILDREN ENGAGED TO STOP THE LOSS OF ACADEMIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE. KNOWN IN ACADEMIC CIRCLES AS "THE SUMMER ACHIEVEMENT GAP," IT AFFECTS ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GENERAL, BUT LOW-INCOME AND MINORITY STUDENTS ARE ESPECIALLY AT RISK. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, 125 YOUTH ATTENDED THE PROGRAM AND THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES WERE ACHIEVED: 95% OF STUDENTS IMPROVED THEIR READING SCORES, 90% IMPROVED MATH SCORES ON NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (NWEA) ASSESSMENT TESTS, AND 100% OF STUDENTS IMPROVED THEIR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL COMPETENCY SCORES. WRAP-AROUND SCHOOLS: UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT CONTINUES TO BE THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE COMMUNITY WRAPAROUND INITIATIVE WITH FULL-TIME SITE COORDINATORS BASED AT MOUND STEM SCHOOL AND FULLERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. FULLERTON ELEMENTARY: THE SITE COORDINATOR FACILITATED A DONATION OF 200 COATS FOR STUDENTS AND FORGED PARTNERSHIPS WITH EIGHT ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO OFFER ADDITIONAL IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING. FULLERTON SCHOOL WAS RECOGNIZED AS HAVING THE HIGHEST PARENT INVOLVEMENT RATE IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AS AN A-LIST SCHOOL FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT. THE SITE COORDINATOR ASSISTED IN THE COORDINATION OF 32 PARENT EVENTS WITH A TOTAL OF 638 PARENTS ATTENDING. MOUND STEM: THE SITE COORDINATOR PARTNERED WITH ELEVEN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING TO STUDENTS. PARENT ENGAGEMENT INCREASED BY 25% OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR. THE SUSPENSION RATE WAS REDUCED THROUGH SCHOOL-WIDE EFFORTS AND THE EFFORTS OF THE SITE COORDINATOR. MOUND STEM SCHOOL WAS A CMSD SUMMER SCHOOL AND THE SITE COORDINATOR PROVIDED EXTENDED SERVICES EACH DAY AFTER THE SCHOOL SESSION ENDED. MAGIC JOHNSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER: THE MAGIC JOHNSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER (MJCEC) IS A PRODUCT OF THE MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION. THE MJCEC PROVIDES ETHNICALLY DIVERSE URBAN COMMUNITIES WITH ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND PROGRAMMING THAT EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE INNOVATIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY. OVER THE PAST YEAR, MJCEC SERVED 683 INDIVIDUALS AND BEGAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE "EDUCADE" IN ITS ON-SITE SPACE. THIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL ARCADE IN WHICH PEOPLE CAN ACTIVELY AND CREATIVELY USE TECHNOLOGY TO MEET THEIR NEEDS. THE MJCEC ALSO CONTINUED ITS PARTNERSHIPS WITH SENIOR APARTMENTS ALEXIA, LOUREXIS, AND HARVARD VILLAGE TO OFFER TECH SUPPORT AND TRAINING CLASSES TO THE RESIDENTS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RET3, THE CENTER WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE 40 LOW-COST COMPUTERS AND DEVICES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS. HUNGER CENTER: UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT OPERATES A FOOD PANTRY TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF FOOD INSECURITY. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE FOLLOWING DELIVERABLES WERE MET: 233,133 MEALS WERE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH GROCERY DISTRIBUTION; 105,103 POUNDS OF PRODUCE WERE DISTRIBUTED; AND OVER 9,000 HOT MEALS WERE SERVED AT THE WEEKLY COMMUNITY EVENING DINNERS. TRANSITION-IN-PLACE HOUSING: AS A PARTNER WITH CUYAHOGA COUNTY'S CONTINUUM OF CARE, THE HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDED INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO FAMILIES TRANSITIONING OUT OF THE SHELTER SYSTEM. 80 FAMILIES WORKED WITH PROGRAM STAFF TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND ALL FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED WITH WRAPAROUND SERVICES AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES AND RESOURCES. FAMILY TO FAMILY: FAMILY TO FAMILY (F2F) OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITH AT LEAST ONE CHILD THAT IS IN, OR IS AT RISK OF ENTERING THE WELFARE SYSTEM. OVER 450 FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. F2F ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ADOPTIVE, FOSTER, AND KINSHIP CAREGIVERS THROUGH UNITY CLUSTER MEETINGS AND RECRUITMENT EVENTS. UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT REMAINS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE BROADWAY COLLABORATIVE, WHICH NOW HAS 25 PARTNERS. THE COLLABORATIVE EXISTS TO MEET THE NEEDS AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RESIDING IN THE BROADWAY NEIGHBORHOOD BY ENHANCING THEIR ACCESSIBILITY TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. ADULT WELLNESS PROGRAM: THE ADULT WELLNESS PROGRAM IS HOLISTIC IN ITS APPROACH AS IT FOCUSES ON THE INTELLECTUAL, SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND NUTRITIONAL WELLNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS AGE 60+ AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AGE 18-59. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH A NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACK AND ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THE ADULT WELLNESS PROGRAM SERVED CLOSE TO 25,000 MEALS IN 2016 AND 100% OF CLIENTS WERE OFFERED A VARIETY OF PROGRAMMING AND ACTIVITIES. AN AVERAGE OF 35 CONSUMERS WERE PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION DAILY. THE PROGRAM OFFERED "SATELLITE PROGRAMMING" AT BOTH THE STELLA WALSH RECREATION CENTER AND AT THE FLEET BRANCH LIBRARY THROUGH FOUNDATION SUPPORT. SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDED A LUAU AT THE RECREATION CENTER AND A SENIOR PROM HELD AT THE BOHEMIAN HALL THAT WAS ATTENDED BY 125 SENIORS. BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES: BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES IS THE UMBRELLA FOR TWO PROGRAMS: FATHERHOOD CONNECTIONS AND STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT GROUPS TO HELP INCREASE FAMILY STRENGTHS, ENHANCE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. IT IS BASED ON ENGAGING FAMILIES TO WORK BETTER TOGETHER WHILE CONCURRENTLY BUILDING STRONG SOCIAL SUPPORTS. LAST YEAR A TOTAL OF 36 FAMILIES RECEIVED CASE MANAGEMENT, WITH 83% COMPLETING THEIR CASE PLANS. THE PROGRAMS HOSTED 16 ROUNDS OF EMPOWERMENT SESSIONS, AN 8-WEEK EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM, AND ALL FAMILIES PARTICIPATING DEMONSTRATED SIGNIFICANT GROWTH. THE PROGRAMS ALSO HOSTED THEIR FIRST EVER PARENT CAFE TO BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER FOR NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. AMERICORPS NEO SKILL CORPS: SERVICE MEMBERS AT 10 PARTNER AGENCIES PROVIDE FINANCIAL LITERACY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO ADULTS ACROSS GREATER CLEVELAND. AS A RESULT OF PROGRAMMING, 74 INDIVIDUALS SUCCESSFULLY OBTAINED NEW EMPLOYMENT, MORE THAN 500 WERE ASSISTED IN CREATING REALITY-BASED BUDGETS, AND NEARLY 80 WERE ASSISTED IN CREATING A DEBT REDUCTION PLAN BASED ON THEIR CREDIT SCORE. THE PROGRAM ALSO HOSTED TWO JOB FAIRS THAT FEATURED A VARIETY OF EMPLOYERS, MOCK INTERVIEWS, AND SUPPORT IN COMPLETING JOB APPLICATIONS. AGENCY-WIDE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: - UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT CELEBRATED 90 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. - COMPLETION OF ITS THREE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN. - SELECTED AS A SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNER (SVP) INVESTEE WHICH PROVIDES UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT WITH THE VAST NETWORK OF SVP PROFESSIONALS WHO COLLABORATE WITH STAFF AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF BROADWAY/SLAVIC VILLAGE. - BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR: SERVED 994 COMMUNITY YOUTH WITH BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES. FAIR ALSO OFFERED MANY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING GAMES AND BOUNCY HOUSES, AS WELL AS FOOD. IN ADDITION, A TOTAL OF 2,700 YOUTH RECEIVED BACK PACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES DURING THE FIRST WEEKS OF SCHOOL. - THE TASTE OF SLAVIC VILLAGE: THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AGENCY FUNDRAISER TO DATE RAISING OVER $50,000. - MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY: IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FORWARD CHURCH, NEO HANDS ON, BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY AND NEIGHBORHOOD TEENS, 253 COMMUNITY RESIDENTS RECEIVED NEW CLOTHING DONATED BY K.I.D.S/FASHION DELIVERS. - THANKSGIVING FOOD DISTRIBUTION: PROVIDED TURKEY AND SIDES TO 120 FAMILIES SO THAT THEY COULD ENJOY THEIR OWN TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING MEAL AT HOME. - HOLIDAY GIFT DISTRIBUTION: COLLECTED DONATIONS FROM BUSINESSES, CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE 320 CHILDREN OF PROGRAM FAMILIES WITH GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.