2017-02-14T17:18:42-06:00 2016-06-30 942679966 Spinardi & Jones 478 E Yosemite Ave Ste A Merced CA 95340 990 2015-07-01 942633265 UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY INC UNIT 2093834242 658 W Main Street Merced CA 953404718 JEREMY MARTINEZ CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2093834242 2017-02-08 1 EDWARD C SPINARDI II P00112080 2097227429 2017-02-08 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z JEREMY MARTINEZ 658 W Main Street Merced CA 953404718 1719793 0 X WWW.UNITEDWAYMERCED.ORG X 1954 CA IMPROVING LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY TO CREATE LASTING CHANGES. 9 9 43 0 0 0 1073746 1214565 789112 486357 1219 336 15674 11957 1879751 1713215 150607 142607 0 0 1189453 1079488 0 0 32282 468701 461490 1808761 1683585 70990 29630 1334653 1335184 763093 708394 571560 626790 X OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY. WE STRIVE TO IMPROVE THE COMMON GOOD BY COLLABORATING WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT CHARITIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND FAITH BASED GROUPS TO RESOLVE SOCIAL ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY. 0 0 295503 118508 93052 EACH YEAR NON-PROFIT CHARITIES APPLY FOR FUNDING FOR ONE OF THEIR PROGRAMS. THE APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY AN ALL-VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE (CIC). AFTER HEARING ORAL ARGUMENTS FROM EACH APPLICANT, THE CIC RECOMMENDS AN AMOUNT FOR EACH PROGRAM. THE TOTAL OF ALL AWARDS AGREES TO THE BUDGETED AMOUNT SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. NON-PROFIT CHARITIES ALSO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM DONORS WHO HAVE DESIGNATED THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO GO TO A SPECIFIC AGENCY. THESE FUNDS ARE NOT CONSIDERED A PART OF THE AWARD DESCRIBED ABOVE. NON-PROFIT CHARITIES MAY ALSO RECEIVE A MINI-GRANT FOR SMALL PROJECTS FROM THE UNITED WAY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER THAT HE OR SHE BELIEVES WILL BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY. 376455 390445 TWENTY-FIVE BILINGUAL STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDE INTERPRETING SERVICES TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL, CLINICS AND EMERGENCY ROOM VIA THE LANGUAGE CARE PROGRAM. INTERPRETING SERVICE IS PROVIDED 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK WITH FACE-TO-FACE INTERPRETERS IN SIX LANGUAGES. A CONTRACT WITH DIGNITY HEALTH ASSISTS THEM WITH DELIVERING THE HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL LEVELS OF MEDICAL INTERPRETING TO COMPLEMENT THEIR EFFORTS IN PROVIDING THE FIRST LINE OF HEALTHCARE DEFENSE FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF MERCED. THE LANGUAGE CARE PROGRAM HELPS TO ENSURE THAT NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING PATIENTS RECEIVE THE SAME LEVEL OF SERVICE AND ARE ACCORDED THE SAME RIGHTS TO HEALTH CARE AS ENGLISH SPEAKING PATIENTS. UNITED WAYS MISSION OF IMPROVING LIVES EXTENDS TO ALL PERSONS 427024 17292 FOUR STAFF MEMBERS HIRED WITH FUNDS FROM A GRANT BY THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT, SUPPORT THE BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES (BHC) PROJECT. BHC FOCUSES ON IMPOVERISHED LOCATIONS WITHIN MERCED COUNTY (PLANADA, LE GRAND, BEACHWOOD, AND SOUTH MERCED). THE PROJECT WAS ESTABLISHED TO IMPROVE HEALTH CONDITIONS IN THE IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS. EMPLOYEES PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE ALL-VOLUNTEER PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE. STAFF WORKS WITH YOUTH TO IDENTIFY AND CORRECT UNHEALTHY CONDITIONS IN THE IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS. THEY ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ABOUT LIVING HEALTHY USING SOCIAL MEDIA AND DEMONSTRATIONS/PRESENTATIONS AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. 353751 6807 9089 STAFF AND RESOURCES ARE USED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY OTHER NON-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES WITHIN MERCED COUNTY. EACH OF THE ACTIVITIES MUST CONFORM TO OUR MISSION STATEMENT, "TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY". ALL UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY PARTNERSHIPS, INITIATIVES AND FUNDING OF VARIOUS NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT MERCED COUNTY MUST ALSO CONFORM TO IMPACTING THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND/OR INCOME OF MERCED COUNTY RESIDENTS. 353751 6807 9089 1452733 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 23 0 1 43 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CA X X X MILLY YANG 2093834242 658 WEST MAIN STREET MERCED CA 95340 STUART SPENCER direCTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SANDY LEMAS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARY MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDRE URQUIDEZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MALKIAT SAMRA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROB CRUZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BOB HARMON preSIDENT 1.00 X 0 0 0 CAROL BOWMAN C.E.O. 40.00 X 60000 0 0 JEREMY MARTINEZ PRESIDENT ELECT 1.00 X 0 0 0 ENRIQUE GUZMAN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X 0 0 0 60000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 210194 1004371 1214565 LANGUAGE CARE INTERPRE 624100 390445 390445 PLEDGE AND AGENCY PROC 900099 93052 93052 ROOT SOCIAL MEDIA SERV 541800 2860 2860 486357 607 607 271 -271 -271 -271 11764 6307 5457 5457 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 6500 6500 6500 1713215 492586 0 6064 X 142607 142607 60000 27945 30324 1731 882496 752650 107774 22072 60921 52430 8099 392 76071 64147 9856 2068 20040 2829 17211 193519 193519 17013 16133 880 40321 34340 5028 953 101870 84551 14264 3055 12812 12444 73 295 28589 27918 639 32 6980 5793 977 210 8047 6402 1355 290 6710 5569 939 202 MISCELLAENOUS 24419 23108 1222 89 DUES, FEES & SUBSCRIPTI 750 750 STORAGE 420 348 59 13 1683585 1452733 198570 32282 681337 683845 233518 277133 309128 262078 25490 47669 75519 43528 39057 31991 0 0 46123 32468 1334653 1335184 76001 80181 34219 30930 606750 564815 46123 32468 763093 708394 X 571560 626790 571560 626790 1334653 1335184 X 29630 25600 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1082381 1008851 931481 1073746 1214565 5311024 1082381 1008851 931481 1073746 1214565 5311024 1779812 3531212 322 210 143 1219 336 2230 5313254 0.66460 0.71580 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 1047 314 733 74472 43214 31258 31991 1669917 0 1669917 43298 43298 1713215 1640287 271 271 1640016 43569 43569 1683585 Part IV, Line 1b: UNITED WAY OF MERCED ACTS AS AN AGENT FOR OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PURPOSES MUST CONFORM TO OUR MISSION STATEMENT, "TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY." AMOUNTS HELD ON BEHALF OF THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR IN SEPARATE BANK ACCOUNTS AND REPORTED AS LIABILITIES BY UNITED WAY OF MERCED. DURING THE YEAR RECEIPTS TOTALED $30,509; DISBURSEMENTS TOTALED $44,164; AND ENDING CASH TOTALED $32,468. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: DONOR DESIGNATIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: DONOR DESIGNATIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 1 VALLEY CRISIS CENTER - MERCED COUNTY PO BOX 2075 MARIPOSA CA 95338 770272319 501(C)(3) 4516 Domestic violence prevention and access to available services DOS PALOS YOUTH CRISIS & OUTREACH PO BOX 113 DOS PALOS CA 93620 061643746 501(C)(3) 6099 To make sure no child goes hungry by feeding those in need in our geographic MERCED COUNTY FOOD BANK 2000 W OLIVE MERCED CA 95348 800093563 501(C)(3) 7085 FEED THOSE IN NEED, REDUCE FOOS WASTE AND EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT HUNGER BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH 415 I STREET LOS BANOS CA 93635 440612817 501(C)(3) 7139 We provide food boxes, hot meals, encouragement and references to to other s CASA OF MERCED COUNTY PO BOX 2362 MERCED CA 95344 272084694 501(C)(3) 5002 Circle of support for foster children CEREBRAL PALSY ASSN PO BOX 1286 MERCED CA 95341 941494854 501(C)(3) 4788 Provides emergency support to families;specialized equipment and access to t COVE 1240 D STREET MERCED CA 95341 680670036 501(C)(3) 5936 Our mission is to support people with any level of visual impairment to enha DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING 5340 N FRESNO STREET FRESNO CA 93710 770003788 501(C)(3) 6000 Training sessions to help improve the life of hard of hearing individuals HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PO BOX 1421 LOS BANOS CA 93635 201497263 501(C)(3) 2920 New home construction and Critical Home repair for families is the main prio HINDS HOSPICE 410 W MAIN STREET STE A MERCED CA 95341 770071360 501(C)(3) 6070 Hinds Hospice works towards upholding the dignity and ease the suffering of MERCED AREA CRIME STOPPERS PO BOX 1552 MERCED CA 95348 274456060 501(C)(3) 6000 We exist to enhance the quality of life in Merced County be reducing the inc MERCED SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION PO BOX 894 MERCED CA 95341 941541775 501(C)(3) 3414 Enhanced the experience of elementary school children on live classical conc SACRED ROK 319 IRIS STREET REDWOOD CITY CA 94062 800440822 501(C)(3) 2500 Provides youth an opportunity to experience nature SAVE OUR YOUTH (SOY) 1903 G STREET MERCED CA 95340 943290591 501(C)(3) 4532 Youth Leadership and Workforce development processes for participants ages 8 UC MERCED PANTRY 5200 N LAKE ROAD MERCED CA 95340 270093858 501(C)(3) 3000 The Food Pantry exists to provide access to healthy food for UC Merced stude Part I, Line 2: TO RECEIVE FUNDING, NON-PROFIT CHARITIES OPERATING IN MERCED COUNTY FIRST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT THAT ALLOWS US TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING. IF THEY ARE, THEY ARE PROVIDED AN APPLICATION WHICH REQUIRES SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM FOR WHICH THEY WANT FUNDING. IF APPROVED, THE AGENCY MUST AGREE TO A MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING THAT SPELLS OUT WHAT THEY ARE REQUIRED TO DO, INCLUDING A QUARTERLY REPORT ON PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS. WHEN PROMPTED BY INFORMATION IN THEIR REPORT OR AN INQUIRY OR COMPLAINT FROM AN OUTSIDE SOURCE, WE WILL DO AN AUDIT OF THEIR FINANCES AND OPERATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OUR REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUSE THEM TO LOSE THEIR AWARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 THE FORM 990 AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER VIA EMAIL AND DISCUSSED AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO BEING FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c TO RECEIVE FUNDING, NON-PROFIT CHARITIES OPERATING IN MERCED COUNTY FIRST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT THAT ALLOWS US TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING. IF THEY ARE, THEY ARE PROVIDED AN APPLICATION WHICH REQUIRES SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM FOR WHICH THEY WANT FUNDING. IF APPROVED, THE AGENCY MUST AGREE TO A MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING THAT SPELLS OUT WHAT THEY ARE REQUIRED TO DO, INCLUDING A QUARTERLY REPORT ON PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS. WHEN PROMPTED BY INFORMATION IN THEIR REPORT OR AN INQUIRY OR COMPLAINT FROM AN OUTSIDE SOURCE, WE WILL DO AN AUDIT OF THEIR FINANCES AND OPERATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OUR REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUSE THEM TO LOSE THEIR AWARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S SALARY IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY. COMPARABILITY DATA IS OBTAINED FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN SIMILAR SIZED ORGANIZATIONS IN SIMILAR SIZED GEOGRAPHIC AREAS. THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS IS INCLUDED IN BOARD MEETING MINUTES. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THEIR OFFICE, LOCATED AT 658 WEST MAIN STREET, MERCED, CA 95340. IN ADDITION, THE DOCUMENTS CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.UNITEDWAYMERCED.ORG Form 990, Part IX, line 11g EVALUATION AND LEARNING SPECIALIST: Program service expenses 63,468. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 63,468. INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS: Program service expenses 1,479. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,479. PROJECTS BRANDING & PROMOTION: Program service expenses 5,030. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,030. PROGRAM ADVICE & LEADERSHIP: Program service expenses 75,216. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 75,216. EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION RECORDS: Program service expenses 1,569. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,569. FACILITATORS & TRAINERS: Program service expenses 14,280. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,280. 2-1-1 CALL CENTER OUTSOURCING: Program service expenses 32,477. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 32,477. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: CAPITALIZED EQUIPMENT PURCHASED WITH GRANT FUNDS 1,224. PREPAID EXPENSES PURCHASED WITH GRANT FUNDS 26,004. DEPRECIATION ON CAPITALIZED EQUIPMENT PURCHASED WITH GRANT FUNDS -1,628. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR. FORM 990, PART VI SECTION B, LINE 12C: EACH BOARD MEMBER SUBMITS AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM THAT DISCLOSES ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, OR ATTESTS THAT THERE ARE NO SUCH CONFLICTS. FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 PART 1, QUESTION 1 SUMMARY OF OUR MISSION AND ACTIVITIES: OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY. WE DO THIS BY MANY MEANS, ONLY ONE OF WHICH IS SOLICITING DONATIONS FROM PEOPLE TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF NON-PROFIT CHARITIES AND STAFF TO RUN PROGRAMS BENEFITING NON-PROFIT CHARITIES.WE COLLABORATE AND PARTNER WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS,GOVERNMENT, EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS PRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR EFFORTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: -PROVIDE TRAINING AND GUIDANCE TO NON-PROFIT AGENCIES: IN PRODUCING PROGRAMS THAT ACTUALLY IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WHO PARTAKE OF THEIR PROGRAMS; AND THAT SUPPORT BOARD DEVELOPMENT AND INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION. -WE CHAIR THE LOCAL BOARD OF THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FEDERAL FUNDING TO LOCAL AGENCIES WHO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD AND/OR SHELTER TO THOSE LESS FORTUNATE. -WE ARE A MEMBER OF THE "COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP ALLIANCE", A COMMUNITY LED, MULTI-ETHNIC INITIATIVE TO CREATE, LEVERAGE, AND PROMOTE CHANGE THAT MAXIMIZES THE EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF OUR MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY. -WE CONDUCT A FAMILY FUN DAY CALLED "PEDAL MERCED" THAT HAS FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN A 10 MILE BICYCLE RIDE THAT INCLUDES STOPS AT SEVERAL PARKS TO COMPETE IN FUN AND GAMES AND COLLECT A STAMP ON THEIR 'PASSPORT' WHICH WILL ENTER THEM INTO A DRAWING AT THE END. THEY ARE THEN TREATED TO A BARBEQUE LUNCH. PARTICIPANTS CLAIM IT TO BE THE BEST FAMILY FUN EVENT IN MERCED. -WE SPONSOR A COMMUNITY 'DAY OF ACTION' IN WHICH VOLUNTEERS MAKE REPAIRS FOR NON-PROFIT AGENCIES,SORT DONATED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD FOR THE FOOD BANK AND PERFORM CLEAN-UP FOR NON-PROFIT AND PUBLIC FACILITIES, ETC. -WE WORK WITH THE NATIONAL FAMILYWIZE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS TO THOSE WHO HAVE NO INSURANCE COVERAGE OR WHOSE PLAN DOES NOT COVER THE DRUG THEY WERE PRESCRIBED. -SUPPORT THE GREATER MERCED CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "LEADERSHIP MERCED" PROGRAM THAT HELPS COMMUNITY MEMBERS ASSUME LEADERSHIP ROLES IN A COMMUNITY. -IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOS BANOS SALVATION ARMY AND LIFELINE COMMUNITY CENTER ,UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY ESTABLISHED SITES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILITES AND INDIVIDUALS TO GET HELP PREPARING AND FILING THEIR TAX RETURNS. VOLUNTEERS WERE TRAINED TO HELP OVER 862 PEOPLE TO FILE THEIR TAX RETURNS RESULTING IN OVER $1 MILLION IN REFUNDS. - ROOT SOCIAL MERCED IS A SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN MERCED OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF MARKETING, TRAINING, AND SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES TO SMALL BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS AND NONPROFITS AT A REDUCED RATE. ROOT SOCIAL MERCED WORKS WITH LOW TO MODERATE INCOME (LMI) BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONALS, ENTREPRENEURS AND NONPROFITS. OUR WORK INCLUDES DESIGNING ART FOR BRANDING, IDENTITY, DIGITAL MEDIA, WEBSITES, ADVERTISING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL OUTREACH. SOME OF OUR SERVICES INCLUDE LOGO CREATION, WEBSITE CREATION, MAINTENANCE, PRINT MARKETING, BROCHURES, SIGNS, EVENT FLYERS, EMAIL CAMPAIGNS AND ANNUAL REPORTS. ROOT SOCIAL ALSO PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH TECHNICAL COACHING, ENTREPRENEURIAL WORKSHOPS AND ITS WIDE NETWORK OF PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES. ROOT SOCIAL MERCED IS A DIGITAL MARKETING INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON CREATIVE AND RESULTS-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS TO BENEFIT MERCED AND MARIPOSA COUNTY BUSINESSES. OUR COMMITMENT TO HELPING THESE BUSINESSES SUCCEED IS PROPELLING AN EXTENSIVE ECOSYSTEM OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT IN OUR COMMUNITY. OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS ROOT SOCIAL MERCED HAS RECEIVED 96 APPLICATIONS TO BE INCLUDED INTO THE PROGRAM AND HAS HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH AND PROMOTING 76% OF THOSE LOCAL MERCED COUNTY BUSINESSES. ROOT SOCIAL MERCED IS NOW HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES WITH MORE THAN JUST SOCIAL MEDIA. WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ADDRESS TECHNOLOGICAL DEFICIENCIES THAT BUSINESSES ARE FACING SUCH AS LACK OF A COMPUTER FOR ONE AND BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING FOR OTHERS. ROOT SOCIAL MERCED HAS NOT ONLY SHOWN THE OWNERS HOW TO USE SUCH TECHNOLOGIES BUT ALSO THEIR STAFF. - DOS/MOJO - MOJO WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE ALIENATED YOUTH AN OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. THERE ARE AT LEAST 2.3 MILLION LOW-INCOME 16-24 YEAR OLDS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO ARE NEITHER IN SCHOOL NOR EMPLOYED. GLOBALLY, OVER 200 MILLION YOUTH ARE WORKING POOR AND EARNING LESS THAN $2.00 A DAY. ALL ARE IN URGENT NEED OF PATHWAYS TO JOBS, EDUCATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES LEADING TO PRODUCTIVE AND CONTRIBUTING LIVELIHOODS. MOJO RECOGNIZED THESE TRENDS IN MERCED COUNTY AND HAS WORKED DILIGENTLY TO PROVIDE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT TO YOUTH IN CRISIS, WHETHER DUE TO DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY SITUATIONS, CRIMINAL ACTIONS THAT RESULTED IN IMPRISONMENT AND PROBATION, OR SIMPLY LACK OF PARENTAL SUPPORT AND DIRECTION. MOJO HAS FOCUSED ON RE-SOCIALIZATION OF YOUTH THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING. THEY ARE TAUGHT WORK RESPONSIBILITY SKILLS THROUGH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. THEY ARE GIVEN A SAFE PLACE TO BE THEMSELVES, TO KNOW THAT SOMEONE CARES ABOUT THEM AND THEIR FUTURE AND TO EXPERIENCE SUCCESS THROUGH COMPLETION OF PROJECTS AND TASKS. THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION OR EARN A GED AND TO FIND GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. MANY MOJO YOUTH HAVE OBTAINED EMPLOYMENT AND OFTEN SEEN IN THE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING FOR EVENTS AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS. FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 - CONTINUUM OF CARE - DURING THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR, UNITED WAY JOINED THE MERCED COUNTY CONTINUMM OF CARE (COC) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE COUNTY-WIDE EFFORTS TO END HOMELESSNESS. FOLLOWING THAT, WE ASSUMED THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GROUP AND THEN BECAME A MEMBER OF THE COC BOARD. THE MERCED COUNTY COC SERVES AS THE HUD-DESIGNATED PRIMARY DECISION-MAKING GROUP WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE AND SCOPE IS TO IMPLEMENT THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM WHICH IS AUTHORIZED BY SUBTITLE C OF TITLE IV OF THE MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT. FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 - HMONG FARM PROJECT - THE HMONG FARMER PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE MERCED COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND IS INTENDED ON PROVIDING NUTRITION IN SOUTH EAST ASIAN COMMUNITIES, FARMS STAND(S), AND FARMERS. IN ADDITION, IT IS UNITED WAY AND MCDPH'S INTENTION TO INCREASE HMONG FARMING AWARENESS WITHIN THE MERCED COUNTY COMMUNITY THROUGH SITE VISITS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN SHARING EBT/CALFRESH ACCEPTANCE AT FARM STANDS AND CREATING AN INCLUSIVE PLATFORM FOR HMONG FARMERS WITHIN LOCAL FARMER'S MARKETS AND SCHOOL SITE LUNCH PROGRAMS. - MOUNTAIN VALLEY 2-1-1 - MOUNTAIN VALLEY 2-1-1 IS LOGISTICALLY FRIENDLY, COMMUNITY RESOURCE DATABASE ESTABLISHED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MARIPOSA HSA, MERCED HSA, AND MERCED PUBLICH HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THE DATABASE PROVIDES COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH UPDATED, LOCALIZED INFORMATION CONCERNING EMERGENCY RESOURCES, SOCIAL ASSISTANCE, HEALTH CARE, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND VARIOUS OTHER RESOURCES WITHIN BOTH MERCED AND MARIPOSA COUNTY. UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY MANAGES AND ADMINISTERS THE PROGRAM ENTIRELY, LESS THE OUTSOURCING OF THE CALL-CENTER FUNCTION OF THE DATABASE. THE CALL CENTER IS LOCATED IN KERN COUNTY, WHILE THE PROGRAM IS HOUSED IN THE UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY OFFICE AT 658 W. MAIN STREET MERCED,CA 95340. -CULTIVA LA SALUD - THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT HAS PARTNERED WITH UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY TO CARRY OUT THE CULTIVA LA SALUD INITIATIVE IN MERCED COUNTY. CULTIVA LA DALUD IS DEDICATED TO CREATING HEALTH EQUITY IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY BY FOSTERING CHANGES IN COMMUNITIES THAT SUPPORT HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIVING. CULTIVA LA SALUD IS AMONG A GROWING NUMBER OF PROGRAMS IN THE NATION WHO USE A POLICY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE APPROACH TO HELP.