2015-02-06T11:41:58-06:00 2014-06-30 942679966 SPINARDI & JONES 478 E YOSEMITE AVE STE A MERCED CA 95340 990 2013-07-01 942633265 UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY INC UNIT 2093834242 658 W MAIN STREET MERCED CA 953404718 CAROL BOWMAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2093834242 2015-01-30 1 EDWARD C SPINARDI II P00112080 2097227429 2015-01-29 2013 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z CAROL BOWMAN 658 W MAIN STREET MERCED CA 953404718 1666156 0 X WWW.UNITEDWAYMERCED.ORG X 1954 CA IMPROVING LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY TO CREATE LASTING CHANGES. 10 15 39 0 0 0 1048901 931481 76817 717863 527 -13086 -12379 8592 1113866 1644850 173576 137766 0 0 458388 967396 0 0 32427 479085 419210 1111049 1524372 2817 120478 1074641 1261080 698870 764831 375771 496249 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. 1 0 140526 120589 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 DECRIBED 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. 537048 638705 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 322835 10500 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 CONDITIONSIN 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. 270963 6677 70200 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". 270963 6677 70200 1271372 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 44 0 1 39 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 15 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 DIANA SHAVAR PAST PRESIDENT 1.00 X 0 0 0 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 JENNIFER CARTER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BOB HARMON PRESIDENT 1.00 X 0 0 0 CRYSTAL FLOYD TREASURER 1.00 X 0 0 0 NIKKO DA PAZ VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X 0 0 0 CAROL BOWMAN C.E.O. 40.00 X 40000 0 0 40000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10804 920677 1643 931481 LANGUAGE CARE INTERPRE 624100 638705 638705 PLEDGE AND AGENCY PROC 900099 79158 79158 717863 143 143 13229 -13229 -13229 -13229 12398 8077 4321 4321 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 3771 3771 SUBLEASE INCOME 900099 500 500 4271 1644850 708905 0 4464 X 137766 137766 40000 5751 34249 798361 662214 118769 17378 48557 43242 4759 556 80478 66169 12306 2003 19860 19860 172299 172299 8278 6191 317 1770 35911 29971 3791 2149 5921 4737 1066 118 83045 66435 14948 1662 9286 8240 226 820 59146 51604 6780 762 4683 4683 8493 6795 1528 170 1455 1164 262 29 VOLUNTEER/STAFF EXPENSE 4100 4100 MISCELLAENOUS 3341 1811 1530 DUES, FEES & SUBSCRIPTI 2384 1494 890 STORAGE 1008 806 182 20 1524372 1271372 220573 32427 708170 822977 223419 311321 29999 26752 67839 23839 51912 44000 0 0 61141 56030 1074641 1261080 38254 66136 44270 47997 555205 594668 61141 56030 698870 764831 X 368903 496249 6868 0 375771 496249 1074641 1261080 120478 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 516143 748837 1082381 1008851 931481 4287693 516143 748837 1082381 1008851 931481 4287693 858239 3429454 1004 573 322 210 143 2252 4289945 0.79940 0.75780 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 1047 174 873 66792 23665 43127 44000 1608805 0 1608805 36045 36045 1644850 1488327 13229 13229 1475098 49274 49274 1524372 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 $20,073; DISBURSEMENTS TOTALED $25,184; AND ENDING CASH TOTALED $56,030. 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 PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAR MONTE 3166 COLLINS DRIVE MERCED CA 95348 941583439 501(C)(3) 7365 PREGNANCY PREVENTION FOR YOUNG MEN AGE GROUP 13-18 YEARS OLD CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF MERCED COUNTY 336 WEST MAIN STREET 1 MERCED CA 95340 941678938 501(C)(3) 6990 ASSIST WITH IMMEDIATE FOOD AND CLOTHING NEEDS CASA OF MERCED COUNTY PO BOX 2362 MERCED CA 95344 272084694 501(C)(3) 7003 CIRCLE OF SUPPORT FOR FOSTER CHILDREN DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING 5340 N FRESNO STREET FRESNO CA 93710 770003788 501(C)(3) 5667 TRAINING SESSIONS TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIFE OF HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS MERCED SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION PO BOX 894 MERCED CA 95341 941541775 501(C)(3) 5623 ENHANCED THE EXPERIENCE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN ON LIVE CLASSICAL CONC VALLEY CRISIS CENTER - MERCED COUNTY PO BOX 2075 MARIPOSA CA 95338 770272319 501(C)(3) 7627 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND ACCESS TO AVAILABLE SERVICES UC MERCED POLICE MENTOR PROGRAM 5200 N LAKE ROAD MERCED CA 95344 943250114 501(C)(3) 6478 PROMOTE CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AND ROLE MODELS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN SOUTH MERC HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - WESTSIDE MERCED CO PO BOX 1421 LOS BANOS CA 93635 201497263 501(C)(3) 7129 ADVOCACY AROUND ADEQUATE HOUSING THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION. CITY OF MERCED 678 WEST 18TH STREET MERCED CA 95340 946000371 10000 SUPPORT MCNAMARA POOL DOS PALOS YOUTH CRISIS & OUTREACH PO BOX 113 DOS PALOS CA 93620 061643746 501(C)(3) 5591 TO MAKE SURE NO CHILD GOES HUNGRY BY FEDDING THOSE IN NEED IN OUR GEOGRAPHICAL AREA. WE PROVIDE A HAND UP NOT A HAND OUT. 10 10 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 III, LINE 2 IN JULY 2013 UNITED WAY STARTED PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL INTERPRETING SERVICES FOR MEDICAL AND PUBLIC NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FACILITATION BETWEEN LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY PATIENTS, THE PHYSICIANS, NURSES, LAB TECHNICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. 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 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'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. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G STIPENDS : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 17,804. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 17,804. EVALUATION AND LEARNING SPECIALIST: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,000. INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,797. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,797. PROJECTS BRANDING & PROMOTION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 56,383. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 56,383. PROGRAM ADVICE & LEADERSHIP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 40,092. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 40,092. COMMUNITY & INTERNSHIP LIAISON: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 33,800. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 33,800. EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION RECORDS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,373. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,373. FACILITATORS & TRAINERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 9,050. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,050. 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 ARE A PARTNER IN THE MERCED COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION TASK FORCE (COMVIP) THAT IS MADE UP OF LOCAL AGENCIES, INDIVIDUALS, FATH-BASED, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO REDUCE VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. -WE ARE A MEMBER OF THE BUSINESS EDUCATION ALLIANCE OF MERCED COUNTY (B.E.A.M.), A PARTNERSHIP OF COMMITTED BUSINESS, EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY CHILD CARE THAT LEADS TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN MERCED COUNTY. WE ALSO SERVE AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THIS ORGANIZATION. -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 PARTNER WITH MERCED UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MERCED CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN A PROGRAM "CHARACTER COUNTS." IT IS AN EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK BASED ON GOOD DECISION MAKING AND SIX PILLARS OF GOOD CHARACTER: TRUSTWORTHINESS, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, FAIRNESS, CARING AND CITIZENSHIP. THE ABILITY TO SHARE VALUES WITH THE NEXT GENERATION IS CRITICAL FOR A HEALTHY AND SAFE COMMUNITY. -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 MERCED COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY AND LIFELINE COMMUNITY CENTER IN WINTON, 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 600 PEOPLE TO FILE THEIR TAX RETURNS RESULTING IN OVER $800,000 IN REFUNDS. -IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CITI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, WE DEVELOPED THE ROOT SOCIAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BOOST SMALL BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN MERCED COUNTY THROUGH THE NETWORKING POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA. -COVERED CALIFORNIA - AN INITIATVE TO CONDUCT EDUCATION OUTREACH ABOUT HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT FOR THOSE NOT ALREADY INSURED. IN ADDITION TO OUTREACH, ENROLLMENT COUNSELING IS PROVIDED TO ENSURE THAT ALL RESIDENTS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENROLL IN AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE. - ROOT SOCIAL - AN INITIATIVE, INITIALLY FUNDED BY CITIBANK TO INCREASE SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS THROUGH THE PRUDENT USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA. WE ARE A MEMBER OF THE MERCED COUNTY CONTINUUM OF CARE WHICH IS COMMITTED TO ENDING HOMELESSNES IN MERCED COUNTY. WE CHAIR THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE CONTINUUM OF CARE TO FOCUS ON PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES AND CONNECTIONS TO HOUSE AS MONY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE IN AVAILABLE HOUSING. WE PARTICIPATE IN "LOVE MERCED" A DAY FOR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY BY "CLEANING UP" STREETS, PARKS AND NEIGHBORHOODS, THEREBY SHOWING LOVE TO THE CITY WHERE THEY LIVE.