2014-02-14T19:02:48-06:00 2013-06-30 942679966 SPINARDI & JONES 478 E YOSEMITE AVE STE A MERCED CA 95340 990 2012-07-01 942633265 UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY INC UNIT 2093834242 658 W MAIN STREET MERCED CA 953404718 CAROL BOWMAN 2093834242 2014-02-13 1 EDWARD C SPINARDI II P00112080 2097227429 2014-02-12 2012 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z CAROL BOWMAN 658 W MAIN STREET MERCED CA 953404718 1232353 0 X WWW.UNITEDWAYMERCED.ORG X 1954 CA IMPROVING LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY TO CREATE LASTING CHANGES. 15 15 12 596 0 0 1082381 1048901 67312 76817 -3039 527 -28395 -12379 1118259 1113866 287462 173576 0 0 505055 458388 0 0 55529 304015 479085 1096532 1111049 21727 2817 989649 1074641 616695 698870 372954 375771 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 205244 150576 87585 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 AGREE 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. THESER FUNDS AE 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 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THAT HE OR SHE BELIEVES WILL BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY. 434942 23000 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. 88292 A STAFF OF ONE WAS HIRED WITH GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT, FOR THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA OBESITY PREVENTION PROJECT (CCROPP) IN MERCED COUNTY. MERCED CCROPP WORKS WITH SCHOOLS AND UNITS OF GOVERNMENT TO ENCOURAGE SERVING HEALTHIER MEALS AND SNACKS. THEY ALSO WORK TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO PARTAKE OF MORE PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND WORK WITH SCHOOLS AND GOVERNMENT UNITS TO MAKE PLAYGROUNDS AND PUBLIC SPORTS FACILITIES AVAILABLE DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS. 171248 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 STATEMEN, "TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY". 171248 899726 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 31 0 1 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 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 SEAN MCLEOD 2.00 X 0 0 0 STUART SPENCER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANNA BOLLING 1.00 X 0 0 0 NIKKO DA PAZ 1.00 X 0 0 0 WIL DEAN 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD DYE 1.00 X 0 0 0 LINDA FARIAS 1.00 X 0 0 0 BOB HARMON 1.00 X 0 0 0 SANDY LEMAS 1.00 X 0 0 0 DELENE MEIDLINGER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARY MILLER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JANICE RECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDRE URQUIDEZ 1.00 X 0 0 0 DIANA SHAVER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CRYSTAL FLOYD 1.00 X 0 0 0 FLIP HASSETT 47.80 X 45908 0 0 45908 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40050 50625 958226 2268 1048901 PLEDGE AND AGENCY PROC 900099 76817 76817 76817 210 210 800 483 317 317 317 95174 40050 118004 -22830 -22830 SUBLEASE INCOME 900099 8383 8383 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 2068 2068 10451 1113866 87585 0 -22620 X 173576 173576 45908 32140 13050 718 346333 240399 72970 32964 30867 25738 2166 2963 35280 23930 8505 2845 18851 18851 172812 171980 832 41458 39611 238 1609 37027 33407 3335 285 21498 14833 4730 1935 81619 56318 17956 7345 16446 13862 666 1918 67696 57855 9357 484 5128 5128 6029 4160 1326 543 3399 2345 748 306 DUES, FEES & SUBSCRIPTI 2146 873 1273 VOLUNTEER/STAFF EXPENSE 2004 2004 STORAGE 1008 696 221 91 DIRECT DEPOSIT FEES 871 871 1093 402 691 1111049 899726 155794 55529 584931 708170 255558 223419 35339 29999 71961 20049 46286 51912 0 0 67535 61141 989649 1074641 46046 38254 55660 44270 449196 555205 65793 61141 616695 698870 X 370569 368903 2385 6868 372954 375771 989649 1074641 2817 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 533965 516143 748837 1082381 1008851 3890177 533965 516143 748837 1082381 1008851 3890177 940640 2949537 172 1004 573 322 210 2281 22 22 3892480 0.75780 0.81140 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 1047 105 942 70914 19944 50970 51912 CASH HELD FOR OTHERS IN AGENCY CAPACITY 61141 61141 1061478 0 1061478 52388 52388 1113866 1058661 -317 -317 1058978 52071 52071 1111049 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 $80,681; DISBURSEMENTS TOTALED $85,334; AND ENDING CASH TOTALED $61,141. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS GAIN ON DISPOAL OF ASSETS PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: GAIN ON SALE OF ASSETS PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS MERCO BIKE RACE 115353 30000 85353 18625 1000 3224 86474 PEDAL MERCED 14011 10050 3961 80 162 6747 129364 40050 89314 18625 80 1000 3386 93221 116312 -26998 1 PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAR MONTE 3166 COLLINS DRIVE MERCED CA 95348 941583439 501(C)(3) 10441 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) 8120 ASSIST WITH IMMEDIATE FOOD AND CLOTHING NEEDS CASA OF MERCED COUNTY PO BOX 2362 MERCED CA 95344 272084694 501(C)(3) 12018 CIRCLE OF SUPPORT FOR FOSTER CHILDREN DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING 5340 N FRESNO STREET FRESNO CA 93710 770003788 501(C)(3) 11414 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) 5000 ENHANCED THE EXPERIENCE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN ON LIVE CLASSICAL CONCERT EVENTS SACRED ROK 319 IRIS STREET REDWOOD CITY CA 94062 800440822 501(C)(3) 1500 PROVIDES YOUTH AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE NATURE VALLEY CRISIS CENTER - MERCED COUNTY PO BOX 2075 MARIPOSA CA 95338 770272319 501(C)(3) 14583 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND ACCESS TO AVAILABLE SERVICES GREATER YOSEMITE COUNCIL - BOY SCOUTS 4301 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE MODESTO CA 95356 221576300 501(C)(3) 6018 PROVIDING A POSITIVE AFTER-SCHOOL ADULT SUPERVISED SCOUTING ATHLETIC PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AGES 6-18 YEARS OLD. UC MERCED POLICE MENTOR PROGRAM 5200 N LAKE ROAD MERCED CA 95344 943250114 501(C)(3) 11238 PROMOTE CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AND ROLE MODELS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN SOUTH MERCED. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - WESTSIDE MERCER CO PO BOX 1421 LOS BANOS CA 93635 201497263 501(C)(3) 13126 ADVOCACY AROUND ADEQUATE HOUSING THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION. PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, 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 CAUS 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 FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND AT THEIR OFFICE, LOCATED AT 658 WEST MAIN STREET, MERCED, CA 95340. OTHER FEES FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G FACILITATOR FEE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 17,930. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 17,930. CONSULTING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 27,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 27,000. STIPEND SUMMER PROGRAM: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 530. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 530. PA CONTRACT & INSTRUCTOR FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,115. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,115. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 20,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 20,000. EDUCATIONAL TRAINING CLASS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,885. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,885. OUTSIDE SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,500. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,500. EVALUATION AND TRAINING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,000. QUALITY REVIEW: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 745. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 745. EVALUATION AND LEARNING SPECIALIST: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 70,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 70,000. INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 14,275. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,275. CONTRACT LABOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 832. TOTAL EXPENSES 832. 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 THIOSE LESS FORTUNATE. -WE ARE A MEMBER OF THE MERCED COUNTY HUNGER TASK FORCE AND CHAIR A SUB-COMMITTEE ON PANTRIES. THE TASK FORCE WANTS TO MAKE SURE NO ONE GOES HUNGRY IN MERCED COUNTY. THE PANTRY COMMITTEE WORKS TO IMPROVE THE FLOW OF FOOD FROM DONORS AND OTHER RESOURCES TO THE FOOD BANK TO PANTRIES TO THE HUNGRY ASSURING HEALTHY FOOD FOR THEIR DIETS. -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 ARE A MAJOR STAKEHOLDER IN THE ANNUAL MERCED CYCLING CLASSIC THAT INCLUDES A DOWNTOWN GRAND PRIX AND A FOOTHILLS ROAD RACE AND TIME TRIALS EVENTS AS WELL AS A COMMUNITY FUN FAIR WITH FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, BOUNCE HOUSES AND MORE. THERE ARE ALSO EVENTS FOR AMATURES AND CHILDREN. IT IS A GREAT FAMILY EVENT AS WELL AS A HUGE BOOST TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY. -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 STMP ON THEIR 'PASSPORT' WHICH WILL ENTER THEM INTO A DRAWINGAT THE END. THEY ARE THEN TREATED TO A BARBEQUE CHICKEN 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.SAVINGS TO PEOPLE IN MERCED COUNTY IN FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013. -SUPPORT THE GREATER MERCED CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "LEADERSHIP MERCED" PROGRAM THAT HELPS COMMUNITY MEMBERS ASSUME LEADERSHIP ROLES IN A COMMUNITY. INCLUDED CONDUCTING "FUTURE COMMITMENT DAY" THIS YEAR. -WE ARE A MEMBER OF THE CHILDREN'S MOVEMENT, AN EFFORT BY LOCAL BUSINESS PEOPLE AND OTHERS WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, BE PART OF SOMETHING TRULY MEANINGFUL, AND ASSURE THAT OUR CHILDREN SUCCEED. THE CHILDREN'S MOVEMENT IS COMMITTED TO MAKING CHILDREN A TOP PRIORITY OF THE BUSINESS SECTOR OF OUR 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 580 PEOPLE TO FILE THEIR TAX RETURNS RESULTING IN OVER $880,000 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.