UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY INC: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY INC (EIN 94-2633265)
Tax period
2011-07-01 to 2012-06-30
Filed
2013-04-15
IRS object ID
201311069349301011
Schema version
2011v1.2
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2013-04-15T17:44:08-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2012-06-30TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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EIN942679966EIN

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CityMERCEDCity
StateCAState
ZIP Code95340ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2011-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN942633265EIN

Name Name

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Business Name Line1UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY INCBusinessNameLine1
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StateCAState
ZIP Code95340ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NameFLIP HASSETTName
TitleEXECUTIVE DIRECTORTitle
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Form 990 IRS990

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Mission DescriptionOUR 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 AGANCIES, AND FAITH BASED GROUPS TO RESOLVE SOCIAL ISSUES ON THE COMMUNITY.MissionDescription
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DescriptionEACH 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.Description

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DescriptionFOUR 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 UNHEALTHYCONDITIONS IN THE IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS. THEY ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ABOUT LIVING HEALTHY USING SOCIAL MEDIA AND DEMONSTRATIONS/PRESENTATIONS AT COMMUNITY EVENTS.Description

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DescriptionA 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.Description

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DescriptionSTAFF 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".Description
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (19 entries)

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SANDY LEMAS
DIRECTOR1.00X000
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ZACK PHONESAVANH
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DIRECTOR1.00X000
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ANDRE URQUIDEZ
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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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Current Tax Year Minus2 Years1004CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Other Assets OtherAssets (2 entries)

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OTHER ASSETS1742
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Total Expenses1096532TotalExpenses
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Other Revenues Not Included53909OtherRevenuesNotIncluded
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Other Expenses Not Included53909OtherExpensesNotIncluded
Expenses Not Rptd On Fin Stmt53909ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Expenses Per Form9901096532TotalExpensesPerForm990

Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV (5 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
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 $71,012; DISBURSEMENTS TOTALED $39,678; AND ENDING CASH TOTALED $65,794.
REFUNDS REDUCED EXPENSES ON FORM 990 SUBLEASE OF RENTED BUILDING REDUCED EXPENSES ON FORM 990PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
DONOR DESIGNATIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETSPART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
REFUNDS REDUCED EXPENSES ON FORM 990 SUBLEASE OF RENTED BUILDING REDUCED EXPENSES ON FORM 990PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
DONOR DESIGNATIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETSPART XIII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Events Information EventsInformation

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name Of Event1MERCO BIKE RACENameOfEvent1
Gross Receipts Event1100239GrossReceiptsEvent1
Charitable Contributions Event125000CharitableContributionsEvent1
Gross Revenue Event175239GrossRevenueEvent1
Cash Prizes Event120854CashPrizesEvent1
Food And Beverage Event12752FoodAndBeverageEvent1
Other Direct Expenses Event179453OtherDirectExpensesEvent1
Name Of Event2PEDAL MERCEDNameOfEvent2
Gross Receipts Event213020GrossReceiptsEvent2
Charitable Contributions Event211040CharitableContributionsEvent2
Gross Revenue Event21980GrossRevenueEvent2
Non Cash Prizes Event2125NonCashPrizesEvent2
Rent Facility Costs Event2437RentFacilityCostsEvent2
Food And Beverage Event2771FoodAndBeverageEvent2
Other Direct Expenses Event24855OtherDirectExpensesEvent2
Total Number Of Other Events2TotalNumberOfOtherEvents
Gross Receipts Other Events5950GrossReceiptsOtherEvents
Gross Revenue Other Events5950GrossRevenueOtherEvents
Rent Facility Costs Other Events340RentFacilityCostsOtherEvents
Food And Beverage Other Events1703FoodAndBeverageOtherEvents
Other Direct Expenses Other Events274OtherDirectExpensesOtherEvents
Gross Receipts Total119209GrossReceiptsTotal
Charitable Contributions Total36040CharitableContributionsTotal
Gross Revenue Total Events83169GrossRevenueTotalEvents
Cash Prizes Total Events20854CashPrizesTotalEvents
Non Cash Prizes Total Events125NonCashPrizesTotalEvents
Rent Facility Costs Total Events777RentFacilityCostsTotalEvents
Food And Beverage Total Events5226FoodAndBeverageTotalEvents
Other Direct Expenses Total Events84582OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents
Direct Expense Summary Events111564DirectExpenseSummaryEvents
Net Income Summary-28395NetIncomeSummary

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Records Maintained1RecordsMaintained

Recipient Table RecipientTable (8 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEIN Of RecipientEINOfRecipientIRC SectionIRCSectionAmount Of Cash GrantAmountOfCashGrantPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrant
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MERCED COUNTY
815 WEST 15TH STREETMERCEDCA95340770357487501(C)(3)6556AFTER SCHOOL MENTORING AND NUTRITION PROGRAM
CENTER OF VISION ENHANCEMENT
1240 D STREETMERCEDCA95341680670036501(C)(3)5484HELP FOR BLIND AND LOW VISION
CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 1286MERCEDCA95341941494854501(C)(3)5824HELP FOR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED
DOS PALOS YOUTH IN CRISIS
2017 BLOSSOM AVENUEDOS PALOSCA96320061643746501(C)(3)10232FOOD AND CLOTHING PANTRY
MERCED COUNTY FOOD BANK
2000 WEST OLIVE AVENUEMERCEDCA95340800093563501(C)(3)17704FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER
PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAR MONTE
3166 COLLINS DRIVEMERCEDCA95348941583439501(C)(3)5043PREVENTION FOR YOUNG MALES
CASTLE CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER
3460 CHALLENGER WAYATWATERCA95301770324079501(C)(3)5120SPACE MISSIONS
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF MERCED COUNTY
336 WEST MAIN STREET 1MERCEDCA95340941678938501(C)(3)5940FOOD AND CLOTHING

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierPROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:Identifier
Return ReferencePART I, LINE 2:ReturnReference
ExplanationSCHEDULE 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.Explanation

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Other Non Cash Contributions Table OtherNonCashContributionsTable

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxXNonCashCheckbox
DescriptionFOOD/HYGIENE/AVON BOXESDescription
Number Of Contributions1NumberOfContributions
Noncash Contribs Rptd F990103487NoncashContribsRptdF990
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Any Property That Must Be Held0AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeld
Review Process Unusual NC Gifts0ReviewProcessUnusualNCGifts
Third Parties Used0ThirdPartiesUsed

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (8 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
NEW PROGRAM SERVICESFORM 990, PART III, LINE 2IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MERCED COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY AND LIFELINE COMMUNITY CENTER IN WINTON, UNITES WAY OF MERCED COUNTY ESTABLISHED SITES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO GET HELP SUBMITTING THEIR TAX FORMS. VOLUNTEERS WERE TRAINED BY TYHE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND WERE ABLE TO HELP OVER 750 PEOPLE SUBMIT THEIR TAX FORMS, RESULTING IN OVER $870,000 IN REFUNDS. OF THAT AMOUNT, OVER $400,000 WAS EARNED INCOME TAX CREDITS WHICH IS FUNDS THEY RECEIVE OVER AND ABOVE WHAT WAS WITHHELD FROM WAGES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE 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 12CTO 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 15ATHE 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 19GOVERNING 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.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2CNO CHANGES FROM PRIOR 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 1PART 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 ASSISTED A GROUP OF AGENCIAES THAT DEVELOPED A CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT GRANT TO BUILD HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. -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 ALSO SERVE AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THIS ORGANIZATION. -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 ARE A MEMBER OF "CIRCLES", AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO ENABLE PEOPLE COMING OUT OF POVERTY TO REGAIN THEIR ABILITY TO BE SELF-SUSTAINING, PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. -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 BANKTO 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 ALSO SERVE AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THIS ORGANIZATION. -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 WORK WITH TARGET STORES TO PROVIDE DECORATED CHRISTMAS TREES TO NEEDY FAMILIES THROUGHOUT MERCED COUNTY. -WE COLLABORATE WITH THE MARINE CORPS, LAW WNFORCEMENT, NON-PROFITAGENCIES TO PROVIDE TOYS TO NEEDY CHILDREN AT CHRISTMAS TIME. -WE WORK WITH BARNES AND NOBLE BOOK STORE AND SCHOOLS TO GET GOOD BOOKS INTO THE HANDS OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE NO MEANS TO ACQUIRE BOOKS. -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 2011-2012 TOTALED $145,541. -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 AMEMBER 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. WE ALSO SERVE AS FISCAL AGENT FOR THIS ORGANIZATION. -WITH THE SUPPORT OF PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC, WE PUT ON A FREE BREAKFAST FOR SENIORS IN MERCED AND LIVINGSTON. -WE ARE A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY NUTRITION EXPANSION PROJECT, A USDA GRANT FUNDED PROJECT. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO DEVELOP COMMON GOALS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION MESSAGES, SHARE RESOURCES, INCREASE COORDINATION AND ADDRESS INSECURITY. THE FIRST ESTABLISHED GOAL IN MERCED COUNTY WAS TO INCREASE ENROLLMENT IN CALFRESH (FORMERLY THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM), AS MANY ELIGIBLE FAMILIES DO NOT PARTICIPATE CALFRESH ENABLES LOW INCOME FAMILIES TO OBTAIN FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND PROTEIN THAT THEIR MEAGER MEANS WOULD OTHERWISE NOT PERMIT. -WE WORKED WITH THE MERCED COUNTY FOOD BANK TO DISTRIBUTE $100,000 OF FOOD AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS DONATED BY FEED THE CHILDREN TO 400 NEEDY FAMILIES IDENTIFIED BY PARTNER NON-PROFIT CHARITIES IN THE COMMUNITY.

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