2013-04-15T17:44:08-05:00 2012-06-30 942679966 SPINARDI & JONES 478 E YOSEMITE AVE SUITE A MERCED CA 95340 990 2011-07-01 942633265 UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY INC UNIT 2093834242 658 WEST MAIN STREET MERCED CA 95340 FLIP HASSETT 2093834242 2013-04-10 1 EDWARD C SPINARDI II P00112080 2097227429 2013-04-10 2011 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z FLIP HASSETT 658 WEST MAIN STREET MERCED CA 95340 1233184 0 X WWW.UNITEDWAYMERCED.ORG X 1954 CA IMPROVING LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY TO CREATE LASTING CHANGES. 18 18 13 2400 0 0 748837 1082381 10432 67312 573 -3039 -2839 -28395 757003 1118259 225255 287462 0 0 319133 505055 0 0 68552 172248 304015 716636 1096532 40367 21727 727783 989649 376556 616695 351227 372954 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 AGANCIES, AND FAITH BASED GROUPS TO RESOLVE SOCIAL ISSUES ON THE COMMUNITY. 1 0 287462 102000 63951 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. 259267 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 UNHEALTHYCONDITIONS IN THE IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS. THEY ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ABOUT LIVING HEALTHY USING SOCIAL MEDIA AND DEMONSTRATIONS/PRESENTATIONS AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. 88652 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. 212676 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". 212676 848057 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 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CA X X X FLIP HASSETT 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 ZACK PHONESAVANH 1.00 X 0 0 0 JANICE RECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DIANA SHAVER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE SMITH 3.00 X 0 0 0 ANDRE URQUIDEZ 1.00 X 0 0 0 VANESSA LARA 1.00 X 0 0 0 CRYSTAL FLOYD 1.00 X 0 0 0 FLIP HASSETT 47.80 X 51625 0 0 51625 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36040 155697 890644 109180 1082381 PLEDGE AND AGENCY PROC 900099 67312 67312 67312 322 322 3361 -3361 -3361 -3361 83169 36040 111564 -28395 -28395 1118259 63951 0 -28073 287462 287462 51625 31904 19514 207 382562 250795 86309 45458 30650 20352 6674 3624 40218 25993 10260 3965 19608 19608 94968 94968 17228 15430 1798 42287 29898 8291 4098 15233 9901 3656 1676 38951 25319 9347 4285 17763 14458 865 2440 40598 30080 10413 105 325 325 5170 3361 1241 568 2986 1941 717 328 DUES, FEES & SUBSCRIPTI 8898 6195 2703 1096532 848057 179923 68552 409136 584931 237060 255558 6152 35339 60401 14115 40975 46286 0 34460 67535 727783 989649 64637 46046 57879 55660 219580 449196 34460 65793 376556 616695 X 347114 370569 4113 2385 351227 372954 727783 989649 21727 0 X X 0 1 1 X 0 X 338517 533965 516143 748837 1082381 3219843 338517 533965 516143 748837 1082381 3219843 605267 2614576 171 172 1004 573 322 2242 22 22 3222107 0.81140 0.80580 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 1047 79 968 59354 14036 45318 46286 CASH HELD FOR OTHERS IN AGENCY CAPACITY 65793 OTHER ASSETS 1742 67535 1118259 1096532 21727 21727 1106523 14000 28173 42173 1064350 53909 53909 1118259 1084796 14000 28173 42173 1042623 53909 53909 1096532 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. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: REFUNDS REDUCED EXPENSES ON FORM 990 SUBLEASE OF RENTED BUILDING REDUCED EXPENSES ON FORM 990 PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: REFUNDS REDUCED EXPENSES ON FORM 990 SUBLEASE OF RENTED BUILDING REDUCED EXPENSES ON FORM 990 PART XIII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS MERCO BIKE RACE 100239 25000 75239 20854 2752 79453 PEDAL MERCED 13020 11040 1980 125 437 771 4855 2 5950 5950 340 1703 274 119209 36040 83169 20854 125 777 5226 84582 111564 -28395 1 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MERCED COUNTY 815 WEST 15TH STREET MERCED CA 95340 770357487 501(C)(3) 6556 AFTER SCHOOL MENTORING AND NUTRITION PROGRAM CENTER OF VISION ENHANCEMENT 1240 D STREET MERCED CA 95341 680670036 501(C)(3) 5484 HELP FOR BLIND AND LOW VISION CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION PO BOX 1286 MERCED CA 95341 941494854 501(C)(3) 5824 HELP FOR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED DOS PALOS YOUTH IN CRISIS 2017 BLOSSOM AVENUE DOS PALOS CA 96320 061643746 501(C)(3) 10232 FOOD AND CLOTHING PANTRY MERCED COUNTY FOOD BANK 2000 WEST OLIVE AVENUE MERCED CA 95340 800093563 501(C)(3) 17704 FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAR MONTE 3166 COLLINS DRIVE MERCED CA 95348 941583439 501(C)(3) 5043 PREVENTION FOR YOUNG MALES CASTLE CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER 3460 CHALLENGER WAY ATWATER CA 95301 770324079 501(C)(3) 5120 SPACE MISSIONS CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF MERCED COUNTY 336 WEST MAIN STREET 1 MERCED CA 95340 941678938 501(C)(3) 5940 FOOD AND CLOTHING 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. X FOOD/HYGIENE/AVON BOXES 1 103487 0 0 0 NEW PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 IN 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 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. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C NO 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 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 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.