United Way Of Central Florida
United Way Of Central Florida
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About this organization
Mission
To create positive lasting change in our community by helping children succeed in school; promoting family financial stability and independence; and improving people’s health.
About
COMMUNITY IMPACT: UWCF'S PREMIERE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS MOBILIZES MORE THAN 100 VOLUNTEERS ON 14 TEAMS AROUND FOCUS AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME, HEALTH, AND SAFETY NET. THESE VOLUNTEERS VISIT PROGRAM SITES, REVIEW PREVIOUS INVESTMENTS, PROGRAM GOALS AND OUTCOMES, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO MEET CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS. EDUCATION: HELPS AT-RISK CHILDREN DEVELOP THE LANGUAGE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL. GIVEN THE RIGHT START, CHILDREN LEARN TO READ, SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY AND ARE MORE LIKELY TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS HELP CHILDREN IN GRADES K - 12 TO PASS ACHIEVEMENT TESTS AT GRADE LEVEL AND TO GRADUATE ON TIME. INCOME: FAMILIES IMPROVE FINANCIAL STABILITY WITH GED AND JOB TRAINING, CREDIT AND BUDGETING CLASSES, MONEY COACHES, FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOR KIDS AND SAVINGS MATCH PROGRAMS. HEALTH: UWCF FUNDS PROGRAMS THAT HELP PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO IMPROVE OR MAINTAIN GOOD HEALTH. UWCF IMPROVES ACCESS AND UTILIZATION OF HEALTH SERVICES AND INCREASES KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ABOUT HEALTH ISSUES THAT LEAD TO IMPROVED BLOOD PRESSURE, WEIGHT CONTROL AND OTHER SPECIFIC HEALTH INDICATORS. UWCF ALSO WORKS TO REDUCE AVOIDABLE HOSPITALIZATIONS AND INCARCERATIONS WITH PREVENTION SERVICES AND TREATMENT FOR THOSE WITH ADDICTION. SAFETY NET: PROVIDES RELATIVELY SHORT-TERM, CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES THAT VARY WIDELY, BUT MEET ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) MUST VERIFY THAT THE SERVICE HELPED TO STABILIZE A CRISIS, 2) MUST REFER CLIENTS TO SOURCES OF ON-GOING SUPPORT (COUNSELING, HEALTH CLINIC ETC.) AS NEEDED, 3) MUST VERIFY QUALITY OF SERVICES USING APPROVED INDICATORS SELECTED BY EXPERTS ON A SAFETY NET STEERING TEAM, 4) CRISIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: HEALTH EMERGENCY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, RAPE, CHILD ABUSE, FIRE, TEENAGED RUNAWAYS, HOSPICE CARE, HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS. END HUNGER INITIATIVE: END HUNGER INITIATIVE HELPS TO ELIMINATE HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY BY INCREASING THE ACCESS TO FOOD AND HELPS FAMILIES TO FIND FINANCIAL STABILITY. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL INITIATIVE: THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL INITIATIVE HELPS TO PROVIDE A FULL SERVICE HEALTH CLINIC, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR POLK COUNTY'S FIRST COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “Mission: to improve lives and strengthen our community. vision: to create positive lasting change in our community by helping children succeed in school; promoting family financial stability and independence; and improving people's health.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “To improve lives and strengthen our community. (continued on schedule o)”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is FL.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2020 is P O Box 1357, Highland City, FL, 338461357.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 52 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $169,878.
- The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 29 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1980.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $2,374,811 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,004,405 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.