Annual Report 2011/12

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our community by raising and appropriately distributing funds to support providers of essential human service needs.

Accomplishments

The Woodland United Way would first and foremost like to thank all of the individuals, companies and organizations that display outstanding support for our community by generously contributing to Woodland United Way. Every dollar raised here in Yolo County, stays in Yolo County to provide vital services to those in need in our community, to help make it a better place to live and work.

Woodland United Way was able to fund 11 programs under the focus areas of Education, Income and Health. Please see below for a brief description of the program as well as outcomes for the fiscal year.

EDUCATION - Helping children and youth achieve their potential

The Yolo Crisis Nursery by EMQ Families First offers emergency, temporary, respite care for children (ages 0-5) and provides comprehensive support to their families. With Woodland United Way funding, the Yolo Crisis Nursery was able to provide 1,870 slots of care to 351 infants and young children. Of those children and families served, 96% of the children had no CPS intervention, 95% of the families received referrals, and 97% of the families received case management services.

Project Hope by Northern California Children's Therapy Center provides access for special needs children in Yolo County to early intervention and an array of comprehensive multiple therapy programs aimed at helping disabled children reach their greatest level of independence. With Woodland United Way funding, 239 clients were served. Of those 239 children, 120 were continuing clients while 119 were new clients. 100% of the children served have had individualized treatment plans created and are making progress towards their developmental goals.

The "Choose Life" School Education Program by Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services of Yolo County targets all secondary and continuation schools in Woodland to educate adolescents on the warning signs of suicide and how to access help on the 24-hour crisis line. With Woodland United Way funding, 1,879 students and 844 crisis line callers received life-saving information. All of the program participants in the school program received a pre and post survey. Of those, 90% of the Woodland students indicated that they would seek help in a crisis and there was a 7.25% increase in students who were willing to call the ASK crisis line after receiving the "Choose Life" program.
 

HEALTH - Improving people's health

The In-Home Respite Care Program by Citizens Who Care, Inc. provides Woodland seniors and their caregivers with respite care 2 hours weekly. With Woodland United Way funding, 40 clients received respite care services. The Woodland Convalescent Home Visiting Program provides seniors with a weekly visit from a volunteer or from a pet visitor. With Woodland United Way funding, 4 clients were visited by 6 volunteers and 35 clients were visited by a pet visitor.

The Smile Savers Program by CommuniCare Health Centers provides oral health education, dental screenings and sealants to children in Woodland preschools, elementary schools, Special Education programs and the Head Start Program as well as to parents. With Woodland United Way funding, 1,122 targeted students received the Smile Savers program services. Of those, 616 students received dental screenings, 26 received dental sealants and 317 received fluoride varnishes. Peterson Dental Services include primary care dental services such as exams, x-rays, fillings, root canal/gum therapy, cleanings, sealants, emergency care and oral surgery. With Woodland United way funding, CommuniCare Health Centers was able to provide 3,226 dental visits to Peterson Clinic for low-income, uninsured and underinsured residents of Woodland.

The Woodland Essential Services Program by Yolo County Children's Alliance enrolls children in MediCal, Healthy Families or Kaiser Child Health Plan health insurance programs as well as helping children who are already enrolled retain their health insurance. With Woodland United Way funding, 154 children were enrolled in health insurance programs and 98 were re-enrolled in health insurance programs.

The Low Income Counseling Services by Yolo Family Service Agency provide low income Woodland residents with individual, couple or family therapy sessions. With Woodland United Way funding, 64 clients received 263 sessions of therapy. Of those clients, 41 have completed therapy sessions and have reported good outcomes while the other clients are continuing therapy.
 

INCOME - Promoting financial stability and independence

The Enough to Eat Program by the Food Bank of Yolo County supplies Woodland nonprofit organizations and residents with fresh and non-perishable food to use for meal preparation. With Woodland United Way funding, 67,084 Woodland residents received food and 14,623 households received food through weekly distributions.

The Strength Through Education Program by Woodland Literacy Council works in collaboration with the Yolo Wayfarer Center by providing basic literacy, job and computer skills, creative writing and an early childhood education program for the residents at the shelter. With Woodland United Way funding, the program was able to serve 527 clients. Of those, 390 achieved at least one educational goal, 56 children received literacy tutoring and stayed on top of their homework and 49 computer/job labs were held where 85% of the participants learned job related computer skills.

The Supported Housing Program by Yolo Community Care Continuum provides permanent housing to individuals who have a major mental illness, do not have a source of income, and are homeless. With Woodland United Way funding, 12 clients were housed or remained in supported housing. Of those served 5 were new, previously homeless clients and 5 residents had their SSI/SSDI/SDI applications approved. 92% of the program residents were able to manage the symptoms of their mental illnesses and did not require the use of emergency services and 80% of the residents were able to improve or maintain their independent living skills.

The Emergency Services Shelter by Yolo Wayfarer Center provides homeless individuals with food, shelter and housing as well as supportive resources in how to obtain income, employment and permanent housing. With Woodland United Way funding, 516 clients received food and shelter. Of those, 225 received housing and 112 received some sort of income or employment.
 

Top Twenty Community Partners 

2011 Board of Directors Roster

Officers:

Rick Sander - President
Kris Kristensen - Vice President
Cyndi Blickle - Treasurer
Dana Stansel - Secretary
Colleen Brock - Human Resource
Sue Bigelow - Public Relations

Directors:

Joel Butler
John Camacho
Terry Gilbert
Kevin Hoppin
Leah Reynolds
Chuck Santoni
 

2012 Board of Directors Roster

Officers:

Kris Kristensen - President
John Camacho - Vice President
Cyndi Blickle - Treasurer
Dana Stansel - Secretary
Colleen Brock - Human Resource
Rick Sander - Past President

Directors:

Joel Butler
Kevin Hoppin
Mike Jansen
Leah Reynolds
Parveen Saenz
Chuck Santoni
Diane Sommers
 

Financials

Our 2010-2011 audit as well IRS Form 990 can be viewed in the office located at 1017 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695, during normal operating hours (Mon- Fri, 8:00am - 5:00pm)