2015 United Way Presentation

Vision Statement

That all children achieve success in life

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide children facing

adversity with strong and enduring,

professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships

that change their lives for the better, forever.

History of Big Brothers Big SistersFor over a century, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been helping change kids’ perspectives and giving them the opportunity to reach their potential.

• 1904 - New York City Clerk Ernest Coulter organized Big Brothers movement

• The Ladies of Charity of New York begins to befriend young ladies in the juvenile court system

• 1977 - the two above groups merge to become BBBS• 1981 – BBBS mentoring program started in Clinton• 2010 – BBBS School Based Program started in Northeast &

Fulton• 2012 - Helped Camanche start a school mentoring program

Our Board of Directors• President: Sara Misiewicz - Clinton National Bank • Vice President: Shelly Mohr - Ashford University • Treasurer: Michele Meade, CPA - Miner, Gilroy and

Meade• Secretary: Natalie Newcomb - US Bank • Steve Waldorf - Clinton Herald• Audra Adams – Ashford University • Jeremy Frye – LyondellBasell• Rob Shadt - Ashford University• Julie Eggers – Mercy Medical Center• Kathy Klahn – Clinton National Bank

Mentoring Impacts…Education• Support children in school activities including

homework• Encourage children to develop their interests• Encourage children to attend & stay in school• Encourage children to achieve higher education goals

Health• Help children avoid destructive behaviors and choices• Support children during crucial developmental years

Why MentoringChildren in a mentor relationship for over a year are:• 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs• 27% less likely to begin using alcohol• 52% less likely to skip school• 37% less likely to skip a class and be more confident of

their performance in schoolwork• 1/3 less likely to start a fight• Overall students reported that they get along better with

their peers and families.

Source- Making a Difference: An Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters, 2000

What Mentoring Can Achieve• 67% of former Littles say their Big played a role in

their decision to attend college• 83% of former Littles say their Big instilled values &

principles that have guided them thru life• 81% of former Littles say their Big gave them hope &

changed their perspective of what they thought possible

• 85% of former Littles say their experience influenced them in overcoming adversity

Economic Impact of A High SchoolDropout in Iowa

• Will cost the state about $2.4 million in reduced revenues per year

• Higher unemployment rate = $1.8 million increase in welfare costs per year

• $3.2 million increased costs per year for incarceration vs. the cost to educate them

• Twice as likely to live in povertySource- The Costs of Dropping Out of School in Iowa, Dr. James Veale, Ph.D., 2009.

• 34% of households are single parent households

• 19% of children living in poverty

– 43.8% of students receiving free or reduced lunches

• 89.4% graduation rate• 89 kids in grades 7-12 dropped out county wide in 2014-2014 SY

• 17.7% have bachelors degree

* 2013-2014 IA Dept of Education data reports, 2013 IA County Health Rankings

Why Mentoring in Clinton County

How BBBS of Clinton Delivers• Service Delivery Model

– Customer Relations: recruiting of Bigs & Littles

– Enrollment & Matching

• Background and Reference Checks

• Thorough interviews with volunteers on interests, hobbies, lifestyle

• Make best match possible for child and volunteer

– Ongoing support throughout the life of the match

• Monthly newsletters

• Monthly match group outings

• Phone call status checks

• Articles & booklets on how to mentor children in different age groups

What have we done lately?2014

Number of School based matches 23

Number of Community based matches 43

Total number of matches 60

Number of kids on the waiting list 11

2015 Goals – Clinton County2015

Number of School based matches 25

Number of Community based matches 50

Total number of matches 75

Number of kids on the waiting list 8

2015 Goals – Clinton County continued• To Ensure that Children Are Prepared for Success

in School• Continue monitoring program outcomes by

surveying our School Based Mentoring Matches at beginning of year, semester break and end of year

• Start a School Based Mentoring or Lunch Buddy program with high school students in Central DeWitt

2015 Goals – Clinton County continued• To Encourage Students Graduate and Are Prepared

for Life• Continue providing yearly goals that include

academics to our existing community based matches

• Increase recruitment and awareness efforts in western county areas

• Plan a hands-on life lesson outing activity for our matches once a quarter

Why do we need support?• There are 11 children currently on the waiting list,

with more being added each month• We need to raise awareness and recruit more

volunteers, especially male or couples• Western parts of the county are less aware of our

free programs and there are children who could benefit

• Market is saturated with fundraisers, so we have cut back on our efforts

Why do we need support?

• Need to invest more training, time and resources to• ensure we are creating safe and beneficial

matches that last for years• Create and monitor academic and life building

goals• Evaluate yearly outcomes of each match

BBBS 2014 Funding

5.7%

30.0%

18.3%

46.0%Contributions

Foundations/Grants

Fundraising Events

United Way Funding

BBBS 2015 Forecasted Funding

5.9%

32.1%

22.6%

39.4%Contributions

Foundations/Grants

Fundraising Events

United Way Funding

Mentoring ROI

• When estimating taxpayer costs only, a

$4.87 return for every $1.00 spent on

mentoring programs.

• 16% Return on Investment (ROI) for youth

mentoring programs.

Source- WSIPP 2012 report