Impact 2011 - Leading Indicators Report (with navigation links)

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AdVAncInG thE common Good impact 2011

This report was prepared in partnership with Community Research Partners.

Roberta F. Garber, Executive DirectorEben Dowell, Senior Research Associate

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Community Research Partners is a nonprofit research center based in Columbus that strengthens communities through data, information, and knowledge. Since 2000, CRP has undertaken over 230 research, evaluation, and data projects on a wide array of issues, both within and outside of central Ohio.

Table of Contents

Introduction 2

Leading Indicators Dashboard 4

2010 Impact At-A-Glance 5

Bold Goals | Leading Indicators 2011 15

E d u c A t I o nYoung children enter kindergarten physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively prepared to succeed

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Youth graduate from high school well-prepared for additional learning and productive careers

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I n c o m Epeople in crisis have access to emergency food, shelter, and financial assistance

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people achieve financial stability 24

h E A l t hpeople overcome barriers to accessing health and wellness services 28

people maintain healthy nutrition and physical fitness 32

community is prepared to respond to disasters and emergencies in a coordinated and comprehensive way

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h o m Epeople live in safe neighborhoods 36

people live in safe and decent housing 38

Franklin County Population Overview 40

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StEpS towArd AchIEVInG Bold GoAlS for cEntrAl ohIoUnited Way of central Ohio has entered into a new era in our leadership role as a catalyst for community change by setting nine ambitious 10-year Bold Goals for advancing the common good.

the Bold Goals focus on the interconnected areas of Education, income, Health and Home. these four areas represent the building blocks of a good life by ensuring that every member of our community has a quality education that leads to a productive career, enough income to support a family through retirement, good health, and a safe place to live. When they are achieved in 2020, more people in central Ohio will reach their full potential.

why we must Act nowFor many years, United Way of central Ohio (UWcO) has been addressing the root causes of some of the most persistent problems that we face in our community. However, given the changing economic environment and the increasing demand on health and human service agencies, now is the time to elevate our efforts and create system-wide change.

the Bold Goals will enable us to achieve the kind of measurable, sustainable results that will improve lives in our community and create the lasting change that strengthens our community — and helps all of us, both today, and tomorrow, too.

how we developed the Bold GoalsOver 300 volunteer experts from the fields of business, government, health and human services and education worked with UWcO to develop the Bold Goals.

the Bold Goals are the culmination of a comprehensive set of strategies and performance measures laid out in the strategic framework that guides UWcO’s work. the Bold Goals represent a way for us to build on our previous work, setting clear targets for broad-based change.

UWcO’s Bold Goals support the 10-year goals United Way Worldwide set in 2008. the progress made through the Bold Goals in central Ohio will strengthen and inform progress made on a nationwide level.

how we will Achieve the Bold GoalsUWcO will use our extensive relationships throughout central Ohio to champion the Bold Goals and bring partners together from across the community to achieve them. We will also use the Bold Goals as key criteria for determining program funding in the future.

We will hold ourselves and our partners accountable for achieving the Bold Goals and will use specific, concrete metrics, based on local, state and federal data to measure our progress. We will adjust our programs and approaches as needed to ensure that we are making the most effective use of our resources and investments.

united way of central ohio Impact Areas, community results, and Bold Goals

ImpAct ArEA communIty rESultS 10-yEAr Bold GoAlS: 2010 - 2020

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Kindergarten Readinessincrease the percentage of young children entering kindergarten in Franklin county public school districts who score in the top two screening categories of the Kindergarten Readiness assessment-Literacy (KRa-L) from 75.8% to 85%.

High School Graduationincrease the percentage of students who graduate from high school in Franklin county public school districts from 89.1% to 95%.

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E Food, Shelter & Emergency assistance

Ensure that 100% of the people who access our community emergency support systems receive food, shelter, or short-term financial assistance.

Financial StabilityReduce by 20% the number of households in Franklin county living below an income level that allows them to meet basic needs.

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Barriers to accessing Health care

Reduce by half the number of people in Franklin county without a regular source of health care.

Fitness & Nutritionincrease the number of people in the columbus metropolitan area who achieve a healthy weight to rank among the top 5 comparable communities in the United States.

Disaster & Emergency preparedness

prepare one in three Franklin county residents to respond to community-wide disasters and individual emergencies.

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E Safe NeighborhoodsReduce crime by 30% in five priority neighborhoods — Franklinton, King-Lincoln, Northland, Near South Side, and Weinland park.

Safe & Decent HousingReduce vacant and abandoned housing by one-third in five priority neighborhoods — Franklinton, King-Lincoln, Northland, Near South Side, and Weinland park.

measuring our progressUWcO is committed to working with the community, our many partners and collaborators to make data-driven decisions that help us together stay on the path to achieving our goals for central Ohio. Advancing the Common Good - Impact 2011 reflects our ongoing commitment to this effort. this report has been divided into two sections: 2010 Impact-At-A-Glance and Bold Goals Leading Indicators 2011.

2010 Impact-At-A-Glance includes data collected in the areas of Education, income, Health, and Home that documents our progress against the Bold Goals over the last year. it takes into account all of UWcO’s work, including program and initiative investments, advocacy, volunteer and community engagement as well as community partnerships.

the indicators presented in the Bold Goals Leading Indicators 2011 section of this report track our status, as a community, relative to each of the nine community results defined within Education, income, Health and Home. For each of the nine community results, a Bold Goal has been identified as well as a specific indicator to represent progress against the goal. UWcO funded program indicators are reported as well as multiple community level indicators which more fully illustrate changes in the community. the Bold Goal Leading indicators not only give us information about the status of our community today, but allow us to understand changes we could expect to see in our community tomorrow.

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Kindergarten readiness Increase the percentage of young children entering kindergarten in Franklin County public school districts who score in the top two screening categories of the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment-Literacy (KRA-L) from 75.8% to 85%.

high school graduation Increase the percentage of students who graduate from high school in Franklin County public school districts from 89.1% to 95%.

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Food, shelter & emergency assistance Ensure that 100% of the people who access our community emergency support systems receive food, shelter, or short-term financial assistance.

Financial stability Reduce by 20% the number of households in Franklin County living below an income level that allows them to meet basic needs.

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Barriers to accessing health care Reduce by half the number of people in Franklin County without a regular source of health care.

Fitness & nutrition Increase the number of people in the Columbus Metropolitan Area who achieve a healthy weight to rank among the top 5 comparable communities in the United States.

disaster & emergency preparedness Prepare one in three Franklin County residents to respond to community-wide disasters and individual emergencies.

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safe neighborhoods Reduce crime by 30% in five priority neighborhoods — Franklinton, King-Lincoln, Northland, Near South Side, and Weinland Park.

safe & decent housing Reduce vacant and abandoned housing by one-third in five priority neighborhoods — Franklinton, King-Lincoln, Northland, Near South Side, and Weinland Park.

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2010 dashBoard This dashboard represents baseline and trend data for all indicators. These trends represent our starting point as we embark on impacting the Bold Goals. Progress against these indicators will be shared in future reports. Please refer to Bold Goals Leading Indicators 2011 to view indicators in detail.

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2010 Impact At-A-Glance | EDUCATION: Helping Children & Youth Succeed We all have a stake in making sure that today’s children grow up to be productive citizens, so United Way works to ensure the next generation is equipped with the skills to succeed in school and in life. Our work starts early to prepare children for school, and provides ongoing resources that encourage our youth to reach their academic and career potential.

Our Goals: Children enter Kindergarten Ready to Succeed & Youth Graduate from High School Well Prepared for College and Career• Increase the percentage of young children entering kindergarten in Franklin County public school districts who score in the top two screening categories of the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment-Literacy from 75.8% (2010) to 85%.i

• Increase the percentage of students who graduate from high school in Franklin County public school districts from 89.1% (2010) to 95%.ii

In 2010, United Way and its donors invested $9,925,487 in helping youth & children succeed

OUR RESPONSE OUR RESULTS

Impact Investments

Support Involved Families 5 Funded Programs 11,064 preschool children and their families received help to support their child’s healthy development.

Start Smart

• 91 Total Start Smart Centers: 41 Early Care and Education Centers were NAEYC or SUTQ accredited, 53 received technical assistance for application and 10 received quality awards

• Improved Infant/Toddler Capacity: 77 infant/toddler – monthly subsidies for lower ratios• Born Learning: 66 parent education trainings• Early Education Improvements: CELC Infant Toddler Project

Ready to Read Corps

• Conducted 230 workshops and pre-literacy programs• Issued 650 new library cards• Distributed Ready to Read information and literacy kits to 1550+ parents and caregivers• 17 partnership agreements with key agencies and stakeholders to promote early literacy

Columbus Kids: Ready Set Learn

• Estimated screening 80% of children ages 2 ½ - 4 years old, it exceeded projections for a total of 1330 preschoolers in the phase one neighborhoods over an eight-month period.

• Began with 35 community partners and ended the year with 106 partners, made up of child care centers, home providers, organizations that help families, and faith-based institutions.

Develop Supportive Communities 12 Funded Programs • 1,820 children recieved high quality early care and education services• 4,492 early learning professionals received training to enhance their skills• 68 individuals recieved training to enhance their skills

Ready Schools (Link to Early Childhood)

Potential Future Funding

Students Achieve Academically 25 Funded Programs 29,476 youth received help to increase their academic achievement

Develop Positive Social and Life Skills

21 Funded Programs 33,147 youth received services that will help them build the skills needed to graduate from high school and lead a productive life.

Develop Pathways to Higher Education and Career

3 Funded Programs 12,175 youth received help to increase their college and career access

Advocacy/Public Policy Tier One Issues on Public Policy Agenda

• 2 Action Alerts related to Education were distributed. - Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit - allows families to reduce federal income taxes owed by subtracting a

portion of yearly child care expenses. - Mobilized advocates around state legislation that addressed childhood obesity in school settings.

• 4 touch-points with legislators. • 2 opportunities to present proponent testimony on school wellness legislation.• 1 co-sponsored Candidate Forum on Early Care and Education. 8 Franklin County candidates running for state

offi ces answered questions from an audience of 100 advocates, teachers and parents.• 6 coalitions that champion early childhood issues received monetary and/or staff support from UWCO:

groundWork, Voices for Ohio’s Children, Advocates for Ohio’s Future, The Ohio Partnership to Build Stronger Families, Healthy Choices for Healthy Children, and the Ohio Afterschool Network.

• Senate Bill 210 was signed into law in June 2010. Bill addresses childhood obesity in the school setting.

Volunteer EngagementVolunteer Wednesdays, Volunteer Spotlight, Call for 1,000 Mentors

Planning for expanded volunteer opportunities was completed in 2010, paving the way for greater impact in 2011

Community Partnerships

Learn4Life, Weinland Park Collaborative, Partners Achieving Community Transformation

• Contributed to the development of Learn4Life, a coalition of businesses, nonprofi ts, education and civic groups, which is aligning the community agenda into a framework that will focus on the Columbus urban center and the children residing there from cradle to career. Involved in Learn4Life are American Electric Power, Battelle, Crane Group, JPMorgan Chase, Nationwide, Columbus City Schools, Columbus Metropolitan Library, Columbus State Community College, Directions for Youth and Families, Kidsohio.org, Ohio State University, Columbus Foundation and United Way.

• Worked together with other members of the Weinland Park Collaborative such as the JPMorgan Chase and Columbus foundations, city government, Columbus City Schools, Ohio State University, and the Weinland Park Civic Association to improve the neighborhood’s schools as a strategy to stabilize the high-poverty community and make it more attractive to families.

• Partners Achieving Community Transformation Advisory Board Member and Co-Chair Education Subcommittee to develop recommendations on strategies to improve educational outcomes on the Near East Side of Columbus.

Community Awareness/ Engagement

Champion of Children Awards & Event, Raise Your Hand for Education, Community Conversations, Best Practices Sharing

• Champion of Children was successfully integrated into UWCO education efforts.• 2010 Champion of Children Award was presented to Gordon Gee, President of The Ohio State University• 524 people “Raised Their Hands for Education”• 23 community conversations were held in diverse settings; through the community conversations we are

learning about our community’s aspirations for education

i Ohio Department of Education, Note: Data pertain to the 16 public school districts primarily within Franklin County boundaries for which KRA-L scores are available. Countywide rates were calculated using publicly available data ODE’s Interactive Local Report Cards.

ii Ohio Department of Education, Note: Countywide graduation rates include only the 16 public school districts located primarily within Franklin County.

2010 Impact At-A-Glance | INCOME: Helping People Thrive For our community to prosper and grow, we must meet immediate needs and provide opportunities for longer-term fi nancial success. United Way is committed to helping individuals and families avoid fi nancial crisis by providing tools and skills for people to bridge short-term emergencies, maximize income and build savings. We all benefi t when more families achieve fi nancial independence.

OUR GOALS: Ensuring people in crisis have their needs met and households have the resources and opportunities to support themselves and their families.• Ensure that 100% of the people who access our community emergency support systems receive food, shelter, or short-term fi nancial assistance.

• Reduce by 20% the number of households in Franklin County living below an income level that allows them to meet basic needs.

In 2010, United Way and its donors invested $6,215,209 to help people thrive.


Impact Investments

Access to Crisis Services

3 Funded Programs 144,594 people were linked with food, shelter, and fi nancial assistance resources.

Coordinate Emergency Aid

• In partnership with FCDJFS, hosted a series of conversations about better organizing, coordinating, and leveraging community based emergency aid resources to prevent homelessness.

• These conversations served as the foundation for current discussions about how to best implement changes to the way the community administers emergency aid.

Crisis Resolution 10 Funded Programs 170,925 people received assistance meeting an immediate need during a time of crisis.

AEP Partnership with Ohio

• Led the local implementation of AEP’s Partnership with Ohio effort, convening partners to quickly, effi ciently, and effectively distribute emergency aid to eligible households in Franklin County.

• UWCO and its partner agencies distributed $198,013 in rent, mortgage, and deposit assistance to 151 households, allowing them to remain in their homes and resolving an immediate crisis before it could spiral out of control.

Emergency Food and Shelter Program

• Worked with Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio and other Local Program Board members to allocate $820,399 in federal funds to local agencies.

• These funds were used to provide 188,376 meals, 9,120 nights of shelter, and rent and mortgage assistance to 1,092 households in Franklin and Fairfi eld counties.

Longer-Term Stabilization

Potential Future Funding

Rebuilding LivesAs a result of UWCO and RLFC investment in permanent supportive housing activities, 965 households were served and 94% of these households experienced a successful housing outcome.

Stable Families• Stable Families is designed to prevent family homelessness and reduce school mobility by providing targeted case

management and direct client assistance.• In 2010, 284 households successfully exited the Stable Families program to stable housing.

Employment 16 Funded Programs 6,066 people received the training necessary to build their skills and get a job.

Income Supports 4 Funded Programs1,903 people were provided assistance in accessing public and private benefi ts such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP).

Franklin County EITC Coalition

• Founded by UWCO, Franklin County, and the City of Columbus, the Franklin County EITC Coalition is committed to raising awareness of, and providing access to, the Earned Income Tax Credit.

• The Coalition manages 17 free tax assistance sites throughout Franklin County, leveraging the time and expertise of over 200 volunteers to provide taxpayers with assistance fi ling federal and state returns.

• In 2010, the Coalition helped 3,376 households complete and tax returns, helping them claim more than $4.9 million in refunds and save an estimated $844,000 on fees and loans.

Savings and Assets 5 Funded Programs 14,038 people received the education they needed learn how to better manage their money and ultimately build assets.

Advocacy/Public Policy Tier One Issue on Public Policy Agenda

• Three Advocacy Alerts urged senators to oppose federal cuts to the Emergency Food and Shelter Program; congress to support increased federal funding for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Programs; and congress to support expansion of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit.

• Participated in two Legislative Briefi ngs.• Engaged in a series of conversations regarding legislation (SB 311) that requires fi nancial literacy training in schools. • Member of Ohio Workforce Coalition’s Leadership Committee; provided input into their public policy agenda• Women’s Leadership Council formed a Public Policy & Advocacy Committee to address barriers to women securing

meaningful employment.

Volunteer Engagement Franklin County EITC Coalition

• Partnered with the Franklin County EITC Coalition to recruit, train, place, and support over 200 volunteers at 17 free tax assistance sites.

• Worked with corporate and agency partners to identify volunteers to serve on the Coalition’s Steering Committee and working groups.


Continuum of Care (CoC), Rebuilding Lives Funder Collaborative (RLFC), Franklin County EITC Coalition, Partners Achieving Community Transformation (PACT)

• Active member of the Continuum of Care Steering Committee, a local planning body that annually prioritizes funding for local homeless and housing projects from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

• Active member of the Rebuilding Lives Funder Collaborative, a partnership of public and private entities charged with stewardship for the strategies outlined in the community’s plan to end homelessness, Rebuilding Lives.

• Co-convener of the Rebuilding Lives’ strategy to coordinate access to community based emergency aid resources; As a founding member, its fi scal agent, and the administrative entity, UWCO plays a signifi cant role in the Franklin County EITC Coalition, a collaboration of over 30 nonprofi t, government, business, and educational providers, the Coalition provides free tax assistance services to income eligible households in Franklin County.

• Partners Achieving Community Transformation (PACT) Advisory Board and committee member. PACT has been charged with developing recommendations to the City of Columbus, the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, and Ohio State University for the revitalization of the Near East Side.


Community Conversations

Planning for expanded efforts to facilitate community conversations designed to learn about our community’s aspirations for fi nancial stability.

2010 Impact At-A-Glance | HEALTH: Keeping People Healthy United Way of Central Ohio focuses on creating personal, institutional and community-wide improvements in three areas critical to the health and well-being of our entire community: making sure more central Ohioans have access to health and wellness services, encouraging better nutrition and physical fi tness, and preparing to respond to disasters and emergencies.

OUR GOALS: Creating improvements critical to the health and well-being of our entire community.• Reduce by half the number of people in Franklin County without a regular source of health care.

• Increase the number of people in the Columbus Metropolitan Area who achieve a healthy weight to rank among the top 5 comparable communities in the United States.

• Prepare one in three Franklin County residents to respond to community-wide disasters and individual emergencies.

In 2010, United Way and its donors invested $5,057,894 keeping people healthy.


Impact Investments

Connections to Care 17 Funded Programs 28,000 people were linked to needed health and wellness services.

Effective Delivery of Care Health Policy Institute of OhioNon-partisan health policy research and information - developed and provided access to research, analysis, and communications that contributed to United Way’s advocacy efforts and work toward community results

Culturally Accessible Care Potential Future Funding

Healthy Eating and Physical Activity

14 Funded Programs 11,916 children to older adults ate healthy meals and/or were physically active

Happy Healthy Preschoolers

• Program sites - facilitated six-week HHP curriculum at 31 community locations • Educated parents of preschoolers - 423 parents participated in nutrition and physical activity education• Program data indicated parents were more confi dent they could make changes in their family’s diet and physical

activity habits in 10 out of 10 measures. • Parents indicated positive behavior change in 6 out of 10 behaviors.

Healthy Places 3 Funded Programs150 family child care providers and parents/caregivers in low-income communities received assistance to improve the nutrition and physical activity environment for the children being cared for in those homes.

Community Health Funders' Collaborative

• Settlement House Built Environment Initiative - increased access to nutritious foods and physical activity opportunities through land and facility improvements at seven settlement houses.

• Built or expanded six community gardens, installed 15 bike racks, developed or expanded fi ve bike programs, installed or improved two playgrounds, and expanded one sports and recreation program

People and Systems are Prepared

5 Funded Programs 9,561 people were prepared to respond to emergencies and disasters

Be Red Cross Ready Media Initiative

• Individual preparedness - developed a one-year media campaign that increased awareness of the need to prepare for disaster and emergencies

• 306 on-air messages related to planning and preparedness were distributed through network TV air time• 1.5 million internet impressions occurred throughout the campaign

Effective Disaster Response

2 Funded Programs 1,502 people who experienced an emergency or disaster had their immediate needs met

Advocacy/Public Policy Tier Two Issue on Public Policy Agenda

• Two Action Alerts regarding state legislation that addressed childhood obesity in schools• Two opportunities to present proponent testimony on school wellness legislation• UWCO sent letters to Franklin County members of the General Assembly encouraging support of School Wellness legislation• Endorsed and supported efforts of the Healthy Choices for Healthy Children Coalition• School Wellness legislation (Senate Bill 210) was signed into law in June 2010• Member of Public Policy Workgroup for the Ohio Public Health Association• Began conversations with Universal Health Care Action Network re: implementation of federal health reform and

dental access issues• Monitored legislation that addressed grocery store deserts and vending machine content in schools

Volunteer Engagement H1N1 Pandemic Flu ResponseWorked with community partners to contribute to the planning, communication, and coordination activities in response to the H1N1 fl u pandemic.


Community Health Funders' Collaborative, Continuity of Operations Planning Initiative, Healthy Corner Store Collaborative, Health Care Reform Collaborative of Central Ohio, H1N1 Pandemic Flu Response, Health Policy Institute of Ohio

• Worked together with three other community funders to collectively invest in programs and projects that improve health and wellness in central Ohio through increased access to healthful foods and physical activity opportunities. Partners include The Columbus Foundation, Columbus Medical Association Foundation, Osteopathic Heritage Foundation, and United Way of Central Ohio.

• Established a partnership that contributed to the development of a planning and capacity building initiative which is working to provide technical assistance for United Way member agencies to develop, enhance, and maintain continuity of operations plans. Involved in the COOP Initiative are Contingency Planners of Ohio and United Way of Central Ohio as well as nine member agency participants.

• Convened a collaborative to explore the value and feasibility of increasing healthful food availability in low income, under served neighborhoods by positioning corner stores as a vehicle toward expanding access to healthful, affordable foods. Involved in the collaborative are Columbus Public Health, Franklinton Gardens, Local Matters, The OSU Center for Farmland Policy Innovation, and United Way of Central Ohio.

• Contributed to the development of the Health Care Reform Collaborative of Central Ohio, a partnership aimed at securing federal health care reform funding focused on community-oriented health care improvement initiatives. Involved in the collaborative are Access HealthColumbus, Columbus Medical Association Foundation, Cardinal Health Foundation, Osteopathic Heritage Foundation, The Columbus Foundation, and United Way of Central Ohio.

Community Awareness/ Engagement Community Conversations

Planning for expanded efforts to facilitate community conversations designed to learn about our community’s aspirations for health and wellness

2010 Impact At-A-Glance | HOME: Building Vibrant Neighborhoods Vibrant neighborhoods with safe and decent homes are at the heart of our community’s ability to thrive. United Way of Central Ohio helps build pride and civic engagement by providing the vision, training and resources that empower residents to support each other and create positive change in their neighborhoods.

OUR GOALS: Supporting safe neighborhoods with safe and decent homes.• Reduce crime by 30% in the fi ve priority neighborhoods—Franklinton, King-Lincoln, Northland, Near South Side, and Weinland Park.

• Reduce vacant and abandoned housing by one-third in the fi ve priority neighborhoods—Franklinton, King-Lincoln, Northland, Near South Side, and Weinland Park.

In 2010, United Way and its donors invested $2,389,619 building vibrant neighborhoods.


Impact Investments

Engaged Residents 5 Funded Programs 1,524 residents were engaged in community activities, building community identity.

Revitalization Without Gentrifi cation Initiative - Weinland Park

The Revitalization Without Gentrifi cation Initiative connects residents to programs and activities that provide resources linked to homeownership, tenant rights, and job training, In 2010, 245 unduplicated engagements were made.

Neighborhood Physical Quality and Appearance

1 Funded Program32 assessments designed to assist in promoting strong neighborhoods that are clean and inviting were conducted in the Franklinton neighborhood.

Re-entry of Ex-Offenders 2 Funded Programs

• 57 people received 1,344 hours of coaching to change their negative thinking and behavior patterns and reduce the likelihood that they re-offend.

• 1,182 people received 28,828 hours of cognitive behavioral therapy, life skills education, job readiness education, family support services and community engagement activities to support their reentry as productive citizens.

Preventing and Addressing Youth Crime

4 Funded Programs52,062 hours of service were provided to enhance 1,805 youths’ personal growth and development and equip them with skills that will prepare them for future success.

Crime Prevention and Safety Education

2 Funded Programs

• 43 program participants completed a minimum of 6 hours of confl ict resolution skills development training.• 20 individuals participated in confl ict resolution coaching/mediation services and reduced their level of physical,

emotional or economic harm they were experiencing.• Franklinton was made safer through 4,214 hours of community crime patrol.

Access to Quality Housing 4 Funded Programs 396 homes have been improved through housing rehabilitation, home buyer education and home repairs.

Columbus Housing Partnership's (CHP) Whittier Landing Initiative; Community Development Collaborative (CDC) Initiative

• Leveraging UWCO funds with Low Income Housing Tax Credit fi nancing, Neighborhood Stabilization Program fi nancing and State and Federal housing loans led to the redevelopment of 37 vacant houses on the Near South Side. CHP coordinates its activities with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, which gives property owners adjacent to CHP units the opportunity to improve their homes through repair training and fi nancial counseling.

• The Community Development Collaborative Initiative supported a portion of organizational expenses for 2 focus neighborhood CDCs: Franklinton Development Association and Community Development for All People

Home Repair and Maintenance

1 Funded Program 74 hours of hands-on training related to repairing, maintaining and rehabilitating homes was provided to 21 families.

Advocacy/Public Policy Tier Two Issue on Public Policy Agenda

• Monitored three anti-foreclosure bills, designed to keep people in their homes:- House Bill 3 called for a six-month moratorium on foreclosures where the homeowner could pay half of their monthly

mortgage, in addition to tax and insurance escrow- House Bill 306 and Senate Bill 197 required courts to establish a mandatory mediation program for parties involved

in foreclosure cases• Monitored two bills designed to combat vacant and abandoned property:

- House Bill 313 and Senate Bill 188 permitted more counties to create a County Land Reutilization Corporation to quickly acquire and resale vacant and abandoned property. Gov. Ted Strickland signed into law in April 2010

• Public Policy Director serves on Public Policy Roundtable for the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

Volunteer EngagementGenNext - Quarterly volunteer efforts in focus neighborhoods

GenNext volunteers partnered with agencies and organizations in UWCO’s focus neighborhoods. Partners included: Gladden Community House, Community Development for All People, Franklinton Gardens, and the King Lincoln Bronzeville Neighborhood Association.


Weinland Park Collaborative, Neighborhood Partnership Grants, Neighborhood Training Academy, Neighborhood Best Practices Conference, OSU Youth Violence Prevention Advisory Board, Employer Awareness Coalition, CDC Best Practices Forum

• In partnership with The Columbus Foundation, the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, city government, OSU and the Weinland Park Civic Association, UWCO contributed to the Weinland Park Collaborative on both the Housing and Safety subcommittees, as well as the Collaborative’s advisory board.

• In partnership with The Columbus Foundation, PNC, Bob Evans, and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundations, UWCO awarded Neighborhood Partnership Grants totaling $260,810 to 61 neighborhood organizations dedicated to improving their neighborhoods through resident-driven improvement projects.

• The 2010 Neighborhood Training Academy engaged approximately 600 people in low-cost, evening workshops covering topics of grant writing and research, program development, social media, and vacant property issues.

• In partnership with the City of Columbus, the 1st annual Neighborhood Best Practices Conference was held on October 2, 2010, engaging over 50 neighborhood associations and 200 individuals in 16 community-led workshops.

• UWCO is represented on the OSU Youth Violence Prevention Advisory Board to develop and implement effective models for preventing youth violence.

• The Employer Awareness Coalition promotes employer awareness of hiring practices impacting ex-offenders, and expands employer’s understanding of incentive programs for hiring ex-felons. Partners include the Ohio Poverty Law Center, Lower Lights Ministries, Second Harvest Foodbanks, National College, Alvis House, Henkels & McCoy, Central Ohio Pre-Entry Collaborative, Columbus State Community College, and the Fusion Bakery & Cafe.

• The CDC Best Practices Forums were launched in 2010 by UWCO, the Community Development Collaborative, and Columbus Housing Partnership. 2010’s “Strategic Partnerships” forum included panelists from Columbus Housing Partnership, the NRP Group, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Community Development for All People, and the Franklinton Development Association


Community Conversations

Planning for expanded efforts to facilitate community conversations designed to learn about our community’s aspirations for safe and vibrant neighborhoods.


Bold GoAlS lEAdInG IndIcAtorS 2011


EDUcatiON: Kindergarten readiness

Bold Goal:Increase the percentage of young children entering kindergarten in franklin county public school districts who score in the top two screening categories of the Kindergarten readiness Assessment-literacy from 75.8% to 85%.

BACKGROUNDthe Kindergarten Readiness assessment-Literacy (KRa-L) is designed to assist educators in evaluation of literacy skills at the beginning of the kindergarten year. Overall scores are divided into three bands, designed to guide further assessment and instruction. Band 1 (the lowest designation) suggests a student be “assessed broadly for intensive instruction.”

the increase from 72% to 75.8% in the percentage of entering kindergarten students scoring in the top two screening categories of the Kindergarten Readiness assessment-Literacy (KRa-L) is a positive sign which may reflect growing awareness of the importance of promoting early literacy skills among families in our community. another factor may be the increased alignment of the activities in early care and education and pre-K programs with Ohio’s Early Learning content Standards and Early Learning program Guidelines. the KRa-L assesses only one of many dimensions of kindergarten readiness and efforts are underway at the state level to develop and implement a more comprehensive kindergarten readiness assessment. UWcO recognizes the holistic nature of kindergarten readiness and supports the creation of a comprehensive assessment instrument.

uwco-funded programs leading Indicator:• Percentage(number)ofchildreninUWCO-fundedprogramsincreasingdevelopmentalskillsassociatedwithage-appropriate

development (KR111)

these data are being shared in an effort to begin to understand the relationship between UWcO funded program outcomes and the Bold Goals. However, UWcO program analysis is based on the first year implementation of a new data collection system. tools used are not tested as valid and reliable and data collection standards require significant improvement. We ask that these results be reviewed with these caveats in mind and that no data from this section be quoted or used in any way in secondary documents or research.

community level leading Indicators:

• PercentageofchildcareslotsNAEYCaccreditedorhavingSUTQ2-starratingorbetter,FranklinCounty

• Percentageofchildrenages0to5livinginpoverty,FranklinCounty

Qualityinearlycareandeducationprogramsislinkedwithincreasedkindergartenreadinessskillsinparticipatingchildren,especiallychildren from low income families. United Way invests in local early care and education programs that have achieved either National AssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren(NAEYC)accreditationor2StarsinOhio’sStepUptoQualityRatingSystem.Inrecentyears, NaEYc has revised its requirements for accreditation and many local centers have chosen not to seek NaEYc accreditation or pursue reaccreditation. meeting the new requirements is viewed by some programs as too costly, at a time when resources for early care and education programs are limited. this may be one reason why the percentage of local early care and education spaces in NaEYc accredited programs has decreased from 22.5% to 11.9%. another factor linked to the decrease in NaEYc accreditation is that centers may choose topursueOhio’sStepUptoQualityRatingSysteminsteadofNAEYC.StepUptoQuality(SUTQ)isavoluntaryThree-StarRatingSystemthat recognizes early care and education programs that meet quality benchmarks that go beyond minimum health and safety licensing standards.From2008to2011,thepercentageoflocalearlycareandeducationspaceswith1ormorestarsintheSUTQratingsystemincreased from 18.1% to 24.4%. although this trend is positive, the majority of early care and education programs in our community do notparticipateinaqualityratingsystemandmostlocalprogramswithaSUTQdonotseekthehigher2or3starratingsbecauseoftheincreased program operating costs associated with the requirements to achieve those ratings. United Way will continue to advocate for quality and support centers in meeting quality standards.

the poverty rate for children under age six in Franklin county has increased from 23.5% in 2007 to 28.9% in 2009. this is a concern because children living in poverty are at higher risk for not having enriching early learning environments that promote kindergarten readiness.

community result: young children enter kindergarten physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively prepared to succeed.

percentage of children scoring in the top two bands of KRa-L, Franklin county

2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010Benchmark 2010-2011

72.6% 71.2% 75.2% 76.0% 75.8%

Source: Ohio Department of Education Note: Data pertain to the 16 public school districts primarily within Franklin county boundaries for which KRa-L scores are available. countywide rates were calculated using publicly available data ODE’s interactive Local Report cards.

children increasing developmental skills associated with age-appropriate development

2010

35.4% (268 of 758)

percentage of child care slots accredited or quality rated, Franklin county

2008 2009Benchmark

2010 2011 2011 slots

National association for Family child care 4.3% 5.4% 6.5% 3.3% 84

National association for the Education of Young children

22.5% - 14.0% 11.9% 5,631

StepUptoQuality(anylevel) 18.1% 17.0% 24.1% 24.4% 11,512

SUTQ-1star 13.4% 12.0% 16.7% 14.1% 6,659

SUTQ-2star 2.8% 3.4% 5.1% 6.7% 3,162

SUTQ-3star 1.9% 1.6% 2.3% 3.6% 1,691

Source: action for children

Note: Data pertain to state licensed child care centers (383) and preschools (143) in Franklin county and type B home providers (427) registered with ActionforChildren.AcenterorpreschoolcanbebothNAEYCaccreditedandSUTQrated.TheStateofOhiohasrecentlyemphasizedSUTQasitsqualityrating system, not unlike many other states promoting their own systems.

poverty rate for children under age 6, Franklin county

2006 2007 2008Benchmark

2009

25.3% 23.5% 25.3% 28.9%

Source: U.S. census Bureau, american community Survey


EDUcatiON: high School Graduation

Bold Goal:Increase the percentage of students who graduate from high school in franklin county public school districts from 89.1% to 95%.

BACKGROUNDOhio currently uses the “departure classification method” developed by the National center for Education Statistics. this formula relies on the documented number of dropouts each year, which are commonly under-counted, likely producing an overestimate of the actual graduation rate.

the increase from in high school graduation in Franklin county school districts from 87.0% in 2006 to 89.1% in 2010 is a positive sign, particularly given the difficulty that communities face in improving the high school graduation rate even slightly. it is noteworthy that the two largest school districts in Franklin county, columbus city Schools and South-Western city Schools, increased their graduation rates over the previous year by 4.9% and 2.1% respectively.

uwco-funded programs leading Indicator:• Percentage(number)ofstudentsinUWCO-fundedprogramssuccessfulinincreasingreadingormathscores(HG211)

• Percentage(number)ofyouthinUWCO-fundedprogramswhoincreasesocialcompetencies,lifeskills,protectivefactors,anddecreaserisk factors (HG221)


community level leading Indicators:• Percentageof4thand8thgradestudentsproficientonreadingachievementtests,FranklinCounty

• Percentageof4thand8thgradestudentsproficientonmathematicsachievementtests,FranklinCounty

• Mobilityrate,FranklinCounty

the data about achievement test results in reading and mathematics for 4th and 8th graders show no clear trends. However, the data reinforce the importance of early learning in creating a foundation for later academic success and high school graduation. Literacy and numeracy skills are fundamental to student success in other subjects. as partners to educators, parents, families, and community members have important roles to play in helping young people develop strong reading and math skills.

Stability is an important component of student success. High mobility can be a barrier to achievement as students face the academic and socio-emotional upheaval of frequent school changes. the mobility data for columbus city Schools students are encouraging, especially in light of the economic downturn. School district policies designed to minimize disruption for students and community efforts to help families seem to show promise.

community result: youth graduate from high school well-prepared for additional learning and productive careers.

High school graduation rate, Franklin county

2006 2007 2008 2009Benchmark

201087.0% 87.7% 87.9% 87.1% 89.1%

Source: Ohio Department of Education Note: countywide graduation rates include only the 16 public school districts located primarily within Franklin county.

Students successful in increasing reading or math scores

201074.2% (581 of 783)

Youth who increase social competencies, life skills, protective factors, and decrease risk factors

201065.1% (957 of 1,470)

percentage of students proficient on achievement tests in reading and mathematics, Franklin county

2006 2007 2008 2009Benchmark

20104th grade reading 72.3% 76.2% 78.2% 78.6% 77.0%4th grade math 71.6% 72.9% 72.6% 75.9% 73.2%8th grade reading 74.3% 78.5% 77.3% 70.2% 78.3%8th grade math 65.0% 69.6% 70.3% 68.5% 67.4%

Source: Ohio Department of Education Note: proficiency data pertain to both private and public schools in Franklin county that report test scores to ODE

District and school mobility within academic year, columbus city Schools

2006 2007 2008 2009Benchmark

2010changed schools 15.7% 21.1% 22.8% 20.2% 19.7%changed districts 18.6% 23.1% 24.0% 22.0% 21.5%

Source: Ohio Department of Education

64%

66%

68%

70%

72%

74%

76%

78%

80%

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

4th Grade Reading

4th Grade Math

8th Grade Reading

8th Grade Math


iNcOmE: Emergency food, Shelter, and financial Assistance

Bold Goal:Ensure that 100% of the people who access our community emergency support systems receive food, shelter, or short-term financial assistance.

BACKGROUNDDespite america’s great wealth, there are still millions of americans who are classified as “food insecure.” in mid-Ohio Foodbank’s 20-county service area, in any given week, more than 40,000 people receive emergency food assistance from a food pantry, soup kitchen, or other agency. Nearly 250,000 unique individuals are served by the system annually, and these numbers represent only those who access the system, a partial measure of the overall extent of hunger in the community.

the continuum of care Steering committee conducts an annual point-in-time count of homeless persons in columbus and Franklin county. in January 2009, this unique count identified 1,359 homeless persons. While only 8% of those identified were unsheltered, this segment of the homeless population is the most difficult to count.

the Supplemental Nutrition assistance program (SNap), formerly known as the Food Stamp program, is the largest anti-hunger program in Ohio, serving more than 9% of the state’s population every month. Eligible households must have a gross monthly income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level. Over 550,000 Ohioans who are eligible for SNap do not participate in the program. many low-income Ohioans are also assisted by: Ohio Works First; prevention, Retention and contingency; and Low-income Home Energy assistance program.

uwco-funded programs leading Indicators:• PrimaryneedcategoryidentifiedbyparticipantsofUWCO-fundedprograms(FSFA721)

• Percentage(number)ofidentifiedprimaryneedmetforparticipantsofUWCO-fundedprograms(FSFA721)

• Reasonsneedswerenotmetforthoseparticipantswhodidnothavetheirprimaryneedmet(FSFA721)

these data are being shared in an effort to begin to understand the relationship between UWcO funded program outcomes and Bold Goals. However, UWcO program analysis is based on the first year implementation of a new data collection system. tools used are not tested as valid and reliable and data collection standards require significant improvement. We ask that these results be reviewed with these caveats in mind and that no data from this section be quoted or used in any way in secondary documents or research.

community result: people in crisis have access to emergency food, shelter and financial assistance.

Unmet shelter demand, Franklin countyOf the 5,437 households that sought emergency shelter in calendar year 2010, 1,154 or 21% were redirected to other supports or services within the community.

Note: the Shelter Board and its partners instituted a centralized point of access (cpOa) model in the adult shelter system in april 2010. thus, diversion data from the single adult system is not available prior to this date. this means that the 825 single adults diverted from emergency shelter could represent less than three-quarters of the true annual count of single adults who were diverted.

primary need category identified

category need % need metFood 18,269 99.9%material resources 6,694 99.8%Social insurance programs 4,204 100.0%Housing/Shelter 3,396 96.4%Unknown 3,184 96.8%Utility assistance 2,440 97.7%income maintenance programs 334 100.0%temporary financial assistance 309 99.0%Employment 102 100.0%Other 8 100.0%Emergency communication 1 100.0%total 38,941 99.2%

primary need met

201099.0% (31,091 of 31,401)

Reason need not met

2010participant not eligible 68

participant not compliant 150


iNcOmE: Emergency food, Shelter, and financial Assistance Continued

community level leading Indicators:• Capacityandaveragenightlyoccupancybydivisionofsystem,FranklinCounty

• Emergencyfoodprovisions,FranklinCounty

• Averagemonthlybeneficiariesofselectedassistanceprograms,FranklinCounty

• Householdsservedbyemergencyshelters

When individuals and families are forced to rely on the community’s safety net services such as food pantries and shelters, the entire community feels its impact. Lives are disrupted, opportunities lost and resources expended in an effort to stabilize households in crisis. though the demand for safety net services offers insight into the reality so many individuals and families currently face, it is unclear whether the community’s response is adequate so as to satisfy the needs that exist.

From 2007 to 2009, Franklin county experienced a steady increase in requests for food assistance at area food pantries and for meals at emergency kitchens. though 2010 data shows a slight decrease, it is not clear whether it is a temporary dip or a sign that needs in Franklin county are decreasing. as requests decrease, it suggests that households are able to meet basic needs.

the shelter system’s capacity to serve individuals and families in this community is typically outstripped by demand, as shown in the data provided by the community Shelter Board. as more households lose jobs and fall behind on rent and mortgages, the shelter system’s capacity to respond effectively to community needs will be strained. the community is committed to ensuring no person has to go without shelter; yet, if we cannot identify ways to decrease need for emergency shelter, it places increasing pressure on system reserves and may impact its ability to respond to needs over the long term.

providing households with short-term assistance is one strategy for preventing crises from spiraling out of control. in Franklin county, the average number households receiving selected forms of public assistance has increased steadily since 2006 with one exception, the county’s prevention, Retention and contingency (pRc) program. this is the only program that experienced a decrease in average beneficiaries during that time period, but it is unclear whether this is a result of fewer applications or structural changes in the program’s administration such as targeted eligibility criteria or decreases in funding. Outside of pRc, the steady increase in beneficiaries suggests that household incomes are not keeping pace with expenses and more individual and families must rely on publicly available supports and services to make ends meet.

capacity and average nightly occupancy by division of system, Franklin county

Benchmark 2010-Q3 2011-Q3

capacity actual

Ratio of capacity to actual capacity actual

Ratio of capacity to actual

men’s system 417 548 0.76 417 565 0.74Women’s system 97 116 0.84 97 136 0.71Family system 120 99 1.21 96 92 1.04

Source: community Shelter Board, System and program Level indicator Report

Emergency food provisions, Franklin county

2006 2007 2008 2009Benchmark

2010Food requests at Franklin county food pantries 693,109 736,023 846,192 865,397 789,108meals served at Franklin county emergency kitchens

1,654,196 1,583,429 1,724,943 1,775,634 1,671,341

total requests and meals 2,347,305 2,319,452 2,571,135 2,641,031 2,460,449Ratio of requests and meals to persons below 200% FpL

6.7 6.5 7.7* 6.7 -

Source: mid-Ohio Food Bank; U.S. census Bureau, american community Survey Note: Here, each food pantry request is treated as a single incident of food provision; however, each request represents three meals for one person. Data above are not unduplicated clients counts. there is an apparent anomaly in the 2008 acS count of Franklin county persons below 200% of poverty.

average monthly beneficiaries of selected assistance programs, Franklin county

2006 2007 2008 2009Benchmark

2010Supplemental Nutrition assistance program (SNap)

121,461 125,532 137,560 163,340 186,588

Ohio Works First (OWF) combined 24,399 25,606 29,165 33,118 33,414prevention, Retention & contingency (pRc) - Short term Basic Needs

5,096 5,476 4,296 829 2,682

Low-income Home Energy assistance (Li-HEap) –fiscal year total

46,397 51,574 55,860 - 58,554

Source: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, pamS and pRc reports; Ohio Department of Development, Office of community Services; monthly averagesbasedoncalendaryearforFNBandOWFandon4thQuarterforPRC

Households served by emergency shelters, Franklin county

2006 2007 2008Benchmark

2009total people 7,525 7,212 7,501 6,892 individual males 3,676 3,462 3,646 3,452 individual females 1,250 1,247 1,166 1,046 persons in families 2,599 2,503 2,689 2,394

Source: community Shelter Board, 2009 Snapshot Report (fiscal year totals)


iNcOmE: financial Stability

Bold Goal:reduce by 20% the number of households in franklin county living below an income level that allows them to meet basic needs.

BACKGROUNDthe first step of the United Way World Wide Financial Stability Framework is to help increase household income. income can be obtained from a variety of sources, including employment, investments, savings, public assistance, child support, or other governmental programs such as unemployment. For this indicator, the United Way of central Ohio uses four categories of household income, based on the 2009 Federal poverty Limit (FpL) for a family of three:

• Incomeslessthan100%FPL,i.e.“Inpoverty”($17,098)

• Incomeslessthan200%FPL,i.e.“Lowincome”($34,025)

• Incomesof200%to249%FPL,i.e.“Moderateincome”($42,574)

• Incomesof250%FPLorhigher,i.e.“Financiallystable”

uwco-funded programs leading Indicators:• HourlywageofparticipantsofUWCO-fundedprogramsatjobplacement,at3monthsandat6months(FS311/FS321)

• SOCcodesofjobsobtained/maintainedbyparticipantsofUWCO-fundedprograms(FS311/FS321)

• TypeoftrainingreceivedbyparticipantsofUWCO-fundedprograms(FS311/FS321)


SOc codes of jobs obtained or maintained

Note: Food prep & Serving Related occupations represented the highest percentage among the known SOc codes at 2.3% of the 5,508 clients.

community result: people achieve financial stability.

percentage of households by income category, Franklin county

Benchmark2000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2009 count

in poverty 12.6% 16.6% 15.8% 15.6% 17.0% 77,385Low income (includes poverty)

28.9% 35.2% 33.9% 33.1% 36.1% 164,600

moderate income 8.7% 8.5% 9.0% 8.6% 9.3% 42,284Financially stable 62.4% 56.2% 57.1% 58.3% 54.7% 249,397

Source: U.S. census Bureau, american community Survey and Decennial census Note: For this indicator, census income ranges are split according to where the threshold income falls within the range.

Hourly wage at placement, at 3 months and at 6 months

type of training received

training clients % of clientstotal 5,508 100.0%2-year degree 81 1.5%4-year degree 37 0.7%aBE 517 9.4%computer access/communication 11 0.2%ESL 934 17.0%GED 175 3.2%Job maintenance skills 384 7.0%Non-degree certificate 236 4.3%pre-vocational training 384 7.0%Short-term internship 9 0.2%trade school/vocational 14 0.3%Unpaid apprentice program 7 0.1%WEp 0 0.0%Other 28 0.5%unknown 2691 48.9%


three-year outcomes for Franklin county high school graduates who enrolled in a two-year Ohio public college

Benchmark2007 2008 2009 Earned degree Still enrolled

Earned degree or still enrolled in year three 66.2% 66.1% 67.6% 72 872

Source: Ohio Board of Regents Note: Data include degrees earned at private institutions that submit information to OBOR. Data also include students enrolled at an Ohio private college as a recipient of the Student choice Grant. a major limitation of this dataset is the absence of data on Ohio high school graduates who attend colleges or universities outside of Ohio.

Employment and average weekly pay by industry, Franklin county, November 2010

projected job growth by occupational group, columbus metro area, 2006-2016

iNcOmE: financial Stability Continued

community level leading Indicators:• Three-yeargraduationandpersistenceratesoftwo-year/tradeschools

• Employeecountandaverageweeklywagebyindustry,FranklinCounty

• Jobprojectionsbyoccupationandindustry,FranklinCounty

Stable, adequate income is essential to a person or household’s financial stability. that means a job with a livable wage, allowing a household to meet basic needs like food, shelter, transportation, and healthcare. Labor market information such as educational attainment, average wages, and job projections provide insight into the quality of life experienced by individuals and families across Franklin county.

middle-skill jobs, which require more than high school, but less than a four-year degree, make up a large part of the labor market and are critical to several key industries in columbus, including advanced manufacturing, distribution and logistics, healthcare, and information technology (LaFayette, Bill. Blue chip Economic Forecast, 2011). the slight gains in degrees earned from 2007 to 2009 are encouraging, but the city and state must do more to align its education and training services to better prepare the workforce to take available middle-skill jobs.

the columbus region is fortunate to have a diverse economic base without a single, dominant industry. Still, despite this, nearly 300,000 jobsinFranklinCountyhaveanestimatedweeklyincomebetween$335and$752,belowwhatindividualsandfamiliesneedtomeeteveryday household obligations such as food, shelter, transportation, and healthcare.

columbus is expected to experience a significant increase in service-related jobs over the next several years. in fact, the food preparation and service industry is expected to add between 10,000 and 11,000 jobs by 2016. though an increase in the total number of jobs is important to the community’s overall stability, food preparation and service related jobs are historically the lowest paying available. One encouraging sign is that healthcare practitioners and technical staff are expected to see an increase of between 7,000 and 8,000 jobs by 2016. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the medical field offers 9 of the 10 best paying jobs.

Source: Ohio Labor market information

Source: Ohio Labor market information


community result: people overcome barriers to accessing health and wellness services.

adults age 18 to 64 with barriers to health access, Franklin county

2004-2005 Benchmark 2008-2009

No usual place/source of care 8.0% 56,754 10.8% 79,892

Needed dental care, could not secure in past 12 months

13.2% 92,611 17.1% 126,074

Needed prescription, could not secure due to cost in past 12 months

17.3% 70,296 19.9% 146,553

Had difficulty paying medical bills in past 12 months

- - 30.9% 227,986

Source: Ohio Family Health Survey and correspondence with Health policy institute of Ohio

clients who identified “regular source of care” as a need

201031.1% (13,106 of 42,100)

Referrals and verifications of appointments kept by type

type appt. kept appt. made

cannot contact

3 attempts made

Over 30 days for appt. by

necessity

Referred for appt.

Unknown total

prescription/pharmaceutical assistance

10,395 22 50 2 112 36 10,617

Specialty health care provider

6,440 55 7 33 159 128 6,822

primary health care provider

5,794 142 26 30 266 185 6,443

mental/behavioral health care provider

1,295 240 645 73 2,029 33 4,315

Vision care provider 886 2 2 0 6 0 896Emergency health care 69 0 0 0 2 473 544Dental care provider 10 1 2 0 5 79 97

medical transportation trips by destination

Destination 2010

medical visits 11,321Social service providers 2,271mental health/behavioral health care 1,439Grocery store/food pantry 589Emergency room 124pharmacy 37Dental appointment 4“Other” 2,101

HEaLtH: Barriers to care

Bold Goal:reduce by half the number of people in franklin county without a regular source of health care.

BACKGROUNDillness and poor health interfere with a person’s ability to pursue and achieve happiness, healthy relationships, and personal success. For many people, access to medical care is sporadic, often due to limited finances or limited insurance coverage. independent of insurance coverage, poor and middle-income adults and persons with functional impairments are significantly more likely than other groups to report cost as a barrier to health care utilization. additional barriers include lack of convenient provider office hours, lack of transportation, language and cultural barriers, and difficultly navigating the health care system.

uwco-funded programs leading Indicators:• Percentage(number)ofclientswhoidentified“regularsourceofcare”asaneed(BC531)

• Numberofreferralsandverificationsofappointmentskeptbytype(BC531)

• Numberofmedicaltransportationtripsbydestinationoftrip(BC521)

these data are being shared in an effort to begin to understand the relationship between UWcO funded program outcomes and Bold Goals. However, UWcO program analysis is based on the first year implementation of a new data collection system. tools used are not tested as valid and reliable and data collection standards require significant improvement. We ask that these results be reviewed with these caveats in mind and that no data from this section be quoted or used in any way in secondary documents or research


practicing primary care providers, Franklin county, 2010

Source: Ohio medical Board, Ohio Nursing Board Note: count of licensed physician assistants is only available for state (2,161).

cancer screenings, Franklin county residents, 2004-2007

mammography in past two Years (age 40+) 74.4%colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy in past Five Years (age 50+) 50.7%prostate-specific antigen test in past Year (age 50+) 60.0%Digital Rectum Exam in past Year (age 50+) 53.3%pap Smear in past three Years (age 18+) 86.8%

Source: Ohio Department of Health, Ohio cancer incidence Surveillance System

HEaLtH: Barriers to care Continued

community level leading Indicators:• Practicingprimarycareproviders

• Peoplereceivingappropriatepreventiveservices–onlycancerscreeningdataatthistime

• Hospital/EDpatientsadmittedwithprimarycareprovideronrecord–datacurrentlyunavailable

access to health care services is important for the achievement of health equity and for increasing the quality of a healthy life for everyone. Ensuring that individuals do not experience barriers to accessing health care means the timely use of personal health services to achieve the best health outcomes. While health insurance is an important aspect of access to health care, other components are equally as critical. these components include having a regular or usual source of primary care, having access to and using clinical preventive services, and the actual number of health care providers practicing in a community. While local and state efforts to improve access to health care services are critical, federal health care reform has and will continue to have a significant influence on these and other factors.

Data that report the percentage of Franklin county adults without a regular source of care are concerning. an upward trend from 8% in 2004-2005 to nearly 11% in 2008-2009 suggests growing barriers to accessing a regular source of care. Having a primary care provider (pcp) as the usual source of care is especially important because he/she can develop sustained relationships with patients and provide integrated services. Having a usual pcp is associated with greater patient trust in the provider, good patient-provider communication, and increased likelihood that patients will receive appropriate care.

Use of evidence-based clinical preventive services help prevent illness by detecting early warning signs or symptoms before they develop into a disease and they detect a disease at an earlier, and often more treatable, stage. clinical preventive services and cancer screenings are generally well utilized in Franklin county as evidenced by the percentage of adults above age 40 (74.4%) who received mammograms and adults above age 18 (86.6%) who received pap Smear exams between 2004 and 2007. though the data does not provide a complete picture of clinical preventive service usage, the clinical screenings indicators demonstrate a moderate level of prevention.

Health care providers (especially pcps) also play an important role in the general health of the communities they serve. However, there has been a decrease in the number of medical students interested in working in primary care. Data reporting the number of practicing primary care providers in 2010 suggests there is approximately one primary care provider for every 200 Franklin county residents. While this ratio is not nearly considered a health professional shortage, concerns persist, especially in light of federal health care reform. as more individuals and families gain access to health insurance coverage through implementation of the affordable care act, health care providers will experience increased need for services from newly insured populations. to improve a community’s access to care and overall health, it is important to monitor and increase the number of practicing primary care providers.


HEaLtH: nutrition & fitness

Bold Goal:Increase the number of people in the columbus metropolitan Area who achieve a healthy weight to rank among the top 5 comparable communities in the united States.

BACKGROUNDObesity among adults in the U.S. more than doubled in the past three decades. there are many consequences of overweight among adults and children. Overweight and obese adults have an increased risk of diseases and conditions that include high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease; stroke, respiratory problems; and some cancers. Overweight adolescents have a 70% chance of becoming overweight or obese adults. Overweight children are at higher risk than normal weight children for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type ii diabetes. additionally, overweight children may face social discrimination.

the fifteen comparison metro areas are based on the columbus partnership’s Benchmarking central Ohio report: austin-Round Rock (tX), charlotte-Gastonia-concord (Nc), chicago-Naperville-Joliet (iL-iN-Wi), cincinnati-middletown (OH-KY), cleveland-Elyria-mentor (OH), indianapolis-carmel (iN), Jacksonville (FL), Kansas city (mO-KS), Louisville (KY-iN), milwaukee-Waukesha-West allis (Wi), minneapolis-St. paul-Bloomington (mN-Wi), Nashville-Davidson-murfreesboro (tN), portland-Vancouver-Beaverton (OR-Wa), Raleigh-cary (Nc), and San Diego-carlsbad-San marcos (ca).

uwco-funded programs leading Indicators:• Programparticipantsengaginginphysicalactivity(NF411)

• Programparticipantsconsuminghealthyfoods(NF411)


community level leading Indicators:• Individualsparticipatinginrecommendedamountofphysicalactivity

• Individualsconsumingrecommendedamountoffruitsandvegetables

• Retailfoodpurchasesofindulgentfoodsandfruitsandvegetables

Body weight, diet, and physical activity are related to health status. a healthful diet helps individuals reduce their risks for many health conditions, and regular physical activity can improve the health and quality of life for people of all ages, regardless of the presence of a chronic disease or disability. there are many behavior-, environment-, and policy-related factors that interact to affect an individual’s overall health and weight status. However, consumption of the appropriate amount of nutrient-dense foods like fruits and vegetables as well as engaging in a recommended amount of physical activity are critical to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. the increase in central Ohio’s healthy weight population from 35.8% in 2007 to 37.2% in 2009 is a positive sign. While this increase is an incremental change, it is a move in the right direction and suggests growing awareness of the need to address behaviors and environments that affect healthy weights. the fact that central Ohio moved up five spots in benchmark comparisons to 15 similar metropolitan areas is also encouraging.

individuals with a healthful diet consume a variety of nutrient-dense foods across a number of food groups -- this is an indicator of a community’s health status including its ability to maintain a healthy weight. it is critical to monitor and encourage the limitation of unhealthy nutrients like saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, added sugars, and sodium (salt). increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables and limiting the amount of high-calorie, low-nutrient foods individuals consume is an effective strategy to do so. Retail food purchases are a unique indicator of food selection and consumption. it is noteworthy that growth in sales volume of fruits and vegetables (+1.3%) was slightly higher than that of indulgent foods (+0.9%) in the columbus market during 2010 and 2011. the slight increase in the percentage of adults consuming the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables in central Ohio from 22.1% in 2007 to 23.8% in 2009 should also be noted.

Less than 20% of adults and adolescents nationally meet guidelines for the recommended amount of physical activity (Healthy people 2020). in central Ohio, 48.1% of adults met guidelines for the recommended amount of physical activity in 2009, which represents a small decline from 2005. personal, social, economic, and environmental factors all play a role in physical activity levels. it is critical to monitor physical activity levels and understand barriers to, and facilitators of, physical activity.

community result: people maintain healthy nutrition and physical fitness.

percentage of adults at a healthy weight, columbus metro area

2005 2007 2008 Benchmark 2009percentage of adult population 36.0% 35.8% 37.7% 37.2%Rank among 16 comparison metro areas 13th 13th (tie) 10th 8th

Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; U.S. census Bureau, american community Survey Note: Here, healthy weight is considered a Bmi less than 25.0.

program participants engaging in physical activity

201082.9% (2,982 of 3,598)

program participants consuming healthy foods

201066.1% (2,069 of 3,130)

percentage of adults participating in regular activity, columbus metro area

2003 2005 2007 2008 Benchmark 200930+ min of moderate activity 5+ days/week or 20+ min of vigorous activity 3+ days/week

48.8% 49.6% 49.1% n/a 48.1%

any physical activities over the past month 78.7% 81.0% 77.2% 77.9% 75.6%

Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

percentage of adults consuming recommended amounts of fruits & vegetables each day, columbus metro area

2007 Benchmark 200822.1% 23.8%

Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

“indulgent” food purchases, columbus market area

One year period ending 5-15-11 change from one year ago

Dollar sales $274,619,831 + 3.1%

Unit sales 122,839,489 + 3.7%

Volume sales 123,437,205 + 0.9%

Source: SymphonyiRi infoScan Reviews data ending 5/15/11 Note: For this indicator, indulgent foods are defined as “food items that appeal to a wide range of consumers’ desired tastes and cravings rather than fulfilling specific dietary needs.” Foods in this category include bakery snacks, pastries, candies, cookies, ice cream/frozen novelties, and salty crackers/snacks. columbus Department of Health assisted UWcO with selection of grocery store items that matched this definition.

Fruit and vegetable food purchases, columbus market area

One year period ending 5-15-11 change from one year ago

Dollar sales $93,248,414 + 1.7%

Unit sales 58,084,444 + 2.1%

Volume sales 58,592,338 + 1.3%

Source: SymphonyiRi infoScan Reviews data ending 5/15/11 Note: For this indicator, food purchases include canned, frozen, and other packaged fruits and vegetables, but do not generally include fresh fruits and vegetables.


HEaLtH: disasters & Emergency preparedness

Bold Goal:prepare one in three franklin county residents to respond to community-wide disasters and individual emergencies.

BACKGROUNDthe Franklin county Emergency management and Homeland Security (FcEm&HS) is the emergency management body for all 42 jurisdictions in the county. in its 2010 risk assessment, FcEm&HS ranks the hazards facing Franklin county based on relative risk, in order priority: 1) flooding, 2) severe winter weather, 3) dam failure, 4) terrorism, 5) infectious diseases, 6) tornados, 7) severe summer storms, 8) extreme heat event, 9) hazardous materials incident, 10) drought, 11) utility interruptions or failures, 12) invasive species, 13) air and water pollution/contamination, 14) aircraft accident, 15) civil disturbance, and 16) earthquakes. in addition to community-wide events, there are a range of personal emergencies for which a household can prepare, e.g., house fire, heart attack, stroke, drowning, and poisoning.

preparedness involves government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector, families and individuals working together to improve a community’s ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from a major disaster or emergency incident. Virtually all communities face threats with the potential for large-scale health consequences, including disease outbreaks, natural disasters such as extreme weather events, and even terrorist attacks. that is why it is critical to foster informed and empowered individuals and households, and develop and maintain adequate workforce and trained volunteer responder capabilities. the public health, health care, and emergency response systems must also work in partnership with communities to mitigate the negative consequences associated with these threats before they happen. When an emergency occurs, government, hospitals, volunteers and private citizens must respond in a well-coordinated manner to maximize the use of available resources and minimize the effect on community health.

uwco-funded programs leading Indicators:• NumberofpeopleinUWCO-fundedprogramscertifiedortrainedbytypeoftraining(DE621)

• NumberofvolunteerrespondersregisteredbyUWCO-fundedprograms(DE631)


community level leading Indicators:• IndividualstrainedinFirstAidorCRP,FranklinCounty/CentralOhio

• MedicalReserveCorpsvolunteersbyoccupation,2010

One part of preparedness involves ensuring that individual community members and their households are prepared for an emergency or disaster. an indicator of individual preparedness is the number of community members who are certified or trained in preparedness or safety courses like basic cpR or First aid. the total number of individuals certified or trained in 2009 and 2010 are encouraging; however, in comparison to the Franklin county population, those trained in preparedness and safety courses represent only approximately 7% of the county population. these skills are critical in the most common types of emergencies. an increasing number of individuals with this type of training also indicates that preparedness messages are reaching more households and families.

Even relatively minor disaster incidents require trained volunteer responders to support professional first responders. Volunteer responders are equipped to provide critical assistance during response activities such as distribution of antibiotics or administration of vaccines, medical treatment of the injured, mass feeding, transportation, and shelter. the data describing trained volunteer responders have yet to demonstrate clear trends; however, they reinforce the reason why another important indicator of community preparedness involves developing and maintaining adequate trained volunteer responder capabilities.

community result: the community is prepared to respond to disasters and emergencies in a coordinated and comprehensive way.

Registered volunteer responders

people certified or trained by type of training

type of training 2010aED 7,594Basic cpR 17,885First aid skills for adults 9,672Rapid responders 5,620Water safety instructor 88total certified or trained 40,859

Registered volunteer responders

201015,631

individuals trained in First aid or cpR, Franklin county/central Ohio

2009 Benchmark 2010american Red cross of Greater columbus (aRcGc) 23,472 31,807american Heart association (aHa) 57,939 (awaiting)Franklin county Emergency management and Homeland Security (FcEm&HS)

1,853 (awaiting)

Source: Email correspondence with representative of each provider Note: aRcGS 2010 total is for Jan-Nov 2010. the count of trainees for the american Heart association includes both aHa and aHa-funded programs. the FcEm&HS count of trainees for calendar year 2009 includes only persons trained at the primary facility.

medical Reserve corps volunteers by occupation, 2010 Benchmark

physicians 33 mental Health professionals 46physician assistants 3 EmS professionals 52Nurses 305 Respiratory therapists 3Nurse practitioners 6 pharmacists 73Nursing Students 130 Other public Health/medical 21Dentists 5 Non-medical/it 1,393Veterinarians/ Vet techs 94

2010 Benchmark

Source: Email correspondence with representative of each provider


HOmE: Safe neighborhoods

Bold Goal:reduce crime by 30% in the five priority neighborhoods—franklinton, King-lincoln, northland, near South Side, and weinland park.

BACKGROUNDUWcO has selected a neighborhood-specific approach to focus all of its program investment and initiatives supporting both Safe Neighborhoods and Safe & Decent Housing community Results in 5 focus neighborhoods: Franklinton, King-Lincoln, Northland, Near South Side, and Weinland park.

it is also important to note that in disadvantaged neighborhoods crime often goes unreported. When neighborhoods undergo revitalization activities, residents are more empowered and develop more attachment to their neighborhoods. this, in turn, increases the likelihood that residents will report crimes in their community. One potential example of this is observed in Weinland park, where reported personal crime increased 27% between 2009 and 2010, and reported property crimes increased 8%, despite recent, focused investment and engagement in the neighborhood by many investors and human service providers.

uwco-funded programs leading Indicators:• Youthwhodonotengageinunruly/delinquent/violentbehavior(SN931)

• Percentage(number)ofparticipantsinUWCO-fundedprogramsengagedincommunitybasedactivities(SN911,SN911A-E,SN912A-E)


community level leading Indicators:• Juvenilearrests(FCCourtofCommonPleasDomesticDivisionandJuvenileBranch)

• Unemployment(ESRIBusinessAnalyst)

the number of crimes committed in neighborhoods is a direct measure of neighborhood safety. However, several caveats must be considered when interpreting crime statistics, including the need to measure data over several years to assess trends. an analysis of columbus crime data showed that violent crime negatively impacted home values in neighborhoods of all income levels, especially in low-income neighborhoods. crime in neighborhoods is also associated with victims and non-victims moving out of the neighborhoods. Other contributing factors to crime in neighborhoods include unemployment and juvenile delinquency and arrest.

Research indicates that juvenile arrests are important indicators of neighborhood safety and perception. Once the juvenile offender reaches adulthood, he is likely to continue exhibiting criminal behaviors and increases his risk of being cycled through the criminal justice system as an adult offender. Youth residing in UWcO’s five focus neighborhoods represent 17% of all Franklin county admissions in 2008, 2009, and 2010. although this could be perceived as “stabilized” levels, true trends will emerge based on analysis over longer spans of time.

Researchers at OSU examined national crime rates between 1979 and 1997 and found much of the increase in crime during that period could be explained by falling wages and rising unemployment among men without college educations. the strongest finding in this study linked falling wages and property crimes such as burglary, as well as a link between wages and some violent crimes - such as assault and robbery - in which money is often a motive. in UWcO’s five focus neighborhoods, unemployment increased by at least 2% between 2008 and 2009. the average rate of unemployment across all 5 neighborhoods in 2009 was 18.2%, compared to 8.3% in the city of columbus (Bureau of Labor Statistics).

community result: people live in safe neighborhoods.

personal crime by neighborhood property crime by neighborhood

Benchmark 2010 Rate per 100

Benchmark 2010 Rate per 100

Franklinton 1,157 13.3 Franklinton 1,446 16.7King-Lincoln 565 8.4 King-Lincoln 805 11.9Near Southside 674 7.8 Near Southside 1,199 13.8Northland/Northern Lights 633 3.3 Northland/Northern Lights 1,357 7.2Weinland park 480 11.5 Weinland park 1,053 25.2

Sources: columbus Division of police, crime incident reports; U.S. census Bureau, Decennial census Note: census 2010 block data were used to calculated crimes rates per 100 population

Youth who do not engage in unruly/delinquent/violent behavior

201098.3% (2,115 of 2,151)

percentage engaged in community based activities

201050.5% (185 of 366)

Juvenile Detention center admissions resulting from arrest, Franklin county

2008 2009 Benchmark 2010

all admissions 3,058 2,455 3,139

Franklinton area (zip code 43222) 51 22 44

King-Lincoln area (43203) 106 61 82

Near Southside area (43206) 161 131 186

Northland/Northern Lights area (43224) 130 145 146

Weinland park area (43201) 61 58 91

Source: Franklin county court of common pleas Domestic Division and Juvenile Branch

Unemployment rate

Source: ESRi Business analyst

Benchmark


HOmE: Safe & decent housing

Bold Goal:reduce vacant and abandoned housing by one-third in the five priority neighborhoods—franklinton, King-lincoln, northland, near South Side, and weinland park.

BACKGROUNDVacant and abandoned properties have been shown to negatively impact the values of surrounding homes and businesses. there is some evidence that when an area reaches a “critical mass” of vacant properties, other residents begin to move out at a quicker pace. While often producing little or no property tax revenue, vacant and abandoned properties incur public costs such as fire and police calls, boarding, demolition, and maintenance. mortgage foreclosures increase the risk of abandonment, in part because homeowners often leave a property before the end of the foreclosure process. Since 2006, columbus code Enforcement has conducted an annual “windshield survey” of all city streets to identify properties that are vacant.

Derelict apartment buildings, boarded storefronts, and vacant single-family houses can become havens for crime and squalor. multiple physical ‘‘incivilities,’’ such as litter or graffiti, broken windows, unkempt lawns, and homes in disrepair, suffer consequences beyond those of the immediate physical decay and disorder. according to the broken-window theory, a few abandoned buildings can trigger a spiral of decline and disinvestment that strains local budgets and encourages businesses and residents to flee inner-city neighborhoods and declining suburbs.

uwco-funded programs leading Indicators:• NumberofhousingunitsrehabilitatedbyUWCO-fundedprograms(SDH811)


community level leading Indicators:• Propertyforeclosures

• Building/demolitionpermits

• Relativevalueofproperty

there is some evidence that when an area reaches a “critical mass” of vacant properties, other residents begin to move out at a quicker pace. While often producing little property tax revenue, vacant and abandoned properties incur public costs such as fire and police calls, boarding, demolition, and maintenance. mortgage foreclosure increases the risk of abandonment, in part because homeowners often leave a property before the end of the foreclosure process.

in 2010 the Franklin county auditor reported 5,314 vacant residential properties in the city of columbus. this represents 1.8% of the total residential housing stock. the average vacancy rate in UWcO’s focus neighborhoods was much greater at 15.2%. UWcO is uniquely positioned to bridge innovative partnerships to combat vacant and abandoned housing through investment in area community Development corporations, and agencies like Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding together central Ohio, and the mid-Ohio Regional planning commission.

community result: people live in safe and decent housing.

Vacant residential properties, city of columbus

2006 2007 2008 2009Benchmark

2010columbus citywide 3,678 4,392 4,761 5,198 5,314 1.8%

Franklinton 370 355 365 437 442 17.1%King-Lincoln 310 358 425 452 451 26.6%Near Southside 308 382 421 476 525 16.7%Northland/Northern Lights 20 41 42 50 50 1.7%Weinland park 105 91 91 77 75 14.1%

Source: columbus Division of code Enforcement; Franklin county auditor Note: Data pertains only to city of columbus within Franklin county. Data refers only to 1-3 unit, non-condominium residential properties as determined by the auditor’s land use code.

Number of rehabilitated housing units

2010396

property foreclosure filings city of columbus permits by type, 2009 Benchmark

NeighborhoodBenchmark

2009Franklinton 88King-Lincoln 125Near Southside 180Northland/Northern Lights 186Weinland park 20

Source: the Daily Reporter

Residential assessed property value

1-3 unit properties, including condominiums apartment buildings

April2009($)Benchmark

April 2010 ($) April2011($) April2009($)Benchmark

April 2010 ($) April2011($)

Franklinton 99,384,400 99,617,200 99,087,500 23,987,900 26,279,200 26,360,000

King-Lincoln 100,090,000 97,486,100 96,695,300 15,044,400 15,030,100 32,033,200

Near Southside 188,835,300 183,767,600 177,091,700 18,804,000 18,117,100 17,570,500

Northland/Northern Lights 382,447,900 379,969,200 374,592,800 91,878,700 90,660,400 83,854,400

Weinland park 47,756,600 46,062,200 45,146,700 43,190,100 44,809,400 52,664,800

Source: Franklin county auditor


frAnKlIn county populAtIon oVErVIEw

table A1. components of population change, 2004 to 2009

FRaNKLiN cOUNtY

cOLUmBUS mEtRO

OHiO

pOpULatiON JULY 1, 2009 1,150,122 1,801,848 11,542,645

NEt cHaNGE, 2004-2009 +53,866 +105,610 +78,052

% cHaNGE, 2004-2009 +4.9% +6.2% +0.7%

figure A1. components of population change, franklin county, 2004 to 2009

Source: U.S. census Bureau, annual population Estimates

Note: addition of the components in Figure a1 will not equal the total county population change due to the small proportion of change that cannot be assigned to a component based on the census statistical model.

table A2. population of franklin county communities, 2010

place 2010 Since 2000Franklin county 1,163,414 +8.8%

columbus 787,033 +10.6%

Dublin 41,751 +33.0%

Westerville 36,120 +2.3%

Reynoldsburg 35,893 +11.9%

Grove city 35,575 +31.4%

Upper arlington 33,771 +0.3%

Gahanna 33,248 +1.9%

Hilliard 28,435 +17.4%

Whitehall 18,062 -5.9%

Worthington 13,575 -3.9%

Bexley 13,057 -1.1%

New albany 7,724 +108.1%

canal Winchester 7,101 +58.6%

Grandview Heights 6,536 -2.4%

Groveport 5,363 +38.8%

Obetz 4,532 +14.0%

minerva park 1,272 -1.2%

Lithopolis 1,106 na

Urbancrest 960 +10.6%

Valleyview 620 +3.2%

marble cliff 573 -11.3%

Riverlea 545 +9.2%

Harrisburg 320 -3.6%

Lockbourne 237 -15.4%

Brice 114 +62.9%

United Way of Central Ohio: Leading Indicators 2011 Page 1

Franklin County population overview Table A1. Components of population change, 2004 to 2009

Franklin County

Columbus Metro

Ohio

Population July 1, 2009 1,150,122 1,801,848 11,542,645

Net change, 2004-‐2009 +53,866 +105,610 +78,052

% change, 2004-‐2009 +4.9% +6.2% +0.7%

Figure A1. Components of population change, Franklin County, 2004 to 2009

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Population Estimates Note: Addition of the components in Figure A1 will not equal the total county population change due to the small proportion of change that cannot be assigned to a component based on the Census statistical model.

Table A2. Population of Franklin County communities, 2010

Place 2010 Since 2000

Franklin County 1,163,414 +8.8%

Columbus 787,033 +10.6%

Dublin 41,751 +33.0%

Westerville 36,120 +2.3%

Reynoldsburg 35,893 +11.9%

Grove City 35,575 +31.4%

Upper Arlington 33,771 +0.3%

Gahanna 33,248 +1.9%

Hilliard 28,435 +17.4%

Whitehall 18,062 -‐5.9%

Worthington 13,575 -‐3.9%

Bexley 13,057 -‐1.1%

New Albany 7,724 +108.1%

Canal Winchester 7,101 +58.6%

Grandview Heights 6,536 -‐2.4%

Groveport 5,363 +38.8%

Obetz 4,532 +14.0%

Minerva Park 1,272 -‐1.2%

Lithopolis 1,106 na

Urbancrest 960 +10.6%

Valleyview 620 +3.2%

Marble Cliff 573 -‐11.3%

Riverlea 545 +9.2%

Harrisburg 320 -‐3.6%

Lockbourne 237 -‐15.4%

Brice 114 +62.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census

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20,633

46,870

-‐30,000 -‐20,000 -‐10,000

0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000

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Natural change (births -‐ deaths)


Figure A2. Franklin County jurisdictions and United Way of Central Ohio’s Priority Neighborhoods Source: Franklin County Auditor Map by Community Research Partners

The United Way of Central Ohio Priority Neighborhoods

During 2008, the United Way of Central Ohio undertook a research and stakeholder-‐driven process to identify priority neighborhoods for concentrating certain organizational resources and closely tracking progress over the next several years. Following the analysis, UWCO volunteers identified community partners and stakeholders based upon their long-‐term commitment to the neighborhood and their ability to invest concurrently. The five neighborhoods selected were Franklinton, King-‐Lincoln, Northland, Near South Side, and Weinland Park. When available, indicators are presented individually for each neighborhood.

figure A2. franklin county jurisdictions and united way of central ohio’s priority neighborhoods

Source: Franklin county auditor map by community Research partners

the united way of central ohio priority neighborhoodsDuring 2008, the United Way of central Ohio undertook a research and stakeholder-driven process to identify priority neighborhoods for concentrating certain organizational resources and closely tracking progress over the next several years. Following the analysis, UWcO volunteers identified community partners and stakeholders based upon their long-term commitment to the neighborhood and their ability to invest concurrently. the five neighborhoods selected were Franklinton, King-Lincoln, Northland, Near South Side, and Weinland park. When available, indicators are presented individually for each neighborhood.


frAnKlIn county populAtIon oVErVIEw (continued)

figure A3. Age composition of franklin county, 2010

figure A4. race composition of franklin county, 2010

table A3. franklin county residents of hispanic ethnicity by place of origin, 2010

Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 55,718

mexican 31,905

puerto Rican 6,443

central american 5,203

South american 3,830

Dominican 1,879

cuban 1,285

Other Hispanic or Latino 5,173

Source (all items on this page): U.S. census Bureau, american community Survey


Figure A3. Age composition of Franklin County, 2010

Figure A4. Race composition of Franklin County, 2010

Table A3. Franklin County residents of Hispanic ethnicity by place of origin, 2010


Mexican 31,905

Puerto Rican 6,443

Central American 5,203

South American 3,830

Dominican 1,879

Cuban 1,285


Source (all items on this page): U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Figure A5. Household type composition of Franklin County, 2010

Note: In the table above, “children” refer the householder’s own child under age 18 and present in the household.

Table A4. Place of residence one year ago for current Franklin County residents, 2009

Same house 1 year ago 922,266 81%

Same county, same city 116,760 10%

Same county, different city 38,810 3%

Same state, different county 49,256 4%

Different state 20,601 2%

Abroad/foreign country 5,216 <1%

83,117

195,425

56,997 81,764

190,763

238,341

201,301

115,706

Under 5 years

5 to 17 years

18 to 20 years

21 to 24 years

25 to 34 years

35 to 49 years

50 to 64 years

65 years and over

White 69%

Black or African

American 21%

Asian 4%

Some Other Race 3%

Two or More Races

3%

Married with

children 17%

Married no children

22%

Single parent, male

2%

Single parent, female

9% Other family household

8%

Living alone 32%

Nonfamily household

(2+) 10%






Mexican 31,905

Puerto Rican 6,443



Dominican 1,879

Cuban 1,285












83,117

195,425

56,997 81,764

190,763

238,341

201,301

115,706

Under 5 years

5 to 17 years

18 to 20 years

21 to 24 years

25 to 34 years

35 to 49 years

50 to 64 years

65 years and over

White 69%

Black or African

American 21%

Asian 4%

Some Other Race 3%

Two or More Races

3%

Married with

children 17%

Married no children

22%

Single parent, male

2%



8%

Living alone 32%

Nonfamily household

(2+) 10%

figure A5. household type composition of franklin county, 2010

Note: in the table above, “children” refer the householder’s own child under age 18 and present in the household.

table A4. place of residence one year ago for current franklin county residents, 2009






abroad/foreign country 5,216 <1%






Mexican 31,905

Puerto Rican 6,443



Dominican 1,879

Cuban 1,285












83,117

195,425

56,997 81,764

190,763

238,341

201,301

115,706

Under 5 years

5 to 17 years

18 to 20 years

21 to 24 years

25 to 34 years

35 to 49 years

50 to 64 years

65 years and over

White 69%

Black or African

American 21%

Asian 4%

Some Other Race 3%

Two or More Races

3%

Married with

children 17%

Married no children

22%

Single parent, male

2%



8%

Living alone 32%

Nonfamily household

(2+) 10%


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