Living United 2014 Issue 1

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LIVING UNITED2014, ISSUE

WOMENS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL CELEFIVE YEARS OF WOMEN HELPING W

MORE THAN 500 ENGAGED MEMBERS POWER THE UNIQUE GR

level of financial stability for themselves andtheir families through continuing education.

The WLC built E3 from the ground up incollaboration with Apprisen, Godman GuildAssociation and New Directions Career Center.Prime candidates for the program are womenwith a GED, HS diploma or some collegewho are living near the poverty line. Theprogram includes four months of intensiveacademic preparation work to enter collegeor vocational training. Both during and afterthis program, participants receive supportiveservices including links to scholarships, andjob placement assistance.

Today, more than 100 women have participatedin the E3 program. One of the hallmarks ofthis successful effort has been the one-on-one

mentoring of participants by WLC memDozens of accomplished women leadersshared their knowledge and expertise formed strong bonds with E3 participantswhich has greatly helped them on their jouto financial stability and independence.

further assist E3 participants in their studiethe WLC launched a scholarship progin 2013 that covers full tuition, books, and living expenses for four semesters. scholarships were awarded in 2013.

Online Extra:The best way to understahow the WLC has changed the livwomen over the past five years isee and hear it first-hand. You cview the WLC 5th Anniversary videowww.liveunitedcentralohio.org/wlc-video

The WLC 5 th Anniversary Committee (from left): Kari Jones,Shirley Fradette, Stacy Carlson, Laura Compton and

Yolanda Howell.

WLC Past Chair Tanny Crane WLC Vice Chair Renee Shum

5 th Anniversary event panelists: WLC mentorVeronica Bennu, E 3 participant JenniferCombs and Columbus State Community

College President Dr. David Harrison.

On January 9, Womens Leadership Councilmembers, E3 participants and partnersgathered to celebrate the fifth anniversaryof this group of engaged central Ohio women.From the groups launch in 2009, it becamepart of the powerful WLC network that today

has more than 55,000 members in 143communities and has raised more than $1billion. The vision that was developed andimplemented in the early years of the groupwas to engage and mobilize more women byhaving the members themselves determinehow they wanted the investments and time tobe used to improve the lives of local women.

Tanny Crane, former board chair and longtimechampion for the work of United Way, becameChair of the new group and together withUnited Way of Central Ohios President andCEO, Janet Jackson, led the early outreachfor members. A core group of 53 womencommitted to helping shape the new WLC.These enthusiastic women leaders werecrucial to the success of the group.

After months of learning and thoughtfuldiscussion, on September 23, 2010, the WLCannounced its E3 (Educate, Empower andElevate) initiative to help low- to moderate-income working women in central Ohio becomeeducated, empowered and elevated to a new

5 th Anniversary event sponsor Barbara K. Fergus (center)with E 3 scholarship recipients (from left) Jolara OHarra,

Flora Yee, Jessica Skeen, Jennifer Combs.

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Get the facts. We collect pertinent data and analyze it to deterthe most effective ways to invest our donors gifts. In a coimpact model each partner organization will bring its dataanalysis to the table, and together we can work to determine thcauses of the issues we need to solve.

Prioritize the goals of the community-wide effort over those ofeach partner organization. This may be the most difficult guidebecause, while every partner is working to strengthen our comwe all accomplish that by focusing primarily on the workindividual organizations.

Maintain a long-term perspective. Creating transformationchange will take a long time and there will be many triumpsetbacks along the way. Once we have an effective plan in plhave to persevere and support each other.

Uniting a diverse group of leaders to create greater positive than anyone could achieve on their own is an ambitious underbut I believe that we can do it and we must do it.

Sincerely,

Janet E. JacksonPresident and CEOUnited Way of Central Ohio

PRESIDENTS UPDATELast November, our Board of Trusteesapproved a strategic plan that willguide our organization over thecoming years. A key part of the plancalls on United Way to work closely

with a broad and diverse group ofpartners to develop and implementan effective community-wide planthat builds pathways out of poverty.

To achieve this we will create collective impact. At its simplest level,collective impact happens when a core group of people or organizationscome together around a shared goal with a common set of strategiesand methods everyone bringing their strengths to the table tosolve an issue that cannot be solved alone. Collective impact movesbeyond collaboration. It requires a higher level of commitment andthat each partner fulfill the role that best moves the collective workforward. United Way is embracing this new model and is willing to be

a convener, catalyst, advocate or leader.We are at the beginning of our journey toward achieving collectiveimpact, but some of the guidelines we have learned from our years ofeffective collaboration are already clear.

Trust each other. Every partner who comes to the table has to knowthat there is a mutual level of trust. We achieve this by being openand transparent ourselves and expecting that of all partners. To createtransformational change will take all of our energy.

The Loaned Executive program continues to be a great investment byour generous corporate partners. During the 2013 campaign 9 corporateLoaned Executives joined the United Way team during the peak campaignperiod from August to November. These energetic executives managed308 accounts and helped raise nearly $12 million. This means that eachLoaned Executive helped us raise $1.3 million for community impactinvestment! Our 9 public sector Loaned Executives and Campaign Liaisonshelped raise more than $3.5 million and managed more than 250 accounts.

The Loaned Executive Program provides an unique opportunity forparticipants to obtain leadership opportunities and new skills whileserving our community. Loaned Executives serve as the representatives

of United Way in workplaces throughout central Ohio, and are a crucialpart of every campaign.

The Loaned Executive Program received financial and in-kind supportfrom Alliance Data, American Electric Power, Fifth Third Bank, LimitedBrands, Nationwide, and State Auto. The program is led by Chair MarkStewart, formerly of Alliance Data, and Co-chair Deb Gutman, formerly ofFifth Third Bank. Both Mark and Deb were instrumental in securing thefinancial support that makes this vital program possible.

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR LOANED EXECUTIV

2013 Loaned Executives (left to right): Jennifer Smith Thorne, JDurham, Amie Grubs, Audrey White, Yvonne Foster-Smith,Meisner, Jan Pitts, Marty Dixon, Sandy Grant, Morgan Mont

Percy Hodge, Jonathan Greentree, Annie Hoang. Not pic Jennifer Crow, David Holt, Mark Hurtt.

To learn more about the Loaned Executive Program and how your company can participate, please contact Chanelle Smith at or [email protected].

The Loaned Executive Program shouldincorporated into the training/development progof every mid to large company in central Ohiois truly a win win opportunity.Jim Durham


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IN DEPTH: TAX TIMETax Time is a network of nonprofit, business,and government organizations that work toprovide free tax assistance services andto connect low- and moderate-income

households to financial education andsavings opportunities. It is managed byUnited Way of Central Ohio. Lead partnersthat provide free tax preparation servicesinclude AARP, The Ohio Benefit Bank andUnited Way.

For many in our community surviving onlow and moderate incomes, tax time is acritically important financial moment. Anumber of refundable tax credits benefitlow income individuals, particularly thosewho are parents or are pursuing a higher

education degree. These credits include: childtax credits; the retirement credit; educationcredits such as the American Opportunity taxcredit and the Lifetime Learning tax credit;and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

Many people are surprised to find thatthe EITC has become the nations largestand most effective anti-poverty program,significantly increasing the number of singleparents leaving welfare for employment. Thisfederal tax credit for working individualsand families was enacted by Congress in1975 and significantly expanded in the late1980s and early 1990s, the tax credit wascreated to reduce the tax burden on lower-income workers, supplement their wages,and encourage greater participation in theworkforce.

According to United Way Worldwide, between2009 and 2011 on average, the EITC andChild Tax Credit, which was created in 1997,lifted 9.4 million people out of poverty in theUnited States, including 4.9 million children.Research suggests that the EITC positivelyimpacts children and families far beyondthe limited timeframe during which familiesclaim the credit. In fact, studies show thatthe EITC encourages work, reduces poverty,and also improves child health and academicachievement, increasing the likelihood ofcollege attendance and improving prospectsfor higher earnings when children becomeadults. This is one of the most effective waysto create pathways out of poverty.

By helping families maximize their refunds(which can account for up to 40% of theirannual income) and avoid tax preparationand loan fees, Tax Time has had a significant

impact. Over the past six years, Tax Timevolunteers have prepared and processedover 34,000 returns, helping people claimapproximately $40 million in refunds. Thesehouseholds have also saved an estimated$8.6 million in tax preparation fees andrefund anticipation loan costs. 2013 wasa record-breaking year for Tax Times freetax preparation services. More than 300volunteers helped 14,530 households a12% increase over 2012.

Tax Time Results: 34,000 returns. $40 millionin refunds. $8.6 million in taxpreparation fee savings.

A recent report by the New America Foundetails the positive impact Tax Time hasin central Ohio. It points out that baon client survey results at least 10%

Tax Time clients would not have filed without the service. Given that the averefund amount for the Coalitions clients$1,585, an additional estimated $620,0in new refunds for low-income familiesgenerated. The report also cites that fact the average client income was approxim$20,600 a year, proving that Tax Timsuccessful in reaching the lower inchouseholds that most need the additioincome that tax refunds provide. The repauthor, David Rothstein, writes that Tax efficiently fulfills client needs: more 60% of clients were return customers.

The full report can be downloadedNewamerica.net.

2014CENTRAL OHIOFINANCIALRESOURCEGUIDE

The recently launched 2014 Central Financial Resource Guide is the laresource created by Tax Time. This provides an extensive list of local progand partners that offer services helppeople build assets and become financstable.

An example is SaveNOW+, a unique saprogram that grows tax refunds over tSaveNOW+ participants can directly dea portion of their refund into a free savaccount at participating Tax Time sites. for opening an account, they receive aenrollment bonus. If they continue to throughout the year, they can earn up to $more for their accounts.

VOLUNTEER FOR TAX TIME TOEven though tax season is already underway its not too late to volunteer to help hafamilies get the refunds that will help them become and remain financially stable

We are looking for volunteer tax preparers, and there are many other opportunitieYou can become a Financial Coach, and help clients refine their financial goals anthem to local community resources.

You bring your energy and passion to help and we will provide the training you ntaxtimecentralohio.org to see the volunteer opportunities available.
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KELLY J. KELLEHER NAMED 2014 CHAMPION OFCITY YEAR COLUMBUS NAMED

2014 CHAMPION OF CHILDREN NONPROFIT ORGAHONOREES TO BE RECOGNIZED AT THE 21ST ANNUAL CHAMPION OF CHILDREN SIGNATUR

ON FEBRUARY 11 AT THE SOUTHERN THEATREKelly J. Kelleher, MD, MPH ofNationwide Childrens Hospital hasbeen named the 2014 Championof Children. Kelleher joins a groupof dynamic local leaders who havebeen recognized as Champions ofChildren for their work to createa better tomorrow for all of thechildren in central Ohio.

Over his distinguished career Kellyhas been a great leader in childhoodinitiatives. He is a true championfor the cause of childrens health,said Elfi Di Bella, President and

CEO of YWCA Columbus, and Chair of the Champion of ChildrenSelection Committee. Kelly has paved the way for new standardsand health initiatives for children, particularly high-risk children,and he understands that this not only improves individual lives, butstrengthens our entire community.

Dr. Kelleher is Vice President of Community Health and ServicesResearch at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, and Center Director in the

Center for Innovation in Pediatric Practice at The Research Institute atNationwide Childrens Hospital. He is also Professor of Pediatrics andPublic Health in the Colleges of Medicine and Public Health at The OhioState University. He is a pediatrician and health services researcherfocused on improving and measuring the quality of pediatric care forhigh-risk children affected by social determinants of health, violence,neglect, alcohol, drug use or mental disorders. He is also PrincipalInvestigator on the Healthcare Innovation Award from the Centers forMedicare and Medicaid Services, which is helping improve the healthof more than 300,000 children in Central and Southeastern Ohio.

City Year Columbus wasselected as the Champion ofChildren Nonprofit Organizationfor the remarkable results ithas achieved with its dynamicapproach to improving the livesof children and youth.

City Year Columbus is aneducation-focused nonprofitorganization that was foundedon the principles of service and

leadership. Since 1994, City Year Columbus has served more million hours, impacted more than 75,000 children and youth, over 10,000 community volunteers contributing more than 75,0of service and graduated more than 600 corps members. Cpartners with Columbus City Schools to promote reading prand citizenship, helping increase attendance and graduationin many urban schools. One example of their success is Weinland Park, where 91% of students tutored by City Year their Reading Comprehension Assessment by one letter grade

City Year is a great example of collaboration and results. Thewith many nonprofit organizations in addition to Columbus Citto deepen relationships and strengthen student achievemenengagement, said Di Bella. The mentoring provided by thmembers is helping transform educational outcomes for studdisadvantaged neighborhoods, and we are fortunate to have senergetic and effective organization in central Ohio.

Kelly Kelleher and City Year Columbus will be honored aAnnual Champion of Children Signature Event to be held at 6on February 11, 2014 at The Southern Theatre. The event, wbe taped for later broadcast on WOSU, will include an award and a one-on-one conversation between former WOSU O

host Fred Andrle and Paul Tough, author ofHow Children Succeed:Curiosity and the Hidden Power of Character.Tickets are availableliveunitedcentralohio.org/champion-of-children.

Since 1994, Champiof Children has beenleading voice in raisiawareness on educatiissues, mobilizing ocommunity to supp

education and investing in effective efforts that help chsucceed in school. In 2010, Champion of Children joinewith United Way of Central Ohio and has since taken oleadership role in United Ways work in the education imp

To learn more about cutting edge research in eduand read insightful commentary from local and naeducation leaders, sign up to receive the ChampioChildren Education Journal. This online journal is availiveunitedcentralohio.org/education-journal.

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United Way of Central Ohio is partneringwith the City of Columbus to reconvene theYP Presidents Council, formerly managedby the Columbus Chamber of Commerce.The YP Presidents Council will continue tobring together leaders from the many youngprofessionals organizations in our communityto learn, share and grow together. Thebi-monthly meetings will include opportunities

for networking, professional development, bestpractice sharing as well as opportunities tolearn more about the needs and challenges inour community and how young professionalscan make a positive impact.

United Ways role with the Council furtherstrengthens involvement with the important YPcommunity. Thousands of young professionals in

central Ohio have become part of the Unitefamily through membership in groups likwhich recently celebrated 21 years of engyoung leaders, and GenNext and PRIDEwhich offer a variety of volunteer opportu

To learn more about the YP Presidents Cplease contact Melanie Murphy, or Charles yppresidentscouncil@liveunitedcentraloh

Pride Leadership Cycle 6 graduates. Front row (left to right): JSpinelli, Linda Guyton, Lori Hollenbaugh, Gerald M. Schwarow: William J. Ruffner, Chris Rutter, Kevin Bailey, Brian Crow: Dwayne Steward, Nicholas Stanich, Adrian Furman.

Project Diversity Cycle 22 graduates. Front row (left to right):Latisha Chastang, Cherri Chattman-Grubb, Tamika Martin, NicciHarrell Hicks, Ashley Dansby, Stephanie D. Adams, Chasity Lambert,Timothy P. Williams. Middle row: Karim Todd, Cynthia McDonald-

DeVese, Melissa Blount-Garner, Kenneth L. Wright, Becky Roman- Amador, Leonard Jennings, Randall Jerrod Wiggins, George Mance,Eileen Y. Crenshaw. Back row: Deadra R. McIntosh, Kevin A. Carter,Fortrella Cummings, Deqa Mahammed, J. Baradino Bowles, JasonMorgan, Justin C. Davis, Ojala A. Mwalimu. Not pictured: Lisette N.Estrada.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OURPROJECT DIVERSITY ANDPRIDE LEADERSHIP GRADUATES!United Way congratulates Project Diversity Cycle 22 and Pride Leadership Cycle 6 graduates!

These graduates join a growing group of diverse leaders who are helping to shape the future ofcentral Ohio with their community and nonprofit board service. Thanks to Grange Insurance andColumbia Gas of Ohio for their generous sponsorship of these leadership programs.

UNITED WAY HELPS LEAD YP PRESIDENTS COUNCIL

Online Extra:Learn more about Project Diversity and Pride Leader
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LEADERSHIP GIVUnited Way of Central Ohios Leadership Giving groups offer the opportunity for donors to learn more about how thelping improve lives in central Ohio, develop meaningful service projects and network with other community and

HOLIDAY PARTY WITH A PURPOSEOn December 11, more than 150 members of leadership giving groups and their guests came outto gift wrap new toys to be given to children in need this Christmas. This joint effort was a greatexample of our leadership givers in action as volunteers. State Auto and EY (formerly Ernst &Young) generously sponsored the event. In all, hundreds of gifts were wrapped then distributedto kids for Christmas by seven agencies

KEY CLUB ENJOYS BLUES FOR SMOKE EXHIBIT

Key Club Co-Chair Jacqueline Neal anWexner Center Director Sherri Geldin

On November 22, more than 90 Key Clubmembers and guests enjoyed the Blues forSmoke exhibition at the Wexner Center for theArts. The event was hosted by Sherri Geldinand Jack Jackson of the Wexner Center andsponsored by Donna and Larry James, andCrabbe, Brown and James LLP.

To learn more about Key Club, pleasecontact Charles Hill at 614.241.3082 [email protected].

Clarence Mingo and Clarence Nowlin Sean Ross, Donna James, Larry James and

Jennifer Adair

Ervan and Rashanda Rodgers Key Club members enjoying theBlues for Smoke exhibition
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COMMUNIBUILDE

WLC DSW FASHION SHOWOn October 17, DSW and the Womens Leadership Council teamed up for the second annualedition of their fall shoe fashion show. E3 mentees and their mentors modeled the latestfashions on the runway at this popular event that drew more than 200 WLC members andfriends.

To learn more about the WLC, please contact Betsy McCabe at [email protected] 614.227.2734.

Sarah McCabe andChristina Stewart

Kathleen Trafford andPatty Tumen

DSWs Patti Gilligan Theresa Harris, Kelie Hemphill andEmily Anderson

THANK YOU to all the WLC members3 participants who served as fashion mode


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LIVING UNITEDTickets are still available for The 2014 Championof Children Signature Event featuring Paul Tough,author of the best selling bookHow ChildrenSucceed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Powerof Character. In the book, Tough examinesthe effects of adverse childhood experiences on

child development, learning and behavior andhighlights key character traits that must bedeveloped to help children overcome challengesand succeed. At the event, he will discuss thesethemes in a one-on-one conversation with formerWOSU Open Line host Fred Andrle.

The Champion of Children Signature Event andyear-round activities are generously sponsoredby: Champion Partners Nationwide, Battelle;Presenting Partner AEP; Supporting Partners

The Columbus Foundation, Huntington The Kirwan Institute for the Study of RacEthnicity, Limited Brands Foundation; Spon Jenis Splendid Ice Creams, Nationwide ChiHospital, The Ohio State University, US Media Partners Columbus Business F

J. Davis Creative, Mills James Productions, Public Media.

For more information and to purchase tickets,liveunitedcentralohio.org/champion-of-chilIf you are interested in a corporate or indivsponsorship for Champion of Childrens round efforts, please contact Elizabeth Troat [email protected].

2014 CHAMPION OF CHILDREN SIGNATURE EVENT FEATURING AUTHFEBRUARY 11, 2014 AT THE SOUTHERN THEATRE

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