UNCA The Right Place to Be UNCA is the national advocate for social justice, neighborhood-based progress, and community building that is asset-based, opportunity driven and rooted in the rich tradition of the settlement house movement. To Milwaukee, from your UNCA CenterLink 5 th Annual Executive Director & Board Leadership Summit, September 23, 2011 Welcome!

UNCA The Right Place to Be UNCA is the national advocate for social justice, neighborhood-based progress, and community building that is asset-based, opportunity driven and rooted in the rich tradition of the settlement house movement. Agenda  Quick Intro to UNCA  Celebrating History  What we’re focusing on...  Why it’s important for all of us  Dialogue & Questions

UNCA The Right Place to Be UNCA is the national advocate for social justice, neighborhood-based progress, and community building that is asset-based, opportunity driven and rooted in the rich tradition of the settlement house movement. ABOUT UNCA United Neighborhood Centers of America

UNCA The Right Place to Be UNCA is the national advocate for social justice, neighborhood-based progress, and community building that is asset-based, opportunity driven and rooted in the rich tradition of the settlement house movement. Advocacy ● Community Building ● Opportunity UNCA is a national advocate for social justice, neighborhood-based progress, and community building that is inclusive, multi-generational, family-oriented, asset-based, opportunity-driven, and rooted in the rich tradition of the settlement house movement. UNCA’s members comprise a voluntary network of nonprofit community-based organizations including settlement houses, neighborhood and community centers, and similar community-building institutions. UNCA builds neighborhoods with neighbors.

UNCA The Right Place to Be UNCA is the national advocate for social justice, neighborhood-based progress, and community building that is asset-based, opportunity driven and rooted in the rich tradition of the settlement house movement. 5 What is UNCA? In Simple Terms  A 501(c)(3) nonprofit network, movement, and association like CenterLink

UNCA The Right Place to Be UNCA is the national advocate for social justice, neighborhood-based progress, and community building that is asset-based, opportunity driven and rooted in the rich tradition of the settlement house movement. History progressiveinclusive change  Established in 1911, UNCA was founded as the National Federation of Settlements (NFS) in White Plains, NY, by Jane Addams, Lilian Wald, Graham Taylor, and other pioneers of US settlement house movement. NFS changed its name to United Neighborhood Centers of America (UNCA) in UNCA’s national headquarters is in Milwaukee, WI and its public policy office is in Washington, DC. UNCA has a proud history of progressive, inclusive social and public policy change.  Currently, UNCA is celebrating its 100 th Anniversary (from October 4, 2010 through October 19, 2011).

UNCA The Right Place to Be UNCA is the national advocate for social justice, neighborhood-based progress, and community building that is asset-based, opportunity driven and rooted in the rich tradition of the settlement house movement. UNCA’s Mission  UNCA’s mission is to strengthen and empower its member organizations ; to foster neighborhood pride, local decision- making and better social conditions; and to help individuals and families...  UNCA is concerned about the whole neighborhood, its welfare and spirit. UNCA builds neighborhoods with neighbors.  UNCA member agencies serve whole families in a way that “makes a difference” through comprehensive, coordinated, neighborhood-based and family-focused services. UNCA builds neighborhoods with neighbors.

UNCA The Right Place to Be UNCA is the national advocate for social justice, neighborhood-based progress, and community building that is asset-based, opportunity driven and rooted in the rich tradition of the settlement house movement. The Families International UmbrellaFamilies International, Inc. (NPO, ‘Holding Company,’ Administrative And Back Office Services) United Neighborhood NeighborhoodCenters of America (NPO, Membership Association) Alliance for Children And Families (NPO, Membership Association) Ways to Work (NPO, CDFI FinancialIntermediary) FEI Behavioral Health, Inc. (For-Profit, EAP Provider, Crisis Planning and Management)

UNCA The Right Place to Be UNCA is the national advocate for social justice, neighborhood-based progress, and community building that is asset-based, opportunity driven and rooted in the rich tradition of the settlement house movement. CELEBRATING HISTORY United Neighborhood Centers of America

UNCA The Right Place to Be UNCA is the national advocate for social justice, neighborhood-based progress, and community building that is asset-based, opportunity driven and rooted in the rich tradition of the settlement house movement. Celebrating History...  This week (Tuesday) marked the end of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT)  The State of Wisconsin boasts an outstanding candidate for the US Senate: Tammy Baldwin  But, election season will be BRUTAL to us... attacks are coming. Get ready!

UNCA The Right Place to Be UNCA is the national advocate for social justice, neighborhood-based progress, and community building that is asset-based, opportunity driven and rooted in the rich tradition of the settlement house movement. WHAT WE’RE FOCUSING ON... United Neighborhood Centers of America

UNCA The Right Place to Be UNCA is the national advocate for social justice, neighborhood-based progress, and community building that is asset-based, opportunity driven and rooted in the rich tradition of the settlement house movement. Neighborhood Revitalization  Comprehensive, Coordinated, Inclusive Community Building  White House’s Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative nitiatives/neighborhood-revitalization nitiatives/neighborhood-revitalization  HUD, HHS, Treasury, Education, Justice  Foundations (national, regional, local)  Other Partner (& Potential Partner) Infrastructure Organizations (LISC, NeighborWorks® America, etc.)

UNCA The Right Place to Be UNCA is the national advocate for social justice, neighborhood-based progress, and community building that is asset-based, opportunity driven and rooted in the rich tradition of the settlement house movement. The National Neighborhood Alliance (NNA)  CenterLink is a charter member (this is your alliance too)  Includes other national infrastructure and intermediary organizations like:  United Way Worldwide, LISC, NeighborWorks®, Enterprise Community Partners, the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP), PolicyLink, and others  An infrastructure that could allow for cooperation on the national level AND the community/neighborhood level

UNCA The Right Place to Be UNCA is the national advocate for social justice, neighborhood-based progress, and community building that is asset-based, opportunity driven and rooted in the rich tradition of the settlement house movement. LGBTQ&A Community & NR  Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure  Health: Education, Prevention & Treatment  Inclusion & Community Leadership  Commerce, Job Creation & Training  Justice & Crime Prevention

UNCA The Right Place to Be UNCA is the national advocate for social justice, neighborhood-based progress, and community building that is asset-based, opportunity driven and rooted in the rich tradition of the settlement house movement. Dialogue & Questions?

UNCA The Right Place to Be UNCA is the national advocate for social justice, neighborhood-based progress, and community building that is asset-based, opportunity driven and rooted in the rich tradition of the settlement house movement. United Neighborhood Centers of America is Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI West Lake Park Drive Milwaukee, WI Phone: Fax: Web: President: Ian B. Bautista (direct (414) ); Member Relations Associate: Jerica Broeckling (direct (414) ); Public Policy Office in Washington, DC: (202) Sr. VP of Public Policy, Patrick Lester, Policy Analyst: Hayling Price,