UNITED WAY OF METRO CHICAGO Internal expertise; connections with a variety of partners, volunteer and donors; resources to drive lasting change at a regional and neighborhood level Part of largest non-profit network in the world Advocate for human service sector 80+ years of local experience $40m+ invested in the region annually 4,600 volunteers 6 counties 170 best-in-class non-profit partners Strategies to build stronger neighborhoods

WHY UNITED WAY? 1. We solve issues using an integrated approach. 2. We know the people, politics and players and how to best coordinate them. 3. We have a collaborative and transparent process for accountability and results. 4. We have the scale to drive maximum impact. 5. We promote community engagement and philanthropy

UNITED WAY IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR BIG IMPACT

WE FIGHT FOR STRONGER NEIGHBORHOODS WHAT MAKES A STRONG NEIGHBORHOOD? Good schools Employment opportunities Safe streets Access to health care Healthy food options Afterschool programs Parks and green space Neighbors who care

BRIGHTON PARK LEAD PARTNER Brighton Park Neighborhood Council BOLD GOAL Increase the graduation rate at Kelly High School to 90% PROGRESS 52 parent mentors working in 6 community schools  Health Promoters program expanded from 7 to 10 people conducting health education outreach Teen Reach programming expanded 41 health education and 20 financial literacy workshops offered to community Leaders of Tomorrow program provided trauma-informed case management and mentorship to 80 students

WEST CHICAGO LEAD PARTNER WeGo Together for Kids BOLD GOAL By 2025, 90% of students will meet projected growth rates in reading and math, and the obesity rate for K–9 students will be reduced by 6.37% PROGRESS Family Resource Center at Currier School opened to community Four Family Wellness Nights offered free medical, dental and vision screenings, free water filters, health and utility savings education sessions, and $5.00 car seats Two bilingual mental health clinicians serving preschool and middle school

AUSTIN LEAD PARTNER Austin Coming Together BOLD GOAL By 2025, provide high quality early learning opportunities to 3,900 low income children living in the community; and assist 2,775 residents to attain and retain living wage work  PROGRESS 916 early learning slots filled in 2016 5 people placed in jobs in 2016 Family Resource Center at Currier School opened to community Four Family Wellness Nights offered free medical, dental and vision screenings, free water filters, health and utility savings education sessions, and $5.00 car seats Two bilingual mental health clinicians serving preschool and middle school

EVANSTON LEAD PARTNER Evanston Cradle to Career BOLD GOAL Increase overall kindergarten readiness to 85% by 2025, while significantly increasing parity for African American and Latino children

LITTLE VILLAGE  LEAD PARTNER Latinos Progresando BOLD GOAL Increase the percentage of healthy weight children in Marshall Square between the ages of 2 and 17 from 51% to 60% by 2020

AUBURN GRESHAM  LEAD PARTNER Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation BOLD GOAL 80% of 3rd grade students read at or above grade level by 2027

BLUE ISLAND/ROBBINS LEAD PARTNER Metropolitan Family Services BOLD GOAL In development, with a focus on food access and healthy behaviors

BRONZEVILLE  LEAD PARTNER Metropolitan Family Services BOLD GOAL To provide 5,000 greater Bronzeville residents with household sustaining jobs by 2027

CICERO LEAD PARTNER Cicero Youth Task Force BOLD GOAL 10,000 Cicero children and youth will successfully meet academic and developmental milestones

SOUTH CHICAGO LEAD PARTNER Claretian Associates BOLD GOAL Increase access to trauma-informed care services, support, and education for 10,000 South Chicago residents by 2027