Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 7:00p Madison Township Community Center

Agenda Welcome In the beginning…. Accomplishments Next step

National News August 26 release of 2007 Census Bureau Data on Poverty Coalition of Human Needs (www.chn.org) Share info from CHN on Census Bureau Share Survey from Dispatch

Community “Any group that has something in common and the potential for acting together.” Carl Taylor and Daniel Taylor-Ide Just and Lasting Change: When Communities Own Their Futures

The Beginning Community Summit February 26, 2008 Rolled out with four phase plan to get here Identify (2/26/08) Create plan (03/08 – 07/08) Communicate (TODAY) Implement (In Progress)

Accomplishments Location Developed Mission & Vision Statement Created Board of Directors Incorporated Filed 501(c)3 for non-profit status Website Developed an action plan Created Ambassador “tool kit” Fundraiser – July 4th Book Sale

Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs Information Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs 607 Main St Groveport, OH 43125 614/586-4017 info@center4gmhn.org www.center4gmhn.org

Mission Statement To connect people in crisis with resources and to promote cohesive households through community partnerships.  

Vision Statement Together we may pursue our vision of a healthy, safe and nurturing environment in the greater Groveport Madison area.  

Our Board of Directors Bob Dowler - President Jeannie Henkel – Vice President Mary Mashburn - Treasurer Kathi Faulstich - Secretary Christine Boucher Chris Bowser Leanne Poor Pastor Rob Spicer

Website www.center4gmhn.org

Action Plan Services General Criteria Support Community Partners

Services Cash Assistance Household goods Job Referral Assistance The Benefit Bank® Counselors Summer Food Program Future: CGMHN Enrichment Workshops Future: CGMHN Free Store Cash Assistance: Housing up to $350, Utility up to $150, Emergency (car/health) up to $125 (NOTE: limited to money available to disperse) Household goods: MAP furniture bank, distribution of various household items TBB: preparation and filing of applications for food stamps, child care subsidies, home energy assistance, health care insurance Summer food program

General Criteria Requester must live in Groveport Madison school district Cash assistance maximum is $500 in 12 month period; no more than $1,000/household lifetime assistance Cash assistance provided only when all other forms of assistance is exhausted NOTE: Amounts are limited to money available to disburse

Support 24 hour client contact turnaround Verification of cash assistance request Document in tracking database Guide client with other alternative sources for assistance Referrals to enrichment opportunities (GED, workshops, classes, etc) Alternative resources might include PRC monies, food stamps, HEAP, etc

Community Partners Churches Clothesline Plus Consignment Store Asbury UM Church Groveport Presbyterian Church Groveport UM Church Groveport Zion Lutheran Church St Mary Catholic Church, Groveport Clothesline Plus Consignment Store Families & Individuals Go Groveport! Groveport Madison Schools Groveport Madison Food Pantry

Organization Board of Directors Director Support Teams Informational Organizational Informational – share and promote the CGMHN mission/vision with potential community partners Operational – carry out the mission with the community in need and those supporting (community partners) the operation

Board of Directors Director Informational Team Operational Team Human needs Recruit Community Partners EXAMPLE: $3,000 = 20 families/month 15 CP = $200/month

Informational WHAT: Educate, inform, recruit and promote the CGMHN mission/vision with potential community partners who will support with financial and human resources (volunteers) WHY: Continuity of mission HOW: Passion, Ambassador “tool kit”, website WHO: Contacts and connections: businesses, corporations, organizations TERM: Self-paced; short or long-term (GATHERERS) If you want to become an ambassador, please add your contact info to the sign-up sheet being distributed now

Salary, office, phone, printing, supplies, website = $2,000 Board of Directors Director Informational Team Operational Team Center Fundraise for the operation of the Center COSTS: Salary, office, phone, printing, supplies, website = $2,000

Operational WHAT: Support the operation that carries out the mission. WHY: Continuity and maintenance of operation HOW: Passion, personal knowledge & experience. Community fundraisers, apply for grants, assist Community Partners w/fundraisers TERM: Self-paced; short or long-term (DOERS) If you want to become an ambassador, please add your contact info to the sign-up sheet being distributed now

Next Step Teams in motion Fundraisers already in motion Expand Community Partners Fundraise Fundraisers already in motion Sat, Sept 20 – City Folk Concert concessions @ Groveport Town Hall Sun, Sept 21 – Groveport Car Show 50/50 drawing proceeds Fri, Oct 3 – Connect with Groveport concession vendor table Sat, Oct 11 – Groveport Apple Butter Day concessions

What’s ahead… Enrichment workshop planning Free store opportunity discussions 2009 Summer lunch program evaluation

Questions?

Thank you!