Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 7:00p Madison Township Community Center

 Welcome  In the beginning….  Accomplishments  Next step

 August 26 release of 2007 Census Bureau Data on Poverty  Coalition of Human Needs (  Presidential election

“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

 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)

 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 4 th Book Sale

Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs 607 Main St Groveport, OH /

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

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

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

 Services  General Criteria  Support  Community Partners

 Cash Assistance  Household goods  Job Referral Assistance  The Benefit Bank® Counselors The Benefit Bank  Summer Food Program  Future: CGMHN Enrichment Workshops  Future: CGMHN Free Store

 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

 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)

 Churches  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

 Board of Directors  Director  Support Teams  Informational  Organizational

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

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 missionmission HOW: Passion, Ambassador “tool kit”, website WHO:Contacts and connections: businesses, corporations, organizations TERM:Self-paced; short or long-term

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

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

 Teams in motion  Expand Community Partners  Fundraise  Fundraisers already in motion  Sat, Sept 20 – City Folk Concert 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

 Enrichment workshop planning  Free store opportunity discussions  2009 Summer lunch program evaluation