United Way of Medina County Beyond the Campaign

Seth Kujat Executive Director, United Way of Medina County

We will build a stronger Medina County by mobilizing our communities to improve people’s lives.

Making the Case 4 Helping children, youth, families, and those with special needs achieve their full potential $126,000 in programming (2400 served) Big Brothers Big Sisters Medina Creative Housing Project: LEARN SHC/The Arc of Medina Summer Reinforcement Program Salvation Army’s of Medina & Wadsworth Stuff the Bus Education

Making the Case 5 Promoting financial stability and independence to achieve self- sufficiency and meet basic needs $252,000 in programming (12,200 served) American Red Cross Battered Women’s Shelter Cathy’s House Matthew 25 Coalition Operation: HOMES Rape Crisis Center Salvation Army’s of Brunswick, Medina, & Wadsworth First Call for Help Hotline Income Stability

Making the Case 6 Improving people’s health and well being $200,000 in programming (1450 served) Catholic Charities Services Faith in Action Hospice of Medina County Kidney Foundation Mobile Meals SHC/The Arc of Medina Health

The Need in Medina County

Living Well Medina County Charting the Future Together

Financial Partners Center for Health Affairs: Medina Hospital Medina County Health Department Ohio Department of Health Medina County Family First Council Summa Wadsworth Rittman Hospital Medina County Economic Development Corporation Solutions Behavioral Health Care Lodi Community Hospital Medina County A.D.A.M.H. Board Alternative Paths Medina County School’s Grant Westfield Insurance Foundation FirstMerit Bank Medina County Commissioner’s Office HMC Hospice of Medina County Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities Cornerstone Wellness Center, Inc. United Way of Medina County

The Process Children Survey (0-11 years) Youth Survey (12-18 years) Adult Survey (19 years & older)

Areas of Concern Adult Binge Drinking 25% (8-10 pts above state and nation) 43% of fatal crashes alcohol related (7 pts above state) Monthly Alcohol Consumption 68% (13-15 pts above state and nation)

Areas of Concern Adult Asthma 17% (3 pts above state and nation) Mental Health and Suicide Rate (2 pts above state) Overweight 38% (2 pts above state and nation) Community Concerns: 43% School Funding, 42% Unemployment, 29% Traffic, 23% Alcohol & Drugs

Medina County Adults Households under $25 K (11,300 of 62,300)

Families under $25K income 18% of all Households Females half-as-likely to get mammogram, breast exam, and pap smear 28% uninsured (3100 households) 54% visited ER this year for health care Data Source: Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio. (2012) Medina County Community Needs Assessment. Medina, OH. Retrieved from

Families under $25K income 18% long-term tobacco smokers (approx. $2,190 annual expense) 12% smoked Marijuana in past 6 month (4% county-wide) 9% struggle monthly for food Data Source: Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio. (2012) Medina County Community Needs Assessment. Medina, OH. Retrieved from

Areas of Concern Children Access to Health Care (dental, preventative care, proper care, personal doctor) Family Meal Time 30% (10 pts below state and nation) Parents Reading to Kids daily 35% (13-15 pts below state and nation)

Medina County Youth (12-18 year olds)

Making the Case 18 Youth Assessment Results: 20% Medina County high school youth have seriously considered attempting suicide this year (7% of all youth have tried) 25% (1 in 4) Medina County youth consider themselves depressed (sad or hopeless almost everyday for two weeks) Top Four Stressors: 41% Academic Success, 31% Fighting w/ Friends; 26% Sports, 25% Fighting at Home Data Source: Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio. (2012) Medina County Community Needs Assessment. Medina, OH. Retrieved from

Making the Case 19 54% Medina County youth bullied in the past 12 months 34% Medina County youth bullied on school property 39% (over 1 in 3) Medina County youth have had sexual intercourse, increasing to 51% of those ages 17 and over Data Source: Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio. (2012) Medina County Community Needs Assessment. Medina, OH. Retrieved from Youth Assessment Results:

Making the Case 20 Youth Assessment Results: 48% (nearly 1 in 2) Medina County youth have had at least one drink of alcohol in their life, increasing to 78% of those ages 17 and older 12% Medina County youth had used marijuana at least once in the past 30 days, increasing to 23% of those ages 17 and older 13% Medina County youth used prescription medications to get high, increasing to 21% of those over the age of 17 Data Source: Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio. (2012) Medina County Community Needs Assessment. Medina, OH. Retrieved from

Areas of Concern Youth Exercise 56% (slightly below state and nation) Bullied at School 32% (9-12 pts above state and nation) Depression 30% (1-3 pts above state and nation) Seriously Considered Suicide 20% (4-6 pts above state and nation) Community Support of Schools (43% believe)

Living Well Medina County Committed to the Process (C.H.I.P) Public Awareness Evaluate Current Programming (assets) Discover Gaps Facilitate Collaborative Discussion Measure/Track Improvements

To view the full report visit:familyfirstmedina.org medinahealth.org unitedwaymedina.org

The Evolution of United Way of Medina County

Making the Case 25 Youth Engagement Volunteer Opportunities Priority Area Investments Result Driven Community First Beyond the Campaign