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

2. Agenda
Welcome
In the beginning….
Accomplishments
Next step

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

4. 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

5. 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)

6. 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

7. Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs
Information
Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs
607 Main St
Groveport, OH 43125
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8. Mission Statement
To connect people in crisis with resources and to promote cohesive households through community partnerships.

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

10. 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

11. Website

12. Action Plan
Services
General Criteria
Support
Community Partners

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. Next Step Teams in motion Fundraisers already 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

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

24. Questions?

25. Thank you!