1. United Way of Broward County’s Community Impact
Collaboratively Serving Those Who Have Served

2. WHY WE STARTED Veterans and services available
Veterans in the community expressed a need
Gaps in services/lack of trust
System of care difficult to navigate
Community demand and support
Business leaders wanted solution
United our community around the inspirational goal
United Way’s strong point is being a convener of partnerships

3. Implementing the Community Impact Model
Work within existing systems of care
Facilitate capacity building
Restructure existing community partnerships to fit the model
Have everyone come to the table
Measuring our success
Tracking outcomes with our numerous community partners
Positive outcomes vs. Numbers Served
Transparency of goal setting and evaluation
Compare year-to-year and also other communities

4. Utilizing the Community Impact Model
Foster Public-Private Partnerships
Expand beyond just the VA medical centers
State and local government service providers
Create innovative practices for collaboration
Looking further down the road
Find and foster your local champions for veterans
Set multi-year targets and celebrate milestones
Anticipate the future needs of your aging veterans

5. Community Impact Model

6. MISSION UNITED
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