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UCM FY17 Annual Report

UCM Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2017 ( period July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017)

Keywords: UCM,Fairfax County,poverty,food pantry,opportunity neighborhood

United Community Ministries

Annual Report FY 2017

July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017

Dear Friends,

Since joining United Community Ministries
in April 2017 as Executive Director, I’ve
learned that UCM is truly a powerful network
of caring, connected and engaged individuals, supporting
each other and working to create a successful community in
Alexandria, Fairfax County.

You support UCM through your time, your talent, and your Because of You
treasure. Because of you, in Fiscal Year 2017 UCM provided
food to hungry neighbors, kept a roof over families who I have a good job now and paying our
faced homelessness, helped vulnerable residents become bills. UCM opened the doors for me!
better students, parents, and engaged citizens, and much
more. You made a real difference! There is still more to do, and we are on the right path.
With your support we continue to empower our neighbors
We are pleased to share many of the accomplishments in need – breaking the generational cycle of poverty.
that our vital services provide to transform the lives of the Together we will build a stronger, safer, ever more vibrant
thousands of families who turn to UCM for support each community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
year. Behind every individual we serve are the efforts of our
dedicated team members, Board of Directors, hundreds of Thank you for the part you play, “At the Heart of Community.”
volunteers, collaborators, and the many generous members
of the community like you who make our work possible. With gratitude,

Because of you, UCM provides an important safety net to Alison DeCourcey, Executive Director
thousands of families each year – an avenue to their success.

$

6,293 $.89 $1.25 Million
Value of In-kind
Unique Community Of Every Dollar Donated Goes Community Donations
Members Served Directly To Support Programs

That Transform Lives

UCM mobilizes the power of community to equip, educate, and empower people to measurably improve their lives.

UCM BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kenneth Disselkoen, Chair Janet Heddesheimer, Vice Chair James Seeley, Secretary Lan Pasciak, Treasurer
Thomas Curcio
Elin Bohn Suzy Coffey Joanna Crane Claudia Creo Leah Tenorio

David Evans Martin Schaefermeier John Sciuto Haroldo Suarez

Alison DeCourcey, Executive Director

Because of You

Stepping Stones BUILDING RESILIENCY

Program addresses basic needs of our • 5,000 individuals received food and fresh produce.
vulnerable neighbors. Services include • 359 families received help with rent and/or utilities.
needs assessments, food and financial aid, • 800 youth received new backpacks and supplies.
trauma-informed counseling, dental and • 975 youth received gifts at the Holiday Gift Room.
medical prescription assistance, referrals.

UCM Early Learning Center SUCCESSFUL CHILDREN

Full-day center provides a high-quality • 100% of pre-K students demonstrated school
learning environment for children ages readiness for Kindergarten.
6 weeks to pre-K, using The Creative
Curriculum® for all ages, exceeding the • 100% of parents and families indicated confidence
Virginia Star Quality Initiative standard. in the quality of care.

Healthy Families POSITIVE PARENTING

Nationally recognized child abuse • 100% of enrolled families had zero reported
prevention program provides home visit incidents of child abuse or neglect.
support and education to at-risk parents
of children, pre-natal to age 3. • 98% of children met age-appropriate
developmental milestones.

Forward Steps STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Out-of-school time program for youth • 93% of youth improved academic and social skills.
in grades 1-12 located at UCM’s two • 50 of youth gained leadership skills, improved their
community centers. Youth participate
in STEAM focused learning activities, self-esteem, and avoided gang involvement.
homework help, tutoring, and mentoring. • 6 high school graduating seniors received a

UCM college scholarship.

Progreso Center for EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERMENT
Literacy and Citizenship
• 229 ESL adult learners earned skills to gain
ESL classes, immigration assistance, employoment, retain work, or advance their career.
and citizenship preparation empower
immigrants with a path to pursue the • 60 adults participated in citizenship classes.
American dream. • 97% of clients successfully attained citizenship.

Opportunity Neighborhood A CONNECTED COMMUNITY
Mount Vernon (ONMV)
• 51,012 visits to local neighborhood centers
UCM is the lead partner for ONMV, a allowed residents to connect and engage.
community network designed to break
the cycle of poverty with a generational • An average of 54 monthly partnerships across the
approach that promotes social equity and Mount Vernon Community were built resulting in
community and family engagement. an average of 72 monthly programs.

We Transform Lives

60% Female Who We Serve

40% Male

40% Children 6,293

Households UNIQUE A Diverse Community
Single Parent INDIVIDUALS
43% Hispanic 29% African
38% SERVED American
21% 41% Two Parent
No Children from 11% Caucasian 7% Multiracial

83% of our clients 2,300 6% African 3% Asian
live at or below 1% Other
the federal poverty level FAMILIES
($24,600 for a family of 4)
Financial Report
July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017

Where Our Funding Comes From Where Our Funding Goes

$5,078,363 $5,161,577

Contributions & Foundation Grants 16.1% Programs 89.1%

Government Funding 27.8% Development 6.3%

Special Events 4.6% Management & General 4.6%

Program Service Fees 18.4% $.89 of each dollar donated goes
Thrift Stores Sales 6.5% to support UCM’s innovative
In-Kind 24.6% programs that transform lives
Other 1.9%

Because of You

Special events are held to celebrate our community and foster the spirit of our
mission. They raise vital funds to support the people we serve. Highlights include:

2017 UCM Gala with new annual theme “Give From the 2017 Mount Vernon “Neighbors Helping Neighbors“
Heart”raised $170,000. We honored Gerry Hyland, retired summer food drive, hosted by Saint Luke’s Episcopal
Fairfax County Mount Vernon District Supervisor, with the Church and teen Will Shute, collected nearly 5,000 pounds
inaugural UCM Gerald W. Hyland Humanitarian Award, of food plus $5,000.
established to recognize those who have demonstrated a
strong commitment to our community. Because of You
Scores of businesses, civic groups, schools, and faith
The 25th Annual Capitol Steps Benefit raised $76,000. communities hosted drives for food, books, snacks, coats,
and other items for our programs. 800 students received
Stamp Out Hunger Community Food Drive collected backpacks and supplies to start the school year ready to
11,000 pounds of food, thanks to Local Union Branch succeed. Thousands of new toys, books, and clothing
567 of the National Association of Letter Carriers. This filled our Holiday Gift Room to bring joy to 975 children.
provided about 1,800 people with supplemental groceries.

Volunteers Make a Difference!

Help in the food pantry

Organize a food or collection drive

Tutor and mentor youth

Counsel clients

Teach ESL students

Read books to children 31,000
Join The Friends of UCM
Organize a fundraiser Hours donated by 920
Help at holiday events volunteers (equivelent

to 15 full-time staff)

Adopt the food pantry for a day

UCM acknowledges the generosity of our community that makes our work possible. For a
complete listing of our FY17 and FY18 donors, visit ucmagency.org. Thank you for your support.

United Community Ministries  At the Heart of Community

FY 17 Annual Report  |  July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017

7511 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306  |  703.768.7106  |  Virginia Relay 711  | ucmagency.org

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