United Way of Southern Chautauqua County 2021 Annual Report

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERS

Welcome to our 2021-2022 Community Impact Report

This is our opportunity to update you on our work, highlight key
accomplishments from the past year, and most importantly, to
celebrate the generosity and investment of our volunteers, donors,
and nonprofit community partners who make our collective work
possible. As we sit down to reflect on our work over the last year,
there are many words that come to mind, but the one that sticks
with us the most is HOPE. Hope for the future and hope for our
community’s resilience. It is because of each and every one
of you that we feel this way. In fact, it is the collective impact of
your actions and investments which communicate so strongly the
message of HOPE. Thank you. Your collective action allowed us to
exceed our campaign goal this year, raising $1,349,279 under the strong leadership of Mark and Christine Tarbrake.
Their longtime commitment to United Way and to making this community a better place inspired so many of us.

The collective generosity and resiliency of so many individuals, workplaces, and businesses inspired hope–and the
willingness to give our volunteers and staff a few minutes of your precious time so we could present about the
impact of United Way. Our United Way volunteers inspire us, whether they volunteer to serve on an allocations panel,
prepare taxes through VITA or help with our annual campaign. 140 volunteers collectively spent over 2,100 hours
volunteering for United Way—more than $61,000 in value to the work we do.

The collective efforts of our community partners inspired hope to support 43 local programs at 28 agencies—these
United Way programs made a positive impact 21,203 times. We continue to be overwhelmingly impressed with
our nonprofit community partners. This year’s allocations process and new two-year funding cycle showed their
unmistakable commitment to building our community’s resiliency and serving those most in need.

This has been an important year for our organization, with many accomplishments that we are proud to report,
especially around collaborative efforts. We partnered in significant ways with United Way of Northern Chautauqua
County, including a shared campaign video, one county-wide VITA Program Administrator, and a shared services
agreement in our finance and administration needs. This partnership allowed us to increase our administration
efficiency and our program effectiveness. We collaborated with other local funders to invest in the Capacity Lab—an
initiative that develops strategies to build capacity and strengthen the nonprofit sector in Chautauqua County. We
convened cross-sector meetings and began planning a more intentional community-wide framework to increase
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (I.D.E.A.) in this county. We successfully completed ESPRI (a poverty
reduction initiative funded by NYS), administering a grant marked by innovation and collaboration. All of these
partnerships and collective impact initiatives inspired hope. And so did you. People like you make help and hope
happen.

Thank you for continuing to support our mission to mobilize the community to help every person and family improve
their lives. Strong communities need a strong United Way. Now more than ever, we need to Live United.

Amy Rohler, Executive Director Joelle Washer, President

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OUR TEAM OFFICERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President:
Joelle Washer, Northwest Bank
Hans Auer, UBS Financial
Marion Beckerink, Community Vice President:
Luis Castro, Wegmans Christine Tarbrake, M&T Bank
Maureen Donahue, Southwestern Central School District*
John Foti, BPU Treasurer:
Tamu Graham-Reinhardt, Jamestown Public Schools Wayne Rishell, Weber-Knapp
Anne Hedin, Community*
Vince Horrigan, Community Secretary:
Deb Kathman, Community Mallory Smith, Schaffner, Knight,
John I. LaMancuso, Lewis & Lewis* Minnaugh & Co., P.C.*
David Lockwood, Lockwood Insurance Agency
Lew Meckley, Community Past President:
Cecil Miller, UPMC Chautauqua* David Painter, Ahlstrom-Schaeffer
Jim Sherry, Chautauqua Health Network
Rob Smith, Jamestown Fire Department STAFF
Jordan Steves, Chautauqua Institution
Heather Turner, Blackstone Advanced Amy Rohler Lindsey Goold
Executive Director Director of Communty
*pictured on laptop (Zoom) in photo above. Impact

Nicole Gustafson Lisa Sunday
Marketing and Resource Finance and
Development Manager Administration Manager

OUR MISSION OUR VISION STRATEGIC AREAS OF IMPACT

United Way of Southern Chautauqua To be the recognized leader and Academic Success
County mobilizes the community to problem solver in our community that Health and Independence
help every person and family improve assesses needs, develops strategies, Ready Workforce
their lives. invests resources and creates data Self-Sufficency
driven solutions to improve lives.
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YOU MADE HELP AND HOPE HAPPEN

$1,349,279 raised

COVID-19 continued to bring challenges but our campaign chairs and volunteers were
ready and resilient in navigating ever-changing cirumstances. Together, we exceeded our

$1.3 million dollar goal and gained 352 new donors!

1,945 Donors

With our text-to-give platform, donors were able to give more easily than ever at the touch
of a button. We’re grateful for every dollar invested into our community.

209 workplace campaigns

Our campaign volunteers rallied virtually and physically to make this campaign happen.
We couldn’t do this without them. THANK YOU!

Thank you to our 2021 Campaign Cabinet!

Campaign Co-Chairs BUSINESS INDIVIDUAL
Christine and Mark Tarbrake Dave Lockwood, Lorraine Diggs, Community
Lockwood Insurance Agency Kathy Grace, Community
Doug Nelson, Cattaragus County Bank
INDUSTRIAL
EDUCATION Robert Dahlin, Weber-Knapp
Maureen Donahue,
Southwestern Central School PROFESSIONAL
Beth Starks, Kaitlin Ames, DO, JAMA
Jamestown Community College
PUBLIC SERVICE
FINANCE Melanie Witkowksi,
Mark Prechtl, Chautauqua Patrons Prevention Works
Barrie Yochim, Meals on Wheels
FOUNDATIONS
Peter Sullivan, Community TOURISM/HOSPITALITY
Theresa Meger, Wegmans

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THANK YOU LEADERSHIP CIRCLE DONORS

TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY $10,000+ Dave and Lisa Painter Jennifer and Gary Peters
Amy and Adam Rohler Greg and Cynthia Peterson
Dr. & Mrs. James and Marcia Cirbus John F. Sherwood John and Marie Plumb
Elaine Short Renee and Mark Prechtl
Mike and Denise Evans Patricia and Richard Slater Ms. Jennifer Puleo
Lee and Jennifer Stein Mr. Adam Sampson
The Weinberg Family Lowell K and Rebecca Y. Strohl Tina and Andrew Sandstrom
Linda V. Swanson Tom and Kathy Schmidt
FOUNDERS CIRCLE $5,000+ Barclay and Diane Wellman Brenda Schultz - In memory of Dr. Terry Schultz
Ryan and Susan White Dr. James A. Schultz and Miss Caryn Engstrom
Anonymous Rick and Chris Wight Curt and Joyce Sechler
Diane Carlson Mr. Robert and Dr. Anna Wohlgemuth John and Carole Sellstrom
Phineas and Sara DeMink Mr. Allen Yahn Angela and Michael Shea
Howard W. Lindstrom David and Elizabeth Shepherd
Randall and Susan Manitta LEADERSHIP CIRCLE $1,000+ Malcom Shevlin
Mr. & Mrs. Mike and Karen Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Todd and Alexis Singleton
Bill and Kari Soffel William J. Andrews James M. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Lew and Cindy Aronson Mr. John H. Starkweather
BUILDERS SOCIETY $2,500+ Jesus is Lord Lee and Jennifer Stein
Mr. & Mrs. Barbara and James Brady III Lowell K. and Rebecca Y. Strohl
Hans and Kari Auer Krista and Joe Camarata Terry and Katie Stronz
Tom and Jane Becker Mr. David Carnahan Mr. & Mrs. Mark and Christine Tarbrake
Craig and Becky Colburn Mr. Steven Cobb Robert VanEvery and Judith Claire
Dr. Christopher J. Colburn Dr. & Mrs. Patrick and Karen Collins David and Nita Walter
Mr. J. Christopher Creighton Erik and Lori Dahlgren Joelle and Dana Washer
Bill and Kathleen Evans Lou and Melissa Deppas Robert and Lisa White
Ms. Kathy Grace Larry and Lorraine Diggs Greg and Laurie Whitermore
Lyndon and Melanie Gritters Kurt and Kym Eimiller Mr. Donald Whittington
Rex and Micki McCray Joan and Bruce Erickson Dr. Jeanne Wiebenga-Stirniman
Mike and Cathy Moots F. Scott Farrell Lisa and Edward Sunday
Dr. & Mrs. Bert and Mary Rappole Andrew and Lisa Goodell
Wayne and Victoria Rishell Matt and Lane Hagberg EMERGING LEADERS
Peter and Holly Sullivan Chuck and Linda Hall 1,000+
Mr. Steven J. Swanson Cynthia and Stephen Johnson
Ricky and Heather Turner Paul Hedberg and Ruth Lundin Dr. Katlin Ames & Mr. Kyle Benish
The Walter Family Mr. & Mrs. Paul and Anne Hedin Ms. Christine Swanson
Mr. and Mrs. Derek A. Watkins Rhoe and Sharron Henderson Elizabeth and Sean Jones
John and Kristy Zabrodsky Denise and Tom Heppeler
Rhonda Johnson $500+
STEWARDSHIP SOCIETY $1,500+ Michael E. Hill and Peter M. Korns
Vince and Barb Horrigan Anonymous
Kellie and David Bargar Gary and Kay Johnson Luis and Jamie Castro
Joe and Leigh Ann Bellitto Rhonda and Anthony E. Keim John and Casey Foti
Mr. & Mrs. Elwood Blanchard Kaine and Tracy Kelly Lindsey and Jordan Goold
Heather C. Brown and Sam Triscari Betsy Kidder and Jim Sherry Richard Michael Grey
Todd J. Button Jane and Rolland Kidder Nicole and Alan Gustafson
David and JoAnn Colburn Steve and Gesele Koehler Mr. Eric Harvey
Mary F. Cook Anne Kohl Kristoff and Megan Hirsch
James and Shelley Dahlie Jeff and Kelly Kroon Mr. John I. Mancuso
David Dawson Ranjit and Sarojini Laha, M.D.`s Sally and Nathan Opferbeck
Sylvia D. Derrick Dr. & Mrs. John M. LaMancuso Mallory and Christopher Smith
Maureen Donahue David and Tanya Lockwood Alex Sullivan
Kelly and Rob DuBois Ms. Jennifer Lumia Mayor Edward Sundquist
Greg and Carrie Edwards Richard and Janice Marks Leah Weinberg
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Evans Angel Mason Wegmans Leadership Donors
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond and Jeanine Fashano Michael and Marjorie Metzger
Thomas and Leslie Genareo Mr. & Mrs. Cecil and Lisa Miller
Mark and Donna Hampton Deborah and Brian Moore-Kushmaul
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Holt Drs. Rudy and Diane Mueller
Mr. & Mrs. Martin and Patricia Idzik Mark Nelson
Adam and Tory Irgang Ms. Pamela Noll
Mr. Robert S. and Ethelyn M. Johnson Dr. Evadne Ong, M.D.
Deb and Deke Kathman Randy and Diana Ordines
Robert M. Kocur, CPA Ryan Patti
Dr. Andrew and Mary Kohl Amy and Thomas Pembridge
Dr. and Mrs. Wolf-Dieter Krahn Dr. & Mrs. Anthony and Kristie J. Peppy
Daniel Lausterer
Sara and Stan Lundine
Jeffrey Lutz and M. Cathleen Nowosielski M.D.
Henry and Rochelle Mole`
Dr. Lillian Vitanza Ney

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THANK YOU MAJOR CAMPAIGN DONORS

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THANK YOU CAMPAIGN DONORS

$100,000+ Artone LLC Southwest New York Building Trades Council
Bemus Point Central School Spray Tech Finishing
Cummins, Inc. Buffamante Whipple Buttafaro PC Stuart Tool & Die, Inc.
Gebbie Foundation, Inc. Carlyle C. Ring School Summit Wealth Managment
Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation Chautauqua Adult Day Services, Inc. Tops Markets - #754 Frewsburg
Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center
$40,000-$99,000 Chautauqua Region Community Foundation $100-$499
Chautauqua Striders, Inc.
Hultquist Foundation Child Advocacy Program of Chautauqua Ames Insurance Agency
Lenna Foundation County Blackstone-NEY Ultrasonics
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Clinton V. Bush School BOCES - Erie2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus
Colecraft Commercial Furnishings CBA Vision Rehabilitation Services
$20,000-$39,000 County of Chautauqua IDA CFI of New York LLC
El Greco Woodworking, Inc. Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce
Bush Industries, Inc. Evans Discount Liquor Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.
Carnahan-Jackson Foundation Falconer Central School Chautauqua Physical Therapy
Clark Trust United Way Fund Family Service of the Chautauqua Region Clymer Central School
Jessie Smith Darrah Fund Fresh Press Studios Court Appointed Special Advocates of Chautauqua County,
Weber-Knapp Company Frewsburg Central School Crossett Inc
Winifred Crawford Dibert Foundation Gebbie Foundation Employees Cummins, Inc.
George Washington Middle School D & S Glass Service Ltd.
$10,000-$19,000 Hampton Inn & Suites EQT Foundation
Highmark Health Falconer Printing & Design
Chautauqua County Employees JAMA - GLLP FedEx
Hope`s Windows, Inc. Jamestown Awning Inc. Gateway Health Plan
IBEW Local 106 Jamestown Business College Giant Eagle
Lucile Parsons Charitable Trust Jamestown Community College Girl Scouts of Western New York
M & T Bank Jamestown Electro-Plating Works, Inc. Give 716
Northwest Bank Jamestown Macadam Inc. Infinity Visual & Performing Arts
SKF Aeroengine N. A. Lake Shore Savings Jamestown School System
TitanX Engine Cooling Land Pro Equipment (formerly Z & M) Jane Cleaver Leadership and Community Planning Fund
United Parcel Services Legend Group/Deppas Insurance Key Bank National Association
Lockwood Agency, Inc. Lakewood Apothecary & Natural Health Center
$5,000-$9,999 Lutheran Social Services LANtecs Network Consultants
Meals on Wheels of Jamestown Area MAC Truck Parts & Equipment Co., Inc.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Milton J. Fletcher School Manufacturing Association of The Southern Tier
Alliance Advisory Group, Inc. New York State SEFA Campaign Media One Radio Group
Allied Alarm Services Northland Power Monarch Plastics Inc.
Allied Fire Protection Panama Central School North Harmony United Methodist Church
Blackstone Advanced Technologies LLC Phoenix Metal Fabricating, Inc. Quick Solutions
Board of Public Utilities PNC Financial Services Raynor`s Liquor Store
Chautauqua Chemicals Co./ Chaut Metal Finishing R Patti Concrete & Excavating RK Creations - Richard`s Salon
Chautauqua Institution Randolph Central School Sherman Central School
City of Jamestown Robert S. & Je`Anne Bargar Fund Shults Ford Lincoln and KIA of Jamestown
Classic Brass Salvation Army Southern Tier Legal Secretaries
Community Bank NA Saxton, Kocur and Associates, LLP Stanton`s Garage, Inc.
Dahlstrom Rollform Short & Smith Insurance Associates The Relief Zone, Inc.
Dawson Metal Company, Inc. Southern Tier Storm Soccer Academy Tops Markets - #270 Mayville
ERA Team VP Real Estate Thomas Jefferson Middle School UPMC Hamot
Fancher Chair Company Tops Market - #274 Foote Ave. Walmart Stores, Inc.
Jamestown High School Tops Markets - #209 Washington Street Western Division Federal Credit Union
Monofrax Tops Markets - #272 Falconer Workforce Investment Board / DBA Chaut Works
New Flyer Tops Markets, Inc.
Shults Auto Group YWCA of Jamestown Up to $100
Southern Tier Brewing Company
Spectrum Eyecare $500-$999 Abers Acres
The Resource Center Adams Towing
UBS Financial Services, Inc. AKS Sign Designs & Marketing Amazon Smile Foundation
United Way Endowment Fund, Chaut. Region All Metal Specialties Inc. Ashley Home Store
Community Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care Centra Credit Union
UPMC Chautauqua Cleveland Clinic Cornell Cooperative Extension
Weinberg Financial Group Everyday`s Super True Value Curtze Food Service
Gateway Health Plan Cynde B Photography
$2,500-$4,999 Glatz Agency, Inc. Escape Rooms Jamestown
Jamestown Area Labor Council AFL-CIO Girton`s Flowers & Gifts
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Jamestown Housing Authority James B. Schwab Company, Inc.
Chautauqua Patrons Insurance Company Jamestown Pediatrics McDonald Custom Sheet Metal
Clark Patterson Lee JHS Basketball Tournament Pine Valley Central School
George A. Persell School Lena`s Pizza & Sub Shop Price Abstract Company
J C Penney Company Lewis & Lewis PC ProFinish Painting
Jamestown Community Learning Council Lind Funeral Home Propertymatch USA
Jamestown Industrial Truck Northwest Arena Raymond J. Fashano Technical Academy
Jamestown Schools Administration Peppy Dental Roofers Local 210
Lawley-Rhoe B. Henderson Agency Prevention Works (formerly CASAC) Rotary Club of Jamestown
Mental Health Association Rodgers Land Surveying Shults Nissan Subaru
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Samuel G. Love School St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Ladies Society
National Grid Shults Management Company Triple E Manufacturing
Slone Melhuish / Mayville Tremaine Insurance Val Pro Sanitary Supplies
Southern Chaut. Federal Credit Union
Southwestern Central School
United Way of Southern Chautauqua County
WCD Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown

YMCA of Jamestown

$1,000-$2,499

AAA Jamestown
AAA Warren

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ALLOCATIONS 2022 ACADEMIC SUCCESS $398,000

A Children’s Place Day Care...$12,000 Parents as Teachers Community
A Children’s Place Program....................................$32,000
Youth Scouting Programs........$11,000 Jamestown Community Learning Council
VOLUNTEERS Allegheny Highlands Council Boy Scouts Children & Family Outreach.......$23,000
CASA..........................................$25,000 Salvation Army
Lisa Allenson, Community Carey Lee, CAP CASA Kidz Programming....................$10,500
Annette Lewczyk, Hope’s Windows
Bank Youth Vision Screening.............$7,500 The Relief Zone
Dave Lockwood, Lockwood Power Scholars/LEAP...............$19,500
Zach Altschuler, City of Chautauqua Blind Association

Jamestown Insurance Early Childhood Program..........$18,000 Latino/Eastside After School....$27,500
Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center YMCA
Lauren Beichner, Community Gary Loll, Community
Mentoring...................................$50,000 TEAM .......................................$17,000
On-Track Tutoring......................$8,000 YWCA
Bank Leanna Luka-Conley, Health & Chautauqua Striders
Early Childhood Education.....$53,000
Cody Blaisdell, Tim Hortons Human Services School Based Social Work.......$60,000 YWCA
Micki McCray, Dot’s Boutique Family Services of Chq. Counry
Regina Brackman, Bush
Lew Meckley, Community After School Program...............$11,000
Industries Camp Experience......................$8,000
Erika Meucke, Chautauqua Striders
Christine Chapman, Troop Program..........................$5,000
Shane Monroe, YWCA Jamestown Girl Scouts
Wegmans
Arlene Morales, Weber Knapp
Lisa Christ, UPMC Chq.
Jon DeAngelo, Chautauqua Mark Nelson, Alliance Advisory
Group
County HEALTH & INDEPENDENCE $283,000
Christine Emmick, Monofrax Beth Oakes, CAP
Alyssa Porter, Chautauqua
Matt Ewalt, Chautauqua
Institution Helping Families In Need.........$15,000 Farm to Schook..........................$8,500
Institution Community Helping Hands Jamestown Public Market
Julie Possai, Community Vision Rehabilitation ..................$16,000 Home-Deliverd Meal Program...$20,000
Pam Exley, Cummins Chautauqua Blind Association Meals on Wheels
John Felton, SC Federal Credit Jennifer Puleo, UPS Disaster Cycle Services.............$51,000
Cecil Rhoades, Cummins Adult Day Care Scholarship........$32,000 Red Cross
Union Chautauqua Adult Day Services Comprehensive Financial
Mike Shea, UPS
David Foti, M&T Bank Comprehensive Life Safety Assistance.................................$52,500
Uvie Stewart, Community Program........................................$10,000 Salvation Army
Anthony Frangione, Chautauqua Safety Villiage ANEW.........................................$42,000
Christine Swanson, Paychex Salvation Army
Prevention Works
Christine Tarbrake, M&T Bank Membership Program Support.. ....$16,500
Amy Harding, Lake Shore Community Connections @ Findley Lake City Mission...............................$20,000
Dave Walter, Independent Architect UCAN
Savings
Joelle Washer, Northwest Bank
Anne Hedin, Community
Chi Hinson, Leadership for Liz Witherspoon, UCAN
Gary Yager, Northwestern Mutual
Execs READY WORKFORCE $224,500
Dawn Jennings, Family Peer Katie Young, Chq. Leadership
Network
Support
Asset Development...................$7,500 Prevention Education..................$35,000
Lorie Johnson, M&T Bank Chautauqua Opportunities Prevention Works

Rhonda Johnson, Weber 4-H Enrollment Scholarship......$3,500 Ready for Work-Ready For Life...$155,000
Cornell Cooperative Ext. WCD Boys and Girls Club
Knapp
Work and Career Readiness Pathways to Pay Days................$18,500
Terri Johnson, The Resource at JPS........................................$5,000 YMCA
Junior Achievement of WNY
Center

Kelly Jose, JCLC

Deb Kathman, Community

SELF-SUFFICIENCY $139,000

Trauma Counseling...........$31,000 Intervention Services......... $15,000
Child Advocacy Program Prevention Works
Office Based Counseling ....$10,000 Invest U............................... $15,000
Family Service of the Chq. Region The Resource Center
Parents as Teachers PLUS..$11,000 Transitions.......................... $18,000
Jamestown Community YWCA
Learning Council
Recovery Coaching.. ...............$39,000
Mental Health Association

Additonal Community Impact

211................................................................................................................ $9,500
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)....................................................... $6,100
Non-Profit Capacity Building......................................................................... $2,500
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative........................................................ $6,132

Bridge Funding (ESPRI)............................................................................... $36,390
Other Community Impact............................................................................. $57,355

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UNITED WAY PROGRAMS MADE A POSITVE IMPACT 21,203 TIMES.

AIM: Improve 82% of children in United Way’s community
ACADEMIC SUCCESS by partner programs reached developmental milestones.
working with children from
89% of children served improved at school.
cradle to graduation.

AIM: Improve 3,558 families or individuals increased access to
the HEALTH AND community resources.
INDEPENDENCE of
vulnerable populations. 1,318 seniors remained independent.

AIM: Increase READY 1,157 youth and adults completed a career
WORKFORCE by addressing exploration program.

soft and hard skill gaps 5,469 youth can identify the dangers of alcohol and drugs
among young people and

adults.

AIM: Increase the 203 individuals obtained safe or stable housing.

number of households with 157 households were equipped by programs to acheive personal or pro-
the resources and skills to
fessional development.
be SELF SUFFICENT.

COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDS The 2021 Impact award recipients were celebrated virtually
due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can find a playlist with
In 2022, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County each awardee’s video on our facebook page.
awarded six individuals with its first ever IMPACT awards.
These awards, tied to the annual Campaign celebration,
go to individuals nominated by our community partners
who truly embody what it means to be impacted by a
United Way program, and who make their own impact
in their community. Each award recipient received a
commemorative award, $100 to give to the community
organization of their choice, and the opportunity to
serve as a United Way allocations volunteer. This year’s
award recipients (from left to right) were:

Matthew Blakey, nominated by Chautauqua Striders
Anthony Frangione, nominated by Prevention Works*
Dawn Jennings, nominated by The Resource Center*
Cheyenne Jimerson, nominated by the Jamestown
Community Learning Council
Bryce Stone, nominated by The Chautauqua Blind
Association
Amber Tubbs, nominated by The Winifred Crawford
Dibert Boys and Girls Club

* served as an allocations volunteer.

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GIRLS IN SPORTS Adeline Fisher enjoying Girls in Sports at Bush School .

Western New York Girls in Sports, established in 2006 by Mary Wilson (from left to right) UW Executive Director Amy
to promote sports and fitness to girls ages 9-12, made a big impact Rohler, Moon Brook’s Dr. Kimberly Meabon, Cathy
in Chautauqua County this spring. Thanks to United Way of Southern Shelley, Terri Toter, and UW Director of Community
Chautauqua County, participating organizations inspired girls through Impact Lindsey Goold.
stories of women in sports and exposed them to activities they may
have never tried before. During the hour and a half session, girls Tara Vanderveer and Nancy Lopez at the Women and
experienced a wide range of sports like soccer, tennis, and volleyball Girls in Sports panel in July of 2021.
through several “stations.” They also heard from women athletes
about the impact of sports on their lives. All participants were given
sports equipment.

COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER

The annual community baby shower continued this year through the
collection of baby items and monetary gifts from the community,
sponsored by Jamestown Pediatric Associates, UPMC Chautauqua,
Cummins and Wegmans. Items collected were distributed among
local agencies who provide direct services and support to babies
and mothers in Chautauqua County. The community raised $2,801
and collected baby essentials and supplies for a total value of
$5,100.

COALITION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS

For nine years, the Coalition of Chautauqua County Women and
Girls’ mission to help women and girls build a better future has been
successful in providing ongoing support and networking opportunities
for women throughout the county. Networking opportunites in
coaching, finance, and leadership are inclusive in supporting all
women to thrive and build a better future. United Way of Southern
Chautauqua County is the fiscal agent for the Coalition.

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Burl Swanson with his family at the Joseph H. Mason 2021 JOSEPH H. MASON AWARD:
Community Service Award Dinner, at the Chautauqua
BURL SWANSON (CWA 1115)
Harbor Hotel.
Burl Swanson, a member of the Communication Workers of America
(CWA) 1115 Union, was the recipent of the 2021 Joseph H. Mason Award.
Swanson has volunteered for many organizations throughout the county.
Nominated by both Jim Kurtz and Don Emhardt, Swanson spent almost
35 years with the telephone company in Westfield, NY. He belonged to the
Dewittville Fire Department for 44 years, serving in different positions with
19 years as the Fire Chief. In addition, Swanson worked on the Mayville Ice
Castle construction crew for the last eight castles. He is also a member
of the Dewittville Cemetery Association and spent many years as a
volunteer at the Children’s Safety Village, where he educated more than
15,000 children over the course of his tenure. Burl and his wife Vicky live in
Dewittville, NY, and are extremely proud of their two adult married children,
both of whom are career army soldiers.

EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER

PROGRAM

United Way of Southern Chautauqua County administers and coordinates FEMA’s
ESFP funds throughout the County. Last year, Chautauqua County received
$199,918 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. More than
nine local organizations are impacted annually by these federal funds, including
Salvation Army of Jamestown and Dunkirk, PathStone Corporation, St. Susan’s
Center, Dunkirk Meals on Wheels, Jamestown Area Meals on Wheels, FeedMore
WNY, YWCA Jamestown, and the UCAN City Mission.

Noah Goodling, Project Director at the Capacity Lab, THE CAPACITY LAB
addresses the crowd at the Lab’s opening event at Big
Inlet Brewing Company, June 2022. The Capacity Lab is a collaborative initiative to strengthen nonprofit
leaders and organizations in Chautauqua County. United Way of Southern
Chautauqua County is one of six local funders that works alongside
Project Director, Noah Goodling, to combine efforts that seek to align resources
and develop collaborative strategies to strengthen the nonprofit sector. The
vision of the Capacity Lab is to support an exceptional nonprofit sector in
Chautauqua County to produce transformational impact, leading to a thriving
community where every person’s needs are met. The Capacity Lab is supported
by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundations and local funders; Chautauqua Region
Community Foundation, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Winifred
Crawford Dibert Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, United Way of
Northern Chautauqua County, and United Way of Southern Chautauqua County.

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VITA PROGRAM VITA volunteers met at the Prendergast Library in
Jamestown for training before the tax season began.
(Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
Leecroft Clarke, Director of the I.D.E.A. Coalition.
VITA files free taxes for individuals and working families who make $57,000
or less per year. Due to the ongoing pandemic, VITA volunteers offered both in
person and virtual appointments and assisted 450 households. For the first time
this year, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and United Way of Southern
Chautauqua County shared a VITA Program Administrator, who provided support
and coordination to fifty eight volunteers. These volunteers prepared taxes,
assisted with intake information, and provided site coordination—logging more
than 3,500 hours of service to the community. In addition, United Way collaborated
with the Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, who shared six volunteers with
the VITA program, providing translation services and tax return preparation. The
success of the program can be measured by the $733,724 in refunds returned to
the community at no cost to the taxpayer.

I.D.E.A. COALITION

(Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access)

The Chautauqua County I.D.E.A. Coalition is designed to address, prioritize, and give
voice to concerns of those individuals that have been historically marginalized and
directly impacted by racism and social injustice in our community. It serves as a
bridge between impacted populations and the various organizations that provide
services within Chautauqua County. It is committed to both anti-racist and broad
social justice work. As the backbone agency, United Way of Southern Chautauqua
County hired Leecroft Clarke to be the project director for the I.D.E.A. Coalition.
Current Coalition members include: the Chautauqua Center, Chautauqua Institution,
Chautauqua Opportunities Inc, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, City
of Dunkirk, City of Jamestown, Dunkrirk City Schools, Jamestown Community
College, Jamestown Public Schools, M&T Bank, Northern Chautauqua Community
Foundation, Robert H. Jackson Center, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County,
United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, UPMC Chautauqua and YWCA
Jamestown.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

In June, we honored seventeen volunteers nominated by our community partners
for their work in our community. Honorees included: Wendy Brickman (ARC), Pedro
Fajaro (CADS), Carol Parnell (RSVP), Len Barry (Striders Mentoring), Wayne Berg
(Striders Tutoring), Kristin & Shawn Fileger (CASA), Tina Sandstrom (JCLC), Scott
Johnson (YMCA), Amanda Braley (JA WNY), Charlie Hodges (JMOW), Lois Lindell
(PW), Tim Lyon (TRZ), Doug Anderson (TRC), Marion Beckerink (UWAY SCC), Conner
Zawisa (WCD Boys and Girls Club), and Kristin Lee Yaw (YWCA).

2-1-1 WESTERN NEW YORK Volunteer of the Year celebration, June 2022.

2-1-1 Western New York is a free and valuable service for all
citizens of Chautauqua County, made possible through the
partnership and support of United Way and VIA. This free
resource service is available 24/7 and can be accessed via
phone, text and internet. Although this service has been available for many years, it
has proven to be a tremendous resource during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many
residents have had to look for help and resources for the very first time. 1,428 calls
were made to 211 for our area last year. To access the free resources of 211, call
211 or 888-696-9211, visit 211wny.org, or text your zip code to 898-211 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.

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EMPIRE STATE POVERTY REDUCTION INITATIVE (ESPRI)

In September 2016, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County was selected as the lead agency for the City of
Jamestown’s Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (ESPRI). The goal was to improve the quality of life in the City
of Jamestown by reducing poverty and increasing self-sufficiency through workforce development. Seven collaborative
and innovative programs were chosen in the following areas: Educational Support for Employment; Community & Family
Support for Employment; Securing and Retaining Employment; Support for Employers. In September 2021, the NYS Grant
ended. A final report—which summarized the outcomes, “lessons learned” and key recommendations—was presented
to the community. Its full contents are available on our website.

BEST PRACTICES $1,180,195 INVESTED from May 2018-September 2021

AIM & DRIVER planning • Unduplicated households in the City of Jamestown impacted: 466
Demographics: 53% female. 19% Hispanic. 62% working age adults.
PDSA (Plan, Do, Study, Act)
methodology • The average cost per household served: $2,533.
• Individuals who secured employment: 214
Bridges Out of Poverty training • Individuals enrolled in education, certification and training programs: 101
• Individuals engaged with a coach, mentor or support staff identifying goals
Flexible funding
and steps to move them out of poverty or ALICE (Asset Limited, Income
Include frontline staff in Constrained, Employed.): 360
collaborative meetings • $69,104 in emergency assistance to 205 households, primarily for barriers
related to childcare, transportation and housing.
Strategically include employers, • Local employers whose “at risk” employees were supported by ESPRI
government agencies and programs: 14
• “At risk” employees who retained their employment: 156
other service providers in some
collaborative meetings

Evaluate recruitment and Agencies Total Budget Original AIM Individuals Served
outreach strategies
Chq. Adult $28,795 10 Individuals employed in healthcare 10
STRATEGIC ESPRI Day Services
ACTIONS
Chq. Works $139,129 65 students are “work ready.” 91
Hub organization to drive and 162
coordinate the work, including Community $130,369 50 heads of households secure
building a collaboration culture Helping employment.
Hands
among agencies
Jamestown $94,427 50 single parents will obtain a 123 in
Shared reporting and client Community credential. Jamestown
management platform College 375 overall
15 teen mothers enrolled in PAT and
Applied improvement science Jamestown $94,427 transition to employment and/or 22 teen moms
Community education. 52 total
Long term client relationships Learning Cl.

RECOMMENDED Mental Health $150,310 100 individuals secure employment. 227
NEXT STEPS Association
Improve employee retention for 16 160
Continue convening poverty The Resource $193,932 employers and 110 “at risk employees
reduction taskforce Center retain employment.

Identify hub organization to YWCA $90,795 26 Women Participating in W2W 25 women
coordinate Mentoring Program. 61 total
Jamestown
Address the Benefits Cliff

Plan additional community
improvement workshops for

nonprofits

United We Win. Live United./ 13

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14 /  United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

COMMUNITY IMPACT

100% of your donations stay in Chautauqua County.
Over $1 million invested in 43 local programs at 28 agencies.

REVENUE EXPENSES*

*Expenses and program effeciency ratio calculated

using unaudited financial statements.

United We Win. Live United./ 15

“I imagine everyone who contributes to the United Way sees “The entire process is community funded and community
themselves when making a gift that will serve someone driven. The campaign is run primarily by community
they have never met, but who has a desperate need today. members, needs are assesed by community members,
That may explain the astonishing range of support to and funding decisions are made by community members.
United Way of Southern Chautauqua County from every We have a great staff that collects information and
facilitates this entire process, but its your friends and
corner of this community. “ family members that are making the decisions. The entire

T. Marion Beckerink, Retired, Director of Development at Robert H. process is a united effort.
Jackson Center and member of the UWAY SCC Board of Directors
Wayne Rishell, Chief Financial Officer at Weber Knapp Company and the
Treasurer for the UWAY SCC Board of Directors

GROW A LEGACY FOR THE NEXT 100 YEARS:
THE CENTURY SOCIETY

We’re looking ahead and working to build a strong foundation for the future with the
opportunity to make a one time gift or bequest. The Century Society will ensure that UWSCC
can maximize dollars available to support our mission for years to come. Your $10,000 gift
today is expected to grow to $20,000 in 25 years. This lifetime gift will drive innovation, build

capacity, increase efficiency, and increase funds available for investment in key comunity
programs. Call 716-483-1561 or email [email protected] for more information.