United Way of Gloucester County

“Ronald J. Uzdavinis, Esq. Sandra UzdavinisChairman of Board Board MemberHusband/Wife”

“The organization's irs form 990 is subject to a detailed review and approval by the finance and audit committee which is comprised of a cpa and other individuals with financial expertise. The form 990 is then provided to members of the operating committee and then the full board for their approval prior to filing.”

“The organization annually monitors compliance with the conflict of interest policy. All employees, board members, and committee members are required to disclose any conflicts annually. In connection with any actual or possible conflicts of interest, an interested person must disclose all facts to the executive director and/or the members of the operating committee for consideration and resolution of the transaction or arrangement.”

“The executive director's compensation is determined by the officers of the board of director's based on similarly sized and geographically located not-for-profit organizatoins. Information is derived from survey data and form 990's on guidestar. Documentation is maintained of the process and its results. Salaries of other employees of the organization are proposed by the executive director and approved as part of the budgetary process by the finance and audit committee and the operating committee.”

“Salaries are proposed by the executive director and approved by the finance, audit and operating committees.”

“Documents are issued to the public upon request.”

“Other program services 4: the united way also makes funds available to secure technical and consultative assistance to the agency's financial management, governance, fund raising and strategic planning capacity.”

“2013-2014 COMMUNITY INITIATIVES REPORTCommunity Investments In March, the United Way Board of Directors approved grants totaling $851,500 to support 20 health and human service programs. There were 24 grant requests received.PROGRAMSWomen's Leadership Council Last year, the Women's Leadership Council funded six grants, totaling $21,400 to local agencies to advance its mission of empowering women of all ages. Organized in 2008, the Women's Leadership Council was created to provide women in Gloucester County with the opportunity to assist others in reaching their fullest potential. The grants included: The Center for People in Transition received a $5,000 grant to support Life-Skills Training Workshops, including computer literacy, financial literacy, vocational assessment, employment search and work readiness. A second $850 grant will assist students with scholarships for textbooks and other costs. The Literacy Volunteers received $1,900 to fund its tutor training program including stipends for certified trainers; volunteer manuals, New Oxford picture dictionaries, tutor books, and related materials. The Lauren Rose Albert Foundation was awarded $1,500 for texbook scholarships for eligible local single, working-poor, head of household mothers attending a Gloucester County college to achieve a degree and seek a better life for themselves and their families. The Glassboro Child Development Centers received $5,000 to fund a summer program for mothers and daughters that encourages and motivates the young women toward further studies in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). Story Storks received $3,000 to fund a new program at Inspira Medical Center - Woodbury where trained volunteers would meet with the parents of newborns to provide them with an educational brochure and present them with a board book that is personalized with their baby's laminated footprint. The goal is to improve literacy for at-risk populations by educating families about the importance of reading to their babies starting at birth. Maryville received $5,000 to improve the health and well-being of Gloucester County women at the agency's residential/sub-acute detoxification treatment program. Women are treated in a caring and supportive environment that ensures safety and confidentiality. The program is provided by women staff, counselors and nurses and includes evaluation, screening, medication management, on-site physician care, individual and group therapy, family session and relapse prevention and intervention.UNITED WAY SPECIAL GRANTSVetAbility - Support Services for Active Military, Veterans and their Families Abilities Solutions will continue to manage this special initiative. This is the second year for this program providing support and to assist veterans in increasing self sufficiency by securing and maintaining gainful employment. The emphasis is on newly returning veterans. The program provides case management, assists in utilization of veterans' benefits, vocational assessment, job seeking and job coaching. It is veteran driven with services delivered by veterans for veterans.NJ211 The United Way provides funds for Gloucester County's participation in NJ211, the 24/7 statewide information and referral service. The service helps individuals to identify and connect with providers of needed assistance. NJ211 call centers annually receive 7,500 calls for information and assistance from Gloucester County residents, the majority seeking housing and utility assistance, emergency food and shelter.Agency Collaborations A role of United Way is working on partnerships among like-service agencies to see if there is a way to build collaborations to possibly save resources and improve services. We are looking for ways to become more efficient and effective with donor dollars. United Way has offered the Partner Child Development Agencies the opportunity to join in a study on the feasibility of cost savings through shared servi”