Allegany County United Way Quick Facts
Background:
Established in 1958 as the United Fund of Wellsville, in
1979 the organization changed its name to keep step with the national services
of the United Way of America, and became known as Wellsville Area United Way,
Inc. Then, in 1991, to reflect the
increasing service area and support from the entire county, the agency’s board
of directors changed the name of the organization to Allegany County United
Way, Inc.
Today, Allegany County United Way enjoys a 54-year
tradition of supporting human services agencies in Allegany County helping
individuals and families achieve their potential through education, economic
self-sufficiency and healthy lives.
The community in turn generously supports the United Way through workplace
employee campaigns, corporate giving, and individual giving.
Mission Statement: Inspire
Hope and Make a Difference
Vision Statement: The Allegany County United Way envisions our
communities where all individuals and families achieve their potential through
education, economic self-sufficiency and healthy lives.
Core Values:
Stewardship, Integrity, Leadership, Volunteerism
The Community Impact Model - How We Achieve Our
Mission:
United Way Impact Committee volunteers spend many hours
in the process of investing donor dollars, making tough decisions that are
consistent with Allegany County United Way values and the needs of the local
community. Oversight and guidance for this process are provided by the
Community Development Committee, a standing committee of the Board of Directors
that determines priorities and strategic direction for impacting our community.
The following values are at the center of every
investment made by the Allegany County United Way.
Community need – the program makes a compelling case for meeting a
documented need in the local community.
Program results and outcomes – the program clearly defines and
delivers on outcomes for its clients.
Focused alignment – the program aligns well with the strategic
intent and identified priorities of Allegany County United Way.
Effective use of resources – the agency is effective at securing
and utilizing resources to meet its clients’ needs.
Continuous learning and improvement – the organization promotes a
culture where questioning, learning, and improving are the norm.
Following a rigorous
evaluation of grant proposals and program interviews, we invest resources in
strategic initiatives and services operated by health and human service
partners across the county.
2011-12 FUNDING
Each year the Allegany
County United Way invests in health and human service programs in four areas:
health, economic self-sufficiency education, and safety net. Investment
decisions are based on the applicant’s demonstrated ability to deliver results
in one of these areas.
The United Way invested $172,869
that was raised in the fall 2011 campaign in this network of services – a total
of 21 programs and initiatives in 13 partner agencies. *
Health |
$67,000 |
39% |
Economic Self Sufficiency |
$54,500 |
32% |
Education |
$33,469 |
19% |
Safety Net |
$17,900 |
10% |
Total |
$172,869 |
100% |
All the funds raised stay local and help people in need right here in Allegany County.
We are especially thankful
for the Campaign Coordinators who volunteer their time and effort to run United
Way campaigns within their organizations. Many hours are spent by these
individuals communicating with their fellow employees about the United Way,
planning fun fundraisers and keeping track of necessary paperwork. The success
of United Way’s campaign is due in large part to their dedication and hard work
*Campaign
year runs from August – December; Funding year runs from May – April
Details of the funded
programs and the impact they are having on our County can be found here.
Allegany County United Way 2013 Board of
Directors:
| Deb Root, President |
Alfred State College |
| Randy Shayler, Vice President |
Otis Eastern Service |
| Michelle Alvord, Secretary |
Wellsville Central School |
| Abbie Pritchard, Treasurer |
First Citizens Community Bank |
| John Anderson |
Wellsville Daily Reporter |
| Peter Brown |
L’Italia Restaurant |
| Denis Dahlgren |
Retired |
| Patricia Fogarty |
Attorney |
| Cece Fuoco |
Genesee Valley Central School |
| Lee Gridley |
Retired |
| Judy Hopkins |
Retired |
| Harold Lockwood |
Self-Employed |
| Judy May |
Belfast Central School |
| Shirley Mullen |
Houghton College |
| John Mulryan |
Lufkin-RMT |
| Karen Porter |
Alfred University |
| Steve Rennie |
Retired |
| Joyce Weimer |
Retired |
| Raye Wood |
Retired |
Professional Staff:
Barbara Bates Executive
Director
Abigail Wonderling Finance
and Programs Coordinator
Community Impact Councils:
During the 2011 year, the Allegany County United Way
implemented our new outcomes-based community impact agenda. Focusing our
support this way brings greater efficiency to our work.
We are grateful to the following volunteers who served on
United Way Community Impact Councils in 2012 and spent many hours carefully
evaluating funding requests.
Education: Providing people of all ages with the tools
and structures necessary to succeed.
Council Members:
| Anne Brungard, Chair |
Matthew Hopkins |
| William Cunningham |
Jon Morris |
| Cece Fuoco |
Robert Shook |
Economic Self-Sufficiency: Providing people of all ages with the structural opportunities that
result in economic self-sufficiency.
Council Members:
| Kody Haney, Chair |
Cheryl Jackson |
| Marcella Bledsoe |
Jennifer Joyce |
| William Cox |
Frederick Sinclair |
| Patricia Fogarty |
Sherry Walton |
| Lee Gridley |
Joyce Weimer |
Health: Providing people of all ages the opportunities
to live healthy, secure, independent, and meaningful lives
Council Members:
| Karen Porter, Chair |
Steve Stout |
| Peter Brown |
Sherry Walton |
| Julie Briggs-Cunningham |
Diane Winans |
| Tracy Gates |
Raye Wood |
| Kathy Morris |
Kathy Woughter |
| Randy Shayler |
|
Contact Information
Office Location: 112 Park Avenue,
Wellsville, NY 14895
Mailing Address: PO Box 15,
Wellsville, NY 14895
Office Phone: 585-593-0020
Office Fax: 585-593-0350
Website: http://www.acuw.com