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2019 United Way Campaign Chairs
Danielle &
Ken PaulusRoers & Bell
Bank
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The Top Ten
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The Top Ten
United Way Events
in the next 300 days(well….285 to be exact!)
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United Way
LIVE UNITED
Awards
& Annual Meeting
March 24, 2020
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LIVE UNITED
Tshirt Day &
UNITED Acts of
Kindness Day
November 15
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Luncheon &
Silent Auction
November 5
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August 15
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#6
Day of Caring
Volunteer Event
October 10
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#5
Roers and Keller
Williams Inspire
September 24
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United Way 2019
Kick Off Event
September 183:30-5:00pm Event
5:00-6:00pm Social
#4
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October 29
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Donate Supplies Now!
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The Power of
The Power of Community. Realized.
Reducing Hunger & Homelessness: THE ISSUES
The Power of Community. Realized.
Reducing Hunger & Homelessness: THE RESULTS
The Power of Community. Realized.
Developed and
invested in Housing
First and provided
Housing Navigation
to increase access
and remove barriers
to stable housing for
individuals facing
homelessness
Reducing Hunger & Homelessness: THE ACTION
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Cheri Gerken, MS
Executive Director,
Presentation Partners in Housing
A Continuum of Services
PPiH provides a continuum of services to
support one of our communities most
vulnerable populations, those who are homeless or at-risk of becoming
homeless
Services Include:
July 2017 to June 2018 Financial Assistance:
PPiH provided financial assistance services in the form of:
• Rent/Mortgage
• Deposit
• Utilities
PPiH provided assistance to::
• 717 Households supported
• 818 Children in those households
• $761,425.00 Paid in Assistance
Housing Navigation abides by a Housing First Approach
Everyone is ready for housing is a basic human right and a necessary first step for people to make positive changes in their lives.
Choice is fundamental in empowering people to experience their own successes and learn from setbacks:
1.) To accept housing navigation services
2.) Where they want to live
3.) Their level of involvement in community based supports
Harm Reduction – People may be engaged in behaviors that are harmful to them. Housing Navigators use nonjudgmental conversation to explore less risky options people can choose when they are ready.
People can move towards their own definition of recoverythrough hope and the realization of possibility
When people are housed fewer community resources are spent on ambulance calls, emergency room visits, police involvement, incarceration and shelter stays.
Communities are vibrant, safer and more inclusive when
EVERYONE HAS A PLACE TO CALL HOME
What is Housing Stability
Having no problems with tenancy or lease agreement
01
Having a healthy relationship with landlord
02
Having a healthy relationship with neighbors
03
Paying rent in full and on time
04
Paying all other housing bills in full and on time
05
Maintaining the unit in good condition
06
Housing Navigation is a Marathon
Not a Sprint…………
Phases of Housing Stability
Housing Stability focuses on basic needs, safety and support
2-6 hours per week
01
Individualized Service Plan focuses on meaningful daily activities, employment, education, resources
1-3 hours per week
02Self Awareness focuses on triggers and confidence
30-90 minutes per week
03Self Management focuses on control and accountability
25-45 minutes per week
04Reframe/Rebuild focuses on identity, managing relationships and Independence
15-30 minutes a week
05
Jordan is in Phase 1 of Housing:
“The first few months after I moved into my place, I slept in a sleeping bag in my living room. Even though I had a bed, it
just didn’t feel right. I was so used to sleeping outside, in abandoned buildings, or sometimes on a friend’s couch. It was
weird to imagine sleeping in my own bed. Two years later, I sleep in my bed most of
the time. When I wake up, I sometimes start thinking right away about how I’m
going to survive the day…where I can get breakfast, how far I’ll have to walk, how to defend myself in fights on the street, stuff like that. When I look around and realize I’m in my own apartment and I
don’t have to spend 100% of my energy on just surviving day to day….I can’t even
describe how much better that feels.”
• Is in his 4th housing opportunity• In the process of applying for Social Security Disability• Just got a cat named Blue• Has had surgery on his neck and for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome• Is enjoying participating in our monthly art event
Dennis is in Phase 2 of Housing
Naomi is in Phase 3 of Housing
Naomi, 24
Living in a Shelter, homeless for 3 years
Recently given birth to a baby who was removed from her care
She was overcoming and addiction to Meth
Had committed a felony, spent time in jail and was released into homelessness.
For Naomi the barriers seemed too many to overcome, homelessness was tightening its grip.
With the help of her Housing Navigator, Naomi now has a place to call home.
• Because Naomi has a safe place to call home she was able to get her baby back. • Because Naomi has an address to call her own she was able to apply for and gain employment. • Because her life has become more stable her probation officer is released her from probation. • Because things are going so well with her baby Naomi is working on reunifying with her 2-year old son who has been in the care of family since he was seven months old.
In Naomi’s own words:
“They (PPiH) helped make sure we had everything we needed when we moved in, like a bed to sleep on and furniture to sit on.”
“You’re more motivated to stay on the right track when you have somebody in your corner cheering you on.”
“They (PPiH) helped get the stuff I needed for the baby.”
“Today the thing I enjoy the most is time at night where you know you can actually relax and know everything’s okay, you’re in your own place.”
BB is in Phase 4 of Housing:
“I am in control of my apartment. I’ve lived here almost 2 years. When I first moved in, I didn’t realize it was my home and I had a right to say who could be here and what they could do here. Now I’m in control, and my awareness is going to prevent me from ever being homeless again”
HOPE
I was lost and feeling blue walking the streets, what to do.
Homeless, Stranded, All Alone.
Having nothing, no place to call home.
Struggles, Addiction, Feeling Stuck.
Not a bad person, just down on luck.
When you came through with your awesome gift.
You gave me housing taught me to cope.
You made it better, you gave me HOPE.
Dewayne
July 2017 to June 2018 Housing Navigation:
Cost Savings: about the graphs
When people are housed fewer community resources are spent on ambulance calls,
emergency room visits, police involvement, incarceration and shelter stays.
Blue Bars:
Data was collected on 20 individuals (primary participants in the Housing Navigation Program.
Pre-Housing data includes a 2-4 year average based on availability of records.
Orange Bars:
Post-housing data is a total accumulation following the start of housing. Data includes Cass and Clay County only
DetoxAdmissions
229
180
50
100
150
200
250
DETOX
DETOX ADMISSIONS$112.10/day
Pre-Housing Post-Housing
Jail Stays
**Much of the time spent in jail post-housing is for crimes committee prior to being housed**
409
377
360
370
380
390
400
410
420
Jail
JAIL$110/day
Pre-Housing Post-Housing
Emergency Shelter Stays
1891
50
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
Emergency Shelter
EMERGENCY SHELTER$12.50/night
Pre-Housing Post-Housing
FMAmbulanceTransports
108
120
20
40
60
80
100
120
FM Ambulance
FM AMBULANCE$1360/transport
Pre-Housing Post-Housing
Emergency Room Visits
128
37
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Emergency Room
EMERGENCY ROOM$1500/visit
Pre-Housing Post-Housing
Total Savings in 2018for 20 participants
$317,808.10
$23,653
$130,560
$3,520
$136,500
$23,575
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
TOTAL SAVINGS OF $317,808.10
Savings Difference Pre/Post Housing
Total Calls While
Homeless:
2,765
Total Calls While
Housed
449
What is next
In addition to the 3 Housing Navigators funded by the United Way of Cass-Clay, PPiH has hired 2 more
PPiH has partnered with Keen Property Management and the Fargo Housing and Re-Development Authority to offer housing vouchers to those living in our 220 building
∙The Fargo Housing and Re-Development Authority is offering preferences for housing vouchers to all those entering the Housing Navigation Program
∙PPiH is researching the use of Tiny Homes to house our communities most vulnerable (housing village or scattered site)
Moving Company
On May 26, 2015 the United Way of Cass-Clay (UWCC) Board of Trustees approved an investment towards the Housing Navigation Project. The United Way convened a Design Team of dedicated professionals with a wealth of experience and knowledge spanning nearly 200 years from multiple areas of homeless services. The aim of this project was to create a new culture of service delivery and increase collaboration and partnership among homeless service providers because we cannot continue to do the same thing in response to our homeless problem and expect a different result.
On October 26, 2015, the UWCC Community Investment Committee motioned to approve Presentation Partners in Housing (PPiH) as the employer of record for the Housing Navigation Project
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Thank You!
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CABINET BUDDY PROGRAM
• Create authentic relationships
• Encourage and support each other
• Coordinate and collaborate on contacts and tasks
• Extend your network
Find your own Buddy or contact Christie for an assigned Buddy
CAMPAIGN CABINET TRAINING: Buddy Program
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• Five Star Call Center – Angie Kratcha
• Western State Bank – Carla Hanson
• Park Co. – Tasha Barrett
• McCulley Optix Gallery – Elizabeth Worth
• Valley Imports – Susie Carlson
CAMPAIGN CABINET: REPORTING
19 out of 57 Cabinet volunteers have at least one CEO
Connect scheduled/completedLast year we had 3 Cabinet Volunteer
33 out of 275 scheduled/completed (12%)Last year we had 31 scheduled, 8%
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• CEO Connects
• Securing the meeting & the meeting
• Scheduling CEO Connects
• At least 1 week notice
• What to do when…
• CEO transitions communication to ECC
• Doesn’t immediately agree to meet
• Wants to include the ECC in the meeting
• Questions?
CAMPAIGN CABINET: CEO FRAMEWORK
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• Advanced Business
Methods
• American Federal Bank
• Building Products Inc.
• Central Cass Public
School
• Consolidated
Communications
• Homewood Suites by
Hilton West Fargo
• Northwest Tire, Inc
• Otter Tail Corporation
• Promersberger Company
• Red River Commodities
• Serkland Law Firm
• WENCK Associates
CAMPAIGN CABINET: NEW & OPEN CAMPAIGNS
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Chantel CarlsonSenior Community Engagement Program Manager
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Emerging Leaders Facts
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Emerging Leaders Facts
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What can you do as an Cabinet Volunteer?
• Be an advocate for Emerging Leaders
• Help United Way identify any community engagement strategies a company may have implemented
• Work with Senior Community Engagement Program Manager to educate CEO/ECC about Emerging Leaders
• Encourage companies to lift up Emerging Leaders as an engagement opportunity during company campaign
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Add slide about Emerging Leaders
Become an Emerging Leader TODAY!Email our team at [email protected] to learn more
United Way Emerging Leaders
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Upcoming Events
& Meetings
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ECC TRAINING
ECC TRAINING
AUGUST 14, 2019
Lunch provided
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CAMPAIGN CABINET MEETING SCHEDULE
• Meeting 2 | Thurs., Jul 11 | 12:00-1:00pm | Eide Bailly
• Meeting 3 | Thurs., Aug 15 | 12:00-1:00pm | Eide Bailly
• Attend Campaign Kick Off Event | Sept 18
• Meeting 4 | Thurs., Oct 18 | 12:00-1:00pm | Eventide Fargo
• January Thank You Celebration | Details to follow
• Attend LIVE UNITED Awards & Annual Meeting Event |
March 24, 2020
Lunch is provided at all Noon meetings
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Campaign Cabinet: Volunteer Timeline
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Questions?What else would you like to know?
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YOU