Center for Groveport MadisonHuman Needs
Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 7:00pMadison Township Community Center
Agenda
Welcome In the beginning…. Accomplishments Next step
National News
August 26 release of 2007 Census Bureau Data on Poverty
Coalition of Human Needs (www.chn.org) Presidential election
Community
“Any group that has something in common and the potential for acting together.”
Carl Taylor and Daniel Taylor-IdeJust and Lasting Change: When Communities Own Their Futures
The Beginning
Community Summit February 26, 2008 Rolled out with four phase plan to get here
Identify (2/26/08) Create plan (03/08 – 07/08) Communicate (TODAY) Implement (In Progress)
Accomplishments Location Developed Mission & Vision Statement Created Board of Directors Incorporated Filed 501(c)3 for non-profit status Website Developed an action plan Created Ambassador “tool kit” Fundraiser – July 4th Book Sale
Information
Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs607 Main St
Groveport, OH 43125614/586-4017
Mission Statement
To connect people in crisis with resources and to promote cohesive
households through community partnerships.
Vision Statement
Together we may pursue our vision of a healthy, safe and nurturing
environment in the greater Groveport Madison area.
Our Board of Directors
Bob Dowler - President Jeannie Henkel – Vice President Mary Mashburn - Treasurer Kathi Faulstich - Secretary Christine Boucher Chris Bowser Leanne Poor Pastor Rob Spicer
Websitewww.center4gmhn.org
Action Plan
Services General Criteria Support Community Partners
Services
Cash Assistance Household goods Job Referral Assistance The Benefit Bank® Counselors Summer Food Program Future: CGMHN Enrichment Workshops Future: CGMHN Free Store
General Criteria
Requester must live in Groveport Madison school district
Cash assistance maximum is $500 in 12 month period; no more than $1,000/household lifetime assistance
Cash assistance provided only when all other forms of assistance is exhausted
Support
24 hour client contact turnaround Verification of cash assistance request Document in tracking database Guide client with other alternative
sources for assistance Referrals to enrichment opportunities
(GED, workshops, classes, etc)
Community Partners Churches
Asbury UM Church Groveport Presbyterian Church Groveport UM Church Groveport Zion Lutheran Church St Mary Catholic Church, Groveport
Clothesline Plus Consignment Store Families & Individuals Go Groveport! Groveport Madison Schools Groveport Madison Food Pantry
Organization
Board of Directors Director Support Teams
Informational Organizational
Director
Board ofDirectors
Informational Team
OperationalTeam
• Human needs• Recruit Community Partners
EXAMPLE: $3,000 = 20 families/month
15 CP = $200/month
Informational
WHAT: Educate, inform, recruit and promote the CGMHN mission/vision with potential community partners who will support with financial and human resources (volunteers)
WHY: Continuity of mission HOW: Passion, Ambassador “tool kit”, websiteWHO: Contacts and connections: businesses,
corporations, organizationsTERM: Self-paced; short or long-term
Director
Board ofDirectors
Informational Team
OperationalTeam
• Center• Fundraise for the operation
of the Center
COSTS:Salary, office, phone, printing,
supplies, website = $2,000
Operational
WHAT: Support the operation that carries out the mission.
WHY: Continuity and maintenance of operationHOW: Passion, personal knowledge & experience.
Community fundraisers, apply for grants, assist Community Partners w/fundraisers
TERM: Self-paced; short or long-term
Next Step Teams in motion
Expand Community Partners Fundraise
Fundraisers already in motion Sat, Sept 20 – City Folk Concert concessions @
Groveport Town Hall Sun, Sept 21 – Groveport Car Show 50/50 drawing
proceeds Fri, Oct 3 – Connect with Groveport concession
vendor table Sat, Oct 11 – Groveport Apple Butter Day concessions
What’s ahead…
Enrichment workshop planning Free store opportunity discussions 2009 Summer lunch program evaluation
Questions?
Thank you!