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@UnitedWayFargo @UnitedWayCassClay The Power of Community. Realized.#LIVEUNITEDCassClay


2019 United Way Campaign Chairs

Danielle &

Ken PaulusRoers & Bell

Bank


The Top Ten


The Top Ten

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in the next 300 days(well….285 to be exact!)


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United Way

LIVE UNITED

Awards

& Annual Meeting

March 24, 2020


#9

LIVE UNITED

Tshirt Day &

UNITED Acts of

Kindness Day

November 15


#8

Luncheon &

Silent Auction

November 5


#7

August 15


#6

Day of Caring

Volunteer Event

October 10


#5

Roers and Keller

Williams Inspire

September 24


United Way 2019

Kick Off Event

September 183:30-5:00pm Event

5:00-6:00pm Social

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#3

October 29


#2

Donate Supplies Now!


#1

The Power of

The Power of Community. Realized.

Reducing Hunger & Homelessness: THE ISSUES


Reducing Hunger & Homelessness: THE RESULTS


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


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


Emergency Shelter Stays

1891

50

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

2000

Emergency Shelter

EMERGENCY SHELTER$12.50/night


FMAmbulanceTransports

108

120

20

40

60

80

100

120

FM Ambulance

FM AMBULANCE$1360/transport


Emergency Room Visits

128

37

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

Emergency Room

EMERGENCY ROOM$1500/visit


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


Christie LewandoskiResource Development Director


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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


• 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%


• 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


• 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


Chantel CarlsonSenior Community Engagement Program Manager


Emerging Leaders Facts


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


Add slide about Emerging Leaders

Become an Emerging Leader TODAY!Email our team at [email protected] to learn more

United Way Emerging Leaders


Upcoming Events

& Meetings


ECC TRAINING

ECC TRAINING

AUGUST 14, 2019

Lunch provided


Campaign Cabinet: Volunteer Timeline


Questions?What else would you like to know?


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