On behalf of the donors of the 2015 United Way of Tompkins County (UWTC) Campaign, $1.1 million has been invested in essential services throughout the community. These designations through the Community Care Fund, donor designations, and the Hunger & Food Security Fund are helping people meet immediate, basic needs while empowering lasting change. To date, UWTC has awarded the 2015-2016 Community Care Fund awards and the Spring 2015 Hunger & Food Security Fund awards; additional awards and investments will be made throughout the year.

The 2015-2016 Community Care Fund (CCF) awards a total of $922,000 and support 95 education, income, and health programs at 41 local nonprofits. This funding will help children and youth succeed in school, work, and life; individuals and families improve their financial stability and self-sufficiency; and people of all ages will have improved physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

The Spring 2015 Hunger & Food Security Fund awards a total of $30,941.58 and supports thirteen programs at twelve local nonprofits. These dollars help community members have access to an adequate supply of nutritious food, including children during school breaks. In 2014-2015, the programs supported by these grants served almost 65,000 people. Hunger & Food Security Fund investments are made biannually in the Spring and Fall.

Community Care Fund and Hunger & Food Security investments are awarded by a team of diverse community volunteers after a review of current community needs and an evaluation of each program's design, finances, outcomes and performance. The final investments are approved by the UWTC Board of Directors. This process ensures that donor dollars are invested in high-performing non-profits and are essential programs to our community's ability to grow and succeed.

In addition to the Community Care Fund and the Hunger & Food Security Fund, UWTC also has a number of special initiatives that are funded; including Student Engagement programs, Urgent Rx Prescription Program, the Volunteer Center, and gifts that community members designated to specific non-profits

For over 90 years, people have chosen to invest through United Way of Tompkins County to build a stronger community. 100% of gifts to UWTC's Community Care Fund, special initiatives, and member organizations directly support education, income, and health programs; due to the support of the Corporate Cornerstone Partners and UWTC earned income.

2015-16 Community Care Fund Grants by Area

Education – Total of $293,102.85  
Brooktondale Community Center    
    Brooktondale Summer Camp - $4,822.20

Child Development Council
    Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR) - $48,221.95
Family Support Services - $28,933.17
    Teen Pregnancy/ Parenting Program - $24,110.99
    
Danby Community Council    
    Scholarships - $964.44
    Youth Services - $1,446.66

Downtown Ithaca Children's Center
    Tuition Assisted Childcare Program - $14,466.59

Dryden Community Council
    Traveling Books of Dryden - $221.80
    Southworth Library Infant and Toddler Library Program - $221.80
    Southworth Library Summer Reading - $385.78
    Southworth Library Teen Programs - $482.22
Village of Dryden Summer Recreation - $4,532.87

Enfield Community Council, Inc.
    ESAP Scholarships - $2,893.30
    Summer Day Camp Program - $3,375.54
    Teen Program - $8,679.95

Franziska Racker Centers, Inc.
    Evaluations - $19,288.79

Freeville Community Council    
    Freeville Summer Recreation Program - $3,857.75

Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc.    
    Girl Scout Leadership Experience - $9,644.40

Greater Ithaca Activities Center, Inc.    
    Teen Program - $20,253.23
Youth Program - $38,577.59  
    
Groton Community Council
    Groton Public Library - $964.44
    Groton Recreation Committee - $1,446.665
Youth Commission - $1,928.88

Ithaca Community Childcare Center    
    Access Scholarship Fund - $4,339.95

Lansing Community Council
    Lansing Youth Services - $3,857.75   

The Learning Web
    Community & Career Exploration & Apprenticeship Program - $22,182.11

McLean Community Council, Inc.    
    Family Reading Nights - $578.65

Newfield Community Council    
    Before and Afterschool Program - $1,928.85
Newfield Summer Day Camp - $4,533.05
    Summer Reading Program - $1,157.33
Youth At-Risk and General Recreation - $1,928.88
    
The Salvation Army
    Youth Educational Supports - $1,928.88

Ulysses Community Council    
    Afterschool Program - $1,977.10
Library Program - $771.55
    Nursery School - $964.44
    Summer Recreation Programs - $3,375.54
    Youth Services - $3,857.76

Income - Total of $273,603.12
American Red Cross, Tompkins County Branch
    Emergency Disaster Services: Preparedness and Response - $24,110.99

Better Housing for Tompkins County, Inc.
    Tompkins County Home Repair Program - $16,395.47

Brooktondale Community Center
    Caroline Food Pantry at the Brooktondale Community Center - $3,750  

Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga
    Immigrant Services Program - $4,822.20
Samaritan Center Emergency Services Program - $24,110.99
    
Challenge Workforce Solutions    
    Contract Production Facility - $43,399.78
    Job Club-Transition to Employment - $9,644.40  

Foodnet Meals on Wheels    
    Home Delivered Meals - $12,250  

Groton Community Council
    Groton Women's Community Center - $1,446.66

Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County Inc.    
    Human Service Planning - $6,751.08
    2-1-1 Information and Referral Services - $6,934.32

The Learning Web    
    Youth Outreach - $19,288.79

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. ® (Ithaca Office)    
    Tompkins/Tioga Neighborhood Legal Services - $4,822.20

Lifelong    
    Tax Counseling for the Elderly - $3,857.76

McLean Community Council, Inc.    
    McLean Community Hall - $675.11

Newfield Community Council    
    Newfield Kitchen Cupboard – Pantry - $1,250

Opportunities, Alternatives and Resources (OAR) of Tompkins County    
    Opportunities, Alternatives and Resources (OAR) - $21,217.67

Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse    
    Emergency Shelter/Day Center - $32,362.50

The Salvation Army
    Direct Assistance Program - $9,902.21

Tompkins Learning Partners, Inc.    
    Adult Literacy - $14,466.59

Ulysses Community Council        
    Food Pantry - $2,500  

Women's Opportunity Center    
    Employment Program - $9,644.40  

Health- Total of $355,294.03
Advocacy Center of Tompkins County    
    Education Department - $9,644.40
    Youth Services - $18,324.35

Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County, Inc.
    Education and Prevention Program - $4,822.20
    Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Treatment - $24,110.99

Brooktondale Community Center
    Newsletter - $1,446.66  

Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes    
    Individualized Information and Support for Those Affected by Cancer - $14,466.59

CDRC - Community Dispute Resolution Center    
    Mediation Services - $21,265.89

Danby Community Council    
    Danby Seniors - $241.11
Family Programs - $771.55
    Newsletter - $1,446.66

Dryden Community Council
    Southworth Library Large Print Books and CDs - $482.22

Enfield Community Council, Inc.    
    Community Newsletter - $964.45
    4th & 5th Grade Basketball - $819.77

Family and Children's Service of Ithaca    
    Children's Mental Health- $38,577.59
Family Mental Health Program- $33,755.39
    Geriatric Mental Health - $7,715.52
Psychiatry - $33,755.39
    Rural Outreach Services - $13,502.15

Finger Lakes Independence Center
    Education Outreach - $4,822.20

Gadabout Transportation Services, Inc.
    Gadabout Transportation Services - $14,466.59

Greater Ithaca Activities Center, Inc.
    Recreation - $7,715.52
    Adult /Senior Program - $5,786.64  
        
Groton Community Council
    Groton Art Group - $289.33

Lansing Community Council
    Lansing Department of Parks and Recreation - $1,928.88

Lifelong    
    Lifelong Activities - $3,857.76
    RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) - $4,822.20

The Mental Health Association in Tompkins County    
    Wellness Recovery Action Plan - $1,200.00
    Education, Health and Wellness - $4,822.20
    KIDS FIRST Therapeutic Recreation Program - $10,608.84

McLean Community Council, Inc.    
    Monday Night Mysteries - $96.44

The Salvation Army    
    Salvation Army Golden Agers (SAGA) - $1,446.66

Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service
    Crisisline - $33,755.39
    Online Crisis Counseling Service for Youth - $7,040.41

Varna Community Association
    Outdoor Recreation Facilities - $12,055.50

YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County    
    Financial Assistance/Subsidy - $14,466.59

Spring 2015 Hunger and Food Security – Total of $30,941.58
Challenge Workforce Solutions
Job Club - $4,500

Community Dinners at Dryden United Methodist Church
Community Dinners - $800

Cornell Cooperative Extension
    Tompkins County Food Gardening Educator - $3,000

Dryden Community Council
Dryden Kitchen Cupboard - $1,000
Weekend Backpack Program - $800

Foodnet Meals on Wheels
    Wheels for Meals - $4,400

Freeville Community Council    
Freeville Food Pantry - $1,000

Loaves and Fishes
Free Meal Program - $5,500

The Learning Web
Youth Outreach - $4,500

The Mental Health Association in Tompkins County
The Jenkins Center for Hope and Recovery - $2,500

Tompkins Community Action
Food Pantry - $2,300

Women’s Opportunity Center
Nourishment for Trainees - $591.58

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