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Community Priorities

United Way of Wexford County looks at the real needs of our community and works to plan for and implement solutions. To do this work most effectively United Way partners with all stakeholders to focus on the top community priorities. These priorities have been developed as a result of the comprehensive assets/needs assessment process started in June of 2001. This effort known as the CANA project utilized the community building tool from United Way of America - COMPASS II. As a result of this process, United Way of Wexford County continues to work with our community partners to bring about real social change and impact the lives of families in Wexford County.

2008-10 Community Impact Agenda

The Community Impact Committee of United Way of Wexford County reviews priorities, community data, and emerging needs to identify top needs for families in our community. The Community Impact Agenda for 2008-10 is a result of this work. Programs supported by United Way of Wexford County benefit all ages and work to nurture youth, strengthen families, and build Self-Sufficiency. The Community Impact Agenda identifies specific areas that may need additional attention and can be considered a priority need. Local Program funding proposals will be considered to address solutions to needs identified on the CI Agenda.

2008-10 Community Impact Agenda

2007-08 Community Outcomes and Objectives (Word document)

2006 Community Outcomes and Objectives (Word doc)

Community Investments- Allocations:

United Way partners with local agencies and organizations to support local programs through the Allocations Process. Local Volunteers act through Citizen Panels to review and hold accountable all programs funded by United Way of Wexford County. These programs must show measurable outcomes that will impact one of the top priorities.

Community Response Grants :

In order to increase United Way's flexibility to respond to new or emerging needs, the Board of Directors of United Way of Wexford County created a Community Response Grant Fund to provide financial support, outside of the traditional allocations process, to programs that meet emerging needs.

United Way Community Response Grant Policy

Community Response Grant Application Cover Sheet

Community Response Grant Procedures

Community Collaborations and Initiatives:

Community Collaboratives use resources more effectively in community problem solving. United Way of Wexford County works as a team problem solver in the following community partnerships:

CANA- United Way is a leader in the Community Partnership for Assessing Needs and working toward measurable outcomes

CANA-The Wexford/Missaukee Community Asset/Needs Assessment; a COMPASSII project

Born Learning- United Way of Wexford County is leading this initiative to increase awareness of the importance of early childhood learning, and to help parents and caregivers gain tools to make "Magic Moments" of learning in their everyday lives with their young children. The United Way of America provides national coordination to this initiative. Michigan Association of United Ways leads the statewide efforts.

Wexford/Missaukee Human Services Leadership Council- United Way is a core member of this group.

Senior Issues Coalition- This group of senior stakeholders, agencies and consumers meets monthly to network and plan for increased awareness of resources and other positive outcomes for area seniors.

Child Protection Council- The local CPC works to prevent child abuse and neglect through education and awareness initiatives.

Inter-Agency Coordinating Council (Early On)- This Community collaborative works toward early childhood success and shcool readiness.

Cadillac Area Community Health Coalition- Works to reduce health risks, substance abuse, and obesity by various initiatives.

SAFE KIDS Chapter -In January of 2003, The United Way became the community coordinator for the local SAFE KIDS Chapter of the National SAFE KIDS Initiative. The goal of this initiative is to reduce accidental injuries and fatalities to children 0-14 years of age.

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