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| Since arriving at the United Way of Central Massachusetts in March, 2006, Tim Garvin energized the 87-year-old philanthropic organization. United Way of Central Massachusetts works to change the lives of the citizens in central Massachusetts by ensuring the children, youth, families, and people most in need have the opportunity to become self-sufficient and successful members of society. | |||
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In just 18 months, Tim has stabilized the organization financially: revenue has increased to more than $6.5 million; spending has decreased; and more money is being granted back to the community to make a lasting impact in the lives of children, youth, and adults most in need. Tim is most proud of the community change in ‘supporting positive youth development’ and ‘ensuring children’s readiness for school,’ where youth violence and pre-school expulsion issues are at the forefront of what the United Way is working to address. Prior to joining the United Way of Central Massachusetts, Tim spent 19 years in non-profit agencies including serving as the Vice President/Executive Director of the Central Branch of the YMCA, Boston; Executive Director of the Allston Brighton Family YMCA/Oak Square YMCA; and as a volunteer with the U.S. Peace Corps in Jamaica, West Indies. Tim Co-Chairs the American Diabetes Association Advocacy Group, where he spends many hours speaking with legislators and advocating for diabetes issues at the state level. Tim is a volunteer soccer coach; and enjoys spending time with his three young children: Colin, Erin and Meghan; and his wife of 17 years, Theresa. Talking With Tim Wednesday, April 9, 2008 AWARDS It is my great pleasure to inform you that United Way employees have been receiving wonderful community recognition for their great good works. Ann Flynn was one of the community builders chosen and recognized as a “Helping Hand” at the Family Health Center’s 35th Anniversary gala. Lynne Feraco was honored as a “Woman of Distinction” by the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts. GRANTS At the United Way board meeting of March, a collaborative group presented on the Foreclosure Crisis, its affect on Worcester (Worcester ranks 32nd in rate of foreclosure in the US), and solutions to address the crisis. A number of proposals were developed and submitted to the State’s Department of Banks and the Department of Housing and Community Development. This past week we received word that those linked proposals are to be awarded $236,750 – all in an effort to prevent families from losing their homes. Additionally, we are supporting a proposal that is being developed by the Worcester Public Schools to receive federal Department of Education funding so as to expand and increase services at two of Worcester’s Community Schools; The Elm Park School and the Canterbury School. It is an extremely competitive process with the DOE receiving more than 900 letters of intent to apply, and having the funds to award up to 12 5-year grants. Still, the proposal is such that it could be submitted to other entities for funding as it addresses the holistic needs of the child. EVENTS I hope; I urge you to log onto our web site regularly as our “News You Can Use” sidebar lists many informative and useful reports, and also lists events here in Worcester that may be of interest to all of you.
I hope that you are able to partake of the numerous events that are occurring in our city; I hope that you remain inspired by our United Way work and how it is making a difference so that lives will change. Best, Tuesday, January 8, 2008 Good afternoon United Way Board Members and Friends, 2008 is here and we are off to a great start; a time of growth, opportunity, and progress.
Much as I am proud of the three items, I am excited about what these items can help us achieve: more tax-returned dollars into the homes of low income employees; a pilot program that is focusing NOT upon treating hunger but ENDING hunger; and more dollars invested through the Community Impact process into Central Massachusetts. More to come (this is Dollar Diva week!); stay with us and involved… Tim New Youth Director of the City of Worcester, Mr. Jesse Edwards On behalf of United Way of Central Massachusetts and the Board of Directors, we would like to extend our congratulations to the New Youth Director of the City of Worcester, Mr. Jesse Edwards. In a recent memo, the Assistant City Manager outlined the work that Mr. Edwards will do in his new role. Plans call for him to "immediately focus his efforts on the upcoming summer months to maximize the number and the range of employment opportunities available for Worcester's youth and will focus his short-term efforts on compiling an inventory of all existing programs, services and initiatives for youth. He has extensive experience in developing strategic plans with measurable deliverables and will work in partnership with the Advisory Committee on Youth in the development of a comprehensive five-year Agenda for Youth." United Way of Central Massachusetts looks forward to a successful partnership with Mr. Edwards and for increased opportunities for our city's youth.
Friday, September 29, 2007 Good morning United Way Friends, We are in that excited and joyous state: the campaign is in full swing and all of our efforts appear to be making a difference:
Friends, I am delighted to share these good news stories with you; I am proud of our collective efforts, and I greatly look forward to the future that we create together. Best, Tim
I am so pleased with this past year at our United Way - the United Way of Central Massachusetts. I would like to share recent good news with all of you; news that continues to drive us in a most positive direction: Leadership It gives me great pleasure to announce that on June 20 the Board voted Mark Bilotta, Executive Director of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium, as the chair-elect. Mark will become the chairperson of the United Way at the April 2008 Annual Meeting. Great thanks and huge congratulations to Mark! Operations The United Way's fiscal year operates from July 1 to June 30. As we view our financial reports, ALL indicators are headed in the right direction: we are well ahead of our approved operational budget plan; our revenues have increased; our expenses are lower than plan; and our 'community investment' has increased. At the June Board meeting, a balanced budget plan for 2007-2008 was presented and approved (this is our first balanced budget plan in more than 5 years). Campaign 2007 The United Way's 2007 campaign is being chaired by Dennis Irish and co-chaired by Bruce Gaultney. (This means that Bruce will chair the campaign in 2008). Numerous CEO calls to plan company campaigns have occurred, and results have already been realized. The Growth Strategy for 2007-2008 is to give special focus to leadership giving (using the step up approach); retention (through improved contact and relationships with our numerous donors); 'market segmentation'; and increasing sponsorship support. Impact This year our community impact investment (a compilation of the community grants that we award, donor designations, and United Way programs) totals more than $5.1 million dollars. This represents an increase over each of the last 3 years. The Worcester Youth Capacity Project, funded by a 3 year, $750,000 Federal Compassion Capital grant, is working to increase the capacity and enhance the quality of programs at 5 Worcester Youth serving agencies: the Nativity School After School Program; Worcester Roots, the Higher Education Resource Center; the Worcester Youth Center, and the South East Asian Coalition. The Building Brighter Futures with Youth initiative had as its goals: increasing summer youth employment and creating a City of Worcester Youth Office. The recent announcement of the creation of a Youth Opportunities Office indicates that the initiative's work has been successful! The RAMP Program run by Labor's Community Service Committee just completed their first ramp of this season. The hope is that they will be able to build 6 to 8 additional ramps this summer. The recipient, with tears in her eyes, commented, "Before this ramp, I was a prisoner in my own home, now I can get out and smell the fresh air….” Financial Stability and Financial Literacy. Our United Way continues to exert efforts to improve lives today and in the future. We are part of the newly formed Worcester Alliance for Economic Inclusion, which is giving attention to Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and working to get the 'un-banked' to participate in the formal banking system. Further, we are the proud recipient of a $75,000 grant to expand the Women's Initiative work on financial literacy and financial education of, and for, adolescent girls. We are again offering the Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute, an extraordinary leadership development experience, from August 6 to August 17. Space is limited to 20 high school students in Central Massachusetts. Please visit our web site for more details: www.unitedwaycm.org The United Way's Day of Caring is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18. All friends and all companies are urged to participate - to do something to make a difference, to get to know the many service agencies in Worcester in a close and personal way, to team build for your employees, and to begin the United Way's campaign. The Women's Initiative: reserve Wednesday September 26 for the Fifth Annual Stepping Up for Girls membership reception. Our featured speaker this year will be Barbara Smith-Bacon of Berkeley Investments. The Stepping Up for Girls event is always inspiring; I hope that you will join us! It has been a very positive year for us here at your United Way; a year in which we are working to advance the common good. I look forward to your continued participation and I hope to see you this summer, Tim
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