2025-05-15T14:15:15-05:00 2024-06-30 541782073 RUTHERFORD & JOHNSON PC 116 MEDICAL CIRCLE WINCHESTER VA 22601 990 2023-07-01 540525106 UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN SHENANDOAH VALLEY INC UNIT 5406629366 P O BOX 460 WINCHESTER VA 22604 KAYCEE CHILDRESS PRESIDENT/CEO 5406629366 2025-05-15 1 0 BRIAN P DAVET CPA P00842330 5406627070 2025-05-15 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ANDY GAIL P O BOX 460 WINCHESTER VA 22604 1762798 0 X WWW.UNITEDWAYNSV.ORG X 1946 VA TO INCREASE THE ORGANIZED CAPACITY OF PEOPLE TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER 19 19 14 1000 0 0 1402974 965904 61642 69499 38220 41670 29724 0 1532560 1077073 677345 587021 0 0 543289 484757 0 0 81626 221129 189379 1441763 1261157 90797 -184084 2334922 2249875 574655 500893 1760267 1748982 X THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO INCREASE THE ORGANIZED CAPACITY OF PEOPLE TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. IT CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN IN THE FALL OF EACH YEAR TO RAISE SUPPORT FOR ALLOCATION TO PARTICIPATING AGENCIES IN THE SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEAR. 0 0 899170 451471 60141 THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. ALLOCATIONS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. IT ALSO CONDUCTS COMMUNITY SERVICES. 147198 UNITED WAY NSV HAS COLLABORATED WITH UNITED WAY AGENCIES ACROSS VIRGINIA ON THE ALICE PROJECT, WHICH SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET. THESE FAMILIES WORK HARD AND EARN MORE THAN THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, BUT CAN BARELY COVER THE BASICS: HOUSING, CHILD CARE, FOOD, HEALTH CARE, AND TRANSPORTATION. THE PROBLEM IS ALICE FAMILIES, WHO OFTEN DO NOT QUALIFY FOR SOCIAL SERVICES BENEFITS, OFTEN DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN WHEN A CRISIS OCCURS. THE VALLEY ASSISTANCE NETWORK (VAN) WAS CREATED TO FILL A GAP THAT OUR COMMUNITY DESPERATELY NEEDS. IT HAS PROVEN TO BE A SAFETY NET FOR HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY. 31250 DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, THE UNITED WAY NSV DISBURSED $31,250 IN RELIEF TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SUFFERING FROM THE CARES/COVID-19 PANDEMIC. 104300 DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, THE UNITED WAY NSF DISBURSED $89,300 OF FUNDS FROM THE NAVIGATE GRANT TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN NEED WITH THE FOCUS CAPACITY WITH HOUSING, UTILITIES, ETC IN WARREN, SHENANDOAH, AND PAGE COUNTIES. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTED $15,000 IN ALICE EMERGENCY FUNDS TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS. 104300 1046368 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 19 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 VA X X THE ORGANIZATION 5405361610 329 N CAMERON STREET SUITE 201 WINCHESTER VA 22601 JASON VAN HEUKELUM BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 KIM BLOSSER BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 BETH FALU SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DR JEFFREY FEIT 2ND VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DR YOLANDA BARBIER GIBSON CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JANET MICHAEL IST VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DIANA PATTERSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 AMY SLAUGHTER BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 CHARYL THOMPSON STACY BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 GEORGE HUMMER BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 BILLY GILPIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARC DESMARAIS BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 ERICA TRUBAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 TRACIE DICKSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 HEATHER CLATTERBUCK BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 CANDACE DAVENPORT BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DARCUS BRENEMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES REDDISH BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 KAYCEE CHILDRESS FORMER PRES/CEO 40.00 X 96249 0 5855 96249 0 5855 0 0 0 0 0 100000 865904 8400 965904 COMMUNITY EVENTS 900099 61466 61466 SERVICE FEE REVENUE 541900 8033 8033 69499 51028 51028 676367 685725 -9358 -9358 -9358 1077073 60141 0 51028 587021 587021 102104 70886 15316 15902 318009 228352 48937 40720 40058 29110 6142 4806 7844 5752 1204 888 16742 11952 2561 2229 17506 17506 14266 14266 8568 5826 1466 1276 210 168 42 36503 27032 5064 4407 34711 28855 3131 2725 12651 12651 10395 7421 1590 1384 5128 3486 878 764 COMMUNITY EVENTS 30293 30293 MISCELLANEOUS 8629 5590 1625 1414 CAMPAIGN EXPENSES 4351 4351 AUTO EXPENSE 3218 2618 321 279 2950 2006 505 439 1261157 1046368 133163 81626 462594 247029 172787 144539 7733 11502 96873 86792 20476 10081 1340243 1450380 331089 386344 2334922 2249875 7564 15477 6250 560841 485416 574655 500893 X 1758759 1747474 1508 1508 1760267 1748982 2334922 2249875 X -184084 172801 -2 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1076368 1695590 1235695 1395215 918326 6321194 1076368 1695590 1235695 1395215 918326 6321194 1889007 4432187 41950 33018 29459 43276 51028 198731 6519925 499408 0.67980 0.69340 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1076810 39392 154715 99392 1171525 989065 47297 93480 53032 1076810 1086137 29298 -99859 26511 989065 916880 85755 113502 30000 1086137 957078 51369 91567 916880 1.00000 0 0 96873 86792 10081 10081 BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HARRISONBURG-ROCKING 342921 OPERATING LEASE RIGHT OF USE ASSET 43423 386344 DESIGNATIONS PAYABLE 24675 IMPACT GRANTS PAYABLE 416867 OBLIGATIONS UNDER LEASE 43874 485416 1186625 172801 8400 181201 1005424 71649 71649 1077073 1197910 8400 2 8402 1189508 71649 71649 1261157 PART V, LINE 4: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DESIGNATED A GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ROUNDING PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATIONS RECEIVED 57,383. INVESTMENT EXPENSES NETTED ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 14,266. ROUNDING PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ROUNDING 2. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATIONS EXPENSED 57,383. INVESTMENT EXPENSES NETTED ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 14,266. ROUNDING FORM 990, PART X, LINE 10A AND 10B IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, THE UNITED WAY DOES NOT INCLUDE AMOUNTS DESIGNATED BY DONORS FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN REVENUE OR EXPENSES IN THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. HOWEVER, ALL DONATIONS, INCLUDING AMOUNTS DESIGNATED BY DONORS FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, ARE INCLUDED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S INFORMATIONAL TAX RETURN FORM 990. AMOUNTS DESIGNATED BY DONORS ARE PAID OUT IN THE FOLLOWING YEAR AFTER THEY ARE COLLECTED. THUS, THE DIFFERENCE IN DESIGNATED DONATIONS RECEIVED AND DESIGNATED DONATIONS PAID OUT IS AN ADJUSTING ITEM TO THE NET INCOME REPORTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990. PART XI SCHEDULE D PART XI: AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOT YET COMPLETED AT TIME OF FILING OF 990. RECONCILIATION IS BASED UPON ANTICIPATED NUMBERS IN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1 THE LAUREL CENTER PO BOX 14 WINCHESTER VA 22604 541262535 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 15000 0 TO SUPPORT THE 24/7 EMERGENCY SHELTER AS IT FEEDS, CLOTHES, AND HOUSES ITS RESIDENTS ALONG WITH PROVIDING PROTECTION, AND SERVICES AND RESOURCES THAT ENABLE WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN TO RECOVER FROM VIOLENCE LITERACY VOL WINC 301 N CAMERON STREET WINCHESTER VA 22601 621366707 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 6000 0 TO EXPAND COMPUTER CLASSES VIA INCREASED SUPPORT TO INSTRUCTORS AND THE PURCHASE OF THREE DESKTOP COMPUTERS FOR STUDENT USE; AS WELL AS TO SUPPORT CITIZENSHIP/NATURALIZATION TEST PREPARATION COURSES; AND TO CONTINUE WORKING WITH WINCHESTER RESCUE MISSION CLIENTS ON RESUME DEVELOPMENT, INTERVIEW SKILLS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. BLUE RIDGE LEGAL SERVICES 119 S KENT STREET WINCHESTER VA 22601 541048944 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 8000 0 PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OF NSV. SHENANDOAH COUNTY HEALTH CLINIC - MENTAL HEALTH PO BOX 759 WOODSTOCK VA 22664 542032008 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 20000 0 TO PROVIDE 20 HOURS PER WEEK OF COUNSELING SERVICES FOR STUDENTS IN SHENANDOAH COUNTY SCHOOLS BY A PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR. SHENANDOAH DENTAL CLINIC PO BOX 759 WOODSTOCK VA 22664 WOODSTOCK VA 22664 680657235 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 20000 0 TO PROVIDE ONE DAY OF DENTAL CARE MONTHLY TO UNINSURED CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INCOMES BELOW THE ALICE THRESHOLD. FAITHWORKS INC 12451 HAYES COURT 201 FAIRFAX VA 22033 010551546 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 10000 0 TO SUPPLEMENT THE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PAY IT FORWARD) AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING TEMPORARY CRISIS. FUNDS WILL SUPPORT ALICE FAMILIES IN PAYING RENT/MORTGAGE,UTILITIES, OR UTILITY PAYMENTS WHEN AN UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY OCCURS. CHILD SAFE CENTER 411 N CAMERON STREET WINCHESTER VA 22601 731666744 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 20000 0 TO PROVIDE HELP FOR INDIVIDUALS DEALING WITH DOMESTIC ABUSE WINCHESTER AREA TEMPORARY THERMAL SHELTER 217 OPEQUON CHURCH ROAD WINCHESTER VA 22602 271325266 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 25000 0 TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER AND SUPPORT TO THE HOMELESS HIGHLAND FOOD PANTRY INC PO BOX 1762 WINCHESTER VA 22604 464661240 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 7500 0 TO FUND THE SPECIAL DELIVERY PROJECT, WHICH REDUCES FOOD INSECURITY AMONG SENIOR CITIZENS BY PROVIDING BAGS OF NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO IDENTIFIED PERSONS-ATRISK EACH MONTH. SHENANDOAH VALLEY DISCOVERY MUSEUM 19 W CORK ST WINCHESTER VA 22601 541692942 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 9000 0 TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR A SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR UP TO 50 CHILDREN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NAACP. BLUE RIDGE HOSPICE 333 W CORK STREET SUITE 405 WINCHESTER VA 22601 541126227 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 20000 0 TO MAKE QUALITY END OF LIFE CARE AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING SERIOUS ILLNESS. RESPONSE INC PO BOX 287 WOODSTOCK VA 22664 541132487 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 10000 0 TO ASSIST DOMESTIC AND SECUAL VIOLENCE SURVIVORS WITH SECURING HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE, AND OTHER RESOURCES TO REGAIN STABILITY. HEALTHY FAMILIES NSV 301 N CAMERON STREET WINCHESTER VA 22601 540505979 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 16000 0 TO SUPPORT THE CAR SEAT SAFETY PROJECT AND CRIBS FOR KIDS SERVICE PROJECT WHICH DISTRIBUTES 30 INFANT CAR SEATS AND 50 SAFE SLEEP SURVIVAL "KITS" ANNUALLY TO FAMILIES IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE LORD FAIRFAX HEALTH DEPARTMENT. ALSO TO IMPLEMENT A MONTHLY PARENTING EDUCATION CLASS FOR 50+ PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGE 0-5 YEARS IN FREDERICK AND CLARKE COUNTIES, AND THE CITY OF WINCHESTER THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND THE LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS. CHOICES 216 WEST MAIN STREET LURAY VA 22835 541388637 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 25000 0 TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO BECOME FINANCIALLY STABLE. THIS INCLUDES ASSISTING WITH CHILDCARE EXPENSES TO HELP WOMEN FIND AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT, HELPING WITH CAR REPAIRS OR REGISTRATION FEES, AND PROVIDING CLOTHING AND FOOD TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. COMMUNITY CARE & LEARNING CENTER 189 EAST LEE HIGHWAY NEW MARKET VA 22844 833104944 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 8000 0 TO PROVIDE TUITION ASSISTANCE TO WORKING PARENTS AND QUALITY PROGRAMMING FOR THE CHILD CARE CENTER. AIDS RESPONSE EFFORT INC 124 W PICCADILLY ST WINCHESTER VA 22601 541585248 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 19800 0 TO PROVIDE WALK-IN SERVICE TO CONNECT THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ARLINGTON 200 N GLEBE RD STE 205 ARLINGTON VA 22203 540967542 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 12000 0 TO SUPPORT EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDING RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE SHENANDOAH VALLEY LUTHERAN MINISTRIES PO BOX 132 TOMS BROOK VA 22660 271675977 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 8000 0 TO SUPPORT A SMALL HAND AND GOOD SHEPHERD PROGRAMS FOR THOSE IN NEED STRENGTH IN PEERS PO BOX 892 NEW MARKET VA 22844 811604006 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 10000 0 TO SUPPORT RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES BLUE RIDGE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 443 MILLWOOD AVE WINCHESTER VA 22601 541816368 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 30000 0 TO SUPPORT CRITICAL HOME REPAIR PROGRAM PAGE ONE OF PAGE COUNTY 42 W MAIN ST LURAY VA 22835 541086794 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 15000 0 TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY HOUSING COSTS ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS IN PAGE COUNTY PHOENIX PROJECT PO BOX 1747 FRONT ROYAL VA 22630 300872706 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 15000 0 TO SUPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS BY PROVIDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE THE SALVATION ARMY 615 SLATERS LANE ALEXANDRIA VA 22314 132923701 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 11300 0 TO SUPPORT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AT E. WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WARREN COUNTY OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARS 149 CRREKSIDE LANE WINCHESTER VA 22602 843571746 501(C) 3 PUBLIC 8000 0 TO SET YOUNG ADULTS UP FOR SUCCESS BY CONNECTING FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND BUSINESSES TO CREATE A LOW COST CAREER PATHWAY TO HIGH PAYING JOBS FOR LOW/MIDDLE INCOME YOUNG ADULTS. PART I, LINE 2: ORGANIZATIONS CAN RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FROM THE UNITED WAY IN TWO WAYS: FIRST, DONORS TO THE UNITED WAY MAY DESIGNATE ORGANIZATIONS TO RECEIVE THEIR DONATED FUNDS. SECONDLY, THE UNITED WAY PROVIDES IMPACT GRANT TO ORGANIZATION FROM FUNDS RAISED WHICH WERE NOT DESIGNATED FOR A SPECIFIC ORGANIZATION. THE APPLICATIONS FOR IMPACT GRANTS ARE SECURED IN FEBRUARY. A COMMITTEE OF VOLUNTEERS REVIEWS REQUESTS IN APRIL AND RECOMMENDS LEVELS OF SUPPORT. GRANTS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN MAY. ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING GRANTS SUBMIT QUARTERLY OUTCOMES REPORTS FOR REVIEW IN ADVANCE OF THEIR GRANT PAYMENTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD AND ACTS TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 990 PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS ANY INTERESTS WHICH MAY GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE POLICY FOR DETERMING COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF EMPLOYED EXECUTIVE INCLUDES 1) REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2) USE OF DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION AND 3) CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD KEEPING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PREPARED MONTHLY AND SUBMITTED AS PART OF THE BOARD MEETINGS. AN ANNUAL FINANCIAL SUMMARY IS PROVIDED AS PART OF THE UNITED WAY ANNUAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC. CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE COMPLETED BY BOARD AND STAFF ANNUALLY. COPIES ARE ON FILE AND WOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE AS REQUESTED. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: ROUNDING -2. FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 1F THE ADJUSTMENT FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL PLEDGES IS INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL CONTRIBUTION REVENUE REPORTED. THE ALLOWANCES ARE PROVIDED FOR AMOUNTS ESTIMATED TO BE UNCOLLECTIBLE BASED UPON PRIOR EXPERIENCE AND MANAGEMENT'S JUDGEMENT OF THE COLLECTIBILITY OF ACCOUNTS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 EDUCATION - THE UNITED WAY OF NSV PROVIDED IMPACT GRANTS WHICH MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN TO HAVE ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS, PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN TO HAVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY, EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS THAT PREPARE THEM FOR KINDERGARTEN, STUDENTS TO HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, ENRICHING OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS WHERE STUDENTS HAVE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS FROM ENGAGED PARENTS/ADVOCATES AND MENTORS AND MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO HAVE ACCESS TO AGE-APPROPRIATE COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION AND GRADUATE EQUIPPED WITH SKILLS FOR SUCCESS. THROUGH OUR IMPACT GRANT AWARDS, 15 CHILDREN RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND PRESCHOOL, SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS WERE OFFERED TO 78 CHILDREN, 210 AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES TAUGHT TO 115 CHILDREN, 36,001 FREE BOOKS WERE SENT TO CHILDREN AND 125 AT RISK CHILDREN EACH RECEIVED HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND MENTORING. INCOME - THE UNITED WAY OF NSV PROVIDED IMPACT GRANTS TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. THE UNITED WAY OF NSV PROVIDED IMPACT GRANTS WHICH MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE SELF-SUFFICIENT AND MOVE FROM FINANCIAL INSTABILITY TO FINANCIAL STABILITY, VULNERABLE SENIORS ARE ABLE TO ACCESS SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE, LOW OR NO INCOME INDIVIDUALS ACQUIRE THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO SECURE AND RETAIN SELF/OR FAMILY-SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT AND HELP PEOPLE IN CRISIS MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. THROUGH OUR IMPACT GRANT AWARDS, 82 LOCAL FAMILIES RECEIVED DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES AFTER CATASTROPHIC EVENTS, 38 FAMILIES WERE MOVED INTO STABLE HOUSING, 27 PEOPLE TRANSITIONED FROM CRISIS TO STABILITY AFTER VISITING THE VALLEY ASSISTANCE NETWORK, 1,588 FOOD BAGS WERE DELIVERED TO FOOD-INSECURE SENIORS AND 37,009 MEALS WERE SERVED TO THE HUNGRY. HEALTH - THE UNITED WAY OF NSV PROVIDED IMPACT GRANTS WHICH MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE WHICH INCLUDES PHYSICAL, DENTAL, MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS, CHILDREN AND YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO EMERGENCY AND ONGOING MENTAL HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES, REDUCE SUBSTANCE USE/ABUSE AND ALL ITS DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES ON INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES AND PREVENT AND RESPOND TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THROUGH OUR IMPACT GRANT AWARDS, 207 AIDS/HIV TESTS WERE ADMINISTERED TO AT RISK COMMUNITY MEMBERS, 1,920 HOURS OF SPECIALIZED TRAUMA FOCUSED THERAPY SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO ABUSED CHILDREN, 720 EMERGENCY DENTAL SCREENINGS WERE PROVIDED, 1,925 LIFE SUSTAINING MEDICAL TRANSPORT TRIPS WERE MADE SO HOMEBOUND AND HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS COULD RECEIVE MEDICAL TREATMENTS AND 578 HOME CHECKUP VISITS WERE MADE TO NEW AT-RISK FAMILIES WITH INFANTS. UNITED WAY NSV RELEASED IT'S 2017-2020 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND PARTNERED WITH THE UNITED WAYS IN VIRGINIA TO RELEASE THE ALICE REPORT. BOTH OF THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE IMPORTANT TO THE ADVOCACY OF UNITED WAY NSV AND IT'S IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY. THE VALLEY ASSISTANCE NETWORK, IS A NEW INITIATIVE LED BY UNITED WAY NSV THAT CONNECTS ALL OF OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS. IT WAS LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER 2017 AS A DIRECT RESULT OF OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND THE ALICE REPORT. ALICE FAMILIES OFTEN DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN WHEN A CRISIS OCCURS. THROUGH THE VALLEY ASSISTANCE NETWORK, UNITED WAY NSV IS MEETING A CRITICAL NEED FOR WORKING FAMILIES. A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS CAMPAIGN WAS INSPIRED BY 8-YEAR-OLD DAVID. WHEN ASKED TO MAKE A CHRISTMAS WISH LIST, HE DREW A PICTURE OF A HOUSE. DAVID, HIS FOUR SIBLINGS, AND HIS MOM BOUNCED AROUND BETWEEN CRAMPED MOTEL ROOMS AND LIVING ROOMS FOR SIX MONTHS. DESPITE BEING HOMELESS, HIS MOM, MARY, MAINTAINED A FULL-TIME JOB. BUT LIKE MANY ALICE FAMILIES, SHE STRUGGLED TO FIND A SAFE PLACE SHE COULD AFFORD ON HER INCOME AT A CONVENIENCE STORE. GENEROUS DONATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY HELPED TO PAY FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES LIKE THE SECURITY DEPOSIT, FIRST MONTH'S RENT, AND UTILITY DEPOSITS, FOR THE 10 FAMILIES. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR OVER 2,000 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED OVER 40,000+ HOURS OF SERVICE THROUGH THE UNITED WAY OF NSV WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF OVER $1,000,000.