$85K in expenses

Governmental relations/public affairs: assumed the responsibility for ongoing monitoring of issues that impact the not-for-profit, charitable federation, and united ways systems. Communicated issues and options to the network of local united ways across the state and, where appropriate, represented the interests of the local united ways to various legislative and regulatory bodies. Mobilized partners for sound public policy through participation in statewide coalitions involving over 25 statewide partner agencies. Engaged united way leaders meeting with state legislators and carried out over 50 one-on-one meetings with partner agency leaders, members, and policy makers. Educated members on policy issues and generated calls for action to united ways statewide.

$140K in expenses

Labor relations: acquaint union counselors and members with the service available in their local community or via the network of service providers in place across the state of michigan. Broad based information and referral services are provided, as well as coordinationof efforts to meet special needs such as plant closing, emergency needs support, unemployment, re-employment, retraining, etc.

$5.4M in expenses

Community capacity buildings/collaborations: ongoing participation in coalitions, collaborative efforts, and information is exchanged at the local, state, and national level. This program includes regular communications with each staffed united way and other service providers statewide and supports development of a nework of resources for current and future access. Over 200 people from more than 35 united ways participated in member capacity and more than 1000 individuals and 500 organizations participated in after school partnership.