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Organizational History

Organizational History. The United Way concept emerged in 1891 in Denver, Colorado. Denver residents realized the need to improved living conditions for gold prospectors, fortune hunters and their families.

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Organizational History

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  1. Organizational History The United Way concept emerged in 1891 in Denver, Colorado Denver residents realized the need to improved living conditions for gold prospectors, fortune hunters and their families. Three community leaders formed a committee to solicit funds to help those in need and the idea was born. San Juan United Way incorporated in 1960 as Farmington United Fund During the past 49 years, SJUW has grown from supporting only a few agencies to providing funding for 41 programs within 18 agencies.

  2. Mission to provide for those in need today, to prevent the problems of tomorrow

  3. Our Goal ... … to serve and support each individual in our communities by: 1. Working with our community to identify the most pressing problems affecting our neighbors 2. Mobilizing our community to improve lives by creating lasting changes in community conditions 3. Measuring our success by the number of lives that are improved as a result of changes in community conditions and reporting those results back to YOU!

  4. What does San Juan United Way do in my community? • United Way provides much needed funding to 18 local agencies and their 41 specialized programs. • United Way mobilizes the caring capacity of our community; utilizing thousands of volunteers. • United Way connects people to the services that can provide assistance to them.

  5. HELPLINEA Telephone Information and Referral Program of San Juan United Way • HELPLINE provides information on where to turn when you or someone you know needs help now. • Dial 211 (Farmington local calling area) • Or 505-326-HELP Or 1-800-632-0010 (4357) • 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. M-F

  6. Your United Way donation stays local; helping our families, our friends and our neighbors.

  7. 100 % of your gift helps those in need Thanks to the support our Corporate Cornerstone Companies every penny you give helps those in need. BHP Billiton San Juan Regional Medical Center PNM San Juan Generating Station APS Four Corners Power Plant ConocoPhillips Williams BP Citizens Bank PESCO TurboCare Generating Service Natco Wells Fargo Bank Dugan Production Sandia Hearing Jet West Geophysical TRC Construction Energen Resources Merrion Oil & Gas Energy Pump & Supply

  8. The Community Investment Fund When you give to San Juan United Way Your gift joins your neighbor’s gift in the Community Investment Fund • It enables you to make the most use of your donation by spreading it through the five most important areas of need in San Juan County • It helps ensure that all the services needed by a family in need receive funding through San Juan United Way

  9. Volunteers Decide Each year dozens of local volunteers ensure your gift is being used wisely and produces measurable results in the following four key areas of community need: Supporting the Elderly & Disabled Strengthening Families Addressing Youth Issues Assisting in Emergencies

  10. Programs ….Supporting the Disabled • Shield Industries - PMS

  11. Programs...Strengthening Families • Family Crisis Center • ECHO – Preschool • Navajo United Methodist Center • Roundtree Children Services – PMS • Little Feet Child Development Center – PMS • Advocates for Harmony – Shiprock Home • Parenting Programs - Childhaven • Sexual Assault Counseling – Desert View Counseling

  12. Programs...Addressing Youth Issues • BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS – Aztec, Bloomfield and Farmington • Childhaven – Casa, Shelter & Children’s Safe house • Kirtland Youth Association • Halvorson House – Residential Treatment Program • YOP & Counseling for Child Victims of Sexual Assault • Desert View Counseling • Big Brothers Big Sisters • Boy Scouts • Girl Scouts

  13. Programs…Supporting the Elderly • Senior Companion Program – SJC Volunteer Center • Northwest NM Hospice – PMS

  14. Programs…Assisting in Emergencies Disaster Services & Armed Forces Emergency Services –American Red CrossSan Juan County Chapter Domestic Violence Shelters – Family Crisis Center and Shiprock Home for Women & Children Emergency Food Programs – Daily Bread, ECHO Food bank Shelter for the Homeless – PATH Emergency Shelter

  15. Other Programs SJUW assists with… ~Emergency Food & Shelter (FEMA) ~Community Assistance For Emergencies (CAFÉ) ~San Juan College SMILE Program

  16. ???????? Any Questions ???????

  17. How will YOU LIVE UNITED ?

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