Distribution of Funds Investment Areas Self-Sufficiency and
Basic Needs Children and Families Community Health Aging and Special Needs Behavioral Health Capacity Building Strategy Papers Our Successes Community Vision Council EITC Initiatives Core Services Planning Reports

Investment Areas

Community Investment Areas and
FY 2011 Approved Funding:

Self-Sufficiency and Basic Needs- $4,071,584

People at risk of homelessness and hunger
Working families who are in poverty
People who need legal aid
Families in financial distress
People formerly incarcerated

Children and Families- $3,445,853

People with educational disadvantages
Children and youths who need developmental opportunities
Families who need help with child rearing

Community Health - $2,617,447

People with physical disabilities
People who are chronically or terminally ill

Behavioral Health - $2,472,033

People at risk for or who have mental illness
Families and individuals who have experienced violence and abuse
People with or at risk for substance abuse

Aging and Special Needs - $1,599,551

Seniors and adults who need help remaining independent
People who are disaster victims
People who are refugees, immigrants and repatriated individuals

Capacity Building - $334,371

Public Policy Advocacy
Volunteer Development

Federated Agencies - $4,162,364

Catholic Charities
Jewish Community Federation*
United Black Fund

*Does not include $50,000 in Holmes Agreement

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September 14, 2010
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