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United Way of Medina County Beyond the Campaign. Seth Kujat Executive Director, United Way of Medina County. We will build a stronger Medina County by mobilizing our communities to improve people’s lives. Education.
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United Way of Medina County Beyond the Campaign
Seth Kujat Executive Director, United Way of Medina County
We will build a stronger Medina County by mobilizing our communities to improve people’s lives.
Education • Helping children, youth, families, and those with special needs achieve their full potential • $126,000 in programming (2400 served) • Big Brothers Big Sisters • Medina Creative Housing • Project: LEARN • SHC/The Arc of Medina • Summer Reinforcement Program • Salvation Army’s of Medina & Wadsworth • Stuff the Bus Making the Case
Income Stability • Promoting financial stability and independence to achieve self-sufficiency and meet basic needs • $252,000 in programming (12,200 served) • American Red Cross • Battered Women’s Shelter • Cathy’s House • Matthew 25 Coalition • Operation: HOMES • Rape Crisis Center • Salvation Army’s of Brunswick, Medina, & Wadsworth • 2-1-1 First Call for Help Hotline Making the Case
Health • Improving people’s health and well being • $200,000 in programming (1450 served) • Catholic Charities Services • Faith in Action • Hospice of Medina County • Kidney Foundation • Mobile Meals • SHC/The Arc of Medina Making the Case
Living Well Medina County Charting the Future Together
Financial Partners Center for Health Affairs: Medina Hospital Medina County Health Department Ohio Department of Health Medina County Family First Council Summa Wadsworth Rittman Hospital Medina County Economic Development Corporation Solutions Behavioral Health Care Lodi Community Hospital Medina County A.D.A.M.H. Board Alternative Paths Medina County School’s Grant Westfield Insurance Foundation FirstMerit Bank Medina County Commissioner’s Office HMC Hospice of Medina County Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities Cornerstone Wellness Center, Inc. United Way of Medina County
The Process • Children Survey (0-11 years) • Youth Survey (12-18 years) • Adult Survey (19 years & older)
Areas of Concern • Adult • Binge Drinking 25% (8-10 pts above state and nation) • 43% of fatal crashes alcohol related (7 pts above state) • Monthly Alcohol Consumption 68% (13-15 pts above state and nation)
Areas of Concern • Adult • Asthma 17% (3 pts above state and nation) • Mental Health and Suicide Rate (2 pts above state) • Overweight 38% (2 pts above state and nation) • Community Concerns: 43% School Funding, 42% Unemployment, 29% Traffic, 23% Alcohol & Drugs
Medina County Adults Households under $25 K (11,300 of 62,300)
Families under $25K income • 18% of all Households • Females half-as-likely to get mammogram, breast exam, and pap smear • 28% uninsured (3100 households) • 54% visited ER this year for health care Data Source: Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio. (2012). 2012 Medina County Community Needs Assessment. Medina, OH. Retrieved from http://www.hcno.org/pdf/counties/Medina%20County%20Final%20Report.pdf
Families under $25K income • 18% long-term tobacco smokers (approx. $2,190 annual expense) • 12% smoked Marijuana in past 6 month (4% county-wide) • 9% struggle monthly for food Data Source: Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio. (2012). 2012 Medina County Community Needs Assessment. Medina, OH. Retrieved from http://www.hcno.org/pdf/counties/Medina%20County%20Final%20Report.pdf
Areas of Concern • Children • Access to Health Care (dental, preventative care, proper care, personal doctor) • Family Meal Time 30% (10 pts below state and nation) • Parents Reading to Kids daily 35% (13-15 pts below state and nation)
Medina County Youth (12-18 year olds)
Youth Assessment Results: • 20% Medina County high school youth have seriously considered attempting suicide this year (7% of all youth have tried) • 25% (1 in 4) Medina County youth consider themselves depressed (sad or hopeless almost everyday for two weeks) • Top Four Stressors: 41% Academic Success, 31% Fighting w/ Friends; 26% Sports, 25% Fighting at Home • Data Source: Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio. (2012). 2012 Medina County Community • Needs Assessment. Medina, OH. Retrieved from http://www.hcno.org/pdf/counties/Medina%20County%20Final%20Report.pdf Making the Case
Youth Assessment Results: • 54% Medina County youth bullied in the past 12 months • 34% Medina County youth bullied on school property • 39%(over 1 in 3) Medina County youth have had sexual intercourse, increasing to 51% of those ages 17 and over • Data Source: Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio. (2012). 2012 Medina County Community • Needs Assessment. Medina, OH. Retrieved from http://www.hcno.org/pdf/counties/Medina%20County%20Final%20Report.pdf Making the Case
Youth Assessment Results: • 48% (nearly 1 in 2) Medina County youth have had at least one drink of alcohol in their life, increasing to 78% of those ages 17 and older • 12% Medina County youth had used marijuana at least once in the past 30 days, increasing to 23% of those ages 17 and older • 13% Medina County youth used prescription medications to get high, increasing to 21% of those over the age of 17 • Data Source: Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio. (2012). 2012 Medina County Community • Needs Assessment. Medina, OH. Retrieved from http://www.hcno.org/pdf/counties/Medina%20County%20Final%20Report.pdf Making the Case
Areas of Concern • Youth • Exercise 56% (slightly below state and nation) • Bullied at School 32% (9-12 pts above state and nation) • Depression 30% (1-3 pts above state and nation) • Seriously ConsideredSuicide 20% (4-6 pts above state and nation) • Community Support of Schools (43% believe)
Living Well Medina County • Committed to the Process (C.H.I.P) • Public Awareness • Evaluate Current Programming (assets) • Discover Gaps • Facilitate Collaborative Discussion • Measure/Track Improvements
To view the full report visit: familyfirstmedina.org medinahealth.org unitedwaymedina.org
The Evolution of United Way of Medina County
Beyond the Campaign • Youth Engagement • Volunteer Opportunities • Priority Area Investments • Result Driven • Community First Making the Case