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Community Collaboration
Through cooperation and partnerships, resources are maximized, and organizations and communities are enriched. The Community Collaboration Pathway leads to increased resources for individual and community success.
Customer Impacts (fiscal year 2010-2011)
- 65 area human service organizations in Lycoming County ensured service delivery, eliminated duplication, and maximized limited resources through the tracking, monitoring and coordination provided through Linkage Lycoming’s Clearinghouse component.
- 5,441 low-income families or individuals received 30,243 services for such needs as rent, utilities, fuel, food, clothing, and necessary household items. Included within these numbers were 580 homeless families, comprised of 644 adults and 380 children.
- 276 instances of duplication of services were identified, reported, and resolved.
- 7,667 information & referral linkages were made to appropriate community resources, in response to individuals or families seeking assistance.
- 28 AmeriCorps members provided 33,427.25 hours of service to 14 area nonprofit organizations and schools.
- 28 AmeriCorps members enhanced their knowledge base and learned about community resources and local issues of concern to better prepare them to serve their respective communities. 1,032 hours of training was provided by community leaders.
- 28 AmeriCorps members learned to properly respond to emergency situations as a result of 16 hours of Community Emergency Response Training (CERT).
- 6 AmeriCorps members earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award by serving 100 or more hours beyond the required hours for the program. The award recognizes and honors their commitment to strengthening our nation and making a difference through volunteer service.
Community Impacts (fiscal year 2010-2011)
- Linkage Lycoming monitored the provision of emergency services to needy individuals and families in Lycoming County. These services were provided by 65 health and human service organizations, and were valued at over $2.3 million.
- The elimination of duplicated services provided by area human service organizations saved local donors and grantors an estimated $19,870.
- Service provided by Community Connect AmeriCorps members to 14 area nonprofit organizations and schools is equivalent to an economic value of $675,565.