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Year of Change & Progress 2007 Community Value Report The mission of the Healthy Community Alliance is to improve quality of life in rural communities through broad-based,inclusive partnerships that support wellness and prevention.
Who We Serve HCA’s service area encompasses 57 zip codes and some 113,000 residents in portions of \Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Wyoming counties. Strong partnerships have been established with groups and institutions throughout Western New York and beyond.
Message from the President 2008 promises to be the most exciting year yet for the Alliance. This is the year Academy Place becomes a reality after six years of planning and hard work. We know the community will benefit from Academy Place but we are also excited about the fact that once completed, Academy Place will help ensure the Alliance’s long term sustainability so the organization can continue to offer important health and human service programs in the rural communities we serve. Academy Place is not just a model for community development. It is a also model for how relationships, partnerships, perseverance and faith can accomplish big things. As we have for the past 11 years, the Board and Staff will continue to pursue projects and activities that improve your quality of life. The best is yet to come! Martha J. Kemsley, RN, Ph.D. President, HCA Board of Directors
Message From The Executive Director During 2007, we had the opportunity to hear Arun Ghandi, grandson of the peace and non-violence leader Mahatma Ghandi, speak at St. Bonaventure University on how we as individuals can make a difference in the world. Mr. Ghandi encouraged us to Respect one another for this leads to Acceptance of others even if their beliefs may differ from our own. Acceptance in turn may foster Understanding of a differing opinion and allow us to Appreciate the strengths of the individual or culture while acknowledging that there are facets we do not agree with. He went on to say, “The only way we can survive in the world is if everyone else in the world survives.” Add to this Mr. Ghandi’s comments made in February, “We want to create world peace. But peace is not merely the absence of war. There is so much internal strife and that prejudice feeds into the national aspect. We have to change ourselves if we want to change the world.” The mission of the Healthy Community Alliance is to be recognized throughout the region as a preeminent rural health network, committed to health promotion, disease prevention, and building quality of life. Our hallmarks will be the innovation, initiative, and teamwork of our communities and our ability to anticipate and effectively respond to Change. We do this one person at a time and the change starts with us. Thank you for supporting and believing in us during 2007. We will continue to work to better your life in 2008. Sharon J. Mathe, Executive Director
2007 in Review PROGRAMS Academy Place ~ By the end of 2007 some 95% of the estimated $10 million total cost has been secured Child Health Plus ~ 151 applications were completed with 319 children enrolled. Community Footprints Walking Program ~ Four programs in four counties (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Ere) attracted over 300 participants Personal Wellness Profile ~ 712 teen health risk assessments were conducted in five school districts. Fit & Fun© ~ 3,450 students in 8 WNY schools learned about the benefits of making healthy food choices and increasing physical activity. Fit & Fun© training was held for 12 school staff members. Van Transportation ~ Nearly 200 trips carried passengers 16,426 miles. Youth Mental Health ~ 7,800 students in 14 schools participated in HEART for Mental Health. 42 children receiving free counseling services and 33 parents completed the parent Empowerment program impacting 58 children. Prenatal Outreach ~ Partnering with Life Transitions Center, an outreach campaign was launched ro educate pregnant women about preterm labor, folic acid , SIDS, and more. Springville Area Senior Needs Assessment ~Helped secure funding for the Springville-Concord Task Force to conduct an assessment of the needs of elderly residents and their caregivers.
Financial INCOME Grants $554,977 Donations $ 7,761 Management Services Contracts $ 125,670 TOTAL INCOME $ 688,408
EXPENSES: Administration $ 129,504 Planning $ 84,177 Education & Outreach $ 433,837 TOTAL EXPENSE $ 647,518
Looking Ahead In 2008, the Alliance will move ahead on several fronts with each one contributing to the fulfillment of our mission to improve quality of life. They are: Academy Place – Starting construction and working with everyone involved to complete this exciting initiative. Community Programs - Continuing to provide a variety of programs that meet the needs of the people we serve. Partnerships - Recognizing that all our success to date is due in large measure to our ability to work collaboratively with others. In the coming year the Alliance will strengthen its existing partnerships and cultivate new ones.
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