Charity Watchdog Group rates UWB EXCEPTIONAL
for second year in a row!
For the second year in a row, United Way of Brevard received the highest rating possible from Charity Navigator, a non-profit, independent charity evaluator. The local organization was awarded a second consecutive 4-star rating as a non-profit organization. Only 15% of the charities rated have received at least 2 consecutive 4-star evaluations. This “exceptional” designation from Charity Navigator differentiates United Way of Brevard from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.
Charity Navigator is America's premier independent charity evaluator. They help charitable givers make intelligent giving decisions by providing in-depth, objective ratings and analysis of the financial health and accountability & transparency. Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that United Way of Brevard adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way.
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Congratulations, Harry & Wendy Brandon
Congratulations to our 2012 Tocqueville Society award winners – Harry and Wendy Brandon. The Tocqueville Award recognizes lead supporters of our United Way that have had a significant impact in our community. This year’s recipients truly embrace our community. For more than 30 years, Harry and Wendy Brandon have been a driving force for good in Brevard. They have donated their time, expertise and resources to a broad range of charitable and civic organizations throughout the community. They not only give generously, they advocate, for programs and unselfishly volunteer their time to make Brevard a better place to live, work and raise a family.
United Way of Brevard County to Administer Statewide Homeless Funds
The Florida Legislature appropriated $2 million in funding to the United Way of Brevard County to support homeless Floridians. While our United Way did not seek to take on this responsibility, we are honored that the Legislature recognizes the capability of United Way to effectively and efficiently administer these funds.
Impacting homelessness is a priority of United Way of Brevard County. Our United Way sub contracts with Brevard County Housing and Human Service Department to facilitate the Brevard Continuum of Care Coalition addressing homelessness. United Way of Brevard President Rob Rains, chairs our local coalition. United Way of Brevard has significant experience managing state grants and contracts.
United Way of Brevard County would undertake a review of the responsibilities to be a good steward of these funds for homelessness next fiscal year. Based on the limited information we have at this point, it would be our intent to ensure every Homeless Coalition in the state receive level funding for ‘coalition administrative support’ through this grant. Additionally, although it appears that less overall dollars will be available, it would be our intent to distribute the remaining funds for Homeless Housing Assistance Grants to coalitions on the same proportional basis as last year.
The United Way of Brevard County looks forward to continuing working with our community – and those around the state – to address the many challenges faced by the homeless.
For more information, contact:
Rob Rains
President
United Way of Brevard
321-631-2740
rrains@uwbrevard.org
