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Betsy Dubovsky, The Staten Island Foundation: ModeratorKristine Garlisi, Lois and Richard Nicotra FoundationMatthew Miller, United Way of New York CityPat Swann, The New York Community Trust

The Staten Island Foundation Results Rollup The Staten Island Foundation Results Rollup

EDUCATION 32 public schools, 3 Catholic schools and the Catholic school

district provided professional development to over 900 teachers who instruct over 15,000 students, including more than 6,000 struggling students to improve literacy achievement and/or develop leadership skills.

575 struggling students received tutoring after school or during the summer and 316 achieved grade level in reading.

227 teens were employed as literacy tutors. 618 least-advantaged students became better prepared to

succeed in college. 178 adult English Language Learners increased their

proficiency in English in order to meet their educational and career goals.

741 parents became more engaged in their children’s academic success.

18 disconnected youth earned nurse assistant certificates and secured employment.

Over 100 adult educators learned new strategies to support literacy achievement for their students at a conference hosted by a borough-wide volunteer collaborative.

75 local teachers were inspired at Channel 13’s Celebration of Teaching and Learning.

HEALTH • Over 200 health professional and adult educators learned

literacy strategies to improve health outcomes for poor and immigrant clients.

• Over 40 partners launched the Tackling Youth Substance Abuse Initiative aided by collective impact experts.

• 1,211 at-risk youth received services that resulted in positive sexual health outcomes.

• 170 at-risk teens developed skills to help abstain from substance abuse.

• 53 caregivers received supportive community health services and respite.

• 89 young people increased their physical activity and nutritious eating

• 27 children learned life-long strategies to cope with anxiety disorders.

• 100 2nd graders in Title 1 schools received potentially life-saving swimming lessons

• 2,079 low-income individuals improved their nutrition by increasing their intake of healthy fruits and vegetables.

ARTS & CULTURE • 10 Public and 2 Catholic schools provided high quality arts

education to 3,931 children. • 9 local organizations or artists enhanced arts education

while 3 schools worked with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the NY Philharmonic, and Studio in a School.

• 31 struggling students made quantifiable academic gains after participating in a theater program.

• City-wide arts funders hosted at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens learned more about local organizations.

COMMUNITY SERVICE • 13 organizations, serving over 22,300 individuals, improved

their effectiveness and efficiency in order to improve their results for those they serve. 2 organizations improved their facilities and 2 completed strategic plans. 5 used staff support to provide technical assistance services and specialized expertise to other organizations.

• 4,224 low income residents had their basic needs met and were connected to other services

• 407 homeowners received foreclosure counseling and 82 received mortgage modifications.

• 3,396 residents volunteered their time and expertise for community projects.

• 225 Staten Islanders gained new leadership skills

The Staten Island FoundationResults Example

Focus: Community Services

Target: Increases in number of individuals and families experiencing poverty that get their basic needs met (food, clothing, shelter) and connect to other needed resources

Anticipated Results: By the end of the project the organization will file tax returns for 1,300 low-income Staten Islanders and secure $2.55 million in tax refunds for Staten Islanders. 700 of these tax clients will be screened for benefits and at least 15% (40) of those identified as potentially eligible for food stamps will be enrolled. 190 new tax clients on Staten Island will be helped to file their taxes and 160 Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) tax returns will be prepared for non-citizens living on Staten Island.

Actual Results: We filed 1,526 tax returns on Staten Island. We helped clients secure $2.82 million in refunds at our Staten Island sites. 1,103 tax clients on Staten Island) were screened and 45 enrolled for food stamps. We assisted 374 new tax clients on Staten Island) and prepared 95 ITIN returns on Staten Island.