United Way of Hernando County, Inc. | www.UnitedWayHernando.org

2018 COMMUNITY SURVEY

With over 100 participants in last year's survey, United Way of Hernando County was able to further their on-going goal of sharpening the focus of their investments and truly target Hernando County's greatest needs.

That being said, United Way would like to hear from YOU to openly discuss the barriers and needs our community faces. Please answer the 14 questions listed below.

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* 1. What county do you live in?

Hernando

Citrus

Pasco

Marion

Hillsborough

Pinellas

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How familiar are you with the activities of United Way of Hernando County?

Extremely familiar (I Give, Advocate, or Volunteer with them!)

Somewhat familiar (I've seen them out in the community and/or heard of their services)

Not too familiar (I may recognize their logo but I'm not too sure what they do)

Not familiar at all (I am unsure of what they do)

I Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 3. The "Household Survival Budget", a tool used to assess financial hardship for the ALICE population (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), continues to increase. Do any of these options below represent your current "Household Survival Budget"?

Single adult: approximately $11,770

Single adult: approximately $19,128

Family: approximately $24,250

Family: approximately $53,736

Unsure

For more information on ALICE visit www.UnitedWayHernando.org/ALICE

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* 4. Which of the following United Way Outreach Programs have you heard of, used, or volunteered for? Check all that apply.

2-1-1 Hernando (A free referral resource for residents in need of help and direction but don't know where to go. Health and human services can be found by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting UnitedWayHernando.org/211)

ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) A common population of individuals and families who are employed, working hard, but still somehow struggling month to month and in need of resources

Born Learning Trail (Interactive trails installed in parks that encourage parents and caregivers to engage with their young children and utilize the fun tips and activities the 10 stations provide)

Dolly Parton Imagination Library (Free age appropriate books for Hernando children every month from birth to age 5)

FamilyWize (Free RX discount prescription card that can save anywhere from 42%-70% off select prescriptions)

Florida Master Money Mentors (a supported initiative that provides free 1 on 1 financial mentoring services focused on budgeting, savings, credit use, retirement plans, insurance, etc.)

Lend A Hand Hernando (An online volunteer portal that connects you to local volunteer opportunities that interest you)

Little Free Library (structures filled with constantly changing collections of books donated and shared by people and children, encouraged to take a book and leave a book)

Student Board (volunteer opportunities for high school & college students looking to enhance their leadership skills and community involvement)

Stuff the Bus (county-wide school supplies drive for Hernando teachers in effort to supply the classroom with general materials)

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Free tax preparation service from January – April

COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) An organized community effort before, during, and after a local disaster.

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* 5. In addition to United Way providing a multitude of Outreach Programs, they also provide financial support to local programs that fall under these initiatives: Health, Education, Financial Stability, and Basic Need/Crisis Prevention. Which of the following funded United Way Partners have you heard of, used their services, or volunteered with? Check all that apply

A New Generation (Ephinany)

The Arc Nature Coast (Residential Support, Community Support)

Big Brothers Big Sisters (Comprehensive Mentoring)

Catholic Charities (Foundations of Life Pregnancy Program)

Children's Home Society (Mid-Florida Community Counseling)

Dawn Center (Domestic & Sexual Violence Victim Services)

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services (FL Telecommunications Relay, Inc., Communication Access Assistance)

Early Learning Coalition of Pasco & Hernando (Support for School Readiness)

Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, Boy Scouts of America (Community Service/Citizenship)

Jericho Road Ministries (Food Barn, Shelter Facilities)

Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired & Blind (Adaptive Skills for Visually Impaired Adults & Seniors)

Mid Florida Community Services (Children's Advocacy Center)

Mid Florida Homeless Coalition (Mid Florida Information Network)

NAMI Hernando (Support Services, Education Programs)

Pasco Kids First, Inc. (Healthy Families Hernando)

Pay it Forward Farm (Future Life Improvement Plan)

People Helping People (Weekend Blessings)

St. Vincent de Paul (Emergency Assistance Program)

United Cerebral Palsy (Hernando Early Intervention)

Youth & Family Alternatives (New Beginnings Youth Shelter)

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* 6. HEALTH: How would you rate the importance of these Focus Areas that have been identified by the United Way under their HEALTH Initiative?

	1-Extremely Important, top priority	2-Very Important	3-Strongly important	4-Important	5-Moderately important	6-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	7-Of little importance	8-Least important of all priorities
Health Education & Public Awareness	Health Education & Public Awareness 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Health Education & Public Awareness 2-Very Important	Health Education & Public Awareness 3-Strongly important	Health Education & Public Awareness 4-Important	Health Education & Public Awareness 5-Moderately important	Health Education & Public Awareness 6-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Health Education & Public Awareness 7-Of little importance	Health Education & Public Awareness 8-Least important of all priorities
Healthy Beginnings	Healthy Beginnings 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Healthy Beginnings 2-Very Important	Healthy Beginnings 3-Strongly important	Healthy Beginnings 4-Important	Healthy Beginnings 5-Moderately important	Healthy Beginnings 6-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Healthy Beginnings 7-Of little importance	Healthy Beginnings 8-Least important of all priorities
Healthy Eating & Physical Activity	Healthy Eating & Physical Activity 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Healthy Eating & Physical Activity 2-Very Important	Healthy Eating & Physical Activity 3-Strongly important	Healthy Eating & Physical Activity 4-Important	Healthy Eating & Physical Activity 5-Moderately important	Healthy Eating & Physical Activity 6-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Healthy Eating & Physical Activity 7-Of little importance	Healthy Eating & Physical Activity 8-Least important of all priorities
Mental Health Services	Mental Health Services 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Mental Health Services 2-Very Important	Mental Health Services 3-Strongly important	Mental Health Services 4-Important	Mental Health Services 5-Moderately important	Mental Health Services 6-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Mental Health Services 7-Of little importance	Mental Health Services 8-Least important of all priorities
Senior/Elder Support	Senior/Elder Support 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Senior/Elder Support 2-Very Important	Senior/Elder Support 3-Strongly important	Senior/Elder Support 4-Important	Senior/Elder Support 5-Moderately important	Senior/Elder Support 6-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Senior/Elder Support 7-Of little importance	Senior/Elder Support 8-Least important of all priorities
Services for People with Physical Disabilities	Services for People with Physical Disabilities 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Services for People with Physical Disabilities 2-Very Important	Services for People with Physical Disabilities 3-Strongly important	Services for People with Physical Disabilities 4-Important	Services for People with Physical Disabilities 5-Moderately important	Services for People with Physical Disabilities 6-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Services for People with Physical Disabilities 7-Of little importance	Services for People with Physical Disabilities 8-Least important of all priorities
Services for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities	Services for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Services for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities 2-Very Important	Services for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities 3-Strongly important	Services for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities 4-Important	Services for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities 5-Moderately important	Services for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities 6-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Services for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities 7-Of little importance	Services for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities 8-Least important of all priorities
Substance Abuse Services	Substance Abuse Services 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Substance Abuse Services 2-Very Important	Substance Abuse Services 3-Strongly important	Substance Abuse Services 4-Important	Substance Abuse Services 5-Moderately important	Substance Abuse Services 6-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Substance Abuse Services 7-Of little importance	Substance Abuse Services 8-Least important of all priorities

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* 7. EDUCATION: How would you rate the importance of these Focus Areas that have been identified by the United Way under their EDUCATION Initiative?

	1-Extremely Important, top priority	2-Very Important	3-Important	4-Moderately Important	5-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	6-Least important of all priorities
Family Engagement	Family Engagement 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Family Engagement 2-Very Important	Family Engagement 3-Important	Family Engagement 4-Moderately Important	Family Engagement 5-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Family Engagement 6-Least important of all priorities
Middle Grade Success and Transitions	Middle Grade Success and Transitions 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Middle Grade Success and Transitions 2-Very Important	Middle Grade Success and Transitions 3-Important	Middle Grade Success and Transitions 4-Moderately Important	Middle Grade Success and Transitions 5-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Middle Grade Success and Transitions 6-Least important of all priorities
Out of School Support (before & after)	Out of School Support (before & after) 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Out of School Support (before & after) 2-Very Important	Out of School Support (before & after) 3-Important	Out of School Support (before & after) 4-Moderately Important	Out of School Support (before & after) 5-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Out of School Support (before & after) 6-Least important of all priorities
Reading, Tutoring, Mentoring Support	Reading, Tutoring, Mentoring Support 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Reading, Tutoring, Mentoring Support 2-Very Important	Reading, Tutoring, Mentoring Support 3-Important	Reading, Tutoring, Mentoring Support 4-Moderately Important	Reading, Tutoring, Mentoring Support 5-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Reading, Tutoring, Mentoring Support 6-Least important of all priorities
School Readiness and Access to High-Quality Early Learning	School Readiness and Access to High-Quality Early Learning 1-Extremely Important, top priority	School Readiness and Access to High-Quality Early Learning 2-Very Important	School Readiness and Access to High-Quality Early Learning 3-Important	School Readiness and Access to High-Quality Early Learning 4-Moderately Important	School Readiness and Access to High-Quality Early Learning 5-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	School Readiness and Access to High-Quality Early Learning 6-Least important of all priorities
Youth Development	Youth Development 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Youth Development 2-Very Important	Youth Development 3-Important	Youth Development 4-Moderately Important	Youth Development 5-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Youth Development 6-Least important of all priorities

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* 8. FINANCIAL STABILITY: How would you rate the importance of these Focus Areas that have been identified by the United Way under their FINANCIAL STABILITY Initiative?

	1-Extremely Important, top priority	2-Important	3-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	4-Least important of all priorities
Financial Education, Coaching, and Service Integration	Financial Education, Coaching, and Service Integration 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Financial Education, Coaching, and Service Integration 2-Important	Financial Education, Coaching, and Service Integration 3-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Financial Education, Coaching, and Service Integration 4-Least important of all priorities
Income Supports (screening, enrollment, emergency assistance, etc)	Income Supports (screening, enrollment, emergency assistance, etc) 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Income Supports (screening, enrollment, emergency assistance, etc) 2-Important	Income Supports (screening, enrollment, emergency assistance, etc) 3-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Income Supports (screening, enrollment, emergency assistance, etc) 4-Least important of all priorities
Job/Workforce Development and Training	Job/Workforce Development and Training 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Job/Workforce Development and Training 2-Important	Job/Workforce Development and Training 3-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Job/Workforce Development and Training 4-Least important of all priorities
Veteran Employment/Financial Support	Veteran Employment/Financial Support 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Veteran Employment/Financial Support 2-Important	Veteran Employment/Financial Support 3-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Veteran Employment/Financial Support 4-Least important of all priorities

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* 9. BASIC NEEDS/CRISIS INTERVENTION: How would you rate the importance of these Focus Areas that have been identified by the United Way under their BASIC NEEDS/CRISIS INTERVENTION Initiative?

	1-Extremely Important, top priority	2-Very Important	3-Important	4-Moderately important	5-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	6-Least important of all priorities
Emergency Shelter Care for People Experiencing Homelessness	Emergency Shelter Care for People Experiencing Homelessness 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Emergency Shelter Care for People Experiencing Homelessness 2-Very Important	Emergency Shelter Care for People Experiencing Homelessness 3-Important	Emergency Shelter Care for People Experiencing Homelessness 4-Moderately important	Emergency Shelter Care for People Experiencing Homelessness 5-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Emergency Shelter Care for People Experiencing Homelessness 6-Least important of all priorities
Food Security	Food Security 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Food Security 2-Very Important	Food Security 3-Important	Food Security 4-Moderately important	Food Security 5-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Food Security 6-Least important of all priorities
Permanent Supportive Housing	Permanent Supportive Housing 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Permanent Supportive Housing 2-Very Important	Permanent Supportive Housing 3-Important	Permanent Supportive Housing 4-Moderately important	Permanent Supportive Housing 5-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Permanent Supportive Housing 6-Least important of all priorities
Protection From Neglect, Abuse, Exploitation	Protection From Neglect, Abuse, Exploitation 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Protection From Neglect, Abuse, Exploitation 2-Very Important	Protection From Neglect, Abuse, Exploitation 3-Important	Protection From Neglect, Abuse, Exploitation 4-Moderately important	Protection From Neglect, Abuse, Exploitation 5-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Protection From Neglect, Abuse, Exploitation 6-Least important of all priorities
Transitional Housing	Transitional Housing 1-Extremely Important, top priority	Transitional Housing 2-Very Important	Transitional Housing 3-Important	Transitional Housing 4-Moderately important	Transitional Housing 5-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	Transitional Housing 6-Least important of all priorities
2-1-1 or Other Information Referral Services	2-1-1 or Other Information Referral Services 1-Extremely Important, top priority	2-1-1 or Other Information Referral Services 2-Very Important	2-1-1 or Other Information Referral Services 3-Important	2-1-1 or Other Information Referral Services 4-Moderately important	2-1-1 or Other Information Referral Services 5-Slightly Important, but not a main priority	2-1-1 or Other Information Referral Services 6-Least important of all priorities

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* 10. If you had to choose ONLY ONE critical Focus Area that would make the greatest positive impact in our community, which Focus Area would you select?

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Please select the THREE greatest barriers Hernando County residents face.

Transportation (not enough public transit, sidewalks, The BUS, etc.)

Literacy (early education, GED support, college guidance, etc.)

Access to online resources (computers, mobile, internet, etc.)

Social stigma (lack of diversity, etc.)

Financial limitations (employment, budgeting, "unbankable", connecting to financial institutes, etc.)

Services needed are unavailable (low-income housing, emergency shelters, etc.)

Language barriers (lack of interpreters, materials, bilingual representatives, etc.)

Unaware of available services (unable to easily connect to Hernando resources, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 12. From what you know, please rate your opinion of the effectiveness of United Way of Hernando County in the following areas:

	Very Effective	Somewhat Effective	Neutral	I Don't Know
Identifying important needs within our community	Identifying important needs within our community Very Effective	Identifying important needs within our community Somewhat Effective	Identifying important needs within our community Neutral	Identifying important needs within our community I Don't Know
Providing resources to address community needs	Providing resources to address community needs Very Effective	Providing resources to address community needs Somewhat Effective	Providing resources to address community needs Neutral	Providing resources to address community needs I Don't Know
Partnering with other organizations	Partnering with other organizations Very Effective	Partnering with other organizations Somewhat Effective	Partnering with other organizations Neutral	Partnering with other organizations I Don't Know
Investing donor contributions effectively to address community needs	Investing donor contributions effectively to address community needs Very Effective	Investing donor contributions effectively to address community needs Somewhat Effective	Investing donor contributions effectively to address community needs Neutral	Investing donor contributions effectively to address community needs I Don't Know
Providing transparency of funding and internal financials	Providing transparency of funding and internal financials Very Effective	Providing transparency of funding and internal financials Somewhat Effective	Providing transparency of funding and internal financials Neutral	Providing transparency of funding and internal financials I Don't Know
Communicating with donors and supporters	Communicating with donors and supporters Very Effective	Communicating with donors and supporters Somewhat Effective	Communicating with donors and supporters Neutral	Communicating with donors and supporters I Don't Know

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* 13. Please include any thoughts, comments, or suggestions on how Partners may collectively improve our Hernando community.

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* 14. If you would like to sign up for United Way's quarterly newsletter or receive more information on Hernando services or opportunities, please include your full name and email address. Thank you for Living United!

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