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At the local level, only 15% of the total budget is used for yearly operational costs. These costs include one full-time employee, an Executive Director, who manages the office and all other administrative functions. She is assisted by one part-time employee. The office staff also carries out the policies and directives established by the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, providing whatever assistance is needed to complete the goals of the PAUW.
Over 98% of donations stay in the local community with 85% going directly to partner agencies. Each year, those agencies undergo a thorough and detailed review of their financial condition and statement of need by a twenty-four member Budget Committee. Only those agencies who demonstrate sound financial policies and whose services benefit the citizens of our area are selected to become a PAUW partner agency.
Our challenge goal in 2007 was
$450,000. We ended with pledges and contributions totaling
$476,717.17! The money raised by the PAUW provides the following services through the 13 partner agencies:
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24% Emergency Care: |
Food, Clothing, Shelter, Counseling, Crisis Assistance & Disaster Relief
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25% Family, Child, Elderly & Individual: |
Including Recreation, Care for Children & Programs for Senior Citizens
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26% Youth Development: |
Including Scouting Programs, Reading and Literacy Programs
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10% Health Care: |
Handicapped Children, Alcohol/Drug Abuse Recovery & Training
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15% Salaries, Campaign & Office Expenses
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