United Way of Medina County
Beyond the Campaign

Seth Kujat
Executive Director, United Way of Medina County

We will build a stronger Medina County by mobilizing our communities to improve people’s lives.

Helping children, youth, families, and those with special needs achieve their full potential
$126,000 in programming (2400 served)
• Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Medina Creative Housing
• Project: LEARN
• SHC/The Arc of Medina
• Summer Reinforcement Program
• Salvation Army’s of Medina & Wadsworth
• Stuff the Bus
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Promoting financial stability and independence to achieve selfsufficiency and meet basic needs
$252,000 in programming (12,200 served)
• American Red Cross
• Battered Women’s Shelter
• Cathy’s House
• Matthew 25 Coalition
• Operation: HOMES
• Rape Crisis Center
• Salvation Army’s of Brunswick, Medina, & Wadsworth
• 2-1-1 First Call for Help Hotline
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Improving people’s health and well being
$200,000 in programming (1450 served)
• Catholic Charities Services
• Faith in Action
• Hospice of Medina County
• Kidney Foundation
• Mobile Meals
• SHC/The Arc of Medina
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Living Well Medina County
Charting the Future Together

Financial Partners
Center for Health Affairs: Medina Hospital
Medina County Health Department
Ohio Department of Health
Medina County Family First Council
Summa Wadsworth Rittman Hospital
Medina County Economic Development Corporation
Solutions Behavioral Health Care
Lodi Community Hospital
Medina County A.D.A.M.H. Board
Alternative Paths
Medina County School’s Grant
Westfield Insurance Foundation
FirstMerit Bank
Medina County Commissioner’s Office
HMC Hospice of Medina County
Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Cornerstone Wellness Center, Inc.
United Way of Medina County

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• Binge Drinking 25% (8-10 pts above state and nation)
• 43% of fatal crashes alcohol related (7 pts above state)
• Monthly Alcohol Consumption 68% (13-15 pts above state and nation)

• Asthma 17% (3 pts above state and nation)
• Mental Health and Suicide Rate (2 pts above state)
• Overweight 38% (2 pts above state and nation)
• Community Concerns: 43% School Funding, 42%
Unemployment, 29% Traffic, 23% Alcohol & Drugs

Medina County Adults
Households under $25 K
(11,300 of 62,300)

• 18% of all Households
• Females half-as-likely to get mammogram, breast exam, and pap smear
• 28% uninsured (3100 households)
• 54% visited ER this year for health care
Data Source: Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio. (2012). 2012 Medina County Community
Needs Assessment. Medina, OH. Retrieved from http://www.hcno.org/pdf/counties/Medina%20County%20Final%20Report.pdf

• 18% long-term tobacco smokers (approx. $2,190 annual expense)
• 12% smoked Marijuana in past 6 month (4% county-wide)
• 9% struggle monthly for food
Data Source: Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio. (2012). 2012 Medina County Community
Needs Assessment. Medina, OH. Retrieved from http://www.hcno.org/pdf/counties/Medina%20County%20Final%20Report.pdf

• Access to Health Care (dental, preventative care, proper care, personal doctor)
• Family Meal Time 30% (10 pts below state and nation)
• Parents Reading to Kids daily 35% (13-15 pts below state and nation)

(12-18 year olds)

• 20% Medina County high school youth have seriously considered attempting suicide this year ( 7% of all youth have tried)
• 25% (1 in 4) Medina County youth consider themselves depressed (sad or hopeless almost everyday for two weeks)
• Top Four Stressors: 41% Academic Success, 31% Fighting w/
Friends; 26% Sports, 25% Fighting at Home
Data Source: Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio. (2012). 2012 Medina County Community
Needs Assessment. Medina, OH. Retrieved from http://www.hcno.org/pdf/counties/Medina%20County%20Final%20Report.pdf
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• 54% Medina County youth bullied in the past 12 months
• 34% Medina County youth bullied on school property
• 39% (over 1 in 3) Medina County youth have had sexual intercourse, increasing to 51% of those ages 17 and over
Data Source: Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio. (2012). 2012 Medina County Community
Needs Assessment. Medina, OH. Retrieved from http://www.hcno.org/pdf/counties/Medina%20County%20Final%20Report.pdf
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• 48% (nearly 1 in 2) Medina County youth have had at least one drink of alcohol in their life, increasing to 78% of those ages 17 and older
• 12% Medina County youth had used marijuana at least once in the past 30 days, increasing to 23% of those ages 17 and older
• 13% Medina County youth used prescription medications to get high, increasing to 21% of those over the age of 17
Data Source: Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio. (2012). 2012 Medina County Community
Needs Assessment. Medina, OH. Retrieved from http://www.hcno.org/pdf/counties/Medina%20County%20Final%20Report.pdf
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• Exercise 56% (slightly below state and nation)
• Bullied at School 32% (9-12 pts above state and nation)
• Depression 30% (1-3 pts above state and nation)
• Seriously Considered Suicide 20% (4-6 pts above state and nation)
• Community Support of Schools (43% believe)

• Committed to the Process (C.H.I.P)
• Public Awareness
• Evaluate Current Programming (assets)
• Discover Gaps
• Facilitate Collaborative Discussion
• Measure/Track Improvements

To view the full report visit: familyfirstmedina.org
medinahealth.org
unitedwaymedina.org

The Evolution of
United Way of Medina County

• Youth Engagement
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Priority Area Investments
• Result Driven
• Community First
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