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City council allocates $50,000 to United Ways UCAN program to support Goldsboro residents
Summary
Goldsboro City Council voted unanimously to direct $50,000 in nonprofit funding to United Way of Wayne Countys United Community Assistance Network (UCAN), a program that provides short-term assistance and casework to residents.
The Goldsboro City Council voted 7-0 on Aug. 18 to direct $50,000 in this years nonprofit budget allocation to the United Way of Wayne Countys United Community Assistance Network (UCAN).
United Way Executive Director Sherry Archibald told the council the citys $50,000 can be used to sponsor Goldsboro residents specifically and that UCAN is set up to provide flexible short-term assistance and casework to keep people financially stable. "This program is kind of a first stop for a lot of our folks to come to get resources and to get connected," Archibald said.
The council discussed two options for the money: routing it through United Ways community campaign (which would direct funds to preselected nonprofit programs in one of four focus areas) or reserving the full allocation for UCAN to provide direct, flexible supports such as transportation assistance and temporary housing help while homes are repaired. Council members indicated a preference for the UCAN option because they believed it would reach more residents and produce measurable impacts quickly.
Councilman Boyette moved to allocate the full $50,000 to UCAN; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously. After the vote Archibald said United Way would provide follow-up reporting on how the funds are used and requested the city be acknowledged as a sponsor on UCAN materials.
The allocation stems from council direction at a recent retreat and is part of a $50,000 line in the current city budget set aside for nonprofit support. Archibald said UCAN has initial backing from foundation grants and corporate sponsors and that the city-level funds would be tracked to Goldsboro residents only.
The council did not attach additional policy conditions to the award during the meeting; Archibald said the United Way would provide accountability reporting and that the nonprofit can provide updates in six to 12 months.
