Grant Proposal to the Amelia Peabody Foundation

United Neighbors of Fall River

Women. Action. Voice. Empowerment.

Gabrielle G. LaFavre
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October 26, 2016

The Amelia Peabody Foundation

1 Hollis Street, Suite # 215
Wellesley, MA 02482

RE: W.A.V.E Grant Proposal

Dear Grants Manager:

Thank you for the opportunity to submit a proposal to the Amelia Peabody Foundation. We believe that our
emphasis on providing disadvantaged female high school students with leadership skills and a pathway to
success makes our program a fitting candidate for your consideration and support.

We request a $9,000 grant to support two educational outings through our Women Action Voice Empowerment
(W.A.V.E) program in Fall River, Massachusetts. W.A.V.E allows 36 high-risk female students in grades 11
and 12 the opportunity to meet with legislators in Boston, Massachusetts and to network with a group of local
leaders at a luncheon in during fall 2017. The grant will also support our Program Facilitators stipend.

Through the generous support of United Way Impact Grants and the South Coast Hospital, we will contribute
$5,444.50 of UNFR funds to partially cover the cost of these outings. If the program is successful, we will
appeal to other local organizations for additional funds and replicate the educational events in the future.

Though the W.A.V.E program began just last year, we are confident in our ability to support female high
school students in Fall River. As a program run through the United Neighbors of Fall River (UNFR), an
organization associated with 22 others in a statewide coalition, W.A.V.E has the resources and expertise of an
established nonprofit. Your contribution would allow us to expand W.A.V.Es reach by exposing our students
to opportunities and networking beyond the confines of Fall River.

Thank you for your interest in W.A.V.E. We believe that our goals align with the Amelia Peabody Foundations
emphasis on increasing the positive learning experiences available to disadvantaged youth. With your support,
we envision a mutually beneficial partnership in service of Massachusetts youth.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Wendy Garf-Lipp
Executive Director, UNFR

209 Bedford Street, Suite # 401

Fall River, MA 02720

ATTACHMENT: One original copy of grant proposal.

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October 9, 2016

Ms. Margaret N. St. Clair

Amelia Peabody Foundation
One Hollis Street, Suite 215
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482

Dear Ms. St. Clair:

As a member of a statewide coalition, United Neighbors of Fall River (UNFR) supports children and
strengthens families in Fall River, Massachusetts. Our organization promotes strong communities by
cultivating peace and ensuring stable family environments through targeted programming. One such
program run by our UNFR staff, Women Action Voice Empowerment (W.A.V.E), provides a safe
space for disadvantaged female high school students. Through our in-school program, we partner with
three Fall River high schools to empower young women. In keeping with the Amelia Peabody
Foundations Mission, UNFR provides disengaged students with leadership skills and a pathway to
improve their academic success. We seek support of $9,000 to provide two additional enrichment
programs which will expose our W.A.V.E students to community role models and success-oriented
opportunities.

In Fall River, there is an education crisis. According to the U.S. Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education, more than one-third of the citys children live in poverty and over one-half
qualify for free lunch based on family incomes. In many of the districts schools, one-third of the
students do not speak English as their first language, and many are immigrants. Absenteeism and
truancy are common, and the dropout rate in Fall River has risen to 16%--eight times higher than the
rest of Massachusetts, which stands at 1.9% statewide. For young women, attaining educational
success is even more challenging: 32 out of every 1,000 female students get pregnant before the age
of 18 in Fall River, and most do not obtain their high school diploma according to the Massachusetts
Alliance on Teen Pregnancy. Additionally, the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and
Domestic Violence reports that 11% of the states female high school students are physically or
sexually abused. Such obstacles may drive vulnerable students to take drugs or join a gang as a form
of escapism, and all of these factors create tangible risks that may obstruct students from achieving
their goals.

UNFR created the W.A.V.E program to overcome barriers and to provide young women with the
support needed to graduate high school and pursue a successful career. W.A.V.E works within three
Fall River schools: BMC Durfee High School, Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School
and Resiliency Preparatory Academy. In keeping with the Amelia Peabody Foundations value of
employing members of the community as facilitators, we benefit from the direction of our program
leader, Jessica Wong--herself a Fall River graduate. Jessica works directly with each schools
adjustment counselors to create a success-oriented community for the most at-risk female students.

W.A.V.E currently supports 36 students with the potential to increase that number in the future. By
using a learning curriculum based on cultivating self-worth, understanding and overcoming the causes

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develop positive attitudes and become success-oriented women.

We respectfully seek $9,000 to provide our students with two additional enrichment programs as a
part of the W.A.V.E experience. One excursion will take the young women to the Massachusetts State
House in Boston to meet with State Representative Carole Fiola (Fall River) and other female
legislators. The second will bring female leaders across academia, politics and business to the South
Coast for a luncheon and mentoring session with our students. We believe that bringing strong,
professional women together will allow our students to network, imagine a brighter future for
themselves and to learn about available internships. Because most of our students are poor and have
never left Fall River, our objective is to expose them to career, educational and cultural opportunities
beyond the confines of the city.

This in-school program has already made measurable gains. Kim, a senior at Resiliency Preparatory
Academy, is just one example. She writes, W.A.V.E gave me a voice I was afraid others would not
hear. I felt comfortable sharing my story with other women, who were also going through different
obstacles in life. It brought us close together. We confided in each other like sisters. That's what I
most enjoyed the bond we shared.

UNFR is well positioned to carry out W.A.V.Es academically and emotionally enriching program.
UNFR has been an integral resource in the Fall River community for almost twenty years. As a
member of a 22-agency coalition, UNFR has the support and expertise of a statewide initiative, all
within the tight budget of a community nonprofit. UNFR receives ongoing support from the federal
government and United Way Impact Grants, as well as from the Bristol County DAs and The
Southcoast Hospital Group. In Fall River, UNFR is known as the resource gurus because we have
a deep knowledge of the social impact community and have executed meaningful family-oriented
programming. Our strong Executive Director, Wendy Garf-Lipp, works extensively to create
relationships with local businesses and non-profits. Wendy is well respected in the greater Fall River
area, and our program facilitator Jessica serves as a positive role model for our students.

UNFR seeks to provide our female students with the skills and attitudes to overcome barriers and
achieve their personal success. By creating a safe community dedicated to academic and social
success, and by exposing young women to community and statewide role models, the W.A.V.E
program guides our students towards graduation.

We thank you for considering our request. We seek permission to send a full grant proposal outlining
the specifics of our W.A.V.E enrichment programs. We believe that we are a strong fit for your
organization because of our mutual interest in serving disadvantaged, inner-city youth. Thank you
for your time and we look forward to hearing from you in the future.

Sincerely,

Wendy Garf-Lipp
Executive Director, UNFR

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Table of Contents

Abstract.......6
Problem Statement......7
Goals, Objectives & Methodology.........8
Timeline........10
Budget.......11
Budget Narrative...12
Evaluation.....13
Expected Outcomes & Future Expansion.14
W.A.V.E. Goals....14
Sustainability.15
Appendix...16
Organizational Qualifications..16
Key Staff Resumes...17
Form 990..21
501(c)(3) ..22

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Abstract

According to the U.S. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, one-third of students in Fall River,
Massachusetts live below the poverty level, and the dropout rate is eight times higher than the rest of the state.
Young women in Fall River often face additional barriers. For instance, 11% of female students are physically
or sexually abused in Massachusetts high schools, and 32 out of every 1,000 Fall River students get pregnant
before age 18. Women Action Voice Empowerment (W.A.V.E) is a program run through the United Neighbors
of Fall River Community Coalition; we provide a safe space for disadvantaged female high school students
and teach strategies to succeed academically, emotionally, and professionally. Our in-school program partners
with three Fall River high schools, and uses a learning curriculum based on cultivating self-worth,
understanding and overcoming the causes of risky behavior, and achieving ones full potential. W.A.V.E helps
young women overcome socioeconomic barriers and receive support needed to graduate high school and
pursue a successful career. Our students come together to form a success-oriented community where they learn
to surmount socioeconomic obstacles and achieve their goals.

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Problem Statement

Female high school students in Fall River, Massachusetts face challenges on their path to educational success.
Fall River is a small city in Southeastern Massachusetts where, according to the U.S. Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education, more than one-third of the citys children live in poverty and over one-half qualify
for free lunch based on family incomes. From elementary school to high school, many of Fall Rivers children
are immigrants, or have parents who have immigrated to the United States. At BMC Durfee, one of Fall Rivers
two public high schools, one-third of the student body does not speak English as their first language.
Unfortunately, the school systems in Fall River are under-resourced and ill-equipped to meet the needs of
English language learners. With few resources in place to support low-income and language learning students,
many struggle to succeed.

Many Fall River students are underperforming and disengaged. Because of socioeconomic barriers, language
learning difficulties, and factors such as addiction, gang involvement and teen pregnancy, students in Fall River
are missing school at unacceptably high rates. The Fall River School System reports that students are absent,
on average 20.4 days per year and the in-school suspension rate is 19.1%. The out-of-school suspension is
similarly high, at 19.3%. According to research by The National Assessment of Educational Progress, this
absenteeism leads to poor academic and social performance.

While the nations drop-out rate has decreased in recent years, the percentage of Fall Rivers school drop-outs
has actually increased. The U.S. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education reports that almost 16%
of students in the district do not finish their schoolingwhich is eight times higher than the statewide average
of 1.9%. In light of these statistics, it is important to note that one of the most underserved sub-populations in
the Fall River school system, female high school students, face more barriers to achieving their education.

While 69.7% of all children in Fall River are categorized as high needs students, female high schoolers often
require additional support. Young women, especially those in eleventh and twelfth grade, contend with
physical and emotional abuse at higher rates than their male peers. The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual
Assault and Domestic Violence reports that 11% of female students are physically or sexually abused in
Massachusetts high schools. This abuse interrupts a young womans education, and may drive vulnerable
students to abuse drugs or to join a gang as a form of escapism.

The Massachusetts Alliance on Teen pregnancy reports that 32 out of every 1,000 female students in Fall River
become pregnant before the age of 18, which is higher than the national average of 24 out of every 1,000.
Unfortunately, most young pregnant women are unable to obtain their high school diploma. The most common
course of action for pregnant teens is to drop-out of high school. Without strong support systems in place,
many female students may not be able to accomplish their personal success.

The United Neighbors of Fall River has developed a targeted program to address these needs. The Women
Action Voice Empowerment (W.A.V.E) program provides integral emotional and academic support for female
students, all of whom are among the most disadvantaged and underachieving at their school. The schools
adjustment counselors select the most at-risk students to participate in W.A.V.E and although this program
began just last year, our students have already reported positive attitude changes towards their schooling and
success because of their participation. Kim, a senior at Durfee High School, is an example of

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how W.A.V.E impacts young womens lives. She writes: W.A.V.E gave me a voice I was afraid others would
not hear. I felt comfortable sharing my story with other women, who were also going through different
obstacles in life. It brought us close together. We confided in each other like sisters. That's what I most enjoyed,
the bond we shared.

W.A.V.E takes place during school hours in three Fall River schools: BMC Durfee High School, Diman
Regional Vocational Technical High School, and Resiliency Preparatory Academy. We partner with these
schools to create a support group that exposes female students to positive role models and opportunities for
school and career success. Small groups of 12 students meet with a facilitator and follow a learning curriculum
based on cultivating self-worth, understanding and overcoming the causes of risky behavior, and achieving
ones full potential. This group, founded on emotional, physical and academic well-being, allows young
women to imagine and plan for their own success. By creating a platform to reach young women in Fall River
before they become drop-outs, W.A.V.E cultivates a safe space for female students to develop positive attitudes
and become success-oriented ambassadors.

We are asking for $9,000 to fund two W.A.V.E enrichment programs for autumn 2017. These programs will
be offered as an addition to our in-school model, and will serve as an incentive for students to remain in school
and in the program. The funds would support an educational outing to the Massachusetts State House in Boston
to meet with female legislators in the Womens Democratic Caucus and to experience a cultural event in the
city. The second program will bring together female leaders, politicians, educators and professionals from the
Fall River community for a luncheon and mentoring session with our students. We envision that this lunch will
expose our students to internship and volunteer opportunities to kick start their careers. Lastly, this grant will
increase our programs sustainability by contributing to the Facilitators salary.

Goals, Objectives, and Methodology

To meet our objective of motivating female high school students to remain in school, graduate, and pursue
career success, UNFRs W.A.V.E program meets with 36 students in 3 different Fall River schools. To select
W.A.V.E participants, our Program Facilitator works with each schools adjustment counselor to identify the
most at-risk young women based on attendance rates and level of academic engagement. The reason why we
work with those most likely to drop-out or engage in destructive behavior is because these students need the
most support. These young women are academically and socially disengaged, and are at risk of failing their
classes or dropping out.

W.A.V.E students meet with the Facilitator and their schools adjustment counselor during each session.
Through group discussion and confidence-building activities, our students form close, trusting bonds, and
create a safe space for conversations about how to succeed. From Fall River herself, our W.A.V.E facilitator
Jay Wong has created a curriculum which explores different themes during each session, such as:

Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships

Career Preparation
Academic Success
Identity and Body Image
Gender Stereotypes

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In addition, our students anticipate these weekly sessions as a welcome break in their day. By providing these
sessions regularly, students view W.A.V.E as a reliable support group, especially because many of these young
women do not have anyone else in their lives to talk to.

We believe that providing discussion and activity-based lessons for our students allows them to develop self-
awareness, confidence, understanding and a more positive outlook. By understanding obstacles on their path
to success such as abuse, drug use, and gang involvement, our students can have better self-awareness. Because
we cultivate a non-judgmental atmosphere, and because we provide an alternative to negative actions such as
in-school suspension, our students are excited to come to W.A.V.E and be a part of our sisterhood. Further,
we incentivize when our students receive good grades so they become more interested in both attending our
group and doing well in school.

W.A.V.E works because the young women look up to our Facilitator as a role model from their own
community, and because the girls become emotionally and academically invested in helping each other
succeed. W.A.V.E works because without such a program, many of these young women would have no one to
turn to or ask questions of when they need help the most.

To increase the scope and reach of our program, we seek funds to execute two additional enrichment programs
through W.A.V.E. These two events will allow our students to travel to Boston, Massachusetts and to a
Womens Leadership Luncheon. Our students do not have many opportunities to travel beyond Fall River,
therefore these educational trips are exciting incentives to remain in W.A.V.E and to do well academically and
socially. Providing a day-trip to Boston and a Luncheon with local female leaders motivates our students to
prioritize their educational and career success.

The first program, a daytrip to Boston, Massachusetts, exposes our students to district and state legislators at
the Massachusetts State House during autumn 2017. Fall River Representative Carole Fiola has agreed to host
the young women and to be our tour guide. Our students will meet with the Massachusetts Womens
Democratic Caucus and will have the opportunity to network with local legislators. We will then take our
students to a cultural event in Boston, such as a performance at the Wang Theatre or to the Museum of Fine
Arts. Our day trip will also include lunch at Faneuil Hall. This trip will be the first time that many of our
students have traveled beyond Fall River, and therefore we are excited to introduce them to the opportunities
of Boston.

Our second program will occur in autumn of 2017 and will bring together a group of South Coast female
professionals in academia, business, law, and education. We will host a luncheon for our students and 20-35
distinguished guests, including a keynote speaker. In addition to renting a venue and serving a catered lunch,
this program will also include transportation so that our students may attend. We envision this luncheon as an
inclusive opportunity for young Fall River students to meet and network with professionals from their
community. Students will be able to learn about internship and volunteer opportunities, hopefully providing a
kick start for their academic and career success.

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Timeline

September 2016
Recruited new and returning W.A.V.E members with each schools adjustment counselors
Began group meetings with an emphasis on open discussion and building self-worth
Administered evaluation surveys to our students
October-December 2016
Continue weekly work with our students, cultivating an atmosphere of safe and non-judgmental
ideas exchange
January-June 2017
Administer mid-year feedback survey
Adjust and modify group curriculum based on student feedback
Administer end of year survey and celebrate our senior students
September-October 2017
Begin planning autumn trip to Boston and the Womens Luncheon
Complete planning and coordination with Rep. Carole Fiola for Boston trip
Take students for educational day trip to Boston, Massachusetts
Continue planning Womens Luncheon, securing venue and catering
November 2017
Womens Luncheon and networking event

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Budget
W.A.V.E. Brief Description of Program Costs United
Expense (Personnel, Fringe, Transportation Supplies Neighbors Grant
Categories for projects and events, Trainings) Share Share Total Cost

Responsible for coordinating and

developing conversations
Plan and execute culminating event
Project Create promotional materials
Manager Keep records and administer evaluation
Stipend Conduct staff training and support. $3,000.00 $- $3,000.00

Provide instruction and support for 3

groups of 12 students at $100 an hour.
Facilitation (3 x 12 =36 x $100 =$ 3600) $- $3,600.00 $3,600

Facilitator Lesson planning, resource support and

Preparation curricula layout $200.00 $400.00 $600.00

Printing
Posters, Pamphlets, Resource materials
Curriculum Other resources for sessions including
Materials books, posters and or booklets $500.00 $500.00 $1,000.00

Transportation to and from Culminating

Busing event in Boston, MA $200.00 $1,000.00 $1,200.00

Tickets for
Educational
Outing Tickets to a cultural event $360.00 $1,080.00 $1,440.00

Purchase food at Faneuil Hall for 36

youth and 5 chaperones at $24.50 each
Educational during our Boston trip
Event Food 41 X $24.5 = $1004.50 $184.50 $820 $1004.50

Speaker's
Luncheon Keynote Speaker $1000 $-- $1,000.00

Speaker's Catered lunch for 60 guests, including

Luncheon our students
Food 60 x $20 = $1,200 $- $1,200.00 $1,200.00

Miscellaneous Graduation gifts for Seniors $- $400.00 $400.00

Total $5444.50 $9,000.00 $14,444.50

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Budget Narrative
This budget outlines the expenses surrounding W.A.V.Es two educational events during autumn 2017. Both
events require the careful planning and oversight of our Program Facilitator. UNFR already covers the Project
Managers salary, so we instead seek support to fund our Facilitators stipend. The facilitation fee will cover
our facilitators time spent in class with the students, as well as her time leading the Boston trip and Womens
Luncheon. She provides instruction for three groups of 12 students during the school year.

The Facilitator Preparation fee will cover our staffs work outside of the classroom, planning and developing
the curriculum. UNFR contributes $200 to this sum, and requests an additional $400 from the Amelia Peabody
Foundation to allow for lesson planning and resource support. In addition, to produce and distribute our
curriculum, W.A.V.E requires a total of $1,000: $500 of which we will cover and $500 of which we must seek
from our grant funder. This will allow us to print, make posters, and purchase resource materials.

For our Boston day trip, we require $1,000 from our funder to pay for bus transportation from Fall River for
our 36 students and 5 chaperones. Because we will take our students to a cultural outing in Boston, we require
$1,080 to cover the cost of taking 41 people to an event for approximately $35 per person. The total cost of
our cultural program will be $1,440 but UNFR will contribute $360 towards this sum. As this is a day-long
trip, we must provide lunch for our students and volunteers. We plan to take our students to Faneuil Hall in
Boston, and provide 41 people with $24.50 each to spend on lunch and a snack. Therefore, we seek $820 to
partially cover the total sum of $1004.50.

To support our second autumn program, the Womens Luncheon, UNFR will cover the $1,000 fee for our
Keynote Speaker. However, we request assistance with covering the cost of the luncheon. The amount of
$1,200 will contribute to a catered lunch for 60 people at $20 each. Lastly, we have budgeted $400 for
miscellaneous expenses, including the gifts which we will give to celebrate our graduating seniors.

Of the total program budget of $14,444.50: UNFR will cover $5,44.50 through in-kind and grants, and we seek
$9,000 of funds from the Amelia Peabody Foundation.

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Evaluation
Our objectives include:

To motivate all our students to remain in school and ultimately to graduate.

To improve academic grades and classroom engagement.
To increase reported self-confidence, self-worth, and understanding.

These measures of critical success reinforce why W.A.V.E needs to collect both qualitative and quantitative
results. Surveys, anecdotes, grades and performance indicators such as absences and misconduct all paint a
comprehensive picture of a students success in school. W.A.V.E seeks to improve the academic and emotional
wellbeing of our students, which can be measured through these indicators.

To measure W.A.V.Es success and track its outcomes, we will consider both qualitative and quantitative
results. Our Program Facilitator will administer self- and program-perception surveys three times a yearonce
at the beginning of the school year, once in the middle, and the final survey at the end of the year. These forms
will be standardized, meaning we wont change the questions during each surveys administration, but rather
have the students answer the same prompts to identify their change over time. They will measure how a student
assesses herself and the program. W.A.V.E will look at survey examples which other programs have
administered as a baseline, and then modify accordingly to create a form for our students. Additionally, we
will collect anecdotal comments about the how the program has affected our students throughout the course of
the year.

For quantitative data, we will work with the schools adjustment counselors to obtain anonymous student
grades and performance indicators twice-yearly, once in the fall as a before indicator, and again in June as
an after indicator. We will assign a number or a code name to each student to correctly track the data in a
discrete manner. We will also make use of other data, such as attendance and tardy rates and incidences of
suspension, fighting, or misconduct.

The Program Facilitator will collect this information, with assistance from the schools Adjustment
Counselors. It will take approximately 40 minutes per year to administer and collect the qualitative surveys
(about 10 minutes per survey).

These figures and statistics will be important in evaluating the program and planning for next year. The mid-
year survey, administered in January, will allow the Facilitator to analyze the students perception of the
program and to adjust the curriculum accordingly. The rest of the surveys as well as the administrative data
will benefit program evaluation for our grant givers. We believe that these numbers and anecdotes will
demonstrate that the W.A.V.E program, over time, allows our students to improve their academic and social
performance.

W.A.V.E aims for our students to succeed in high school and long after graduation. By offeringand later
gaugingboth academic and emotional success at W.A.V.E, we can improve Fall Rivers students in tangible
ways. The following evaluation methods are an integral part of responding to our students needs and making
W.A.V.E the most successful program possible:

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Student surveys (three times a year

Student anecdotes
Grades & Performance Indicators (misconduct, suspension, detention rates)
Attendance

To measure the success of the two educational programs we will run during autumn 2017, we plan on
administering a short survey after each event, which will allow our students to assess the impact that the Boston
trip and Leadership Luncheon had on their W.A.V.E experience and motivation to succeed in school. Along
with anecdotal observation, the facilitators will determine the impact that this trip had on our students and
decide whether we should repeat these events on an annual or bi-annual basis. Because we envision that the
students will favorably assess the programs, we believe that these programs could become a recurring part of
the W.A.V.E experience.

Expected Outcomes & Future Expansion

Our program allows young women of Fall River to form a caring, success-oriented community of peers within
their high school. Our primary outcome is to help disadvantaged students overcome socioeconomic barriers to
achieve their academic and career goals. Through W.A.V.E, we expect our students will re-engage with
academics, continue on the path to graduation, and to benefit from mentorship and career opportunities.

While W.A.V.E is only in its second year, we believe the program has the potential to grow in the future. By
closely monitoring our success, we will be better able to modify the curriculum and take steps to extend our
reach. We will react to our student feedback and improve our group, perhaps allowing us to share with or sell
our curriculum to other groups in the future. Additionally, we hope our Facilitator will be able to train other
nonprofits around the state using her curriculum and facilitation methods. W.A.V.E may also grow to other
schools in Fall River, which would not be possible without first collecting and analyzing our feedback. Below
you will find a table with W.A.V.Es Smart Goals for the 2016-2017 school year.

W.A.V.E Goals

Goal Activities Date

By September 2016, we 12 youth max in each Weekly group September
established three W.A.V.E group (36 total) discussions around 2016
groups at Durfee, Diman, and various topics
RPS. regarding women.

By September 2016, we 5 units developed and Each unit is broken September

developed a curriculum coordinated into the down into 2016
overview with definitive start of a curriculum manageable pieces

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leadership, empowerment, in a 45-minute time
powerful women, social- slot.
emotional strength, identity
and values.

By October 2017, we will Recruitment of girls to Develop talking October

organize a trip to the attend and coordination points and questions 2017
Statehouse for a guided tour with the Office of for the legislatures.
and a meeting with the Representative Carole Plan a cultural
Womens Legislative Caucus Fiola to arrange activity.
and then a Boston Cultural Statehouse Visit
experience and meal.

By November 2017 we will Recruitment of Development of November

convene a Womens speakers, coordination Speaking program, 2017
Empowerment Luncheon with of food and venue ordering of food and
between 1 and 5 prominent contracting a venue.
local women speakers.

Sustainability

W.A.V.E has the potential to expand into additional schools in Fall River and the surrounding communities in
future years. We consider W.A.V.E a pilot program, as we have developed and implemented our curriculum
for a little over a year now. We will closely monitor the programs successes and obstacles to ensure that we
remain sustainable, viable, and successful. W.A.V.E aims to meet our actionable objectives and grow
organically into other schools as we refine our methods and acquire additional funding.

Ultimately, we hope our Program Facilitator will train other nonprofits around the state using her curriculum
and facilitation methods. This would not only provide a sustainable, though modest, incoming revenue source
for the program, but it would also expose other schools to W.A.V.E. We will grow W.A.V.E by applying to
local organizations and businesses to create community connections, both through financial donations and
through networking with community leaders. During our Womens Leadership Luncheon in autumn of 2017,
we will introduce our guest attendees to W.A.V.E in hopes that they will support us through mentoring, a
monetary gift, or even by spreading the word to their acquaintances.

Because UNFR supports W.A.V.E as a parent organization, we are confident that our resources and
connections will be more than sufficient to keep the program goingand thriving. Using our collaborative
relationship with 22 other organizations throughout the state, as well as our strong partnerships in Fall River
itself, we will ensure that W.A.V.E provides the skills and support necessary for our students to succeed.

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Appendix

Organizational Qualifications
UNFR works with Partners for Healthier Communities, and operates under its 501(c)(3) status. As such, our
organization benefits from a strong fiscal and programming partnership. We also collaborate with 22 other
organizations statewide through our coalition. As a community coalition, we are committed to promoting a
strong, healthy and safe community which will assist families in the promotion of peace and tranquility,
optimum growth and development of our children, and secure and stable family environments. We strive to
coordinate and build on existing resources to develop strong, sustainable family support systems. At UNFR,
we successfully carry out several programs within Fall River, including Foster Care Families Support Night
and the Nurturing Fathers Program. We are a strong, capable Fall River-based nonprofit with a track record of
success.

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Wendy Garf-Lipp 16 Cliff Street l Dartmouth, MA 02747
508-951-8421 l garflipp@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED NEIGHBORS OF FALL RIVER 2009-PRESENT
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS COALITION
Recipient of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Inaugural Culture of Health Prize 2013
Recipient of the Commissioner's Leadership Award, MA Department of Public Health 2016
Recipient of the Hero of Peace Award, Fall River, MA 2015

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Directed and responsible for: bringing agencies, businesses, faith-based organizations and community
members together to systematically solve existing and emerging issues; leading and developing
anti-violence curricula and programming; strength based learning for families; maintaining a basic needs resource
bank; providing individuals and families with information and advocacy; obtaining numerous grants for anti-
violence and community service work; exceling in public relations and fundraising; and ensuring coalition is
fiscally responsible.

WOMANSPLACE CRISIS CENTER 2008 - 2009

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Supervised 28 staff members and directed the following: a program consisting of a Rape Crisis Center,
Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter, Safeplan legal advocacy court program, outreach education,
fundraising, prevention education in schools, civic groups, faith-based and community based organizations
as well as created partnerships with civic organizations for community collaborations, developed the
culturally linguistic accessible services protocol for Womansplace and obtained grants and state contracts
for domestic violence and sexual assault through the MA Office of Victim Assistance, MA Office of
Victim Compensation, State of MA Office of Violence Against Women, MA Office of Refugee and
Immigrant Services and the Federal Government

GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS 2002 - 2008

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Responsible for: supervision of program team for council of 13,000 girls and 3,000 adult volunteers;
mentored a team that included 6 full time staff members, 20 part-time staff, volunteers and collaborators;
promoted the growth of informal educational programming through design and facilitation that connected
the members with values based programs and curricula; achieved a high success rate of obtaining and
managing grants; developed outcomes evaluation tools and set policies; acted as an organizational leader in
public relations, created and facilitated mentor-based training for staff, volunteers and members; and
managed five-day camp programs and a resident camp program serving 2,000+children. Increased
council program participation from 32% in FY05 to 87% in FY08.
COMMUNITY TIES PROGRAM MANAGER
Responsible for: development of council programs, activities and curriculum that focused on community
service and social justice; created and presented leadership training in the areas of community service, social
actions, diversity, healthy living and advocacy; produced outreach programs for at-risk and vulnerable populations;
raised the bar on community service and created methods to help produce sustainable, high-level community
service endeavors; designed curricula and community service guides used by 2500 girls annually; and generated
community collaborations with agencies and organizations that promoted the values of community service, social
justice and advocacy.

CONGREGATION TIFERETH ISRAEL HIGH SCHOOL 1998 - 2012

EDUCATOR
Charged with: expanding Community High School educational programs, developing curriculum
guidelines and objectives, instructing classes, recruiting future students, responsible for increasing
annual participation by 75% and revamping the program and curricula to reflect a meaningful 17
experience that promotes identity, culture, values and spirituality for participants and their families.
EDUCATION
CHAYIM GREENBERG INSTITUTE 1974 - 1976
TEACHERS DEGREE AND LICENSING FROM THE STATE OF ISRAEL
Earned additional certification from the State of Israel in Educational Administration
Earned additional certification to teach English as a Second Language
Licensed Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Counselor/Advocate
Licensed Reiki Master

PUBLICATIONS
Alls Well | Healthy Living curriculum and service project guide 2008
Publisher: Girl Scout Council of Southeastern Massachusetts
Stand up! Speak Out! | Advocacy curriculum and service project guide 2007
Publisher: Girl Scout Council of Southeastern Massachusetts
Doin Good | Community Service curriculum and service project guide 2006
Publisher: Girl Scout Council of Southeastern Massachusetts
Dive into Diversity | Diversity curriculum and community service project guide 2005
Publisher: Girl Scout Council of Southeastern Massachusetts
Yes, I Can! | Disabilities curriculum and service project guide 2004
Publisher: Girl Scout Council of Southeastern Massachusetts
Paws to Read | Literacy curriculum and service project guide 2003
Publisher: Girl Scout Council of Southeastern Massachusetts
Rhode Island Ruah | Student handbook highlighting the history of the Jewish Community
of Rhode Island 1988
Publisher: Bureau of Jewish Education, Rhode Island

AFFILIATIONS
Trustee 2010-Present
Town of Dartmouth Libraries

President Present
Dartmouth Library Foundation

Chairperson 2010-Present
Greater Fall River Health and Well Being Homeless Coalition

Chairperson 2010-Present
Greater Fall River Suicide Prevention Coalition

Chairperson, Trustee, Secretary 2009- Present

Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community

Temple Emanu-El | Providence, Rhode Island

Member and Youth Consultant 1994- Present

Congregation Tifereth Israel | New Bedford, Massachusetts

Board Member 1998 2013

Jewish Federation of Greater New Bedford | New Bedford, Massachusetts 1988 - 1992
Advocates for Youth, New Bedford, Massachusetts 2006 - 2011

Member
Girl Scout Research Institute Outcomes Evaluations Board | New York, New York 2006 - 2008
Girl Scout Research Institute Leadership Board
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 Jessica B. Wong
jbwong0@gmail.com
377 North Underwood St
Fall River, MA 02720
617-939-1569

EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MA

School of Social and Behavioral Science May 2015
Bachelor of Political Science

Bristol Community College Fall River, MA

General Studies Mass Transfer/Phlebotomy Program May 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE

AmeriCorps (Social Capital, Inc) Fall River, MA

Volunteer Outreach Coordinator/Web Master/Edcuator September 2015-Present
Founder of W.A.V.E Coalition (Women. Action. Voices. Empowerment)
Leader of Confronting Discrimination group for city officials, youth, and community leaders
Advisor to Mayors Youth Council
Maintain host-sites website (MyFallRiver.org), eBlasts, and social media
Attend meetings and document minutes
Plan and facilitate community events for the City of Fall River
Recruit volunteers for host site
Assist with Parent Cafe, Family Fun Night, Nurturing Fathers Program, events for homeless families
Family Service Association Fall River, MA
Therapeutic Mentor August 2016-Present
Help mentee achieve goals established in an existing behavioral health treatment plan for outpatient or
in-home therapy or in an Individual Care Plan for youth in Intensive Care Coordination.
Maintain strong communication between mentee, parent/guardian, clinicians, and supervisor
Supporting, coaching, and training the youth in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication,
problem-solving and conflict resolution, and relating appropriately to other children and adolescents, as
well as adults, in recreational and social activities pursuant to a behavioral health treatment plan
Swansea Wood School Swansea, MA
Residential Counselor February 2016-Oct 2016
Provide on-site behavioral health care services to residents
Responsible for providing daily structure and coverage to residents
Supervising/assisting clients, medication monitoring, crisis management, supportive counseling, daily
living skills, recreational/social skills, case management
Massachusetts State House Boston, MA
Legislative Intern January 2015-May 2015
Attended committee hearings with Senators and State Representatives
Worked independently to researched/drafted bills and proposals
Met with constituents to address concerns
South Coast YMCA Fall River, MA

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Counselor/Talent Coordinator/Dance Instructor May 2012-August 2013
Responsible leading recreational activities for 10+ children ages 8-13
Alleviating any conflicts between children
Organized games, events, and annual talent show
Taught dance classes for children 5-13

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

Cambodian American Rescue Association Media Relations Director/Board Member 03/2016-Present

Peace by Piece Summit Committee Member/ Key Note Speaker - 2009-Present
Five College Model United Nations Vice Chair: Chinese Question Committee 03/2014
UMass Model United Nations Head Chair: Geneva Talks II Committee 11/ 2013-03/2014
National Collegiate Security Conference, Washington D.C. Delegate 10/2013
UMass International Relations Club 09/2013-Present
UMass Hip Hop Culture Organization (HHCO) Secretary 09/2012-05/2015
UMass Coolidge House Council Secretary - 09/2013-05/2014
BristolCC Civic Engagement Community Service Leader 2011

REFERENCES

Wendy Garf-Lipp - Supervisor 508.324.7900 x 103

Jack Shipley Co-Worker 508.325.7900 x 100
Leah Mulrenan Supervisor 781-935.2244

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