1. West Valley Community Services

2. Our Mission
To encourage the sharing of community resources;
to provide basic human needs
in a caring and dignified environment; and
to provide opportunities for volunteers to participate in
West Valley Community Services’ activities.

3. Our Clients
• Cupertino, Los Gatos, San Jose, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, and
the surrounding mountain regions
38%
9%
28%
3%
5%
17%
Cupertino
Los Gatos
San Jose
Saratoga
Sunnyvale
Other Cities

4. Our Clients
• During the 2014-2015 fiscal year, we saw an increase in clients
accessing our range of services and programs.
7419
7954
8046
2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

5. Our Clients – Age Demographics
Under 18
43%
18-24
19%
25-34
11%
35-44
7%
45-54
7%
55-64
6%
65+
7%

6. Our Clients – Gender & Household Demographics
Male
49%
Female
51%
Single woman
25%
Single man
23%
Couple
9%
Single mother
with children
21%
Single father
with children
2%
Couple with
children
20%

7. HOME HEARTHEALTH

8. Food Pantry statistics
1,614 individuals served through the food pantry
770,515 pounds of food distributed
Unique aspects of WVCS food pantry
-Grocery rescue program
-Shopping experience
Fresh produce from our community garden
HEALTH

9. HEALTH
CARE – Community Access to Resources &
Education
231 individuals enrolled in food stamps, free/reduce lunch
and health insurance
219 individuals attended cooking classes, fitness classes, and
educational workshops on legal rights, health care, healthy
lifestyles and parenting
33 individuals participated in the Challenge Diabetes
program, in partnership with El Camino Hospital

10. Below Market Rate Housing (BMR)
City of Cupertino BMR Inventory
138 rental units
122 ownership units
327 total applicants
253 rental applicants – 11 new residents
74 ownership applicants – 1 new purchase
HOME

11. Vista Village
Opened in 2013
12 1 bedroom units
$939-$1,151 monthly rent
12 2 bedroom units
$1,050-$1,289 monthly rent
Currently at full occupancy
HOME

12. Transitional Housing Units (THU)
32 individuals moved into THU units
12 individuals were moved into permanent housing
Haven to Home (HTH)
131 new clients served (183 clients total)
$15,000 of direct financial assistance (deposit, laundry)
Case management and referrals
HOME

13. Emergency Financial Assistance
$100,615 of financial assistance provided to 69 households
Rental assistance
Utility assistance
Deposit assistance
Bus pass, gas card, laundry quarters
Case Management & Referrals
1,596 households received case management
Financial coaching
HEART

14. Special Programs
Vita Tax Returns – 71 participants, $116,639 in tax refunds
Thanksgiving baskets – 212 families
Holiday Shopping Spree – 593 families
Back to School Event – 120 children
Cake4Kids Birthday Cakes – 70 children
Summer Camp & Parks and Recreation Vouchers – 34 children
HEART

16. Our Volunteers!
160 volunteers each week
503 volunteers annually
18,596 volunteer hours

17. Revenues
5%
5%
14%
8%
2%
11%
1%
54%
Donations
United Way Allocations
Grant & Contracts
Foundations
Special Events
Rent/Program Fees
Investment Income
In-Kind Donations

18. Expenses
69%
13%
6%
4%
3%
5%
Family Assistance
Vista Village Apartments
Transitional Housing
Affordable Housing
Management & General
Fund Development

19. Looking Ahead
Expand BMR
Financial Literacy
program
Expand BMR
program
Convert THU
Evolving needs:
housing, access,
seniors, youth

20. Current priorities

21. Taste of Compassion – Upcoming Events

22. Thank you for your support!