Funded Partnersand Programs 2015-2016
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BERGMANN CENTER
Community Integration ProgramServices
231-547-2979
Provides employment and communityintegration servicesthat enable adults with mental and physical challengestobe active, involved members of the community.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERSOFNORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN
Community & School-Based Mentoring
231-313-7323
To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better.
BOYNE CITY PRE-SCHOOL
Scholarships, Parent Education and Summer Program231-582-7131
Provides child-care and pre-school programs to encourageintellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of young children ages 3 - 5.
CAMP DAGGETT
Scholarship Program
231-347-9743
Provides quality character building experiences through educational and recreational summer camp programs in a safe, fun environment.
CATHOLIC HUMAN SERVICES
Foster Grandparent Programs
1-800-658-8554
Foster Grandparentsnurture and mentorinfants neglected or abused children and children with learning or physical disabilities.
CATHOLIC HUMAN SERVICES
Senior Companion
1-800-658-8554
Senior Companions volunteer to visit homebound elderly and assist with various tasksdevelopingimportant friendships.
CHALLENGE MOUNTAIN - SPIRIT DAY CAMP
Day Camp Scholarships
231-526-5309 or 231-348-2154
United Way supports SPIRIT Day Camp which provides two weeks of access toour Northern Michigan communities to underserved special populations.
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Youth Service Program
231-347-4463
Providing crisis intervention, counseling, living skills and temporary shelter to youths age 12-20
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Nurturing Parent Program
231-347-4463
Offering education and support to families and parent to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect.
EARLY LEARNERS PROGRAM
Scholarship Fund231-439-8178
Provides experiences to enrich and enhance children ages 3-4 yrs. cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical, and creative development to prepare them for kindergarten. United Way support funds scholarships to assist needy families.
EXCEPTIONAL RIDERS PROGRAM
Therapeutic Horseback Riding231-347-3300
Encourages a positive impact on individuals with special needs through the use of therapeutic horseback riding and the assistance of caring and committed volunteers.
FRIENDSHIP CENTER OF EMMET COUNTY
Meals on Wheels Vehicle
231-347-3211
Support for a new Meals on Wheels vehicle to deliver nutritious and balanced meals to the elderly.
GREAT START COLLABORATIVE
Preschool Scholarships
231-582-8070
Children enter kindergarten developmentally on track
HARBOR HALL
Transitional Housing
231-347-5511
Providing safe, sober and affordable environment to individuals as they seek employment and transition back to the community.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN
Early Childhood Behavioral Health Initiative
231-547-7621
Increase access to behavioral health assessment and treatment for children age 0-5 in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN
S.A.F.E in Northern Michigan
231-487-1405
Increasing understanding and working with families, schools and the community to prevent underage alcohol and substance use
HOSPICE OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN
Bereavement & Grief Support Materials
231-547-7659
Bereavement and support materials for those with life-limiting illnesses and for the bereaved for up to 13 months following the death of a loved one.
MANNA FOOD PROJECT
Providing food for families in need, distribution to local pantries
231-347-8852
United Way helps the Manna Food Bank subsidize distribution of bulk food to 20 local food pantries in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties. Manna also runs a local food pantry.
NORTHERN COMMUNITY MEDIATION
Fee Waiver
231-487-1771
To allow access to mediation services regardless of the ability to pay.
NORTHERN COMMUNITY MEDIATION
School Attendance Video
231-487-1771
Help school staff open communication with parents and students to develop a plan where students are no longer tardy or absent from school.
NORTHERN HOMES CDC
Financial and Home Buyer Education
231-582-6244
Helping residents in Charlevoix and Emmet counties achieve financial stability and contribute to economic growth by offering Financial and Home buying education workshops
THESALVATION ARMY
Emergency Rent, Mortgage, Utility Assistance
231-347-3531
United Way supports emergency assistance for utilities and rent. TheSalvation Army also provides distribution of food, clothing, other household necessities and local disaster relief.
WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER
Children’s Learning Center
231-347-0067
United Way provides Child care scholarships for the Children’s Learning Center.
WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER
Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Programs
231-347-0067
United Way helps support 24 hour crisis and ongoing services and education for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault, including the Safe Home.
YMCAOF NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Y-CenterSummer Day Camp Programming
231-348-8393
The Y-Center provides out-of-school activities and services to area youth and their families. Itprovides a summer day camp that is an accessible, affordable, and safe environment.
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