Houston County
United Way Agencies Providing Programs/Services to Houston County Residents:
Abilities Discovered
Advocacy Resource Center
American Red Cross
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia
Boys & Girls Club of Central Georgia
Central Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America
Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia
Family Advancement Ministries
Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
Heart of Georgia Hospice
HODAC
Houston County Association for Exceptional Citizens
Houston County Council on Aging, Meals on Wheels
Houston County Volunteer Medical Clinic
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
NAMI – Central Georgia
Pine Pointe Hospice
Rainbow House Children’s Resource Center
The Salvation Army of Central Georgia
United Way 2-1-1
Volunteer Houston County
Volunteer Macon
Warner Robins Day Care Center, Cherished Children Educational Center
United Way of Central Georgia provides results you can see. Here are just a few examples of the services provided to your community in 2014:
708Youth participated in programs that build character, citizenship, and develop personal fitness through Boy Scout programs.
741Girls and young women gained courage, confidence and character through Girl Scout programs.
307Children were matched one-on-one with positive adult role models who are their friends and mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters.
354Youth were engaged in life-enhancing programs that help them grow into responsible, productive adults as part of after-school and summer programs at the Boys & Girls Club.
270Uninsured working adults obtained free medical care from Houston County Volunteer Medical Clinic
1,161Individuals were either trained in disaster prevention and preparedness or received direct assistance including; meeting basic needs, counseling and referral by the American Red Cross.
25Individuals, primarily women and their children, utilized crisis intervention services, safe shelter, or support and recovery services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence through Crisis Line & Safe House.
1,535Individuals, couples & families received therapy or attended therapeutic workshops and seminars offered through Family Counseling Center.
7172Developmentally disabled adults received work skills training, job opportunities including semi-independent living and personal support through Happy Hour.
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216Homebound elderly and disabled people received regular nutritious home-delivered meals from Meals on Wheels.
32patients & family members were provided with comfort-oriented care during a family member’s terminal illness through Hospice
9Mentally challenged adults received community services and supported employment from Advocacy Resource Center.
45Pregnant women and families with young children received financial & emotional support through life skills and education from Family Advancement Ministries.
794People received emergency assistance with basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter through the Salvation Army.
495Armed Forces members and their families received emergency communications or referrals to financial assistance provided by military aid society, referrals and counseling services through the American Red Cross.
1871Domestic violence victims were sheltered in the Salvation Army Safe House.
223Parents participated in the program “Prevention Through Parent Support” offered by Rainbow House.
56Individuals called the 24-hour crisis hotline available to victims of domestic violence from Crisis Line & Safe House.
222People received child advocacy for victims of child abuse and neglect offered through Rainbow House.
288Adults received support, education & outreach services through NAMI of Central Georgia
198Children were able to attend a nationally accredited child development program offered by Cherished Children to parents that are working or attending school.
953Individuals received social service information and referrals through United Way 2-1-1
48 Food pantries obtained 1,225,108 lbs. of food from Middle GA Comm. Food Bank for distribution to needy families. This was a savings of $1,954,047.26 in food costs.