United Way of Allegany County
2007 Community Outcomes
"What Matters"
Sometimes when we are asked to contribute
to charity, we may not know how much good we can do.
On behalf of the children, families, and elderly in
Allegany County, the United Way would like to thank you for
your support.
1,021 clients receive help
with food, rent due to eviction notices, utilities and/or heating
fuel through Associated Charities and the American
Red Cross.
Thirty-three homes, housing 47 individuals,
will receive much needed repairs through NAILS Mission
Project.
250 individuals will benefit
from the Allegany Health Right Emergency Dental Program.
480 adults with Big
Brother/Big Sisters, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts provide
mentoring to over 970 children.
Allegany County HRDC will
help 118 individuals with transitional housing,
housing placement and homeless prevention.
1,265 clients will receive 2,740 short
term prescription medications from Associated Charities.
Family Crisis Resource Center will
provide domestic violence counseling to 80 individuals;
and 20 young girls will learn to identify
low self esteem, unhealthy relationships and domestic violence.
The June Foundation will provide
cab vouchers to 75 families (mother and children)
so that they are able to keep scheduled medical appointments.
39 families with 59 children
will receive infant/toddler care through the HRDC.
The YMCA provides an alternative
high school and child care for 18 young mothers
and their 18 children.
125 children attend the Salvation
Army’s After School Program.
The Piedmont Library serves
as a community center for 2,200 children and 1,600 adults.
A short term shelter will be provided to 8 children
in crisis by the Maryland Salem Children’s Trust.
1,250 individuals will receive
structured family programs as well as open recreation and group
activities through the YMCA’s Fit and Healthy
Families program.
Western MD Food Bank distributes
over 1 million pounds of food every year.
Each month 12,500 Allegany County residents
benefit from the food pantries that utilize the Food Bank.
Villa Maria of Mountain Maryland will
provide 15 sessions of therapy to clients.
9,200 individuals will benefit
from blood collections through the Red Cross.
Computer training for community members through Carver Community
Center.
To make a tax-deductible contribution to the United
Way of Allegany County, please mail your check to:
PO Box 307
Cumberland, MD 21501
Updated on 8/27/07
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