Donations to the United Way of Perry County are funding the following community partners and UWPC programs in 2009:
Strengthening Families and Individuals
- Buffalo Trace Council Boy Scouts 812/423-5246
Instills values in children to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential by building character, citizenship, leadership and personal fitness
- Girl Scouts of Raintree Council 800/757-9348
Provides positive development for young girls through a variety of activities and community service
- Perry County 4-H 812/547-7084
Assists youth and adults in their development by conducting educational programs
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters 812/547-5541 www.bbbsevansville.org
Matches adult volunteers with children from single parent homes to serve as friends, companions and to give guidance
- Perry Central Family Outreach Program 812/843-5122 www.pccs.k12.in.us
Providing monthly family programs and weekly open centers for families and caregivers
- Perry County Even Start Program 812/843-5122
Provides a variety of literacy programs to families and individuals
Caring for People in Crisis
- Agape Fellowship "By His Hands" 812/547- 2772
Provides hot meals monthly in Cannelton, IN
- American Red Cross: Perry County 800/565-4645
Provides disaster relief and blood services
- Crisis Connection 812/547-8878 www.crisisconnectioninc.org
Aids victims of domestic violence with shelter, counseling, legal and emergency room advocacy
- Martin’s Cloak Food Pantry 812/357-5405
Provides food and clothing assistance in northern Perry County
- Salvation Army 812/547- 0903
Provides help with emergency needs such as clothing, rent, fuel and utilities
- Widow’s Barrel Food Pantry 812/547-7486
Provides emergency assistance with food, coats, and prescription advocacy
Improving Health and Well-Being
- Companion Care Program and Hospice Program – PCMH 812/547-7011
Provides assistance to individuals who need short term help in their homes and support for the terminally ill and their families
- Perry County Council on Aging 812/547-8115
Assists the senior population with light housekeeping, shopping, banking, prescription pick-up, and transportation to medical appointments
- Visiting Nurse Association 812/547-7967 www.vnahc.org
Provides nursing care, home care aides, mental health nursing, medical social work, dietary services, wound care, as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapies
Programs of the United Way of Perry County
- Holiday Helpers United Christmas assistance collaboration to help families during the holidays
- Days of Caring volunteer opportunities for non-profit organizations twice a year
- Stuff the Bus multi-county school supply drive to help families in need as school begins
- Perry County Food Coalition coordinates services for the following five pantries in Perry County: Martin’s Cloak in Siberia, Jasper’s Food for the Needy in Cannelton, Widow’s Barrel, Council of Agencies, and Adventists Community Services in Tell City.
- FamilyWize Prescription Discount Card program that helps uninsured families save up to 20% on prescription medications
- Dolly Parton Imagination Library literacy program that provides free, books to children ages 5 and under in Perry County
Underneath everything we are, underneath everything we do, we are all people. Connected, Interdependent, United. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all.
GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.
LIVE UNITED
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