Our Agencies
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Partnerships are critical to the operations of United Way of Central Missouri. It is through our partnerships that we improve the lives of people in our community. United Way creates a community vision and teamwork among leading companies, organizations, and individuals throughout our area, enabling positive solutions to critical human service issues. When we all UNITE to work for the same cause, we can achieve amazing things. Whether they are an individual contributor, a corporate supporter, a community partner, or a partner in one of our initiatives, each one plays a very important role in creating lasting change right here in our community. We count it a privilege to call each of them our partners.
4H Youth Development United Way of Central Missouri Partner Agencies4-H Youth DevelopmentAn informal educational program through which parents, interested adults, and youth help young people develop confidence, social skills, decision-making abilities, subject matter knowledge and physical skills necessary for richer, responsible lives.Phone: (573) 634-2824 WWW Address: http://extension.missouri.edu/cole/Programs/4-H/4-H.htm Contact / email: Eleanor Kloeppel, KloeppelE@missouri.edu Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE)Teaches adults to read or improve reading skills. Uses volunteers as tutors and supplies all materials needed. All services provided confidentially.Phone: (573) 636-5558 WWW Address: none Contact / email: Ben Smith, ABLE@midamerica.net American Red Cross, Capital Area ChapterProvides communication services for military personnel and their families, and disaster education and assistance to individuals and responders. Offers health and safety and aquatics training.Phone: (573) 635-1132 WWW Address: http://www.redcross-capitalarea.org Contact / email: Melissa Friel, mnfarc@redcross-captialarea.org Boys and Girls Club of the Capital CityHelps youth from all backgrounds develop qualities to become responsible, successful citizens and leaders through academic, physical and social development programs.Phone: (573) 634-2582 WWW Address: http://www.bgcjeffersoncity.org Contact / email: Cindy Hudson, chudson@bgcjeffersoncity.org Boy Scouts of America, Great Rivers CouncilService agency for youth, instilling character and citizenship responsibilities, provides leadership training, and teaches life skills to boys and young men and women.Phone: (800) 726-8852 WWW Address: http://www.bsa-grc.org Contact / email: Douglas Callahan, dcallha@bsamail.org or douglas.callahan@scouting.org , Jon Wilson, jonwilso@bsamail.org Special Learning Center (Capital City Area Council for Special Services)Provides pre-school programs for children ages birth to 6 with and without developmental disabilities. Services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Transportation and sign language classes available.Phone: (573) 634-3070 WWW Address: http://www.speciallearningcenter.com Contact / email: Debbie Hamler, dhamler@speciallearningcenter.com Capital Projects, Inc. (Sheltered Workshop)Provides meaningful employment in accommodating setting for the disabled in the Jefferson City area.Phone: (573) 634-3660 WWW Address: http://www.capitolprojectsinc.com Contact / email: Ken Wagner, cpi@socket.net Central Missouri Food BankCoordinates a bulk food warehouse for the collection and distribution of food to area pantries, soup kitchens, and other charities. Food is received by corporate donation or purchased with donated funds.Phone: (800) 764-3663 WWW Address: http://www.centralmofoodbank.org Contact / email: Peggy Kirkpatrick, peggyk@centralmofoodbank.org Community Health Center of Central MissouriProvides medical, dental and mental health services to residents of Cole and Osage counties regardless of the patient's ability to pay.Phone for Cole County: (573) 632-2777 Phone for Osage County: (573) 897-4946 WWW Address: none Contact / email: Alan Stevens, alan.stevens@chccmo.org Council for Drug Free YouthEducates and informs the community about the problem of underage drug use. Works to bring together parents, schools, law enforcement, businesses, churches, and teens to find ways to encourage teen-agers to be drug- and alcohol-free.Phone: (573) 636-2411 WWW Address: http://www.jccdfy.org Contact / email: Joy Sweeney, sweeneyjoy@aol.com Dreams to RealityHelps low-income women to meet their employment goals and build self-confidence by providing appropriate interview and business apparel, motivation and follow-up support.Phone: (573) 681-9675 WWW Address: http://www.dreamstoreality-jc.org Contact / email: Ramona Hader, dreamstoreality@socket.net Dental, Eye, and Shoe ProgramProvides dental examinations and necessary dental work, complete eye examinations and treatment for infections and injuries, eyeglasses and repairs for needy children. Shoes are provided to low-income school children through vouchers for use at local stores. Referrals are made by school nurses and principals.Phone: (573) 893-2256 WWW Address: none Contact / email: Judi Alexiou, phjudia@aol.com Energy Assistance ProgramAssists low-income households in Central Missouri in maintaining utility services. Overseen by the United Way of Central Missouri, and administered by the Salvation Army.Phone: (573) 635-1975 WWW Address: none Contact / email: Capitan Terry Selvage, terry.selvage@usc.salvationarmy.org Family Counseling Center of Missouri (Jefferson City)Provides outpatient mental health counseling and residential and outpatient treatment for alcohol and drug addiction and dependency.Phone: (573) 634-4591 WWW Address: http://www.fccmo.org Contact / email: Don Smith dsmith@fccmo.org Girl Scouts of the Missouri HeartlandHelps girls ages 5-17 develop confidence and leadership skills while discovering fun, friendship, and the power of girls together.Phone: (877) 312-4764 WWW Address: http://www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org Contact / email: Kate Strider, kstrider@girlscoutsmoheartland.org Homemaker Health CareProvides Medicare Home Health with Telehealth, Medicaid In-Home Support Services and Private Pay-Insurance to the elderly and persons with disabilities. Medicare Home Health services include Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy and Home Health Aide. In-Home services include personal care, home chores, shopping, meal preparation, laundry and nurse assessments. Private Pay-Insurance services can be arranged to meet the needs and budget of individual clients. Outreach services include volunteer respite, volunteer transportation, and medical equipment for temporary use.Phone: (573) 635-3900 WWW Address: http://www.homemakerhealth.org Contact / email: Jeff Buker, jeffb@homemakerhealth.org Jefferson City Area YMCA (Scholarship Program)Provides scholarships for low-income youth and families. Services include programs that develop body, mind, and spirit through fitness activities, child care, and youth camps.Phone: (573) 761-9000 WWW Address: http://www.jcymca.org Contact / email: Craig Lammers craigl@jcymca.org Jefferson City Day Care CenterDay care center licensed for 99 children ages birth to 10. Has sliding fee scale and accredited early childhood education program.Phone: (573) 636-6461 WWW Address: http://www.jcdcc.org Contact / email: Donna Scheidt, dscheidt90@aol.com Missouri Valley Big Brothers Big SistersMentoring organization that provides a one-to-one match with adult volunteers and children ages 6-14, primarily from single-parent homes. Offers community-based and school/site-based match opportunities.Phone :( 573) 634-3290 WWW Address: http://www.mvbbbs.org Contact / email: Lee Knernschield lknernschield@jcymca.org Osage County Community LivingProvides disabled persons in Osage County with housing and services specially designed to meet their physical, social, and psychological needs. Services include transportation, social activities, and personal assistance.Phone: (573) 897-2991 WWW Address: None Contact / email: Jennie Ames, jennieames@hotmail.com Pathways Community Behavioral Health Care, Inc.Provides a continuum of community mental health services, including individual counseling, marital and family counseling, psychiatric rehabilitation, psychiatry and medication services, and adolescent substance abuse counseling.Phone: (573) 634-3000 WWW Address: http://www.pathwaysonline.org Contact / email: Bob Whittet, bwhittet@pbhc.org Rape and Abuse Crisis Service (RACS)Provides shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families. Services include a 24-hour hotline, counseling, support groups, advocacy, and referrals.Phone: (573) 634-8346 WWW Address: http://www.racsjc.org Contact / email: Jim Clardy, racs@racsjc.org Salvation Army (Jefferson City)Provides assistance to low-income individuals and families in crises. Operates homeless shelter and offers emergency food, clothing, medicine, rent and utility assistance, as well as character-building programs for youth and adults, counseling and referrals. Also provides seasonal assistance at Christmas, visits to individuals in nursing homes, and distributes school supplies to needy children.Phone: (573) 635-1975 WWW Address: http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org Contact / email: Capitan Terry Selvage, terry.selvage@usc.salvationarmy.org Senior Nutrition Council / Homebound MealsProvides nutritionally-balanced meals to homebound adults ages 60 or older. Congregate meals at Clark and Mall sites.Phone: (573) 634-8020 Clark site (573) 635-4120 Mall site WWW Address: none Contact / email: Brenda Doyle coleca@cmaaa.net Tri-County YMCA of the OzarksOffers programs for children, adults, and seniors that develop body, mind, and spirit. Programs include day camp, swimming lessons, and school age child care.Phone: (573) 348-9230 WWW Address: http://www.lakeymca.org Contact / E-mail: Joann Rutherford, jrutherford@lakeymca.org |
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