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Community assessment, collaboration, fundraising, and special events for local health and human service agencies.

Volunteer development.

Get Connected website lists local volunteer opportunities, donation needs, and agency events.

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Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Donation Drop Off Points
Community Foundation provides leadership by financially supporting local nonprofits through grants and building the capacity of nonprofit organizations through training opportunities.
Funding source for local health and human service agencies.

Provides financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.
Provides services, expertise regarding community needs, strategic investments, grants and support to nonprofits, and leadership on important community issues and opportunities.

Provides public foundation established to address the needs of girls and women in the Greater Des Moines area. Lead community improvement by assuring the well-being of girls and women through education, grant-making, and philanthropy.

Contributions to the United Way for Spoon River Country are invested in the following areas: - Nurturing Children (youth development, mentoring, support for at-risk children and youth). - Strengthening and Supporting Families (counseling, domestic violence services, disaster services, health and safety, end-of-life bereavement services). - Providing Basic Needs (access to food, housing, interpreter services, emergency services, and other basic supplies). - Fostering Independence (support for persons with disabilities, vocational training and job support, enhancement of the quality of life for older adults).
Cancer-related research, education, screening, and treatment. Provides community educational programs, community health grants to non-profit organizations to provide breast cancer services, and volunteer opportunities at local events. Spanish language, age-, gender-, and race-appropriate educational materials are available.
Funding source for local health and human service agencies.
Provides funding to qualified 501c(3) children's charities who serve underprivileged, at-risk, or special needs children.

Services

Charities/Grantmaking Organizations

Provides a philanthropic organization that provides financial support to qualifying organizations that are devoted to education, economic growth, and community development.

Provides contributions and grants to organizations that serve the needs of children in areas of education, arts, health care, medical research and social or civic programs.
United Way is a partnership of volunteers, donors, businesses, faith communities, government and academic institutions and service providers. The partnership provides efficient fund raising and distribution, social service agency certification, collaborative community improvement, community assessment data, technical assistance and capacity building to agencies, data tracking and measured outcomes to evaluate the community's investment in direct services and programs.
A division of United Way of Greater St. Louis providing local coordination for an annual fundraising campaign supporting health and human service organizations serving residents/employees. Funds are allocated through a volunteer Citizen Review Process.
Provides funding to United Way partner agencies.
The CCRB contracts with local nonprofit agencies who provide mental health and substance use treatment services for children under age 19 who are residents of St. Charles County. The CCRB oversees the administration and distribution of the Children’s Community Services Fund, which is funded through a 1/8 cent sales tax. The CCRB’s 12-month funding cycle begins January 1 and ends on December 31. It operates on a fee-for-service reimbursement model, which differs from foundation grants. Services funded include: - Behavioral & Emotional Health (Educational Advocacy, Equine Therapy, OT, Speech, Parent Support, etc.) - Counseling (Individual, Group, and Family) - Crisis Interventions - Housing & Temporary Shelter - Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment - Prevention & Education - Psychiatry & Psychological Evaluation - Respite Care
Charitable foundation that provides grants and collaborates with community partners and initiatives that provide dignity at life's end.
Okaw Regional Vocational System: Provides grants to area schools for staff and curriculum development, equipment purchases, integration activities and material purchases.
Provides resources to local non-profit agencies through a community wide fundraising drive.
Okaw Regional Vocational System: Provides grants to area schools for staff and curriculum development, equipment purchases, integration activities and material purchases.
Fund raising mechanism for human service programs in five counties in Northeast Missouri. Community initiatives includes youth, health/education and financial independence and stability. Unmet needs fiscal agent during and after natural disasters.
Raises funds for St. Francois County in Missouri
Community Mental Health Funding Alliance and the local mental health authority in the south Kane County area. INC is a unique partnership of seven township community mental health 708 boards. After passing a referendum for collection of a mental health tax, each township levies this tax upon recommendation of their 708 board. The levies are combined to maximize planning and funding for the residents in all seven townships for mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse services.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Mental Health Associations
National office for more than 1,800 local United Way organizations around the world.

Nearly all donation, funding, and assistance issues, as well as many policy decisions are handled at the local level, and questions relating to these issues are best addressed to local United Ways. Type zip code on website to find your local United Way.
A project through the Des Moines Register that is administered by Community Action Agencies in the state. Application periods may vary depending on location.

Requests that are considered for this project may include beds, clothing, car repairs, medical expenses (including pharmacy, dental and corrective lenses), furniture, rent, utilities, fees & fines, home repairs, household items, appliances, and miscellaneous other things (computer, etc.). The maximum dollar amount awarded per household is $750.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations

Raises funds via workplace giving for member health charities.

Public education on behalf of member agencies.

Information and referral.

MEMBER CHARITIES:

The ALS Association Chapter

Alzheimer's Association Nebraska Chapter

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Nebraska

American Lung Association in Nebraska

Arthritis Foundation Nebraska

Autism Action Partnership

Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, Nebraska/Iowa Chapter

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Nebraska Chapter

Epilepsy Foundation Nebraska

Heart Heroes

Breakthrough T1D Nebraska & Iowa

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Nebraska Chapter

March of Dimes, Nebraska & Western Iowa Market

National MS Society - Mid America Chapter

Nebraska AIDS Project

Nebraska Chapter of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation

Nebraska Health Care Foundation

Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Association

Nebraska Kidney Association

Susan G. Komen

Team Jack Foundation

United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska