Partner Programs
United Way of Central Minnesota Partner Programs 2006-2007
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Referral, support and advocacy for people with cancer and their families.
Arc Midstate- 251-7272
Advocacy, education and support services for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
ARISE- 253-5857
Adult mentors work with children with disabilities enabling their involvement in community activities.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MN- 253-1616
Mentoring for children and youth from one-parent families providing positive role models and life-long friendships.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central MN- 252-7616
Positive youth activities and guidance through year-round KIDSTOP after school child care, community clubs and skill building groups.
Blood Donor Program/American Red Cross- 251-7641
Recruitment of local blood donors to help supply area-wide needs for blood.
Disaster Services/American Red Cross- 251-7641
Disaster volunteer training/ preparedness and direct help in cases such as single home family fires, natural disasters and community emergencies.
HIV/AIDS Education/American Red Cross- 251-7641
Teens and adults trained in prevention of HIV/AIDS educate youth and community about how to stop AIDS.
ScoutReach and Scholarships/Boy Scouts of America Central MN Council- 251-3930
Scholarships to help ensure any youth can participate and established Scout troops in low income and targeted neighborhoods.
Pregnancy and Adoption Related Counseling/Children's Home Society and Family Services of MN-1-800-952-9302
Pregnancy counseling, MN Waiting Children's Adoption Program and ongoing support for adoptive parents and children.
Caritas Emergency Assistance, Clothing/Food Shelter Program, and Financial Counseling/ Catholic Charities- 229-4560
Emergency short-term assistance for basic needs and budget planning for dealing with debt issues.
Caritas Mental Health Clinic, Pregnancy Counseling and Life Transitions/Catholic Charities- 650-1660
Supportive counseling and groups for people dealing with emotional issues and loss.
LaCruz Community Liaison Program/Catholic Charities- 529-0770
Links low-income residents with community resources plus positive activities for children and youth residing at LaCruz.
Senior Dining Meals on Wheels Rural Outreach/Catholic Charities- 229-4584
Meals delivered to elderly and people with disabilities residing in rural areas.
Senior Linkage/Central MN Council on Aging- 253-9349 or 1-800-333-2433
Over-the-phone information service and one-to-one advocacy connecting older people and their families with needed services. Services include direct help for older people struggling with health insurance questions, prescriptions, and housing.
Central MN Sexual Assault Center- 251-4357 or 1-800-237-5090
24-hour crisis line, support groups, advocacy, and preventive education with youth.
Anna Marie’s Alliance - 253-6900 or 1-800-950-2203
Anna Marie's battered women's shelter, Transition House, relationship support groups for women and youth, 24-hour crisis line, advocacy and preventive education.
Charities Review Council of MN- 1-800-733-4483
Information and education for donors and charities.
Strengthening Families Parenting Project and First Steps/Early Childhood Family Education in Eight Local School Districts- 255-8910
Outreach and parenting education with low-income multi-stressed families.
Girl Growth, Teen Outreach, Studio 2B, and Scholarships/Land of Lakes Girl Scout Council- 252-2952 or 1-800-955-6032
Trained teens educating younger girls in life issues, financial assistance, helping all girls participate in established Girl Scout groups in low income and targeted neighborhoods.
St. Cloud Area Faith in Action/Good Shepherd Community- 258-8673
Volunteers helping elderly and people with special needs get needed groceries and companionship, transportation, and help at home.
Homeless Support Services/Housing Coalition of St. Cloud Area- 259-7676
Emergency shelter for families and transitional housing for families moving toward self-sufficiency.
Peer Mentor Program/Independent Lifestyles Inc.- 529-9000
One to one and group mentoring for persons with disabilities working on self-sufficiency goals.
Counseling Services/Lutheran Social Service- 251-7700
Individual, couple and family counseling/therapy.
St. Cloud Area Crisis Nursery/Lutheran Social Service- 654-1090
Emergency child care for families in crisis.
St. Cloud Area Legal Services/Mid MN Legal Services- 253-0121
Legal assistance for low income people focused on family law and public benefit cases.
Infant Program/New Beginnings- 255-1252
Housing, supportive mentors, and parenting/life skill education for women in crisis pregnancies and their babies.
Kinderstart Transition Program/Reach-Up Inc.- 253-8110
Support and education for very low income families to help them reach goals related to transition to school and parenting.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)- 255-7295
People age 55 and better, volunteering in their community.
Program and Membership Scholarships/St. Cloud Area Family YMCA- 253-2664
Scholarships for low income individuals and families helping them access the wide range of YMCA recreation and family focused services.
Access and Outreach Services of Mid MN Family Practice Center/St. Cloud Hospital- 240-3157
Services that help ensure health care for low-income individuals and families who are underinsured and uninsured.
Home Delivered Meals/St. Cloud Hospital- 255-5646
Meals to older people and people with disabilities in St. Cloud and Waite Park.
Senior Helping Hands/St. Cloud Hospital- 255-5732
Chemical dependency and mental health services for persons age 55 plus.
Temporary Housing and Emergency Assistance/The Salvation Army- 252-4552
Emergency homeless shelter, food shelf, noon meal program and other basic needs assistance.
Self-Sufficiency Program/Tri-Cap- 251-1612 or 1-888-765-5597
Individuals and families counseled and connected with resources to help them achieve their self-sufficiency goals related to housing, emotional & family health, education and employment.
United Cerebral Palsy of Central MN- 253-0765
Education, advocacy, support services, and Access to Technology assistance for people with cerebral palsy, their families and people with other forms of disability.
WACOSA- 251-0087
Employment and life skills services for people with developmental and other disabilities.
Third Age University of Whitney Senior Center- 255-7245
Life long learning, education and support programs for older people.