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United Way Announces 2007 Area-Wide Funding
   The United Way of Southern Kentucky announced 2007 area-wide funding for programs serving residents of Allen, Barren, Logan, Simpson and Warren counties in south central Kentucky.  More than $1,350,000 will be distributed to 42 local programs and agencies for the 2007-08 funding year.  Program funding was determined based upon the work of 104 volunteers who spent more than 1,200 hours over the past 12 weeks reviewing funding requests, financial and outcome data, to make recommendations to the United Way of Southern Kentucky Board of Directors.

   In addition to funding recommendations for these communities, the United Way Board of Directors also approved funding for agencies and programs serving Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Metcalfe and Monroe counties.  Agencies serving these communities will receive more than $56,000 in United Way support.  Listed below are agencies receiving funding by community.
2007 Allen County Funding

Agency Name

  

Program Name

  

2007  Funding

   2006 Services  

Program Description
Allen County Schools Family Resource Center   Family Support Services   26,888   1,202   Financial assistance, child care, parenting education
American Red Cross   Armed Forces Emergency Services   358   -   Emergency communication for military families
    Disaster Services   632   -   Disaster assistance (tornadoes, home fires, etc.)
Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc.   BRANCHES   9,469   600   Crisis services for domestic abuse victims
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky   One-to-One Mentoring   5,902   163   Community and school-based youth mentoring services
Boy Scouts of America, Shawnee Trails Council   Scouting Scholarships   1,010   -   Scouting and character development scholarships for low-income youth
Hope Harbor   Education Program   7,183   985   Sexual abuse and rape prevention education
Hospice of Southern Kentucky, Inc.   Health Care for the Terminally Ill   997   -   In-home care for the terminally ill
Kentucky Legal Aid   Barren River Long Term Care Ombudsman   6,500   208   Advocacy for nursing home residents
    Domestic Violence & Civil Legal Assistance   3,035   148   Legal Assistance for the impoverished & domestic violence victims
    Benefits Counseling   1,035   43   Benefits counseling for the elderly
LifeSkills   Looking Glass Clubhouse   6,838   246   Therapeutic activities for the mentally disabled
Scottsville-Allen County Faith Coalition   A Drug Free Community That Cares   21,048   1,473   Substance abuse prevention programs and support for substance abuse treatment

Total Funding

      

90,895

  

5,068

    
                 

2007 Barren County Funding

Agency Name

  

Program Name

  

2007  Funding

  

2006 Services

  

Program Description
American Red Cross   Armed Forces Emergency Services   1,296   -   Emergency communication for military families
    Disaster Services   1,962   -   Disaster assistance (tornadoes, home fires, etc.)
ARC of Barren County   Developmentally Disabled Advocacy   5,450   301   Transportation and advocacy for the mentally challenged
Barren-Metcalfe Counties Drug Court   Drug Court Services   11,291   25   Court-monitored treatment for substance abusers
Barren County Family YMCA   Child Care Scholarships   8,340   62   Child care scholarships for low-income families
Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc.   BRANCHES   15,705   3,000   Crisis services for domestic abuse victims
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky   One-to-One Mentoring   7,721   97   Community and school-based youth mentoring services
Boy Scouts of America, Shawnee Trails Council   Scouting Scholarships   1,904   -   Scouting and character development scholarships for low-income youth
CASA of South Central Kentucky   Court Appointed Special Advocates   4,566   32   Advocacy for abused and neglected children
Community Action of Southern Kentucky   Foster Grandparent Program   6,104   16   Provides seniors opportunities to have one-on-one companionship with special needs children
Community Medical Care   Medical Assistance for the Working Poor   20,858   446   Basic dental, medical and vision for working, low-income individuals without medical insurance
    Senior Medications   15,858   90   Prescription assistance for seniors
Community Relief Fund   Emergency Assistance   18,422   3,700   Financial assistance for the impoverished
Hope Harbor   Education Program   4,776   1,000   Sexual abuse and rape prevention education
Hospice of Southern Kentucky, Inc.   Health Care for the Terminally Ill   3,003   -   In-home care for the terminally ill
Kentucky Legal Aid   Barren River Long Term Care Ombudsman   2,517   665   Advocacy for nursing home residents
    Domestic Violence & Civil Legal Assistance   3,017   266   Legal assistance for the impoverished and domestic violence victims
    Benefits Counseling   518   60   Benefits counseling for the elderly
Kids on the Block of South Central Kentucky   Education & Prevention Thru Puppetry   296   -   Educates children about social issues through puppetry
Regional Child Development Clinics   Diagnosis, Referral and Treatment Clinic   1,825   8   Early identification of developmental disabilities

Total Funding

      

135,429

  

9,768

    
                 

2007 Logan County Funding

Agency Name

  

Program Name

  

2007 Funding

  

2006 Services

  

Program Description
ARC of Logan County   Developmentally Disabled Services   6,697   285   Transportation and advocacy for the mentally challenged
Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc.   BRANCHES   13,063   1,075   Crisis services for domestic abuse victims
Boy Scouts of America, Shawnee Trails Council   Scouting Scholarships   2,801   -   Scouting and character development scholarship for low-income youth
Community Action of Southern Kentucky   Foster Grandparent Program   6,296   8   Provides seniors opportunities for one-on-one companionship with special needs children
    Too Good For Drugs   20,000   265   Substance abuse education for low-income families
Good Samaritan of Logan County   Emergency Financial Assistance   31,901   1,929   Financial assistance for the impoverished
Hope Harbor   Education Program   6,174   750   Sexual abuse and rape prevention education
Hospice of Southern Kentucky, Inc.   Health Care for the Terminally Ill   5,484   -   In-home care for the terminally ill
Kentucky Legal Aid   Barren River Long Term Care Ombudsman   6,200   226   Advocacy for nursing home residents
    Domestic Violence & Civil Legal Assistance   8,046   173   Legal assistance for the impoverished and domestic violence victims
    Benefits Counseling   2,047   61   Benefits counseling for the elderly
Kids on the Block of South Central Kentucky   Education & Prevention Thru Puppetry   1,137   -   Educates children about social issues through puppetry
Logan County Adult Education & Workforce Development   Adult Education   20,052   733   Literacy, GED and job skills education
    Family Education   5,552   104   Family unit literacy and skills training; includes parenting education
    English as a Second Language   5,552   71   ESL training for individuals whose primary language is not English
Regional Child Development Clinics   Diagnosis, Referral & Treatment Clinic   6,348   25   Early identification of developmental disabilities

Total Funding

      

147,350

   5,705    
                 

2007 Simpson County Funding

Agency Name

  

Program Name

  

2007 Funding

  

2006 Services

  

Program Description
American Red Cross   Armed Forces Emergency Services   718   -   Emergency communication for military families
    Disaster Services   719   -   Disaster assistance (tornadoes, home fires, etc.)
Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc.   BRANCHES   147   -   Crisis services for domestic abuse victims
Boy Scouts of America, Shawnee Trails Council   Scouting Scholarships   1,000   -   Scouting and character development scholarships for low-income youth
Community Action of Southern Kentucky, Inc.   Foster Grandparent Program   2,000   3   Provides seniors opportunities to have one-on-one companionship with special needs children
Franklin-Simpson Good Samaritan   Emergency Financial Assistance   18,408   1,473   Financial assistance for the impoverished
Hope Harbor   Education Program   5,261   900   Sexual abuse and rape prevention education
Hospice of Southern Kentucky, Inc.   Health Care Services for the Terminally Ill   932   -   In-home care for the terminally ill
Kentucky Legal Aid   Barren River Long Term Care Ombudsman   8,523   136   Advocacy for nursing home residents
    Domestic Violence & Civil Legal Assistance   6,122   147   Legal assistance for the impoverished and domestic violence victims
    Benefits Counseling   2,122   47   Benefits counseling for the elderly
Regional Child Development Clinics   Diagnosis, Referral & Treatment Clinic   3,781   14   Early identification of developmental disabilities
Simpson County Literacy Council   New Basic Skills for Adults   21,672   134   Literacy, ESL and job skills education

Total Funding

       71,405   2,854    
                 

2007 Warren County Funding

Agency Name

  

Program Name

  

2007 Funding

  

2006 Services

  

Program Description
American Red Cross   Armed Forces Emergency Services   4,232   -   Emergency communication for military families
    Blood Services Donor Development   4,564   -   Collect, test and distribute blood to local hospitals
    Disaster Services   7,899   -   Disaster assistance (tornadoes, home fires, etc.)
Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc.   Domestic Abuse Crisis Services   87,584   2,968   Crisis services of domestic abuse victims
    Safety First   25,000   120   Certified counseling for domestic abuse victims with substance abuse problems
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky   One-to-One Mentoring   54,531   303   Community and school-based youth mentoring services
Boy Scouts of America, Shawnee Trails Council   Scouting Scholarships   16,226   -   Scouting and character development scholarships for low-income youth
CASA of South Central Kentucky   Court Appointed Special Advocates   47,707   170   Advocacy for abused and neglected children
Community Action of Southern Kentucky, Inc.   Foster Grandparent Program   40,924   67   Provides seniors opportunities to have one-on-one companionship with special needs children
Family Enrichment Center   Wee Care & Respite Child Care   78,132   182   Child care for at-risk children
Girls Inc.   After School & Summer Program   101,491   498   Educational and recreational programs for girls
Hope Harbor   Education Program   35,590   10,000   Sexual abuse and rape prevention education
Hospice of Southern Kentucky, Inc.   Health Care Services for the Terminally Ill   40,060   -   In-home care for the terminally ill
International Center   Learn English & Prosper   15,750   216   ESL and job skills training for refugees and immigrants
Kentucky Legal Aid   Barren River Long Term Care Ombudsman   39,731   960   Advocacy for nursing home residents
    Domestic Violence & Civil Legal Assistance   55,588   1,032   Legal assistance for the impoverished and domestic violence victims
    Benefits Counseling   28,000   309   Benefits counseling for the elderly
Kids on the Block of South Central Kentucky   Education & Prevention thru Puppetry   7,793   -   Educates children about social issues through puppetry
Phoenix House   Phoenix House Project   47,857   29   Transitional home for female substance abusers
Regional Child Development Clinics   Diagnosis, Referral & Treatment Clinic   52,631   91   Early identification of development disabilities
Salvation Army   Feeding Program   39,757   4,422   Feeding program and soup kitchen
    Homeless Program   74,756   646   Homeless shelter

Total Funding

       905,803   22,013    
                 

2007 Butler County Funding
Agency Name   Program Name   2007 Funding   2006 Services   Program Description
Boys & Girls Club of Butler County   After School & Summer Enrichment Activities   12,131   463   Educational and recreational programs for youth
Butler County Child Abuse Prevention   CAPS   1,227   3,470   Child abuse prevention education
Butler County Family Resource Center   Family Support Services   2,400   5   Financial assistance, child care, parenting education
Butler County Youth Services Center   Student Support Services   1,250   1,100   Medical, dental and vision care; substance abuse education

Total Funding

      

17,008

  

5,038

    
                 

2007 Edmonson County Funding
Agency Name   Program Name   2007 Funding   2006 Services   Program Description
Community Action of Southern Kentucky   Foster Grandparent Program   2,500   8   Provides seniors opportunities for one-on-one companionship with special needs children
Edmonson County Family Resource Center   Family Support Services   6,182   887   Financial assistance, child care, parenting education
Edmonson County Adult & Family Education   Adult Education   4,313   284   Literacy, GED & job skills education
Hope Harbor   Education Program   400   245   Sexual abuse and rape prevention education
Kentucky Legal Aid   Barren River Long Term Care Ombudsman   1,400   116   Advocacy for nursing home residents
    Civil Legal Assistance & Benefits Counseling   2,000   99   Legal assistance for the impoverished; benefits counseling fo the elderly
Regional Child Development Clinics   Diagnosis, Referral & Treatment Clinic   1,349   8   Early identification of developmental disabilities

Total Funding

      

18,144

  

1,647

    
                 

2007 Hart County Funding
Agency Name   Program Name   2007 Funding   2006 Services   Program Description
Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc.   BRANCHES   600   325   Crisis services for domestic abuse victims
Caverna Family Resource & Youth Services Center   Family & Student Support Services   2,875   226   Financial assistance, child care, parenting education, medical, dental and vision care; substance abuse education
Community Action of Southern Kentucky   Foster Grandparent Program   822   3   Provides seniors opportunities for one-on-one companionship with special needs children
Hope Harbor   Education Program   350   688   Sexual abuse and rape prevention education
Kentucky Legal Aid   Barren River Long Term Care Ombudsman   500   173   Advocacy for nursing home residents
    Civil Legal Assistance & Benefits Counseling   750   112   Legal assistance for the impoverished & domestic violence victims; benefits counseling for the elderly
Regional Child Development Clinics   Diagnosis, Referral & Treatment Clinic   500   4   Early identification of developmental disabilities

Total Funding

      

6,397

  

980

    
                 

2007 Metcalfe County Funding
Agency Name   Program Name   2007 Funding   2006 Services   Program Description
Community Action of Southern Kentucky   Foster Grandparent Program   500   1   Provides seniors opportunities for one-on-one companionship with special needs children
Hope Harbor   Education Program   300   50   Sexual abuse and rape prevention education
Kentucky Legal Aid   Barren River Long Term Care Ombudsman   450   178   Advocacy for nursing home residents
    Civil Legal Assistance & Benefits Counseling   750   90   Legal assistance for the impoverished & domestic violence victims; benefits counseling for the elderly
Metcalfe County Family Resource & Youth Services Center   Family & Student Support Services   3,553   1,150   Financial assistance, child care, parenting education, medical, dental and vision care; substance abuse education
Regional Child Development Clinics   Diagnosis, Referral & Treatment Clinic   151   5   Early identification of developmental disabilities

Total Funding

       5,704   1,423    
                 

2007 Monroe County Funding

Agency Name

  

Program Name

  

2007 Funding

  

2006 Services

  

Program Description
Community Action of Southern Kentucky   Foster Grandparent Program   1,000   2   Provides seniors opportunities for one-on-one companionship with special needs children
Hope Harbor   Education Program   496   120   Sexual abuse and rape prevention education
Kentucky Legal Aid   Barren River Long Term Care Ombudsman   1,000   132   Advocacy for nursing home residents
    Civil Legal Assistance & Benefits Counseling   1,500   27   Legal assistance for the impoverished & domestic violence victims; benefits counseling for the elderly
LifeSkills   Growing Together Clubhouse   4,149   37   Therapeutic activities for the mentally disabled
Regional Child Development Clinics   Diagnosis, Referral & Treatment Clinic   596   5   Early identification of developmental disabilities

Total Funding

       8,741   201    

Other News:

United Way announces partnership with U. S. Bank for 2007 Balloons, Tunes &  BBQ event!  Click here for more details or access the Balloons, Tunes & BBQ website at www.balloonstunesbbq.com.

2007 NALC Food Drive Collects More Than 77,000 Pounds of Food for Area Pantries!  Click here for more details.

“Titans Join The Team” Community Kickoff Luncheon A Success! Click here for more details.

 

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