2005 Community Investments
Local volunteers on Community Councils use their knowledge and experience to target funds where the needs are greatest. To make the best use of contributor dollars, United Way holds agencies accountable for their programs, Grants are typically awarded for a period of three years, with continued funding dependent on satisfactory outcome reports. For more information on the tables, please scroll to the bottom of the page.
The youth development program serves at-risk youth ages 10-15 in the Greenview community . The program provides services in five core areas: Education and Career Development; Character and Leadership Development; The Arts; Health and Life Skills; and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. The results have been positive, including 85% of participants reporting increased knowledge of the dangers of using drugs and a 72% decrease in negative behavior reports at school and in the program.
Youth Development - Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands
| Council | Year | Amount | Report 1 | Report 2 |
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| EJLS | 2005 | $60,000 | EE | EE | - | - |
Midlands Effective Parenting Program - The Nurturing Center
| Council | Year | Amount | Report 1 | Report 2 |
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| SB6 | 2005 | $70,000 | ME | ME | - | - |
As a family-focused treatment center for child abuse and neglect, The Nurturing Center has joined together with ParentingPartners, Sistercare and LRADAC to form the Midlands Effective Parenting Partnership (MEPP). The purpose of this partnership is to provide collaborative, coordinated services to families who are dealing with multiple risk factors that hinder effective parenting – specifically domestic violence, drugs, alcohol and other substance abuse and child abuse and neglect. This partnership focuses on coordinating services for families with children birth through age five in Richland and Lexington counties.
Mentoring - Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Columbia, Inc.
| Council | Year | Amount | Report 1 | Report 2 |
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| EJLS | 2005 | $40,767 | NI | ME | - | - |
Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Columbia, Inc. received $40,767 to provide one-on-one mentoring to youth by matching adults with children in Lexington and Richland Counties. The goal of the program is to enrich and improve the social, emotional and academic well-being of children through professionally supported one-on-one relationships. In 2006 BBBS service increased by 19% serving a total of 284 children.
Adult Literacy - Family Service Center
| Council | Year | Amount | Report 1 | Report 2 |
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| EJLS | 2005 | $45,700 | NI | NI | - | - |
Family Service Center received $45,000 to expand and increase capacity to provide literacy services in Fairfield County. The funds will be used to expand existing basic literacy, English as a Second Language, financial literacy and pre-GED classes to service more adults throughout Fairfield County. The goals include improving the quality of life for the clients through new employment opportunities, attainment of certifications or improvement in reading and communication skills.
EJLS - Education, Job & Life Skills Council
H&R - Health & Recovery Council
FSST - Food, Shelter, Safety & Transportation Council
Year: The year refers to the first year in which the agency receives funding for that particular program. Grants are typically awarded for a three-year period. Very successful programs may be extended beyond three years and programs that do not meet expectations can be ended before the three year grant cycle is complete.
Amount: The amount refers to the funding the agency receives per fiscal year for the term of the grant.
Reports: Reports refer to the outcome reports agencies file with United Way. Trained volunteers review the reports for progress. Continued funding for programs depends on satisfactory outcome reports.
