AREAS OF GREATEST NEED
When you donate to United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties, you're helping provide long-term solutions to our community's biggest challenges. Your gift is invested in our community where it's most needed, to solve our area's biggest problems and create lasting change.
We currently fund 34 programs at 21 local agencies. These programs provide thousands of people in our community with better access to basic needs, education, financial stability, and health care.
BASIC NEEDS: ensuring access to food, shelter, and safety
Partner agencies
Agency |
Program |
Program Description |
ANSIL Service Center |
Basic day services for homeless population, including showers, laundry, and internet access. |
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Volunteer Gleaning |
Fresh fruits and vegetables for local food banks. |
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My Friend's Place |
Shelter for homeless teens age 13-17 and counseling for substance abuse issues. |
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Feeding Children Initiative |
Food distribution and nutrition education materials for food-insecure individuals. |
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Healthy Generations Meal Program |
Meal assistance for non-traditional caregivers and the children that they care for. |
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Meals on Wheels Under 60 |
Meals for homebound, unsupported individuals under the age of 60. |
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Crisis Program |
Crisis intervention, support, information, and referrals for survivors of sexual violence. |
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Advocacy: Information and Referral |
Advice and advocacy for individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, and their families. |
CHILDHOOD SUCCESS: preparing children to succeed in school
Partner agencies
Agency |
Program |
Program Description |
School Readiness Program |
Materials and interventions in math, literacy, and science to increase children's preparedness for Kindergarten. |
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Social Emotional Learning Program |
Training of trainers in areas of social-emotional development and impacts of COVID-19 on children and families. |
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Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Community Outreach |
Multifaceted support for at-risk parents/caregivers and their young children in the areas of child development and early learning. |
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Early Intervention |
Early intervention services for children with developmental delays and their families. |
FINANCIAL STABILITY: providing support for obtaining employment and stable housing
Partner agencies
Agency |
Program |
Program Description |
CI Employment Services |
Individual assistance for adults and students with intellectual / developmental disabilities to gain and maintain employment. |
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Housing Assistance |
Basic housing assistance to survivors of domestic violence and their families. |
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Transition to Success |
Supportive housing and case management services for low-income, vulnerable families. |
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Keeping Families Working |
Financial assistance for families who cannot afford childcare services. |
HEALTH CARE: ensuring people have access to health care, including mental and behavioral health services
Partner agencies
Adult Day Services |
Healthcare monitoring and services for adults. |
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Strengthening Families |
Behavioral health services for low-income individuals. |
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Cork's Place |
Grief support for children, teens, and families. |
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Mental Health Access for Uninsured |
Access to mental health services for low-income, uninsured individuals in Benton and Franklin Counties |
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Preventing Complications in Uninsured Diabetics |
Comprehensive diabetic care for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. |
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Preventing Complications in Uninsured Diabetics |
Comprehensive diabetic care for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. |
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Restorative Therapeutic Services |
Advocacy for victims of sex trafficking. |
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Parent for Parent Partnership |
Support for parents with children in the child welfare system. |
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Prevention Program |
Outreach and education services. |
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Service Dogs for Benton / Franklin County Veterans |
Provision of service dogs to veterans in Benton and Franklin Counties. |
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Therapeutic Recreation |
Activities promoting exercise and healthy behavior to individuals with intellectual and developmental delays. |
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Path to Success |
Non-riding classes teaching horsemanship fundamentals to individuals with developmental delays. |
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Therapeutic/Adaptive Riding |
Classes teaching adapted horse riding skills to individuals with developmental delays. |
YOUTH SUCCESS: providing youth with tools to succeed in school and socially
Partner agencies
Mentoring for Youth At-Risk |
Mentoring, case management, and support for at-risk youth. |
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Foster Teen Program |
One-on-one support for youth aging out of foster care. |
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Girls' Circle |
A structured support group for girls ages 9-18 integrating resiliency, positive connection, and personal strength building. |
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Boys' Council |
Support, education, and activities for teenage boys led by trained staff. |
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Buddy Club |
Structured development of friendships and connections between teens with intellectual / developmental disabilities and their peers. |