Many agencies work in our community addressing everyday situations. Some agencies receive monies from government sources (your tax dollars), others depend their donors and members, and the annual United Fund community campaign. Each spring, community volunteers who sit on the Budget & Admission Committee review agency applications for funding. A thoughtful and lengthy process of reviewing budgets and visiting and interviewing agencies ends with recommendations that are sent to the United Fund Board of Directors in June to set the annual Goal.

United Fund agencies receive payments throughout the year to keep services alive and available for you when you or your family may need them.

LEGEND: M = Monroeville, N = Norwalk, C/W = Collins/Wakeman

United Fund Agency	#of People Served			Totals
Investing In Our Children: Teaching, Monitoring, Growing	M	N	C/W
Learning Zone, Salvation Army: Expanded learning opportunities for 3rd graders: snacks, transportation		24		24
- Back to School Supplies		74		74
- Shoes for Kids		96		96
Group Activities, Reach Our Youth Positve, enriching activities for at risk youth by caring adults	10	130	10	150
Support for Affordable Child Care, Norwalk Childcare Center - Assisting low income families with childcare expenses - 6wks to 12 years	3	34	3	40
Council Support - Boy Scouts Strengthen Youth through family-based programing	38	388	128	554
Council Support - Girl Scouts - Ages 5-17: community, confidence, self-esteem programs	68	420	190	678
Strengthening Families: Self-Sufficiency & Independence	M	N	C/W
Miriam House Transitional Housing, Catholic Charities Up to 2 year transitional home while job training & securing financial independence	4	26	8	38
Shelter for the Homeless, CAC Norwalk Shelter 30-Day emergency family shelter while locating permanent housing & income	6	59	5	70
Family Counseling, Catholic Charities Indiv, Family, Couple, Group, Mental Health Counseling; education in schools	6	71	8	85
Family Violence Services, Catholic Charities Establish support for victims & families to maintain a safe environment				NEW
Improving Health: Direct Assistance, Prescriptions	M	N	C/W
Direct Assistance, Soc. For Medically Handicapped All Volunteer - medication, Dr. bills, special equipment, glasses, camperships	10	173	19	202
Family Health Clinic, Soc. For Medically Handicapped Low cost medical care for those without their own doctor	23	255	30	308
Bereavement & Outreach, Stein Hospice Counseling & support groups for all ages, school programs
Respite Care, Alzheimers Support Group Reimburse the family $50 month for in-home or adult day care
Direct Assistance, Kidney Foundation Direct medication & emergency grants, mileage reimbursement		18		18
Patient Assistance Program, Cancer Services Financial assistance for medication,suppliments; equipment loan	1	5		6
Community Health Services, Red Cross Blood Pressure Screening, eye/ear testing, prevention health care topics	8	1527	15	1550
A Hand Up: Food, Clothing, Basic Needs	M	N	C/W
Clothing, Furniture, Household Items, Clothing Bank All Volunteer - accepting & giving items to families in need	224	7924	653	8801
Emergency Food Supplies, Food Bank All Volunteer - 3-day emergency food supply, food education	34	685	28	747
Community Outreach Programs, Wakeman Caring Community - All Volunteer - kids summer lunch, rent/utility assist, health program			400	400
Emergency Financial Assistance, Salvation Army Food & utility asst, soup kitchen, disaster services, Christmas, camperships	621	1241	207	2069
Summer Lunches for Kids, Salvation Army Summer lunches for kids target those who got a free school lunch	7	366	16	389
Maintaining Independent Living	M	N	C/W
Home Delivered Meals (County), Services for Aging Weekday delivered hot noon lunch to homebound people 60+	10	15	19	44
Meals-On-Wheels, Norwalk City, Services for Aging Weekday delivered hot noon lunch to homebound people 60+		104	1	747
Transportation for Seniors, Services for Aging Assisted transportation to: doctors, grocery, community resources	15	284	27	326
Adult Advocacy Services, Catholic Charities Guardianship services to individuals referred by the court		39	2	41
Serving Community: Programs, Training, Volunteerism	M	N	C/W
Blood Services, Red Cross Bloodmobiles, safe reliable blood delivered to local hospitals	60	5680	60	5800
Health & Safety Training, Red Cross Training individuals & business in CPR, First Aid, AIDS, emergency response	15	1420	15	1450
Water Safety Training, Red Cross Swim lessons for all ages, Train Instructors & Lifeguards	10	855	10	875
Military Support Services, USO Moral, welfare & recreational services at home & overseas	2	8	4	14
Volunteer Development, Red Cross Training for all aspects of running Red Cross programs	3	279	3	285
Wildlife Rehab/Learning Center, God's Little Critters All Volunteer: wildlife calls, injured animal care,education for schools/groups	83	1219	57	1359
Youth Programs, Red Cross Training and placement of Youth in meaningful Red Cross programs	2	16	2	20
Responding to Disaster & Crisis	M	N	C/W
Disaster Services, Red Cross Plan for & respond to disasters: fire, weather, etc	12	572	6	590
Armed Forces Emergency Services World-wide communication, financial aid, counseling	10	680	10	700
United Fund Program Grants Available	M	N	C/W
Local Boy Scout Program Fund, United Fund Grant Grants: summer camp & supplies, troop supplies				105
Local Girl Scout Program Fund, United Fund Grant Grants: leader/scout support, books, troop supplies, trips				420