2011 Funded Agencies
American Red Cross
American Red Cross works in the community helping families get back on their feet
after they’ve suffered the devastation and destruction of a natural disaster. They are
also the experts on training people in CPR, Health & Safety and preparing for disasters.
Executive Director:
Sharon Thompson
405 West
Dixie Highway
Elizabethtown, KY
42701
Phone: 270.765.4979
2011 United Way Investment: $46,200
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Our children face more challenges today than at any time in this nation’s history.
Gang violence, drug abuse, and violence in the home have all become a part of
the fabric of our community. United Way wants to find a way to protect our
children from these conditions. United Way’s support of Big Brothers Big Sisters
provides our youth with a positive force in their lives. National research has
shown that the positive relationships between Big Brothers and Big Sisters
and their Little’s have a direct, measurable, and lasting impact on
children’s lives.
- 46% of participants are less likely to begin use of illegal drugs
- 53% of participants are less likely to skip school
- 7% of participants are less likely to use alcohol
Branch Development Director:
Emily Saul
617 North
Mulberry Street Suite 23
Elizabethtown, KY
42701
Phone: 270.769.5225
2011 United Way Investment: $60,000
CASA of the Heartland
CASA of the Heartland recruits, screens, trains, and supports volunteers who are
appointed by family court judges to advocate for the best interest of children who
are in the family court system. Their primary purpose is to minimize the fear,
disruption and trauma in the lives of these children.
Executive Director:
Sylvia Griendling
122B
North Mulberry
Elizabethtown, KY
42701
Phone: 270.982.2272
2011 United Way Investment: $20,000
Central Kentucky Senior Corps:
Senior Companion Program (SCP) & Retired Senior Volunter Program (RSVP)
The average Senior Citizen spends over $2400 out-of-pocket each year on
prescription medication and medical care. Seniors living on fixed incomes often have
to choose between buying their medication or buying food. To offer Senior’s some relief,
United Way of Central Kentucky began funding a program through Central Kentucky Community Action Senior Corps which provides Senior’s with free or reduced rate
prescriptions. In 2006, this program saved local Senior Citizens over $1.2 million.
When Senior’s have a purpose in life, a reason to get out of bed in the morning, there
are fewer incidents of depression and the overall quality of life is improved. Retired
Senior Volunteer program provides seniors with meaningful volunteer opportunities,
moving them from the sidelines of society to becoming a positive force within it.
SCP Director:
Amanda Hodgens, 270.737.1059
RSVP Director:
Janet Lee, 270.737.1059
1111
North Dixie Highway Suite 5 & 1
Elizabethtown, KY
42701
2011 United Way Investment: $12,000
Community Health Clinic
The Community Health Clinic is a charitable healthcare facility established
to provide basic health care services to the uninsured, low-income residents
of Hardin and LaRue Counties, to include medical office visits, laboratory
services, dental care, and limited durable medical equipment, referrals for
diagnostics, courtesy specialist consults, and vision care.
Executive Director:
Jane Cornell
114 East
Memorial Drive
Elizabethtown, KY
42701
Phone: 270.763.9589
2011 United Way Investment: $80,000
Elizabethtown School System: Panther Place
For school-aged youth, the hours between 3pm and 6pm account for the majority of
delinquent behavior. Studies show the critical importance of structured supervision
during these hours. Unfortunately, for low income families, qaulity after school care
is out of their reach. Panther Place provides families with a safe, and nurturing place
for their children to explore positive choices for their life.
Program Director:
Vicki Seabolt
219
Helm Street
Elizabethtown, KY
42701
Phone: 270.765.6416
2011 United Way Investment: $33,000
Feeding America:
Kentucky's Heartland Food Distribution Program & Back Pack Program
Every Friday afternoon, 600 children leave school with a backpack full of food.
Most of these children will get off the school-bus and enter homes that have
little if any food in the cupboards or refrigerator. The food in their backpack
will keep them from going humgry all weekend.
In the last decade, hunger-relief agencies have found that the greatest increase
in hungry Americans has been among the working poor. People that are working,
but just don’t earn livable wages. United Way wants to make sure no one suffers
from hunger in our community. Through the partnership with America ’s Second
Harvest, over $900,000 worth of food is distributed to people in need each month.
This equals 615,000 pounds/month, 17,000 families each month, 96,000 meals at various sites each month).
Executive Director:
Don Fulford
313
Peterson Drive
Elizabethtown, KY
42701
Phone: 270.769.6997
2011 United Way Investment: $70,000
Grayson County Alliance
The vision of the Grayson County Alliance is to reach out and help the citizens of Grayson
County by providing blended and accessible human services that will enable the citizens
of Grayson County to progress toward self-sufficiency, stability and safety.
Executive Committee:
Dennis Kiper
125
East Market Street Suite 3
Leitchfield, KY
42754
Phone: 270.259.4000
2011 United Way Investment: $55,000
Hardin County School System: First Connections
According to recent research, the first 3 years of a child’s life are the most important
period of brain development. Proper care and stimulation during these 3 years is critical
to the child’s ability to succeed in the future. Unfortunately, this age group represents
the most underserved segment of the population, making them high-risk for abuse and
neglect. United Way wants to see every child have an opportunity to grow up free
from abuse and neglect have a chance to succeed in life. By supporting the Hardin
County School System, First Connections program, this can be a reality. The program
begins preparing children from birth to be successful in school and life by empowering
parents to be their child’s first and best teacher.
District FRYSC/Health Services Director:
Liz Tabb
65
W.A. Jenkins Road
Elizabethtown, KY
42701
Phone: 270.769.8800
2011 United Way Investment: $57,000
Helping Hand
In Hardin County , there are over 9,700 people living in poverty, 4,100 of them are children.
Over half of the food stamp recipients are children, 9% of recipients are senior citizens.
Over 84% of food stamp recipients say their food stamps buy enough food to only last about
3 weeks. United Way recognizes this gap, and wants to make sure everyone has access to
basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter. United Way’s investment in North Hardin Hope
and Helping Hand make sure individuals/families in crisis have what they need to survive.
Executive Director:
David Dozer
P.O. Box 642
141
East Dixie Avenue
Elizabethtown, KY
42701
Phone: 270.769.3092
2011 United Way Investment: $90,000
North Hardin Hope
In Hardin County , there are over 9,700 people living in poverty, 4,100 of them are children.
Over half of the food stamp recipients are children, 9% of recipients are senior citizens.
Over 84% of food stamp recipients say their food stamps buy enough food to only last about
3 weeks. United Way recognizes this gap, and wants to make sure everyone has access to
basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter. United Way’s investment in North Hardin Hope
and Helping Hand make sure individuals/families in crisis have what they need to survive.
Executive Director:
David Dozer
620
South Wilson Road
Radcliff, KY
40160
Phone: 270.351.4673
2011 United Way Investment: $90,000
SpringHaven Domestic Violence Program
More women seek treatment in hospital emergency rooms for injuries related to
domestic violence than for rapes, muggings, and automobile accidents combined.
There are many reasons women stay in abusive relationships, but the main reason
is fear. United Way wants everyone to live a life free of abuse and fear. By
supporting SpringHaven Domestic Violence Program, victims of abuse can find a
safe place to escape, heal and rebuild their lives.
Executive Director:
Lisa Holmes
422
East Poplar
Elizabethtown, KY
42701
Phone: 270.765.4057
2011 United Way Investment: $60,000
LaRue County Board of Education: Kids Crew
Kids Crew, LaRue County School District's licensed childcare program,
provides preschool, before/after school care, and non-school day care to
children age 2-12. The goal is to provide quality care for children in a nurturing
environment that promotes the development of each child intellectually,
physically, socially, and emotionally.
Director of Family Services:
Sarah Hornback
208
College Street
Hodgenville, KY
42748
Phone: 270.358.8334
2011 United Way Investment: $16,039.94
Lincoln Heritage Council, Boy Scouts of America
The mission of the Linclon Heritage Council, Boy Scouts of America is to
achieve excellence in fostering the character development, citizenship, and
moral, mental, and physical fitness of young people and to prepare them to
make lifelong ethical choices by instilling in them the value of the Scott Oath
and Scout Law.
Director of Finance Service:
Mark Kraus
12001
Sycamore Station Place
Louisville, KY
40299
Phone: 270.361.2624
2011 United Way Investment: $5,000
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