United Way Partner Programs

Neighbors

Neighbors were once the people who lived next door or across the street. Today Social media, online shopping, different schools and a more transient culture has reshaped the definition of neighbor. The broader brushstroke of community and common goals has extended the fence lines and given us all a better understanding of how important collective efforts are for the common good. Your United Way works hand in hand with our partner programs to come together as neighbors in support of one another.

Investing in our community


Partner agencies are nonprofits in our community who are doing significant work to change lives. The United Way only partners with organizations that are working towards industry goal standards and have a proven track record.

All agencies are reviewed by a third independent party, so you can rest assured that your donations are in good hands.

The American Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters, emergency communications to military members, blood products, and health and safety educations to residents of Limestone County.

United Way funded program: Single Family Fire Program

Alabama 4-H creates supportive environments where youth gain knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes to become responsible and productive citizens in their communities.

United Way funded programs: Youth Leadership, Youth Mentoring, Youth Basic Life Skills, and Reading Buddies

Boys and Girls Club of North Alabama provides character-building for all youth through programs that focus on education, life skills, character leadership development, sports, recreation, and the arts.

United Way funded program: Academic Success

Boy Scouts of America instills values in young people, preparing them to make ethical choices throughout their lifetime and achieve their full potential.

United Way funded program: Scouting Program

The ARC/Birdie Thornton Center serves 65 clients daily from 21-70 years old. The Early Intervention Program serves 30 clients from birth to 3 years old.”

United Way funded program: Medicare/Medicaid Match

Crisis Services of North Alabama responds to people in crisis, offering a 24-hour crisis line and services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. HELP line: 256-716-1000

United Way funded programs: Hope Place, Outreach Services & 211

The mission of the Family Resource Center is to provide a wide array of services and referrals to services designed to strengthen and support individuals and families in Limestone County.

United Way funded programs: Family Solutions Program and Family Ramp Program

The mission of Girl Scouting is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Every girl, everywhere, ages 5-17, who accepts the Girl Scout Promise and Law may become a member.

United Way funded program: Leadership Experience

Hospice of Limestone County helps terminally ill patients and their families live as fully and comfortably as possible through pain and symptom control, counseling, and spiritual support

United Way funded programs: Camp Hope/Bereavement Program and Indigent Care

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

United Way funded programs: Christmas Assistance, Material Assistance, Emergency Housing, Branch Transitional Living

Literacy Counsel teaches adults (16+) to read; tutors adults in English as a second language, provides skills for parents to tutor their children to improve reading

United Way funded programs: Basic Literacy, ESL, and Computer Assisted Learning Labs

With the help of local civic organizations and private donors, Make A Way has installed Sensory Rooms in all four of the elementary schools in Athens, the Intermediate School, Middle School, and High School to bridge the gaps for those with special needs.

Athens-Limestone Counseling Center provides psychiatric medical services, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment and related services for children and adults in North Central Alabama.

United Way funded program: At-Risk School Counselors

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program provides volunteer opportunities for persons of all ages in the areas of education, health/human services, public safety, environment and disaster preparedness.

United Way funded program: Tax Assistance Program

USO delivers America to the military community. Includes travel assistance, libraries, educational workshops, childcare, language courses, recreational lounges, family crisis intervention, and celebrity entertainment.

United Way funded program: Troop Support

Believe

Often all it takes for someone to succeed is someone else believing in them, offering encouragement, and showing up. That’s what mentoring is all about … It’s not about having all the answers, it’s about listening to what is being said and not being said. Giving another person a hand and showing them some of the things you’ve learned along the way through trial and error.