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Member Agencies - Special Grants
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Special Grants - 2007 Canal Winchester Human Services $11,240 Contact: Penny Miller, CWHS, 614-834-3888 The United Way provides funds each year to help pay salary expenses for the Executive Director. The need to match people with resources is critical to maintaining independence. In addition, the United Way provided match funds for the Ohio Department of Transportation grant to purchase a new handicap-accessible van. Canal Winchester provides a free transportation program for those in need to medical appointments, personal appointments and grocery shopping. .
Child Advocacy Center $ 1,000 Contact: Lisa DeGeeter, 740-687-6706 Forensic Training was provided to a team of professionals within Fairfield County. Plans are currently underway to develop a Child Advocacy Center in Fairfield County. The Center is a multi-disciplinary team made up of social workers, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, mental health workers, doctors and nurses. A coordinated interview with the alleged child victim is the centerpiece of the multidisciplinary teamwork. Shielding sexually abused children from constantly reliving experiences is one of the benefits of a Child Advocacy Center.
Earned Income Tax Credit Program $ 3,500 Contact: Sherry Orlando, United Way 740-653-0643 The United Way of Fairfield County partnered with Jones, Cochenour & Company to provide free and fair tax preparation services for middle and low-income filers. Filers can file their income taxes on line and can apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit if eligible. The credit enjoys wide support because of its proven record in helping to reduce poverty, reward work, provide tax relief, stimulate the economy and meet basic expenses for working families.
Ridgeview Middle School Before School Program $ 4,500 Contact: Becky Edwards, Family Adult & Children’s First Council The Ridgeview Before School program provides breakfast, academic intervention and opportunities to develop connectedness to school. The primary target is to reduce substance abuse given input from principals regarding drug activity. It is believed that the hour before school was the prime time for drug activity on campus. Students were referred to the program from administration, teachers or the student’s parents.
Special Grants - 2006 Faith Based Summit $1,000 Contact: Carri Brown, Job & Family Services, 740-687-6788 The Fifth Annual Faith-based and Community Group Summit will be held on June 9, 2006 at the Liberty Center. The purpose of this summit is to help all groups, whether faith-based or community groups, in identifying services to ensure that children and families get what they need to be healthy and strong.
Canal Winchester Human Services $5,000 Contact: Penny Miller, CWHS, 614-834-3888 The United Way has provided match funds for their Ohio Department of Transportation grant to purchase a new handicap-accessible van. Canal Winchester provides a free transportation program for those in need to medical appointments, personal appointments and grocery shopping. During 2005, volunteers and staff provided 3,054 one-way trips to those needing assistance.
Violence, Abuse & Neglect- Education & Service Gap Identification $2,000 Contact: Becky Edwards, Fairfield FACF Council, 740-687-4712 The Amazing Case: Close-up on Families at risk is an educational seminar scheduled for Thursday April 6, 2006 from 8:00 a.m. –12:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Community Church. The mission of this seminar is to promote collaboration among service providers and professionals serving at-risk children, families, and older adults in Fairfield County. A case scenario will be presented for panel and audience discussion to identify needs, gaps and measurable goals for the family in crisis. This session will be videotaped with training tapes available.
Community Needs Assessment $27,000
Contact: Sherry Orlando, United Way 740-653-0643 The United Way of Fairfield County has partnered with the Fairfield Foundation, ADAMHS Board, the Family Adult & Children’s First Council, and the Abuse Prevention Fund to conduct a community-wide needs assessment of service needs in Fairfield County.
Teen Screen at Pickerington Middle School $7,500 Contact: New Horizons (740) 687-0835 "One in five high school students is experiencing suicidal thoughts or ideation at any given time". New Horizons will implement a school-based screening program for adolescent depression, suicide risk and other related mental health disorders that pose a serious threat to health, well-being, safety and academic success. Parents provide consent for their child to complete a brief, self-administered mental health screen. Students who are at risk are referred to services.
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