2009 ANNUAL MEETING
Melissa Doyle, VP Community Impact, announces funding for areas of critical need for Charlotte County health and human services.
John Hall, 2008-2009 Honorary Campaign Chair, thanks Charlotte County contributors for raising over $903,000.
Thank you to Publix and Waste Management for sponsoring this year's Annual Meeting!
Through the generosity of donors to the United Way campaign this year,
the following list is a sampling of the services provided to
our neighbors in need in Charlotte County.
450 caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients receive assistance in acquiring
a higher level of care and quality of life for themselves and the loved
one for whom they are caring
35 juvenile delinquents between the ages of 14-18 are assisted in a rehabilitation
program who otherwise would be in a detention facility
1,351 pre-teens and teens are given opportunities to learn and demonstrate leadership
skills which will enable them to be responsible citizens and future leaders
in their community
238 individuals are provided with education and support in their homes by trained
professionals to help prevent child abuse and neglect
83 adults are taught to read by certified instructors in an effort to break the
illiteracy cycle in families
100 adults and teens with disabilities are assisted with employability skills and training
26 individuals with epilepsy having no health insurance are assisted with medical,
psychological and educational services allowing them to achieve independence
and self-sufficiency
82 children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect
are provided with emergency and special needs, such as emergency dental work
and clothing
19,610 qualified residents who are uninsured or underinsured are provided with free
medical care including prescriptions, dental and eye exams
74 caregivers of children and adults with disabilities are provided with safe care
for their loved ones, allowing a much-needed break
1,084 individuals experiencing financial hardships are served hot nutritional meals
316 visually impaired individuals are taught skills needed to live in their homes
such as safe cooking, cleaning, food and medication labeling
50 isolated and frail elderly residents are assisted by a friendly outreach program
who helps with their basic unmet needs
500 victims of house fires are given immediate emergency needs such as shelter,
clothing and food
1,301 children are provided with quality childcare services so that their parents can work
201 at-risk youths are matched with one-to-one mentors who help them develop
better academic and social skills
334 families of 4, who are in financial distress, are provided with enough food for a week
WELCOME TO THE
UNITED WAY OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY
The United Way has been serving the Charlotte County community since 1966. For all these years, the generosity of donors has made possible programs that distribute basic needs and assistance, strengthen families, help kids succeed, prevent crime and violence and promote health and independence among the elderly. For more information about these programs, click here for a list of our Partner Agencies.
The United Way draws on the resources of the entire community, both human and financial, to support programs in our area. Each of our member agencies relies on volunteers to help provide these critically needed services.
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