2011-2012 Funded Programs
United Way of Garland County is committed to creating long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of problems throughout Garland County in the following areas:
Income Stability
As many as one-third of working Americans do not earn enough money to meet their basic needs. These individuals are walking a financial tightrope - they are barely able to get by, with no ability to save for college, a home or for retirement. With your help, United Way is working to cut in half the number of lower-income families who are financially unstable. In Garland County, United Way is addressing the following:
Basic needs of individuals and families are met
Single Family Disaster Response - Caddo Area Chapter, American Red Cross Lunch Program - Jackson House
Red Shield Soup Kitchen - Salvation Army
Emergency Food Box Program - Project HOPE Food Bank
Food Subsidy Program - Project HOPE Food Bank
Summer Enrichment Program - Boys & Girls Club of Hot Springs
Education
Education is the cornerstone of individual and community success. It's essential to getting and keeping a good job with a livable wage and health benefits. And it's fundamental to a community's economic prosperity: a well-educated workforce attracts world-class jobs. In Garland County, United Way is addressing the following:
Adults have the skills and education to get and keep a good job
Adult Development Program - Abilities Unlimited
Scouting Programs - Ouachita Area Boy Scout Council
4-H County O'Rama - Garland County 4-H
Tutoring Programs - Literacy Council of Garland County
Children and youth achieve grade level performace throughout their school years
Out of School Enrichments - Hot Springs Family YMCA
Mentoring Program - Men Mentoring Young Minorities
Safe, learning environment beyond the normal school day for at-risk children K-12
Tutoring, Counseling and Shelter - Ouachita Children's Center
Girl Scout Leadership Program - Girl Scouts-Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas
After School and Summer Enrichment Program - Paul Bewie Boys and Girls Club
Health
United Way addresses pressing health and healthcare issues facing communities across the country. Community by community, United Ways and their partners target childhood obesity, health insurance coverage, healthcare quality, childhood immunizations, substance abuse, family violence, oral health or other healthcare concerns voiced by their community. In Garland County, United Way is addressing the following:
Individuals have access to quality health/dental care
Drug Assistance Program - Charitable Christian Medical Clinic
Healthy Lifestyles Program - Charitable Christian Medical Clinic
Disaster Planning & Community Preparedness - Caddo Area Chapter, American Red Cross
Seniors and individuals with disabilities maintain a good quality of life
Wireless iPad Project - First Step, Inc.
Pool programs - Quapaw Community Center
Home assistance for at-risk seniors - Senior Companion Program
Better Living Program - The Caring Place
Calming Impact Program - The Caring Place
Early Onset Support Program - The Caring Place
Children are healthy through exercise and good/proper nutrition
Triple Play Program - Boys and Girls Club of Hot Springs
Camp Fit and Fun - Garland County 4-H
Students Choosing To Be Well - Hot Springs Family YMCA
Feel free to contact any one of these agencies to learn more about the programs they offer!