Jones County
United Way Agencies Providing Programs/Services To Jones County Residents:
Abilities Discovered Inc.
American Red Cross, Central Georgia Chapter
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia
Boys & Girls Clubs of Baldwin & Jones Counties
Central Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America
Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia
Family Advancement Ministries
Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
Meals on Wheels of Macon & Bibb County
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
Pine Pointe Hospice
Rainbow House, Children’s Resource Center
The Salvation Army, Central Georgia Chapter
United Way 2-1-1
Volunteer Houston County
Volunteer Macon
United Way of Central Georgia provides results you can see. Here are just a few examples of the services provided to your community in 2014:
248Youth participated in programs that build character, citizenship, and develop personal fitness through Boy Scout programs.
193Girls and young women gained courage, confidence and character through Girl Scout programs.
4Children were matched one-on-one with positive adult role models who are their friends and mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters.
101Youth were engaged in life-enhancing programs that help them grow into responsible, productive adults as part of after-school and summer programs at the Boys & Girls Club.
97Individuals were either trained in disaster prevention and preparedness or received direct assistance including; meeting basic needs, counseling and referral by the American Red Cross.
30Individuals, primarily women and their children, utilized crisis intervention services, safe shelter, or support and recovery services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence through Crisis Line & Safe House.
213Individuals, couples & families received therapy or attended therapeutic workshops and seminars offered through Family Counseling Center.
531Youth & adult volunteers were recruited and trained for community services at Volunteer Houston/Macon.
113Homebound elderly and disabled people received regular nutritious home-delivered meals from Meals on Wheels.
11patients & family members were provided with comfort-oriented care during a family member’s terminal illness through Hospice
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48Pregnant women and families with young children received financial & emotional support through life skills and education from Family Advancement Ministries.
395People received emergency assistance with basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter through the Salvation Army.
24Armed Forces members and their families received emergency communications or referrals to financial assistance provided by military aid society, referrals and counseling services through the American Red Cross.
2Domestic violence victims were sheltered in the Salvation Army Safe House.
35Individuals called the 24-hour crisis hotline available to victims of domestic violence from Crisis Line & Safe House.
1People received child advocacy for victims of child abuse and neglect offered through Rainbow House.
62Individuals received social service information and referrals through United Way 2-1-1
5 Food pantries obtained 195,987 lbs. of food from Middle GA Comm. Food Bank for distribution to needy families. This was a savings of $312,599.27 in food costs.