| BUDDIES PROGRAM |
970-949-7097 |
| The Resource Center of Eagle County administers the local Buddies Program, which serves youth through mentoring relationships. The program is targeting substance abuse prevention through discussion, intervention and promoting a drug-free lifestyle. |
| 2007 Allocation: $5,000 |
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| CASA of the CONTINENTAL DIVIDE |
970-949-8090 |
| CASA provides Court-Appointed Special Advocates to assist children in the legal system and to ensure a safe, permanent home for every child who has been abused, neglected or involved with foster care. United Way funds help with training the special advocate volunteers. |
| 2007 Allocation: $5,000 |
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| ADVOCATES PROGRAM |
970-949-7097 |
| Advocates Program is administered by The Resource Center of Eagle County. It operates a 24-hour crisis line for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The United Way contribution subsidizes the advocate crisis intervention team, which offers support and resources at a shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. |
| 2007 Allocation: $10,000 |
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| EAGLE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES |
970-328-8858 |
| United Way funds help provide health and wellness activities for local Seniors. Participation has increased due to the United Way support. |
| 2007 Allocation: $5,000 |
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| EAGLE CARE MEDICAL CLINIC |
970-569-7523 |
| United Way funds help cover laboratory expenses of the "Well Woman" preventive medicine program offered through the Clinic. The program offers annual physicals, pap smears, and breast exams for financially indigent women. Prenatal and post-partum care are also provided to those who would otherwise not be able to afford these services. |
| 2007 Allocation: $15,000 |
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| EAGLE COUNTY VOLUNTEER CENTER |
970-328-8858 |
| The county has organized the center to provide a volunteer management structure for multiple non-profits in the county. United Way funds offset volunteer expenses. |
| 2007 Allocation: $3,000 |
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| EAGLE RIVER YOUTH COALITION |
970-827-5411 |
| United Way continues to fund the Eagle County Cares survey that measures the challenges faced by local high school students. The survey covers substance abuse, depression, suicide, eating disorders and other serious adolescent issues. |
| 2007 Allocation: $5,000 |
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| GORE RANGE NATURAL SCIENCE SCHOOL |
970-827-9725 |
| United Way is supporting an environmental education program for students between the ages of 7 and 15 years in the Eagle County School District. |
| 2007 Allocation: $4,000 |
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| FAMILY LEARNING CENTER |
970-926-4504 |
| The Family Learning Center offers affordable quality child care for working families in a safe and nurturing environment. United Way supports efforts to develop and implement a "parenting" curriculum and staff development. |
| 2007 Allocation $4,000 |
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| GIRL SCOUTS of the CHIPETA COUNCIL |
970-242-4461 |
| Girl Scouts of the Chipeta Council supports the development and delivery of the Girl Scout program within Eagle County. This includes the recruitment of girls and adults, council-sponsored programs for girls and training and ongoing support of volunteers. Recruitment efforts are expanding into the Hispanic population. |
| 2007 Allocation: $5,000 |
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| HEUGA CENTER |
970-926-1290 |
| The Heuga Center is dedicated to improving the lives of people facing the challenges of multiple sclerosis. With United Way funds, they are creating two educational displays featuring the services of The Heuga Center which will be exhibited in libraries, banks, and other public locations throughout Eagle County. |
| 2007 Allocation: $8,500 |
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| THE RED RIBBON PROJECT |
970-827-5900 |
| The Red Ribbon Project provides public awareness and local education, and supports persons infected with HIV/AIDS and their families. United Way funds are utilized to conduct free HIV testing and to fund an education campaign targeting Spanish speaking families. |
| 2007 Allocation: $2,500 |
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| SALVATION ARMY |
970-926-3704 |
| The Vail Valley Salvation Army helps meet the emergency needs of individuals and families throughout Eagle County. |
| 2007 Allocation: $10,000 |
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| THE LITERACY PROJECT |
970-949-5026 |
| United Way funds are used to support the family literacy program, which focuses on low income and low level English speaking proficient children. |
2007 Allocation: $5,000
* Additional Designated Gift $1,250 |
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| GIFTED EDUCATION TEAM |
970-524-1365 |
| GET will use the funds to put on "Parent Night" presentations for the 2007-2007 school year to address the needs of gifted and twice exceptional children and young adults. |
| 2007 Allocation: $1,250 |
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| THINK FIRST-VAIL VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER |
970-479-7221 |
| VVMC uses United Way funds to promote preventative lifestyle habits to avoid future medical problems. |
| 2007 Allocation: $10,000 |
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| SNOWBOARD OUTREACH SOCIETY |
970-845-7040 |
| The Snowboard Outreach Society teaches recreational and life skills to local at risk youth. Funds will be used to expand services to youth through partnerships with schools and other agencies. |
| 2007 Allocation: $5,000 |
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| SAMARITAN CENTER of the ROCKIES |
970-926-8558 |
| The Samaritan Center uses United Way funds to help offset costs for those who cannot afford counseling to cope with the inevitable difficulties and crises of life. |
| 2007 Allocation: $6,000 |
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| Bravo! MUSIC MATTERS |
970-827-4302 |
| Provides free and affordable opportunities for students, teachers, families and visitors to explore diverse musical endeavors. |
| 2007 Allocation: $3,000 |
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| RADIO FREE MINTURN |
970-827-9079 |
| To serve the Eagle Valley community by providing radio programming that will reflect the musical and cultural interests of the region, while offering a learning environment for fledgling broadcasters, students of journalism and musical enthusiasts. |
| 2007 Allocation: $1,200 |
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| THE YOUTH FOUNDATION with VVF; ERY SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
(970) 763-7000 |
| Preparing children in need for success in life through education and recreational opportunities. |
| 2007 Allocation: $5,000 |
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| THINK FIRST with ECAD & WECAD |
(970) 328-1130 |
| ThinkFirst programs educate young people about their personal vulnerability and the importance of making safe choices. The message is: You can have a fun-filled, exciting life, without hurting yourself if you "ThinkFirst." |
| 2007 Allocation: $7,250 |
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| VAIL VALLEY CHARITABLE FUND |
(970) 845-6339 |
| The Vail Valley Charitable Fund (VVCF) helps people who live and work in Eagle County who have overwhelming financial needs due to medical crisis. |
| 2007 Allocation: $8,000 |
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| THE RESOURCE CENTER OF EAGLE COUNTY |
(970) 949-7087 |
| Empowering our community through education, advocacy,crisis intervention, and networking. |
| 2007 Designated Gift: $2,000 |
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| WILD WEST DAYS |
(970) 390-0417 |
| The event inspires the collaboration of this valley's eight elementary schools. Knowing that families and businesses are hit hard and hit often with donation requests, Wild West Day was conceived to give area residents a request respite. |
| 2007 Designated Gift: $1,000 |
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| HABITAT for HUMANITY |
(970) 748-6718 |
| Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from Eagle and Lake Counties, and Habitat strives to make decent housing a matter of conscience and action. |
| 2007 Designated Gift: $3,500 |
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| EAGLE VALLEY FAMILY ASSISTANCE FUND |
(970) 524-1365 |
| Human services organization that supplies money, goods or services to the poor. |
| 2007 Designated Gift: $1,000 |
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