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2007-2009 Member Agencies
These agencies currently receive United Way Community Care Fund support.

 

   
   

American Red Cross, Willamette Chapter

  503-585-5414
www.redcross-salem.org
Helps community prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies; local disaster relief and emergency services for military families; provides CPR, First Aid training and HIV/AIDS education.

 

ARC of Marion County

  503-390-1128
www.thearcmarion.org
Serves children and adults with mental retardation or developmental disabilities by assisting caregivers & providing enrichment (summer camp, Saturday recreation program, adult dances).


Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion & Polk Counties

  503-581-7383
www.bgc-salem.org
Neighborhood-based youth development programs, targeting at-risk youth. Promotes positive self-esteem and provides prevention skills to participants.

 

Camp Fire USA, Willamette Council

 

503-581-0477

www.campfireusa.willamettecouncil.org
Provides youth development programs that build caring, confident youth and future leaders through club and family programming, self-reliance, special presentations, camping and outdoor activities.

 

Canyon Crisis and Resource Center

   

503-897-2327

www.region4wib.org/canyoncrisiscenter.

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Provides 24-hour crisis Hotline to rural victims/survivors of abuse and violence. Emergency assistance, support groups, peer counseling, school and community education programs, victim intervention/advocacy.

 

CASA of Marion County Inc.

  503-378-6327
CASA of Marion County recruits, trains and deploys volunteers to assist abused and neglected foster children.


Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of America

 

503-581-6601
www.cpcbsa.org
Scouting is an education program for youth to build character, citizenship, and personal fitness. Scouting instills these values through trained volunteers utilizing an outdoor program.

 

Catholic Community Services

 

503-390-2600

www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org
Provides mental health/alcohol and drug treatment; group homes/employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities; youth proctor homes; safe, nurturing, permanent foster care for children.


Easter Seals Children's Therapy Center

  503-370-8990
www.oregonseals.com
Provides physical, occupational, speech and mental health therapies, as well as respite services. We serve children 0-18 with disabilities and special needs.

 

Family Building Blocks

  503-566-2132
www.familybuildingblocks.org
A child abuse prevention agency providing therapeutic classes, respite care, home visits, parent education and support services for families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

 

Family YMCA of Marion & Polk Counties

503-581-9622
www.youry.org
To provide mental, physical, social and spiritual development to youth and adults of all ages through family programs, teen center, and the gymnastics program.

 

Garten Services, Inc.

  503-581-4472
www.garten.org
Provide support to people with disabilities in their effort to contribute to the community through employment, career and retirement opportunities.


Girl Scouts of Santiam Council

  503-581-2451
www.girlscoutsofsantiam.org
Working with adults, girls learn skills that will serve them all their lives - strong values, social conscience and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.


Helping Hands

  503-364-9936
Provides clothing, small household items, bedding, and layettes free of charge to anyone in need.

 

HOME Youth & Resource Center, Inc.

 

503-391-6428

www.mwvcaa.org
Provide day shelter where at-risk and homeless youth find meals, clothing, showers, positive activities and assistance with school, family, jobs and problem solving.


House of Zion Ministries, Inc.

 

1-503-981-8042

www.houseofzion.org
Services provided are temporary emergency shelter, on-site meals, blankets, clothing, food boxes, and translation, information, and referral services.

 

Kid's Inc. of Dallas

 

503-623-6419

www.dallaskidsinc.org
Sports organization for youth ages 5-18 in the Dallas/Polk County area; provides facilities, equipment, uniforms and adult supervision year-round for recreational sports.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon dba Marion-Polk Legal Aid Service, Inc.

  503-581-5265
www.mplas.org
Provides civil legal services in housing, family, public benefits and senior law, to low-income individuals and families living in Marion and Polk counties.

 

Liberty House

 

503-540-0288

www.libertyhousecenter.com
Facilitate coordinated child-focused services for children who may have been abused or neglected. Medical evaluations, intervention services.

 

Marion-Polk Foster Parent Association

 

503-363-3143

www.marionpolkfpa.org
The program strives to improve the well being of foster children by improving the support services available to them. Educational opportunities are also provided to foster parents to assist them in their role.


Mid-Valley Women's Crisis Service

  503-378-1572
www.mvwcs.com
24-hour bi-lingual hotline, shelter, support groups, individual crisis intervention, advocacy and community education for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the community.

 

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, Inc.

 

503-585-6232

www.mwvcaa.org
Provides emergency assistance of last resort to low-income families and individuals. MVCAA also operates HOME Youth and Resource Center, a day shelter for at risk youth.

 

Mt Angel Community Chest

 

503-678-1458

Basic needs and immediate emergency assistance of food, medicine, clothing, gas, and utilities are provided in the Mt. Angel and surrounding rural area. Holiday food baskets are also available.


Northwest Human Services, Inc.

 

503-588-5828

www.northwesthumanservices.org
Medical, dental and mental health clinics-West Salem and Monmouth. Services/shelter-homeless adults and youth. Crisis hotline. Advocacy/counseling for deaf/hearing impaired.

 

Resource Connections of Oregon

 

503-485-2510

www.resourceconnections.org

Provides individuals with Developmental

Disabilities to find employment, housing, and other support, that will help them to be a compotent resident in the community.

 

SABLE House

  503-623-6703
www.sablehouse.org
Provides 24-hour hotline and shelter, advocacy, support groups, and information and referral services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Polk County

 

Salem-Keizer Youth Basketball, Inc.

  503-581-7117
www.skyball.org
Organizes basketball teams; A league schedule and playoff games for all middle school youth who wish to participate. SKYBALL serves as a replacement for the school basketball programs that were discontinued several years ago.


Silverton Area Community Aid

  503-873-3446
Provides food, as well as emergency assistance with housing, utilities, and other emergencies to low-income residents of Silverton and Scotts Mills areas.

 

St Francis Homeless Shelter

  503-588-0428
Provides temporary shelter for homeless families with children and pregnant women. Information and referral to help secure permanent housing or employment, as well as a children's library for reading, gathering, and doing schoolwork are provided to residents.


The Salvation Army

 

503-399-0206

www.usw.salvationarmy.org
Motivated by the love of God. The Salvation Army's mission is to alleviate poverty, meeting the needs of the poor through our homeless shelter and social service programs.


Victim Offender Reconciliation Program

 

503-623-3111

www.vorpcms.org
Working with Polk County juvenile diversion court, adult court, other agency and self-referrals for family, community, and other dispute resolution and mediation services are available as an alternative to court proceedings.

 

YWCA of Salem

  503-581-9922
www.ywcasalem.org
Create opportunities for women's growth, leadership and empowerment through: childcare, shelter, homeless case management, racial justice, health/fitness/aquatics, parenting classes and support, breast cancer support.

 

Yamhill County's United Way Partner Agencies 2007-2009

 

   

Cascade Pacific Boy Scouts Council - Eagle Valley District

  1-503-472-3868
www.cpcbsa.org
Comprehensive Leadership Training for Youth. Provides leadership and character development for boys ages 6-20, and girls ages 14-20. Instills values in young people based on the Scout Oath and Law.

 

Chehalem Youth and Family Services

  1-503-538-4874
www.cyfs.net
A youth care program designed to provide intensive treatment services for children between the ages of 11 and 18 who are emtionally disturbed and developmentally delayed. CYFS also provides intensive family services, counseling services, parent education, and after care services. Northwest Passage is a therapeutic wilderness excursion for at-risk youth. CYFS services include an alternative school and Chehalem Community Counseling Center, Supervised Parenting and Child Transfer, as well as Family Decision Meetings.


Community Action Agency Partnership (YCAP)

  1-503-472-3457
www.ycap.info
Funds programs that provide emergency food and shelter to residents of Yamhill County. Also provides liaison program for the Hispanic population, transportation, weatherization, energy assistance, rental assistance, case management, mental health services and intervention programs for youth.

 

Faith in Action

  1-503-537-1548
Faith in Action recruits and trains volunteers to help older adults who live with chronic health conditions with things they can no longer do for themselves. Volunteers provide transportation to the doctor, build wheel chair ramps, install safety grab bars, check smoke detectors, and replace light bulbs.

 

Girl Scouts of Santiam Council

 

503-581-2451

www.girlscoutsofsantiam.org
Provides youth development activities for girls 5-17 including Girl Scout Troops, program events, day camp and community service opportunities throughout Yamhill County. Also offers C.H.O.I.C.E. Program. "Girl Scounting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place."

Grand Ronde Community Resource Center

 

503-879-5731

www.grandronde.org

Provides referral services, food bank, supplemental foods distribution program and senior meals program.


Grand Sheramina Community Service Center

 

503-843-3133

Maintains crisis fund for food, medical, transportation, in-home assistance, utilities, and rent and mortgage payments. Provides advocacy, information and referral services to West Yamhill County elderly and needy residents.

 

Lutheran Community Service

 

503-472-4020

www.lcsnw.org

Individual, family and group counseling for adults, children and adolescents. Counseling available in Spanish. Violence Intervention Program that focuses on treating domestic violence offenders. Parenting programs and resources designed to teach and support positive parenting skills to adults and whole families. Lutheran Family Service of Yamhill County serves all residents and is certified by the State of Oregon as a provider of outpatient mental health services. All programs available in Spanish.

 

Rainbow Family Services

 

503-472-2240

www.rainbowfamilyservices.com

Treatment for children experiencing emotional and behavior difficulties, and their families. Services include professional foster care, individual and family therapy, case management and recreational education.

 

St Vincent de Paul

 

503-472-6216

EMERGENCY services only. Provides food, rental assistance, utility assistance, prescriptions, clothing, furniture, and household goods. Assistance depends upon availability of resources and client eligibility. Clients MUST be residents of Yamhill County.

 

Yamhill County CASA Program

 

503-434-6668

www.yccasa.org

Provides training for volunteers to advocate in the courts for children who are victims of abuse and neglect.