Partner Agencies

2009 Beneficiary Data by Agency

Alzheimer's Association, West Virginia Chapter

304.343.2717; 24-hour toll-free helpline 800.491.2717

Provides training, education, advocacy, and support services for caregivers, health care professionals, volunteers, and others who provide support and assistance to persons with Alzheimer's disease and their families.

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American Red Cross of Central West Virginia and Putnam County

304.340.3650

Provides disaster relief, disaster planning and preparedness education, health services including HIV/AIDS education, CPR, first aid, water safety, and assistance to military personnel and their families.

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Boone County Community Organization

304.369.1385

Provides emergency assistance to individuals and families in Boone County.

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Boy Scouts of America. Buckskin Council

304.340.3663

Comprehensive youth development, including character development, citizenship training, and physical/mental fitness opportunities.

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Catholic Charities of Boone County

304.854.1043

Conducts a monthly food distribution program, a shoe program, and Christmas program for residents of Boone County.

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Children's Therapy Clinic

304.342.9515

Physical, speech, and occupational therapies, along with autism socialization program for low-income, under-insured special needs children.

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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children, Serving Boone County, WV

304.523.9587

Provides qualified volunteer advocates to help children in child abuse/neglect proceedings reach safe, permanent homes.

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Daymark, Inc.

304.340.3675

Daymark operates Patchwork, which provides crisis intervention, counseling, and shelter for youths ages 11 through 17. It also operates New Connections, which provides GED and life skills instruction for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 20, seeking viable independence in the community.

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Family Counseling Connection

304.340.3676

Provides individual, marriage, and family counseling; child sexual abuse counseling; and rape crisis intervention and prevention.

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Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council

304.345.7722

Girl Scouts is the pre-eminent leadership development organization for girls. We build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

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Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley, Inc.

304.346.0811

Vocational rehabilitation, evaluations, and placement services for people with disabilities and other disadvantages.

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HospiceCare

304.768.8523

Comfort-oriented home care for terminally ill patients. Inpatient facility available. Bereavement counseling for families. Volunteer, recruitment, and training.

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Kanawha County Schools Shoe Fund

304.348.1342

Shoes and socks for needy school children in Kanawha County.

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Kanawha Dental Health Council, Inc.

304.348.6613

Dental care for school-age children from low-income families and the elderly in Kanawha County.

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Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home

304.342.8051

A transitional home for male, newly recovering alcoholics, and drug users that offers recovery support, living skills, and life opportunities.

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Legal Aid of West Virginia

304.343.4481

Legal assistance for victims of domestic violence.

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Literacy Volunteers of Putnam County

304.757.1550

Basic literacy training for adults. English as a second language. Parent-child reading program.

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Madison Baptist Church Food Pantry

304.369.1061

Provides food for families and individuals in need for residents of Boone County

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Mental Health Association

304.340.3512

Mental health education. Class advocacy for the mentally ill. Communication support services. Training workshops. Information and referral.

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Mountain Mission

304.344.3407

Emergency assistance, including rent, utilities, food, clothing, and medicine for individuals and families in North Charleston, Tyler Mountain, and from Sissonville Road to the Jackson County line.

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Nitro-St. Albans Care and Share

304.755.2280

Emergency assistance for individuals and families in the Nitro and St. Albans areas.

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Putnam County Dental Health Council

304.755.3931

Free dental care for school children from eligible families in Putnam County.

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Roark-Sullivan Lifeway Center

304.340.3616

Emergency, transitional, permanent housing, and direct assistance for men, women, and veterans experiencing homelessness.

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The Salvation Army

304.343.4548

Emergency assistance for residents of Kanawha, Putnam, Roane, and Clay counties. Summer camp for children from low-income households. After school activities through Boys and Girls Club. Transitional housing.

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South Charleston Community Civic Council

304.744.6741

Emergency assistance for individuals and families in South Charleston, Alum Creek, Tornado, and parts of St. Albans and Charleston.

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Tri-County YMCA

304.757.0016

Scholarships for disadvantaged and at-risk youths in Putnam and Western Kanawha counties in the areas of youth sports and physical education, aquatics, day camp, after-school care programs, and licensed day care services. Programs focus on building life skills, self-esteem, and character development based on the YMCA core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.

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Tyler Mountain/Cross Lanes Community Services

304.776.5813

Emergency assistance to residents of Cross Lanes, Tyler Mountain, and surrounding area including rent, utilities, food, and medicine.

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U.S.O. World Headquarters

202.783.8121

Programs and support for military personnel and their families living overseas, including foreign language classes, educational workshops, childcare, scholarship funds, and entertainment.

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West Virginia Health Right, Inc.

304.343.7003

Comprehensive medical and dental care and treatment for low-income, uninsured individuals. Free medication program (WVRx) for uninsured adults statewide.

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YMCA of Kanawha Valley

304.340.3527

Serves more than 21,000 program participants in sports, aquatics, childcare, and summer camps, as well as 9,000 members. Provides financial assistance to 38 percent of the children and youth in preschool, day care, and after-school care. Scholarships and other forms of assistance are available to all that need them. Coverage area includes Kanawha, Putnam, Boone, Clay, Fayette, Roane, Jackson, and Lincoln counties.

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YWCA of Charleston

304.340.3550

Sojourners: emergency housing and direct assistance for homeless women, children, and families. Resolve Family Abuse program: safe housing for women and children facing spousal or family abuse, as well as counseling for victims and offenders. Child Enrichment Center: licensed day care services for low income families.