Partner Agencies

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United Way's 32 partner agencies are key players in producing sustained, positive changes in the lives of children and adults in our community. Our partner agencies also collaborate to provide valuable services through United Way Breakthrough Initiatives.  Those initiatives include the following:

Graduating Our Future: Led by the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina in collaboration with Family Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System, its goal is to improve the high school graduation rate to 90% by 2018. Pilot programs at Parkland Magnet High School and Philo Magnet Academy were expanded this year to Carver High School and Mineral Springs Middle School.

Assists victims of fire and other disasters; meets needs during a community-wide crisis such as a tornado or ice storm. Provides training in CPR and other life-saving techniques. Collects blood/blood products for local emergency needs. Assists in communication between members of the Armed Services and their immediate families. Provides an international tracing service to families whose loved ones in another country have been separated by war, civil disturbance or disaster. 724-0511  http://www.nwnc-redcross.org/

Provides a supportive treatment setting for children ages 3 through 7 who experience emotional and or behavioral problems. Amos Cottage also provides outpatient therapy and developmental evaluations for children and their families. 774-2400 option #3  http://www1.wfubmc.edu/School/About+the+School/Facilities.htm

Provides services to homeless individuals that will enable them to improve their lives physically and spiritually. 722-9951  http://www.bethesdacenter.org/

Matches trained volunteers with young people from single parent families who need role models. 724-7993  http://www.bbbsnc.org/

Provides mental health services to indigent children, adolescents and their families.  716-4551

Offers comprehensive educational and youth development programs based on personal values and service to others. Programs for kindergarten- through college-aged youth.   760-2900  www.oldhickorycouncil.org

Provides financial, physical, and emotional support for individuals with cancer and provides community education on all types of cancer. 760-9983  www.cancerservicesonline.org

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Provides guidance, assistance, education and direction for single teens during and following a first pregnancy. 714-3202  www.cssnc.org

Services provided to children include early intervention, developmentally-appropriate education, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and family support services. The Centers are the result of a 2010 merger of The Children's Center for the Physically Disabled and The Special Children's School, and are a collaboration between the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and United Way. 336-727-2440 (more)

Merged with The Special Children's School in July 2010 to form the Centers for Exceptional Children.

The Center's vision is that everyone in this community should have access to compassionate, high quality medical care that promotes wellness, relieves suffering and restores health. Its objective is to provide early and free access to medical care for those residents of Forsyth, Stokes and Davis counties who cannot afford to pay. The clinic is staffed by volunteer healthcare professionals and other non-medical volunteers who have an interest in the health and well-being of the community.  723-7904  www.cccforsyth.org.

Delivers professional education and counseling services regarding personal money management, debt reduction, asset development, and home ownership.  896-1191  www.cccsforsyth.org

Helps students in public middle and high schools prepare academically, personally, and financially for college admission and other postsecondary opportunities best suited to a student's needs, aptitudes and dreams.  725-5371  www.crosbyscholars.org

Meet Raven Tuffin, a senior at Parkland Magnet High School, who is heading to college thanks to help from the Crosby Scholars Community Partnership.

Helps adults with disabilities increase their level of independence in the arts and employment areas, and is an advocate for clients and their families. 777-0076  www.enrichmentarc.org.

Offers prevention and treatment programs including counseling, family sexual abuse treatment, parent aide home visiting, support groups and education.  748-9028  www.exchangescan.org

ESR helps “working low-income” and “chronically homeless” individuals and families who are ready to help themselves achieve their full potential for functional, social and economic self-reliance through case management and “client success plans”.  ESR’s core programs are Self-Sufficiency, Transitional Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, New Century IDA (First-time Homeownership) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Earned Income Tax Credit.  722-9400 

http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/commissioners/volunteerBoards.aspx?ItemID=15&Name=Experiment+in+Self-Reliance

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Provides a range of family strengthening services, including family counseling, Head Start, adoption, pregnancy counseling, and counseling/shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.  722-8173  http://www.familyserv.org/

Helps men recovering from substance abuse through a halfway house.  727-1084 http://www.thefellowshiphome.org/index.html

The world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls ages 5-17, building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. 274-8491  www.tarheeltriad.org

Serves the community by providing innovative education and workplace training to individuals seeking personal development and economic opportunity. Funding for employment and training programs is provided through the sale of donated clothing and household items in Goodwill's retail stores. 724-3621  www.goodwillnwnc.org

Provides residential services and support to persons with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. 831-1300  www.grphms.com

Offers quality medical, emotional, spiritual and social support to patients and families who face a serious illness regardless of diagnosis, prognosis or treatment.  768-3972   http://www.hospicecarecenter.org/

Helps stimulate and encourage the development of children (prenatal through age five) with emphasis on at-risk families.  722-6296  http://imprintsforfamilies.org/

Provides legal advice and representation in civil legal matters such as family law, domestic violence, and consumer law. Services available in Spanish. 725-9166  http://www.lasnnc.org/

Provides affordable mediation services to the public in criminal and civil matters.  724-2870  http://vendors.findlaw.com/scripts/profiles/139212.html

Promotes mental health for all persons in our community through advocacy outreach, education and support services. 768-3880  www.triadmentalhealth.org

Reduces hunger and malnutrition by distributing food industry surplus and reclaimed usable food to non-profit agencies and churches feeding the poor and needy in 18 counties. 784-5770  www.hungernwnc.org

Helps persons overcome dependence on alcohol and other drugs. Provides DWI assessments, as well as Prevention and Treatment Services in Spanish.  725-8389   http://www.drugfreenc.org/

Supplies basic human necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. Helps with past due rent, utilities payments and rent/utility deposits. Provides shelter and case management for homeless families and single women.  723-6366   http://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/commands/winston-salem
 

Merged with Childrens Center for the Physically Disabled in July 2010 to form Centers for Exceptional Children.

Offers pre-employment training and referral for African-Americans, the disadvantaged and other minorities. Resume preparation.  725-5614  http://www.wsurban.org/

Provides programs for children, adults and families including child care, day and resident camps, sports, swim lessons, and adult and senior wellness. The YMCA’s outreach programs address youth mentoring, adult literacy and ESL, adult computer literacy, high school graduation, and childhood obesity. 777-8055   www.ymcanwnc.org

Offers child-care for school-aged children, residential substance abuse programs, health programs and services in life and social skills for low-income families. 722-5138  http://www.ywcaws.org/

Temporarily houses children who are abused and neglected, as well as runaways and children whose families are in crisis. 724-1412  www.youthopp.org.