United Way Housing Initiative accepting applications for 2023 workday
The United Way Housing Initiative is currently accepting applications from limited-income residents who live in Washington County to have minor exterior repairs completed on their homes in the late spring or early summer of 2023. Highest priority will be given to homeowners who are 65 years of age or older and to those with physical handicaps. If you are a veteran, please signify as such on your application. Qualifying applicants should have at least two family members and/or friends willing to help United Way volunteers with the repairs on their homes.
The deadline to submit applications is Friday, January 6, 2023. Once your application is submitted, no additional contact is needed. The United Way Housing Initiative committee will review all the applications. Those applicants who have been selected for the 2023 workday will be contacted by the United Way office.
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The United Way of Washington County allocates funds to 10 community nonprofit agencies in Washington County.
The Boys & Girls Club of Washington County, Community Counseling Center, Greenville Office of the American Red Cross, the YMCA, Delta Kidney Foundation, Greenville Renaissance Scholars, United Way Housing Initiative, Girls Scouts Heart of the South, Delta Health System’s Prescription Medication Program and Leland Fuller Center for Housing all have been approved for UWWC funding during 2021.
The Boys & Girls Club of Washington County, Community Counseling Center, Greenville Office of the American Red Cross, the YMCA, Delta Kidney Foundation, Greenville Renaissance Scholars, United Way Housing Initiative, Girls Scouts Heart of the South, Delta Health System’s Prescription Medication Program and Leland Fuller Center for Housing all have been approved for UWWC funding during 2021.
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American Red Cross Provides assistance to meet immediate, emergency and disaster-caused needs, which include home fires, and provide a basis of support for recovery. Red Cross also offers free disaster trainings for volunteers, health and safety classes and SAF (Service to Armed Forces), which provides assistance to military families.
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The Boys and Girls Club of Washington County teaches life and leadership skills, health and physical education, recreation and cultural enrichment, enhancing the lives of boys and girls toward realizing their full potential.
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Girl Scouts provides leadership development through hands-on skill building activities that help K-12 girls explore new interest, cultivate positive values, develop a stronger social conscience, build higher self-esteem, access life changing adventures, and gain critical life skills.
800-624-4185 |
Greenville Renaissance Scholars believes in the future of Greenville and providing foundational opportunities to young people in and around Greenville.
Our mission is to inspire, motivate, and prepare students to succeed on a college track through academic enrichment, college planning, leadership training, arts programming, and community experiences. We empower our Scholars to dream, think, and act big. Through Camp Renaissance, ACT Prep, and School Year Renaissance, we commit to expanding learning options and access year-round. |
The Fuller Center for Housing is a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of creating decent, affordable hous-ing for those in need in Leland, Mississippi, within the bounds of Leland School District and to make shelter a matter of conscience with people everywhere.
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United Way Housing Initiative offers voluntary assistance for minor exterior repairs to a limited number of homes owned by low-income senior citizens.
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Since 1986 the mission of Community Counseling Center has been to help individuals, couples and families get through tough times, regardless of their ability to pay. No insurance is No problem, as many people are eligible for and choose to utilize our affordable sliding scale fee. Private insurance and Employee Assistance Program plans are welcomed, too. Experienced Master’s Level and Licensed Professional Counselors provide help in comfortable office settings. Call to see if we can help you!
(662) 332-1819 |
The purpose of the Delta Kidney Foundation is to provide short term assistance with funds for utilities, groceries, medications and transportation for indigent patients diagnosed with kidney disease until other arrangements can be made. Our goal is to make sure indigent kidney patients who are on dialysis and/or receiving care prior to starting dialysis do not miss any treatment or medical visit.
(662) 334-4500 |
Hodding Carter Memorial YMCA Helps people of all ages develop in spirit, mind and body through a variety of programs, including aquatics, youth/adults sports, group exercise classes, balance and stability classes, karate, dance, and a blood pressure monitoring program.
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Delta Health-The Medical Center Medication Assistance Program provides uninsured, qualifying residents with necessary prescriptions and with referral to appropriate community programs for long term management. During the pandemic, services were increased as we provided essential medications to patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19. 662.378.3783 |