United Way Of Lincoln County

THE MISSION OF THE UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN IS TO INCREASE THE ORGANIZED CAPACITY OF PEOPLE TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. THE UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN COUNTY CONNECTS PEOPLE, RESOURCES AND IDEAS TO CREATE A THRIVING COMMUNITY CHARACTERIZED BY STABILITY, EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS, AND HEALTHY MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY.

UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN COUNTY PROVIDES FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY IMPACT AREAS IN 25 PROGRAMS ACROSS THE COMMUNITY. THE FUNDED AGENCIES PROVIDE VARIOUS PROGRAMS THAT TARGET THE SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CITIZENS IN LINCOLN COUNTY. A PLACE TO GROW OFFERS AN INCLUSIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIZING IN SERVING CHILDREN FROM AGES ONE TO FIVE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. THE BOY SCOUTS PROVIDES PROGRAMS FOR BOYS IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT HELP IN TEAM BUILDING, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THEIR PROGRAMS HELP STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BY SUPPORTING BOY SCOUTS IN GRADES 6-12 IN LINCOLN COUNTY AND PROVIDING RESOURCES TO 15 LOCAL TROOPS. COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS PROVIDES MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL. KINTEGRA ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN OBTAINING THE MEDICATIONS THEY NEED REGARDLESS OF INSURANCE AND/OR INABILITY TO PAY. HOSPICE NOT ONLY SERVES PATIENTS DURING THE LAST MOMENT OF THEIR LIVES, BUT THEY ALSO PROVIDE FAMILY MEMBERS WITH SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND GRIEF SUPPORT. LINCOLN COUNTY COALITION AGAINST CHILD ABUSE PROVIDES SERVICES THAT ASSIST VICTIMS OF VARIOUS TYPES OF ABUSE WHILE ALSO ASSISTING WITH TRAINING TO VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS THAT HELP WITH THE CAPTURE AND PROSECUTION OF THE ABUSERS. LINCOLN COUNTY COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHILE ASSISTING THEM TO MOVE FORWARD SUCCESSFULLY. LINCOLN COUNTY FAMILY YMCA AND SALLY'S YMCA PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUMMER CAMPS AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES THAT ARE NOT ABLE TO AFFORD IT. LINCOLN COUNTY COMMUNITY FRIENDS SENIOR SERVICES PROVIDES IN HOME RESPITE CARE FOR OUR COUNTY RESIDENTS. SALEM INDUSTRIES ADDRESSES THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AS THEY PROMOTE THEIR INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH LIFE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, WORK PREPARATION SERVICES AND JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. SPECIAL OLYMPICS PROVIDES SPORTS TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN COUNTY CONTINUED TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO THOSE IMPACTED BY COVID-19 WITH ASSISTANCE FOR FOOD AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS.