Partner Agency List

 

American Red Cross (252) 355-3800

Provides disaster relief, planning, preparedness and education, as well as Armed Forces Emergency Services communication, utilizing trained volunteers.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $109,296

 

Ayden Christian Care Center (252) 746-6951

Serves the elderly in Ayden and surrounding areas with emergency assistance with food.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $5,000

 

Boy Scouts of America East Carolina Council (252) 522-1521

Offers effective character, citizenship and personal fitness training for boys ages 11-18.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $50,000

 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Pitt County (252) 355-2345

In Greenville, South Greenville, Farmville and Ayden, the clubs promote social, educational and vocational development for all youth in a recreational atmosphere.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $277,000

 

Camp Sunshine (252) 329-4541

Offers a summer day-camp designed to give children with exceptionalities a chance to experience the joy of going to summer camp.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $14,200

 

Creative Living Center (252) 757-3344

Offers a day program to enhance the quality of life for older adults and provides an alternative to premature nursing home placement.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $40,000

 

Family Support Network Eastern North Carolina (252) 328-9332

Providing one-to-one parent support and informational resources to families that have a child with a disability, chronic illness or death.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $40,970

 

Family Violence Program (252) 758-4400

Provides a 24-hour crisis line, emergency housing, counseling, case management and court services for victims in both English and Spanish.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $80,000

 

Farmville Child Development Center (252) 753-5374

Provides individualized, early learning experiences for young children with a diagnosed disability and those at-risk for disabilities due to traumatic birth circumstances.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $38,285

 

Flynn Christian Fellowship Home (252) 756-5022

Provides a halfway house and support for men recovering from alcohol and drug addictions.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $35,500

 

Girls Scouts of Coastal Carolina 1-800-558-9297

Gives girls, ages 5-17 opportunities for self-development, career exploration, community service, and fosters leadership skills.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $60,918

 

Greenville Community Shelters (252) 752-0829

Provides homeless citizens temporary shelter and meals. Offers on-site programs and staff to help clients access resources for independent living. Transitional Housing provides structured, independent apartment living for homeless citizens to make the transition to independent living.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $94,518

 

Literacy Volunteers of America, Pitt County (252) 353-6578

Provides trained volunteers to teach reading, writing, and/or English speaking skills to adults through free, confidential, one-on-one or small group tutoring.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $45,105

 

Operation Sunshine (252) 758-5315

Provides a unique program to at-risk girls ages 6-13 to enhance their personal and educational needs and attributing to their goal of productive citizenship.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $65,000

 

Partnership for Progress (252) 830-4223

An after-school tutorial program that tutors students in grades 1-3 who are currently not reading at grade level or who have been retained.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $46,500

 

PiCASO (Pitt County AIDS Service Organization) (252) 830-1660

Provides case management services, emergency financial assistance, medication assistance and a specialized food pantry to individuals with HIV/AIDS in addition to prevention programs.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $33,000

 

Pitt County Council on Aging (252) 752-1717

Provides nutritional meals for the frail and elderly (60+) five days each week.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $103,513

 

REAL Crisis Intervention Center (252) 758-HELP

Provides 24-hour free, confidential counseling, information and referral services, including a Rape Crisis Program and Dial-A-Teen Hotline.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $94,176

 

Salvation Army (252) 756-3388

Helps those unable to help themselves by assisting with emergency basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter or emergency medications.

*2007 UWPC allocation amount = $40,000