Please consider a contribution to United Way

218 St. Francis Street P.O. Box 89 • Mobile, AL 36601 Ph. 251-433-3624 Visit the web site at: www.uswa.org The Clarke County United Way has met nearly 70 percent of its goal of $145,000 for the 2010 campaign— with $99,730 pledged as of last week. But that $45,000 plus is desperately needed more than ever in this tough economy because of the additional needs of many of the agencies who rely on United Way's contributions.

A list of the agencies funded by Clarke County United Way dollars appears below.

Diane Pruitt, this year's campaign chairman, said people have given generously this year.

"Our community needs to know United Way is a good thing and a positive thing. This year more than ever United Way is still a positive program," Pruitt said.

Everyone needs to be challenged to give—businesses and individuals— Pruitt said.

Marty Parker, chairman of the Clarke County United Way Executive Committee, added, "Certainly, the needs are greater than they ever have been. During this holiday season we should all consider our blessings and give what we can."

211 is a service of the local United Way that offers telephone connections to agencies that can assist people with special needs. Call 211 for assistance. Many of the agencies below help people who are facing hardships. Some of these include the Bay Area Food Bank, the Salvation Army, Catholic Social Services and others.

Contributors can write a one-time check or may a pledge that can be paid in installments during 2010.

A local allocation committee meets and allocates contributions to the agencies. However, a donor can specify where and how they want their contribution to be spent.

The Clarke County United Way is a part of the United Way of Southwest Alabama which includes Clarke, Mobile and Washington counties.

Use the coupon below to donate or contact any of the board members listed below or the contacts for the main office in Mobile listed at right.
Clarke County
Executive Committee
Marty Parker, Chairman
Robert Baugh, Vice-Chair
Dottie Fore, Secretary
Rick Harvey, Treasurer
Rev. Jim DuFriend
United Way Board of Trustees
Diane Pruitt,
Campaign Chair
Members
Dr. Vic N. Adkison
George Alford
Marlow Anderson
Betty Barlow
Joe Bedwell
Debra Bolen
Lou Boykin
Mildred Bradley
Graham Braswell
Linda Breedlove
Jim Cox
Mayor Sheldon Day
Julia Ann Deas
Mary English
Deloris Fleming
Leann Floyd
Martha Gramelspacher
Dr. Edwina Hart
LaShaunda Holly
Cheryl Horton
Sara Hughston
Kate Jordan
Judge Hardie Kimbrough
Rachel Lindsey
Mayor Richard Long
Cindy Marshall
Linda McGhee
Mayor Jerry Newton
Terry Norris
Woodie E. Pugh
Kerry Reid
Rev. David Rhodes
Rhondel Rhone
LeAnn West
Rita Wilson

Your contributions to these Clarke County Community Partners help these agencies help your friends and neighbors

Alpha Pregnancy Testing Center Sav-A-Life (251) 246- 7750 fax (251) 246-7785.

Provides free pregnancy tests, peer counseling, adoption information, S.A.F.E abstinence education program, prenatal nutritional information, baby clothing and miscellaneous baby supplies.

Bay Area Food Bank (251) 653-1617 fax (251) 653-4208. www.bayareafoodbank.org

America's Second Harvest affiliate distributes food to nonprofit agencies and churches, feeds hungry people as a result of personal crisis/ disaster.

Boy Scouts of America - Mobile Area Council (251) 476- 4600 fax (251) 650-0298. www.bsamobile.org

Serve others by instilling values in young people and preparing them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving full potential.

Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama (334) 636- 5402.

Provides year-round youth development programs to enhance the lives of children promoting leadership, character, health, the arts and education.

Catholic Social Services (251) 434-1550 fax (251) 434- 1549 (251) 434-1500 fax (251) 434-1509 Service Center (251) 847-2708 fax (251) 847-3788 Chatom, Alabama (251) 246- 0131 fax (251) 246-4414 Jackson.

AlabamaPregnancy services, infant foster care, adoption and clinical counseling services. Also crisis and emergency assistance, by way of food, clothing, furniture and financial assistance for medicine, utilities, rent and transportation.

Clarke County ARC (251) 246-3000 fax (251) 246-3098. www.clarkearc.com

Day training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supported employment, supported living, two community group homes, in-home and out-ofhome respite, personal care, and information and referral services.

Clarke County Kingdom Builders (251) 246-2652.

Improve clients living conditions by making necessary repairs to their homes.

Community Action Agency of Baldwin, Escambia, Clarke, Monroe & Conecuh Counties (251) 275-8498 Clarke County Office (251) 626-2646 Central Office fax (251) 626-2613 www.caaofbecmc.org

Offers utility assistance, childcare services, job training and education, emergency food and shelter and other direct assistance on a case by case basis.

Drug Education Council (251) 478-7855 fax (251) 478- 7865.

Provides education, intervention, counseling and alternative programs for youth and families. Public awareness and community educational programs. Leads the Community Task Forces on Underage Drinking, Marijuana, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama (251) 341-0170 fax (251) 341-0108. www.epilepsyfoundation. org

Epilepsy consultation for clients and their families, client support services, community and professional education, and camp.

Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama(251) 344-3330 fax (251) 344-4181 www.girlscoutssa.orgYouth leadership, recreational activities and character-building programs.

Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast(251) 471-1581 fax (251) 476-4303 www.goodwilleasterseals. orgProvides services to assist people with disabilities and others in need in obtaining medical supplies and equipment, job readiness training and employment assistance, adult education, camping and support groups. Also provide early intervention services, inclusive child care centers and special education preschool programs for children.

Home of Grace for Women (251) 456-7807 fax (251) 456- 7816 www.homeofgraceforwomen. comResidential recovery services for alcohol and drug addicted women 18 and up, expectant mothers and their newborns.

Lifelines Family Counseling Center(251) 602-0909 fax (251) 660- 2831www.lifelinesmobile.orgHe lp for daily living problems - parenting, stress and financial stability. Also provides consumer credit counseling and offers 24-hour rape crisis assistance.United Way 2-1-1 To find help in almost any situation dial 2-1-1.

Preschool for the Sensory Impaired(251) 433-1234 fax (251) 432-3199 www.preschoolcenterforthesensoryimpaired. org Preschool and home intervention for children, birth to 5-years-old, who are hearing or vision impaired.

Regional Child Advocacy Center (251) 275-2804 fax (251) 275-2804.

Temporary shelter for abused and neglected children of Clarke County and surrounding areas.

Regional Child Advocacy Center (251) 275-2804 fax (251) 275-2804.

Temporary shelter for abused and neglected children of Clarke County and surrounding areas.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (334) 637- 1143 fax (334) 637-1266.

Provides volunteer opportunities for Clarke County senior citizens and volunteer service for the community.

South Alabama CARES (251) 471-5277 fax (251) 471-5294. www.southalabamacares.org

Provides support, assistance and education to people affected by HIV/AIDS and prevention education to southwest Alabama.

Southwest Alabama Mental Health Mental Retardation Board (251) 575-4203 fax (251) 575-9459.

General outpatient mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, case management and drug prevention education.

The Salvation Army Thomasville / Thrift Store Service Center (334) 636-9840 fax (334) 636-9878.

Provides food, shelter, clothing, and emergency assistance. Also provides critical prescriptions for those in need.

United Cerebral Palsy (251) 944-8696 fax (251) 944-8697.