United Way of Central Minnesota partners with other area non-profits to create a brighter future for our community. Their long-term commitments are essential to addressing key social issues, such as helping children and youth achieve their potential; promoting financial stability and independence; and improving people's emotional, mental and physical health.
United Way of Central Minnesota funded these partner programs in 2010-2011.
Arc Midstate- 251-7272 Advocacy, education and support services for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
ARISE- 253-5857 Adult mentors work with children with disabilities enabling their involvement in community activities. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota- 253-1616 Mentoring for children and youth from one-parent families providing positive role models and life-long friendships.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota- 252-7616 Positive youth activities and guidance through year-round KIDSTOP after school child care, community clubs and skill building groups.
Disaster Services/American Red Cross- 251-7641 Disaster volunteer training/ preparedness and direct help in cases such as single home family fires, natural disasters and community emergencies.
Senior Linkage/Central MN Council on Aging- 253-9349 or 1-800-333-2433 Over-the-phone information service and one-to-one advocacy connecting older people and their families with needed services. Services include direct help for older people struggling with health insurance questions, prescriptions, and housing.
Central MN Sexual Assault Center- 251-4357 or 1-800-237-5090 24-hour crisis line, support groups, advocacy, and preventive education with youth.
Anna Marie’s Alliance- 253-6900 or 1-800-950-2203 Anna Marie's battered women's shelter, Transition House, relationship support groups for women and youth, 24-hour crisis line, advocacy and preventive education.
Strengthening Families Parenting Project and First Steps/Early Childhood Family Education in Eight Local School Districts- 255-8910 Outreach and parenting education with low-income multi-stressed families.
Kinderstart Transition Program/Reach-Up Inc.- 253-8110 Support and education for very low income families to help them reach goals related to transition to school and parenting.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)- 255-7295 People age 55 and better, volunteering in their community.
Emergency Shelter and Emergency Services/The Salvation Army- 252-4552 Emergency homeless shelter, food shelf, noon meal program and other basic needs assistance.
Financial Fitness Program & Self-Sufficiency Program/Tri-Cap- 251-1612 or 1-888-765-5597 Individuals and families counseled and connected with resources to help them achieve their self-sufficiency goals related to housing, emotional & family health, education and employment.
United Cerebral Palsy of Central MN- 253-0765 Education, advocacy, support services, and Access to Technology assistance for people with cerebral palsy, their families and people with other forms of disability.
WACOSA- 251-0087 Employment and life skills services for people with developmental and other disabilities.
