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Agency Guidelines
The Board of Directors of the United Way of West Alabama has established basic guidelines for admission as a United Way supported agency.
Each agency must:
1. Be an incorporated 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable organization with the IRS for a minimum of three years,
2. Have a physical location,
3. Maintain a minimum of a part-time staff,
4. Have financial records and procedures of the agency audited annually by an independent public accountant,
5. Be governed by a board of local volunteers, and
6. Publish an annual report containing audited, year end financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
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Alabama Head Injury Foundation Serves those disabled by brain or spinal cord injuries through financial assistance, respite care, camps and support groups. United Way's 2011 Allocation: $10,000 |
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American Red Cross Disaster relief, services to military, CPR/First Aid/Safety Classes United Way's 2011 Allocation: $240,000 |
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The ARC of Tuscaloosa Job skills training and placement for adults age 21 and older United Way's 2011 Allocation: $88,861 |
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Arts 'n Autism Provides autism services in Tuscaloosa and surrounding counties to childen from preschool to young adults United Way's 2011 Allocation: First year of funding will be 2012 |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Screened volunteers provide one-on-one friendship to at-risk children United Way's 2011 Allocation: $51,971 |
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Boy Scouts of America - Black Warrior Council Citizenship, fitness and leadership opportunities for young men United Way's 2011 Allocation: $124,995 |
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Boys & Girls Club of West Alabama Education, recreation, and leadership programs for children and youth United Way's 2011 Allocation: $143,603 |
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Caring Days Adult Day Care Day care for adults with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other forms of dementia. United Way's 2011 Allocation: $26,000 |
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Child Abuse Prevention Services Addresses prevention and self-help for persons who have or fear they may abuse their children United Way's 2011 Allocation: $80,083 |
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Easter Seals West Alabama Provides assistance to children and adults with physical handicaps United Way's 2011 Allocation: $64,000 |
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Family Counseling Services Counseling for individuals and families United Way's 2011 Allocation: $149,061 |
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FOCUS on Senior Citizens Programs and services for senior citizens United Way's 2011 Allocation: $79,526 |
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Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama Educational and recreational programs for girls United Way's 2011 Allocation: $92,736 |
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Good Samaritan Clinic Provides primary health care to the uninsured with incomes at or below 185% federal poverty guidelines United Way's 2011 Allocation: $32,177 |
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Hospice of West Alabama Professional health care support for the terminally ill either inpatient or at home care United Way's 2011 Allocation: $52,000 |
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211/Information and Referral Services Linking those needing help or information with those who can provide it United Way's 2011 Allocation: $49,753 |
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Phoenix House Halfway house for drug and alcohol dependent men and women United Way's 2011 Allocation: $39,000 |
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Salvation Army Emergency food and lodging for those with nowhere to turn United Way's 2011 Allocation: $148,526 |
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The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - West Alabama Chapter Improves health status of families affected by sickle cell disease and other abnormal hemoglobin disorders while increasing awareness and aiding in the search for a cure |
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Success by Six Prepares at-risk 4 year olds for kindergarten United Way's 2011 Allocation: $146,900 |
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Temporary Emergency Services Help to those in need, including food, clothing and emergency medicine United Way's 2011 Allocation: $131,418 |
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Turning Point Safe shelter and counseling for abuse victims and their children United Way's 2011 Allocation: $100,246 |
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Tuscaloosa's One Place Providing support services to families and help develop skills and resources to improve the family's quality of life. United Way's 2011 Allocation: $33,776 |
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United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama Services to persons with cerebral palsy and their families United Way's 2011 Allocation: $47,294 |
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West Alabama AIDS Outreach HIV/AIDS education and services to those living with HIV/AIDS United Way's 2011 Allocation: $36,080 |
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YMCA Central Branch: 2405 Paul Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Youth, adult, and family athletics; community education and clubs United Way's 2011 Allocation (YMCA Barnes): $137,379 United Way's 2011 Allocation (YMCA Central): $120,000 |