GIVE
United Way of Freeborn County runs an Annual Campaign from early September to December 31st.
However, donations are gladly accepted throughout the year and counted towards the following years’ funding cycle. Donate via credit card on this site (under Links on the right side of the page), through GiveMN.org at http://givemn.razoo.com/story/United-Way-Of-Freeborn-County, or contact our office:
United Way of Freeborn County, 341 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN 56007
In-Kind donations are also appreciated. To donate items for our Silent Auction (during the FWL Wine Tasting event in November) or for other events throughout the year, please use this form: In Kind Donation Form
2010 Program Accomplishments:
Your contribution to United Way of Freeborn County helps support many programs in the areas of Education, Income, and Health.
EDUCATION: Helping children, youth, and adults achieve their potential
- Adult Basic Education provided 14 ABE parents with 22 children funding for child care and there are 6 women in the Pre-GED or the Advanced ELL program (78.6% of parents increased a learning level)
- 481 youth and adults were involved in Scouting in Freeborn Co.
- 20 families were served and 29 children within those families were on the Sliding Fee Scale for quality preschool programs
- 264 general crime victims, 25 sexual assault victims and 224 domestic violence victims were served and 9 crime victims were safe-housed
- 563 members of the community heard 42 presentations focused on crime prevention and education on resources for victims
- 43 male offenders of intimate partner violence learned to identify alternative to power and control; identify all forms of physical, mental and emotional abuse used; and agree not to use any violence or threats of violence
- 806 callers were provided with parenting education and support via Parent Warmline/Linea de Apoyo
- 20 Parents provided with repeated in-home parent eduation/support
- 127 incarcerated parents provided with repeated parent education/support at Albert Lea Detention Center
- 481 youth and adults were provided with leadership experiences
INCOME: Promoting financial stability and independence
- 6,299 Meals on Wheels delievered to 73 homebound seniors in rural Freeborn county
- 41 individuals recieved shelter and services at local homeless apartments
- 30,667 meals served to 519 seniors in group dining settings
- 21 children enrolled in child care service
HEALTH: Improving people’s health
- 262 individuals with low or moderate means recieved quality counseling services
- 1,188 hours of emergency childcare services provided
- 3 CARE Homes/11 providers in Freeborn County that are recruited/trained/supported
- 71% of people applying for financial assistance signed up for another 6 months at the Y and continued to receive health benefits from regular activity
- 26 victims of fires were provided with food, shelter, clothing, quilts and comfort kits
- 42 volunteers were trained for disaster response/62 clean up kits and 30 confort kits were given out
- 600 people were trained in CPR/First Aid/AED and Babysitting
- 3,045 men/women and children in the community were provided with basic emergency services by the Salvation Army
- 14 households were assisted with energy bills
- 5,307 (unduplicated) people served through food pantry
- 642 residents recieved tuition assistance for a family Y membership
- 42 (unduplicated) and 3,344 duplicated (door count) individuals benefited from after school programming, summer programming, and athletic activities such as Track & Field, bowling and Special Olympics events
- Provided ride services to 398 clients age 60 and over
- Nearly 30 Volunteers donated 8,259 hours of ride services, covering 111,411 miles
- 1,349 hours of lawn care and snow removal services provided to 39 seniors
- 475 volunteer respite hours provided to caregivers of senior family members
