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Your contribution to United Way of Freeborn County helps support many programs in the areas of Education, Income, and Health.
2009 Program Accomplishments:
EDUCATION: Helping children, youth, and adults achieve their potential
- 237 parents and children benefited from 142 support and educational groups on positive parenting
- 38 families were offered a sliding fee, providing them access to quality childcare
- 746 callers were provided with parenting education and support
- 165 individuals volunteered with or participated in leadership-building experiences for girls, leading to development of self-confidence and civic values
- 22 parents provided with ongoing in-home parent education and support
- 63 incarcerated parents provided with ongoing parent education and support at dentention center
- 37 male offenders of partner violence learned alternatives to using power and control
- 191 general crime victims, 54 sexual assault victims and 251 domestic violence victims were served and 6 crime victims were safe-housed
- 534 active volunteers reported 52,350 hours of service to 64 agencies in Freeborn County
- 54 Freeborn County child care providers received training, resources and support
INCOME: Promoting financial stability and independence
- 188 adults received 7,166 hours of education in English language and literacy skills
- 30,473 meals served to 520 seniors at senior dining sites
- 7,055 meals delivered to 68 homebound seniors
- 15 homeless households received shelter and were supported in locating permanent housing and reaching financial stability
- 80 adults with mental illness or developmental disabilities received training and support to work in the community
HEALTH: Improving people’s health
- 7,005 (unduplicated) people served through food pantry
- 15,064 meals served at community meal site
- 672 individuals received scholarships for Family Y memberships
- 181 2nd grade children received free Family Y memberships
- 173 individuals received quality counseling services who otherwise would not have access
- 27 victims of fire were provided food, shelter, clothing, quilts, and comfort kits
- 40 volunteers trained for disaster response
- 1,573 hours of emergency childcare services provided
- 68 youth participated in alcohol, drug, and tobacco use prevention programs
- 269 hours of recreational, after-school, and summer programming provided to individuals with disabilities
- 229 hours of service provided to individuals with mental illness, teaching independent living skills and promoting self-sufficiency
- 1,416 hours of lawn care and snow removal provided to 53 seniors
- 3,617 information and referral calls responded to, supporting senior advocacy
- 500 volunteer respite hours provided to caregivers of senior family members
- Nearly 40 volunteer drivers donated 7,965 hours of ride services, covering 129,078 miles
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, 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