United Way of Story County (UWSC) has a key group of community partners that provide many of the core group of ongoing programs we support each year. They include:
List of Community Partners
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American Red Cross,
Lincoln Way Chapter |
Rhea Lafaucher,
Interim Director
515-232-5104 |
Helps local families in times of disasters; serves military personnel and their families; gives training in first aid and water safety
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| Ames Community Preschool Center (ACPC) |
Sue Wuhs
515-233-2901 |
Provides pre-school, before and after school, and summer child care on a sliding fee scale
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| Ames-ISU YMCA |
Nancy Olson
515-294-2263 |
Provides educational and recreational opportunities for all
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| Arc of Story County, The |
Jay Lettow,
Director
515-232-9330 |
Offers a wide variety of supports and services to persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities and their families
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| Assault Care Center (ACCESS) |
515-232-5418 |
Provides shelter for abused women and families as well as crisis counseling and other services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
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| Beyond Welfare |
Lois Smidt
515-233-6851 |
| Dedicated to engaging the community in eliminating household and systemic poverty in Story County, and making the community safer and more welcoming for children and families. |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters |
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| Boy Scouts of America, Mid-Iowa Council |
Mark Snell
800-999-7268 |
Helps instill values in young men and helps prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime and to achieve their full potential
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| Boys and Girls Club of Story County |
Geff Gescheidler
515-233-1872 |
| Helps guide youth to make satisfying adjustments to their lives and to assume responsibilities |
| Camp Fire USA |
Bob Reid
800-652-2242 |
Helps boys and girls grow into responsible individuals and develop sound values through the guidance of adult volunteers
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| Center for Addictions Recovery, Inc. |
Sherry Bradley
515-232-3206 |
| Offers help to those with drug or alcohol related problems and to their families |
| Center for Child Care Resources (CCR) |
Jerri Baumeister
515-294-8833 |
Offers training, information, counseling and referral services to parents and childcare providers, as well as general information regarding child growth and development
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| Center for Creative Justice (CCJ) |
Mark Kubik
515-292-3820 |
Working from the principles of Restorative Justice, offers probation supervision for adult offenders, alternative dispute resolution services that include mediation and conflict resolution/prevention educational programs
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| ChildServe |
Dave Comstock
515-232-7220 |
| Provides and promotes comprehensive family centered services and supports that enable children with special health care needs to live at home with their families |
| Emergency Residence Project (ERP) |
Vic Moss
515-232-8075 |
| Provides an emergency shelter and meals to temporarily assist homeless families and single adults |
| Foster Grandparents |
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| Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance |
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| Girl Scouts of Moingona Council |
Sharon Powell/Bertha Sadler
800-342-8389 |
Offers group activities designed to help girls have fun while learning to use resources wisely and to become good citizens
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| Heartland Senior Services (HSS) |
John Middents
515-233-2906 |
Provides daycare and outreach services for elderly and handicapped adults, including transportation and meals; provides programming for active seniors
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| HOMEWARD and HOMEWARD Hospice |
Eileen Mullan
515-239-6730 |
Provides visiting nurse and home health services on a sliding fee scale; helps children and elderly adults maintain preventative health programs through community clinics; offers Meals on Wheels, Lifeline and Hospice services
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| Krysilis |
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| Legal Aid Society of Story County |
Jay Kamath
515-382-2471 |
Provides legal representation in civil matters and family lawsuits and assistance with financial management to low income individuals
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| Lutheran Services in Iowa/Beloit (LSI) |
Kate Stewart
515-232-7262 |
| Assists families with stresses related to divorce, marital conflict or disturbed parent/child relationships |
| Mainstream Living, Inc. |
Reno Berg
515-232-8405 |
Provides physical environment and support services which enable persons with disabilities to maximize their presence and independence in the community
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| Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. (MICA) |
Janelle Durlin
515-956-3333 |
Provides a range of services to low income people, including family development, emergency food shelves, fuel assistance, well-child and WIC clinics, and supplemental medical treatment funds
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| NAMI of Central Iowa (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) |
Fran Berger
515-233-3492 |
Provides support and advocacy for persons afflicted with chronic mental illness; provides support to families
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| Raising Readers in Story County |
LuAnn VanWeelden,
Director
515-239-5667 |
| Collaborates with member agencies to improve language and literacy development in young children and nurture healthy parent-child relationships. |
| Central Iowa Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) |
Kalen Petersen
515-733-4917 |
Coordinates senior volunteer services to schools, city offices, shut-ins, nursing homes and human service agencies throughout Story County
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| Richmond Center, The |
Anne Armknecht
515-232-5811 |
Provides out-patient counseling for individuals with both short-term problems and chronic mental illnesses
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| Story County Childhood Collaboration, The |
515-382-1600 |
Promotes the development of a countywide program for the prevention of child abuse and neglect
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| Story Time Child Care Center |
Jayne Paul
515-387-1259 |
Provides child care for families in the Maxwell-Collins area
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| University Community Childcare (UCC) |
Penny Pepper
515-294-9838 |
Provides infant, pre-school and school age child care for students and working families on a sliding fee scale
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| Volunteer Center of Story County |
Shellie Orngard
515-268-5323 |
Provides recruitment, screening and placement of adult and youth volunteers in non-profit agencies
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| Youth and Shelter Services, Inc. (YSS) |
George Belitsos
515-233-3141 |
Offers program for the prevention, diversion and correction of juvenile problems through education, therapy, counseling and crisis intervention
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| YWCA of Ames-ISU |
Sherrie Wolf
515-294-1663 |
Offers programs designed to empower women and girls and to eliminate racism
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