Who We Fund

United Way of Howard County has allocated funding to the following programs with the respective percentages.

Strengthening families: 30%
Basic needs/Education: 22%
Medical/Disabled: 14%
Elderly: 7%
Campaign/Administrative: 11%
Service to Community: 4%
Uncollected: 7%
Other: 5%

	American Red Cross of North Central Indiana (765) 459-4162 210 West Walnut, Suite 120 Kokomo, IN 46901 mfigert@redcrossofnci.org The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led and primarily staffed by volunteers, that help people prepare for, prevent and respond to emergencies. Director: Mitch Figert Programs: Funded Programs: Blood Services, Disaster Services, Emergency Services, Youth Services, Emergency Education, Volunteer Services Visit Website

	Bona Vista Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services (765) 457-8273 1220 E. Laguna St. Kokomo, IN 46904-2496 bboruff@bonavista.org Bona Vista Programs, Inc. is committed to improve the quality of life for children and adults of ALL abilities enrolled in our services through our mission of, "building the foundation of success for children and adults of all abilities." We are focused on identifying and implementing the best practices in the care and treatment we provide with a focus on finding positive options for the children and adults we serve. All staff members are committed and dedicated to the highest continuum of care for all persons served. Programs and services available are preschool, child care, Early Head Start, child care resource and referral, therapy services-onsite and outpatient, gift wrapping, shipping and mailing, adaptive home remodeling, industrial work, job placement, adult day and residential services and janitorial services. Services are available for individuals from the ages of birth to elderly. Director: Jill Dunn Programs: Funded Programs: Community Connections, Early Intervention Visit Website

	Boy Scouts of America, Sagamore Council (765) 452-8253 518 N. Main Street, send mail to POB 865 Kokomo, IN 46901 ecaldwell@sagamorebsa.org Provides programs for boys and girls that promote character development, citizenship responsibilities, physical and moral fitness, leadership and outdoor skills. Boy Scouts promotes the ability of our young people to do things for themselves and others. Director: Ed Caldwell Programs: Funded Programs: Comprehensive Youth Development Visit Website

	Carver Community Center (765) 457-9318 1030 N. Purdum Kokomo, IN 46901 thadtyra89@yahoo.com Promotes the common good of fellow men and community through fellowship, recreation and a commitment to service, provides emotional and physical health, character development and community stability by providing an environment that is conducive to wholesome family living and community life. The center provides youth and adult sports programs and activities, after school tutoring and services to senior citizens. Director: Thad Tyra Programs: Funded Programs: Youth Sports, Youth Activities, Informal Education Visit Website

	Court Appointed Special Advocates (C.A.S.A) (765) 454-5575 104 N. Buckeye Room 100 Kokomo, IN 46901 casa2@iquest.net Provides volunteer advocacy services to children who are involved with the court system as a result of abuse, neglect, delinquency, and/or custody disputes. A CASA volunteer's responsibilities include conducting independent investigations, evaluations and recommendations to the court, in the child's best interest. CASA truly is "A Child's Vote in Court." Director: Katina Silver Programs: Funded Programs: Youth Court Appointed Advocate(s) Visit Website

	Family Service Association (765) 457-9313 618 S Main Street Kokomo, IN 46901 judy@fsahc.org Provides high-quality, family-oriented services via a variety of diverse programs such as: Family Life Education; Child Abuse Prevention; Chore Maintenance; and Consumer Credit Counseling. Director: Judy Dennis Programs: Funded programs: Domestic Violence, Chores/Homemaker Programs Visit Website

	Food Finders Food Bank (765) 471-0062 50 Olympia Court Lafayette, IN 47909-5182 kbunder@food-finders.org Food Finders Bank meets the needs of the hungry in Mid-North Indiana by channeling food donations to the hungry through more than 195 charitable agencies already working with the needy in 21 counties. Director: Katy Bunder Programs: Funded Programs: Food Bank Visit Website

	Girl Scouts of Central Indiana (765)459-8303 815 W. Superior Street Kokomo, IN 46901 tpalmer@girlscoutsindiana.org Girl Scouting provides girls with learning experiences that help them develop to their fullest potential and become competent, resourceful women. Programs address contemporary issues, strengthen leadership and decision-making skills, as well as offering outdoor activities. They give girls the opportunity to build self-esteem, and integrate family and spiritual values into their daily actions. Director: Tai Palmer Programs: Funded Programs: Leadership Skills Development Visit Website

	2-1-1, United Way of Howard County (765) 457-4357 210 W. Walnut Kokomo, IN 46901 cgraham@unitedwayhoco.org Primarily funded by the United Way and assisted by the 211 Council, we are an accredited comprehensive information and referral that provides service to Howard, Tipton, Miami and Cass Counties. The Volunteer Activities Committee assists is developing and carrying out programming that connects volunteers with the needs of the community, providing service to all organizations that utilize volunteers. Director: Cheryl Graham Programs: Funded Programs: Information and Referral Visit Website

	Literacy Coalition (765) 450-8532 107 W. Mulberry Kokomo, IN 46901 litco34@gmail.com The Literacy Coalition meets an unfulfilled need in our community, that of teaching adult non-readers to read through a personal one-to-one tutoring relationship. The program creates an opportunity for self-improvement for individuals who cannot fit into existing programs because of family responsibilities, job commitments, or personal limitations. Director: Bob Stephenson Programs: Funded Programs: Basic Literacy and ESL Visit Website

	Mental Health Association (765) 459-0309 507 N. Webster Kokomo, IN 46901 mhahowardco@comcast.net Advocates mental health education for adults and children, the prevention of mental illness and the improved care and treatment for people receiving mental health services. They also provide support groups for divorced persons, widows, families of the mentally ill and patients. Look for us on facebook. Director: Jill Snyder Programs: Funded Programs: Friendly Visiting I & II, Mental Health Education I Visit Website

	Project Access (765) 854-0544 825 N. Dixon Kokomo, IN 46901 carriepaed@gmail.com The mission of Project Access is to provide access to healthcare services to the uninsured residents of Howard County. Project Access also provides Diabetes Navigation to any patient of a local healthcare provider, regardless of county of residence. After enrollment, Project Access clients are assigned a primary care home. Physicians donate their services, at no cost to the client. If required, hospitalization is provided free to the client, with both local hospitals actively supporting and participating in this program. Over 2,000 individuals and $8.6 million dollars worth of health services have been documented as being donated since this program began in September 2004. Director: Carrie Giannakos Programs: Medical Assistance, Medication Assistance, Diabetes Navigation Visit Website

	Samaritan Caregivers (765) 453-7611 2705 S. Berkley Road Kokomo, IN 46902 samaritanc@yahoo.com Samaritan Caregivers is a coalition of religious congregations, community leaders and trained volunteers matched with individuals or families in Howard County. Their purpose is to improve or maintain the social and functional environment of persons who are frail, elderly or living with disabilities, and their significant others, without regard to religious affiliation. Director: Jamey Henderson Programs: Funded Programs: Informal Caregiving Visit Website

	The Salvation Army (765) 456-3846 1101 S. Waugh Street Kokomo, IN 46902 dale_brandenburg@uscsalvationarmy.org The Salvation Army provides comprehensive emergency assistance and disaster relief without cost to those in need. Assistance includes: food, clothing, furniture, vouchers, payments for medicine, transportation needs and cleaning supplies. Additionally a recreational day camp program provides services for children. Director: Captain Dale Brandenburg Programs: Funded Programs: Emergency Assistance Visit Website

	Visiting Nurse Service (765) 453-8357 2800 South Reed Road Kokomo, IN 46902 gburgis@vnsi.org VNS is driven to fulfill it's mission and deliver "quality community based health related services that promote independence, wellness and family integrity." VNS provides traditional home care, hospice and mental health services. Director: Gvido Burgis Programs: Funded Programs: Hospice Visit Website

	Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) (765) 457-4447 200 N. Union Street Kokomo, IN 46901 david.dubois@ymca.org Provides a variety of programs for youth, adults and families. Programs include health and fitness, childcare, pre-school classes and after-school activities, day and Summer camp programs and a Special Education program giving children the opportunity to mainstream with other youth in their age group. Director: David Dubois Programs: Funded Programs: Child Care, Youth Aquatics, Youth Day Camps, Youth, Family & Teen Programs Visit Website