Community Partners
Partner Agencies and Programs of the United Way of South Central Idaho American Red Cross Serving the United Way-South Central Idaho Eight- County Region Disaster Services – provides critical relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies Health and Safety – providing life saving Health & Safety information and training Services to Armed Forces – emergency contact and transportation for men and women serving in the military. Boys and Girls Club Serving youth in Twin Falls and Jerome Counties After school and summer youth programs CARES Child Trauma Recovery Resource Serving the United Way-South Central Idaho Eight- County Region Resources and services for children who are victims of abuse and their non-offending parents. Fifth Judicial District CASA Program Serving the United Way-South Central Idaho Eight- County Region Trained and qualified Guardian Ad Litem appointment and advocacy for abused, neglected, or abandoned children in court protective cases. Voice for the child, protections of child’s legal rights, investigation of special needs, assurance of safety and security. Crisis Center of Magic Valley Serving the United Way-South Central Idaho Eight- County Region Assisting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with shelter, transportation, counseling, legal and medical support. Girl Scouts – Silver Sage Serving the United Way-South Central Idaho Eight- County Region Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character through opportunities for personal development under the guidance of dedicated adult mentors. Youth development programs, after school programs, summer program for girls 5-17 years old. Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Twin Falls, Jerome, Gooding and Lincoln counties Service individuals with conditions limiting their ability to remain independent in their own home with dignity and safety. Services include home modification, homemaking, business and domestic task assistance, transportation and respite care. Mini-Cassia Shelter for Women and Children Cassia and Minidoka Counties Providing aid and resources for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Safe Kids Serving the United Way-South Central Idaho Eight- County Region Prevention of accidental childhood injury including motor vehicle crashes (the number one killer of children ages 3-14) drowning, fire related injuries and bike crashes. Part of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global organization made up of more that 450 coalitions in 15 countries. Salvation Army Serving the United Way-South Central Idaho Eight- County Region Provide basic human needs during time of crisis for family or individual. Clothing, household, rental, transportation & medical assistance M-F lunch served at Twin Falls site. South Central Community Action Partnership Serving the United Way-South Central Idaho Eight- County Region offers multiple programs addressing poverty issues. Programs are developed to change people’s lives, embody the spirit of hope and make communities stronger. Food boxes, medical and housing assistance. Senior Companion Program Serving the United Way-South Central Idaho Eight- County Region Providing a safety net for the frail elderly The Advocates of Hailey – Serving Blaine, Camas, Lincoln and Custer Counties Domestic Violence and Child Care Center. Senior Centers, United Ways supports Sr. Centers throughout the southern Idaho Region in the cities of Twin Falls , Rupert, Filer, Jerome, Hagerman, Gooding, Kimberly and Eden Senior Centers are more than Senior Centers, they are Community Centers providing opportunity for seniors, families, youth to gather socially, providing entertainment, education and help opportunities, and information and referral for health and human services. Centers offer healthy balanced meals at minimal cost. Local Senior Centers provides meals to the home bound. At times these meal programs are the only outside contact for homebound individuals. With the delivery of a meal, volunteers check on recipients to see if they need anything else, like shopping, prerscription pickup or transportation to doctor appointments.
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