FOCUS AREA: EDUCATION
AGENCY
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
PROJECTED RESULTS
AGENCY
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Salvation Army continued
School for Performing Arts
Provides a structured performing arts program, offering voice, instrument, band, dance, visual arts, drama, and educational enrichment classes
150 students served
Counseling
Clients (90% from low-income background) receive solution-focused 180 clients served treatment to resolve a wide range of emotional and psychological issues
Corps Community Center
A safe after-school program offering mentor services, academic support and recreational activities
750 students served
Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge
HIV Care Coordination & Prevention
Provides HIV/AIDS clients on a path of better physical & mental health and financial stability
425 clients
Everybody Reads
Mentors for reading
900 students; 850 Reading Friend volunteers; 8,700 reading sessions
Family Preservation
Intensive in-home therapy to improve family functioning between adjudicated delinquents and their families, with 0 recidivism rate
42 youth and their families
Volunteers In Public Schools
Everyone Counts
Mentors for math
150 students; 140 Math Friend volunteers; 1350 math sessions
Home Care Patients
Provides services to non-funded terminally ill patients and their families enabling them to have a peaceful death with resolution of loss
450 days of care provided; 13 months of bereavement services
VOYAGE
Middle and high school mentoring
22 students; 20 Voyage Captain volunteers; 200 sessions
AGENCY
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
PROJECTED RESULTS
GED/Pre-GED
Increases the education level of clients to better equip them with basic skills requirements on the job
70 students served
Adult Literacy Advocates
English as a Second Language
Increases communication skills to enable individuals to live and work in the community
62 students served
Workplace Development
Increases math, reading, problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills for a given company’s employees
150 students served
AMIkids Baton Rouge
Personal Growth Model
Combines education, behavior modification, and treatment to educate, instill values, improve lifeskills, rebuild confidence and reinforce accountability in kids court-ordered to attend AMI Kids
130 youth served
Behavior Modification Component
Changing behavior and promoting youth responsibility through positive reinforcement and challenging and exciting activities
130 youth served
Baton Rouge CYO
Senior Wellness
Wellness and life enrichment senior citizen programs
9,000 opportunities
Baton Rouge Speech Communication Services and Hearing Foundation
Individual therapies and group learning opportunities for children with communication disorders
650 children served
Summer Camp
Teaching social skills, emphasizing good behavior, and teaching teamwork in a fun environment at all Y locations
10,600 kids served
Mentoring
Serving youth through Little Buddy Clubs, character education, and special events
240 youth served
2,375 teens served
Elementary Program
Provides academic, enrichment and recreational opportunities for students
3,100 youth served
Teen Programs-Black Achievers, Christian Values Conference, Model United Nations, Youth Legislature
Provides teens opportunities to develop a positive sense of self, learn leadership skills, and helps to set education and career goals
Buddy Program Big
YMCA of the Capital Area
Teen Program
Provides academic, enrichment and recreational opportunities for teens
1,700 teens served
Pennington Club/After School Care
Safe and nurturing environment for children to grow and learn, developing social skills and learning tools which enable them to perform better at home and at school
7,500 kids served
Scouting for Character/Operation First Class
Provides at risk and special needs youth with living skills, character development, leadership training to better prepare them for productive lives
3,500 scouts served
Early Head Start
Early education programs for low-income children ages 0-3 and parent education for their teen parents
150 children enrolled
Provides young people the values of citizenship, good character and fitness to teach effective leadership skills
8,000+ scouts served
Center for Family Empowerment
Promotes family financial literacy, helps children find the right path to success in school and beyond, and saves lives of youth and teens through prevention, detection and early treatment of HIV/AIDS
5,600 individuals served
Boy Scouts of America, Traditional Scouting Program Istrouma Area Council
YWCA Greater Baton Rouge
Provides young people the values of citizenship, good character and fitness to teach effective leadership skills in St James parish
70 scouts served
Racial and Social Justice
Provides education and dialogue on matters of racial and social justice in our community
1,500 people educated
Traditional Scouting Program- St. James Parish
Boys & Girls Club
Provides an environment which increases academic success, improves character and citizenship and increases healthy lifestyles
1,200 students served
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Baton Rouge
Get Real About Violence
Focuses on violence and how to lessen aggressive behavior verbally and physically
1,703 students served
Youth Legislature-Middle School
Increases knowledge and understanding of the legislative process; improves character and leadership skills
518 students served
Capital Area Family Education and Training Violence Intervention Center, Inc. (CAFVIC)
Community members and volunteers receive an understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on women, children, men, families, and the community at large
2,000+ individuals
Catholic Charities of the Family Achievement Center Diocese of Baton Rouge
Assists people moving out of poverty and toward self-sufficiency by offering resources, education and guidance
7,000 individuals served
Basic Skills After School Program
Tutoring program to raise standardized test scores and develop a more positive attitude about school among students
200 students served
Community Association for the Welfare of School Children (CAWSC)
Enrichment Activities
Art activities to enrich cognitive development, field trips, guest speakers discuss anger management, parent & authority relationships, and healthy lifestyle habits
300 students served
Holiday Camps
Thanksgiving, Christmas & spring break for students, providing a safe environment, reinforcing academics and recreational activities
180 students served
Saturday Academy for Mathematics
Provides focused math skill development for iLEAP and LEAP
55 students served
Summer Basic Skills Development
Provides children access to books during the summer months, improving learning and communication skills
110 students served
Girl Scouts Louisiana East
Leadership Experience
Girls learn skills that will enable them to lead with courage, confidence and character
482 girls
Happi Llandiers, Inc.
Academic Enrichment Programs
Afterschool tutoring, Summer Day Camp, and a Back to School Workshop provides school supplies to kids in need
523 students received supplies; 55 campers; 19 students tutored
O’Brien House
Prevention Education
Presentations and activities designed to deter substance abuse
2,500 individuals educated
St. Helena Head Start
Head Start
Early education programs for low-income children ages 0-5
90 children enrolled
The Arc Baton Rouge
Community Service
Provides disability education to the public, service referral, advocacy, crisis assistance, and volunteer coordination
470 children and adults served
The Salvation Army
Character Building
Leadership building programs for adults and children
18,000 individuals served
FOCUS AREA: HEALTH AGENCY
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
PROJECTED RESULTS
American Diabetes Association
Camp Victory
Summer camp where diabetic children receive the benefits of diabetes education
200 children
Baton Rouge Area Alcohol & Drug Center
Detoxification
Patients stay at the agency during the detoxification process from drugs or alcohol addiction
391 bed days will allow 65 people to detox
Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center
Children’s Services
Children’s Bereavement Group provides free clinical traumatic grief support to children ages 3-18 who experienced the death of a love one by accident, illness, homicide or suicide
175 children
Baton Rouge CYO
Youth Sports Program
Participants learn good sportsmanship, discipline, respect and teamwork
4,000 youth
Baton Rouge Speech and Hearing Foundation
Audiology Service
Free hearing screenings and evaluations for adults and children, including hearing aid fittings on free hearing aids
270 hearing screenings; 300+ adult evaluations and fittings; 100+ pediatric evaluations and fittings
Support Programs
Provides support to patients, family members, and caregivers through education, healthcare navigation, and family and children’s support
2,000+ cancer patients, family members and caregivers supported
Cancer Services of
Sanctuary for Life
Transitional housing, medical care, counseling, and job services for 29 women homeless pregnant women to better equip them to become good parents
Greater Baton Rouge
Youth Services Program
Strengthens families with counseling and group sessions that teach coping skills and alternatives to self-destructive behavior
1,250 youth and family counseled; 1,300 individuals in group settings
Behavioral Health
Professional low cost counseling by LCSW in New Roads, Donaldsonville, Gonzales, and Baton Rouge
500 people counseled
Community Association for the Welfare of School Children (CAWSC)
Community Garden
Increased educational and recreational opportunity in high-crime area to improve quality of life and engage neighbors in process of growing healthy food to enhance the economic opportunities for the people of Zion City
100 people engaged
PROJECTED RESULTS
Hospice of Baton Rouge
Butterfly Wing Patients
Inpatient care for the non-funded terminally ill patients
6 days of care provided
Livingston Youth and Family Counseling
Individual and Family Counseling
Individual therapy, couples counseling, play therapy, family counseling, and group therapy provided by mental health professionals
250 families served with 1350 counseling sessions
Louisiana Hemophilia Access to Care
Transportation to medical appointments for patients with a bleeding disorder
35 patients served
McMains Children’s Developmental Center
Therapeutic Programs and Social Services
Therapy for children with disabilities and/or developmental delays
11,900 therapy sessions provided to 130-150 children
Mental Health Association of Greater Baton Rouge
Drop In Center
Day counseling program to help clients remain stable and free of hospitalization
50 clients served per day
Residential Center
Provides transitional housing for people with mental illness and substance addiction issues with necessary therapy and workforce and life skill development training
100 clients served
O’Brien House
Treatment & Recovery Services
Services for clients battling substance addictions
135 clients provided clinical support on the road to clean and sober living
River Parishes Mental Health Clinic
Mental Health Outreach
Mental health counseling in St. James Parish
100 hours of services provided
The Arc-Iberville
Residential Services
Personal care attendant services
374 hours provided
The Arc Baton Rouge
Children Services
Provides services, support and advocacy through The Arc Early Head Start and Child Care Center. Intervention services and therapy are provided in home including parent support and training
218 children received childcare or in home therapy; 414 hours of community training
YMCA Youth Sports
Physical activity for youths to promote healthy lifestyles for all participants
25,000 youth participated
YMCA of the Capital Area
Aquatics programs including Cancer Survivor Water Fitness
Swim lessons and water aerobics for cancer patients after their treatment
15,000 individuals trained
Trim Kids/Healthy Kids Day
Teaches obese children effective behavioral modification, age appropriate exercises, and how to maintain healthy eating habits
425 children
ENCOREPlus
Breast cancer and cervical health information and referrals for free screenings
3,600 women served
FOCUS AREA: INCOME AGENCY
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge
Direct Assistance
Cancer patients receive financial assistance for critical medical 2,500 patients served needs such as prescriptions, transportation, equipment and supplies
PROJECTED RESULTS
Catholic Charities of the Employment Services Diocese of Baton Rouge
Assists individuals in becoming job-ready for gainful employment.
500+ individuals served
Diversified Employment Services The Arc-East Ascension
Provides training and support to allow individuals with disabilities the dignity and self-esteem that result from valued, meaningful work; providing a work force that is part of the community
60 individuals employed
MedAscension
Medical equipment community closet
50 families helped
Donaldsonville Area Arc
Vocational Day Program
Provides choices for all people with developmental disabilities in terms of where they live, work and recreate within the community while providing access to a variety of services and opportunities
37 individuals served
Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge
Ways to Work
Provides low interest loans to low income individuals to purchase a vehicle for transportation to work or school
586 families served
Family Mentoring
Case management for families with critical needs
341 individuals served
HOPE Ministries
Getting Ahead In A Gettin’ By World
Financial literacy program
80 individuals completed training
AGENCY
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
PROJECTED RESULTS
AGENCY
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
PROJECTED RESULTS
Livingston Activity Center
Vocational Training
Provides meaningful work opportunities for individuals with developmental delays or disabilities
56 individuals served
Clothes Closet
Provides clothing to underprivileged people
1,200+ individuals served
Vocational Training
Provides meaningful work opportunities for individuals with developmental delays or disabilities
30 individuals served
Port City Enterprise
Residential In Home
Enables persons with disabilities to live independently by providing 11 individuals served support necessary for a person to maintain their place of residence in the least restrictive environment
Toys for Tots
Provides toys to children living in poverty
15 children received gifts
Keep a Child in School
Provides school uniforms to children from low-income families
Hundreds of uniforms distributed
Community Association for the Welfare of School Children (CAWSC)
St. James Arc
Vocational Training
Provides meaningful work opportunities for individuals with developmental delays or disabilities
18 individuals served
Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge
The Parenting Center
Provides supervised visitations and training day care centers in Quality Start child care services
10,500 children and families
Assistive Technology
Provides skill development to help individuals with disabilities utilize various forms of technology
13 individuals served
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
Feeding the poor
Feed the hungry by providing food and educational outreach
7,500 meals each day
The Arc-Iberville
Vocational Training
Provides meaningful work opportunities for individuals with developmental delays or disabilities
14 individuals served
HOPE Ministries
Clients Choice Food Pantry
Provides people in need the opportunity to shop in a food pantry in a setting similar to a grocery store
14,000 individuals fed
Metro Enterprises
Work skill development for individuals with developmental disabilities 123 individuals served
Vocational Training
Provides meaningful work opportunities for individuals with developmental delays or disabilities
Emergency Assistance
Provides financial support for families in crisis by meeting medical, housing, or clothing needs
35 families served
The Arc Baton Rouge
Louisiana Career Development Center Provides job placement in area businesses for deaf and deaf/blind individuals
St. James Council on Aging
Mobile Computer Lab
Brings computer literacy & GED classes to low-income residents in a rural area
300+ hours of classes
Youth Services
Provides low-income youth ages 16-21 job training, GED/higher education assistance, and case management to support self-sufficiency and workforce development
15 participants received training
Individual Deposit Account (IDA)
Workshops, seminars and trainings focusing on financial literacy and homebuyer education
200 individuals participated
Baton Rouge Respite In-Home
Provides relief for in-home primary care providers of persons with developmental disabilities
50 families helped
The Arc Baton Rouge
Community Life
Provides supported living services to adults with developmental disabilities who require support to live independently
20 people served
Baton Rouge Respite Center
Provides relief for primary care providers of persons with developmental disabilities
40 people served
Emergency Social Services
Provides emergency assistance to individuals in crisis and holiday assistance to families
5,000 families supported
60 individuals served 15 individuals served
FOCUS AREA: BASIC NEEDS AGENCY
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Recurrent Disasters
Up to three nights shelter, a clothing allowance, food, storage and 730 house fires clean-up kits to those in need due to house fires responded to per year on average
American Red Cross
Nonrecurrent Disasters
Leadership volunteers trained in disaster education and response
510 volunteers prepared in time for disaster
Armed Forces
Emergency messaging services to connect families with deployed military
372 emergency messages delivered
Baton Rouge Area Alcohol & Drug Center
Outpatient Services
Counseling sessions support clients to recovery through program completion
720 counseling sessions
The Salvation Army
Bed & Bread Emergency Center
Provides room, board and social services to homeless men
4,000 homeless men sheltered
Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center
The Phone
Telephone crisis counseling connects callers to crucial resources
As many as 27,000 calls answered
Next Step
Provides transitional housing to men who are recovering from addiction and social services to assist with living a sober life
100 homeless men served
Survivors of Suicide
Specialized clinical and support services for survivors in the Capital Area
200+ survivors receive services
Emergency Social Services in Gonzales Provides general emergency assistance in time of crisis
2,400 individuals served
Home and Community-Based Services Provides meals and personal care to isolated senior citizens
21,500 meals and 230 hours of personal care
Housing First
Helps clients achieve residential stability, increase their income, and obtain greater self-determination
322 clients served
Capital Area Agency on Aging Capital Area CASA Association
CASA
Children in the EBR Parish foster care system are provided with an advocate to speak on behalf of their best interests
300 children have an advocate
Capital Area Family Violence Intervention Center (CAFVIC)
Legal Services
Provides services to survivors of domestic violence regarding civil and criminal proceedings
685 survivors, 1,000 court appearances, 200 protective orders
Non-residential Services
Crisis line staffed with professionals and volunteers 24 hours a day, 2,000+ crisis calls providing safety planning and resource connection answered
Residential Services
Safe shelter provided to women in crisis due to domestic violence
300 women and families sheltered; 9,000 counseling sessions
Case Management
Addresses a consumer’s immediate crisis through financial assistance then stabilization by creating and implementing a Family Recovery Plan
1,600 families in case management; 450 families with a plan of action; 100 families in stable housing
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge
Maternity Counseling
Counseling and support to women experiencing a crisis pregnancy, 37 women supported; as well as the father and extended family members 10 adoption plans
Immigration Legal Services
Assists immigrants, refugees, and victims of human trafficking to rebuild their lives with the help of a staff attorney
220 people assisted legally; 170 citizenship applications; 300 immigration cases managed
CASA
Children in the outer parishes foster care systems are provided an advocate to speak for their best interests
150 volunteer advocates provided; 7,500+ hours in service
Children’s Advocacy Center
Forensic interviews, advocacy and clinical services for abused children and their families
35 children served
Child Advocacy Services
PROJECTED RESULTS
Volunteers of America, Greater Baton Rouge
Parker House
Provides a safe home for abused children
13 children served
Baton Rouge Youth Girls
Helps abused girls to stabilize and de-escalate crisis behavior, enabling them to live a life in a less restrictive setting
36 girls served
West Baton Rouge Helping Hand
Emergency Assistance
Financial assistance for families in crisis through rent, utilities or food assistance
250 families served
Community Outreach
Enhances the quality of life for the disadvantaged in our community 4,800 homeless individuals served
YMCA of the Capital Area
BREC Park Youth Outreach
Provides a safe and nurturing environment for the youth in our disadvantaged community
234 children served
Senior Program
Provides transportation for seniors to and from The Y daily for activities that will combat depression and enhance physical fitness
2,600 seniors served
2010-2011 Program Listing One Donation, 125 Programs, 1000s Impacted Capital Area United Way’s funding model is based on high-impact, high-performing and effective programs with measurable results in education, income, health and basic needs. This year, 120 community volunteers spent more than 3,000 hours reviewing agency programs and outcomes to ensure the highest level of accountability for our donors. In this pull-out section, you will find a list of our community partners broken down by focus area, program name, description and projected results.