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$15 A WEEK* provides an in-home companion for a physically challenged person.
$1 A WEEK* provides Scouting scholarships for 3 youths.
$5 A WEEK* provides a “tutor” for 18 students.
$10 A WEEK* provides an after-school program for 52 students.
$20 A WEEK* provides refurbished hearing aids for 11 people.
*for a year
Want to Make a Difference? Your undesignated gift directly impacts our community in a profoundly positive way, making an immediate difference in the lives of thousands of CSRA residents while helping strengthen our entire community.
When we’re united, we build a better community.
UNITED WAY OF THE CSRA
By giving to United Way, you join your energy with that of thousands of other CSRA residents working to advance the common good in our community. This is your opportunity to help make a lasting difference. Please contribute to United Way of the CSRA.
United Way of the Central Savannah River Area P.O. Box 1724 z Augusta, Georgia 30903-1724 Tel. 706.724.5544 z Fax 706.724.5541 www.uwcsra.org
Become an Elite Member of Our Leadership Giving Societies
United Way Focuses on Improving Life in the CSRA
United Way of the CSRA’s Leadership Giving Societies exists to foster, promote, and recognize the vital importance of voluntary community service and personal giving at an exceptional level. These investors are dedicated to our community’s strong tradition of caring and demonstrate an exceptional commitment to helping others. They have made a significant personal investment and are leading the way to a better community for us all.
United Way continually looks for ways to provide additional services and resources for the citizens in our community. These special initiatives and services increase our impact beyond the funds raised through the annual campaign and provide opportunities to assist more individuals in need. These programs include:
Leadership Giving Recognition Levels: The Tocqueville Society
$10,000 and above
The Quill Society Platinum Quill Gold Quill Silver Quill Bronze Quill
$7,500 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000
The Horizon Club
$500 - $999
- $9,999 - $7,499 - $4,999 - $2,499
DONOR DESIGNATION United Way of the CSRA does not encourage designations, however, we will process designations to 501(c)(3) health and human service nonprofit agencies as a service to our donors. Each agency designation must be $150 or greater in order to be processed. Each designation under $150 will be directed to the Community Impact Fund.
Please consider becoming a member of a United Way of the CSRA Leadership Giving Society.
z United Way 2-1-1- Provides streamlined access to critical health and human services…24/7 in five counties in the CSRA. Just dial 2-1-1. z FamilyWize Prescription Discount Card- Provides an average savings of 30% or more on prescriptions not covered by insurance. Provided free of charge with no age or income restrictions and no limit on how many times it can be used. Please visit www.familywize.org for further details. z Volunteer Income Tax Assistance- Provides free income tax preparation and assistance with Earned Income Tax Credits for local citizens. z Community Voice Mail- Provides 24-hour voice mail access for unemployed and homeless in our community. z “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive- Provides new school supplies for at risk children in four counties.
United Way of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) serves Richmond, Columbia, Burke, Glascock, Lincoln, Taliaferro, and Wilkes Counties as well as communities in Emanuel, Jefferson, Jenkins, McDuffie, and Warren Counties in Georgia. Services also extend to communities in Aiken, Edgefield, and McCormick Counties in South Carolina.
Partner Agencies
Your contributions provide funding for vital health and human service programs at the following Partner Agencies.
Impact Programs Your undesignated contribution to United Way helps provide funding for these and other vital health and human service programs that make a difference in the lives of local citizens every day.
American Red Cross of Augusta (706) 724-8481
Easter Seals East Georgia, Inc. (706) 667-9695
Ronald McDonald House (706) 724-5901
Augusta Training Shop, Inc. (706) 738-1358
Family Counseling Center of the CSRA, Inc. (706) 868-5011
Safe Homes of Augusta, Inc. (706) 738-2326
Boys & Girls Clubs of AUGUSTA (706) 504-4071
The Family Y (706) 922-9622
The Salvation Army (706) 826-7933
Boy Scouts of America, Georgia-Carolina Council, Inc. (706) 733-5277
Fireside Ministries (706) 495-6688
Senior Citizens Council of Greater Augusta and the CSRA, Georgia, Inc. (706) 868-0120
Friendship Community Center (706) 736-4339
Child Enrichment, Inc. (706) 737-4691 Christ Community Health Services (706) 922-0600 Columbia County Community Connections (706) 556-0609 Communities In Schools of Burke County, Inc. (706) 554-7213
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia (706) 774-0505 Hope House, Inc. (706) 737-9879 Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services (706) 724-5200
Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center (706) 738-0089 The Speech & Hearing Center (706) 774-8666 St. Stephen's Ministry of Augusta, Inc. (706) 722-7092
Make an annual donation of $150, undesignated, and you'll be eligible for year-round discounts at businesses throughout the CSRA. Join thousands of other Caring Club® members and discover how much you can save. It's easy...just donate today, and a discount card will be mailed to you next year. Receive discounts at local restaurants, dry cleaners, florists, pizza shops, and more. Check out our website at www.uwcsra.org for more details and updates.
1 Hour Optical, PC- 25% off eyeglass exams, 30% off frames, 10% off contacts and contact lens fittings, 35% off lenses and lens treatments.
Fosters Restaurant- $1 off any deli-case sandwich.
Poblano's Mexican Grill- Receive a free cheese dip when spending $15 or more.
French Market Grille- One FREE dessert with purchase of an entrée.
Adventure Crossing- Buy one get one FREE on any attraction package. Amelia’s Buds & Blooms- 15% off all purchases and orders.
Georgia Aquarium- Discounts on Adult, Senior or Child General Admission, Premium Day Pass (10% OFF), and Planet Shark Combo Pass (10% OFF).
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden- Discounts on Adult and Child Day Pass. Adult Day Pass: $9 (regular price $11.75) Child Day Pass: $8 (regular price $9.25)
Anderson Photo, Inc.- 20% off studio session fees.
Goldberg’s Furniture Store- Free delivery on purchases over $500.
Anew Salon- $10 off any chemical service (relaxer, color, perm, etc.). $5 off shampoo, haircut, style, and blow-out.
Honeybaked Ham Co. & Café- Buy one sandwich and get one FREE.
Augusta Training Shop, Inc.- 20% off refinishing services.
Jiffy Lube- 15% off all services.
Café 209- Free Tea with purchase.
Jump City- Buy one Open Jump and get one Open Jump FREE.
California Dreaming- Complimentary basket of honey-butter croissants.
Kyoto- FREE drink with the purchase of an entrée or combination meal.
Checkers- Buy one Baconzilla Burger and receive one FREE.
La Dolce Vita Salon- 10% off services provided by new stylists.
Coleman Lake Restaurant- FREE beverage with purchase of an entrée.
M.R.T. Muscle Restore Therapy- $15 off first visit and $10 off each visit after. Bring a friend and receive half off one time visit.
DJ Productions- 10% off all items and services. evoke- $65 for a one hour massage. Eye Care One Laser Vision Center- 30% off all purchases.
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant- $4 off when buying two or more dinners ($15 or higher).
PROMOTING HEALTH & WELLNESS
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS
Youth will have the academic, job, and social skills necessary to succeed in life.
Every person in our community will have the opportunity to achieve optimal health and wellness.
Families and individuals will become more self-sufficient and able to contribute to society.
Seven (7) programs including:
Thirteen (13) programs including:
Adapted Programs- Provides land and water programs for physically and mentally challenged children and adults, allowing them to increase their physical skills and find success in living more independent lives.
Child Advocacy (Center?)– Provides therapeutic services designed to help child victims of sexual or severe physical abuse to recover from and survive the traumatic stress and affects of the abuse.
Sixteen (16) programs including: After-School Programs/Summer CampsProvides a comprehensive youth development program and day camps serving at-risk youth. Children’s Violin Classes- Provides violin training classes for at-risk students, grades 1-7. Violins, materials, instruction, and repairs are provided for the children.
Caring Club®
J. Edward Enoch, P.C.- 20% off all services.
HELPING YOUTH SUCCEED
Roly Poly Sandwiches- FREE drink with any purchase. Salon West- 10% off services. Shaffer Computer Services- 20% off up to $25 on computer services and upgrades. Sixth at Watkins- FREE beverage with any purchase. Sonic- Buy one Breakfast Toaster or Sonic Burger and get one FREE. Sticky Fingers- FREE peach cobbler with purchase. Surcie Gifts, Inc.- $5 off purchase of $35 or more. Symphony Orchestra Augusta- 10% off ticket purchases. Thrifty Car Rental- 10% off all items and services. Walker’s Seafood Restaurant- FREE drink with the purchase of a meal.
MTL Automotive- 10% off all major repairs.
Waynesboro Emporium- 10% off regular everyday sales.
The Family Y- 50% off Metro or Branch membership joiner’s fee.
Murphy & Robinson Opticians- 15% off eyewear and accessories.
Wedges & Woods- One large bucket of balls for medium bucket price.
Fehrman Investment Group- One hour of financial planning. No fee or obligation.
Olivia’s for the Real Woman- 15% off all non-sale items.
Firehouse Subs- FREE chips and a medium drink with the purchase of a medium or large sub.
Papa John’s Pizza- Buy one pizza at regular menu price and receive a FREE pizza of equal or lesser value.
William Mizell Ford, Inc.- $100 discount towards the purchase of a New or Preowned vehicle.
Fireside Outdoor Kitchens & Grills- 5% off furniture and grills. 10% off all other items and services.
Papa-N-Son's- FREE homemade chips with the purchase of a sandwich and drink.
Merchants as of May 16, 2011. Prices and discounts subject to change. Please visit www.uwcsra.org for the latest offers and updates.
Harlem/Grovetown After-School Program- Serves elementary, middle and high school students, focusing on academic achievement, enrichment, character development, health and physical fitness, arts, and career development. Mentoring- Provides individual, class, or group mentors who serve as an adult friend or community partner to students in grades PreK-12. Reading Tutorial- Provides elementary schools with tutors who work daily with children who have scored below grade level on the CRCT. Teen Leadership Training- Provides a leadership initiative for middle school, high school, and alternative school students that promotes positive social values. Traditional Boy Scouting- Provides Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, & Venturing programs designed to teach a young person to reach their full potential through growth in citizenship, character development, and physical fitness. Traveling Girl Scout Troop/Outreach Program- Provides a year-round educational Girl Scout program that reaches over 700 girls throughout the CSRA, many from single-parent, low socio-economic families, often lacking reliable transportation, resources, or the volunteer leaders necessary to participate in a traditional troop. Adult Volunteer Development- Assists adult volunteers with the necessary support and training needed to guide girls throughout the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Youth Recreation- Allows children to develop new physical as well as emotional skills through a variety of sport activities.
Rehabilitation for Chronic Mental IllnessProvides a state recognized peer support center, where members recovering from emotional and mental disorders participate in activities that promote recovery. Donor Hearing Aids- Provides hearing aids at no cost for persons who do not have financial means. Health Services- Provides affordable, quality, primary health care to the uninsured and medically underserved of metropolitan Augusta.
PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS Residents will have their basic needs met for food, shelter, and safety.
Seven (7) programs including: Community Cupboard- Provides a variety of food and personal hygiene items for individuals infected with HIV/AIDS. Disaster Preparation and Relief- Provides emergency assistance for families affected by disaster. Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Intervention- Provides a 24 hour-7 day a week Crisis Hotline and Emergency Shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. Emergency Shelter/Prepared MealsProvides homeless men, women and children with a safe place to sleep at night, including dinner and breakfast. Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Advocacy- Provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, and advocacy for sexual assault victims. Shelter for Families of Hospitalized Children- Provides housing, support and comfort to families of pediatric patients receiving medical treatment at area hospitals.
Development Services– Provides job shadowing in community businesses to provide disabled individuals with a variety of job training opportunities. Domestic Violence Support Groups, Prevention and Education- Provides Life Skill Classes, Parenting Classes, and Support Groups for domestic violence sheltered residential clients as well as non-residential clients. Income-Based Child Care- Provides income-based childcare allowing parents to work knowing their children are being cared for in safe and healthy surroundings. Individual and Family CounselingProvides individual, couple and family counseling services by a licensed Masters level counselor with the goal of improving individual and family functionality. Job Skills Training- Through individual life assessments, case management, goal setting, and job skills training, assists homeless men and women in becoming self-sufficient, productive citizens. Ready for Work– Provides a safe and structured residential treatment program for homeless and low-income women recovering from mental health and/or substance use disorders with the objective of teaching them to become self-sufficient. Senior Counseling and Casework / In-home Senior Companion ProgramProvides senior citizens with access, information, guidance, referral, and assistance to remain safely at home. Also, offers community education on a wide variety of subject matters pertaining to the elderly or disabled. Sheltered Employment for Disabled Adults- Provides employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, whether mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities.