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The information provided below represents the allocation for 2005.

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Agency Directory - Alphabetical

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Aiken Area Council on Aging	(803) 648-5447
159 Morgan Street PO Box 3156 Aiken, SC 29802-3156
Provides casework and related services to elderly persons, their family or other caregivers.  These include an Alzheimer's Disease Support Group; telephone reassurance service; homemaker/personal care service; shelf stable meals; home delivered meals; Senior Citizens Discount Program; Sitter Registry; Medicaid Transportation Service; Congregate Meal Sites; information and referral.
Case Work & Related Services  $          28,603.00 Homemaker / Personal Care  $          22,246.00 Home Delivered Meals  $          55,618.00 Transportation  $          15,891.00 Alzheimer  $          14,302.00 Nutrition  $          22,247.00 2006 Allocation  $        158,907.00

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Aiken Boxing Club	(803) 641-6941
PO Box 33 Aiken, SC 29802-0033
The mission of the Aiken Boxing Club is for Aiken County youth and young adults to thrive and achieve their highest goals not only in competitive sports but also within their schools, community and peer environments.  It is designed to increase inner/outer changes through a plan of amateur boxing designed to build and strengthen their feelings and self-worth in a vigorous and demanding sport requiring discipline, pride, respect, obedience, loyalty, fidelity and enthusiasm.  Provides diversion to substance abuse, violence and delinquency.
Boxing/Athletics  $          13,200.00 8 Counts  $            4,400.00 Outside School Activities (Karate)  $                       -   2006 Allocation  $          16,350.00

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Aiken Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Services	(803) 649-1900
1105 Gregg Highway Aiken, SC 29801
Provides information, education and prevention services in an effort to affect the attitudes individuals have towards the use and abuse of psychoactive substances and deterring many of the problems associated with alcohol and drug abuse.
Community Outreach $ 36,491.00 2006 TOTAL $ 36,491.00

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Aiken County Help Line	(803) 648-9900
PO Box 2712 Aiken, SC 29802-2712
A 24-hour crises intervention, information and referral service for all citizens of Aiken County.  Volunteers are trained by professionals in the community in the areas of responding to crisis situations, listening skills, and information on community resources.
HELP LINE / 211 $ 79,429.00 2006 TOTAL $ 79,429.00

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Aiken County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Council	(803) 649-1095
PO Box 355 Aiken, SC 29802-0355
To bring together leaders of existing programs that help prevent teen pregnancy.  To serve as the planning body for organizations and citizens interested in researching the problem and developing effective interventions.  Acts as the primary public awareness and education body within the County regarding the problem, prevalence, and consequences of teen pregnancy and implements strategies and programs to reduce incidence of teen pregnancy in Aiken County.
ACTPPC  $            7,110.00 Education  $                       -   Public Awareness  $            1,431.00 Positive Outcomes  $          14,922.00 2006 Allocation  $          23,463.00

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Alston Wilkes Society	(803) 799-2490
3519 Medical Drive Columbia, SC 29203
Helping offenders and ex-offenders become productive members of the community, and providing support services to their families.
Aiken CSC $ - 2006 TOTAL $ -

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American Heart Association - Aiken County Division	(803) 649-6654
1003 Hammond Road Aiken, SC 29801
Reducing disabilities and deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke through research, education and community programs.
Program $ 43,930.00 2006 TOTAL $ 43,930.00

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American Red Cross - Aiken County Chapter	(803) 641-4152
267 Laurens Street PO Box 384 Aiken, SC 29802-0384
Coordinates immediate emergency assistance (food, clothing, and shelter) to Aiken County residents suffering disaster loss.  Provides worldwide emergency communications network for members of our armed forces and their families.  Administers training in adult, child, and infant CPR, First Aid, Life guarding and Aquatic Safety Training, AIDS education.  Ensures a safe supply of blood to area hospitals via blood services.  Provides information, guidance, and counseling services.
AFES  $          32,868.00 Bio-medical   Community & Youth  $                       -   Disaster Relief  $          80,470.00 Health & Safety  $                       -   2006 Allocation  $        113,338.00

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Area Churches Together Serving	(803) 652-5919
340 Park Ave.,SW Aiken,SC 29801
The mission of Area Churches Together Serving is to give temporary and emergency aid to persons in need in the name of Jesus Christ.  Services provided by ACTS include clothing, food, furniture (for burnouts mainly), financial help with utilities and prescriptions, and referral to other community agencies. Our goal is to provide physical help but to also provide spiritual help when needed.
Utilities Assistance  $          13,935.00 Perscription Assistance  $          13,935.00 2006 Allocation  $          27,870.00

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Brothers and Sisters of Aiken County	(803) 641-3888
PO Box 1349 Aiken, SC 29802-1349
Promoting positive youth development through recreation, tutoring and educational programs for children ages 5-18.  Program takes place after school at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center under the supervision of the Director and Program Coordinator.
Programming $ - 2006 TOTAL $ -

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Central Savannah River Girl Scout Council	(706) 774-0505
1325 Greene Street Augusta, GA 30901
Providing an informal educational program for girls 5-17, providing activities designed to instill in girls the learning, values and self-esteem to become skilled, caring, successful women.
Programming  $            7,199.00 Membership  $          25,389.00 Adult Development  $            2,528.00 2006 Allocation  $          35,116.00

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Children's Place	(803) 641-4144
310 Barnwell Avenue, NE Aiken, SC 29801
Provides Therapeutic Childcare Services.  The program consists of a multi-level psychological developmental system of services designed for and delivered to abused, neglected, victimized and other at risk children, ages 3-12, and their families.  The child's full range of intervention strategies include developmentally appropriate education, behavior management, social skills education, play therapy, speech and language therapy, health and growth monitoring, and wholesome nutritious meals.  Parenting classes and individual Family Treatment Plans are developed to assist parents in changing their behavioral patterns with their children.
Child Care Services $ 200,904.00 2006 TOTAL $ 200,904.00

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Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons	(803) 641-4162
PO Box 1293 Aiken, SC 29802-1293
Provides Domestic Violence program consisting of non-shelter counseling, legal advocacy and emergency shelter services to victims of domestic violence.  Sexual Assault program serves as a rape crises center for victims of sexual assault (over 16 years of age) and child victims of non-familial sexual assault.
Shelter / Domestic   $          77,069.84 Sexual Assault  $          19,267.00 Counseling Program  $          17,001.16 Unity Batterers Program  $                       -   2006 Allocation   $        113,338.00

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D

No listings at this time.

E

No listings at this time.

F

Florence Crittenton Homes	(843) 722-7526
19 St. Margaret Street Charleston, SC 29403
Providing residential, health, education and counseling programs for Aiken County young women 10 and older experiencing the problems associated with single-parent pregnancy.
Programming $ - 2006 TOTAL $ -

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Free Medical Clinic of Aiken County, Inc.	(803) 641-2825
USCA Campus Alan B. Miller Building 471 University Parkway P.O Box 1294 Aiken, SC 29802 FAX: (803) 641-2824
The clinic provides medical care to residents of Aiken County who are with private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or any other form of medical assistance. Hours of operation are Tuesday and Thursday 5:00pm - 9:00pm.
2006 TOTAL $ 23,225.00

 

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Georgia-Carolina Council Boy Scouts of America	(706) 733-5277
1804 Gordon Highway Augusta, GA 30903
Promotes citizenship, good character, self-reliance, and personal fitness to area youth.  This is done through Comprehensive Youth Development Programs; Substance Abuse Education; Pre-Job Guidance and Job Training; Protection of Children from Neglect, Abuse, and Exploitation; Specialized Services for the Disabled.
Cub Scouts  $          18,813.00 Boy Scouts  $            9,197.00 Venturing  $            2,508.00 Exploring  $          11,287.00 2006 Allocation  $          41,805.00

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Golden Harvest Food Bank	(803) 648-0752
13 Enterprise Drive Aiken, SC 29803
Solicits, collects, warehouses and distributes donated grocery products to a six county service area of west central South Carolina.  These food items are distributed to Emergency Food Pantries and On-Site Feeding Programs in the before mentioned area.
Program $ 45,521.00 2006 TOTAL $ 45,521.00

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Helping Hands	(803) 648-3456
100 John Elliott Lane PO Box 503 Aiken, SC 29802-0503
Providing emergency shelter and nurturing for abused, abandoned and neglected children ages birth to 17 with 24-hour supervision including food, clothing, and medical attention.
Shelter Programming $ 191,338.00 2006 TOTAL $ 191,338.00

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Hitchcock Healthcare Center	(803) 648-8344
690 Medical Park Drive Aiken, SC 29801
Provides Outpatient Rehabilitation Services including physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as Medical Social Work and Nursing Services.  The Home Health Program provides service to recovering, disabled or chronically ill persons.  Hospice is a program of supportive palliative care for the person diagnosed with a prognosis of 6 months or less to live.  Pediatrics Program delivers therapeutic services of physical, occupational and speech to children 0-12 years of age with a diagnosed delay of deficit.  Child Development offers developmentally appropriate pre-school to children 3-5 years of age who have mild to moderate disabilities in an inclusive, mainstreamed environment.  Senior Care is a program providing home nursing and personal care service to people of all ages and physical conditions.
Pediatrics $ 194,208.00 2006 TOTAL $ 194,208.00

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Home Repair Volunteer Initiative (HRVI)	(803) 648-8331
PO Box 699 Aiken, SC 29802-0699
The Home Repair Volunteer Initiative (HRVI) was adopted from the Project VISION model of using volunteer resources to address small home repair projects for those in need. The initiative has been funded by United Way and will operate throughout the year.
Operating & Materials $ 73,058.00 2006 TOTAL $ 73,058.00

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I

No listings at this time.

J

Jackson First Alert	(803) 471-2637
508 Atomic Road PO Box 332 Jackson, SC 29831-0332
Providing 24-hour emergency medical assistance to calls, which originate in the 911 system and to the Aiken County EMS when needed.  Also assist areas outside of Jackson such as Aiken, North Augusta, Langley, Bath, Clearwater, and New Ellenton.
Programming & Operations $ 13,470.00 2006 TOTAL $ 13,470.00

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K

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L

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M

Mental Health Association in Aiken County	(803) 641-4164
PO Box 1074 Aiken, SC 29802-1074
Provides supportive transitional mental health services; pregnancy prevention; education, advocacy and referral; and services to strengthen families through its Welcome Baby and Nurture Home Programs.  Another intervention program, Mothers As Mentors, trains mothers to function as mentors for younger adolescent mothers.  This programs seeks to reduce repeat pregnancies among teen mothers, increase their knowledge of infant/child development, and increase self-esteem of parenting teens.
Welcome Baby  $          32,576.00 Nurture Home  $          57,578.00 Transitional Mental Health Services  $                       -   Education & Referral  $          13,528.00 Operation Santa & Support  $            4,546.00 2006 Allocation   $        108,228.00

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P

Project VISION Initiative	(803) 279-1593
Operating & Materials $ 56,230.00 2005 TOTAL $ 56,230.00

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Q

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R

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S

SC Autism
2006 TOTAL $ -

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The Family Y	(706) 733-1030
3570 Wheeler Road Augusta, GA 30909
Providing after-school care (Prime Time) and tutorial programs to Aiken County elementary-school-age children, focusing on math and reading skills.
Camp $ 18,961.00 2006 TOTAL $ 18,961.00

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The Salvation Army	(803) 648-0461
322 Gayle Avenue, NW Aiken, SC 29801
Provides a 24-hour emergency housing shelter for men, women, and families, as well as job placement, counseling and referral by an onsite caseworker.  Assistance provided the low-income, elderly, unemployed, disabled, and others with special needs.  Food, clothing, and utility assistance offered as need indicate and resources allow.  Administers activities, which enhance individual's social, spiritual, and emotional well-being.
Boys & Girls Club  $          54,272.00 Client Assistance  $          12,978.00 Shelter  $          50,733.00 Social Development  $                       -   2006 Allocation  $        117,983.00

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Tri-Development Center	(803) 642-8811
1016 Vaucluse Road PO Box 698 Aiken, SC 29802-0698
Provides Developmental and Vocational Services for adults with disabilities that include a Sheltered Workshop, Mobile Work Crews, Enclave and Competitive Employment through Job Coaching.  Administers Children's Services/Prevention Programs, which targets children with mental retardation or who are at risks, ages 0-21, as well as their families.  Also provides volunteer recruitment and referral.
Development / Vocational Services (Adult)  $        114,657.00 Children's Services / Prevention  $          87,680.00 Volunteers & Recruitment  $          22,481.00 2006 Allocation   $        224,818.00

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United Way of Aiken County	(803) 648-8331
118 Park Avenue, SW Suite 700 PO Box 699 Aiken, SC 29802-0699
Meeting local needs through planning, evaluating, supporting and funding health and human service programs.
Operating $ 325,904.00 2006 TOTAL $ 325,904.00

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United Way of America	(800) 892-2757
701 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2045
Providing technical assistance, consultation, training and research for local United Ways.
Membership Dues $ 25,950.00 2006 TOTAL $ 25,950.00

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United Way Association of South Carolina	(803) 252-9101
2711 Middleburg Drive Suite 307 Columbia, SC 20204
Addressing human care needs and monitoring legislative issues for local United Ways in the state.  Provides leadership in planning, budgeting and allocations to statewide non-profit agencies.
Membership Dues $ 8,750.00 2006 TOTAL $ 8,750.00

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V

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W

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X

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Y

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Z

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