United Way of Alexander County

FAMILY SUPPORT
Company/Organization	Contact Information
Alexander County YMCA Angela Blakley, COO *Offers programs that nurture children, strenghen families, build strong communities and develop healthy minds, spirits and bodies.	260 Black Oak Ridge Road PO Box 10 Taylorsville, NC 28681 828-632-2232 (Business) 632-6608 (Fax) www.acymca.net
Alexander International Center	347 1st Avenue SW PO Box 552 Taylorsville NC 28681 828-632-7555 alexanderinterna@bellsouth.net
Domestic Violence Resource Center Nan Campbell, Interim Executive Director *To provide comprehensive intervention services to victims of domestic violence, to advance the prevention of domestic violence.	PO Box 652 Taylorsville, NC 28681 828-635-8850 (Business) 828-635-8841 (Fax) www.dvrcalexander.org
HEALTH SERVICES
Alexander Rescue Squad Darren Chewning *Staffed by male and female volunteers who spend many hours in training and rescue services throughout the county. They provide standby support to the County Emergency Services and serve as First Responders in medical emergencies.	PO Box 938 197 Emergency Street Taylorsville, NC 28681 828-632-9410 (Business) 632-9472 (Fax) www.alexanderrescue.org
American Red Cross Bob Burns, Manager Jerry Cates, Interim Exec. Director *The Alexander/Catawba County Chapter provides relief to local families who experience home fire burnouts and other disasters. They provide support to local fire and rescue agencies during the conduct of major fire and rescue operations. Annually they collect more than 1000 pints of blood, which replaces the blood-bank used by local residents	PO Box 116 65 West Main Avenue Taylorsville, NC 28603 828-632-1990 (Business) 828-632-1164 (fax) www.catawbavalleyarc.org
Alexander County Partnership For Children (Smart Start) Susan Cogdill, Executive Director *A non-profit organization that augments services for children birth to five years of age in Alexander County. The Smart Start initiative is a collaborative effort which involves concerned citizens from all different segments of our community to ensure that every child enters school healthy and ready to succeed.	1565 NC Hwy 90W PO Box 1661 Taylorsville, NC 28681 828-632-3799 (Business) 632-6411 (Fax) www.alexanderchildren.org
YOUTH SERVICES
Alexander County 4-H Suzanne Rhinehart, Director *Programs that provide educational and enrichment opportunities to 5,709 youth through community clubs, school enrichment programs, special interest programs, camps and retreats. Involves over 1,233 adult bolunteers to implement the programs.	376 1st Avenue SW Taylorsville, NC 28681 828-632-3125 (business) 828-632-7533 (fax) http://alexander.ces.ncsu.edu
Piedmont Council Boy Scouts of America Chris Scruggs *Supports local scouting programs serving boys in the Cub Scouts and Explorer programs. More than 500 youth are served by scouting in Alexander County.	PO Box 1059 1222 Franklin Avenue Gastonia, NC 28053 704-864-2694 (Business) 704-867-2046 (Fax) 828-313-0660 (Senior District Executive) www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) Susan Ratcliff, Interim COO Susan Dickens, Director of Community Relations *Serves girls ages 5-17. Programs to strengthen math and science skills, build career awareness and encourage sports participation by girls. Girls are generally in groups, led by caring adult role models with girls coming from varied ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.	530 4th Street SW Hickory, NC 28602 828-328-2444 (Business) 328-6870 (Fax) www.cvgirlscouts.org
What does it take to be a United Way Agency? Must be a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization Must have been in operation at least two years Operating budgets $100,000 or less must submit a copy of their annual tax return form #990 in lieu of audited financial statements Operating budgets over $100,000 must submit annual audited financial statement Must have an active, rotating Board of Directors Must have a charter of incorporation and by-laws Must have licensing and accreditation Must have a no fee or sliding fee scale policy Must have a board adopted policy of non-discrimination for hiring and services.