United Way of Alexander County

FAMILY SUPPORT
Company/Organization	Contact Information
Alexander County DSS Cindy Holman	604 7th Street SW Taylorsville NC 28681 828-632-1080 ext 327 (Business) cholman@alexandercountync.gov www.alexandercountync.gov
Alexander County YMCA Karen Martin, Fitness Director Christie Meredith, Membership Director *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) 828-632-6608 (Fax) www.acymca.net karen@ymcairedell.org christie@ymcairedell.org
Domestic Violence Resource Center (Temporarily Closed) *To provide comprehensive intervention services to victims of domestic violence, to advance the prevention of domestic violence.	Victims of domestic violence may call the Department of Social Services at 828-632-1080 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday. After 5 PM and on weekends, domestic violence victims may call the Sheriff’s Department at 828-632-4658 and will be directed to an on-call social worker. In the event of an emergency, call 911. Victims in need of immediate shelter assistance may be referred to neighboring county agencies as housing is made available. www.dvrcalexander.org
The Salvation Army Rev. John DeMauro	750 3 rd Ave PL SE, PO Box 1167 Hickory, NC 28603 828-322-3066 (Business) John_demauro@uss.salvationarmy.org www.salvationarmy.org
HEALTH SERVICES
Alexander Rescue Squad Mike Byers *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) 828-632-9472 (Fax) www.alexanderrescue.org
American Red Cross Bob Burns, Manager Suzan Anderson, Executive 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 828-632-9412 (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) 828-632-6411 (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
Graduation Summit Group Dr. Jeff Peal	700 Liledoun Road Taylorsville, NC 28681 828-632-7001 (Business) jpeal@alexander.k12.nc.us www.alexander.k12.nc.us
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) 828-851-1302 (Senior District Executive) www.piedmontcouncilbsa.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.