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UW in the Community
Member Agencies
Rappahannock United Way invests your money in 35 agencies whose programs make a difference to members of our community. Each year during the Citizen Review Process, volunteers review each agency’s financial, program, and governance information and use the information to make funding recommendations to the Rappahannock United Way Board of Directors. 2007 - 2008 Funding Awards Find out more about our partner agencies below. American Red Cross, Rappahannock Area Chapter4836 Southpoint Parkway
ARC of Rappahannock, TheFredericksburg, VA 22407 Mr. Luis Garcia, Executive Director Phone: 540-735-0500 Fax: 540-735-0501 Email: garcial@usa.redcross.org Website: rappahannockarea.redcross.org The American Red Cross, Rappahannock Area Chapter provides emergency communication and assistance in local and national disasters, communication for armed forces families, and conducts health, safety, and disaster education classes in communities served. 1640-B Lafayette Boulevard
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ms. Jan Griffin, Executive Director Phone: 540-899-3789 Fax: 540-370-0179 Email: exec@arcr.vacoxmail.com Website: http://arc.communitypoint.org/ The ARC of Rappahannock provides advocacy for and support of people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities through community based services and information. Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area Council 9190 Rockville Pike
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington
Bethesda, MD 20814 Mr. Charles Taylor Phone: 540-903-0025 Email: ctaylor@boyscouts-ncac.org Website: www.boyscouts-ncac.org Scouting is a values-based program that provides citizenship training, personal fitness, and character building through the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and co-educational activities. 200 Gunnery Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Mr. Forrest Parker, Executive Director Phone: 540-368-9531 Fax: 540-368-9537 Email: fparker@bgcgw.org Website: www.bgcgw.org/clubs/fredericksburg.html The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington is a youth after-school program with core areas of: Character and Leadership Development; Education and Career Development; Health and Life Skills; the Arts; and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Catholic Charities of the Arlington Diocese, Fredericksburg District Office 305 Hanson Avenue, Suite 180
Children’s Home Society
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ms. Pamela Staszak, Program Director Phone: 540-371-1124 Fax: 540-371-9038 Email: pstaszak@ccda.net Website: http://www.ccda.net/programs_fredericksburg.php Catholic Charities provides counseling, adoption services, foster care for infants and toddlers, and crisis pregnancy services. 2300 Fall Hill Avenue, Suite 238
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ms. Tamera McCoy Phone: 540-226-0583 Email: mccoyt@chsva.org Website: www.chsva.org Children’s Home Society of Virginia provides adoption services for all children and prospective adoptive parents, foster care for infants, toddlers, and pregnant teens, and professional counseling available 24/7. disAbility Resource Center 409 Progress Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ms. Debe Fults, Executive Director Phone: 540-373-2559 Email: dfults@cildrc.org The disAbility Resource Center assists people with disabilities achieve their highest potential and independent living through information, education, and resources. Fredericksburg Area Food Bank 3631 Lee Hill Drive
Fredericksburg Area HIV/AIDS Support Services
Fredericksburg, VA 22408 Ms. Oya Oliver, Executive Director Phone: 540-371-7666 Fax: 540-371-3186 Email: ooliver@secondharvest.org The Fredericksburg Area Food Bank collects, warehouses, and distributes food to over 70 non-profit agencies who feed more than 12,000 people in Fredericksburg City, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Caroline and King George County. 415 Elm Street
Fredericksburg Counseling Services
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ms. Nicolette Solan-Pegler, Executive Director Phone: 540-371-7532 X10 Fax: 540-371-8446 Email: fahassexedir@verizon.org FAHASS is a nonprofit organization, serving Planning Districts 9 and 16 by assisting individuals infected with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS. 305 Hanson Avenue, Suite 140
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ms. Marci Bartley, Executive Director Girl Scout Commonwealth Council of Virginia, Inc. Post Office Box 548
Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Ms. Lillie Branch, Executive Director Phone: 804-746-0590 Email: lbranch@comgirlscouts.org Website: www.comgirlscouts.org Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Healthy Families, Rappahannock Area 15 Hope Road
Hospice Support Care
Stafford, VA 22554 Ms. Michele Powell, Program Manager Phone: 540-288-1937 Fax: 540-659-0736 Email: michelepowell@racsb.state.va.us Healthy Families provides comprehensive preventive services to families through partnerships, community resources and independence. Parent/child bonding is encouraged by supporting the physical and emotional health of families. 1701 Fall Hill Avenue, Suite 109
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ms. Judy Murphy, Executive Director Phone: 540-361-7071 Fax: 540-361-7074 Email: jmurphy@hospicesupportcare.org Website: www.hospicesupportcare.org Hospice Support Care is a non-medical volunteer hospice providing free support services to the terminally ill and bereaved, including practical assistance, emotional and spiritual support, and patient advocacy. Lloyd Moss Free Clinic 1301 Sam Perry Boulevard
LUCHAFredericksburg, VA 22401 Ms. Karen Dulaney, Executive Director Phone: 540-741-1065 Fax: 540-741-1096 Email: karen.dulaney@medicorp.org Website: www.mossfreeclinic.org The Lloyd Moss Free Clinic provides medical and dental care at no charge to low-income and uninsured people using volunteer health care professionals and partnerships with other health providers. 307 Charlotte Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ms. Sue Smith, Executive Director Phone: 540-370-4502 Fax: 540-370-4540 Email: sue.smith@vbmb.org Website: www.luchaministries.org LUCHA Ministries seeks to promote a holistic approach to the needs of the Latino community through culturally sensitive and language appropriate ministries. LUCHA ministries builds support networks within the community, address spiritual and social needs, serves as an information broker and community advocate, and connects Latinos with local organizations and their outreach efforts. Mental Health America in Fredericksburg 2217 Princess Anne Street, Suite 219-1
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ms. Lynn DelaMer, Executive Director Phone: 540-371-2704 Fax: 540-372-3709 Email: mhafred@bigplanet.com The Mental Health Association in Fredericksburg serves the mental health needs of Rappahannock region through education and service—Information & Referral/Crisis Intervention; free weekly services to homebound elderly; support groups; resource center. Rappahannock Adult Activities, Inc. 750 Kings Highway
Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging
Fredericksburg, VA 22405 Ms. Becky Clark, Program Director Phone: 540-373-7643 Fax: 540-373-2076 Email: bclark@racsb.state.va.us Website: www.racsb.state.va.us/mrdaysupport.htm Rappahannock Adult Activities provides day support services using person-centered planning and positive behavioral supports necessary for adults disabled by mental retardation to be active members of their community. 171 Warrenton Road
Rappahannock Area Council for Children and Parents
Fredericksburg, VA 22405 Mr. Jim Schaefer, Executive Director Phone: 540-371-3375 Fax: 540-371-3384 Email: jschaefer@raaa16.org Website: www.raaa16.org The RAAA serves the needs of and acts as an advocate for low-income, socially disadvantaged elderly in Fredericksburg and the four surrounding counties. Post Office Box 7402
Rappahannock Area Court Appointed Special Advocates
Fredericksburg, VA 22404 Ms. Julie Rivnak-McAdam, Executive Director Phone: 540-785-6217 Email: raccap@raccap.org Website: www.raccap.org RACCAP is a volunteer organization committed to promoting positive parenting to prevent child abuse and neglect in the greater Fredericksburg Area. Sponsor of Circle of Parents support groups. 10401 Courthouse Road, Suite C
Rappahannock Area Kids on the Block
Spotsylvania, VA 22553 Ms. Jill Payne, Executive Director Phone: 540-710-6199 Fax: 540-710-6162 Email: rappcasa@verizon.net Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the Juvenile Court system. 600 Jackson Street
Rappahannock Area Y.M.C.A., Inc.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ms. Sherry Norton-Williams, Program Director Phone: 540-373-3223 Fax: 540-371-3753 Email: snorton@racsb.state.va.us Website: www.racsb.state.va.us Rappahannock Area Kids on the Block is an educational troupe of disabled and non-disabled puppets that promote understanding and awareness of disabilities, differences, and social concerns. Performs for schools and community organizations. 212 Butler Road
Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters
Fredericksburg, VA 22405 Mr. Barney Reiley, Executive Director Phone: 540-371-9622 Fax: 540-899-3694 Email: barneyreiley@family-ymca.org Website: www.family-ymca.org The YMCA is dedicated to providing fitness and recreational programs that meet the needs of our diverse community in a safe and positive environment. 325A Wallace Street
Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ms. Lisa Bales, Executive Director Phone: 540-371-7444 Fax: 540-371-7445 Email: lisabales@rbbbs.vacoxmail.com Website: www.rbbbs.org Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters provides local youth ages 6-14 with caring role models through a variety of mentoring programs administered to enhance self-esteem through positive reinforcement and guidance. 2601 Princess Anne Street, Suite 102
Rappahannock Council on Domestic Violence
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ms. Carol Olson, Executive Director Phone: 540-371-1666 Fax: 540-371-9803 Email: director@rcasa.org Website: www.rcasa.org RCASA works to prevent sexual violence through outreach and education and provides crisis and recovery services for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones. 271 Warrenton Road
Rappahannock Emergency Medical Services Council Inc.
Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Ms. Kathy Anderson, Executive Director Phone: 540-373-9372 Fax: 540-373-0794 Email: kathy@rcdv.com Website: www.rcdv.com RCDV provides 24 hour emergency services and shelter to victims of domestic violence as well as advocacy and education to the entire community and family. 435 Hunter Street
Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, Inc.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ms. Christina Skinner, Executive Director Phone: 540-373-0249 Fax: 540-373-0536 Email: tskinner@vaems.org Website: www.rems.vaems.org The Council has been created to establish and maintain a regional EMS System which provides for the effective and coordinated delivery of emergency health care. PO Box 905
Rappahannock Legal Services, Inc.
Fredericksburg, VA 22404 Mr. Woody Van Valkenburgh, Executive Director Phone: 540-371-3070 X115 Fax: 540-371-9433 Email: woody.vanvalkenburg@fredgoodwill.org Website: www.fredgoodwill.org Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, Inc. provides an array of quality vocation and education services to people with barriers to employment--particularly those with disabilities--so that they can work most independently. 910 Princess Anne Street, 2nd Floor
Rappahannock Mediation Center
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Mr. William Botts, Executive Director Phone: 540-371-1105 X4 Fax: 540-371-1114 Email: bbotts@rapplegal.com Website: www.erols.com/rlsfred Rappahannock Legal Services provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income citizens. With United Way funding, services are provided in child and spousal support cases. 406 Chatham Square Office Park
Rappahannock Refuge, Inc.--Hope House
Fredericksburg, VA 22405 Ms. Cheryl Dillard, Interim Executive Director 902 Lafayette Boulevard
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ms. Pam Garrett, Executive Director Phone: 540-371-0831 Fax: 540-372-6526 Email: pamgarrett@hopehouseva.org Website: www.hopehouseva.org Hope House provides homeless women and their children residency and services necessary to transition into independent living in the community. Salvation Army, The 2012 Lafayette Boulevard
Serenity Home, Inc.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Captain Michael Harris, Executive Director Phone: 540-373-3431 Fax: 540-373-0094 Email: michael_harris@uss.salvationarmy.org The Salvation Army provides emergency need based assistance with food, clothing, rent, utilities and medication. Children and youth programs are emphasized, particularly summer camps. 514 Wolfe Street
SERVE
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ms. Val Emerson, Executive Director Phone: 540-371-3059 Fax: 540-371-6006 Serenity Home is a residential substance abuse treatment program for medically stable, adult males, who are chemically dependent. 15 Upton Lane
Stafford, VA 22554 Ms. Barbara Fretwell, Executive Director Phone: 540-288-9603 Fax: 540-288-9599 Email: bbarbjf@aol.com SERVE provides emergency assistance for families in crisis, including food boxes, utilities, rent, prescription medicines, clothing, holiday food and gifts, school supplies, new socks and underwear. Thurman Brisben Center 471 Central Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ms. Bunny Melzer, Executive Director Phone: 540-899-9853 Fax: 540-373-5442 Email: bmelzer@brisbencenter.org Website: www.brisbencenter.org The only emergency shelter in PD 16, TBC is an 80-bed, high demand program providing men, women, and children the tools for productive independent lives. Volunteer Emergency Families for Children Post Office Box 35074
Richmond, VA 23235 Ms. Jill Wine, Program Director Phone: 540-663-3950 Fax: 804-379-7933 Email: jwine@vefc.org Website: www.vefc.org VEFC recruits, trains, and supports volunteers who provide short-term shelter care and mentoring to abused, neglected, runaway, homeless, and at-risk children and youth throughout Virginia. | ||||
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