United Way of McLeod County Board President Kathy Silvernale announced today that the regional non-profit will partner with 42 agencies/programs in 2009. The organization had 44 agencies/programs apply for funding in 2009, with a total of $266,890 in requests. The UWMC has a campaign goal this fall to raise $280,000 to impact communities county-wide by empowering partner agencies.

“Upon completion of a thorough application and interview process this spring, we feel confident that the UWMC will again partner with outstanding agencies in 2009,” said Silvernale. “Our partner agencies represent a cross-section of funded programs servicing the entire county in emergency and basic needs, health and human services, child development and community development.”

“On behalf of the entire board I want to say thank you to the over 100 people representing agencies and community volunteers that participated in the allocation hearing process,” said Vice-President Jennifer Grimsley. “Every year we see the professionalism and dedication of the agency staff members that present their programs and the caring and sense of community shown by the county-wide volunteers during the interview process.”

Following are the 42 agencies/programs to be funded by the UWMC in 2009. Donations to help fund agencies supporting residents of McLeod County in 2009 can be sent to the United Way of McLeod County at 218 Main Street South, Suite 124, PO Box 504, Hutchinson, MN 55350.

2009 United Way of McLeod County Partnering Agencies

Emergency and Basic Needs:
The Salvation Army-Northern Division
Heartland Community Action – Housing Program
McLeod County Chapter Red Cross
McLeod Emergency Food Shelf
Common Cup

Health and Human Services:
McLeod Public Health Nursing – Car Seats Program
McLeod Public Health Nursing – Universal Contact Program
McLeod Treatment Programs – Group Homes
McLeod Treatment Programs – Visitation Exchange
McLeod County Discretionary Fund
McLeod Care Assistance Inc.
Mental Health of Minnesota (McLeod Service Area)
McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence
Shelter House

Child Development:
Junior Achievement
Hutchinson Parks, Recreation and Community Education
McLeod Family Connection – Activities Program
McLeod Family Connection – Police/Sherriff Program
Crow River Arts
Crow River Youth Orchestra
Girl Scouts of Minnesota & Wisconsin River Valleys
Northern Star Council – Boy Scouts of America
District #423 Early Childhood Family Education
District #2859 Early Childhood Family Education
McLeod County Day Camp
McLeod County 4-H Federation
McLeod County 4-H Youth Development
Civil Air Patrol – Cadet Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Friendship Ventures

Community Development:
Aveyron Homes
Crow River Habitat for Humanity
Adult Training and Habilitation Center
Courage Center
West Central Industries
Compassionate Friends
Arc Central Minnesota (McLeod Service Area)
McLeod County Senior Expo
Parent Connection
Hutchinson Area Health Care (Inpatient Mental Health)
Lutheran Social Services (Respite Program)
MEADA of McLeod County