United Way of McLeod County Board President Jennifer Grimsley announced today that the regional non-profit will partner with 36 agencies/programs in 2011. The organization recently completed its Community Investment Review for the 2011 funding cycle, with a total of $268,141 in requests. The UWMC has a campaign goal this fall to raise $250,000 to impact communities county-wide by empowering partner agencies.

“Upon the completion of our annual volunteer-led Community Investment Review, we feel confident that the UWMC will again partner with outstanding agencies in 2011,” said Grimsley. “These agencies represent a cross-section of funded programs servicing McLeod County in emergency and basic needs, health and human services, child development and community development.”

“On behalf of the UWMC board of directors and staff I want to thank the 35 community volunteers and the 60 agency representatives that participated in the Community Investment Review,” said Executive Director Paul Thompson. “Annually we see the dedication and professionalism of the agency staff members that present their programs and the sense of community shown by the county-wide volunteers during the interview process.”

Following are the 36 agencies/programs to be funded by the UWMC in 2011.

2011 United Way of McLeod County Partnering Agencies

Emergency and Basic Needs:

The Salvation Army-Northern Division

Heartland Community Action – Housing Program

Heartland Community Action – Transportation Program

McLeod County Chapter American 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

Mental Health of Minnesota (McLeod Service Area)

McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence

Shelter House

Shelter House – Advocacy Program

Child Development:

Hutchinson Parks, Recreation and Community Education

McLeod Family Connection – Activities Program

McLeod Family Connection – Police/Sherriff Program

McLeod Family Connection – Homework Help Program

Girl Scouts of Minnesota & Wisconsin River Valleys

Northern Star Council – Boy Scouts of America

Glencoe-Silver Lake School District – Early Childhood Family Education

Hutchinson School District – Early Childhood Family Education

McLeod County 4-H Federation

Civil Air Patrol – Cadet Program

Friendship Ventures

Community Development:

Aveyron Homes

Crow River Habitat for Humanity

Adult Training and Habilitation Center

Courage Center

West Central Industries

Compassionate Friends

The Arc United – Central Region

Parent Connection

Lutheran Social Services (Respite Program)

Lutheran Social Services (Senior Nutrition Program)

MEADA of McLeod County