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United Way Weekly Spotlight

United Way Weekly Spotlight. Helping Hands of Georgetown Serves persons in need from crisis situations and special needs requests.

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United Way Weekly Spotlight

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  1. United WayWeekly Spotlight Helping Hands of Georgetown Serves persons in need from crisis situations and special needs requests. The food pantry distributes 2,000 - 3,000 pounds of food per month.  During the summer months, more stress is placed on the local food pantry because children are home from school and households require more food to compensate for the breakfast and lunches the schools provide when in session. From January to July 2012 Helping Hands provided the following assistance to families: 1,462 adults & children were assisted with utility bills, covered costs of prescriptions, dental bills, lodging or temporary living expenses. 1,885 adults & children were assisted with food and items for infant and toddler children. 1,837 adults & children were assisted with clothing and household items. Total helped during this time period equals 5,184.  The case managers work with these individuals to help them get back on their feet and become independent after a major set back in their lives due to situations such as loss of employment and/or eviction from residences.

  2. United WayWeekly Spotlight Miss Ruby's Kids A home-based literacy and parenting program for families challenged by poverty and low levels of education. Assistance provided to 60 - 66 preschool children per year with home visits.  They provide materials, supplies, and mentors to properly prepare low income pre-school children to be ready for kindergarten.  Miss Ruby's program will eventually lower high school drop out and illiteracy rates in the county.  This program brings parents into the educational responsibility process. 

  3. United WayWeekly Spotlight Friendship Place Provides support to the homeless and meals to the hungry. Serves 80 to 100 hot meals per day, 6 days per week.  Shelters 35 to 40 families and 21 individuals. Provides assistance to 8 individuals per year to complete Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) program, now increased to 16 per year. 

  4. United WayWeekly Spotlight Service Over Self Works to instill an ethic of service among youth through volunteerism. Served 15 students in grades 6 through 12 during an intense summer leadership class held from June to September.  Also provides youth voting project for 1800 students.

  5. United WayWeekly Spotlight Other Georgetown County United Way Initiatives include... 211 Project Get Connected Dolly Parton Imagination Library

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