Calhoun County Community Partners

United Way funded program:  Joy Kathryn Courtney House Emergency Shelter 

2nd Chance provides emergency shelter and supportive services to victims of domestic and sexual violence; offers outreach to create awareness to end this violence.

256-236-7381

United Way funded program:  Feeding the Hungry 

The organization’s mission is to simply “Feed the Hungry” by providing a hot, nutritious lunch served daily to the homeless and low-income individuals and families in the community.

256-236-6794

United Way funded programs:  Summer Day Camps; Advocacy; Adult Recreation & Training Program 

The Arc serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and families daily through support, education, advocacy, and awareness so they can reach their goals and full potential.

256-236-2857

United Way funded program:  One-to-One School Based Mentoring 

Big Brothers Big Sisters provides children & youth with a professionally supported one-to-one relationship with a caring adult to help them become confident, caring, well-rounded individuals.

256-241-3525

United Way funded program:  ScoutReach/Scholarships for Traditional Scouting 

Through positive adult role models and traditional scouting programs, the Boy Scouts instills values in young people and prepares them to make ethical choices over their lifetime.

888-490-8955

United Way funded programs:  Power Hour Tutoring Program

Boys & Girls Clubs have been serving young people in our area since 1967 to help them realize their potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

256-236-7050

United Way funded program:  Advocacy & Counseling 

Calhoun/Cleburne Children’s Center provides counseling and treatment for child & youth victims of sexual & physical abuse. The center assists prosecution with investigation and prepares children and their families for the often traumatic experience of testifying in court.

256-236-0887

United Way funded program:  The Parris Home 

The Parris Home provides 24-hour care in a safe, secure, loving home environment for dependent children, ages 6 to 18, who have suffered from abuse or neglect.

256-236-0887

United Way funded program:  Food, Clothing & Emergency Assistance 

Community Enabler Developer serves low to no income families with food, clothing, household items. and medication. The program also provides advocacy to senior citizens to reach the elderly needing assistance.

256-237-6144

United Way funded program:  Advocacy & Case Management

Family Services works to strengthen families and individuals through case management, information & referral, victim counseling, educational support, and parenting training.

256-231-2240

United Way funded program:  Leadership Experience 

Girl Scouts works to inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service so they may become happy and resourceful citizens.

256-237-2825

United Way funded programs:  Anniston-Oxford Meals on Wheels; Martha’s Hope Dental Clinic; Emergency Assistance 

This ecumenical coalition strives to prevent homelessness, provide meals to homebound and indigent residents, provide assistance with prescription medications and dental needs, and help residents with assistance in times of personal crisis.

256-237-1472

United Way funded programs:  Emergency and Food Assistance

Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center (JCOC) provides emergency assistance with rent, utilities and food assistance to no or low income families within the 36265 zip code and the immediate surrounding area.

 256-435-1891

United Way funded programs:  Meals on Wheels

Chartered with a mission to deliver hot, well-balanced meals to elderly, home-bound, and indigent residents, Jacksonville Meals on Wheels continues to serve its clients five days a week, delivering meals at or below cost to these individuals.

256-435-7623

United Way funded programs:  Crisis Assistance; Food Assistance 

Piedmont Benevolence Center provides services to the underprivileged in order for them to regain individual independence, dignity, and respect. The center provides clothing, food, and emergency assistance to low or no income individuals and families.

256-447-2220

United Way funded program:  St. Michael’s Medical Clinic 

St. Michael’s Medical Clinic provides basic medical services to Calhoun County’s uninsured. Services include basic medical care, antibiotics, and managing chronic disease such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.

 
256-236-6060

United Way funded program:  Homelessness Assistance & Access to Housing 

The Right Place works to develop and manage housing programs for homeless and low-income families and individuals, offer programs which prevent homelessness or assist low-income persons with special needs in securing safe, decent, affordable housing and related services and care.

256-238-6231

United Way funded program:  The Little Tree Preschool The Little Tree Preschool is an “inclusive” day program serving children with autism, ages 2 ½ to 5. Children are served alongside their typically developing peers on a twelve month schedule.

256-770-7323

United Way funded program:  YMCA After School Academy

The YMCA of Calhoun County focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors.

256-238-9622