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: 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